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1.949 June 18, 2024 The Mooresville Town Council met in regular session on Tuesday, June 18, 2024, at 6:30 P. M. at the Mooresville Government Center. Council members present were Council President Tom Warthen, Councilman Greg Swinney, Councilman Jeff Cook, Councilman Josh Brown, and Councilman Kirk Witt. Town Attorney Chou -it Lee was present. Council President Warthen gave the invocation and called the meeting to order. Councilman Swinney motioned to approve the June 4, 2024, meeting minutes and seconded by Councilman Brown. Motion Carried 5-0. Unfinished Business— None New Business — Chief Buckner presented a public safety plan to the Town Council to address pay disparities, attract quality candidates, retain staff, and reduce unnecessary spending. Paige Sansome with Baker Tilly said the police department budget accounts for approximately 49% of the 2024 General Fund, with the fire department at 33%, administration at 13%, and court services at 5%. The projected financial growth for the upcoming yearar is around $186,000. She presented some options to increase funding, including an excess levy appeal and permanent budget reduction, and the county could raise its local income tax public safety rate from 1.7180% to 2.5%, generating approximately $560,00 in additional funding for the town. Council President Warthen opened the floor for public comments about the public safety plan presentation. Camby resident Julie Russel addressed the council, voicing her supportfor increasing the budget to increase the pay and personnel. Austin Moore, General Manager of Creative Foam, was present. There were some inquiries regarding the CF -1 personal property numbers. Mr. Moore stated that he would finalize the form with input from the corporate team. Councilman Swinney motioned to table the discussion, which Councilman Brown seconded. Motion carried 5-0. Councilman Warthen provided an update on the steps to mitigate the smell at the Wastewater Treatment Plant. Superintendent Calvin Boultbee recommends implementing an automated system to add chemicals to alleviate the manual process. The equipment is estimated to cost $11,535.90, and the chemicals wilt cost an additional $913.67 monthly. A long-term solution for the treatment plant would include installing a belt press. Councilman Cook motioned to order the chemicals and equipment. Council Brown seconded. Motion carries 5-0. There was some debate on the most effective course of action for street fair closures, including the