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There was some debate on the most effective course of action for street fair closures, including the involvement of Town personnel and the use of town dump trucks for barricades. Councilman Brown voiced his objection to paying street department employees' overtime. Councilman Swinney motioned to allow Town resources and vehicles for barricades during the street fairs. Councilman Cook seconded. Motion carried 5-0, Department Head Reports — Street Superintendent Dave Moore gave an update on the Community Crossing Grant. A new stoplight is being installed at SR 67 and Merriman Road. The department is currently scouting the next location for the sewer pipeline project. Councilman Witt and Dave Moore are working together to explore a potential newtrash pickup service forthe town. Chief Dalton provided an update on the surplus vehicle auctions. The Subaru brought in $7,100, and the Ford Interceptor brought $6,450. The DNR 50/50 grant funds have been received and are now being used. There are currentlythree vacancies in the fire department, with two candidates awaiting background checks before progressing. Legal— Town Attorney Lee requested the council's direction on whether the town would like to opt in or out of the new opioid settlement. Councilman Swinney made a motion to opt in, and Councilman Brown seconded. The motion carried 5-0. Public Comments — Dave Snyder came before the Council to congratulate the Mooresville High School Baseball team. He shared his displeasure about the traffic on West Washington during the street fairs. He said he would like an alternate location for the street fairs. Rob Samuels came before the council to voice his displeasure over the budget discussion process. He would like to see public budget hearings and all council members involved in the budget's decision-making. Councilman Swinney made the motion to approve claims for $875,944.22. Councilman Brown seconded. Motion carried 5-0. Councilman Swinney motioned to approve payroll clearing for $230,435.08. Councilman Brown seconded. The motion carried 5-0. The next regular scheduled meeting of the Mooresville Town Council will beheld on Tuesday, July 2, 2024 at 6:30 P.M. at the Mooresville Government Center. With no further business to come before the council at this time, Councilman Swinney made a motion to adjourn with a second from Councilman Witt. Motion Carried 5-0. Tom Warthen, Council President �a Dianna Wamsley, Clerk -Treasurer