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Him May 19, 2020 The Mooresville Town Council met in regular session on Tuesday, May 19 at 6:30 P. M. at the Mooresville Government Center. Council members physically present were Council President Shane Williams, and Councilman Tom Warthen. Councilwoman Jessica Hester, Councilman Dustin Stanley, and Councilman Jeff Cook were present via telephone. Town attorney Chou-il Lee was present. Councilman Warthen gave the prayer. A motion was made by Councilman Warthen to approve the minutes and the exhibits of the May 5 meeting and seconded by Councilman Stanley. Motion Carried 5-0 Unfinished Business — Gateway Issues -Councilman Williams mentioned his displeasure with the maintenance of the gateway (obelisk lighting, landscaping, handicap ramps flooded, etc.). He presented a list of items to be addressed. David Moore shared possible solutions to some of the issues on Councilman Williams's list. Mr. Moore mentioned plans were going into place before COVID for a traffic study. Mr. Moore was asked by Councilman Williams if there was a traffic study done before starting the gateway project, and there was not. Councilman Warthen reminded the Council that there was a resolution passed that only essential Town work was to be done at this time. Councilman Williams stated the landscaping is an eyesore and an embarrassment and will continue to put this item on the agenda until a plan is made to rectify the situation. Councilwoman Hester voiced her opinion in support of the things Councilman Williams said. Councilman Cook asked a few questions of labor requirements to maintain the gateway. There is revenue in a fund restricted to landscaping maintenance only. That fund has approx. $16,000.00, and money is owed to that fund from the digital billboard company, which is in the process of being collected. Town Attorney Lee recommended sending a request for proposals for the landscaping to entertain outsourcing. James Clark local landscaper voiced his opinion that he believed outsourcing the maintenance would be a productive option to rectifying the situation at the gateway. New Business — The following businesses CF1's were presented to the town council for annual compliance review for their tax abatements. CF -1 Overton Industries, INC Motion was made by Councilman Warthen to approve substantial compliance for Resolution 6-2017, Resolution 1-2019 and Resolution 2-2020 the three abatements for Overton Industries. Councilman Stanley seconded. Motion carried 5-0 CF -1 Olive Oak, LLC Having far exceeded their projections; a motion was made by Councilman Warthen to approve substantial compliance for Resolution 3-2008, Resolution 6-2014 and Resolution 2-2017 the three abatements for Olive Oak LLC Councilwoman Hester seconded. Motion Carried 5-0 CF -1 Sun Polymers International, Inc. Because there is not an abatement needed at this time Councilman Warthen made a motion to take no action on this CF -1. Councilman Stanley seconded. Motion Carried 5-0 Town Attorney Lee will work with Clerk -Treasurer to send notice to Sun Polymers. CF -1 Cornerstone Mooresville MOB Councilman Stanley made a motion to approve substantial compliance of Resolution 9-2011. Councilman Warthen seconded. Motion carried 5-0 CF -1 Creative Foam Corporation formerly Mt. Olive Inc. A motion was made by Councilman Warthen to approve substantial compliance for Resolution 17-2015 Councilwoman Hester seconded. Motion Carried 5-0 Town Comprehensive Emergency Operation Plan — Councilman Williams stated the plan still needs to be updated. Councilman Warthen reminded him that during the April 14' meeting, Mr. Toomey of Morgan County EMS said he was willing to help condense the document down to two or three pages. Warthen made a motion to have the Department Heads work with the Morgan County EMS to revise the plan. The Motion was seconded by Councilman Stanley. Motion carried 5-0