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July 20, 2021 The Mooresville Town Council met in regular session on Tuesday, July 20 at 6:30 P.M. at the Mooresville Government Center. Council members present were Council President Tom Warthen, Councilman Dustin Stanley, Councilman Shane Williams, Councilman Jeff Cook, and Councilman Greg Swinney. Town attorney Cho-il Lee was present. Council President Warthen gave the prayer. Councilman Stanley motioned to approve the July 6, 2021 meeting minutes and was seconded by Councilman Swinney. Motion Carried 5-0 Unfinished Business— Outdoor Warning Sirens - Mark Turney, County Commissioner Don Adams, came before the Council to discuss the possibility of Morgan County replacing the town's three outdoor warning sirens. The County would incur all costs for the sirens and the ongoing maintenance. This would be a fully automatic system that would tie into the National Weather Service. However, there is the ability to set it off manually and broadcast custom messages in an emergency. Councilman Williams asked about the sirens that were just purchased and repaired. Mark Tumey stated the sirens could be replaced with brand new equipment at no cost to the Town. The old sirens would not be removed before the new sirens are installed and operational. There was a question about the County Dispatch Center, but the Council was assured that there would not be any disruption. Needing additional time to consider this proposal, Councilman Stanley made the Motion to table this item until the second meeting in August. Councilman Swinney Seconded Motion Carried 5-0 New Business — Debbie Venoy Ferguson Rd Sewer - Mrs. Venoy came before the Council to request the ability to hook into the town sewer system. Councilman Warthen asked if she would be willing to annex her property and said she would do so. Town Attorney Lee will draft the document to be able to complete the annexation. Councilman Swinney made the Motion to approve the sewer hook on with voluntary annexation. Councilman Stanley seconded. Motion carried 5-0 Department Head Reports — Councilman Warthen mentioned a budget workshop was held with the Department Heads, Debbie Monts, Dianna Wamsley, and Financial Advisor Paige Sanson. He stated that the department heads understand how their budget, property tax, and levy work. Department heads present their budget and wish list. A roundtable discussion took place on how the general fund is over the levy using the department heads' budget numbers. Councilman Warthen feels the department heads will go back to make necessary changes in their line items to reach a balanced general fund. Chief Julian presented the AES agreement for consideration. This agreement may change with the potential replacement of sirens by the County. Town Attorney Lee noted two things in the contract, one being a likely typo and a full release of liability should something happen to the equipment during the installation.