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September 7, 2021 The Mooresville Town Council met in regular session on Tuesday, September 7, 2021, at 6:30 P. M. at the Mooresville Government Center. Council members present were Council President Tom Warthen, Councilman Dustin Stanley, Councilman Shane Williams, and Greg Swinney. Councilman Jeff Cook was absent. Town attorney Cho-il Lee was present. Council President Warthen gave the prayer. Councilman Stanley made a motion to approve the minutes of the August 3, 2021 meeting and seconded by Councilman Swinney. Motion Carried 4-0 Councilman Stanley made a motion to approve the August 17, 2021 meeting minutes and seconded by Councilman Swinney. Motion Carried 4-0 Unfinished Business — Traffic Study - Joe Johanssen came before the Council to discuss the results of the traffic study. For the pedestrian crossing at Monroe and Carlisle, he recommended an RRFB flashing beacon for a pedestrian crossing on Monroe St. He discussed the intersection at Indiana and Main. He suggested cutting back the curb extensions to help trucks turn more smoothly, along with several other suggestions, including removing some parking spots, instituting phased lights on Main Street. For the Newby school, he recommended a solar -powered signal that would stop traffic. There was a discussion about items that are warranted versus recommended and meeting INDOT specifications. The Council decided to take all of the recommendations under advisement and have further discussion on these recommendations. Outdoor Warning Siren Proposal Update - Chief Julian gave an update on the agreement with the county to bring in sirens in addition to the sirens that are currently in place and have dual control for the county and the town. Councilman Williams made the motion to move forward with the county sirens and have Town Attorney Lee to work up an interlocal agreement. Councilman Stanley seconded. Motion Carried 4-0 Federal Signal Agreement Update- This is an annual renewal for the maintenance and the software of the current signal system needed as the new sirens will not be in place before this renewal comes due. Councilman Willaims made the motion to approve the Federal Signal contract for $1,521.50. Councilman Swinney seconded. Motion carried 4-0 Chief Julian gave his department head report at this time. He had a dispatcher resign and move to part time currently interviewing candidates for that position. He mentioned Mooresville Homecoming on September 17 and the Farm House Market on September 18. New Business— Mooresville Homecoming Parade Street Closure - Ally Tudor, Mooresville High School student council came before the Council to request the permits and street closure for the homecoming parade on Friday, September 17, on behalf of Mooresville High School and the Student Council. Because of COVID restrictions, the parade will not include as many organizations, so it will be shorter than usual. Councilman Stanley made the motion to grant the permits for the street closures for the Homecoming Parade. Councilman Swinney seconded. Motion carried 4-0 Town Library - Diane Huerkamp came before the Council to update the State of the Library and the justification and explanation of their budget. Councilman Williams and Council President Warthen voiced their approval of the library and the great job Diane Huerkamp is doing as the head librarian. Word Systems Inc. Maintenance Agreement- Clerk -Treasurer Dianna Wamsley introduced Jim Hansen from Word Systems to discuss a consolidated maintenance agreement for recording equipment used by the Clerk Treasurer's office, Town Court, and the Police department. This software and hardware are