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OUR February 1, 2022 The Mooresville Town Council met in regular session on Tuesday, February 1, 2022, at 6:30 P. M. at the Mooresville Government Center. Council members present were Council President Tom Warthen, Councilman Shane Williams, Councilman Jeff Cook and Councilman Greg Swinney. Councilman Dustin Stanley was present via an electronic device. Town attorney Chou-il Lee was present. Council President Warthen gave the prayer. Councilman Swinney made a motion to approve the minutes of the January 18, 2022 meeting pending a spelling correction to Attorney Lee's name. Councilman Williams seconded the motion. Motion Carried 5-0 Unfinished Business— Amended Pro Build Declaratory Resolution 7-2022 - An adjustment to the investment for this abatement was submitted, and the new investment will be $6.6 million in real property and the personal property investment has increased to $5 million. Councilman Swinney made the motion to approve Declaratory Resolution 7-2022 and was seconded by Councilman Cook. Motion Carried 5-0. A public hearing is set for the February 15, 2022, meeting. New Business— Mooresville Senior Citizens Donation — Motion was made by Councilman Cook and second by Councilman Williams to approve the donation payment for $10,000 to the Mooresville Senior Citizens Center. Motion carried 5-0 2022 EDC Agreement - Councilman Williams inquired about EDC's office space liability in the government center. Town Attorney Lee will look into the agreement with MCEDC. Councilman Swinny made a motion to approve the contract with Morgan County Economic Development. Motion seconded by Councilman Williams. Motion Carried 5-0 2022 Downtown Street Fair Schedule - Les Duncan came before the council to request approval for this year's Downtown Street Fairs. Dates are scheduled for May 14, July 9, and September 17. Councilman Williams made a motion to approve the Street Fair Events and seconded by Councilman Cook. Motion Carried 5-0 Policy on Appointment to Town Boards - Councilman Williams expressed the opinion that he believes the procedure for filling for a town board position was not followed in the appointing of Erin Pipkin to the Redevelopment Commission. Councilman Cook expressed his agreement with Councilman Willaims that the policy was not followed. Town Attorney Lee stated that the appointment could be reconsidered if the council chose. Councilman Swinney noted this was his first time being on the council for board appointments. Councilman Stanley expressed that he did reach out to the RDC members about their interest in retaining their seats, and only two responded, and he thanked Virginia Perry for her service. Preserving the Public Record Town Documents — Councilman Williams requested the ability to determine the voting record of each member on the official resolution signature pages. Town Councilman Cook agreed that the change would be beneficial. Attorney Lee stated that he could include a yay and a nay column on resolution signature blocks in the future.