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179 October 18, 2022 The Mooresville Town Council met in regular session on Tuesday, October 18, 2022 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 Councilman Jeff Cook. Councilman Greg Swinney attended virtually. Attorney Lee was also present. Council President Warthen gave the invocation and called the meeting to order. Motion was made by Councilman Stanley to approve the minutes of the October 4, 2022 meeting and seconded by councilman Williams. Motion Carried 5-0 2nd Reading and Final Budget Adoption - LIT Public Safety, Food and Beverage, and LR&S are balanced, other than one-time capital expenses. Park Operating and Park non -reverting are not balanced; if all projects are funded there will be a 22.2% reserve while that may be acceptable there is no cushion for additional unexpected outlays. The other funds are sustainable at this time. Council President Warthen stated that the department budgets reflect a $2500 raise per employee. $40,000 of police insurance will be moving to the EDIT fund, which will allow the K-9 and body cam line items to be fully funded with property tax dollars on a recurring basis. Chief Buckner is working on a grant fund to assist with the funding of the body cams, but this move will keep the cams funded regardless of.the grants, as they are important. The cemetery mowing budget is being moved from EDIT to CCD and is being increased as 2023 is a bid year. Police car funding is moving to CCD; the rest of the balance is funded at revenue estimates which would put a sustainable permanent recurring expense on CCD for cars. $80,000 for Fire Extraction tool costs will be moved to EDIT as a one-time purchase. Capital outlays in Food and Beverage Fund have been increased to match the revenues. Councilman Williams asked Paige Sansome for suggestions to assist with the Parks budget overage. Paige suggested considering shifting property tax away from another controlled fund in the next year's budget but if that is done cuts may have to be made from the fund that the funds are shifted from. It is possible to check next year on the eligibility of an excess levy appeal that would permanently increase the overall maximum levy. She also suggested possibly increasing the fees that the Parks Department is charging to help increase revenue. Council President Warthen stated that his main concern is the sustainability of the Parks Department budget. Councilman Stanley made the motion to approve the 2023 budget as presented. Councilman Swinney seconded. Motion carried 4-0-1. Councilman Cook opposed. Councilman Williams asked about the process for drawing up the salary ordinance. Town Attorney stated that the salary ordinances are based on the maximum amount a position will pay, but guidance will be needed as to what positions will have what salaries. Unfinished Business — Trustmark Tier 4 - Dean Mayfield came before the council to discuss the implementation of the Trustmark tier prescription drug program and discontinuing the Caremark program. Over nine months, there has been $180,000 in savings. Once the final 12 people join the plan, there will be approximately $250,000 in savings. If approved, it will take effect on January 1st. This has been talked about for over a year and was decided upon to avoid raising premiums on the employees. Councilman Stanley made the motion to remove the Tier 4 drugs from Caremark in favor of using Elect RX. Councilman Williams seconded. Motion Carried 5-0