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Om January 17, 2023 The Mooresville Town Council met in regular session on Tuesday, January 17, 2023 at 6:30 P.M. at the Mooresville Government Center. Council members present were Council President Tom Warthen, Councilman Shane Williams, Councilman Jeff Cook, Councilman Greg Swinney, and Councilman Josh Brown. Attorney Chou-il Lee was all so present. Council President Warthen gave the invocation and called the meeting to order. Councilman Brown motioned to approve the minutes of January 3, 2023, meeting and seconded by Councilman Swinney. Motion Carried 5-0 Unfinished Business — Event Coordinator - Regina Shelby inquired about the possibility of an Event Coordinator becoming a full-time paid position. She has been planning town events and working with Council President Warthen. The primary concern expressed by the council was the ability to find the funding for the position and the insurance implications. She will continue to plan events and keep the council updated on the progress. There was a consensus among the council to allow her to continue planning events for now, and she will be coming back before the council when budget discussions are underway. New Business — Town Council Health Insurance - Councilman Williams stated he received a letter requesting a public discussion on the Town Council Health insurance benefits. Attorney Lee confirmed that a public records request was received and fulfilled though some of the information requested is not allowed to be disclosed due to legislation and HIPAA, but what could be released was. Town Attorney Lee highlighted the difference between a part-time employee and an elected official. Board Appointments -BZA Neal Allman and Jennifer Meador's appointments expired. Both are four-year executive appointments. Both Neal and Jennifer are willing to continue to serve. Council President Warthen reappointed both to the BZA board. Mark Taylor currently serves on the Planning Commission as a town council employee appointment however, he no longer fits the appointment description. Councilman Brown currently serves as an executive appointment but no longer fits the appointment description. He is also now a town employee. Council President Warthen suggested moving Councilman Brown to the employee appointment. Councilman Williams motioned to appoint Councilman Brown to the Planning Commission. Councilman Swinney seconded. Motion carried 5-0. Councilman Warthen appointed Mark Taylor to the executive appointment for the balance of that term. The council was in agreement with this by consensus. Town employees need to fill three vacant spots on the Planning Commission. John Robinson and Tammy VanHook have expressed interest in remaining on the Planning Commission. Councilman Williams made a motion to appoint Councilman Brown to the Planning Commission. Councilman Swinney seconded. Motion carried 5-0. Councilman Williams made a motion to appoint Tammy VanHook to the Planning Commission. Councilman Swinney seconded. Motion carried 5-0. Councilman Williams made a motion to appoint John Robinson to the Planning Commission. Councilman Swinney seconded. Motion carried 5-0. Council President Warthen appointed Mark Taylor to the Planning Commission as an executive appointment. There are two vacancies on the Park board as Dr. David Pearson is currently a Republican appointee and has chosen not to retain his seat. There were several applicants for this seat. Councilman Swinney motioned to appoint Brent Callahan to the open Republican seat. Councilman Williams seconded. Motion carried 5-0.