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1.8,79 August 1, 2023 The Mooresville Town Council met in regular session on Tuesday, August 1, 2023, at 6:30 p.m. at the Mooresville Government Center. Council members present were Council President Tom Warthen, Councilman Greg Swinney, Councilman Shane Williams, Councilman Jeff Cook, and Councilman Josh Brown. Town attorney Chou-il Lee was also present. Council President Warthen gave the invocation and called the meeting to order, Councilman Brown motioned to approve the July 18, 2023, meeting minutes, seconded by Councilman Swinney. Motion Carried 5-0 Unfinished Business — There were none. New Business — Resolution 19-2023 Declaring Mooresville Police Surplus. Chief Buckner mentioned that the computers marked as surplus will be donated to Mooresville Schools and the Boys and Girls Club. Councilman Cook was assured that the donated computers had undergone a data scrub. Councilman Brown made a motion to approve Resolution 19-2023. Councilman Swinney seconded. The motion carried 4-0-1, with Councilman Williams abstaining. Resolution 20-2023 Approving the Mooresville Public Library's Issuance of Bonds. Diane Huerkamp with the Mooresville Library came before the council to request the council's approval to seek a general obligation bond for needed improvements and expansion to the library. They are not seeking to raise taxes but intend to bond on the current levy. She provided a detailed explanation of the projects that the bond would be allocated for. Jane Herndon with Baker Tilly is serving the library as Bond Council. The plan is to repay within ten years. Councilman Williams made a motion to approve Resolution 20-2023. Councilman Brown seconded. Motion carried 5-0. Ordinance 9-2023 Amending Mooresville Police Fee Schedule. During the first reading of the Ordinance, Chief Buckner explained the need to adjust the fee schedule considering the time required to process the public request for body camera footage. The public hearing for this Ordinance is scheduled for August 15, 2023. Department Head Reports - Dave Moore presented the 2024 Community Crossing Grant proposal, including repaving and replacing sidewalks across different parts of the town. During the discussion, Councilman Warthen mentioned that Westbrook Drive had previously undergone repaving. He inquired whether it should be removed from the list. Dave Moore stated that the list of streets cannot be altered once the Grant is approved. Phil Cornelius gave a presentation on the potential implementation of the proposed master plan for Pioneer Park. Matt Saner, the President of the Park Board, updated council members on the board's vision. Phil elaborated on the proposed park improvements, including additional amenities and maintenance staff relocation. Phil is refining the numbers and collaborating with Baker Tilley. Councilman Williams expressed support but suggested involving Baker Tilley to review the expansion plan, aligning with the comprehensive and capital improvement plans. Phil stated that Phase 1 is projected to cast $3,632,773.00, while Phase 2 is estimated at $1,057,326.00. The total investment for both phases is estimated at $4,690,099.00. The restrooms for Old Town Park have arrived and are currently being connected. The pool season ends on August 2nd. Old Settlers vendor booths have been completely sold out, and new mowers are in use. The team is also exploring the potential cost of updating Loco signage throughout the park. Chief Buckner presented an update thatthey have filled their last open position, and the town has received a canine drug dog donated by the Morgan County Sheriff's Department. Legal — There were none.