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April 16, 2024 The Mooresville Town Council met in a regular session on Tuesday, April 16, 2024, at 6:30 P.M. at the Mooresville Government Center. Council members present were Council President Tom Warthen, Councilman Greg S nney, Councilman Jeff Cook, Councilman Josh Brown, and Councilman Kirk Witt. Town Attor y Chou-il Lee was also present. Council President Warthen gave the invocation and called the meeting to order. Councilman Brown motioned to approve the meeting minutes of April 2, 024, seconded by Councilman Swinney. The motion carried 5-0. Unfinished Business: / Councilman Brown requested approval to establish a committee to view sign quotes to ensure the quotes are itemized and aligned with the town's goal. Councilman Swinney motioned to approve establishing a com ittee, seconded by Councilman Witt. The motion carried 5-0. New Business: Nikki McCrady with the Kendrick Foundation appeared b ore the Town Councilto formally request a Proclamation recognizing May 2024 as Mental Healt Month. Councilman Swinney motioned to approve the Proclamation, seconded by Councilma rown. The motion carried 5-0. Department Head Reports: Fire Chief Dalton informed the council that th vehicle the DNR donated last year needs a new transmission. The estimated cost is $5,500 - 6,000. Chief Dalton had already consulted with the DNR, which provided a written statement of heir approvalto surplus the car. Councilman Warthen recommended that Chief Dalton go throu Municibid, and Legal counsel will proceed with drafting a surplus resolution for the next meetin Chief Dalton came before the counci to request approval to price a new fire truck. Councilman Warthen stated that Chief Dalton d es not require approval to gather information. He suggested that Chief Dalton list the specific ions he is looking for and plan to attend the FDIC Conference in Indianapolis to explore options/ Chief Dalton asked the conn t to consider amending the salary ordinance to allocate $7,500 from his budget for a paramedi stipend. This funding will be used to have three medics on shift, incentivizingfirefighters t become medics. Chief Buckner update the council members on employment aspects aimed at retaining officers. Recently, one officer eft, leaving the department understaffed. After the first of the year, one more officer is set to reti e, and three have applied for Lateral transfers to other agencies. Chief Buckner i working to secure a COPS grant to add personnel for three to five years, with a match of 25/7 %. 1 C (�Y\`\` a\r(!�VV0V-