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Motion was made by Councilman Mathis, second by Councilman Dolen to approve payment of claims. Motion carded 5-0. There being no further business to come before the council at this time, Councilman Dolen, seconded by Councilman Mathis made a motion to adjoum the meeting. Motion carded 5-0. Open House followed the meeting to tour the First Methodist Church. --~ Tom Wartl~en, President ATTEST: Sandra R. Perry, Clerk-Treasurer January 8, 2002 The Mooresville Town Council met on Tuesday, January 8, 2002, at 6:30 P. Iv[ at the Mooresville Town Hall. Town Council members present: President Tom Warthen, Mark Mathis, Andy Pygman, Toby Dolen, and John L. Clark. No members were absent. Town attorrmy Tim Curmna was present Motion was madc by Councilman Pygman, second by Councilman Clark'to approve thc ._. minutes of December 18, 2001. Motion carried 5-0. Reorganization: Motion was made by Councilman Mathis, second by Councilman Dolen to nominate Tom Wartben for Town Council President. Motion carried 5-0. JcffScalf, great nephew of John Dillinger, presented a proposal to thc Town Council for Mooresville to house the museum and to have a festival. Mr. Scalf said he was tbe representative for the family and had been forced to take action against squatters on the family name rights. Mr. Sealf explained to the council the fewdval would attract visitors to Mooresville and the emphasis would be that John Dillinger was not a murderer. There would bm no romanticizing or villainizing. Councilman Dolmn said hm didn't think thru Town Council should associate with John Dillinger. Councilman Py~tnnan said he didn't think John Dillinger's sister would be comfortable with all this publicity. Councilman Mathis said that John Dillinger was a part of history, but using taxpayer's money for this would not bm a good thing to do. Pmsidmat Warthan told Jeff Small hm mpprmofiat~ hi~ presentation, but he may want to pursue this proposal further outside of local government in Moomsville. Next on thc agenda was an agreement with thc Chamber of Commerce in which thc Economic Administrativa Assistant would work on Chamber business fo~ hours par -'~ week, up to sixty hours per month. In return the Chamber would pay $600.00 per month to the Town of Mooresville, which would be deposited in a fund for Economic - Development. Motion was made by Councilman Mathis, second by Councilman Dolen ..... to approva this at,cement. Motion earriad 5.0. EDC Director Helen Humes presented a request for tax abatement on equipment for Overton & Sons Tool and Die Company. The Redevelopment Commission approved a tax abatement for this project on Monday, January 7, 2002. The equipment cost is $237, 230.00 and addition of five new jobs at SI&00 per hour plus ben,its. Ma. Humca recommended a five year tax abatement. Motion was rnadc by Councilman Dolen, second by Councilman Clark to approve Declaratory Resolution # 1, 2002 for a five year tax ahatcmcnt on equipment for Ovcrton & Sons. Motion carried 5-0. A Public Heating will be advertised.