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As of Sunday, February 6, the main covered bridge is closed to the public for emergency repair. Supt. Wilson has been in touch with the insurance company, an adjuster, and other representatives through our insurance company. Atter further research, a 'limb' fell on the NE corner of the roof in April of 2021. A meeting with a structural engineer will take place on 2.1 S.22 Supt. Wilson brought up a request for a memorial tree program to the Park Board. She recommends that the Park Board look into memorial recognition programs soon, including expense, upkeep, pros/cons, and different options. The 2021 Annual Report was presented to the Park Board. The Board discussed the property adjacent to OTP. There are no future Park plans for development in the area; the discussion was to sell the property. Motion to explore the opportunities of a sale. Motion made by Danny Shaw, seconded by Mark Taylor. Motion carried. Asst. Supt. Wilson requested approval of the new RECU employees. Abigail McClelland, Reagan Reed, Jessica Karamonos. Motion to approve the new employees made by David Pearson, seconded by Lynn Adams. Motion carried. We are actively looking for employees for summer employment. Interviews will begin before Spring Break, if possible. The maintenance department is staying very busy with restraping and repairing the deck chairs with the help of Community Corrections. Additional maintenance projects include pool pump pulled to rebuild this month, Salt spreader motor repair, office remodel, and snow removal/salt road and trails. Supt. Wilson looked at houses on Park property (J1 & J2) for a temporary office during the renovation. The properties will not be a temporary office option. However, the properties would be a way for the fire department to conduct training. Motion to approve the fire department to use park houses for training. Motion made by Matt Saner, seconded by Lynn Adams. There has been an inquiry by some members of the Town Council as to the programming and special events at Bicentennial Park. Supt. Wilson asked the Board to review the programming of a pocket park. She suggested the Board review the scheduling, usage, policies for events/programs/rentals, and associated fees. Claims approved as presented. Motion made by Brian Wiser, seconded by Danny Shaw. Motion carried. The next meeting is on March 14, 2022, at 7:00 pm at the Mooresville Public Library. The meeting was adjourned by David Pearson, seconded by Matt Saner. Motion carried.