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Council President Warthen gave an update on the committee working to form the fire territory. Councilman Williams, who had previously served on that committee, requested to be removed. President Warthen has volunteered with the council's permission to replace Councilman Williams. There was a fire territory meeting recently involving the Department of Local Government Finance Commissioner, Wesley Bennett, and the committee members. There is a path to move forward with the process. Councilman Swinney motioned to allow Council President Warthen to move forward working with the fire territory committee. Councilman Williams seconded. Motion Carried 5-0. Chief Buckner stated he would be working to determine if there are any pending forfeitures and will be working with Attorney Copeland. He requests purchase approval for three FLOCK Cameras to collect vehicular evidence. Each camera costs $2,500 for the year and a one-time $350 installation fee. He also announced that one officer has put in his resignation and will be leaving the department on March 31st. Town Attorney Lee stated that these camera systems do not violate the 4th amendment. Dave Moore stated that the Daughters of the Revolution would like to assist with cutting back the brush at the cemetery. He also presented the council with the waiver they provided. Four hundred trees were picked up from the State of Indiana and those saplings are being offered to the town's residents free of charge to plant on their property. He also mentioned having the appraisals for the possible land acquisitions. There was a discussion about the need for an executive session to discuss the acquisitions and two other items. Councilman Cook motioned to hold an executive session at 5 PM on Tuesday, April 4, 2023. Councilman Brown seconded. Motion Carried 5-0. After Town Attorney Lee reviewed and approved using the waiver provided by the Daughters of the American Revolution, Councilman Williams motioned to allow the Daughters of the American Revolution to proceed with their project to help clean up the cemetery. Councilman Brown seconded. Motion carried 5-0. Town Attorney Lee provided the RFPQ for the HVAC bids after the council agreed that Dave Moore should be the primary contact and that the bid deadline is the first meeting in May. Councilman Cook made the motion to approve the RFPQ for the HVAC bids. Councilman Swinney seconded. Motion carried 5-0. Dave Moore needs to replace two pickup trucks for the street department. He requested approval to be able to price and get build times on trucks. Council President Warthen also suggested getting pricing and delivery times on trucks. The council had a consensus to move forward. Parks Department Superintendent, Phil Cornelius gave an update for the Parks Department. They are in the process of getting the final permits for the central bathrooms in Old Town Park. The preparation for the building is expected to start in April. There is a six-week lead from when the permit is approved until the building is shipped. The Assistant Superintendent, Keelan Simpson, attends the NRPA revenue development and management school. This program teaches the national standard best programs and procedures for Public Works and Parks and Recreation Departments. He has recently completed his first year and will attend a second year to complete the program. The Parks Department, in partnership with Mooresville Baseball, hasjoined together for some updates in Pioneer Park. Wallace Construction is making some renovation and field access improvements atthe park. He mentioned that the town owns five parcels of land that still need to be annexed into the town limits so that request will be coming before the council soon.