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The Mooresville 200 Bicentennial Team representative, Virginia Perry, discussed the placement of a time capsule in Bicentennial Park. Discussion ensued. Park staff will continue to work with the Mooresville 200 Bicentennial Team. Morgan County, Special Olympics representative, would like to host a Summer Picnic in the Park on June 24. Shelters 1 & 2 were placed on hold, and Asst. Supt. Simpson to work with the Morgan County Special Olympics. Park Board discussion on a name change from Mooresville Park and Recreation to Mooresville Parks and Recreation, a motion was made to change the name to the Mooresville Parks and Recreation made by Brent Callahan, Benjamin Bungard seconded. Motion carried. The Park Board discussed the use of special events in the park. The topic will be discussed in an April work session. The Park Board discussed a work session on April 21 starting at 12:30p. IDEM has determined that an asbestos check must be completed on J1 and J2 before the fire department can have the fire inspection class in May. Board discussion ensued. Motion made by Danny Lundy to let park staff go forward with an asbestos check, seconded by Danny Shaw, motion carried. Asst. Supt Simpson presented a Scope of Work from Wallace Construction to pave the parking lot at the baseball fields. Mooresville Jr./Sr. Baseball League will be responsible for paying Wallace Construction. Board discussion ensued. Board member Danny Lundy motioned to approve the Wallace Construction Scope of Work if park standards are met, seconded by Mark Taylor. Motion Carried The OTP restrooms are waiting for the update from the state. Asst. Supt. Simpson presented the February new hires to the Park Board. Motion to approve the employees noted in the premeeting minutes made by Lynn Adams, seconded by Brent Callahan. Motion carried. New employee interviewing for 2023 summer employment will begin this week. RECU is actively looking for morning workers, especially at Northwood. Mother/Son Date night is March 11, with 85 couples registered. The maintenance department is actively completing the office renovations. Along with the street department, the Park is working on getting our site prepped for restrooms at OTP. The lights and Tommy Gate lift for the trash truck have been ordered. Mowers will start at the end of the month