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February 6, 1990 The regular meeting of the Mooresville Town Council was held Tuesday, February 6, 1990 at 7:30 p.m. at the Mooresville Town Hall. Council members present were Dick Heald, Pat Overholser, Steve Ballard, Jack Forbes and Steve Edwards. No members were absent. The minutes of the previous meeting were approved as submitted. Candy Wagner appeared before the Council to report a break-in at Newcomer's Mini-Warehouse which resulted in the loss of all the property of Ms. Wagner's sister. Ms. Wagner inquired as to what the police are doing in regard to this situation. Police Chief George Ditton advised Ms. Wagner that the police routinley patrol the area in question and advise the owner when a warehouse has been broken into. Motion was made by Councilman Heald and second by Councilman Forbes to approve Ordinance #3-1990 an ordinance to rezone property for Roger Caperton, ETAL from Agriculture to General Business. Motion carried. The Council discussed the new precinct maps. Council Attorney Tim Currens advised the Council he has a meeting scheduled to discuss the possibility of revising the precinct boundaries to coincide with the town boundaries. Motion was made by Councilwoman Overholser and second by Councilman Forbes to approve the expenditure of $140.00 to Independent Appraisals to have this company appraise the town property. Motion carried. Council Attorney Tim Currens advised the Council the Town had received a letter from Mr. William Kruegar in regard to the drainage problem & he had previously brought to the attention of the Council. The Council discussed the possibility of raising the speed limit on Bridge Street from 30 mph to 45 mph. Council tabled any action on this matter to allow for further study of this situation. EDC Director Randy Haymaker advised the Council that HNTB is conducting a feasibility study south of Mooresville on placement of sewer lines in that area. The Redevelopment Commission will meet Tuesday, February 13, 1990 at 7:00p.m. to study the land use plan for the town. Mr. Haymaker also advised the Council that House bill 1090, a bill to allow the Town of Mooresville to envoke a 1% food and beverage tax in Mooresville has passed the Indiana House of Representatives and is now awaiting a hearing in the Senate Finance Committee. 'Motion was made by Councilwoman Overholser and second by Councilman Heald to approve the purchase of an easement from George Fields on the south side of Bridge Street in the amount of $2,500.00 and an easement on the east side of town on the Fields property in the amount of $6,000.00. The total for the two easements from George Fields in the amount of $8,000.00. Motion carried. Motion was made by Councilman Heald and second by Councilwoman Overholser to approve to contract for the volunteer firefighters. Motion carried. Council President Edwards appointed Councilman Ballard the Fire Commissioner for 1990. Motion was made by Councilwoman Overholser and second by Councilman Heald to compensate the firefighters at time and a half for call back time. Motion carried. Motion was made by Councilwoman Overholser and second by Councilman Heald to advertise for a new backhoe. Motion carried.