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306 Motion was made by Councilman Dolen, second by Councilman Hensley to approve the minutes of the February 19, 1996 meeting. Motion passed unanimously. Appearing before the Council was Ralph Harris, 298 Landersdale Road requesting information on the completion and extension of Bridge Street thru to Landersdale Road. The Council informed Mr. Harris that the project was being done by a private contractor and any easements would have to be acquired by that contractor and worked out by any property owners and the Town would not be involved. Attorney Tim Currens explained that the contractor could go through the County since the property has not been dedicated or annexed into the Town, to obtain imminent domain, but that would not be within the control of the Town. Gary Rothenburger of the Mooresville Jr. Baseball League appeared before the Council requesting permission to have a parade on April 27, 1996 at approximately 8:00 or 8:30 with police and fire escorts.. Councilman Hensley made the motion advising to contact both departments of any conflicts, Councilman Wright second. Motion passed unanimously. Animal Control Officer Mark Taylor addressed the Council concerning the distribution of the U. S. Express newspapers in the streets and sidewalks of Mooresville. Councilman Mark Mathis proposed contacting the newspaper about this matter. Town Attorney Tim Currens presented to the Council a letter from the Independent Appraisals wanting to appraise the municipal buildings. This would help the Town in case of loss we would have the proper documentation of Town assets. Councilman Mathis suggested examining the file for the previous years and taking this matter under advisement until the next meeting. Councilman Pygman addressed the issue of the garage located in the Town parking lot on W. Harrison Street and the right to occupy by the previous owners. Attorney Tim Currens suggested he contact the previous owners about the deterioting condition of the building, obligation of repairs, parking spaces, and the restrictions on the garage. Councilman Pygman made a motion and Councilman Dolen second for the adoption of Ordinance 2-1996 establishing one way traffic on Memorial Drive during school hours as posted. Motion carried unanimously. Town attorney Tim Currens presented a draft of the ordinance concerning utility poles and signs for consideration. In the absence of Police Chief Timothy viles, Councilman Hensley reported that Police chief Viles was advertising within the department for a dectective. Fire Chief Darrell Brown reported the Council of the condition of the overhead doors on the Fire Station including one bid for replacement. He also reported that this repair is not a budgeted item, but felt that it could be considered. Fire chief Brown stated he would look into the lease on the building and relocating the items within it. He also stated that he was presently establishing by-laws on the Fire Pension Fund for their first meeting. The two separate fires at 118 E. Main Street on two different days was also discused with Chief Brown explaining that the open burning in the Town was still an issue. Street Commissioner Joe Beikman and Town Engineer Bill Abbott discussed with the Council the design considerations of the intersection of Indianapolis Road and Old State Road 67 N. Councilman Hensley made a motion, Councilmen Dolen and Pygman second to make the changes in the intersection as discussed after a traffic study. Motion passed unanimously.