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January 4, 2011 The Mooresville Town Council met in regular session on Tuesday, January 4, 2011, at 6:30 P. M. at the Mooresville Government Center. Town Council members present were: Tony Langley, George Watkins, John L. Clark, Mark Mathis, and Jeff Cook. All members were present including the two new members George Watkins and Mark Mathis. Town attorney Tim Currens was present as was Clerk-Treasurer Sandra Perry. I Randall Garing, Lifepoint Church, gave the prayer. Councilman Langley began the meeting by introducing the two new council members. A motion was made by Councilman Clark with a second by Councilman Watkins to approve the minutes of December 21, 2010. Motion carried 5-0. Reorganization: Councilman Cook made a motion to make George Watkins President, Councilman Langley made the second. Motion carried 5-0. President Watkins continued the meeting. A motion was made by Councilman Clark to nominate Councilman Langley to be Vice President. Councilman Cook made the second. Councilman Langley said he would be happy to serve as Vice President again. Motion carried 5-0. President Watkins stated there were ten openings on various boards at this time. The Mooresville Redevelopment Commission is meeting on Thursday and currently Mark Mathis serves on the Morgan County EDC executive board. George Watkins would like to stay as one of the town representatives. A motion was made by Councilman Clark with a second by Councilman 'Langley to send Mark and George. Motion carried 5-0. The Police Commission Democrat position is open(the one held by Dean Kays) and Larry Bryant's term has ended. These appointments will be made at a later date. Councilman Cook stated he wants people to give a letter of intent if interested to be on the various boards. Councilman Langley thought this was an excellent idea. A motion was made by Councilman Cook with a second by Councilman Mathis to have letters of intent sent to the Clerk-Treasurer's office before the next meeting. Motion carried 5-0. Town attorney Tim Currens will check to see if Larry Bryant's term had indeed ended. Brent Callahan,Park Superintendent,told the council Doc Pierson would like to be appointed. This is a four year term republican Presidential appointment. Council President Watkins appointed Doc Pierson to the Park Board. Council President Watkins made a Presidential appointment of Neal Allman to the Board of Zoning Appeals. A motion was made by Councilman Mathis with a second by Councilman Cook to appoint Alan Kramer to the Board of Zoning Appeals. Motion carried 5-0. Council President Watkins announced the personnel policy is still being developed. Tim Medsker,Fire Chief,reported 1,053 responses in 2010 up 40 over the last year. Brent Callahan,Park Superintendent, announced the park is currently redoing the five year master plan. They will be having focus groups and council input on this plan. Animal Control Officer,Mark Taylor,reported nine (9) calls, four(4)impounds, and four (4)returns.