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April 6, 2021 The Mooresville Town Council met in regular session on Tuesday, April 6th at 6:30 P. M. at the Mooresville Government Center. Council members present were Council President Tom Warthen, Councilman Dustin Stanley, Councilman Shane Williams, Councilman Jeff Cook, and Councilman Greg Swinney. Town attorney Chou-il lee was present. Council President Warthen gave the prayer. A motion was made by Councilman Stanley to approve the minutes of the March 16th meeting and seconded by Councilman Swinney. Motion Carried 5-0 Unfinished Business— Farmhouse Street Fair Permit. Kim Burgess presented the action plan, map, and proposal for the street fair that was proposed. The police and fire chief are waiting on the actual road closures to judge the traffic before they are ready to sign off on the closure. There was a discussion about security and EMS, and fire; the police chief will supply officers if the closure is approved. There were several members of the audience who voiced their support for this event. There was much discussion about alternate plans and contingencies. Councilman Williams motioned to approve the closure permit as proposed, pending the Chief of Police approval. Councilman Cook seconded. Motion failed 0-5 Councilman Stanley made a motion to approve the proposal pending both the Fire Chief and the Police Chief approval and strike the wording in the proposal calling for private security. Councilman Williams seconded. Motion Carried 4-1 655 State Rd 267 Sewer Hhook-on. Mike Cottrell came before the Council about hooking up to the town sewer system. Town Attorney Lee recommended having the permanent easement in place before the Council takes action. Councilman Williams made a motion to table this item until the appropriate easements were in place. Councilman Stanley seconded. Motion Carried 5-0 Fire Department Surplus. The documents for the sale of the engine and pickup truck that was declared surplus have been drafted to bid out. Attorney Lee is to draft a contract between the Town and Vincennes University to purchase one of the engines. Additional appropriation 5-2021 is an initial $5,800.00 investment to start the planning of the bi- centennial celebration. Specifically to create the marketing and online presence for the celebration. There were no comments from the public. Councilman Stanley made the motion to close the public hearing with Councilman Swinney seconding. Motion carried 5-0 Councilman Williams motioned to suspend the rules for Ordinance 5-2021 and approve on the first reading. Councilman Cook seconded. Motion carried 5-0 Councilman Williams made the motion to approve Ordinance 5-2021 for $5,800. Councilman Swinney seconded. Motion carried 5-0 New Business - Rezone 267 E Harrison Street. Councilman Warthen stated that Mr. Crouch asked for this item to be tabled. Councilman Stanley made a motion to table the item. Councilman Swinney seconded. Motion Carried 5-0 Councilman Williams stated that he wanted to apologize for the way that Mr. Crouch was treated at the planning commission meeting and that he hopes he doesn't see that from any Town Board ever again.