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MINUTES FOR THE MOORESVILLE PARK & RECREATION DISTRICT BOARD October 17, 2022 The meeting was called to order at 7:00 pm at the Mooresville Park Office. In attendance, the board members were Erin Bechtold, Lynn Adams, Danny Shaw, Mark Taylor, and David Pearson. Supt. Kris Wilson, Asst. Supt. Keelan Simpson and Office Mgr. Stacy Freeman. Absent, Matt Saner. Minutes of September 9, 2022, approved as presented. Motion made by David Pearson, seconded by Danny Shaw. Motion carried. The meeting started with an update on the OTP restrooms. The Town Council approved paying half of the proposed fee to replace the restrooms at Old Town Park from Food and Beverage, with the Park paying the other half. The remaining amount of $97,189 is to come from NR Operating Program Fund. The request for the annexation of the five (5) Park parcels was presented to the Town Council on September 20. The attorney will draw something up to start the process. Supt. Wilson presented Park Ordinance 1-2022 to the Board. Discussion ensued. Motion to approve Park Ordinance 1-2022 made by David Pearson, seconded by Danny Shaw. Motion carried. Supt. Wilson discussed with the Park Board the upcoming 2023 contracts that must be reviewed and signed. Supt. Wilson is working on the agenda for the November 30 work session. Elizabeth Smith, on behalf of Victorian Christmas, turned in a special event form for the use of Bicentennial Park for the Downtown Christmas Tree Lighting and Victorian Christmas. The request includes the usage of the stage, the Christmas Tree, and Santa's Cabin. Friday, December 2 for the tree lighting, and Saturday, December 3, for Victorian Christmas. Discussion ensued. Motion to approve the two-day Special Event Request by Mark Taylor, seconded by Lynn Adams. Motion carried. Troy Bryant with Indiana American Water discussed with the Park Board the use of park land for water access at Old Town Park. Discussion ensued, and the topic will be placed on the November 30 work session agenda. Supt. Wilson asked the Park Board for permission to sign the 2023 contract with RD productions. The dates are May 19, June 9, June 23, July 14, July 28, and July 4 for the Mooresville Fireworks Celebration. A motion to sign the 2023 RD Productions contract by Lynn Adams, seconded by Danny Shaw. Motion carried. Off. Mgr. Freeman presented to the Board two different options on the park office's expiring Xerox contract. Discussion ensued, and the contract will be moved month-to-month at expiration.