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March 15, 1988 The regular meeting of the Mooresville Town Board of Trustees was called to order at 7:30 p.m. Tuesday, March 15, 1988 by Board President Jack Forbes. Trustees present were Dick Heald, Pat Overholser, Steve Edwards and Jack Forbes. Trustee Mike Fiscus was absent. The minutes of the previous board meeting were approved as submitted. Board President Forbes introduced Boy Scout Troop 230 who were attending the meeting as part of earning their citizenship merit badge. Troop leader Don Adams introduced Tim Wingate who will become an eagle scout within the next week. Dianne Grindean appeared before the board seeking permission to hold the annual Easter Seal roadblock onApril 16, 1988 from 9:00 a.m.-3:30 p.m. Permission was granted on a motion from Trustee Heald. Second Trustee Edwards. Motion carried. Board Attorney Tim Currens reported to the board that in regard to re- issuing the 1984 Sewage Works Bond the market is not favorable for this action at this time. The town has completed all necessary preparation to proceed with re-issuing the bond when the market is feasible. Ken Sims, Vice President of General Cable appeared before the board to get a franchise with the Town of Mooresville. Mr. Sims advised the board his company covers the west side of Morgan County and in the event the town extends the buffer zone to include part of the area General Cable services this contract is necessary. Motion was made by Trustee Heald and second by Trustee Edwards to approve General Cable franchise. Motion carried. Ron Hochins from Indiana Bell appeared before the board seeking permission to repair a buried telephone cable in the Old Town Cemetery. Motion was made by Trustee Overholser to approve this repair. Second by Trustee Heald. Motion carried. Motion was made by Trustee Heald to approve the amended personnel policy as submitted. Trustee Overholser second. Motion carried. Motion was made by Trustee Edwards and second by Trustee Heald to accept the employment contracts of volunteer firemen. Motion carried. Motion was made by Trustee Edwards and second by Trustee Overholser to accept the AT&T telephone system. Motion was made by Trustee Heald authorizing the Board President and Clerk- Treasurer to enter into a suitable lease-purchase contract to finance the telephone system for the town. Trustee Edwards second. Motion carried. A one year maintenance agreement with the option to approve an additional year at the same rate was approved by a motion by Trustee Edwards and second by Trustee Overholser. Motion carried. Motion was made by Trustee Overholser to amend the salary ordinance to set the EDC salary at $24,500.00 plus car insurance andmileage. Motion second by Trustee Heald. Motion carried. Board Attorney Currens read Ordinance #4-1988 which amends Ordinance #17-1987. Motion was made by Trustee Edwards to approve said ordinance. Second by Trustee Overholser. Motion carried. Street Superintendent Joe Beikman submitted a proposal to continue installing continuous lighting on High Street, Main Street, Monroe Street and Indianapolis Road to Old State Road 67. The beard advised Superintendent Beikman to keep all lights which now exist in town. Motion was made by Trustee Overholser to approve the continous lighting purposal as submitted and keep all existing lights in town. Trustee Edwards second. Motion carried. Park Superintendent Brent Callahan advised the board that the Park Board has hired an intern to run a sum~mr recreation program for the park district. The bond issue for the swimming pool is proceeding as planned.