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Council member Jeff (council member) said attendance at a recent fire-territory meeting was low and suggested mailing notices or adding a message to sewer bills to increase public awareness. Council agreed by consensus to pursue broader outreach, asking staff to explore low-cost direct-mail options and coordinated efforts with local media.

Separately, council members raised concerns about a disciplinary case involving a 26-year veteran firefighter who has been on leave since Labor Day. Jeff described the matter as \"mishandled\" and said the town hired outside counsel, incurring \"thousands of dollars\" in legal fees. He said the employee \"was not coming back\" and that the situation — including limits on the employee's access to fire department property under an agreement — had been troubling for council members and department personnel.

Council members asked staff to provide more information to the council and the public about the timeline and handling of the matter; Jeff said he had requested audio and records in December and had not received them. Several council members encouraged residents to attend upcoming meetings to express their views and to help guide the council’s direction on the fire-territory topic.

Ending: The council recorded a consensus to increase outreach about the fire-territory issue and asked staff to return with recommended outreach methods. Council members also asked staff and the town attorney to provide appropriate briefing materials on the disciplinary matter to ensure council members are fully informed.","mediaType","Video","parentTitle","Town Council 2.4.2025","oneSentenceSummary","Council members urged additional outreach about a pending fire-territory referendum and several members expressed concern about the handling of a disciplinary matter that left a long‑tenured firefighter off duty and raised questions about town legal costs.","taxTitle","Mooresville Town, Morgan County, Indiana","taxId",70776,"location","Indiana","headline","","shortSummary",{"_33":77,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":78,"_41":79,"_43":80,"_45":81,"_47":82,"_49":83,"_51":84,"_53":85,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":86,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":87,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":72,"_73":74,"_75":74},6355037,"Parks camera system nears completion; public works reports salt resupply and sewer line mapping",187,2361000,2548000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=2219311-5f9dfc2d2a593c8017844a68b33e7ba6&start=2361&end=2548","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/2219311-5f9dfc2d2a593c8017844a68b33e7ba6/thumbnail_2361000.jpg","/articles/6355037/Indiana/Parks-camera-system-nears-completion-public-works-reports-salt-resupply-and-sewer-line-mapping","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6355037-8f1faf145cc206ffd38b5676c8037f4c/orig.mp4?Expires=1771175417&Signature=Rus2~VjftmMzrzjwI5txDP74HNgZT2CNkPIK6kXKCthxdU8CG8GR-gqUaIv8NQfTC7RZ5-igfASSiSiA48ui64sFPO62XcevXsPR8i6nGVyoqUEVfw-eZnKBVjpT~TVzQ7ExbMZnisMaIoBgDxnOFq~tAozyb0thyBSIyoisYTH5YZ8TmtcrjGYiHvtckHo4sj822igcTohKPhcopv3w-f8KQMb2SDGzN2DPr5Vpasfej3NI2AMkeW5G~LXt-KM3wpIaqmCwY9YBdv6QVkrSKHgI1YhTeHzC1HYzr5RGoF5JVy8n~6QKkO3EV6K-LsjLpdNwQUOLtG13B~0E0Jc~Rw__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","Park Superintendent Phil Cornelius told the Mooresville Town Council on Feb. 4 that installation of a Corson security and camera system is nearing completion for park properties and that staff will finalize locations and power supplies before completing work in March.

Cornelius said most cameras are installed and that park systems will be trained with police staff and then with other departments. \"We've already brought on the wastewater treatment plants. The street department is getting up if it's non rope already. And then the park system is getting finalized in locations,\" Cornelius said.

Public works reported on other operational items. Staff said they were replenishing road salt and have about 350 tons remaining on contract deliverables; the salt barn was about three-quarters full. Banning Engineering has begun a second phase of mapping sewer lines, and staff plan additional work such as smoke testing and possible sewer-liner bids as part of required agreed-order work.

A town equipment-maintenance update said crews used downtime during cold weather to service vehicles and that crews would begin installing building heat in the municipal office area in March, with some expected disruptions to office staff during that work.

Ending: Council acknowledged the updates and asked staff to return with bids or formal recommendations when the sewer-line and liner work is ready to be advertised.","Park Superintendent Phil Cornelius reported near-completion of the Corson camera and access-control installation across park facilities; public works described salt resupply, upcoming heat/office work and sewer-line mapping that will aid future maintenance work.",{"_33":89,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":90,"_41":91,"_43":92,"_45":93,"_47":94,"_49":95,"_51":96,"_53":97,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":98,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":99,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":72,"_73":74,"_75":74},6355039,"Council takes bids under advisement, authorizes clerk to sign software contract and approves claims and payroll",623,114000,737000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=2219311-5f9dfc2d2a593c8017844a68b33e7ba6&start=114&end=737","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/2219311-5f9dfc2d2a593c8017844a68b33e7ba6/thumbnail_114000.jpg","/articles/6355039/Indiana/Council-takes-bids-under-advisement-authorizes-clerk-to-sign-software-contract-and-approves-claims-and-payroll","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6355039-0169ffca387773da721038f01f28bc6c/orig.mp4?Expires=1771175417&Signature=cJm03DSsdol5GzrxNjUuqE2XyEQJi-TdkxFu~umjo1tZl3CLxAGH8RnuJhOAKDhmjZpiiprYy3Go4r4GviNdZ10kZvMq6ZkJv68FbzVIbnKO6mP9pSw2nQFuWbZmMDT3-d2ywU7Y1fZvJKLdPwr3IoJ2tJNUqYUIfjQNLW9pn06QijRyiv24Gp7odZaQ7Xua53PaiAcmVBwq6FITewLqAaFlxu7rxTi8tU~uQKlnR0thI4Z8guZbeRYKbF1K9RwyWziXc2TfjkCmSJEXRXE2gEAb3n9chNv8GRN7htieZdMUORxbO125I9Y4iUNQBkxTqFru5dGfmCcoazYMLRjlYg__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The Mooresville Town Council on Feb. 4 took multiple contractor bids under advisement, granted authority for the clerk-treasurer to sign a timekeeping software agreement, and approved claims and payroll clearing in unanimous votes.

Bids and next steps: The council opened bids for the 29 West Main (Harrison Kearns Building) project and the Community Crossings matching grant. Bidders for the Harrison Kearns/29 West Main project included Sunco Construction Company ($270,935) and Bramwell McKay Masonry Restoration ($388,440). For the Community Crossings project, bids reported in the meeting included E & B Paving ($694,941.84), DC Construction Services ($661,275.36), Milestone Contractors LP ($766,707.00) and Wallace Construction ($543,844.57).

Council members moved to take both bid packages \"under advisement\" and requested that the town engineer and legal counsel review the submissions. Council member Tom (council member) said the town’s engineer should review the bids and prepare contract documents; the council recorded the motion and voted to take the bids under advisement.

Action on timekeeping software: The council discussed a proposed timekeeping system intended to interface with the town’s Keystone payroll system. The clerk-treasurer said staff had tested a previously approved option and were now exploring an alternative that better met requirements. The council authorized the clerk-treasurer, Diana (clerk-treasurer), to sign the contract if the vendor met specifications and after internal review.

Financial approvals: The council approved claims in the amount of $535,945.12 and approved payroll clearing in the amount of $272,955.82. Council roll-call responses for these motions were recorded as \"Aye\" from the attending members (five in favor; none opposed).

Votes at a glance:
- Motion to take 29 West Main bids under advisement — outcome: approved (5-0). Motion recorded; clerk and engineer to follow up.
- Motion to take Community Crossings matching grant bids under advisement — outcome: approved (5-0). Banning Engineering to review and recommend award.
- Motion to authorize Diana, Clerk-Treasurer, to sign a timekeeping software contract if it meets town requirements — outcome: approved (5-0).
- Motion to approve claims totaling $535,945.12 — outcome: approved (5-0).
- Motion to approve payroll clearing totaling $272,955.82 — outcome: approved (5-0).

Ending: Council members asked department heads and consultants to return recommended contract language, budget impacts and award recommendations at a future meeting before any final contract awards. The motions to take bids under advisement mean council action on contract awards will be scheduled for a subsequent meeting after staff and legal review.","The Mooresville Town Council took two construction bid sets under advisement, authorized the clerk-treasurer to sign a timekeeping software contract if terms meet staff approval, and approved claims and payroll clearing at its Feb. 4 meeting; all recorded votes were unanimous.",{"_33":101,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":102,"_41":103,"_43":104,"_45":105,"_47":106,"_49":107,"_51":108,"_53":109,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":110,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":111,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":72,"_73":74,"_75":74},6355040,"Organizer withdraws downtown street-fair permit after residents and business owners raise concerns",1527,792000,2319000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=2219311-5f9dfc2d2a593c8017844a68b33e7ba6&start=792&end=2319","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/2219311-5f9dfc2d2a593c8017844a68b33e7ba6/thumbnail_792000.jpg","/articles/6355040/Indiana/Organizer-withdraws-downtown-street-fair-permit-after-residents-and-business-owners-raise-concerns","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6355040-372fc8fdf92bed74ca2e026578fc8813/orig.mp4?Expires=1771175417&Signature=PIhm3jsM-fzwmOOvz3zDd9uGXicaoTy2I59wLfleXzQGV31PRQ7OyyIPfze32Wc9-Mct3S9ZTwTfZ8DqW5T9d-I36qX6DuiORsmbtwFoFm5iue4stqPpuSwwJPPYQLyMyHIUuMTSU1m1hw--XFr9LS4e6JuHs4LMZZiCM1WplvFaGAoXpN~9-Vp5-mae9c0UbegnU3rSn7JVSEVpzvIeCf2oWXJDr6yyHFExr4oCIEqkuf5c97w4-4FarleoFc0ko1lC1-~g0NwzKQxZHErvkY1J0d00jQaY96YJ~fMNJiji5fFgofw1vfL1nfiGJabbrXMU9hbTpAkK6mJPW78d6w__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","An applicant withdrew her request to close downtown streets for the annual Mooresville street fair after an extended public-comment period during the Feb. 4 meeting of the Mooresville Town Council.

The petitioner — identified in council discussion as Regina Shelby, who said she runs the event as a private business — told the council, \"I'm just gonna withdraw my permit and we're gonna call it a day,\" after several downtown business owners and residents spoke against the event's current format and operation.

The public comments focused on four recurring concerns: taxpayers' overtime costs for town employees and police during the events; lack of transparency about where vendor fees go; event management being run by a single private organizer rather than a nonprofit or business association; and cleanup and impacts to adjacent residential streets.

Rob Samuels, a Mooresville resident and taxpayer, cited public-record data from past events, saying the town paid about 63 to 66 hours of overtime at some fairs and that taxpayers \"are subsidizing these events that Regina Shelby puts on.\" Samuels said vendor lists from past fairs showed most vendors came from outside Mooresville and questioned whether the events delivered intended benefits to downtown merchants.

Angie Turley, who identified herself as a downtown business owner, said she opposed the current organizer because she does not live in town and that her own property required post-event cleanup after prior fairs. Miranda Sparks, another downtown business owner, urged establishing a committee to run the event so proceeds and structure would provide clearer benefits to local organizations.

Resident Vicky Bailey said closing Main Street pushes traffic onto residential streets such as West Washington Street and asked why the fair cannot be held at a larger venue such as Pioneer Park.

Shelby, speaking during the hearing, said she had been producing a hand-drawn downtown map to distribute for free and had charged for advertisements to help pay for production; she said delays by artists meant the map was not yet complete. Shelby said she provides a $2 million policy for the event and that she carries insurance for the event itself. She told council members she would not pursue forming a 501(c)(3) for the event and that she preferred events that benefit downtown businesses.

After Shelby announced the withdrawal, the council recorded for the minutes that the petitioner had withdrawn the request and moved on to other agenda items.

The council did not take a vote to deny or approve the permit because the petitioner withdrew the application on the record. Council members Jeff (council member), Josh (council member) and others indicated concern about the event's current structure and expressed support for a future model run by a nonprofit or an organized downtown association.

The council also discussed options for future events. Council member Josh said he favored channeling event proceeds to churches or townwide causes if the organizer does not form a nonprofit. Council members Angie Turley and others volunteered to form a committee to develop an alternative event model and to present it to the council.

The minutes record the petition withdrawal; the council did not adopt any ordinance or policy changes at the Feb. 4 meeting related to street-fair permitting.

Ending: The council left the door open to future events run by a nonprofit or association and asked interested downtown stakeholders to work with staff and council members to propose an alternative plan. The withdrawn permit stops the current application from moving forward but does not change existing town permitting processes for future applicants.","An organizer withdrew a permit application for the downtown street fair after multiple business owners and residents raised concerns about vendor selection, use of taxpayer-funded town services and lack of transparency about event revenues.","actionData","errors"]

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