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rim questioning the constitutionality of the meeting, asked if the benefit outweighs the cost of the project. Town Attorney Lee had vetted the procedures and conducted research to ensure that the hearing was indeed constitutional. Councilman Warthen spoke about the benefits of this project to all citizens of Mooresville, and all of those who use the Town of Mooresville's sewage and treatment services. Councilman Stanley took a moment to remind the public that all late fees have been waived for the sewer bills due to the COVID-19 emergency. Council President Williams took a moment to discuss the fact that once the costs of the„projects are covered all of the fees will roll into the continuing maintenance and operating fees for the services. Mike Crosley submitted a written statement expressing their concerns about the timing of the public hearing, and rate increase during the COVID -19, and standing in agreement with the statement that Mr. Ehrhart submitted. There being no other public comments on this matter Councilman Warthen made a motion to close the public hearing on this matter, the motion was seconded by Councilman Cook. Motion carried 5-0 Councilman Warthen made a statement thanking the public for their comments on the matter, expressed his support for the ordinance and the reasons it needed to be implemented, and made a motion to approve ordinance number 5-2020. Motion was seconded by Councilman Stanley. Motion carried 5-0 Council President Williams asked for a clarification on section 4 as to the affect that this section would have on any adjustment that may be done at a later time. Adam Steuerwald clarified that there are tax requirements not allowing any special contracts for select individuals, or businesses, but credits can be utilized to correct issues or charges that may arise. Council President Williams asked if the Redevelopment committee would be able to remit moneys set aside to buy a parcel of land to this project. Adam Steuerwald said that there is a procedure to go through for that, but it is possible. Having had a motion and a second a roll call vote was taken. Motion Carried 5-0 Rezone 10015 N Old SR 67 this is the ordinance to accept the rezoning that was recommended by the planning commission and agreed on by the council changing the zoning of this property from Agricultural to an 1-1. Councilman Stanley made a motion to approve Ordinance 6-2020 seconded by Councilman Warthen. Motion carried 5-0 Rezone County Line Rd Church this is the ordinance to accept the rezoning that was recommended by the planning commission and agreed on by the council changing the zoning of this property. Councilman Stanley made a motion to approve Ordinance 3-2020 seconded by Councilman Cook. Motion carried 5-0 New Business — Introduction of Innovative Performance Technologies SBI Councilman Stanley presented the S61 requesting a 3 -year abatement on private property, they have invested in a $124,000 press brake that will create 1 existing job, and they have requested a waiver of noncompliance as the equipment was purchased and installed prior to any approval. This was tabled until the public gathering restrictions are lifted.