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Manns shared the conceptual plans had been revealed, which is a combination of mainly conceptual designs 2 and 3. The next few months will include actual design. Banning will likely be at the December meeting for final planning and bidding. Based on the current status, it may be January before bids are opened. Parks: No update. Sewer Update: Council President Tom Warthen presented information regarding the request for $2,700,000.00 to fully fund the sewer expansion project. He explained the Town Council raised sewer rates 3 years ago with the expectations they would fund phase I and 11 of the sewer expansion. They did bond for phase 1, shortening the length of the bond, thus increasing annual payments. They have hired HNTB to look into the sludge thickening process and have a few other projects that need attention at the wastewater treatment plant (WWTP). Commissioner Culp asked about rate increases and automatic review of rates. Councilman Warthen said they were not given the option to put that into the ordinance at the top by advice from legal counsel. The WWTP was designed by HNTB to be 3.5M GPD. IDEM rated it at 2.5M PGD and currently they are at about 1.7M GPD. Commissioner Pipkin shared she thought the Town should also contribute to the project as the remaining balance was being taken care of by Morgan County's ARPA funds. Commissioner Swinney voiced his support of the project. After some additional questions by the commission and conversation with Councilman Warthen, Commissioner Culp made the motion to contribute up to $2,700,000.00 to the project and to allow the Clerk -Treasurer to transfer the money pending approval of the bid. Commissioner Swinney seconded the motion, which carried 5-0. Legal/Managerial Update: No update. Review of Claims: The claims were presented in the amount of $625,426.40. Commissioner Culp made the motion to approve the claims as presented. Commissioner Pipkin seconded the motion, which carried 5-0. For the Good of the Order: Commissioner Swinney shared his appreciation of the time capsule event at Newby Gym. Commissioner Pipkin noted what a great event the Interfaith Celebration was by Mooresville 200.