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March 17, Z020 The Mooresville Town Council met in regular session on Tuesday, March 17, 2020 at 6:30 P.M. at the Mooresville Government Center. Council members present were, Council President Shane Williams, Councilwoman Jessica Hester, Councilman Tom Warthen, Councilman Dustin Stanley, and Councilman Jeff Cook. Town attorney Chou-il Lee was also present. Dustin Stanley gave the prayer. Motion was made by Councilman Warthen to approve the minutes of the February 18" Executive Session meeting and seconded by Councilwoman Hester. Motion Carried 5-0 Motion was made by Councilman Warthen to approve the minutes of the March 3rd meeting and seconded by Councilman Stanley. Motion Carried 5-0 Unfinished Business— Second Reading of Southside Sewer Ord. No. 2-2020 - Scott Miller from Baker Tilly presented the new rate report to the Council reflecting the construction bids. This ordinance will approve the Bond to fund the awarded construction bid. Proposed construction costs for Phase One are $2,210,671, additional non -construction costs are $387,454. The funding will be provided from three sources. $341,500 has been approved out of the Food and Beverage fund, TIF funds $176,625 is designated for the bid alternate. The balance $2,000,080 will be funded with the bond issue. He laid out in detail the revenue, disbursement and repayment schedule that was in the report. He discussed how a user who uses 2,000 gallons or less per month will see flat rate set at $23.91 per month. The next step is to introduce a rate ordinance, and hold a public hearing. Council President Williams requested Mr. Miller to explain the reason for two rate increases. The first increase will fund Phase One, and second increase to fund Phase Two so as not to begin charging customers before the Phase Two project starts. Councilman Tom Warthen made a motion to approve Ordinance 2-2020 Councilman Cook seconded Motion carried 5-0 Award Southside Sewer Project Phase One (1) Bid - Ken Elliott from Banning Engineering came before the council to discuss his recommendations for the awarding of the Phase One Bid. Banning Engineering recommended awarding the bid to the lowest bidder Infrastructure Systems. Councilman Stanley motioned to award the bid to Infrastructure Systems, motion was seconded by Councilwoman Hester. Motion carried 5-0 First reading on rezone for property at County Line Road and Heartland Blvd was presented by town attorney. New Business - 2020 Edit Plan - Per the state board of accounts every year the Town must implement a plan to use the local income tax. In this year's edit plan $60,000 will be used for the Town's contribution to Morgan County Economic Development Corporation. $340,000 will be used to help offset the town's Health Insurance Fund, and $20,00 for the maintenance of the cemeteries. Councilman Warthen motioned that the 2020 Edit Plan be implemented as written. Councilman Stanley seconded. Motion carried 5-0 Police Commission Appointment — Jennifer Kasper submitted her application to be appointed to the Police Commission. Councilman Cook, and Council President Williams presented their impressions of Ms. Kasper to the council both having met with her. Councilman Cook motioned to appoint Jennifer Kasper to the Police Commission, motion was seconded by Councilman Warthen. Motion Carried 5-0 Planning Commission Appointment -John Robinson applied for the Town Employee seat on the Planning Commission. Councilman Warthen made a motion seconded by Councilman Stanley to appoint John Robinson to the Planning Commission. Motion carried 5-0