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April 21, 2020 The Mooresville Town Council met in regular session on Tuesday, April 21st at 6:30 P. M. at the Mooresville Government Center. Council members physically present were, Council President Shane Williams, Councilman Tom Warthen, and Councilman Dustin Stanley. Councilwoman Jessica Hester and Councilman Jeff Cook were present via telephone. Town attorney Chou-il Lee was present via telephone. jd Pastor Guy Lancourle gave the prayer. Motion was made by Councilman Warthen to approve the minutes of the April 7th meeting and seconded by Councilman Stanley Motion Carried 5-0 Motion was made by Councilman Warthen approve the minutes of the April 141h Special Meeting and seconded by Councilwoman Hester Motion Carried 5-0 Unfinished Business — Sewer Rate Ordinance Public Hearing Public comments were accepted for this hearing both in person and via a published email address in an effort to adhere to the social distancing guidelines. John Ehrhart presented himself before the council, as well as submitted an email that has been entered into the record to present his concerns as the subdivision he lives in is equipped with irrigation since the sewage rate is based on water usage there is a concern as to the cost of sewage rate being linked to water usage where irrigation systems are concerned. Councilman Warthen spoke about the concerns and petition that Mr. Ehrhart brought to the council to address the issue of summer irrigation water usage in October of 2019. He also mentioned several ideas on how to mitigate the issue and requested a viable option to be able to move forward. Scott Miller from Baketilly proposed that since the rate charges will not be implemented until 2021 that the issue be continually monitored to seek out a viable and sustainable option for all parties with an irrigation system, as well as still being able to maintain the sewage system with the rates that are being charged. He said that there is a need to analyze the options and the economic impact of the rate variations for customers with irrigation systems. Clerk Treasurer Dianna Wamsley addressed the council letting them know what billing options were available through the existing billing programs for this type of situation one being based off of a single month of usage and the other taking an average of 5 months of usage. Scott Miller from Baker Tilly advised strongly against the use of a single month to calculate the rates. Councilman Williams mentioned that this issue would be readdressed in June after additional studies could be conducted. David Pew presented himself before the council to let it be known that he is of the same opinion as Mr. Ehrhart. He mentioned that by his calculations the proposed increases would affect this particular neighborhood with a 48.9% to 49.2% increase in their sewer bills. Mrs. Owens presented herself before the council to address her concerns as she lives at 2296 E Crosby Road. She believes the communication that has been received by her community about the rate ordinance and increase has not been informative or clear and also expressed her