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Y May 16, 2023 The Mooresville Town Council met in regular session on Tuesday, May 16, 2023, at 6:30pm at the Mooresville Government Center. Council Members present were President, Tom Warthen and Councilmen Greg Swinney, Jeff Cook and Josh Brown. Councilman Shane Williams was absent. Attorney, Chou-il Lee was also present. Tom Warthen gave the invocation and called the meeting to order. Approval of the minutes from the May 2, 2023 meeting — Motion was made by Councilman Brown, second by Councilman Swinney to approve the minutes as written. Motion carried 4-0. Baker Tilly Annexation Fiscal Plan —The Annexation Fiscal Plan for the Lasiter property was presented for approval. A motion to approve the plan was made by Councilman Swinney and second by Councilman Brown. Motion carried 4-0. Public Hearing Ordinance 6-2023 — President Warthen opened the public hearing for the consideration of Ordinance 6-2023, the annexation of the Lasiter property. There were no comments. A motion to approve Ordinance 6-2023 was made by Councilman Swinney and second by Councilman Brown. Motion carried 4-0. RFPQ for HVAC Analysis Project—There were two RFPQ's received. One from Trane and one from Ameresco. Per Attorney Lee, the next step would be to form a committee to review. President Warthen stated the committee would consist of himself, the Clerk -Treasurer or someone from her office, Dave Moore, Tim Bennett and Greg Swinney. Regina Shelby Street Fair Rescheduling — The May 13" Street Fair was postponed due to the threat of inclement weather. Regina stated she had spoken to Halle from 5 East and the only date she had available was October 29th. The Street Fair will run on that day from 1-5 pm. Regina will send out a new street closing permit for department head approval. Nice -Pak Wastewater fees — Representing Nice -Pak were Brett Dennemann, Plant Controller and Ryan Brasche, Sr. Director of Operations. They were asking for the Council's consideration in adjusting the discount Nice -Pak currently receives on their wastewater bill. The discount is currently set at 28%, meaning their bill is based upon 72% of their water usage. This is to allow for the amount of water that goes into their product. Mr. Dennemann stated that they have gone back 5 years and done calculations and he believes the number is closer to half of what they are being billed currently, due to the fact that their product is 99% water. President Warthen stated that these numbers were all discussed as recently as two to three years ago when Nice -Pak was considering moving and at that time representatives from Nice -Pak stated those figures were still accurate but they were going to be looking at better equipment that would result in them discharging less water. President Warthen stated they were key players in the rate evaluation and those rates affect all rate payers in the Town. Mr. Dennemann stated they were not privy to those conversations and they are looking to have a conversation going forward. Mr. Brasche stated that they would also be open to the idea of a dual meter or other means. President Warthen asked the Council for permission to have a conversation with Nice - Pak and it was the consensus of the Council for him to do that. Buffers USA, Inc. SB -1's for Real and Personal Property— Mike Dellinger, Executive Director of Morgan County EDC stated that Buffers USA is the buyer of the RDC's spec building in Flagstaff Business Park. The RDC had a 10 year tax abatement on the real property and it was rescinded recently by the Council. Buffers USA will bring approximately 15 jobs to Mooresville. The abatement would be approximately $3.5 million for the finish out of the building and $350,000 for personal property.