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201 November 16, 1993 The regular meeting of the Mooresville Town Council was held Tuesday, November 16, 1993 at 7:30 p.m. Council members present were Steve Edwards, Tim Viles, Pat Overholser, Dick Heald and Steve Ballard. No members were absent. The minutes of the previous meeting were approved as submitted. Mr. Richard Puryear, 146 E. Washington Street, appeared before the Council inquiring about the sewer back-ups which were caused due to the recent rains. Mr. Puryear asked where the water was coming from, and how much water are they getting. Mr. John Kupke, Mr. Carl Waite, and Mr. Carlton Ray of HNTB appeared before the Council explaining that since the sewer re- habilitation project the main sewer lines are air tight and allow no ground water into the system. Therefore, in excessive rain, the water will seek a level, that level is in many basements. Mr. Kupke spent much time expIaiming the Mooresville sewer system and answering questions in regard to the sewer back-ups. Mr. Gordon Gamble, 565 Arlington Drive, told the Council that he has lived in Mooresville for twenty years and he has always had sewer back-up problems. Ms. Rachael Ruona, 136 W. South Street, presented a letter to the Council outlining the sewer problems in the South Street area. Mr. Rick Siedl, 49 S. Franklin Street, informed the Council that he had water in his finished basement. After much discussion people in attendance asked the Council for water alarms so they would be aware when water was coming into their homes. Motion was made by Councilman Edwards, second by Councilman Heald to purchase water alarms for any citizens which request one. Motion carried unanimously. Motion was made by Councilman Edwards, second by Councilman Heald to investigate the possibility of purchasing pumps to use to pump during heavy rains. Motion carried unanimously. Council President Ballard arranged a meeting with Mr. John Kupke, Mr. Carlton Waite, Mr. Carlton Ray, Councilwoman Overholser, Councilman Edwards, Mr. Joe Beikman and Mr. Randy Haymaker for Thursday, November 18, 1993 at 8:00 a.m. at the Town Hall to discuss a plan to systematically address the sewer infiltration problem in Mooresville. Mr. Bryant Hopwood appeared before the Council to address the problem of the change of level of the White lick Creek. The Council discussed the possibility of construction upstream causing a rise of the creek. Motion was made by Councilman Edwards, second by Councilman Heald to contract HNTB to do a preliminary study of the upstream construction and the effect it has had on the level of White lick Creek. Motion carried unanimously. Motion was made by Councilman Heald, second by Councilman Viles instructing Town Attorney, Tim Currens to write a letter in regard to a torte claim in which the Town should not be a party. Motion carried unanimously. Motion was made by Councilwoman Overholser, second by Councilman Edwards to approve signing Ordinance #18-1993 An Ordinance to Rezone Property in the Town of Mooresville. Motion carried unanimously.