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Emergency Telephonic Meeting Mount Pleasant Town Council Tuesday, March 17, 2020 at 10:30 a.m. Dial-in Information: Telephone #: 843-790-7541 Access Code: 517946035 MINUTES Present in Person: Mayor Will Haynie; Mr. Jake Rambo; Ms. Brenda Corley; Mr. Gary Santos; and Mr. Howard Chapman Present via telephone: Ms. Kathy Landing; Mr. Tom O’Rourke; and Ms. Guang Ming Whitley Absent: Ms. Laura Hyatt I. Call to Order Mayor Haynie called the Emergency Town Council meeting to order at 10:30 a.m. II. Roll Call Roll call as shown above. III. First and Final Reading: An Emergency Ordinance to temporarily suspend the normal operating procedures of Mount Pleasant Town Council Meetings and to authorize the Mount Pleasant Town Administrator to develop and enact a plan in order to ensure continuity in the delivery of government services in light of the COVID-19 outbreak; and matters related thereto. (Ord. No. 20025) Mr. Chapman moved for approval; seconded by Mr. Santos. Mr. Chapman stated that he questioned the issue of price gouging. He asked if this was changed so that price gouging is included. Mr. DeMoura stated that it is included. Ms. Barrett, Clerk of Council stated that it was updated and distributed to Town Council members earlier in the morning.  Emergency Special Town Council Meeting March 17, 2020 Page 2 of 2 Mayor Haynie stated that it is in Chapter 41 under Civil Emergencies and stated that they may be updated or changed by the Mayor without actions of Council and will be upon advice. Mr. Rambo asked if this suspends regular Town Council meetings and does this also apply to all Boards and Commissions. Mr. DeMoura stated that their interpretation is that it does. He said this applies to all public meetings of the Town of Mount Pleasant. Mr. Rambo asked if this is going to be in effect for 60 days and if Council would not meet during that time. Mayor Haynie stated that under State Law, this automatically expires after 61 days, but it does not mean that Council intends for it to be in effect for 60 days. Ms. Landing asked if Council may discuss helping the Town’s local businesses. Mayor Haynie stated that at this time, Council must adhere to what is on the agenda as published. He stated that what is being discussed is the ordinance as published. He stated that other items that are matters of the proclamation as outlined in Chapter 41 may be changed and issued by the Mayor, and this does not require a vote of Council. All present voted in favor. Motion carries 8-0 with Ms. Hyatt being absent. IV. Adjourn There being no further business, Council adjourned at 10:36 a.m. Respectfully submitted, Barbara Ashe March 17, 2020