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Regular Council Meeting November 9, 2020 Page 4 Mayor Clifford opened the public hearing and asked for anyone wishing to speak in support or opposition of this item, to please come forward. With no one speaking, Mayor Clifford closed the public hearing. Mayor Clifford questioned the speed of connection, the price and the equipment for home use. Chris Rule answered questions regarding speed, price and the actual equipment. Mayor Clifford asked if residents were notified and if staff received objections. Ms. Harris said they were notified and staff did not receive any objections. Council Member Stone inquired about maintenance. Mr. Wells said the company will come once a quarter for maintenance purposes and will also perform an annual inspection of the tower. Council Member Savage wanted to know if additions to the tower required Council approval. Ms. Harris said they would be allowed up to four without Council approval. Council Member Savage inquired if the structure was safe. Mr. Wells said he had been doing this work for 23 years and up until 5 years ago, he had not seen a tower go down. Mayor Clifford said this would be bringing competitive internet to the residents. A Motion to approve the. variance for the setback was,, made by Mayor Clifford and seconded by Council Members Portugal and Pilgrim. Motion carried, 6 ayes — 0 nays. 18. Discuss, Iconducti a public hearing, and act on a variance request for setback and placement of a new wireless communication facility (WCF), located at 1902 Bonham Street, LCAD 17245. Ms. Harris said this tower, would be located at 1902 Bonham Street, and the company was requesting a 375' setback variance. Mayor Clifford opened the 'public hearing and asked for anyone wishing to speak in support or opposition of this item, ':to please come forward. With no one speaking, Mayor Clifford closed the public hearing. A Motion to approve the variance for the setback was made by Council Member Savage and seconded by Council Member Portugal. Motion carried, 6 ayes — 0 nays. 19. Discuss and act on RESOLUTION NO. 2020-050: A RESOLUTION CANVASSING THE RETURNS FOR THE GENERAL MUNICIPAL ELECTION HELD ON NOVEMBER 3, 2020, FOR COUNCIL DISTRICT 2;; DECLARING THE WINNER IN SAID ELECTION; DECLARING THE TERMS OF OFFICE; MAKING OTHER FINDINGS AND PROVISIONS RELATED TO THE SUBJECT; PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE. City Clerk Janice Ellis reported the November Yd General Election District Two election results, as Ed Darnell having received a total of 167 votes and Reginald B. Hughes receiving a total of 221 votes.