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CITY COMMISSION February ZOo 1995 Page 5 For reasons of safety and the environment, the Parks & Recreation Advisory Board requests thai the codes relating to water reguloJions be clarified and strengthened where necessary and the CiJy take the appropriate steps to strengthen enforcement oftMse codes. This shaU include the procurement of a motorized watercraft, tkcibel meter and appropriate training and certiftcationfor staff. The Water Resource Advisory Committee reviewed the matter at their February 1, 1995 meeting. The Committee members were in general agreement that the problems were an issue of enforcement and would keep in mind as they continue work on the Lakes Master Plan. Mr. Fortini and Chief Gatch reviewed the board/committee recommendations and suggested to place a speed limit on lakes according to their size, to help control excessive speed, erosion, noise, and safety, without reducing use of the lake for any activity. It was determined through research that noise restrictions were ineffective primarily because they were difficult to enforce on a moving object. Chief Gatch reported the possibility of a personal watercraft being loaned 10 the Police Department 10 assist with patrol and enforcement of the lakes, but operational difficulties would be incurred as far as maintenance of the craft and personnel restrictions, Chief Gatch further stated that enforcement could be achieved from the shore with the newly purchased lidar gun operated by a police officer certified to use the gun. Commissioner Henson agreed with the intent of the proposed modifications and further requested that use of the lakes by personal watercrafts be restricted to 9:00 a.m, to 5:30 p.m. daily. Commissioner Henson and Commissioner Sheppard were not in favor at this time of procurement of a jet sid by the City for enforcement. Commissioner McMullen suggested the watercraft registration fees be $4.00 for residents and $15,00 for non- residents of Casselberry. 1) Tom Moschler, 211 NE Triplet Drive, was in favor of proposed modifications included in Ordinance 95-821, and suggested that the watercraft registration fees be raised, and different rates be set for residents and non-residents. Mr. Moschler also suggested researching Volusia County's regulations concerning personal watercrafts in relation 10 noise. 2) Tony King, 171 NE Triplet Drive, was in favor of the proposed modifications included in Ordinance 95-821. Mr. King stated the excessive speeds have caused erosion of the shorelines and enforcement of speed and noise regulations needed to become a priority. 3) Ruth Riebel, 648 Northshore Circle, Member of the Water Resource Advisory Committee, was in favor of the proposed watercraft procedures modifications. Mrs. Riebel agreed with Mr. King's comments regarding the cause of erosion and requested that there be stricter enforcement of watercraft regulations for safety reasons. 4) Mary Kay Adessa, 181 NE Triplet Drive, was in favor of the proposed watercraft modifications and requested consistent enforcement of those modifications. 5) Jan Murray, 1031 Crystal Bowl Circle, Chairperson of the Parks & Recreation Board, stated the Parks & Recreation Board spent a lot of time researching the matter and even considered proposing limiting the number of crafts allowed in the water at one time, but felt the Board's final recommendations 10 the City Commission served the best interest of all the concerned parties.