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City Commission Meeting July23, 2007 Page 8 MOTION: Moved by Commissioner Colleen S. Hufford to approve Resolution 07-1807, Expressing Opposition to Constitution Amendment re Comprehensive Plan Changes, as presented. Motion was seconded by Jon Miller and carried unanimously. (5 - 0) 12. Other Items: A. Tentative Tax Rate for Fiscal Year 2007-2008 Staff Presentation: At the Budget Work Session held July 16,2007, the Commission opted to set the tentative millage rate for Fiscal Year 2007 -2008 at the current rate of 5.0 mills with the option to roll back the millage to 4.540 (4 - I vote) or 4.314 (3 - 2 vote) as mandated by the State in House Bill lB. The City Manager presented the balanced Budget for Fiscal Year 2007-2008 with a recommended rate of 4.314 millage levy. rfthe Commission opts to set the tentative tax at 5.0 mills, it will require a unanimous vote of5 - O. MOTION: Moved by Commissioner Sandra T. Solomon to set the tentative millage rate for Fiscal Year 2007-2008 at 5.0 mills. Motion was seconded by Vice Mayor/Commissioner Susan Doerner and carried unanimously. (5 - 0) 13. Discussion Items: A. Lakes Recreational Use Staff Presentation: This item is a continuation of the discussion regarding the recreational use options for lakes within the City of Casselberry. The City's Comprehensive Plan clearly identified the importance of recreational use of lakes within the city and the under-utilization of the lakes for both active and passive recreational opportunities and the importance of public access to areas such as fishing piers, boat ramps. The City has heard a number of complaints regarding the use of boats and personal watercraft on the lakes, i.e. noise, speed, reckless operating, and water quality. Staff Recommendation: The staff presented comprehensive recommendations regarding Lake depths, water quality and the feasibility public access to the twelve lakes in the City of Casselberry. The seven options discussed were relocation of the boat ramp to Middle Lake Triplet, public access plan for all public lakes, reduced speed limits, motor size restrictions, day of rest option, progressive wake zones and restriction on all motorized vessels. (The complete presentations presented are attached to and made a part of these minutes.) The recommendations enumerated by Mr. Torres and Mr. Fortini include the following: . Placing buoys at the 100 foot no wake zones on lakes with public access and other private lakes where access can be granted by homeowners. These buoys will clearly designate the no wake zone for the lakes, provide a deterrent for improper operation and assist police officers with enforcement of this requirement. . Clearly identifying the limits of public property adjacent to all boat launch areas. These identifYing signs and buoys will be a guide and a deterrent for trespassers and assist the police department to enforce proper conduct at the boat ramps.