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CASSELBERRY CITY COMMISSION Minutes of Alarch 27, 2017 — Regular Meeting Page 11 of 12 No report. Commissioner Andrew Meadows — Seat No. 2 • Requested that staff look into Mr. Hale's concerns about mowing times at the golf course which were brought up in Citizens Comments. • Stated that he felt the issue brought up in Citizens Comments by Ms. Hatton regarding lighting and the hours of access to the "park" at the end of Triplet Lake Drive between the two residences should be re- addressed. Discussion: Discussion ensued regarding whether the area was actually a park, a road, a boat ramp or a right- of-way; what improvements had been made to the site; concerns from residents about public access to the site after dark; and possible solutions to the lighting and access schedules for the area. Commended Mr. Newlon on conducting a thorough and deliberate search for a new Community Development Director and congratulated Mr. Randy Woodruff on his appointment to the position. Discussion: Additional lengthy discussion ensued regarding the issue of lighting and access to the "park" area at the end of Triplet Lake Drive between the two residences, including whether or not there was still a publicly accessible boat ramp at the site; whether the location was an actual linear or pocket park; whether adjustments needed to be made to the lighting and access schedules for the site; what the City Code states relative to park hours and lighting and the possibility of a need for an amendment to the Code; safety concerns ofthe residents adjacent to the site; possible solutions for deterring after-hours access to the site; enforceability of"park hours" at the site; whether or not there are restrictions or prohibitions to up -lighting in the City Code; and whether or not the area was a park or actually a platted roadway. Mr. Newlon advised he and staff would research the issues brought to light by the Commission during the discussion. Commissioner Bill Hufford — Seat No. 4: • Stated he was in support of Commissioner Meadows' concerns about the mowing times at the golf course and agreed staff should look into the matter. • Expressed kudos to the Community Development and Public Works Departments and all the volunteers who were involved in the Lakes District Cleanup on Saturday, March 25, 2017. • Congratulated Community Development Director Randy Woodruff on his appointment to the permanent position. • Reported he had attended the Tri -County League of Cities meeting on Thursday, March 16, 2017 at which information about Zika mosquitos was presented.