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CASSELBERRY CITY COMMISSION Minutes of August 26, 2019 — Regular Meeting Page 13 of 20 replacement of the Sausalito Shores subdivision wall, including interest associated with the construction loan/bond, beginning with Fiscal Year 2019-2020. Recommendation: The City Manager and the Public Works Director recommended approval of Resolution 19-3112. Public Hearing: Mayor Glancy stated this was a public hearing to hear and consider comments and questions regarding Resolution 19-3112. Mayor Glancy opened the floor for public participation. The following individuals came forward to address Resolution 19-3112: 1. Ms. Barbara Dodgion, 668 Stanhope Drive, voiced opposition to Resolution 19-3112 and assessment of the cost of reconstruction against all residents within the subdivision. 2. Mr. Larry Herron, 374 Kantor Boulevard, spoke in opposition to Resolution 1.9-3112 and assessment of the cost of construction against residents who would not benefit from it. 3. Mr. Isaac Babcock, 401 San Leandro Drive, spoke in favor of Resolution 19-3112 and expressed appreciation to the City for finding a solution for financing the reconstruction. At the request of City Attorney Reischmann, Mr. Craig Ebaugh, the state certified real estate appraiser who conducted the research and analysis of the potential benefits of re -constructing the wall and prepared the report for the City, provided some clarification for those present about why it was felt property values would increase if the wall was re -constructed along Red Bug Lake Road, which included: improving the overall identity of the subdivision; improving the marketability of the homes within the subdivision; reducing noise for the subdivision as a whole; providing a security element; and providing a positive reflection of the subdivision to passersby. He concluded by stating that his research showed a subdivision wall is a very viable item and in most cases the cost is shared equally amongst all residents, and it was his opinion that reconstruction of the wall would increase property values for all the homes in the subdivision and the properties should all be assessed equally. 4. Mr. Tim Veigle, 305 San Tomas Drive, spoke in favor of Resolution 19-3112, noting that the Homeowners' Association would be unable to afford the reconstruction from its own funds if the resolution was not approved. 5. Mr. James Pooler, 683 Sausalito Boulevard, spoke in favor of Resolution 19-3112, noting that he felt the assessment would be an investment in the subdivision that would yield a positive return for him and his neighbors. 6. Mr. Patrick Winkler, 104 Todd Drive, stated he appreciated the City Commission's willingness to help by funding reconstruction of the wall, but felt alternative funding should be available from the Highway Trust Fund under U.S. Congress HR (House of Representatives Bill) 268, "Neighborhood Noise Barriers Act of 2017", and should be researched. 7. Ms. Rachelle Fox, 208 Kraft Drive, stated she was in favor of property values going up and people's view of the neighborhood being improved, but expressed concerns that an assessment of $30 per month over 20 years would prove a hardship for retirees in the subdivision, and felt consideration should be given to ways to reduce the cost of the wall. No one else came forward to address Resolution 19-3112. Mayor Glancy closed the public hearing relative to Resolution 19-3112.