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Set permit fees for swimming pools and the required inspections were discussed. Building Official Glyn Huff will be consulted with regard to the ordinance and amount of the set fee. It was suggested that the permit fee for above ground swimming pools be set at $25.00. In discussing the rates for utilities, the question of implementing a reconnection charge arose. Specifically, this would be the charge incurred in the event of a water shut-off situation for non- payment of utility bills. This fee was suggested to be in the amount of $50.00 by consensus of the committee. Mr. Hartley will check with Glyn Huff with regard to depth of water shut-off valve at the curb stop. This could be an item to be checked at the final inspection. It is also recommended by City Staff that remote water meter readers be installed by City Staff in an effort to end the problems with incorrect installations by the contractors. The fee suggested for this service was $50.00. Although this amount would not completely cover the cost of the service, it would curtail the difficulties associated with installation by the contractors and assure proper installation and that proper revenues would be collected. It was mentioned that the water meter deposit should be changed to a fee, since they are not an item that has ever been returned to the City and the deposit is not put into an interest bearing account. Current sewer rate charge is a minimum usage fee of $32.00 per quarter. It would make more sense for this fee to tie into water usage rates. This sewer usage figure would most logically be arrived at by a water meter reading in the winter months when there is no lawn or garden sprinkling. In this manner, large and small users would be more fairly charged. The various types of business licensing was discussed. Broker/precious metal dealer licensing fee was suggested to be set at $200.00 by Finance Officer Sandra Ashley. There is currently no fee for Golf course/driving range. It was mentioned that perhaps licensing for this should be eliminated. Mr. Hartley will examine the ordinance. With regard to motor vehicle sales/rental, it was suggested by Chief Auspos that a surety bond of perhaps $200,000 be a requirement of the business license in an effort to maintain a certain level of ~ntegrity. It was suggested that the impoundment fee be raised to $25.00. Because there is a problem with keeping the animals in the City garage, Mr. Hartley directed Chief Auspos to obtain animal cages through the Humane Society as they are discounted. The fees for mailed minutes were discussed. It was suggested that the fee go from $100 per year to $5 per meeting. This will be further examined. Burning permits were discussed. It was questioned whether or not we have the authority to charge a fee for these. Mr. Hartley will check into this question. Building Official Glyn Huff will be directed to examine the ordinance regarding moving buildings into the City. It was generally agreed that there should be a special meeting fee. In the event that another party wanted to join in on the special meeting, they also would be required to pay the full special meeting fee (no cost splitting). Mr. Hartley suggested a fee of $200. Ms. Ashley felt that a fee of $200. was excessive in the case of more than one party requesting a special meeting and that a fee of Budget Committee / December 5, 1989 Page 2 of 3