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182. Regular Meeting April 14, 2003 Page 14 NAY: Mihalkanin. ABSTAIN: None. Mayor Habingreither introduced for consideration Item 33 removed from the consent agenda, approval for use of Water/Wastewater Utility Fund Contingency Funds in the amount of $40,000.00 for sludge disposal and purchase of treatment chemicals. Mr. Taylor moved for approval for use of Water/Wastewater Utility Fund Contingency Funds in the amount of $40,000.00 for sludge disposal and purchase of treatment chemicals and Ms. Narvaiz seconded the motion. Mr. O'Leary stated these funds will purchase Automatic Thermophilic Aerobic Digestors, which process solids removed from the wastewater. He stated this operation has been continuous for several years, and the performance has declined below required operational requirements. He stated the Wastewater Department has started draining and cleaning the reactors, holding and cooling tanks. He also stated this motion item is for the additional cost of excess sludge, grit and scum accumulated in these units and was not anticipated in this fiscal year. The Council then voted unanimously for the approval of use of Water/Wastewater Utility Fund Contingency Funds in the amount of $40,000.00 for sludge disposal and purchase of treatment chemicals. Mayor Habingreither introduced a discussion regarding rules of decorum for Council Meetings. Mr. Mihalkanin stated he feels the rules of decorum for Council Meetings should be adopted by Ordinance. Mayor Habingreither stated he also agrees the rules of decorum for Council Meetings should be by Ordinance. Mr. Mayhew stated 1, 2 and 3 on the Agenda Request Form, can cause a disturbance. Mayor Habingreither stated he feels the Resolution from the City of Asbury Park, New Jersey, which Staff provided to the Council should be used ~s a guideline. Mr. Mihalkanin and Mr. Montoya both stated they did noC have a problem with signs in the Chambers. Ms. Narvaiz stated she did not feel signs are necessary. Mr. Taylor stated he does not feel there is a need for signs. Mr. Mayhew stated he feels no signs should be permitted in the Council Chambers. Mr. Mihalkanin stated he feels a sign should be placed on the Council Chamber doors asking for all cell phones to be turned off. Council agreed the Citizen Comment Period should be kept to 3 minutes with a strict cut-off time. Council also agreed citizens should be allowed to speak only to items they signed up for. Mr. Mihalkanin stated the rules should be established so citizens will know the rules. An Ordinance will be drafted for Council consideration. Mayor Habingreither introduced the City Council's Report. 1) Mr. Mihalkanin stated he has received a letter from a citizen whose parents had an electrical surge occur at their home. He stated their insurance company will not pay for the damages because it was not covered by lightning. Me inquired whether there is something the City can do to help them. Mr. 0'Leary stated Staff will look at this incident and report back to the Council.