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i Ms. Sheryl Cochran, 26565 Altamont Road, further explained the accident which happened while she was driving and the road conditions at the time. Council agreed this issue should be discussed in closed session. MOTION SECONDED AND CARRIED: Moved by Johnson, seconded by Siegel and passed unanimously to add a closed session to the agenda because of significant exposure to litigation - one case. 4.6 Approval of a purchase order to install a handicapped ramp at the Heritage House Casey referred to the $7,800 proposed for this project and thought this amount was excessive. She believed the ramp could be done for less money by using Town crew, by putting the ramp in the front of the Heritage House rather than the back and by using a less involved design. The City Manager responded that the Town had obligations to comply with ADA (Americans with Disabilities) regulations and the next bid for this project was $12,000. He further commented that it was possible to pursue funding with the CDBG (Community Development Block Grant) money but the process was more involved and a higher prevailing wage rate would be used which would increase the cost. MOTION SECONDED AND CARRIED: Moved by Dauber, seconded by Johnson and passed by the following roll call vote to approve a purchase order in the amount of $7,800 to install a handicapped ramp at the Heritage House. AYES: Mayor Siegel and Councilmembers Dauber, Hubbard and Johnson NOES: None ABSTAIN: Councilmember Casey 5. UNFINISHED BUSINESS 5.1 Approval of Landscaping and Landscape Maintenance Conditions of Approval Council discussed the pros and cons of including the "not to exceed $10,000" landscape deposit requirement. It was suggested that the more appropriate condition would be to base this amount on the cost of the project and leave it to the discretion of the Planning Director. Casey supported putting a limit on the amount of the deposit. September 20, 1995 Regular City Council Meeting