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City Commission Meeting July 9, 2007 Page 2 B. Departmental Presentation - Revenue Forecasting by Mark Glover, Interim Finance Director Mr. Glover gave a precursory overview of the City's Budget for Fiscal Year 2007-2008 in preparation for the Budget Workshops scheduled for July 16 and 17,2007. C. Mayor's Proclamation - Proclaiming the month of July as "National Parks and Recreational Month": Accepting the Proclamation proclaiming the Month of July as "National Parks and Recreational Month" was Matt Fortini, City's Parks and Recreation Director. 7. Citizens' Comments: The Mayor stated that persons who wish to make comment or make inquiry on any matter not on the Agenda may do so at this time. Please raise your hand to be recognized, give your name and address to speak on any matter. All comments are to be directed to the Mayor and City Commission. If you wish to be heard during Public Hearings, you will be recognized at that time. The following individual came forward to address the Commission: I) John Casselberry, 700 South Lost Lake Lane, Casselberry, Florida, suggested Commission construct better incentives for correcting code enforcement problems for rental properties. 2) Bobby LeChance, 6 Winding Ridge Road, Casselberry, Florida, presented the Commission with a petition signed by twenty-six residents soliciting help with traffic problems at the intersection of Winding Ridge and Red Bug Lake Road. 3) Stan Bessmer, 130 I Glastonberry Road, Maitland, Florida, reiterated his objections to the City's annexation policy and called for its repeal because there was no way the City of Casselberry will annex any property in Fern Park. He also objected to Commission authorizing the Police Department being the public relations contact for comments regarding the green card. 4) Aura Hatton, 302 Triplet Lake Drive, Casselberry, Florida, voiced concerns and presented pictures regarding problems withjet skis on the lakes and asked the Commission to look at remedies to resolve the situation. 5) Ryan Houck, Representing Floridians for Smarter Growth, requested the Commission to adopt a Resolution opposing hometown democracy, i.e. a statewide proposed amendment to the Florida Constitution that would mandate voter approval on all changes to a City or County's Comprehensive Land Use Plan. The Commission asked that the City Manager bring this item back to the Agenda for July 23,2007. 6) Clyde Achord, 275 Plaza Oval, Casselberry, Florida, reported on a drug related problem in his neighborhood at the apartments across the street from his residence. He asked for more Police patrol to try and curtail the problem. The Commission asked the Police Chiefto look into the matter and bring back a report at the next meeting.