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City Commission Meeting April 14, 2008 Page 2 6. Presentations/Commendations: A. Mayor's Proclamation - Retirement of Bruce Simpson, Public Works Department- Mayor Goff presented a Proclamation to Bruce Simpson, honoring his 28-year service to the City of Casselberry as the Field Supervisor, Distribution and Collection Lift Station/Mechanic, in the Public Works Department. B. Mayor's Proclamation - The Month of April is "Water Conservation Month" - Mayor Goff presented a Proclamation proclaiming the month of April as Water Conservation Month. Accepting the Proclamation was Ed Torres, Public Works Director. C. Mayor's Proclamation - May 18-24,2008 is "National Public Works Week" - Mayor Goff presented a Proclamation proclaiming the week of May 18 -26, 2008 as National Public Works Week. Accepting the Proclamation was Ed Torres, Public Works Director. D. Departmental Presentation - Fire Department Operations - Chief Donald Harkins gave a comprehensive review of the Fire Department configuration, past and present. He outlined the number of staffing personnel and pieces of equipment needed for the operations at Fire Station 21 and 25. He also addressed the subject of training, salaries and response scenarios in comparison to the surrounding departments. A copy ofthe power point presentation is attached to and made a part of these minutes. 7. Citizens' Comments This is the time set aside for persons who wish to make comment or make inquiry on any matter not on the Agenda. The following individuals came forward: 1) John Casselberry, 700 S. Lost Lake Lane, Casselberry, Florida, spoke in opposition to Fire Assessment Fees. He also spoke in opposition to demolition ofthe current Recreation Building and the house at 110 Quail Pond Circle, which is on the Agenda (Item 11 D) for purchase. 2) Joseph Knight, 335 Jasmine Road, Casselberry, Florida, stated the primary responsible of a City is to protect its citizens and that includes police and fire protection and everything else is secondary. If the City is having budget issues because of the current economic climate, the Commission should start by cutting beautification projects, civic center, boardwalks, etc. and stay focused on protecting the citizens with their support of the Police and Fire Departments. 3) Bruce Hrancir, 528 Queens Mirror Circle, Casselberry, Florida, expressed concerns regarding fire assessments and the potential increase over the years and they are not tax deductible. 4) Bill Allen, 1240 Rolling Lane, Casselberry, Florida, stated that decisions rendered by the City Commission should benefit the citizens and should not be based upon personal agendas and the safety of the citizens is more important than beautification projects in the community.