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CASSELBERRY CITY COMMISSION Minutes of April 23, 2007 - Regular Meeting Page 9 oflt Commission Discussion: Commissioner Miller and Commissioner Solomon stated they did not have a problem with the staggered seating of Commissioners that would occur under the proposed Charter changes. Commissioner Miller suggested delaying the referendum election until the January 2008 Presidential Preference Primary, which will be the next statewide election if there is not a special election in the fall. Commissioner Miller stated he wanted the two referendum questions to go forward as soon as possible, but delaying the referendum election would save the City the costs incurred from holding a stand alone election. Vice Mayor Doerner, Commissioner Hufford, and Commissioner Solomon stated they felt the proposed question relating to clarifying the City Manager's authority was crucial and should not be delayed until January. Mayor Goff stated the current charter language provides checks and balances of the City Manager. Mayor Goff also stated he thought changing the election date and requiring a majority vote was a mistake that will result in a lower voter turnout and cause confusion. Mayor Goff also voiced opposition to the staggered seating of Commissioners and felt everyone should be seated at the same time. Mayor Goff stated he felt these items could be part of a full charter review process to go forward for the 2008 electiun. Vice Mayor Doerner stated a educational campaign was necessary and could be done at a minimal cost. MOTION: Commissioner Solomon moved to proceed with the proposed Charter amendments ordinance as presented for a referendum electiou to be held November 6, 2007, and direct staff to develop an educational campaign. Motion was seconded by Commissioner Hufford. Motion carried 4 - 1 by voice vote (Mayor Goff dissenting). 14. CITY MANAGER'S REPORT . Advised Progress Energy has been contacted regarding landscape maintenance at their South Winter Park Drive substation, and the Public Works Department will be working with Progress Energy to get that matter resolved. 15. CITY ATTORNEY'S REPORT . Distributed notice that the petition for a writ of certiorari filed by Seminole Entertainment, Inc. dba Rachel's Gentlemen's Club, was denied by the Supreme Court of the United States. 16. CITY CLERK'S REPORT Noted she had placed information regarding the Florida League of Cities was accepting nominations for the Florida Municipal Insurance Trust Board through May 11, 2007. Further noted the nominations must be approved by the City Commission. Reported there was a resignation from the Police Officers' & Firefighters' Pension Board of Trustees last week. . Reported the alternate for the Code Enforcement Board recently resigned. Mayor Goff stated the Commission may want to discuss the policy regarding alternates at a future date.