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City Commission Meeting <br />May 12, 2008 <br />Page 5 <br />Manager stated that staff is working on a public relations campaign to advertise the new <br />election date and education on Charter amendments. <br />2) John Casselberry, 700 S. Lost Lake Lane, Casselberry, Florida, stated that he had <br />concerns regarding the earlier election date with a smaller turnout. He also expressed <br />concerns regarding the appointment of City Treasurer. <br />MOTION: Moved by Commissioner Sandra T. Solomon to approve Ordinance <br />08-1239, Charter Amendments for the August 26, 2008 Election, as <br />presented. Motion was seconded by Commissioner Jon Miller and <br />carried unanimously on a 5 - 0 voice vote. <br />10. First Reading of Ordinances: None <br />11. Resolutions: None <br />12. Other Items: None <br />13. Discussion Items: <br />A. Appointment of a City Treasurer <br />Staff Presentation by Barbara Lipscomb City Manager: Recommend appointment of James <br />Newlon, Finance Director as City Treasurer. The City Auditor has opined that there would be no <br />conflict of interest with the appointment of the Finance Director as Treasurer. <br />MOTION: Moved by Vice Mayor/Commissioner Colleen S. Hufford to approve <br />the appointment of James Newlon, Finance Director, as the City <br />Treasurer. Motion was seconded by Commissioner Sandra T. <br />Solomon and carried unanimously on a 5 — 0 voice vote. <br />B. Municipal Advisory Committee (Metroplan) — Mayor Goff— Reported on the meeting <br />held The Primary discussion centered on the Commuter Rail issue; also discussed was <br />environmental issues and the EPA Clean Air Act as it relates to transportation emissions. <br />C. City Center Steering Committee — Vice Mayor Hufford — No Report <br />D. Council of Local Governments in Seminole County — vice Mayor Hufford — Reported <br />on the meeting held May 7, 2008. A presentation was given by the Seminole County Sheriffs <br />Department relating to the increase in gang activity that is part of every community. <br />E. Seminole County Redevelopment Planning Agency — Commissioner Sandra Solomon - <br />Meeting for the RPA scheduled for Thursday. May 15, 2008. <br />F. Envision Seminole Board — Mayor Bob Goff/Commissioner Jon Miller - Meeting for <br />the Envision Board scheduled for Friday, May 23, 2008 <br />