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CASSELBERRY CITY COMMISSION Minutes of September 8, 2008 - Regular Meeting Page 10 of 17 continued by charging fees on things such as the Halloween Spooktacular event. Ms. Sheppard stated that community activities were needed in addition to the structured sports activities. 3. Mr. Harold Stewart, 2294 Park Maitland Court, commended the City Manager and the Finance Director for the proposed budget for Fiscal Year 2008 - 2009. No one else came forward. Mayor Goff closed the public hearing relative to Resolution 08-1927. MOTION: Commissioner Solomon moved to adopt Resolution 08- 1927, as presented, establishing the tentative operating millage rate at 4.8963 mills for Fiscal Year 2008-2009. Motion was seconded by Commissioner Miller. DISCUSSION: Commissioner Doerner inquired what specific traffic calming was being proposed to the flower street area. Mr. Ed Torres, Public Works Director, stated a roundabout, road narrowing and road closure into the commercial area is being proposed in the flower street area. Commissioner Doerner inquired if the neighborhood preservation program was a re -institution of the neighborhood improvements program. The City Manager clarified the neighborhood preservation program is an investment in infrastructure program for sidewalk maintenance and things of that nature. It was further clarified that special assessments could be presented to individual neighborhoods for future consideration. Commissioner Doerner expressed concerns regarding not providing more specific uses for the funds dedicated for neighborhood preservation. Commissioner Miller commended the City Manager and the Finance Director for their work on the proposed budget. Commissioner Miller echoed Ms. Sheppard's concerns regarding the elimination community events and hoped that the City could be creative with finding solutions to reinstate these events by increasing sponsorship opportunities and forming volunteer committees to organize and get sponsorships for the events. Commissioner Solomon stated she felt some outside groups such as the Chamber of Commerce and the Rotary Club will step up and assist with continuing community events. Commissioner Solomon requested that the City Manager comment on the reorganization of the Police Department. Ms. Lipscomb stated the reorganization of the Police Department would not change the level of safety provided to the public, but rather allow more time for sworn personnel to address police matters with many administrative duties shifting to civilian personnel. Vice Mayor Hufford commended the City Manager and staff for the proposed budget. Vice Mayor Hufford stated she hopes the elimination of the community events will send a message to the business community that sponsorships are needed for these events. Ms. Maria Simmons, Administrative Services Senior Staff Assistant, came forward and clarified which community events were eliminated and which events were still funded. Commissioner Doerner stated the socialization opportunities for children was very important to the community. The City Manager clarified that children activities were continued wherever practical within the constraints of the January tax cuts, including privatization of the sports programs and reduced operation of the City pool in lieu of closing the pool entirely. Motion carried 4 - 1 (Mayor Goff dissenting) by voice vote. Mayor Goff announced that the City of Casselberry has adopted a tentative property tax rate of 4.8963 mills as the tentative millage rate for Fiscal Year 2008 - 2009. This rate is 0.815122987% lower than the rolled - back rate of 4.9365 mills. The City Commission will hold a final public hearing on Monday, September 22,