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City Commission Meeting April 14, 2008 Page 3 5) Mike Twyford, 207 Hill Street, Casselberry, Florida, spoke in opposition to the fire assessment fees and stated that the Commission needs to look at how the City's money is being spent and possibly deleting projects before considering enacting fire assessment fees. 6) Craig Tull, 420 Ranch Trail, Casselberry, Florida, ask the Commission to readdress the ordinance recently adopted regard the use of "ladder rack" on vehicles. He opined that the Commission needs to reassess its priorities and look at the whole picture before enacting such legislation. 7) Lois Peters, 240 Sunny town Road, Casselberry, Florida, spoke in support of the Police and Fire Departments but was opposed to the fire assessment fees. She also spoke in opposition to monies be utilized for beautification project during tough economic times. 8) John McKeon, Lowndes Square, Casselberry, Florida. a retired law enforcement officer, stated that the Commission should curtail spending; that he supported the Police and Fire but not the fire assessment fees. 9) Phyllis Sheppard, 580 S. Triplet Lake Drive, Casselberry, Florida, spoke in opposition to fire assessment fees and any form of consolidation of Police/Fire Services with the County. She stated that if the fees are implemented, there should be a stipulation that the fees would cease if consolidation with the County becomes a reality. Commissioner Miller requested that the Public Works Director respond to citizens concerns regarding the funding for beautification projects. Mr. Torres stated the funding for road projects, approximately $Il.million, comes from the one-cent sales tax. The City has only two options for utilizing the money, i.e., building road projects or water and sewer projects or return the money back to the County to be split among the other cities in the County. The money cannot be used for the Fire Department, only for the projects as specified. 8. Consent Agenda:. A. Special Invoice and Minor Contracts Report - Invoices from City Labor Attorney Fisher & Phillips, LLP for February and March 2008 - $17,432.60 B. Approval of Budget Calendar for the Fiscal Year 2008-2009 - The approved Budget Calendar for FY 2009 is attached to and made a part of these Minutes. C. Resolution 08-1873 - Second Quarter Budget Amendment - Approval of Amendment in the amount of $41 ,520 in the General Fund for consulting services to CSG to pursue fire service fees. "A Resolution of the City of Casselberry, Florida, amending the annual operating budget for the City of Casselberry for the Fiscal Year beginning October I, 2007 and ending September 30, 2008; providing for an effective date." MOTION: Moved by Vice Mayor/Commissioner Colleen S. Hufford to approve the Consent Agenda as submitted. Motion was seconded by Commissioner Jon Miller and carried unanimously on a 5 - 0 voice vote.