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Planning & Zoning Commissionl Local Planning Agency May 11, 2011 Page 11 favorable recommendation to the City Commission to support the City Commission at the second reading of the moratorium, Ms. Smith stated that Seminole County passed legislation in January 2011 that prohibits simulated gambling devices within the County which includes all the cities within the County. She said immediately Allied Veterans sought an injunction; however, last week the Court lifted the injunction. Ms. Smith said that there may be additional litigation so the City wanted to have a moratorium in place. Ms. Smith requested the Planning and Zoning Commission provide a favorable recommendation to the City Commission regarding the moratorium ordinance. Mr. Parkhurst asked if there was anyone in the audience who wished to speak in favor of, or in opposition to, the request. Mr. John Casselberry, 700 South Lost Lake Lane, Casselberry, Florida came forward. Mr. Casselberry questioned how many simulated gambling businesses were located in the City. He said that based on the news reports for Allied Veterans he didn't think it was a game a chance. He thought it was similar to the old "punch" cards. He wasn't sure if it met the definition of gambling. He suggested requiring the businesses to post the odds of winning. Mr. Parkhurst asked for a motion to address MISC 11-05. Mr. Aramendia made a motion to provide a favorable recommendation for MISC 11-05 Internet cafe moratorium to the City Commission based on the staff report dated May 11, 2011 from Ms. Smith as presented. Mr. Van Meter seconded the motion, The motion passed unanimously by voice vote. Fifteenth Item of business: ®ther Business. A general discussion ensued regarding the process for resolving open building permits on properties, the status of Phase 3 of the bike trail and the trees planted by the Public Works Department through the City's Neighborhood Enhancement Project. In response to the Commission's question, Ms. Smith stated the next meeting would be June 8, 2011. A brief discussion ensued regarding the status of the State Road 436/Highway 17-92 Flyover Project. Sixteenth Item of business: Adjournment.