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CASSELBERRY CITY COMMISSION Minutes of June 11, 2012 — Regular Meeting Page 15 of 18 CONSENSUS: Commission consensus was to authorize staff to work on a redevelopment plan with the golf course owners. Stated that Florida Strategic Advisors, who had worked on the City's behalf regarding the status ofthe flyover project at 17 -92 and 436 with very positive results, had submitted an extension of their contract for the Commission's consideration. He added that the extension would take the contract on the same terms through July 2013. He stated that if the Commission was willing to consider the extension, he would bring it to the first meeting in July. He asked for feedback from the Commission. A brief discussion ensued regarding possible future projects and the benefits of having Florida Strategic Advisor's assistance in pursuing opportunities that may present themselves over the next couple of years. The Commission agreed to direct staff to prepare a "wish list" of transportation and enhancement project ideas, and to request Florida Strategic Advisors to prepare a list of issues for which they could lobby on behalf of the City. It was agreed that these could be brought to the next Commission meeting for consideration at that time, and a determination on the benefits of extending the contract. Advised that the CRA had authorized the execution of a contract for the purchase of the Black's Auto parcel adjacent to the Police Department. Praised the CRA members for their visionary decision and encouraged the Commission to also express their thanks to CRA members they encounter. Invited Police Chief Bill McNeil to the podia n to discuss information regarding a proposed citizen survey related to the Police Department. Chief McNeil explained that one of his goals when he first became Interim Police Chief was to develop a strategic plan for the Police Department to identify where it should be in 3 -5 years. He stated that in order to do this, he needed to know what the concerns, needs and wants of the community were. He advised that UCF had agreed to partner with the Police Department to prepare and mail out an 8 -page questionnaire to 2,000 of the City's residents. He explained that the results would be compiled into a report by UCF, and then this would serve as a tool to identify any issues which would need to be addressed. He added that he believes the City's Police Department is the best in Seminole County, but is hoping any feedback received from the community, whether positive or negative, will be helpful in putting together a plan to move forward. The Commissioners commended Chief McNeil on his proactive approach and directed the City Manager to authorize him to move forward with the survey. • Extended thanks to everyone involved in bringing the settlements of the Garden World and Meeks cases to successful conclusions. Mr. Newlon thanked Ms. Reischmann for her time and efforts in reaching a resolution for the two cases, especially the Garden World case. • Advised that Debra Babb- Nutcher would be attending the next regular Commission meeting on her behalf.