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CASSELBERRY CITY COMMISSION Minutes of June 25, 2012 — Regular Meeting Page 12 of 14 F. Seminole County Redevelopment Planning ` Agengy Report — Commissioner Solomon Reported they had met on June 14"' and she had brought up the issue of continuing the CRA. She stated that David Buchheit advised that they were starting to look at the issue and would be performing a study in order to make recommendations. She stated that the possibility of extending the CRA toward SunRail would also be addressed in the study. She advised that Seminole County has now started its study on Oxford Road. • Advised that he and Commissioner Solomon attended a Meet and Greet with Commissioner Carlton Henley and Deputy County Manager Joe Forte. He thanked Commissioner Solomon for inviting him to attend with her. • Advised that the City was not selected for the TIGER Grant, but extended thanks to staff who contributed to the grant submittal, stating that it was a tremendous effort on their part. • Reminded the Commission about the Police Department lockbox program, which is a program allowing public safety personnel access to the homes of seniors in event of emergencies. He commended Community Service Officer Terry Spencer for her contributions to the program. • Advised that he had reviewed some financial statements provided to him by the Casselberry Golf Course owners which indicated that their net business losses over the past few years had been substantial. He gave a brief overview to the Commission, noting that the figures were not from official audits, but internally produced statements. r ® Advised that the City Attorney was requesting an attorney /client session on the red light camera case, Maria Johnson vs. City of Casselberry, 2009 -CA- 007307. Reminded the Commission that the Seminole County Supervisor of Elections had made substantial changes to precincts throughout the County and new voter registration cards would be mailed to all registered voters. She stated she wanted the Commission to be aware of this in the event they receive calls from citizens about changes in polling places or precincts. She explained that this is done every ten years and the precinct lines are drawn based on Census blocks and it can be somewhat confusing to the voters. She added that she would be available to assist as needed.