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CASSELBERRY CITY COMMISSION Minutes of January 14, 2013 — Regular Meeting Page 3 of 23 Mayor Glancy announced persons that wished to make comment or make inquiry on any matter not on the agenda, may request to be recognized during Citizens' Comments. Mayor Glancy announced the rules of decorum. The following individuals came forward: Mr. John Casselberry, 700 South Lost Lake Lane, expressed concerns about the percentages of finding provided by ad valorem taxes and suggested he would like to see a committee formed from the county's and cities' accounting staffs to look at possible alternative funding sources other than ad valorem taxes. Mayor Glancy reminded Mr. Fraleigh that he was welcome to speak to the Commission, but should maintain a respectable tone. She advised him that he would receive only one warning before she would ask the City Manager to have the Police escort him from the meeting. c. 2. Mr. James Fraleigh, 23 Teresa Court, voiced concerns about the use of tax dollars for development within the City, the citizens' rights of free speech, and the residents' desires to maintain the City's family hometown atmosphere. A. Special Invoice Report Introduction: The Special Invoice Report policy was adopted by the Commission to streamline the financial process for approval of certain invoices, awards of bids, initial contracts and change orders on a project in excess of 5% of the total project. The following items have been reviewed by the affected departments and are being presented for approval: Brown, Garganese, Weiss & D'Agresta, P.A. ® City Attorney Services for December 2012 Invoice #54743 $13,314.97 Fisher & Phillips, LLP ® City Labor Attorney Services for November 2012 Invoice #22751- 762192 $ 225.00 Budget Impact: Funds for the City Attorney invoice are available in FY 2013 Budget Account No. 001 -0140- 514.31 -01. Funds for the City Labor Attorney invoice are available in FY 2013 Budget Account No. 0001- 0140- 514.31 -02. Recommendation: The City Manager and staff recommended approval of the Special Invoice Report.