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CASSELBERRY CITY COMMISSION Minutes of February 25, 2013 — Executive Session and Regular Meeting Page 13 of 19 No items were scheduled for consideration on this agenda. No items were scheduled for consideration on this agenda. A. Future Agenda Items Commissioner Miller suggested that a discussion about the possibility of creating an overlay district for State Road 436 to ensure that it's an economic development zone that would prohibit certain types of activities and placements would be a good topic for a future agenda. Commissioner Miller then announced that unfortunately he would be submitting his resignation from the Commission at tonight's meeting due to work scheduling conflicts that were affecting his attendance at the Commission meetings. He stated that he was proud of the work the Commission had done over the past six years and the positive changes that had been made. He thanked everyone who had taken part in making those changes happen. Commissioner Miller urged the Commission to spare the City the expense of a special election and to appoint someone they felt they could trust to help advance the City to a positive place, and easily step into the role of Commissioner. He added that after discussions with the City Attorney, the recommendation was to make the resignation effective March 12, 2013 at 12:00 a.m., in order to allow the Commission maximum flexibility in making an appointment prior to the expiration of the 30 days after which a special election would be required by the City's Charter. Ms. Reischmann advised that the determination of selection was at the Commission's discretion and option. She outlined various options, explaining that if the resignation were effective March 12, 2013 at 12:00 a.m., under the City's Charter, a new Commissioner would have to be appointed by the April 15, 2013 in order to meet the requirement of a 30-day limit for an appointment. She added that there is also a requirement for the appointment to be made by the second regular meeting from the time of the resignation. She explained that if either requirement was not met, then the lack of action would prompt the City Clerk to call a special election. Discussion: Lengthy discussion ensued regarding the various options for appointment; the timing mandated by the City's Charter; various options for notification to parties interested in being considered for appointment; qualifications for appointees; and options for calling a special meeting. Ms. Reischmann explained that the only mandated requirements for an appointee were 1) must be a resident for one year prior to the appointment; 2) must be a qualified elector; and 3) must be able to maintain residency during the term of office. Ms. Reischmann also advised that the Cities of Palm Coast and Winter Springs had recently gone through similar