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CASSELBERRY CITY COMMISSION Minutes of February 25, 2013 — Executive Session and Regular Meeting Page 18 of 19 Also expressed appreciation to former Commissioner Miller for his service, stating she had worked with him since his Board of Adjustment days. She added that his good humor and his insight had been invaluable. Stated she had done some research on the group homes /sex offender issue brought up at a previous meeting by Commissioner Aramendia. She stated she had gotten with Chief McNeil about the subject and he knew someone at the Sheriff's Department who was very knowledgeable on the subject and they would try to get a presentation on the subject prepared for a future meeting. She gave a brief overview of some of the concerns, stating that the County and the City have very detailed procedures for dealing with sex offenders, and the City utilizes the Seminole County Code regarding the residential restrictions on these offenders. She also briefly touched on the issue of group homes, which are regulated by various state agencies depending on the type of home, and also "sober homes ", which are not currently regulated. Advised that Senator Thrasher had brought forward an internet caE moratorium bill that may pass in the legislature. Reported there was another bill being presented relating to red light cameras. No report. Commissioner Anthony Aramendia — Seat No. 1: • Reported that the Jazz Concert and the Swing for the Arts events were coming up on March 9`11 . • Advised the Farmer's Market had been doing extremely well. • Reported that the Lakefront Workshop on Thursday had been well attended. • Thanked former Commissioner Miller for all his hard work, and wished him the best of luck. Commissioner Colleen Hufford — Seat No. 4: Noted she believed the subject of the Overlay District along 436 which had been brought up earlier by former Commissioner Miller was a good idea for a future agenda item, and could likely end up being his legacy. Reported she was in Tallahassee last week and spoke to the Senate about pension reform. She stated she had also seen Representative Karen Castor- Dentel and had talked with her about several issues, including a pending bill which, if passed, would require municipal water companies providing water outside their jurisdictions to fall under the Public Service Commission. Advised she and Mr. Newlon would be meeting with Senator Simmons on Wednesday about pension