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CASSELBERRY CITY COMMISSION Minutes of November 14, 2011— Regular Meeting Page 3 of 23 A. Casselberry Water Reclamation Facility Biosolids Handling Water Resources Manager Alan Ambler gave a presentation describing four options that were evaluated for handling of the City's Water Reclamation Facility biosolids. He gave an overview of the existing biosolids handling procedures and existing cost trends, in addition to explaining some recent changes in biosolid disposal regulations. Mr. Ambler explained that the four options evaluated were as follows: Option 1: Continue to contract for biosolids hauling services. Optimize existing operation by installing additional sludge holding tank to increase WRF capacity to stabilize biosolids; Option 2: Send biosolids to MaxWest Gasification System in Sanford, Florida; Option 3: Dewatering and landfill disposal; and Option 4: Send biosolids through existing force main transmission network to City of Orlando's Iron Bridge Facility. Mr. Ambler further explained that it was difficult to predict future costs due to the variability of fuel costs for hauling, and possible increases in permitting costs, etc. However, he stated that the determination was made to implement Option 4, which would result in a reduction in the cost of handling the City's biosolids from the current cost of $143 per 1,000 gallons to approximately $8.39 per 1,000 gallons, not including a required capital investment of approximately $100,000 for additional pumping and piping requirements. A copy of the PowerPoint presentation is attached to and made a part of these minutes. 7. CITIZENS' COMMENTS 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 individual came forward: Mr. John Casselberry, 700 South Lost Lake Lane, voiced concerns about the collection of ad valorem taxes, stating his belief that the inability of people to pay their ad valorem taxes greatly influenced the rate of foreclosures. He stated he felt that ad valorem taxes should be replaced with a service tax. Vice Mayor Miller inquired whether it would be appropriate for anyone wanting to comment on Item 12B to do so at this time. Mayor Glancy advised that since it was an actual agenda item, anyone who wished to comment on it could do so at that time during audience participation. No one else came forward.