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CASSELBERRY CITY COMMISSION Minutes of September 24, 2012 — Regular Meeting Page 15 of 21 reason given for the denials was thatthere was a moratorium in place; however, his understanding was that the moratorium expired September 21, 2012. He further stated his understanding was that the moratorium only applied to new businesses, and he expressed concerns that staff did not have the sameunderstanding. Mr. Black stated that this was not a new business, and lie did not believe tile City had the right to deny a transfer of the business to another party. He requested clarification from the Commission or the City Attorney as to what his next step should be, and also a resolution to the issue. Mayor Glancy explained that the Commission could not give him any feedback at this time, but would address his concerns during discussion. 2. Mr. James Fraleigh, 23 Teresa Court, requested the same consideration as the previous speaker in being granted additional time to speak. Ms. Reischmann advised the Commission that in order to be consistent, all speakers on this item should be given the same time consideration. Mr. Fraleigh spoke in opposition to the extension of the moratorium, expressing concern for the hardship it would present on the business of the gentleman who spoke earlier, and also on other businesses in the City. He expressed his opinion that as long as businesses were not doing anything illegal, the City should not get involved. Ms. Laurie Lee, 1200 Riverplace Blvd., Jacksonville, representing Allied Veterans of Jacksonville, explained that Allied Veterans had sold the location in the city contingent upon being able to transfer the business tax receipt, and that the transfer had become an issue. She stated she was familiar with the moratorium and her understanding was thatthe City's intent was to deter new businesses opening in the City before a determination was made on how they would be regulated. She added that the City's moratorium did not include language specifying that it applied only to new businesses, as did those imposed by other cities and counties throughout the state. She stated if the business license could not be renewed or transferred, the City would basically betaking the business away, and she did not believe that was its intent. She added that she had provided copies of statutes, case law and attorney general opin ions to staff supporting her position. She requested that clarification be made in the resolution that the moratorium would apply only to new businesses and not to existing businesses. In response to a request for direction from Mayor Glancy, Ms. Reischmann advised that staff had been dealing with these issues and the ordinance being renewed did provide for how to deal with this type of dispute. She suggested that the resolution be passed as presented, and disputes would be handled at the staff level as the Code contemplated it should be. No one else came forward. Mayor Glancy closed the public hearing relative to Resolution 12 -2416. MOTION: Vice Mayor Hufford moved to approve and adopt Resolution 12 -2416, as presented. Motion was seconded by Commissioner Solomon. Discussion: Commissioner Miller stated thatthe speakers presented a compelling argument and suggested it would be beneficial for Ms. Reischmann to speak to them about the direction they should take and what they could expect going forward. Ms. Reischmann indicated she would do so.