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CASSELBERRY CITY COMMISSION Minutes of September 24, 2012— Regular Meeting Page 4 of 21 Mr, Stan Van Gundy, a representative of the political action committee Citizens for Preservation of Property Values, made a presentation supporting the proposed one mill ad valorem tax increase for the Seminole County School District. 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. 1. Mr. Walter Osborne, Scrub Oak Trail, Oviedo, spoke in opposition to the proposed one mill increase. 2. Mr. Tom Swartz, 806 Dogwood Drive, spoke in support of the proposed additional millage. 3. Mr. Andy Searles, 1340 Queen Elaine Drive, spoke in support of the proposed additional millage. 4. Mr. James Fraleigh, 23 Teresa Court, voiced concerns about the fiords being spent on development within the City. 5. Ms. Cindy Youell, 351 Prima Vera Cove, Altamonte Springs, voiced concerns about the state of the educational system in the United States and how tax dollars were being spent. 6. Dr. William Brockett, 104 Roann Drive, Oviedo, also expressed concerns about the administration of the school system and the percentage of property taxes allotted to the schools. 7. Ms. Karime Lomeli, 565 Ridgeline Run, Longwood, expressed concerns about the educational system in the United States and spoke in favor of the proposed additional millage. 8. Mr. Tom Kozak, 203 Jonesbmy Court, Longwood, spoke in support of the proposed additional millage. 9. Mr. Richard Henderson, 127 Mark David Boulevard, expressed appreciation for the City's employees and the good job they do. 10. Ms. Melinda Akard, Oviedo, expressed concerns about the many unanswered questions regarding what would happen if the millage passed and what would happen if it did not. 11. Mr. John Casselberry, 700 South Lost Lake Lane, expressed concerns about ad valorem tax revenues and public safety issues. Commissioner Aramendia left the Chambers at 8: d2 p. m. 12. Mr. Glen Denman, 101 Madden Avenue, Sanford, spoke in opposition to the proposed additional millage. 13. Mr. Manny Godinez, Pinehurst Drive, Casselberry (unincorporated Seminole Count),), spoke in support of the proposed additional millage. Conunissioner Ararrrerrdia retia�rted io the Chambers at 8: d9 p. m.