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CASSELRERRY CITY COMMISSION Minutes of September 24, 2012 — Regular Meeting Page 6 of 21 Continued discussion related to Agenda Item 6A — Report on Community Conversation Meeting Regarding the Future of the Casselberry Golf Club: Discussion: Additional lengthy discussion ensued regarding the issues which had arisen as a result of the community meeting relating to the golf course, including staff accountability; request for public records relating to the golf course issue; and the process for resolution of personnel issues in the City. Mayor Glancy expressed concerns that there had been some breakdown in communication between staff and the Commission, but felt that the Commission should not move hastily on anything that would be of great impact. Shereiterated the Commission's earlier statements that Mr. Newlon had been doing an outstanding job since January, and added that the Community Development Director had also done some great work for the City. She stated she was proud of Mr. Newlon and the city staff, and that a message would be sent out to the community letting them know their concerns had been addressed. She added that the City should move forward and see what is needed to protect the golf course and make the best decisions about that as possible and begin to re -build the trust. Mr. Newton advised that he and staff would comply with the information request as quickly as possible, but again requested that the Commission not delay the appointment of the Finance Director, as he felt it was important to get the Finance Department stabilized. hi response to questions from Mayor Glancy, Commissioner Miller confirmed that the records request was for any entails from the past six years between the golf course and City staff or the Commission. Mayor Glancy also confirmed that staff was being directed to research all scenarios for the future of the golf course; that the current discussions regarding redevelopment of golf course be put on hold; and that the city attorneywas being directed to look into the legal matters surrounding the deed restrictions. Mayor Glancy asked the Commissioners for direction regarding the Community Development Director. She stated that Mr. Newton would handle the natter separately, but she believed some direction from the Commission would be appropriate. City Attorney Katie Reischmann clarified that Section 4.07(b) of the City's Charter provided that the Conunission is entitled to express its views fully and freely and may discuss with the City Manager anything pertaining to appointment and removal of officers and employees; however, there is an express prohibition against any member of the Commission controlling or demanding the appointment or removal of any city administrative officer or employee. Mayor Glancy thanked Ms. Reischmann for her clarification, and stated that based on the Charter language One discussion on that topic should be ended. Mr. Newlon advised that once research had been done on the legal issues surrounding the golf course and the feasibility of a possible future purchase of the golf course, a workshop would be scheduled for discussion of those items and how to move forward. Continuation of Agenda Item 8 A - Appointment of Finance Director MOTION: Commissioner Miller moved to approve the Consent Agenda, as presented. Motion was seconded by Conunissioner Solomon. Motion carried unaminnously by voice vote 5 -0.