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CASSELBERRY CITY COMMISSION Minutes of March 12, 2012 — Regular Meeting Page 2 of 16 The City Clerk called the roll of Elected Officials. All were present. 5. MINUTES A. Minutes of February 27, 2012 — Workshop MOTION: Commissioner Aramendia moved to approve the minutes of the February 27, 2012 workshop, as presented. Motion was seconded by Commissioner Miller. Motion carried unanimously by voice vote 5 — 0. B. Minutes of February 27, 2012 — Regular Meeting MOTION: Commissioner Aramendia moved to approve the minutes of the February 27, 2012 regular meeting, as presented. Motion was seconded by Commissioner Miller. Motion carried unanimously by voice vote 5 - 0. No items were scheduled on this agenda. 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. Mr. John Casselberry, 700 South Lost Lake Lane, stated the previous City Manager talked about various forms of consolidation, so he did some research of the millage rates of Jacksonville -Duval County and Miami -Dade County. Mr. Casselberry stated Jacksonville -Duval County had approximately 5 taxing districts ranging from 18 -20 mills and a school millage of 7 mills; Miami -Dade County had approximately 40 taxing districts ranging from 18.1— 27 mills and a school millage of 8 mills which used to be 10 mills ten years ago. Mr. Casselberry stated he did not find any evidence that consolidation of services between cities and counties really had any true cost savings to taxpayers, and could actually cost more over time. He asked the City to use caution as it explores consolidation of services with the County. He noted Seminole County currently was conducting a charter review and stated the City needed to pay attention to that process and other actions being taken by the County. No one else came forward.