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CASSELBERRY CITY COMMISSION Minutes of June 10, 2013 — Regular Meeting Page 14 of 16 k Advised that she had received word that Judge Rudisill would be entering an order granting the City's Motion to Dismiss in the Pleasants case. She added that it was being dismissed without prejudice, and that the Judge was reserving ruling on the City's entitlement to attorneys' fees at this time. She advised she would keep the Commission posted. Reported an Order dismissing the Complaint with prejudice had been entered in a federal case in which the City and two police officers had been sued. She added that this case was being referred to the presiding United States Magistrate Judge for report and recommendations as to the propriety of Rule 11 sanctions for filing of a frivolous case. Advised of a recent Florida Supreme Court decision in Palm Bay vs. Wells Fargo which was basically a defeat for Home Rule. She explained that various cities, including the City of Casselberry, have provisions that say that their code liens have super priority status equivalent to tax liens. She farther explained that this Supreme Court decision was an appeal to the Palm Bay case, and the Court basically ruled that the city's regulations were in conflict with the statutes. She added that the language in the ruling was not favorable to Home Rule and did not bode well for the pending red light camera case. • Gave a brief update on some recent legislative changes relating to elections. She advised there were a myriad of changes, but called attention to two in particular which would have a significant impact on the City. These were the change to the primary election date, resulting in the City's next election date changing to August 26, 2014, and an increase in the number of financial reports that candidates are required to file. She added that the number of required reports had more than doubled. Commissioner Anthony Aramendia — Seat No. 1: • Reported that the Get Outdoors Casselberry and the Hot Rods and Rock N Roll events were both very successful and had great turnouts. • Congratulated Dr. Kelly Brock and all City staff members who made the Clean Air Award possible. Added that it was nice to be laiown as the first city in Seminole County to receive the award. • Advised that Friends of the Park would be assisting with a project at Secret Lake Park on June 17, 2013 coordinated by Hands On Orlando. He stated that Altria Group, Inc. (formerly Philip Morris Companies, Inc.) would be providing their own volunteers, and would be funding the project by providing approximately $10,000 worth of enhancements to the park, including mature bald cypress trees and boulders. • Commended Chief Harkins and the Fire Department for their proactive work on the fire at Serve -Pro and the two recent gas leaks. He also thanked the Police Department for their assistance with these incidents.