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CASSELBERRI CITY COMMISSION Minutes of March 11, 2013 — Regular Meeting Page 3 of 19 components rather than having it designed by itself at a later time. He advised that components 1 and 2 are currently funded and they are hoping to wrap up the design phase by September, 2013 and have those under construction by Fall or Winter of 2014. Vice Mayor Solomon stated she was excited about these improvement projects to enhance the City, noting that Seminole County has also approved a plan to redevelop its portion of Oxford Road and has already started their study. Mayor Glancy thanked Dr. Brock for his presentation, and commended him for his vision and foresight in combining the design for all three components. A copy of the Powerpoint presentation is attached to and made a part of these minutes. 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. The following individuals carne forward: 1. Mr. John Casselberry, 700 South Lost Lake Lane, commented on Dr. Brock's presentation, suggesting it would also be helpful if the intersection at Kenwick Circle and Oxford Road could be realigned. He added that he preferred the vertical spelling on the sign post for the flyover. 2. Mr. Bill Grady, 430 Lowndes Square, requested clarification aboutwhetherthe $250,000 cost listed in Consent Item 8(C) was for design, and also whether the project had gone through a bid process. Mayor Glancy explained that during the citizen's comments portion of the meeting, the Commission generally listened only and did not provide feedback at that time, but would possibly direct staff to address questions and concerns after the meeting. She added that Dr. Brock could speak with Mr. Grady after the meeting and address his questions. Dr. Brock clarified that the City currently had three transportation consultants, and they were using one of the three for this project through a continuing service contract. He added that this was consistent with the Competitive Consultants Negotiations Act, the section of the Florida Statutes which mandates that consultants cannot be bid against one another. 3. Mr. James Fraleigh, 23 Teresa Court, spoke in opposition of using an appointment process to select the new Commissioner, stating he felt an election would result in someone who would more fairly represent the citizens. He also expressed concerns about what he believed to have been past violations of his Constitutional right to speak at Commission meetings. 4. Mr. Robert Phillips, 251 South Triplet Lake Drive, expressed appreciation for the Commission's decision to follow a process which advertised for and solicited criteria -based applicants for the Commission appointment. He then spoke in support of Mr. Andrew Meadows for the appointment to vacant Commission Seat 2.