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CASSELBERRY CITY COMMISSION Minutes of July 8, 2013 — Regular Meeting Page 12 of 15 12. OTHER ITEMS A. Designation of Voting Delegate to the Florida League of Cities 87th Annual Conference MOTION: Commissioner Fry moved to appoint Commissioner Hufford as the City's voting delegate to the Florida League of Cities 87t11 Annual Conference. Motion was seconded by Commissioner Aramendia. Discussion: Vice Mayor Solomon announced that Commissioner Hufford would be receiving an award from the Florida League of Cities. Mayor Glancy added that the League Legislative Advocacy Team's Home Rule Hero Award was being presented to Commissioner Hufford for being an outstanding advocate for protecting the Home Rule rights of her City's constituents, as well as municipal citizens throughout the state during the 2013 legislative session and the entire year. Mayor Glancy and all the Commissioners congratulated her on being selected for the award. Motion carried unanimously by voice vote 5 -0. 13. 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. James Fraleigh, 23 Teresa Court, voiced concerns about the proposed selling price for the City Center property, stating that the City would be taking a loss. He also expressed concern about the City's plan to reinvest the money from the sale of the property back into the development and felt it was a waste of taxpayers' money and a bad business decision. 2. Mr. John Casselberiy, 700 South Lost Lake Lane, also expressed concerns about the proposed selling price, stating he had thought the City would make a profit on the sale. He also reiterated his earlier concerns about the contract and stated he felt that, if possible, the City should revoke the contract approved earlier in the meeting before it was finalized. No one else came forward. • Congratulated Commissioner Hufford on her recognition by the Florida League of Cities. He added that she had done a tremendous j ob over the past year representing the City of Casselberry and all the cities and the recognition was well deserved. • Extended kudos to City Attorney Katie Reischmann for being recognized by Florida Trend Magazine as one of 2013's Legal Elite Honorees in the area of government and administrative law.