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CASSELBERRY CITY COMMISSION Minutes of October 23, 2013 — Special Meeting Page 2 of 4 Mayor Glancy gave a brief explanation of how the meeting would be conducted, stating there would be an introduction by City Manager Randy Newlon and that Commissioner Colleen Hufford would act as moderator for the purpose of proceeding through the agenda. She added that there would also be closing remarks and an opportunity for citizen comments at the end of the agenda. 4. INTRODUCTION TO CASSELBERRY - CITY MANAGER RANDY NEWLON City Manager Randy Newlon welcomed Senator Simmons and Representative Castor Dentel, and gave a brief overview of the City, including its history, demographics, current and future projects, and services provided to its residents. 5. GUEST REMARKS (COMMITTEE ASSIGNMENTS, PERSONAL INITIATIVES, OTHER EMERGING ISSUES) Commissioner Hufford thanked Mr. Newlon for his introduction, and introduced Ms. Kathy Till, Advocacy Programs Coordinator for Florida League of Cities, who was also in attendance. She thanked Ms. Till for all she has done on behalf of the cities. Senator David Simmons Commissioner Hufford introduced Senator David Simmons who gave a brief history of his service in the Florida House of Representatives and the Florida Senate, including his committee assignments, both past and current. He then gave an overview of his personal initiatives and other issues on which he has been focusing. These topics included: 1. Water rights and preservation of Florida's water resources; 2. Citizens' property insurance; 3. Stand Your Ground Law; 4. Education. Representative Karen Castor Dentel Commissioner Hufford introduced Representative Karen Castor Dentel who gave a brief history of her service in the Florida House of Representatives, including her committee assignments, both past and current. She introduced her District Aide, Helen Miller, and her Legislative Aide, Dominique Gelin, who were also present. She then gave an overview of her personal initiatives and other issues on which she has been focusing. These topics included: Education; Economic Development;