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CASSELBERRY CITY COMMISSION Minutes of October 14, 2013 —Regular Meeting Page 6 of 11 Discussion: City Manager Randy Newlon gave an overview of the item, including a brief history of events leading up to the request for the Letter of Intent. He explained that the issue of the golf course had been in discussion for approximately a year and a half and there had been public meetings and a request by the golf course owners for the City to consider purchase of the property or some sort of development of the property. He noted that there was also pending litigation relating to a forfeiture clause contained in the Declaration of Restrictions which was recorded in 1973. Mr. Newlon then read for the benefit of the audience the proposed Letter of Intent, a copy of which is attached to and made a part of these minutes. Mr. Newlon also read the background information which was contained in the City Manager's Memorandum which was part of the Agenda packet for this item. A copy of the Memorandum is also attached to and made a part of these minutes. Mr. Newlon reiterated that the Letter of Intent did not bind the City in any way, but was simply a method for opening negotiations between the golf course owners and the City to see whether purchase of the golf course was a viable option for the City. Mr. Newton concluded by stating that the Letter of Intent being submitted for City Commission consideration and approval was consistent with past City Commission actions which had taken place in public meetings. He explained that staff would work with the golf course owners to see if a fair purchase price could be agreed upon that could be brought back to the City Commission for consideration. He added that if this occurred, a Commission workshop would be held at which the Commission could be fully briefed on the contract that would be presented for Commission consideration and to answer any questions the Commission may have. He further added that the proposed contract would then be brought forward for consideration at an upcoming Commission meeting after the workshop and the Commission would then vote to either approve or deny the contract. He noted that this would be public process that he anticipated would take place over the next few months before it was finally resolved. MOTION: Vice Mayor Solomon moved to approve Resolution 13 -2538, as presented. Motion was seconded by Commissioner Aramendia. Motion carried unanimously by voice vote 5 -0. 8. DISCUSSION ITEMS A. Future Agenda Items No items were presented for consideration. B. Municipal Advisory Committee (Metroplan) Report — Mayor Glancy Reported that there appeared to be support for two new seats on the Metroplan board, which would increase the chances for the City of Casselberry to have a vote, and she was hopeful this would be accomplished after the issue of the new seats goes through the legislative process.