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CASSELBERRY CITY COMMISSION Minutes of November 12, 2013 — Regular Meeting Page 11 of 16 Audience participation: Mr. John Casselberty, 700 South Lost Lake Lane, spoke in opposition to Ordinance 13 -1399, citing concerns about verification of electronic signatures. Mr. James Fraleigh, 23 Teresa Court, also spoke in opposition to Ordinance 13 -1399, stating that requiring only electronic reporting would present a hardship on candidates not having a computer, and that even with electronic filing, he felt the paper reports should be kept as a backup. No one else came forward. MOTION: Commissioner Hufford moved to approved Ordinance 13 -1399 on first reading, as presented. Motion was seconded by Vice Mayor Solomon. Motion carried unanimously by voice vote 5 -0. At 4:54 p.m. Mayor Glancy inquired whether the Commission desired to proceed with Items 12 and 14 -17, and come back to Item 11, Public Hearings in order to accommodate the advertised 5:00 p.m. public hearing time, followed by Item 13, Citizen Comments. CONSENSUS: The Commission agreed by consensus to proceed with Agenda Items 12 and 14- 17, followed by Items 11 and 13. 12. OTHER ITEMS A. Annual Selection of Vice Maw MOTION: Commissioner Aramendia moved to select Commissioner Colleen Hufford to serve as Vice Mayor. Motion was seconded by Commissioner Fry. Motion carried unanimously by voice vote 5 -0. 14. CITY MANAGER'S REPORT • Praised staff for the success of the first Annual Craft Beer & Blues Festival. • Gave an update on negotiations with the golf course owners regarding possible acquisition ofthe golf course. • Reminded the Commission that a workshop regarding the City Center project was scheduled for Monday, December 2, 2013 at 4:00 p.m. • Briefly reported on the actuary report for the last year which he had received earlier today and which was presented at the Police Officers' & Firefighters' Pension Board meeting. He advised that there was a 15% return on investment growth, which was very good, and that the City had achieved 97% of the funding target, as opposed to 87% last year, which was extraordinary. He added that he was very happy with the way the funds were being managed for the City.