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CASSELBERRY CITY COMMISSION Minutes of December 9, 2013 — Regular Meeting Page 18 of 24 Ms. Gardner further advised that in the 2013 spring legislative session, the State Legislature had increased the frequency of campaign finance reports significantly to literally double what was required in the past. She added that it was staff's recommendation that the City Commission consider adoption of Ordinance 13 -1399 on second and final reading. Budget Impact: This item has no impact to the City Budget. Recommendation: The City Manager and the City Clerk recommended adoption of Ordinance 13 -1399 on second and final reading. Public Hearing: Mayor Glancy opened the public hearing relative to Ordinance 13 -1399. The following individuals came forward: 1. Mr. James Fraleigh, 23 Teresa Court, spoke in opposition to Ordinance 13 -1399, citing concerns about the reliability of computers and the loss of information in the event of a crash, and also the hardship it would present to those not having their own personal computer. 2. Mr. John Casselberry, 700 South Lost Lake Lane, also spoke in opposition to Ordinance 13- 1399, stating he felt there should be an option to either file electronically or on paper. He added that he felt the City Clerk should always retain a paper copy and also expressed some concerns about electronic signatures. No one else came forward. Mayor Glancy closed the public hearing relative to Ordinance 13 -1399. MOTION: Commissioner Aramendia moved to adopt Ordinance 13 -1399 on second and final reading, as presented. Motion was seconded by Commissioner Solomon. Motion carried unanimously by voice vote 5 -0. 12. OTHER ITEMS A. Request for Reduction of Code Enforcement Lien —123 Triplet Lake Drive, CE -11- 00423 Staff Presentation: Community Development Director Sandra Smith explained that this item was a request from the property owner for a lien reduction from $14,400 to $0.00 for a violation at the property located at 123 Triplet Lake Drive. She advised that the violation was related to land clearing and filling that occurred on the property on February 2, 2011. She explained that the property owner had been notified that it was illegal clearing and fill that occurred on the site and that Public Works staff had worked very closely with the owner trying to resolve the issue. Ms. Smith advised that the property continued to be in violation for 144 days after the fine was imposed at $100 per day at the September 8, 2011 Code Enforcement Board hearing. She further advised that the property owner had requested a reduction or elimination of the lien from the Code Enforcement Board at its November 14, 2013 meeting. However, after a review of the case, the Board provided a recommendation that the City Commission not waive or reduce the lien. She added that this determination was based on the fact that