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CASSELBERRY CITY COMMISSION Minutes of December 9, 2013 — Regular Meeting Page 23 of 24 Commissioner Sandra Solomon — Seat No. 3: • Reiterated that the staff holiday party was a lot of fun and the Recreation Center looked great. She commended everyone who worked on the event. • Congratulated Vice Mayor Hufford and thanked her for taking on the task of serving as President of the Casselberry Chamber of Commerce for the. next year. • Thanked Mr. Newlon for a good year. Vice Mayor Colleen Hufford — Seat No. 4: • Congratulated Mr. Newlon on a very good performance evaluation. • Commended Mr. Richard Henderson for his 15 years of service to the Code Enforcement Board and asked if a letter of appreciation could be sent to him. Ms. Gardner advised that his service had ended January of last year and he had been recognized for his service at the last Board Appreciation Dinner. • Reported she had participated in the teach -in at South Seminole Middle School and really enjoyed it. • Advised she had spoken on the subject of advocacy at the Florida League of Cities Legislative Action Committee meeting on November 21, 2013. Added that the Advocacy Committee would be starting its analysis on Wednesday and gearing up for the next legislative session. • Stated that the employee holiday party was phenomenal and commended staff on that event, as well as for their work on the successful Santa Run. • Commended the Police and Fire Departments on their proactive handling of a situation in the Summerset subdivision. • Commended Code Enforcement staff on the proactive approach they are taking, adding that she has noticed it and is thankful they are taking that approach to issues. • Congratulated Chief McNeil on his 25t11 anniversary with the City of Casselberry. • Reported that the proceeds of the silent auction held at the Casselberry Chamber of Commerce Food and Wine Festival had been distributed and $1,000 each had been given to the Art House, the Casselberry Elementary Food Pantry, and to scholarships for graduating seniors fi•om this area. • Shared that she had met a young family who was renovating their home on Queens Mirror Circle and doing a great j ob and she was excited to-see that. Commissioner Solomon added that she also knew of a family who had purchased an old 1940's home on Lake Ellen and were remodeling it. Both vice Mayor Hufford and Commissioner Solomon commented that this was good sign for the City's redevelopment vision. • Wished everyone happy and safe holidays. Mayor Charlene Glancy — Seat No. 5: Stated that the employee holiday party was a wonderful event and everyone seemed to have a great time. Stated that the Santa Run was a great success, although she was disappointed it didn't come down her street; however, she could hear the music and the fire truck and Mr. and Mrs. Claus and it was an exciting event for the community. Reported she had attended the Cops vs. Kids basketball game on Wednesday night at South Seminole Middle School and it was a fun event. Added that basketball had been added back to middle schools