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CASSELBBRRY CITY COMMISSION Minutes of October 26, 2015 — Regular Meeting Page 14 of 16 15. CITY ATTORNEY'S REPORT • Advised that the Florida Supreme Court had ruled that the solar energy ballot initiative met legal standards so the conservative organization that created the petition could now proceed to collect signatures to get the issue on the 2016 ballot. She stated that the Florida League of Cities opposes the measure, as it would disrupt city revenues from the public service tax if it passed. No report. Commissioner Anthony Aramendia - Seat No. 1: • Thanked everyone who attended the Founder's Day event on Friday, October 9, 2015 which included the Founder's Day tree planting, the Wachovia Bank mural unveiling, and the outdoor sculpture award ceremony walk. He expressed special thanks to Friends of the Park and Mr. Bill Hufford for their efforts in making this a successful event and to the donors who made planting of the Founder's Day tree possible. Commissioner Andrew Meadows — Seat No. 2 Stated he had enjoyed being a judge for the second year for the Howl- O -Ween event at Secret lake Park on Saturday, October 24, 2015 which was a great event. He added that he had also received a lot of positive feedback from attendees on how beautiful the park was and how well the event was run. He expressed thanks to all the staff who had prepared the park for the event. Advised that he had played golf recently at the Casselberry Golf Club and was pleased to report that he noticed a definite improvement in the course, especially on the greens. Briefly responded to Mr. Littrell's earlier comments about the meeting start time, stating he agreed the meetings should start later to allow the opportunity for more citizen participation. Commissioner Colleen Hufford — Seat No. 4: • Thanked Friends of the Park for helping to make the Founder's Day event such a success. • Invited everyone to attend the Casselberry Chamber of Commerce Food and Wine Festival at Secret Lake Park on Monday, November 2, 2015 from 6 -9 p.m. She advised that the proceeds of the silent auction would go to the Casselberry Care Cabin, scholarships for graduating seniors in the community, and the Casselberry Art House for its citizen programs.