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CASSELBERRY CITY COMMISSION Minutes of October 26, 2015 — Regular Meeting Page 15 of 16 Advised she had been talking with Michelle Ertel of Florida Strategic Advisors, Inc. and with City Manager Randy Newlon regarding local legislators who are gaining support at the state level and the opportunities for funding for some of the City's projects. She asked for Commission support to continue to pursue this issue. Mayor Glancy thanked her for her initiative in seeking out funding opportunities, but asked that she keep the Commission abreast of her progress. Mr. Newlon clarified that the meeting had just occurred last week, and the focus had been on securing planning and construction funds for the proposed public safety complex at the recently acquired site on Wilshire Boulevard. After a brief discussion about other various projects for which the City could seek funding, the Commission agreed that the City Manager and Commissioner Hufford should continue to research what funding sources may become available from the state as a result of the upcoming legislative session, but should keep the Commission posted on their progress. Vice Mayor Sandra Solomon - Seat No. 3: Reported that the Carriage Hill community had its community garage sale over the past weekend and it had been a success. Advised she had spoken with residents of Brittany Gardens on Sunday, October 25, 2015 and they had made positive comments about the bridge being opened, the City having taken over the golf course and made improvements there, and the upgrades being made throughout the City in general. Commented that she did not have a strong opinion either way about the Commission meeting times; however, she noted that when the meetings had been held at a later time, she did not notice any larger attendance then than at the current earlier time. She added that generally there just were not many who attended unless there was a particular issue that brought everyone out. Mayor Glancy — Seat No. 5: • Thanked Chief Krantz and his officers for what they were doing around the community, noting in particular one event last week in the Bob Evans parking lot where children and patrons were allowed to see inside a police cruiser and the special enforcement team vehicle. • Extended a special thank you to Mr. Bill Hufford for his efforts on the Founder's Day event. • Commented that she agreed that Secret Lake Park was also a wonderful event venue, noting the recent success of the 5K Run and the Howl- O -Ween events and the upcoming Chamber Food and Wine Festival. • Reported she had attended the Sunset Oaks Homeowners' Association meeting on Tuesday, October 20, 2015 and had given an update on projects and events in the City which was well received. • Advised she had been honored to participate in Leadership Seminole's Leader's Circle quarterly event recently. • Reported that on Thursday, October 22, 2015 she had attended an annual event hosted by the Seminole County Regional Chamber of Commerce at which the mayors of all seven cities within Seminole County were invited to give an update on what has been happening in their cities. She advised that she had been happy to report on all the projects and positive development that has been happening within Casselberry over the past year and what is planned for the future. • Commented that she agreed with Mr. Littrell and Commissioner Meadows that the meeting time should be at least a little later in order to allow for more citizen participation. After some discussion