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CASSELBERRY CITY COMMISSION Minutes of January 26, 2015 — Regular Meeting Page 16 of 20 Public Hearing: Mayor Glancy opened the public hearing relative to Resolution 15 -2693. The following individual came forward: Mr. James Fraleigh, 23 Teresa Court, spoke in opposition to Resolution 15 -2693, stating he felt that residents and business owners in the City should make up the CRA and it would be a conflict of interest for the City Commission to serve in both capacities. No one else came forward.- Mayor Glancy closed the public hearing relative to Resolution 15 -2693. MOTION: Commissioner Aramendia moved to approve Resolution 15 -2693, as amended. Motion was seconded by Commissioner Solomon. Motion carried unanimously by voice vote 5 -0. Discussion: Commissioner Meadows stated he would prefer to have an independent CRA; however with the current difficulties in maintaining a quorum and the fact that this would be only a two -year extension, he felt the Commission serving as the CRA was a logical choice. Motion passed unanimously by voice vote 5 -0. 12. OTHER ITEMS A. Board Appointments Planning & Zoning Commission Mayor Glancy advised she had requested a list of volunteer board members noting the terms and expiration dates for each member from City Clerk Donna Gardner, and copies had been provided to each of the Commissioners. She further advised she would like for the Commission to consider new appointments to the Planning and Zoning Commission as opposed to reappointments of existing members, as she felt those members had already served the City in various capacities for many years and she believed it would be good to give other willing citizens an opportunity to serve. Discussion: Discussion ensued about the benefits of both long -term board members and new board members, and how long each ofthe applicants had served the City. Mayor Glancy shared that she had had a conversation with a long -time board member who had indicated a willingness to allow a new applicant to be appointed to his board seat rather than be reappointed. Several of the Commissioners expressed some concerns about the issue, noting that neither age nor length of service should be a deciding factor when reappointing or appointing a board member. Mayor Glancy clarified that her suggestion had not been about age, but only about length of service and allowing "new blood" onto the boards to have an influx of new ideas and to give more citizens an opportunity to serve. Ms. Gardner clarified some points, including the Commission's practice of appointing the alternate to a board as a regular member when a vacancy occurred, and efforts which were being made by staff to reactivate the Lakes Management Advisory Board. She also suggested that a workshop may be needed at a future time to discuss board appointment terms; potential changes to board makeup; and strategies for