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CASSELBERRY CITY COMMISSION Minutes of June 12, 2017 —Regular Nleeting Page 15 of 17 of Seminole. Chief Krantz shared some of the highlights of the event, including that there were approximately 75 children who participated; the purpose was to build relationships with the kids by interacting with them in a safe and friendly environment by teaching them about fishing; every kid that participated received a hat, t -shirt, fishing pole, tackle and tackle box; the kids were provided breakfast and lunch; 10 bicycles were given away as prizes; and the largest fish caught was a 7 -lb. largemouth bass. He stated that it was a very successful event which raised over $7,000 in funds to benefit Kids House of Seminole which serves the community by helping to rebuild the lives of kids who have been neglected and abused. He expressed appreciation for local businessman Bill Allen who co-sponsored the event, all the local businesses who contributed to the event, and for all °the officers and volunteers who participated to make it so successful. Ms. Reischmann called attention to Senate Bill 8-A regarding medical marijuana that was passed in special session and was expected to be signed by Governor Scott in the very near future. She advised that the City currently had an ordinance on the books relating to dispensaries and where they can be located, and under the new legislation the City would have the choice to either ban dispensaries entirely or treat them just like pharmacies. She stated she felt the ordinance needed to be reviewed and options brought back to the Commission. Discussion: A lengthy discussion ensued regarding various issues and concerns relating to the dispensing of medical marijuana, including regulation of dispensaries contained in the new law; what the City's reaction to applications for dispensaries would be; involving Chief Krantz in determining what would and would not be enforceable; effective date of the new legislation; need for additional research and review of the legislation to determine what options for regulation and protections would be available to the City; the fact that the majority of voters approved the dispensing of medical marijuana and caution should be used in determining whether to regulate or ban; whether dispensaries should be banned or treated as any pharmaceutical dispensary; implications of the possibility that there would be applications for permitting immediately following the bill being signed into law; and how other cities are responding to the new legislation. After discussion, the Commission agreed by consensus to direct Ms. Reischmann to further research the ramifications of the new legislation for the City and to work with staff to determine what options were available to the City and to bring those back for Commission consideration. No report.