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CASSELBERRY CITY COMMISSION Minutes of April 14, 2014 — Regular Meeting Page 18 of 19 Commissioner Gene Fry — Seat No. 2: Congratulated staff on the positive results of the audit. Commended Chief Harkins and the Fire Department on receiving an ISO (Insurance Services Office, Inc.) rating of 3, which he noted was a significant upgrade for the community. Mr. Newlon added that, in fact, the Fire Department had almost achieved a rating of 2 and he planned to have Chief Harkins make a presentation to the Commission at an upcoming meeting explaining all that went into achieving this major accomplishment. Commissioner Sandra Solomon — Seat No. 3: • Shared concerns she had received from the President of the Carmel Condominiums Homeowners' Association regarding a LYNX bus stop near the entrance of the development. • Also shared concerns she had received from several residents regarding stray cats and open house and garage sale signs. • Thanked Chief Harkins and Mr. Newlon for assisting her with coordinating a service to honor a New York City firefighter who had died several years ago in the line of duty at age 41. She added that the service would be held at the Chabad Synagogue at 708 Lake Howell Road on April 27, 2014. • Reported she attended the all -day session on the Oxford Road Study on April 3, 2014 and it was an excellent day, with many good suggestions coming out of the meeting. • Visited the Seminole County Historical Museum on April 2, 2014 and enjoyed the presentation on the City of Casselberry's involvement in WWII. She added that she was pleased to see that more information about the City of Casselberry and additional photographs of the City had been added to the museum as she had requested of the museum manager about a year ago. • Thanked all those who had responded to citizens' concerns about the Red Bug Lake Road and Mark David Boulevard intersection. • Advised that in response to a discussion she had with a member of the Seminole County Library Board, she was happy to report that the library building and sign on Oxford Road were being pressure washed. She added that it is her understanding some cleanup effort was currently underway on the Casselberry Post Office property. Vice Mayor Colleen Hufford — Seat No. 4: • Commended the Commissioners on the many community activities in which they are involved. • Thanked Friends of the Park for all the work they have been doing. • Reported she had also attended the Oxford Road Study meeting on April 3, 2014 and was very impressed and encouraged to see the enthusiasm about the area's potential. • Advised she had attended the Arts & Music in the Park and Food Truck Bazaar event on Friday, April 11, 2014 and was excited that the event was continuing to grow. • Commended staff on their efforts with the City's events, and also on the success of the City's audit process. • Congratulated Chief Harkins and the Fire Department on receiving an ISO rating of 3, adding that she was very proud of all the Fire Department staff for their excellent work.