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CASSELBERRY CITY COMMISSION Minutes of February 28, 2022 — Regular Meeting Page 5 of 7 decorum. The following individual came forward: Mike Beaudoin, 210 Laurel Park Court (unincorporated Seminole County), stated he was representing the Sanctuary at Lake Ann Homeowners' Association and expressed concerns about high utility rates in the Sanctuary at Lake Ann community. He added that one of the Association's members had found a website that showed that the City of Casselberry's rates were the highest in the area compared to other Seminole and Orange County cities and inquired about the reason for that, and whether there was any kind of relief that could be offered. City Manager Randy Newlon responded briefly, stating that City's rates were not the highest in the County, but there is a surcharge that is passed on to customers outside the City limits as the City often experiences a higher cost to serve those areas. However, the City Commission has begun a process to remove the surcharge even though a surcharge is commonly used by other cities in Seminole County that provide utility services. The City's surcharge has been reduced 2.5 % per year for the last five years and a new rate study is being considered in the coming months and there will be discussion on the issue after the study is done. He invited Mr. Beaudoin to participate in those discussions if he desired. Mr. Beaudoin indicated he would be happy to do so, but also shared an example of a neighbor two doors down from him but not in the same development whose monthly bills averaged $30-$50 per month while his averaged $150-$250 per month, which he felt was extraordinarily high. Mr. Newlon advised that staff needed to have additional information in order to provide any comment on why that might be. Mr. Beaudoin indicated he could provide the information and was advised to contact the City Manager's office for an appointment to discuss the issue further if he wished to do so. No one else came forward. 14. CITY MANAGER'S REPORT A. Procurement Information Report for the Period January 1 2022 through January 31, 2022 Mr. Newlon advised that the Procurement Information Report for the month of January 2022 was contained in the Commissioners' agenda packets for review. He noted that the report contained information about minor contracts that were issued under delegated authority of staff during this period. Reported that as of February 28' the City has lifted its requirement for employees to wear masks due to Covid 19. This is due to the determination by the CDC (Centers for Disease Control) that Seminole County has left the high range of transmissibility and is now considered moderate, and their guidance is you no longer have to wear a mask unless there's a special need or you choose to do so. Expressed appreciation to all staff who worked to make the Mardi Gras Festival and Mardi Paws Parade events on Saturday, February 26' such a success. 15. CITY ATTORNEY'S REPORT No report.