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CASSELBERRY CITY COMMISSION Minutes of August 27, 2012 — Regular Meeting Page 10 of 20 the rules of decorum, conduct which disturbs or interrupts the orderly process of the meeting would be considered a disturbance. Mr. Fraleigh indicated that he understood the rules of decorum but felt that his Constitutional right to free speech and expression of his opinion was being denied. 2. Mr. James Fraleigh, 23 Teresa Court, spoke in opposition to the Ordinance, expressing concerns that many people would not be able to afford the required type of fencing. He added that he felt people should have a choice about what type of fence is on their own property. 3. Mr. Richard Henderson, 127 Mark David Boulevard, voiced opposition to the Ordinance, stating that he also felt that many people would not be able to afford the required fencing. He expressed concern that the requirement would lead to code enforcement proceedings and possible fines for those people who could not afford the required fencing. MOTION: Vice Mayor Hufford moved to approve ordinance 12-1379 on first reading, as presented. Motion was seconded by Commissioner Solomon. Discussion: Discussion ensued regarding the requirements of the proposed ordinance. In response to questions from the Commission, Ms. Smith clarified that the ordinance did not require additional fencing. She reiterated that the amendments being considered were to require removal of an existing fence on a property line prior to installation of a new fence; to require use of the salve type of material used on an existing fence when increasing the height or length of the fence; and to relieve citizens from having to go through a variance process in order to install a fence in the back yard of a house facing a different direction than most of the homes on a street where all the houses have a front street and rear street. She also confirmed that existing fences already having attachments would be grandfathered in and would not be expected to change anything to meet the new requirements. Motion carried unanimously by voice vote 5-0. C. First Reading of Ordinance 12-1380 — Establishing a Special Service Fee for Outstanding Lien Searches The City Clerk read Ordinance 12-1380 by title as follows: "AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF CASSELBERRY, FLORIDA, ESTABLISHING A SPECIAL SERVICE FEE FOR OUTSTANDING LIEN SEARCHES AND AUTHORIZING ASSESSMENT OF THE SPECIAL SERVICE FEE BY THE CITY CLERK; PROVIDING FOR CONFLICTS, SEVERABILITY AND AN EFFECTIVE DATE." Staff Presentation: City Clerk Donna Gardner gave a brief overview of the item, explaining that the proposed ordinance provides for establishment of a special service fee in the amount of $25.00 for outstanding lien searches in conjunction with real estate transactions on individual parcels both within and outside the City limits. She advised that Florida Statutes Sections 166.201 and 119.07(4)(d) provide the authority for the City to assess fees which are necessary for the conduct of municipal government, and to charge a special service fee in addition to the actual cost of duplication if the nature or volume of a public records request to be inspected or copied requires extensive clerical or supervisory assistance. She stated that this is the case with lien searches, with each search requiring approximately 30 minutes to 1 hour of cumulative staff time, and the