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CASSELBERRY CITY COMMISSION Minutes of August 27, 2012 — Regular Meeting Page 17 of 20 At this time a brochure has been developed that is expected to be mailed to every Casselberry resident this week to invite them to a public meeting where much of this information will be shared and questions answered. The concerns and suggestions will be noted and incorporated in future planning. The meeting will be held September 201h at 7 pm at Casselberry Elementary School. In closing, staff recognizes that it is the burden of the golf course owners to overcome the legal impediments in order to unlock the potential value from the redevelopment of the golf course. Ultimately it will corne to you to hear, if possible at all, any recommendations for land use and zoning changes, as well as site plans. That is to say, if it's possible to do at all, it's going to come to you to make all those approvals. Planning for change is what staff is charged to do. The City Commission, though, will ultimately have to decide whether the plan is best for the residents of Casselberry." Mr. Newlon stated that he wanted this statement recorded for the community, and to preview what would be said in the public meeting in September. Discussion: Discussion ensued regarding the possible legal issues that would need to be overcome, with the Commission agreeing as a whole that the burden should be on the golf course owner to resolve those issues, and that no additional action should be taken until the citizens' viewpoints are brought forth at the September 20"' community meeting. There was additional discussion regarding the function of the Housing Task Force, and it was agreed that Commissioner Aramendia would relay the Commission's respect and appreciation to the members of the Task Force for all they have been doing and advise that their recommendation regarding the golf course would be taken under consideration; however, the Commission would decline to take any action until hearing from the citizens and assessing all the possible issues with development of the site. He would also advise that the Commission's desire would be for the Task Force to continue to move forward with discussions pertaining to other areas of possible redevelopment and improvements within the City's residential neighborhoods. Ms. Reischmann advised that the Housing Task Force should probably refrain from too much discussion of the golf course issue, as some of the members also were members of the Planning and Zoning Commission, and it was possible that it would come before them in their quasi-judicial capacity and they would have to recall and disclose any prior meetings at which the issues were discussed. 14. CITY MANAGER'S REPORT A. Emergency Purchase from CDW Government, Inc. for Tripp Lite Uninterruptible Power Supplies Reported that an emergency purchase of emergency power supplies for the City's computer system had occurred. He advised that the supplies were purchased in accordance with the City's purchasing policy under state contract, but because of the urgency it was necessary to make the purchase and then notify the Commission after the fact. He added that the purchase came to about $10,000 and it was within what was budgeted.