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CASSELBERRY CITY COMMISSION Minutes of August 27, 2012 — Regular Meeting Page 18 of 20 Mr. Newlon thanked the Commissioners for their decision to appoint him as the City's permanent City Manager. He stated that the past six months had been a real privilege and a real experience, and he was very, very pleased with all the successes that had occurred with support from staff. He added that he was very honored with the Commission's decision and grateful for all the kind words. He stated he would continue to do his very best for the City. The Commission and the audience gave Mr. Newlon a round of applause. 15. CITY ATTORNEY'S REPORT • No report. 1.6. CITY CLERK'S REPORT • No report. 17. CITY COMMISSIONERS' REPORTS/COMMENTS Commissioner Anthony Aramendia - Seat No. 1: • Reported that the Sports and Recreation Expo had been held at the Recreation Center on Saturday and it was well attended. • Reminded everyone that the Latin Jazz Festival will be September 8th, featuring Nestor Torres. He stated that Nestor Torres is very well known, and he anticipated that attendance could reach 7-8 thousand. • Thanked Mr. Newlon for ensuring that preparations were in place in the event the tropical storm became an issue for the City. • Congratulated Mr. Newlon again on his appointment, stating that he had known his father and was sure he would be very proud. Commissioner Sandra Solomon — Seat No. 3: Extended congratulations to Mr. Newlon, stating that he was doing a great job, and encouraging him to keep it up. Reported that she had met with Christine O'Connell, owner of My City Magazine last week and took heron a3 -hour tour of the City. She added that she had contacted Ms. O'Connell after seeing an issue of the magazine that included several of the surrounding cities, but did not include Casselberry. She stated Ms. O'Connell had sent a thank -you note stating that she had enjoyed the tour and expressing how beautiful a City it was.