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CASSELBERRY CITY COMMISSION Minutes of March 26, 2012 — Regular Meeting Page 14 of 16 15. CITY ATTORNEY'S REPORT Advised she had informed the Interim City Manager and the Public Works Director that the Superintendent of Schools had asked their attorney to reach to out to us to talk about the storm water fee, and expressed an interest in sitting down and discussing it and perhaps coining up with an Interlocal Agreement on that point. Mr. Newlon stated that they would be looking into that, and as the School District is voluntarily waiting until June to suspend payments, they have some time to work with. 16. CITY CLERK'S REPORT • No report. 17. CITY COMMISSIONERS' REPORTS/COMMENTS Commissioner Anthony Aratnendia - Seat No. 1: • Stated that the Jazz Fest was great and he was told there were over 4,000 people in attendance. • Reported that last weekend the Friends of the Park and Hands on Orlando planted over 700 cord grass and pampas grass plants on the shores of Lake Hodge. He added that there were over 45 volunteers who worked the event which resulted in a cost savings of $2,000 to the City, which emphasizes the importance of volunteers and what their work does for the community. Commissioner Sandra Solomon — Seat No. 3: Also complimented the Recreation Division staff for the successful Jazz Fest. Requested a status report on the North Winter Park Drive Improvements Project. Mr. Mark Gisclar, Public Works Director, stated there was nothing significant to report and construction continues at a slow pace. He advised that staff and the City Attorney have been negotiating several change orders with the contractor and his attorney, which he expects to bring to the Commission at the April 9"' meeting. Mr. Gisclar stated the change orders should bring resolution to some differences between the City and the contractor which have been impeding completion of the project. Commissioner Jon Miller — Seat No. 2: • Commended staff for the recent Jazz and Art event. • Reminded the Commission about the Special Meeting last week regarding funding of the flyover, and expressed his appreciation for the City's lobbyist team, as well as Representatives Brodeur and Dorworth, and Secretary of Transportation Ananth Prasad for their assistance in securing the $30 million in funding to complete the flyover project. • Reported that he will be meeting with Commissioner Dallari next week and asking for his support as