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CASSELBERRY CITY COMMISSION Minutes of Octobe4 24, 2022 — Regular Meeting Page 12 of 13 Beautification Grant is Thursday, December 15`x'. Applications are available online and can be submitted through the form center on the City's website at www.casselberry.org. Applications may also be obtained by email or in person at the Community Developrnent.Department in City Hall. Anyone having any questions about the program should reach out to Chief Planner Christina Hyson or Planning Technician Hunter McFerrin in the Community Development Department. 17. CITY COMMISSIONERS' REPORTS/COMMENTS Commissioner Mark Busch - Seat No. 3: • Thanked retiring Finance Director Carol Conroy for all that she had done for the City, noting that since he had been serving on the City Commission the financial reporting had been one of the most impressive things he had seen. He added that she would be missed. • Welcomed newly appointed Community Development Director Chris Schmidt and stated he was looking forward to working with him. • Commended Public Works & Utilities Director Kelly Brock on the presentation related to the Complete Streets project for Winter Park Drive. • Expressed thanks and appreciation to all City staff who took part in decorating Lake Concord Park for Halloween, stating that they had done a fantastic job and he had received a lot of positive comments about the decorations. Commissioner Andrew Meadows — Seat No. 2: • Commended City Clerk Donna Gardner and all staff who were continuing the outreach to citizens, post -storm. He expressed appreciation for staff staying on top of keeping everyone informed as debris removal and cleanup efforts continue. • Expressed appreciation to retiring Finance Director Carol Conroy and wished her well in the next chapter of her life, noting lie hoped she would keep everyone advised of how she is doing in her retirement. • Welcomed aboard new Community Development Director Chris Schmidt, stating that the City Commission would be here to support him and his department's endeavors to make the City continuously better, and lie was looking forward to working with him. • Also commended Dr. Brock on the Winter Park Drive Complete Streets project plans. Vice Mayor/Commissioner Anthony Aramendia - Seat No. 1: Agreed with the earlier comments from the Commissioners relating to Ms. Conroy, Mr. Schmidt, and staff. Attended the Oktoberfest event at the German American Society and filled in for Mayor Henson for the ceremonial tapping of the keg. Shared that the event was very well attended and very well run, noting that that although many people didn't realize that it was within the City limits, felt it was a hidden gem for the City. Ms. Gardner advised it was the 50`i' Anniversary of the annual event.