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CASSELBERRY CITY COMMISSION Minutes of October 10, 2022 — Regular Meeting Page 9 of I 1 proactive approach and improvements to its infrastructure had been instrumental in there not having been as many negative impacts to the City of Casselberry as there had been in some of the surrounding areas. 13. CITIZENS' COMMENTS Mayor Henson announced persons that wished to snake comment or make inquiry on any matter not on the agenda, may request to be recognized during Citizens' Comments. Mayor Henson announced the rules of decorum. No one came forward. 14. CITY MANAGER'S REPORT Mr. Newlon added to his earlier commendations to staff for the work they had all done before, during and after Hurricane lan and agreed that the City's foresight in investing in the City's infrastructure, including regular maintenance of streets and roads, and stormwater, sewer and water systems, in addition to its erosion control projects, and its provision of sufficient emergency power sources had helped the City to be as prepared as it reasonably could have been for this event. He added that he was very proud of the great job staff had done in stepping up, both those who had experienced an emergency storm event before, and those who had not and were new to the emergency processes and procedures. He stated that he very much appreciated their dedication and willingness to leave their own homes and families while they worked to keep the City functioning and provided support and outreach to citizens both in the EOC and out in the field. He again commended Deputy Chief Becton for stepping into the Incident Commander role and concluded by stating that on balance he believed the City had fared much better than some of the surrounding areas which had suffered their own challenges, especially those closer to large waterbodies. 15. CITY ATTORNEY'S REPORT No report. 16. CITY CLERK'S REPORT City Clerk Donna Gardner shared the following information: Thanks to the hard work of Public Works staff Lake Concord Park will be open before this weekend and the regular Friday Food Trucks event will be held on Friday, October 14" from 6-9 p.m. There will also be an art exhibition opening at the Art House on Friday, October 10' from 6-8 p.m. presented by the Sanford Seminole Art Association. Spooktoberfest will be held in Lake Concord Park on Saturday, October 22nd from 5-8 pin.