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CASSELBERRY CITY COMMISSION Minutes of September 12, 2016— Regular Meeting Page 12 of 15 At Commissioner Meadows' request, Mr. Pieski presented a copy of the permit to City Clerk Donna Gardner who passed it to the Commissioners for their review. Commissioner Meadows noted that what was presented was an application for a permit, but not the actual permit and Mr. Pieski advised that is what he had received from the City. At Mr. Woodruff s request, Dr. Kelly Brock, Assistant Public Works Director/City Engineer addressed the Commission and clarified that an engineering permit had initially been issued, but the work that had been done was not at all the work which had been permitted. He also noted that the work encroached onto HOA property which another issue altogether, as the City could not have authorized that. He stated that the main violation was the amount of fill dirt that had been brought in, which caused a flood plain violation. He advised that there were actually two permits needed, an engineering permit and a building permit and the retaining wall could not have been built with just the engineering permit. MOTION: Commissioner Solomon moved to reduce the lien in Case #CE -07-02311 (945 Brydie Court) from $66,900 to $2,500 to be paid within sixty (60) days or the lien amount will revert back to the original amount. Motion was seconded by Commissioner Meadows. Discussion: A lengthy discussion ensued regarding the request for reduction, including the length of time since the initial violation; the information brought forward by the property owner and City staff; the character witness' testimony; the reduction amount recommended by the Magistrate; each ofthe Commissioners' feeling on what would be an appropriate amount for the reduction; conflicting information as to whether there was an actual violation and when and if a permit was issued prior to that date; whether non-acceptance of the Magistrate's recommendation would set a precedent for future requests; and whether the matter should be continued in order to review additional information. Motion failed by voice vote 2-3, Mayor Glancy, Vice Mayor Aramendia and Commissioner Hufford dissenting. MOTION: Commissioner Hufford moved to reduce the lien in Case #CE -07-02311 (945 Brydie Court) from $66,900 to $6,690 plus $950 in administrative costs, for a total of $7,640, as recommended by the Code Enforcement Special Magistrate, to be paid within sixty (60) days or the lien amount will revert back to the original amount. Motion was seconded by Vice Mayor Aramendia. Motion carried by voice vote 3-2, Commissioners Solomon and Meadows dissenting. 13. CITIZENS' COMMENTS Mayor Glancy announced persons that wished to make comment or make inquiry on any matter not on the agenda, may request to be recognized during Citizens' Comments. Mayor Glancy announced the rules of decorum. The following individual came forward: Mr. John Casselberry, 700 South Lost Lake Lane, expressed concerns about the oak trees which were marked to be taken down in Lake Concord Park due to being diseased, stating he felt the City should get more opinions on whether removal would actually be necessary. No one else came forward.