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CASSELBERRY CITY COMMISSION Minutes of January 22, 2024 — Regular Meeting Page 13 of 15 13. CITIZENS' COMMENTS Mayor Henson announced that persons wishing to make 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 A. Procurement Information Report for the Period December 1, 2023 through December 31. 2023 Mr. Newlon advised that the Procurement Information Report for the month of December 2023 was contained in the Commissioners' agenda packets for review. He noted that the report contained information about minor contracts that were issued under delegated authority of staff during this period. Congratulated new Commissioner Nancy Divita. Shared some information received from Property Appraiser David Johnson regarding pending legislation relating to the potential of an additional $25,000 homestead exemption that, if passed by the voters, would have an impact to the City of approximately $305,042 in recurring revenues that would be lost. He stated that was the equivalent of salary and benefits for three police officers and just wanted the City Commission to be aware. He added that the Legislature was also working on many utility related bills that would also affect the City if passed. 15. CITY ATTORNEY'S REPORT Advised she had no report but was following the bills moving through the Legislature and could report to the Commission on any that were of particular concern or interest. She added that the Florida League of Cities was urging municipalities to make sure to let their legislators know if they were in support or against any specific bills. 16. CITY CLERK'S REPORT City Clerk Donna Gardner shared the following information: Did not yet have the date for the expiration date for Mr. Kelley's term on the Pension Board but was still looking and would have it before the end of the meeting. Advised that the refresh oil the City's website was completed on Friday, January 19"' and that although there were still some tweaks to be done on some of the links anyone wanting to check it out could go to www.casselberr__org and they would notice a new color palette and new layout, and hopefully the new design would be a little easier for the public to navigate.