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CASSGLBCRRY CITY COMMISSION Minutes ofAugust 12,2024 — Regular Meeting Page 10 of 11 Commissioner Mark Busch — Seat No. 3: Stated that it had been an honor working with Commissioner Albritton, and although they had different opinions on many things, he appreciated the good discussions, and it was always a good thing to look at issues through some else's eyes and hear different opinions. He thanked Commissioner Albritton for his years of service on the City Commission. Agreed that the addition of the Tesla charging stations at WaWa was an excellent thing for the City, noting that the City had even recently purchased some electric vehicles. Agreed that the ballot language for the Charter Amendments were well written and although he had had a couple of residents ask solve questions about the amendments, overall, he felt the language on the ballot had been understood and well received. In response to a question from Mr. Newlon, the City Clerk clarified that Commissioner Albritton's last meeting would be dependent on the outcome of the vote on the Charter Amendments. Commissioner Nancy Divita - Seat No. 2: Recently attended the following events and meetings: Seminole County Chamber State of Our Schools event on July 29"', at which Seminole County Schools Superintendent Serita Beamon provided highlights about the County's schools; Florida League of Cities Annual Conference "Know Before You Go" webinar on August 7"'; and Florida Cities Strong webinar on August 1 2' ;11 wh;ch one tnp1e was citlZel.,s,' academies and porch W fuiidirig yr those hon,corporate partners. Vice Mayor/Commissioner Anthony Aramendia - Seat No. 1: Attended the CALNO (Council of Local Governments in Seminole County) meeting on Wednesday, August 7"' which was hosted by the City of Longwood. A presentation was given on how people are extricated out of crashed vehicles and the additional challenges faced in those situations when it is an electric vehicle. After the presentation and discussion, reports were given by each member organization present on events and issues in their respective jurisdictions. Commended and congratulated the City Clerk on the success of her presentations at the four Town Hall Meetings held for the proposed Charter Amendments, noting that the presentations had been very thorough, and she had made it fin and interesting, so the attendees had been engaged and had participated in the discussions. Mayor/Commissioner David Henson - Seat No. 5: Reported that prior to leaving for vacation 11e had attended the MetroPlan Orlando Municipal Advisory Committee (MAC) meeting and the Leadership Seminole Board of Directors meeting.