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CASSELBERRY CITY COMMISSION Minutes of January 27, 2025 — Regular Meeting Page 6 of 11 Public Hearing: Mayor Henson stated this was a public bearing to hear and consider comments and questions regarding Ordinance 24-1617. Mayor Henson opened the floor for public participation. No one came forward to address Ordinance 24-1617. Mayor Henson closed the public hearing relative to Ordinance 24-1617. MOTION: Vice Mayor Aramendia moved to adopt Ordinance 24-1617 on second and final reading, as presented. Motion was seconded by Vice Mayor Busch. Motion carried unanimously by voice vote 5-0. 12. OTHER ITEMS A. Volunteer Board Appointments The Board Appointment Policy provides for consideration of reappointments first and for alternate members to be considered first to fill any regular member vacancies that may occur. Board members are limited to three consecutive terms on a board, with the exception of the Pension Board. Appointments to fill an unexpired term do not count as a member's first term. The City Clerk will provide additional background information and guidance at the meeting, as needed. Planning & Zoning Commission The Planning & Zoning Commission consists of seven (7) members and one (1) alternate inember who serve two (2) year terms. In 2022, the City Commission decided not to fill the alternate member positions on both the Planning & Zoning Commission and the Parks & Recreation Advisory Board. There were no quorum issues as a result of these positions remaining vacant. The board appointment policy provides for consideration of reappointments first. Ed Bakalla and Ron Bryan have submitted applications to be considered for reappointment. There is currently one (1) regular member vacancy due to Scott Minnis deciding not to seek reappointment. There are three applicants who have submitted applications and may be considered for appointment to the regular member vacant seat. Those applicants are Woody Bass, who has also applied for reappointment to the Parks and Recreation Advisory Board and is eligible for appointment to the Police Officers' and Firefighters' Pension Board of Trustees, Cody Highley, who applied for appointment to both the Planning & Zoning Commission and the Police Officers' and Firefighters' Pension Board of Trustees, and Neal Thomas, who also applied for appointment to the Parks and Recreation Advisory Board. All appointees' terms will be through January 31, 2027. MOTION: Commissioner Kirk moved to reappoint regular member Ed Bakalla for a third full term and regular member Ron Bryan for a second full term, to the Planning & Zoning Commission, both terms effective through January 31, 2027. Motion was seconded by Commissioner Divita. Motion carried unanimously by voice vote 5-0. Discussion: A brief discussion ensued regarding the experience of Neal Thomas and Woody Bass, the two applicants nominated for appointment by Commissioners Divita and Aramendia, respectively.