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City Commission Meeting July 14, 2003 Page 8 owning utilities and against the non-binding referendum. She said it was time for the Commission to sign the contract with Progress Energy. 11. YvonneChabot-Alger, 221HillStreet, Casselberry, Florida, stated that she was opposed to the non- binding referendum. She also suggested that the Commission be more proactive with education in letting the citizens know what their intentions are regarding the purchase of the electric system. 12. Richard Thiebauth, 18 Apple Hill Hollow, Casselberry, Florida, said he had faith in the elected representation in Casselberry and believed they would make a decision that was in the best interest of the citizens of Casselberry in the long run. 13. Bill Railey, 1078 Hinley Downs, Lake Mary, Florida, Regional Vice President for Progress Energy and Officer of Progress Energy Florida. He stated that the City and Progress Energy have negotiated hard and a non-binding referendum at this point would slide the process backwards and not be in the best interest of the citizens of Casselberry. He urged cooperation to work out any last minute problems and move forward with with a franchise and a settlement agreement. 14. Robert Roth, 33 Apple Hill Hollow, Casselberry, Florida, spoke in opposition to the non-binding referendum. He said it was time for the Commission to adhere to the wishes of the citizens of Casselberry. 15. Howard Phillips, 391Tulip Trail, Casselberry, Florida, stated he was opposed to a non-binding referendum and that the decisions made with reference to the electric should be made by the Commission; the Commission was elected to make the tough decisions. 16. Jottn Casselberry, 700 South Lost Lake Lane, Casselberry, Florida, stated the Commission should have the choice to bring the electric issue to the people on a straw vote. He also favored a feasibility study to help the City in making a decision regarding purchase of the electric system. 17. Phyllis Sheppard, 580 South Triplet Lake Drive, Casselberry, Florida, spoke in favor of the City purchasing the electrical system, other cities have been successful in running electrical systems and Casselberry should be progressive; City has been very successful in running the water and sewer utilities. She stated that the City and its citizens should be reimbursed all monies expended on legal fees because of Progress Energy. 18. Rae Witherill, 1963 Kewannee Trail, Casselberry, Florida, stated that the decision to purchase the electrical system should be the decision of the Commission. 19. PaulSpung, 1001ParkAvenue, Casselberry, Florida, stated that he has had problems with Progress Energy in the past and could not support going blindly with people who want electric from a corporate bully, but he would support a good settlement that was fair and honest. He asked the Commission to try and keep the citizens more informed on the issue.