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City Commission Meeting October 24, 2005 Page 6 Audience Input: John Casselberry, 700 S. Lost Lake Lane, Casselberry, Florida, expressed concerns that distance requirements regulating concentration for predators in the City may be detrimental to some residential areas that are not situated near schools, day care centers, parks or playgrounds. He asked that the Commission table action on this item for further study. Commission Discussion: Mayor Goff expressed concerns with the ordinance regarding the lack of GIS maping showing the location of day care centers, playgrounds, etc. to determine locations where a predator may reside. Also, the notification process of responsible party if a predator moves into a rental property, i.e. the private property owner, the property managers or an out of state corporation. He favored action by Commission be delayed until the State Legislature has addressed this issue and law enforcement has a chance to develop some administrative rules. Commissioner Doerner stated that the City needs to make a statement and take a positive position regarding regulations on sexual predators. She favored moving forward with the resolution endorsing the County ordinance until the State Legislature has adopted statewide regulations. Commissioner Hufford stated that the City needs something in place until such time as the State Legislature comes forward with regulations regarding sexual predators statewide. She also stated that the City could draft their own ordinance, She favored going forward and endorse the County ordinance for the time being to send the right message and show the citizens that the City is moving forward. Commissioner Hart said she had concerns with passing a resolution that would create a lot problems for the law enforcement agencies. She said this issue should receive top priority and Casselberry draft its own ordinance regarding sexual predators, such as was adopted by Longwood and Oviedo. She recommended this item be tabled for further input from the law enforcement community and brought back at a later date. Comm issionerCook expressed concerns regarding the inherent problems the County Ordinance would create with law enforcement. She recommended this item be tabled for tùrther review by the City Attorney and the Police Chief and the City develop and adopt its own ordinance until such time as action is taken by the State Legislature. MOTION: Moved by Commissioner Linda Hart moved to deny Resolution 05-1629 and task the Police Department with drafting the City's own ordinance within a six month time period. Mayor Goff passed the gavel and seconded the motion for discussion. After discussion by the Commission, the motion was withdrawn by Commissioner Hart; Second withdrawn by Mayor Goff.