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CASSELBERRY CITY COMMISSION Minutes of February 27, 2006. Regular Meeting Page 5 of 13 which will include a community room that will be available for use to various organizations within the City. He stated he was active in the Rotary Club of Casselbeny and the past Chairman of the Greater Seminole County Chamber of Commerce. Mr. MacDiarmid stated his intention was to also support and provide sponsorship to many activities in the City such as the semi-annual jazz and art events. 7. Hank Lander, President of the Casselbeny Chamber of Commerce, 445 Surrey Run, spoke in favor of the "Revitalizing Casselbeny" plan and read a letter of support on behalf of the Board of Directors of the Casselbeny Chamber of Commerce into the record. 8. John Casselbeny, 700 South Lost Lake Lane, suggested that the civic center and the City Center should not be tied together and voted as separate items. Mr. Casselbeny further stated that the City should not move forward until a current appraisal is obtained on the parcels involved which cites the frontage value of the property. Mr. Stampfler stated that the appraisal was current as of January 2006, and that the City would be receiving a fair value price the property and Unicorp would be receiving a fair purchase price, which was a win-win situation for both sides. 9. Chris Akers, Pastor of the United Methodist Church, 1082 Crystal Bowl Circle, spoke in favor of the "Revitalizing Casselbeny" plan and read the church's proclamation of support into the record. 10. Mary Poindexter, 699 Holly Hill Avenue, spoke in opposition to the "Revitalizing Casselbeny" plan and stated she thought the matter should be brought to a referendum for public consideration. II. Dale Christensen, I 080 Crystal Bowl Circle, spoke in favor of the "Revitalizing Casselbeny" plan. Mr. Christensen stated he was a member of the board that determined the findings of facts and conclusions that led to the creation of the CRA. He strongly encouraged the Commission the approve the projects as a means to increase the City's tax base, by attracting investments to make the area suitable and sustainable for future growth. Mr. Christensen opined that if the City does not increase its tax base by 10% per year over the next five years, it will be out of business. 12. Thomas Scahill, 211 Savannah Park Loop, spoke in favor of the "Revitalizing Casselbeny" plan. Mr. Tim Keene, Representative ofUnicorp Developments, Inc.. assured the Commission that they would develop a downtown project that the City would be proud of and that Unicorp was very capable of doing the project. He stated that he was available for questions. MOTION: Commissioner Doerner moved to approve the "Revitalizing Casselberry" plan dated Febrnary 8, 2006 as presented. Motion was seconded by Commissioner Hufford.