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Lo::g~rood City Comntisslon Chambers
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Dem:ry }Payor Rmen D::nay
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Gnnnniss~uner.mhn Muingo~
con:miainner ste.e neurr
Jobn J. Drngn, City Ad:n:n:~trular
GerulAine D. Lambri, Cily Clerk
Richard S. Taylor, .Ir., Cily Attorney
Jobn Brack, Dir. of community Services
Monica \lil<hell, Dir, of financial Services
Chie[Tnnt .loekron, Police Division
Richard I(ornhbth, Utilities Division \ianager
.Inv Ssrgent, City PIn:
Tmn Smith, Streets/Flat Divis:m: hlmmgcr
1. CALL TO ORDER. Meyor Lovenrnnd wlledareyular meeting to order et 7.00
p.nt.
2. Amoment o[SILENT DIEDI"fAT10N was FOLLO}VED 6}'TDE PLEDGE
OF ALLEGI.\N'CE.
3. COhI\ILNI"IY aNNOIINCf;.tI Y: A'TS. No announcements.
J. RECOGN'I"PIONS.
A. Presentation of the E066 Alnrtln I.mher King Citizanship Award to
En:n:c[irre Fl. IVi(lion~.c.
Meyor Lov and readapeoclamation recognizing Emmeline Fi_
tt'illiams Corsl er eivio oecompi'isbmems. Ms. W Ilinms. accompanied by
her family. was presentod wilt Ibe proolametion by Commission Maineo4
who had nominated her for the award- Photographs wefe then mken.
B. Recognizing lho members ofthe ltonrtl of AAJ,:stme::t:
.Inrr ~s l)a1n, CTm ALSe
Sttenntte lMrler
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1. Russell Aemmond was acognized with a cenidvata for his service 40
the Clry on the Board of Adjustment. Photographs were then taken.
C- District NS Nominntion of [he Rosiness Person of the MOnth Award for
Pebiuxry, 3000.
Mayor Lovestrand deferred his nomination to tha nevt m ting.
5. DO ARD AI.1'0[NTMENTS:
A. District g2 Nominntion to the Lnnd Planning Ageney.
Commissioner Anderson nominated AI Schrtiber, 1035 Crosscut Wey_
Nomination carriul by a vo~ae vote
e. Districtlr Nannnxttmi to the Cedes Pntforcmnent BaarA.
Com er Miller requcstcd to defer his appoii iidl Item No.
10 C~i+as completed. (Following Isom 10 Commiss Doer Miller again
defetrad this nominanon.)
C. District ks'NOmi:mtion to the 6onrA of AdjustnicnL
Commissioner Miller wished to defu untd oampletion of Item No. IOC
(Following completion of Agenda items listed under hem Id,
Commission Miller nominated and Coininission approved Mr_ Fd Fagan
being appointed m the Doxrd of Adjnstment_)
D_ Nov no[n Comntlsslon memberrorepres ncthe Ciry in lha
enpeoity o{an elected otTicinl on the Meltroplan Oiinntlo, StakeholAern
Tnsk Force
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volunteertd.
Con on Miller ved to appoint Con er Anderson
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by voice vote
Sewnded by Deputy Meyor Rundy xnd carried
6. P[I DLIC INPf1T.
A. Mayor David Mealor,Clty ar Lake Mm~~, on behalCOf the American
Cancer Society. Seminole [Init. Relny for Life
Meyor Mealor gave a brief presentation on the Relay for Life [ ind mixing
activity whioh would beheld et Lake Mary High SGtool. Meroh it end
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Febninry I, 2000_ Mayor Mealor presented informational packets to
Mayor Lovestmnd and Mr_ Dmgo and wicouraged them to Earlier a teem
end participate in the aUivity it benefit the Cancer So<iely.
6. Public participation.
Mayor Lovestmnd rewgnized Mrs Hal I. It was then determined that the
m she wished to address wss epublic hearing. She dekned hu
comments to iha[ time.
t. CITY ADMINISTRATOR'S REPORT.
A. Mr. Drago said it was his understand that the Commission wished to have
e work sesson whit the County relative to CRA'a.
h1ayor Lovesvand called for a work session to be held on February 2A.
2000.100 p m., with the County staff relative to CAA's noting this issue
s relative to wnidor development, and with the Land Development
codebeing re wed end believed it would benefit the COnrmission to
leaen about CRA's
A. MAYOR AND COMAfi5S1ONERS'RF.POIt'ES.
District q5. q I, #2. qi. S!d
District kS_ Mayor Lovestmnd disaissed possibility of tha Coinmissian endorsing
the City's pnnicipntion in the Great Floridians Program.2000_ He said John
Ristline would like to vddress the Commission iD this respect. Mayor Lovestmnd
said he believed Mr. Ristline would like [o nominate his grandfather. Mr. Clouser.
who bulls the Village Inn. the binhina center. eta He said there was v east far the
plaques. but [bought it would add to the City's Historic District.
Itw sihec sof Com to place Mr_John Ristline nthe
agenda Cor the February ]. 2000sregular meeting in orderto explain the
program to the Commission.
Dis~ric[~ti. Commissioner Maingote ended epprec o the [,Dogwood Eire
Depenment for ajob well done and he explained the mr unnstances of their
response to a resident with a special need.
Commissioner Maingot advised char the wntractor on Rangeline Road had
surl§ced the "dust triangle~today_ He requested the City follow-rip on having
whatever din Ihere was still remaining on the side oP the curb removed.
D'sir G d2. No report-
D's r'G 113. Commissioner Milly~read nn defnitions from the City Code, Ch l2_
Nuisances, and then reed from n letterwrircen to e lady in tho Wildmere
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subdivision with two dead trees on her property. He explained that this letter had
been written by dte Codes Uftiaer in which she noted the dead trees were a
liability and suggeeted they be removed. however, did not believe they wnstinned
code violation. He saidtheru was acifizen now who was insewte in life in the
e of theft property bw very day they walk ou and see then moo dead tr
tingthere nthe xtyard. tleesked wiry Niswould not beawdeviolation ifs
endered this pets in lilac eof their property. He said that was
the dec tthe City Con ceded to make- Hebeliavod thatthis
condition which the City wassaware of. had every dory and obligation to use
onger language than ntha letter. He asked for sof the
Comm~sston w direct Ne City Admintnatorto go fanherw th Nis
Upon inquiry, Mr. Taylor responded the[ the referred to by Com
Miller was somewhat of a carob all provision send he would like to read theswde r
and look at the specife issue as a dead tree does not necessarily coastitutea
Discussion ensued as to who would make the determination Nat the trees woe e
danger end could then oonstimme nuisance. There was wntinued tliscuseion with
respeca to how the complaint was received.
Commissioner Maingot advised of the Agricultural Services available from the
County, and that they could be requested to go out and demnnina the wndition of
the tree Mr_ Teylar said the City hzd xonteone do the same eking on veal in Ne
City's rights of ways-
Mr_Taylor said he believeU an expert cold have to examine the trees to
determine if it presents a danger to the public- i[e continued to say if it is
dexennined that the trees mould present a danger. that they onuld be considered a
and, ifno.they er e_ASto whether NeCity could go on
privam property to so detenehre, MruTeylor said ho believod they had the right if
the appeared to poses potemial danger to neighbors. However. if the trees could
only fell in their backyard, he diA not kel it would constitute a nuisance.
Comn er Millu ved to give the Adm rthe latitude to go
and inspect Net and, if dote nod to be a nmsanca to Issue a mode
violation- Seconded by Mayor LOVestrend
Mr.lhago said he would prefer to hire en erborist_ Mayor Lovestrend thought the
Cuy had m ently wntracted with an erborist. Mr. Drago said ifso rite City
could use that person and i[not. he would look into finding someone quelifed_
Commissioner Maingot will furnish information to Mr. Dmgo on the Agricultural
Center.
Commissioner Bundy said the erborist needed to be asked if the tree was in
imminent danger oPtAllinS not whether it wnstituted a nuisance es a nuisance
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a leeal to m. Further disc ued with respec whether Chet shed
roabe Bete ned ro be ofim n~ danger. az they may stand for a year, yeei late _
ifa bad st e through' could be blow r. Com er Bundy Celt it
should go through xtoRual rude complain and then the oliiee en Bete
iEit' violati and they could handle it end would nots eed direction
froma~he City Com Mayor I,ovestrand said the City Administrator or the
Code O~cer wn inir'iamoe complaint- Commissioner Bundy said he thought the
Codes Offeers had been precluded fiom proactive enforewnent in that thei
ns from the City Con to Cada Compliat ce issues
eacdentiel propert only wienssigned complaints were received
Com er Miller said the letter.vould not have baen written ifa complaint
had notsbeen fled. Mr. Drago said pan of work program allowed them to do
pra enforc etegori and thought Nu'isenee was pen of it.
Mayon Lovesvaud thought that nuisance was pzrt of it_
Moti ried by a fou with Mayor LOVestrand.
Com uAndet n[Comi ver Main and Commtssioner
Mllorty t~ g aye. with DePutY MflYOr Bundy Soting nay.
District k4. No repou_
9. CONSENT AGENDA:
A. Pay Approved bills.
B_ Approval ofMinntea'ul'dnnnflry 3, 2000 Regnhtr Meeting.
C Monthly l'~Innncinl l2epnrt-December 1999.
D. Approveapnrtial pny reynut [or the CnmRy Road J2]wldening
project in the amoun[ ofSl 051.15.
Commissioner Anderson moved to approve the Consent Agenda as
submitted. Seconded by Conltnissianer Millet.
Commissioner Meingot questioned if the projeu was inspeued to see if it had
been accomplished. Mr_ Drago said the project was inspected to see chat it has
been completed m the City's satisfacnon_
Motion carried by a unanimous roll call voce.
10. PUBLIC 4IF.ARINGS_
h The Personnel Division of tie Financial Services Depart ends
the City Commission read by title only and adopt Ordlnnnce No.00.
1516a endin¢theAgre nt be the City and the lot tal
Uni of Oper ing Engirt s, Loud 6]3, for the period of Ogobu 1.
1998 through Seplmnbel'30, 20o I.
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Mr_ Taylor announced having proof of publication for this end all public
hearings listed on the agenda. }Ir then read Ordinance No. 00-1i 16 by
tide only.
Mayor LOVestrand opened the public hearing. No one present spoke in
favor or ii oppovnon.
Deputy Mayor Miller moved to close the public hearing.
Seconded by Commissioner Anderson and carried by voice vote.
Discussion ensued following init iation by Commissioner Maingot above
the perfori valua :syne and theimport eof entployecs being
valuated properly and tI e impononce of supervisors being able to
Bete slave! of sal islzetory Verform other it doe of bee can
e application. Discussion wntintmd about the number of o
valuation per yrerthat are curtenlly required and whether it ould be
belt to doo valuation per year prior to the employee's anniversary
e,r Mr_Drago indicating he would prefu to not do evaluations at all,
bans if they had to do them, he would prefer doing one reNer then three.
Con er Maingot ved to end the prat and rc
tl:e doe oallow the valua robe effect ee perayea
prio salary being givon_ Seconded by
Conan esionu Miller
Mr_ Drago. in response to inquiry, indicated he would ptofar not to address
this issue individual! y, but would Drefu [o address during review of all
policies end proeeduru. ete_deali ng with personnel issues.
Commissioner Maingot then withdrew his mahon_
Main motion tamed by z unanimous roll enll vote.
B. The Personnel Division of the Financial Services Depanmem recommends
rho City Commission read by tide only end adopt O:tllnauee No. 00.
1517 mnending the Agreement hHrr'ceo the City and the Longwoatl
Professional Firefghters Assnriation, LOra131G3.. for the period of
Orncber 1. 1998 through SeVtmnber 30. 2001.
Mr Taylor read OrdinanceNo. OO-I>17 by tide only-
Meyot Lovestrand opened the Vubli< hearing No one present spoke in
favor or in opposition.
Commissioner Anderson moved to clorethe public hearing
Seconded by Commissioner Miller and carried by voice vote
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Commissional Miller moved to adopt Ordinance No_ oo-I S 17.
Seconded by Commissioner Anderson and carried by unanimous
mll wll vote.
C. 'Hte City Clerk recommends the City Commission read by title only end
adopt Ordinance No. 00-ISIA, an~cnding Chapter 2, Article VI,
Bmmd., Comntisslnns, t;m., See ?-1 t8.1 Rules end Procedures for
Appoi t of mmnbers fo bomd and commineo vacanciu (f)Distnm
eppointmente
Mr. Taylor read Ordinance No_ 00-0158 by title only.
Mayor Lovestrand opened the public hearing.
Mr_ Dan McCoy said he was not necessarily opposed to nominating from
outer din is bur sopposed to eoCthe lengua and so
sthat renprev uxly made fie further mentioned the language
abotsmthe man qualifed being appointed and questioned who would
deoide who is the most goalitied. He indicatl wncern about Itow people
vould be seleued referring to comments made et the prior meeting. and
asked if they would be the most qual'ifYed or a friend.
Nadine Toles spoke in opposition to the ordinanoa noting what was being
proposed has already been tried rand not snecessfUl; was Inte<changed to
give egnnl represemnhon: men.ve,nw ao/ wniH, at tines ~uaed
mmwlt bcc recotnm tnfine;r a'~nmt:wmcn
es precluded thesdist er Crom being abler select
e from hislher disc c~cShe eskedsoomimssiont reject the
ordit ante end ro fnd a better way.
No one else spoke in Favor or in opposition.
Commissioner Miller moved w close the publio hearivg. Seconded
by Commissioner Mdcrson and aarrie4 by voice vote.
Commissioner Millnr moved to adopt. Seconded by
Commissionu Anderson.
Connnissioner Anderson spoke'm (aver of retaining the language which
said, where possible. co rs should nominate people from their
wn districts However l e Isa also found it dFfcult to do fnd people
within his district end this change addresses that issue. As to the
range' st gnal'dled', lie believed thnt meant goad citizene, those
who could work well with others, who have common sense.. and wbo want
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vork and make this agood city. He believed this change would help
get people on these boerda
Com er Maiogot endorsM Com er Anders
saying'thatonly time will snow the[ catty mean wha~we hav sends
abou rspirit of change. n[Itet woill plat o ropinioq the best
qualitled, those prepared w dedicatethemsGves'n
Comp er Millu believed there was merit in Mr_McCoy's earliu
t~ebou ring the st quelifed applica end wished to
endeit say `SVlneroaVOSSible it is the intent ofthe Commission to
nointnate the most quelifed epphcants
Com er Miller moved an amendment to insert the words
"W he espossible. it is the intent of the Commission to nominarc the
mast quelifed applicants"_ Minion died for lack of a second
Mein motion carried by a unanimous roll call vote.
D_ Tlta Planning Division oP the Connnunity Services Department
ends, and based on the LPA re endati n, that the City
Coma road by title only, set Pehruary ], 2000 as the publio hearing
date and approve the first reading of Ordinance Na 00-1519, annexing
(ANX 03-99 thru ANX O]-99) sobjrct proDertirs into the City of
Longwood.
Mr. Taylor read Ordinance No. 00-1519 by [isle only.
Mayor Lovestrand opened the public hearing
Mr. Ron Hinsmt Design Services Group, 362 N. 47xnt St. representing
Northland Community Churph spoke in favor of the request; explaining
that rho Chmcli si nt hoc bee wdarge theirsxnuuary and they are
working with tl e Dog Track of order to consolidate the Dog Track
facilities on the routh side of the mad end the Chwvh, on the north side of
the road.
Mr. Sargent explained that this ordinance provides far the annexation o[
five pxrcels and referred to the map in the Docket that was providod to the
Commission. He said the Cliumli is looking fora long taint lease or to
purchase of these properties.
Mrs_ Idnll, resident in the City of Casselberry, said she had received a
letter which indicated the Dog Track intended to move their dog kennels
oath and east ofthe track which would be right in her back door. She
spoke in opposition to ibis. due to barking ofdogn, odors Flees, eta. being
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40 feet flora her property and suggested they move the kestncis to the west
of the track where there were no homes.
Mr_ Sargent said Mrs. Idell's letter was revived the Uog Traok did look et
other Ntemetives and they have decided to move the dog kennels to the
where titer which is adjec
a aMr1 hlnson confirmed Mr. gargent'snwmmentz He
Cunhervsaid they had met with the City of Casselberry on the tvse of parvis
4 and 5 and had brought back those suggestions also.
Commissioner Miller moved to close the publio hearing Seconded
by Commissoner Maingot and carried by voice vote.
Commissioner M1liller moved m adopt Ordinance 00.1519 on first
reading and to schedule e public hearing for Febmary 7- 2000.
Seconded by Commissioner Anderson.
Mr_ Drago asked that the appropriate sound design study be done so that
ound does not carry except within the compounds of the doS keamels. He
suggested.smying ahead of the curve on this a9 nuisance codes are hard to
estforce.
In response to Deputy Mayor Bundy's inquiry as to whether this will be
agreed to inwriting by the DOS Track. Mr. Sargent said ifthis is
approved. they will have w subntie e aim plan, end thue will be e
condition that the dog kennels will have m be west ofthe 'heck
E. The Planning Division of the Community Servioes Department
tends, and based on the LPA recommendation, that the Gity
Commission read by title only- set [ebruary'1, 2000 es the second Public
Hearing date and approve tl~e firm reading of Ordinance Na Oh-Ii20,
(SPA 10.99 tl~rn SPA 13-99A intending the Clty Comprehensive Plnn,
Puttirr Lnnd Use M1lap for the subjeu properties Csom County
Commercial (COM) m City General Commercial (GC)
Mr.'Caylor read Ordinance No. 041520 by title only.
Mayor Lovestrand opened the public hearing
Mr. Hinson spoke in favor of the request.
No one else spoke in favor or in opposition.
Commissioner Miller :roved to Clore tho public hearing, Seconded
by Commissioner Anderson and carried by voice vote.
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Com er Miller oved to adopt Ordina ce NO.O-1520 on
first reading and to sG adore a public hearing for Febn~ery ], 200D.
Carried by a unanimous roll call vole.
F. Tho Plvnning Division of the Community Servipev Department
cods, and braved an LPA recommendation, Ihat the Ci[y
Commission read by title only, set February ], 2000 as the second public
hearing dare, and approve tlia f~~st readinG of Urdlnnnee No. 00-1531
(SPA 09), amending the Ciry Comprehursive Plnn, Pulme Land Use
Map for the subject properly fiom County Low Du:sity Residential
(LDR) m City Low Density Residential (LDR).
Mr.'faylor read Ordinance No. 00-I S? I by eitla only.
Mayor LOVes:rand opened the public hearing. No one present spoke in
favor or in opposition.
Commissioner Millu moved :o close the public hearing. Seconded
by Commissioner Anderson and carried by voice vote.
Commissioner Anderson moved to ndop: Ordinance No. 001521
on fun ceding and co schedule the public herring for Febniery ].
2000- Cemed by unanimous roll call vote-
G. The Planning Division oPthe Community Services Depart
:ands end based on the LPA recommendation, that thalCily
Commission reed by Lille only. ve: February ], 2000 es the second public
hearing da:e, and approve fhe lirsl reading of Ordlnnnee No. n0.1522
(RZ I I-99 tl:ru RZ 14-99) rezonhig the subject prapertics f om County
Agricultural (A-1) to City Commeeciel Generrl (G3
Mr Taylor reed Ordinance No- 00-1522 by li[le oily.
Mayor LOV trrnd opened [he public hearing. No o: espoke in favor or in
opposilion_es
Commissioner Miller moved :a close the public hearing. Seconded
by Commissioner Anderson and carried by voice vole.
Commissioner Miller moved :o adopt Ordinanw No- 00-I s22 on
frsl reading and to schedule a public hearing far Fobruvry ], 2000-
Sewnded by Commissioner Maingot and carried by unanimous
roll wll vote
II. The Planning Division of the Community Services Depertnient
recommends, and based on :he LPA recommendation, thal Ilre Ciry
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Commission read by title only, set Febntary ], 2000 as the second Public
Nearing dace and npproce the first raodfng of Ordinance No. 00-1523
(RZ 10.99j, raoning the subject propony f}am County Agriculwrei (A-
I) to City Residential Estate (RE).
Mr. Taylor read Ordinance Na. 00-1523 by titleonly_
Mayor LOVesrrand opened the public hearing. No one spoke in favor or in
opposition.
Commissioner Millis moved to close the public hearing. Seconded
by Commissional Meiggot end carried by voice vote
Commissioner Anderson moved to adopt Ordinance No-00.1523
on frst reeding and to schedule a public hearing Rrz February ]-
zouo_ caned ny a pnanimona rou pau vote
Commissioner Miller said earlier- he had asked to defer Rents 5.C and 5 6. and asked
Commission s induigen a in order for him to make his nominations at this time
C District it3 Nomination to the 6onrtl or Adjusttven(_
Commissioner Miller nominated Ed Fagan to the Board of
Adjustment- Nommanon carried by e voice vote
B. Distriu d3 Nomination to [he Codes Enforcement 6oarJ.
Commissioner Miller deferred his mm~ination.
Tits Commission recessed fi~om 8:45 p.nt- to 8.55 pm
II. REGULAR BUSINF,SS
A City Clerk recommends the City Commission reed by [ids only and adopt
Resohitlon Yo. d0.1 pU9, amending Resolution No. 99-IU06~ Rules antl
ProcMures and Codes o[COnduct for 13naMS/Committees.
Mr. Taylor reeA ftesolulion No. 00.1009 by title only.
Commissioner Millar moved to adopt. Sewnded by
Commissioner Anderson and carried by a unanimous roll call vote.
B. City Administrator rewmmendsthe City Commission read by [iris ~~ly
and adopt Resolution No. OO~I010, which establishes a Connnlsslon
Policy hlnnual Ilt.rt eontpilns antl coiuoli~h~trs all ComntL siou policies
adopted by resolution or minute auioa
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Mr. Taylor read Resolution No. 00-1010 by title only.
Commissioner Millw moved to adopt Resolution No. 00-1 p10-
Seconded by Commissionw Andeson and enrried by unanimous
roll call vote.
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Ore City COn nadopt Resolution Nn Cp0.f0I1, nuthurizoing the
base/Dnaneingsof certain equipment through execution of a master
lease-pnrelrase ngrecn,ent with Kislak National Bank.
Mr. Taylor read Resolution No. 00-1011 by tide Duly.
Commissioner Miller moved to adopt Resolution No. 00-I Ot 1.
Seconded by Depmy Mayor Bundy.
Com er Meingot asked if the Attomcy had reviewed the agreement
and wzs he s tisfed. Mr. Taylor said although he could rewrite it, ie wzs
ac drxr ntzl to the City and it has been his expo' ether the banks
wil I not accept a doounrent ocher thin the one they provide.
Motion carried by unannnous roll czll vote
D- 'fhe City Administmtorrecommends the City Commission review tl,r
Cuphnl linprovemuit I'rograin Detail Rornt for svatcr and wusewater
rnprovunu,t projects and give steR'the direction it deu, a appropriate.
Mr- Drago presente4 e form that he had developed, et Commiseion's
request, with respect to providing Commission with detailed information
regarding wafer/wastewater capitalimptovement projects. However, he
aced to note some problem areas in thue could be timeG when a line
was being hooked up whererhere would be nom scollocted end an
analysis could not be put on the form Alsq information on some projects
would nave to be based on essun,ptions.
Tna inr rmaenn as prnviand nn n,e r rm was aisonssea. commissioner
Miller discussed adding some additional information. Commissioner
Anderson thought peri,aps ie could be formatted differently.
Mayor Loveslrand suggested the item be tabled to the next meeting
thereby giving any Commissioner the ability to provide their individual
input m Mr. Dmeo.
Com er Miller moved to table to the noxt meeting.
Seoonded by Commissioner Meingot and carried by unanimous
mll call vote.
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