HomeMy WebLinkAboutItem 01 Approval and Acceptance of Visioning Workshop Minutes of May 11, 2005, and the Regular City Commission Minutes of May 17, 2005 AGENDA 6/7/2005
ITEM #1
OCOEE CITY COMMISSION
May 11,2005 at 6:30 P.M.
VISIONING WORKSHOP
CALL TO ORDER
Mayor Vandergrift called the workshop session to order at 6:35 p.m. in the Commission
Chambers Conference Room of City Hall.
Roll Call: Mayor Vandergrift, Commissioner Anderson, and Commissioner Parker.
Commissioner Howell and Commissioner Johnson were absent.
Also Present: City Manager Frank, City Attorney Rosenthal, and City Clerk Eikenberry.
DISCUSSION
Mayor Vandergrift opened the Workshop and explained the reason for holding a series of
visioning workshops is due to the rapid expansion of the area,particularly the City of Ocoee, and
that we need to ensure that we are setting things in motion that will support the rapid growth.
Commissioner Parker said in 15 years we will have 70,000 residents and we need to start
growing from within. The real estate market is unprecedented, homes are selling in hours, and
thousands of new homes are being built. We cannot wait 15 years until the population doubles to
start working on infrastructure and other issues. We need to promote volunteer work, and bring
in large, quiet industry that will expand the tax base without creating other problems. She also
said that she feels we should consider the capability of handling ALS rescue calls with our own
personnel, instead of waiting for Health Central to arrive.
Commissioner Anderson said he agrees 100% with Commission Parker on the ALS issue. He
said his main concern is how we are going to pay for everything. We need to stop using Bonds
and using next year's money to do this year's projects. Acquiring property while the prices are
still affordable is the best way to get money needed for infrastructure improvements. He agrees
that we need to encourage and entice quiet industry to come to Ocoee. He also said we paid for
a detailed analysis of the Northwest Sector and we should follow the professionals' advice.
City Manager Frank said that with all the new programs and infrastructure improvements being
proposed, it is going to be very difficult to do the things we want to without increasing the
millage rate from 4.5. Property values are going up, but it is only 25% of our budget, and the
$600,000.00 - $900,000.00 increase in ad valorem taxes will be almost entirely used up with the
cost of six new police officers (and related training/equipment). Providing ALS service to the
residents should be considered, but there are very large cost factors involved, and the Fire
Department budget would have to be increased from just over 4 million to 5 or 6 million dollars.
We can also consider user fees, special assessments, and other ways to increase revenues to
cover costs. He said with home values soaring, and we are bringing in a different type of
resident now who "expects more"when purchasing new homes for$300,000.00 and up.
Commissioner Anderson asked if you can add one mil to the millage rate for a designated
period of time (5 years, for example) to pay for infrastructure improvements, and the consensus
in the room was that it could be done that way,with no one advising otherwise.
Community Development Director Wagner said that with the shift in housing values, the
development of the surrounding community would naturally follow. He said the residential trend
is shifting towards vertical building, and bigger houses on smaller lots. There are not many large
pieces of property left, so industrial growth in the City may be High Tech type business that take
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up less land and tend to be cleaner and quieter and do not put additional strain on the
infrastructure. He feels the City might consider buying land and assembling parcels that are
ready to be built on to make them attractive to new developers.
City Engineer Wheeler said some of the challenges the City will face are growth needed in
systems such as water, sewer, reuse water,transportation, and solid waste. He said the widening
of State Road 50(SR50) is creating a hardship because of the unknown time frame. He also said
if vertical building and multi-family dwellings become more of a trend, the demands on the
infrastructure may exceed the capacity.
Commissioner Anderson asked if we can use CRA money from the SR50 corridor to fund
infrastructure issues. City Manager Frank advised that it may be possible to fund some of it,
but he would have to look into it.
City Attorney Rosenthal said the City may want to consider special assessment programs
similar to what other cities have done for things such as sidewalks and utilities, to help prevent
raising the millage rate and free up money in the general fund.
Gordon Applegate, Chairman of the Parks and Recreation Board, said he would like to see the
City use some of the Coke property for parks and recreation improvements because we are
already below what we need for our current population and we will need much more. He also
said he would like to see a recreation complex where sporting events are centralized rather than
spread out in 5 or 6 locations throughout the City. He believes parks and recreation facilities
should be a high priority, because they draw people into the City who are looking for a
family/community atmosphere.
City Attorney Rosenthal said if the City wanted to have a centralized sports facility, we could
also consider the option of condemning lower cost housing in order to expand parks.
Veronica Royce, Parks and Recreation Board member, said she is in favor of the City looking
into land acquisitions if it will help fund recreation facilities and other things. She said future
generations want to live and work in the same area rather than commute. She asked how we can
get more money from new businesses, to which Commissioner Anderson advised we are doing
that with Impact Fees that were recently adopted. She added that she would like to see bicycle
and pedestrian traffic paths making it easier to use alternate transportation.
Gary Singer said that the City is going to have to take a hard look at zoning to see if assets
should be redeployed, for example industrial vs. townhome developments. He also said the City
needs to increase the tax base, and one way to do that is to convert vacant land.
Commissioner Anderson asked Mr. SINGER if the rapid development in Ocoee is due to our
location in relationship to major highways, to which Mr. Singer said that many cities in central
Florida such as Apopka, Sanford, and Ocoee have gotten huge boosts from having major
expressways. There are other factors such as good schools and capacity that also bring growth.
Mayor Vandergrltt mentioned the Community Redevelopment Agencies (CRA) and Tax
Increment Financing(TIF) Districts as a key factor in future development.
Gary Singer felt the City should take a comprehensive look at creating self-contained "whole
communities"such as Baldwin Park in Orlando or Thornton Park.
Community Development Director Wagner said that the ULI (Urban Land Institute) Report
rated Baldwin Park as the#1 project in the country.
Mayor Vandergrift talked about Urban Sprawl, and the importance of the city to protect against
that type of haphazard growth and outward extension, without careful planning of services and
infrastructure.
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Rosemary Wilson asked why the City is considering selling the Coke property that was
purchased inexpensively, when we could use that land for recreation facilities.
Discussion ensued regarding the Coke property: whether or not to sell off part of the property to
pay for the whole parcel; that the City hasn't paid anything but demand interest on the property;
doing an RFP with that property; and that there will be a large interest payment due next year.
Mayor Vandergrift said he would like to see the City maintain control of the Coke property and
turn it into a first class complex similar to Maitland Center, with a combination of research,
recreation, culture, and education. He said the City does not need residential as bad as it needs a
business and learning area. The School Board owns approximately 110 of the 365 acres. He
would lice to see the City hold onto the property, slow down the rapid residential development,
and create a public access complex.
Commissioner Anderson asked about the possibility of going with tall buildings, 20 story, with
a water and skyline on Lake Apopka. That would create a lot of residences without using up a
lot of land.
Community Development Director Wagner said the City has invested in consultants,
engineers, and attorneys to review the best use for this land. From the first day, the plan was to
pay off the debt by selling a portion of the land. The School Board is our partner, and they
would like to see residential areas. Sale of a small single-family area would bring in six million
dollars, pay off the debt, and still leave a lot of prime-area land to develop. We have to put in
water, sewer, etc. and we need to consider a balance of uses, and what type of tax base is needed
to help the community continue to pay for itself The School Board may want to put buses out
there. We could consider leasing land to developers, but selling the land would get the City out
from under the debt. He added that he has a list of forty builders that are interested in that
property. He said we may want to consider a Master Developer.
Discussion occurred regarding continuing the Visioning Workshops approximately every six
weeks. Consensus was to have Finance Director Horton and other key staff members attend the
next meeting when discussions are continued regarding the Coke property, including financial
aspects and budget impact.
Mayor Vandergrift wrapped up the meeting by going over items that were charted during the
workshop discussion:
Finance,Bonding
Transportation
Community Perception
Infrastructure,Utilities
Recreation, Parks &Programs
Safety
Schools
Growth
Political
Planning
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Taxes/Special Assessment
Tax Base; Residential vs. Commercial
High Rises, Vertical Building Trend
What paying its way means; at what year of growth is there a return on money
Redevelopment; CRA, TIF Districts, and MSTU's
Reuse Water
Get County out of our business
Grants
State Mandates
Vertical Firefighting(water)
Stormwater
County Transportation
Proportionate rise in home values and costs vs. income
Partnerships; YMCA, Recreation, Developers
Business Taxes
Multi Use Housing/Townhomes
Industrial Properties
Faster Pace of Government
Distance to Home, Work, and Play
Mayor Vandergrift said the Central Florida area is growing into a large Megalopolis, and we
need to think about how to put a perimeter around Ocoee and make it stand out as special.
Commissioner Anderson raised the question of Utilities paying for itself the way Solid Waste
does, and there was discussion about possibly forming a Utilities Commission in the future,
similar to Orlando Utilities Commission(OUC).
Rosemary Wilson added that she doesn't like the idea of building vertical, she believes residents
were attracted to this town for its historical beauty and high-rises would take away from that.
Consensus was to have Administrative Aide Cowan set a date for the next visioning session,
which should take place within six weeks.
The meeting adjourned at 8:05 p.m.
APPROVED:
Attest: City of Ocoee
Beth Eikenberry, City Clerk S. Scott Vandergrift, Mayor
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MINUTES
OCOEE CITY COMMISSION
May 17, 2005 at 7:15 P.M.
REGULAR CITY COMMISSION MEETING
A. CALL TO ORDER
Mayor Vandergrift called the regular session to order at 7:15 p.m. in the Commission
Chambers of City Hall. Commissioner Parker gave the Invocation and James Conklin,
Education Commission Board Chair, led the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag. City Clerk
Eikenberry called roll and declared a quorum present.
Roll Call: Mayor Vandergrift, Commissioner Anderson, Commissioner Howell, Commissioner
Johnson, and Commissioner Parker.
Also Present: City Manager Frank, City Attorney Rosenthal, and City Clerk Eikenberry.
B. PRESENTATIONS AND PROCLAMATIONS
Proclamation—National Police Week—May 15th-21St. (Mayor Vandergrift)
Presentation by Education Commission Regarding K-8 Protocol School.
Jim Conklin, Chair of the Ocoee Education Commission, presented a draft resolution and
explained the need for a K-8 school. He asked the City to join the Education Commission in
urging the Orange County School Board to consider a K-8 school. Mayor Vandergrift
advised that the Commission should give it some thought, and he would like to speak to
School Board members to get their thoughts before coming back with a proposal at a later
date. Consensus of the Commission, without objection, was to bring this item back at
a later date for consideration.
Presentation of a Check for$2000.00 to the City from the Bloom and Grow Garden Society
—Debbie Bruce (President) and Kaye Chastian.
Ms. Bruce was unable to attend the Commission Meeting, but called to advise she would
mail the check.
Ocoee Youth Soccer League—Lighting of Fields at Beech Center
Commissioner Anderson asked John Vogt to present information regarding the Ocoee
Youth Soccer League (OYSL) and lighting the fields. Mr. Vogt, President of OSYL, said the
current CIP budget has $145,000.00 allocated for lighting the Beech Recreation Center
Soccer Fields, designed to cover two fields. The Ocoee Youth Soccer League is proposing to
cover all fields at the Beech Center and they obtained an estimate for the job for
$206,200.00. They also applied for a Field of Dreams grant for $90,000 from the Orange
County Parks and Recreation, which would leave the project cost at $116,200.00. The City
is not eligible to apply for this grant, but the OYSL does meet the criteria for the grant and
they will have to manage the project. In order to receive the grant money, the City would
have to 1) commit the funds of$116,200.00 to the OYSL, 2) commit to keeping the OSYL
for five years, 3) upgrade the power transformer, if necessary, and 4) remove dirt that will be
dug up in order to install the light poles.
Commissioner Anderson said this presentation is just for informational purposes at this
time. We will know more near the end of June. Mayor Vandergrift said the price sounds
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high, but he does not know enough about the project. City Attorney Rosenthal confirmed
that City of Ocoee would own the lights and maintain them. Mr. Vogt said it is possible that
the City could negotiate with Progress Energy for the transformers. Public Works Director
Zaitooni said Progress Energy would also charge a design fee that could cost from less than
$10,000.00 - $20,000.00. Consensus of the Commission was to bring this back at the
next meeting and have information as to how the CIP budget proposals fit into this
prolect.
Acting City Manager Wheeler introduced Charles K. Smith, the new Utilities Director, and
Mr. Smith gave some background information himself.
C. COMMENTS FROM CITIZENS/PUBLIC
R. P. Monacky, 1320 Prairie Lake Blvd, addressed his concerns about tasers used by the Police.
Betty Ervine, 402 Orlando Avenue #13C, President of the Ocoee Historical Commission, said
the property being developed on the corner of Bluford Road and Highway 50 used to be called
Minorville. She said she would like to have the City urge the developers to call it "Minorville
Crossing."
D. COMMISSIONERS ANNOUNCEMENTS/CORRESPONDENCE
Commissioner Johnson - none
Commissioner Anderson - none
Commissioner Howell -none
Mayor Vandergrift 1) displayed photo of the Equine Science Club (including Dan, the horse)
from the Officers of the FFA at West Orange High School, 2) gave the City Clerk a letter from
the State Attorney's Office regarding a conference they are hosting on June 3, 2005, on 'Open
Meetings and Public Records" and he asked that Board Members are notified and given the
opportunity to attend, 3) reminded Commissioners that the Orange County Commissioners'
Luncheon will be on Wednesday, May 25, 2005.
Commissioner Parker seconded by Commissioner Anderson, moved to approve
the purchase of a Corporate Table for the Orange County Commissioners'
Luncheon from the Commission Contingency Fund, and offer any additional
seats to Department Directors who wish to go. Motion carried 5-0.
4) announced the "Free Shower Head and Water Conservation Kit" program being given to
Ocoee residents who turn in their old shower head to the City, 5) said the Ocoee High School
Football Team Car Wash made $1100.00 in profit this past weekend, 6) announced Intersquad
Game at Bulldog Field Friday night and it will be a fun event for the family, and 7) announced
High School Baseball Tryouts at the Sorenson Senior Center Saturday, May 21, 2005, from
11:00 am— 1:00 pm and Monday May 23, 2005, from 6:60 pm—8:30 pm.
Commissioner Parker — would like the Commission to officially approve the purchase of 10
tickets to Best Fest, which was held last Thursday night. This was mentioned at the Workshop
on Wednesday, May 11, 2005, but no action could be taken at the workshop.
Commissioner Parker seconded by Commissioner Anderson, moved to approve
the purchase of 10 tickets to the Best Fest, and offer tickets to employees who
wished to attend. Motion carried 5-0.
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E. CONSENT AGENDA
Commissioner Anderson seconded by Mayor Vandergrift, moved to remove items
3, 5, and 7 from the Consent Agenda for discussion. Motion carried 5-0.
Item #7 was discussed and voted on separately. Items #3, #4, and #5 were discussed and/or
revised and then voted on with the Consent Agenda as a whole.
1. Approval and Acceptance of the Regular City Commission Minutes of May 3, 2005.
(City Clerk Eikenberry)
2. Consideration for Purchase of Replacement Mail/Inserter Machine for Utility Billing.
(Finance Director Horton)
The Pitney Bowes machine currently in use is no longer operating. Pitney Bowes delivers the best technical
support available for the Utility Billing Departments needs and will be able to provide this equipment in the
time frame required and/or provide a temporary alternative for their bill process to continue with no delay. This
machine will be funded from Water/Wastewater, Stormwater, Solid Waste and General Funds.
3. Consideration for Additional Services Provided by the City's CRA Consultant. (City
Manager Frank)
HHI was hired by the City more than a year ago to work on the development of a CRA for the SR 50 corridor.
Because there have been two changes in city management during that time and many additional meetings and
work products associated with the CRA project, HHI is requesting additional payment beyond the original
contract.
Mayor Vandergrift seconded by Commissioner Anderson, moved consider the
funds that are taken from the General Fund for starting up the CRA to be a loan,
which would be paid back to the General Fund once the CRA is up and running, if
legally possible.
City Attorney Rosenthal said he would review that issue with Special Counsel David Cardwell.
Lengthy discussion ensued regarding CRA time frame for ratifying the CRA and tax
percentages. City Attorney Rosenthal said the goal at this time is to have everything adopted by
the end of June, and that there may need to be a special meeting. It is still open as to what tax-
base year the CRA revenue will be generated; it could be 2005 or 2006. The City Manager can
advise on the percentage of taxes that are being discussed, the adoption/formation of the CRA,
and the adoption of the Redevelopment Plan, which is when the tax increment starts to accrue.
Community Development Director Wagner and City Manager Frank are working on that issue
with HHI at this time.
4. Consideration of a Resolution Supporting the Enforcement of Florida's Crosswalk
Laws. (City Manager Frank)
The Orlando Metropolitan area has one of the highest pedestrian fatality and injury rates in the nation.
Metroplan has asked that its municipal members adopt a resolution in support of enforcing crosswalk laws.
Mayor Vandergrift added that he would like to see crosswalk signs placed at intersections, and
an overall plan for a Park at Hackney Prairie Road.
RESOLUTION 2005-006
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF OCOEE,FLORIDA,SUPPORTING ENFORCEMENT
OF FLORIDA'S CROSSWALK LAWS IN THE ORLANDO METROPOLITAN AREA;
PROVIDING FOR SEVERABILITY;PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
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5. Consideration for Motorola/WTEC to Perform Radio Related Work. (Police Chief
Goclon) **removed from the Consent Agenda and voted on separately
As former Fire station #1 is scheduled for demolition, Motorola/Wireless Technology Equipment Company,
Inc. (WTEC) will need to move the back-up radio equipment and take down the old radio tower from former
Fire station#1, erect a new tower at a suitable location in the municipal complex, and install the back-up radio
equipment in the police station. The old tower is not in suitable condition to be reused.
Commissioner Anderson asked if there was a plan to remove of the tower prior to the decision
to demolish Fire Station #1, to which Police Chief Goclon advised that it had been scheduled for
October 2004 because it was in poor condition and had outlived its usefulness.
Mayor Vandergrift noted that the amount budgeted for this project was $36,000.00, but the
actual estimate to do the job is $29,000.00.
6. ''Consideration of Pavilion and Play Structure for Hackney Prairie Park. (Parks and
Recreation Director Farmer)
The `04/'05 budget includes money allocated for the purchase of a Pavilion and Play Structure for the initial
development of Hackney Prairie Park.
7. Consideration to Declare 1999 Freightliner Rescue Truck as Surplus. (Fire Chief
Firstner)
The Rescue truck was purchased in 1999 as a heavy rescue vehicle with the purpose of transporting tools and
equipment for specialized technical rescue calls.The truck has been used to supplement emergency response of
the Engine/Pumper trucks and does not respond individually to calls. Staff recommends that the City
Commission declare the Heavy Rescue Squad truck as surplus and authorize the brokered sale of same by Ten-8
Fire Equipment Company for the asking price of $120,000 to be applied to the purchase of a new
Engine/Pumper. The new engine would allow the department to place other equipment in a second run and/or
reserve status to prolong the life of existing equipment.
Commissioner Anderson, seconded by Commissioner Johnson, moved to
declare the fire truck as sur•lus and authorize staff to use other means of sellin.
the fire truck, such as E-Bay, DemandStar, and Government Auction websites
until August 1, 2005, prior to listing with Ten-8 Fire Equipment Company, and if
unsuccessful by those means, to authorize the brokerage with Ten-8 Fire
Equipment Company.
8. Consideration of Amendment to Declaration of Covenants, Conditions and Restrictions
for Kensington Manor. (City Attorney Rosenthal)
Pursuant to Section 10.4 of that certain Declaration of Covenants, Conditions and Restrictions for Kensington
Manor (the "Original Declaration"), all amendments to the Original Declaration, which alters any provisions
relating to the rights of the City,require approval from the City. The Declarant proposes to amend the Original
Declaration to provide that Kensington Manor Homeowners Association, Inc. shall be responsible for the
additional maintenance cost of street signs that are over and above that paid for by the City.
Consent Agenda Vote:
Commissioner Anderson seconded by Commissioner Johnson, moved to
approve Consent Agenda Items #1 through #8, including Resolution 2005-006
under Item #4, with revisions to Items #3 and #5, and Item #7 voted on separately.
Motion carried 5-0.
Mayor Vandergrift said he would like staff to adopt a policy for HOA's to place signs on
developments that are uniform and contain the City logo and the address numbers. Public
Works Director Zaitooni advised that some of that language is included in the traffic policies
that we have with HOA's, and it is enforceable, however there are costs associated.
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F. PUBLIC HEARINGS - none
G. ORDINANCE FIRST READINGS
9. McCormick Woods, Phase 3. (District 1 - Commissioner Howell). (Principal Planner James)
The Public Hearing and Second Reading of the following three Ordinances will be heard
on June 7,2005.
a. Annexation Ordinance-An ordinance of the City of Ocoee,Florida,annexing into the corporate limits of the
City Of Ocoee,Florida,certain real property containing approximately 9.866 acres located south of McCormick Road and
West of Ingram Road pursuant to the application submitted by the property owner;finding,said annexation to be consistent
with the Ocoee Comprehensive Plan,the Ocoee City Code,and the Joint Planning Agreement;providing for and authorizing
the updating of official city maps; repealing conflicting ordinances;,providing direction to The City Clerk; providing for
severability;providing for an effective date.
b. Rezoning Ordinance - An Ordinance of the City Of Ocoee, Florida, changing the zoning classification from
Orange County A-1 "agriculture"to Ocoee R-1-A'"Single Family Dwelling"for certain property containing approximately
9.866 acres located south of McCormick Road on the west side of Ingram Road pursuant to the application submitted by the
property owner;providing for and authorizing the revision of the official city zoning map;repealing conflicting ordinances;
providing for severability;providing for an effective date.
c. Small Scale Comprehensive Plan Amendment Ordinance-An Ordinance of the City Ocoee,
Florida amending the Ocoee Comprehensive Plan as adopted on September 18, 1991 by Ordinance No.91-28,as amended,
as follows: amending The Future Land Use Map from"Public Facilities/Institutional"to "Low Density Residential,"for
certain real property containing approximately 9.866 acres located south of McCormick Road on the west''side of Ingram
Road pursuant to the application submitted by the property owner;providing for and authorizing the revision of the official
Future Land Use Map;repealing conflicting ordinances;providing for severability;providing for an effective date.
d. 13th Joint Planning Area Amendment — this item will be considered in conjunction
with the above three ordinances during the second reading, June 7,2005.
City Attorney Rosenthal read the title of the above three ordinances. The second reading and
Public Hearing will be on June 7, 2005.
H. REGULAR AGENDA
10. Consideration for Extension of Highway Lighting on Maguire Road to City Limit.
(Public Works Director Zaitooni)
City Commission requested staff to obtain a cost proposal from Progress Energy to extend the existing highway
lighting system on Maguire Road from the current terminus to the south City Limit. Progress Energy has
provided a cost proposal, which includes an initial design & construction cost of$47,082.85 and a monthly
rental fee of$625.14 for the additional lights.
Commissioner Anderson asked Public Works Director Zaitooni to look into the funding from
previous projects when we added lights to the rest of the area, and see if there is additional
money left over that can be used for this. City Attorney Rosenthal advised we are responsible
for maintaining the road under the Interlocal Agreement with Orange County, although it has not
been legally conveyed to the City. Public Works Director Zaitooni said he will ask the County
if they want to participate in the funding for this project. He will bring the information back at
the next meeting. No motion was made at this time.
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EMERGENCY ITEMS ADDED AFTER AGENDA PUBLICATION
11.:Traffic Signal for Ocoee-Apopka Road and Ocoee Crown Point Parkway
Mayor Vandergrift, seconded by Commissioner Anderson, moved to approve the
traffic signal for the High School at Ocoee-Apopka Road and Ocoee Crown Point
Parkway, as presented. Funds will be taken from the Ocoee Crown Point PUD
Funds, in the amount of$70,000.00. Motion carried 5-0.
12.Amendment#1 to Reimbursement contract with Florida Fish & Game Commission.
Commissioner Anderson, seconded by Commissioner Johnson, moved to
approve Amendment #1 to the Reimbursement Contract with Florida Fish and
Game Commission. Motion carried 5-0.
I. STAFF REPORTS - none
J. COMMENTS FROM COMMISSIONERS
Commissioner Parker— none
Commissioner Johnson — 1) said the parking reconfiguration at the restaurant (in the newly
improved downtown area) is much better, but he would like to have the flower pots and wrought
iron moved and aligned, to which Public Works Director Zaitooni advised they are working on
that with Mr. Sills, the owner of that property but there are issues with irrigation lines, 2) said the
Founder's Day Board is trying to open up that area for next year's event by planning to move
electrical boxes and one of the trees, and place the stage closer to the lake.
Mayor Vandergrift — 1) asked about looking into a kiddy tot lot down by the lake, 2) asked
about adding garbage cans to the Starke Lake picnic area and placing signs on the cans that they
are not to be moved, 3) Ocoee High School PTSA meeting is this Thursday at 6:30 p.m.
Commissioner Anderson — reminded everyone of the Memorial Day Celebration, on Friday,
May 27, 2005 with the lunch at the Courtyard Marriott. The Consensus of the Commission
was to have the City Bus there to transport people from the gazebo to the hotel.
Commissioner Howell — asked why the Memorial Day Event was on Friday, not Monday.
Commissioner Parker advised that staff is off on Monday, and attendance is better on Friday.
ADJOURNMENT
The meeting adjourned at 8:30 p.m.
APPROVED:
Attest: City of Ocoee
Beth Eikenberry, City Clerk S. Scott Vandergrift, Mayor
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