HomeMy WebLinkAbout05-10-2018 Minutes MINUTES OF THE CITIZEN ADVISORY COUNCIL
FOR THE OCOEE FIRE DEPARTMENT
MEETING HELD MAY 10, 2018
I: CALL TO ORDER
CACOFD meeting was called to order by Member Vaughn at 7:05 pm in Station 25 Training Room located at 563 S.
Bluford Avenue.
A: Pledge of Allegiance was performed.
B: Roll Call and Determination of Quorum: Member Vaughn performed roll call and declared quorum (7)met.
In attendance(7):
Members: Vaughn, Channell, Lawrie, Richardson, Hodge, Lovejoy& Orme.
Non-Voting Present:
Secretary Peiffer&Deputy Chief Hoover
Absent(1):
Member Christian
Welcome new board members: Lovejoy& Orme by Member Vaughn
C: Review Agenda for Tonight's Meeting: Member Vaughn reviewed the agenda for tonight.
D. Review of Minutes: Minutes from the August 10, 2017 meeting were reviewed.
Motion made by Member Richardson, seconded by Member Channell, and unanimously passed to approve the
minutes.
II: BUSINESS FOR DISCUSSION
A: Old Business: Member Vaughn briefly spoke about the passing of Member Titus. Member Vaugn
announced the Ocoee Fire Department Open House, which took place Saturday April 28th, was a very successful
event. Chief Hoover gave an update on the SAFER grant which allowed the City to hire 12 new firefighters for
Engine 38.
B: Welcome to the City of Ocoee New Commercial Businesses: Member Vaughn discussed the new businesses
that have opened and will be opening soon.
C: Under Construction—City Growth: Member Vaughn reviewed a document provided by Fire Marshall
Sorenson regarding new buildings. This included Innovation Montessori School located at 1644
Lakewood Ave, 429 Project located at 641 East Crown Point Rd, Maguire Retail located at 10959 W. Colonial
Dr.,Taco Bell & Wendy's located at Fountains West, and GameTime located at 9441 W. Colonial Dr.
D: Proposed New Meeting Time: Deputy Chief Hoover opened discussion for changing CACOFD meeting from
7:00 PM to 6:00 PM. Motion made by Member Channell, seconded by Member Lovejoy, and unanimously
passed to approve meeting time change to 6:00 PM.
E: Deputy Chief's Comments: Member Vaughn asked Deputy Chief Hoover for information and
updates regarding transport. Deputy Chief Hoover discussed that the fire department is actively working
and seeking approval to provide transportation of patients to the hospital by fire department rescues in
lieu of the current ambulance services.
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F: Set Next Agenda: Member Vaughn, along with input from the council members, set the agenda for the next
meeting,which will be held on August 9, 2018; said Agenda was established as below:
I. CALL TO ORDER
A. Pledge of Allegiance
B. Roll Call and Determination of Quorum
C. Review of Agenda for Tonight's Meeting
D. Review of Minutes from May 10, 2018
II.BUSINESS FOR DISCUSSION
A. Old Business
B. Under Construction—City Growth
C. October Fire Prevention Month
D. Transport Update
E. Chiefs Comments
F. Set Next Agenda for November 8, 2018
III. QUESTIONS/COMMENTS
IV. ADJOURNMENT
III. QUESTIONS/COMMENTS: None
IV.ADJOURNMENT: Meeting adjourned at 8:35 p.m.
AUTHENTICATION:
These are the official minutes of the Citizen Advisory Council for the Ocoee Fire Department, as accepted by the council
at a meeting held on the date shown below. Any amendments to the minutes as originally prepared by the Secretary are
indicated above.
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Presiding Of cer Date
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