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HomeMy WebLinkAboutIII (A) Approval and acceptance of Minutes of City Commission Regular Meetings of December 19, 1995 and January 3,1996 AGENDA 2-6-96 if1Item III A MINUTES OF THE CITY OF OCOEE BOARD OF CITY COMMISSIONERS REGULAR MEETING HELD JANUARY 3, 1996 CALL TO ORDER Mayor Vandergrift called the meeting to order at 7:35 p.m. in the commission chambers and announced that the room was dark due to a problem with the lighting system. He asked for a decision from Commission whether to move the meeting to the conference room, adjourn the meeting until Thursday night, or continue the meeting while the electrician worked on the problem. Consensus was reached to continue the meeting and hope the electrician would find the problem quickly. Commissioner Anderson gave the invocation and Commissioner Glass led in the pledge of allegiance. The roll was called and a quorum declared present. PRESENT: Mayor Vandergrift, Commissioners Anderson, Glass, Gleason, and Johnson. Also present were City Manager Shapiro, City Attorney Rosenthal, Administrative Services Director Beamer, City Engineer/Utilities Director Shira, Planning Director Wagner, Senior Planner Horne (née Dow), and City Clerk Grafton. PRESENTATIONS AND PROCLAMATIONS Mayor Vandergrift presented the proclamation proclaiming Week of the Working Parent - January 15 - 19, 1996. CONSENT AGENDA The consent agenda consisted of item A. Mayor Vandergrift, seconded by Commissioner Gleason, moved to adopt the consent agenda as presented. Motion carried 5-0. Mayor Vandergrift presented a check in the amount of$175.00 to Lift Station Mechanic Jerry Bolton for the innovative idea. A. Approval and Authorization of Award of $175.00 for Innovative Idea: Oak Forest Lift Station, to Mr. Jerry Bolton, Lift Station Mechanic, Utilities Department. COMMENTS FROM CITIZENS/PUBLIC Former Commissioner Vern Combs, 310 Sabinal Street, spoke to clarify the recent Sentinel article which quoted him saying that he did not agree with the management style of intimidation. He said he had made an additional statement that he thought Mr. Shapiro was a very smart individual and he was the best bonding person he had ever been around. OTHER BUSINESS DISCUSSION: ORANGE COUNTY FUTURE LAND USE TEXT AMENDMENT No. 2.2.7. Planning Director Wagner presented the staff report regarding a proposed Orange County Future Land Use Element Policy Amendment which could adversely impact the City. The amendment provides for urban density development within rural service areas within the County, and specifically, as related to the City of Ocoee, at Belmere. The particular parcel is located south of Roberson Road, east of Windermere Road and west of Maguire Road. Staff recommended objecting to the proposed amendment based upon: (1) the broad nature of the proposed Amendment; (2) the lack of intergovernmental coordination; (3) erosion of the Ocoee City Commission Regular Meeting 7 L, I January 3, 1996 �u U effectiveness of the Ocoee-Orange County Joint Planning Area Agreement; and (4) the potential adverse impacts on City infrastructure, and further, directing City Staff to appear before the Board of County Commissioners to formally object to the proposed amendment. Mr. Gordon Nutt, Lake Butler Boulevard, Windermere, owner of the property affected by the amendment, explained his position regarding developing his property; and City Manager Shapiro recounted the history of the situation. Commissioner Glass, seconded by Commissioner Gleason. moved to approve staff recommendation and direct Staff to appear before the Board of County Commissioners to formally object to the proposed Amendment. Motion carried 5-0. AUTHORIZATION FOR CITY ATTORNEY TO PROCEED WITH APPRAISAL OF RIGHT-OF-WAY PARCELS FOR KISSIMMEE AVENUE/STORY ROAD AND MAGUIRE ROAD/MARSHALL FARMS ROAD INTERSECTIONS. City Manager Shapiro advised that this was the same item that had been discussed thoroughly at the work session. Conunissioner Gleason, seconded by Commissioner Glass, moved to authorize the expenditure of a not-to-exceed amount of$15,000 from the Road Impact Fee fund so that the project can begin involving acquisition costs of right-of-way parcels for Kissimmee Avenue/Story Road/Marshall Farms Road Intersections Improvement Project. Motion carried 5-0. AUTHORIZATION TO PROCEED ON RECOMMENDATION FOR PHASE 1, 2, AND 3 OF MAGUIRE ROAD. (1)ENGINEERING DESIGN, PHASE 1. (2)STAFF AND PEC TO NEGOTIATE WITH TURNPIKE AUTHORITY AND WESTERN BELTWAY AUTHORITY, PHASE 2. (3)STAFF AND PEC TO NEGOTIATE WITH TURNPIKE AUTHORITY, WESTERN BELTWAY AUTHORITY AND FDOT, PHASE 3. City Manager Shapiro advised that these items were also discussed at the work session and that Mr. Hooper with PEC and City Engineer Shira were present to answer any questions. Commissioner Glass, seconded by Commissioner Johnson, moved to approve City Manager's recommendation with regards to Maguire Road - Phases 1, 2 and 3 as reflected in the memo dated December 27, 1995, i.e., Phase 1: Authorization to PEC for the completion of final design and specification for the segment for Maguire Road from Roberson Road to Tomyn Road in the amount of$373,535; Phase 2: Authorize immediate negotiations with the Expressway Authority and Turnpike Authority to seek financial assistance in design and construction of the four-lane bridge on Maguire Road over the turnpike; and Phase 3: for City Staff and PEC to enter into immediate negotiations with the Expressway Authority, Turnpike Authority and FDOT to seek financial assistance in the design and construction of the segment of Maguire Road north of the turnpike bridge to State Road 50. 2 ---� Ocoee City Commission Regular Meeting January 3, 1996 Administrative Services Beamer clarified that, regarding Phases 2 and 3, the City has received the full proposal from PEC, and in terms of participating in the negotiations, they were requesting that be done on an hourly basis not to exceed $30,000. Ms. Beamer requested this be included in the motion so that it would not be necessary to bring this item back before Commission. Commissioner Glass, seconded by Commissioner Anderson, amended his motion to include compensation to PEC on an hourly rate for negotiations with the various authorities named not-to-exceed $30,000. Motion carried 5-0. The vote on the motion as amended was 5-0. STAFF REPORTS There were no staff reports at this time. COMMENTS FROM COMMISSIONERS Commissioner Gleason: 1) Announced that it is time to enroll someone in West Orange Chamber's Leadership '96 class. Consensus was reached to send Commissioner Scott Anderson. 2) Asked what arrangements have been made regarding televising the commission meetings. Mr. Shapiro said he would contact the principal at West Orange High School and report back. Commissioner Glass: Noted that he was the member who accurately predicted the outcome of last night's game and would be available to provide tips on the upcoming college basketball season. Commissioner Anderson: 1) Thanked staff for keeping him informed. 2) Announced the RSVP number. Commissioner Johnson: No comments at this time. Mayor Vandergrift: 1) Asked for an evaluation on condition of the City after all the rain during the past few days. He said that he had been told that Lake Sawmill has a drainage well in it that would relieve some of that area if it could be located Mr. Shapiro reported that the same areas that had been known to be bad in the past are still that way, but no special report was available. 2) Regarding Pioneer Key I and II, he suggested getting a price with PEC on opening up a sideways drain. Mr. Hooper was in the audience and he said he will give a written report on all of Mayor's ideas submitted last month. 3 L1 �IrL�, Ocoee City Commission Regular Meeting JJ January 3, 1996 3) Regarding Center Street ditch, he suggested lengthening the ditch, building up the walls and putting in some drains. 4) Announced the Work Session scheduled for January 4 at 7:00 p.m. would be followed by a Special Session. ADJOURNMENT The meeting adjourned at 8:30 p.m. APPROVED: Attest: City of Ocoee Jean Grafton, City Clerk S. Scott Vandergrift, Mayor 4 AGENDA 2-6-96 If(L _G ; Item III A MINUTES OF THE CITY OF OCOEE BOARD OF CITY COMMISSIONERS REGULAR MEETING HELD DECEMBER 19, 1995 CALL,TO ORDER Mayor Vandergrift called the regular meeting to order at 7:30 p.m. in the Commission Chambers. Commissioner Anderson led in the prayer and Mrs. Frances Watts led in the pledge of allegiance. The roll was called and a quorum declared present. PRESENT: Mayor Vandergrift, Commissioners Anderson, Glass, Gleason, and Johnson. Also present were City Manager Shapiro, City Attorney Rosenthal, Administrative Services Director Beamer, City Engineer/Utilities Director Shira, Personnel/Employee Relations Director Psaledakis, Building/Zoning Official Flippen, Planning Director Wagner, Recreation Director Beech, and City Clerk Grafton. ABSENT: None PRESENTATIONS AND PROCLAMATIONS RECOGNITION OF CERTIFICATION -MARK BRACE, CERTIFIED PROFESSIONAL PUBLIC BUYER. Mayor Vandergrift recognized City Buyer Mark Brace who recently had qualified for accreditation as a Certified Professional Public Buyer. PRESENTATION OF CITY OF OCOEE WATCHES FOR 5 YEARS OF SERVICE. Mayor Vandergrift expressed appreciation to the following employees with 5 years of service with the City, and awarded City of Ocoee watches to them: Building Department - Eddie Hendrix Fire Department - James Kelley, Jr. Personnel Department - Peggy Psaledakis, Debbie Bertling Police Department - Brad Dreasher Public Works - Judy Henry, Richard Jeunette Recreation Department - Bruce Nordquist Utilities Department - Ted Moore, Glen Brinier Employees with 5 years of service who were unable to attend the meeting were: Administrative Services - Lisa Strickland. Building Department - Jim Washington, Eddie Hendrix. Fire Department - Dennis Trimble, Ken Minnick, David Whitaker, Joe Moy. Police Department - Brad Dreasher, Billy Adams. Public Works - Alice Tate-Barnett, Keith Keller. Utilities Department - Jeanne Washington, Ernie Kovacs. OTHER AWARDS Gi JLAI\ Ocoee City Commission Regular Meeting December 19, 1995 Mayor Vandergrift recognized the following employees for achieving additional certification in the past year and congratulated them for their efforts: David Kinler - State of Florida, Department of Environmental Regulation "B" License - Wastewater Treatment Plan Operator. Bruce Nordquist - Certified Leisure Professional Provisional. Buddy Ehnore - Florida Water & Pollution Control Operators Assn Stormwater Level"C"and International Municipal Signs Assn & FL DOT Signs & Markings - Level 3. Mike Keller - International Municipal Signs Assn &FL DOT- Signs & Markings - Level 1. Cary Bertling - International Municipal Signs Assn & FL DOT- Signs & Markings - Level 4. The following also were recognized but were unable to attend the meeting: Kenneth Bruce} Donald Householder} International Municipal Signs Assn & Larry Miller} FL DOT - Flagging - Level 4. Dennis Curey} Mark Brownold - Re-Certified as Backflow Prevention Technician. Gary Larson - Southern Building Code Congress International Plumbing Inspector. Shelly Simon - Southern Building Code Congress International - Housing Rehabilitation Inspector and Housing Rehabilitation Code Enforcement Officer Legal and Management. FL Assn of Code Enforcement Administrative Aspects of Code Enforcement/Level II. Jim Washington - Southern Building Code Congress International - Mechanical Plan Examiner, Chief Mechanical Code Analyst, Chief Electrical Code Analyst, Commercial Combination Inspector, Electrical Plan Examiner, and Mechanical Inspector. Mayor Vandergrift read a letter from Joseph R. Wiebush commending Police Officer Simon for his professional manner in handling a traffic accident on November 28, 1995. 2 rli Q Ocoee City Commission Regular Meeting O7)lf� L December 19, 1995 CONSENT AGENDA The consent agenda consisted of item A. In response to Mayor Vandergrift's expressed concern over past incidents, Planning Director Wagner explained that an administrative review of all major items of the plan had been made to be sure that the plan conformed with the current Code. There had been no substantial changes. In response to Commissioner Anderson, Director Wagner said that the Commission had the option of making changes when the fmal drawing is brought before them again for fmal approval. City Attorney Rosenthal said the decision on whether or not to grant extension is within the discretion of City Commission. Mayor Vandergrift, seconded by Commissioner Anderson, moved to ap'rove item A of the consent agenda. Motion carried 5-0. A. Approval and Authorization for Extension of Final Subdivision Plans for Olympia Cove PUD - South Village to December 19, 1996. COMMENTS FROM CITIZENS/PUBLIC Keith Wheaton, 92 Bexley Boulevard, presented a petition that had been signed by many Silver Bend Subdivision homeowners requesting that the connecting road to the south of their development (Natchez Trace) be closed as a means of egress thru their community to ensure the safety of their streets and their homes. Martha E. Lopez-Anderson, 1796 Cassingham Circle, and president of the Silver Bend Homeowners Association, also spoke in favor of closing Bexley Boulevard at the Natchez Trace Boulevard intersection. She said that she did not understand why there was an access at Magnolia Springs (in Orange County) and Natchez Trace, and stated that she would like to see a solution for Silver Bend and Magnolia Springs before the completion of the West Oaks Mall. Ms. Lopez-Anderson gave examples of vandalism resulting from the traffic through their subdivision. She said that Mr. Jerry Feinstein, developer for their subdivision, had told her that the access was not in the original plan, and that he had never been in favor of the opening of Natchez Trace at Bexley Boulevard. He said the master plan had originally included a divided median, which the City opposed. Commissioner Johnson said that he had voted against the opening, and the reason it was opened was the safety aspect, having to have two accesses for a subdivision. At the time part of the subdivision was not open at the other end, but now it is. Mayor Vandergrift moved to make a letter and other material presented by Ms. Lopez- Anderson as part of the record, and also proposed placing the topic on a January agenda. Commissioner Gleason announced later that the date for the next regular meeting would be January 16, 1996. City Manager Shapiro said that the agenda item would be put together with the issue being the perceived safety of their development vs. the standard policy of the City and how they can work both of them. Ms. Lopez-Anderson said that they were open for a gate and would give a key to the fire department and whoever else needs it, and said in response to Mayor Vandergrift that they were working on a Crimewatch group for their neighborhood. 3 r v Ocoee City Commission Regular Meeting j t December 19, 1995 MISCELLANEOUS ANNOUNCEMENTS Mayor Vandergrift announced to the TV audience that the 1995 Christmas parade would be broadcast after the Commission meeting. He complimented the Police Department for raising approximately $12,000 this year for their Toys for Tots Program distribution and announced that there were a few Christmas trees still available at the Community Center. Mrs. Frances Watts, 43 Shell Key Court, expressed appreciation to the post office for collecting food, toys and money for distribution to needy people on each of the postal routes. Commissioner Johnson said that the post office had begun this program last year and had received a lot of satisfaction from their efforts to help others. PUBLIC HEARINGS SECOND READING: ORDINANCE No. 95-29, AMENDING ORDINANCE No. 91-08, RELATING TO GENERAL EMPLOYEES' RETIREMENT TRUST FUND. This Ordinance was presented by title only for the second reading and public hearing. City Manager Shapiro explained that, upon advice of their investment counselors, the General Employees' Pension Trustees were requesting authorization to change the investment policy to include up to 10% international securities in their portfolio. Discussion ensued about free world investments. The public hearing was opened. As no one wished to speak, the public hearing was closed. Conunissioner Gleason. seconded by Commissioner Johnson. moved to approve proposed Ordinance No. 95-29, amending the General Employees' Retirement Trust Fund, allowing the pension board to invest up to 10% of their funds in international securities. Motion carried 5-0. PRELIMINARY/FINAL SUBDIVISION PLANS - POZO SUBDIVISION. Planning Director Wagner presented the staff report, and said that the Pozo Subdivision was a two lot commercial subdivision located at the N.W. corner of the Old Winter Garden Road and Professional Parkway. The property was zoned C-3, General Commercial District, which provides for a large variety of higher intensity business uses. An existing residence and storage warehouse is located on the western parcel of the subdivision. The property was split into two parcels a few years ago without benefit of a subdivision plan or plat, and the western parcel containing the existing buildings was sold to a different owner. As a result, neither owner has been able to obtain a building permit through the City until the land is properly subdivided and platted in accordance with the City Land Development Code. Director Wagner said that this combines the Preliminary and Final Subdivision Plans which will ultimately plat the property, and ultimately develop as well as possibly renovate the existing buildings. The Plans as presented allow each owner to proceed with separate site plans once a 4 V Ui< Ocoee City Commission Regular Meeting December 19, 1995 plat has been filed. A Developer Agreement was also required prior to platting which stipulates certain improvements must be accomplished at the time of site development for each tract. Additionally, the Plans required the developer to dedicate an additional 27 feet of right-of-way along the Old Winter Garden Road for future roadway widening and intersection improvements. Mr. Wagner advised that at their regular meeting on December 12, 1995, the Planning and Zoning Commission voted unanimously to recommend approval of the Preliminary/Final Subdivision Plans for Pozo Subdivision including the Conditions of Approval as stipulated thereon. Based upon the unanimous approval of the DRC at their November 29, 1995 meeting and the Planning and Zoning recommendation, Staff recommended that Commission approve the Preliminary/Final Subdivision Plans for Pozo Subdivision as date stamped received by the City on December 1, 1995, including the Conditions of Approval as stipulated thereon. The public hearing was opened. Jennifer Vibrol, State Farm Insurance Company, expressed concern over whether the entrance to the Pozo Subdivision would be opposite the State Farm entrance. Mr. Wagner responded that had not been settled yet. Discussion ensued regarding the right in/right out ingress/egress and the dangerous intersection. City Attorney Rosenthal suggested a possible solution would be an amendment to Note 2 on the Plan: ..."which review may include denial of access to Old Winter Garden Road." Randy June, June Engineering Consultants, 71 East Church Street, Orlando, representing Mr. Pozo, the property owner, requested further consideration as denial of access to Old Winter Garden Road would severely limit the usefulness of the parcel. Upon further discussion it was agreed that right in/right out access would be a reasonable compromise if possible. The public hearing was closed. Commissioner Gleason. seconded by Commissioner Glass. moved to approve Project No. 94- 003 with the amendment added to the end of Condition of Approval No. 2 "which review may include the limitation of access to a right-in and right-out only to Old Winter Garden Road." Motion carried 5-0. RECESS 8:42 - 8:59 P.M. Mayor Vandergrift announced the Christmas decorations winners were located in Robert's Rise, Grovesmere, and West Harbour Court. 5 c °� C� Ocoee City Commission Regular Meeting .f December 19, 1995 OTHER BUSINESS DISCUSSION RE: SPEED HUMPS IN RESIDENTIAL AREAS. City Engineer Shira gave the staff report. He described the difference between speed bumps and speed humps and noted the City Fire Department's concern for vehicle safety. Mr. Shira said also that, although there is no case law on this subject, he would be more comfortable if a liability case based on injuries or damage caused by a speed hump were settled with a fording that the municipality or county involved was not liable for those damages before the City initiated a program. He presented a Proposed City of Ocoee Speed Hump Program that incorporated the best points from both Seminole County's and Orange County's process. Following discussion, consensus was reached to direct Staff to come back with a proposal incorporating the criteria from Seminole County's process, with a list of roads that are not collector roads, the estimated cost per road, a collective cost, and with options for fmancing (probably not MSTU). City Manager Shapiro said that the proposal should be ready early February. Mrs. Frances Watts, 43 Shell Key Court, said no one pays attention to the speed signs in Pioneer Key Park I, and that she is in favor of speed humps, but there are not many permanent residents there who could share the cost. ESTABLISHMENT OF BUILDING AND DEVELOPMENT STUDY COMMISSION. Building Official Flippen said he would respond to questions regarding the staff report. Mr. Marty Lessor, 2637 Cedar Bluff Lane, listed the grief he and his wife have had with their house since purchasing it 5 years ago even though they have taken care of it and he said he was in favor of the study commission proposed by Mayor Vandergrift. City Manager Shapiro suggested that a brochure with information on how to build and how to buy a home in Florida would be helpful to prospective owners. Mr. Jerry Weeks, 103 Reese Court, talked about the statewide task force that had been organized regarding pest control and said they had hoped that the Southern Standard Building Code would be amended to accommodate the particular needs for different requirements for homes in Florida due to termites, etc. He encouraged Commission to do whatever it takes to protect the citizens residing here. A lengthy discussion ensued about termite protection. Ms. Jan Hall, Associate Director of Governmental Affairs for the Homebuilders Association of Mid Florida, said for the record that the Florida Homeowners Association, the Department of Agriculture, the Florida Pest Control Association, and the Department of Community Affairs are in the process now of addressing a piece of legislation that would allow them to specifically raise the state building code requirement on termite protection by rule adopting the regulations 6 CCS CC Ocoee City Commission Regular Meeting December 19, 1995 developing from the nine person termite code committee that were designed, and she felt that for this City and this county to continue to address something that is a statewide issue and is already being done is not prudent use of money or time. Mrs. Beth Vandergrift, 2625 Cedar Bluff Lane, addressed Commission in favor of establishing a study commission to look into building codes in the City. She read a paper listing the well known problems with her home and the causes, and she acknowledged that she was not alone in those problems. A copy of her paper is on file. Ms. Frankie Callen, 621 East Central Blvd., Governmental Affairs Director for the Board of Realtors, suggested a change in the processes and talked about the responsibilities of the builder to the consumer. Mr. Don Carr, 826 Satin Leaf Circle, asked that Commission do something about the inspection situation and the codes. He talked about the drainage problem in his area and the premature deterioration of the homes in Sawmill. Mrs. Nancy Parker, 6748 Sawmill Blvd., advised that she was a licensed realtor and qualified as a broker, and said it is the professional's responsibility to make the uneducated-uninformed buyer aware of what he is purchasing. She said she purchased her home as an educated buyer and still got stung. She listed many problems she had observed close around her home and abroad in the neighborhood. She noted the need for a task force to collect information and speak as one voice to make it known that such abuse must come to an end. After a lengthy discussion regarding the need for a task force and its guidelines, consensus was reached to have a committee. City Attorney Rosenthal pointed out that any group appointed by Commission to advise Commission on matters that may come before them for action, would be subject to the sunshine law, the meetings would have to be public, and be recorded, with minutes transcribed. When Mayor Vandergrift was ready to appoint Mrs. Nancy Parker to be a one woman task force Commissioner Glass suggested that, because of the sunshine law, it would be better to encourage her to go forward on her own and work through City Staff. City Manager Shapiro clarified: Mrs. Parker is to draw up what she believes to be the appropriate mix of this community, determine the appropriate things for them to look at, and work with Staff to generate some information to create a bill, law, or resolution that in turn will come back to this Commission to appoint the committee with. Included in that will be some discussions with Mrs. Parker after she has done this much, in order to calculate the cost. In this position she is a citizen assisting Staff to put together the proposal for the committee to include the goals and objectives and the makeup of the committee. Mrs. Parker will meet with City Manager 7 JLfd n Ocoee City Commission Regular Meeting December 19, 1995 Shapiro, Administrative Services Director Beamer, Building Official Flippen and City Clerk Grafton. City Attorney Rosenthal suggested that the report should not be in the form of a resolution at first. Building Official Flippen said that he did not want Commission to go away thinking the City was falling apart, that in the five years he has been here he has been permitted to hire good and qualified inspectors. He recognized that in the past the inspectors had been understaffed and overworked. STAFF REPORTS None COMMENTS FROM COMMISSIONERS Commissioner Gleason: 1) Referencing City Manager Shapiro's letter to Orange County regarding sidewalks on A.D. Mims Road from Carriage Oaks/Forest Oaks to Johio, said he got a phone call regarding a child on a bicycle being hit, and asked that Mr. Shapiro follow up on the sidewalk question with the County. 2) Announced Robert "Papa" Duquette's death on Saturday, December 16, and extended sympathy to the Duquette family. 3) Said that he wants to schedule a workshop to discuss City Manager Shapiro's past performance evaluation along with his present and future performance. Conunissioner Gleason, seconded by Mayor Vandergrift, moved to schedule a workshop to discuss Mr. Shapiro's evaluation and the City Employee Survey on January 4, 1996 at 7:00 p.m. Motion carried 5-0. Commissioner Glass: 1) Extended sympathy to Mr. Duquette's family. 2) Asked Mr. Rosenthal for a progress report on the curfew issue. Mr. Rosenthal advised that study has been turned over to Mary Doty, who will report to Mr. Shapiro and he expected it should be ready by the February 6th meeting. 3) Expressed pride in the Withers-Maguire House and the way the Open House was conducted. 4) Wished all Happy Holidays. Commissioner Anderson: 1) Extended sympathy to Mr. Duquette's family. 2) Said he also enjoyed the Withers-Maguire House Open House. 3) Announced the RSVP number for citizens to call. 4) Expressed appreciation to Staff for the memoranda and information provided to him. 8 Lb' if ilil\ .ib' V Ocoee City Commission Regular Meeting December 19, 1995 Commissioner Johnson: 1) Extended condolences to Mr. Duquette's family and also to Mr. Jim Gant's family. 2) Wished all Happy Holidays. 3) Announced that his first grandchild is due any day now. Mayor Vandergrift: 1) Asked about the extension of Clarke Road. The plans are still being finalized. 2) Announced that this is the last night of TV coverage by Kooge's Crew (from Downtown Orlando finishing the year for the agreement with West Side Tech) and asked for volunteers. 3) Reported that the Christmas caroling/sing-a-long on Monday night at the Gazebo was fun. 4) Wished Season's Greetings to all. ADJOURNMENT The meeting adjourned at 11:40 p.m. CITY OF OCOEE Attest: Approved: Jean Grafton, City Clerk S. Scott Vandergrift, Mayor 9