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TO: File OE -251 (2-1.0)
FROM: Margarita R. Morales
DATE: August 16, 1996
SUBJECT: Maguire Road, City of Ocoee, Public Wonnation Xileeting
On Thursday, August 8, 1996 at 5:00 p.m., a public information meeting concerning
Maguire Road was conducted at the Ocoee City Hall. An open house was held from 5:00
P.m. to 7:00 p.m. for the public to study the roadway exhibits and ask questions. At 7,00
p.m., Larry Morey gave a short presentation describing the major roadway features of the
project. Upon completion of the presentation, three people made statements for the
record. These statements are as follows in order of occurrence:
1. Charlie True, P.E. (Donald W. McIntosh) stated that in the Maguire Road
Corridor Study Report, 1959, Heller Brothers was granted a full median opening
on Maguire Road in the area between Wesmere Parkway and relocated Tomyn
Road. Ile also expressed that he did not necessarily agree with the location of
proposed Pond 4 at the north end of the project. He indicated a willingness to
work with the City to locate an appropriate stormwater pond.
2. Nancy Frantel expressed her concern with the lack of sufficient police patrol on
Maguire Road at present time and a concern related to the enforcement of speed
laws. She also asked about possible future signalized intersections on Maguire.
Jim Shira suggested that she may wish to express her concern at the City of Ocoee
meeting to be held August ?0th since Maguire Road is monitored by the City.
3. Laura Murphy expressed her support for the turnpike improvements to be
accomplished along with Maguire Road Phase 1. Jim Shira informed her about
Orange County's intention of extending the north limit of the project up to S.IL
50,' but that this would require coordination among all entities involved; e.&
Turnpike Authority.
The Public Information Meeting adjourned at 8:30 p.m.
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Memorandum to File - 0E-251 (2-1.0)
August 16, 1996
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The preceding is our understajiding of the meeting. Should there be any corrections or
additions, please notify PEC as soon as possible.
END OF MEMORANDUM
cc: Jim Shim, City of Ocoee
Charley True, Donald W. McIntosh
Tom Kelley, PEC
Ken Hooper, PEC
Lawrence Morey, PEC
Kevin Perko, PEC
Margarita Morales, PEG