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MINUTES OF THE OCOEE CITY COMMISSION REGULAR MEETING HELD
APRIL 15, 1997
CALL TO ORDER
Mayor Vandergrift introduced Brian Pennington, student from Lakeview Middle
School, as the Mayor of the Moment and read the letter that Mr. Pennington sent him.
MOM Pennington then called the regular meeting to order at 8:00 p.m. in the
commission chambers. Alfred Luck led in the prayer and Frances Watts led in the
pledge of allegiance. The roll was called and a quorum declared present. MOM
Pennington introduced his parents, youth minister, and best friend.
PRESENT: Mayor Vandergrift, MOM Pennington, Commissioners Anderson, Glass,
Howell and Parker. Also present were Interim City Manager Shapiro,
City Attorney Rosenthal, Finance Director Horton, Planning Director
Wagner, City Engineer Shira, Recreation Director Beech, Personnel
Director Psaledakis, and Acting City Clerk Green.
ABSENT: None.
PRESENTATIONS AND PROCLAMATIONS
MOM Pennington read the following proclamations:
• Law Day, USA -May 1, 1997
• Municipal Clerks Week- May 4- 10, 1997
CONSENT AGENDA
The consent agenda consisted of items A, B, and C. Commissioner Glass, seconded by
Commissioner Parker, moved to approve and accept the consent agenda as presented.
Motion carried 5-0.
A. Approval and Acceptance of Minutes of City Commission Regular Meeting of
April 1, 1997.
B. Approval and Authorization to Award of Bid B97-07, Crude Solar Salt - Morton
International Inc.
C. Approval and Authorization for Purchase of Playground Equipment for Central
Park in the amount of $13,838.85 from Miracle Recreation Equipment
Company.
COMMENTS FROM CITIZENS/PUBLIC
Mrs. Frances Watts, 43 Shell Key Court, thanked all those in the City Clerks office for
the tine job they do.
Mrs. Patricia Tice, 1401 Center Street, expressed concern about teenagers hanging
around the school bus stop near her home and asked if the City would consider lighting
it. Interim City Manager Shapiro said that he would have Staff look into it.
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PUBLIC HEARINGS
FIRST READING OF ORDINANCE No. 97-10, AMENDING LAND DEVELOPMENT CODE
RELATING TO PUD's, SPECIAL OVERLAY AREAS & TABLE 5-2. The second reading
and public hearing will be May 6, 1997 at 7:30 p.m.
City Attorney Rosenthal read the proposed ordinance by title only. Director of
Planning Wagner said he would defer the staff report to the second public hearing
unless Commissioners had questions.
The public hearing was opened.
R.P. Mohnacky, 1820 Prairie Lake Boulevard, asked why the ordinance was needed.
Mr. Wagner said that a much more detailed explanation would be given in the second
public hearing. He explained that, in summary, the ordinance sets in motion a process for
creating Activity Centers Interchange Impact Areas, and the Downtown Redevelopment
Areas. He said it also provides for a few miscellaneous changes to PUD's to conform to
that language and changes to some tables in the Code.
The public hearing was closed.
MOM Pennington announced the second reading and public hearing will be May 6,
1997 at 7:30 p.m.
WINGATE MINI-WAREHOUSES PRELIMINARY/FINAL SITE PLAN.
Director of Planning Wagner presented the staff report for the proposed development of
approximately 83,000 square feet of mini-warehouse units with an office/caretaker
residence. It is located north of Wal-Mart, just west of Maguire Road on Mercantile
Court. He said the plan included additional landscaping at the northeast corner of the site
to provide a screening from Maguire Road, the preservation of a 30 inch oak tree just
inside the entrance to the complex, and construction of a cut de sac at the end of
Mercantile Court. Mr. Wagner said the project had been recommended for approval by
DRC and the Planning and Zoning Commission and concluded with staffs
recommendation for approval.
Referring to a note on the plan, Commissioner Anderson asked how "no commercial
activity" could be regulated. Mr. Wagner explained the note was included to add
enforcement power if someone should try to run a business from a mini-warehouse. He
said there would he periodic inspections.
In response to Commissioner Howell's concerns, Interim City Manager Shapiro said
there would be incremental inspections of the buildings and contents to assure that no
hazardous materials would be stored in the mini-warehouses.
In response to questions by Commissioner Anderson, Mr. Don Wingate, the developer
for the project, explained that there is one residence for the manager and his spouse, but
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that children would be prohibited from living there, and that there were no plans for
outside storage with overhangs.
The public hearing was opened, and as no one wished to speak, the public hearing was
closed.
Commissioner Anderson, seconded by Commissioner Howell, moved to approve the
Preliminary/Final Site Plan for Wingate Mini-Warehouses, as date stamped received by
the City on March 31, 1997. Motion carried 5-0.
RECESS 8:35 p.m. - 8:50 p.m.
OTHER BUSINESS
Comments were made by Mrs. Tice at this point in the meeting, but are included under
Comments from Citizens/Public.
CONSULTANT CONTRACT WITH JHK & ASSOCIATES FOR TRANSPORTATION PLANNING
AND TRAFFIC ENGINEERING SERVICES.
Planning Director Wagner summarized the selection process from the November 5,
1996, approval by Commission to hire a consulting firm to the February 18, 1997,
approval by Commission of the selection of JHK and Associates and direction to staff to
enter into negotiations for a continuing consulting services contract.
City Attorney Rosenthal said for the record, if Commissioner's should hear the name
TransCore, JHK is in the process of changing their name or doing some consolidation,
but at this point and time the contracting entity with the City still should be JHK &
Associates. There is a possibility they may come back at a later time or they may do
business as TransCore.
Commissioner Glass, seconded by Commissioner Howell, moved to approve the
contract with .1HK & Associates, and authorize the Mayor and City Clerk to execute the
contract. Motion carried 5-0.
SELECI MEMBER OF City COMMISSION FOR AUDIT SELECTION COMMITTEE.
Finance Director Horton said that Auditing Services were last competitively bid in
1992. The contract for Auditing Services between the City and the firm of McDirmit,
Davis, and Lauteria, CPAs expired at the end of fiscal year 1996. Responses to a duly
advertised request for proposal had been received in a timely manner by the Buyer. A
selection committee consisting of the Finance Director, Finance Supervisor, Director of
Personnel and Employee Relations, the City Financial Advisor and a member of the City
Commission will review and evaluate the proposals. Mrs. Horton requested that a
member of the City Commission be selected to serve on the Audit Selection Committee.
Commissioner Glass, seconded by Commissioner Anderson, moved to select
Commissioner Parker to serve on the Audit Selection Committee. Motion carried 5-0.
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SET MID-YEAR BUDGET WORKSHOPS/PUBLIC HEARING.
Finance Director Horton explained that the Proposed Mid Year Budget Amendment for
fiscal year 1996/1997 involves some issues which would directly affect the budget for the
next fiscal year. Staff would like to present these issues to the Commission for direction
prior to the public hearing to be held on the Mid Year Budget Amendment. Staff
requested that the City Commission agree to have at least one budget workshop to review
and discuss the proposed Mid Year Budget Amendment and a Special Session for the
first reading of the ordinance.
Mayor Vandererift, seconded by Commissioner Glass, moved to set April 23, 1997.
and if needed, April 24, 1997, for the budget workshops to review and discuss the
Qropoosed Mid Year Budget Amendment, and to set April 29, 1997, for a Special Session
for the first reading of the ordinance. All meetings to start at 7:00 p.m. Motion carried
5-0.
EMPLOYMENT AGREEMENT WITH JEFFREY BROUGIITON.
Former Commissioner Gleason spoke to the issue.
DIRECTION TO DISTRICTING COMMISSION.
After brief discussion, Mayor Vandergrift, seconded by Commissioner Anderson.
moved to direct the City Clerk to arrange an organizational meeting for the Districting
Commission as soon as possible. Motion carried 5-0.
CITY COMMISSION BOARD RESPONSIBILITIES.
EDUCATIONAL INCENTIVE COMMITTEE- MEMBER
Commissioner Anderson, seconded by Commissioner Howell, moved to appoint
Commissioner Parker as Member to the Educational Incentive Committee. Motion
carried 5-0.
PERSONNEL BOARD- MEMBER
Commissioner Glass, seconded by Commissioner Parker, moved to appoint
Commissioner Howell as Member to the Personnel Board. Motion carried 5-0.
APPOINTMENTS TO BOARDS
CODE: ENFORCEMENT BOARD - LARRY CHESTNEY RESIGNED - TERM EXPIRES
JANLARY, 1999. ALSO, ALTERNATE FOR TERM EXPIRING SEPTEMBER, 1998.
Commissioner Class, seconded by Commissioner Anderson, moved to appoint
Alternate Member Robert Godek to complete the term of Mr. Larrry Chestney to January
1999, to appoint Mr. Alfred Luck to complete Member Godek's term as Alternate to
September of 1998. and to appoint Mr. Randy Chancey to the vacant Alternate position
for a term to expire October. 1998. Motion carried 5-0.
STAFF REPORTS None.
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COMMENTS FROM COMMISSIONERS
Commissioner Howell:
1) Expressed surprise and regret about the resignation of Recreation Director Jim
Beech. Suggested naming the new gymnasium for Jim Beech in appreciation for his
contributions to the City over many years. There was consensus to take under
advisement.
2) Asked for the status of Ursula Walker's water problem on Lady Avenue. Mr. Shapiro
said the problem was due to low pressure in old lines that were too small. He said
they were trying to get signatures in order to put in larger ones. He will provide
written report on lab test results.
3) Reported finding the front doors of City Hall unlocked over the weekend for the third
time.
4) Asked if there was construction being started on the corner of Lady Avenue and
Wurst Road. Mr. Shapiro said that he was not certain, but that he would check on it
and report.
5) Announced the RSVP line phone number 656-2218.
Commissioner Anderson:
I) Reported that citizens watching on television have a problem hearing discussions
when the speaker turns away from the microphone and asked about getting more
sensitive microphones. Mr. Shapiro said that he would have Staff look into that as
well as the lighting problem.
2) Asked for a status report on the City Hall air conditioning and siding. Mr. Shapiro
said that, as soon as possible after a meeting on Thursday with the Attorney and the
people doing the inspection, and after a report from the lab is in, he would provide a
report. City Attorney Rosenthal explained further.
3) Asked for any ideas to remedy the shortage of parking so that the City could have a
of July celebration like the one in Winter Garden.
Commissioner Glass:
I) Announced the particulars regarding Spring Cleanup Day Saturday, April 19 for
those who have regular garbage pickup on Tuesdays and Fridays.
Commissioner Parker:
1) Echoed Commissioner Howell's statements about the job Mr. Beech has done and
about naming the new gymnasium after him.
2) Reported that she was approached by a couple of Sawmill residents regarding the
retention area at the southwest corner where the sink hole was. Mr. Shapiro said that
the City has hired, under small contract.someone to report on the hydrodynamics of it
and then advise the action needed.
Mayor Vandergrift:
I) Suggested running a strip of red carpet across the city hall lobby to help buffer the
noise.
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2) Said lie had enjoyed the school art in city hall and asked that it be made available
again.
3) Called attention to his letter of March 27, 1995, (which was distributed just prior to
this meeting) expressing his concern about what is happening in our City school
systems, and he said that he is trying to establish some concern and cooperation
between city and county governments with the school system to meet the needs of
our schools. He announced that he had scheduled a meeting in the commission
chambers on May 29 at 7:30 p.m. to form a Commission on Schools and he invited
both citizen and Commission participation.
4) Reported riding on a road canopied by oak trees which was very pleasant, and
suggested the planting of more oak trees along Ocoee streets.
5) Noted that "Dead End" or "No Outlet" signs arc placed too far into the area to help
motorists avoid driving into those streets and asked that the signs be placed in highly
visible locations at the beginning of such roads instead.
6) Asked for an update on the Gas Tax. Mr. Shapiro said that the County Commission
passed it with a 5-2 vote, and basically the City of Apopka and Winter Garden
advised the County that they would support the writing as it was. The City of Ocoee
is on record as opposing the agreement as written. Mayor Vandergrift expressed
appreciation for the efforts of County Commissioner Freeman in support of the City's
position.
7) Asked about having a Lynx trash basket in the front of the Withers-Maguire House.
8) Expressed concern about the number of jet skiers on the lake and suggested putting
limitations on them, such as no spinning do-nuts within 200 yards of the shore" as
those activities are hard on the shore line and the skiers are monopolizing the area.
Mr. Shapiro advised that a staff committee is reviewing that and other areas of
concern.
9) Announced that he needed support from the Commission as he has been nominated
for the Possum Queen contest in Winter Garden.
10) Suggested that, in the future, Commissioners should raise a "point of order" and be
recognized if they wish a speaker to be interrupted cut-off. He requested that
pamphlets of the basics of Robert Rules of Order be provided at the dais.
I I) Reported groundbreaking for Viscaya Apartments on Highway 50 at Lake Lotta on
Wednesday, April 16 at 9:00 a.m.
ADJOURNMENT
The meeting adjourned at 10:00 p.m.
Attest: APPROVED:
City of Ocoee
Jean Grafton, City Clerk S. Scott Vandcrgrift,Mayor
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Item III A
MINUTES OF THE OCOEE CITY COMMISSION BUDGET WORKSHOP HELD
APRIL 23, 1997
Mayor Vandergrift called the budget workshop to order at 7:00 p.m. in the commission
chambers. The roll was called and a quorum declared present.
PRESENT: Mayor Vandergrift, Commissioners Anderson (arrived at 7:20 p.m.), Glass,
Howell, and Parker. Also present were Interim City Manager Shapiro, Finance
Director Horton, Personnel Director Psaledakis, Finance Supervisor Carter,
Budget Technician Strickland, and City Clerk Grafton.
ABSENT: None
Interim City Manager Shapiro reported that the City is in better shape than ever before with
revenues/expenditures and this proposed budget will reflect those items that were held in
abeyance early in the budget year and arc now within reach. He stated that one goal is to change
the City's image by providing and using up to date equipment. He expressed appreciation to the
budget team: Finance Director Horton, Personnel Director Psaledakis, Finance Supervisor
Carter, and Budget Technician Strickland, both for their continued excellent work in controlling
the funds and in preparing for these meetings.
Mayor Vandergrift asked that, if it has not already been done, the new Commissioners be
provided with last year's budget as well as the current budget for purposes of comparison. He
suggested that at 10:00 p.m. a decision he made about continuing later or recessing to April 24 to
the "if needed" meeting. For this work session, he proposed using the same procedure as in the
past; i.e., going through the budget workbook page by page, stopping for discussion on any line
item that any Commissioner wishes to have explained or changed.
The following items brought discussion requiring either Staff action or change to the budget line
items:
Page iii 3' paragraph "...Additionally, a plan has been proposed to implement upgrading
of street lighting city wide increasing public safety." Mayor Vandergrift asked
if they will be able to see the plan. Interim City Manager Shapiro said they
would, and the plan would include generally those issues already discussed by
Commission, (neighborhoods and trailer parks), but majority of the funds would
go to the major thoroughfares that are unsafe(Silver Star, extension of Clarke
Road, A.D.Mims Road). Commissioner Glass mentioned that Palm Drive
should be included.
Page A-1 In response to Mayor Vandergrift's question regarding the line showing revenue
down in Fines and Forfeitures, Mr. Shapiro responded that the officers are
sensitive to the economic climate and are giving more thought before writing
tickets, and also they are so busy with calls they do not have time to write tickets.
Finance Director Horton advised that another reason would be that they have
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not been collecting false alarm fees because of a flaw in the ordinance and an
amendment/repair to that ordinance will be proposed.
Page A-8
***** Line item 4001 -Mayor/Commissioner Fund. Commissioner Glass proposed
increasing this line item by $5,000. Agreed.
Mayor Vandergrift opened discussion for a gas allowance(in lieu of trip tickets
and reports), and was advised this has been discussed in the past and that the
attorney had advised it would not he an advantage tax-wise. Mr. Shapiro said he
would find the memo and distribute it to Commission, also would pursue
revision of travel/expense request for reimbursement form .
'there was discussion regarding when the salary increase goes into effect and
whether it will be for the entire Commission or only for those newly elected
officials. Need to research the law concerning seated elected officials voting a
raise for themselves.
Page A-9
***** Line item 8200 - Community Promotion. Commissioner Glass proposed adding
$3,500 to have a total of$5,000 added. Agreed.
Page A-10 Line item 4700 - Printing and Binding. Mayor Vandergrift asked that
Commission have some input in this Economic Development Brochure. Then he
talked about the Web site that is ours but is not done by the City. Shapiro advised
that a Web site is in the process and that Commissioner Anderson could provide
some information about it.
Commissioner Anderson arrived at this point in the meeting.
Mr. Shapiro reported about the Expo at the Mall on Saturday, April 26.
Page A-I8 Line item 3101 - Legal Expense. Mayor Vandergrift asked for discussion
regarding having in-house attorney/staff. Commissioner Glass gave some
figures and Mr. Shapiro pointed out some areas of concern and said he could
work it up when directed by Commission.
Page A-24 Line item 4602 - Building Maintenance. Mayor Vandergrift asked for canopied
access from Police Department to City Hall and was advised that the buildings
were not joined together because of building regulations but that staff would see
about a rain cover.
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Mayor Vandergrift also brought up the fact that rain run-off makes walking
across the parking lot very difficult while it is raining. Mr. Shapiro said he
recalled that former Public Works Director Brenner was to take care of that and
did not.
Page A-26 Mr. Shapiro/Ms. Psaledakis discussed the fact that police officers have not been
hired because our standards and requirements arc very high. They said that they
will soon be recommending an upgrade in salary and consideration should be
given to making our salaries competitive with Orlando's. Mr. Shapiro suggested
going to the Police Academy on their career days to entice good students to come
here.
Mayor Vandergrift asked about starting an Explorers group again and Mr. Shapiro said he
would send a memo to Chief Mark.
Mayor Vandergrift proposed using the Indianapolis Plan for the police cars (or a modification
of that plan and let the officers make a decision about taking the vehicles home). Both Mr.
Shapiro and Ms. Psaledakis explained why the plan is not in use at this time.
Line item 2303 -Accident/Disability Insurance. Mayor Vandergrift asked if this
was the result of an Employee Committee request. When advised that it was he
asked that a list of such Employee Committee successes be presented at the year
end.
Page A-27 Commissioner Glass said that the CACOPD has indicated a desire for a
motorcycle patrol. Mr. Shapiro said that he and Chief Mark had discussed it
already and both had concern for safety vs benefit.
Commissioner Glass reported further that the CACOPD also asked that the City
spend more dollars in community policing-pens, pencils, candy etc. (Also
members had expressed concern that all the unmarked cars are white Crown
Victorias.) Mr. Shapiro will get with Chief Mark regarding these requests and
comments and advised that they already have junior police officer badges, etc.
Page A-27 Line item 6302 - Capital Improvements. Mayor Vandergrift asked about the
$10,000. Finance Supervisor Carter explained that this is to restructure the
communications center. Mr. Shapiro explained that for$200,000 the City could
go back to dispatching fire and police rather than continue with the First Response
Agreement with Orange County and this would be desirable. I lc explained
further that Windermere pays for fire coverage; however, new county
development will be receiving the same coverage without reimbursement to the
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City, which is unfair.
Commissioner Howell asked about pension increases. Mr. Shapiro advised that will be
included in the regular budget instead of midyear.
Page A-31 Commissioners Glass and Howell talked about the Code Enforcement officers,
whether there was a need for more overtime pay or more officers to get the job
done. Mr. Shapiro advised that several officers had left, the training period takes
some time, and one position is now open. He said for the record that Ms.
Psaledakis does not make the choice of who is interviewed when jobs are
advertised, the Department Head does.
Page A-35 Line item 4609 - Park/Beach Maintenance. Mr. Shapiro pointed out this is what
has already been spent. Mayor Vandergrift asked for a weed whacker to knock
down between where the mower cuts and the water edge.
Commissioner Howell asked about maintenance on Clarke Road. Mr. Shapiro
explained that Clarke Road is about to be extended another mile and trees have
been put in the median also.
Commissioner Class noted that there is trash at Walmart all the time. Mr.
Shapiro will contact them again.
Page A-36 Line item 6303-Sidewalk Construction. Mayor Vandergrift asked about this.
Mr. Shapiro advised this is the money from Orange County Commissioner
Freeman, and that, as Orlando Avenue itself may be scheduled later, that sidewalk
may he saved to do at the same time.
RECESS 8:45 - 9:00 P.M.
Commissioner Glass asked if the new school will use our crossing guard. Shapiro advised that
he will put one there when school is ready.
Page A-38 Line item 6401 - Vehicle. Horton advised this should he changed to 1 vehicle.
Line item 6302 - Capital Improvements. Commissioner Glass asked about the
need to adjust the figures. Mr. Carter explained that the funds from the county
for the boat dock have not been received yet but that should be in this week.
Page B-4 Mayor Vandergrift asked to see the organizational chart for this department.
Page C-10 Line item 3400 - Contractual Services. Mayor Vandergrift asked if these figures
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should be adjusted. Mrs. Morton said this was for a project they have not yet
received payment on. Mayor said to search for an answer for this one.
Page D-I Solid Waste - Mr. Shapiro explained that when the fees were finally raised for
these services this budget was so far behind that it still has not caught up. He
proposed contracting out the trash service, which would enable the present staff to
take care of the garbage routes. He noted that a new route for garbage pickup
would be inaugurated at that time, and he suggested discussing the needs of that
department with Public Works Director Corwin at a special workshop or regular
session.
Page E- Mayor Vandergrift asked about budgeting for Christmas lights. Mr. Shapiro
said that a report can be prepared for the full budget. Commissioner Glass
suggested contacting the West Oaks Mall about partnering with the City for lights
along the Clarke Road corridor.
Mr. Shapiro reported that with new computer system it would be possible to
accept Mastercard and Visa for utility payments. which the Finance Department is
considering.
Page E-6 Item 6302 -Public Works Facility Improvements. Mayor Vandergrift pointed
out a typo to be corrected. (Add the letter v in improvements.)
Page E-7 Mayor Vandergrift asked if the Police Department is getting/using cam corders.
Mr. Shapiro said that he would relate to Chief Mark the Mayor's interest in
pursuing the use of cam corders.
Mayor Vandergrift noted that with the present equipment it is not possible to include inserts in
the utility hills and he would like to see such equipment available. Mr. Shapiro will do a report
Mayor Vandergrift reported that Mr. Broughton had accepted a position in Kentucky and asked
for the Commission's pleasure in calling a meeting to consider the next step for hiring a City
Manager. Consensus was reached to have this as an item on the May 6 regular meeting agenda.
Mr. Shapiro expressed appreciation for the support of the Department Directors and the Budget
Team in the preparation of this budget. The entire Commission commended Staff for a job well
done.
Mayor Vandergrift asked that a red carpet strip he placed in the lobby to help impress citizens
that the policy is to give the "red carpet treatment" in City Hall, and to help with the noise
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problem in the lobby as well. After considerable discussion Mr. Shapiro said he would see
about a solution for the carpet/sound issue.
ADJOURNMENT
The meeting adjourned at 10:20 p.m.
APPROVED:
Attest: City of Ocoee
Jean Grafton, City Clerk S. Scott Vandergrift, Mayor
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Item III A
MINUTES OF THE OCOEE CITY COMMISSION BUDGET SPECIAL SESSION
HELD APRIL 29, 1997
CALL TO ORDER
Mayor Vandergrift called the special session to order in the Commission Chambers at 7:00 p.m.
and announced that the purpose of this meeting was to present the first reading of Ordinance No.
97-11, amending the budget for fiscal year 1996-97. The roll was called and a quorum declared
present.
PRESENT: Mayor Vandergrift, Commissioners Anderson, Glass, Howell, and Parker. Also
present were Interim City Manager Shapiro, City Attorney Rosenthal, Finance
Director Horton, Finance Supervisor Carter, Budget Technician Strickland,
Personnel/Employee Relations Director Psaledakis, and City Clerk Grafton.
ABSENT: None
FIRST READING OF ORDINANCE No. 97-11, AMENDING THE BUDGET OF FISCAL
YEAR 1996-97. Second Reading and Public Hearing Scheduled May 6, 1997 at 7:30 p.m.
City Attorney Rosenthal read the title only of Ordinance No. 97-11, and Mayor Vandergrift
stated that the second reading and public hearing were scheduled for May 6, 1997 at 7:30 p.m.
or as soon as practical thereafter.
Mayor Vandergrift then presented the list of suggested items he wished to add to the budget. At
Commissioner Anderson's request Mayor Vandergrift reviewed the list and made comments. The
list follows:
1) Fountain for Starke Lake $10,000
2) Grant programs for neighborhoods and organizations 10,000
3) Decorative lighting for lake front 5,000
4) Ocoee Trail and Bicycle path 10,000
5) Assistant City Manager/Attorney 75,000
6) Secretary, administrative assistant to Mayor/Commission 30,000
7) Fireworks 5,000
8) Rocking chairs 5,000
9) Restoration of brick streets 5.000
$152,000
Mr. Shapiro responded that he would like for staff to have an opportunity to review and respond.
ADJOURNMENT
The meeting adjourned at 7:25 p.m.
APPROVED:
Attest: City of Ocoee
Jean Grafton, City Clerk S. Scott Vandergrift, Mayor