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MINUTES OF THE OCOEE CITY COMMISSION REGULAR MEETING
HELD JUNE 20, 2000
CALL TO ORDER
Mayor Vandergrift called the regular meeting to order at 7:15 p.m. in the Commission
Chambers, located in City Hall, 150 N. Lakeshore Drive. Commissioner Anderson led in the
prayer and Mrs. Frances Watts led in the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag. The roll was called
and a quorum declared present.
PRESENT: Mayor Vandergrift, Commissioners Anderson, Johnson, and Parker. Also
present were City Manager Shapiro, City Attorney Rosenthal, Capital Projects/Transportation
Planner Friel, City Clerk Grafton, City Engineer/Utilities Director Shira, Community
Relations Director Shira, Assistant Fire Chief Firstner, Information Systems Manager Ross,
Planning Director Wagner, Police Chief Mark, Public Works Director Smith, and Senior
Planner McGinnis.
ABSENT: Commissioner Howell (ill)
PRESENTATIONS AND PROCLAMATIONS
West Orange Aviation Authority-Request for Financial Support. - Mayor Vanderley(CITY
MANAGER SHAPIRO)
Mayor Vanderley, Town of Oakland, representing West Orange Aviation Authority,
explained the need for funds and the distribution of responsibility of the participating West
Orange communities in the M.P.O. according to population. The City of Ocoee's share,
based on population, would be $6,644.08.
Mayor Vandergrift, seconded by Commissioner Johnson, moved to contribute $6,644.08 as
requested, with funds from Contingency. Motion carried 3-1 with Commissioner Johnson
voting no. Commissioner Howell was not present.
CONSENT AGENDA
The consent agenda consisted of items A, B, C, D, E, F, G, H, I, and J. Commissioner
Anderson pulled items B, C, and J for discussion.
Commissioner Parker, seconded by Commissioner Johnson, moved to approve items A, D,
E, F, G, H, and I of the consent agenda as presented. Motion carried 4-0. Commissioner
Howell was not present.
A. Approval and Acceptance of Minutes of City Commission Regular Meeting of June 6,
2000. (CITY CLERK GRAFTON)
D. Appointment of a Voting Delegate for the FLC Convention. (CITY MANAGER SHAPIRO)
• The Florida League of Cities' Annual Conference will be held at the Broward County Convention
Center in Fort Lauderdale on August 10-12. A voting delegate from the City will be needed. In the past
our Mayor has been selected to attend the function.
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E. Approval and Authorization for Mayor and City Clerk to Execute Village at West
Oaks Final Plat. (CITY ENGINEER/UTILITIES DIRECTOR SHIRR)
• All conditions required for recording of this plat have been met with the exception of the landscaping
and perimeter sidewalk, and the developer has submitted a performance bond to guarantee completion of
those items.
F. Approval and Authorization for Mayor and City Clerk to Execute Glenfinnan
Subdivision, Final Subdivision Plan, Project No. LS-99-010. (PRINCIPAL.PLANNER LEWIS)
• This Subdivision will include 76 single family residential lots, located at the southeast corner of the
intersection of Clarke Road and Clarcona-Ocoee Road. Staff recommends approval of this Plan as date
stamped received by the City on June 9, 2000 subject to two conditions recommended by DRC: 1(1)
Providing a cost estimate for turn lane improvements on Clarke Road prior to review of the plan by the City
Commission, and(2) Revising the buffer wall design to match the Prairie Lake Village buffer wall when the
permit for construction of the wall is issued], and the two additional conditions recommended by the
Planning and Zoning Commission: 1(1) Upgrade the shrubs to be planted between the entrance road and
Retention Pond 2 from 3 gallon shrubs to 7 gallon shrubs, and (2) Provide additional landscaping (minimum
7 gallon) at the rear of the recreation area near Retention Pond 2 to provide a more park-like setting.]
G. Approval and Authorization to Close Statenville Court for a Neighborhood Block
Party in Admiral Pointe. (BUILDING/ZONING OFFICIAL VELIE)
• This event will be held on July 4, 2000 from 11 a.m, to 11 p.m. Staff recommends approval with the
following requirements: 1) Road blocking must be done with proper barricades; 2) An emergency lane must
be maintained during the time the event has the street blocked; and 3) All residents that will be affected by
the road blockage must be notified in advance.
H. Approval and Authorization for Mayor and City Clerk to Execute Necessary
Documents for Maguire Road Widening Project. (ASSISTANT CITY ATTORNEY DOTY)
Based on the Project Design by PEC, the City needs the following:
1. Drainage and Access Easement Agreement, a Non-Exclusive Temporary
Easement Agreement, and a Non-Exclusive Temporary Perpetual Slope
Easement Agreement from Rodney L. Parson and Genevieve V. Parson.
• Staff recommends the payment of$250 to the Parsons to cover their costs in reviewing and
executing the agreements.
2. Non-Exclusive Temporary Easement Agreement from Campbell Properties
Limited Partnership.
• Staff recommends the payment of $250 to the Campbell Properties to cover their costs in
reviewing and executing the agreement.
3. Non-Exclusive Temporary Easement Agreement from Christopher Hassell
and Heather D. Hassell, owners of the property.
• Staff recommends the payment of$250 to the Hassells to cover their costs in reviewing and
executing the agreement.
I. Approval to Hire 7 Part-time School Crossing Guards for Citrus Elementary School.
(CITY MANAGER SIIAPIRO)
• Citrus Elementary opens in August. Lieutenant Coclon has estimated approximately $7,500 will be
needed to cover the positions- from advertising through processing the applicants and including their hourly
salary-until October 2000.
B. Approval and Authorization to Deviate from the Purchasing Policy and Purchase
Compaq Laptop Computers on Florida State Contract for This Year's Implementation
and Furtherance of the In-Vehicle Reporting Project Plan. (POLICE CHIEF MARK)
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• In 1998 the Police Department used Byrne Memorial Grant Funds to purchase 21 laptop computers. In
order to maintain uniformity within the department with the previous Compaq laptop computers, Staff
requests authorization to deviate from the normal bidding process and purchase on the state contract.
Commissioner Anderson questioned the purchase of more Laptop Computers as those already
purchased are not being used, and the proposed model was not as durable as those used by
other police agencies. Information Systems Manager Ross said the lack of use had been due
to lack of training - which would be remedied as soon as Mr. Vogt's time is freed up to do the
training. He added that the proposed model would be good for training and when it was time
to replace these a more durable model would be in order.
Commissioner Anderson, seconded by Commissioner Parker, moved to approve item B as
presented. Motion carried 4-0. Commissioner Howell was not present.
C. Approval and Authorization for Emergency Removal of Tree at 126 N. Bluford
Avenue. (PUBLIC WORKS DIRECTOR SMITH)
• The resident at this address is fearful that the tree growing on the right of way will fall on the house.
Commissioner Anderson asked to see the rest of the bids on this item. Public Works
Director Smith responded that Mr. Robert Windsor, Apopka Tree Service, was the only
person who has the people, equipment, and insurance coverage already in place to do the tree
removal. Commissioner Anderson asked that a copy of the insurance and a list of the people
contacted for bids be provided for him.
Mayor Vandergrift. seconded by Commissioner Johnson. moved to approve the Staff
recommendation to take $1,700 from the contingency fund to pay for the tree removal at 126
North Bluford Avenue. Motion carried 3-1 with Commissioner Anderson voting no.
Commissioner Howell was not present.
J. Approval and Authorization for Mayor and City Clerk to Execute Dorwood
Subdivision Final Plat. (CITY ENGINEER/UTILITIES DIRECTOR SHIRA)
• The proposed plat of Dorwood Subdivision is a two lot subdivision located north of Carriage Oaks
subdivision and west of Dorwood Drive. Although the notifications were made that this final plat would be
approved at this meeting, the survey of the plat was not completed in time. As it will be ready for final
consideration next week Staff recommends that it be tabled until the June 26 Special Session, at which time
the plat will be considered.
City Manager Shapiro explained that this item was not ready but the staff report would he by
the July 26 Special Session. Mr. Odis Spicer, 3918 Durwood Drive, expressed concern
regarding the easement and ditch.
Commissioner Anderson, seconded by Commissioner Parker. moved to table item J to the
June 26 Special Session. Motion carried 4-0. Commissioner Howell was not present.
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COMMENTS FROM CITIZENS/PUBLIC
Mrs. Phyllis Girley, 1350 Vickers Lake Drive, introduced her daughter, Brooke, who had
won a scholarship from The Junior Statesman Foundation to Yale University Summer School.
Mrs. Girley explained the scholarship did not cover all of the expenses and they were asking
for support from several different sources. She requested a grant of $900.00 to cover the
tuition.
Former Commissioner Jim Gleason, president of PTSA, spoke in favor of the grant.
Mayor Vandergrift, seconded by Commissioner Parker, moved to grant $900.00 for the
tuition of Brooke Girley as requested. Motion carried 4-0. Commissioner Howell was not
present.
Mr. R. P. Mohnacky, 1820 Prairie Lake Boulevard, asked if something could be done to
Prairie Lake during this dry season to keep it from flooding Ison Lane when the rains begin.
City Manager Shapiro said the City Engineer would check into it and give a report.
Mrs. Betty Ervine, 402-13C Orlando Avenue, spoke regarding the condition of the Withers-
Maguire House. She recalled that the City had agreed to keep up the house when they
accepted the grants. Mr. Shapiro said that the Historical Commission had met with staff that
afternoon. Commissioner Johnson asked Mrs. Ervine what happens to the Historical
Commission funds at fund raisers, and he asked that a full accounting of their funds be made
available during the budget process. Mrs. Ervine said she would he happy to provide the
report.
COMMISSIONERS ANNOUNCEMENTS/CORRESPONDENCE
Commissioner Parker:
1) Announced the last sweep of the Census is starting and asked those who have been missed
to call 800-465-3013.
2) Rotary of Ocoee will have Jackie Hughes speaking on charter schools at their Wednesday
meeting which begins at 7:30 a.m. at Health Central.
Commissioner Anderson:
1) Announced the Starke Lake cleanup scheduled for Saturday, June 24 from 8:30 a.m. to
11:30 a.m.
Commissioner Johnson cautioned those who help to be careful of alligators.
Mayor Vandergrift:
I) Talked about the Erideshare.com which is a searchable bulletin board, and gave the letter
to Mr. Shapiro for research.
2) Announced that Ocoee Middle School "A" Building would be demolished Wednesday, and
he read his "Ode to Ocoee High School."
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PUBLIC HEARINGS
SECOND READING AND PUBLIC HEARING OF ORDINANCE No. 2000-20, RELATING TO
MUNICIPAL POLICE OFFICERS' AND FIREFIGHTERS' RETIREMENT TRUST FUND, AMENDING
ORDINANCE NO. 96-20. (CITY MANAGER SHAPIRO)
City Attorney Rosenthal read the title only of Ordinance No. 2000-20. Mr. Shapiro
explained that this Ordinance incorporates the requirements mandated by the State and its
adoption would not involve the expenditure of additional funds.
Mayor Vandergrift left the dais and handed the gavel to Mayor pro tem Anderson.
The public hearing was opened. As no one wished to speak, the hearing was closed.
Commissioner Parker, seconded by Commissioner Johnson, moved to adopt Ordinance No.
2000-20, relating to the Municipal Police Officers' and Firefighters' Retirement Trust Fund,
amending and restating Ordinance No. 96-20, as subsequently amended. Motion carried 3-0.
Mayor Vandergrift was away from the dais. Commissioner Howell was not present.
ST. PAUL'S PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH, AMENDMENT TO THE SPECIAL EXCEPTION CASE No. 1-
2SE-98, CASE No. 1-1SE-2000. (SENIOR PLANNER MCGINNIS)
Senior Planner McGinnis gave the staff report, showing on the overhead the location of St.
Paul's Presbyterian Church on the south side of SR 50, west of Citrus Oaks Avenue and cast of
the off-ramp for the East-West Expressway. The existing Special Exception permits the site to
be developed as a church, school and related facilities to comprise a maximum of 126,394
square feet. The applicant requests an Amendment to the Special Exception to locate two
temporary portables on site for a maximum of two years. The temporary portables will be
used while the permanent structure is under construction.
The Development Review Committee (DRC) and Planning and Zoning Commission approved
the request subject to three conditions of approval. Based on their recommendations, Staff
recommends approval subject to: (1) a two year limit on the location of the portables, (2)
approval of the location of the portables (via site plan approval) by the Fire, Police and
Building Departments (Life Safety Issues), and (3) building permits for the permanent structure
must be pulled within one (1) year of the date the permit was issued for the portables.
The public hearing was opened.
Brian Durgan, Business Manager for St. Paul's Presbyterian Church, representing St. Paul's
as landlord of Central Florida Community School, explained that the portables would be used
as classrooms until Summer of 2001 when the new building will be brought online.
Mayor Vandergrift returned to the dais and reclaimed the gavel.
The public hearing was closed.
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Commissioner Anderson, seconded by Commissioner Johnson, moved to approve the
Amendment to the Special Exception for St. Paul's Presbyterian Church, Case Number 1-SE1-
2000, subject to: (1) a two year limit on the location of the portables, (2) approval of the
location of the portables (via site plan approval) by the Fire, Police and Building Departments
(Life Safety Issues), and (3) building permits for the permanent structure must he pulled within
one (1) year of the date the permit was issued for the portables. Motion carried 4-0.
Commissioner Howell was not present.
OTHER BUSINESS
FIRST READING OF ORDINANCE No. 2000-21, RELATING TO FIRE IMPACT FEES. (CAPITAL
PROJECTS/TRANSPORTATION PLANNER FRIEL) Second Reading and Public Hearing Scheduled for
July 18, 2000 at 7:15 p.m.
City Attorney Rosenthal read the title only of Ordinance No. 2000-21, relating to Fire Impact
Fees. Mayor Vandergrift announced the second reading and public hearing scheduled for
July 18, 2000 at 7:15 p.m.
COKE PROPERTY - MASTER PLANNING WORK ORDER. (PLANNING DIRECTOR WAGNER)
Planning Director Wagner asked for authority for Staff to issue the work order on the City's
part of the Master Plan for the Coke Property up to $50,000 when it is complete. Mr.
Shapiro pointed out that Mayor Vandergrift has been present for all of the meetings regarding
this property. Mr. Rosenthal said that the Survey Work Order should he included as well.
Mayor Vandergrift, seconded by Commissioner Anderson, moved to authorize Staff to issue
the Work Order on the City's part of the Master Plan for the Coke Property and the Survey
Work Order as well for an amount up to $50,000. Motion carried 4-0. Commissioner Howell
was not present.
DISCUSSION RE PARTICIPATION IN HEALTH CENTRAL FOUNDATION EVENTS. (CITY MANAGER
SIIAPIRO)
City Manager Shapiro gave the staff report regarding the schedule for Health Central
Foundation Events and asked for direction.
Former Commissioner Jim Gleason, Health Central Community Relations Director, was
present to respond to questions.
Commissioner Parker, seconded by Commissioner Johnson, moved to participate on the
same level as last year - Casino Night, Lucky Seven- $1,500 and Golf 1'ournament1 Hole
Sponsor - $650.00. Motion carried 4-0. Commissioner Howell was not present.
APPOINTMENT TO PLANNING AND ZONING BOARD. (CITY CLERK GRAFTON)
Commissioner Anderson seconded by Commissioner Johnson, moved to appoint James E.
Golden to complete Mr. Switzer's term which ends September 2002. Motion carried 3-1 with
Commissioner Parker voting no. Commissioner Howell was not present.
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STAFF REPORTS
Community Relations/Projects Director Shira reviewed the POWR campaign continuation
and advised that Pat Cornell and Jeanne Washington would be helping her with the campaign.
She covered the goals, implementation and campaign plan components, noting that the budget
from the present through September 30, 2001 totals $29,000.
Mayor Vandergrift suggested going to St. Johns River Water Management District for a grant
for a consultant/consumer advocate to assist.
Mayor Vandergrift, seconded by Commissioner Anderson, moved to approve Staff
recommendation for the program and budget. Motion carried 4-0. Commissioner Howell was
not present.
Meeting Out of the Sunshine Set
City Manager Shapiro asked for an out of the sunshine meeting with the City Attorney to
discuss litigation regarding the Fire Station on July 18 immediately prior to the regular
meeting. Without objection, Commission agreed to meet at 6:45 p.m. on July 18, 2000 for the
stated purpose.
Code Enforcement Board Joint Meeting Date Set
Without objection, Commission agreed to meet jointly with the Code Enforcement Board on
July 25, 2000 with a time to he announced later.
July 5, 2000 Meeting Canceled
Mayor Vandergrift, seconded by Commissioner Johnson, moved to cancel the meeting set
tentatively for July 5, 2000. Motion carried 4-0. Commissioner Howell was not present.
COMMENTS FROM COMMISSIONERS
Commissioner Parker asked about the widening of Silver Star Road. Mr. Shapiro said that
will not be happening yet, and he reported that they have found the dollars to put in sidewalks
for the Citrus Elementary School children.
Commissioner Johnson:
1) Objected to the City paying for school crossing guards when the County receives tax
monies for that purpose. Mr. Shapiro advised that when the County was providing school
guards, and they did not show up, our police officers were called in to cover for them. He
had found it a more reliable way to cover the job to be in control of the employees.
Commissioner Anderson advised that he is working with Janet Shira on a grant from the
County to cover some of the costs.
2) Discussed the maintenance of the Beech Recreation Center.
3) Discussed the condition of the soccer and football fields. Mr. Shapiro announced for the
record that he had given the custodian notice.
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Commissioner Anderson:
I) Discussed the custodial service and suggested that staff should be able to see the things that
need to be done and report them.
2) Asked if, in the CIP, there could be sidewalks to the pool at Beech Recreation Center. Mr.
Shapiro asked that he list those needs for discussion during the CIP meeting.
3) Asked for signs with reflections. Mr. Shapiro advised that he had sent a memo
responding to those issues they discussed.
4) Asked for the police officers, as they are cruising, to stop people from trespassing on the
football field and soccer field.
5) Suggested that the Commissioners' laptop be set up in the Commissioners' office between
meetings.
6) Read a message from a citizen asking why a part of California Avenue was paved and part
not paved. Also, is the road grader broken? Mr. Smith responded that the road grader
had been broken for a year, and that the County paved their portion of California, but the
City did not, as there arc no city residents on that road.
Mayor Vandergrift:
I) Thanked Mr. Smith for his responses to the questions raised earlier.
2) Suggested that the Recreation Department use volunteers to help with the children and
other tasks. Mr. Shapiro advised that the law requires fingerprinting and a background
check for people working with children.
3) Noted that 4x6 flags are available at WalMart for $25, and suggested that the Recreation
Department needs to replace theirs at Beech Recreation Center as it is ripped.
4) Noted that the scoreboard was not working.
5) Announced the Starke Lake cleanup Saturday, June 24.
ADJOURNMENT
The meeting was adjourned at 9:40 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 SPECIAL SESSION
HELD JUNE 26, 2000
CALL TO ORDER
Mayor Vandergrift called the Special Session 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, Howell (arrived at 7:30),
Johnson, and Parker. Also present were City Manager Shapiro, City Clerk Grafton, Finance
Director Horton, Finance Supervisor Carter, and Budget Analyst Brosonski.
ABSENT: None
CONSENT AGENDA
The consent agenda consisted of items 1 and 2.
Commissioner Anderson, seconded by Commissioner Parker, moved to approve the consent
agenda as presented. Motion carried 4-0. Commissioner Howell was not present.
1. Approval and Authorization for Mayor and City Clerk to Execute Dorwood Final
Plat. (City Engineer/Utilities Director Shira)
• Presentation of this plat was scheduled for June 20 but was delayed pending the completion of the survey.
Details are now finished and Staff recommends approval.
2. Approval and Authorization for Mayor and City Clerk to Execute Necessary
Documents for Maguire Road Widening Project - Non-Exclusive Temporary Easement
Agreement from Centex Homes. (Assistant City Attorney Doty)
• Based on the Project Design by PEC, the City needs a Non-Exclusive Temporary Easement on property
owned by Centex Homes. Staff recommends the payment of$250.00 to Centex Homes to cover their costs
incurred in reviewing and finalizing the agreement.
DISCUSSION OF CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM
City Manager Shapiro advised that the CIP and Capital Projects listing were planning
documents. While the information in the CIP book was put together in May, some of the
capital projects were researched in June, so in those cases the amounts were a guestimate. He
then explained the ranking: 0 - project is currently in process, 1 - highest need, 2 - not
affordable at this point, 3 - funds cannot be determined at this time.
As in the past, the Commission reviewed the CIP page by page, and City Manager Shapiro
responded to questions. On certain items, specific directions were given and those arc listed
below.
Commissioner Anderson suggested that the different aspects of cash management be discussed
at a later date.
Page 1 item 2 - Re-Roof Maguire House. Mayor Vandergrift asked if there is a warranty on
the roof, as it did not last very long. Mr. Shapiro replied that there was not and when
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replaced it would not be a shake roof. Commissioner Anderson suggested that the
building be called a museum, thus opening up avenues for grants.
Page 1 item 4 - Re-Carpet City Hall. After a discussion about steam cleaning, Mayor
Vandergrift again suggested a carpet runner in the lobby and asked that the doors to
the Chambers be fixed to open and close quietly.
Page 1 item 11 - Fire Station #1 - Design. Commissioner Anderson asked if there would be
employee input on the design of the new buildings. Mr. Shapiro advised that the needs
of the occupants are being studied by the architects and would be incorporated.
Page 2 item 39 - Brick Restoration on Floral from Kissimmee to Bluford. Was ranked 1.
Without objection, Commission changed it to rank 2.
Page 3 Commissioner Parker asked where the sidewalks for the Beech Recreation Center are.
Mr. Shapiro said they are working on the figures now and they will be provided before
the budget meetings.
Page 3 item 49 - Sidewalk on Security Cir. from N. Lakewood to Mobile Lane. Mr. Shapiro
said that the list of sidewalks was brought forward from last year. He asked the
Commission to decide which sidewalks they wished to consider with the level of
funding available in this budget year. Mayor Vandergrift suggested that staff get
citizen input on new sidewalks before they are scheduled. Mr. Shapiro stated for the
record, the sidewalks will be ready for Citrus Elementary School in August.
Commissioner Howell arrived at 7:30 p.m. and Mayor Vandergrift asked if he wished to
address any items on the first three pages. Since he did not, discussion proceeded to page 4.
There was a lengthy discussion regarding which roads should be resurfaced.
Recess 7:45 - 7:50 p.m.
Pages 4 and 5 - Mr. Shapiro asked that the Commissioners each make a list of the roads that
are of concern to them and staff would put a figure on each one. Commissioner
Johnson asked for alternate asphalt on Lyle Street.
Page 7 item 133 - Playground Equipment (Beech Center). Commissioner Anderson asked
about handicap accessible equipment. Mr. Shapiro pointed out that handicap ramps to
get to the facility would be a different matter from handicap recreation facilities. He
added that funds are not yet available for regular equipment, and handicap equipment is
not yet on the list. During further discussion it was agreed that it would be appropriate
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to coordinate with the School Board and Orange County for special handicap facilities,
possibly on the Coke property.
Page 7 item 140 - Grubbing, Cleaning, Seeding and Irrigation at South Park. Commissioner
Anderson suggested that the wells he located strategically.
Page 8 - South Park Playground and Equipment. Mr. Shapiro explained that these items are
for the school and there would be meetings at Lake Whitney School with the Recreation
Board, the planning group and this Commission to make the decisions for this 15 acre
parcel.
Page 9 item 167 - City Hall Ditch. Mayor Vandergrift advised there may be some retro-fit
drainage grants available to build dams and make holding ponds. Commissioner
Anderson said he objected to the alum treatment system.
Page 10 item 180 - Modify WWTP to AWT Process. Commissioner Anderson asked that a
legend be made available if acronyms are going to be used in reports such as this.
(AWT is Advanced Water Treatment.)
Page 11 items 192 through 196 - Maguire Road Phases 1, 2, 3 and 4. Mr. Shapiro advised
that these items should be ranked 0 as they are currently under construction.
Page 22 item 75 - Boxing Ring/Casters. Commissioner Howell said he had been working
with Recreation Director Nordquist, Community Relations Director Shira, and Chief
Mark for a boxing program. Mr. Shapiro said the program was a preventative
maintenance program for youths in trouble and the grant had been applied for. He said
it was well on its way, but was stopped by defunding when the governor vetoed the
bill. Commissioner Howell suggested that the program could still be effective without
the grant by coordinating with neighboring cities and Orange County. He said he
would make copies of the material he had for the Commission.
Recess 8:43 - 8:55 p.m.
Mr. Shapiro advised that the report is not hack regarding take home cars, but he will present
it when it comes in.
Page 14 item 20 - Motorcycles. Mr. Shapiro advised that the need for this item is stronger
now and will he necessary next year.
Page 25 items 4, 5, 6 - Personal Computers. Mr. Shapiro advised that these items should he
deleted.
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Page 26 Commissioner Anderson asked Information Systems Manager to do an analysis
regarding the programs on each computer vs the tasks performed by the user in order to
save money in licensing.
There were no further changes in the rankings as the rest of the CIP was reviewed.
Mayor Vandergrift said the CIP would he easier to review if the ongoing projects were
lumped together, then top priority items, then those proposed for later years. Mr. Shapiro
said it would be possible to present them both ways.
Mayor Vandergrift, seconded by Commissioner Parker, moved to approve the Capital
Improvement Program with the rankings in agreement with City Manager Shapiro's rankings
with the exception of the changes in rankings as discussed to item 39 from I to 2, changing
items 192, 193, 194. 195, and 196 to 0, and deleting items 4, 5, and 6 on page 25. Motion
carried 5-0.
DISCUSSION OF CAPITAL PROJECTS
As the hour was late, City Manager Shapiro asked Commission to review the items in this
report for future reference.
ADJOURNMENT
The meeting adjourned at 9:55 p.m.
APPROVED
Attest: City of Ocoee
Jean Grafton, City Clerk S. Scott Vandergrift, Mayor
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