HomeMy WebLinkAboutV (A) Approval and Acceptance of Minutes of City Commission Regular Meeting of March 18, 2003 V n Lp� F T Agenda 4-01-2003
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MINUTES OF THE OCOEE CITY COMMISSION REGULAR MEETING
HELD MARCH 18, 2003
At 7:00 p.m. the oaths of office were administered by City Clerk Grafton to Commissioner
Anderson, District 2 and Commissioner Parker, District 4.
CALL TO ORDER
Mayor pro tem Anderson called the meeting to order at 7:15 p.m. in the Commission
Chambers. Pastor Ron Cargill, Harvest Ministry of Orlando. led in prayer, and his daughter,
Mary Cargill, led in the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag. City Clerk Grafton called the roll
and declared a quorum present.
PRESENT: Mayor pro tern Anderson, Commissioners Howell. Johnson, and Parker. Also
present were City Manager Gleason, City Attorney Rosenthal. Assistant to the City Manager
Shira, City Clerk Grafton, Community Development Director Wagner, Finance Director Horton,
Finance Manager Carter, Fire Chief Strosnider, Information Systems Director Ross, Human
Resources Director Diedrich, Parks/Recreation Director Farmer, Planning Manager Lewis,
Police Chief Goclon, Public Works Director Wheeler, Senior Planner Grimms, and Auditor
McDirmit.
ABSENT: Mayor Vandergrift
PRESENTATIONS AND PROCLAMATIONS
Years of Service Awards—Firefighter Edward Bruce Bennett— 10 Years
Commissioner Johnson presented the years of service awards to Firefighter Bennett. Fire
Chief Strosnider expressed his appreciation for Firefighter Bennett's dedication.
Audit and Comprehensive Annual Financial Report for Fiscal Year 2002. - Mr. Elden
McDirmit
Mr. Elden McDirmit presented the report, saying most cities had experienced a deficit this year,
but Ocoee managed the revenues/expenditures very well. He added, however. something must
be done in the Water/Wastewater Enterprise Fund as this fund incurred a $774,150 deficit in
operations. He cautioned that this is an area that needs attention, as this has been reported in past
years and has continued to decline. He said this is noted in the Management Letter and the fund
has received an unfavorable rating based on the Auditor General's financial condition
assessment procedures. He recommended the City perform a complete analysis of the factors
causing the financial decline in that fund including a rate study. Ile said over-all the City's
finances were very healthy and it had been a pleasure working with the Stall.
The Christian Service Center— Mrs. Peg MacDonald
Mrs. Peg MacDonald, Director Christian Service Center, addressed the Commission regarding
support in the form of a$5,000 grant now and also to be put in the annual budget as a line item.
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Commissioner Johnson seconded by Commissioner Howell moved to grant The Christian
Service Center 1 000 with funds to come from the Commission Contingency fund. Motion
carried 4-0. Mayor Vandergrift was not present.
CONSENT AGENDA
The consent agenda consisted of items A, B, C, D, R, F, and G.
Commissioner Howell pulled item C for separate consideration. Mayor pro tern Anderson
pulled item F to table it until April 1 meeting.
Commissioner Johnson seconded by Commissioner Parker moved to approve items A,B, D
F,and G of the consent agenda as presented. Motion carried 4-0. Mayor Vandergrift was not
present.
AL1.MA TIERS usTED UNDER I IIL CONSENT AGENDA ARE CONSIDERED 10 tlF RO( IINL BY HL:HOARD OF Crry COMMISSIONERS A ND
Will BE ACTED UPON BY ONE MOTION. THERE WI I L BE NO SEPARATE DISCUSSION OF TI][SE ITEMS UNLESS DISCI SSION IS DESIRED BY
A MEMBER OF➢IL COMMISSION.IN MUCH CASE TIIL MAYOR WILL IN STRL(T Ti IL CITY CLERIC TO REMOVE III AT ITEM I,RI AI III]:
CONSENT AGENDA AND SUCH I WW1 WILL BE CONSIDERED SEPARATELY.
A. Approval and Acceptance of Minutes of City Commission Regular Meeting of
March 4, 2003 and Canvassing Board Meeting of March 12, 2003. (City Clerk
Grafton)
B. Approval and Authorization for Mayor and City Clerk to Execute Change
Order No. 1 with Pooley Enterprises for Freedom Park Project. (Public Works
Director Wheeler)
City Staff in the Public Works Department requested this Change Order to allow for
the usage of the reuse pipelines in the Windsor Landings subdivision so that water
can be provided to the reuse meter connections as designed and constructed as part of
the subdivision's infrastructure. Approval of this item increases the contract amount
by $2,505.85, with no extension in contract time, and authorizes the transfer of
$1,776.75 from Public Works Water Operating Account to Public Works Capital
Improvements to pay for the upgrade of the backilow prevention device to an RPZ
type device.
C. This item was pulled for separate consideration.
D. Approval and Authorization to Piggyback Various Governmental Entities'
Contracts for Various Vehicles/Equipment and to Authorize the Lease-Purchase
Agreement with Suntrust for Same. (Buyer Tolbert)
Staff recommends that City Commission I) approve piggybacking on the Florida
Sheriffs Association and Florida Association of Counties, the State of Florida, GSA,
and Orange County Public Schools existing contracts, and 2) authorize staff to secure
financing through Suntrust Bank for the vehicles and equipment, and 3) authorize the
Mayor, City Clerk, and Staff to execute the lease-purchase documents.
E. Quarterly Financial Report— First Quarter Fiscal Year 2003. (Finance Director
Ilorton)
This report covers activity for the period October 2002 through December 2002 and
reflects a positive financial position overall at a time when other municipalities are
realizing budget deficits.
F. This item was tabled until April I.
G. Approval and Authorization for Mayor and City Clerk to Execute Facilities Use
Agreement with West Oaks Academy. (Parks/Recreation Director Farmer)
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This agreement is similar to the agreement with Orange County Public Schools for
Thornebrooke Elementary School and provides that the City will maintain the West
Oaks Academy athletic fields in exchange for the use of the fields by youth sports
leagues in the City during certain periods of time set forth in the Agreement.
C. Approval and Authorization for Mayor and City Clerk to Execute Change Order No. 3
in the Amount of$9,000.00 with Henderson Wilder for Starke Lake Drainwells Project.
(Public Works Director Wheeler)
This change order involves additional work setting up the drill rig, cleaning the existing well,
installing pollution control devices, replacement of sod as needed, and drilling to a depth that
would coincide with the beginning of the upper layer of the Avon Park limestone, also known as
the marker bed.
Commissioner Howell raised several questions, to which Public Works Director Wheeler
responded.
Mayor oro tem Anderson seconded by Commissioner Johnson moved to anprov e item C as
presented. Motion carried 4-0. Mayor Vandergrift was not present.
THIS ITEM WAS TABLED UNTIL APRIL I, 2003 AT THE REQUEST OF MAYOR PRO
TEM ANDERSON.
F. Approval and Authorization to Waive the Bid Process for Laptops for Ocoee Police
Department. (Information Systems Director Ross)
Staff recommends waiving the City's formal bid process and authorizing Staff to piggyback off
the State of Florida Contract 250-000-03-1 for the purchase of 8 Dell lattitudc C840 laptop
computers.
COMMENTS FROM CITIZENS/PUBLIC
Karl Meyer, 2205 Essex Place, expressed his opinion about the recent election.
Mrs. Cathy Starn, 408 Kaila Court, asked the City to start a directory of those who go away to
this impending war, with the names displayed on OGTV and the website, so that citizens can
honor those called into service. Without objection, Mrs. Slam was asked to contact the
Community Relations department to implement this "Yellow Ribbon"program.
J. Lester Dabbs,Jr., 619 Caborca Court, asked what the auditor's comment was about the travel
policy. He was advised the Auditor's recommendation was "...the City strictly enforce its
charge policy and consider revoking charge privileges for repeat offenses."
Robert Donenfeld, 2600 Coventry Lane, congratulated those just re-elected to office and
expressed his views on the current administration and its shortcomings.
Mrs. Frances Watts, 43 Shell Key Court, thanked the Commission for the many kindnesses to
the senior citizens in West Orange County and stated they would prefer to remain in the
Community Center, if given a choice of meeting places. She said, also, that she had checked
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with the Postal Service and they have sold $27.5M in the breast cancer stamps and she was
happy to have played a small part in that drive to support cancer research.
COMMISSIONERS ANNOUNCEMENTS/CORRESPONDENCE
Commissioner Johnson addressed comments made by citizens regarding the election and
current administration, and spoke in support of City Manager Gleason.
Commissioner Howell said the bottom line about the current administration was that the City is
better off now than it was in the past. He added that citizens have a right to express their opinions
in this open forum, and he encouraged all to do so, but to remember to do it with respect to and
for others. He announced Pastor Garry IIowell and his wife were enjoying a Caribbean cruise.
which was a gift from their congregation.
Commissioner Parker said she has provided a written evaluation of the City Manager each year
and those are on file,so Mr. Donenfcld's record in that regard should he corrected.
PUBLIC HEARINGS
Second Readings of Ordinances. (Community Development Director Wagner)
Kent Property— AR-02-07-01
Ordinance No. 2003-11, Annexation
City Attorney Rosenthal read the title only of the Ordinance and announced the effective date
on the Ordinances for the Kent Annexation and Zoning and the Agreement would be deferred 90
days as the effect is contingent upon the applicant (which is a developer) acquiring title to the
property within 90 days of the date of the approval. Ile added that any comments made for the
hearing of this item would apply to the other items for the Kent property as well.
Community Development Director Wagner gave the staff report and recommendation. The
subject property is located approximately 400 feet east of the intersection of Blackwood Avenue
and State Road 50 on the north side of State Road 50. The two parcels together comprise 9.116
acres that are vacant and wooded. These parcels,along with nine other parcels, form an enclave.
The applicant has requested an Ocoee zoning classification of C-2"Community Commercial
District." The Development Review Committee added a provision that this property would be
prohibited from having automobile sales (new or used), automobile repair, service stations, pawn
shops, and convenience stores with gas sales. The Planning and Zoning Commission voted to
recommend approval.
The public hearing was opened and, as no one wished to speak. was closed.
Commissioner Johnson seconded by Commissioner Parker moved to adopt Ordinance No.
2003-11 a_nne_xing the Kent.Pperty subject to the execution of the Annexation Agreementt,
including the thanes recommended by the Development Review Committee. Motion carried 4-
0. Mayor Vandergrift was not present.
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Ordinance No. 2003-12, Initial Zoning
City Attorney Rosenthal read the title only of the Ordinance and announced that any statements
made by Mr. Wagner and/or the public at the previous public hearing would be brought forward
to this public hearing.
The public hearing was opened and, as no one wished to speak, was closed.
Commissioner Howell seconded by Commissioner Johnson_moved to adopt Ordinance No.
2003-124)rovidingjbr tninitial zonint• of C-2"Community Commercial District" for the Kent
Property. Motion carried 4-0. Mayor Vandergrift was not present.
Annexation Agreement—(Not a Public Hearing)
City Attorney Rosenthal announced this is an annexation agreement between Ustler/Fagan,
Inc., Ocoee Commons, LLC, Blackwood/50. LLC, and the City of Ocoee. This Agreement
relates to the annexation and zoning of the Kent Property and includes the restrictions addressed
in Mr. Wagner's presentation and summarized in Mr. Rosenthal's staff report.
Commissioner Parker seconded by Commissioner Johnson. moved to approve the
Annexation_Agreement for the Kent Property and authorize exccsljonIllep of by the Mayor and
City Clerk. Molionsarried 4-0. Mayor Vandergrift was not present.
Ocoee Commons PUD—AP-02-02-01 A
Ordinance No. 2003-13—Annexation
City Attorney Rosenthal read the title only of the Ordinance. Community Development
Director Wagner gave the staff report which covered the material presented for the entire
project. The Ocoee Commons PUD property includes about 67.7 acres located within a County
enclave surrounded by the City. A portion of the property is located at the northeast corner of
the State Road 50—Blackwood Avenue Intersection. It also includes land north of State Road
50 and the Kent Property on the east side of Blackwood Avenue, as well as land further to the
north across Shoal Creek. Most of the property is currently undeveloped and is covered with
orange groves along with some oak trees, as well as a significant wetland area associated with
Shoal Creek running through the central portion of the property.
Staff recommended adoption of Ordinance No. 2003-13, annexing the Ocoee Commons
Property, Project No. AP-02-02-01, subject to execution of the Ocoee Commons PUD
Development Agreement.
Mr. Wagner said the developer had requested PUD zoning due to the variety of land uses and
the numbers of proposed improvements that are to be included in this project. 1 le then displayed
the plan on the overhead. He said the first waiver requested (to have one 8 foot sidewalk on one
side of the road instead of two 4 foot sidewalks in either side) is no longer requested. The
developer requests a waiver regarding Geneva Street paving between California Avenue and
Montgomery Avenue as no new lots will access the unimproved right-of-way. A waiver of the
30 foot rear building setback for R-I AA lots to 25 foot rear building setbacks for lots adjacent to
Tract A north boundary is also requested.
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Mr. Wagner noted the improvements to Blackwood Avenue at a cost of$300,000 to the
developer who will receive $150,000 in impact fee credits.
In addition, Mr. Wagner said at the Planning and Zoning Commission public hearing there were
residents of Shoal Creek and 'the Hammocks present who objected to connecting Blue Spruce
Drive and Crooked Creek Drive through the new subdivision. They also wanted the minimum
living area in the new single family subdivision to be increased to 1,900 or 2,000 square feet.
(The Developer has agreed to 1,800 square feet.) The citizens wanted a fence or wall along the
rear of the homes that back up to the existing homes. They also wanted the homes to be one-
story and wanted them to sell for at least $200,000.
Staff recommendation was to approve the PIJD with the waivers that were mentioned in Mr.
Wagner's presentation, subject to the execution of the Developer Agreement and the annexation
of the property. Ile said there were some minor inconsistencies to the plan which need to be
administratively corrected.
The Developer has submitted a preliminary subdivision plan with the same conditions of
approval and roadway connections, and the issues previously mentioned would carry forward to
the conditions of approval for the preliminary subdivision plan. Staff recommendation was for
approval of the plan as presented including the waivers mentioned and the changes, all subject to
the approval of the other items on the agenda.
Mr. Wagner said there was also a Resolution abandoning and vacating various unimproved
public road rights-of-way within the Ocoee Commons PUD, specifically portions of Maine
Street, Georgia Street, Geneva Street, Montgomery Avenue and California Avenue and he
displayed a map on the overhead. Staff recommendation was to adopt the Resolution subject to
the approval of the overall project.
City Attorney Rosenthal discussed the Development Agreement, saying it incorporated all of
the conditions of approval and addresses the contingency on the developer requiring title to the
property within 90 days, so that all of the items would self-destruct if that does not happen. He
discussed also the road impact fees. He explained that all of the statements made in any of these
public hearings would be carried forward and applied to the other public hearings at this meeting
regarding Ocoee Commons.
The public hearing was opened and, as no one wished to speak, was closed.
Commissioner Johnson said he was not in favor of opening the stub roads; Commissioner
Howell agreed. Commissioner Parker said she would not be in favor of opening the stub roads,
either, as long as Montgomery Road would be open and the roads are not necessary for safety
reasons. Commissioner Johnson added the sidewalk issue also. Later in the hearing Mr.
Wagner stated it was staff recommendation to do away with the sidewalks as well.
Commissioner dohnsou,seconded b Commissioner Parker moved to adopt Ordinance No.
2003-13 reF aiding annexation in accordance with staff recommendation. Motion carried 4-0.
Mayor Vandergrift was not present.
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Ordinance No. 2003-14—Initial Zoning
City Attorney Rosenthal read the title only of the Ordinance.
The public hearing was opened and the following citizens addressed the Commission:
Rob McKey, 1110 Wineberry Court
Jerry Lantz, 808 Rosemist Court
Bill Cordell, 851 Hammocks Drive
Jay Evans, 567 Safeharbour Drive
Norm Reynolds, 853 Hammocks Drive
Scan Scott, 648 Butterfly Creek Drive
J. Lester Dabbs, Jr., 619 Caborca Court
Tom Ustler, president of Ustler/Fagan, the contract purchaser and developer (tithe Kazaros
Property, said he has agreed the single-family portion of the property will be R-1 AA minimum
with 75 foot wide lots, 9,000 square feet,and to 1,800 square foot minimum for the single-family
houses. The houses will start about $200,000 range. The multi-family units will be about 8 units
to the acre. As to traffic calming, there is a roundabout on Montgomery and at the four-way
crossing there will he pavers or bricks. He said he had designed the roads at staffs request to
include connectivity, but would be happy to comply with the Commission's wishes and develop
the subdivision accordingly.
Mark Frederickson, 623 Highlands, spoke.
The public hearing was closed.
City Attorney Rosenthal directed attention to a memo from Scott Cookson dated March 18
with a few minor changes to the Plan.
Mayor nro tern Anderson, conded se by Commissioner Johnson. moved to adopt Ordinance
No. 2003-14 e ' li tin g P D zonin i and the PUD Land Use Plan for the Ocoee Commons
l'UD, as date stamped received by the City on March 12.2003 including the second waiver as
shown on the Waiver Table and the third waiver discussed b theDRC, and including the
changes recommended by the Planning and Zoning Commission which_would include denial of
the waiver request for the 8 foot sidewalk such that there would be two 4 foot sidewalks with
the additional followin_ changes made to the PUD Land Use Plan t1) Revision to the PUD
Land Use Plan to eliminate the full-access points between the Ocoee Commons PUD and Blue
Spruce Drive and the full-access point with Crooked Creek Drive and to dedicate access rights to
the Cit of Ocoee alongiheproRoLsedlot lines. provided. however that there would bed utili�
easement 'ranted to the City in lieu thereof:t21 the dedication of access rights along the lots
which have their rear lots facing north onto Geneva Street; (3) addressing the comments set
forth in the City Attornegcomments memo: i41 addressing in the Plan Revision Sheets the
administrative and technical changes reauired by the Planning Department, subject to the City
Commission approval of the annexation subject to the application of the vacating of the several
existing road rights-of-way within the nroiect and subject to the execution and approval of the
Development Agreement. Motion carried 4:4-0. Mayor Vandcrgrift was not present.
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Mayor pro tem Anderson asked Rob McKey, Hammocks HOA, and Sean Scott, Shoal Creek
HOA, to leave the documents showing the votes of their homeowners associations to be a part of
the record.
Preliminary Subdivision Plan
City Attorney Rosenthal said the comments made at the previous public hearings will be
carried forward and be a part of the record on the Preliminary Subdivision Plan.
The public hearing was opened and, as there were no additional comments made, was closed.
Commissioner Howell ceonded by Commissioner Johnson moved to approve the pronstsed
Preliminary Subdivision Plan for the Ocoee Commons PUD as date stamped received by the
City on March 12.2003. including the second waiver as shown on the Waiver Table and the
third waiver discussed by the DRC, and including the chan es recommendedbv the Planting
and Zoning Commission, and further directing that the Preliminary Subdivision Plan be revised
so as to be consistent with the additional changes made b the City Commission to the Ocoee
Commons PUD Ordinance, including the revisions to eliminate including but not limited to
the revision to eliminate the full-accessyoints between the PUD and Blue Spruce Drive and
Crooked Creek Drive but pwvidingfor a utility easement thereon and further subiect to
approval of the application for the vacation of the existing_road r��+hts-of-way within the protect
and further subject to the execution and approval of the Development Agicement Motion
carried 4-0. Mayor Vandergrift was not present.
Resolution No.2003-11, Right-of-Way-Vacation of Portions of Maine Street, Georgia
Street, Geneva Street, Montgomery Avenue and California Avenue.
City Attorney Rosenthal read the title only of the Resolution.
The public hearing was opened and, as there were no additional comments made, was closed.
May•or pro tern Anderson seconded by Commissioner Parker moved to adopt Resolution
No. 2003-11 abandoning and vacating portions of Maine Street. Georgia Street Geneva Street,
Montgomery Avenue and California Avenue subject to approval of the annexation, the: PIJD
Land Use Plan the Preliminar ubdivision Plan, and subject to execution and approval of the
Development Agreement. Motion carried 3-0. Mayor Vandergrift was not present and
Commissioner Howell was away from the dais.
Development Agreement—(Not a Public Hearing)
City Attorney Rosenthal announced this Development Agreement includes a road impact fee
credit of$150,000 to the Developer upon the issuance of Certificate of Completion for
Blackwood Avenue improvements subject to the terms and conditions set forth in the
Development Agreement. Based on the actions taken by this Commission on other items there
would need to be revisions to the Condition of Approval exhibits in the Development
Agreement.
Mayor pro tem Anderson seconded by Commie ioner Johnson moved to approve the Ocoee
Commons PIJD Annexation and Development Ameement with the condition of approval set
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forth therein being revised to he consistent with the previous action taken by the City
Commission in connection with the approval of the Ocoee Commons PU__D_and making such
other changes as necessary to be consistent therewith and authorizing execution thereof by the
Mayor and City Clerk. Motion carried 3-0. Mayor Vandcrgrift was not present and
Commissioner Howell was away from the dais.
Bill Fagan, with Usticr/Fagan, Inc., complimented staff on the way they looked out for the City.
OTHER BUSINESS
Occupational License Classification and Revenue Report. (Community Development
Director Wagner and Finance Director Horton)
Community Development Director Wagner reported, in response to Mayor Vandergrift's
request at the last meeting, the amount collected from Orange County for occupational licenses
for fiscal year 2002 was $31,601, which, added to Ocoee's licenses totaling$369.787, brought
the total to $401.388. Mr. Wagner said staff recommended raising the occupational license
rates by 5%.
Ma or nro tem Anderson seconded b Commissioner Johnson moved to approve staff
recommendation with respect to the proposed 5% increase in the occup tional licenses directing
staff to bring back an ordinance to the City Commission and further directing staff to look at the
potential for automatically inereasin occupational licenses based on the cost of fiiying,_subject
to statutory restrictions. and to incorporate that into the ordinance to the extent allowed b the
statute. Motion carried 3-1 with Commissioner Ilowcll voting no. Mayor Vandcrgrift was not
present.
Waiver of Variance Application Fee for Mr. And Mrs. Milton. (Community Development
Director Wagner)
Community Development Director Wagner gave the history of this item and recommended
waiving the application fee for a variance in this case.
Commissioner.Iohnson,.Bccondcdby Commissioner Howell moved to waive the_application
fee for Mr. and Mrs. Milton for a variance. Motion carried 4-0. Mayor Vandergrift was not
present.
Parks and Recreation Bond Issue Survey. (Parks/Recreation Director Farmer)
Parks/Recreation Director Farmer gave the staff report and recommendation to authorize staff
to conduct a survey of the residents to determine their opinions on Parks and Recreation needs
and priorities.
Commissioner Howell stated for the record that he had received many comments about the
Commission supposedly raising taxes for a$20M bond and, in order for that to happen, it would
have to go before all the citizens to vote on. Ile wanted all to know this survey was just a
questionnaire which would give the Commission and staff direction.
Commissioner Johnson said the calls were due to misinformation put out on a political flyer
and that this survey should go out to see what the people need.
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Bill Winsemann, 2701 Coventry Lane and Brad Campbell,2706 Springfield Drive, addressed
the Commission regarding the survey.
Mayor oro tern Anderson,seconded by Commissioner Johnson moved to authorize staff to
conduct a survey of City of Ocoee residents to determine their opinions on Parks and Recreation
needs and priorities. Motion carried 4-0. Mayor Vandergrift was not present.
Report on Water/Wastewater Late Fees. (Finance Director Horton)
Set Date for Work Session
Without objection, Cicquita Cowan was directed to coordinate a date with the Commission for
this Work Session.
Board Appointments. (City Clerk Grafton)
Parks/Recreation Advisory Board —Rosemary Wilsen had resigned to run for office.
Commissioner Johnson said he wants to get someone from District 3 to fill this vacancy.
Without objection, this item was tabled until the April I meeting.
Planning and Zoning Commission Pat Bond and Darlene Rhodus—Terms End April 2003.
Commissioner Johnson. seconded by Mayor oro tem Anderson moved to reappoint Pat Bond
and Darlene Rhodus to another three year term with terms ending April 2006. Motion carried 4-
0. Mayor Vandergrift was not present.
CACOPD—There are six applicants for two openings.
Mayor pro tem Anderson seconded by Commissioner Johnson moved to appoint Ricky
Osborne and Dou as Reece to serve three year terms,with terms endin 2 February_1,2006.
Motion carried4-0. Mayor Vandergrift was not present.
Construction Board of Adjustment and Appeals—(5 member hoard was established in
early 2002, but only one application had been received until recently.)
Commissioner Howell seconded by Commissioner Parker moved to anoint James Fleming
for a 3 year term to end April I. 2006 Danniel Petro for a 2 year term to end April 1,2005, and
Jay Diceelic for a 2 year term to end April I,2005. Motion carried 4-0. Mayor Vandergrift was
not present.
Award Bid for Ocoee Main Fire Station to Wharton-Smith, Inc. for the Amount of
S2,422,400.00 and Authorize the Mayor and City Clerk to Execute the Contract with
Wharton-Smith, Inc. and Waive All Impact Fees (with the Exception of Sewer and Water
Impact Fees), Building Permits and Inspection Fees. (Fire Chief Strosnider)
City Attorney Rosenthal advised there was a court reporter present for this item.
Fire Chief Strosnider gave the staff report and recommendation.
Michael Haire. representing P & L, asked a number of questions, to which Chief Strosnider
responded.
Phil Hall, P & I„ addressed the Commission.
Eric Palmer, Wharton Smith, addressed the Commission.
Richard Doss, resident, and Jack Cooper, resident, spoke.
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Commissioner Johnson seconded by Mayor pro tern Amignon nIctd the
for Invitation to Bid No. B03-02 to Wharton-Smith,Inc. in the amount of�2 422,400 00 (base
bid of 2 242.000 plus $l80 000 in alternates) and authorize the Mayor and City Clerk to sign a
contract with Wharton-Smith which contract shall be approved for form and legalitybb • the Ciiy
Attorney and further authorize the waivintof building permits. inspection fees and all impact
fees with th exec tp ion_of the Sewer and Water Impact fees in the amount of528,701.20 with
that fee to be taken from Contingency funds, Motion carried 4-0. Mayor Vandergrift was not
present.
STAFF REPORTS
City Manager Gleason said he has received information for home sprinkler systems and asked
if the Commission wished for him to pursue the impact and feasibility of this and bring back a
recommendation. Without objection, he was so directed.
Mr. Gleason said he has been in touch with Crown Enterprise out of Michigan which will be
developing just north of the public works facility on the C &W site and they may be interested
in a land swap. He asked for direction regarding whether to move forward with discussions with
them. Without objection, he was so directed.
Mr. Gleason said he and Commissioner Johnson had met with Commissioner Jacobs and she
had discussed a permanent sidewalk at Thornebrooke. The County is open to cold paving the
road and providing a sidewalk if the City can work out the right-of-way. Ile asked if the
Commission wished for him to move towards eminent domain procedures. Without objection
he was directed to bring back the cost for the April I, 2003 meeting.
Mr. Gleason said he would refer citizens to the elected officials regarding policy, and he would
no longer permit himself to engage in debate with Mayor Vandergrift.
COMMENTS FROM COMMISSIONERS
Commissioner Howell thanked Buddy Elmore for fixing the drainage problem he reported last
meeting. He asked also where we are on the 30 and out program. Mr. Gleason advised the
survey was currently in the process of being conducted by the Pension Board.
Commissioner Johnson said Frances Watts has been having problems with Onyx picking up
stuff in Pioneer Key Park 1. Another gentleman had made 4 phone calls trying to get a dumpster
and only got the answering machine. He added the property on McKey Street belonging to the
City needs mowing.
Commissioner Parker said it was good to be back and she appreciated having her sister and
mother present for her swearing-in.
Mayor pro tern Anderson congratulated Commissioner Parker for being back. He said the boat
race needs to make '?'?'?one-way between McKey and Oakland. Without objection.
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ADJOURNMENT
The meeting adjourned at 1 I:05 p.m.
APPROVED:
Attest: City of Ocoee
Jean Grafton, City Clerk Scott Anderson, Mayor pro tern
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