HomeMy WebLinkAbout11-14-2019 Minutes MINUTES OF THE CITIZEN ADVISORY COUNCIL
FOR THE OCOEE FIRE DEPARTMENT
MEETING HELD NOVEMBER 14,2019
I: CALL TO ORDER
Chair Vaughn called the meeting to order at 6:02 pm in Station 25 Training Room located at 563 S. Bluford Avenue.
A: Pledge of Allegiance was led by Chair Vaughn.
B: Roll Call and Determination of Quorum: Secretary Paliki performed roll call and declared a quorum.
In attendance:
Chair Vaughn,Vice-chair Richardson, Members Channell,Lawrie, Gillis,Hodge, Christian and Orme.
Also Present:
Secretary Paliki and Deputy Chief Tom Smothers.
Members Absent: West and Lovejoy.
C: Review of Agenda by Chair Vaughn.
D.Approval of Minutes: Minutes for August 8, 2019.
Motion made by Vice-Chair Richardson, seconded by Member Orme,and unanimously passed for approval
of the minutes
II: BUSINESS FOR DISCUSSION
A: Old Business: Chair Vaughn discussed the closing of the 2019 budget and the 2020 budget was rolled over
on October 1,2019.Deputy Chief Smothers stated that the new engine did not come in October and is still on
the assembly line, but a crew is going up in early December to do the final check on it. There is a fourth new
engine that is in the 2020 budget. Shortly after the depa,tuient receives what will be Engine 39, it will start
working on the new Engine 38 to come off of production,which will hopefully be next summer. 2. There is
money allocated for Station 38, currently located in the Publix Shopping Center on the north side of town;
however, effective December 31,2019,the lease will no longer be valid.A temporary station is being sought until
the new one is built,for which there are funds in the 2020 budget.A modular home has been selected and will be
delivered on the 4th or 5th of December. Currently, it will be on the fields behind old Station 2, off of vignette
Road. 3. There are 2 brand new rescues and money has been set aside for an outside company to come in and do
the hose testing.Money has also been set aside for additional training mannequins and there was a purchase of
three new Lucas Devises,the machine that does automatic chest compressions, to add to the 2 that are currently
on hand.4.The department will be making plans for the open house.Details for printed material and a table cover
will be discussed at the next meeting. 5. Chair Vaughn, at the previous meeting, discussed participating in the
Founders' Day 5k run, but as the request was beyond the scope for board volunteer activities,this opportunity was
graciously declined.
B: Under Construction—City Growth: Deputy Chief Smothers briefly spoke about the new and planned
construction in the City of Ocoee. Waffle House started late,but is under construction now.Vitality Bowls is now open,
and also going in the same complex, is supposed to be a Tijuana Flats. It is believed it will have a Drive-Thru.Huey
Magoo's is also coming on the north side of 50,near the SunTrust bank Plaza.Top Gun Cheerleading Facility is almost
completed.
C: Upcoming Events: Chair Vaughn discussed that there is no date set, as of yet, for Lieutenant Ellis'
retirement. There will be a promotional ceremony to recognize his retirement and bring up the new firefighters all
at one time. It is usually on a weekday morning.Deputy Chief Smothers discussed a tentative date of December
12,2019 for that ceremony. Chair Vaughn continued by stating Operation Santa Claus is open for riders and is
planned for the dates of December 3`a, 5th, 9th, 11th, 17th and 1 which will be added on the City of Ocoee
Website soon.At least 4 or 5 new subdivisions have been added to this event.
D: Transport Update: From January thru October, over 2700 transports have been logged during a 10-month
period of time,which averages over 270 transports per moth and about 10 per day. Transport revenues are continuing to
go up and they are hitting the numbers projected when it was decided to commence transport.
E: Deputy Chiefs Comments: Recounted that one of the members had the opportunity to observe the Ocoee Fire
Depat talent at a very difficult rescue; observed the operation of firefighters at the trauma scene and was very
impressed with how well they worked and as a team. Commissioner Firstner discussed how he has witnessed so
many remarkable changes within the city and this fire department and stated that their accomplishments and
National Accreditation speak for itself Deputy Chief Smothers commented the industrial area is blossoming and
bringing a lot of commercial revenue to the city,which is very financially well-off right now. Ocoee is a healthy
city and works very well with its neighbors. The new city Hall's infrastructure has already begun. There was a
change of architects midstream and we are happy now with the new one.This will be a very classy building and
built for the future.Hopefully by march, ground will be broken and it should take about 15 months to be
completed. There is also going to be a very nice new building built across from City Hall that will wrap around
McKey Street and Bluford Avenue ground will be broken and it should take about 15 months to be completed.
There is also going to be a very nice new building built across from City Hall that will wrap around McKey Street
and Bluford Avenue.
F: Set Next Agenda: Chair Vaughn,received input from the counci8l members and set the agenda for the next
meeting,which will be held on February 13, 2020.Agenda was established as below.
I. CALL TO ORDER
A. Pledge of Allegiance
B.Roll Call and Determination of Quorum
C.Approval of Minutes from November 14,2019
II.BUSINESS FOR DISCUSSION
A. Old Business
B.Under Construction—City Growth
C.Transport Update
D. Deputy Chiefs Comments
E. Set Next Agenda for February 13,2020
M. QUESTIONS/COMMENTS
IV.ADJOURNMENT
III. QUESTIONS/COMMENTS: None
IV.ADJOURNMENT: Meeting adjourned at 6:44 p.m.
AUTHENTICATION:
These are the official minutes of the Citizen Advisory Council for the Ocoee Fire Department, as accepted by the council
at a meeting held on the date shown below.Any amendments to the minutes as originally prepared by the Secretary are
indicated above.
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