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OCOEE CITY COMMISSION
MARCH 21, 2023
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Mayor Johnson called the regular session to order at 6:16 PM in the Commission Chambers of
City Hall. The invocation was led by Brad Lomneck, Ocoee Resident, followed by the Pledge of
Allegiance to the Flag led by Commissioner Firstner. City Clerk Sibbitt called the roll and
declared a quorum present.
Present: Mayor Johnson, Commissioner Brinson, Commissioner Wilsen, Commissioner Firstner,
Commissioner Oliver
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CONSENT AGENDA 6:17 PM
Consent Agenda Motion
Motion: Move to adopt the Consent Agenda Items #1 -8.
Moved by Commissioner Wilsen, seconded by Commissioner Oliver; Motion carried 5-0.
1. Approval of the Minutes for the Regular City Commission Meeting held March 7, 2023. (City
Clerk Sibbitt)
2. Approval of an Amendment to the Utility Easement Agreement between Lake Lilly
Professional Center Property Owners Association, Inc., Heller Bros. Groves, Lake Lilly
Apartments, LLC, and City of Ocoee. (Development Services Director Rumer)
3. Approval of an Emergency Access Easement Agreement between Lake Lilly Professional
Center Property Owners Association, Inc., Heller Bros, Groves, Lake Lilly Apartments, LLC,
and the City of Ocoee. (Development Services Director Rumer)
4. Approval of the Fifth Amendment to the Interlocal Agreement between the City of Ocoee and
the School Board of Orange County regarding the Coca-Cola Property (Ocoee Crown Poin41
(Development Service Director Rumer)
5. Approval of Resolution Amending the Benchmark Rate for the 2009 Capital Improvement
Refunding Revenue Note. (Finance Director Roberts)
6. Approval of Phase 2 for the Vandergrift Central Park Skatepark Project. (Parks and
Recreation Director Johnson)
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7. Approval of Road Closures for the 2023 West Orange Babe Ruth Opening Day Parade and
Ceremonies. (Parks and Recreation Director Johnson)
8. Approval of the Sale of Yamaha Police Motorcycles to West Orlando Powersports. (Police
Chief Plasencia)
9. First Reading of Ordinance for 413 Whittier Avenue - Phat An Temple Inc. Property -
Annexation & Rezoning; Project No(s). AX-01-23-02 & RZ-23-01-02. (Zoning Manager
Whitfield)
City Attorney Cookson read the titles of the ordinances and the Mayor announced this will be
presented as a second reading and public hearing at the next scheduled City Commission meeting
on April 18, 2023, at 6:15 PM or soon thereafter.
City Attorney Cookson read the titles of the ordinances and the Mayor announced this will be
presented as a second reading and public hearing at the next scheduled City Commission meeting
on April 18, 2023, at 6:15 PM or soon thereafter.
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Commissioner Brinson - Commented on the following:
1) Read aloud the farewell letter that he sent to City staff which expressed appreciation to the
voters, the City's professional staff, and first responders.
Commissioner Wilsen - Commented on the following:
1) Thanked Commissioner Brinson for his 4 years of service.
2) Noted the success of the Shred -It Event and provided information for the next event.
3) Shared the Ocoee Police Department's fundraising accomplishment and commended them for
a job well done.
Commissioner Firstner - Commented on the following:
1) Provided information on the Smoke Alarm Blitz program, a partnership between the Ocoee Fire
Department and the American Red Cross.
2) Announced the date, time, and location for Ice Cream with a Cop.
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Commissioner Oliver - Commented on the following:
1) Expressed appreciation to the voters for the honor of being their District 4 Commissioner.
2) Conveyed many proud encounters he experienced with residents during his campaign for Mayor-
3) Thanked City staff for their hard work.
,I) Shared a quote by Muhammad Ali.
Mayor Johnson - Commented on the following:
1) Thanked both outgoing Commissioners for their service to the City and its residents.
2) Read an open letter to the Citizens of Ocoee where he voiced his appreciation and shared his
hopes and aspirations as he enters into his final term as Mayor.
3) Announced that the newly elected officials would be sworn in at 7:00 PM.
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Rusty Joh so , Mayor
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1, Rusty Johnson, do solemnly swear that I will support,
protect • defend ' Constitution and Government of
allegiancethe United States of America and of the State of Florida,
and the Charter and Ordinances of the City of Ocoee; that
I will bear true faith, loyalty, and
that I am entitled to hold office under the State
Constitution • the City Charter; that I will faithfully
[!,erform all duties of the office of Mayor of the City of
Ocoee,
about to enter, so help me God.
SWORNa Subscribed before, this
day of March, 2023.
Melanie SibbiEt, City Clerk
I, Scott Kennedy, • , solemnlysupport,
protect and defend the Constitution and Government of
• United States of America and of the State of Florida,
and the Charter • • Ordinances of the
City of 1 ' •.
I will bear ' loyalty,and allegiance 1 the same;
entitledthat I am to holdoffice under
Constitution and the City Charter; that I will faithfully
perform all duties of the office of District I Commissioner
of the City of Ocoee, which am about to enter, so help me
God.
SWORNSubscribed before
21st day of March, 2023.
Melanie sibbitt, City Clerk
RichardFirstner, • 1 solemnly swear• 1
protect • defend the Constitution•, Government 1
•UnitedStatesof America . • of theStateof Florida,
• the Charter and Ordinances of the City of 1 .
I will bear ' faith, loyalty, . allegiance 1 the
same;
that I am entitled to hold office under the State
Constitution and the City Charter, that I will faithfully
perform all duties of the office of DistrictCommissioner
oft e City of Ocoee, which I am about to enter, so help me
God.
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Richard lrstner
SWORN and Subscribed before me this
21st day of March, 2023.
Melanie Sibbitt, City Cleric