HomeMy WebLinkAbout06-08-2023 MinutesOcoee City Hall
I N. Bluford Avenue
Ocoee, Florida
June 8, 2023 MINUTES 6:15 p.m.
Call to Order
CRC Facilitator/Board Attorney Geller called the meeting to order at 6:16 p.m., in the
Commission Chambers of City Hall, located at 1 N. Bluford Avenue. He briefly introduced
himself to the Board; and further, led the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag followed by a
moment of personal reflection, Recording Clerk Sibbitt called roll and declared a
quorum present.
Present: Members Lovejoy, Lowrie, Forges, Sills, and Alternate Members McTavish (1st
Alt.) and Butler (2nd Alt.). Also present were CRC Facilitator/Board Attorney Geller, and
Recording Clerk Sibbitt.
ELECTION OF OFFICERS
CRC Facilitator/Board Attorney Geller quoted section C-63 of the Charter regarding
Election of Officers, and recommended a selection of Chair and Vice -Chair as required
pursuant to the Charter. He opined that the Alternate Members not be considered.
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seconded by Member Lowrie; Motion carried 5-0.
seconded -by Member Love*oy; Motion carried 5-0.
Recording Clerk Sibbitt informed the Board that due to the absence of Member Chacon,
Alt. Member McTavish is able to vote and the motions made this evening would reflect
her response; however, Alt. Member Butler is able to participate in board discussions, bul
would not need to vote,
Charter Review Commission
June 8, 2023
Chair Forges recognized Mayor Johnson who briefly introduced himself and thanked the
members for volunteering to be on the Charter Review Commission.
PURPOSE, PROCEDURES AND TIMELINE
CRIC Facilitator/Board Attorney Geller summarized the purposes of a Municipal
Charter, the powers and duties of the Charter Review Commission, and explained the
procedures and timeline for the Board. He further addressed any questions from the
members.
SUNSHINE LAW / PUBLIC RECORDS LAW OVERVIEW
CRC Facilitator/Board Attorney Geller provided Ethics Training which covered Ethics,
Public Records, and Sunshine Law in Florida. He further addressed any questions from
the members.
DISCUSSION AND REVIEW OF CURRENT CITY CHARTER
CRIC Facilitator/Board Attorney Geller explained the City Charter comparison matr
he provided in their packet which provides Charter information from the neighboring citi
of Windermere, Apopka, Winter Garden, and Winter Park; and further, advised hi
welcomes the Board requesting information from other cities, if needed,
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The Board discussed the following items within the comparison matrix (pages 1-6):
• C-8 Powers of the City and preemption of municipal powers.
• Resign to Run Statute 99.012 (3) (a) and C-17 Vacancies; forfeiture of office; filling
of vacancies - Should the CRC propose to amend C-1 7 to require the vacated seat
to be placed on the same election ballot in which the vacating Commissioner or
Mayor is running?
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C-9 Run-oi� Election — The Orange County Supervisor of Elections proposes that
municipalities eliminate run-off elections and allow victory by plurality instead of
majority.
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C-1 1 Eligibility — Should a one-year residency requirement be added and require
proof? Additionally, should proof of residency requirements be placed in the City
code?
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PUBLIC COMMENTS
Brad Lomneck, Ocoee Resident, thanked the members for doing a great job and shared
a suggestion on C-1 1 Eligibility to consider a residency requirement of 18 months on the
first day of qualifying.
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The meeting adjourned at 9:13 p.m.
Melanie Sibblit, Recording Clerk
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