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CALL TO ORDER 6: 15 PM
Mayor Johnson called the regular session to order at 6:15 PM in the Commission
Chambers of City Hall. The invocation was led by Commissioner Hart, followed by
the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag led by Commissioner Kennedy. City Clerk
Sibbitt called the roll and declared a quorum present.
Present: Mayor Johnson, Commissioner Kennedy, Commissioner Wilsen,
Commissioner Firstner, Commissioner Hart
Also Present: City Manager Frank, City Attorney Cookson, City Clerk Sibbitt
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CRC Chair Forges and CRC Facilitator/Board Attorney Geller introduced
themselves and provided a PowerPoint to explain the ordinance proposing
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The floor was open for the City Commission to ask questions. CRC Chair Forges and
CRC Facilitator/Board Attorney Geller addressed all questions, and reminded the
City Commission that any comments or recommendations should be returned to the
Charter Review Commission within 45 days of receipt of the report being presented
this evening. Discussion ensued on the timeline to have the Charter amendments
presented to the Supervisor of Elections Office, and City Manager Frank advised that
a timeline will be provided to the City Commission by CRC Facilitator/Board Attorney
Geller.
Mayor Johnson announced the 1 it anniversary of the City becoming a municipality
,?nd displayed a plaque that was provided to the City by The Florida League of Cities.
He directed staff to plan a celebration recognizing this milestone to be held in
November.
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carried 5-0.
1. Approval of Minutes from the Workshop Meeting and Regular City Commission
Meeting held July 18, 2023. (City Clerk Sibbitt)
2. Approval to Ratify Appointment of Planning and Zoning Commission Member.
(City Clerk Sibbitt)
3. Approval of New Appointment to the Citizen Advisory Council for Ocoee Fire
Department (CACOFD). (City Clerk Sibbitt)
4. Approval of an Unsolicited Proposal for Public Private Partnership - Ocoee Fire
Station. (Assistant City Manager Shadrix)
5. Affirm and Authorize the City Manager to proceed with actions discussed at the
July 18th City Commission Workshop. (Assistant City Manager Shadrix)
T,. Approval of a Two -Year Warranty Surety and Maintenance, Materials, and
Workmanship Agreement for VMG Shoppes (fka 4 Locos Taco). (Development
Engineer Keaton)
Approval of a Replat for Heartland Dental (Blackwood at Ocoee Commons, Lot
2). (Development Engineer Keaton)
8. Approval of Right of Way Utilization Agreement and Sign Easements for The
Alibi at Lake Lilly Apartments. (Development Services Director Rumer)
9. Approval of Interlocal Agreement for Permit Inspection and Review and Fire
Services with the Town of Windermere. (Deputy Fire Chief Van Camp)
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10. First Reading of Ordinance for Flores Property at 2121 Lauren Beth Avenue -
Annexation & Rezoning from Orange County A-1 to City of Ocoee R-1 (AX-05-
23-05 & RZ-23-05-05). (Zoning Manager Whitfield)
City Attorney Cookson read the titles of the ordinances and Mayor Johnson
announced this will be presented as a second reading and public hearing at the nexi
scheduled City Commission meeting on August 15, 2023, at 6:15 PM or soon
thereafter.
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11. Appointment of Alternate Member to the Planning and Zoning Commission. (City
Clerk Sibbitt)
City Clerk Sibbitt explained that due to a recent vacancy on the Planning and Zoning
Commission, the City Commission moved the alternate member to is regular member
seat. She asked the Commission to appoint a member to the alternate seat.
Applications that were on file were provided in their packets. Discussion ensued on
having equal representation of the districts, and the submission date of the
applications on file.
Motion: Move to appoint Derrick Chacon to complete the term of the vacant
alternate member seat on the Planning and Zoning Commission; Moved by
Commissioner Firstner, seconded by Commissioner Kennedy; Motion carried
unanimously.
12. Selection of a Qualified Firm for City Attorney Services. (Assistant City
Manager Shadrix)
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The City Commission and City Manager shared their appreciation for City Attorney
Cookson and his years of service with the City. City Attorney Cookson thanked the
City Commission and staff for trusting and working with him for the last eleven years.
Commissioner Hart — Commented on the following:
1) Thanked both law firms for their presentations.
2) Reminded residents to practice patience as the school year begins; and furth
recommended leaving a few minutes early to avoid unnecessary stress on the road
3) Thanked the first responders of the City for keeping us safe.
4) Thanked Board Members for their time and dedication to the City, and encourag
citizens to get involved in local government.
5) Thanked the community for the opportunity to serve.
6) Wished all a great school year. I
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Commissioner Firstner - Commented on the following:
1) Thanked the Charter Review Commission for an excellent job.
2) Encouraged Staff to go big for the 1 00th anniversary in November.
3) Thanked City Attorney Cookson for many wonderful years and wished him w
4) Reiterated the importance of practicing patience on the roads as school begil
Commissioner Wilsen — Commented on the following:
1) Announced the City's Calendar Photo Contest and encouraged residents to submit
their photos.
2) Thanked the Charter Review Commission for their hard work.
3) Wished City Attorney Cookson well.
Mayor Johnson — Commented on the following:
1) Noted that the June 18, 2023 Workshop Minutes did not provide specific dat
discussed during the meeting. City Clerk Sibbitt addressed his concerns a
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offered to provide staff notes.
2) Spoke about the importance of the Charter Review Commission and thanked t
members for their dedication and hard work. -
Commissioner Kennedy - Commented on the following:
1) Wished City Attorney Cookson the best.
2) Welcomed the new City law firm Fishback & Dominick.
anked CRC Facator/Board Attorney Geller, Chair Forges, and the members
for their services.
4) Shared that multiple Advisory Boards have been unable to meet due to a lack of
quorum and encouraged czens to get involved and join a board.
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