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Ocoee Commission Chambers
I N. Bluford Avenue
Ocoee, Florida
November 19, 2024 MINUTES 6:15 PrIl
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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 Chambe
of City Hall. The invocation was led by Ages Hart, Ocoee Resident, followed by the Pledge
Allegiance to the Flag led by Brad Lomneck, Ocoee Resident. City Clerk Sibbitt called th
roll and declared a quorum present.
Present: Mayor Johnson, Commissioner Kennedy, Commissioner Wilsen, Commission
Firstner, Commissioner Oliver I
Also Present: City Manager Shadrix, City Attorney Geller, City Clerk Sibbitl
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Veterans Programs Specialist Harold Borrero-Almodovar presented a PowerPoint which
summarized the VA Healthcare System and the Veterans Outreach Program.
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- Jim Moyer, Ocoee Resident, announced that November is Military Family Appreciation
Month. He also mentioned the Veterans Day events held earlier this month in Orange County,
City of Orlando, and the City of Ocoee. He further encouraged everyone to visit the Apopka
VFW Museum and the City to come up with ways to bring the veterans of Ocoee together.
- Shaen Jones, Ocoee Resident, expressed her disappointment with tone and
abrasiveness displayed by individuals, during the last meeting, when addressing one
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another. She emphasized the importance of adhering to a code of civility and showing respect
to everyone moving forward.
- Joseph McMullen, Town of Oakland Commissioner and Founder of HAPCO Music
Foundation, gave a brief overview of the annual Jazz Concert his non-profit music foundation
has hosted for free at Ocoee High School. He recognized Mayor Johnson and Commissioner
Wilsen for attending all his concerts and encouraged the community to participate. He further
thanked the City Commission for all their support.
Mayor Johnson requested the City Commission donate $10,000 to the HAPCO Mus12
Foundation. Commissioner Wilsen asked whether funds have already been allocated in Fisc
Year 2024-2025 for this foundation. I
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Wilsen, seconded by Commissioner Firstner; Motion carried 5-0.
1 . Approval of Minutes from the Regular City Commission Meeting held November5, 2024.
(City Clerk Sibbitt)
2. Approval of the Interlocal Agreement with Orange County regarding Signalization and
Transfer of Impact Fees for the West Road and Fountains West Boulevard Intersection.
(City Engineer Womack)
3. Approval of Change Order No. 3 for Additional Funds from Transportation Impact Fees
to Provide the Required Funding for Lennar Homes to Facilitate the Widening of Clarke
Road. (City Engineer Womack)
4. Approval of Wynwood Phase 3 & 4 Plat; Project No, LS-2024-004. (Development
Engineer Keaton)
5. Approval of FY 2024-2025 Budget Ambulance Purchase. (Deputy Fire Chief Van
Camp)
6. Approval of a Business Associate Agreement between CommuniCare Technology and
the Ocoee Fire Department. (Deputy Fire Chief Van Camp)
7. Approval of New Microsoft Enterprise Agreement. (Acting IT Director Haas)
8. Acceptance of Federal Fiscal Year 2023 Edward Byrne Memorial Justice Assistance
Grant (JAG) Program (JAG Countywide -State Solicitation). (Assistant Police Chief
McKinstry)
9. Approval to Award Invitation to Bid (ITB) #25-001 Transmission Main Interconnect to
Orange County Utilities RCW System ARPA Project. (Procurement Manager Tolbert)
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10. Approval of One (1) Year Extension of the existing Continuing Contracts for RFP #19-
011 Emergency -Disaster Debris Monitoring Services. (Procurement ManagerTolbert)
11. Approval of Award for ITB #25-002 Ocoee Wastewater Treatment Plant Reclaimed
Water Storage Tank and Pump Station - ARPA Federal Grant Funded
Project. (Procurement Manager Tolbert)
12. Approval of FY 2024-2025 Budget Vehicle Purchases. (Assistant Public Works
Director Gajadhar)
13. Approval of the Utility Agreement with Concept Real Property Holdings, LLP, for thv-
02BKids Daycare Facility's Sewer Service. (Acting Utilities Director Boiling)
City Attorney Geller read the title of the ordinance, and it was announced this will be ond adg d pubeag present'j",
as a secrein•anlic hrin• at the ed next schuled oo City Cmmissin meeting
December 3, 2024, at 6:15 PM or soon thereafter.
Commissioner Kennedy shared the historical significance of November 1 1th being recognize ]e
as Veterans Day, and expressed his desire for the City Commission to consider holding th
annual Veterans Day Program on the actual date in 2025. Brief discussion ensued.
Motion: Move to approve the Ocoee Veterans Day Program to be held on November I
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-COMMENTS FROM COMMISSIONERS 7:09 PM
Commissioner Oliver — Commented on the following:
1) Addressed Veterans Programs Specialist Harold Borrero-Almodovar and asked him what
a program for the veterans in Ocoee would look like. Mr. Borrero-Almodovar was provided
the opportunity to address his questions.
2) Inquired about the status of the turn signals on Clarke Road. Public Works Director
Krug responded that the goal is for the signals to be operational by Christmas, Mayor
Johnson asked about the stop signs on White Road. Public Works Director Krug confirmed
that they are also expected to be operational 1y Christmas.
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Commissioner Firstner — Commented on the following:
1) Announced GIS Day is tomorrow, November 20th and City staff will be putting a
presentation together in City Hall.
2) Announced that All City Management Services is currently hiring school crossing guarriq
in the City.
Commissioner Wilsen — Commented on the following:
1) Wished everyone a Happy and Safe Thanksgiving.
2) Announced Operation Santa will be starting soon.
3) Announced the Jolly Jamboree and Breakfast with Santa events in December.
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1) Announced the upcoming 2024 Holiday Golf Parade.
2) Shared that registration for the Ocoee Police Department's Holiday Toys for Kids is now
open.
3) Announced that City Hall and all City Administrative Offices will be closed Thursday,
November 28 th and Frid.y, November 29th in observance of the Thanksgiving Holiday.
4) Revisited the discussion on underground powerlines and shared the costs of fixing the
above -ground powerlines following the recent hurricanes, as reported in the newspaper.
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