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City of Ocoee ▪ 1 N. Bluford Avenue ▪ Ocoee, Florida 34761
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STAFF REPORT
Meeting Date: March 18, 2025
Item #: 2
Contact Name: Melanie Sibbitt Department Director: Melanie Sibbitt
Contact Number: Ext. 1026 City Manager: Craig Shadrix
Subject: Approval to Appoint the Mayor Pro Tem. (City Clerk Sibbitt)
Background Summary:
Section C-9 of the Ocoee City Charter states: … “The Mayor pro tem shall be elected from among the
Commissioners by the City Commission but shall continue to represent the district in which such
Commissioner resides. The Mayor pro tem shall be elected at the first City Commission meeting following the
swearing in of the candidates elected at each general city election … and shall serve as Mayor pro tem until
the successor is elected.”
On March 20, 2007, the City Commission established a policy to annually select the Mayor pro tem, even
during non-election years. Then, on April 6, 2021, the City Commission agreed to rotate the Mayor pro tem
annually based on districts. In 2023, Commissioner Wilsen (District 2) was selected to serve as Mayor pro tem
due to the vacancy in the District 4 seat, followed by Commissioner Kennedy (District 1) in 2024. To maintain
the annual rotation based on districts, Commissioner Wilsen (District 2) should be elected as Mayor pro tem
for the 2025-2026 term.
Issue:
Should the Honorable Mayor and City Commissioners elect Commissioner Wilsen (District 2) as Mayor pro
tem in accordance with City Charter Section C-9 and Commission Policy?
Recommendations:
Staff recommends the Honorable Mayor and City Commissioners elect Commissioner Wilsen (District 2) as
Mayor pro tem for the 2025-2026 term in accordance with City Charter Section C-9 and Commission Policy.
Attachments:
1. 03-20-2007 Minutes
2. 04-06-2021 Minutes
Financial Impacts:
None
Type of Item: Consent
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Regular City Commission Meeting
April G, 2021
8. Approval of the Florida Midland Railroad. Company License Agreement for
Downtown Stormwater Parr Improvements. (Public Works Director Drug)
The City Commission approved the Downtown Master flan in October 2016 and the protect last associated
with the plan. A key element of the Plan is the development of the Downtown. Stormwater Park which will
provide Stormwater retainage and treatment for much of the downtown area. The drainage basin of the
Downtown Stormwater Park includes the area bounded between W. Oakland Ave„ and Floral St. on the north
and south and N, Bluford Ave. and the Kissimmee Ave. railroad tracks on the east and west. The Downtown
Stormwater Park will also provide a connection point on the west side of the railroad tracks on Franklin Ave
for future connection of developments. The City will have to enter into an agreement with Florida Midland
Railroad Company in order to install the stormwater pipe under the railroad tracks.
Approved on. Consent. Motion carried 5-0.
PUBLIC TEARING m N arae
FIRST READING OF C}RDINANCE - None
SECGND READING O1F ORDINANCE — PUBLIC IIE,RINwG - Noire
REGULAR AGENDA arw 1t lrI'm
9. Election o1F Mayor Pro Teen. (City Clerk Sibkaitt)
Section C-9 of the Ocoee City Charter states, "The Mayor pro tern shall be elected from among the
Commissioners by the City Commission but shall continue to represent the district in which such
Commissioner resides. The Mayor pro tem shall be elected at the first City Commission meeting following
the swearing in of the candidates elected at each general city election .,, and shall serve as Mayor pro tern
until the successor is elected." Can March 20, 2007, the Commission created a policy to elect the Mayor pro
tern annually, even in non -election years, by rotating down through the seniority list,
Mayor Johnson handed the gavel over to Mayor Pro Tema Brinson,
Motion: Move to appoint Commissioner Wilsen as Mayor 'Pro Tem• Moved b
Mayor Johnson seconded by Commissioner Firstner•, Motion carried
unanimously.
Commissioner Oliver commented that at a previous meeting they had a discussion which
indicated they would snake appointments in order of District seats, He asked for that wording to
be added to future staff reports. City Clerk Sibbitt briefly explained the CRA Board did agree to
this Type of procedure for the position of Chair, and if the City Commission is seeking to do the
sage for the Mayor Pro Tern position, she will be sure to include such wording in .future staff
reports. Consensus of the City Commission was to rotate the annual pos,ition of
Mayor Pro Tem in order of District seats.
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