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Home My WebLink About06-03-2025 MinutesOCOEE CITY COMMISSION Ocoee Commission Chambers 1 N. Bluford Avenue Ocoee, Florida June 3, 2025 MINUTES 6:15 PM CALL To ORDER 6:,15 Pm Mayor Johnson called the regu lar session to order at 6 15 PM in the Commission Chambers of City Hall. The invocation was led by it Johnson, followed by the Pledge •- Allegiance to the Flag led by Commissioner Firstner. City Clerk Sibbitt called the roll and declared a quorum • Present: Mayor Johnson, Commissioner Kennedy, Commissioner Wilsen, Commissioner Firstner, Commissioner Oliver Also Present: City Manager Shadrix, City Attorney Geller, and City Clerk Sibbitt WIN a U :I'Z&*] 41,1 L11 #[Q JL &VAI J1 Presentation of Audit Results for the Fiscal Year Ending September 30, 2024. Acting Finance Director Lawitzke introduced Timothy Westgate, PurvisGray, who announced that the City had been awarded the prestigious Certificate of Achievement for Excellence in Financial Reporting for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2024. He then presented an overview of the Auditor's Report which covered significant events, financial highlights, and other audit matters for the FY ending September 30, 2024. Will Nor-*, N W11011 W^ was '• to provide an ••. • the First Tee Program, which teaches life skills such a confidence, respect, and perseverance alongside •• instruction. A discussion ensued regardin the age groups eligible to participate in the program and costs to participate. Commission Kennedy thanked Mr. Wellington for the First Tee Program and -• if there was a need donations. He also shared with Mr. Utsey his interest in seeing more discounts offered to Ocoe residents and members and noted that the beverage cart is not operating until 6:00 PM a mentioned in the presentation. He also acknowledged the improvements he has observed. M Dunleavy acknowledged his concern. Mayor Johnson noted that his concerns about the rat increases, echoed Commissioner Kennedy's suggestion to provide more discounts for residen i. . . I June 3, 2026 - Doug Gomber, Ocoee Resident, shared his concerns about the Forest Lake Golf Course update, specifically regarding potential future costs. City Manager Shadrix addressed his concerns. :CONSENT AGEftDA 7-11 MV1 Consent Agenda Motion Motion. Move to adopt Consent Agenda Items #1 -7; Moved by Commissioner Kennedy, seconded by Commissioner Wilsen; Motion carried 5-0. 1 . Approval of Minutes from the Regular City Commission Meeting held May 20, 2025 (City Clerk Sibbitt) 2. Approval of New Appointment to the Code Enforcement Board. (City Clerk Sibbitt) 3Approval of Resolution for City Commission Support for H.R, 672 (Representative Mario Diaz-Balart) to Direct the United States Postal Service to Designate Single, Unique ZIP Codes for Certain Communities, including Ocoee. (Assistant City Manager Rumer) 4pproval of a Two -Year Warranty Surety and Maintenance, Materials, and Workmanship Agreement with Everest Realty Thirteen, LLC for the Everest Rehabilitation Hospital. (Development Engineer Keaton) 5. Approval for Consent to Assignment and Novation with Water Quality Professional Services. (Staff Engineer Burch) 6. Approval for Demolition of Structures at 35 W. Geneva St. and 669 S. Cumberland Ave. (Assistant Public Works Director Gajadhar) 7. Approval of Change Order No.1 for ITB #25-002 Ocoee Wastewater Treatment Plant Reclaimed Water Storage Tank and Pump Station, (Utilities Director Boiling) WINVAIWDEWA!Mll M2011FAVAMILIDEEMAY 21Page June 3, 2026 City Attorney Geller read the titles of the ordinances, and it was announced that this will be presented as a second reading and public hearing at the City Commission meeting scheduled for June 17, 2025, at 6:15 PM or soon thereafter. ONE i3M3MZE5= limmai"IMUM M1,11,21 III I 1-2-MIRS-1-11 m-- R-M- IN 11-INTIN"I seconded by Commissioner Kennedy; Motion carried 5-0. 0,0*01MLIZ MIND A 4 Mayor Johnson announced the upcoming City events for the month of June 2025. Commissioner Kennedy — Commented on the following- 7:19 PM — 7-22 PM 1) Stated that continuing item #9 to a future meeting was a great deon. 2) Expressed that he agrees with the public comment made tonight, concerning the Forest Lake Golf Course, Commissioner Wilsen — Commented on the following- 1) Thanked everyone for the golf course comments and education. 2) Announced that she attended the ribbon cutting for the new Hampton Inn an encouraged residents to spend their money in Ocoee, as opposed to somewhere else. Commissioner Firstner — Commented on the following: 7-24 PM — 7:25 1) Thanked Public Works Director Krug and the Public Works Department for the resurfacing of Maguire Road. Commissioner Oliver — Commented on the following: 725 PM - 7:30 PM 1) Stated that he would like to see a running total of how the City is addressing the capit improvement project at the Forest Lake Golf Course. 2) Announced that hurricane season officially began on June Ist and encouraged everyon to get prepared for an active season. 3) Announced that McCormick Road is open. He also stated that he would like to get 3 1 P a g I June 3, 20i5 letter to Orange County regarding the installation of a traffic light at the comer of McCbrM1 Road and Apopka Vineland Road. City Manager Shadrix stated that he will send a letter Orange County on behalf of the Commission. Consensus of the City Commission was i support of the City Manager sending a letter to the County. 4) Stated that Ocoee High School had a 100% graduation rate, this year, with over 60 0 I students graduating and receiving over $10 million dollars in scholarships, nationwide, 5) Read an inspirational message. R 11 Mayor Johnson — Commented on the following: 7:30 PM 40 'P 11,11 1) Commented on the Forest Lake Golf Course and gave a brief summary of how it bega He expressed desire to make the golf course affordable for Ocoee residents. 2) Stated that he would like to see sidewalk repairs in the older city subdivisions, as it w approved in the budget in October. *Clock was stopped at T33pm for five minutes, while C* Manager Shadrix addressed Mayor Johnson's comments* 7:33 PM -, 7:38 PM City Manager Shadrix responded to his comments stating that th sidewalk program has commenced and that a presentation is forthcoming. He al• commented on the process and timeline for the selection of the Forest Lake Golf Cours long-term operatoock started again at T38pm* 3) Addressed another area of Silver Star Road that needs asphalt repairs. 4) Inquired about the funds the developer gave for the traffic signal to be installed McCormick Road and Apopka Vineland Road, Assistant City Manager Rumer confirme that the developer provided 50% to Orange County, dedicated the land, and built the trai Mayor Johnson requested the City Manager to include that information in the letter bein sent to Orange County. UtUm Rusty Jo ��i,- o, —n.,Mayor 11� 4 1 P a g e