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Home My WebLink About10-07-2025 MinutesOCOEE CITY COMMISSION Ocoee Commission Chambers I N. Bluford Avenue Ocoee, Florida October 7, 2025 MINUTES 6:15 PM -CALL TO bRbER6.15 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 Ages Hart, Ocoee Resident, followed by the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag led by Commissioner Wilsen. City Clerk Sibbitt called the roll and declared a quorum present. Present: Mayor Johnson, Commissioner Kennedy, Commissioner Wilsen, Commissioner Firstner, and Commissioner Oliver Also Present: City Manager Shadrix, City Attorney Geller, and City Clerk Sibbitt Fire Prevention Month Proclamation - read and proclaimed by Mayor Johnson, accepted by Ocoee Fire Department staff. W a . . ERE ot Mylizi 1M MNWUTLT�� Update on Tiger Minor Park 6.35 PhTl Public Comments were heard out of agenda order. The following persons addressed the City Commission: - Kim Drury, Ocoee Resident, explained how she is an avid pickleball player and expressed her thankfulness for the pickleball courts and her hope for a resolution that will accommodate everyone. - Dave Denmark, Ocoee Resident, expressed his concern for the noise level at the park at certain times of the morning and evening and shared his hope for a resolution. Parks and Leisure Services Director Johnson presented a PowerPoint summarizing staff's proposed solutions to address concerns raised by residents at the previous City Commission meeting. These concerns included patrons using the park too early or too late, pickleball court lights and noise level, vandalism in the park, and cars entering and exiting the park at certain hours of the night. The recommended solutions included installing gates at each entrance to be opened and closed daily, setting designated pickleball court hours from 8:00 AM to 8:00 PM placing the court lights on a timer, and adding a sport sonic guard along with landscape barriers to help reduce noise. - Andrea Jones, Ocoee Resident, expressed her appreciation to staff for the presented recommendations, but stated her concern with the suggested hours of 8:00 AM to 8:00 PM. She suggested switching the pickleball courts with the tennis courts. 1 (Page October 7, 2025 1 pig 11; �11�1 Ii! gign 171111111-1 1 im•I I ;•1 1 m-M "IN 1`171 i1ale',11111 Mat b'1TKU1111!S UIC U9111.1 Lb 1Jr1r1L[1 I C-1 Ule-te[11115 (;'O!Uftb 11`1#11114. 11191 ITICK, s"Cud-awe urcrJ-1're specifically for pickleball. Commissioner Kennedy expressed his concerns with discussing this issue as a presentation instead of a re-quiar agenda item and suggested bringing the item back to the Commission under the regular agenda, to be discussed. Commissioner Wilsen stated that she appreciates the mitigation measures suggested in the presentation and she is in favor of them, as she feels they are fair and reasonable. Commissioner Firstner stated that he supports the recommendations presented and he suggested that the sound mitigation efforts should be pursued in the budget. U Iiiii Affilq *U -' A M51049 1111111M IMA111111111MYNOW MUNI �4011 I ANW-11 Ito. Eirt I dit-� I I 10- In ON I I M. 0 MaMIM 6-111"Noffiffl-1, IM49-111 1- 1 Oliver; Motion carried 4-1 with Commission Kennedy opposing. -STAFF REPORTS AND AGENDA REVIEW 7:03 PM City Manager Shadrix announced that due to recent rain, the site conditions for the Policl Department Training Facility Groundbreaking Ceremony are currently unfavorable. determination will be made tomorrow on whether to relocate the ceremony to the Ocoe Lakeshore Center. City Manager Shadrix also noted that the City Commission will receive a memorandum summarizing the history of permits and actions related to the fiberoptic hub located on Johio Shores Road, Regarding the Christmas lights discussed at the previous meeting, he reported that staff have completed testing all outlets and provided Duke Energy with a list of those that are not functioning. City Manager Shadrix further advised that he is working with staff on appropriations requests to the State Legislature for the upcoming session, focusing on funding related to hurricane resiliency, septic -to -sewer conversion, and reclaimed water projects. The City is also seeking to include a public safety appropriation request. He announced that the Rewis Street waterline and sidewalk replacement project has been completed, with project closeout currently underway. The next phase is resurfacing which is expected to begin within the next few weeks. 2 1 P a g e IOMM 064WAINVAI w w w 0 off 0 wo w w w 111IM-TIMI- T20111TIM0 "1, 0 me sm - PUBLIC COMMENTS - Heard out of agenda order under Presentations LSE=F =--Elill 1,2-11ml IN- MIMI "M 0 1. muff, =I— if Mimi I&IRM I-= Ism Z 11TV"I Me"- I 111-6FRE FUMM19,11,1111 .1 meeting. No objections were raised with the cancellation of the November 4th City Commissio 9 Meeting. 1 seconded by Commissioner Kennedy; Motion carried 5-0. 1 Approval of Minutes from the Regular City Commission Meeting held September 16, 2025, and the Final Budget Public Hearing held September 17, 2025. (City Clerk Sibbitt) 2Approval of a 30-day Extension to the Temporary Operator Agreement with SSS Down To Earth OPCO LLC, Extending the Term from October 31, 2025, to November 30, 2025, for Interim Operation of the Forest Lake Golf Course. (Assistant City Manager Rumer) 3. Approval to Submit an Application for the Florida Department of Health Emergency Medical Services Grant for the Purchase of Active Shooter Equipment. (Deputy Fire Chief Van Camp) 4Authorization to Apply for Florida Department of Law Enforcement (FDLE) Drone Replacement Program Grant. (Deputy Fire Chief Van Camp) 5Approval to Consider Amending Section 124-8 through Section 124-11 of the Code of Ordinances for Smoking Prohibited in Portions of Recreational Property. (Parks and Leisure Services Deputy Director Gaines) 6. Approval for Purchase and Upfit of Budgeted Vehicles. (Deputy Police Chief McKinstry) 31 P a g e f• *ctober 7, 2025 7i Approval of Panasonic Toughbook Laptop Lease. (Police Chief OgIburn) 1Approval of Law Enforcement ISO ClaimSearch Access Memorandum of Understanding. (Police Chief OgIburn) 9Approval of the Off Duty Management Sourcewell Agreement. (Police Chief Ogburn) 10. Approval to Reinstate the November 18, 2025, City Commission Meeting and Approval to Cancel the November 4, 2025, City Commission Meeting. (Assistant City Manager Rumer) ms��' �1 11 a • Mayor Johnson announced the upcoming City Events for the months of October and November. rOT11" Commissioner Oliver — Commented on the following- 7-14 PM-- 715 P! 1) Shared that he had a great Town Hall Meeting on September 18th, which is available to view on his website, or you may email him to request a copy. 2) Shared that he attended the Car Show, which was a great event despite being rained out, and encouraged residents to attend next year. 3) Read an inspirational quote. Mayor Johnson — Commented on the following- 7:16 PM 7"18 FIM 1 ) Read an email from a resident representing the Angel Tree Foundation and asked th City Commission for their thoughts on supporting the placement of a charity tree with the City, allowing residents to select tags and sponsor a child during the Christm season. Commissioner Oliver provided a summary of the Angel Tree Foundati 11 Program. Mayor Johnson asked the City Commission if they support having staff wo 3 out the details regarding placement. Commissioner Kennedy expressed concern abo 3 setting a precedent ' and a brief discussion followed. Mayor Johnson concluded stating he would contact the resident to obtain additional information to share with staf Melanie . bbitt, City Clerk Rusty J��o , Mayor 5|Page