HomeMy WebLinkAbout10-21-2025 MinutesOcoee Commission Chambers
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Ocoee, Florida
October 21, 2025 MINUTES 615 PM
- CALL TO ORDER 6: 16 PM
Mayor Johnson called the regular session to order at 6:16 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 Mayor Johnson. City Clerk Sibbitt called the roll and declared
a quorum present.
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Absent: Commissioner Oliver
Also Present: City Manager Shadrix, City Attorney Geller, and City Clerk Sibbitt
Week of the Family Proclamation — read and proclaimed by Mayor Johnson, and accepted by
Victoria Laney, Southwest Orange County Representative.
-STAFF REPORTS AND AGENDA RETIEW 6:23 PIVI
City Manager Shadrix announced that, with the groundbreaking of the Law Enforcemen
Training Facility, installation of water and force mains will take place along Fullers Cross Road.
This work will require a road closure on Fullers Cross Road for the week. Detour information will
be available on the City's website and social media pages. He further announced that the Rewis
Street waterline and sidewalk replacement project is complete. Mayor Johnson asked whether
the paving on Rewis Street had been completed and if the speed bumps could be reinstalled.
Public Works Director Krug responded to his inquiry.
- Dr. Jim Moyer, Ocoee Resident, commented on the ongoing research regarding the
clean-up of Starke Lake and Lake Prima Vista, as well as the impact of recent extreme
weather conditions. He also discussed the various agencies involved in these clean-up
efforts and noted that the City, along with the neighboring blueberry farm, is working
diligently to address and resolve any clean-up needs for these lakes.
- Kellie Beck, HRDB Board Chair, shared a brief video initiative from the Human
Relations Diversity Board (HRDB) that is seeking approval from the City Commission. She
explained that throughout 2025, the Board has focused on community education through
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guest speakers, primarily in partnership with UCF. She further noted that the HRDB aims to
conclude the year by celebrating the diversity of countries and individuals who have chosen
to make Ocoee their home. She informed the City Commission about the proposed process
for collecting the video submissions. A brief discussion followed regarding the use of a
Google form and whether a disclaimer would be necessary. Consensus of the C!!Y
Commission was that the HRDB could move forward with their video initiative.
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Commissioner Wilsen commented on the request for reconsideration, noting that residents in
the surrounding area are being affected, and stated that she is not in favor of reinstating the
7:00 AM opening time.
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Mayor Johnson stated that he is not in favor of changing the opening time back, noting that
there will always be residents who express concerns about the noise.
Commissioner Firstner stated that the park is a public tacility intended tor commun
txpressed that addressing the noise concerns would be the appropriate solution. City Manager
Shadrix noted that the PowerPoint presented at the previous meeting highlighted several
mitigation measures that could be considered. He further shared that he has directed staff to
explore grant funding opportunities for a potential permanent solution. A brief discussion
ensued on park hours and pickleball court hours of operation.
-CONSENT AGENDA 6:45 PM
Consent Agenda Motion
Motion: Move to adopt Consent Agenda Items #1 -18, Moved by Commissioner Wilsen,
seconded by Commissioner Fristner; Motion carried 4-0 with Commissioner Oliver
absent.
1 Approval of Minutes from the Regular City Commission Meeting held October 7, 2025
(City Clerk Sibbitt)
2i Authorization to Accept FDLE Drone Replacement Program Grant Funding and
Authorize the Purchase of a New Drone. (Deputy Fire Chief Van Camp)
3. Approval of FY 2025-2026 Budgeted Fire Engine Purchase. (Deputy Fire Chief Van
Camp)
4. Approval to Award RFQ #25-009 Construction Manager at Risk for the New Ocoee Fire
Station #38 Facility. (Procurement Manager Tolbert)
5. Approval to Piggyback Omnia's Contract for the Freedom Park Playground Project.
(Parks and Leisure Services Director Johnson)
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6Approval to Piggyback the Clay County Contract for the Bob Sorenson Park Ballfield
Lights. (Parks and Leisure Services Director Johnson)
7Approval of FY 2025-2026 Budgeted Mower and Vacuum Equipment Purchases. (Parks
and Leisure Services Director Johnson)
8. Approval of Victims of Crimes Act Agreement for FY 2025-2026, (Police Chief Ogburn)
9. Approval of FY 2025-2026 Traffic Signal Repair and Replacement Projects with Control
Specialists. (Assistant Public Works Director Gajadhar)
10. Approval of FY 2025-2026 Budgeted Vehicle and Equipment Purchases. (Assistant
Public Works Director Gajadhar)
11. Approval to Contract Core and Main to Provide the VertexOne Customer Portal. (Utilities
Director Boiling)
12. Approval to Rebuild Bar Screen #2 at the City of Ocoee Wastewater Treatment Plant.
(Utilities Director Boiling)
13. Approval to Replace the 3 Chlorine Tanks and Pumping System at the City of Ocoee
Wastewater Treatment Plant. (Utilities Director Bolling)
14. Approval for the Purchase of a New Pump Lift Station #63 Pump 1. (Utilities Director
15. Approval of Red Zone Robotics to Complete the First Stage of Gravity System Condition
Assessment, (Utilities Director Bolling)
I& Approval to Rehabilitate Ocoee Lift Stations 42,49,50,52, and 53 and Piggyback RCM
City of Zephyrhills Contract. (Utilities Director Bolling)
17. Approval of Intent to Annex Agreement with MPJ Realty USA, LLC. (Utilities Director
18. Approval of Amendment 1 for Hazen & Sawyer to Provide Additional Design Services for
the Forest Oaks Above Ground Injection Assembly. (Utilities Director Bolling)
-FIRST READING OF ORDINANCE 6:46 PM
19. First Reading of Ordinance for Fiscal Year M5 Year -End Budget Amendment.
(Assistant Finance Director Lawitzke)
City Attorney Geller read the title of the ordinance, and it was announced this will be presented
as a second reading and public hearing at the City Commission meeting scheduled for
November 18, 2025, at 6:15 PM or soon thereafter.
20. First Reading of Ordinance 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)
as a second reading and public hearing at the City Commission m eting scheduled for
November 18, 2025, at 6:15 PM or soon thereafter.
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Commissioner Wilsen — Commented on the following- 6-47 PM - 6-149 PM
1 ) Commented on the Angel Tree request discussed at the previous meeting, noting that
the City of Ocoee already has its own programs and believes that participating could create
competition with these existing initiatives. Commissioner Kennedy voiced his support for
this comment.
Mayor Johnson — Commented on the following: 649 PM -,-- 650 PM
1) Announced the upcoming City Events for the months of October and November.
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