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June 2, 2026 MINUTES 6:15 PM
-CALL TO ORDER 6:15 PM
Mayor Johnson called the regular session to order at 615 PM in the Commission Chambers
of City Hall. The invocation was led by Commissioner Oliver, followed by the Pledge of
Allegiance to the Flag led by Commissioner Firstner, Deputy City Clerk Parks called the roll
and declared a quorum present.
'F,resent: Mayor Johnson, Commissioner Kennedy, Commissioner Wilsen, Commissioner
Firstrier, Commissioner Oliver
Absent: None
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Boys and Girls Club of West Orange Update
Mac Reed, Chief Impact Officer for the Boys & Girls Clubs of Central Florida, announced that
the new June Family Branch is scheduled to open in August 2026. He stated that the 20,000-
square-foot facility will include 10,000 square feet dedicated to youth members (elementary
school -aged children) and 10,000 square feet dedicated to teen members (middle and high
school -aged students). He further noted that an additional 10,000-square-foot gymnasium is
planned for a future expansion. Amber Shaw, Site Coordinator for the Ocoee Middle School
Boys & Girls Club, provided a brief overview of the Ocoee Middle School site and expressed
her enthusiasm for the opening of the new branch. Mac Reed stated that the new facility will be
located on 9th Street and announced that the grand opening ceremony is scheduled for
September 94, 9026.
-STAFF REPORTS AND AGENDA REVIEW 6:28 PM
City Manager Shadrix congratulated the Parks and Leisure Services team for receiving an
Honorable Mention Award from the Florida Municipal Communicators Association, for the City
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-PUBLIC COMMENTS 6.-30 PM
-CONSENT AGENDA
Consent Agenda Motion
Motion: Move to adopt ConsentAgenda Items #1 -5;, Moved by Commissioner Kennedy,
seconded by Commissioner Wilsen; Motion carried 5-0.
1 Approval of Minutes from the Regular City Commission Meeting held May 19, 2026.
(City Clerk Sibbitt)
2. Approval of New Appointment to the Citizen Advisory Council for Ocoee Fire Department
(CACOFD). (Deputy City Clerk Parks)
3. Approval to Apply for the FEMA Fire Prevention and Safety (FP&S) Grant Program for
a Fire Safety Educational Robot. (Deputy Fire Chief Van Camp)
4Approval to Submit an Application for the FY 2025 Assistance to Firefighters Grant
(AFG) Program for Self -Contained Breathing Apparatus (SCBA) Replacement
Equipment. (Deputy Fire Chief Van Camp)
5. Approval of Jc & J Contractors as a Single ource, Vendor for Miscel aneous Utilities
Concrete Repairs. (Utilities Director Bog)
6. Second Reading of Ordinance for Fiscal Year 2025-26 Mid -Year Budget
Amendment. (Finance Director Weber)
Finance Director Weber advised that no amendments have been made to the ordinance since
its first reading on May 19th and stated that Staff recommends approval.
City Attorney Ardaman read the title of the ordinance.
The public hearing was opened. As no one wished to speak, the public hearing was closed.
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Motion carried 5-0,
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7. Approval for Appointment of a Regular Member and an Alternate Member to the Code
Enforcement Board. (Deputy City Clerk Parks)
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Mayor Johnson announced several upcoming City events scheduled for June and July.
-COMMENTS FROM COMMISSIONERS 6:42 P[
Commissioner Oliver- Commented on the following: 6:42 1"NIll-, 6:44 PM
1) Commented on tax reform and how to educate the public and encouraged the audience
to get educated on the subject matter.
2) Read an inspirational quote,
Commissioner Firstner - Commented on the following: 6:44 PM
1 Expressed his concern with how local municipalities' ability to exercise Home Rule is
being eroded.
Commissioner Wilsen- Commented on the following: 6:4e,'I PKE1 - 6:45 FIM
1) Announced that she excited about the upcoming July 4th celebration.
Commissioner Kennedy- Commented on the following: 6:46 P110, -- 650 PM
1) Expressed his concern with how elected officials, at all levels, are inconsistent with their
stance on Home Rule, and encouraged residents to educate themselves on the subject
matter.
2) Praised City Manager Shadrix for his consistency and proactiveness regarding tax
reform.
3) Stated that the Citizen Advisory Council of the Police Department (CACOPD) currently
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Mayor Johnson — Commented on the following: 6M PM — 656 PM
1) Expressed his views on Home Rule.
2) Expressed his views on tax reform and encouraged residents to educate themselves on
tax reform. Commissioner Wilsen stated that she previously received the Home Rule
Hero Certificate from the Florida League of Cities and expressed her disappointment
with the representatives of the Florida League of Cities. She also encouraged residents
to educate themselves on the subject matter.
3) Mayor Johnson thanked everyone for their concern and well -wishes during his recent
health episode and expressed his appreciation to both the Fire Department and Police
Department for their swift response and assistance.
City of Ocoee
Victoria Parks, Deputy City Clerk
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