HomeMy WebLinkAbout09-01-2026 MinutesOCOEE CITY COMMISSION
Ocoee Commission Chambers
1 N. Bluford Avenue
Ocoee, Florida
September 1, 2026 MINUTES 6:15 PM
REGULAR CITY COMMISSION MEETING
• CALL TO ORDER :15 PHi
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 Firstner. City Clerk Sibbitt called the roll and
declared a quorum present.
Present: Mayor Johnson, Commissioner Kennedy, Commissioner Firstner, and Commissioner
Oliver
Absent: Commissioner Wilsen
Also Present: City Manager Shadrix, City Attorney Geller, and City Clerk Sibbitt
• PRESENTATIONS AND PROCLAMATIONS :16 PM
9/11 Remembrance Proclamation — read and proclaimed by Mayor Johnson.
• STAFF REPORTS AND AGENDA REVIEW 6.18 PlU
City Manager Shadrix asked Parks and Leisure Services Director Johnson to provide an
update regarding a previous request from the West Orange Seniors group. Parks and Leisure
Services Director Johnson reported that, following several meetings with Healthy West
Orange, the organization expressed interest in supporting the City's senior program and offering
an additional program, for a small monthly fee to provide expanded opportunities for seniors in
the community. He also shared that Healthy West Orange is organizing a senior choir event and
requested use of the Lakeshore Center with the rental fee waived. By consensus, the City
Commission approved the request, allowing Healthy West Orange to utilize the
Lakeshore Center for the choir event at no charge.
• PUBLIC COMMENTS :22 P1b1
The following persons addressed the City Commission:
- Eli Salhab and Charmane Salhab, Ocoee Resident, thanked the City for their support
in bringing Camron's memorial bench to life, at Coventry Park. Eli requested $3,800 from the
City Commission to help complete the bench and expressed what the memorial bench means
to Camron's family and the community. Commissioner Firstner stated that he would like to
donate $3,800 from his discretionary funds.
- George Crews and Gregg Dobbs, Crews Ink, provided an update on their plans to
establish a Halloween attraction at the West Oaks Mall and requested approval of their
special event permit. Development Services Director Nick Lepp provided background on
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the proposed project and explained that the permit had been denied due to the property's
zoning requirements and applicable timeline restrictions. Discussion followed among the City
Commission, City Attorney, staff, and the applicants regarding the request.
Motion: Move to support staff's decision to deny the special event permit; Moved by
Commissioner Kennedy, seconded by Commissioner Firstner; Motion carried 3-1 with
Commissioner Oliver opposing and Commissioner Wilsen absent.
- Dr. Jim Moyer, Ocoee Resident, provided a presentation on the importance of water
conservation.
-CONSENT AGENDA 6 -.59 PM
Consent Agenda Motion
Motion: Move to adopt Consent Agenda Items #1-5; Moved by Commissioner Kennedy,
seconded by Commissioner Oliver; Motion carried 4-0 with Commission Wilsen being
absent.
1. Approval of Minutes from the Regular City Commission Meeting held August 18, 2026.
(City Clerk Sibbitt)
2. Approval of Reappointment to the Police Officers'/Firefighters' Retirement Board of
Trustees. (City Clerk Sibbitt)
3. Approval of Appointment to the General Employees' Pension Board of Trustees. (City
Clerk Sibbitt)
4. Approval of Pedestrian and Bicycle Safety High Visibility Enforcement and Support
Program. (Police Chief Ogburn)
5. Approval of Change Order No. 4 for ITB #25-002 Ocoee Wastewater Treatment Plant
Reclaimed Water Storage Tank and Pump Station. (Utilities Director Bolling)
- FIRST READING OF ORDINANCE — None
-SECOND READING OF ORDINANCE — PUBLIC HEARING — None
-PUBLIC HEARING 6:59 PM
6. Public Hearing for Preserve at Crown Point Street Tree Removal Preliminary -Final Large -
Scale Subdivision Plan; Project No. LS-2026-006. AT THE REQUEST OF THE
APPLICANT, THIS ITEM IS BEING WITHDRAWN. (Community Development
Administrator McFarlane)
Mayor Johnson inquired about a date for continuance of this item, and City Manager Shadrix
advised that the item had been withdrawn indefinitely.
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7. Public Hearing for Adoption of the Septic -To -Sewer Final Assessment Resolution.
(Utilities Director Boiling)
Utilities Director Bolling provided a background summary of the Septic -to -Sewer Assessment
Services Program and the proposed Resolution.
Mayor Johnson inquired whether there was a state statute applicable to this matter and asked
how many properties were affected. Utilities Director Bolling addressed his questions.
City Attorney Geller read the title of the resolution.
The public hearing was opened. As no one wished to speak, the public hearing was closed.
Motion: Move to approve Resolution 2026-14 adopting the Septic -to -Sewer Final
Assessment Resolution for the FY 26-27; Moved by Commissioner Oliver, seconded by
Commissioner Firstner; Motion carried 4-0 with Commissioner Wilsen being absent.
- REGULAR AGENDA - None
-MAYOR'S ANNOUNCEMENTS 7.05 PMLI
Mayor Johnson announced the upcoming Budget Hearings and City Events for the month of
September and October.
-COMMENTS FROM COMMISSIONERS 7:06 PM
Commissioner Oliver — Commented on the following: 7:06 P1,161 — 7:08 '!'[,VY
1) Stated that although he does not disagree with the vote, he does believe that the applicant
for the Halloween event at the West Oaks Mall was willing to make the necessary
concessions; however, there were too many unmet conditions.
2) Gave kudos to Public Works regarding sidewalks being repaired and roads being paved,
as he has received a few emails and calls regarding the matter.
3) Read an inspirational quote.
Commissioner Firstner — Commented on the following: 7:08 -- 709 PVfl
1) Encouraged everyone to drive safely, as school is back in session.
2) Announced that we are in the midst of hurricane season and there are a few systems
currently in the Gulf and Atlantic and encouraged everyone to pay attention and be prepared.
Commissioner Kennedy — Commented on the following: 7'09 'fi_11Vq- 7':111 P1,71
1) Agreed with Commissioner Oliver's comment regarding the Halloween event and
expressed the importance of planning early.
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1) Agreed with Commissioner Kennedy's comments regarding the Halloween event.
2) Commented on the process he witnessed at the Orange County Commission meeti
regarding the audience applauding during the meeting.
3) Commented on the importance of E-Bike safety. I
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