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HomeMy WebLinkAbout02-21-84 I I MINUTES OF THE OCOEE CITY COMMISSION REGULAR MEETING HELD FEBRUARY 21, 1984 PRESENT: Mayor Ison, Commissioners Cook and Rodgers, City Manager Burgess, City Attorney Rhodes ABSENT: Commissioners Hager and Lyle CALL TO ORDER Mayor Ison called the regular meeting to order at 7:35 P.M. in the Commission Chambers and introduced Mr. Melvin Barker, Pastor Church of Christ, who del ivered the invocation. Mayor Ison then led those present in the Pledge of Allegiance. FEBRUARY 7, 1984 MINUTES APPROVED Mayor Ison asked Attorney Rhodes to determine whether Comm~ Cook should vote concerning approval of the minutes of a meeting she did not attend and Counsel advised that it was all right to proceed. Comm. Rodgers moved to dispense with the reading of the minutes of the regular commission meeting held February 7, 1984 and Comm. Cook seconded. Vote was unanimous in favor. Upon a motion by Comm. Rodgers and second by Comm. Cook minutes were unani- mously approved as written. ROYAL AMERICAN DEVELOPMENT GRANTED EXTENSION FOR CROWN POINT APARTMENTS Mr. Bill Holland, 412 Magnolia Avenue, Panama City, FL, representing Royal American Development Association, requested a 30 day extension on presenting site plans for Crown Point Apartments. Mr. Holland advised that he had not been aware of Section 17.2 of the Code which requires filing of site plans within 180 days of annexation until this week. Comm. Rodgers pointed out that the location of the property described in the annexation petition was different from the site whlch they were preparing to develop. Mr. Holland said that the property, which lies 360. due east of the corner of Crown Point Road, was shown to them by City Manager Vignetti when negotiations first began. Attorney Rhodes advised that there is some question as to whether the land is actually contiguous to the city. Comm. Rodgers raised the question of availability of water to that area and City Manager Burgess advised that the problem was not the amount of water available but rather that the pipes were too small to transport the water needed for additional development. Comm. Rodgers asked if R.A.D. would be willIng to help with improving the water lines and Mr. Holland replied that he understood that the City of Ocoee must take care of their problem whether he develops or: not. Comm. Cook moved to grant 30 day extension as requested and Comm. Rodgers seconded. Vote was unanimous in favor. This item to be on agenda March 6 for clarifying legal description. TRI-COUNTY CITRUS CORPORATION Mr. Ed Hudson, Tri-Co. Citrus Corporation, requested lowering allowable density to 8 units per acre for fee simple sales for individual units, leaving zoning at R-3. Mr. Hudson stated that there have been no sewer arrangements made with Prima Vista Utilities as yet and that it is his desire to begin the process of developing the property without waiting for the sewer to become available. When asked by Comm. Rodgers his reason for not requesting a change in zoning to R-2, Mr. Hudson replied that he had already lost several months and would prefer to avoid losing that much more time. Comm. Rodgers moved to grant the request to reduce the allowable density to 8 units per acre rather than reduce zoning and to enter into a contractual agreement with Tri-Co to that effect. Comm. Cook seconded and vote was unanimous in favor. I I CITY COMMISSION MEETING 21 FEB 84 PAGE 2 ORDINANCE #779-PETITION 83-14: 7.2 ACRES ON ORLANDO AVE.,2NO & FINAL READING Petition 83-14 is a request for a zoning change from R-3 to R-IAAA for 7.2 acres fronting on Orlando Avenue. When Mayor Ison asked for comments from the audience, Mr. Breeze, Chairman Planning and Zoning Board, advised that that Board's rec- commendation was definitely against granting the request. Mayor Ison asked for ruling regarding adopting an ordinance with only three members present and was advised by Attorney Rhodes that three votes were necessary to pass an ordinance and so it would be permissible to proceed. Comm. Cook moved to deny petition, and motion died for lack of a second. There was no motion to approve petition so Ordinance #779 was not inacted. ORDINANCE #780-PETITION 83-15: 30 ACRES ON WHITE ROAD, 2ND & FINAL READING Petition #780 is a request for a zoning change from R-3 to R-1AAA for 30 acres fronting on White Road. The opposition to the change was well represented by Dr. Ferdinand, who developed the property and put in improvements, by Mr. Ed R. Spomer, who has purchased the property intending to develop further and by Mr. Spomer1s Attorney, Steve Feinburg. Chairman Breeze noted that Planning and Zoning Board's recommendation against the change had been registered on the Petition itself. Camm. Cook moved to deny Petition 83-15. Motion died for lack of a second. There was no motion to approve petition so Ordinance #780 was not inacted. ORDINANCE #782-SANITATION FEE CHANGE TABLED. 2ND & FINAL READING City Manager Burgess read the title of Ordinance #782 which is an ordinance to change the rates charged for commercial sanitation service. There were no comments from the audience. Comm. Cook moved to adopt the Ordinance. Motion died for lack of a second. Comm. Rodgers moved to table the Ordinance until next regular meeting. Comm. Cook seconded and vote was unanimous. RCA FORCE MAIN PERMIT TO USE CITY RIGHT OF WAY TABLED Mr. Mike Gray, Attorney for RCA, advised that the permit should be issued to Prima Vista Utilities rather than RCA. Comm. Cook moved to table consideration of this permit until after ,Commission has had an opportunity to review report to be submitted by consultant February 28, 1984. Comm. Rodgers seconded and vote was unanimous in favor. . RCA-PRIMA VISTA CERTIFICATED AREA EXPANSION REQUEST TABLED After determining that March 6 falls within 50 days limit set by DER, Comm. Cook moved to table until that date consideration of RCA-Prima Vista certificated area expansion request. Comm. Rodgers seconded and vote was unanimous in favor. LAKES PEACH & MOXIE DRAINAGE PROJECT WORKSHOP AND SPECIAL MEETING SCHEDULED City Manager Burgess advised that Phase I of Lakes Peach and Moxie Drainage Project has been completed and Phase I I permitting should be started. A workshop session was scheduled for March 6 at 6:30 P.M. and special meeting for March 8 at 7:30 P.M. COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT PROJECT PROPOSALS MEETING MARCH 7, 1984 ANNOUNCED Mayor Ison announced that the Community Development Project Proposals meeting is scheduledfdr March 7, 1984 and urged citizens to submit input. I I CITY COMMISSION MEETING 21 FEB 84 PAGE 3 NEW BUSINESS MR HOCTEL REQUEST TO OPEN KISSIMMEE AVE TABLED Mr. Hoctel requested permission to open Kissimmee Avenue to obtain access to property fronting on platted road which was never developed. Matter was tabled until March 6 to enable Attorney Rhodes to examine the area and submit an opinion. CHRISTIAN LIFE FELLOWSHIP PARADE-PERMISSION GRANTED Mrs. Linda Highbough, representing Christian Life Fellowship, advised that that organization plans a. spectacular March 25 - 28 and requested permission to have a parade in Ocoee March 24 to promote it. Comm. Cook moved to grant permission. Comm. Rodgers seconded and vote was unanimous in favor. APPOINTMENT TO P & Z BOARD Comm. Rodgers suggested that Planning and Zoning of those who are interested in filling vacancies that Commission can make appointments from list. was delayed until such list can be provided. Board be asked to provide names as they occur on that board so Appointment of alternate member GARY CARROLL APPOINTED TO CODE ENFORCEMENT BOARD As Vern Combs has submitted his resignation from the Code Enforcement Board, Board of Adjustment, and Health Authority Board, Comm. Cook nominated Gary Carroll to fill his seat on Code Enforcement Board. Comm. Rodgers seconded and vote was unanimous in favor. A letter was to be drafted to the members of the other boards for suggestions for nominees. PLAT APPROVAL-THE PINES SUBDIVISION The subject of the city engineer working for a private developer on projects within the city was raised when The Pines plat was submitted for approval and the city engineer's signature was required. Comm. Rodgers stated that the man who makes the recommendation to Commission in the meetings should be the man who signs the plat as city engineer. No action was taken at this time, and this item will be on agenda March 6. FEDERAL REVENUE SHARING-MUNICIPAL BUILDING FUNDS-FIRE STATION-VIGNETTI PARK AREA After brief discussion regarding type and size of building to be constructed at Vignetti Park for the new Fire Sub-station, Mayor Ison advised that he and Chief Strosnider would prepare a set of plans and present them at meeting March 6. PAYMENT FOR REPAIR TO WELL #2 AUTHORIZED City Manager Burgess was authorized to pay $13.808 from account #533.64B for repair to Well #2 done by Meridith Corporation. WINDERMERE REALTY-COUNTEROFFER ON MAGUIRE PROPERTY After Mrs. Theisen presented Mr. Boogaart's counter offer of $160,000 for the purchase price of the Maguire property located on NE corner of Bluford/Oakland Avenues. Comm. Rodgers moved to counter offer $155,000. Comm. Cook seconded and vote was unanimous in favor. Upon a motion by Comm. Rodgers and second by Comm. Cook, Mayor Ison was unanimously authorized to sign the contract if counter offer is accepted by Mr. Boogaart. I I CITY COMMISSION MEETING 21 FEB 84 PAGE 4 WATER TANKS TO BE CLEANED Upon a motion by Comm. Rodgers and second by Comm. Cook, Brinkerhoff's proposal to clean 2 elevated water storage tanks for $3,600 was unanimously accepted. REPORTS/INFORMATION BURGESS APPOINTED CITY CLERK Comm. Rodgers moved to appoint City Manager Burgess as City Clerk. Comm. Cook seconded and vote was unanimous in favor. CAUTION LIGHTS FOR SCHOOL ZONES TO BE PUT UP Building Official Hurst advised that he has designed caution lights suitable for school zones out of several old lights found in cleaning shop area, and that they can be erected for approximately $600.00 on Orlando Avenue and Hurst Road. City Manager Burgess advised that he has already asked CountySchooJ Board for ~ of that amount so that they can share in cost, and the rest of expense can come out of sign fund. Comm. Rodgers moved to approve erecting caution lights as described. Comm. Cook seconded and vote was unan i mous in favor. ." k'C (-',." i " SLEEPY HARBOR CONDO-EASEMENT LEGAL STILL UNDETERMINED Legal description of the easement at Sleepy Harbor Condo is sti II unavailable. GROUP W CABLE TV/CABLEVISION WORKSHOP SCHEDULED FOR March 8 In order to rework the franchise before renewing for Group W Cable TV/Cablevision a workshop was scheduled for March 8 after sewer workshop. DOT REVIEW OF TRUCK TRAFFIC-BLUFORD AVENUE In an effort to divert truck traffic from Bluford Avenue, City Manager Burgess has requested DOT to review traffic flow. FOREST OAKS-RAILROAD CROSSINGS City Manager advised that Forest Oaks will have 2 railroad crossings but only one in the City and that he will insist that the area will be fenced approaching the crossing. Mr. Burgess also pointed out that the cost would be approximately $70,000 for installation of crossing signals and $2,000 maintenance yearly. A resolution requesting a crossing must be presented to DOT. It was also brought out that an auxiliary road is necessary to permit more than one entrance to the development. EMPLOYEE RETIREMENT PROPOSAL-ACACIA MUTUAL INSURANCE COMPANY An employee retirement proposal prepared by Acacia Mutual Insurance Company was delivered to Commission for later reference. WATER SYSTEM REVIEW SCHEDULED FOR MARCH 20 Mr. Burgess advised that the water systemalhalYiSis has been prepared and is ready to review. This item scheduled for March 20 regular meeting. I I CITY COMMISSION MEETING 21 FEB 84 PAGE 5 RESIDENT COMPLAINS OF HIGH WATER-LAKE OLYMPIA ~ citizen complained of high water on Lake Olympia and requested that the City stop the flow from Starke Lake into that lake. Mayor Ison explained that the ditch where water runs is in the county, therefore not under the jurisdiction the City of Ocoee. COMMENTS FROM COMMISSIONERS: Comm. Cook: A speed sign is needed where Spring Lake loops off Phyllis St. Railroad crossing at Kissimmee/Floral is in need of repair. Comm. Rodgers: Request City Manager follow up on RR cross ties. Also asked about pistol range, and was advised that City Manager is still waiting for information. Commissioners were also advised that the survey on South Park has not been done yet as surveyors are overloaded. ADJOURNMENT Upon a motion by Comm. Cook and second by Comm. Rodgers, meeting adjourned at 10:52 P.M. ATTEST: ~Le~ MAYOR _J