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HomeMy WebLinkAbout07-24-84 SS MINUTES OF THE OCOEE CITY COMMISSION SPECIAL SESSION HELD JULY 24, 1984 . PRESENT: Mayor Ison, Commissioners Cook, Hager, Rodgers; City Manager Griffin; City Attorney Rhodes ABSENT: Commissioner Lyle CALL TO ORDER Mayor Ison called the special meeting to order in the Commission Chambers at 7:37 P.M. and then led those present in a prayer and the Pledge of Allegiance. PROPOSED ORDINANCE RE:BUILDING PERMIT FEES-1st READING . Comm. Rodge rs moved to read by tit 1 e on 1 y the proposed ord i nance to ra ise bu i I ding permit fees. Mr. Rhodes pointed out that he had just this night re~d the document and had found some areas that should be corrected (possibly by amendment) on the next to the last page where there are four paragraphs on final inspection which were not properly related. City Manager advised that those are amendments to the Southern Building Code. Bldg. Official Aldridge stated that he had drafted the same document for the City of Eustis when he was there and had changed some of the fees for the City of Ocoee document. After Mr. Rhodes raised further questions regarding the wording and general vagueness of terms such as Ilcertificate" it was determined that the whole section related to the sub-title Plumbing. Mr. Rhodes advised that the ordinance should deal with only one subject and suggested that an ordinance be drawn up relating only to fees as that was the object of passing the ordinance. t1ayor Ison suggested inserting IIplumbing" in front of I'certificate'l and Mr. Rhodes pointed out that "A section should be addedll should be "A section is added.11 Comm. Cook seconded the motion and vote was unanimous in favor.to read and Mr. Griffin read the title of the ordinance. Mr. Rhodes said then that the enacting I ine should read "Be it enacted by the people of the Ci ty of Ocoee.11 \ PROPOSED RESOLUTION ON MILLAGE RATE: 3.14 Con~. Rodgers requested that the ordinance be read in its entirety. Mayor Ison read the ordinance. Comm. Rodgers moved to approve the mi Ilage rate at 3.14 as stated in the resolution and Comm. Hager seconded. Vote was unanimous in favor. There were no comments from the audience. SWANN & HADDICK SELECTED FOR CITY ATTORNEY Mayor Ison read names of those to be considered for the position of City Attorney: Austin Lee Jackson, John L. Hatcher, Patrick Magill, and Swann & Hadd~ck, and then pointed out that it would be necessary to have a different attorney for the city than the one who serves the Code Enforcement Board. In response to the question of what kind of contract the city has had with Attorney Rhodes, he repl ied IIAt wil!.11 Comm. Rodgers moved to appoint John E. Hatcher. Motion died for lack of a second. . Comm. Hager moved to appoint Swann & Haddock. Comm. Cook seconded. Attorney Rhodes advised that the firm represents Apopka and Marty HaddO~k represented RCA in recent time regarding Twin Lakes. Mayor Ison stated that Mr. Tom Lane has assurred him that the firm will not represent anyone else in conflict with city. When Comm. Rodgers called for the question, Comm. Hager and Cook voted aye and although Comm. Rodgers. vote was not audible, Mayor Ison announced the vote as unanimous. . OCOEE CITY COMMISSION SPECIA~ MEETING JULY 24, 1984 PAGE 2 EMPLOYMENT CONTRACT - PEC,INC. -TOM KELL~ Mr. Kelly requested the Commissioners approve the subject of the employment ~ contract with them and reword some of the areas that need to be changed as per Attorney Rhodes' suggestion, in order to save time. Comm. Cook moved to approve the contract subject to review by Swann & Haddock. Comm. Hager seconded and vote was unanimous in favor. City Manager Griffin stated that two developers wi 11 be coming in before August meeting and requested permission to deal with PEC, Inc. for guidance. Permission was granted. A workshop to go over problem areas was called for August 7, 1984. WORKSHOP - TENTATIVE BUDGET PROPOSAL - JULY 26, 1984 ANNOUNCED Mayor Ison announced that a workshop session to discuss the tentative budget proposal has been scheduled for July 26, 1984. Comm. Rodgers stated that he felt that since the City Manager had complete knowledge of the budget that the department heads should not be present at the workshop. Mayor Ison requested that they be present. REPORTS/INFORMATION . City Manager Griffin advised: 1. Citizens are beginning to complain about Lakes Moxie and Peach and requesting action. 2. The Tittsworth/Rushing lawsuit has settled out of court. 3. Paving of Apricot Street will not begin until September. 4. Landmark Developers wants to develop 8 units per acre for senior citizens complex on White Road and needs a letter stating that water/garbage service will be avai lable at that location. Attorney Rhodes stated that it is inappropriate to address the subject at this meeting. Bldg. Official Aldridge asked Commission for clarification on the beginning date for permit fee change. City Manager advised that he should deal with him regarding that matter rather than Commission. Mayor Ison advised that Tallahassee has informed him that Prima VLsta Utilities, Inc. has sent an amended application (dated July 12, 1984) for extension to Hwy 50 corridor, and he would like to send PSC a letter advising them of City's opposition to their move. Attorney Rhodes advised waiting and Comm. Rodgers suggested referring matter to Swann & Hadrlock. Mayor Ison will get copy of advice and send to Swann & Haddock. ADJOURNMENT . Upon a motion by Comm. Hager and second by Comm. Cook, meeting adjourned at 8:lj4 P.M. ~T~ ;:jL~ MAY