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HomeMy WebLinkAbout11-20-84 MINUTES OF THE REGULARLY SCHEDULED COMMISSION MEETING, NOVEMBER 20, 1984 e PRESENT: Mayor Ison, Commissioners Cox, Rodgers, Cook and Hager, City Manager Griffin and Deputy Clerk Jones CALL TO ORDER: Mayor Ison called the meeting to order at 7:32 pm. Mayor Ison then led those present in prayer and the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag. APPROVALS: The Commissioners acknowledged receipt of the Planning and Zoning Board Meeting Minutes, October 9, 1984, for information only. Mayor Ison pointed out three errors in the Commission Meeting Minutes of the November 6, 1984 meeting. Commissioner Rodgers motioned to approve the minutes with the corrections. Commissioner Hager seconded the motion and the vote was carried unanimously. Commissioner Rodgers motioned to approve the Canvassing Board Meeting, November 7, 1984 minutes, Commissioner Cox seconded the motion and the vote was carried unanimously. _ PRESENTATIONS AND PROCLAMATIONS: Mayor Ison announced that the Ocoee Bu11dogs-Junior-Senior Football League had given the City of Ocoee for their support through out the year~ a plaque. The results of the run off election were presented to the Commission by the City Clerk, Helen Catron. Mr. Bateman received 360 votes. Mr. Stinnette received 235 votes. The absentee ballots will be counted tomorrow at the Cavassing Board Meeting, at which time the winner will be declared and sworn into office. The Public Service Commission has set a new date for the hearing. The meeting will be on December 12, 1984 at Tanner Auditorium in Winter Garden to discuss the Prima Vista Utilities Rate Increase. Mrs. Reeves of 505 Franklin Street came before the Commissioners in regards to denial of Occupational License. Mrs. Reeves claimed that no one had told her there was any problem with her business until she applied for renewal of her occupational license. The City Manager stated that she had been seen about this situation on several occasions by both building and fire inspectors. The Mayor recommended that Mrs. Reeves and the City Manager get together next week and sit down and discuss the violations at"the property in question. Mrs. Reeves agreed to meet with the City Manager. The City Manager stated that he would sit down and explain to Mrs. Reeves exactly what needs to be done before the City could issue her an occupation1 license. e OLD BUSINESS: Proposed Ordinance for establishing set backs for construction of homes on lakes/bodies of water. Mayor Ison stated that this Ordinance had not been PAGE 1 MINUTES OF THE REGULARLY SCHEDULED COMMISSION MEETING, NOVEMBER 20, 1984 . OLD BUSINESS: cont. reviewd by the City Attorney, therefore will not be read at this time. The Mayor also suggested that we get a copy of the Orange County Ordinance on the same matter. Commissioner Rodgers wants the Ordinance to go before the Planning and Zoning Board before coming to the Commission. Mayor Ison agreed that this was a good idea for this Ordinance and also for Proposed Home Occupational License. Proposed Ordinance for re-zoning of Wollnick property, NW corner of Bluford and Oakland to R-2; First Reading: Commissioner Rodgers motioned to read the Ordinance by title only, Commissioner Cox seconded the motion and the vote was carried unanimously. The City Manager read the Ordinance aloud by title only and pointed out the property on the map. The Ordinance was set up for Second Reading on December 18, 1984. Proposed Ordinance for re-zoning of Commercial Site Selectors Property (Emil Massaro) on Florida State Road 50 to C-3, First Reading: Commissioner Rodgers motioned to read the Ordinance aloud by title only, Commissioner Cook seconded the motion and the vote was carried unanimously. The City Manager showed the property on the map and read the Ordinance aloud by title only. The Ordinance was set up for December 18, 1984. - Proposed Ordinance annexing Harper properties; vicinity Silver Star Road and Third Street - First Reading: At the meeting of November 6, the Commissioners requested a letter from Mr. Harper stating that he would have the house on this property torn down before annexing. The City Manager has not received that letter yet. Commissioner Hager motioned to table the Ordinance until such time as that letter is received, Commissioner Cook seconded the motion and the vote was carried unanimously. Proposed Ordinance amending Ordinance #787, First Reading: This amendment is to further clarify the legal description. Commissioner Hager motioned to read the Ordinance by title only, Commissioner Cook seconded the motion and the vote was carried unanimously. The City Manager read the Ordinance aloud by title only. Commissioner Rodgers asked why we were having to reinact this ordinance. The City Manager explained that the previous legal was correct, but that the County wanted it expanded. Proposed Ordinance re-zoning Colvin property: NE corner of Bluford and Lafayette, First Reading: Mr. Colvin wants this property re-zoned to C-l. The City Attorney suggested that the Ordinance be tabled until such time as he and the City Manager can assure the Commission that this zoning will fit into the Land Use Plan. Commissioner Rodgers motioned that the Ordinance be tabled, Commissioner Cox seconded the motion and the vote was carried unanimously. OTHER BUSINESS: . Opening of Construction bids for new fire station to be located in Vignetti Park. The City Manager stated that only one bid had been received. Little Jack Homes gave a price of $106,582.00. The budget has allowed for $122,000.00. Commissioner Rodgers motioned to approve the bid from Little Jack Homes in the amount of $106,582.00, Commissioner Cook seconded the motion and the vote was carried unanimously. PAGE 2 MINUTES OF THE REGULARLY SCHEDULED COMMISSION MEETING, NOVEMBER 20, 1984 e NEW BUSINESS: Mr. Ben Nyquist came before the board requesting a donation for the restoration of the Statue of Liberty. A motion was made by Commissioner Cook to donate $250.00 to the restoration, Commissioner Cox suggested $500.00 be donated. Commissioner Cook amended her motion to $500.00, Commissioner Cox seconded the motion and the vote was carried unanimously. Preliminary plan review for Burnt Tree Subdivision, request for approval: Mr. Bob Wisor of Van Horn & Wisor, representing Shubert Construction Company was present at the meeting. He showed the area to those present on the map. After much discussion Commissioner Rodgers motioned to approve the preliminary plan subject to four conditions, consisting of drainage plans complying with require- ments of City Engineer and the code, rezoning property to comply with code, water lines meeting requirements, and street access. Commissioner Cox seconded the motion and the vote was carried unanimously. Mayor Ison asked the City Manager and staff to look into street access and advise. e Preliminary plan review for Harbor Highlands II, subdivision; request for approval: After much discussion a motion was made by Commissioner Rodgers to table the Ordinance. Commissioner Cox seconded the motion and the vote was carried unanimously. The developer is negotiating to purchase property adjacent to this property and develop all of it. The Commission ask that he replan for this development, to include the property to be purchased and re- submit the plans to the Commission for approval~ Mr. Julian, the developer agreed to do this. There was great concern about a potentially dangerous intersection if this development were to have a street open onto~ Chicago Avenue. Mr. Julian agreed and stated that he would work with the city on a more suitable access to the development. Preliminary plan review for Dennis Solomon Subdivision; request for approval: Mr. Solomon was requesting approval of a 12 lot subdivision and to have the water tap fees waved. After much discussion Commissioner Rodgers motioned to approve the subdivision subject to Mr. Solomon meeting the criteria of the City Engineer and Staff. Commissioner Hager seconded the motion and the vote was carried unanimously. Commissioner Rodgers asked the City Manager what the policy was concerning waving tap fees. The City Manager said that it was not policy, the City charges other builders tap fees and feels Ihe City should not change policy. The Commissioners all agreed not to wave the tap fees. REPORTS AND INFORMATION-CITY MANAGER: Street Lights - Lake Olympic Townhomes: The City Manager had before him at the meeting a Plat from the County, it stated that all easements and streets would be deeded to the City. The Homeowners Association will meet on December 18, 1984 to discuss this matter. Mayor Ison directed the City Manager to continue to persue and stay on top of this situation. Garbage will be picked up on Wednesday rather than Thursday this week so that the City employees may spend Thanksgiving with their families. . The Canvassing Board Meeting will be held Wednesday November 21, 1984 at City Hall at 12:00 noon. Southern Seating has agreed to the payment plan in order to settle unpaid Sewer tap fees. PAGE 3 . MINUTES OF THE REGULARLY SCHEDULED COMMISSION MEETING, NOVEMBER 20, 1984 REPORTS AND INFORMATION-CITY MANAGER: The City Attorney said that he feels the collection of the Sewer Tap fee can not be enforced upon Standard Trucking at this time. Equipment Marketing Company and IPSCO have unpaid Sewer Tap fees and the City Manager and staff are having to do research in order to determine actual owners before collection can be enforced. CITY ATTORNEY-COMMENTS: No comments at this time. COMMENTS FROM THE PUBLIC/CITIZENS: e Mrs. Ross of 35 W. Geneva asked to be on the Agenda at the next Commission meeting to ask the City to Vacate Cumberland Avenue. The City Attorney re- commends that the City write a letter to the owner of that building, asking them at who's authority they constructed that building. If he has any records or permits, to please bring them to the City Manager. Mr. Jo Hebe, 111 Geneva St. said that he owned the house that is in the right of way, the house has been there for 35 years and he had no records or permits as to who gave authority to build the house. He does have a deed and will bring a copy to City Hall. Mrs. Estelle Sanders of Cumberland drive has been at her residents for 20 years, she too will submit a copy of her deed to the City. Mayor Ison asked that these people have their copies of their deeds to the City Hall on Monday. The Mayor asked the City Manager and City Attorney to further research the records and get back with the Commission at the next meeting. Mr. Burton Smith, 618 Aldama Court, announced the birth of the City Manager's 9lb, 40z, baby boy. Baby's name is Gregory Lee Griffin. Mr. Combs, 310 Sabinal St. asked the Commission to respond to three complaints, not at this time, but to please address them sometime in the future. 1. Abandoned building on Geneva, old paper company, is a hazard, children are playing in it and someone is going to get hurt. 2. Crossroad Motors is a junkyard, cars strown in weeds, a real eyesore. 3. Recreation area at Geneva, when is something going to get moving on this, $6,000. was spent to fence in weeds, money has been budgeted for this, when is it going to be used. The Commission responded to the second item, stating that Crossroads is not in the City limits. Mayor Ison thanked Mr. Combs for his concern and the things that he had pointed 'out. Mr. Everett Humphries, 1 E. Columbus complained about noise at all hours of the night at Florida Rock and Tank Lines, he said the trucks run all night, the launguage is bad and loud, radios blast all night, the truck lights shine through the windows, he asked if there wasn't an ordinance about noise from 11:00 pm to 7:00am. The City Manager confirmed that there is such and ordinance and that he would look into it and also refer it to the Code Enforcement Board. , Chairman Linebarrier of the Code Enforcement Board told the Commission that Board member Bud James will be moving and we need to appoint a new member. Mayor Ison asked that Mr. Linebarrier explain what is involved in being on the Code Enforcement Board to Mr. Humphries. Mr. Humphries expressed interest in being a part of the Code Enforcement Board. Mr. Linebarrier told the Commission that he would make a recommendation at the December 4th meeting. PAGE 4 e e . MINUTES OF THE REGULARLY SCHEDULED COMMISSION MEETING, NOVEMBER 20, 1984 COMMENTS-COMMISSIONERS: Commissioner Hager commented on the paving of City streets, he said it all looks real good. Commissioner Cox said that he was looking forward to serving with the other Commissioners and for the City of Ocoee. Mayor Ison stated that Commissioner Rodgers and the City Manager met with Mr. Benedict of the State Road Department to get the wheels going on some long needed improvements. They are addressing the improvements at Bluford & Silver Star, Maguire & Hwy. 50, Old Winter Garden Road & 50, traffic signal at Franklin and several others. ADJOURNMENT: Commissioner Rodger motioned to adjourn the meeting at 10:45 pm. commissioner Cook seconded the motion and the vote was carried unanimously. _~CL~~ Depu erk ~f~ Mayor PAGE 5