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. MINtJ1'.ES OF 'mE REGJIARLY SCHEDULED CITY CCMfiSSICN ~ HErD JANUARY 15, 1985
PRE:St:n': Mayor lson, Carrmissioners Cox; Rodgers; Hager; and Bateman, City
Attorney Lang, City Manager Griffin, and Deputy Clerk Louloudis.
ABSENl': None
CALL 'ID ORDER
Mayor lson called the regularly scheduled Ireetina to order at 7:40 p.m..
Comn. Cox led chose present in prayer, and to the Pledge of Allegiance
to the Flag.
APPROVALS
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Mayor lson pointed out that the Planning & Zoning minutes were for information
only. Camt. Rodgers rroved to dispense with the reading of the minutes from
the regular Ccmnission Meeting of January 3, 1985. The corrections were as
follows: Page 3, 4th sentence down, January 4, 1985 corrected to January 3,
1985. Page 3, last line, "and he has canplied or is going to with" corrected
to read "and he has canplied or is going to canpl y with,. . . " Page 5, middle
of the page, correct, "Camt. Bateman seconded." to read "Corrm. Cox seconded. II
Page 5, 3/4ths of the page down, correct lias did Camn. Bateman with his second"
to read, "as did Cornn. Cox with his second. " Page 7, under Report by Bill Breeze,
correct, "Mr. Breeze's third recontrendation is that an official thank you be
sent to Leighton Yates, Atty." Page 9, under Report on Fire Truck Bids, after
the minutes state, "Mr. Dayton Capps, President of Municipal Equiprent, was
present to answer the Carrmissioners questions." add "Caml. Rodgers questioned
the wisdom of purchasing a gal vaized tank over an aluminum tank. Mr. Capps
stated a long answer that was very detailed) succinctly, he stated that
galvanized steel was becoming the standard of the industry, because aluminum
is too soft. Camn. Rodgers rroved to approve the minutes as corrected, Cornn.
Hager seconded, and the vote was unanirrous.
PRESENl'ATICfiS AND PKCLAMATICfiS
MAYOR' S MEH>
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Mayor lson stated he 'WOuld like to address the Carrmissioners on the year of
1984. He said the year of 1984 brought a lot of changes to the City of Ocoee.
The City has a new City Engineer, City Attorney, hired a new City Manager,
Finance Director, City Clerk, Building Official, and City Planner. The
City has started a Police Liason Program for the schools, the Police Dept.
has new uniforms. The City has purchased a canputer system and is now on line,
we have adopted a Merit Plan for the employees, we have new vehicles and
equiprent. The Shop Dept. has a paint booth to keep the older vehicles look-
ing nice. The Fire Dept. has received many awards, and now have a Fire
Inspector. The Water Dept. has mapped a canplete water system for the City.
The Sanitation Dept. had a rough tiIre getting all the stacks of cut wood.
picked up and they finally reached the end. One of the Sanitation workers
saved a youngster's life. The City opened Vignetti Park, have Starke Lake
cleaned up, had its first tree planting. Voter's registration is up 20%,
the City has adopted a City Flag, and emblem. The City has repaired many
streets, and put in new sidewalks along many streets. The City has annexed
some good land. The Carrmissioners are getting involved in many extra
curricular activities. Mayor lson stated the Ccmnission had rrore Ireetings in
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1984 than any other year. The City has cut down on vandalism by offering a
reward program for information. The Code Enforcerrent Board has done miracles,
as far as cleaning up the City. The Tines and the Sentinel articles about
the City have been rrore positive. Mayor lson asked the Carrmissioners to take
up pet projects, as their goal for 1985. Mayor lson pointed out that Ccmn.
Rodgers has made suggestions for the solution of Lakes Peach and ~xie, which
the engineers are now 'WOrking on using for the solution. Ccmn. Hager has
always watched the finance condition of the City. CarIn. Cox has been a youth
'WOrker, Corrm. Bateman served on the P & Z Board, and was a successful business
man. The City Manager has a masters degree, and wants what is best for the
City of Ocoee. Mayor lson asked that the team 'WOrk together and make things
happen. Mayor lson pointed out that the new phone book lists Ocoee separately.
JANE WII.SCE1 S FUNERAL; FLAGS
Mayor lson stated the flags flew at half mast for Jane Wilson, as she was
the grand-daughter of General Withers who was one of the original founders
of Ocoee. Mayor lson stated he received a letter of thanks for the donation
to repair the Statue of Liberty.
Mayor lson suggested to rrove to New Business and care back to the Old Business.
NEW BUSINESS
CENl'RAL FLORIDA FAIR; MR. JOHN ALEXANDER, 0CXlEE LICNS CLUB.
Mr. Alexander approached the Ccmnission stating again this year the Lions Club
'WOuld be putting up a booth at the Fair, in Febuary - March tine frcure. Mr .
Alexander stated last year the City donated $2,500.00 for these works, and it
actually cost $3,120.00, therefore this year he petitioned the Ccmnission for
$3,000.00 donation. Camn. Rodgers rroved to approve $3,500.00 for the Ocoee
Lions Club booth at the Central FL Fair, Ccmn. Cox seconded, and the vote was
unaninous. Ccrnn. Rodgers added it is admirable for the Ocoee Lions Club to
represent the City of Ocoee, at the Fair.
~ 'ID SELL BEER; KEN WILI..E:l'l'; WILIEl'T1S KEIL, 2701 E. SR 50
Mr. Willett asked the Ccmnission for permission to sell beer upon requests from
his custarers. He stated that the Shell Station across the street does sell
beer. Corrm. Rodgers rroved to approve Mr. Willett's request, Ccmn. Bateman
seconded, and the vote was unanim:>us.
OlD BUSINESS
SPOCIAL STAFF REPORl'S - CITY ENGINEER KELLEY
Mr. Kelley stated the cost estimate for installing flow Ireters on the wells,
in the City, would be approximately $25,000.00. Mr. Griffin stated the funds
could either carre from Capital Irrproverrent or Internal Improverrent Trust Fund.
CarIn. Rodgers rroved to appropriate $25,000.00 for the installation of the flow
Ireters on our wells, to care frcm Capital Improverrent Fund, Canm. Bateman
seconded, and the vote was unanim:>us.
WATER DISTRIBtJI'ICfi SYSTEH IMPROVEMENI'S
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Mr. Kelley inforrred that there were $ 350,000.00 appropriated this year for
water improverrents. Mr. Kelley stated the extent of the water improverrents
will take years to ccmplete, and he has identified $350,000.00 for the first
phase of improverrents. Mr. Kelley petitioned the Canmission for $18,500.00
for Aerial Mapping, field surveying, and bidding docurrents for fire and water
improvements. Camn. Cox rroved to approve the $18,500.00 from Capital Improve-
Il'ent Fund, Ccmn. Bateman seconded, and the vote was unanirrous.
Mayor lson suggested to skip down to other Business and care back to Hearings.
Mr. Griffin pointed out that under Other Business, #1 should read Final Plan
Approval.
FINAL PLAN APPRCNAL - BURNl' TREE SUBDIVISlOO
Mr. Kelley inforrred that the Peach and Moxie outfall is on the north property
line of Burnt Tree Subdivision, and because of this he asked that this item
be tabled until the following Ireeting. Mr. Kelley stated the looping can not
be done from Lakewood to Security and Mobile. Mr. Kelley stated the radius of
the cul-de-sac has been increased. CarIn. Rodgers noved to table the Burnt Tree
Subdivision until the next regular meeting. Ccmn. Cox seconded, and the vote
was unanirrous.
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HFARINGS
Canm. Bateman rroved to have first reading on the Water Setback Ordinance, and
to read it be title only, Carro. Hager seconded, and the vote was unaninous.
City Manager pointed out that this particular ordinance has been re-written
three tiIres. The second reading will be 2-19-85.
Camn. Rodgers rroved to read the Flouridation Ordinance by title only, Ccmn.
Bateman seconded, and the vote was unaninous. City Manager read the title
aloud, and stated the second reading would be 2-19-85.
Upon the advise of the City Attorney, and City Manager this is by resolution
instead of by Ordinance, therefore will require no advertising. Carrrn. Bateman
rroved to approve the Resolution to take the Christmas Bonus rronies given from
83/84 budget. Ccmn. Cox seconded, and the vote was unaninous. Ccmn. Rodgers
asked that the Resolution read, ". . . bonus based upon the City's previous
good 83/84 fiscal year." That way no one will think this is to be carried out
every year. City Manager read the resolution aloud.
City Manager stated that items D & E were recamended by the auditor, to carry
over funds. Conrn. Bateman rroved to read by title only, CarIn. Cox seconded, and
the vote was unaninous. City Manager read the Ordiances by title only.
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Conl'1. Cox rroved to read the proposed budget Ordinance for paving and drainage
rronies by title only, Ccmn. Hager seconded, and the vote was unaninous.
City Manager stated the second reading will be 2-5-85.
CarIn. Bateman rroved to read proposed Ordinance for re-imburserrent fee for
excessive false alarms, by title only, Ccmn. Cox seconded. The notion died
with Carro. Bateman voting yeh, and Ccmn. Hager; Cox; and Rodgers voting ney.
C'i:'M. stated that two officers must respond to a false alarm, and he has concern
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with the high rate of speed the officers respond to the call at, which might
cause an accident. Mr. Griffin added also it is not unusual for a fee to be
charged for false alanns, as the alann canpany can adjust the alann to a
higher sensi ti vi ty level. Chief Turner added that the Police have responded
to 48 false alanns at the branch bank, and 23 at the main B3I1k of West Orange.
Chief Turner also stated it only takes 2 to 3 minutes to rob a bank, therefore
the officers must respond quickly although they aren It supposed to drive
over 15 miles over the speed limit. Ccmn. Rodgers suggested to put rrore
policerren in the business areas. And if the police have a false alarm once
a week, it'll serve as a drill for them. Carm. Hager stated it was a problem
for public relations, just to talk to these businesses instead of adopting
an Ordinance. Carm. Cox stated the City is trying to attract businesses into
the City not scare them away with alot of Ordinances to abide by. Mayor lson
directed the City Manager and Chief Turner to conmunicate to these businesses
and explain to them that an Ordinance is in the wings.
MERIT PIAN ORDINAR:E
City Manager stated the Merit Plan had been adopted by Resolution, therefore
it can not be properly administered. The City Manager petitioned the CarIn-
ission to change it to a Ordinance, and the City Attorney agreed an Ordinance
was in order. Camn. Rodgers asked, that on Page 2, to strike Assistant
City Manager. Page 3, It is the City policy to adjust employees grievances.
CarIn. Rodgers did not like the 'WOrd "adjust". City Attorney stated to change
the 'WOrding to "consider". In the next to the last paragraph, it should read
!?y. unanirrous, instead of "be". Ccmn. Bateman stated he was not in favor of
not hiring an employee who is qualified just because a relative is already
under the employ of the City. City Attorney explained that State legislation
is against nepotism. Corrm. Rodgers asked that copies be made available for
the public. CarIn. Rodgers rroved to table it until the next Ireeting, Coorn.
Cox seconded, and the vote was unaninous.
PIDPa3ID ANNEX ORD~; JOON'S PROPERl'Y; ADAIR ~.
City Manager pointed the property out on the map, which is zoned A-I, and
was an Orange grove up until a couple of weeks ago. Mr. Griffin informed that
they will be constructing residential mixed single family/duplex hares.
Ccmn. Rodgers asked if the City could annex the property directly north of
John's property also. Mr. Griffin recamended against involuntary annexation.
Camn. Rodgers directed the City Manager to contact the owners of the property
directly north, and ask them is they 'WOuld like to annex into the City.
Ccmn. Rodgers rroved to read by title only 1 CarIn. Bateman seconded, and the
vote was unanirrous. City Manager read the title aloud.
Mayor lson adjourned the Ireeting for a break at 9:35 p.Pl.. The Ireeting
reconvened at 9: 49 p.m..
SEX:XH) READINGS PUBLIC HFARINGS
CarIn. Hager rroved to read Ordinances #803, #804, #805, and #806 by title only.
CarIn. Bateman seconded, and the vote was unaninous. City Manager Griffin read
each of them aloud. There were no ccmrents from the public on Ordinance 803.
Corrm. Rodgers asked what the current zoning was for that property. City
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Manager Griffin stated the property across the street, kn0Wl1 as Fuzzy Follies,
is zont:o' C-1. Orcmge County property is surrounding the 1.4 acre property
up for re-zoning to C-2. Jack Little stated the property 'WOuld eventually
be developed for a convenience store, witll a total of six punps. Corrm.
Rodgers questioned whether he could permit C- 2 zoning in a predaninentl y
residential area, Conm. Bateman roved to approve the re-zoning, ('..cmn. Cox
seconded, and the vote carried with CarIn. Cox, Hager, and Bateman vcting yeh,
and Ccmn. Rodgers voting ney.
ORDINANCE #804; IRRIGATICN METER ORDINl'R:E
ConIn. Bateman rroved to approve, Cattn. Cox seconded, and the vote \\'as unaninous.
ORD~#805; VACATnI; PORl'IOO OF cn-mERLAND AVEMJE
City Manager Griffin stated it was directly behind the Rock Carpany. There
were no ccmrents from the citizens. Cattn. Rodgers rroved to approve Ordinance
#805, ConIn. Bateman seconded, and the vote was unaninous.
ORDINANCE #806; REPFALING ORDINAOCES #557, and 573.
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There were. no carments fran the public. Camn. Rodgers rroved to approve
Ordinance #806, Corrm. Hager seconded, and the vote was unaninous.
0l'HER BUSINESS
RESOI1JI'IGl DISSOLvnK; HEALTH F1\CILITIES BOARD.
Ccmn. Bateman rroved to adopt Resolution 85-1, with Mr. Breeze's conditions,
the four which were stated in the minutes of January 3, 85, to be carried
out by the City Manager, Ccmn. Hager seconded, and the vote was unaninous.
City Manager Griffin read the Resolution aloud.
REPORrS .AND INFO~Cfi - CITY MANAGER
City Manager Griffin explained the P & Z Board recarmended to initiate a six
rronth rrori torium on Bill Board construction, as other sister cities have, and
P & Z are concerned that the Bill Board construct ors might carre to Ocoee
looking for a place with no restrictions. Ccmn. Rodgers stated the zoning
Ordinance gives sarre restrictions for Bill Boards. City Manager explained
that P & Z were concerned whether the restrictions in force were efficient
enough. Camn. Cox rroved to put a rroritorium that no construction of Bill
Boards or large signs until 12-31-85, Ccmn. Bateman seconded, and the vote
was unanin'Dus.
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Mr. Griffin inforIl'ed the Corrmission that the P & Z Board thought we ought
to have sane regulations on Satellite Dish Antennas. The Board thought
they ought to be restrlcted to the back yards, with privacy fences. The
Board of Carmissioners concurred. The Board of Coomissioners also stated
to initiate pennit fees, on persons wanting to put up satellite dishes.
There were sarre carments made from Max Shupp, from Mascotte, and Car I
Harrison, Clarcona-Qcoee Rd., Apopka. Canm. Cox suggested to keep an eye
on the dishes, but not to make any regulations as of yet. Camn. Rodgers
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. stated to have a pemit fee for constructing the satellite dishes.
REXJUEST FOR RE-ALIOCATIrn OF $49,000.00 IN FRS.
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Mr. Griffin petitioned the Carmission to re-allocate $49,000.00 in FRS IIDnies,
to purchase a truck-rrounted street sweeper. 'Ihe rronies were budgeted to
purchase a grad;-all device, which costs over $100,000.00, so $49,000.00 is
just a drop in the bucket. Also, Mr. Griffin added he doesn't belei ve the
grade-all is really necessary, for the street dept, for as much use as they
would get out of the equipnent. Mr. Griffin stated the City is giving the
five year old street sweeper we now have as a trade-in for the truck rrounted
sweeper. Ccmn. Bateman IIDved to initiate the necessary hearing process to
re-allocate the $49,000.00 of FRS IIDnies, to purchase the truck-rrounted sweeper,
Carrm. Hager seconded, and the vote was unaninous.
REPORl' rn MERIT SYSTEM BOARD MEI?I'ING: REaJEST FOR ACl'ICN.
Mr. Griffin explained to the Corrmissioners that at present the employees
accumulate about one sick leave day per rronth, and at the end of that fiscal
year the days the employees do not use the City buys back. The Merit System
Board has recarnr:rended that instead of buying back those days, the employee
should be able to accumulate 36 days, and then get paid for any accumulated
days over thirty-six. Mr. Griffin stated the other subject he 'WOuld like
the Ccmnission to act upon is the vacation days accrued. The Police and Fire
Dept. get two weeks after one year of service, and the rest of the employees
receive one week of vacation after one year carrpleted service. Hr. Griffin
proposed that everyone hired as of this date get two weeks vacation upon their
year I y anniversary. Camn. Bateman rroved to approve the recornnendations stated,
that each employee 'WOuld accumulate 36 sick leave days on the books, and then
the City would buy back any days exceeding 36 days, and secondly, that any
one hired as of this date would receive two weeks of vacation, one week 'WOuld
be available upon six rronths of service and the other upon his year I y anniversary.
Carrm. Cox seconded, with Ccmn. Cox and Bateman voting yeh, and Carrm. Rodgers,
and Hager voting ney. Mayor Ison voted yeh and the rrotion carried 3-2.'
FIRST (J,1mI'ER BUDGET RE.V:rn'l FY 84-85.
Mr. Griffin reported that there is $56,000.00 in Revenue which is not expended.
Mr. Griffin added that 20% of funds budgeted are expended, which is better than
last budget year. Also Mr. Griffin added the water bills were mailed out
today, the total due to the City is $149,751. 45. And since this is the first
billing cycle which has been done on the canputer, there will be errors and
Mr. Griffin stated the custorrers just need to cane in or call and we will correct
their bills. Carrm. Rodgers asked why the Mayor-ccmnissioner Fund was in the red,
Mr. Griffin stated the renovations at the Ccmnunity Center were charged to that
account by direction of Corrm. Lyle. Mr. Griffin stated the end of the year
report can be expected about March 1, 1985. Corrm. Cox cornnended Mr. Poston
for the fine job he is doing.
RErIREMENl' ROY STRICKLAND: SEVERANCE PAY.
Mr. Griffin inforIl'ed the Board that Mr. Strickland has been with the City
for 18 years. Mr. Griffin petitioned the Board to pay Hr. Strickland half
of his annual salary, which 'WOuld be $~422. 50, instead of past procedure
which is one week's salary for each year served. Camm. Cox IIDved to authorize
$9,422.50 to be taken frcm idle funds, for Mr. Strickland's severance pay, Comn.
Bateman seconded, and the vote was unaninous.
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Mr. Griffin infonred the Commissioners that there would be a gathering in
honor of Mr. Strickland on Friday, January 18, 1985, at 3:30 p.m., in the
City Chambers, for hils co-:-workers and his department personnel.
Mr. Griffin inforIred the Board that Mr. Ron Strosnider was elected President
of the Florida Fire Chief's Association.
Mr. Griffin inforIred the Board that Terry Titus of the Fire Depart:ment collected
$74.00 for the Jewell family.
Mr. Griffin inforIred the Board that there 'WOuld be a Tri County League of Cities
Meeting on 1-31-85, at 12:00 noon, at the Barnett Bank on Orange Avenue.
Mr. Griffin inforIred the Board that the State of Florida has increased the
unifonn traffic citation to $2.00, and it local option to raise the fee $2.00
or keep it the SaIre.
Mr. Griffin inforIred the Board that Mr. Ritten and Mr. Clinger of the Police
Dept. pulled a man fran a burning vehicle. City Manager is making arrangerrents
for their recognition.
City Manager Griffin info!l!Ed the Commission) on the Fire Truck bids which \vere
opened at the regular Il'eeting of January 3, 1985: Corrm. Rodgers had IIDved to
approve the bid from Municipal Eguipnent, for $94,022.00, and the rrotion had
carried. Now, Mr. Griffin inforIred that Mlmicipal Equir;xrent were stating if
the City wanted the extra equipnent the cost would be $16,000.00 IIDre. This
additional arrount ,...It:>uld make the bid from Municipal Equiprent the high bidder
over Eirergency I. The City Atty. reccmnended to send a telegram to Grurm\ap
and tell t.hem the bid for $94,022.00 was an inclusive bid, and there 'WOuld
be no additional charge of $16,000.00. If Grumrr.an could not sw?plya truck
for that price, then telegram Emergency I and accept their bid of $107,449.00.
Carro. Bateman Iroved to take the action which City Atty. Lang recamrended,
Camn. Cox seconded, and the vote carried unanim:>usly.
There were no comrents from the City Attorney.
0M1ENl'S F'R(M CCMMISSlCEERS
Corrm. Cox stated he was making a drive for citizen involverrent. The Youth
Programs, and Civic Groups 'WOuld be his major project. Corrm. Cox also asked
the City r-1anager to research the possibility of getting schuffleboards for
the senior citizens in back of the Canmunity Center.
Corrm. Rodgers asked about the report on annual police criIre information from
Tallahassee. Chief Turner stated during the holidays Tallahassee got backed
up and he expects the last three rronths back soon. Conm. Rodgers stated he
'WOuld like the report to be on the agenda and press releaseable.
Carro. Rodgers stated he has a pet peeve on Bluford Avenue, the car lots not
meeting zoning regulations; no paving on the lots. City Manager Griffin
inforrre<i there were no requirerrents for used car lots to have paving. The
zoning regulations read a dustless surface. Corrm. Rodgers stated the
zoning is poorly written. City Manager agreed, and stated the CLUP is
being re-written. City Nanager stated he would have an Ordinance drafted
by the next Ireeting, but it 'WOuld not apply to those businesses already in
operation.
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Corrm. Rodgers also stated that Grady Smith has been with the City for 29 years.
He suggested to dedicate the Kissimnee Street TtJater Plant in Grady's narre.
He also suggested to have a bronze: pJ aquemade in his honor for his service
with the City. Comn. Rodgers rroved to give Grady Smith $9,623.94 in sev-
erance pay, to be taken fran idle funds. Camn. Rodgers arrived at $9623.94,
by giving him one week of salary for each of his 29 years of service. The
FICA obligation will be $678.49. Comn. Bateman seconded, and the rrotion
carried unaninously. City Manager Griffin stated he would make arrangerrents
for the dedication of the Kissirrmee Water Plant. He would give notification
of the plaque sanetirre after 2-1-85. The dedication would take place at
the KissinttEe Water Plant on 2-23-85, at 10:00 a.m., and there would be a
reception following at the Carmunity Center.
Mayor lson stated the Rotary Club is having their traditional pancake supper
from 4:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. on 2-2-85. The West Orange Chamber of Comrrerce
is having a banquet at Disney's Contemporary Hotel on 2-15-85. Fran 7: 00
to 8:00 p.m. they will have cocktail's, fran 8:00 p.m. to 9:30 p.m. they
will have the dinner, and from 9: 30 p.m. till midnight they will have a dance.
Carm. Bateman stated he appreciated the Mayor's Merro ,and they could use the
corrments to make a brochure for the 60th Armiversay.
Corrm. Hager made no caments.
City Manager stated on 4-13-85, they were planning a Deep Sea Fishing trip
to Cape Canveral, and had transportation for 25-30 persons.
Caments fran Citizens
Mary Humphrey, 1 E. Columus St., stated the parking lot by her house was like
a junk yard, with garbage blowing up against her fence all the tiIre. She
stated a building was torn down but not cleaned up. City Manager stated
he was getting the situation rectified.
The Ireeting was adjourned at 12: 50 a.m..
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