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CO~~ISSION WORKSHOP HELD FEBRUARY 14, 1985 AT 7:30 P.M.
The special workshop was called to order by Mayor Ison at 7:30
P.M. with Commissioner Bateman leading everyone in prayer.
PRESENT: Mayor Ison, Commissoners Bateman, Rodgers, Hager and
Cox. (Note: Commissioners Cox and Hager arrived ap-
proximately 10 and 15 minutes respectively after the
meeting began.)
ABSENT: None.
OCOEE HISTORIC COMMISSION MEMBERS PRESENT: Willie Evans, Joan
Shane, Mac Martin, Kate Martin, Elizabeth Maguire,
Betty Ervine, Alice Bass and Jane Winchell. (Note:
Ken Morris arrived later in the meeting.)
DISCUSSION MAGUIRE/WITHERS HOME AND OCOEE HISTORIC COMMISSION
FUNCTION:
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In the absence of Tony Christian, Joan Shane explained some of
the concerns of the Ocoee Historic Commission. They felt there
needed to be some clarification of their duties and responsi-
bilities. They endorsed the plans that had been submitted by
the City Commission and felt they should be more of an advisory
board. All of the Historic Commission members questioned their
effectiveness as an official board and agreed they should be more
of an advisory board to the City Commission on matters of the
Maguire Home. They also are looking into other sites that may
be of historical significance. All in all, their main concern
was what the City Commission wanted them to do.
Mayor Ison stated that he wanted the Historic Commission in-
volved and felt there were three things that needed to be
addressed. The first thing is "Organization - getting something
done", the second thing is "who is going to drive it" and
thirdly "Intended Use of the home". All of the City Commissioners
agreed that the Ocoee Historic Commission should be involved and
make recommendations, but they felt the City should handle the
monies and funds for the major renovations.
The Historic Commission expressed concern because the City
Attorney had stated that the funds they had collected should be
controlled by the City. City Manager Ken Griffin explained that
the reason for that was involving monies spent for the t1aguire/
withers Home because it is owned by the City; therefore, City
property and the City should control those monies. The City
Commissioners all agreed that the Historic Commission could
handle their own funds and if they had plans for the Maguire/
Withers Home, they could submit them to the City Commission for
approval.
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City Manager Griffin also stated that there are tremendous re-
sources on the Historic Commission and he would like their help
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in working towards the designation of "National Registry of
Historic Landmark". Some of the work has already been done,
but there is a lot more to do. If they get the designation,
funds will be available for restoration.
Commissioner Rodgers told the Historic Commission that he would
recommend a Resolution at the Commission Meeting on the 19th,
that would designate the Historic Commission as the official
body responsible for recommendations and design for restoration
of the Maguire/Withers Home.
Mayor Ison reiterated the "Three" major issues that needed to be
resolved - Organization, Who Drives and Use. He suggested the
Historic Commission come to the City with a proposal and although
there are no specific funds budgeted for this project, they can
request some monies and be thinking about monies that will be
needed in the next budget year.
Other items discussed specifically were, water to the home,
the yard, parking lot, pests (rats) and general use of the home.
Everyone agreed that the priorities in order were the foundation,
roof, and first floor which includes electrical and plumbing up-
grading, -then proceed with the rest of the work needed to be
done.
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The Ocoee Historic Commission will meet and decide what they
want to present to the City Commission.
~ourned at. 9:15/P.M..
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