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MINUTES OF THE REGULAR COMMISSION MEETING HELD MARCH 5, 85
PRESENT: Mayor Ison, Commissioners Cox, Rodgers, Hager, and
Bateman, City Manager Griffin, City Attorney Kruppenbacher,
and Deputy Clerk Louloudis.
ABSENT:
None.
CALL TO ORDER - MAYOR ISON
Mayor Ison called the regularly scheduled Geeting to order at
7:30 p.m.. Mayor Ison then led those present in prayer and to
tne Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag.
APPROVALS
Comm. Cox moved to approve the Workshop minutes of 2-19-35 as
typed, Comm. Bateman seconded, and the vote carried
unanimously. Corum. Hager moved to approve the regular session
meeting minutes of 2-19-85, Corum. Cox seconded, and the vote
carried unanimously.
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Mayor Ison stated the month of March is American Cancer
Society month, and introduced Mr. Henry Van Brac~le. lir.
Van Brackle stated the theme this year is, "Be a Life Saver",
and their objective is to knock on every door in central
Florida. This year they are concentratin~ on Lung, Colon, and
Rectal cancer. Mr. Van Brackle stated they need volunteers for
educational messages, telephone calls, and to bet together
packets they are sending out. Mr. Van Srackle gave the
telephone number for the American Cancer Society Unit for this
area. The number is 843-8680.
Mayor Ison presented Toni Christian, Dcoee Historical
Commission, with Resolution 85-4, which was passed at toe
previous regular meeting, framed and sealed. Hs. Christian
thanked the Mayor and Commissioners.
Comm. Cox spoke in behalf of the Boy Scouts of America. He
stated recently he had an opportunity to have a breakfast with
the Boy Scouts of America. Comm. Cox stated it costs approx-
imately $53.00 per individual for Boy Scouts, and in tne past
the Dcoee Commission has been generous in giving a donation of
$250.00. Corum. Cox moved to grant the Boy Scouts of America a
donation of $300.00, Comm. Rodgers seconded, and the vote
carried unanimously.
PROCLAMATION 85-3 LION"S EYEBANK
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Mayor Ison read Proclamation 85-3 aloud, in which he
proclaimed the month of March the "Lion's Eyebank Month".
Mayor Ison also thanked the ille~bers of the Dcoee Lion's Club
for their effort and man hours put in the excellent exibit at
the Central Florida Fair. Mayor Ison stated Dcoee won tne
Presidents Trophy and another trophy for the forestry exibit,
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and many blue ribbons.
OLD BUSINESS
CITY ENGINEER - OPENING OF WATER SYSTEM BIDS
Mr. Griffin opened the flow meter installation bids for the
water plants located on Kissimwee and Jamela. The bids were
as follows:
1. Travis Williams Construction Co. of Orlando - $37,785.00
2. Lee Construction Co. of Sanford - $41,000.00
3. Wharton Smith Construction Co of Longwood - $28,981.00
4. Sunshine Builders and Development Corp. - $37,595.00
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Comm. Rodgers moved to send notification to Wharton Smith
Construction Co. to award the job of installing of flow meters
at Kissimmee and Jamela water plants for $28,981.00, SUbject
to the City Engineer reviewing the bid submitted and be sure
it meets the specifications which we advertised for. Cornu.
Bateman seconded, and the vote carried unanimously. Mr. Kelley
added that nis engineer estimated the joo at $28,000.00.
Comm. Rodgers asked Mr. Kelley about our sewer treatment
plant. Mr. Kelley stated that his associate Alex Hull, had
been handling the sewer treatment plant, and he would check
with him and report back to the Commission.
HEARINGS - FIRST READING
PROPOSED ORDINANCE - REZONING BURNT TREE SUBDIVISION.
Mr. Griffin read the proposed Ordinance to rezone the Burnt
Tree Subdivision by title only. Mr. Griffin informed the
board that the second reading would be 4-2-85.
PROPOSED ORDINANCE - PROVIDING FOR PURCHASING PROCEDURES
After much discussion, led by Corum. Rodgers, Mr. Griffin asked
that this proposed Ordinance be pulled from the agenda.
PROPOSED ORDINANCE - ANNEXING ROAD RIGHTS OF WAY
After discussion, Mr. Griffin read the proposed Ordinance 3S
corrected, by title only. Mr. Griffin also stated the second
reading would be 4-2-85. Mr. Griffin then pointed out the
proposed right of way annexations.
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PROPOSED ORDINANCE - AMENDMENT TO ORDINANCE 710
After discussion, Mr. Griffin asked that this proposed
Ordinance be tabled until he could discuss it further with the
staff.
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PROPOSED ORDINANCE - CHANGE STREET NAME
Mr. Griffin read the proposed Ordinance to change the street
Camwood Ct. to Freedom Ct., by title only. He stated the
second reading would be on 4-2-85, and then pointed out the
street on the map. Mr. Griffin informed the Board that the
street Cawwood Ct. often was confused with Catwood Ct..
PROPOSED ORDINANCE - REZONING TO A-1.
Mr. Grffin read the proposed Ordinance to rezone the west side
of Prarie Lake from PUD to A-1, by title only. Mr. Griffin
then stated the second reading will be on 4-2-85.
PROPOSED ORDINANCE - REZONING TO R-1A.
Mr. Griffin read the proposed Ordinance to rezone the east
side of Prarie Lake to R-1A. Mr. Griffin stated the second
reading will be on 4-2-85.
SECOND READING
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ORDINANCE 818 - UNIFORM TRAFFIC CITATIONS
Mr. Griffin read the Ordinance by title only. This Ordinance
will allow the Police Dept. to receive an additional $2.00 for
parking citations. The monies received frow this go towards
Police education. There were no comments from the public or
the cowmissioners. Comm. Bateman moved to approve Ordinance
818, Comm. Cox seconded, and the vote was unanimous.
ORDINAHCE 819 - PAVING AUTO SALES LOTS
Mr. Griffin read Ordinance 819 by title only. This Ordinance
would not apply to auto sales lots which are currently in
operation, but would prevent other lots from opening without
having paved lots. There were no comments from the public.
Comm. Rodgers moved to approve Ordinance 819, Comm. Batecan
seconded, and the vote was unanimously in favor.
ORDINANCE 820 - AMENDING ORDINANCE 752.
Mr. Griffin read Ordinance 820 by title only.
needed this Ordinance to satisfy the legal
Ordinance 752. Comm. Rodgers moved to approve
Comm. Cox seconded, and the vote was unanimous.
Orange County
description on
Ordinance 820,
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ORDINANCE 821 - AMENDING APPENDIX C - MERIT SYSTEM.
Mr. Griffin read Ordinance 821 by title only. Comm. Rodgers
asked if there was a question at the previous meeting
concerning this Ordinance. Mr. Griffin stated there was on
nepotism, which the section dealing with nepotisili in the
Ordinance was rewritten by the City Attorney. Comm. Bateman
moved to approve Ordinance 821, Comm. Cox seconded, and the
vote was unanimously in favor.
OTHER BUSINESS
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FOREST OAKS WATER TREATMENT PLANT & ISSUING C.O'S - WAYNE RICH
Mr. Rich stated the sales at Forest Oaks are very strong, much
more than the builders had expected. Mr. Rich explained that
the water treatment plant had undergone the pressure test on
Friday, and would be starting on the chlorination and
bacterial testing. Mr. Rich stated the results would not be
back for 30 to 45 days. Mr. Rich stated he was concerned that
there would be people wanting to close and lliove into their
hoces before the water treatment plant tests would be final.
Hr. Rich asked the cow~ission for relief of the agreement that
no C.O.'s would be issued until the Plant was on-line. Ur.
Rich asked for permission of ten C.O.'s if neaded, before the
Water Plant is on-line. Mr. Griffin stated the original
agreement was to give C.O. 's for ten model homes before the
Plant came on-line, but not homes which would be occupied on a
full time basis. Mr. Griffin stated the water consumption is
greater with occupied homes compared to model homes. Mr.
Griffin also stated the staff had mixed emotions about the
request. If there isn't a very dry period, such like last
year, giving ten homes water from the Jamela Plant won't make
much difference. But if there is a water shortage we might be
in trouble. Comm. Rodgers moved to approve five C.O.'s if
needed before the Water Plant comes on-line. The motion died
for lack of a second. Mr. Rich asked to be put on the next
agenda. Mr. Kruppenbacher suggested that Steve Miller,
consulting City Engineer for this project, be present to
advise the Commission.
CONCEPTUAL APPROVAL - ANNEXATION BOLIN/OLIVE/CREECH PROPERTY
Mr. Griffin pointed out the property on the map. Mr. Griffin
explained that Mr. Creech wants to get A-1 zoning. The
Commission agreed that the three parties involved should be
aware that they are not in favor of a zoning any lower than
B-1. Comm. Cox moved to conceptually approve the annexation
of the Bolin/Olive/Creech property, Comm. Bateman seconded,
and the vote carried with Comm. Hager and Rodgers voting ney,
and Comm. Bateman and Cox voting yeh. Mayor Ison cast a yeh
vote in the case of the tie.
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RESOLUTION 85-6 COiiHISSIOlJER RODGERS
Comm. Rodgers read aloud his Resolution 85-6, which infor~ed
Orange County that Ocoee does not appreciate thew plannin~ to
construct a sewer treatment plant just shy of the north east
boundaries of the Ocoee City limits. Corum. Rodgers moved to
adopt Resolution 85-6, and forward a copy to the Orange County
Commissioners, Comm. Cox seconded, and the vote carried
unanimously. Comm. Rodgers stated that there would be a
public hearing on the subject on 3-18-85, 7:00 p.m. at the new
County Services Blgd. on Rosalind Avenue in Orlando. Cowm.
Rodgers suggested that Mayor Ison get on the agenda to speak
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on behalf of the City of Ocoee.
MR. RAGAN - WINTER GARDEN ELKS CLUB
Mr. Griffin informed the Commission that a Mr. Ragan called
and asked him for a $25.00 donation for an advertisement.
Cornm. Hager moved to donate $25.00 to the Winter Garden Elks
Club for the advertisement. Cornm. Bateman seconded, and the
vote carried unanimously.
REPORTS AND INFORMATION - CITY MANAGER
SEABOARD SYSTEM RAILROAD PROPOSED AGREEMENT
Comm. Cox moved to approve the proposed agreement submitted by
Seaboard System Railroad, Corum. Hager seconded, and the vote
carried unanimously.
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WINTER GARDEN REQUEST - RAY CREECH CITY MANAGER
Mr. Griffin stated that Mr. Ray Creech, City Manager of Winter
Garden, called to find out if the City of Ocoee would support
Winter Garden in opposing Orange County taking City taxes to
build a sports arena in Orlando. Winter Garden's position is
if Orlando and Orange County want to build a sports arena,
don't use other city's money to do so. Corum. Cox moved to
follow Winter Garden's action, Ocoee is supporting the
building of the arena, but Orange County should not take our
money to do so, we should have authority over how we spend our
monies. Corum. Bateman seconded, and the vote carried
unanimously. Comm. Rodgers suggested having a referendum on
the ballott. Comm. Rodgers stated the political power of West
Orange is strong, and if Winter Garden, Ocoee, and Windermere
would join hands, we could beat these things.
CITY ATTORNEY KRUPPENBACHER
Mr. Kruppenbacher had no comments.
COMMENTS FROM THE CITIZENS/PUBLIC
Ms. Teresa Weeks,
city was going to
Griffin stated by
have sidewalks.
1104 Center St., wanted to know when
put in sidewalks on Center Street.
the end of tnis year Center street
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Mr. Griffin stated he was the spokesman for Mr. Bob Hewitt who
was in the audience. Hr. Griffin stated that a former
employee had told Mr. Hewitt the City would allow him to put
a well in for water. Mr. Hewitt acted in good faith. Mr.
Griffin asked the Comoission to extend the water line to tne
southwestern most portion of the City down Hwy. 50, which
would cost approximately $125,000.00. Mr. Griffin stated Mr.
Hewitt owns 18 acres on SR 50, and is planning to construct a
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doctor's clinic. The clinic would be an asset to the City.
Mr. Griffin stated the line could be looped by developers on
the north side of SR 50 at a later date. Basically, Mr.
Griffin stated, the City would be fronting the money for the
water line, as the developers would pay for their fair share
of the line, as the land is developed. Mr. Griffin stated Mr.
Hewitt has agreed to pay $28,000.00 for his share. Mr.
Griffin stated the $125,000.00 would have to come from the
$351,000.00 which is for capital water improvements, which is
currently in the bidding process. But Mr. Griffin was sure
that by the time the $125,000.00 is needed it will have been
largely re-collected from the developers. Comm. Bateman moved
to approve the extension of the water line on SR 50, directing
City Manager to initiate the proper design & permitting
procedures, etc. with the City Engineer. Comm. Cox seconded,
and the motion carried with Commissioners Cox, Hager, and
Bateman voting yeh, and Comm. Rodgers voting ney.
COMMENTS FROM THE COMMISSIONERS
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Comm. Rodgers stated we have a potential problem at Lake
Olympic Townhomes, the curbing goes out to the road, and is
right on a curve. Mr. Griffin stated the City is aware of the
problem, and have contacted the developer; they will tear it
out and fix it.
The meeting \-.'as adjourned at 10: 07 ~.l () /)
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HAYOR ISON
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DEPUTY CLERK LOUDIS
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