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HomeMy WebLinkAbout05-07-85 . . . CORRECTIONS TO THE MINUTES OF THE REGULARLY SCHEDULED MEETING HELD MAY 7, 1985. 1. Page 2, Bottom line IICity Commission Meetingll should be at the top of Page 3. 2. Page 3, Forth Sentence, beginning, IIComm. Bateman asked if Mr. Breeze had a val id concern, whether the Ordinance would cover residential and commercial subdivisions." 3. Page 4, under I'Nomination to Merit System Boardll, Last Sentence, correct to read, IIComm. Cox seconded and stated it was good to incorporate new people.1I 4. Page 5, Under IIRequest for Advanced Life Support Program Authorization'l, third sentence, correct to read, liThe cost wi II be $1.00 for the American Heart Association for processing the paperwork.1I 5. Page 6, under Comments from Commissioners, Sixth sentence, correct to read, IIMayor Ison stated he was contacted by a representative of the Community Development Board, who stated we should submit an appl ication as they have plenty of money.1I 6. Page 1, Under Approvals, after the fifth sentence, which reads, II. . and the 1211 main would run parallel.lI The following sentence should be inserted at that point. IIPage 2, under Harbour Highlands II, was corrected to add a #8. The southernmost street abutting the Prima Vista Wastewater Plant shall be improved as a standard city street with a 20 foot wide pavement section from Geneva Park to Chicago Avenue. The City will permit a suitable portion of Geneva Park to be utilized for a retension pond to accomodate the run-off from this street. #9. All sidewalks are to be shown on the plan including a five foot walk along Orlando Avenue/White Road and a walk leading across the southernmost street to access Geneva Park.1I ~~ 5-20-85 . MINUTES OF THE REGULARLY SCHEDULED CITY COMMISSION MEETING OF MAY 7, 1985 PRESENT: Mayor Ison, Commissioners Cox, ROdgers, Bateman, City Manager Griffin, City Attorney Deputy Clerk Louloudis. Hager, and Baxa, and ABSENT: None. CALL TO ORDER Mayor Ison called the regularly scheduled meeting to order at 7:30 p.m.. Mayor Ison then led those present to the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag and in prayer. AP~ROVALS . Comm. Bateman moved to dispense with the reading of the minutes of 4-16-85 meeting, Comm. Hager seconded, and the vote was unanimous. Comm. Bateman stated on page 2, under Preliminary Plan Approval, Harbour Highlands II, there is confusion between two sentences. The first is, "Mr. Kelley stated the present 6" water line would be left in tact." The second sentence, "A 12 inch water main to serve the project will be extended from the vicinity of Lakewood Ave. along Orlando Ave." Mr. Griffin explained that Mr. Kelley stated the 6" water main would probably stay in tact, and the 12" main would run parallel. Comm. Bateman corrected Page 7, under Ocoee Garden Villas, to read, "Comm. Cox moved to send a letter to Ocoee Garden Villas simply stating the Commission did not take any action, Comm. Bateman seconded, and the vote was unanimous." Mayor Ison corrected page 8, under Second Quarter BUdget Review, to read, "Mayor Ison recommended that Mr. Griffin be very conservative with his expenditures." Mayor Ison corrected Page 5, under Water Extension on Hwy 50, to read, "Mr. Griffin stated he is in favor of the extension, that it will be a benefit to the City." Comm. Rodgers corrected the minutes on Page 3, under Preliminary Plans Approval - Roberts Rise to read, "Comm. Cox seconded, and the vote carried with Comm. Hager, Cox, and Bateman voting yeh, and Comm. ROdgers voting ney." Comm. Hager moved to approve the minutes as corrected, Comm. Bateman seconded, and the vote was unanimous. Comm. Bateman moved to approve the Workshop minutes of 4-16-85 as typed, Comm. Cox seconded, and the vote was unanimous. PRESENTATIONS AND PROCLAMATIONS . Mr. Griffin stated that Mr. Glen Gettings, from the Ocoee Recording Studio, wrote a song for Ocoee, and also had a tape of the song, which he played for the Commission. Mr. Griffin reminded everyone that the Ocoee 60th Anniversary Celebration is on May 11, 1985. Comm. Bateman suggested sending a letter of commendation to Mr. Glen Gettings for his time, efforts, and talent in writing the Ocoee Song. . City Commission Meeting May 7, 1985 Page 2 OLD BUSINESS SPECIAL STAFF REPORTS - CITY ENGINEER Mr. Kelley asked the Commission to refer to his staff report previously handed to them. Mr. Kelley stated the main issue is the Peach/Moxie Outfall System. The St. John's Water Management District has set the elevation level higher than Professional Engineering did, therefore all the calculations that P.E.C. did will have to be adjusted if St. John's W.M.D. does not change their decision. Mr. Kelley is going to argue the fact at St. John's next meeting in June if they will keep us on their agenda. . Mayor Ison brought up the Drainage Impact Fee Ordinance, and stated that after calculating the dollar amount the developers would have to pay to construct a shopping center, he feels the Drainage Impact Fee Ordinance needs more work and changes. Mayor Ison stated $500.00 for each 200 feet is too much money to pay for commercial developments. Comm. Rodgers stated he has had a problem with this Ordinance from the beginning as he doesn't feel that everyone who will be affected by this Ordinance will be treated fairly. Comm. Rodgers suggested the Commission have a Workshop on this Ordinance. Comm. Bateman stated he saw problems with the Ordinance but could not see throwing the whole thing out the window. Comm. Cox agreed to have a workshop but stated it should be held on another night besides before the Commission meetings, as we always seem to push through the Workshop to get to the regular meeting. With this in mind, Mayor Ison called a workshop for 5-21-85, at 6:00 p.m.. Mr. Griffin was instructed to continue cOllecting the monies, until a decision is made, at such time the developers may be refunded a portion or all of their monies. Mr. Kelley stated that next Monday ARI Contractors will have a pre-construction meeting and then they will start the work of upgrading the water system up on the hill. Mr. John J. Wright, Executive Director of the Home Builders Association was present and stated he was pleased with the consensus of the Commission to take another look at the Impact Fee which we adopted. HEARINGS - FIRST READINGS . PROPOSED ORDINANCE - SUBDIVISION REGULATIONS Comm. Hager moved to have the first reading on the proposed Subdivision Regulations, Comm. Cox seconded, and the vote was City Commission Meeting ? . May 7, 1985 Page 3 approved with Comm. Hager, Bateman, and Cox voting yeh, and Comm. Rodgers voting ney. Comm. Rodgers brought up the concerns former Mayor Breeze sent to the Commissioners. Mr. Breeze stated the City can not address commercial and residential property in the same note. Comm. Bateman asked if Mr. Breeze had a valid concern. Mr. Kelley stated the Ordinance serves well in Orange County and is workable. Mr. Griffin and the City Attorney agreed the City could not make the regulations retroactive. Mr. Griffin read the Ordinance by title only, and informed the Board that the second reading will be June 4, 1985. SECOND READING ORDINANCE #823: REZONING BURNT TREE SUBDIVISION Comm. Bateman moved to read the Ordinance by title only, Comm. Cox seconded, and the vote was unanimous. There were no comments from the public. Comm. Cox moved to approve Ordinance 6823, Comm. Bateman seconded, and the vote was unanimous. . OTHER BUSINESS Mayor Ison informed that item 11 was pulled from the agenda. SIGN LOCATION - CLAYTON COLVIN Comm. Bateman asked if the zoning of the property was appropriate for Colvin's Collectibles, as advertised. Mr. Griffin stated the zoning Ordinance does not address collectibles or antiques. Mr. Colvin stated he named it Colvin's Collectibles so the title would be more general to the public, and he planned to sell antiques, jewelry, and coins, and there would be no items placed outside the bUilding. Comm. Bateman moved to approve Colvin's 4' x 4' sign variance, Comm. Cox seconded, and the vote was unanimous. The sign is to be placed by the oak tree on his property. NEW BUSINESS CONCEPTUAL APPROVAL METZ/PECK ANNEXATION . The property location is south of the Game Towne Pizza Shopping Center on Maguire, on the west side of Maguire. Mr. Grimes was present to answer any questions. Mr. Grimes stated they planned on developing a medical center, lot sizes will be 1/2 acre to 1 & 1/4 acres. A portion of the property (approximately 2 & 1/2 acres) is currently in the City. Grimes is petitioning to annex about 8 & 1/2 acres. Mr. ~ . City Commission Meeting May 7, 1985 Page 4 Grimes stated they have spoken to Orange County who stated there would be no objection to waiving the moritorium. Comm. Cox moved to approve the conceptual annexation, Comm. Bateman seconded, and the vote was unanimous. Mr. Griffin explained that the motion was not in any way an approval of the layout. Mr. Grimes stated he was aware of same. NOMINATION TO MERIT SYSTEM BOARD Mr. Griffin explained that there was one alternate position available. The names submitted for nomination were Liz Cook, Bob COleburn, and David Lowery. Comm. Rodgers stated that Mr. Lowery lives in Harbour Highlands, and he is the supervisor over about 100 people. Comm. Rodgers moved to appoint Mr. David Lowery to the Merit System Board. Comm. Cox stated it was good to incorporate new people. The vote was unanimous. NOMINATION OF BRUCE BEATTY TO BOARD OF ADJUSTMENT . Comm. Bateman moved to renominate Mr. Bruce Beatty to the Board of Adjustment, Comm. Hager seconded, and the vote was unanimous. DISCUSSION OF NEW PROPOSED WATER PLANT IN ORANGE COUNTY COMM. COX Comm. Cox stated the City of Ocoee should have a verbal conversation with the County. Comm. Cox reminded that the County elections were coming up soon. The County is trying to hinder the growth of the cities. Comm. Cox suggested the cities getting together and let the County know that we are in disagreement with their plans. Comm. Rodgers stated the City of Apopka feels the same way. Comm. Bateman stated he spoke to a member of the County Commission, who stated their boundaries is everything which is not is the Cities. Comm. Bateman also stated we needed to join with the other cities and fight the County. Comm. Hager stated the other Commissioners remarks were admirable, but since the County can supply the services, they will retain the property. Mayor Ison stated the County is trying to contain the cities not bridge the gaps, they are using a fort-type stratedy. Mayor Ison suggested we invite Apopka's representative and Winter Garden's representative to discuss the possibility of joining hands on the issue. . OCOEE HISTORICAL COMMISSION - BEN GRIFFIN Mr. Ben Griffin stated the Historical Commission is upset about the old brick road being taken up. Mr. Griffin stated 4 . City Commission Meeting May 7, 1985 Page 5 the street may not be platted therefore it would be privately owned. City Manager Griffin stated Mr. Colvin is the owner of the property and stated he would contact Mr. Colvin to see if he would dedicate the street to the City so that the City is in control of the rest of the brick. Mr. John Cockrell stated the brick that has been taken up is stock piled at Prima Vista. Mayor Ison asked City Manager Griffin to approach Prima Vista to buy the brick back from them by letter form. Comm. Bateman stated if that is a legal right of way we need to take action immediately. REQUEST FOR ADVANCED LIFE SUPPORT PROGRAM AUTHORIZATION . Lt. Alba Hall, Ocoee Fire Dept., stated they want to initiate and advertise CPR classes for the City of Ocoee. The instructors will be on a volunteer basis. The cost will be $1.00 for the American Heart for processing the paperwork. Lt. Hall stated 79% of all their calls are medical. Lt. Hall stated the survival rate is 43% for persons who are started on ALS from 0 to 8 minutes. Over 8 minutes the survival rate drops to 10%. Lt. Hall stated 451 people within the City in one year will need Life Support. It takes 4.4 minutes for West Orange to arrive at the scene. The Fire Dept. needs $35,829.00 to purchase Life Packets, EKG monitors, and stock supplies, which will enable the Ocoee Fire Dept. to administer ALS. The concensus of the Commission was that ALS was necessary for the benefit of the citizens of Ocoee. REPORTS AND INFORMATION - CITY MANAGER Mr. Griffin stated the Police Explorers were at competition on April 26 & 27. Several of the explorers took home medals for their efforts in the competition. Officer Meehan of the Ocoee Police Dept. received several compliments on the Ocoee Explorers behavior and appearance. Mr. Griffin informed the Commission that Chief Strosnider pulled ligaments in his lower left leg. He is in the West Orange Memorial Hospital, Room 204, and expecting to be released on Thursday. Mr. Griffin asked the Commissioners who would be attending the Tri-County meeting at the Ocoee Community Center on May 16, 85. All the Commissioners and the Mayor stated they would try to attend. . CITY ATTORNEY The substitute City Attorney reviewed the things discussed in the meeting which Mr. Kruppenbacher would have to inform the Board at the next meeting. ~ . City Commission Meeting May 7, 1985 Page 6 COMMENTS FROM CITIZENS Mr. Ted Bolin, Orlando, introduced Mr. Phillip Hollis, from Hollis Engineering, who stated they have submitted an annexation petition for a piece of property off of A.D. Mims Road. They would like R-2 zoning, and they are planning to develop higher capital attached homes or duplexes. Mr. Hollis stated the smallest lot is 9450 feet. They want to sell the homes not rent them, fee simple. Mr. Hollis stated they are seeking advice as they are wanting to sell the homes individually. There are 40 lots, 80 units, and 14 acres. Mr. Griffin informed the Board that there is a potential onclave problem. Mayor Ison stated he is interested in R-1A zoning, no more high density. The concensus of the Commission was that they did not want zoning any lower than an R-1A. COMMENTS FROM COMMISSIONERS . Comm. Bateman stated he received a call from Mr. Wester, Orlando Ave., who complimented the Water Dept., and John Cockrell. Mr. Wester claims that they saved him $1,000.00. Comm. Hager also stated he has received calls which were complimentary of the city. Comm. Rodgers made no comments. Comm. Cox stated he received approximately 16 favorable calls. Mayor Ison stated he was contacted by a representative of the Community Development Board, who stated we should submit as they have plenty of money. Mayor Ison suggested submitting the same five projects as they did last year. Mr. Griffin stated he and Mr. Wagner have been in contact with them and have received conflicting information. The majority of the Commission voted to pursue the grant. Mayor Ison stated this time we would not be passive, we would go strong and hard for the funds. Also, Mayor Ison reported that the trucking company has done a lot of cleaning up, and they have spoke to Mrs. Humphries. Mayor Ison stated he thought we would be better off to go to monthly billing. We could still read the meters once every three months, but bill the customers every month, by bill averaging. Mayor Ison stated he would like to see this begin on the upcoming fiscal year. Comm. Rodgers moved to adjourn the "~ . MAYOR ATTEST '~ ~J~ I DEPUTY CLERK L OUDIS 6