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HomeMy WebLinkAbout05-05-87 ~1~gIg~ Qf Itlg glIY gQ~~I~~IQ~ ~ggII~~ tlgkQ ~~Y Q~L !~~Z - Mayor Ison called the meeting to order at 7:36 p.m. Commissioner Dabbs led in prayer and pledge of allegiance to the flag. PRESENT: Mayor Ison, Commissioners Johnson, Dabbs, Bateman and Hager, Acting City Attorney Barnby, City Engineer Tom Kelley (arrived at 8:10 p.m.), PEC staff member Rick Merkel, City Planner Wagner, Public Works Director Occhiuzzo, Building Official Hurst, Water Superintendent Cockrell, Fire Chief Strosnider, Police Chief Boyd, Police Corporal Seaver, Sanitation Supervisor Dees, Finance Director Poston and Deputy Clerk Amesbury. ABSENT: None ~Bg~g~I~IIQ~~ ~~Q ~BQgk~~~IIQ~~ A. Presentation in recognition of Corporal Chuck Seaver - Mayor Ison presented Corporal Chuck Seaver with a City of Ocoee watch for his bravery in behalf of the Commissioners and Citizens of Ocoee. He stated that on February 24, 1987 Corporal Seaver rushed into a house fire on Center St. and rescued a wheelchair bound victim. Mayor Ison thanked him and stated that he was proud of him. Corporal Seaver thanked Chief Strosnider for his letter and stated that he risked his life as well in the rescue. Chief Boyd stated that he was proud to have Corporal Seaver on his force. At this time Mayor Ison asked City Manager Ryan to explain Plantation Cisco. City Manager Ryan stated that Plantation Cisco has purchased the old Belknap building and will expand the facility, hire 200 people and open by November 01, 1987. He further stated that the business would be a cold storage regional warehouse. ~eeBQ~~k~ City Manager asked that Item III C be withdrawn from the consent agenda to be considered at a later date. Commissioner Bateman moved to approve Items A - Regular Commission Meeting Minutes of 4/21/87 and B - Annexation Petition Schedule #2 - R. Wagner. Motion seconded by Commissioner Dabbs and approved unanimously. QkQ ~g~IMg~ A. Special Staff Reports - City Engineer Final Plat Approval Hidden Glen Subdivision - B. Stricker - Public Works Director Occhiuzzo stated that all documents were complete and in order ready for City Attorney to review. e Page 2 City Commission M..ting May 05, 1987 He further stated that staff recommends approval of final platting subJect to Attorney review. Commissioner Johnson moved to approve final platting for Hidden Glen Subdivision subJect to review by the City Attorney. Motion seconded by Commissioner Johnson and approved unanimously. Recommendation on Fluoridation Bids Public Works Director Occhiuzzo stated that PEC bid out this proJect and was answered with some rather high bids. He stated that he spoke with Tom Kelley about trimming the package by having City staff do some of the work. He further stated that this would trim the low bid by $36,000.00 and that City staff could accomplish the items trimmed for a cost of approximately $16,000.00. Public Works Director Occhiuzzo stated that it was his and Tom Kelley's recommendation to award the contract to Wharton-Smith for $29,995.00. Commissioner Bateman questioned the time frame involved on this proJect. Public Works Director Occhiuzzo stated that the proJection completion date was approximately 4-5 months. Commissioner Bateman moved to approve the Wharton-Smith deferred deduction low bid of 529,995.00. Motion seconded by Commissioner Hager and approved unanimously. e Recommendation approval of Stucki Drainage e City Manager Ryan stated that City Engineer Kelley was not ready to make a recommendation at this time due to staff reevaluating this proJect. He stated that the City has a 25' right-of-way in the most westerly boundary of the property and that Mr. Stucki would have a buildable lot with an enlarged ditch. He further stated that the City staff needed another 2 weeks to complete reevaluation. Mr. Ardaman, Attorney for Mr. Stucki, stated that the property Just north of Mr. Stucki has an underground pipe which drains onto the Stucki property. He stated that Mr. Kelley proposes to enlarge the pipe. City Manager Ryan stated that the property in question belongs to Mr. Mitchell and that the pipe is 48" in diameter. Mr. Merkle stated that the basin area north of the railroad was contributing to the ditch and that a 48" pipe would fill up and could not carryall of the water. Mr. Ardaman supplied the Mayor and Commissioners with a proposed agreement. City Manager stated that conceptually the agreement is on target but that he would like the Engineer and Attorney to review prior to approval. Mr. Ardaman stated that the agreement would allow Mr. Stucki to submit preliminary plans and have final development plan approved by City staff. He further stated that the City could decide to put in sections of pipe or divert stormwater off of the property. Mr. Stucki stated that the property e Page 3 City Commiasion Meeting May 05, 1987 e behind his is an extra parcel and that the ditch could be moved over 20' to 30' and solve the problem in that manner. He further stated that if the City decided to go this route that he would construct this ditch. City Manager stated that conceptually this was a workable solution. Mr. Ardaman stated the City Attorney has reviewed the agreement and is waiting for the City Engineer's approval. He further stated that all of the City's concerns could be addressed under the agreement. City Manager Ryan asked that if the agreement was approved that it be approved contingent upon final review of the City Attorney. City Engineer Kelley asked what the status was on the uphill easements. Mr. Stucki answered that 1000' of the original 1300' have been deeded to the City and that the agreement the Commissioners have before them will address the final 300'. Commissioner Bateman moved to table the issue until the next meeting. Motion seconded by Mr. Hager. In the discussion that ensued, City Engineer Kelley stated that he supports City Manager Ryan's position in this matter. City Manager Ryan stated that he wanted to be sure that paragraph 6 of the agreement could be handled without a Variance or Special Exception. Commissioner Bateman asked what the difference was between the original agreement and the one presented to the Commissioners this evening. Mr. Ardaman stated that the changes made were changes requested by City Manager Ryan and City Attorney Kruppenbacher. City Manager Ryan stated that the language in the new agreement appears to be the same as he and the City Attorney requested, but that he still wants final review by the City Attorney. Commissioner Bateman withdrew his motion with the consent of Commissioner Hager. Commissioner Bateman moved to approve the agreement contingent upon approval by the City Attorney and City Staff. Motion seconded by Mr. Hager and approved unanimously. Mr. Stucki then asked for his "Minorville Center" proJect to be on the agenda for the next meeting. Mayor Ison agreed to have it on the next agenda under Old Business. e City Engineer Kelley stated that the status of the drainage ditch proJect was that the original prOJection was for $90,000.00 to $100,000.00 and that about half of the committed monies have been expended so far. He further stated that the contract is set up so that the City and Contractor can elect to extend the work. He requested that the East side of Marshall Farms Rd. from Maguire to Bluford (1/4 - 1/2 mile) be approved next. City Manager Ryan stated that there were adequate funds available if the Commission wishes to direct the work. He further stated that he would estimate the cost on this section to be around $20,000.00. Commissioner Johnson moved to approve to extend the ditch from Marshall Farms Rd. to Bluford and have staff come back at the next meeting with further recommendations. Motion e Page 4 City Commission Meeting May 05, 1987 seconded by Commissioner Dabbs and approved unanimously. Variance Requests - Catalina Homes e Building Official Hurst stated that the Board of Adjustment heard the 14 Variance Requests at their last meeting on April 28, 1987 and recommended denial of 13 of these corner lots. He further stated that City staff and DRC also opposed the Variance Requests on the 13 lots. Building Official Hurst stated that Board of Adjustment, City staff and DRC approved the one Variance Request on item IV 2 a 13, Lot 30, 700 Rich Dr./1805 Prairie Lake Blvd. for Variance Request which only requested a 2~ rear yard setback. At this time Bruce Beatty, Chairman of Board of Adjustment gave the City Commissioners a brief synopsis of the 4/28/87 meeting. He stated that the basic reasons for denial of these Variance Requests were as follows: 1) The requests for Variance are not peculiar to the land, 2) the circumstances result from action(s) of the applicant, 3) granting the Variances would confer special privileges to the petitioner and 4) the literal interpretation of the Ordinance does not deprive the applicant of rights enjoyed by others in the same zoning district. Mayor Ison thanked Mr. Beatty for this accurate technical work. Ray Wood of 1504 Ison Ln. and head of the Homeowners Association of Forest Oaks stated that he fully agreed with Building Official Hurst and Mr. Beatty. 1) Lot 01, 1401 Prairie Lake Blvd. Commissioner Dabbs moved to uphold the recommendation of the Board of Adjustment and deny the Variance Request. Motion seconded by Commissioner Johnson and approved unanimously. 2) Lot 20, 1511 Prairie Lake Blvd. Commissioner Johnson moved to uphold the recommendation of the Board of Adjustment and deny the Variance Request. Motion seconded by Commissioner Bateman and approved unanimously. 3) Lot 22, 1515 Prairie Lake Blvd. Commissioner Hager moved to uphold the recommendation of the Board of Adjustment and deny the Variance Request. Motion seconded by Commissioner Bateman and approved unanimously. 4) Lot 33, 1811 Prairie Lake Blvd. Commissioner Dabbs moved to uphold the recommendation of the Board of Adjustment and deny the Variance Request. Motion seconded by Commissioner Johnson and approved unanimously. 5) Lot 72, 638 Sherwood Oaks Cir. Commissioner Johnson moved to uphold the Board of Adjustment and deny Motion seconded by Commissioner unanimously. 6) Lot 42, 1523 Prairie Lake Blvd. Commissioner Dabbs moved to uphold the recommendation of the Board of Adjustment and deny the Variance Request. Motion the recommendation of the Variance Request. Hager and approved e . Page 5 City Commission Meeting May 5. 1987 e seconded by Commissioner Bateman and approved unanimously. 7) Lot 45, 500 Withers Ct. Commissioner Hager moved to uphold the recommendation of the Board of AdJustment and deny the Variance Request. Motion seconded by Commissioner Johnson and approved unanimously. 8) Lot 62, 610 Rich Dr. Commissioner Bateman moved to uphold the recommendation of the Board of AdJustment and deny the Variance Request. Motion seconded by Commissioner Dabbs and approved unanimously. 9) Lot 01, 501 Hager Dr. Commissioner Hager moved to uphold the recommendation of the Board of AdJustment and deny the Variance Request. Motion seconded by Commissioner Johnson and approved unanimously. 10) Lot 17, 701 Rich Dr. Commissioner Dabbs moved to uphold the recommendation of the Board of AdJustment and deny the Variance Request. Motion seconded by Commissioner Bateman and approved unanimously. 11) Lot 24, 715 Rich Dr. Commissioner Johnson moved to uphold the recommendation of the Board of AdJustment and deny the Variance Request. Motion seconded by Commissioner Bateman and approved unanimously. 12) Lot 25, 710 Rich Dr. Commissioner Hager moved to uphold the recommendation of the Board of AdJustment and deny the Variance Request. Motion seconded by Commissioner Dabbs and approved unanimously. 13) Lot 30, 700 Rich Dr.JIB05 Prairie Lake Blvd. Commissioner Johnson moved to uphold the recommendation of the Board of AdJustment and approve the 2~ rear yard setback Variance Request. Motion seconded by Commissioner Bateman and approved unanimously. 14) Lot 33, 1011 Prairie Lake Blvd. Commissioner Hager moved to uphold the recommendation of the Board of AdJustment and deny the Variance Request. Motion seconded by Commissioner Dabbs and approved unanimously. Mr. Wood expressed some concern about lots 1, 11 and 13. He stated that these lots are entrance way lots that could create traffic problems if homes are built and that they could interfere with future roadway expansions. Mayor Ison requested City Manager Ryan have City staff analyze/study these lots. RECESS: 9:10 P.M. CALL TO ORDER: 9:35 P.M. QIHgB ~g~!~g~~ e Appointment to Code Enforcement Board, Jan. 1990 one member, term to e Page 6 City Commiaaion Meeting May 05_ 1987 Commissioner D~bbs moved to appoint Doug Rush, 1613 Lake Blvd. (employed by Lifestyles Carpet) to Enforcement Board. Motion seconded by Commissioner and approved unanimously. Pr~irie Code Johnson Appointment to Recreation Board, one member, term to M~y 1990 Commissioner Johnson moved to appoint Junior Wise, 1102 Wurst Rd. to Recreation Board. Motion seconded by Commisssioner Dabbs and approved unanimously. Reappointment of B. Beatty and C. AdJustment, terms to May 1990 Rhodes to Board of Commissioner Rhodes to Commissioner Dabbs moved to reappoint Bruce Beatty and Cliff Board of AdJustment. Motion seconded by Hager and approved unanimously. Set Public Hearing for P.V.U. Acquisition - T. Ryan e City Manager Ryan stated that the City is ready for the Public Hearing according to the City Staff, special legal counsel and expert witnesses. He suggested Wednesday, May 20, 1987 at 7:30 P.M. in the Community Center. The date was agreed to by the Mayor and Commissioners. Discussion faction regarding proposed expansion of P.V.U. Service Area - T. Ryan City Man~ger Ry~n st~ted th~t Prim~ Vista Utilities has petitioned the Public Service Commission to expand their service areas. He stated that after consultation with special legal counsel and expert witnesses, he recommended obJection to preserve the rights of the City to challenge. He further stated that the obJection must be filed within 30 days. Commissioner Bateman moved to concur with City Manager Ryan and file an obJection to the proposed expansion. Motion seconded by Commissioner Dabbs and approved unanimously. Mid Year Budget Review - T. Ryan & Ivan Poston e City M~n~ger Ry~n st~ted that revenues were ahe~d of schedule and that expenditures were within appropriate levels. He stated that the only exception to this was the Sanitation Fund. He further stated that the County has raised the dumping rates and that the cost has not been passed on to the public. City Manager Ryan stated that Public Works Director Occhiuzzo was in the process of reviewing the Sanitation schedule. Commissioner Bateman st~ted th~t the rates need to . Page 7 City Commi..ion M..ting May 05, 1987 e be raised 50 that the Sanitation Department breaks even at least. Mayor Ison stated that he would recommend an interim rate increase while the City staff looks at privitization. He asked City Manager Ryan to get proposals for service comparable with current service. City Manager Ryan stated that he was in the process now. Mayor Ison asked that the proposals includ accepting current equipment and personnel. City Manager Ryan stated that those conditions could be set. Mayor Ison asked how many employees there were in the Sanitation Department. Sanitation Supervisor Dees answered 11 including himself. Mayor Ison questioned the longevity of these employees. Sanitation Supervisor Dees indicated that about half of these have been employed by the City in excess of 7 years. City Manager Ryan stated that this was a low turnover rate for Sanitation Departments. Commissioner Hager stated that in the past the City has used Federal Revenue Sharing to subsidize this department and that those funds were a thing of the past. He stated that he would like to see the Sanitation Department pay for itself and have monies available for replacement vehicles. City Manager Ryan stated that he has 20 years service in public management and a history in 6 Cities where he studied privatization with all 6 staying with City service. He further stated that the only major difference here was that Gcoee does not control their own landfill and that this makes it a tough question. Action on Employee Health Insurance Coverage - T. Ryan City Manager Ryan stated that currently there were about 40% of employees not carrying family coverage due to the cost. He stated that if the City paid this coverage, the cost would be about a 5% annual increase in total compensation. He further stated that if the City opted to provide family orthodontic and vison care the projected increased cost would be about 1% total compensation. City Manager Ryan recommends approval of the extension of fully paid health insurance to all employees and dependents to increase the City's ability to attract and maintain capable Staff. Commissioner Bateman stated that he fully supports the idea and would like to explore consolidation with Tri County League of Cities. Commissioner Bateman moved to have City Manager Ryan place in the budget monies to provide fully paid health, hospitilization, dental. orthodontic and vision care insurance to all employees and dependents. Motion seconded by Commissioner Johnson and approved unanimously. Mayor Ison asked that this be prepared by the most expediate means possible to process the plan implementation. City Manager stated that the employees should applaud the Commission efforts here as this action would provide an excellent plan. e e Page 8 City Commission M.eting May 05, 1987 gQ~~gNI~ EBQ~ g!I!~gN~L~~~b!g Mayor Ison stated that he was glad to see Forest Oaks citizens at the meeting. Ng~ ~~~!Ng~~ Request approval for a temporary trailer on a residential lot - Mrs. Matthews e Mrs. Matthew's daughter. Mrs. Noel stated that her mother's home is in very poor condition and that it would cost too much to repair the home. She stated that they were requesting a temporary trailer to be placed on the lot for her mother to live in until her death. Mayor Ison asked who lived on each side. Mrs. Noel stated that there was a relative on one side and that she did not know who lived on the other. She further stated that both neighbors think it is a good idea to have the trailer there. Commissioner Dabbs ~sked her wh~t she proposed to do with the existing home. Mrs. Noel stated that it would be torn down. Commissioner Dabbs asked if she had any estimates on the work. Mrs. Noel answered that the home would be torn down by the family. Building Official Hurst stated that he visited with Mrs. Matthews and found that the home is deteriorated. He further stated that Mrs. Matthews is 66 years old, in relatively good health and able to live alone. He stated that he recommends denial of this request as it could set a precedent and was not consistent with prior requests of this nature. Mayor Ison asked the zoning. Building Official Hurst stated that it was zoned RiA which requires 1200 square feet minimum. He further stated that he felt the home could be repaired for close to the cost of a new mobile home. Commissioner Dabbs stated that if the family has resources to buy a mobile home. they should have resources to repair existing homes. Mayor lson wondered if some type of advertising should be incorporated into policy for situations like this so that the surrounding residents could have some input. City Manager Ryan stated that this was in the process now. Mayor Ison stated that he fails to see the harm in this request. He asked City Manager Ryan have Staff visit with the neighbors on both sides and across the street, ask their opinions and report back at the next meeting. Commissioner Bateman suggested that Mrs. Noel secure some repair bids. Commissioner Hager stated that he has sympathy for Mrs. Matthews but feels if the Commission approves this trailer. it will set a precedent. Mayor Ison asked that this item be on the next agenda under Old Business. This was approved by Mrs. Noel and the Commissioners. e e Page 9 City Commission Meeting May 05, 1987 Resolution 87-07, Conveying right-of-way to Florida DOT and approvind Deed for same - T. Kelley and T. Occhiuzzo Public Works Director Occhiuzzo stated that Florida DOT is in the process of working on Bluford and Silver Star and require as part of the procedure to have the City vacate the City right-of-way. He stated that the Resolution considers the parts improved to belong to the State and that they will maintain and have liability of said sections. City Manager Ryan stated that Staff approves and then read the Resolution. Commmissioner Hager moved to approve Resolution 87-07. Motion seconded by Commissioner Bateman and approved unanimously. BgeQBI~ ~~Q !~EQB~~IIQ~ - g!IY ~~~~~gB Follow up agenda e City Manager Ryan stated that the only outstanding item on the follow up agenda was item 3, Mid year budget review. Mayor Ison suggested a special workshop after the PVU meeting. Commissioner Bateman asked that the Cable TV issue be placed back on the follow up agenda. Mayor Ison stated that he wanted a verbal and/or written report from Tri-county Transit Authority in reference to how soon service to start, where and cost. gIIY ~IIQB~~Y Re-enact Emergency Billboard Ordinance City Manager Ryan stated that City Attorney Kruppenbacher advised to have this redone 80 that it does not expire. He recommends re-enactment of the Emergency Billboard Ordinance to change Section II to reduce the 90 day period to a 60 day period to comply with the City Charter. Mayor Ison read Ordinance No. 962. Commissioner Bateman moved to re-enact Ordinance No. 962 and amend with the 60 day period wording. Motion seconded by Commissioner Dabbs and approved unanimously. gQ~~g~I~ EBQ~ gQ~~I~~IQ~gB~ - Commissioner Bateman stated that there were dl-ainage problems 1n the lakes. He stated that Starke Lake was the best of the 3 lakes but that it also needed upgrading. He suggested the City look into a temporary holding pond type action with eventual diversion into a sewer system. Mayor Ison stated that he would like to see Starke Lake be in on the Swim fund pilot program. Mayor Ison stated that retention ponds could probably handle stormwater runoff problems until a master e Page 10 City Commiaaion Meeting May 05, 1987 sewer system could be developed. He asked City Manager Ryan to instruct City Engineer Kelley to check into the cost to correct runoff problems in Starke Lake. Commissioner Bateman proposed to agenda in the future raising the Mayor salary to S5,200.00 yearly and Commissioner salaries to S3,900.00 yearly. City Manager Ryan stated that he would check into the procedure and review with the City Attorney. Commissioner Dabbs expressed his appreciation to the Fire Department for a Job well done at the Maguire House. He also expressed his appreciation to Jim Beech for the Big Orange Games. He further commended the Police and Fire Departments for their cooperation in these games. Commissioner Johnson stated that he thought all of the departments were doing a great Job. Mayor Ison challenged the Chief of Police and Fire to a City Administration vs City Commission Charity Basketball game to benefit the Curtis Richards family. e City Manager Ryan stated that the National registry has received the application request to declare the Withers- Maguire Home a historic site. He stated that the request has been approved and the Historic Commission is waiting for the paperwork. Mayor Ison stated the the annual fish fry is May 15, 1987 at Tanner Auditorium in Winter Garden with City of Oakland sponsoring. He encouraged the Commissioners to donate their time. He also stated that there were replicas of the Constitution availabe for any employees or citizens who wished to have them. Mayor Ison asked City Manager Ryan and Commissioner Johnson to work with Walt Cobb, director of Vo- Tech on a citizen recognition program. ~!2:lQ!JBN!1gNI By unanimous consent the meeting adJourned at 11:06 p m. Mayor Ison . ~ .' .... ~ "~ ~~)- -" ~.~ Deputy Clerk Amesbury .