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MINUTES OF CITY COMMISSION MEETING HELD ON 3ULY 21, 1987
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Mayor Ison called the meeting to order at 7:35 P.M..
Commissioner Hager led in prayer and the Mayor led in the
pledge of allegiance to the flag.
PRESENT: Mayor Ison, Commissioners 30hnson, Dabbs, Bateman,
and Hager; City Manager Ryan, City Attorney Kruppenbacher,
City Clerk Catron, Planning Director Wagner, Public Works
Director Occhiuzzo, City Engineers Kelley and Merkel, Water
Supervisor Cockrell, and Deputy Clerk Green.
ABSENT: None.
PRESENTATIONS AND PROCLAMATIONS
Mayor Ison commented that tonight's agenda was an especially
significant one, and suggested that the Commissioners might
wish to save it.
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Mayor Ison announced that a letter had been received from
Mary Hough, Assistant General Manager for Tri County Transit,
in reference to the provision of bus service to the Ocoee-
Winter Garden area. The letter addressed issues of costs,
ridership, and routes. He suggested copies of the letter be
sent to the two friends on Adair who were especially
interested in bus service for Ocoee.
The Mayor also announced a presentation by the East-West
Expressway Authority concerning the western alignment of the
planned beltway extension through Ocoee and Apopka. The
meeting had been scheduled for 3uly 30th, at 6:30 P.M. at
West Orange High School.
Mayor Ison stated for the Commissioners' information that he
would be meeting with Mayor Land of Apopka and Mayor Barber
of Winter Garden to begin consideration of an agreement
between the three cities for Joint provision of sewer
facilities. He will report on their progress at the next
meeting.
Another upcoming event was the Ocoee Bass Tournament
scheduled on August 2nd as a benefit for Curtis Richards to
aid with medical expenses. Mayor Ison announced that the
Softball Game scheduled for that date would begin at 6:00
P.M. following batting practice at 5:00 P.M..
APPROVALS - CONSENT AGENDA
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Commissioner Bateman moved to approve both items on the
Consent Agenda subJect to the minor change in the ordinance
for amending occupational licenses as agreed upon in the
prior Workshop Session. The change would require inserting
the note "See Professions" and deletion of rates beside the
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listings of "Dentist" and "Doctor of Medicine" on page three.
Commissioner Hager seconded, and approval was unanimous. The
items approved were: A - Regular Commission Meeting Minutes
of 7-07-87 and B - Proposed Ordinance, Amending Occupational
License, First Reading. City Manager Ryan read the proposed
ordinance by title only. Mayor Ison stated that the second
reading and public hearing for the ordinance will be held on
August 18, 1987.
OLD BUSINESS
Speciel Steff Reports
City Engineer - Tom Kelley
Transportation
Status updete/cost estimate for the paving
Mr. Kelley introduced Leon Glover,
presentation of a progress report for the
on Bowness Road.
of Bownes. Roed
of P.E.C., for
preliminary design
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In the slide presentation with which he began his report, Mr.
Glover pointed out particular areas of concern around several
of the streets now under study for improvements. Among the
scenes depicted were a railroad track and a clogged pipe on
Bowness, water drainage problems on Bluford, warping of some
of the side brick streets off McKey, and the dangerous
intersection of Bowness and Kissimmee.
Professional Engineering Consultants, in association with
three other firms, had completed several phases of the study.
Aerial photographs of the proJect site and the field survey
for baseline control, benchmarks and cross-sections had been
completed. The completed soils report showed that the soils
within the existing unimproved road were suitable to support
a roadway, but that areas outside the existing roadway
contained surficial deposits of organic soils and were
therefore unsuitable to support a roadway. The traffic
analysis studies on the Bowness Road/Kissimmee and the
Bowness Road/Franklin intersections indicated no current need
for signalization for the former, but had recommended
signalization for the latter.
Elements of the proJect currently in progress were control
for alignment, final surveying, drainage pattering and
hydraulic analysis, title search for right-of-way, and final
design plans for construction.
The preliminary construction and engineering cost estimate
for the Bowness Road proJect was $609,366.00.
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Paul Staes,
improvements
P.E.C. proJect engineer for intersection
at Ocoee-Apopka Road (SR 435) and Silver Star
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Road (SR 438), explained that one 0% the reasons Bowness was
such a maJor proJect was its proximity to those
intersections. An Intersection Capacity Analysis had been
conducted zor the Palm Drive, Silver Star Road, and Franklin
Street intersections in order to better analyze the Ocoee-
Apopka Road and Silver Star Road intersection. Mr. Staes had
spoken with DOT and lezt drawings zor them to study. He
reported that DOT had already planned improvements %or the
intersections within approximately a year, and questioned
whether the City should spend their monies for those
improvements. These improvements would lead to Bowness Road
paving. He explained that our truck trazzic was running at
10% which was heavy zor a small town, and designating Bowness
Road as the State Road would eliminate the truck trafzic
through downtown.
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Mayor Ison asked what the recommendation would be at this
time. City Manager Ryan stated that we needed to continue
with the proJects and ways oz zunding, and that the proJects
possibly could move quicker if the City could help with
right-of-way acquisition. Then the Mayor asked what
authority should be given to the City Manager. He asked the
Commission to consider having him negotiate and look at a
reimbursement method with DOT in order to speed up the
proJects. Mr. Ryan suggested, since Staff conceptually
agreed with the Engineers' recommendations, that they
consider the costs oz and how to fund all the proJects. The
Commissioners were in basic agreement with his suggestion.
Leon Glover explained that the construction 0% Bowness Road
met the DOT green book requirements. Mayor leon asked iz we
would be ready to go to bid within approximately thirty to
zorty-zive days. The engineers stated that several studies
were still in progress and they would have to be completed.
He asked them to be ready for bidding by the August 18, 1987
meeting, ready to open the bids on September 14th, and agenda
for award of the bid at the September 15th meeting. In
response to the Mayor's question on a completion date zor
Bowness Road, City Engineer Kelley stated that he would give
an estimated completion date at the next meeting. The
Commissioners agreed they wanted the work done as soon as
possible without paying a premium.
City Manager Ryan added that one more item should be
addressed in the consideration oz overall costs zor the
Bowness Road proJect and that would be the cost oz relocation
of the City water line.
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Improv...nt to Historic Downtown Ar.a
In his progress report zor the engineering
streets and drainage improvements on Bluford
study oz
Avenue,
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McKey
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Street. Taylor Street. and Franklin Street. Leon Glover
stated that the aerial mapping. field survey. and soils
report had been completed. PEC recommended that it would be
better to wait until Bowness Road was built before performing
a study on traffic analysis for this area. Three possible
designs for the improvements and the preliminary construction
and engineering cost estimates for each were presented. Mr.
Glover explained that each design had the potential to
improve street drainage problems.
1 - New pavement with curb and gutter. parking. and
sidewalk. Mr. Glover explained that any widening would
require that all existing asphalt and bricks be torn out. but
it would be necessary to use this design if parking
accommodations were desired. Cost: $919,061.00
2 - New pavement with curb and gutter, and sidewalks. A
plan for off-site parking was provided for this plan. Mayor
lson stated that off-site parking would be needed to handle
the parking properly. Cost: $887,227.00
3 - Resurfacing with valley guttering and new storm sewer
system. Mr. Glover stated that the drainage problem could be
facilitated by this design as the improvements on Bowness
Road will relieve some of the traffic flow from the McKey
proJect. Cost: $650,452.00
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Mayor Ison asked for plans for two off-site parking areas
with landscaped areas included within them. Commissioner
Hager did not agree that the asphalt and bricks now in place
would have to be torn out. Mr. Glover stated his opinion
that installation of the valley gutter while allowing parking
to remain as it was would only be a "band-aid" for the
problem. Commissioner Bateman responded that this would be
an "awfully expensive band-aid", and added that if drainage
was not provided, the road would be destroyed.
After further discussion. the Commissioners agreed to
schedule a Workshop and a Special Session on Tuesday, July
28th at 7:00 P.M.. Area business persons/property owners
would be invited to hear explanation of the alternative
designs suggested by the engineers and to express their
opinions about the plans for improvement to the Commission.
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Wat.r Sy.t.. Improve..nt..
Upgrading of Ki..i.... Wat.r Well
City Engineer Kelley explained that, in researching the
availability of additional land for the purpose of expansion
of the Kissimmee Water Well, a suitable tract of land north
of Tee Pee Lumber had been found as well as a smaller site
south of the Plant. For a cost of approximately $640,000.00
including land purchase, the well could be upgraded with a
750,000 gallon storage tank, aeration to deal with the
hydrogen sulphide problem, high service pumps. and
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transmission lines. Mr. Kelley said that more
investigation, including checking with owners of the
property, would have to be done if they authorized him to
proceed. Mayor Ison asked Mr. Kelley when he would be ready
and what he needed to bring it back be~ore the Commission
ready ~or bidding. Mr. Kelley estimated four to six weeks
would be required to come back with a recommendation. The
Commission requested the item be placed on the August 18,
1987 Agenda ready ~or bid.
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Waterline ImproveMents to Historic Part of Ocoee and Orlando
Avenue
City Engineer Kelley reported that 13,000 to 15,000 ~eet o~
old galvanized, deteriorated waterlines now serving the older
historic sections o~ Ocoee needed to be replaced. The total
cost of this proJect would be $300,000.00. In response to
Mayor Ison's question about what improvements should be done
first - the well or the water lines, Mr. Kelley replied that
it would not make any difference which was done ~irst. He
did suggest that water well upgrading not be done during the
summer months. Mayor Ison asked when he would be ready ~or a
bid date. Mr. Kelley stated that he would like to set up the
contracts di~ferently ~rom previous contracts, and would
present a proposal ~or the improvements at the September 1st
meeting.
Forest Oaks Addition
Mr. Kelley was not ready to make a
the addition to Forest Oaks. Mayor Ison
of impact fees as a means o~ ~unding ~or
would be needed due to the growth.
recommendation ~or
questioned the use
the addition which
Storm Drainage ImproveMents t.o Starke Lake
City Engineer Rick Merkel reported that the drainage basin
area for Starke Lake included 802 acres, with 216 acres under
a water body and approximately 580 acres of land area.
Included in the 580 acres were 113 acreR Q. una~v~lQP~Q lMna.
In his research, Mr. Merkel ~ound the only land on the lake
suitable ~or storm water retention lay on its northeast side
and behind City Hall. Mayor Ison explained that some of the
subbasin area on the north side o~ the lake was in the
County, and asked if they might be approached ~or some
sharing monies. In response to a question about the expected
appearance o~ the retention ponds, Mr. Merkel explained that
they would be "soggy-bottom" with cattails, etc.. Mayor
Ison asked Mr. Merkel what he needed in order to proceed.
Mr. Merkel replied that he needed direction ~rom the
Commission about use of the area near City Hall and about the
acquisition o~ additional land.
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In the ensuing discussion about storm water run-off into the
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lakes, Mr. Merkel suggested that available land in the Sleepy
Harbor area was very limited, and Commissioner Bateman
responded that mini ponds should be used if necessary. Mr.
Merkel will reexamine the area for available land.
Commissioner Dabbs asked at what level storm water retention
became effective in stopping pollution. Mr. Merkel replied
that he had yet to see a qualitative study about retention of
the first one-half inch of run-off which developers were
being required to provide. In response to Mayor Ison~s
inquiry about any other use of monies to improve Lakes Starke
and Prima Vista, Tom Kelley advised that the storm water
retention ponds provided the greatest improvement for the
investment. Commissioner Bateman stated that Silver Star
Road was the worst source of pollution. The Commissioners
asked that more work be done in Sleepy Harbor/Prima Vista
area and also along each side of Silver Star. Mayor lson
asked Engineer Merkel for a time frame for the entire
proJect, and Mr. Merkel will come back with an update for the
August 18th meeting.
Public Works Director Occhiuzzo will provide a report on the
chemistry of Starke Lake at the next meeting.
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Sewer Facility
Resolution of this issue was still under serious discussion.
Note: City Attorney Kruppenbacher requested the following
item from Item VII-C, REPORTS AND INFORMATION - CITY MANAGER
be considered at this time.
Discus.ion/Action Regarding Inve.tm.nt Banking Fira for City
Due to the conditions of the market, Attorney Kruppenbacher
recommended the City Commission approve the following
Professionals and Consultants:
1. f!n~n~!~! ~g~!~Q~1
Public Financial Management, Inc.
Contact: Rick Fitzgerald, Managing Consultant
2. !n~~~~m~n~ ~~n~~~L~~n!Q~ ~~n~g~~
Drexel-Burnham, Lamber, Inc.
Contact: George Stuart
Attorney: Foley, Lardner, et al.
3. ~Qng gQ~n~~!1
Bryant, Miller & Olive
Contact: Randy Hannah
4. !!~~~~:~ gQ~n~~!1
Swann & Haddock, P>A>
Contact: Thomas F. Lang, Esq..
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Commissioner
Bond Counsel
Dabbs stated that his daughter worked
firm of Bryant, Miller & Olive.
for the
Attorney
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Kruppenbacher explained that he could abstain on that item
and then file a voting conflict. He told the Commission they
could approve items 1, 2 & 4 with one motion if they chose to
do so. Commissioner 30hnson moved to approve items 1, 2 &
4 as recommended by the attorney, Commissioner Bateman
seconded and the motion carried unanimously. Commissioner
Bateman moved to approve item 3, Commissioner Hager seconded
and the motion carried with Commissioners Johnson, Bateman
and Hager voting aye and Commissioner Dabbs abstaining.
RECESS: 9:45 p.m.
CALL TO ORDER: 9:57 P.M.
Public Works Director - Tony Occhiuzzo
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Community Center Restrooms
As directed by the Commission at the last meeting, a new
sketch of the proposed restroom facilities was provided for
them to review. Mr. Occhiuzzo stated that the facilities
would be built on the North wall and would cost approximately
S20,000.00 which could be included in the budget for the
coming year. A provision was being made for a maintenance
storage area so some of the equipment for lawn maintenance,
etc. could be stored close to the city complex. Commissioner
30hnson asked if there was any way to add a canopy on the
east side and Mr. Occhiuzzo stated that they could and he
would show them an elevation sketch.
Cost EstiMate for Ditch Cleaning Maintenance
Public Works Director Occhiuzzo stated that as one
alternative he felt the City forces could do the ditch
cleaning maintenance with their own equipment and manpower.
He is waiting on a price from Mr. Tom Hendrix if it were to
be contracted out and he would give them a price at that
time. He felt the maintenance should be done about 4 times
per year. There are about 22,000 lineal feet to be
maintained and would take approximately 6 man days to
complete. Mr. Occhiuzzo stated that he was still addressing
the Stucki/Railroad issue and was waiting for the contactor
to pull off of the site.
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Oakwood Plaza - 3im Mitchell
Mr. Occhiuzzo explained that Jim Mitchell, owner/developer of
Oakwood Plaza on Bluford, wished to speak to the Commission
about the paving on Bluford which was unacceptable to them.
Mr. Occhiuzzo stated that he had explained the City's
requirements to the paving contractor for the proJect, but
the contractor had indicated that DOT accepted the work and
had refused to make additional improvements. Mr. Mitchell
explained that he needed a Certificate of Occupancy, and
asked what the City wanted to have done to make the paving
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acceptable. Mayor lson responded that a problem with the
substructure caused the road to be too bumpy, and the whole
thing needed to be smoothed out.
The paving contractor, Paul Dalrymple, of D & M Paving, 619
Circle Avenue, Winter Park, stated that he had not refused to
correct the paving in question. Attorney Kruppenbacher
asked, if the work would take only two days, why not do it
and have the people moved in. Mr. Dalrymple explained that
he could not do the work by August 1st, but could do it by
August 15th. City Manager Ryan explained that the City could
issue a temporary certificate of occupancy.
After further discussion, Commissioner Johnson moved to issue
a temporary certixicate ox occupancy for one unit (double)
subJect to a $12,00.00 Cash Bond xor any work necessary to
smooth and complete the paving, with the bond to be xorxeited
ix the work was not completed in fifteen days. Commissioner
Dabbs seconded the motion. Commissioner Hager said that he
had problems with handling the issue in this way, but he
would approve it, and approval was unanimous.
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Mayor Ison said that he would discuss this matter with DOT
officials in Deland to prevent any similar occurrences in the
xuture.
Other Busines.
AppointMent of Attorney to Code Enforcemen~ Board
Commissioner 30hnson recommended Attorney Dwight Cool xor
appointment to the Code Enforcement Board. Mr. Cool had
indicated his interest in being considered for the position
in a letter to City Manager Ryan. The letter ox July 15,
1987 was read for the record. Following discussion ox Mr.
Cool's excellent qualifications xor the post, Commissioner
Johnson moved to approve his appointment to the Code
Enforcement Board, Commissioner Bateman seconded, and
approval was unanimous. Commissioner Hager welcomed him
aboard.
Appoin~.ent to Recreation Advisory Board
City Manager Ryan stated that a letter of resignation had not
been received xrom the member who was to be replaced.
Attorney Kruppenbacher ruled that acceptance of the
resignation would be made oxficial by the appointment ox a
replacement. Commissioner Johnson recommended and moved to
approve the appointment to the Recreation Advisory Board ox
Kerry Ellis, 410 Orlando Avenue, Apartment 18, Ocoee.
Commissioner Bateman seconded, and approval was unanimous.
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Set Time/Schedule for "Grandfather" of Existing Billboards
Cindy Polverino, of Metropolitan Advertising Company,
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expressed her appreciation to the Commissioners for their
commitment to 3unior Posters. She requested that the
Commission change the language of the billboard ordinance to
"grandfather" current signs without a time limitation. City
Manager Ryan explained that uniform requirements would be
needed. Commissioners Hager and Bateman suggested approval
o:f a "grandfather" period of three years. A:fter that time,
the advertiser might come back to the Commission to request
an extension. Commissioner Dabbs recalled that when the
issue was last discussed, the "grand:father" period was to
expire unpon the expiration o:f the lease. He was opposed to
the change as requested by Miss Polverino.
COMMENTS FROM CITIZENS/PUBLIC
Edward 3. Smith, 3r., of 107 Minor Court in Sleepy Harbour
expressed his support :for the Bowness Road proJect. He
suggested the road be widened to 30 :feet where it intersects
with Kissimmee.
NEW BUSINESS
There was no new business.
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REPORTS AND INFORMATION - CITY MANAGER
Follow.up Agenda
Commissioner Johnson asked about the selection of the site
for placement o:f the Glen Thomas House, and indicated his
interest in making suggestions about the site to be chosen.
Discua.ion Tri County Transit Authority Bus Tranaportation
In her July 21, 1987 letter to City Manager Ryan, Mary Hough,
Assistant General Manager of Tri County Transit, indicated
her firm was looking to operate a looping circulator system
in Ocoee and Winter Garden, using small vehicles. These
"loops" would be connected to the TCT system in Pine Hills,
using a full size bus. She included tentative routes and
time schedules with her letter. The estimated cost :for six
months of service provided by a private operator would be
$180,000.00 (as compared to $232,000.00 if TCT operated the
service directly>. I:f the proposed $72,000.00 revenue in
:fares were received (and this is questionable), the
anticipated de:ficit would be at least $108,000.00. A :funding
commitment :from the state could cover one-hal:f ($54,000.00>
of the deficit, and the balance o:f at least $54,000.00 would
have to be made up by local governments.
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City Manager Ryan explained that, at last report, Orange
County could not be counted on for :funding, which would leave
Ocoee and Winter Garden to share the deficit. He stated that
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Staff would like to explore reducing the number o~ trips ~rom
hourly to periodic, and/or the number of trips ~rom daily to
periodic.
Commissioner Dabbs commented that he had great reservations
about subsidizing a bus service to that extent, though he had
empathy/sympathy ~or those who needed public transportation
service. He supported pursuing a modi~ied route with ~ewer
dollars. He would be willing to participate in a subsidy up
to half of S54,000.00 for a six months trial.
Commissioner Bateman stated that he thought Mrs. Hough had
done a good Job, but he believed the deficit would be much
greater than she had suggested. He added that Winter Garden
wanted a route to Apopka, and Ocoee wanted a tie-in with
Silver Star and Hiawassee.
Mayor lson urged that City Staff check with Orange County
Commission Chairman Lou Treadway and Commissioner Marston
about county participation in the ~unding o~ bus service in
the Ocoee, Winter Garden, Apopka area. He also suggested
that Staff look into Tax Equalization Board to determine if
this line item might already be in the program.
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The Commission directed City Staf~ to check with Tri County
Transit Authority about a plan to reduce the number of trips,
and with implementation of the plan on a six month trial
basis.
CITY ATTORNEY
Proposed Ordinance, Regulating StorMwater Run-off into Lake.
This item had been considered in the Workshop Session prior
to this meeting.
Discus.ion/Propo.ed Ordinence for "Impounding Equipment"
This item had also been considered in the Workshop Session.
Perking Fine Ordinance
City Attorney Kruppenbacher presented an ordinance to
supplement the City's Parking Fine Ordinance pursuant to
Chapter 318, Florida Statutes. The amended ordinance would
provide that any parking ~ine appeal might be taken to the
court system. The ordinance will be placed on the next
agenda for first reading under the Consent Agenda.
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Florida DOT Approval of Local Peving ProJect.
Attorney Kruppenbacher advised Staff to ~ollow up with
about the Mitchell paving controversy - to determine if
had approved the paving, and if so, upon what basis
approved it.
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COMMENTS FROM COMMISSIONERS
Commissioners Bateman and Hager had no additional comments.
Commissioner Dabbs asked Sta%% to look into a pine tree on
Apopka Road at the Orange Bank exit, as the tree blocked the
view from the right. He also mentioned some 18 inch high
weeds on the Solomon property, which Acting Building Official
Nagel would be asked to investigate. Service trailers
regularly parked behind Wal-Mart were another problem which
Mr. Nagel would be asked to check out. Mr. Dabbs also
asked about the track at Tiger Minor Park, and was reassured
that it would be used only for children to ride bicycles.
Commissioner 30hnson agreed with Mr. Dabbs comments about the
Wal-Mart trailers, and asked for maintenance of the retention
pond at Burnt Tree and North Lakewood.
He also
Bluford
lane.
with
ready
asked what was happening with the divided area on
Road. Mr. Ryan explained that it would be a turn
Mr. Occhiuzzo explained that there had been a problem
getting the contractor on the Job and that the site was
for rock and asphalt.
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Commissioner Johnson also mentioned calls he had been
receiving about the City discontinuing garbage service. He
suggested letters be sent to commercial customers offering
assistance with the adJustments to the change.
He reported that thirty-five or forty children had been
participating in the recreation bus trips on Fridays to the
bowling alley and skating rink. He asked that corporate
sponsors be sought for donations for children who could not
afford to go.
Mayor lson had no additional comments.
The meeting adJourned at 11:30 P.M..
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, by whom I am retained.
NOTICE: UNDER PROVISIONS OF FLORIDA STATUTES ~1I2.317 (1985), A FAILURE TO MAKE ANY REQUIREDe
DISCLOSURE CONSTITUTES GROUNDS FOR AND MAYBE PUNISHED BY ONE OR MORE OF THE FOLLOWING:
IMPEACHMENT, REMOVAL OR SUSPENSION FROM OFFICE OR EMPLOYMENT, DEMOTION, REDUCTION IN
SALARY, REPRIMAND, OR A CIVIL PENALTY NOT TO EXCEED $5,000.
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