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HomeMy WebLinkAbout08-16-88 . MINUTES OF THE OCOEE CITY COMMISSION REGULAR MEETING HELD ON AUGUST 16, 1988 Mayor Ison called the meeting to order at 7:45 P.M. in the commission chamber. Commissioner Dabbs led in the prayer and the pledge of allegiance to the flag. PRESENT: Mayor Ison, Commissioners Bateman, Dabbs, Hager and Johnson. Also present wer~fity Attorney Rosenthal, City Manager Ryan, Assistant City Manager Finch an~elty Clerk Grafton. PRESENTATIONS AND PROCLAMATIONS Mayor Ison announced a very conservative budget had been accomplished the preceeding night at a workshop session. After reviewing revenue and accepting public input, it was determined to postpone purchases and maintain a conservative budget. APPROVALS: Motion of Commissioner Bateman, seconded by Commissioner Johnson, the Consent Agenda as presented was approved. Approved were the Charter Revision Committee Minutes of 8-04-88, Workshop Commission Meeting Minutes of 8-02-88, Regular Commission Meeting Minutes of 8-02-88 and Special Session Commission Meeting Minutes of 7-26-88. Motion carried unanimously. OLD BUSINESS: . Florida Community Services Corporation - Central Wastewater System Discussion . Mr. Jim Tanck, President of Florida Community Services Corporation, presented a packet of information on his company. He had been responsible for a presentation at the workshop session on August 15, 1988. At Mayor Ison' s request and in response to Mr. Rosenthal's letter to the Commissioners, Mr. Tanck elaborated further on his proposal. He indicated a start date as approximately 60 days, just the time required to float a bond issue. He qualified the cost of additional issuance by stating the benefits, primarily through debt retirement, would outweigh costs. By following the City's master plan, a minimal amount of details of construction were necessary. The decision about management is left for the City to make. Secondary pledge of franchise fees is not important since the fees are not available. Bonds would be issued for $600,000.00 at 9% interest per annum, 30 year bond term, non-insured and non-secured. Mr. Tanck purports this as an advantage for the City and a needed system. This is lease back type of system. If the company built, leased and operated the system, at some point in time the city could take over for a lease fee. Refinancing is another possibility. Thirty years is the only reasonable time considering the debt and current state of the system. Mr. Tanck reported in detail on the financial arrangements involved. In answer to a question, Mr. Tanck indicated that his firm uses different combinations of consultations to advantage. Mayor Ison questioned the projection, admitting that he is always skeptical of any projection. The suggested $1700.00 ERU charge was discussed at length. The mayor expressed his concern for a situation that might make it necessary to prostitute the City to get projects it did not want in order to meet the commitments. The projections using this ERU figure were based on a 6 year period. Mayor Ison expressed his opinion that the City should move forward in the sewer capacity area. He named the options available. He urged the Commission to make . Page 2 Ocoee City Commission Meeting August 16, 1988 some decision and move forward. Staff and Commissioners offered opinions on the concepts under consideration. The mayor offered his approval of the current sewer facility. He believes in giving the best possible service for the lowest cost to the citizens of Ocoee. The mayor expressed his opinion that the City should build its own facility. In answer to a question, City Manager Ryan stated that the only funds that would be freed up for other purposes if the decision was made to go with this Florida Community Services proposal would be the shared costs of office personnel, overhead and supplies. Discussion on financial options continued. Tom Kelley commented that the proposals should not hinge on moving the plant or treatment manner. Cathy Pollack asked if the plant would continue at A.D. Mims Road, is there a plan to move the pond? The mayor answered that all plans were, at bes t , conceptual. . Commissioner Bateman, seconded by Commissioner Hager, moved that the Commission disapprove with regret the proposal of Florida Community Services Corp. In discussion, Commissioner Bateman expressed his sincerity in disapproving the proposal with regret since Florida Community Services had spent so much time and energy on this proposal. A roll call vote was taken. Bateman, "aye", Hager, "aye", Johnson, "nay", Dabbs," nay". Mayor Ison broke the tie with an " aye". Motion carried. Charter Revision Report Charter Revision Chairman Beatty introduced the members of his committee who were present and complimented his whole committee on their efforts. He expressed his appreciation to the Commission for their input. Public Hearings, soliciting citizen input, are scheduled for August 22 and August 30. Preliminary copies of the revisions will be presented to the Commission on September 6, with adoption of the ordinance on September 20, to be followed by items on the November ballot. Mr. Beatty reviewed the major points of revision. RECESS 9:33 RECONVENE 9:57 PUBLIC HEARING - SECOND READING ORDINANCE 88-22 City Manager Ryan read the Ordinance 88-22, Occupational Licenses, by title only. Mayor Ison asked for comments from those present. Commissioner Hager questioned the fees and asked whether they were standard. City Manager Ryan explained the fees are State maximum allowable. Upon motion of Commissioner Hager, seconded by Commissioner Bateman, Ordinance 88-22 was approved. The motion was carried unanimously. . SPECIAL STArr REPORT - Assistant City Manager Finch Master Transportation Plan Assistant City Manager Finch presented a version of the Transportation Master Plan being prepared by P.E.C. Mr. scheduling of a workshop on September 22, 1988 at 7: 00 p.m. approved that date and time. City of Ocoee Finch requested The Commission . . . Page 3 Ocoee City Commission Meeting August 16, 1988 SR 438 Multilane Reconstruction Study Assistant City Manager Finch called attention to his letter to Florida D. O. T. submitting a number of suggestions for changes on the multilaning of Silver Star Road from State Road 438 to State Road 50. Mr. Finch advised this was a very preliminary plan. The Commission discussed straightening out two 90 degree turns. Standard Utility Relocation Agreeaent Mr. Finch presented this document for improvements at the intersection of State Road 437-Clarcona/Ocoee Road and 438/Silver Star Road to the Commission. Mr. Rosenthal recommended that "to the extent permitted by Law," be added to Page 2, Paragraph 7, which deals with indemnification by the City. This would eliminate any question of waiver of sovereign immunity. Commissioner Dabbs moved, seconded by Commissioner Johnson, to approve the Agreement, the intersection improvements and to secure easements for better alignment. Motion carried unanimously. Proposed Sanitary Sewer Extension Mr. Finch reported having had a meeting with property owners in the proposed extension area with positive results. Estimated construction costs are $142,000.00, approximately $85,000.00 of cost, or 60% of owners have responded favorably. Negative responses were received from $32,000.00 or 22%. No response from the remaining 18%. Mr. Finch recommended that if the City wants to pursue the extension, it use the provision granted in Chapter 170, Florida Statutes, which is a mechanism whereby municipalities can bill for improvements, and assess the property owner by way of liens on their properties. A very complicated procedure was described. Commissioner Dabbs moved, seconded by Commissioner Johnson that, Mr. Finch was instructed to proceed. He will begin with letters, allowing five days to respond, and then follow-up phone calls. SPECIAL STAFF REPORT - Director of Public Works Ray Brenner Mr. Brenner stated there is no change in the status of the Palm Drive/Ocoee- Apopka Road project. The utility relocation at Maguire Road and Hwy 50 is completed as far as the City of Ocoee is concerned. The Silver Star/Bluford Avenue project was started promptly and is doing well. The Ocoee Senior League Field project's status has not changed. Mayor Ison asked that a memo regarding the project be sent to the Commissioners, since they are receiving calls. Mayor Ison discussed Orange County's placement of sewer facilities on Good Homes Road. He directed Mr. Finch or Mr. Brenner to contact the county as soon as possible to find out what the County's plans are as far as storing materials, etc. on City property. SPECIAL STAFF REPORT - Assistant Planner Holly Myers Ms. Myers made a presentation on DeRae Builders Petition for Rezoning to PUD. City Manager Ryan will schedule a meeting between DeRae representative Alton Julian and City Attorney Paul Rosenthal. Ms. Myers requested a workshop session on the Comprehensive Plan at 6:30 p.m. or immediately following the Budget workshop. This workshop was scheduled for 8-23-88. SPECIAL STAFF REPORT - Water Department Supervisor John Cockrell Mr. Cockrell requested the approval of an expenditure of $7,086.00 for a 250 HP motor for an emergency standby at Well #1-A. Motion made by Commissioner Bateman, seconded by Commissioner Johnson. The motion was carried unanimously. -_._. ~-. . Page 4 Ocoee City Commission Meeting August 16, 1988 SPECIAL STAFF REPORT - Finance Director Ivan Poston Errors and Omissions Insurance Coverage has been advertised for bid as per Mr. Poston's memo of August 11, 1988. NEW BUSINESS Budget: Cathy Pollack wants the Commission to re-look at the Budget and not cut Police and Fire. Colony Plaza: Colony Plaza requested to be allowed to stay open until 2:00 a.m. on January 1, 1989. City Attorney Rosenthal mentioned the codes that grant the City no authority to do this. Mayor Ison directed the City Manager to contact the hotel representatives and determine if they would pay the fee for advertising to change the ordinance that controls time of closing. This matter was not resolved until a determination as to the cost of this change can be made. Reforaed Presbyterian Church: Holly Myers presented a request from this church for waiver of fees for annexation. The fee was paid last year and had to be withdrawn when Lake Lotta was dropped. Commissioner Hager moved, Commissioner Dabbs seconded, the fee would be waived if they will confirm that it is for church purposes only. The motion passed unanimously. . City Manager Report: Telesat Cable Television Telesat consideration will be scheduled for September 6, 1988. Commissioner Bateman requested that this not be considered unless all information is available. DER Permit for M , M Utilities A response to DER is necessary before the next Commission Meeting. City Manager Ryan proposed responding to DER, opposing the permit unless otherwise advised by Counsel due to regulatory problems and infractions previously experienced. The request would be referred to Orange County. The Commission consensus was to proceed with the City Manager's recommendation. M , M Utilities Donation An offer of donation and the keys to the gate had been received from Mr. Minton, Owner. Upon advise of legal counsel, a response offering that this would be brought to the Commission's attention. Mayor Ison called to the attention of the Commission that the retention ponds were excluded from the offer. It appears the owner is giving the City his liabilities instead of assets. The consensus is that the Commission is not interested. . Budget Workshop The Commission has the new balanced budget worksheets, showing no increase in millage. All reductions as requested are shown. Mr. Ryan explained the changes reflected. A workshop needs to be scheduled. The budget was scheduled first on workshop session for August 23. The Commission discussed finances at the Maguire House. . . . Page 5 Ocoee City Commission Meeting August 16, 1988 Attorney's Report No comments Commissioner Johnson congratulated Commissioner Bateman on his 48th anniversary and his birthday. Adjournaent The meeting was adjourned at 11:41 P.M. ATTEST: ~J bf frc-rzAl? Ci Clerk Thomas R. Ison, Mayor I\PPP.avu 11-\'-<\1