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HomeMy WebLinkAbout06-06-89 . . . MINUTES OF OCOEE CITY COMMISSION REGULAR MEETING HELD JUNE 6, 1989 scheduled meeting of the Ocoee Board of City was called to order by Mayor Ison in the commission 7:34 p.m. and a quorum was declared to be present. Dabbs led in the prayer and pledge of allegiance to The regularly Commissioners chambers at Commissioner the flag. PRESBNT: Mayor Ison, Commissioners Combs, Dabbs, Hager and Johnson, City Manager Shapiro, Planning Director Brenner, Water Supervisor Cockrell and City Clerk Grafton ABSBNT: Planning Director Behrens (ill) PRBSENTATIONS AND PROCLAMATIONS Before beginning with the agendaed items, Mayor Ison presented Mrs. Helen Catron, City Clerk of Ocoee until July, 1988, with an album containing pictures of her farewell party and notes from her former fellow employees. OCOEB MIDDLE SCHOOL 6TH GRADBRS EXPRESS APPRECIATION TO WASTEWATER SUPBRVISOR HOLLAND AND STAFF Mrs. Lester (Nancy) Dabbs, speaking for the 6th graders who had been given a very informative tour of the waste water facility, expressed appreciation to Supervisor Robert Holland and his staff, City Manager Shapiro, Secretary Ratajczak, and all those involved in arranging the entertaining and educational tour. After showing slide pictures of the young folks on the tour, Mrs. Dabbs and Mrs. Lorie Kuritzky presented Supervisor Holland with a poster signed by all the students and asked for a repeat tour for next year's 6th graders. MARCH OF DIMBS "WALK AMBR.ICA" - MRS. JUDY GIVBNS PRESENTS AWARD TO POLICE CHIEF BOYD After thanking Orange Bank, Piggly Wiggly and the Kiwanis Club for their assistance in the March of Dimes "Walk America" program, Commissioner Combs introduced Mrs. Judy Givens, who reported that $7,700 was earned for the March of Dimes by the City of Ocoee on that day. Mrs. Givens said that Police Chief Boyd had spearheaded the walk-a-thon in Ocoee and she presented him an award in appreciation. Chief Boyd said that he had done a good job of delegating and that the credit should all go the the team who did the work: Commissioner Combs, Water Supervisor Cockrell, Recreation Director Beech, Street Supervisor Elmore and James Mobley in the recreation department. Mrs. Givens also expressed appreciation for the help of others who were not present, including Mrs. Sherry Creech, Ms. Gail Pryor and Mr. Hank Marino. . . . Page 2 City Commission Regular Meeting June 6, 1989 "HOW CAN I HBLP TO KEBP MY COMMUNITY CLEAN?" - WINNERS OF WOMAN'S CLUB SPONSORBD 5TH GRADE ESSAY CONTEST Mrs. Elizabeth Maguire introduced the winners of the 5th grade essay contest sponsored by the Ocoee Woman's Club. Those who could be present, Kristeen Armstrong, Shannon Flannery, Jenny Frame and Jackie Teal, read their essays and received a plaque in appreciation for the civic concern expressed in their essays. Mrs. Maguire read the essays written by those who could not be present, Leah Spano, Michael Moorman and Mike Trew. OCOEE SBNIOR LBAGUE FIELD NAMBD "BOB SORENSON BASEBALL FIELD" Mayor Ison read the proclamation declaring the Ocoee Senior League Field to be named "Bob Sorenson Baseball Field" in honor of Mr. Sorenson who had dedicated his life to helping the youth of Ocoee. Commissioner Johnson expressed appreciation for Mr. Sorenson's years of service as Little League President, on the Code Enforcement Board and on the Board of Directors of the Ocoee Jr-Sr Football League. Mayor Ison presented a plaque to Mrs. Sorenson and her family and showed them a diagram of the sign which will be placed at the field on opening day. RECESS FROM 8:18 TO 8:31 MR. TOMMIB SANDBRS THANKS COMMISSIONBRS FOR VETERAN'S MONUMBNT Mr. Tommie Sanders thanked Mayor Ison and the Board of City Commissioners for their cooperation in getting the veteran's monument now standing on the Withers-Maguire property. The dedication is still to be scheduled. CONSENT AGENDA City Manager Shapiro asked that Item E-Arbor Health Care Final Plan Approval be pulled from the Consent Agenda in order to renumber fire hydrant numbers. Commissioner Dabbs asked that Item C-Forest Oaks Water Plant Bast Well 11 Repair be pulled as he thought this had been settled last year. City Manager Shapiro explained that the problem was not only GPM but also the pumps themselves, and that the mistakes made in the past regarding loopholes in the contracts, etc. will not be made again as wisdom has been gained through this experience. Commissioner Dabbs moved to approve the Forest Oaks Water Plant East Well 11 Repair as recommended. Commissioner Combs seconded and vote was unanimous in favor. Commissioner Combs asked that Item A-Regular Commission Meeting Minutes of May 16, 1989 be pulled as a correction was necessary on Page 6: Parkway Motors should be Padua Motors. Commissioner Hager moved to approve the minutes as corrected. Commissioner Combs seconded and vote was unanimous in favor. . . . ~ r: -J ( ! L...<! ,fl-t:~ Cf 'tUCM.. . _ C: /' ' (I' i -', :; t ," AI fe; _~' l /t "-, I I '_/ (.X Page 3 City Commission Regular Meeting June 6, 1989 ( / ). tI / . I' " (( > " C I ,! 1.-' (t. .' f I ( t Commissioner Combs moved to approve Item E - Arbor Health Care Final Plan subject to new calculations in hydrant flow and size. Commissioner Dabbs seconded and motion carried with unanimous vote in favor. Commissioner Johnson moved to approve the remaining items on the Consent Agenda. Commissioner Combs seconded and vote was unanimous in favor. Those items were: Item B - Commission Special Session Minutes of November 22, 1988: Item D - East Central Florida Regional Planning Council Membership: Item F - Engineering Contracts for Plan Review Process. COMMENTS FROM CITIZENS/PUBLIC Mr. Tom Frame advised that he had found some very objectionable graffiti in Tiger Minor Recreation Park and had painted over it. It was agreed that in order to put an end to such offenses, citizens amd police will have to work together with homeowner associations. Mr. R.P. Mohnacky expressed concern on several topics: 1) He understood that the City is dumping sludge near the water well and was advised that this is not so. 2) Mr. Mohnacky asked that the sound system be improved as he could not hear the speakers when the essays were being read. 3) He advised that the City should escrow funds to purchase trucks instead of leasing. 4) Mr. Mohnacky felt that we should have a different size building. FIRST MEETING IN JULY TO BE HELD JULY 5 As the first Tuesday in July falls on July 4, Mayor Ison instructed staff to announce that a special session will be held July 5 in order to hear items that would ordinarily be heard at the first meeting in July. STEVE WIX APPOINTED TO BOARD OF ADJUSTMENT Commissioner Combs nominated Steve Wix to serve until June 1990 (the balance of Commissioner Combs' term) on the Board of Adjustment. Commissioner Johnson seconded and motion carried with unanimous vote in favor. CODE ENFORCEMENT BOARD RECOMMENDATION RE: CASE NO. 87-43 HODGES/PYLANT City Manager Shapiro advised that the Code Enforcement Board voted unanimously to recommend that Commission enforce collection of the full amount owed, which is $12,100. Mayor Ison asked for an estimate of the attorney fees to enforce collection and City Manager Shapiro will research and report at June 20 regular meeting. . . . Page 3 City Commission Regular Meeting June 6, 1989 Commissioner Combs moved to approve Item E - Arbor Health Care Final Plan subject to new calculations in hydrant flow and size. Commissioner Dabbs seconded and motion carried with unanimous vote in favor. Commissioner Johnson moved to approve the remaining items on the Consent Agenda. Commissioner Combs seconded and vote was unanimous in favor. Those items were: Item B - Commission Special Session Minutes of November 22, 1988: Item D - East Central Florida Regional Planning Council Membership; Item F - Engineering Contracts for Plan Review Process. COMMENTS FROM CITIZENS/PUBLIC Mr. Tom Frame advised that he had found some very objectionable graffiti in Tiger Minor Recreation Park and had painted over it. It was agreed that in order to put an end to such offenses, citizens amd police will have to work together with homeowner associations. Mr. R.P. Mohnacky expressed concern on several topics: 1) He understood that the City is dumping sludge near the water well and was advised that this is not so. 2) Mr. Mohnacky asked that the sound system be improved as he could not hear the speakers when the essays were being read. 3) He advised that the City should escrow funds to purchase trucks instead of leasing. 4) Mr. Mohnacky felt that we should have a different size building. FIRST MEETING IN JULY TO BE HELD JULY 5 As the first Tuesday in July falls on July 4, Mayor Ison instructed staff to announce that a special session will be held July 5 in order to hear items that would ordinarily be heard at the first meeting in July. ~~WIX APPOINTED TO BOARD OF ~~USTMENT Commissioner Combs nominated ~~ix to serve until June 1990 (the balance of Commissioner Combs' term) on the Board of Adjustment. Commissioner Johnson seconded and motion carried with unanimous vote in favor. CODE ENFORCEMENT BOARD RECOMMENDATION RE: CASE NO. 87-43 HODGES/PYLANT City Manager Shapiro advised that the Code Enforcement Board voted unanimously to recommend that Commission enforce collection of the full amount owed, which is $12,100. Mayor Ison asked for an estimate of the attorney fees to enforce collection and City Manager Shapiro will research and report at June 20 regular meeting. . . Page 4 City Commission Regular Meeting June 6, 1989 DISCUSSION ON BEVERAGE ORDINANCE City Manager Shapiro explained that this ordinance brings the City of Ocoee into line with the Orange County ordinances regarding the time of day for sale of alcoholic beverages. Consensus was that the times noted are acceptable but that the attorney needs to rearrange the paragraphs for easier reading. Staff was instructed to prepare the ordinance for first reading June 20. Mr. Richard Knapp, Colony Plaza Hotel, spoke in favor of the change out of concern for the safety of their patrons. DISCUSSION ON OCCUPATIONAL LICENSE ORDINANCE AMENDMENTS City Manager Shapiro explained the proposed changes and advised that an identifying badge will be provided for solicitors. Mr. Shapiro also pointed out that this ordinance includes a $5.00 registration fee for businesses licensed in other Orange County towns to do business in the City of Ocoee. The number of businesses already licensed in each category will be provided at the June 20 meeting. Staff was instructed to prepare for first reading at June 20 meeting after determining whether the item on vending machines was controlled by state statute. FIRST READING OF ORDINANCES-SECOND READINGS AND PUBLIC HEARINGS ARE SCHEDULED FOR JUNE 20 Ordinance No. 89-12 - Parking Vehicles on Private Lots Ordinance No. 89-13 - Building Permit Fees Ordinance No. 89-14 - Recreation Impact Fees City Manager Shapiro read the title only of each ordinance. Mayor Ison noted that the title of Ordinance No. 89-14 - Recreation Impact Fees should be sent to all developers. ORDINANCE NO. 89-11 - WATER CUT ON FEES - SECOND READING AND PUBLIC HEARING City Manager Shapiro read the title only of Ordinance No. 89-11 and explained that this ordinance will increase the cut-on fee from the present $10.00 to $20.00 during regular working hours and $30.00 after hours. The public hearing was opened and Mr. Mohnacky asked for the time frame of the cut off date to be explained. City Manager Shapiro advised that nothing has been Changed in that part of the ordinance, only the fee to be paid. The public hearing closed. Commissioner Hager moved to approve the ordinance as presented. Commissioner Dabbs seconded and the motion carried with unanimous vote in favor. Roll call vote was: Commissioners Combs, Dabbs, Hager, Johnson and Mayor Ison, "Aye:" no nays. . . Page 5 City Commission Regular Meeting June 6, 1989 STAFF REPORTS BOWNESS ROAD Public Works Director Brenner advised that 3 months into the project, the work is 50% finished and the draw is on schedule. The intersection issues have been worked out and City Manager Shapiro interjected here that they are now working out how to pay for it. Commissioner Combs inquired about the traffic light that will be needed at Bowness Road/Kissimmee Avenue intersection. City Manager Shapiro advised that it will not be done this year. REPORTS AND INFORMATION - CITY MANAGER City Manager Shapiro asked Commission to authorize Mayor Ison to sign the Certificate of Completion for Sawmill, which they did. COMMENTS FROM COMMISSIONERS Commissioner Hager - None Commissioner Combs - None Commissioner Johnson - None Commissioner Dabbs - None Mayor Ison said that he liked the meeting tonight and especially enjoyed the citizen participation. ADJOURNMENT The meeting adjourned at 9:44 p.m. :JLE~ Thomas R. 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