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HomeMy WebLinkAbout08-15-89 . . . MINUTES OF CITY OF OCOEE CITY COMMISSION REGULAR MEETING HELD AUGUST 15, 1989 The regularly scheduled meeting of the Ocoee Board of City Commissioners was called to order by Mayor Ison at 7:35 p.m. in the commission chambers, and a quorum was declared to be present. Commissioner Hager led in the prayer and pledge of allegianc~ to the flag. PRESENT: Mayor Ison, Commissioners Combs, Dabbs, Hager and Johnson, City Manager Shapiro, City Attorney Rosenthal, Public Works Director Brenner, Senior Planner Harper and City Clerk Grafton ABSENT: None PRESENTATIONS AND PROCLAMATIONS: None CONSENT AGENDA Commissioner Dabbs noted that Item A, Page 6 should show that he picked up his daughter at the school board offices rather than at school. Mayor Ison pointed out that Item C offers alternate choices to solve the drainage problem and that Alternate A would be the solution of choice upon approval of the Consent Agenda. Commissioner Combs moved to approve the Consent Agenda with the correction as noted for Item A and the choice of Alternate A in Item C. Commissioner Johnson seconded and motion carried with unanimous vote in favor. The items on the Consent Agenda were as follows: A. Regular Commission Meeting Minutes of August 1, 1989; B. Easement Agreement: Leer Construction, Inc. (Authorize Mayor and City Clerk to execute); C. Drainage Problem - Bluford and Orlando Avenues: D. Bowness Road Improvement Project-Change Order No.4; E. Public Notice-Yard Waste Collection: F. Olympia Cove P.U.D.- Final Engineering Plans COMMENTS FROM CITIZENS/PUBLIC: None DEVELOPERS SAWMILL - FINAL CONSTRUCTION PLANS APPROVAL City Manager Shapiro reported that the scheduled meeting with Mayor Ison, County Commissioner Marston, County Engineer George Cole, County Administrator Phil Brown and himself regarding the paving of Hackney prairie Road had been held this afternoon and he has been requested to send a letter containing information concerning the development of the area, i.e. number of units, construction, etc., so that the matter can be put on the County Commission Agenda. City Manager Shapiro stated that it appears that the County Commission's concern was the second exit (or lack of it). Commissioner Hager moved to table consideration of the Sawmill final construction plans until the County Commission has taken action on the paving of Hackney Prairie Road. Commissioner Dabbs seconded and motion carried with unanimous vote in favor. . . . Page 2 City Commission Regular Meeting August 15, 1989 OTHER BUSINESS Budget Hearings Dates Set Mayor Ison announced that budget hearings will be held on Wednesday, August 16 at 7:30 p.m. in the city hall conference room and Tuesday, August 22 at 7:30 p.m. in the community center. The budget meetings that were advertised for August 17 and 18 were canceled. There will also be a joint meeting with the Planning and Zoning Board at Holiday Inn Saturday at 4:30 p.m.. Ocoee Rent-A-Choir Sings As the TV cameras would not be available on Commissioner Dabbs' birthday August 17, the Ocoee Rent-A-Choir took advantage of a short break in the meeting to sing happy birthday to Commissioner Dabbs and wish him well. SECOND READINGS AND PUBLIC HEARINGS ORDINANCE NO. 89-19: PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION BYLAWS City Manager Shapiro read the title only of Ordinance No. 89-19 and explained that this ordinance revises the bylaws of the Planning and Zoning Commission somewhat. The public hearing was opened and, as there were no comments from citizens, the public hearing was closed. Commissioner Dabbs moved to adopt Ordinance No. 89-19. Commissioner Hager seconded and motion carried with unanimous vote in favor. Roll call vote was: Commissioners Combs, Dabbs, Hager, Johnson and Mayor Ison, "Aye:" no nays. ORDINANCE NO. 89-20: RECYCLING/RECYCLABLES/SCAVENGER CONTROL City Manager Shapiro read the title only of Ordinance No. 89-20 and explained that this ordinance establishes ownership of recyclable materials with the City once they are placed curbside. The public hearing was opened, and as there were no comments, the public hearing was closed. Commissioner Johnson moved to adopt Ordinance No. 89-20. Commissioner Combs seconded and motion carried with unanimous vote in favor. Roll call vote was: Commissioners Combs, Dabbs, Hager, Johnson and Mayor Ison, "Aye:" no nays. ORDINANCE NO. 89-21: ENFORCEMENT OF OCCUPATIONAL LICENSE ORDINANCE City Manager Shapiro read the title only of Ordinance No. 89-21 and explained that this ordinance enables the City to place a lien against real property in the event the occupational license tax is unpaid. City Attorney Rosenthal stated that the ordinance also provides for recovery of attorney fees involved in the process. The public hearing was opened, and as there were no comments from citizens, the public hearing was closed. Commissioner Combs moved to adopt Ordinance 89-21. Commissioner Johnson seconded and motion carried with unanimous vote in favor. Roll call vote was: Commissioners Combs, Dabbs, Hager, Johnson and Mayor Ison, "Aye:" no nays. r . Page 3 City Commission Regular Meeting August 15, 1989 FIRST READING OF ORDINANCES -Second Reading Scheduled for September 5, 1989 ORDINANCE NO. 89-22: REVISION TO CEMETERY ORDINANCE City Manager Shapiro read the title only of Ordinance No. 89-22 and explained that the Cemetery Advisory Committee has been meeting for some time to formulate this ordinance. The Committee respectfully recommends that they be authorized to disband. Commissioner Johnson instructed staff to prepare letters of appreciation to citizens who volunteered their time as committee members, to staff members Marian Green and Buddy Elmore, to the men who work at the cemetery and to Glenn Thomas who is making the map. Commissioner Dabbs said to let the record show that he wants to reserve four lots at the present prices. Commissioner Johnson moved to disband the Cemetery Advisory Committee. Commissioner Hager seconded and motion carried with unanimous vote in favor. . ORDINANCE NO. 89-23: RELATING TO OCCUPATIONAL LICENSE REQUIREMENTS FOR AGENTS, PEDDLERS, CANVASSERS, SOLICITORS AND OPEN AIR VENDORS: ALSO RELATING TO HOME OCCUPATIONAL LICENSE REQUIREMENTS City Manager Shapiro read the title only of Ordinance No. 89-23 and explained that this amendment corrects a typo in the original ordinance which put these license applications before the Commission for action and puts them back in the clerk's office. . BID OPENING - SURPLUS LANDS On July 31, bid openings were scheduled for 3 parcels of surplus property. The parcels and the bids received were as follows: 1) Approximately 4 acres in West Orange Industrial Park: $60,000 - Bleu Investment Co. 2) 26,136 sq. ft. triangular shaped industrial tract located on Maguire Road: $20,000.00 - Ulay Thompson, Jr. $15,110.00 - Cypress Creek Nursery, Inc. 3) 24,300 sq. ft. parcel located on Kissimmee Avenue (old Street Department site) $21,105.00 - Allen and Pat Bond $25,111.00 - Certi-Fine Co. In response to Commissioner Dabbs' question as to where the money will go, City Manager Shapiro advised that the funds will offset expenses the City had mid-year. Commissioner Dabbs moved to adopt staff recommendation, i.e.: to deny the bid on Parcel #1, as it is lower than the appraised value, and enter into a lease agreement with Bleu Investment for 6 months at $1,000 per month: to accept the high bid from Ulay Thompson, Jr. for Parcel #2: to accept the high bid from Certi-Fine Co. for Parcel #3. Commissioner Combs seconded and motion carried with unanimous vote in favor. City Attorney Rosenthal advised that by rejecting the bid for Parcel #1 and accepting the other 2 bids Commission action complies with the Charter as the Charter requires a public hearing in real estate matters equalling $100,000. . . . Page 4 City Commission Regular Meeting August 15, 1989 BRYANT, MILLER AND OLIVE, P.A. SELECTED FOR BOND COUNSEL City Manager Shapiro advised that he had checked other firms and he recommended approval of bond counsel services to be provided by Bryant, Miller and Olive, P.A. of Tallahassee not to exceed $20,000 for the Utility Capital Improvements Loan/Clark Road Improvement Bond Issue. Commissioner Johnson moved to approve the proposal as recommended by City Manager Shapiro. Commissioner Combs seconded and motion carried with unanimous vote in favor. Commissioner Dabbs advised that his daughter is an employee of this firm and that neither of them have a fiduciary concern with this company. STAFF REPORTS Bowness Road - Public Works Director Brenner advised that Kissimmee Avenue northbound opened on time and there was some confusion due to the stop sign that citizens were not accustomed to, but that Chief Boyd had taken care of it. COMMENTS FROM COMMISSIONERS Commissioner Johnson wants to make sure that big trucks are routed to Bowness Road and not on McKey Street/Bluford Avenue. He noted also that the sign dedication for the Bob Sorenson Ballfield is scheduled for Sunday, August 20, at the Senior League Field. Commissioner Johnson noted also that the house at the end of Taylor Street on Silver Star Road is still in a mess with a continuous yard sale. City Manager Shapiro said that he had talked to the county agent regarding that house and is contacting someone higher up in order to get some results. Commissioner Hager - None Commissioner Combs - None Commissioner Dabbs reported that he saw 2 refrigerators at the establishment on the northeast corner of McKey street/Cumberland Avenue intersection that should be taken care of immediately. City Manager Shapiro reported that the County now sees Clark Road as an integral part of the road plan and will help with right-of- way acquisition on the north end of town. Mayor Ison requested that more information be provided budget study: 1) The list that was provided last year years ad valorem tax millage rate history updated: 2) revenue growth into the City - all sources new revenue growth over last year: 3) Millage rate as proposed in budget figures over last year's figures - the amount of produces. for the that has 8 Total new percentage tentative revenue it . . . Page 5 City Commission Regular Meeting August 15, 1989 Commissioner Dabbs said that if they could keep talking, Mayor Ison would not break the record for short meetings set by Commissioner Dabbs last year. ADJOURNMENT The meeting adjourned at 8:21 p.m.. Attest: ~LfL Thomas R. Ison, Mayor