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MINUTES OF SPECIAL MEETING OF THE CITY COMMISSION OF CITY OF OCOEE
HELD NOVEMBER 7, 1973
PRESENT: MAYOR FOX, COMM.,Turner, Lyle, and Harper
Comm. Hamby attended evening meeting & Comm Crawford
replaced Comm. Turner at evening meeting.
ABSENT: NONE
The meeting was called to order at 12115 p.m.
Attorney Caldwell read definition on City Charter, Section 5; It
states in a Mayoralty Election candidates for this office having
the majority of votes cast shall be elected.
Attorney Caldwell had a call placed to the Attorney General, based
on this Comm. Lyle made a motion to recess until said call was
received, seconded by Comm. Harper.
Meeting was called back to order at 12:30 p.m. Attorney Caldwell
could not contact the Attorney General. The City Attorneys opinion
based on Article 7, Section 1 of the City Charter is to have a run
off election between the two top candidates done thru a resolution.
Comm. Turner stated eight illegal ballots were cast. The City Attorney
explained Section 102.166 in the Florida Statute states a written
protest maybe filed by a candidate or elector within five days to
the canvassing board or Circuit Judge. John N. Carter from the
audience stated he would like to protest. Attorney Caldwell suggested
to Mr. Carter that he seek the advice of an Attorney.
Comm. Lyle made a motion to accept the votes on the Commissioner
race, seconded by Comm. Harper. Unanimous.
Comm. Turner Turner made a motion to recess until 7:00 p.m.,
seconded by Comm. Harper.
Meeting recalled to order at 7:15 p.m. Attorney Caldwell reported
on call from Attorney General; he could offer the City no guidance.
in this matter.
Mr. Vandergrift~ attorney came before council and gave his views on
said situation.
There was much discussion on whether all three candidates should
run again or just the top two. Comm. Harper ask Mr. Whitehead his
opinion, he stated if there is to be a run off election he wants
to be included. Comm. Harper stated that its his opinion the council
should accept the advice of the City ~ttorney..
Comm. Harper made a motion that the City Attorney draw up a resol~tion
for a Special Election between the three candidates for Mayor with
provisions for a Run Off Election to be held if no One candidate
receives the majority of votes cast.The Special Election to be held
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27 November 1973, and the Run Off Election (if needed) to be held
04 December 1973, seconded by Comm. Lyle. Comm. Harper, Crawford,
and Lyle voted yea Comm. Hamby nay. Motion carried.
There will be a Special Meeting held 08 November 1973, at 7:00 p.m.
Comm. Lyle made a motion to adjaun at 8:00 p.m., seconded by Comm.
Harper. Unanimous. Motion carried. Meeting adjou~ned.
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