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HomeMy WebLinkAbout03-19-1974 / ~ MINUTES OF THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF OCOEE HELD MARCH 19, 1974 PRESENT: MAYOR VANDERGRIFT,COMM. HARPER,HAMBY,LYLE, AND CRAWFORD I ABSENT: NONE I 1. The meeting was called to order at 7:30 p.m. with an offering of Drayer from Comm. Hamby followed by the Pledge Allegiance. Minutes of the last meeting were read. Comm. Lyle stated that paragraph 6 should read "it was the feeling of council that an elected official responsible to the voters should serve on board', instead of an elected official paid with tax payers money. The mayor stated that it was Franklin St. instead of Lake- view St. that needed repaving. In paragraph l3 the City Attorney stated it should read that he said "to go back and assess would be possible but would be on shakey legal grounds.- Comm. Harper made a motion to accept minutes as corrected, seconded by Comm. Hamby. Unanimous. 2. Mr. Minor and Mr. Peck presented the Presidents' Trophy to council which was awarded to the Community Booth at the Central Florida Fair for the second year in succession.. Both men thanked the City for their financial help in putting on the country store. The Mayor expressed appreciation on behalf of the City for all the efforts put forth in winning this trophy. If the award is won again next year the Trophy will be the City's to keep. 3. Florida Telephone - Mr. McQuillian: After much discussion on the argument of free telephone service Comm. Harper made a motion that said disagreement be pursued on a higher level, seconded by Comm. Crawford. It was also decided that the City Attorney would consult with Florida Telephones attorney about said contract in comparison to Winter Gardens' contract. Comm. Harper made a motion to pay all monies due Florida Telephone to date, seconded by Comm. Crawford. Unanimous. 4. Florida Power - Mervin Lee : Due to construction of a new water tank at Jamela st. the builder (Chicago Bridge & Iron) wants the power lines either re-located or put under ground. Mr. Lee stated cost for said re- vamping would be approximately $1,800. he further stated that Florida Power would not assume said cost. Comm. Lyle made a motion to go ahead with said revamping and pay the $1,800. but to pursue matter at a higher level to recover said cost, seconded by Comm. Crawford. Unanimous. 5. Ball Game Concession: The City Manager explained that the school wants the concession and its receipts. The Mayor stated he would call a meeting of all interested parties. I (2) I 6. Doug Everd of Prudential came before council requesting that he or another qualified person be appointed Agent of Record (or Insurance Consultant) to the City. After much discussion from Mr. Wurst, Mr. Weeks (from Wurst Insurance Co.) and council Comm. Crawford made a motion to table said discussion until the next regular scheduled meeting, seconded by Comm. Harper. Unanimous. Lee Street: The City Manager explained that Mr. Oliver and himself had staked out said street and they would recommend that Mr. Flurry obtain permission from Cliff Freeman to go thru his trailer park to said street. After much discussion the Mayor suggested that U.S.D.A. be contacted to determine how deep the muck is on said street. There is also much doubt as to whether the street is in the City or County. The City Attorney suggested that a letter of indemnity be obtained from Mr. Flurry to insure the City against any liability that might occur. Discussion tabled. 7. The City Attorney read Ordinance on Fowls, and other objectionable animals in residential areas. Comm. Harper moved to accept Ordinance as ammended with definition of fowl included, seconded by Comm. Hamby. Unanimous. Comm. Crawford was strongly opposed to said Ordinance but voted yea because Ordinance could pass on second reading without his vote. Ordinance Adopted. Comm. Harper made a motion that a written resolution be sent to Mrs. Russell at l6l3 Mona and to request her presence at the 2 April meeting, seconded by Comm. Hamby. Unanimous. 8. Bel-Airs construction on Geneva St.: After much discussion it was decided the City Attorney would write a letter to Bel-Aire Canst. Co. stating council would like a representative from their company at next ""-..... sched~led council meeting to prove to council that Geneva street is not a platted street, also council request that building in this area cease until this matter is settled, and why the $6,000. recreational assessment has Aot been paid. The City Attorney reported that on the Road Right of Way annexation petition the City had lost and he withheld any decision to pursue further until the court hands down a ruling. Comm. Hamby ask if the Trailer Parks had to be fenced. The City Manager stated Cliff Freeman had promised to put a fence around the pond in his park. Comm. Hamby reported that Mri. Blitch of Lakeview street wanted to be reimbursed for $35. she paid to have stumps hauled away from her property from tree City cut down. Comm. HaDper made a motion to have City Manager check out this matter and reimburse Mrs. Blitch, seconded by Comm. Hamby. Unanimous. I I (3) I The Mayor reported the Police Dept. had saved 296 gallons of gas this month. The Department of Transportation will erect No Littering signs the week of March lB, 1974. There is a verbal committment from Watson & Co. that 15 April 1974 they plan to start letting out bids for the new City Hall Complex. Comm. Hamby made a motion authorzing payment of the following: 8&H Sales 19,433.90 from Tank Const. Fund, Part C, account #1005; Orlando Armature $215. Tank Const. Fund Part C account #1005; West Orange Fence 298.80 and 137.80 from Recreation Fund acct#9032 and Florida Power 1,800 from Tank Canst. Part C account #1007. Being no further business the Mayor declared the meeting adjourned at 11:30 p.m. I S~~("'~ CITY ERK ~~~~ I