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MINUTES OF THE SPECIAL MEETLNG OF THE CITY comMISSION
OF THE CITY OF OCOEE HELD APRIL 9,1974
After a joint work session of the Planning and Zoning
Board and the City Council, there was a special meeting of
the City Council called to order at 8.20 P.M.
PRESENT. Mayor, Comms, Hamby, Lyle and Crawford
ABSENT: Comm. Harper
H.A. Ross came before Council requesting an ordinance
to be drawn up on streets that were abandoned in the April 2
Council meeting. Mr. Ross also requested that the 30 ft.
easement of California Ave. and Oak st. be abandoned.
After much discussion, Comm. Lyle made the motion to draw
up said ordinance but not to include California Ave. and
the remaining portion of Oak St. Comm. Hamby seconded the
motion. Unanimous vote. Motion carried.
Comm. Lyle moved to waive agenda, seconded by Comm. Hamby.
Marty Moore came requesting $250.00 for the girls softball
team. Comm. Lyle made the motion to give him the $250.00,
to be charged to the 9080 account in the recreation fund.
Comm. Hamby seconded the motion. Unanimous vote. Motion carried.
Mr. Dye of Bel Aire Homes came before Council to discuss
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misunderstandings between he and the Council concerning Geneva St.
Lakewood Ave. and White Rd. Comm. Crawford made the motion
to table the discussion on Geneva st. until mr. G. Thomas, as
city surveyor, and Mr. Caldwell, city attorney, have a chance
to research all pertinent information. Comm. Lyle added that
Mr. Thomas would be paid for his work. Comm. Lyle then seconded
the motion. Unanimous vote. Motion carried.
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The discussions on the other streets were tabled also
so Mr. Dye may come to the City Hall to listen to the tapes
II concerning said steets. He will have another discussion with
Council at the April 16th meeting.
George Sullivan, chairman of Roads, Sidewalks and Drainage
Study Commission, came before Council and made a report regarding
problems in the city. There was a discussion by the Mayor on
setting up a 5-10 year program for paving streets, resurfacing
sidewalks and repairing drainage at the City's expense. No
decision was made. Comm. Lyle made the motion to make the
Committee an Offical Committee for the City Commission,
seconded by Comm. Hamby. Unanimous vote. Motion carried.
The City Manager stated he received a telephone call
from Chicago Bridge and Iron indicating they would commence
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construction on the elevated tank.April 18,1974.
Meeting was adjourned at 11P.M.
Joyce Compton
Deputy Clerk
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