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HomeMy WebLinkAbout07-02-1974 I I I MINUTES OF THE CITY COMMISSION MEETING OF THE CITY OF OCOEE HELD 2 JULY 74 PRESENT: ABSENTs Mayor Vandergrift, Comm. Harper,Hamby,Lyle and Crawford; None. 1. Meeting was called to order at 7s30 p.m. with the Pledge of Allegiance, followed with a prayer from Reverend Spitler. Minutes of the last meeting were read. The City Attorney stated that section twelve of these minutes should read, "The full disclosure law does not apply to the special advisory committees' set up by the Mayor and adopted by council." Motion was made by Comm. Hamby to accept minutes as corrected, seconded by Comm. Crawford. Unanimous. Mr. Julian of Julco Corp. again came before council requesting the return of his $100 petition fee. The Mayor ask for a motion to bring discussion off table, motion was made by Comm. Harper, seconded by Comm. Hamby. Unanimous. After much discussion the Mayor ask for a motion from council to reconsider above request. No motions. Request denied. Apricot Street - The City Manager explained that from the beginning the City had agreed to maintain this clay street and at which time all lots on said street were sold they would all then be assessed for the construction of paving the street and constructing sidewalks. Mr. Hughes I stated the residents feel the City should pay 1/3 of the cost and the residents 2/3 of cost for paving and sidewalks. After much discussion it was decided that all residents on said street would be sent a letter informing them of an approximate cost of the paving (with miami curbing), drainage and construction of sidewalks, the letter is also to contain a day and time for which all property owners on said street will "have a meeting to discuss the above with council. Mr. Hagan came before council asking why he was not informed that the building he was operating out of was condemned and what steps he should now take. After much discussion the Mayor explained to Mr. Hagan he could continue to operate as he is and let the county take the next step. 3. The City Manager explained he had a bill from Chicago Bridge & Iron for an additional $10,855 due to increased cost of shop and field labor and freight. After much discussion Comm. Lyle made a motion not to pay the above bill, seconded by Comm. Harper. Unanimous. 4. 1ST Reading of Ordinance amending City Charter Article 7, Section 1: A motion was made by Comm. Lyle to read heading of Ordinance only, seconded by Comm. Crawford. Unanimous. Heading of Ordinance was read by City Attorney. Motion was made to accept by Comm. Lyle, seconded by Comm. Crawford. Unanimous. 2ND Reading will be held on 7-16-74. I I I 5. 1ST Reading of Emergency Ordinance on zoning change of 25 acres zoned C2 and RT to C3, R3,and AI. Motion was made by Comm. Harper to read heading only, seconded by Comm. Hamby. Unanimous. City Attorney read heading of above described Emergency Ordinance. Comm. Harper moved to accept, seconded by Comm. Hamby. Unanimous. This Ordinance being declared an Emergency Ordinance needs only one reading, therefore Ordinance was adopted. 6. 2ND and Final Reading of Ordinance to abandon Polk, Oak and the West 30' of California Ave: Motion was made and seconded to read heading only of said Ordinance. City Attorney read heading of above Ordinance. Comm. Crawford made a motion to accept, seconded by Comm. Harper. Unanimous. Ordinance was adopted. 8. Bel-Aire: THe City Attorney explained he had been out of town and had no report at this time for council. Comm. Harper made a motion to pay Walter Khurt $680 from the General Govt. Fund acct#3016, seconded by Comm. Lyle. Comm. Lyle, Harper and Crawford yea, Comm. Hamby nay. The City Manager reported that due to weather conditions the paving of Ocoee Hills & Spring Street had been delayed until 10 July 74. The Mayor stated he would like to see Franklin Street paved alo~with the above streets. The registration books for the 1st primary on lO September and the second primary on October 1 will close 27 July. The registration books for the November 5th"general election will close September 21. The City Manager explained that a representative from the railroad company would be here on July 3rd to discuss the removal of the spur at the railroad track on Kissimmee Ave. Comm. Hamby stated he felt the City needed a Public Works Administrator. The Mayor reported that Keith Flurry wanted a refund of the back taxes he had paid, because the City had de-annexed his property. After much discussion Comm. Harper moved not to refund said taxes, seconded by Comm. Hamby. Unanimous. The Mayor submitted a letter he had drafted as a guide for horse owners to go by to council: Council approved said letter and the distribut- ing of letter to the City residents. 7. Mr. Coffman came before council asking what steps he needs to take in order to reconstruct houses in an Rl zoned area on 50' lots. After much discussion it was recommended to Mr. Coffman that he go before the Board of Adjustments and ask for a variance. The Mayor presented an American Flag and a Citzenship Award to Sgt. Cockcroft for his actions of bravery on June 18, 1974. 9. Watson & Co. : Mr. Haire and Mr. Lee came before council and explained that the balance of their bill would be based on 20% of 8% of the actual I I I (3) construction cost. It was also explained that generally any revisedc ; drawing cost was based on the going rate times three, but Watson & Co. agreed to charge the City a maximum of $3,000. After much discussion it was agreed that Watson & Co. would negotiate with Reginald Williams (the low base bidder) to see if the construction cost could be adjusted downward and then council will meet with representatives from Williams Construction Company,and Watson & Company at 7:00 p.m. on Thursday July ll, 1974 for a work session. The City Attorney requested permission to bring an attorney from his firm to said work session. Permission granted. Jerry Weeks of Wurst Insurance Company explained to council that application for flood insurance must be filed and to get approval theCity must comply with zoning regulations. If the 'City does not comply there will be no federal money availiable to the City after July I, 1975. The Mayor reported that an application had been officially filed with FHA for a federal loan on the new City Complex. The City Attorney stated he had received the bond validation suit to be filed with the circuit court. After much discussion council agreed to wait until next regular meeting before acting upon said suit. .- Meeting adjourned at 10:00 p.m. Q~ ~~V- ~~~d~Yi-j ayor rk