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MINUTES OF A SPECIAL MEETING OF THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE CI'lY OF OCOEE HELD
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PRESENT:
MAYOR VANDERFRIIT, COMM. CRAWFORD, LYlE AND HARPER
COMM. HAMBY
ABSENT :
Meeting was called to order at 7: 35 p.m"
Final results of the Ci tys' investigation of Chief Leroy Turner and Captain Earl
Turner: Cormn Lyle read the following statement: " Effective August 14, 1974 the
State Attorney's office in conjunction with City Corrrrnissioner Robert Lyle and City Manager
John Vignetti, has terminated their investigation. Results are as follows: Capt. Turner
tendered his resignation on August 12, 1974. His resignation was accepted and will be
effective on August 23, 1974 (following his two week vacation). Chief Leroy Turner will
be continued in his capacity as Police Chief and was returned to duty on August 14, 1974.
The State Attorney's office in accord with the City of Ocoee Officials deems no further
action is necessary in this matter. Recormnended action is: That in the future an extensive
background investigation be conducted prior to personnel being hired inille Police Department.
The state Attorney's Office has deemed their investigation to be of a confidential nature
and no details can be released." Cormn. Crawford moved to accept, seconded by Cormn Harper.
Unanimous.
Frank Turner from the audience ask if a citizen and tax payer of Ocoee wanted to
know IIDre about the charges against the two men where could they obtain it. Cormn. Lyle
stated they would have to contact State Attorney Robert Egan.
The Mayor ask that a letter of thanks bE~ sent to Mr. Egan.
The meeting was adjourned at 7:40 p.m.
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