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MINUTES OF THE CITY COMMISSION MEETING OF THE CITY OF OCOEE HELD
MARCH 18, 1975
PRESENT: MAYOR VANDERGRIFT, COMM. LYLE,CRAWFORD,STINNETT AND WHITEHEAD.
ABSENT: NONE
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1. Meeting was called to order at 7:30 p.m. with an offering of prayer,
followed by the pledge of allegiance. Minutes of the previous meeting were
read. Comm. Lyle moved to accept minutes as read with a copy of the
forthcoming brochure from Prudential Insurance Co. attached as part of the
minutes, seconded by Comm. Stinnett. Unanimous. Minutes of the Public Hearing
were read. Comm. Lyle moved to accept as read, seconded by Comm. Stinnett.
Unanimous. Minutes of the Planning and Zoning Board were read. Comm.Crawford
moved to accept as read, seconded by Comm. Stinnett. Unanimous.Motion was
made and seconded unanimously to amend the agenda, placing item #3 the next
order of business.
3. Mr. Charles Satterfield, President of the Girls Softball League came
before council requesting one section of bleachers for said league. After
much discussion Comm. Lyle moved to grant said request not to exceed $650,
seconded by Comm. Whitehead. Unanimous. The City Manager was directed to
check with Wurst Insurance Agency to see if a person that fell off of City
owned bleachers that were placed on private property was covered or not.
2. Cooperation Agreement between City of Ocoee and Orange County: Comm.
Lyle moved to accept agreement, seconded by Comm. Whitehead. Comm. Lyle,
Whitehead and Stinnett voted yea, Comm.Crawford nay. Motion carried.
4. Annexation Zoning: There was much discussion as to the annexation of
properties along the road right of ways in the city. The City Attorney
stated that any properties along the road right of ways described in the City
Charter could be legally annexed. Comm. Lyle moved to accept the recommenda-
tion of the Planning Zoning Board verbatim. Motion died for lack of a second.
City Manager recommended that Mr. Thomas's motion pertaining to the annex-
ation of the road right of way on Silver Star Road from Orange Ave. to the
east side of Brentwood be considered. After much discussion Comm. Whitehead
moved to annex Silver Star Road from Orange Avenue to the East side of
Brentwood with complete road right of way, seconded by Comm. CrawfordDnanimQu~
City Manager stated the county should be notified of the above. Council
instructed City Manager to do so. Comm.Stinnett moved to accept the zoning
recommendations of the Planning and Zoning Board on the parcels of land that
could be legally annexed and water a~d sanitation services of those persons
that refused to annex be discontinued as of April 15, 1975, seconded by
Comm. Whitehead. Unanimous.
There was a letter from Linton Deck (Superintendent of Orange County
schools) thanking the Police Department for their help in the recent
disturbance at Ocoee High School.
City Attorney stated that persons holding office on July 1, 1974 who
were not candidates for re-election or election between July 1, 1974 and
December 31, 1974 must file a financial disclosure statement no later than
12:00 noon on May 15, 1975.
Comm. Lyle stated he would like to publically thank the Ocoee Lions Club
for the use of their trailer at the fish fry held to benefit the Little
League. .
Chief of Police stated that the Sanford Crime lab is in financial
difficulties and they were requesting that the city adopt a resolution to be
sent to the State Legislature requesting their aid. Comm. Lyle moved to adopt
said resolution, seconded by Comm. Whitehead. Unanimous. The Chief also
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stated that a Bike Race and Rally would be held Saturday at 2:00 p.m. to
benefit the Choir.
Mayor stated the Ocoee Choir would like to show their appreciation to
council by performing for them: There are about 46 members in the choir and
the Mayor suggested moving the council meeting to the school library which
would be available for the 1 April meeting. Comm.Lyle objected to the moving
. of the meeting place, he further stated he would be more than glad to go to
the school for the choir's performance either before or after the council
meeting.
Mayor gave council a brief sumation on the League of Cities meeting held
recently in Tallahassee. The Mayor stated he would give a more formal report
at a later date.
Meeting adjourned at 9:00 p.m.
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