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MINUTES OF CITY COMMISSION MEETING OF THE CITY OF OCOEE HELD S.OCTOBER 76
Mayor Breeze called the meeting to order at 7:30 p.m. and Reverend Weeks
opened the meeting with prayer, followed by the pledge of allegiance to
the flag. Present were Commissioners Lyle, Stinnett, Whitehead and Crawford;
City Manager, Vignetti; City Attorney Rhodes; and City Clerk, Gann.
APPROVAL OF 21 SEPTEMBER 76 MINUTES
Minutes of 21 September 76 were read. Comm. Lyle stated that on page two,
paragraph four it should state that "it is mandantory there be 100% par-
ticipation", instead of "it is important there be 100% participation. Mayor
stated that on page two, paragraph five the minutes state he attended a
meeting with Tom Sewell and he was not in attendance at that meeting. Comm.
Whitehead moved to accept as corrected, seconded Comm. Lyle. Unanimous.
REQUEST TO SELL MALT BEVERAGES - MR. JUDD DYE
Mr. Dye came before council requesting permission to sell malt beverages
at his place of business, located on the corner of SR 50 and Maguire Road.
Comm. Crawford moved to grant said permission based on Mr. Dye obtaining
a license from the beverage commission, seconded by Comm. St~nett. Unanimous
RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING }lliNICIPAL COURT TO ASSESS $1.00 FOR EACH COURT CASE
City Manager read Resolution authorizing Municipal Court to assess $1.00
to each court case to be used for police training. Comm. Lyle moved to
adopt, seconded by Comm. Crawford. Unanimous.
FIRE PROTECTION SERVICE - RUTH MCCULLOUGH
Ruth McCullough came before council thanking them for their help and pre-
sented council with $4,850.00 for fire protection for 97 homes ($50 per
structure) in an unincorporated area. Comm. Crawford moved to accept,
seconded by Comm. Whitehead. Unanimous.
DRAINAGE DISCUSSION - ORANGE COUNTY
Mr. Sewell of Orange County read a resolution from Orange County Commission
(see attached) requesting the cooperation of the city in draining areas
outside of the city into the citys' drainage system. Due to a conflict of
interest Mayor Breeze stepped down and Cornm. Lyle assumed the position of
Vice-Mayor. After much discussion the county's request was denied for lack
of a motion. Mayor Breeze re-assumed his position .
DEDICATION TO MISS LILLIAN MAGUIRE
Mayor explained that when the city purchased the land where the Police
Building and City Hall are built $5,000 was placed in escrow by the Ma~uire
family, the City Fathers at that time had promised some type of a memorial
would be built to Lillian Maguire and upon such dedication the $5,000 would
revert to the city. A pedestal type monument made of granite or marble was
decided on. Comm. Crawford moved that the City Manager work with the family
on wording of said monument and wording be approved by Harold Maguire and
council)also council is to approve cost, seconded by Comm.Whitehead. Unanimou
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CITY MANAGER REPORTS AND INFORMATION
City Manager reported that the water line extension to Geneva Street
was completed and four permits have been issued to Homes In Partnership,
a l~tter has be~n sent ~o the County Commission requesting that City
res~dents vote ~n the C~ty Hall for the November election and also a letter
has been sent to the County Commission regarding placing a caution light
at Story Road and Kissimmee Avenue.
PAYMENT OF LEGAL FEES
Comm. Stinnett moved to pay legal fees of $662.50 from General Fund acct#
3010 to Gurney, Gurney and Handly, seconded Comm. Lyle. Unanimous.
SALE OF WATER TANKS
Comm. Stinnett moved that the old 10,000 gallon water tank be put out for
bid at a minimum of $1,000, the 8,000 gallon water tank be put out for bid
at a minimum of $800 and the 3,000 gallon water tank be put out for bid
at a minimum of $300.00, seconded by Comm. Whitehead. Unanimous.
LIONS CLUB CONTRACT
Comm. Crawford ask the City Attorney his op~n~on on the Lion Club Contract.
City Attorney stated the contract was more like an option agreement than
a contract and the city was not bound to an option. After much discussion
Comm. Crawford moved to accept the contract, seconded by Comm. Lyle.
Comm. Crawford, Lyle and Whitehead voted yea and Comm. Stinnett voted nay.
Motion carried. (Due to conflict of interest all Commissioners and the Mayor
filed a conflict of interest report).
ADJOURNMENT
Comm. Crawford moved to adjourn at 9:45 p.m., seconded by Comm. Stinnett.
Unanimous.
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