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MINUTES OF CITY COMMISSION MEETING OF THE CITY OF OCOEE HELD 16 NOVEMBER 76
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Mayor Breeze called the meeting to order at 7:30 p.m. and the meeting was
opened with prayer from Reverend Pinson, followed by the pledge of allegiance
to the flag. Present were Commissioners Lyle, Stinnett, Crawford and Whitehead;
City Manager, Vignetti; City Attorney, Rhodes; and City Clerk, Gann.
APPROVAL OF 2 NOVEMBER COMMISSION MEETING MINUTES
Minutes of the November 2nd commission meeting were read. Cornm. Lyle moved
to accept as read, seconded by Comm. Whitehead. Unanimous.
APPROVAL OF 3 NOVEMBER CANVASSING BOARD MINUTES
Minutes of Canvassing Board meeting held November 3rd were read. Comm.
Crawford moved to accept as read, seconded by Comm. Lyle. Unanimous.
ZONING BOARD MINUTES NOVEMBER 19, MEETING
Planning and Zoning Board minutes were read into the record for information
only.
PRESENTATION OF PLAQUE
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On behalf on the "Thunderbolts" (Ocoees' Pop Warner Football team) the City
Manager presented a plaque of appreciation to the Mayor for the city.
PRESENTATION OF PLAQUE
Mr. Bagley of the National Fire Safety Council presented Fire Chief Vandergrift
a plaque of appreciation.
TRANSPORTATION FOR ELDERLY AND DISADVANTAGED PERSONS
Mrs. Gilmore, project director of above named project came before council
requesting permission to use the city streets for the aforemention program.
After much discussion Comm. Lyle moved to grant said request, seconded by
Comm. Stinnett. Unanimous.
BAY STREET COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT PROJECT
Mr. Newman, Orange County Engineer came before council stating he needed
permission from council to go forward with the Bay Street project. Mr. Newman
further explained that the county would provide any necessary legal de-
scriptions but the city would have to obtain any needed easements and right-
aways. This project is to be funded with city funds and a Community
Development Grant. Comm. Lyle moved to grant p'ermission to go ahead with
project, seconded by Comm. Stinnett. Unanimous.
TELEPROMPTER
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Mr. Graber of Teleprompter introduced David Shobe, Attorney for Teleprompter.
Mr. Shobe stated that Teleprompter was requesting a rate increase from $6.75
to $7.50 per month. A break down of cost of operation and losses for the City
of Ocoee was presented to each councilman. Mr. Shobe further explained that
if the increase was granted Teleprompter would be willing to drop their appeal
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case. After much discussion Comm. Lyle moved to table and requested that
Mr. Shobe inform his client (Teleprompter) that the city has ask for approx-
imately $2,000 rebate that they paid out in legal fees in the recent suit
Teleprompter brought against the city, seconded by Comm. Whitehead. Unanimous.
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RESOLUTION - APPLICATION FOR L.E.E.A. GRANT
The L.E.E.A. Grant is for communication equipment and will cost the city
a total of $3,830.40. Comm. Whitehead moved that the City Manager read said
resolution by title only, seconded by Comm.Stinnett.Unanimous.City Manager
read title only of said resolution. Comm. Stinnett moved to adopt, seconded
by Comm. Crawford. Unanimous. Resolution adopted.
PROPOSED ORDINANCE - ADOPTION OF SOUTHERN STANDARD FIRE PREVENTION CODE
City Manager read proposed ordinance by title only. Comm.Stinnett moved to
accept proposed ordinance, seconded by Comm. Crawford. Unanimous.
PROPOSED ORDINANCE-VACATING,CLOSING,ABANDONING PARTS OF RICHMOND AVE. AND
GEORGIA STREET IN CEMETERY
City Manager read proposed ordinance by title only. Comm. Stinnett moved to
accept proposed ordinance, seconded by Comm. Whitehead. Unanimous.
PROPOSED ORDINANCE ON BUILDING,ELECTRICAL,PLUMBING AND MECHANICAL
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City Manager requested a work session with Council, Zoning Board members
and Board of Adjustment members to resolve conflicts with existing ordinances.
Work Session will be held on November 23rd.
ANNEXATION REQUEST - BOGGAN AND ZEIGLER
City Manager explained that Lura Boggan and James Zeigler had requested to
be annexed into the city. Comm. Crawford explained to Mr. Zeigler (who was
present) that he would have to purchase a water meter at a cost of $250.00
and connect to city water. After some discussion Mr. Zeigler withdrew his
request. City Manager was instructed to inform Mrs. Boggan it was not feasible
as this time to annex her property into the city.
APPOINTMENT TO PLANNING AND ZONING BOARD
Planning and Zoning Board members, Carter, Turner and Thomas terms have ex-
pired. Council agreed to defer appointments until after work session.
PAYMENT TO BETTY HAGER
Comm. Crawford moved to pay Betty Hager for legal fees $253.60 from General
Government acct#3010, seconded by Comm. Stinnett. Unanimous.
PAYMENT OF 10% REBATE ON WATER, SANITATION BILLS FOR NOV. 2
Comm. Crawford moved to pay the $400.20 10% rebate given customers on Nov. 2,
from General Government acct#3080, seconded by Comm. Stinnett. Unanimous.
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STREET LIGHTING - CHRISTMAS DECORATIONS
Comm. Lyle moved to put up the street decorations and light them, seconded by
Domm. Crawford. Unanimous.
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INFORMATION - GENERAL
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City Auditor has completed audit
Sanitation schedule: normal Thursday (Thanksgiving) pick up will be picked
up on Friday after Thanksgiving. Garage will be open on Friday after after
Thanksgiving.
MAYOR -_,'COMMISSiON REPORTS
Comm. Crawford stated the Lions Club was sponsoring a Christmas Parade for
the City of Ocoee on December 10th and he was requesting a $100.00 donation
from the city to help pay bus drivers to transport school bands to participate
in parade. Comm. Crawford stated that Orange County would not pay the drivers
for these functions. Comm. Stinnett stated he felt a resolution should be
sent to the School Board telling them we pay taxes and we want them to pay
the drivers to transport bands to different functions. Comm. Lyle moved the
$100.00 be made available if needed and that a resolution be drawn up and
sent the School Board expressing council's feeling on matter, seconded by
Comm. Stinnett. Unanimous.
Mayor requested permission to apply for a grant thru the Boating Improvement
Program to fix up the boat ramp and do some dredging and make a turn around
at Starke Lake. Comm. Lyle moved to grant said request, seconded Comm. Stinnett.
Unanimous.
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Comm. Whitehead stated lighting at baseball field needed to be taken care
now. After much discussion Comm. Stinnett was ask if he would check the
situation and give council an estimate and break down of what is needed.
Comm. Stinnett agreed to do so.
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ADJOURNMENT
Being no further business Mayor adjourned the meeting at 9:50 p.m.
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