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mINUTES OF THE CITY commISSION mEETING OF THE CITY OF OCOEE HELD 15 FEBRUARY 77
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mayor Breeze called the meeting to order at 7130 p.m. and the meeting was
opened with prayer from Reverend Payne, followed by the oledge of allegiance
to the flag. Present were Commissioners Lyle, Whitehead, Stinnett and
Crawford; City manager, Vignetti; City Attorney, Rhodes; and City Clerk Gann.
APPROVAL OF 1 FEB. 77 COMMISSION mEETING mINUTES
minutes of 1 February 77 Commission meeting were read. Comm. Whitehead
moved to accept as read, seconded by Comm. Stinnett. Unanimous.
8 FEB. 77 ZONING BOARD mEETING MINUTES
Zoning Board minutes of the 8 February 77 meeting were read into the record
for information purposes only.
A PPOI NTmE NT T!LZ ON I NG BOA RD
Council agreed to table appointment to Zoning Board until a recommendation
from the Zoning Board members was made.
APPOINTmENT TO FIRE AND BUILDING TRADES BOARD
Discussion of the aforementioned appointment was tabled until there is
enough nominees to complete the board and their credentials verified.
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DOUG EVERD
mr. Everd submitted a letter to council in answer to their request for an
Insurance Consultant. Council questioned mr. Everd as to his cost for said
services. Mr. Everd stated fees for this type service were usually between
$l5.00 and 532.00 per hour. Council agreed to take mr. Everds' letter under
consideration.
REQUEST TO HOLD CIRCUS IN OCOEE
Hazel Frazier came before council requesting permission to hold a circus
in Oooee under the sponsorship of the Fire Dept. (the Fire Dept. will receive
15% of gross procee~s). mrs. Frazier also requested that any permit fees be
waived. Comm. Whitehead moved to grant said request and waive permit fee.
Comm. Whitehead amended his motion to include that "liability insurance
coverage be fturnished both to the city and property owner where circus is to
be held," seconded by Comm. Stinnett. Unanimous.
OCOEE GIRLS CLUB - mR. SATTERFIELD
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Charles Satterfield came before council on behalf of the Ocoee Girls Club
requesting that the city do maintenance mowing on fifteen acres that the
Girls Club has leased from F.M.C. Corp. and also requesting that the city
provide approximately 100 loads of clay for the area. Council agreed to do
maintenance mowing but the City manager suggested that Mr. Satterfield contact
th county for the clay and the city would keep up the maintenance on a low
priority basis. mr. satterfield further requested that council consider
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leasing the old city hall building to the Girls Club for $50.00 per month
on a three year basis with option to purchase and the city waive taxes and
pay the light bill and insurance on building. Council agreed to consider
proposal.
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REQUEST TO VACATE A PORTION OF CITY OWNED RIGHT O[ WAY - mR. J.P. BRUCE
mr. Bruce came before council requesting that the city vacate the 30' right-
of way on the north side of West Street. Mr. Bruce stated he would like to
have title to said right away if possible. mr. Bruce has been keeping up
this property since 1959. City Attorney explained that when a right away is
abandoned half goes to property owner on one side of right away and half
goes to property owner on other side of right away. Council agreed to look
in to this situation.
SLEEPY HARBOUR SEWAGE PROPOSAL-KENT TYUS
mr. Tyus came before council explaining that he wants to sell his sewer plant
and if the city isn't interested in purchasing it he has a prosoective
buyer. Subject was tabled in order for the City Attorney to study the
agreement the city has with mr. Tyus.
SANITATION PACKER - BID~PENING
Council opened bids on Sanitation Packer, they were as follows:
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BENNETT TRUCKING CO.
ENVIROmENTAL TRUCKING CO.
TRANSTATE EQUIPmENT co.
$37,040.00
37,444.61
41,187.00
WITH TRADE IN
WITH TRADE IN
WITH TRADE IN
Comm. Crawford moved to accept low bid of 537,040.00 from Bennett Trucking CO'I
seconded by Comm. Whitehead. City manager stated he would like at least a
six months warranty on the automatic transmission. Comm. Crawford amended his
motion to include "purchase subject to approval of six months warranty on
automatic transmission~ seconded Comm. Whitehead. Unanimous.
POLICE VEHICLE - BID OPENING
Council opened bids on new police vehicle, they were as follows;
COLONIAL CHRYSLER
CLARK CHRYSLER
POTTER DODGE
AL EWING FORD
54,967.30
4,985.25
4,977.66
5,217.58
Comm. Crawford moved to accept low bid of $4,967.30 from Colonial Chrysler,
seconded by Comm. Stinnett. Unanimous.
FIRE DISTRICT DISCUSSION - ORANGE COUNTY PLANNING
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mr. Earl and mr. Kalakais, Orange County Planning came before council and
explained how their study was being done and how district was divided. They
further.stated that the city would receive 2.5 mills per structure value, this
excludes the city limits and 36A. Council questioned the coverage of West
Orange High School, Park Ridge and the Wauseon Bay area. With the exception
of the aforementioned areas council agreed they were interested enough for
Orange County to continue their study.
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CITY MANAGER - mAYOR - commISSION - CITY ATTORNEY REPORTS
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City manager stated that repairs have begun on the ball field lighting.
City manager stated that three copies of the city code have been received
and the City Attorney is checking them over.
mayor reported on Public Hearing he and Comm. Lyle attended in Winter Garden
regarding the 20l Planning Study.
City Attorney stated a law suit has been filed against the City, City manager,
and the Chief of Police and because of a conflict of interest he can only
represent the City. Comm. Crawford moved that the City manager engage attorne~
as needed and consult with City Attorney on hiring, seconded by Comm. Lyle.
Unanimous.
CAMERA MAN - TELEPROmPTER
Camera man from teleprompter stated he needed a 3' high by 5' square platform
for his equipment. City manager will take care of this matter.
ADJOURNMENT
meeting adjourned at 10:20 p.m.
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