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MINUTES OF THE CITY COMMISSION MEETING OF THE CITY OF OCOEE HELD 19 APRIL 77
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Mayor Breeze called the meeting to order at 7:30 p.m. and the meeting was
opened with the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag. Present were Comm. Lyle,
Crawford, Stinnett and Whitehead; City Manager, Vignetti; City Attorney,
Rhodes; and City Clerk, Gann.
5. APRIL 77 COMMISSION MEETING MINUTES
Minutes of 5 April 77 Commission meeting were read. City Attorney stated
that on page two, paragraph five of said minutes the $12,000 approximated
cost was his figure and not Attorney Burkes. Comm. Whitehead moved to accept
minutes as corrected, seconded by Comm. Crawford. Unanimous.
TENNIS COURT LIGHTING SYSTEM
Comm. Stinnett stated it would cost approximately $1,000.00 to up date
the lighting system at the tennis court and provide for automatic lighting
of the courts. Comm. Lyle moved to up date the lighting system, seconded
by Comm. Whitehead. Unanimous.
APRICOT PAVING BID
City Manager stated that only one bid had been submitted out of the four
comparues contacted: Slemons Paving = $6,200. (fill dirt not included).
It was pointed out that several property owners on Apricot had not paid
their share for the paving. Comm. Crawford moved that this matter be
tabled until the City could determine those property owners that need to
be assessed for their share of the paving, seconded by Comm. Lyle. Unanimous.
WEST ORANGE FIRE CONTROL DISTRICT - BILL MIMS
Bill Mims of the West Orange County Fire Control District presented council
with a map outlining the proposed area ~ Orange County wishes the City
of Ocoee to consider furnishing the same fire and rescue services given to
the City of Ocoee residents. Mr. Mims requested that the City of Ocoee
start covering the proposed outlined areas immediately while details of the
West Orange Fire District are being worked out. Comm. Lyle moved to begin
fire and rescue service immediately to the area Mr. Mims had presented
(old 36-A district), seconded by Comm. Crawford. Unanimous. Comm. Stinnett
moved to hold a work session of council on Tuesday, 26 April and a Special
Meeting on Thursday, 28 April of council and members of fire district,
seconded by Comm. Whitehead. Unanimous.
RECESS
Mayor Breeze called a recess at 9:00 p.m. Meeting was called back to order
at 9:05 p.m.
CITY MANAGER REPORTS AND INFORMATION
City Manager explained the details of Generali vs City of Ocoee case, and
stated that this case could be settled out of court for $2,500.00. Comm.
Stinnett moved to continue defending case, seconded by Comm. Whitehead.
Unanimous.
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CITY MANAGER REPORTS AND INFORMATION CONTINUED
City Manager stated that on the Bay Street Project all easements are in
with the exception of two and they are forth coming.
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Brentwood Water Improvement
Community Development Program has agreed to pay for materials for the
installation of water lines from water tank to Brentwood with the City
Water forces furnishing the labor.
AUTHORITY TO PAY LEGAL FEES - DASSDORF vs CITY OF OCOEE
Comm. Lyle moved to pay Norman Burke, Attorney, $1,741.40 for services
rendered from general fund account #3010, seconded by Comm. Crawford. Unanimous
MAYOR/COMMISSION REPORTS
Mayor Breeze stated that the Chamber of Commerce breakfast would be held
Thursday morning at 7:15 a.m. and recommended that Commissioners and anyone
else that could attend.
Mayor proposed that the summer uniform for representatives of the City be
open neck shirt, no coat or tie.
Comm. Whitehead stated a "No Thru Traffic" sign should be installed on the
Ursula Street side of the City ball field.
Comm. Stinnett stated a "Curve" sign was needed on Palm Drive at Pine Street.
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MID YEAR BUDGET REVIEW
City Manager presented the Mid-Year Budget review. City Manager recommends
giving all permanent employees a 5% cost of living raise effective 21 April
and prior to 1 October 77 all salaries be reviewed on an individual basis
and some employees be raised, some remain the same and some be lowered
and hence forth all raises be granted on a merit system. The City Manager
further recommended that sanitation rates be increased $1.00 per month
effective 1 Oct. 77 or establish a curbside service. Comm. Lyle moved that
all permanent employees be given a 5% cost of living increase effective
21 April 77, seconded by Comm. Crawford. Unanimous.
ADJOURNMENT
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Meeting adjourned at 10:20 p.m.
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