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MINUTES OF THE CITY COMMISSION MEETING OF THE CITY OF OCOEE HELD 7 MARCH 1978
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Mayor Breeze called the meeting to order at 7:30 P.M.and the meeting was
opened with prayer by Reverend Pinson, followed by 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.
21 FEBRUARY 78 COMMISSION MEETING MINUTES
Comm. Whitehead moved to accept minutes as presented, seconded Comm.
Stinnett. Unanimous.
28 February 78 SPECIAL COMMISSION MEETING MINUTES
Mayor stated that on page 1, paragraph 6, "linear feet" should be "square
feet". Comm. Whitehead moved to accept minutes as corrected, seconded Comm.
Stinnett. Unanimous.
2 MARCH 78 BOARD OF ADJUSTMENT MEETING MINUTES
Minutes of 2 March 78 Board of Adjustment meeting was read into the record
for information only.
LETTER: REFERENCE "701" COMPREHENSIVE PLAN MEETING - RAY LAIT
In the absence of Mr. Lait, the Mayor explained that each commissioner had
a copy of the proposed letter to be sent to the Sleepy Harbor residents
requesting their attendance at a "701" Comprehensive Plan Meeting. Comm.
Lyle moved to accept the proposed letter and to instruct Mr. Lait to
proceed with the meeting, seconded Comm. Stinnett. Unanimous.
COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT PROJECT - SIDEWALKS - JESSE ALLEN
Mr. Allen came before council and explained how Community Development
Projects operate and gave a progress report on the Citys' Community
Development Sidewalk Project. Mr. Allen stated that work on the project
would commence the first of June.
FLEWELLING AVENUE RESURFACING PROJECT - BID OPENING
Only one bid was submitted: Orlando Paving - $23,688.80.
Comm. Crawford moved to accept the bid, seconded Comm. Lyle. Unanimous.
ANNEXATION REQUEST - VICTORY BAPTIST MISSION - REVEREND PIERCE
Reverend Pierce came before council on behalf on the Victory Baptist Mission
requesting that the city annex four acres located on the south side of
A.D. MIms Road at Wurst Road. Reverend Pierce further requested permission
to place a mobile building on the site temporarily for use as a chapel
until a permanent structure could be built. Council stated that Reverend
Pierce would have to file a petition with the Planning and Zoning Board
for a "Use Permitted on Review" to place a mobile building on property.
Comm. Whitehead moved to proceed with the required publications to annex
the property, seconded Comm. Lyle. Comm. Lyle, Whitehead and Stinnett voted
yea, due to a conflict of interest Comm. Crawford did not vote. Motion
carried.
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ANNEXATION REQUEST- LT.53 - 2ND AVENUE - RON DAVIS
ANNEXATION REQUEST - LT. 54- 2ND AVENUE -CHARLIE BRAMLETT
City Manager stated that he had letters from Mr. Davis and Mr. Bramlett
requesting annexation of lots 53 & 54 on 2nd Avenue with Rl zoning.
Comm. Crawford moved to annex with R1A zoning, seconded Comm. Whitehead.
Unanimous.
REQUEST FOR STREET CONSTRUCTION - SECUITY CIRCLE - MAXINE FERGUSON
Mrs. Ferguson came before council requesting that a road be constructed
joining Security Circle to Mobile Lane (Security Circle & Mobile Lane are
dead-end streets). Council agreed to try and find a solution for the problem.
CENTRAL FLORIDA FIRE FIGHTERS ASSOCIATION
City Manager stated that each Commissioner had two letters in their file,
one from the Central Florida Fire Fighters Association, requesting that
the City voluntarily recognize the Association as representatives of the
FIRE FIGHTERS of the Ocoee Fire Department (see attached). The second
letter is the City Managers recommended reply to that letter (see attached).
Mayor Breeze asked the City Manager for his recommendation concerning
representation by the Union. City Manager stated he strongly recommended
that council NOT recognize the union as a representative of the Fire
Fighters. Comm. Crawford moved to accept the City Managers recommendation,
seconded Comm. Stinnett. Unanimous.
CITY MANAGER REPORTS/INFORMATION
Plaque for Sam Oliver has arrived.
Update the Old Fire Station property abstract cost $150.00.
County denied the citys request to annex SR438. No reason for the denial
was given.
Lady Avenue Sidewalk project= City Manager stated that he had researched
the cost of hiring two men temporarily to do the Lady Avenue sidewalk project
and the cost of contracting the work. City Manager recommended contracting
the project to Mr. Mathis for $1.05 per square foot. Comm. Crawford moved
to accept the City Managers' recommendation, seconded Comm. Lyle. Unanimous.
Comm. Crawford moved to authorize the selling of an old police car, seconded
Comm. Lyle. Unanimous.
Lt. Jack vandergrift resigned effective 1 March 78.
MAYOR/COMMISSION REPORTS/INFORMATION
Comm. Lyle moved to pay Jack Vandergrift one weeks salary for each year of
his service to the city (served city 5 yrs), seconded Comm. Stinnett. Comm.
Lyle, Stinnett and Whitehead voted yea, Comm. Crawford abstained from voting.
Motion carried.
Comm. Stinnett stated he felt that when Community Development begins the
sidewalk project they should go down the west side of Bluford Ave. as
originally planned.
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ADJOURNMENT
Meeting adjourned at 8:23 P.M.
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