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Home My WebLink About06-05-1979 MINUTES OF THE CITY COMMISSION MEETING OF THE CITY OF OCOEE HELD 5 JUNE 1979 I I I Mayor Breeze called the meeting to order at 7:34 P.M. and the meeting was opened with the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag. Present were Comm. Stinnett, Crawford and Whitehead; City Manager, Vignetti; City Attorney, Rhodes; and City Clerk, Gann. Comm. Lyle was absent. 15 MAY 79 COMMISSION MEETING MINUTES Comm. Whitehead moved to approve the minutes as presented, seconded Comm. Stinnett. Unanimous. 22 MAY 79 ZONING BOARD MEETING MINUTES Minutes of the Planning & Zoning Board meeting held 22 May 79 were read into the record for information only. ANNEXATION ORDINANCE-ll ACRES TWIN LAKES MANOR-PUBLIC HEARING-2ND READING ZONING ORDINANCE-ll ACRES TWIN LAKES MANOR-PUBLIC HEARING-2ND READING Comm. Crawford moved that title only of the ordinances be read, seconded Comm. Whitehead. Unanimous. City Manager read the ordinances by title only. No one wished to speak for or against the enactment of the ordinances. Comm. Stinnett moved to adopt the two ordinances, seconded Comm. Crawford. Unanimous. Ordinances adopted. ZONING CHANGE ORDINANCE-1ST READING-CARDINAL & JAY STREETS-R1AAA TO R1A ZONING CHANGE ORDINANCE-1ST READING-3 LOTS ON WEST AVE.OWNED BY STARKE LAKE BAPTIST CHURCH-R1AAA TO R1A ZONING CHANGE ORDINANCE-1ST READING-OLD ROCKLAND CORP. PROPERTY ON STORY ROAD I3 TO C3 Comm. Crawford moved that ordinances be read by title only, seconded Comm. Whitehead. Unanimous. City Manager read the ordinances by title only. Planning and Zoning Board recommended that council approve the zoning changes on all of the above ordinances. Public Hearing and second readin~ will be held on the ordinances 19 June 79. ZONING BOARD APPOINTMENTS-VACANCIES CREATED BY RESIGNATION OF BOWNESS&TIMBES Comm. Crawford recommended appointing David Aho; Mayor Breeze recommended Pat Magill; and Comm. Whitehead recommended Marvin Sanders. Both Mr. Magill and Mr. Aho have consented to serve on the board, Mr. Sanders has not been ,contacted. Comm. Stinnett moved to appoint Mr. Aho and Mr. Magill as regular members and Mr. Sanders as alternate, seconded Comm.Whitehead. Unanimous. LAKE OLYMPIA PROJECT-WHITE ROAD-WALTER KUHRT Mr. Kuhrt presented preliminary plans on a 140 unit condominium. Mr. Kuhrt stated the developer had agreed to run 10" water lines and loop the system under the canal. Mayor Breeze stated that the city did not have enough water to take care of any additional projects and suggested that the developer con- struct a water plant in lieu of the water lines and at some agreeable time give the system to the city. Mr. Kuhrt requested conditional approval of the preliminary plans subject to the solution of the water problems and drainage. I I I @OMMISSION MEETING 5 JUNE 79 PAGE TWO LAKE OLYMPIA PROJECT- CONTINUED Comm. Stinnett moved to approve Mr. Kuhrts' request, seconded Comm.Crawford. Unanimous. SINGLE FAMILY DWELLING PROJECT-SILVER STAR ROAD-DAVE ROGERS Mr. Rogers stated his company purposed splitting the 5~ acres on Silver Star Road into l-acre plus lots with septic tanks, wells and individual driveways onto Silver Star Road with a deed restriction requiring a minimum home of 1400 square feet. Council stated that septic tanks would be ok but the water line at the corner of Bluford Avenue and Silver Star Road would have to be extended down Silver Star Road to the last lot on Silver Star Road with one fire hydrant in the middle. Council suggested that the property be rezoned from R3 to R1AA. Mr. Rogers agreed and stated he would make application for rezoning. BOATING IMPROVEMENT-ENGINEERING PROPOSAL-BRILEY, WILD & ASSOC. Dave Rever representing the Engineering Department of Briley, Wild & Assoc. stated that before the engineer could proceed he needed a signed contract from the city. Mayor Breeze stated he felt that the contract should be re-written with everything after the $4,000.00 being deleted. Mr. Rever requested that the Mayor strike out that portion and sign the contract. Mayor Breeze stated he would sign the contract after a firm date to proceed with the project was agreed on. Mayor and City Manager are to meet with the engineer Thursday, June 7 to complete the agreement. "701" COMPREHENSIVE PLAN - RICK ANDERSON Rick Anderson of Briley, Wild & Assoc. briefed council on the progress of the "701" Comprehensive Plan and presented a proposed land use map of the city. The council approved the idea of a buffer zone of commercial and professional offices, but opposed including apartments in the same category. It was pointed out that although the map would serve as a guide, the zoning regulations would actually determine the use of the land. BID OPENING-CAR HOIST AND AIR COMPRESSOR FOR SHOP DEPARTMENT The following bids were submitted: Bailey Motor Equip. - $1,349.19 installed (air compressor) Weeks Equip. Co. - $1,325.00 Customer installed (air compressor) Hoist: Bailey Motor Equip. - $3,471.00 installed Hoist: Weeks Equip. CO. - $4,025.25 installed Comm.Crawford moved to purchase the air compressor from Bailey Motor Equip. for $1,349.19 and the hoist from Bailey Motor Equip. for $3,47l.00,seconded Comm. Whitehead. Unanimous. WINDERMERE AND LAKE BUTLER FIRE CONTRACTS - RENEWAL PRICE FY 79/80 City Manager stated fire coverage for the Town of Windermere was presently $25,000.00 per year and for Lake Butler area it is now $100.00 per residence. Comm. Crawford moved to continue coverage for the same cost, seconded Comm. Whitehead. Unanimous. I I I CITY COMMISSION MEETING 5 JUNE 79 PAGE THREE GROUP HEALTH RENEWAL DATE 1 AUGUST 79 -PRUDENTIAL INSURANCE COMPANY City Manager stated council needed to decide if the city is to continue with Prudential or put the insurance out for bids. City Manager recommended staying with Prudential. Comm. Stinnett moved to accept the City Manager's recommendation, seconded Comm. Crawford. Unanimous. Tony Greco, Group Health Agent for Prudential explained to council that federal law requires that all employees be covered for pregnancy either through an insurance plan or by the city. Pregnancy is now considered the same as an accident or any other illness. Comm. Stinnett moved not to participate in the pregnancy benefits of group health coverage, seconded Comm. Crawford. Unanimous. REPORTS/INFORMATION/CITY MANAGER/MAYOR/COMMISSIONERS City Manager reported the following:: The Remusat property closing was completed on 17 May 79. Municipal ballfield lighting is complete. Center Street paving estimated completion date is 1 July 79. Lakewood Avenue paving estimated completion date is 15 June 79. Recieved letter from Chicago Bridge & Iron stating a report is forthcoming on the cost of repairs needed to both wells. Received letter from Walter Kuhrt (City Engineer) stating that the railroad company would install a grade crossing protective device at Russell Drive and at Bluford Avenue if the city would pay $490. per year for each crossing for maintenance cost. Council instructed the City Manager to send a letter stating the city would not pay the maintenance cost. Comm. Crawford moved to authorize the City Manager to proceed with the turn- around on Mobile Lane and Security Circle at his convenience, seconded Comm. Whitehead. Unanimous. Mayor Breeze stated that City of Ocoee resident Bill Archambeault had been selected as "Outstanding Young Man of the Year" by the U.S. Junior Chamber of Commerce. City Attorney briefed council on a possible law suit against the city and two police officers employed by the city. ADJOURNMENT /1). ~ ,/(t/dd~tf~ ~U:(-9-_ Mayor ~ Meeting adjourned at 10:13 P.M. ATTEST: s~ClC'~ City lerk