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HomeMy WebLinkAbout01-03-96 . MINUTES OF THE CITY OF OCOEE BOARD OF CITY COMMISSIONERS REGULAR MEETING HELD JANUARY 3, 1996 CALL TO ORDER Mayor Vandergrift called the meeting to order at 7:35 p.m. in the commission chambers and announced that the room was dark due to a problem with the lighting system. He asked for a decision from Commission whether to move the meeting to the conference room, adjourn the meeting until Thursday night, or continue the meeting while the electrician worked on the problem. Consensus was reached to continue the meeting and hope the electrician would find the problem quickly. Commissioner Anderson gave the invocation and Commissioner Glass led in the pledge of allegiance. The roll was called and a quorum declared present. PRESENT: Mayor Vandergrift, Commissioners Anderson, Glass, Gleason, and Johnson. Also present were City Manager Shapiro, City Attorney Rosenthal, Administrative Services Director Beamer, City Engineer/Utilities Director Shira, Planning Director Wagner, Senior Planner Home (nee Dow), and City Clerk Grafton. PRESENTATIONS AND PROCLAMATIONS Mayor Vandergrift presented the proclamation proclaiming Week of the Working Parent - January 15 - 19, 1996. . CONSENT AGENDA The consent agenda consisted of item A. Mavor Vandenrrift. seconded bv Commissioner Gleason. moved to adoot the consent agenda as presented. Motion carried 5-0. Mayor Vandergrift presented a check in the amount of $175.00 to Lift Station Mechanic Jerry Bolton for the innovative idea. A. Approval and Authorization of Award of $175.00 for Innovative Idea: Oak Forest Lift Station. to Mr. Jerrv Bolton. Lift Station Mechanic. Utilities Department. COMMENTS FROM CITIZENS/PUBLIC Former Commissioner Vern Combs, 310 Sabinal Street, spoke to clarify the recent Sentinel article which quoted him saying that he did not agree with the management style of intimidation. He said he had made an additional statement that he thought Mr. Shapiro was a very smart individual and he was the best bonding person he had ever been around. . OTHER BUSINESS DISCUSSION: ORANGE COUNTY FuTuRE LAND USE TEXT AMENDMENT No. 2.2.7. Planning Director Wagner presented the staff report regarding a proposed Orange County Future Land Use Element Policy Amendment which could adversely impact the City. The amendment provides for urban density development within rural service areas within the County, and specifically, as related to the City of Ocoee, at Belmere. The particular parcel is located south of Roberson Road, east of Windermere Road and west of Maguire Road. Staff recommended objecting to the proposed amendment based upon: (1) the broad nature of the proposed Amendment; (2) the lack of intergovernmental coordination; (3) erosion of the . Ocoee City Commission Regular Meeting January 3, 1996 effectiveness of the Ocoee-Orange County Joint Planning Area Agreement; and (4) the potential adverse impacts on City infrastructure, and further, directing City Staff to appear before the Board of County Commissioners to formally object to the proposed amendment. Mr. Gordon Nutt, Lake Butler Boulevard, Windermere, owner of the property affected by the amendment, explained his position regarding developing his property; and City Manager Shapiro recounted the history of the situation. Commissioner Glass. seconded by Commissioner Gleason. moved to approve staff recommendation and direct Staff to appear before the Board of County Commissioners to formally obiect to the proposed Amendment. Motion carried 5-0. . AUTHORIZATION FOR CITY ATTORNEY TO PROCEED WITH APPRAISAL OF RIGHT-OF-WAY PARCELS FOR KISSIMMEE AVENUE/STORY ROAD AND MAGUIRE ROAD/MARSHALL FARMS ROAD INTERSECTIONS. City Manager Shapiro advised that this was the same item that had been discussed thoroughly at the work session. Commissioner Gleason. seconded by Commissioner Glass. moved to authorize the expenditure of a not-to-exceed amount of $15.000 from the Road Impact Fee fund so that the proiect can begin involving acquisition costs of right-of-way parcels for Kissimmee A venue/Story Road/Marshall Farms Road Intersections Improvement Proiect. Motion carried 5-0. AUTHORIZATION TO PROCEED ON RECOMMENDATION FOR PHASE 1, 2, AND 3 OF MAGUIRE ROAD. (I)ENGINEERING DESIGN, PHASE 1. (2)STAFF AND PEC TO NEGOTIATE WITH TURNPIKE AUTHORITY AND WESTERN BELTWAY AUTHORITY, PHASE 2. (3)STAFF AND PEC TO NEGOTIATE WITH TURNPIKE AUTHORITY, WESTERN BELTWAY AUTHORITY AND FDOT, PHASE 3. City Manager Shapiro advised that these items were also discussed at the work session and that Mr. Hooper with PEC and City Engineer Shira were present to answer any questions. Commissioner Glass. seconded by Commissioner Johnson. moved to approve City Manager's recommendation with regards to Maguire Road - Phases 1. 2 and 3 as reflected in the memo dated December 27. 1995. Le.. Phase 1: Authorization to PEC for the completion of final design and specification for the segment for Maguire Road from Roberson Road to Tomyn Road in the amount of $373.535: Phase 2: Authorize immediate negotiations with the Expressway Authority and Turnpike Authoritv to seek financial assistance in design and construction of the four-lane bridge on Maguire Road over the turnpike: and Phase 3: for City Staff and PEC to enter into immediate negotiations with the Expressway Authority. Turnpike Authority and FDOT to seek financial assistance in the design and construction of the segment of Maguire Road north of the turnpike bridge to State Road 50. . 2 . . . Ocoee City Commission Regular Meeting January 3, 1996 Administrative Services Beamer clarified that, regarding Phases 2 and 3, the City has received the full proposal from PEC, and in terms of participating in the negotiations, they were requesting that be done on an hourly basis not to exceed $30,000. Ms. Beamer requested this be included in the motion so that it would not be necessary to bring this item back before Commission. Commissioner Glass. seconded by Commissioner Anderson. amended his motion to include compensation to PEC on an hourly rate for negotiations with the various authorities named not-to-exceed $30.000. Motion carried 5-0. The vote on the motion as amended was 5-0. STAFF REPORTS There were no staff reports at this time. COMMENTS FROM COMMISSIONERS Commissioner Gleason: 1) Announced that it is time to enroll someone in West Orange Chamber's Leadership '96 class. Consensus was reached to send Commissioner Scott Anderson. 2) Asked what arrangements have been made regarding televising the commission meetings. Mr. Shapiro said he would contact the principal at West Orange High School and report back. Commissioner Glass: Noted that he was the member who accurately predicted the outcome of last night's game and would be available to provide tips on the upcoming college basketball season. Commissioner Anderson: 1) Thanked staff for keeping him informed. 2) Announced the RSVP number. Commissioner Johnson: No comments at this time. Mayor Vanderi!I'ift: 1) Asked for an evaluation on condition of the City after all the rain during the past few days. He said that he had been told that Lake Sawmill has a drainage well in it that would relieve some of that area if it could be located Mr. Shaviro reported that the same areas that had been known to be bad in the past are still that way. but no special report was available. 2) Regarding Pioneer Key I and II, he suggested getting a price with PEC on opening up a sideways drain. Mr. Hooper was in the audience and he said he will give a written report on all of Mayor's ideas submitted last month. 3 . . . Ocoee City Commission Regular Meeting January 3, 1996 3) Regarding Center Street ditch, he suggested lengthening the ditch, building up the walls and putting in some drains. 4) Announced the Work Session scheduled for January 4 at 7:00 p.m. would be followed by a Special Session. ADJOURNMENT The meeting adjourned at 8:30 p.m. Attest: APPROVED: City of Ocoee 4