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OCOEE CITY COMMISSION
SPECIAL SESSION MINUTES
HELD SEPTEMBER 30, 2004
CITY COMMISSION SPECIAL SESSION
On September 29, 2004, a Special Meeting was called by Commissioner Anderson for
the purpose of discussing "No Wake Zones" in Starke Lake and other pertinent
waterways.
I CALL TO ORDER
Mayor Vandergrift called the special session to order at 5:30 p.m. in the Commission
Chambers on City Hall. City Clerk Eikenberry called roll and declared a quorum
present.
Roll Call: Mayor Vandergrift, Commissioner Anderson, Commissioner Howell (absent),
Commissioner Johnson, and Commissioner Parker (arrived 5:37 p.m.).
Also Present: City Manager Frank, City Attorney Story, and City Clerk Eikenberry
1. Closing ofStarkel..ake or Declaring a "No VVCi.ke Lake"duetopossibiJities
ofl()sing~i1ver Star Road and City Hall ShoreUnesand Flooding of
Residences.
Discussion occurred regarding the overflow of the lakes causing shoreline erosion and
damage to lakeside property; extending the No Wake Zone to all waterways in the City;
discussions with the County to declare No Wake Zones in waterways that affect
property in Ocoee; testing for pollutants; including the ordinance and penalty on the
signs;sending out notices to Homeowner's Associations
Commissioner Parker arrived at 5:37 p.m.
Mavor Vanderarift. seconded by Commissioner Anderson. moved to adopt the
emerqency ordinance 2004-024 to declare Starke Lake and all waterways in the City of
Ocoee a "No Wake Zone" for a twenty-eiqht day period. Motion carried 4-0. with
Commissioner Howell absent.
I ADJOURNMENT
The meeting adjourned at 5:46 p.m.
Attest:
APPROVED:
City of Ocoee