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OATH OF OFFICE
I, DANNY HOWELL, do solemnly swear (or affirm) that I will support,
protect and defend the Constitution and government of the United
States of America and the State of Florida against all enemies, domestic
or foreign, and that I will bear true faith, loyalty, and allegiance to the
same, that I am entitled to hold office under the Constitution; that I will
faithfully perform all duties of the office of Commissioner of the City of
Ocoee, which I am about to enter, so help me God.
SWORN and Subscribed before me this
16th day of March, 2004.
OATH OF OFFICE
I, RUSTY JOHNSON, do solemnly swear (or affirm) that I will
support, protect and defend the Constitution and government of the
United States of America and the State of Florida against all enemies,
domestic or foreign, and that I will bear true faith, loyalty, and
allegiance to the same, that I am entitled to hold office under the
Constitution; that I will faithfully perform all duties of the office of
Commissioner of the City of Ocoee, which I am about to enter, so help
me God.
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SWORN and Subscribed before me this
16th day of March, 2004.
OATH OF OFFICE
I, S. SCOTT VANDERGRIFT, do solemnly swear (or affirm) that I will
support, protect and defend the Constitution and government of the
United States of America and the State of Florida against all enemies,
domestic or foreign, and that I will bear true faith, loyalty, and
allegiance to the same, that I am entitled to hold office under the
Constitution; that I will faithfully perform all duties of the office of
Mayor of the City of Ocoee, which I am about to enter, so help me God.
SWORN and Subscribed before me this
16th day of March, 2004.
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OCOEE CITY COMMISSION REGULAR SESSION
HELD MARCH 16,2004
6:30 P.M. - Swearing in of Mayor Vandergrift, Commissioner Howell, District 1 and
Commissioner Johnson, District 3
City Clerk Grafton administered the oath of office for each official.
REGULAR CITY COMMISSION MEETING
CALL TO ORDER
Mayor Vandergrift called the regular session to order at 7:17 P.M. in the Commission
Chambers. Pastor W. M. Queener, Church of God of Prophecy, Ocoee led in prayer and
Frances Watts led in the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag. City Clerk Grafton called the roll
and declared a quorum present.
PRESENTATIONS AND PROCLAMATIONS
Non-A2enda Item:
Rachel and Hannah Hiers presented a report on their visit to a butterfly farm on St.
Marten Island.
Assistant to the City Manager Shira introduced the new Multi-Media/Community Events
Manager, Tonya Elliott.
Mayor Vandergrift read the following proclamations:
Proclamation - American Red Cross Month
Proclamation - Building Safety Week - April 4-10, 2004
Non-A2enda Item:
Resolution No. 2004-06 - in support of Veterans Memorial Intersection (Mayor
Vandergrift)
Mayor Vandergrift explained this Resolution is a request for the Central Florida legislative
delegations and others in leadership positions in Tallahassee to name the intersection of State
Highway 50, 429, and the Florida Turnpike Veterans Memorial Intersection.
Mavor Vander!!rift. seconded bv Commissioner Johnson. moved to adoDt Resolution No.
2004-06 as oresented. Motion carried 5-0.
MVP Application Awards (Mayor and Commissioners)
Assistant to the City Manager Shira introduced the MVP Award winners of grants as
authorized at the March 2 City Commission Regular Session. The checks were presented to each
representative by the Mayor and Commissioners.
COMMENTS FROM CITIZENS/PUBLIC
J. Lester Dabbs, Jr., 619 Caborca Court, said he wished to clarify a statement made by
Commissioner Johnson at the March 4 meeting. The statement referred to Mr. Dabbs' swearing
at choir practice. Mr. Dabbs said the "choir practice" mentioned was a regular $.25 limit poker
game.
Ocoee City Commission Regular
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Glenn L. Myers, 1005 Armada Court, spoke regarding events of the past five to six weeks and
ended with a paraphrase of a quote from Shakespeare, "If squabbling is the way of Ocoee
politics; if this is the music by which Ocoee politics is played, play on."
David Morris, 175 Lansbrook Court, announced the next meeting of the Ocoee Education
Commission is scheduled for April 5 at 7:00 p.m. in the Commission Chambers. He said the
subject would be the status of sales tax and he invited the public to take advantage of the
opportunity to use e-mail and telephone to get questions and comments to the board, both before
and during the meeting.
Frank Siano, 2640 Cedar Bluff Lane, expressed his frustration with the Commission since the
March 4 meeting and he chastised the Commission for not treating the office of the Mayor with
respect.
Kermit Bushur, 441 Vandergrift Drive, thanked the City for the MVP awards, then discussed
how the form of government for Ocoee should be changed.
Frances Watts, 43 Shell Key Court, said this debate is wasting everyone's time and should
move on. She announced the Mayor's birthday is the 22nd and that she had her 82nd birthday
last month. She noted also the City should arrange for some form of entertainment on the
municipal grounds such as used to be done in her home town when the band practiced and
everyone turned out to watch.
Richard Doss, Jr., 576 Kissimmee Avenue, spoke regarding the conditions required by the City
on a prospective buyer for a small piece of property he had for sale. A meeting will be set up to
discuss this further.
Patrick Spikes, 2658 Greywall Avenue, representing Temple Grove Estates, thanked the
Commission for what they do.
COMMISSIONERS ANNOUNCEMENTS/CORRESPONDENCE
Commissioner Anderson
1. Read a message from Martha Lopez-Anderson encouraging the Commission to move forward
together.
2. Announced the Spring Cleanup opportunities for the citizens would be April 10 for
Monday/Thursday sanitation routes and April 17 for Tuesday/Friday routes.
3. Orange County hazardous material/electronic material pickup will be 8:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.
on April 17 at the Orange County Services Building.
Mayor Vandergrift announced the first walls of the new Ocoee High School will be erected
Monday, March 22 at 10:00 a.m. and the School Board has changed its policy regarding the
naming of schools.
CONSENT AGENDA
The consent agenda consisted of items A, B, C, D, E, F, and G.
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Tom Drygas, 5378 Riverview Drive, St. Augustine, 32080, representing Diversified
Engineering International, expressed concern regarding the scoring process for item V.D. and
suggested the Commissioners meet with the vendors personally for a better assessment of
qualifications. Commissioner Parker responded that she had served on the committee and was
comfortable with the recommendation the way it is.
Mayor Vandergrift announced the verbatim transcription of the March 4 Special Session had
been attached to the minutes of that meeting and were to be considered a part of item V.A. for
approval. He added there will be a retirement ceremony for K-9 Hanna, at a time to be
announced later.
Commissioner Anderson. seconded bv Commissioner Johnson. moved to aDDrove the consent
a2:enda as oresented. Motion carried 5-0.
A. Approval and Acceptance of Minutes of the City Commission Re2ular Meetin2
of March 2, 2004, and Special Session of March 4, 2004. (City Clerk Grafton)
B. Approval and Authorization to Award Bid #B04-03 to Acme Dynamics in the
Amount of $18,800.00 Plus Additional Accessories Totaling $2,187.00 for a Total
of $20,987.00. (Deputy Public Works Director Zaitooni)
Two of the four bids were considered responsive. Staff recommends awarding Bid #04-03 to Acme
Dynamics in the total amount of$20,987.00 for a 6-inch Auto Prime Trash Pump for the Public
W orks/Stormwater Division.
C. Approval and Authorization to Award Bid #B04-04 to Tri- Tech Laboratories in
the Estimated Amount of $13,469.00, Depending on the Amount of Samples
Needed. (Public Works Director Wheeler)
Award Bid#04-04 to Tri-Tech Laboratories in the estimated amount of$13,469.00 for Laboratory
Services for Wastewater Facilities for the Public WorkslUtilities Division.
D. Approval and Authorization to Award RFQ 0402 Services to Prepare a
WaterlWastewater Vulnerability Study for Public WorkslUtilities Division and
to Authorize Staff to Begin Contract Negotiations with Hartman & Associates
and Execute All Necessary Contract Documents. (Public Works Director
Wheeler)
The water/wastewater system vulnerability assessment is required by the United States Environmental
Protection Agency (EP A) under the authority of the Public Health Security and Bio- Terrorism
Preparedness and Response Act of2002. The EPA has developed specific requirements due to the
EP A by June 30, 2004.
E. Approval and Authorization for Replacement of K-9 Hanna, Transfer Monies
From Small Equipment to Capitol Not to Exceed $6,500 and Waive the
Bid/Quote Process. (Police Chief Goclon)
K-9 Hanna has exhibited a significant decline in performance over the last several months and it is in
the best interest of everyone for her to retire from active road use.
F. Approval and Authorization to Rescind Resolution No. 2003-22-Cable Television
Franchise Agreement with Adelphia. (Assistant to the City Manager Shira)
Adelphia Cable Television did not follow through with the indemnify requirement; therefore, staff
recommends that the City Commission formally rescind the approval of Resolution 2003-22.
G. Approval of Chan2e Order No.3 to Wharton-Smith for the New Fire Station in
the Amount of $21,811.73 to Come from Contingency. (Fire Chief Strosnider)
The request has been carefully examined by Architects Design Group, Wharton-Smith and Fire Chief
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Strosnider for accuracy. The percentage over the original construction value with this change order is
2.11%.
PUBLIC HEARINGS
Resolution No. 2004-05 - Amending Resolution No. 92-04-Increasing Residential Solid
Waste Collection Rates. (Deputy Public Works Director Zaitooni)
City Attorney Rosenthal read the title only of the Resolution. Deputy Public Works Director
Zaitooni gave the staff report, presenting on the overhead the options that had been discussed at
the February 17 regular session; i.e., Option A - Privatization of residential garbage and
recycling through a City RFP process, Option B - Orange County to provide the services through
an Interlocal Agreement, and Option C - City continues with the current in-house operations.
The public hearing was opened.
R. P. Mohnacky, 1820 Prairie Lake Boulevard, talked about the maintenance of garbage trucks
and asked several questions to which Mr. Zaitooni responded.
Mayor Vandergrift read a telephone message from Terry Coons, 121 Baracloch Drive, stating
he favors Option A and does not wish to raise the rates.
Patrick Spikes, 2658 Greywall Avenue, also responded to Mr. Mohnacky's questions, then
asked if there would be any security concerns with bringing strangers into the neighborhoods if
the City should privatize the solid waste service.
Rosemary Wilsen, 1019 Shady Maple Court, said she would be happy for the garbage service to
stay the way it is.
Sid Vihlen and Joe Briarton, 1099 Miller Drive, Altamonte Springs, 32701, representing
Florida Recycling Services, Inc., were present to answer questions, and both spoke briefly in
response to several of the questions raised.
Commissioner Johnson read an e-mail from Teresa Barr, 109 Brae10ch Drive, encouraging
Commission to vote against Resolution No. 2004-05 and readdress Option A.
Jose Iglesias, 400 Misty Meadows Drive, also spoke in favor of Option A as the right choice.
The public hearing was closed.
Commissioner Anderson said he was on the committee and, after they had completed the rating
using the information provided, he had called the users of the vendors' services. The responses
to those calls made him want to change his position. He said he was not in favor of raising the
rates and would like to go with Option A and authorize staff to negotiate with Florida Recycling,
Inc.
City Attorney Rosenthal cautioned the Commission that this public hearing was advertised only
to consider increasing the rates and that before awarding a contract, a public hearing must be
advertised for that purpose.
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Commissioner Anderson. seconded bv Commissioner Johnson. moved to disapprove
Resolution No. 2004-05. This motion was amended below and no vote was taken on this
motion.
Commissioner Howell said he had not been pleased with Waste Management or Onyx.
Commissioner Johnson talked about privatizing and that he was not in favor of raising rates.
Mr. Zaitooni asked for a decision as the equipment is in very bad shape
Commissioner Johnson read e-mail messages from Martha Lopez-Anderson and Henry
Morgan.
Following more discussion, Commissioner Anderson. seconded bv Commissioner Johnson.
moved to amend the above motion to instead continue the Dublic hearin2: on Resolution No.
2004-05 to Aoril6 Citv Commission meetin2: at 7:15 D.m. or as soon thereafter as oractical. and
direct staff to advertise a Dublic hearin2: for the award of the solid waste contract based on
ODtion A for the next Citv Commission meetin2: at 7:15 D.m. or as soon thereafter as oractical
and to have that Dublic hearin2: on the a2:enda Ddor to the continued Dublic hearin2: on Resolution
No. 2004-05. Motion carried 5-0.
Deputy Public Works Director Zaitooni called attention to item VII.D. - Approval and
Authorization of Replacement of Two Garbage Trucks and Authorization and Approval to
Complete Purchase of Recycling Truck and asked for direction regarding this item. Without
obiection this item was continued to the April 6 City Commission meeting as well.
RECESS 9:28 - 9:45 P.M.
Villas of Woods mere - Conceptual Plan - Project No. CP-OI-0I-04. (Community
Development Director Wagner)
Community Development Director Wagner gave the staff report and Planning Manager Lewis
displayed the details on the overhead. The Villas of Woods mere townhouse development is
located on the west side of Good Homes Road, just north of SR 50 and the Good Homes Plaza.
Mr. Wagner described the provision in the code for Conceptual Plan which allows a developer
to use a piece of property for something other than that for which it is typically zoned. In this
case the developer wishes to use the property for townhomes instead of the zoned Professional
Offices and Services Future Land Use designation. One waiver requested at this time regards the
length of the cul-de-sac, and staff supports this request. Mr. Wagner talked about the stacking
of traffic at the entryway and the restriction that the one-car garage must be used to house the
vehicle; also he discussed the impact on schools. The Planning and Zoning Commission, along
with staff, recommended approval of the Conceptual Plan.
Jay Ballard, 800 North Magnolia Avenue, Suite 450, Orlando, said he was present to answer
questions, and he talked about continuing the wall at Rose Hill. He introduced his engineer, Joe
Cole, who then discussed the stacking at the entryway.
Discussion ensued regarding the stacking, school impact, and the affect on Rose Hill subdivision.
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The public hearing was opened.
Jose Iglesias, 400 Misty Meadows Drive, asked if the City has a master plan regarding
development regarding services it plans or is able to provide.
Commissioner Anderson read a message from Mary Switzer, 609 East Lakeshore Drive,
asking why they are calling these villas instead of townhomes. She would like to see real villas
for seniors. She feels the city has done nothing to encourage developers to provide housing for
semors.
The public hearing was closed.
Commissioner Anderson. seconded bv Commissioner Parker. moved to aDorove the
ConceDtual Plan for the Villas at Woodsmere. as date stamDed received bv the Citv on March 4.
2004. includin2: the oroDosed waiver re2:ardin2: cul-de-sac lencth. Motion carried 4-1 with
Commissioner Howell voting no.
The rest of the items were taken out of aflenda order.
OTHER BUSINESS
First Reading of Ordinances - Second Readings and Public Hearings Scheduled for April
6, 2004.
City Attorney Rosenthal read the title only of each ordinance in turn. Mayor pro tern
Anderson announced the second readings and public hearings are scheduled for April 6, 2004, at
7:15 p.m. in the Commission Chambers.
Ma2uire Road Pumpin2 Station, Project #AR-04-02-15. (Community Development
Director Wagner)
a. Ordinance No. 2004-06-Annexation
b. Ordinance No. 2004-07-Initial Zoning
c. Public Use
In2ram Estates, Project #AR-03-12-13. (Community Development Director Wagner)
a. Ordinance No. 2004-02 - Lake Tracey and Mea Industries Annexation
b. Ordinance No. 2004-03 - Lake Tracey and MCO Industries Initial Zoning
c. Ordinance No. 2004-04 - Annie D. Gilliam Trust Annexation
d. Ordinance No. 2004-05 - Annie D. Gilliam Trust Initial Zoning
Ordinance No. 2004-08 - Revision to City Code Chapter 173, Water and Sewer
Adjustments to Utility Bills for Swimming Pools and Water Leaks. (Public Works Director
Wheeler)
When Commissioner Anderson asked why this ordinance did not include consideration for
those who plant new sod, Mr. Wheeler responded that was considered part of the conservation
program as it is discretionary. Commissioner Parker said there are many misconceptions
regarding how much water is needed for new sod and she wants the landscaping committee to
look at this and make a recommendation, but this does not need to be in this ordinance.
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Forest Brooke - Final Subdivision Plan, Phase 3 - Project #LS03-003. (Community
Development Director Wagner)
Community Development Director Wagner gave the staff report and displayed the details on
the overhead. Forest Brooke, Phase 3 is located south of McCormick Road, just west of the
Western beltway (SR 429). The third and final phase includes 140 single-family residential lots
on about 49.5 acres. Mr. Wagner said when the Planning and Zoning Commission considered
this item there was concern regarding the amount of grading needed on the site and their
approval of this project recommended the addition of language that the developer work closely
with the City's engineering and building inspectors on a lot by lot basis to ensure that all grading
and potential erosion problems are satisfactorily addressed to ensure that as many trees as
possible are saved. Staff recommended approval subject to the same condition.
Mavor Vander!!rift. seconded bv Commissioner Parker. moved to aDorove the Final
Subdivision Plan for Phase 3 of Forest Brooke. as date stamDed received bv the Citv on March 4.
2004. with the additional condition that the develoDer work closelv with the Citv's en2:ineerin2:
and buildin2: insDectors on a lot bv lot basis to ensure that all 2:radin2: and Dotential erosion
Droblems are satisfactorilv addressed to ensure that as manv trees as Dossible are saved. Motion
carried 4-0. Commissioner Howell was away from the dais.
Approval and Authorization of Resurfacin2 Bluford Avenue, from South of Silver Star
Road (Kash & Karry Driveway) to McKey Street in the Amount of $18,800.00 and
Authorization for Ranger Construction Industries to Perform the Work. (Deputy Public
Works Director Zaitooni)
Deputy Public Works Director Zaitooni gave the staff report, saying staffhad been directed to
evaluate the feasibility of resurfacing Bluford Avenue from north of City Hall driveway to
Oakland Street, and an assessment of the area prompted them to request authorization to
resurface from Ocoee Plaza driveway to McKey Street.
Commissioner Johnson. seconded bv Commissioner Parker. moved to aDorove resurfacin2: of
Bluford Avenue from Ocoee Plaza Drivewav to McKev Street: authorize the eXDenditure and
transfer of$18.800 from General Fund Contin2:encv for the oroiect: and authorize Ran2:er
Construction Industries. Inc. to Derform the work. Motion carried 4-0. Commissioner Howell
was away from the dais.
Approval and Authorization of Replacement of Two Garba2e Trucks and Authorization
and Approval to Complete Purchase of Recycling Truck (currently on hold) from the
Replacement and Repair Funds. (Deputy Public Works Director Zaitooni)
Without obiection. this item was continued to the April 6. 2004 meetin2.
Discussion Re: Lake Olympia Homeowners Association request to Install a Fountain at
Lake Olympia Pond. (Deputy Public Works Director Zaitooni)
Deputy Public Works Director Zaitooni gave the staff report and said he had looked at the
construction drawings and pond and felt it was not a good candidate for a fountain as it has
underdrains under it and would be dry parts of the year and other parts of the year would have
minimal water in it.
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Nick Pagano, 201 Olympus Drive, said the water in the pond seems to stay at 12" and they
wished to put in a floating fountain with a mercury switch. He said that activity would help take
care of the stagnant water.
During the ensuing discussion it was made clear that the installation of a fountain would not do
any harm.
Commissioner Anderson. seconded bv Commissioner Howell. moved to aDorove the MVP
Grant to Lake OlvmDus Club for the installation of the fountain as reauested. Motion carried 5-
Q.
Selection of Actine: City Manae:er. (Human Resources Director Diedrich)
Human Resources Director Diedrich advised that one person on the list of five Range Riders
provided by Mr. Simmons with FCCMA had withdrawn and one had been selected for a position
beginning July 1, but felt he would be able to help the City out until then ifhe were selected.
She said the remaining four were James Coleman, David Sallee, Eugene Williford, and Charles
Clark Sadler.
Commissioner Parker said all had received a letter of recommendation for Mr. Coleman from
Pastor Stamper and she made that a part of the record.
Mayor Vandergrift said all had received an e-mail from Jose Iglesias on the long term
appointment of the permanent City Manager.
Commissioner Parker. seconded bv Commissioner HowelL moved to aDDoint EU2:ene
Williford Actin2: Citv Mana2:er. Motion carried 4-1 with Commissioner Anderson voting no.
Commissioner Parker discussed adopting the rules presented and said the effective date should
be changed from March 8 to March 16. As further discussion about the salary and benefits
ensued, City Attorney Rosenthal advised some definitive parameters should be given to staff in
order to move forward.
Commissioner Johnson. seconded bv Commissioner Parker. moved to hire EU2:ene Williford
as Actin2: Citv Mana2:er. as a contractual emDlovee based on an annual salarv of $103.000 Daid
bi-weeklv with no frin2:e benefits and subiect to termination at the will of the Citv Commission
Dursuant to the orovisions of the Citv Charter includin2: those Drovisions Drovidin2: for
termination at anv time at the Dleasure of the Citv Commission with or without cause. Motion
carried 4-1 with Commissioner Anderson voting no.
At 11:10 p.m. Commissioner Howell excused himself/rom the meeting as he was ill.
Discussion Re: Addition of a Clock Tower and Monument Sie:n with a Water Fall and Pond
to the New Fire Station. (Fire Chief Strosnider)
Fire Chief Strosnider gave the staff report and there was discussion regarding moving the clock
tower to the memorial center downtown, and changing the design. Without obiection. staff was
directed to corne back with more detail.
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Discussion Re: Citizen's Appointment to Ax the Gridlock Study Committee. (Mayor
Vandergrift)
Mavor Vander!!rift. seconded bv Commissioner Howell. moved to aDDoint Rob McKev to
serve on the Ax the Gridlock Studv Committee. Motion carried 3-2 with Commissioner Johnson
and Commissioner Parker voting no.
Reappointment of Debra Booth to Education Commission. (City Clerk Grafton)
Commissioner Parker. seconded bv Commissioner Anderson. moved to reaDDoint Debra
Booth to comDlete her term that ends AU2:ust 2005 on the Education Commission. Motion
carried 5-0.
Non-A2:enda Item:
Mavor Vander!!rift. seconded bv Commissioner Anderson. moved to remove from the table a
motion to reaDDoint Rosemarv Wilsen to the Parks/Recreation Advisorv Board. Motion carried
5-0.
Mavor Vander!!rift. seconded bv Commissioner Anderson. moved to aDDoint Rosemarv
Wilsen to the Parks/Recreation Advisorv Board with a term endin2: October 1. 2005. Motion
carried 5-0.
Appointment to Code Enforcement Board to Fill Seat of Kent Skiles Whose Term Expires
August 2005. (City Clerk Grafton)
Mavor Vander!!rift. seconded bv Commissioner Johnson. moved to move Robert Donenfeld
from alternate to re2:ular member to comDlete Mr. Skiles' vacated term that ends AU2:ust 2005.
Motion carried 5-0.
Appointment of Mavor pro tem and Designation of City Commission Board/Committee
Responsibilities. (City Clerk Grafton)
Commissioner Howell. seconded bv Commissioner Parker. moved to aDDoint Commissioner
Anderson to serve as Mavor oro tern. Motion carried 5-0.
After reviewing the list of Commission responsibilities, Mayor Vandergrift said he would like
to take back the Tri-County League of Cities as his responsibility and he noted also that the City
of Ocoee is hosting the Tri-County League meeting in June.
Mavor Vander!!rift. seconded bv Commissioner Parker. moved to confirm the areas of
resDonsibilities for the Citv Commission with the one chan2:e that Mavor Vandemrift will attend
the Tri-Countv Lea2:ue meetin2:s. Motion carried 5-0.
STAFF REPORTS
Assistant to the City Manager Shira advised the construction plans for Bluford Avenue are
ready and the trees in front of the Maguire residence are on the right-of-way. Staff proposes
moving the trees to the Maguire property and the owner agrees. No action was required as this
was given as information only.
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COMMENTS FROM COMMISSIONERS
Commissioner Parker
1. Expressed concern that there was no visioning process now and she wanted to not lose sight
of the opportunity to make some long-range plans and goals. She asked that staff be directed to
figure out how to achieve this. Without obiection staff was so directed.
2. Directed attention to a flyer from Big League Dreams USA, a company that develops sports
complexes. She asked that the Recreation Department look at it and report back. Without
obiection staff was so directed.
Commissioner Johnson
1. Reported a problem contacting someone in the Information Systems department today. He
said he was aware the department was operating one person short, and two of the members were
on prearranged time off, but it was important for someone to be available in that department to
assist staff at all times.
2. Asked who told Information Systems Director Ross to arbitrarily set a thirty minute limit on
employees' use of the internet time.
3. Congratulated the newly elected officials and said again he was committed to work with all
and do what is best for the citizens of Ocoee.
Commissioner Anderson
1. Echoed Commissioner Johnson's comments regarding the IS department, saying they should
be there to help staff, and he described some problems he was having with his computer.
2. Congratulated the newly elected officials.
3. Announced spring clean-up dates in April- for Monday/Thursday sanitation pick-ups on
April 10 and for Tuesday/Friday sanitation pick-ups on April 17.
Mayor Vandergrift
1. Congratulated all newly elected officials and thanked the Commission for cooperating and for
a smooth meeting.
2. Asked that all support the naming of the Veterans' Memorial Intersection, and asked the City
Clerk to fax the Resolution to Representative Brummer's office first thing Wednesday morning.
ADJOURNMENT
The meeting adjourned at 11 :35 p.m.
Attest:
APPROVED:
City of Ocoee
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