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HomeMy WebLinkAbout02-19-02 Minutes MINUTES OF THE OCOEE CITY COMMISSION REGULAR MEETING HELD FEBRUARY 19, 2002 CALL TO ORDER Mayor Vandergrift called the meeting to order at 7: 15 p.m. in the Commission Chambers. Pastor Mike Cargill led in the prayer and Frances Watts led the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag. Deputy City Clerk Whitford called the roll and declared a quorum present. PRESENT: Mayor Vandergrift, Commissioners Anderson, Howell, Johnson, and Parker. Also present were City Manager Gleason, City Attorney Rosenthal, City Clerk Grafton, City Engineer/Utilities Director Shira, Director of Planning Wagner, Principal Planner Lewis, Community Relations/Projects Director Shira, Human Resources Director Diedrich, Recreation Director Farmer, Building/Zoning Official Velie, Assistant Fire Chief Firstner, and Police Chief Mark. PRESENT A TIONS AND PROCLAMATIONS Proclamation American Red Cross Month. (Mayor Vandergrift) Mayor Vandergrift read the proclamation proclaiming February as American Red Cross month and presented the CEO of Central Florida Red Cross, Mr. Sumner Hutcheson III, with the proclamation. Mr. Hutcheson thanked everyone and said, being a resident of Ocoee he was especially thankful and appreciative for the recognition by Ocoee of the Red Cross for the month of February. Non agenda item The Ocoee Soccer League, represented by David Brennan, presented the City Commission with a plaque and thanked them for all the support the City has given the league. He also acknowledged the Recreation and Public Works Departments for their efforts in expanding the soccer fields. Staff Retirement Recognition Fire Fighter Terry L. Titus. (Assistant Chief Firstner) This item taken out of order Assistant Chief Firstner introduced Retired Fire Fighter Terry Titus and his wife Jackie Titus. Chief Firstner gave a brief overview of Mr. Titus's history with the Ocoee Fire Department and his responsibilities. He then presented Mr. Titus with an honorary helmet that had his years of service and name engraved on it, and a rocking chair bearing the City of Ocoee logo. Mr. Titus thanked everyone and spoke briefly about his early days as a volunteer fire fighter in Ocoee before coming on board as a full time employee of the City. Introduction of Three Visiting Russian Professors. (Mayor Vandergrift) Mayor Vandergrift said he had spent the day with the three Professors and it was one of the most memorable days he has known as Mayor. He introduced Eldar A. Latypov, who spoke on behalf of himself and his two colleagues as he was the most fluent in English. He introduced his two colleagues, Sergey L. Behterev and Pavel V. Kiselev, and gave an overview of their credentials as well as his own. Mr. Latypov explained the faculty exchange program that brought them to America. He said the hope is that this program will lead to the development of a new university certificate program in International Political Economy and Ocoee City Commission Regular Meeting February 19, 2002 Policy Studies. He said the United States was great and they were most impressed with the elementary school they visited and how the students are taught. He thanked everyone for their hospitality, especially the University of Central Florida for hosting them. He said he hoped the relationship between Ocoee and his community Izhevsk would continue for many years. He presented Mayor Vandergrift with a gift bag bearing the emblem of his city and a hand loomed wall hanging with the emblem of the Udmurt Republic. Recognition of Dreamers and Doers from Citrus Elementary School. (Mayor Vandergrift) Mayor Vandergrift presented each of the students nominated and the winner of the Dreamers and Doers contest from Citrus Elementary with a letter from him along with Certificate of Achievement. Louise Brown, Principal of Citrus Elementary, was present and congratulated each of the students. She told the Commission and the members of the audience how the students were selected and that they were all "winners." She also said she was glad to get an opportunity to meet the visiting Russian professors as she was away from the building during their visit to Citrus Elementary. Recess 7:50 - 8:10 p.m. Mayor Vandergrift left the room at 8:10 p.m. turning the gavel over to Mayor Pro tern Anderson. CONSENT AGENDA The consent agenda consisted of items A, B, C, D, E, F, G, H,I, and J. Item I was pulled at Commissioner Johnson's request for discussion and separate consideration. A. Approval and Acceptance of Minutes of City Commission Regular Meeting of February 5, 2002. (City Clerk Grafton) B. Approval and Authorization for the Use of Forfeiture Funds not to Exceed $37,000.00 for the First Year's Lease Payment of Two (2) Police Package Vehicles and the Purchase of Eight (8) Mobile Radios and for the Mayor and City Clerk to Execute the Necessary Documents with the City Attorney's Approval. (Police Chief Mark) · The approval to lease two vehicles will meet the goal of one assigned vehicle per person making a total of 66 vehicles in the Take Home Vehicle Plan/Policy for uniformed patrol. The Money budgeted for the purchase of the eight mobile radios is currently frozen due to budget constraints. However the purchase of these radios is needed so that when the vehicles already approved to be purchased arrive the equipment will be ready to be installed. C. Approval and Authorization to Lease Copier. (Police Chief Mark) · The current copier lease agreement with Pitney Bowes expires this year. Pitney Bowes is offering to replace the current copier with a PB DL550 digital copier, and roll the remainder of the existing lease into the new lease for a period of 48 months at the same monthly cost as the current lease. The Page 2 of 13 Ocoee City Commission Regular Meeting February 19, 2002 monthly maintenance cost will be lowered by $15.00 per month and show the current copier as paid in full thus allowing the Police Department to keep the existing copier as well as acquire a new one. D. Approval and Authorization for the Temporary Closing of North Lakeshore Drive March 23, 2002, from 9:30 a.m. through 4:30 p.m. for a Special Event. (Building/Zoning Official Velie) . This authorization requires: (1) All residents that will be affected by the road blockage must be notified in advance; (2) Health Central Ambulance must be notified of the road closure in advance; (3) Roads must be blocked with proper barricades; and (4) An emergency lane must be maintained during the event. E. Approval and Authorization to Award Bid # 02-02 for Domestic Wastewater Residual Disposal to Shelley's Environmental Systems. (Finance Director Horton) . The City's contract with the current vendor has expired and per Florida Department of Environmental Protection (FDEP) requirements, the City must have an existing contract for the removal of wastewater residuals. The bid was duly advertised and publicly opened. The bids were reviewed by the Utilities and Finance Departments. Staff recommends awarding the bid to Shelley's Environmental Systems of $23.00 a ton as the most responsive and responsible bidder. F. Approval and Authorization for Mayor and City Clerk to Execute Agreements for the Purchasing of Equipment and Services from Sprint and PC Mall. (Information Systems Manager Ross) · The purchase of equipment and services are needed for the modular trailer at 301 Maguire Road. Information Systems contacted four vendors to provide the wiring inside the building. Sprint was the lowest bidder with a cost of $5,805.99. Information Systems also contacted three vendors to provide an uninterruptible power supply for the telecommunications equipment in the wiring closet. The lowest bidder was PC Mall at $1,708.27. This brings the total for installation and moving of the telecommunications equipment in the new trailer to a range from $90,000.00 to $93,000.00. The Funds will come from the 1999 Capital Improvement Bond Issue. G. Approval and Authorization to Transfer $571.80 from General Government Account: 001-516-00-6405 to Legislative: 001-511-00-4100 to Purchase Additional Random Access Memory (RAM) and Picture Software for the Mayor's Laptop Computer. (City Manager Gleason) · These funds are needed for the purchase of additional RAM from 256 to 512 RAM and software for the Mayor's laptop. H. Approval and Authorization to Transfer $1,629.84 from the General Government Account: 001-516-00-6405 Color Copier/Printer Scanner to Legislative: Account 001-511-00-4100 Telephone Expense for the Purchase of Two Cell Phones and the Cost of the Monthly Billing Through September 30, 2002. (City Manager Gleason) · It is recommended that cell phones be provided as necessary tools to the elected officials in order for them to communicate more effectively with the public and staff. The cell phones are no different from other approved tools such as the Palm Pilot and laptop. J. Approval and Authorization ofFDOT Work Orders for SR 438 (Silver Star Road). (Assistant City Engineer/Utilities Director Wheeler) · The process that FDOT follows requires approval of changes to the project design before any of the additional work can be performed. In the case of additional work that FDOT would pay for, there is a mechanism in place for the someone in FDOT to sign the work orders depending upon Page 3 of 13 Ocoee City Commission Regular Meeting February 19, 2002 the dollar amounts. FDOT has asked how the City will handle this process should there be a change in the work that is being performed on the pipeline relocations. Mayor Vandergrift signed the original agreements and typically FDOT looks for the original signor to be the executor of the work orders or his designee if that is the chosen plan. Now that construction has begun time is a factor of consideration. The Engineering Department requests that the City Commission approve and authorize Mayor Vandergrift to sign all work orders as required with a not to exceed cumulative amount of $221 ,000.00 without having to bring each work order before the City Commission for review and approval. Commissioner Howell. seconded by Commissioner Parker. moved to approve items A, B, e. D, E, F, G, Hand J of the consent agenda as presented. Motion carried 4-0. Mayor Vandergrift away from the dais. This item was considered and voted on separately. I. Approval and Authorization of Geneva Manor Final Plat. (City Engineer/Utilities Director Shira) Geneva Manor is located on the south side of Geneva Street, just east of Lakewood A venue. This is a short from plat which will divide approximately 1.6 acres into 5 separate lots. No improvements are proposed in conjunction with this plat. Residents within 300 feet of the property have been notified as required. The proposed plat has been reviewed and approved by City Staff. Commissioner Johnson expressed some concern about the intended use of the land. City Manager Gleason said he would have a report for the Commission at the March 5, 2002, meeting about the zoning and the intended use of the property. Commissioner Johnson. seconded by Commissioner Howell, moved to continue item III I Aooroval and Authorization of Geneva Manor Final Plat to March 5, 2002, City Commission meeting. Motion carried 4-0. Mayor away from the dais. COMMENTS FROM CITIZENS/PUBLIC Frances Watts, 43 Shell Key Court, addressed the Commission about the Sadie Hawkins Day Dance and how nice it was. She thanked the Mayor and City Manager Gleason for coming. She inquired about the train issue that had been discussed at a previous meeting and wanted to know if it could carry passengers like the one in Mt. Dora. City Manager Gleason said he would check into it. She also addressed the abandoned grocery cart problem in her park. Commissioner Johnson suggested an area be blocked of at the front of the park where the carts could be left in one central area and then be picked up by the store. Commissioner Anderson reminded the Commission that they were to be looking at an ordinance similar to what Kissimmee has regarding grocery carts. COMMISSIONERS ANNOUNCEMENTS/CORRESPONDENCE Commissioner Anderson I) Announced the Big Orange Game Golf Tournament would be held March 10th, at Green Valley in Clermont. Page 4 of 13 Ocoee City Commission Regular Meeting February 19, 2002 2) Said the Ocoee Easter egg hunt will be held March 30, at 9:00 a.m., at Vignetti Park and said there would be refreshments and pictures with the Easter bunny. 3) Announced the pool grand opening at the Beech Center April 19th, at 6:00 p. m. 4) Announced the Recreation Summit in the Commission Chambers on March 14th, at 6: 30 p.m. Commissioner Parker I) Said that at the previous meeting she had announced that City Manager Gleason would wear a bright red suit on Valentines Day if the employees raised $250.00 as part of the Relay for Life team for the American Cancer Society. She said the employees raised $400.00. 2) Stated they had another fund raiser, a car wash, coming up Friday, February 22, from 11 :00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. and the cost will be $5.00. She said anyone interested needed to call City Hall for an appointment time. She stated the money raised would go to the American Cancer Society. Commissioner Johnson I) Announced his family was also having an event for Relay for Life, Friday, March 22, a golf tournament at the Forest Lake Golf Club. The cost is $65.00 with the money going to the American Cancer Society. He said he would like to see the City Manager wear his red suit to the tournament. City Manager Gleason agreed to be there, red suit and all. 2) Announced a crop show (create a memory album) at the Methodist Church and said he would get the date and time and let everyone know. Commissioner Howell no comment at this time. Mayor Vandergrift left the meeting at 8: 10 p.m. PUBLIC HEARINGS Ordinance No. 2002-02 - Repealing Chapters 51, 69, 106, 130, and 158 and Creating a New Chapter 51 of the Ocoee City Code Entitled Building Code-Local Amendments. (Building Official Velie) City Attorney Rosenthal read the title of the ordinance only. Mayor pro tern Anderson opened the public hearing, and as no one wished to speak, the public hearing was closed. City Attorney Rosenthal explained that the ordinance would become effective March 1, 2002, as the State of Florida will be adopting a Florida building code. He said, if for some reason Page 5 of 13 Ocoee City Commission Regular Meeting February 19, 2002 the legislature moves that date, the effective date of this ordinance will automatically move with it. This adopts local amendments with respect thereto. Commissioner Parker. seconded bv Mayor pro tern Anderson. moved to adopt Ordinance Number 2002-02 with the revisions noted in the City Attorney's memorandum dated January 29. 2002. Motion carried 3-0. Mayor Vandergrift qnd Commissioner Howell were away from the dais. Ordinance No. 2002-03 - Creating a New Chapter 50, Builder Complaint Log. (Building Director Velie) City Attorney Rosenthal read the title of the ordinance only. Building Official Velie stated this ordinance would create a new chapter, everything else would remain the same. Mayor pro tern Anderson opened the public hearing and as no one wished to speak he closed the hearing. Commissioner Parker, seconded by Commissioner Johnson. moved to adopt Ordinance Number 2002-03. Motion carried 3-0. Mayor Vandergrift and Commissioner Howell were away from the dais. Ordinance No. 2002-04 - Amending Chapter 108, Minimum Standards. (Building Director Velie) City Attorney Rosenthal read the title of the ordinance only. Mayor pro tern Anderson opened the public hearing, and as no one wished to speak he closed the hearing. Commissioner Parker. seconded by Commissioner Johnson. moved to adOPt Ordinance Number 2002-04. Motion carried 3-0. Mayor Vandergrift and Commissioner Howell were away from the dais. OTHER BUSINESS This item taken out of order. First Reading, Ordinance No. 2002-05, Nonsubstantial Amendment to the Land Use Plan for Olympia PUD. (Director of Planning Wagner) City Attorney Rosenthal read the title only and announced the second reading and public hearing to be held March 5, 2002, 7: 15 p.m. in the Commission Chambers, City Hall. This item taken out of order. Prairie Lakes PUD "Tract" E, Final Subdivision Plan. (Director of Planning Wagner) Page 6 of 13 Ocoee City Commission Regular Meeting February 19, 2002 Director of Planning Wagner reminded the Commission they had reviewed the plans at the December 18, 2001, Commission meeting. He advised that attached to the current staff report was the staff report from the December meeting identifying all the issues that were discussed at that time. He used the overhead projector to show pictures of the site and said there were pictures of the subdivision plan available if they wanted to view them. He said the project was grandfathered in and allowed development within the 100 year flood plain. Mr. Wagner said the developer has reviewed all their stormwater calculations and according to the City Engineering department most of the problems have been resolved. He said it appears the stormwater management can be accommodated solely within their site and the City would not need to do any excavating in the park areas. Mr. Wagner said there were a few remaining items even though the plans have been revised and some changes made since the last meeting. He said that staff recommends approval of the plans subject to the following conditions: 1) That they resolve all the main issues listed in the memos from the City Attorney, the Engineering department, and PEC prior to having a pre-construction conference. 2) That they also resolve all the Planning department issues as listed prior to the pre- construction conference. 3) Continue to give due consideration to the recommendation of the Planning and Zoning Commission. Mr. Ray Braddock of Boyer Singleton and Associates addressed the Commission saying the developers believe they have complied with the previously approved preliminary subdivision plans and requested the Commission approve the final subdivision plans. R.P. Monackey, 1820 Prairie Lake Blvd., inquired about the size of the lots. Mr. Wagner responded to Mr. Monackey's question. City Attorney Rosenthal stated there were two issues on which the Commission should make some policy decision. He addressed both of those issues and explained what would be needed in a motion should the Commission decide to approve the plans. Commissioner Parker clarified for those present and viewing by television that the number and type of residences has not changed. She said there would still be a wall at Hackney Prairie and Clarke Road. Ms. Parker stated she would like to make curbing in the Townhouse area a condition of approval. She said meeting rooms are very necessary and she would rather see a gazebo as opposed to a basketball court as it could be used as a meeting place. Ms. Parker suggested the developer contribute something to the development of the park along the lines of playground equipment, picnic tables, and landscaping. Mayor pro tern Anderson said he was in full agreement with Commissioner Parker. A brief recess was called in order to allow Commissioner Parker time to discuss some options with the developer. Recess 8:48 - 9:00 p.m. Commissioner Parker stated that after talking with the developers she would like to present to the Commission what she and the developers had agreed upon. She said it incorporated a little of each of the things previously suggested. She listed those things as: (1) a 300 square foot covered area on a slab that could be used as a meeting area and could be enclosed at a later Page 7 of 13 Ocoee City Commission Regular Meeting February 19, 2002 time. (2) The developers will donate four commercial grade swing sets and two commercial grade picnic tables to be delivered to Public Works for installation in the park. (3) The developers agree to do the extruded curb all the areas as requested by the Planning department. Mayor pro tern Anderson inquired about the City's Police jurisdiction inside a gated community regarding speeding and impact fees. Mr. Wagner responded as to what the City has done in other gated communities. City Attorney Rosenthal addressed both issues. Max Jacobs, 2247 Mountain Spruce Street, asked about any wildlife or endangered species. The Commission pointed out there are State and Federal guidelines that the developers are required to follow. Mr. Braddock stated that a threatened and endangered species report had been done on the subject site and it uncovered no species that are endangered or protected. He said in the event something should come up they would take the proper steps to relocate it. He also said that Saint Johns River Water Management District reviews the site and they have issued a permit. Pro tern Anderson read comments from two citizens. One inquired why the City was allowing such small lots and expressed concern that it would set a precedent. Director of Planning Wagner explained that the subject development was under a 1991 development approval and was grandfathered in. The second comment came from a local person who stated they had watched all the meetings regarding this development and they felt that Ryland (the developer) has given and given. City Attorney Rosenthal inquired of Mr. Wagner and City Engineer/Utilities Director Shira if there were any other issues that would come back or any opportunity for disagreement between the developer and the City staff. Mr. Shira said he did not believe there would be any disagreement between the developer and City staff. He stated the issues they still had were minor in nature. Commissioner Parker, seconded by Commissioner Johnson. moved to approve the final subdivision plan for Prairie Lake PUD Tract "E" subject to revised olan sheets and documentation being submitted to the City which include the following: (1) providing for six inch extruded curbing in all areas of the townhouse oortion of the subdivision as identified in the Planning department memorandum of February 12. 2002. (2) also subiect to the developer providing for a 300 square foot covered area by the 0001 area in lieu of any other meeting room requirements set forth in the City code. (3) subject to the developer following through on his voluntary commitment to donate Dark equioment and deliver that to the City oer Commissioner Parker's earlier discussion. (4) subject to the submittal of the additional information relating to stormwater comoensation compensating storage solution as set forth in the Engineering deoartment reoort of February 12. 2002. and the PEe report of February 13. 2002. as included in the agenda packet and aporoval thereof by the Planning and Engineering deoartments. (5) all the foregoing except for the donated park equioment be accomolished prior to the holding of the pre-construction conference. Motion carried 4-0. Mayor Vandergrift was away from the dais. Boxing Club Report. (Recreation Director Farmer) Recreation Director Farmer gave a report of the Boxing program and how it began through to its current state. He gave statistics regarding the current registered participants and asked Page 8 of 13 Ocoee City Commission Regular Meeting February 19, 2002 the Commission for direction. City Manager Gleason stated there were really only two issues: (1) to have an open program with a fee structure or (2) an "at risk youth" program. Commissioner Parker expressed concern about children and adults working out at the same time and wants the entire competition aspect handled by the booster club. Commissioner Howell said he wanted the Ocoee residents to know the City was not letting everyone come in for free, that fees were being charged. Commissioner Johnson said he believes the non- resident fees should be higher and suggested a schedule be worked out with separate times for adults and children. It was suggested there be a family night to allow parents and children to workout together. Mayor pro tern Anderson said he was in agreement with the other Commissioners on those issues. Commissioner Johnson suggested it was time to move the activities currently taking place at Vignetti Park to the Beech Center. He said since the City is about to lose the building currently used to house the boxing program it could use the building at Vignetti Park. He also thought it would be a good idea to have the after school and day care children all at the Beech Center. Mr. Farmer responded that the process of moving all the children to the Beech Center had already begun. City Manager Gleason stated that Recreation Director Farmer was researching the cost of moving the building that is currently used for the boxing program. Mayor Pro tern Anderson said he would like to see a staff report as to whether the boxing program should be at the Beech Center or at Vignetti Park and suggested the possibility of selling the building. City Attorney Rosenthal addressed the issue and explained if the City sold the building the proceeds could not be used for the boxing program. He said they could however relocate the building. Without objection Staff was directed to keep separate the travel and competition, prepare possible schedules that would keep separate children and adults unless it is a family time. Discussion re Fee Schedule for Beech Recreation Center. (Recreation Director Farmer) Recreation Director Farmer stated the City has only three buildings that the public is able to utilize: (1) the Beech Center (2) the Vignetti Recreation Center (3) the Community Center inclusive of the gazebo. He gave a rundown of the revenue generated this past year for week- end rentals. Mr. Farmer stated there are no fees charged for the Vignetti Recreation Center, but stated the Boy Scouts, Girl Scouts, the Bulldogs and different teams use the facility. He suggested setting up a fee schedule for the Beech Center to be rented on the week-ends when it is not scheduled for City recreation activities. He suggested $300.00 for an eight hour block and anything over the eight hours would be $30.00 per hour. Commissioners Johnson and Parker stated they wanted the entire building to be accessible to the persons renting the building. Commissioner Johnson, seconded by Commissioner Parker. moved to approve the fees for the Beech Center as recommended bv staff. Motion carried 3-0. Mayor Vandergrift and Commissioner Howell were away from the dais. Purchase of Portable Scoreboards. (Recreation Director Farmer) Page 9 of 13 Ocoee City Commission Regular Meeting February 19, 2002 Recreation Director Farmer stated the City offers a lot of outdoor activities within the City of Ocoee. Some of which include flag football, softball, basketball, track & field events, and special events associated with the Big Orange Games and Founder's Day. Staff recommends the purchase of the portable scoreboard from Good Sports in the amount of $2,465.00 from the softball account. Commissioner Johnson. seconded by Commissioner Parker. moved to aporove staff's recommendation. Motion carried 3-0. Mayor Vandergrift and Commissioner Howell were away from the dais. Discussion of the Founder's Day Community Volunteer Board Taking the Lead and Control in Organizing the Founder's Day Event with Staff Assisting and Monitoring. (Community Relations/Projects Director Shira) This item was pulled from the agenda at Commissioner Johnson's request and will be scheduled for a workshop at a later date. Adoption of Resolution Number 2002-02 Revised Police Officer and Police Sergeant Job Descriptions. (Human Resources Director Diedrich) City Attorney Rosenthal read the title of Resolution Number 2002-02 only. Human Resources Director Diedrich explained that the City is not opposed to education and that getting a degree would still be encouraged. She said changing the requirement that officers must have a two year degree to the requirement of only a high school diploma would make the City more competitive in the job market. She advised that other agencies in the surrounding area do not require a degree for employment, just a high school diploma. She said a two year degree to be promoted to Sergeant would be necessary and a four year degree would be required to take the Lieutenant's test. Police Chief Mark said in the past good officer material that had previous experience in other agencies or the military had to be turned down if they did not have a degree. Commissioner Parker. seconded bv Commissioner Johnson, moved to adoot Resolution 2002-02. Motion carried 4-0. Mayor Vandergrift was away from the dais. Main Fire Station Project Status. (Assistant Fire Chief Firstner) Assistant Fire Chief Firstner introduced Architect Design Group Architect Kevin Ratigan. He said he and Mr. Ratigan would be giving a power point presentation about the new main fire station project. Commissioner Johnson stated he would like to see the new fire station built in the municipal complex where Station One currently is located. He said he believes the old station should be demolished. He also suggested the property on Bluford A venue that was originally purchased for the new fire station should either be sold or possibly used for a senior center in conjunction with the grant Congressman Keller is working on. He suggested a workshop to discuss the possibilities. Page 10 of 13 Ocoee City Commission Regular Meeting February 19, 2002 Without objection staff was directed to schedule a workshop to discuss the location of the new main fire station. Board Appointments. (City Clerk Grafton) Education Commission Appointment of Michael Lucas to Fill a Vacancy Created by Member Robert Williams Declination to be Reappointed. Commissioner Howell. seconded bv Commissioner Parker. moved to appoint Michael Lucas to the Education Commission. Motion carried 4-0. Mayor Vandergrift was away from the dais. Initial Appointments to Construction Board of Adjustment and Appeals. City Attorney Rosenthal explained why this board was being created and that it would be more of a technical board and their decisions would not necessarily come back before the Commission. He said the appointments did not need to be made immediately, but in the near future. He enumerated the qualifications needed to serve on the board. Mayor pro tem Anderson requested that the board openings and qualifications be listed on the web-site and Channel 10. City Manager Gleason said that building records of those who have done business with the City would be an excellent resource. City Attorney Rosenthal advised the Commission if they were not finding people to fill the positions to communicate that and let the Building department start looking for people. Without objection staff was directed to place the board appointments on the agenda in one month. Discussion of Property Acquisition. (City Engineer/Utilities Director Shira) City Engineer/Utilities Director Shira gave the location of the subject property as South Maguire Road just north of the intersection of Maguire Road and Roberson Road. He gave an overview of the intended use of the property which is to construct a pumping station and eventually a reclaimed water storage tank. Mayor pro tem Anderson asked about the source of the funding for this property. Mr. Shira stated the money to purchase the property comes from the reclaimed water retrofit portion of the 1997 bond issue. A brief discussion followed. Commissioner Parker. seconded by Commissioner HowelL moved to approve the acquisition of the subiect property as recommended by staff. Motion carried 4-0. Mayor Vandergrift was away from the dais. Appointment of Commissioner to Fleet Maintenance RFP Review Committee. (Public Works Director Smith) City Manager Gleason filled in for Public Works Director Smith. Mr. Gleason said that, as with every board, a Commissioner is appointed as an ex-officio member and staff is requesting a Commissioner be appointed to this board. Page 11 of 13 Ocoee City Commission Regular Meeting February 19, 2002 Mayor pro tern Anderson. seconded by Commissioner Parker. moved to aopoint Commissioner Howell. Motion carried 4-0. Mayor Vandergrift was away from the dais. STAFF REPORTS None COMMENTS FROM COMMISSIONERS Commissioner Howell announced the opening of Little League Saturday, February 23, 2002, with the parade starting at 8:00 a.m. He said they also asked that the Mayor and Commissioners be in the parade and in the opening day ceremonies. Commissioner Johnson . I) Said a citizen had inquired about changing the speed limit on Clarke Road from 35 mph to 45 mph. Commissioner Parker responded that when there are sidewalks on both sides of the road then she will keep fighting to keep the speed limit at 35 mph. She enumerated some of the accidents and fatalities that have occurred on Clarke Road. 2) Commissioner Johnson said he had spoken to Mr. Kennedy about the painting he had painted hanging in the lobby of City Hall. He said he asked him if he cared if the City reproduced it on the side of a building downtown. He stated that Mr. Kennedy said that he had thought about that when he did the painting. City Clerk Grafton stated that someone had suggested the picture be given to the Winter Garden museum. Commissioner Johnson said we could give them a picture of the painting. Commissioner Parker said there are a lot of different ways to do murals. She said you can hire someone who specializes in murals or someone who specializes in blocking it off so the citizens can actually paint portions of the block then they fit together and you think a professional artist did it. She said she would like to see it done that way as she would like to paint a few blocks. Commissioner Johnson said Jim and Cathy Sills who own the building do not have a problem with the mural being painted. 3) Said he was looking into the lights for the downtown area. City Manager Gleason said Florida Power has been out and have given the City the numbers and a package is being put together to bring back to the Commission. 4) Mentioned the passing of Mayor Freeman and Commissioner Whitehead in recent weeks. He stated these were men that were the building blocks of Ocoee. He talked about the time they gave to making the City what it is today. He offered his condolences to all the families. 5) He apologized for missing former Commissioner Bill Stinett's wife's funeral service. He said he had bagged her groceries when he was a young man and she was a true friend. Commissioner Parker responded to an e-mail about the brick wall in Sawmill subdivision owned by the City. She said the City had an engineer who specializes in structures looking at it and preparing a report. She said they were working on a way to resolve it, it is not an easy fix. She said the wall is not in danger of falling down on someone walking by and something Page 12 of 13 Ocoee City Commission Regular Meeting February 19, 2002 would be done to get it repaired. She said she would attend the homeowners meeting the third Thursday in March and it could be further discussed. City Manager Gleason said the landowner on the other side of the fence is working with the City and has given access to his property so what needs to be done to stabilize the wall from his side can be done. Commissioner Anderson I) Reminded everyone of the upcoming events he had mentioned in his earlier comments and of their times and places. 2) Read an e-mail from Donna Griffey stating what a disgrace the West Oaks Mall has become on weekends. Commissioner Anderson said there would be a meeting Friday morning with mall personnel to discuss those issues. City Manger Gleason said there was some possibility of moving the Police sub station to the food court area to make it more visible. Commissioner Parker encouraged people not to boycott the mall on weekends, but to make it a point to go to the mall. She said if people stop going the good stores will leave and the stores that stay in the mall will cater to the people that frequent the mall. ADJOURNMENT The meeting adjourned at 10:40 p.m. Attest: APPROVED City of Ocoee ;" ':J ~~~~ Page 13 of 13