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MINUTES OF THE OCOEE CITY COMMISSION REGULAR MEETING
HELD MAY 21, 2002
CALL TO ORDER
Mayor Vandergrift call the regular meeting to order at 7: 15 p.m. in the Commission Chambers
located at 150 N. Lakeshore Drive. Pastor David Hartbarger led in prayer and Mrs. Frances
Watts led the Pledge Allegiance to the Flag. Deputy City Clerk Whitford called the roll and
declared a quorum to be present.
PRESENT: Mayor Vandergrift, Commissioners Anderson, Howell, Johnson, and Parker. Also
present were City Manager Gleason, City Clerk Grafton, Assistant City Attorney Cookson, Fire
Chief Strosnider, Assistant Fire Chief Firstner, Support Division Chief McNeil, Fire Inspector
Stanley, Planning Director Wagner, Senior Planner Grimms, City Engineer/Utilities Director
Shira, Police Chief Mark, Recreation Director Farmer, Acting Public Works Director Music, and
Information Systems Manager Ross.
PRESENTATIONS AND PROCLAMATIONS
Legislative Update. (Lobbyist Mr. Louis Rotundo)
Mr. Rotundo was unable to attend this meeting.
Proclamation National Public Works Week May 19-25, 2002. (Mayor Vandergrift)
Mayor Vandergrift read the proclamation honoring National Public Works Week and thanked
all the Ocoee Public Works workers.
Ocoee Middle School Dreamers and Doers and Teacher of the Year. (Mayor Vandergrift)
Mayor Vandergrift presented Janet Bergh with a Teacher of the Year certificate. Ms. Bergh is
a teacher at Ocoee Middle School. Ms. Bergh received her certificate and thanked the Mayor.
Mayor Vandergrift had Ms. Bergh briefly explain the Disney Dreamer and Doer Awards. The
Disney Dreamer and Doer nominee from Ocoee Middle School was Brandon McVay. Mayor
Vandergrift presented Brandon with a certificate and congratulated both Mrs. Bergh and
Brandon McVay.
This item was pulled prior to the meeting.
Ocoee Little League Presentation of Plaque to Florida Auto Auction.
Facility Issues. (Associate Superintendent Governmental Relations OCPS Dan Buckman)
Mr. Buckman gave a lengthy and detailed power point presentation covering all the aspects of
what and how Orange County Public Schools (OCPS) plans to use the Y2 cent sales tax should it
be approved. Following his presentation he and Senior Facilities Program Director Huston
responded to questions from the audience and the Commission.
R. P. Monackey, 1820 Prairie Lake Boulevard, Ocoee, spoke in favor of the Y2 cent sales tax,
but stated he was opposed to the property tax roll ba~k.
Mayor Vander~rift. seconded by Commissioner Parker. moved to direct staff to bring back a
resolution in favor of the Y2 cent sales tax to be considered for adoption at the next Commission
meeting. Motion carried 4-1. Commissioner Howell voted no.
Ocoee City Commission Regular Meeting
May 21,2002
Presentation by Architects Design Group, Inc. (Fire Chief Strosnider)
Mr. Kevin Ratigan, with Architects Design Group, gave a power point presentation giving an
overview of the site, the modifications to the plan, and what the budget impact would be. Mr.
Ratigan said they had tried to keep as much open space as possible and created some flexibility
in the crew quarters. He displayed the renderings of the proposed Fire Station for everyone to
view and stated he would leave them so anyone could come at a later time and view them.
Commission Anderson stated he would like staff to put the renderings on the City web site.
R.P. Monackey, 1820 Prairie Lake Boulevard, Ocoee, inquired as to whether it would have been
cheaper to use plans from an existing fire station as opposed to designing a new one.
Commissioner Anderson explained the Commission wanted the new station to blend into the
surrounding area and not be obtrusive as it will be located in a primarily residential area.
Commissioner Johnson. seconded by Commissioner Anderson. moved to proceed with the
architectural drawings as presented. Motion carried 4-0. Commissioner Howell was away from
the dais.
This item was pulled from the agenda prior to the meeting.
What We're All About - Next in a Series
Engineering/Utilities Department (City Engineer/Utilities Director Shira)
H. & I was one item.
M.A.C. Group. (Eric Hill)
METROPLAN ORLANDO. (Mayor Vandergrift)
Mr. Hill presented an overview of the METROPLAN ORLANDO its function and some of the
major long range projects in the area, in particular those that would affect Ocoee. He also
explained the Municipal Advisory Committee (MAC), its composition and function.
Mayor Vandergrift stated he was in discussion with the Turnpike Authority and the EastIW est
Expressway Authority about changing the signage that would help with the problem on State
Road 50.
The Consent Agenda Consisted of Items A, B, C, D, E, F, and G.
During a discussion about Item B it was determined the agreement between Motorola and the
City of Ocoee had been amended to cover four months only at an adjusted total cost not to
exceed $7,111.72. This amendment was due to the possibility of the City purchasing an entire
new communications system. The previous request for authorization and approval was for the
full amount of$21,335.16.
Commissioner Anderson. seconded by Commissioner Johnson. moved to approve the consent
agenda with Item B as amended. Motion carried 5-0.
CONSENT AGENDA
ALL MATTERS LISTED UNDER THE CONSENT AGENDA ARE CONSIDERED TO BE ROUTINE BY THE BOARD OF CITY COMMISSIONERS AND
WILL BE ACTED UPON BY ONE MOTION. THERE WILL BE NO SEPARATE DISCUSSION OF THESE ITEMS UNLESS DISCUSSION IS DESIRED BY
A MEMBER OF THE COMMISSION, IN WHICH CASE THE MAYOR WILL INSTRUCT THE CITY CLERK TO REMOVE THAT ITEM FROM THE
CONSENT AGENDA AND SUCH ITEM WILL BE CONSIDERED SEP ARA TEL Y.
A. Approval and Acceptance of Minutes of City Commission Regular Meeting of
May 7, 2002. (City Clerk Grafton)
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B. Approval and Authorization for Amended Mayor and City Clerk to Execute the
Services Agreement Between Motorola Incorporated and the City of Ocoee in
the Amount Not to Exceed $21,335.Hi. $7.111.72. The Service A2reement Takes
Effect June 1. 2002. until September 30. 2002. (Police Chief Mark)
The requested agreement is for the renewal of the service maintenance agreement for a1\ the radio equipment currently owned by
the City of Ocoee with the exception of the radio equipment purchased by the City for the Fire Department upon its return to the
Ocoee Communications Dispatch section. The current agreement expires at the end of May 2002.
e. Approval and Authorization for the Distribution of $735,435.00 of Federal Fiscal
Year 2002-03 Anti-Drug Act Funds (Byrnes Grant) for Projects within Orange
County and for the Mayor to Sign the Letter.Advising the Department of
Community Affairs of the City's Approval of the Anti-Drug Abuse Act Funds.
(Police Chief Mark)
The decisions on what programs/projects were to be funded by the grant were made by representatives from the Orange County
Sheriffs Office and Municipal Police Departments within Orange County, with the approval of city governments. A1\ of the
programs are either new or ongoing programs. The maximum length of these programs is four (4) years with the exception of
the Criminal Justice Programs Office which wi1\ remain in existence as long as the grant money is available. No other grant
monies will be available for any future projects until October \, 2003
D. Approval to Use Traffic Surcharge Funds for In-Vehicle Reporting System
Project Plan. (Police Chief Mark)
Several years ago a Traffic Surcharge Ordinance was created for the Orange County area to fund the County's participation in an
intergovernmental radio communication program. This effort was to assist a1\local and county governmental agencies with the
high cost of integrating to the current 800 MHZ radio system. The County co1\ected the money and distributed it to the
appropriate governments and Ocoee currently has $8\ ,404.00 available that must be used prior to July \, 2002, at which time a
new legislation is being introduced and is expected to pass that will make it mandatory that the money co1\ected through any
Traffic Surcharge Ordinance may only be used by the County which it is co1\ected for the radio system within the jurisdiction.
The funds will be used to purchase additional laptop computers with the required software, \3 Docking Stations, 10 Air cards,
and \3 High capacity batteries for radios.
E. Approval and Authorization to Waive the Formal Bid Process and Piggy Back
with Orange County for Capital Purchase of Three Lift Station Pumps. Total
Cost of the Three Pumps is $23,343.00. (City Engineer/Utilities Director Shira)
The three lift station pumps must be upgraded to a larger size to keep up with flow into the lift station. The control panel and
Emergency Generator have been sized to accommodate these future requirements. However Flygt brand pumps wi1\ need to be
purchased to fit without any major modification. Flygt Lift Station pumps are the major brand of pumps used throughout the
city and E1\is I. Phelps is the sole Florida distributor.
F. Quarterly Financial Statement (Second Quarter). (Finance Director Horton)
This second quarter report summarizes the activity for the months of January, February, and March 2002. Revenues and receipts
are presented for the General, Storm water, Water/Wastewater, and Solid Waste funds. Actual receipts (revenues) and
expenditures are compared to the adopted budget to assess potential overages/shortages in budgeted line items. Comparisons
with figures for last fiscal year are included to indicate the differences by year in the adopted versus actual, since budgeting
techniques remained relatively uniform from one fiscal year to the next. The Capital Projects Report, Debt Statement, Impact
Fee Reports, and Investment Schedule are included as part of the Quarterly Financial Report.
G. Starke Lake Boat Races. (Commissioner Anderson)
In March of this year the Florida Outboard Association held boat races on Starke Lake, sanctioned by the American Power Boat
Association. This organization would like to hold races on Starke Lake again October 26 and 27,2002.
COMMENTS FROM CITIZENS/PUBLIC
Gregory Mathews, 739 Lake View Drive, addressed the Commission about the need for a skate
park. There was a lengthy discussion with Recreation Director Farmer responding to
questions from the Commission. Mr. Benton Smith stated he currently has ramps and is willing
to haul them to and from the site if the City would designate an area where the kids could skate.
City Manager Gleason said there had been discussion about the use of an area in Freedom Park
that could bridge from December 2002 until the "Extreme Park" opens in 2003. Mr. Farmer
suggested a parking area at the Beech Center that could possibly be used. Assistant City
Attorney Cookson addressed the issue of liability. Commission directed staff to work with Mr.
Smith and set up an area that can be used for skate boarding.
COMMISSIONERS ANNOUNCEMENTS/CORRESPONDENCE
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Commissioner Parker asked permission to place Nickels for Nurses donation canisters in City
Hall. She said she would like to place 4 individual canisters, 1 for each school, since the money
goes to help fund School Nurses. She said this way they could support the school of their choice
and perhaps have a little friendly competition.
Commissioner Parker, seconded by Commissioner Anderson, moved to support the Nickels
for Nurses program by placing 4 canisters, one for each of the schools within Ocoee. placed in
City Hall. Motion carried 5-0.
Commissioner Johnson asked if the Commission wished to donate $500.00 to West Orange
High for the purpose of helping finance 45 student athletes attend a Leadership Character
Training Camp in North Carolina.
There was consensus to give $500.00 from Contingency.
Commissioner Anderson thanked Recreation Director Farmer for volunteering to help with
getting a skate park area going for the kids.
Commissioner Howell said that on April 26, 2002, the Ocoee Boxing Club had traveled to St.
Petersburg for the 2002 Florida State Junior Olympic Tournament. He congratulated Dennis
Galarza who has been a member of the gym since March 200 I and represented the Ocoee
Boxing Gym in this tournament. He said Dennis is now the 2002 Florida State Junior Olympic
Champion which qualifies him to compete in the National JO Championship to be held in North
Carolina in June this year.
Mayor Vandergrift
1. Announced the Memorial program to be held at the Gazebo Friday May 24 at 11 :00 a.m.
2. Announced that Tommy Sanders is now in room 504B, Plantation Gardens, Ocoee.
3. Announced a Lake Front clean up Saturday June I at 9:00 a.m. and the removal of the asphalt
from the bricks in front of Starke Lake followed by a wiener roast.
4. Announced Ocoee Middle School dedication will be held tomorrow and urged everyone to
attend.
Mayor Vandergrift left the dais.
PUBLIC HEARINGS
Lake Bennet Centre
Lot 7, Amendment to the Approved Final Subdivision Plan Case No. LS 93-010. (Senior
Planner Grimms)
Senior Planner Grimms presented a report that covered both Lot 7 Case No. LS93-010 and Lot
7A Case No. LS2001-005. He stated Lake Bennet is a commercial subdivision located on a
32.49 acre tract situated north of State Road 50, east of Lake Bennet. He said Lake Bennet
Centre is developed with significant roadway improvements including internal streets and
improvements to State Road 50 and to Blackwood Avenue. Blackwood Avenue includes
extensive paving improvements and provides deceleration lanes and a left turn lane into Lot 7.
Mr. Grimms said the developer is requesting Lot 7 be divided into two separate lots, Lot 7 A and
7B. The amended subdivision plan eliminates the original easement, but provides a realigned
north-south joint access and utility easement along the property boundary between Lots 7 A and
7B. Mr. Grimms advised Lot 7 A is proposed to have two I-story medical office buildings
consisting of building foot prints of 16,338 and 14,862 square feet. Mr. Grimms said, based on
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the recommendation of the DRC and the Planning & Zoning Commission, Staff respectfully
recommended approval.
Mayor Pro-tern Anderson opened the public hearing and as no one wished to speak the public
hearing was closed.
Mr. Grimms responded to a few brief questions from the Commission.
Commissioner Howell, seconded by Commissioner Johnson. moved to approve Lot 7 the Final
Subdivision Plan Case No. LS 93-010. Motion carried 4-0. Mayor Vandergrift was away from
the dais.
Lot 7A, Lake Bennet Medical Center Preliminary/Final Site Plan. Case No. -LS 2001-005.
(Senior Planner Grimms)
Commissioner HowelL seconded by Commissioner Johnson. moved to approve Lot 7A Lake
Bennet Medical Center Preliminary/Final Site Plan Case No. LS 2001-005. Motion carried 4-0.
Mayor Vandergrift was away from the dais.
Mayor Vandergrift returned to the dais.
Proposed First Amendment to Lake Bennet Developers Agreement. (Assistant City
Attorney Cookson)
Assistant City Attorney Cookson explained the amendment to the Developers Agreement and
stated the developer had agreed to the terms and it should be finalized and signed by the owner
by the next City Commission meeting. There was a brief discussion followed by the vote.
Commissioner Anderson. seconded bv Commissioner Parker. moved to accept the First
Amendment to Lake Bennet Developers Agreement. Motion carried 5-0.
Recess 9:20 p.m.-9:30 p.m.
OTHER BUSINESS
Starke Lake Lighting Project. (Acting Public Works Director Music)
Acting Public Works Director Music presented the options and costs for the lighting project
around Starke Lake. Mr. Music responded to questions from the Commission and City
Manager Gleason also answered some questions. There was a brief discussion about the
desired height of the poles and the cost of the lighting.
Staff was directed to determine the cost factor of incorporating outlets into the base of the lights
as the gray electrical pods that are currently there pose a potential liability.
Commissioner Johnson. seconded by Commissioner Parker. moved to approve the purchase
of 30 lights (A-25 Luminaries) and 30 12-foot poles for the lighting around Starke Lake from
Florida Power using funds from Contingency. Motion carried 5-0.
Non-Agenda Item
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During the discussion of the lighting for Starke Lake and where the funding for the lights would
come from, the topic of Bluford Avenue and McKey Street arose. City Manager Gleason
stated that Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT) was willing to change Bluford A venue
and McKey Street from a state road to the City as City streets and there would be funds available
from those negotiations to purchase the lights. The money could be borrowed from contingency
and replaced when the funds arrive from FDOT. There was a brief discussion and all agreed that
Bluford Avenue and McKey should be City streets and the City would have much more control
of the amount and type of traffic ifthey were City streets.
Commissioner Johnson, seconded by Commissioner Parker. to proceed with receiving
Bluford Avenue and McKey Street from FDOT as City streets. Motion carried 5-0.
Discussion Pineloch Management Property Proposed Park/School Site Acquisition.
(Director of Planning Wagner)
Director of Planning Wagner said that last year the City submitted a proposal for a Florida
Communities Trust Grant to fund the acquisition of a 35 acre park site at the subject location
adjoining the West Orange Trail. This proposal was based on the developer contributing the
minimum required City share of the purchase amount (25%) in the form of a discounted sales
price on the land. While the City did not get this grant it will be able to try again this year. Mr.
Wagner presented maps and pictures of the proposed park/school site to the Commission. He
reported the subject property is a 20+/- acre park site adjoining a possible future elementary
school site. The property is north ofClarcona Ocoee Road and east of Hobson Road. Mr.
Wagner stated part ofthe reason for seeking to secure this park site had to do with its excellent
central location within the expanding north end of the City. He said Orange County Public
Schools (OCPS) staff determined that the northern 15+/- acres of the site would be very suitable
for an elementary school site. Based upon the School Board's interest in the acquisition, PMC
has made a proposal to sell the land to OCPS contingent on the City acquiring the remainder of
the property. He said a letter from Richard Gonzales, the owner, outlines the terms for
acquisition of the property. OCPS would pay cash for their part of the property this year, but the
City would pay for their portion over a four-year period beginning in 2004. The sale is
contingent upon a simultaneous closing by both OCPS and the City. He said the acquisition of
the park would need to be funded out of general revenue. During the following discussion Mr.
Wagner, Mr. Gonzales, and City Manager Gleason responded to questions from the
Commission. Recreation Director Farmer said he had attended a meeting in Maitland last
week with the Florida Community Trust and was able to ask questions as to why the grant was
not approved last year. He said getting those answers should help in being able to improve the
grant request that will be submitted this year therefore improving the City's chances at being
awarded the grant.
Mayor Vander~rift. seconded by Commissioner Parker. move to approve authorization to
proceed in working out a tri-party agreement with the School Board and authorize obtaining
whatever appraisals necessary and negotiate an equitable price with the owner and bring back the
agreed upon contracts to the Commission for final adoption. Motion carried 4-1. Commissioner
Howell voted no.
Board Appointments (City Clerk Grafton)
Planning & Zoning Commission 3 Year Term. Tanya Miller's Term Ends June 2002.
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Commissioner Anderson requested a discussion about the possibility ofterm limits for the
volunteer boards in order to allow more people to become involved. Commissioner Parker
suggested the City inquire as to what Orlando or Orange County does. It was also suggested a
report should come to the Commission at time of reappointment which would indicate the
appointee's attendance and participation. She also stated that other communities have an oral
interview process and perhaps the Commission should consider something along those lines.
Mayor Vandergrift stated that Orange County has a volunteer coordinator for boards who finds
volunteers to serve on boards. He asked if Mike Miller's appointment as volunteer coordinator
fell into that category. Commissioner Parker stated that up to this point the Commission was
the entity that searched out volunteers for boards, but if there was a role to play for someone else
in that capacity the Commission should take a look a establish a policy if necessary. Without
objection, staff was directed to check into and report back what Orange County's policy is on
this matter.
Denise Lenko, 417 Sterling Lake Drive, addressed the board to inquire why her reappointment
to the Code Enforcement Board had been removed from the previous agenda. She also
expressed her opinions as to why board members with experience should be reappointed and not
replaced with inexperienced new appointees.
Discussion re: Take Home Vehicle Policy. (Police Chief Mark)
Chief Mark presented the four (4) proposed changes to the Take Home Vehicle Policy Plan. I.
The JP A boundary will serve as the defined area for "Take Home Vehicles" 2. The "Take Home
V ehicle" will not be permitted outside JP A boundaries, unless the individual is Officially ON-
Call* or On Duty. *The On-Call assignment is rotated every week, 2 detectives, 2 homicide
officers, 1 K-9 officer and 1 public information officer are on call each week. Ocoee Police
Department has a total of 6 detectives and 8 traffic homicide officers. Those living outside ofthe
JP A will take a vehicle home only when on-call. 3. Reduce the waiting period for the "Take
Home Vehicle" to 4 months. Once an officer who lives inside the JP A completes their 4 month
Field Training Probation successfully, they would be permitted a "Take Home Vehicle" 4. The
K -9 Officers would be exempt from this policy due to the special requirements and equipment
needed for handling K-9s on a 24/7 basis. The Commission had lively discussion with Chief
Mark responding to questions. It was determined that proposed change No.4 exempting the K-
g officers from the JP A area only was already being observed due to the requirements and
equipment needed for handling K-9s on a 24/7 basis.
Commissioner Johnson, seconded by Commissioner Parker, moved to approve proposed
changes No. I. to make the Joint Planning Area (JP A) boundary as the take home vehicle
boundary and No.3. to reduce the waiting period to 4 months and to direct staff to select
committee members to work on a solution for No.2. Motion carried 5-0.
Staff was also directed to bring back a report on how many officers are affected by the JP A.
Resolution No. 2002-06, Requesting Governor Bush to Support the Project for Florida
Central Railroad Intermodal. (City Manager Gleason)
City Manager Gleason stated that the lobbyist suggested that while the bill for the Intermodal
Railroad project was on Governor Bush's desk it would be appropriate to send a message from
the City urging his support. Mayor Vandergrift inquired as to how many extra trains would be
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coming through the City. City Manager Gleason explained how the project came to be, how
the railway would relieve the truck traffic on State Road 50, and responded to questions.
Commissioner Anderson, seconded by Commissioner Parker, moved to adopt Resolution No.
2002-06. Motion carried 3-0. Commissioner Howell was away from the dais. Commissioner
Johnson abstained from voting due to conflict of interest.
Resolution No. 2002-07, Requesting Governor Bush to Support the Maine Street-Reliever
for SR50 Project. (City Manager Gleason)
City Manager Gleason gave the background information on the Maine Street project. He spoke
about how it will reduce traffic on State Road 50 daily and especially when the widening of
SR50 begins. Mr. Gleason said the project was in the City's CIP whether the State of Florida
participated or not. He said State Representative Randy Johnson had gone to bat for the City to
attempt to get a minimum of $800,000.00 to match the money from the Auto Auction and some
Right of Way monies. Mr. Gleason said it would also make some land in the area more
economically developable.
Mayor Vandererift. seconded by Commissioner Johnson. moved to adopt Resolution No.
2002-07. Motion carried 4-0. Commissioner Howell was away from the dais.
STAFF REPORTS
City Manager Gleason said that last year Principal Kate Clark, Ocoee Middle School, asked the
Commission for $15,000.00 for additional landscaping along Bluford Avenue. He reminded the
Commission that at the time the Commission had advised Ms. Clark the funds were not available
to assist her with her request. Mr. Gleason said the City had done some work at Spring Lake
Elementary and had not been paid by the School Board until just recently and Ms. Clark asked if
the City might give that money since it would not affect the City Budget. A discussion followed
with questions being responded to by Mr. Gleason.
Mayor Vander~rift moved to give 5. 000.00 to Ocoee Middle School for the purchase of large
Oak trees. Motion died for lack of a second.
Commissioner Parker moved to grant $2.500.00 for the purchase of trees at Ocoee Middle
School. Motion died for lack of a second.
COMMENTS FROM COMMISSIONERS
Commissioner Parker No comment at this time.
Commissioner Johnson No comment at this time.
Commissioner Anderson asked for a discussion about the letter from Ted Edwards. Mr.
Gleason said he would print a copy of the letter from the last meeting for Commissioner
Anderson tonight so he would have it for his meeting with Mr. Edwards the following day.
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Mayor Vandergrift
I. Reminded everyone about the lakefront clean up Jupe I, 2002.
2. Asked for prayers for Tommy Sanders.
ADJOURNMENT
Meeting adjourned at 11 :35 p.m.
Attest:
APPROVED:
City of Ocoee
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Sally W~ ford, Deputy City Clerk
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