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HomeMy WebLinkAbout09-17-02 Minutes MINUTES OF THE OCOEE CITY COMMISSION REGULAR MEETING HELD SEPTEMBER 17,2002 CALL TO ORDER Mayor Vandergrift called the regular meeting to order at 7: 15 p.m. in the Commission Chambers at City Hall. Commissioner Anderson led the prayer and Frances Watts led the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag. PRESENT: Mayor Vandergrift, Commissioners Anderson, Howell, Johnson, and Parker. Also present were City Manager Gleason, City Attorney Rosenthal, City Clerk Grafton, Finance Director Horton, Human Resources Director Diedrich, Planning Director Wagner, Senior Planner Grimms, Recreation Director Farmer, Police Chief Goc1on, Communications Manager Ek-Collins, Information Systems Manager Ross, GIS Technician O'Halloran, and Acting Public Works Director Wheeler. PRESENT A TIONS AND PROCLAMATIONS Presentation of Plaque to State Representative Johnson. (City Manager Gleason) City Manager Gleason presented Representative Johnson with a plaque from the City and thanked him for his diligent and outstanding work on behalf of Ocoee and the entire West Orange Community. Representative Johnson received the plaque and thanked the Commission and City Manager for their exchange of communication with him while he was in Tallahassee. He said communication had been key in getting SR50 improved. He responded to some questions and suggestions made by the Commission regarding the E/W Expressway and the Western Beltway. Representative Johnson said the Western Beltway should be finished all the way to Sanford eventually and said he was working to that end. Mayor Vandergrift read a letter stating Finance Director Horton was to receive a "Certificate of Achievement for Excellence in Financial Reporting." The award is for the City's Comprehensive Annual Financial Report that Finance prepares. Mayor Vandergrift congratulated Ms. Horton on a job well done and thanked her for 13 years of service. Proclamation for Constitution Week. (Mayor Vandergrift) Mayor Vandergrift read the proclamation and proclaimed September 17, 2002, through September 23, 2002, as Constitution Week. Years of Service Award. (Mayor Vandergrift) 15 Years of Service - Janet Shira, Director of Community Relations. Ms. Shira was unable to attend; this item will be on the October 1,2002, agenda. The Consent Agenda Consisted of Items A, B, C, D, E, F, and G. There were a few brief questions concerning items B, F, D, and G. 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 MA YOR WILL INSTRUCT THE CITY CLERK TO REMOVE THAT ITEM FROM THE CONSENT AGENDA AND SUCH ITEM WILL BE CONSIDERED SEPARATELY. Ocoee City Commission Regular Meeting September 17, 2002 A. Approval and Acceptance of Minutes of City Commission Regular Meeting of August 20, 2002. (City Clerk Grafton) B. Approval to Waive the Bid Process for the Purchase of a Server for Communications CAD System. (Communications Manager Ek- Collins/Information Systems Manager Ross) At the August 20, 2002, Commission meeting the Commission approved the overall purchase of a server and computer system for the Communications Center. The server/tape library portion of the system exceeds the $15,00.00 benchmark established regarding purchases without going to bid. Staff requests the bid process be waived and approval given to purchase the server/tape library system from the same vendor, (Dell), as the computer workstations are being purchased. C. Approval and Authorization to Award Bid #B02-04 for Construction of Freedom Park to Pooley Enterprises Inc., for $645,239.32 and Authorization for Mayor and City Clerk to Execute an Agreement. (Recreation Director Farmer) The bid was advertised on July 7, 2002, and opened August 6, 2002. A total of nine (9) bids were reviewed by the Recreation Department, and Herbert Halback, Inc. Staff recommends awarding bid #B02-04 to Pooley Enterprises, Inc. as the most responsive and responsible bidder. D. Approval and Authorization for Mayor and City Clerk to Execute the Final Plat of the Westchester Subdivision. (Engineering /Utilities Director Shira/Engineer I Gavrilovic) The tract ofland formerly known as Prairie Lake Tract E is now being platted as Wentworth and Westchester. Westchester consists of 60 lot single-family subdivision located on the southeast comer of Clarke Road and Hackney-Prairie Road. All required documentation pertaining to the platting of this tract has been reviewed by City Staff. A Performance Bond has been issued in the amount of $1,452.128.18 for the remaining site improvements. A Maintenance Bond will be issued at the time of Certificate of Completion. Staff recommends approval of the final plat of Westchester as submitted. E. Approval and Authorization for the Mayor and City Clerk to Execute the Final Plat of the Wentworth Subdivision. (Engineering/U tilities Director Shira/Engineer I Gavrilovic) The tract ofland formerly known as Prairie Lake Tract E is now being platted as Wentworth and Westchester. Wentworth consists of 106 town homes and is located on the southeast comer of Clarke Road and Hackney-Prairie Road. All required documentation pertaining to the platting of this tract has been reviewed and approved by City Staff. Staff recommends approval of the final plat of Wentworth as submitted. F. Authorization to Transfer Funds from Reserve Contingency in the Water/Wastewater Fund to Cover Overrun in Florida Central Railroad Permits. (Acting Public Works Director Wheeler) In 2000, Florida Central Railroad raised its yearly fees and began charging fees for crossings not previously invoiced. The original yearly fees had been varying amounts from no cost to $400.00 per year for each water, sewer, stormwater, and road crossing. Foley and Lardner attempted to negotiate with Florida Central Railroad about the issue, but unfortunately the City is not in an advantageous position. Staff recommends the transfer of funds in the amount of$13,600.00 from Reserve Contingency in the Water and Wastewater Fund to cover the overrun. G. Approval to Enter into an Agreement with First Union to Terminate Financial Services Consulting Agreement and Authorization for Mayor and City Clerk to Execute a Contract with First Southwest Company and Mr. Mark Galvin for Financial Advisory Services and Any Termination Agreement Required with First Union. (Finance Director Horton) In September of2000 the City Commission approved a contract between First Union National Bank and the City of Ocoee. Mr. Galvin, Financial Advisor, represented First Union. Mr. Galvin has been responsive to the City's needs and has demonstrated his knowledge and understanding of the financial market. Mr. Galvin has terminated employment with First Union and is now employed with First 2 Ocoee City Commission Regular Meeting September 17,2002 Southwest Company located in Orlando. Staff is pleased with the relationship established with Mr. Galvin and the relationships he has established with members of the City's financial team. Staff recommends approval of entering into an agreement with First Union to terminate Financial Services Consulting Agreement and authorization of a contract with First Southwest Company and Mr. Galvin for financial advisory services. Mavor Vander!!rift. seconded bv Commissioner Johnson. moved to aoorove items A. B. C. D. E. F. and G ofthe Consent Allenda as oresented. Motion carried 5-0. COMMENTS FROM CITIZENS/PUBLIC There were no comments at this time. COMMISSIONERS ANNOUNCEMENTS/CORRESPONDENCE Commissioner Parker 1. Explained the "kiss the pig" contest and suggested if a Commissioner's vote on an item or items make you happy to put money in the can. She reminded everyone the money goes for the School Nurse Program. 2. Asked the Commission if they wanted to purchase a $500.00 Aruba Sponsorship for a for the School Nurse Program fundraiser hosted by Health Central Foundation. She said it was being held at the Disney Swan Hotel Saturday from 6:00 p.m.-l 0:00 p.m. Commissioner Parker. seconded bv Commissioner Johnson. moved to ourchase $500.00 Aruba Soonsorshio with the monev beinll taken out of the Continllencv Fund. Motion carried 5- O. Commissioner Johnson said the Founder's Day Committee had met the night before and things were going great. He reminded everyone the golf tournament would be October 11 th and the 5k race and poker run would be on the lzth with Founder's Day being held on the 19th from 9:00 a.m. until 10:00 p.m. He encouraged everyone to come out and have a good time. Commissioner Anderson announced there would be an old steam engine with a passenger car behind giving rides from Ocoee to Winter Garden and back on Founder's Day. The cost will be $4.00. The Lions Club will be the point of departure and arrival. Commissioner Howell 1. Thanked the members of the Ocoee Police and Fire Departments who attended the 911 service at Glad Tidings Assembly of God Church. He also thanked members of the Sheriffs' Department who also attended. 2. Said he had been driving around District #1 the past few weeks and was gratified to see how much District #1 had improved over the last couple of years. He thanked the homeowners and expressed appreciation for the work and effort put forth. Mayor Vandergrift I. Said he would like to emphasize the Lions Club train ride to Winter Garden. He said he didn't know if the steam engine would be able to pull the train, as it needed a $35,000.00 bearing. He said there were other train rides coming up September 28 and September 29, when the train will go from Ocoee to Mt. Dora. 3 Ocoee City Commission Regular Meeting September 17, 2002 2. Read a letter from Best Western Hotels regarding an event that took place August 27,2002, in Perkins Restaurant. The letter commended Don McKay, the Maintenance Chief at the restaurant. Mr. McKay had applied the Heimlich maneuver to a choking customer. The customer lost consciousness and was moved to the floor where Mr. McKay continued to apply the maneuver. The customer regained consciousness just before the paramedics arrived. Mayor Vandergrift stated he would also send a letter to Mr. McKay commending him. He said it is always nice to hear good things about people in the community. 3. Announced October 5th as a clean up day. He said Albertson's would be supplying a chicken lunch. He said he hoped he could count on the same help from staff as in the previous year. City Manager Gleason stated staff could help with the lake cleanup, but there is a liability issue with citizens or staff removing the asphalt from a public street. Commissioner Parker indicated a child had gotten a piece of asphalt in his eye last year and that it is dangerous. Commissioner Johnson 1. Said he would he would like to see the brick streets restored as part of the downtown renovation project, but he would like a plan. He said perhaps the City could start with a section from Oakland to McKey Street. He suggested that it might be able to be done in-house and that the curbs also need to be redone. A lengthy discussion ensued 2. He asked if the street lights and drain wells would be ready before Founder's Day. Acting Public Works Director Wheeler said the wells and the lights are supposed to be done by October 16th. He said the existing wells are working in their limited capacity; the two new wells are not. Mayor Vandergrift said he would like to see a seawall by the north well. Mr. Wheeler said SJWMD has classified some of the shore land as wetlands. Commissioner Johnson. seconded bv Mavor Vander!!rift. moved to direct staff to obtain estimates for restorilll.! the brick streets from Oakland to McKev Street. Motion carried 5-0. Commissioner Anderson cautioned everyone about two solicitors going door to door with a magazine selling subscriptions. Commissioner Anderson said the solicitors were saying if you give us cash today you will get 50% off. He said meanwhile the other person was walking along side the house as if to scope it out. He stated people should ask for ID and he gave the phone number of the police department. City Attorney Rosenthal explained Ocoee has no requirements and there is no action the police can take. Police Chief Goclon stated there is no law that requires a citizen walking down the street to carry ID. If they are driving. they must have their driver's license with them, but it is not necessary if you are on foot. He said a No Trespassing sign could be enforced if it met specific state statute requirements. Chief Goclon said if the persons are acting suspicious by all means call the police department. City Manager Gleason took this opportunity to welcome Chief Goclon as the new Police Chief effective September 17, 2002. He said later on there would be a formal presentation of the insignias and documentation. PUBLIC HEARINGS Ordinance No. 2002-20 Citrus Medical & Executive Park Future Land Use Map Re- Designation. (Senior Planner Grimms) City Attorney Rosenthal read the title only to Ordinance No. 2002-20. 4 Ocoee City Commission Regular Meeting September 17, 2002 Sr. Planner Grimms presented the staff report on this item and the following three items. The subject property is located on the south side of Old Winter Garden Road (SR 526) across from the Health Central Hospital, between Blackwood Ave. and Matador Drive. The property is comprised of5.81 acres. If the small scale comprehensive plan amendment (SSCPA) is approved a proposed office park complex is to be developed on this site. Future Land Use designations within 300 feet are "Low Density Residential" on the east, south, and west side, and "Public Facilities/Institutional" on the north side, and "Professional Offices & Services" to the northeast. The applicant has requested a SSCP A to change the Future Land Use Map designation from "Low Density Residential" to "Professional Offices & Services." This proposed small scale comprehensive plan amendment will make the adopted Future Land Use Map consistent with Ocoee-Orange County Joint Planning Area Agreement. The SSCP A will be processed concurrently with a Rezoning Petition and a Preliminary and Final Subdivision Plan for the subject property. If the SSCPA is approved, the requested PUD zoning would be consistent with the "Professional Offices & Services" Future Land Use designation requested in the SSCP A. Staff has determined that the requested SSCPA is consistent with: (1) the Ocoee- Orange County JPA agreement, (2) Ocoee's Comprehensive Plan, (3) Ocoee's Land Development Code, and (4) surrounding land uses and zoning classifications. Staff recommended approval of the proposed Citrus Medical and Executive Park Small Scale Comprehensive Plan Amendment. The public hearing was opened. R. P. Mohnacky, 1820 Prairie Lake Blvd., inquired about the parking and number of trees. Planning Director Wagner and Senior Planner Grimms responded to the questions. As no one else wished to speak, the public hearing was closed. Commissioner Johnson. seconded bv Commissioner Anderson. moved to aonrove Ordinance No. 2002-20. Motion carried 5-0. Ordinance No. 2002-21 Citrus Medical & Executive Park Rezoning. (Senior Planner Grimms) City Attorney Rosenthal read the title only of Ordinance No. 2002-21 and stated any comments from the previous public hearing for Ordinance No. 2002-20 would carryover to this public hearing. Senior Planner Grimms stated in his earlier report that the applicant has requested first that the subject property be designated "Low Density Residential" on the City's Future Land Use Map. If the SSCP A is approved, the requested PUD, Planned Unit Development (zoning) District will be consistent with the "Professional Offices & Services" Future Land Use Map designation and that a planned office commercial center is a permitted use. Staff has determined that, subject to the SSCP A becoming effective, the proposed PUD zoning classification is consistent with: (1) the Ocoee-Orange County JPA Agreement, (2) Ocoee's Comprehensive Plan, (3) Ocoee's Land Development Code, and (4) surrounding land uses and zoning classifications. Staff recommended that the Mayor and City Commission approve the rezoning, with consideration that the site plan be viewed as a purely conceptual representation only and subject to review and 5 Ocoee City Commission Regular Meeting September 17, 2002 separate approval of each lot at the time of site plan submission, and subject to approval of the Development Agreement. The public hearing was opened, and as no one wished to speak, the public hearing was closed. Commissioner Howell. seconded bv Commissioner Johnson. moved to approve Ordinance No. 2002-21. Motion carried 5-0. Preliminary and Final Subdivision Plan (Project # LS-99-014) (Senior Planner Grimms) City Attorney Rosenthal restated that all the comments from the previous two public hearings would carryover to this public hearing. . Senior Planner Grimms said before this subdivision could be approved it required a Utility Service Agreement with Orange County and a comprehensive plan amendment to change the subject property's Future Land Use Map designation. The Utility Service Agreement was approved on September 11, 2001, with the City providing sewer and water service. The plans indicate that there will be three (3) lots with a total of five (5) buildings along with a retention pond and a 420-foot cul-de-sac private road. Staff has reviewed the Preliminary and Final Subdivision plans and finds that they conform to the City's land development regulations. The proposed PUD zoning requires a Development Agreement. The City Attorney has reviewed the Development Agreement for Citrus Medical & Executive Park and stated that the owner agrees to develop the property in accordance with the approved PUD Land Use Plan and Preliminary/ Final Subdivision Plan and further agrees to abide by the Conditions of Approval. Staff recommended approval of the Preliminary and Final Subdivision Plans for Citrus Medical and Executive Park (Case No. LS-99-014) as date stamped received August 9,2002, subject to approval of the Development Agreement, and with consideration of the Planning & Zoning Commission's condition that the wall along Old Winter Garden Road be changed from a solid material to wrought iron or some open style fence and that the builder make every effort to incorporate existing trees into the parking lot islands and driveway areas. The public hearing was opened, and as no one wished to speak, the public hearing was closed. Commissioner Johnson. seconded bv Commissioner Howell. moved to annrove the Preliminarv and Final Subdivision Plan for Proiect # LS-99-014 per staff recommendation. Motion carried 5-0. Development Agreement for Citrus Medical & Executive Park PUD. (City Attorney Rosenthal) NOT A PUBLIC HEARING City Attorney Rosenthal stated this item is a development agreement which incorporates in the public record the conditions of approval in the planned unit development, and the comments made earlier regarding the adoption of the Citrus Medical & Executive Park items applied to the development agreement as well. Staff recommended approval. Commissioner Howell. seconded bv Commissioner Johnson moved to apnrove the Development AQreement as nresented per staff recommendation. Motion carried 5-0. 6 Ocoee City Commission Regular Meeting September 17, 2002 Discussion re: La-Z-Boy Request for Approval of Agreement of Modification ofWal-Mart Master Signage Plan. (Planning Director Wagner) Planning Director Wagner presented the proposed layout of the La-Z-Boy store and did a brief presentation regarding Wal-Mart Signage. He said the property is located in the Wal-Mart commercial subdivision, on the south side ofSR 50 approximately 190 feet west of the intersection ofSR 50 and Blackwood Avenue. The subject property consists of 1.94 acres and is situated between a retention pond on the east side and a driveway entrance on the west side. He stated the applicant was requesting a 75 square foot sign. Mr. Wagner stated the original approval of the Wal-Mart Supercenter provided for various development restrictions that were called out in the subject documents. These restrictions include specific provisions related to signage. (100 square foot maximum on outparcels) and were part of a comprehensive, negotiated package wherein Wal-Mart was granted various waivers within their project. He said on June 18,2002, the City Commission considered a waiver request to allow an additional 75 square foot sign on the east side of the LA-Z-BOY Furniture Store (Lot 4) facing Blackwood A venue. The City Commission voted 4-1 to deny that request. Staff does not recommend approval of the signage waiver request, but does recommend the approval of the proposed "Agreement for Modification ofWal-Mart Master Signage Plan." The public hearing was opened. Attorney Dean Cannon Jr., and Scott Sackman, Area Wide Manager for La-Z-Boy, both spoke on behalf of La-Z-Boy. Both men responded to questions from the City Commission. There was a lengthy discussion with Planning Director Wagner and City Attorney Rosenthal also responding to questions and clarifying issues. The public hearing was closed. Commissioner Anderson. seconded bv Commissioner Johnson. moved to aporove the aQreement for modification ofWal-Mart Master SiQnaQe Plan with the recommended chanQes bv the PlanninQ Director with the understandinQ that this does not oreclude the applicant from reauestinQ a waiver. Motion carried 5-0. Commissioner Johnson. seconded bv Commissioner Howell. moved to Qrant a waiver from the Land Development Code to permit a 48 sauare foot siQn on the east face of the buildinQ in recoQnition of the location adioininQ the retention pond facinQ a public street. Motion carried 4- 1. Mayor Vandergrift voted no. OTHER BUSINESS Discussion re: Authorization to Enter into an Interlocal Agreement with Orange County Property Appraiser for GIS Parcel Data. (GIS Technician O'Halloran) Mr. O'Halloran's staff report gave a summary of a revised Interlocal Agreement offered by the Orange County Property Appraiser (OCP A) May 30, 2002. He said that in August 2000, the OCP A presented terms for an Interlocal Agreement with the City and at that time the decision was made that, because of the early stage of development of the City's GIS, signing the agreement was not appropriate. The revisions in the newly offered agreement involve reductions in costs to the City. Several meetings were held in July, August and September 2002, involving 7 Ocoee City Commission Regular Meeting September 17, 2002 Finance, IS, Planning, Engineering, and the City Manager. Staff recommended approval of the Interlocal Agreement with Orange County Property Appraiser. Commissioner Anderson. seconded bv Commissioner Howell. moved to aoorove and authorize the Mavor and Citv Clerk to execute the Interlocal AQreement with OranQe Countv oer staffs recommendation. Motion carried 5-0. Discussion re: Modification to Land Development Code to Permit Zero Lot Line/Zero Set Back in R-3 Residential Districts. (Planning Director Wagner/City Attorney Rosenthal) Planning Director Wagner said that he and City Attorney Rosenthal had discussed with Commissioner Parker a project in her district. He said subject parcel was currently zoned R3 multiple family. Mr. Wagner stated the Developer would like to build town homes and that appears to be the general preference of the neighbors in that area. He said they would prefer to have town homes as opposed to apartments. Commissioner Parker said it helped promote ownership and people are more inclined to keep the property up if they own it. City Manager Gleason said that citizens had stated that was one element of housing that was missing in Ocoee. Mr. Wagner said because of the way the City Code is set up projects of this type (attached housing) are required to go through PUD rezoning and an approval before the City Commission. He said most codes automatically permit zero lot lines, zero setbacks, and smaller lots than normal to allow town homes or villas to be platted on individual fee simple lots. Mr. Wagner noted that such a change would permit these types of projects to occur under normal development regulations. Issues such as building architecture, unit size, landscaping, curbing and amenities normally covered under PUD rezoning process would no longer be items for negotiation between the Developer and the City. There was a brief discussion with Mr. Wagner responding to questions from the City Commission. Commissioner Parker. seconded bv Commissioner Anderson. moved to direct staff to draft an amendment to the Ocoee Land Develooment Code which would address the issues of landscaoinQ. curbinQ. bufferinQ and a size above the 600 sauare foot and brinQ the amendment back to the Commission for final aooroval. Motion carried 5-0. Recess 9:50 p.m. - 10:00 p.m. Discussion re: Setting Park Hours for Non-Athletic Parks. (Recreation Director Farmer) Recreation Director Farmer said due to some vandalism and complaints from citizens regarding inappropriate activities in the parks after dark he would like the Commission to approve the posting of signs indicating when the parks are open. He said the posting of park hours would allow for the Police Department to properly enforce the park hours and if necessary to ticket individuals for trespassing. Mr. Farmer said several municipalities in the surrounding area had been contacted and indicated that their non-athletic facilities opened and closed dawn to dusk. Staff recommended that all parks (non-athletic) have signs installed stating the park hours. Mavor Vander!!rift. seconded bv Commissioner Anderson. moved to ask staff. the Citv Attornev. and Police Deoartment to brinQ back a oolicv reQardinQ oark hours acceotable to the Commission. Motion carried 5-0. 8 Ocoee City Commission Regular Meeting September 17,2002 Discussion re: Use of the Beech Center by the Boxing Boosters for a Wrestling Match and Boxing Tournament. (Recreation Director Farmer) Recreation Director Farmer stated that The Ocoee Boxing Boosters Club was requesting to utilize the Beech Recreation Center on Saturday, October 26, 2002, from 4:00 p.m. to 11 :00 p.m. and on Saturday, November 16,2002, from 12:00 noon to 11 :00 p.m. The first date will be used to host professional wrestling and the November date will be used to host a Boxing Tournament. Staff has reviewed the activities schedule for these dates, and found them to be available. Should the City Commission approve the use of the Beech Center on these dates, staff will ensure the events are covered with general liability insurance with the City listed as an additional insured. There was a brief discussion about the waiving of fees and the proceeds from the concession sales. Commissioner Howell. seconded bv Commissioner Anderson. moved to apnrove the use of the Beech Center bv the BoxinQ Boosters. but do not waive the fees. Motion carried 5-0. Easement to Orange County Utilities for Freedom Park. (City Attorney Rosenthal) City Attorney Rosenthal advised that this easement was needed in order to provide utilities to the park. Recreation Director Farmer explained that currently because of the location Orange County provides the potable water and reclaimed water. The park is outside the City's service area. Mavor Vander!!rift. seconded bv Commissioner Johnson. moved to apnrove the Easement. Motion carried 5-0. Appointment of Applicants to Boards. (City Clerk Grafton) Ocoee Education Commission 2 Year Terms. Mavor Vander!!rift. seconded bv Commissioner Anderson. moved to appoint Kori Mortenson and Sheila Grammer to the Education Commission for a two-vear term each endinQ AUQust 2004. Motion carried 5-0. Parks and Recreation Advisory Board 2 Year Terms. Commissioner Howell. seconded bv Commissioner Anderson. moved to reappoint members AnnleQate. Barber. Brennan. Brvant. and Rovce to a 2 vear term each endinQ October 1. 2004. Motion carried 5-0. Commissioner Parker. seconded bv Commissioner Anderson. moved to appoint Bradlev Campell to fill one of the vacancies on the Parks and Recreation Board with a term endinQ October 1. 2003. Motion carried 5-0. Appointment of Delegate to National League of Cities' Annual Business Meeting. (City Manager Gleason) Commissioner Johnson. seconded bv Commissioner Parker. moved to appoint Mavor pro tern Anderson as DeleQate to the National LeaQue of Cities Business MeetinQ. Motion carried 5-0. 9 Ocoee City Commission Regular Meeting September 17,2002 ST AFF REPORTS City Attorney Rosenthal stated that pursuant to the City Commission action there was an authorization to purchase the property at 28 E. McKey Street from Helen Crittenden, if they would agree to the $115,000.00 for a purchase price. Mr. Rosenthal stated they agreed to the $115,000.00 purchase price; however, an issue arose in that, per the contract, expenses were to be paid by the City. Ad valorem taxes were being pro rated and the seller is required to pay them through the date of the closing, a $965.58 cost the Crittendens objected to. Mavor Vander!!rift. seconded bv Commissioner Johnson. moved to make the contract a net contract of$ll5.000.00 to the seller which would have the effect ofmodifvinQ: the purchase nrice to $115.965.58 based on a Mondav closinQ:. Motion carried 3-2. Commissioners Howell and Anderson voted no. COMMENTS FROM COMMISSIONERS Commissioner Parker said the northern stretch of Clarke Road by Fire station #4 is a hazard for the engines trying to get out of the station onto the road. She said she would like to see some type of caution sign placed on Clarke Road warning people of emergency vehicles entering and exiting ahead. Without objection staff was directed to come back to the Commission with a sign proposal. Commissioner Johnson 1. Asked the City Manager to follow through in checking on the lights and the drain hole on Lakeshore Dr. and the side street by the stop sign. 2. Asked the City Manager to address the issues of Code Enforcement for the trailer parks, go in and inspect the ones we can as some of those need to be condemned. 3. Said the City needs to purchase one more heat camera. Commissioner Johnson. seconded bv Commissioner Anderson. moved to purchase a heat camera from continQ:encv funds not to exceed $15.000.00. Motion carried 5-0. 4. Proposed there be an optional fund of some sort set up to which the employees could contribute in order to be able to have some sort of medical coverage after the employee retires from the City. Commissioner Anderson suggested having a town meeting to talk about "community standards." He spoke about a magazine placed at small children's eye level and how a community can work to change that without violating anyone's first amendment rights. He asked staff to set up a town meeting for his district. There was a lengthy discussion about this issue. City Attorney Rosenthal clarified what could and could not be done. Commissioner Howell briefly spoke about his views on where the magazines were kept. Mayor Vandergrift 1. Asked if funds were available for the type of awnings that were shown on a handout given to each Commissioner. He said they could be placed at the entrance of City Hall and the Police 10 Ocoee City Commission Regular Meeting September 17, 2002 Department. City Manager Gleason said the awnings would have to meet City Code. Commissioner Johnson said he would like to see a wood structure as opposed to canvas. Staff was directed to bring back options. 2. Asked if there were funds allotted to pave Lakewood Ave. City Manager Gleason said he would check with Acting Public Works Director Wheeler and see. He said he thought it was included in the Prima Vista plan. 3. Addressed the issue of the proclamations being done by him without the approval of the Commission. Commissioners Anderson and Parker said if a document has the City logo on it and it is coming from the City there should be some type of record of it at City Hall. There was an intense discussion that led into a discussion of public records and some sunshine issues. It was decided there would be a workshop in November to make sure all the Commission members were up to date on both issues. ADJOURNMENT Meeting adjourned at 11 :07 p.m. Attest: APPROVED: C.ity of Ocoee I ) , ," ~--.., 7. W- ~ /' -') JC5<t ~ ' ~~ I S. Scott Vandergrift, Mayor c. 11