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MINUTES OF THE OCOEE CITY COMMISSION REGULAR MEETING
HELD MAY 15, 2001
CALL TO ORDER
Mayor Vandergrift called the regular meeting to order at 7: 15 p.m. in the Commission
Chambers located at 150 N. Lakeshore Drive. Pastor Jack Andrews led in prayer and Boy
Scout Troop 227 led in the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag. The roll was called and a quorum
declared present.
PRESENT: Mayor Vandergrift, Commissioners Anderson, Howell, Johnson, and Parker.
Also present were City Manager Gleason, City Attorney Rosenthal, City Clerk Grafton,
Assistant City Engineer Wheeler, Fire Support Division Chief McNeil, Planning Director
Wagner, Senior Planner McGinnis, Police Chief Mark, Public Works Director Smith, and
Recreation Director Nordquist.
ABSENT: None
PRESENT A TIONS AND PROCLAMATIONS
Boy Scout Troop 227
The Troop 227 Boy Scouts and their leaders were present to earn their Citizenship in the
Community badge. Mayor Vandergrift introduced Robin Boyd, Merit Badge Counselor, and
Judy Hecke, Assistant Scout Master.
POWR Program's Wooden Nickel Contest Winners. (Community Relations/Projects
Director Shira)
Assistant City Engineer Wheeler explained the Wooden Nickel Contest and introduced Dr.
H20 and the POWR Partners: Health Central, Lowe's Hardware, West Oaks Mall, Maguire
Road Publix, West Orange Chamber of Commerce, Sam's Club, WalMart, Office Depot, and
Albertson's. The contest winners were called forward to receiye their awards from the Mayor
and Commissioners. The grand prize winner was 7 year old Isabella Gresse. There were 14
children who collected all 10 coins and received prizes also.
Proclamation - Police Week, May 13-19, 2001 and Peace Officers Memorial Day, May 15,
2001.
Student Kass Olds, WOHS senior, read a proclamation proclaiming Police Week to be May
13 through 19 and Peace Officers Memorial Day to be May 15, 2001 in the City of Ocoee.
Non-Agenda Items
Mayor Vandergrift read a proclamation proclaiming Public Works Services Week to be May
20 through 26, 2001, in the City of Ocoee.
City Manager Gleason read an award commending Human Resources Specialist Marilyn
Johnson for her efforts in organizing and executing a blood drive to benefit former City
Manager Ellis Shapiro. Mrs. Johnson was not present to accept the award.
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ITEM VII I WAS TAKEN OUT OF AGENDA ORDER FOR CONSIDERATION AT THIS TIME
Authorization to Replace Police Cruiser. (Police Chief Mark)
Police Chief Mark asked the Commission to re-evaluate the decision made regarding this issue
at the May 1 meeting. He advised the condition of this police cruiser had not been fully
explained at the last meeting, that not only was the engine blown, the interior had been
dismantled and the equipment placed in another car as well.
Commissioner Johnson, seconded by Commissioner Parker. moved to approve staff
recommendation: Le.. 1) to declare the 1997 Ford Crown Victoria. vehicle number 301. VIN
2FALP71W9VX127266 as surplus: 2) to utilize the Forfeiture money. not to exceed
$11. 933.00. as a partial payment (1 1/2 years) on a three year lease contract for a new police
vehicle: 3) to authorize purchase of a 2001 Ford Crown Victoria from the current state contract
price estimated to be $23.867.00: and 4) to authorize the Mayor and City Clerk to execute the
standard Ford Motor Credit lease/purchase documents with the City Attorney's approval.
Motion carried 5-0.
CONSENT AGENDA
The consent agenda consisted of items A, B, C, D, E, F, G, H, and I.
Commissioner Johnson pulled item I for discussion, and Commissioner Anderson pulled
item B. Action on these two items was taken before the rest of the consent agenda was
considered.
I. Approval and Authorization for Mayor and City Clerk to Execute the
Yamaha WaveRunner 2001 Law Loan Program Agreement Contract.
(Police Chief Mark)
. Cycle Sports Center of Orlando has offered this Loaner Program in which a Yamaha
WaveRunner PWC will be provided on a trial basis for a period of 6 months to the Ocoee Police
Department.
Commissioner Johnson asked how many tickets had been written on the lake and said
he wants to see a fee charged for non-residents to launch their boats. He said he would
also like to see the money invested in a boat to serve both the Police and Fire
Departments to use in rescue and writing tickets. Commissioner Anderson asked
where the money goes for the tickets that are written. Chief Mark said he would
provide last year's statistics for the tickets.
Commissioner Johnson. seconded by Commissioner Parker. moved to approve and
authorize the Mayor and City Clerk to execute the Yamaha WaveRunner 2001 Law
Loan Program Agreement Contract as presented with the added stipulation to direct
staff to work out a procedure to charge an out of town permit fee. Motion carried 5-0.
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City Manager Gleason said he would bring back the information on fees at the June 5
meeting.
Commissioner Anderson asked that staff make sure that there is no problem with charging a
user fee because of the grant funds used to build the dock.
At Mayor Vandergrift's request, Police Officer Richard Blake explained the Law Loan
Program, and said he had asked for $2,000 to equip a vehicle with a trailer hitch, a new
trailer, school for 3 officers, life jackets and accessories, and public relations material.
B. Approval and Authorization to Grant the Amount of $500.00 to Girl
Scout Troop 1626 for their summer trip. (Community Relations/Projects
Director Shira)
. This grant is requested to help fund their summer trip. There are a total of 12 students in
this organization, all of whom are residents of Ocoee.
Commissioner Anderson. seconded by Commissioner Parker. moved to approve and
authorize the grant in the amount of $500.00 to Girl Scout Troop 1626 for their summer trip
with the stipulation that they agree to do community service. Motion carried 5-0.
Commissioner Anderson. seconded bv Commissioner Johnson. moved to approve items A.
Co D. E, F. G, and H of the consent agenda as presented. Motion carried 5-0.
A. Approval and Acceptance of Minutes of Commission Regular Session of
May 1, 2001. (City Clerk Grafton)
C. Approval and Authorization for the Mayor, Police Chief, and City Clerk to
Execute a Mutual Aid Agreement between the Ocoee Police Department and
the Orange County Sheriff's Office. (Police Chief Mark)
. This is authorized by Florida State Statutes 23.12 through 23.127 which permits voluntary
cooperation and assistance of a routine law enforcement nature across jurisdictional lines and
provides for the rendering of assistance in law enforcement emergencies.
D. Approval and Authorization to Purchase the Firehouse Software Records
Management Program at a Not-to-Exceed Amount of $6,658.99 Using
Funds Identified in Fire Department Budget. (Fire Chief Strosnider)
. Fire Programs Software that will not be used - $1,800.00, Fire Department Computer
Equipment/Software Account - $1,284.07, Fire Department Capital Equipment - $3,084.44,
Fire Department Auto Liability Insurance Account - $1,110.48.
E. Approval and Authorization to Award Construction Contract in the
Amount of $54,937.00 for Reflections Subdivision Groundwater Seepage
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Improvements to Schuller Construction Inc. (Assistant City Engineer
Wheeler)
. Schuller Construction Inc. was the low bidder for the Reflections Subdivision Groundwater
Seepage Project. This project involves the installation of underdrains within the road right-of-
way in front of 16 homes on Cool Springs Circle and 4 homes and the clubhouse on Sparkling
Water Circle. Schuller's bid price was $54,937.00 and is well below the Engineer's estimate of
$66,651.00. Approval of this authorizes the Engineering Department to execute the Notices of
Intent to Award and secure executed contract documents, bonds and insurance from the
contractor and authorizes the Mayor and City Clerk to execute the contracts with Schuller
Construction Inc. at such time as the contract documents are reviewed for compliance by staff
and legal counsel, as needed.
F. Approval and Authorization for Mayor and City Clerk to Execute Final
Plat of Brookstone Phase II. (Assistant City Engineer Wheeler)
. This development is a 67 lot single-family subdivision located on the west side of Maguire
Road, south of State Road 50. A Performance Bond had been issued at the start of the platting
process in the amount of $510,870.16 for all site infrastructure, and construction is now near
completion. A Maintenance Bond in the amount of $46,444.00 has been posted to the City for a
period of two years to guarantee the workmanship of the improvements.
G. Approval and Authorization for Mayor and City Clerk to Execute Renewal
of Continuing Transportation Planning and Engineering Services Contract
with DRMP. (Planning Director Wagner)
. On April 12, 2000, the City and Dyer, Riddle, Mills & Precourt, Inc. (DRMP) entered into
a contract for the provision of Continuing Transportation and Traffic Engineering Services for
City Projects and that contract provides for two additional one-year extensions by written
amendment.
H. Approval and Authorization to Close a Road for Rosemary Davis on
Woodgrain Court to have a Block Party Memorial Day weekend.
(Building/Zoning Official Velie)
· Staff recommends approval with the following requirements: 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.
COMMENTS FROM CITIZENS/PUBLIC
There were no citizen comments at this time.
COMMISSIONERS ANNOUNCEMENTS/CORRESPONDENCE
Commissioner Howell extended condolences to Lift Station Operator Robert Howell in the
loss of his mother this week.
Commissioner Johnson announced Honor Ellis Shapiro Day on June 3 from 1:00 to 4:00
p.m. at the Ocoee Woman's Club House.
Commissioner Parker cautioned those who ride bikes to wear their helmets properly, and said
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if they did not know the proper way she could teach them.
Mayor Vandergrift
1) Announced a Florida Communities Trust workshop for grant money to purchase park land
through Florida Forever on May 22 in Maitland from 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.
2) Announced the work day for lake clean-up on June 9.
PUBLIC HEARINGS:
Second Reading of Ordinances
Ordinance No. 2001-08, Amending Figure 6 of the State Road 50 Access Management
Plan and Intersection Operations Study, Land Development Code Amendment. (Planning
Director Wagner)
City Attorney Rosenthal read the title only of the Ordinance. Planning Director Wagner
presented the staff report, advising the State Road 50 Access Management and Intersection
Operations Study was adopted by ordinance as part of the Land Development Code along with
the State Road 50 Activity Center Special Development Plan in July of 1998. A recent PUD
Land Use Amendment for the West Oaks Square PUD included a potential second driveway
entrance to the site, adding an additional access point on the south side of SR 50 approximately
one-quarter mile east of Clarke Road. This makes it necessary to amend the SR 50 Access
Management Study to include this additional access point.
The Planning and Zoning Commission and staff recommended adoption of this Ordinance No.
2001-08 as presented.
The public hearing was opened and, as no one wished to speak, was closed.
Commissioner Anderson stated he would prefer to specify that the second access be
completed within 24 months, and City Attorney Rosenthal pointed out the time period
restriction should be put on the PUD Amendment rather than the Land Development Code
Amendment.
Commissioner Anderson. seconded by Commissioner Parker. moved to adOPt Ordinance
No. 2001-08. approving the proposed Land Development Code amendment to the State Road
50 Access Management and Intersection Operations Study to provide an additional right-in
onlv access point on the south side of State Road 50 approximately one Quarter mile east of
Clarke Road. Motion carried 5-0.
Ordinance No. 2001-09, West Oaks Square PUD, Access Amendment to the Amended
Land Use Plan, Project No. LS-98-005A. (Planning Director Wagner)
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City Attorney Rosenthal read the title only of the Ordinance. Planning Director Wagner
presented the staff report, adyising the subject property is located on the south side of State
Road 50 across from the West Oaks Mall and just east of Citrus Oaks Avenue. Approval of
this amendment would permit an additional right in only access point to the site.
Commissioner Anderson said this was where he wanted the 24 month time limit applied as an
additional condition of approval.
The public hearing was opened and, as no one wished to speak, was closed.
Commissioner Anderson. seconded by Commissioner Parker. moved to adoPt Ordinance
No. 2001-09. approving a substantial amendment to the amended PUD Land Use Plan for the
West Oaks Square PUD providing a second access point from SR 50. subiect to City
Commission approval of the associated Land Deyelopment Code Amendment revising the SR
50 Access Management and Intersection Operations Study. and subject to approval of the
associated Development Agreement. with the additional condition of approval that the second
access be completed within 24 months. Motion carried 5-0.
Second Amendment to Development Agreement (West Oaks Square)(not a public hearing)
City Attorney Rosenthal advised this Agreement incorporates an amendment into the recorded
Development Agreement to be consistent with the prior two actions.
Commissioner Anderson. seconded bv Commissioner Johnson. moved to approve the
Second Amendment to the Development Agreement (West Oaks Square) with the additional
condition of approval added to Ordinance No. 2001-09 and authorize the Mayor and City
Clerk to execute. Motion carried 5-0.
Ordinance No. 2001-07, Meadow Lakes, Phase 1, Rezoning, Case No. RZ-2000-11-01.
(Senior Planner McGinnis)
City Attorney Rosenthal read the title only of the Ordinance. Senior Planner McGinnis
advised the Developer had asked this item be continued.
The public hearing was opened.
Mr. R.P. Mohnacky, 1820 Prairie Lake Boulevard, raised a question about the paving of that
portion of Clarke Road which is in the County, and was advised there would be a work session
June 12 to work out a number of such details.
Commissioner Anderson. seconded by Commissioner Parker. moved to continue the public
hearing until July 17.2001. at 7:15 p.m. Motion carried 5-0.
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City Attorney Rosenthal advised no additional advertising would be necessary for this public
hearing as this action was taken in open meeting duly noticed.
Ordinance No. 2001-10, Repealing Ordinance 93-20, which established the Travel Policy.
(City Attorney Rosenthal)
City Attorney Rosenthal read the title only of the Ordinance, and explained this Ordinance
repeals the existing Travel Policy.
The public hearing was opened and, as no one wished to speak, was closed.
Mavor Vander2rift. seconded by Commissioner Anderson. moved to approve and adopt
Ordinance No. 2001-10. repealing Ordinance No. 93-20. which established the Travel Policy.
Motion carried 5-0.
Mayor Vandergrift elected to wait until later in the meeting to consider the next two items
(Resolution adopting a new Travel Policy and withdrawing Ordinance No. 2000-24 from
further consideration).
OTHER BUSINESS
First Readings of Ordinances. Second Reading and Public Hearing Scheduled for June 5,
2001 at 7:15 p.m.
Ordinance No. 2001-11, Avanti/West Groves, Rezoning, Case No. RZ-00-04-01. (Senior
Planner McGinnis)
Ordinance No. 2001-12, Ready to Serve Garbage Collection Fee. (Public Works Director
Smith)
City Attorney Rosenthal read the titles only of these Ordinances. Mayor Vandergrift
announced the second readings and public hearings would be held June 5, 2001 at 7: 15 p.m.
Mayor Vandergrift suggested and then, without objection, directed staff to work out a
procedure to have the garbage collection fee addressed in Ordinance No. 2001-12 charged on
the citizen's tax bill.
RECESS 8:30 - 8:45 P.M.
Award Bid No. BOI-05 to Weller Pool Constructors, Inc. for the Construction of Ocoee
Family Aquatic Center. (Recreation Director Nordquist/Buyer Tolbert) (Continued from
May 1, 2001)
Recreation Director Nordquist presented the staff report, advising he had collected figures as
directed at the last meeting showing the projected operating costs, both seasonally and yearly.
He introduced Bill West and John Tahillo with Weller Pools.
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Commissioner Anderson raised questions about different sizes of pools, solar heating, and the
timing of the opening of the pool.
Public Works Director Smith added comments, saying the plans have been permitted by St.
John's River Water Management District, D EP and the Health Department, and if changes
were made now it would be necessary to start over in the permitting process.
Discussion ensued regarding the costs of operating during both the active and off seasons.
Mayor Vandererift. seconded by Commissioner Johnson. moved to adopt staff
recommendation. Le.. to award the bid to Weller Pool Constructors. Inc. as the most
responsive and responsible bidder at $626.500.00. authorize execution of the Agreement with
Weller Pool Constructors. Inc. by the Mayor and City Clerk and further authorize the Mayor.
City Clerk and Staff to execute all documents necessary to consummate the transaction
contemplated by the Agreement. Motion carried 5-0.
Approval of Change Order No.3 with Ryan, Inc. Eastern for Maguire Road Widening
Project. (Assistant City Engineer Wheeler)
Assistant City Engineer Wheeler gaye the staff report, advising items 3-6 and 3-7 have been
deleted from this Change Order, as there was additional cost related to those items due to a
design error that PEC has acknowledged and for which they will be responsible.
Commissioner Anderson. seconded by Commissioner HowelL moved to approve Change
Order No.3 in the modified amount of $85.733.94 and authorize the Mayor and City Clerk to
execute. Motion carried 3-0. Mayor Vandergrift and Commissioner Johnson were away from
the dais.
Request for Extension of Special Exception - Saturn of Orlando, Project No. I-ISE-99.
(Planning Director Wagner)
Planning Director Wagner was present to answer questions.
Commissioner HowelL seconded by Commissioner Parker. moved to approve a second
twelve month extension to the Special Exception for Saturn of Ocoee (Case No. I-1SE-99)' to
be constructed by July 20. 2002. in accordance with all the Conditions of Approval in the
original Special Exception approval dated July 20. 1999. Motion carried 4-0. Mayor
Vandergrift was away from the dais.
Request for Extension of Special Exception - BP / Amoco - Case No. 1-3SE-99 (Planning
Director Wagner)
Planning Director Wagner was present to answer questions.
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Commissioner Howell. seconded by Commissioner Parker. moved to approve a twelve
month extension to the Special Exception for BP/Amoco (Case No. 1-3SE-99). to be
constructed by May 16. 2002. in accordance with all the Conditions of Approval in the original
Special Exception approved May 16. 2000. Motion carried 4-0. Mayor Vandergrift was away
from the dais.
Approval of Acquisition of Modular Building for Public Works. (Public Works Director
Smith)
Public Works Director Smith gave the staff report, advising this 60' X 98' modular building
was available to purchase from Pineloch Management Corporation for a total price of
$268,200.00 and would ultimately be used for Public Works administration. However, in the
meantime, it would be occupied by Public Safety.
City Attorney Rosenthal described the purchase agreement and said the closing would be
September 17. He further advised there would be no real estate broker involved.
Commissioner Johnson. seconded by Commissioner Anderson. moved to authorize the
purchase and installation of this modular building for a total estimated price of $268.200.00.
and authorize execution of the purchase and sale agreement between Southern Warehousing
and Distribution and the City of Ocoee with respect to the modular office units. Motion carried
4-0. Commissioner Howell was away from the dais.
Resolution No. 2001-07, adopting a policy for the use of Personal Digital Assistants
(PDAs). (City Attorney Rosenthal)
City Attorney Rosenthal read the title of the Resolution and briefly discussed its purpose.
Commissioner Parker. seconded by Commissioner Anderson. moved to approve Resolution
No. 2001-07. adOPting a policy for the use of Personal Digital Assistants (PD As). Motion
carried 4-0. Commissioner Howell was away from the dais.
Appointment to Board of Adjustment. Member Almodovar does not wish to be
reappointed, term ends May 2001. (City Clerk Grafton)
Commissioner Anderson. seconded by Commissioner Parker. moved to 1) appoint Alternate
Member Cox to replace Mr. Almodovar as full member for a term ending May 2004. and 2)
appoint Applicant James Ward to complete Mr. Cox's term as Alternate Member for term
ending May 2002. Motion carried 4-0. Commissioner Howell was away from the dais.
Resolution No. 2001-06, Establishing a Travel Policy. (City Attorney Rosenthal)(Not a
public hearing)
City Attorney Rosenthal read the title only of the Resolution. Mayor Vandergrift directed
attention to his trayellogs from the year 2000 and 2001 for which the City had not reimbursed
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him. City Manager Gleason asked that the logs be given to him and he would see they were
processed.
Commissioner HowelL seconded by Commissioner Johnson. moved to approve and adopt
Resolution No. 2001-06. establishing a Travel Policy. Motion carried 5-0.
City Attorney Rosenthal pointed out that under this Policy the monthly stipend for local trayel
and local expenses would be included in gross income and each elected official would have the
responsibility of documenting and deducting their portion of this on their income tax return.
There was discussion regarding whether there would be a requirement to withhold FICA and
taxes or if a 1099 would be issued, and Mr. Gleason said he would clarify this detail.
Withdraw Ordinance 2000-24 from further consideration in light of the adoption of
Ordinance No. 2001-10 and Resolution No. 2001-06. (City Clerk Grafton) (Not a public
hearing)
City Attorney Rosenthal explained this Ordinance was considered during the year 2000 but
no action was ever taken and he recommended withdrawing it.
Commissioner Howell, seconded bv Commissioner Parker. moved to withdraw Ordinance
No. 2000-24 from further consideration in light of the adoption of Ordinance No. 2001-10.
repealing Ordinance No. 93-20. and Resolution No. 2001-06. establishing a Travel Policy.
Motion carried 5-0.
STAFF REPORTS
City Manager Gleason
1) Advised a joint workshop with Planning and Zoning Commission has been scheduled for
June 12 at 7:30 p.m.
2) Proposed cancelling the July 3 regular meeting. Without objection, staff was directed to
schedule and advertise cancellation of the July 3 meeting.
3) Proposed a budget workshop for June 11 or 13 at 7:00 p.m. prior to staff putting together
its budget so that Commission input could be incorporated in the beginning rather than
waiting until a balanced budget was prepared for presentation. Mayor Vandergrift asked
that the arrangements for this meeting be made bye-mail so everyone could check their
calendars.
4) Reported on the status of charter schools, and said a bill added in legislature provides if the
School Board is involyed with a charter school that school will not be eligible for their
capital funds. He explained the city could still partner for schools by loaning the City's
bonding capacity for the construction of an elementary school, using the School Board's
builders, and with the County handling the operation of the school and the teaching
component, and absorbing all of that cost. Additionally, the School Board would lease the
school back from the City for the bond payment with an agreement they would buy or
absorb the school at the end of the bonding period. They were hoping for approval by June
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for a 2002 construction date. Mayor Vandergrift asked if there were objections to
proceeding in this manner, and there were none stated.
City Attorney Rosenthal advised the Orange County School Board had raised a question
regarding the City's appeal on the charter school application issue, and he recommended
dropping the appeal. Commissioner Johnson. seconded by Commissioner Anderson. moved
to drop the appeal as recommended. Motion carried 5-0.
Public Works Director Smith distributed a chart displaying the Residential and Recycling
Tons per Year processed by his department from 1996 through 2000.
COMMENTS FROM COMMISSIONERS
Commissioner Howell
1) Asked for an update on Amber Ridge retention pond.
2) Asked if there was progress on getting the street light on Jamela Street fixed. Mr. Smith
said he had talked to the lady and found out it was a power problem rather than a problem
with the light and Florida Power does not have an easement to that light.
3) Asked if the chain link fence at the Spring Lake Elementary School path could be fixed,
and Mr. Smith advised it is on school property and the City cannot touch it.
4) Reported a sickly black cat on Marlene Drive that needs to be picked up by Animal
Control.
Commissioner Anderson
1) Announced a Boxing Club Committee meeting May 16 at 7:30 p.m. at the Boxing Club
behind Scotty's.
2) Read an e-mail message from Louis Sabat asking if the City would split the $1,500 cost of
the fire suppression equipment required by the Fire Department for the concession stand.
3) Said he had appreciated the opportunity to give blood in the blood drive for Ellis Shapiro.
Commissioner Johnson
1) Reported to Rose Marie at home that Rod Winfrey is working on Maguire Road and trying
to smooth it out Monday.
2) Said Marilyn had done a good job with the blood drive and may continue with another
drive with a contest between departments.
3) Reported Bluford Ayenue should be repaired in front of Pack and Save.
4) Advised letters will be going out to homeowners and business owners in the downtown area
regarding the renovation, and he wants to start with the downtown street with planters,
benches and lights. In response to Mayor Vandergrift's question about the area involved,
Commissioner Johnson described it as from Ohio to the old Indian Lake Fruit Company,
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back in front of City Hall and Kissimmee A venue to Bowness Road and at the Middle
School.
Commissioner Parker
1) Asked for material to share with citizens regarding water conservation as it relates to the
growth of the City.
2) Thanked the shift on duty at Station 4 when she injured herself, and commended all of the
Fire Department shifts for the assistance they give the citizens.
Mayor Vandergrift
1) Announced the Memorial Day celebration at Woodlawn May 28 at 9:45 a.m. and the
Ocoee Memorial Day celebration at 8:30 a.m. at the gazebo.
2) Asked about the sidewalk in front of the library. Mr. Gleason reported there would be no
sidewalk there until after the expansion of Silver Star Road, and currently it is on the
backside of the retention pond.
3) Suggested using two 25" TVs at the front of the Chambers instead of using the overhead
screen. TV Operations Manager Prihoda said he would look into using TVs, but he
believed 25" would not be large enough.
4) Noticed that a portion of Cumberland Street was just resurfaced. Mr. Smith said it was
part of last years CIP and was piggy-backed on the Wurst Road project.
ADJOURNMENT
The meeting adjourned at 10: 10 p.m.
Attest:
APPROVED:
City of Ocoee
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