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MINUTES OF THE OCOEE CITY COMMISSION REGULAR MEETING
HELD JUNE 19, 2001
CALL TO ORDER
Mayor Vandergrift called the regular meeting to order at 7: 16 p.m. in the Commission
Chambers located at 150 N. Lakeshore Drive. Commissioner Parker led in the prayer and
Commissioner Johnson 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,
Building/Zoning Official Velie, Assistant City Engineer Wheeler, Finance Director Horton,
Finance Supervisor Carter, Fire Chief Strosnider, Assistant Fire Chief Firstner, Planning
Director Wagner, Police Chief Mark, Recreation Director Nordquist, Boxing Club
Coordinator Cristelli, and Special Counsel Cruz-Bustillo.
ABSENT: None
PRESENT A TIONS AND PROCLAMATIONS
Years of Service Awards - 10 Years: Police Officer Mark D. Merchant
Mayor Vandergrift presented the years of service award to Police Officer Merchant and
Chief Mark added his comments of appreciation for Officer Merchant's specific contributions
to the success of the department.
NON AGENDA ITEMS
Commissioner Howell presented a videotape of participants working out in the boxing
program and introduced the contestants who went to the Sunshine State Games last weekend.
These contestants, in their second time competing, won two first place medals, one second
place and one runner-up. Commissioner Howell expressed appreciation to the participants
and to the Commission for supporting the program.
Commissioner Johnson said he had intended to recognize those who had assisted in the Ellis
Shapiro Day, but due to a miscommunication, that would be moved forward to the July 17
meeting.
Mayor Vandergrift recognized three former mayors in the audience, Mayor Ison, Mayor
Dabbs and Mayor Maguire. Former Mayor Ison advised they are planning a golf tournament
in August to benefit Ellis Shapiro.
Lakefront and Municipal Complex Master Plan - Spillis Candela Design Team
Mr. Richard Foley, representing Spillis Candela Design Team, introduced the Design Team:
Skip Downs, lead designer, Ann Stevens, architectural support, Ginger Corless, representing
Herbert Halbeck, Inc., the planning and landscape design firm on the project, Xabier
Guerricagoitia, representing Vanasse Hangen Brustlin Engineering, who provided civil
engineering and infrastructure components for this project.
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Ms. Corless presented the Master Plan for the Lakefront and Municipal Complex, advising
this had been created by the Team after meeting with the public at last years Founders' Day
and during a design charrette in January, as well as meeting with City staff during the process.
No action was requested or taken by the Commission at this time.
CONSENT AGENDA
The consent agenda consisted of items A, B, C, D, E, F, G, H, and I.
Commissioner Anderson pulled item H for discussion, questioned Assistant City Engineer
Wheeler about the difference in the quality of the water in Lake Olympia versus Starke Lake,
and said he would prefer to receive input from citizens in the affected area before proceeding
with the device to allow water to flow from Starke Lake to Lake Olympia.
Mr. Dan Colman, Lake Olympia, addressed the quality of water in the two lakes and said he
believed, if polled, the residents of the Lake Olympic area would be opposed.
Mavor Vandere:rift. seconded bv Commissioner Parker . moved to authorize the Mayor and
Citv Clerk to execute Work Order No. 22 with PEC in the not-to-exceed amount of $13.500.
with the provision that thev should proceed with the drainage wells at Starke Lake but not with
drilling a hole in one wall and have a public hearing for Lake Olympia residents to voice their
opinions. Motion carried 5-0.
H. Approval and Authorization for Mayor and City Clerk to Execute Work
Order #22 to the Master Drainage Plan with PEC re: Starke Lake/Lake
Olympia Control Structure Modification. (City Engineer/Utilities Director
Shira)
· Staff desires to modify the control structure by drilling a hole in one wall so that when
Olympia is lower than Starke, water can flow from Starke into Olympia. In order to do this
work, the existing SJRWD permit must be modified. This Work Order provides for preparation
and submittal of all required ERP documents, plans and calculations for a new SJRWMD
Environmental Resources Permit for a fixed fee of $10,000.00, with an additional not-to-exceed
amount of $3,500.00 for reimbursable expenses.
Mayor Vandergrift, referring to item G., asked Mr. Wheeler to look for more grants. He
then noted that during the discussion regarding the A vanti/W est Groves property at an earlier
meeting he had asked that the dry lines for reclaimed water be put in and since that meeting he
had recalled that Winter Garden's pressure line goes through that property to the Winter
Garden spray fields and Ocoee's line is connected to it. Mayor Vandergrift said he felt sure it
would be possible to engineer it so residents in that area could use reclaimed water. Assistant
City Engineer Wheeler said he would look into it.
City Attorney Rosenthal said the public hearing was held for the Preliminary Subdivision
Plan and it was approved and under the City Code that was the opportunity for this
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Commission to make the requirement for dry lines to be installed. There was further
discussion regarding the source, availability and use of reclaimed water and City Manager
Gleason said staff would look into it.
Commissioner Howell read an e-mail message from an unidentified citizen saying Lake
Olympia used to be a public lake where people could fish and boat whenever they
wanted.
Mayor Vandergrift. seconded by Commissioner Johnson. moved to aporove items A.
B. C. D. E. F. G and I of the consent agenda. Motion carried 5-0.
A. Approval and Acceptance of Minutes of Commission Regular Session of
June 5, 2001. (City Clerk Grafton)
B. Approval of the Distribution of $668,072.00 of Federal Fiscal Year 2001-02
Anti-Drug Act Funds (Byrne Formula Grant Program) and Authorization
for the Mayor to Execute the Letter of Approval to the Office of Criminal
Justice Grants. (Police Chief Mark)
· An anti-drug abuse grant was received for FY01-02 in the amount of $668.072.00 for
county-wide use. This is the second year Ocoee will receive $28,125.00 from such funds for the
Police Department's Crime Analyst II position.
C. Approval and Authorization to hold a Southeastern Championship
Wrestling Event at the Beech Recreation Center on Saturday, August 18,
2001, with Proceeds Going to the Ocoee Boxing Club. (Recreation Director
Nordquist)
· Staff will take precautions to protect the Mondo flooring, and with the help of volunteers,
will supervise the event. The SECW will be responsible for organizing the event, obtaining
proper insurance and the cost of any damages to the facility.
D. Approval and Authorization for Mayor and City Clerk to Execute Work
Order No. 23 in the Amount of $35,702.00 to PEC for Design Services of
Pioneer Key II Drainage Improvements - Master Drainage Plan. (City
Engineer/Utilities Director Shira and Engineer I Lee)
· Under an Agreement with the Department of Housing and Community Development the
County is paying for the cost of construction, while the City pays for the cost of design services.
E. Approval and Authorization for Closing of Mill Stream Road, in Sawmill
Subdivision for Block Party. (Building Official Velie)
· This event will be held on July 4,2001, from 12 p.m. to 12 a.m. The applicants agree that
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) An emergency lane must
be maintained at all times; and 4) Roads must be blocked with proper barricades.
F. Approval and Authorization for Transfer of Funds from Water/Wastewater
Contingency to Wastewater Capital Account and Approval and
Authorization for Design and Construction of New Force Main for Service
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Area East of West Oaks Mall. (Assistant City Engineer/Utilities Director
Wheeler)
· The estimated cost for the project is $36,000.00: $5,000.00 for design, $1,000.00 for
permitting, and $30,000.00 for construction.
G. Approval and Authorization for Mayor and City Clerk to Execute Cost
Share Agreement between the City and the St. Johns River Water
Management District re: Reclaimed Water Pumping Facility. (City
Engineer/Utilities Director Shira)
· A major reclaimed water main along the length of Maguire Road from Roberson to
Professional Parkway was included as part of the construction of the Maguire Road widening
project. An Agreement with Orange County and City of Orlando provides for supply and use of
reclaimed water from the Conserv II system. A re-pump station is needed to assure adequate
pressure from that system, and SJRWMD has granted reimbursement of $50,000.00 of the
City's construction cost for the facility.
H. Pulled for separate consideration (see above)
I. Approval and Authorization to Expend Remaining Emergency Management
Grant Funds in the Amount of $20,180.00 for the Expansion of the
Emergency Radio System. (Assistant Fire Chief Firstner)
· The State has approved expenditure of these available funds for the enhancement of the grant
project. TRS Wireless was awarded the original bid for $29,260.00 and has provided a quote of
$19,545.00 for the addition of 9 mobile radios, 15 portable radios, and a portable Uhf
emergency radio kit. The remaining $650.00 will be used for the project.
COMMENTS FROM CITIZENS/PUBLIC
There were no citizen comments at this time.
COMMISSIONERS ANNOUNCEMENTS/CORRESPONDENCE
Commissioner Johnson:
1) Announced a meeting he has called to be held Wednesday, July 18 at 7:00 p.m. in the
Commission Chambers for citizens in District 3 to discuss the project at the corner of
Moore Road and Maguire Road.
2) Reported Ellis Shapiro is able to receive visitors and hoped to be home from Florida
Hospital Wednesday.
3) Asked for volunteers for the Downtown Revitalization Committee and said the letters will
be going out soon to the residents and business owners in the downtown area. City
Manager Gleason advised State Representative Johnson has set a meeting for Tuesday,
July 3 sometime between 11 :00 a.m. and 3:00 p.m. to discuss the state road aspect of this
project.
Commissioner Howell announced Joey Cristelli was the cameraman at the Sunshine Games.
Mayor Vandergrift discussed a letter from MetroPlan requesting a representative for the
Bicycle/Pedestrian Advisory Committee (BPAC). He said he had mentioned this to Rob
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McKey and he was willing to serve in this capacity if appointed. Without obiection. Mr.
McKey was appointed to serve.
Commissioner Anderson announced he had received an e-mail message from a citizen asking
when the mosquito control truck would be around. As citizens can make direct contact with
that office, the number was posted on Channel 10 when'the meeting recessed.
PUBLIC HEARINGS:
Second Readings of Ordinances
Telecommunications. (Jorge Cruz-Bustillo, Esquire)
Ordinance No. 2001-13, Adjusting Telecommunications Tax Rate to Maximum.
City Attorney Rosenthal read the title only of the Ordinance. He then pointed out there were
three ordinances which were related, 2001-13, 2001-14, and 2001-15 and any comments made
for one would carryover to each separate public hearing.
Special Counsel Jorge Cruz-Bustillo, Leibowitz and Associates, briefed Commission on the
new legislation regarding telecommunications and advised he had prepared these ordinances for
Ocoee and other jurisdictions he represents in accordance with the new laws.
The public hearing was opened.
Mr. Ken Shipley, Public Affairs Manager with Sprint, 207 Linda Avenue, Kissimmee, said
there are still some questions to be answered with regards to wireless providers, abandoned
facilities, and about five other issues. He asked that the decision on Ordinance No. 2001-15 be
postponed so that he could work with staff to resolve those issues.
Mr. Gary Allington, representing BellSouth, read from a prepared statement requesting the
decision regarding Ordinance No. 2001-15 be postponed until a full evaluation of the
industry's comments has been made.
Mr. Cruz-Bustillo responded that he had received letters from both Sprint and BellSouth and
had received similar letters from the industry in other jurisdictions he represents. He said they
wished to argue over nuances rather than real issues; i.e., (1) Whether this applies to radio or
satellite telephones is an issue of the Florida Legislature, not this body. (2) The specific
definition f communication services cannot be changed by this body. (3) The local zoning
authority is preserved with a specific statement in the ordinance. (4) BellSouth had asked that
the Security Bond in the amount of $50,000 be reduced to $25, 000 and the document prepared
for signatures has $25,000, as he had intended to change it and it was an oversight on his part
in preparing the document which was distributed. (5) BellSouth also questioned having all new
facilities underground. That only applies to competitive local exchange companies. Both
Sprint and BellSouth are considered incumbent local exchange companies - and are governed
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by Florida Public Service Commission. He said he had clarified language at BellSouth's
suggestion even though it did not apply to them as it was a good idea. (6) The City must
provide a contact person. Mr. Cruz-Bustillo recommended adoption of the Ordinance as
presented with the following changes: Section 162-7.D. change the payment from 14 days to
30 days; Section 162-14 change security fund from $50,000 to $25,000, and two places where
it said "Public Works Department" to "City," change the word "Resolve" to "Enact," and
correct the signature blocks.
Both Mr. Shipley and Mr. Allington asked again that the decision be postponed, as the issue
regarding as-builts has not yet been resolved or clarified
Mr. Cruz-Bustillo said this ordinance has already been adopted by a dozen entities and he
recommended leaving in the section regarding as-builts, for the protection it provides in
requiring a copy of the as-builts within 60 days after finishing a new facility.
Mr. R.P. Mohnacky, 1820 Prairie Lake Boulevard, asked how he would be taxed. Mayor
Vandergrift said he would be taxed only on that portion of the service he uses.
Assistant City Engineer Wheeler said the Engineering Department would not be opposed to
approval of the ordinances as presented and they could sit down with Sprint and BellSouth
after the fact to see if they want to make any changes.
The public hearing was closed.
City Attorney Rosenthal asked Mr. Cruz-Bustillo if there had been any changes to Ordinance
No. 2001-13 as it was presented in the packet, and Mr. Criz-Bustillo said there had not, as the
only ordinance with changes was No. 2001-15, providing for Telecommunications Service
Rights-of-Way.
Commissioner Anderson. seconded by Commissioner Johnson. moved to adopt Ordinance
No.201-13. adiusting Telecommunications Tax Rate to Maximum as presented. Motion
carried 5-0.
Ordinance No. 2001-14, Adjusting Telecommunications Tax Rate in Lieu of Collecting
Permit Fees.
City Attorney Rosenthal read the title only of the Ordinance and said all the comments from
the public hearing for Ordinance No. 2001-13 were carried over to the public hearing for this
Ordinance as well.
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Mr. Cruz-Bustillo explained this Ordinance will provide a tax in lieu of collecting and
requiring permit fees at the local level and will compensate the City for what previously was
charged at the local level.
The public hearing was opened and, as no one wished to speak, was closed.
Commissioner Anderson. seconded bv Commissioner Johnson. moved to adopt Ordinance
No. 2001-14. adiusting Telecommunications Tax Rate in Lieu of Collecting Permit Fees as
presented. Motion carried 5-0.
Ordinance No. 2001-15, Providing for Telecommunications Service Rights-of-Way.
City Attorney Rosenthal read the title only of the Ordinance and said all comments from the
public hearing for Ordinance No. 2001-13 were carried over to this public hearing. He
pointed out also in the agenda packets in connection with this Ordinance there is a letter from
Mr. Cruz-Bustillo to Jim Gleason dated May 25,2001, which includes the proposed Ordinance
No. 2001-15. Subsequent to that, on June 15, Mr. Cruz-Bustillo forwarded to Finance
Supervisor Carter a final version of the Ordinance which incorporates the additional changes
that were referenced in Mr. Cruz-Bustillo's presentation, as well as the correction of the City
of Ocoee signature block forms. Mr. Rosenthal said any motion to adopt should include those
changes.
Mr. Cruz-Bustillo added he had made changes in a meeting this morning and those were the
ones he had specified in his report earlier in this meetng.
The public hearing was opened and, as no one wished to speak, was closed.
Commissioner Anderson. seconded bv Commissioner Johnson. moved to adopt Ordinance
No. 2001-15. providing for Telecommunications Service Right-of-Wav. with the changes
stated bv Citv Attorney Rosenthal and Mr. Cruz-Bustillo. Motion carried 5-0.
City Attorney Rosenthal pointed out the general repealer clause in the ordinance, and said
staff will be looking through the City's Code for any conflicts, so there may be another
ordinance coming back to specifically repeal certain provisions of the Code. He noted that
would be an opportune time for Sprint or BellSouth to come back with any changes they wish
to have considered.
Commissioner Johnson asked Mr. Shipley to stop by the corner of Silver Star Road and
Bluford Avenue and look at the abomination Sprint put up in the right-of-way area.
RECESS 9:35 - 9:50 P.M.
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Resolution No. 2001-08, Mercantile Court Right-of-Way Vacation, Case No. V AC-OI-001.
(Planning Director Wagner)
City Attorney Rosenthal read the title only of the Resolution.
Planning Director Wagner gave the staff report, and said, in order to save a large oak tree
and still have the appropriate retention pond while widening Maguire Road, the City requires
the vacation of the southern 30:t feet of the cul-de-sac portion of public right-of-way on the
street known as Mercantile Court and located in the northern portion of Lot 1 Ocoee
Commercial Park. He added notices had been sent to all utility providers and City Department
Directors and there were no objections to the proposed vacation. Property owners within 300
feet of the road right-of-way were mailed a notification and an ad appeared in the June 7,
2001, Orlando Sentinel.
The public hearing was opened.
Don Wingate, 670 Kissimmee Avenue, representing McKinlin, Inc. which was the developer
of Ocoee Commercial Park and is the owner of the Ocoee Self Storage on Lot 3, asked three
questions:
(1) In 1990, as part of the Development Agreement for Ocoee Commercial Park, they
dedicated a 60 foot right-of-way off Maguire Road and dead-ending at Lot 3, and then
constructed Mercantile Court according to the City specifications. Then in 1997, s part of
the Development Agreement for Ocoee Self Storage, they granted additional lands from Lot
1 and Lot 2 to accommodate a 60 foot radius right-of-way on the west end of Mercantile
Court and to construct a 50 foot paved surface cul-de-sac because the City required it for
public safety. What changed? Was the design criteria that required a 60 foot radius right-
of-way excessive? Or is it that the needs for the improvement to Maguire Road and the
necessary retention pond outweigh the need for public safety?
(2) Regarding the right-of-way vacation precedent: Should the final developer of Lot 2 (if he
has a development that will not fit within the confines of Lot 2) expect a portion of the
right-of-way to be vacated so he can remove the cul-de-sac on the north side so his project
will fit?
(3) Regarding the right-of-way vacation process: How is it that the public hearing for the
vacation is being held now, after the demolition phase of the project has already taken
place? The curbs and pavement have been removed .
Assistant City Engineer Wheeler said the curbs and pavement that have been removed are a
part of a dedicated right-of-way and they had authorized the removal after the purchase of Lot
1 was made. He said they had looked for a way to save the tree (as there are not many trees in
that area) and still have the needed retention area for stormwater management. At that time
they required the dedication of the cul-de-sac.
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Fire Chief Strosnider said in order to save the tree, they had determined they could back the
truck out since it was a short distance.
Mr. Wingate said he was not objecting to the vacation, but he was frustrated to know that if
he had come in as a developer asking for this same consideration, it would never have cleared
staff.
Mr. Wagner pointed out this widening of Maguire Road was being done as an improvement
for the benefit of the public, not a private development.
The public hearing was closed.
Commissioner Howell. seconded by Mayor Vandera:rift. moved to adopt Resolution No.
2001-08. vacating a portion of Mercantile Court right-of-way. as presented. Motion carried 5-
Q.
OTHER BUSINESS
THIS ITEM WAS TAKEN OUT OF AGENDA ORDER
Approval of Coke Property Master Planning and Engineering Contract. (Planning
Director Wagner)
John Martin, Orange County School Board, reported the School Board approved in their
meeting tonight their portion of the funding for the Coca Cola Property Master Planning, and
they are ready to go as soon as the road and utilities are ready.
Planning Director Wagner gave the staff report and said on an expedited planning and
engineering schedule they will return before Commission in four months with the basic
outlines of the plan and shortly thereafter will begin the process of approvals. He asked for
approval of the proposed Scope of Services and Fee Schedule for Master Planning and
Engineering Services associated with development of the Coke Property, subject to approval of
Orange County Public Schools for their portion of the fees, and further authorize the Mayor
and City Clerk to execute a contract prepared by the City Attorney to effectuate an agreement
between the City and Vanasse Hangen Brustlin, Inc. to accomplish same. Based on the Scope
of Services as outlined, the total professional fees for the entire project are proposed not to
exceed $429,850. Of this total Orange County Public Schools will pay $184,275 with the City
picking up the remainder estimated at $245,575.
Commissioner Howell. seconded by Commissioner Parker. moved to approve the proposed
Scope of Services and Fee Schedule for Master Planning and Engineering Services associated
with development of the Coke Property. as outlined above. subiect to approval of Orange
Countv Public Schools for their portion of the fees. and further authorize the Mayor and City
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Clerk to execute a contract prepared by the City Attornev to effectuate an agreement between
the City and Vanasse Hangen Brustlin. Inc. Moton-carried 4-0. Mayor Vandergrift was away
from the dais
City Manager Gleason commended Mr. Wagner for hi~ efforts in the negotiations, as he had
shaved off approximately $100,000 in costs.
First Reading: Ordinance No. 2001-16, Amending Chapter 168 by Granting Authority to
Certain Fire Department Officials to Enforce Certain Parking and Traffic Provisions
Related to Fire Safety. (Fire Chief Strosnider) Second Reading and Public Hearing
Scheduled for July 17, 2001 at 7:15 p.m.
City Attorney Rosenthal read the title only of the Ordinance and announced the time and date
of the second reading and public hearing.
Approval and Authorization for Work Order No.2 with Architects Design Group for
Design through Building Stage for Fire Station No.1. (Fire Chief Strosnider)
Fire Chief Strosnider said the needs study had been completed, and they are in the process of
purchasing the land fronting on Bluford Avenue at Orlando Avenue, so he was ready to move
forward with the design phase of Fire Station No.1. He said the committee toured several fire
stations and surveys have been sent out to all members of the department for input. Mayor
Vandergrift asked if the surrounding area could also be serviced when the sewer lift station is
put in for the Fire Station.
Commissioner Johnson said he wished to be included in any further committee trips to look at
facilities and wanted to see a copy of the survey results. He said the committee should be
surveyed after their last trip as well. He added he would not vote in favor of a one story
building.
Commissioner Howell said he was going to Cedar Key to see their new facility and had been
promised a copy of the plans.
Kevin Ratigan, Architects Design Group, Inc., said this is a request for work authorization to
proceed and does not include a floor plan
Commissioner Johnson said he wished to be the ex-officio member of the firefighters'
committee working on the design of the fire station, so a motion was made, seconded and then
withdrawn when Mr. Rosenthal explained such a move would place the entire committee
subject to the Sunshine Law.
Commissioner Anderson asked about the money that would be spent prior to reaching a
decision about one story or two story.
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Mr. Ratigan responded the standard fee is generally broken down into schematic design,
design development, construction documents, bidding, and finally construction administration
of the project. The first phase of the project where the number of stories would be dealt with
would be in the first 15 % of the budget, so it would be important for an informed decision to
be made early on.
Commissioner Johnson said he thought administration should be downstairs and the living
quarters upstairs.
Commissioner Anderson. seconded by Commissioner Howell. moved to authorize the firm
of Architects Design Group. Inc. to oroceed with Service Authorization 99-02-2 and authorize
the Mavor and City Clerk to execute all the documents necessarv to consummate the
transaction of the Agreement. Motion carried 5-0.
Discussion re City Manager/City Commission Responsibilities. (City Manager Gleason)
City Manager Gleason directed attention to the copies of the City Charter in the packet. He
said there had been a question earlier about employees talking with the elected officials and
wanted to clarify he feels the free flow of information is very important. He encouraged the
elected officials to call him at any time for information and if there were specific concerns
about the daily administrative duties it may be easier to bring it to the dais to give direction.
He talked about hypothetically being given conflicting direction by two commissioners, and he
said he wants to avoid having 320 employees use the elected officials as their personal agents.
He assured all that he wished to follow the wishes of this Commission.
Discussion ensued about a retreat, and Mr. Gleason said he would like to arrange a retreat for
the elected officials and staff with the first half of the day for the elected officials and then joint
for the second half.
Mayor Vandergrift said he wants to consider a civil service policy rather than have the City
Manager have total control.
Amendments to Orange County/City of Ocoee Utility Service Territorial Agreements.
(City Engineer/Utilities Director Shira and Engineer I Lee)
Assistant City Engineer Wheeler gave the staff report, and said Orange County had rejected
the amendments approved in February 15, 2000, because of the surcharge on non-resident
customers. Since then a new surcharge amount was introduced to reduce the amount of
surcharge from 25 % to 20% and then further reduce it by 1 % per year over five years to 15 %.
Mr. Wheeler noted this affects fewer than 50 people. A memo dated January 26,2001,
requested an amendment to the Service Area Boundary and introduced the new Ordinance that
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stipulated the new surcharge rates; and it was approved February 16, 2001. The three
documents following are the relevant documents to that action.
Third Amendment to Orange County/City of Ocoee Sewer Service Territorial Agreement.
Second Amendment to Orange County/City of Ocoee Water Service Territorial
Agreement.
Commissioner Johnson. seconded by Commissioner Parker, moved to adopt the Third
Amendment to Orange County/City of Ocoee Sewer Service Territorial Agreement and the
Second Amendment to Orange County/Citv of Ocoee Water Service Territorial Agreement as
presented, authorize the Mavor and Citv Clerk to execute the documents and transmit the
documents to Orange Countv for their aooroval and execution. Motion carried 4-0. Mayor
Vandergrift was away from the dais.
First Reading: Ordinance No. 2001-17, Amending Chapter 173 by Enacting a Phased
Reduction of the Surcharge Added to Water and Sewer Service Charges for Consumers
Outside the City Limits. Second Reading and Public Hearing Scheduled for July 17, 2001
at 7:15 p.m.
City Attorney Rosenthal read the title only of the Ordinance. Commissioner Anderson
announced the second reading and public hearing are scheduled for July 17,2001, at 7:15 p.m.
Rescinding the Appointment of the Negotiating Team with Respect to Charter Schools.
(City Attorney Rosenthal)
City Attorney Rosenthal recommended repealing formation of the Negotiation Team with
respect to the Charter Schools and basically let that proceed as a staff function, with the
understanding that Mayor Vandergrift has a very active interest in this and his role is going to
continue.
Commissioner Parker, seconded by Commissioner Howell. moved to rescind the
appointments to the negotiation team. Motion carried 5-0.
STAFF REPORTS
City Manager Gleason
1) Said it was time again to appoint a voting delegate for the Florida League of Cities
Convention, August 23 - 25. Commissioner Johnson. seconded by Commissioner
Anderson, moved to aopoint Mayor Vandergrift. Motion carried 5-0.
2) Directed attention to Mayor Vandergrift's documentation for his travel from December
1999 through April 2001 and requested authorization to transfer funds from Contingency to
Legislative Travel account to cover this expense. Commissioner Parker. seconded by
Commissioner Anderson. moved to authorize the transfer of $2.687.96 from Contingency
account to Legislative Travel account to satisfy Mayor Vandergrift's outstanding exoenses.
Motion carried 5-0.
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3) West Orange High School Golf Tournament is scheduled for August 3 and will cost
$260.00 to enter a team of four. Without obiection. City Manager Gleason was directed to
register a team for the City of Ocoee.
COMMENTS FROM COMMISSIONERS
Commissioner Johnson
1) Said the citizens of Winter Garden had complained they could not see the Ocoee
Commission meetings on Channel 10. Mayor Vandergrift said they were advised at the
outset that a letter from the Winter Garden Commission would be necessary for them to be
included in the channel and they failed to take action, as did Windermere and Oakland. He
said it would be fine if they wanted to join Ocoee and make it a West Orange Government
Channel. Commissioner Anderson said, as we have our own T -1, we could do a
streaming video of the commission meetings on our web page, and should look into setting
aside funds for that.
2) Announced the dedication of the Sam Oliver Water Plant on Saturday, June 30 at 10 a.m.
at the water plant on the east side of Maguire Road, south of the Turnpike, and north of
Cross Creek Subdivision.
Commissioner Anderson
1) Read an e-mail from a citizen asking when the mosquito control truck would be spraying as
mosquitoes are getting bad. City Clerk Grafton advised citizens should call directly to the
Orange County Mosquito Control - telephone number 407352-4370 and the number was
posted during the meeting after the recess. Commissioner Anderson asked that it be
posted on Channel 10 and the City's web page for the continued convenience of the
citizens.
2) Read an e-mail complaining about the road surface that was pealed up by Mayor
Vandergrift and volunteers during the lake cleanup day and left to be picked up. Mayor
Vandergrift responded they had picked up loose parts of surface and he was in hopes this
Commission was in favor of using volunteers to replace the brick roads rather than
spending a quarter of a million dollars on the project. He thanked all those who took part
in the cleanup.
3) Read an e-mail from a citizen asking if the Coke Property was going to be a safe place for
a school, as they had read about the bird kill associated with Lake Apopka. Several people
at the same time responded this was a different matter having to do with the reclaiming of
the lake from an agricultural site.
4) Advised Martha Lopez-Anderson has been appointed to serve on the school
reapportionment committee.
Commissioner Howell had no comments at this time.
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Ocoee City Commission Regular Meeting
June 19, 2001
Mayor Vandergrift
1) Thanked the volunteers again for showing up for the lake cleanup, and asked when the
lakeside trash from that day was going to be picked up.
2) Said this is the policy making body for the city and there is no policy manual. He said he
believes there are policies in effect now that are in conflict with the Charter, and a person
should be appointed to put one together.
ADJOURNMENT
The meeting adjourned at 11:25 p.m.
Attest:
APPROVED:
City of Ocoee
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