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OCOEE CITY COMMISSION
May 16,2006 at 7:15 P.M.
REGULAR CITY COMMISSION MEETING
I A. CALL TO ORDER
Mayor Vandergrift called the regular session to order at 7:15 p.m. in the Commission Chambers of
City Hall. Commissioner Anderson gave the Invocation and Commissioner Keller led the Pledge
of Allegiance to the Flag. City Clerk Eikenberry called roll and declared a quorum present.
Roll Call:
Mayor Vandergrift, Commissioner Anderson, Commissioner Hood, Commissioner
Johnson, and Commissioner Keller.
Also Present: City Manager Frank, City Attorney Rosenthal, and City Clerk Eikenberry.
I B. PRESENTATIONS AND PROCLAMATIONS
Presentation - Introduction of Visiting Firefighters from Belgium. (Mayor Vandergrift)
Chief Firstner introduced 8 firefighters from Belgium. He advised they have assisted them all
week in visiting many Fire Departments and comparing fire apparatus. They stayed at the Fire
Station for a week and both departments learned from each other. The Firefighters were
presented with souvenir Ocoee gifts, a fire helmet, and a wristwatch and were given other gifts to
take back to their Mayor. The Belgian Firefighter presented the Mayor Vandergrift with a
decanter and glass set showing their City skyline. The Mayor also asked that we send a VHS
and DVD copy ofthis presentation to the Firefighters in Belgium.
Presentation- Tom Hendrix, 608 Jay Street, Trustee to the Hartle Bowness Trust, and he is
here to present a grant of $14,000; $7,000 each to the Ocoee Police and Fire Departments, in
support of the special programs they provide for the residents of Ocoee. The grant was made
possible through a partnership program from Florida Hospital Foundation and the Bowness
Family Foundation.
Presentation- Chief Goclon advised that he and the Mayor had just returned from Tallahassee,
where Officer Jeff Dyer was presented with the Governor's Medal for Heroism, for his efforts
in removing a gun from a suicidal man, after talking him out of harming himself. Officer Dyer
said that he was honored to receive the award and meet the Governor, and it was the highlight of
his police career.
I C. COMMENTS FROM CITIZENS/PUBLIC
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I D. COMMISSIONERS ANNOUNCEMENTS/CORRESPONDENCE
Commissioner Hood- 1) sent congratulations to the Seniors from West Orange High School and
Ocoee High School for their graduations coming up this week. Ocoee High School will hold
their graduation ceremony tomorrow night at the Wide World of Sports Complex in Disney
World, and West Orange High School will be Thursday at UCF. He warned them to enjoy the
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celebration, but to be safe. 2) reminded everyone of the Ocoee High School Golf Tournament on
May 27,2006, at 8:00 a.m. at Forest Lakes, benefiting the athletic department. Call Coach Bill
Chamber and the high school form more information, and 3) said Summer Baseball tryouts will
be held Friday/Saturday, May 19 and 20,2006, at Ocoee High School.
Commissioner Anderson 1) said he was informed yesterday that Ocoee Commons has a
pending agreement with a steakhouse to be built behind the Bank of America.
Commissioner Johnson 1) asked everyone to support the Ocoee Fire Department's "Fully
Involved Program" at their car wash on Friday and Saturday, May 19 & 20, 2006, at Westgate
Resorts Foundation on Hwy 50 and Bluford, and 3) said he received a call from Chris Andrews
of West Orange High School, who was asking for sponsorship to replace Band instruments.
They need to raise $13,000 to buy percussion instruments. He will bring more information to the
next meeting.
Commissioner Keller 1) congratulated the first graduating class of the new Ocoee High School,
and the graduates of West Orange High School, 2) congratulated the Ocoee High School Drama
Department for receiving eight awards for the school district, including Best Musical, in the
program's first year, and 3) said the last Ocoee High School Band Concert of this year will be
held on Friday.
Mayor Vandergrift 1) congratulated the graduates of Ocoee and West Orange High Schools.
He said approximately 560 students from Apopka choose to go to Ocoee High School and added
to the large graduating class. Ceremonies are open to the public, with seating for 4,000 at the
Wide World of Sports Complex in Disney World.
I E. CONSENT AGENDA
1. Reappointment to HRDB Board. (City Clerk Eikenberry)
On September 16,2003, Resolution No. 2003-21, was adopted creating the Human Relations and Diversity Board,
requiring no less than seven (7) members and no more than fifteen (15). The Resolution was then amended by
Resolution 2004-11, which changed the quorum requirement to 50% plus 1. Member terms are two- years. The
two-year terms of Lester Dabbs and Karen Lee Fatt will expire in May. The two-year terms of Martha Lopez-
Anderson, Carmen Arzola, and Frann Kelley Rodriguez will expire in June. The two-year terms of Dorcas Dillard,
Phillip Lee Fatt, and James Fleming will expire in July. All of these members have indicated they are willing to
serve another term, if reappointed.
Approved on Consent Aaenda Vote. Motion carried 5-0
2. Approval of Jamela Water Plant - Elevated Storage Tank. (Utilities Director Smith)
The Jamela Water Plant has been taken off line with the exception of the plant's elevated storage tank. The
elevated tank provides stability to the water system network, but will not be needed after Forest Oaks and South
Water Plants are retrofitted with the two new high service pumps. The pumps will change the system from a single
speed drive to a variable frequency drive system. The retrofit was previously authorized by the City Commission
and should be completed and fully operational within the next three weeks. Pittsburg Tank & Tower Company is
proposing to remove the elevated storage tanks at no cost to the City for the rights of salvage of the tank materials.
The tank company understands that the letter of agreement is not acceptable and that City will require its revision.
A second tank demo company, Iseler Demolition, Inc., was contacted to ascertain their interest in demolishing the
tank. Mr. Doug Iseler, owner, indicated that the City should accept Pittsburg Tank's offer to remove the tank at no
cost.
Discussion occurred regarding what will be done with the cost savings that we budgeted for
removing the tank, and if we could have sold the tank instead of giving it to a company at the
cost savings of removing it. Utilities Director Smith advised that more favorable terms and
insurance requirements can still be negotiated with the company before the contract is finalized;
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he will get input from the City Manager and City Attorney. He also advised that hydraulic
monitoring was done to ensure there would be no impact to the city having one less water
system, and the testing proved that there was sufficient coverage from the two plants. The
water will be discharged into the lower Floridian Aquifer.
Approved on Consent Aaenda Vote. Motion carried 5-0
3. Approval of Revised 2003 Bond Proceeds Budget. (Utilities Director Smith)
Ofthe original projects, the "Regional Effluent Disposal and Wet Weather Discharge" project was replaced by the
Winter Garden -Ocoee "Northwest Reuse Interconnection Connections" project. This project will allow the City of
Ocoee to provide retail reuse water to the northwest section of the City by utilizing Winter Garden's reuse water
under a wholesale purchase agreement. Currently, those customers in that sector who are using irrigation are being
served by Orange County. This project would provide about $6,500 per month increase in the rate base minus a
fixed wholesale fee to the City of Winter Garden. The remaining original project status's are: South Reuse Project
has been completed, the North Reuse project is under construction, Professional Parkway utility work is completed,
and both the Maguire Road Phase V and S.R. 50 force main relocations are under design. Added to the budget, as a
separate item, were the funds to cover the costs of the installation of the reuse meters and back flow devices for each
of the new reuse customers in the retrofit project areas. The amount is based on 753 meters at $500 each and a
backflow device at $20 each. While un-documented, the general consensus is that the cost of the reuse meters for
the retrofit customers was to be covered by the bond proceeds.
Discussion occurred regarding setting precedence for the waiving the costs to residence
and having the City bear the cost of retro fitting. Utilities Director Smith said it was
decided earlier that the cost would be incorporated into the rates, and not made a direct
cost. The consensus of the Commission was that they understood the City previously
agreed to do that for all reuse water installations.
Approved on Consent Aaenda Vote. Motion carried 5-0
4. Approval of Expenditure of Police Forfeiture Monies to Purchase Night Vision and
Thermal Imaging Equipment. (Police Chief Goclon)
The Ocoee Police department was recently awarded a $50,000 grant from the State of Florida !Florida Department
of Law Enforcement (FDLE) to purchase night vision and thermal imaging equipment. This is a reimbursement
grant requiring the police department to purchase the items and then be reimbursed by FDLE upon proof of
purchase. The police department will use monies from the police forfeiture account to purchase the equipment.
Approved on Consent Aaenda Vote. Motion carried 5-0
5. Approval of Change Order for Public Works Building to Britt Construction. (Public
works Director Zaitooni)
Change Order #1 in the amount of $27,296.77, is for the addition of items not included in the original bid which
includes (1) additional electrical circuits for the hydraulic lifts, (2) additional circuits for the emergency generator
operations, (3) additional AlC unit for the sign shop, and (4) change from standard galvanized roof panels to factory
color panels. A 52 calendar day time extension will also be required for Change Order # 1.
Approved on Consent Aaenda Vote. Motion carried 5-0
6. Consideration of Ad for Florida League of Cities Quality Cities Advertisement.
(Community Relations Manager Wright)
The 80th Annual Conference of the Florida League of Cities will be held August 10-12, 2006, at the Hyatt Regency
Hotel in Jacksonville. In previous years, the Commission has voted to approve a half-page, black and white
advertisement in the special conference issue of Quality Cities magazine. Staff recommends the Mayor and
Commission place a half-page, black and white advertisement in the special conference issue of Quality Cities
magazine, at a cost of $300.00. Additionally, direct staff to insert an updated commission photograph and script,
and forward the ad to Florida League of Cities.
Approved on Consent Aaenda Vote. Motion carried 5-0
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7. Removal of Education Commission Members. (Community Relations Manager Wright)
The Education Commission has had difficulties meeting a quorum. As a result, the Commission has not been able to
vote and take action on issues. Members Damita Andreaus and Maria Mixon have poor attendance. Member
Andreaus was appointed to the Commission in June 2005. His overall attendance record is 37.5 percent. Member
Mixon was appointed to the Commission in June 2005. Her overall attendance record is 12.5 percent. The removal
of these members would reduce the current Commission to (8) members and would reduce the number of members
needed to make a quorum.
Approved on Consent Aaenda Vote. Motion carried 5-0
8. City of Ocoee v. Oak Forest Partners and Westlake Partners: Proposed Settlement of
Remaining Experts' Fees and Costs and Attorney's Fees for Parcels HOA, HOB, 708A,
and 708B. (City Attorney Rosenthal)
The City acquired Parcels 11OA, 110B, 708A, and 708B through condemnation for the Old Winter Garden Road
Widening Project. The City is responsible for the reasonable expert's fees and attorneys' fees in the prosecution of
this lawsuit.
Approved on Consent Aaenda Vote. Motion carried 5-0
Consent Aaenda Vote:
Commissioner Johnson seconded bv Commissioner Keller moved to approve the
Consent Aaenda. Items 1 throuah 8. as presented. Motion carried 5-0.
I F. PUBLIC HEARINGS
9. Resolution Adopting the Proposed Redevelopment Plan for the CRA. (Advertised in
the Orlando Sentinel Classified Legal on Saturday, May 6, 2006). (Assistant City
Manager Croteau)
On September 21, 2004, the City Council adopted a resolution fmding a certain defined area of the City of Ocoee
had conditions of "blight" as that term is defmed in the Community Redevelopment Act. The Redevelopment Act
states that in a county that has adopted a home rule charter all redevelopment powers are vested in the county. A
municipality located within such a county may exercise redevelopment powers under the Act only if the governing
body of the county has delegated those powers to the governing body of the city. ~163.400, Florida Statutes.
Orange County had adopted a home rule charter. On March 21, 2006, the Orange County Board of County
Commissioners unanimously approved the CRA Resolution, and an Interlocal Agreement with the City of Ocoee
delegating authority for creating and managing a community redevelopment agency to the City. The City officially
created the Community Redevelopment Agency (CRA) on April 18, 2006. The next step in the CRA process is to
adopt a Redevelopment Plan and to direct staff to implement that Plan. On April 25, 2006, the CRA held their fIrst
official meeting. At that meeting the CRA reviewed the proposed Redevelopment Plan and directed staff to send the
proposed Redevelopment Plan to the local planning agency to be reviewed for consistency with the City's
Comprehensive Plan. The City's Planning and Zoning Commission reviewed the Plan on May 9, 2006, and found it
to be consistent with the City's Comprehensive Plan. The CRA Board is meeting at 6 p.m. on May 16,2006, to
fmalize plan approval. The final step in the Plan approval is for the Orange County Board of County
Commissioners to approve the plan. It is anticipated that they will take formal action on May 23, 2006.
City Attorney Rosenthal read the title of the ordinance.
Community Development Director Wagner advised that the Planning and Zoning Board
determined that the Redevelopment Plan is consistent with our Comprehensive Plan. He gave a
PowerPoint presentation to explain the CRA boundaries, the purpose of eliminating blight,
redevelopment strategy, and statute requirements. He said the CRA area has many unsafe
dwelling areas and properties with no access to Highway 50, which will require some negotiating
with the property owners. He described the five main objectives of the redevelopment area being
transportation, promoting urban design, infrastructure (mainly water and sewer), open space and
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recreation, and creating an urban village mixed-use development with a town center in the area
of Maguire and Hwy. 50.
Mayor Pro Tem Anderson opened the Public Hearing.
R. P. Monacky, 1820 Prairie Lake Blvd., asked if money will be spent developing commercial
property, and asked about the formation of the CRA Board. Assistant City Manager Croteau
explained that the CRA Board will decide where and how the money will be spent within
statutory guidelines, and no projects have been approved for funding at this time. She also
advised that the Board is made up of the seated Commissioners and two additional appointed
members, and they are a separate entity from the City.
Commissioner Hood seconded by Commissioner Johnson moved to adopt
Resolution No. 2006-007, approvina the Redevelopment Plan for the CRA. Motion
carried 4-0, with Mayor Vanderarift out of the room.
The resolution as adopted carries the following title:
Resolution No. 2006-007
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF OCOEE, FLORIDA, RELATING TO COMMUNITY
REDEVELOPMENT; MAKING FINDINGS; APPROVING A COMMUNITY
REDEVELOPMENT PLAN; AUTHORIZING AND DIRECTING THE AGENCY TO
IMPLEMENT THE PLAN; PROVIDING FOR SEVERABILITY; PROVIDING AN
EFFECTIVE DATE.
ORDINANCE SECOND READINGS
10. Approval of Changes to Pension Ordinances. (Human Resources Director Carnicella)
The Pension Board for the City of Ocoee Municipal General Employees' Retirement Trust Fund and the City of
Ocoee Municipal Police Officers' and Firefighters' Retirement Trust Fund is governed by ordinance. The Pension
Attorney, Lee Dehner, has advised the Boards that a change is required by law resulting from amendments to the
Internal Revenue Code, which applies to tax qualified pension plans. Staff recommends the Commission adopt the
Pension Board changes as amended for the City of Ocoee General Employees' Retirement Trust Fund and the City
ofOcoee Municipal Police Officers' and Firefighters' Retirement Trust Fund.
I a. City of Ocoee Municipal General Employees' Retirement Trust Fund.
City Attorney Rosenthal read the title of the ordinance.
Human Resources Director Carnicella advised that Pension Attorney Dehner recommended
these changes to the ordinances in accordance with changes made by the IRS.
Mayor Pro Tem Anderson opened the Public Hearing.
There being no one wishing to speak, Mayor Pro Tem Anderson closed the Public Hearing.
Commissioner Keller seconded bY Commissioner Johnson moved to adopt
Ordinance No. 2006-010, approvina the amendments to the 96-19 of the General
Employees' Retirement Trust Fund. Motion carried 4-0. with Mayor Vanderarift
out of the room.
The Ordinance as adopted on second reading carries the following title:
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Ordinance No. 2006-010
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF OCOEE, FLORIDA, RELATING TO THE CITY OF
OCOEE MUNICIPAL GENERAL EMPLOYEES' RETIREMENT TRUST FUND,
ADOPTED AND RESTATED IN FULL BY ORDINANCE NUMBER 96-19; AS
SUBSEQUENTLY AMENDED; AMENDING SECTION 1, DEFINITIONS BY
AMENDING THE DEFINITION OF "CREDITED SERVICE", AMENDING SECTION 9,
OPTIONAL FORMS OF BENEFITS; AMENDING SECTION 15, DISTRIBUTION OF
BENEFITS; AMENDING SECTION 23, DIRECT TRANSFERS OF ELIGIBLE
ROLLOVER DISTRIBUTIONS; AMENDING SECTION 25, DEFERRED RETIREMENT
OPTION PLAN; PROVIDING FOR SEVERABILITY OF PROVISIONS; REPEALING
ALL ORDINANCES IN CONFLICT HEREWITH AND PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE
DATE.
I b. City of Ocoee Municipal Police Officers' and Firefighters' Retirement Trust Fund.
City Attorney Rosenthal read the title of the ordinance.
Mayor Pro Tem Anderson opened the Public Hearing.
There being no one wishing to speak, Mayor Pro Tem Anderson closed the Public Hearing.
Commissioner Keller seconded bv Commissioner Johnson moved to adopt
Ordinance No. 2006-011, approvina the amendments to the 96-20 of the Police
Officers' and Firefiahters' Retirement Trust Fund. Motion carried 4-0, with Mavor
Vanderarift out of the room.
The Ordinance as adopted on second reading carries the following title:
Ordinance No. 2006-011
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF OCOEE, FLORIDA, RELATING TO THE CITY OF
OCOEE MUNICIPAL POLICE OFFICERS' AND FIREFIGHTERS' RETIREMENT
TRUST FUND; AMENDING ORDINANCE NUMBER 96-20, AS SUBSEQUENTLY
AMENDED; AMENDING SECTION 1, DEFINITIONS, BY AMENDING THE
DEFINITION OF "CREDITED SERVICE"; AMENDING SECTION 10, OPTIONAL
FORMS OF BENEFITS; 16, DISTRIBUTION OF BENEFITS; AMENDING SECTION 19,
EXEMPTION FROM EXECUTION; NONASSIGNABILITY; AMENDING SECTION 25,
DIRECT TRANSFERS OF ELIGIBLE ROLLOVER DISTRIBUTIONS; AMENDING
SECTION 27, DEFERRED RETIREMENT OPTION PLAN; PROVIDING FOR
SEVERABILITY OF PROVISIONS; REPEALING ALL ORDINANCES IN CONFLICT
HEREWITH AND PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
I G. ORDINANCE FIRST READINGS
11. Ordinance Creating a Trust Fund for the Community Redevelopment Agency (CRA).
(Second Reading Scheduledfor June 6, 2006). (Assistant City Manager Croteau)
On September 21, 2004, the City Council adopted a resolution finding a certain defmed area of the City of Ocoee
had conditions of "blight" as that term is defmed in the Community Redevelopment Act. The steps in the process of
redeveloping that area in accordance with the Act are: (i) create a Community Redevelopment Agency; (ii) adopt a
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redevelopment plan; and (iii) create a redevelopment trust fund and provide for the deposit therein of increment
revenues attributed to the redevelopment area. The Redevelopment Act states that in a county that has adopted a
home rule charter all redevelopment powers are vested in the county. A municipality located within such a county
may exercise redevelopment powers under the Act only if the governing body of the county has delegated those
powers to the governing body of the city. ~163.400, Florida Statutes. Orange County had adopted a home rule
charter. On March 21, 2006, the Orange County Board of County Commissioners unanimously approved the CRA
Resolution, and an Interlocal Agreement with the City of Ocoee delegating authority for creating and managing a
community redevelopment agency to the City. The City approved the ordinance officially creating the Community
Redevelopment Agency (CRA) on April 18, 2006.
City Attorney Rosenthal read the title of the ordinance.
Second Reading and Public Hearing will be held on June 6, 2006, contingent on being passed by
Orange County on May 23, 2006.
City Attorney Rosenthal advised that we can go ahead with the June 6th advertisement of Public
Hearing, and if it does not get approved by the County on May 23rd, we can open the Public
Hearing and continue it to avoid re-advertising.
12. Modifications to Chapter 143 - Solid Waste Ordinance. (Second Reading Scheduledfor June 6,
2006). (public Works Director Zaitooni)
In order to implement the changes in service previously approved by the City Commission to the City's solid waste
services, it is necessary to revise Chapter 143 of the City Code (Solid Waste). The revisions included primarily
effect the residential curbside services as highlighted in the attached ordinance. Specifically, the changes (i)
authorize the use of an additional garbage cart for residential customers for an additional charge, (ii) provide for the
collection of up to 10 bulk items or 4 cubic feet of bulk waste per month, whichever is greater, (iii) provides for the
City Commission to establish deposit fees by resolution, (iv) authorizes the City to collect a payment in lieu of
franchise fee not to exceed 25% if it provides collection services in lieu of a franchisee, and (v) allows the City
Commission to establish by resolution a procedure for customers to "opt out" of the non-ad valorem assessment for
solid waste collection and pay charges directly to the City on a monthly basis.
City Attorney Rosenthal read the title of the ordinance.
Second Reading and Public Hearing will be held on June 6, 2006.
Public Works Director Zaitooni said the only item that changed from previous presentations is
the percentage rate on the franchise fee and the bulk items are more clearly defined.
Commissioner Johnson said that the section about the opt-out clause should be made clearer so
residents know the opt-out is not available this year.
I H. REGULAR AGENDA
13. Discussion and Direction of Commercial Solid Waste Service within the City Limits.
(public Works Director Zaitooni)
City's Commercial & Multi-Family Contract with Onyx Waste Services will expire .at the end of August 2006. City
will have the option of extending the Contracts for another two (2) years or negotiate a limited term service with the
current hauler. In a work session held on October 19, 2005, staff presented the available options to the City
Commission regarding the commercial and multi-family garbage requested direction from City Commission. Staff
has determined that either the out-sourced or the in-house options are feasible and effective, and therefore, is
requesting direction from the City Commission regarding the available options. This staff report sets forth the details
in regards to the options for the commercial solid waste operation, funding strategies and contribution to residential
curbside, and the required increase for commercial rates. Staff will make a PowerPoint presentation on the details of
the commercial solid waste plan and provide copies of previous discussion items.
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Public Works Director Zaitooni advised that if the service remains outsourced, the revenues
will still be met without exhausting in-house manpower or sustained equipment replacement over
the years. We have the option to negotiate a new contract with the hauler. City Attorney
Rosenthal advised we have passed the deadline to terminate the service, and Onyx passed the
deadline to request a fee increase, so at this point we are on the automatic two year renewal.
Public Works Director Zaitooni also stated if we decide to extend their contract we should feel
obligated to raise their fees due to the recent raise in gasoline prices. The hauler has unofficially
stated in email that they wanted a 45-51 % increase. City Attorney Rosenthal reminded the
Commission if they are not happy with terms that can be negotiated, they can look at other
options, and based on the email thatMr.Zaitooni received, if the Commission's position was that
they would not adjust their rates, they would probably mutually agree with a termination to the
agreement. At that point you could go back to the bid process and it would be doubtful that
Onyx will bid again.
Discussion followed regarding keeping Onyx for commercial services until after the residential
system is in place, negotiating a fee increase with Onyx to cover increased fuel and other costs to
deliver services, and re-bidding the job and open in up to other haulers if there is a mutual
agreement to terminate the contract. Onyx has expressed that they are not interested in
continuing the services if the rates do not increase.
Consensus of the Commission was that staff should neaotiate the best deal that
they can with Onyx and brina it back before the Commission. as well as lookina
into other haulers. The Commission can ao with other options if they are not
happy with the contract with Onyx.
City Manager Frank said we have the Delta now and the Resolution Rates and we need to
make sure the services are revenue neutral for the City.
14. Approval of Second Amendment to Yard Waste & Bulky Waste Contract with Onyx
Waste Services for Early Termination of Service. (Public Works Director Zaitooni)
Onyx Waste Services, Inc. had made a request for an early termination of their residential yard waste & bulky waste
Agreement with the City. On March 21, 2006, City Commission directed staff to pursue an amendment to the
residential yard waste & bulky waste with Onyx Waste Services, Inc. Therefore, pursuant to the City Commission's
approval of the in-house residential curbside, staffhas prepared amendment #2 to the residential yard waste & bulky
waste Agreement with Onyx Waste Services, Inc. The Amendment will provide for the early termination of the
contract and transition to an in-house service, address contractor default, and provide for mutual releases and
cooperation between the parties.
Public Works Director Zaitooni said in March 2006 the Commission agreed to an early
termination of the contract with Onyx for residential yard waste and bulky waste. The contract is
being presented tonight for approval.
Commissioner Keller seconded by Commissioner Hood moved to approve the
Second Amendment to Yard Waste & Bulky Waste Contract with Onyx Waste
Services for Early Termination of Service. Motion carried 4-0. with Mayor
Vanderarift out of the room.
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I I. STAFF REPORTS
City Manager Frank thanked Public Works Director Zaitooni for all of his hard work and
dedication and wished him well in his new job in Arizona.
I J. COMMENTS FROM COMMISSIONERS
Commissioner Keller 1) said the Hackney Prairie road is becoming a hazard because of
speeders, and Public Works Director Zaitooni advised that speed tables cannot be placed on a
collector road and it needs landscaped medians to visually slow down the traffic, or a traffic
circle could be placed at Remington Oaks, 2) asked Public Works Director Zaitooni to take care
of the potholes on Johio Shores Road, 3) advised Public Works Director Zaitooni that we need
maintenance in the Dove Tail area, it has not been mowed in six months.
Commissioner Johnson 1) said the landscape at the right-of way at Maguire Road and the
turnpike needs to be enhanced, and he would like the City to look into using IVY like Winter
Garden is using because it stays nice with less maintenance, 2) said he feels we should replace
the Oak Tree that was cut down from Magnolia, and Public Works Director Zaitooni said it
was a liability issue because the tree was badly damaged in the hurricanes, and suggested they
donate a tree to the homeowner and have it placed on his property and not in the right of way.
Commissioner Johnson advised that would be fine, as long as we replace the tree we cut down.
Commissioner Hood 1) is still interested in developing a Charter Review Board and wants staff
to look into it, 2) thanked Public Works Director Zaitooni for his honesty and hard work and
wished him well in his new job, 3) confirmed the start date of May 23rd with Mr. Zaitooni for the
work being done on Lady Avenue, 4) asked about the reflectors on Adair Street and Public
Works Director Zaitooni said they are under contract to be done, 5) thanked staff for the great
job they did at the Vignetti Center; it looks like new, 6) thanked Parks and Recreation Director
Petrone for the good job that the Park Ranger is doing, he has been very helpful securing the ball
fields, and 7) said we need to do something about crime and juveniles at the West Oaks Mall.
Police Chief Goclon said they have stepped up security, and have been able to make several
arrests, and they continue to make their presence known. Mayor Vandergrift said he suggest
Commissioner Hood meet with Kay Behrens, mall manager, regarding what is being done. He
said they have placed a multi million dollar security camera systems, etc. to try to assist with the
problems. Commissioner Anderson said the mall has actually loosened their standards and
allowed gang colors to be worn, etc. The City needs to be pro-active in holding the mall
management to higher standards. Consensus of the Commission is that
Commissioner Hood will meet with Mall staff. and report back to the Commission.
8) thanked Butch Stanley and Charlie Brown for all of the extra things they do for the
Community, and 9) congratulated Officer Jeff Dyer on the Governor's award.
Commissioner Anderson 1) asked if DOT has received any information on funding for our
section of State Road 50, and City Manager Frank said they have received funding but the
funding formula changes every few months and we have not received anything in writing; he
believes they do have some additional money using small business loans, state matches and the
CIP budget, and construction is scheduled for 2008, 2) asked about the City taking over the
design of the project so we can develop the look we want; City Manager Frank said they are
offering programs now where they do the construction and administration, and the city can place
additional features and landscaping in the median. The Chamber of Commerce recently had a
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bus tour showing an area of 192 in Kissimmee that showed where businesses paid for a special
assessment for road enhancements, we could look into that, but we also have the option of using
the CRA funding since it runs along SR 50 corridor, 3) asked about the progress on Lakeshore
Drive, to which Utilities Director Smith advised he had looked at figures before and it would
cost approximately $22,000-$25,000 per parcel to abandon sewer systems and install sanitary
sewer; he advised he would bring back a report with cost estimates to add in sanitary sewer to the
road improvements project at the next Commission Meeting Consensus of the
Commission, without obiection, was to have staff brina back cost estimates at the
next meetina for installation of sewer alona Lakeshore Drive.
3) asked about the Police Chief applicants and City Manager Frank advised 58 applications
were received, it was short-listed to 9 candidates, and four have been interview so far.
Mayor Vandergrift - 1) read email Mrs. Atkins said the residents should be able to vote on
placing wastewater and garbage on the tax bill. Mayor Vandergrift said the Commission has to
make some of these decisions on behalf of the residents based on the information they have.
2) Frances Watts emailed to say hello, and wished that whoever is coughing feels better soon.
I ADJOURNMENT
The meeting was adjourned at 9:00 p.m.
Attest:
APPROVED:
City of Ocoee
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S. Scott Vandergrift, Mayor
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