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HomeMy WebLinkAbout05-19-1981 MINUTES OF THE OCOEE CITY COMMISSION REGULAR MEETING HELD MAY 19, 1981 CALL TO ORDER In the absence of Mayor Freeman, who was ill, Commissioner Lyle called the regular meeting of the Ocoee City Commission to order at 7:30 P.M. in the commission chambers and led those present in the pledge of allegiance to the flag. Present were Commissioners Hager, Stinnett and Whitehead; City Manager Vignetti; City Attorney Rhodes and Clerk Grafton. 5 MAY 81 MINUTES CORRECTED Upon hearing the reading of the minutes for the May 5 meeting, Commissioner Stinnett noted that on page 2 the phrase "Mr. Meeks' yard" should be "city property adjacent to Mr. Meeks' property." Commissioner Stinnett then moved to accept minutes as correctec Commissioner Whitehead seconded and vote was unanimous in favor. In response to Commissioner Lyle's question regarding whether, as acting chairman, he should make motions and vote, City Attorney Rhodes advised that he should not make motions, but should vote. PORTION OF CUMBERLAND VACATED For the final reading of the ordinance and public hearing, Commissioner Whitehead moved to read by title only the ordinance vacating that portion of Cumberland Street lying between Washington and Delaware Streets. Commissioner Stinnett seconded and vote was unanimous in favor. There were no remarks from the audience. Commissioner Whitehead moved to adopt said ordinance. Commissioner Stinnett seconded and vote was unanimous in favor. BADGER PROPERTY ANNEXED For the final reading of the ordinance and public hearing, Commissioner Stinnett mov~d to read by title only the ordinance annexing Lot 9 Burchard Park, owned by Elmer Badger. Commissioner Whitehead seconded and vote was unanimous in favor. Mr. Badger has agreed not to require the City to furnish water to his property immediately, but to tap into city water when a supply line ;s extended on the north side of White Road near his property. There were no comments from the audience. Commissioner Whitehead moved to adopt said ordinance. Commissioner Stinnett seconded and vote was unanimous in favor. PETITION 81-3 RCA Mr. William Goodman requested a zoning change from R1AAA & R1AA to R3 for approximately 127 acres lying north and east of Spring Lake, which fronts on A.D. Mims Road and Johio Shores Road. Commissioner Stinnett moved to change zoning as requested. Motion died for lack of a second. There was no action taken at this time. HARBOUR HEIGHTS PLANS APPROVED Commissioner Stinnett moved to approve Harbour Heights plans as presented. Commissioner Hager seconded and vote was unanimous in favor. Smith Branch, representing Sleepy Harbour Homeowners Association, objected to the use of Harbour in the name of the development, but was advised by City Attorney Rhodes that as long as its use is not confusing to the public the city has no jurisdiction over it. REQUEST TO CLOSE WASHINGTON STREET Mary Lee Ivy returned before commission to pursue her request that City close Washington Street and was advised that she should bring in the original abstract for her property or Mrs. Howell's property. Commissioner Stinnett moved to table until next meeting. Commissioner Whitehead seconded and vote was unanimous in favor. COMMISSION MEETING MINUTES 19 MAY 81 PAGE 2 NEW WATER METER/CONNECTION FEE City Manager Vignetti presented completed water meter/connection fee rates showing prices for each available size of connection as per attached schedule. Commissioner Whitehead moved to accept rates as presented. Commissioner Stinnett seconded and vote was unanimous in favor. BEATTY APPOINTED TO BOARD OF ADJUSTMENT Commissioner Whitehead moved to appoint Bruce Beatty, who lives at 311 Hormigas St., to Board of Adjustment. Commissioner Stinnett seconded and vote was unanimous in favor. BOW NESS ROAD SURVEY DISCUSSED When advised that Hart Surveyor's charge to survey Bowness Road would be $4,000, Com- missioner Whitehead moved to authorize City Manager to contact that company and proceed. Motion died for lack of a second. No action was taken at this time. POWER BOAT RACE REQUEST Mr. Doug Burns did not appear to make request for power boat race. WHITE PROPERTY ANNEXATION REQUEST, Randy Freeman, representing Mr. and Mrs. Roy White, requested annexation of Lot 5 Burchard Park. Mr. Freeman stated that Mr. and Mrs. White have agreed not to require the City to furnish water to their property immediately, but to tap into city water when a supply line is extended on the north side of White Road near their property. Commissioner Hager requested a written statement to that effect. Commissioner Whitehead moved to grant request to annex. Commissioner Stinnett seconded and vote was unanimous in favor. TRAFFIC SIGNALIZATION REQUEST FOR GENEVA/KISSIMMEE Bruce Beatty requested that the fJashing caution light at the intersection of Geneva/Story Road and Kissimmee-Street be replaced with a regular traffic light because of the increased flow of traffic in that area. Commissioners agreed without formal vote to authorize City Manager to paint white stop lines on Geneva/Story Road and to contact owner of Florida Auto Auction regarding routing their cars to Hwy 50 rather than Story Road. Mr. Beatty will request assistance from county commissioners in getting a traffic signal and report back to City. REPORTS/INFORMATION Mrs. Grace Kerr did not appear as scheduled to request warranty deeds for her cemetery lots purchased in early 1930's. City Manager reported that a sprinkler system has been installed at Little League Field at a cost of $1,000 and a fence for $3,200; and that the cost on the Community Center thus far is $50,000. Commissioner Stinnett moved to close City Hall May 29 instead of May 25 for the Memorial Day Holiday. Comm. Whitehead seconded and vote was unanimous in favor. Commissioner Stinnett moved to pay Wekiva Marina $125. from the Mayor-Commissioner Fund for balance on Vignetti Appreciation Dinner. Commissioner Whitehead seconded and vote was unanimous in favor. ADJOURNMENT Upon a motion by Commissioner Stinnett and second by Commissioner Whitehead, meeting adjourned at 9:32 P.M. AT'l(EST: p~ CLERK , ~ r;;;,/t;fl' - --k~1 MAY ) -1 .. c:~___~..-.... Attachment to City Commission Minutgs for 19 May 81 Meeting (~ WATER METER/CONNECTION FEE SIZE EXISTING 5/8" 1" l'\-" l~" 2" 3" 4" 6" 8" 10" or 3/4" 250.00 350.00 375.00 400.00 700.00 925.00 1,350.00 2,950.00 3,800.00 5,000.00 Bronze Case Bronze Case Bronze Case Bronze Case Cast Iron " Cast Iron " PROPOSED 500.00 700.00 750.00 800.00 1,400.00 1,850.00 2,700.00 5,900.00 7,600.00 10,000.00 1. Developers with approved preliminary subdivision plans will adhere to the old water connection fee. 2. After 15 June 81 new water connec~~on fees will apply.