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MINUTES OF OCOEE CITY CCMMISSION REGULAR MEEI'ING HELD 21 DECEMBER 1982
PRESENT: Mayor Freeman; Commissioners Cook, Hager, Lyle, Rodgers; City Manager
Vignetti; City Attorney Rhodes; Deputy Clerk Grafton
ABSENT: None
CALL TO ORDER
Mayor Freeman called the regular meeting to order at 7:30 P.M. in the Commission
Chambers and then led those present in the Pledge of Allegiance.
7 DEC 82 MINUTES CORRECTED
Upon hearing the reading of the minutes of the meeting held 7 December 82, Comm.
Rodgers corrected page 2, paragraph 1 to read "accept the "Preliminary" plan subject
to four-Ianing of Bluford and Silver Star Road," also on same page, paragraph
titled "ROYAL AMERICAN DEVELOPMENT CORP-REQUEST FOR ANNEXATION & ZONING OF 5 ACRES
LOCATED NE CORNER PALM DR/EAST CROWN POINT ROAD," the location sould read: NE corner
of their property which is located east of the NE corner of Palm Dr/E.Crown Point Rd.
Comm. Rodgers then moved to accept minutes as corrected. Comm. Cook seconded and
vote was unanimous in favor.
PLANNING AND ZONING BOARD MINUTES READ FOR INFORMATION ONLY.
HEALTH FACILITY AUTHORITY FORMED
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After hearing City Manager Vignetti read 5 member slate for Health Facilities
Authority, Comm. Hager added Mr. John Linebarier's name for consideration. Matter
was tabled briefly for clarification on whether authority could consist of 5
members with 1 alternate or 6 members. Consultation with Senator Walter Sims and
attorneys revealed that 5 members are required. Upon a motion by Comm. Lyle and
second by Comm. Cook the following members were unanimously appointed with the
recommendation that Bill Breeze be elected chairman: Bill Breeze (4 year term),
John Bateman (4 years), Mae Tomyn (3 years), John Linebarier (2 years), Vern
Combs (1 year). After being sworn in by City Manager the members adjourned to
another room to hold their first meeting.
ORDINANCE:ANNEXATION OF ROYAL AMERICAN DEVELOPMENT PROPERTY LOCATED ON PALM DR.
NEAR CROWN POINT ROAD- 1st READING
Comm. Hager moved to read by title only for the first reading the ordinance
annexing Royal American Development Corporation's property located on Palm Dr.
near intersection with E. Crown Point Road. Comm. Rodgers seconded and vote was
unanimous in favor. City Manager read title of the ordinance. Public hearing is
scheduled for 18 January 83.
ORDINANCE:ZONING OF ROYAL AMERICAL DEVELOPMENT PROPERTY LOCATED AS ABOVE - 1st READING
Comm. Cook moved to read by title only for the first reading the ordinance zoning
R3 Royal American Development Corporation's property located on Palm Drive near its
intersection with E. Crown Point Road. Comm. Lyle seconded and vote was unanimous
in favor. City Manager read the title of the ordinance. Public hearing is scheduled
for 18 January 83.
ORDINANCE:VACATING A PORTION OF CUMBERLAND ST. - 1st READING
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For the first reading, City Manager read the entire ordinance vacating that portion
of Cumberland St. Lying between Franklin St. and Silver Star Road. Final reading
is scheduled for 18 January 83.
AT DR. FERDINAND'S REQUEST ITEM (e) WAS REMOVED FROM AGENDA
COMMISSION MEETING MINUTES 21 DEC 82
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BID OPENING - COMMUNITY PARK FENCE
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The only bid received on Community Park fence after advertising 2 weeks was from
West Orange Fence in the amount of $16,923. Comm. Hager moved to accept bid as
offered rather than advertise again. Comm. Lyle seconded and motion carried although
Comm. Rodgers had expressed dissatisfaction with having only one bid and he made no
audible vote.
RICHARD DOSS-KISSIMMEE AVE.-DRAINAGE PROBLEM
Mr. Richard Doss advised that water from Industrial Park and Bowness Road floods his
property still. Comm. Rodgers moved to ask City Engineer Kuhrt to investigate and
make a recommendation. Comm. Hager seconded and vote was unanimous in favor.
LIONS CLUB REQUESTS FUNDS FOR FAIR
Mr. Wayne Vaughn, representing Ocoee Lions Club, requested support for the city
exhibit at Central Florida Fair. Comm. Lyle moved to give $1,500. Comm. Cook
seconded and vote was unanimous in favor.
1970 STREET DEPT. VAN BID OPENED
Comm. Rodgers moved to accept the bid from Lloyd Bowen infue amount of $125., which
was the only bid received for the 1970 Van salvaged by Street Dept. Comm. Lyle
seconded and vote was unanimous in favor.
FINANCIAL STATEMENT BRIEFING
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Mr. Al Sampey,(Wynn, Meyer, Dexter and Sampey, Auditors), briefed Commission on
Financial Statement, recommending a few changes in policy as follows:
1. Set up sanitation fees in separate enterprise fund.
2. Person who balances accounts should not sign checks.
3. Department heads should sign all invoices before they are sent to City Manager
to pay.
Mr. Sampey also advised shopping around for higher interest rates on money invested.
DRAINAGE PROPOSAL - SHOPPING CENTER/BANK/BOWNESS PROPERTY
City Manager proposed putting a drainage pipe from Silver Star Rd. extension to
the drainage ditch on Palm Drive to relieve problem on Shopping Center/Bank/Bowness
property which was causing severe flooding. Comm. Lyle moved to approve $25,000
proposal and Comm. Hager seconded. Vote was unanimous in favor.
PRIMA VISTA PARK FACILITY - JIM BEECH
Mr. Jim Beech, Recreation Director, recommended putting some equipment in Prima
Vista Park facility and then fencing. He was requested to meet with both Sleepy
Harbour and Prima Vista Homeowners Associations for input before finalizing plans.
REPORTS/INFORMATION
Community Park bid was $141,193, which is $50,000 short of what is needed.
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In response to a letter from Department of Environmental Regulation regarding Peach
Lake drainage problem, Commission instructed City Manager to request a meeting on
site with Mr. Honeycutt.
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REPORTS/INFORMATION (CONTINUED)
Mr. William Lasseter has been appointed Receiver for West Orange Utilities.
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Upon a motion by Comm. Hager and second by Comm. Lyle, Commission unanimously
voted to pay Wynn, Meyer, Dexter and Sampey, Auditors $5,000 from General Fund
and $2,000 from Revenue Fund.
Comm. Lyle moved to close City Hall December 23 and 24. Comm. Rodgers seconded
and vote was unanimous in favor.
Comm. Lyle moved to close City Hall December 30 and 31. Comm. Rodgers seconded
and vote was unanimous in favor.
City Manager reported the sales tax check was down $13,000.
Mr. Bob Jackson advised that in January he asked for fuel for the drivers who have
hauled fill for the recreation field and they have used an additional 225 gallons.
Commission unanimously granted fuel. Comm. Hager requested secretary send letter
of appreciation to drivers.
Mayor Freeman requested that a letter of appreciation be sent to Lions Club for
cleaning depot.
Comm. Rodgers, noting that those who cause a problem should be required to share
cost of the correction, requested City Attorney to research taxing and drainage.
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City Attorney Rhodes advised that his answer to summons is due Friday, December 31
regarding drainage problems at Peach Lake.
ADJOURNMENT
Upon a motion by Comm. Lyle and second by Comm. Cook, meeting adjourned at 10:14 P.M.
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