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Home My WebLink About05-17-1983 MINUTES OF OCOEE CITY COMMISSION REGULAR MEETING HELD 17 MAY 1983 PRESENT: Mayor Freeman; Commissioners Cook, Hager, Lyle and Rodgers; City Manager Vignetti; City Attorney Rhodes; and 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 led those present in the Pledge of Allegiance. ANNOUNCEMENTS BY MAYOR Mayor Freeman announced that Lawton Chiles' district representative, Mark Bailey, will be in Commission Chambers to talk to interested citizens on Wednesday, May 25, from 11 A.M. to 12 Noon. Mayor also announced that today is his mother's birthday. 3 MAY 83 MINUTES CORRECTED AND APPROVED After hearing the reading of the minutes of the meeting held 3 May 83, Comm. Lyle noted that the first paragraph on page 3 should read "Motion was made by Comm. Lyle, ...etc. to install chlorination handling facilities and generator at Well #3." Comm. Cook moved to approve minutes as corrected and Comm. Rodgers seconded. Vote was unanimous in favor. 10 MAY 83 PLANNING AND ZONING BOARD MINUTES READ FOR INFORMATION ONLY iw. ,,0 ORDINANCE: ZONING CHANGE FROM PUD TO RIA-DR. EARLY PROPERTY-125 ACRES NORTH A.D.MIMS RD FIRST READING Comm. Hager moved to read by title only for the first reading the ordinance changing zoning from PUD to RIA for the 125 acres north of A.D.Mims Road owned by Dr. Early. Comm. Lyle seconded and vote was unanimous in favor. City Manager pointed out the area referred to on the map and then read the title of the ordinance. Public hearing is scheduled for 7 June 83. ORDINANCE: ANNEXING 10 ACRES NORTH OF A.D.MIMS ROAD-FIRST READING Comm. Rodgers moved to read by title only for the first reading of the ordinance annexing 10 acres north of A.D. Mims Road. Comm. Cook seconded and vote was unanimous in favor. City Manager read title. Public hearing is scheduled for 7 June 83. ORDINANCE: ZONING 10 ACRES NORTH OF A.D. MIMS ROAD RIA-FIRST READING Comm. Lyle moved to read by title only for the first reading of the ordinance zoning above 10 acres north of A.D. Mims Road RIA. Comm. Hager seconded and vote was unanimous in favor. City Manager read the title of the ordin~nce. Public hearing is scheduled for 7 June 83. OCOEE TOWERS HEALTH FACILITY \i,.,...41 Walter Kuhrt presented preliminary plans for Ocoee Towers Health Facility, which is an eleven story, 282 unit structure designed to be a community under one roof for retirees, located on a 10 acre parcel north of SR50 and east of Bluford Avenue. Walter Sims pointed out that included in the facility is a 60 bed health center and kitchen. He then introduced Dennis O'Keefe, Architect, who described the smoke and fire protection features of the structure. Mr. O'Keefe then introduced the structural engineer and the builder. COMMISSION MEETING MINUTES 17 MAY 83 PAGE 2 OCOEE TOWERS HEALTH FACILITY (CONTINUED) In the ensuing discussion, it was established that the structural engineer and architect would be responsible for the inspections and that the builder and his bonding company will be responsible for liability. Mr. Sims advised that he will have binder on clear title soon. As he expects to close on bond deal and real estate at same time and begin construction same day, Mr. Sims requested Commission authorize building inspector to issue building permit. Comm. Hager moved to issue building permit with stipulation that they show ownership. Comm. Lyle seconded and vote was unanimous in favor. "THE PINES" SUBDIVISION PRELIMINARY PLANS APPROVED City Engineer Walter Kuhrt presented preliminary plans for "The Pines" subdivision to be located on the east side of Ocoee Hills Road and Silver Star Road behind existing Cumberland Market. Comm. Rodgers moved to approve preliminary plans. Comm. Lyle seconded and vote was unanimous in favor. In response to City Manager's inquiry regarding 5% recreational assessment, Mr. Kuhrt advised that the lady in charge would be in touch with him. TEE PEE LUMBER PRODUCTS BUILDING PLAN APPROVED Mr. Steve Helle with Boyle Engineering, representing Don Sheffield and Clark Parker, Tee Pee Lumber, requested approval of preliminary plan and building permit, explaining that the 43,000 square foot building was to be built in two phases, the first of which is off Seaboard Railroad with loading docks. Comm. Hager advised that retention ponds will be fenced even though Mr. Helle explained that the positive drainage system under retention pond would make fencing unnecessary. Comm. Rodgers moved to approve preliminary plan and issue building permit. Comm. Cook seconded and vote was unanimous in favor. MEETING RECESSED AT 8:48 P.M. and RECONVENED AT 8:56 P.M. SHOPPING CENTER DRAINAGE TAX DISTRICT DISCUSSED Mr. Hartle Bowness asked about the Shopping Center Drainage Tax District and was advised by City Attorney that if action is taken, notice is required, and thus far no action has been taken. Carom. Rodgers advised that he had been able to find no property owners with problem in that area and challenged need for $30,000 drainage remedy. Mayor defended the need citing flooding of Pioneer Key Park #2 caused by development and paving surfaces. Mr. Sam Holland showed geodetic map of 1956 supporting Mayor's stand. No action was taken at this time. SECURITY MOBILE HOME PARK PETITION Mrs. Maxine Ferguson presented petition signed by homeowners and residents of Security Mobile Home Park requesting city action to control how many families live in one family unit as well as cleanliness around trailers. Mrs. Ferguson also requested that city fathers plead with legislature to return to local judge system. Comm. Lyle pointed out that the petition should be referred to the Code Enforcement Board. PURCHASE OF 70 ACRES SOUTH OF WHITE ROAD AUTHORIZED FOR SEWER PLANT In response to City Manager's request to consider 70 acres south of White Road for sewer plant, and after discussion regarding Goodman franchise for sewer service in the city, Comm. Rodgers moved to authorize Randy Freeman to negotiate with owners on behalf of city for the 70 acres. Comm. Cook seconded and vote was 3-1 with Comm. Lyle voting nay. Motion carried. Mayor declared conflict of interest. COMMISSION MEETING MINUTES 17 MAY 83 PAGE 3 SEWERAGE RATES FOR INDUSTRIAL PARK ESTABLISHED 'Iiiirl"..'" Comm. Cook moved to adopt sewerage rate as set by Public Service Commission at $3.60 per one thousand gallons of water used. Comm. Rodgers seconded and vote was unanimous in favor. Comm. Lyle moved to set tap fee for sewer service at $2,000. Comm. Hager seconded and vote was unanimous in favor. REQUEST TO VACATE PORTION OF GEORGIA AVENUE DENIED Mr. Claude Hawthorne, P. O. Box 144, Ocoee, requested city concur with county abandoning that portion of Georgia Avenue from adjacent to cemetery (which is already abandoned) to Chicago Avenue. Comm. Rodgers moved to deny request. Comm. Hager seconded and vote was 3~1 with Comm. Lyle voting nay. Motion carried to deny request. REPORTS/INFORMATION Mr. Bill Breeze's resignation from Planning and Zoning Board and Board of Adjustment was accepted with regret and City Manager was directed to send letter so stating. Comm. Rodgers moved to authorize the $800 requested to move fence at Community Park softball field and use as leverage against Mr. Guedes, Architect, because design did not meet ASA requirements. Comm. Cook seconded and vote was unanimous in favor. Mayor read his letter recommending five men for Commission to choose from for his replacement. Comm. Lyle moved to appoint Willie Goff to serve as interim mayor. Comm. Hager seconded and vote was 3-1 with Comm. Rodgers voting nay. Motion carried. Work session was called for 6 P.M. on May 25 to interview applicants for city manager position. Comm. Lyle requested that City Manager and Mayor both be present. ADJOURNMENT Upon a motion by Comm. Cook and second by Comm. Lyle meeting adjourned at 11:13 P.M. ii?of// J~~ ATTEST: \ti;,'41 CLIFF R. FREEMAN TELEPHONE 656 1Jn JOHN L. VIGNETTI CITY MANAGER MAYOR. COMMISSIONER OMMISSIONERS lARD J. HAGER .~OBERT LYLE WILLIAM STINNETT LEWIS WHITEHEAD CITY OF OCOEE BEAUTIFUL LAKES ORANGE COUNTY OCOEE. FLORIDA 32761 GOOD FISHING GROUNDS NEW HOUSING DEVELOPMENTS .WELCDME TOURISTS SUBJECT: MEMORANDUM OF VOTING CONFLICT IN A VOTING SITUATION TO: WHOM IT MAY CONCERN During the formal meeting of the City Commission of Ocoee on 17 May 83 I participated in the discussion of an Agenda Item, IIPurchase of 70 Acres of Land for a Sewer Plantll. As Mayor I was not required to vote as it was an unanimous, affirmative vote of the four Commissioners, and the Mayor votes only in case of a tie; but I did participate in the discussion regarding the purchase of this property. The purchase of this property for a City Sewer Plant will result in my personal gain as I am part owner of this property. This memorandum is filed in conformance with provisions of F.S. 1123143. -s .. - 2.--r? - P b Date signed Cliff Freeman Mayor ~~/ -d~ .<.- - '-, ,j:J