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HomeMy WebLinkAbout07-19-1983 MINUTES OF OCOEE CITY COMMISSION REGULAR MEETING HELD JULY 19, 1983 PRESENT: MAYOR GOFF, COMMISSIONERS COOK, HAGER, LYLE AND RODGERS; CITY MANAGER BURGESS; CITY ATTORNEY RHODES; DEPUTY CLERK GRAFTON ABSENT: NONE CALL TO ORDER Mayor Goff called the regular meeting to order at 7:30 P.M. and led those present in the Pledge of Allegiance. MINUTES CORRECTED AND APPROVED Upon hearing the reading of the minutes, Comm. Hager noted that on Page 4 "317 Lee St" should read "across from 317 Lee St." Comm. Lyle moved to accept minutes as corrected and Comm. Hager seconded. Note was unanimous in favor. JULY 12, 83 PLANNING AND ZONING BOARD MINUTES WERE READ FOR INFORMATION ONLY BURTON SMITH REPLACES DAVID AHO ON P & Z BOARD Comm. Hager moved to follow recommendation of Planning and Zoning Board to appoint Mr. Burton Smith to replace Mr. David Aho who resigned July 5, 1983. Comm. Rodgers seconded and vote was unanimous in favor. REPRESENTATIVE TO ORANGE COUNTY COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BOARD TO BE CHANGED Comm. Lyle advised that he will submit his resignation as representative from this area to the Orange County Community Development Board and wishes to include a recommendation for replacement to Comm. Marsden in his letter of resignation. Mr. Tom Ison was present and agreed to serve if recommended and appointed by Comm. Marsden. PETITION 83-6 - JOHNNIE LOTT PROPERTY ON PINE STREET In Petition 83-6, Johnnie Lott requests annexation of his property located on Pine Street, which is Parcel 10, Section 18, Township 22, Range 28, and also requests zoning of RIA. Comm. Rodgers moved to start annexation proceeding and approve zoning as requested pending waiver from County under Fla. Statute 171. Comm. Lyle seconded and vote was unanimous on favor. Public Hearing is scheduled for August 2, 1983 for annexation. PETITION 83-7 - WILLIAM HAILE PROPERTY ON OLD WINTER GARDEN ROAD AND TWIN LAKE DRIVE In Petition 83-7, William Haile requests annexation for his property fronting on Old Winter Garden Road and Twin Lake Drive, Parcels 16, 48 and 58, Section 29, Township 22, Range 28, and also requests zoning of R3. Comm. Rodgers moved to approve request. Comm. Cook seconded. Vote was 3-1 in favor with Comm. Lyle voting nay. Motion carried. Public hearing is scheduled for August 2, 1983. ORDINANCE- REZONE FROM Rl to C3 137 TAYLOR STREET- 1st READING Comm.Hager moved to read by title only for rezoning from Rl to C3 137 Taylor Street. unanimous in favor. City Manager read the Hearing is scheduled for August 2, 1983. the First Reading of the ordinance Comm. Lyle seconded and vote was title only of the ordinance. Public ORDINANCE- REZONE FROM RIA to R2 15 S. CUMBERLAND- 1ST READING Comm. Lyle moved to read by title only from RIA to R2. Comm. Hager seconded Coo.k. declared a conflict of interest. Public Hearing is scheduled for August for First Reading of the ordinance rezoning and vote was unanimous in favor. Comm. City Manager read the ordinance by title only. 2, 1983. OCOEE CITY COMMISSION MEETING JULY 19, 1983 PAGE 2 CONSOLIDATION/ANNEXATION POLICY DISCUSSED City Manager presented Commission a letter from City of Holly Hill, Florida requesting City resolve to support Consolidation/Annexation Policy and will get a copy of resolution for further study. REPORTS/INFORMATION City Manager advised that bids are out and advertized bid opening date is August 16 for ambulance purchase and that Contingency Funds are being depleted fast by Lake Moxie drawdown and the hiring of five student employees. BUDGET REVIEW City Manager reviewed last quarter budget. Comm. Lyle and Comm. Rodgers requested a breakdown of election charges from County. City Manager recommended taking investment money elsewhere for better rate of interest. No action was taken at this time. RECESS 9:12 P.M. and RECONVENE AT 9:20 P.M. McCONLEY MILLER/MRS. FORD'S TRAILER McConley Miller advised Commission that he desires to purchase Mrs. Ford's trailer on Ohio Street as she is no longer able to occupy it. Comm. Lyle said that is was the intent of Commission at time permission was given to place trailer there, that when she left the trailer would be removed and property would revert to regular use for that zoning. Comm. Lyle requested that notice be sent to Harvey Ford to dispose of trailer. TENTATIVE BUDGET 1983/84 City Manager presented Tentative Budget for FY83/84. A work session was called for Tuesday, July 26, 1983 at 7:30 P.M. PUBLIC HEARING FOR MILLAGE AND BUDGET TO BE AUGUST 29. 1983 Comm. Rodgers moved to have first Public Hearing to discuss millage and Budget in City Hall at 7:30 P. M. on August 29, 1983. Comm. Lyle seconded and vote was unanimous in favor. PROGRESS REPORT CITY/RCA City Attorney Rhodes reported that he has not heard from Attorney Gray and that a work session has been scheduled for July 26. LAKE MOXIE DRAWDOWN City Manager reported Lake Moxie is down 24" to 30" and he intends to continue to pump til Friday and re-evaluate and determine stopping date. After a vigorous discussion with irate citizens who have been inconvenienced by pipes in their driveways, Comm. Rodgers moved to shut down pumps, move pipes to 5' easement behind houses and start over with pumps going 24 hours a day. Comm. Cook seconded. City Attorney Rhodes pointed out that the easement is not dedicated on plat, and deed reservation must be easement to power company. Vote was 3-1 in favor with Comm. Lyle voting nay. Motion carried. OCOEE CITY COMMISSION MEETING JULY 19, 1983 PAGE 3 Mrs Miller requested postponing her annexation. Mr. Higginson annexation request being researched, as his property may not be contiguous to city property. APPRECIATION CELEBRATION FOR FREEMAN AND VIGNETTI SCHEDULED After discussion regarding expressing appreciation for former Mayor Freeman and City Manager Vignetti, Comm. Lyle moved to appoint Mayor Goff and City Manager Burgess to set up convenient date, and proceed with arranging appreciation celebration for city employees and invited guests. Comm. Cook seconded and vote was 3-1 in favor. Comm.Hager voted nay. Motion carried. Comm. Rodgers asked how many garbage collecting companies had paid for license fees for operating inside City limits, and was advised that one had paid. ADJOURNMENT Upon a motion by Comm. Cook and second by Comm. Hager meeting adjourned at 11:35 P.M. ATTEST: j/~9Y'/k Mayor ~l~