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MINUTES OF THE OCOEE CITY COMMISSION MEETING HELD AUGUST 2, 1983
PRESENT: Mayor Goff, Comm. Hager, Cook, Rodgers; City Manager Burgess;
City Attorney Rhodes; and Deputy Clerk Poling
ABSENT: Comm. Lyle
CALL TO ORDER
Mayor Goff called the August 2, 1983 meeting to order at 7:30 P.M. in
commission chambers and led those present in the Pledge of Allegiance.
MINUTES CLARIFIED AND APPROVED
Upon hearing the reading of the July 19, 1983 minutes, Comm. Hager
noted that his ~ vote to the motion for the Appreciation Celebration for
Mr. Freeman and Mr. Vignetti was in compliance with Mr. Vignetti's wishes.
Motion was made by Comm. Cook, seconded by Comm. Hager to approve minutes.
26 JULY 83 WORK SESSION MINUTES
Motion was made by Comm. Rodgers, seconded by Comm. Cook to dispense
with the reading of the 26 July 83 Work Session Minutes. Vote was unanimous.
ORDINANCE - ANNEXATION - JOHNNIE LOTT PROPERTY ON PINE STREET - 1st. Reading
Motion was made by Comm. Hager, seconded by Comm. Cook to read by title
only for 1st reading the Ordinance annexing Johnnie Lott's property located
on Pine St. Vote was unanimous in favor. City Manager pointed out the
property on the map and read the title of the ordinance.
ORDINANCE - ANNEXATION OF PROPERTY OWNED BY WILLIAM HAILE - Bordered by
Old Winter Garden Rd., Twin Lake Dr., Seminole and Blackwood St. - 1st Reading
Motion was made by Comm. Cook, seconded by Comm. Hager to read by title
only for the 1st Reading of the Ordinance annexing William Haile's property
bordered by Old Winter Garden Rd., Twin Lake Dr., Seminole and Blackwood St.
Vote was unanimous in favor. City Manager pointed out the property on the
map and read the title of the ordinance.
City Attorney Rhodes explained to the audience that notices showing this
to be the public hearing for the above annexations were sent out prematurely
and that new notices showing the correct date for public hearing will be sent out.
ORDINANCE - REZONING FROM Rl to C3, CARTER PROPERTY AT 137 TAYLOR ST - Final reading
Public Hearing
Motion was made by Comm. Hager, seconded by Comm. Cook to read by title
only for the Final Reading and Public Hearing the ordinance rezoning from Rl to
C3 the Carter property at 137 Taylor St. Vote was unanimous in favor. City
Manager pointed out the property on the map and read the title of the ordinance.
There was no audience response. Motion was made by Comm. Rodgers, seconded by
Comm. Cook to approve the ordinance. Vote was unanimous in favor.
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ORDINANCE - REZONING FROM R1A to R2, COOK PROPERTY AT 15 S. CUMBERLAND - Final Reading
Public Hearing
Motion was made by Comm. Hager, seconded by Comm. Rodgers to read by title
only for the Final Reading and Public Hearing the ordinance rezoning from R1A to
R2 the Cook property at 15 S. Cumberland. Comm. Cook declared a conflict of
interest and abstained from voting throughout this item. City Manager pointed
out the property on the map and read the title of the Ordinance. Building Official
Cecil Hurst defined the requested change in zoning to be from single family
dwelling to accomodate a child care center. As this was a Public Hearing, the
discussion was opened to the audience. Among those present were Mildred Phillips
and Martha Johnson who objected to the passage of this ordinance because they
felt a child care center would generate noise and traffic. Comm. Rodgers suggested
the Petitioner might want to request a variance rather than a change of zoning.
Mr. Hurst pointed out that this zoning change would be considered "spot zoning"
and this would not be acceptable. Motion was made by Comm. Rodgers, seconded by
Comm. Hager to deny the ordinance. Vote was unanimous in favor.
ORDINANCE - DEANNEXING THE RODGERS PROPERTY ON OCOEE-APOPKA RD. - Final Reading
Public Hearing
Motion was made by Comm. Hager, seconded by Comm. Cook to read by title
only for Final Reading and Public Hearing the ordinance de-annexing the Rodgers
property on Ocoee-Apopka Rd. City Manager pointed out the property on the map
and read the title of the ordinance. There was no audience participation.
Motion was made by Comm. Rodgers, seconded by Comm. Cook to approve ordinance.
Vote was unanimous in favor.
PETITION FOR A FENCE ALONG PETERS AVE.- Residents of the Meadows
Residents of the Meadows Subdivision appeared before the Commission to
present a petition requesting the installation of a fence along Peters Ave.
in order to alleviate the problem of vandalism and destruction made by bicycles,
motorcycles and horses. City Attorney explained that the City cannot build
a fence on private property. Comm. Rodgers told the residents that he would
check with the County and RCA regarding this problem and give an update at the
next regular meeting.
REPLACEMENT ON BOARD OF ADJUSTMENTS - Mr. Jerry A. Kennedy Resigned
Motion was made by Comm. Rodgers, seconded by Comm. Cook to appoint
Vern Combs as an alternate on the Board of Adjustments. Vote was unanimous.
MR. RANDY FREEMAN - RE: POSSIBLE ANNEXATION OF PROPERTY - A.D.MIMS RD. AND ANOTHER
ON S.R. 50 -
Randy Freeman appeared before the Commission regarding the annexation of
certain property off A.D. Mims Rd. Comm. Hager suggested that he appear before
the Planning and Zoning Board. Mr. Freeman also requested a work session to
establish an ordinance allowing a mobile home park - on the style of Zellwood
Station - to be built on S.R. 50. No action was taken on this matter.
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REPORTS/INFORMATION
(a) Water Well #3 Improvements progressing well.
(b) Reports of dogs being shampooed in lakes - suggested possibly posting
signs prohibiting dogs.
(c) Copy machine needs replaced at City Hall.
(d) Copies of the Holly Hill Resolution Re: Consolidation/Annexation was
provided for the Commission1s review.
(e) RCA/City Sewer Agreement Meeting to be held 12:00 noon August 3, 1983.
(f) Residents of Lake Moxie requested that the City install pump and begin
draw-down operation on Lake Moxie. Comm. Rodgers made a motion that
subject to City Engineer Kuhrt's concurrence that (1) the level of
Peach Lake is severe enough to be an emergency situation, (2) Does
the drain in front of 1238 Russell Dr. directly connect to Lake Moxie.
If so and DER will permit pumping, pursue pumping as soon as possible.
Motion was seconded by Comm. Cook and vote was unanimous in favor.
(g) Higginson property was found not to be contiguous.
(h) Freeman-Vignetti Appreciation Celebration to be held September 10, 1983.
(i) Three garbage collection permits have been issued.
(j) Action should be taken regarding Federal Revenue Sharing 81/82 $93,326
allotted for Fire Station at the meeting to discuss Federal Revenue
Sharing for FY83-84 on August 29, 1983, Public Hearing.
(k) PSC Rate setting hearing - Prima Vista Utilities to be held at the
Community Center September 2, 1983 at 10 A.M.
(1) Proposed ordinance/water deposit from $25.00 to $50.00 will be on the
August 16 Agenda.
Motion was made by Comm. Rodgers, seconded by Comm. Cook to have the
contract between Mike Menton, Maintenance Engineer for the West Oralndo
Utilities Sewage Treatment Plant, and the City of Ocoee drawn up and signed.
Vote was" unanimous in favor.
Comm. Hager suggested that RCA be reminded that the holding pond at
Peach Lake is full.
Comm. Rodgers instructed that the junk yard at DJ's Auto be eliminated.
Mr. Rhodes informed the Comm. that he will be out of town at the next
meeting but John Hatcher will take his place.
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Motion to adjourn at 10:15 P.M. was made by Comm. Hager, seconded by
Comm. Cook. Vote was unanimous in favor.
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MAYOR
Respectfully submitted,
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MAYOR' COMMISSIONER
WILLIE GOFF
TELEPHONE 656-2322
CITY MANAGER
CLYDE C. BURGESS
'OMMISSIONERS
CITY OF OCOEE
ORANGE COUNTY
OCOEE, FLORIDA 32761
,fARO J. HAGER
ROBERT LYLE
RALPH RODGERS
LIZ COOK
SUBJECT: MEMORANDUM OF VOTING CONFLICT IN A VOTING SITUATION
TO WHOM IT MAY CONCERN
During the formal meetings of the City Commission of Ocoee on
July 19 and August 2, 1983 I participated in the discussion of an
Agenda Item "Ordi, nance - Rezone from Rl A to R2 15 S. Cumberl and Ave. II
However, as the rezoning of this property would have resulted
in my personal gain, I declared a conflict of interest and abstained
from voting.
This memorandum is filed in conformance with provisions of
F.S. 1123143.
Elizabeth Cook
Commissioner
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