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MINUTES
OCOEE CITY COMMISSION
January 3, 2006 at 7:15 P.M.
REGULAR CITY COMMISSION MEETING
I A. CALL TO ORDER
Mayor Vandergrift called the regular session to order at 7: 15 p.m. in the Commission Chambers of
City Hall. Commissioner Anderson gave the Invocation and Kaylee Hoover, of Girl Scout Troop
#32, led the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag. City Clerk Eikenberry called roll and declared a
quorum present.
Roll Call: Mayor Vandergrift, Commissioner Anderson, Commissioner Hood, Commissioner
Johnson, and Commissioner Parker.
Also Present: City Manager Frank, City Attorney Rosenthal, and City Clerk Eikenberry.
I B. PRESENTATIONS AND PROCLAMATIONS
Presentation of Silver Award to Cadette Girl Scout Troop 32, by Scout Leader Jeanne
Washington (Mayor Vandergrift)
Presentation - Mark Waltrip of Westgate Resorts Presented the Police Department and
Fire Department with Grants for Public Safety ($5,000 each, and $1,000 for Toys for Tots)
(Commissioner Johnson)
Presentation - Certificate of Commendation to Sgt. Steve McCosker. (Police Chief Goclon)
I C. COMMENTS FROM CITIZENS/PUBLIC
Public Works Director Zaitooni responded to an email from Henry Morgan regarding the
waste collection, and advised that they are trying to resolve those service issues we are still
having with the contractor until the City can take over the service; he also said he does not think
it would be wise to divvy up the penalty money received from Waste Services of Florida to
residents who complained about their service, those funds would be better used on capital
expenditures and personnel so the City can get back into the solid waste business; and he
described the additional services residents will receive for the increase in there solid waste fees.
I D. COMMISSIONERS ANNOUNCEMENTS/CORRESPONDENCE
Commissioner Parker-none
Commissioner Johnson-asked the Commission to purchase a table for ten at the West Orange
Chamber of Commerce Champions Gala again this year for $910.00.
Commissioner Johnson, seconded bv Commissioner Anderson moved to
approve the purchase of a corporate table for ten at the West OranQe Chamber of
Commerce Champions Gala, in the amount of $910.00. Motion carried 5-0.
Commissioner Hood - announced the dates and times for Ocoee Little League sign-up at the
Central Complex (little league field).
City Commission Regular Meeting
January 3, 2006
Commissioner Anderson-none
Mayor Vandergrift- 1) announced the Carbon Monoxide Alarm Program, being offered by the
Ocoee Fire Department, in conjunction with Lowe's Hero's Program, for information on how to
receive an alarm, contact Fire Marshall Butch Stanley at 407-905-3140,2) before the January 17,
2006, Commission Meeting, at 6:30 p.m., will be the State of the City Address for anyone
wishing to attend.
I E. CONSENT AGENDA
1. Approval and Acceptance of the Regular City Commission Minutes of December 20,
2005. (City Clerk Eikenberry)
2. Approval of Forest Brooke SllbdivisionTrafficEl1forcementAgreement. (Police Chief
Goclon)
A traffic enforcement agreement is required by Florida State Statutes 316.006(2) for the Ocoee Police
Department to have authority to enforce traffic laws upon the private roads within the limits of the gated
subdivisions. Forest Brooke Community Owners Association Inc. is requesting such an agreement.
3. ApprovaLofUse of Forfeitlll'e}fllllds to Purchase'[asers. (PoliceChiefGocloll)
Tasers have been proven to reduce officer and resistant subject injuries during confrontations that turn physical
or which have the propensity to turn physical. The Ocoee Police Department wishes to supply all of its officers
with Tasers to help protect themselves and others during such incidents. The department currently has 55 X-26
Tasers, not enough to issue one to each officer. This purchase of 25 Tasers and related equipment would cost
approximately $25,000 and will provide the department with enough Tasers to equip all of its officers, as well
as allowing 5 spares on hand to instantly replace Tasers needing repair. It is recommended that the Honorable
Mayor and Board of City Commissioners authorize the use of not more than $25,000 from forfeiture funds to
make an initial purchase of Tasers (sole source from DGG Taser Inc.) for police department use.
~I ApprovaL of . Use of Forfeiture Funds rchas mpute Voice Stress
Analyzer. (Police Chief Goclon)
The police department employs a Computerized Voice Stress Analyzer (CVSA) to help determine applicants'
suitability to become police officers. The police department currently outsources this testing. The cost of the
tests has been approximately $6750.00 ($150.00 x 45 applicants) for new applicants for the last two years. The
cost of the system ($10,000 to $12,000) and training (approximately $1500 per examiner) would pay for itself
in approximately three to four years. It is recommended that the Honorable Mayor and Board of City
Commissioners authorize the use of not more than $15,000 from forfeiture funds to purchase a Computerized
Voice Stress Analyzer (CVSA) and training. .
5. Approval of Amendment to the Existing Participation Agreement",ithSJ D for
Land Acquisition al1d.EnvironmenfalPark Implementation. (C()mmllllity Development
Director Wagner)
The City of Ocoee has been actively working with the St. Johns River Water Management District in acquiring
environmentally sensitive land under a Participation Agreement dated January 25, 2001. This agreement is
scheduled to expire on January 25, 2006. In an effort to continue participation with SJRWMD, the City has
requested to extend the existing Participation Agreement to a certain parcel ofland (+/-12.9 acres) that has been
earmarked as a potential environmental park site. To this goal, the St. Johns River Water Management District
has agreed to extend the existing Participation Agreement with the City of Ocoee, and to provide an extension
of the available funds for design and construction of a proposed Environmental Park. Attached hereto is a Staff
Report from Robert Christianson to the St. Johns River Water Management District Governing Board, which
includes a summary of the terms and conditions of the amended agreement. Accordingly, these conditions were
set by the SJRWMD for insurance of the parcel acquisition and project implementation.
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January 3, 2006
Commissioner Johnson, seconded by Commissioner Anderson moved to table
Consent AQenda Item #4, until January 17, 2006, so that the HR Director could
comment on the voice stress analyzer eauipment. Motion carried 4-1, with
Anderson opposed.
Mayor VanderQrift, seconded by Commissioner Johnson moved to approve
Consent AQenda items 1, 2, 3, and 5, as presented. Motion carried 5-0.
I F. PUBLIC HEARINGS
ORDINANCE SECOND READING
6. March 2006 Election - Second Reading of/the
(Advertised as Public HearinginOrlandoe
2005)(Cityc.;lerk Eikenberry)
At the Commission Meeting on December 6,2005, the consensus of the commission was to adopt an ordinance
opting out of Early Voting in the City of Ocoee. First Reading took place on December 20, 2005. Adoption of
this ordinance will still allow for Ocoee residents to vote early for a fourteen-day period prior to the Municipal
Election at the Supervisor of Elections Office, or cast an absentee ballot.
ce to Opt Out of Early Voting.
assified Legal on December 29,
City Attorney Rosenthal read the title of the ordinance.
Mayor Vandergrift opened the public hearing. There being no one wishing to speak, Mayor
Vandergrift closed the Public Hearing.
Commissioner Anderson, seconded by Commissioner Parker moved to adopt on
second readinQ, Ordinance 2006-001 amendinQ Section 5-16 of the Code of
Ordinances, addinQ a provision to opt out of Early VotinQ. Motion carried 5-0.
The ordinance as adopted on second reading, carries the following title:
ORDINANCE NO. 2006-001
AN ORDINANCE BY THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF OCOEE, FLORIDA,
AMENDING THE CODE OF ORDINANCES, CHAPTER 5; ELECTIONS; BY ADDING A
NEW SECTION 5-16, EARLY VOTING OPT OUT PROVISION; REPEALING ALL
ORDINANCES OR PARTS OF ORDINANCES IN CONFLICT HEREWITH,
PROVIDING FOR SEVERABILITY, AND AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
I G. REGULAR AGENDA
7. Contract with Louis Rotund.oJor Political Consulting Services. (City Manager Frank)
The City of Ocoee entered into a contract for consultant-lobbying services with Louis Rotundo and Associates
for a one-year contract beginning in the calendar year of 2002. The contract has been renewed each year. The
proposed contract for services for the year 2006 is for $44,000, with additional travel expenses not-to-exceed
$2,250.
Lobbyist Louis Rotundo discussed his accomplishments over the past year, and his tasks for the
upcommg year.
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January 3, 2006
Commissioner Johnson, seconded by Commissioner Anderson approve a one-
year contract renewal with Louis Rotundo for political-lobbyinQ services for the
calendar year 2006, at a cost of $44,000 for services, and additional travel
expenses not to exceed $2,250. Motion carried 5-0.
ORDINANCE FIRST READING
8. Amending Chapter 15 Codes, StorJDwater Management. (Second Reading and Public
Hearing Scheduledfor Janu ,2006). (PllbHcWorks DirectOrZaitooni)
At the November 28, 2005, Stormwater Work Shop, staff recommended amending the existing Stormwater
Ordinance to add or modify the category of properties subject to stormwater fee, adopting a new fee structure,
and placing the stormwater fees on the Orange County tax roll. As the extended deadline to submit all required
information to the Orange County is March 1, 2006, staff has prepared the necessary amendments to Chapter
150 of the City's Codes relating to stormwater management. In summary, the Ordinance will amend (1)
definitions, (2) modify and expand property categories, (3) modify fee structure, (4) enable the City to set fees
by City Commission resolution, and (5) enables the City to place the stormwater fees on the annual County tax
rolls. The property categories subject to a stormwater fee are modified and expanded to include residential
category with four (4) distinct classes based upon the gross square footage (Category A), residential
condominiums (Category B), developed non-residential properties (Category C), and vacant land (Category D).
City Attorney Rosenthal read the title of the Ordinance.
Public Works Director Zaitooni gave a summary of the changes to Section 150 of the Code
and Ordinances and the process for placing it on the County tax roll; he advised that a resolution
would be brought back at a later date to revise the fee schedule.
Mayor Vandergrift announced that the second reading and Public Hearing would take place on
January 17, 2006
9. Approval of First Amelldment. to Residenti arbagefRecyclingCollectiol1. and
Disposal AgreelUent with Waste Services . ofF rida, Inc. (formerly Florida Recycling,
Inc.). (PublicW()rks DirectorZaitooni)
Pursuant to the City Commission's approval of the in-house residential curbside, it is necessary to amend the
Agreement with the Waste Services of Florida, Inc. (formerly Florida Recycling Services, Inc.), the city's
current residential hauler for garbage and recycling. The Amendment will provide and facilitate a phased
transition as the new City trucks become available, address service penalties, address contractor default, provide
for mutual releases and cooperation, and the eventual mutual termination of the Agreement between the parties.
City Commission has approved an increase in monthly customer rates from $16 to $19. As the routes are
transitioned to the City operation, the payments to the hauler are decreased accordingly.
Public Works Director Zaitooni said this is the second step in a four-step process to take back
the residential curbside garbage service. We previously established the services, set the rates,
and received funding approval for the equipment needed for the transition. He believes that the
agreement is the best way to enable that a smooth transition will occur, with the most mutual
cooperation between the hauler and the City. City Attorney Rosenthal said some of the
language in the contract was tightened up, to ensure that the hauler cooperates during the
transition period, and to eliminate any ambiguity and make sure no dispute develops over the
intent of the contract.
Commissioner Anderson said he is not in favor of removing service penalties during the
transition period. Public Works Director Zaitooni said that historically the penalties have not
helped improve the quality of the service.
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Commissioner Anderson, moved to remove Section 4 "Service Penalties" from
the contract, and approve the contract without that section. Motion died for lack
of a second.
Commissioner Anderson, seconded by Commissioner Johnson, moved to
approve the First Amendment to Residential GarbaQe/RecyclinQ Collection and
Disposal AQreement with Waste Services of Florida, Inc. as recommended by
staff. Motion carried 5-0.
[H. STAFF REPORTS
City Manager Frank advised the Commission that Jamela Water Plant would be
decommissioned very soon; he anticipated the tank would come down around April 2006. We
are moving forward with the upgrades to the water plants so that we have the pumps necessary to
take the tank down in accordance with requirements Department of Environmental Protection.
I I. COMMENTS FROM COMMISSIONERS
Mayor Vanden!rift advised that there are streetlights out on McGuire road at the bridge near
the water plant.
Commissioner Hood, none
Commissioner Anderson, said we need to have an assessment of streetlights done routinely.
Public Works Director Zaitooni advised they begun doing that after the last discussion, and the
on-call person spends two hours going down specific streets, writing down the pole numbers and
reporting them to Progress Energy. They have completed McGuire Road and Bluford already,
and will continue doing other streets in the City. He said the Police Department has been
reporting light outages, but they do not have time to get out of the vehicle and write down the
pole numbers so Public Works has been going back to get the numbers the next day.
Boy Scout Daniel Wesmere was present and working towards earning a badge by attending a
town meeting.
Commissioner Parker - none.
Mayor Vanden!rift- thanked the Commission and staff for their cooperation and participation in
making the past year successful and said he has enjoyed being the Mayor.
I ADJOURNMENT
The meeting was adjourned at 8:20 p.m.
Attest:
APPROVED:
City of Ocoee
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