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OCOEE CITY COMMISSION
March 7, 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. Pastor Carlos Sermiento, Living Waters Church gave the Invocation and the Pledge of
Allegiance and National Anthem were sung by Taylor Elliott, 16 year old Ocoee Resident. 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 - Certificate of Merit. (Police Chief Goclon)
· Sgt. Brad Dreasher
· Lt. Charlie Brown
Proclamations - March 2006. (Mayor Vandergrift)
· Building a Safe and Drug Free Community Month
Presentation of Rocking Chair to Commissioner Parker.
Presentation postponed until after Item #10.
(Mayor Vandergrift)
Presentation of Certificate for "Citizen of Character" and Birthday Cake to Frances
Watts, in celebration of her 84th birthday and her dedicated unselfish service to the senior
residents of the City of Ocoee as President of the West Orange Seniors. James Fleming, gave
Mrs. Watts flowers in honor of her birthday.
I C. COMMENTS FROM CITIZENS/PUBLIC
Frances Watts, 37 year resident of Ocoee, spoke to the Commission about how much she
enjoyed being an Ocoee resident. She wished Commissioner Parker well and said she
appreciated how she often she visited the Senior Center. She passed out lucky four leaf clovers,
homemade by the seniors, to everyone on the dais.
I D. COMMISSIONERS ANNOUNCEMENTS/CORRESPONDENCE
Commissioner Johnson- none
Commissioner Anderson- said he had a roadway easement issue that he would like to bring up
before Item #12 on the agenda if the Commission approved. Commission consented.
without obiection.
Commissioner Hood - none
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Mayor Vandergrift - read a letter from the American Red Cross thanking the City of Ocoee for
assisting in Hurricane Katrina Relief Efforts. Mayor Vandergrift thanked Gloria Vyka, Gequita
Cowan, Beth Eikenberry, and all employees not present who assisted in the relief efforts.
I E. CONSENT AGENDA
1. Award of Bid #B06-03 Term Contract for Wheeled Refuse Containers. (Purchasing
Agent Tolbert)
The City has been using Otto Environmental since their bid was awarded in 1995. The bid expired when the cost of
the garbage containers escalated due to higher energy, material, production costs, etc. The new term contract will be
for a total of five (5) years, renewed annually; with provisions for an automatic annual 3% cost escalation and other
cost adjustments. In compliance with the City of Ocoee's Purchasing Code, a formal bid was developed to provide
the containers. The bid was publicly advertised on December 18, 2005, and opened on January 19, 2006. There
were a total of five (5) responses to this bid, with one considered as non-responsive for failure to provide a bid
security. Staff recommends that the City Commission award Bid #B06-03 to Otto Environmental Systems (NC),
LLC in the amount of unit prices bid for the 96, 65, and 35 gallon containers including shipping, and authorize the
Mayor, City Clerk, and Staff to execute all necessary contract documents and issue purchase orders between the City
and Otto Environmental Systems, (NC) LLC.
2. Approval of Canvassing Board Criteria 2006. (City Clerk Eikenberry)
Pursuant to Florida Statute 101.5614 and Ocoee City Charter Section C-50, the Canvassing Board shall meet at noon
on March 15, 2006, in the presence of members of the public desiring to witness the proceedings. The Board will
declare the results of the canvass and results of the election. Under new election laws, any outstanding provisional
ballot cannot be counted until after Friday, March 17,2006, at 5:00 p.m. If such ballots exist in the Ocoee General
Election, the Canvassing Board will continue the meeting on noon, Monday, March 20, 2006, to include those
ballots, and declare the official results of the Election. In the Commission Meeting on December 20, 2005, it was
determined that the Canvassing Board will consist of Mayor Vandergrift, Commissioner Johnson, and former City
Clerk Jean Grafton.
3. Vines of Life Ministries - Settlement Agreement. (City Attorney Rosenthal)
Code Enforcement Officers of the City cited Guy Ianello, Catherine Ayler, Vine of Life Ministries, Inc., and True
Ministries, Inc., for alleged code violations arising out of their use of seven residential properties within the City.
Six of the parcels are located on Idaho Court, and the remaining parcel is located on Leslie Ann Lane. The nature of
the alleged code violations concerned the use of the properties for housing participants in, and conducting activities
for, a drug- and alcohol-treatment program known as the Total Freedom Program. The property owners challenged
the Notice of Violation by threatening to commence a federal court challenge against the City, contesting the
validity of the Notice under the federal constitution and federal statutes. With the approval of the City Manager, a
settlement was negotiated with the property owners. The Settlement Agreement has now been executed by the
property owners. It is recommended that the City approve the Settlement Agreement and authorize the Mayor to
sign the Agreement on the City's behalf. The Settlement Agreement will prohibit the property owners from using
the property in a way that violates the Code, yet preserve their ability to use the property for the purposes permitted
by federal statutory and constitutional law. The Agreement also resolves this controversy without the need for
litigation.
4. Approval of MVP Neighborhood Matching Grant. (Community Relations Manager
Wright)
Six applications were received, five from neighborhoods and one from a community service organization located in
Ocoee. The Cambridge Villas Homeowners Association's application was received by the deadline, however it was
not included with the six applications.
5. Approval of Design Services to Donald W. McIntosh Associates, Inc. for the Windsor
Landings Reuse Main Extension. (City Engineer Wheeler)
The Windsor Landings reuse main extension was awarded a grant by the South Florida Water Management District.
The project needs to be designed and Donald W. Mcintosh Associates, Inc., Design Engineer for the Meadow Ridge
PUD is willing to assist the City with the design. Staff recommends that the City Commission approve the
employment of Donald W. McIntosh Associates, Inc. to perform design services for the Reuse Main Extension to
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Windsor Landings Project in the amount of $16,550.00, and authorize staff to execute the purchase order and
proceed with the project.
6. Approval of Access and Drainage Easement Agreement and Non-Exclusive Temporary
Construction Easement Agreement for Property Located at 300 South Lakeshore
Drive. (City Engineer Wheeler)
The South Lakeshore Drive area has been experiencing drainage problems for a number of years. These drainage
problems have been associated with the overflow of the pond located on the Ocoee Middle School property. The
pond overflows into a swale on South Lakeshore Drive and if the overflow is excessive in runs down Lakeshore
Drive to the nearest access point to Starke Lake. The project is to collect the overflow drainage from the OCPS
pond and other drainage from the City right-of-way and direct it to Starke Lake without it running down Lakeshore
Drive for approximately one hundred yards as surface drainage. The City negotiated this easement and the
temporary construction easement in the amount of $1,000. Actual construction of the drainage improvements is
scheduled for later this year at an anticipated cost of less than $60,000 and OCPS will contribute one-half of the
project cost.
7. Approval of Plantation Groves Tract F Plat. (City Engineer Wheeler) **This item was
pulled from the Agenda at the request of staff.
Plantation Groves Tract F commercial development is the last undeveloped tract of the Plantation Groves
Commercial Complex, which is located at the northeast corner of Moore Road and Maguire Road. This plat is for a
7.94 acre commercial development. The site is bounded by Key Isle Apartments to the west and Moore Road to the
south. All required documentation pertaining to the platting of this development has been reviewed and approved by
City staff.
Consent Aaenda Vote:
Commissioner Anderson asked, regarding Item #1, if the containers had been tested. Public
Works Director Zaitooni said that they tested sample containers for durability from several of
the bidders using the side arm, and those results were considered in the selection process.
Commissioner Hood. seconded bv Commissioner Johnson. moved to approve
Consent Aaenda items 1 throuah 6. as presented. Motion carried 4-0. with
Commissioner Parker absent.
I F. PUBLIC HEARINGS
8. Living Waters Church - Special Exception. (Public Hearing advertised on Sunday, March 5,2006,
Orlando Sentinel Classified Legal). (Principal Planner James)
Living Waters Church applied for a Special Exception (church use) in Space #14 of the Ocoee Shopping Center.
The entire shopping center is 8.15 acres, and is located on the northwest corner of Ocoee-Apopka Road and Silver
Star Road within a Community Commercial (C-2) Zoning Classification. In order to approve this use, certain
upgrades to the property are needed.
Principal Planner James gave a presentation on both Special Exceptions for Item #8 & 9, and
for the Development Agreement under Item #10.
Mayor Vandergrift asked if our engineers have looked at the drainage problems. Mr. James
said a study is being done to see if additional inlets are needed in the re-creating of the pond, and
advised it is being rehabilitated to the standards of the St. John's Water Management when it was
originally permitted.
City Attorney Rosenthal advised that Special Exceptions would exist as long as the business
remained in that location, it would not apply to a different church moving in.
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Engineer Wheeler said he spoke to the applicants and the property owner about the flooding
issues, he has agreed to regrade the pond and outfall, to clean out the pipes in accordance with
the way it was originally permitted, and' to look at any other drainage improvements he may need
to make.
Mayor Vandergrift opened the Public Hearing.
There being no one wishing to speak, Mayor Vandergrift closed the Public Hearing.
Commissioner Johnson asked if there are any upgrades required for the front of the property.
Mr. James said the Development Agreement called for potted plants on the sidewalk, landscape
islands with irrigation, and upgraded light poles with shielding from neighboring properties.
Commissioner Johnson said the issue of the trash around the building needs to be addressed
also.
Commissioner Anderson. seconded by Commissioner Johnson moved to
approve the Special Exception for Livina Waters Church in Space #14 of the
Ocoee Shoppina Center. per staff recommendation. Motion carried 5-0.
Commissioner Parker arrived in the middle of this item at 7:50 p.m.
Mayor Vandergrift introduced Waldemar Serrano from the Office of Governor Bush, Division
of Emergency Management, who was in the audience.
9. God's Factory - Special Exception. (Public Hearing advertised on Sunday, March 5,2006, Orlando
Sentinel Classified Legal). (Principal Planner James)
God's Factory Christian Center applied for a Special Exception (church use) in Space #10 of the Ocoee Shopping
Center. The entire shopping center is 8.15 acres, and is located on the northwest corner ofOcoee-Apopka Road and
Silver Star Road within a Community Commercial (C-2) Zoning Classification. In order to approve this use, certain
upgrades to the property are needed.
Mayor Vandergrift opened the Public Hearing.
There being no one wishing to speak, Mayor Vandergrift closed the Public Hearing.
Commissioner Anderson. seconded by Commissioner Johnson moved to
approve the Special Exception for God's Factory Church in Space #10 of the
Ocoee Shoppina Center. per staff recommendation. Motion carried 5-0.
10. Development Agreement Ocoee Shopping Center. (This item is not a Public Hearing, but related
to Items 8 and 9). (Principal Planner James)
Commissioner Anderson. seconded by Commissioner Johnson moved to
approve the Development Aareement for the Ocoee Shoppina Center. Motion
carried 5-0.
Presentation to Commissioner Parker
Mayor Vandergrift went back to Presentations before moving forward on the agenda. He gave
a summary of Commissioner Parker's accomplishments and community involvement, and
presented her with a rocking chair. Commissioner Johnson read a letter from Louis Fazio about
his respect and admiration for Commissioner Parker. He also presented Commissioner Parker
with flowers. The Fire Department and Police Department presented plaques to Commissioner
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Parker thanking her for her service. James Fleming presented her with a plaque from the
American Legion. Members of the Commission spoke to Commissioner Parker about what an
honor it had been to serve with her. Resident Frances Watts thanked her for her involvement
with the seniors.
PUBLIC HEARING - RESOLUTION
11. Set Stormwater Utility Fees. (Public Hearing advertised on Sunday, February 26, 2006, Orlando
Sentinel Legal Classified). (Public Works Director Zaitooni)
On February 7, 2006, City Commission directed staff to develop a sliding-scale model for the increase in the
Stormwater Utility Fees and to place the item on the City Commission meeting for adoption. The sliding-scale
model considers a scaled fee distribution for the residential category based on the gross square footage of the
impervious areas. Both the "flat-fee" and the "sliding-scale" models are projected to produce an equal sum of
revenues in the target years. The recent amendment to Chapter 150 of the City Code modified and expanded the
properties subject to a stormwater fee to include Category A- residential with four (4) distinct classes based upon the
gross square footage, Category B- residential condominiums, Category C- developed non-residential properties, and
Category D- vacant land.
City Attorney Rosenthal read the title of the resolution.
Public Works Director Zaitooni gave a PowerPoint presentation regarding the CIP list of
projects, the sliding scale for utility fees, and placing stormwater fees on the county tax roll.
Mayor Vandergrift asked how the list of CIP projects be prioritized. Public Works Director
Zaitooni said that the most significant criteria would be risk of flooding to the property, and the
actual size of the project. He said grant money received from sources such as Department of
Environmental Protection, CDBG, or Fish and Game Commission for pollution abatement and
flood control can also make something a higher priority while the funding is available.
Mayor Vandergrift also asked about priority of lake pollution. Public Works Director
Zaitooni advised that it is high priority; most CIP projects have a built-in pollution abatement
solution to protect the City's lakes.
Commissioner Anderson said he still feels that homeowner associations who maintain their
own retention pond should be able to negotiate a lower rate. He said he is still in favor of the flat
fee because it would be easier to administer. Public Works Director Zaitooni said that these
stormwater fees are used for capital projects, they are not being used to handle local stormwater
management. All subdivisions are required to handle their own stormwater management. He
also said flat fee is easier to administer, but staff feels the sliding scale is fairer to all residents,
especially in the older section of Ocoee with very small homes.
Mayor Vandergrift opened the Public Hearing.
Bob Fulton, 671 Crooked Creek Drive, said he has not seen a lot of streetsweepers in his
neighborhood. He said his association pays annually to have the retention pond and drains
cleaned and asked if the City will now be cleaning them. Public Works Director Zaitooni
advised they will be cleaning the external drains as they have always done, the internal system is
still the responsibility of the association. The new street sweeper was just purchased, and we
may be adding another one later this year.
Mayor Vandergrift closed the Public Hearing.
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Commissioner Anderson asked if the streetsweeper schedule can be placed on OGTV. City
Manager Frank said we can do that, however, there can be changes in the schedule due to
weather or equipment failure that may not make it accurate.
Commissioner Hood. seconded by Commissioner Parker. moved to adopt
Resolution 2006-004 approvina an increase in stormwater utility fees. Motion
carried 4-1. with Commissioner Anderson opposed.
The resolution as adopted carries the following title:
RESOLUTION NO. 2006-004
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF OCOEE, FLORIDA, INCREASING STORMWATER
UTILITY FEES AND CHARGES; PROVIDING FOR A SLIDING SCALE SCHEDULE OF
STORMWATER UTILITY FEES AND CHARGES FOR RESIDENTIAL PROPERTY;
PROVIDING FOR FLAT-RATE STORMWATER UTILITY FEES AND CHARGES FOR
CONDOMINIUM, NON-RESIDENTIAL, AND VACANT PROPERTY; PROVIDING FOR
ANNUAL INCREASES TO STORMWATER UTILITY FEES AND CHARGES;
PROVIDING FOR SEVERABILITY; PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
SHOAL CREEK ROADWAY ABANDONMENT (added to agenda by Commissioner Anderson)
Commissioner Anderson distributed maps of an area of Shoal Creek Subdivision, and said that
there is an awkward road easement on California A venue between Geneva Street and Crooked
Creek Drive, and asked the City Attorney what we would need to do to vacate the road easement.
City Attorney Rosenthal said that a petition to vacate would have to be initiated by the property
owners or the City and a Public Hearing would be held, and notice given to the Utility
Companies.
Commissioner Anderson. seconded by Commissioner Parker moved to approve a
City-initiated petition to vacate an identified portion of the roadway in Shoal
Creek subdivision on California Avenue between Geneva Street and Crooked
Creek Drive. No vote was taken. due to subseauent rescission.
Bob Fulton, 671 Crooked Creek Drive, said what they would like to see happen is to have a
small cul-de-sac placed there.
City Attorney Rosenthal said in that case they would not want to vacate, because the parcel
would be split up, and there would be no ability for the City to improve it. The City can improve
an unimproved right-of-way without requiring a Public Hearing.
Commissioner Hood and Commissioner Johnson stated they would like to have staff review
the road to see what can be done.
Commissioner Anderson rescinded his motion. Commissioner Parker rescinded
her second.
The Consensus of the Commission. without obiection. was to have the
appropriate staff review that portion of the roadway and work with the Shoal
Creek Homeowner's Association.
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I G. REGULAR AGENDA
12. Meadow Ridge PUD (fka Westridge). Request To Amend the Name from Westridge To
Meadow Ridge. (Senior Planner Fabre and Community Development Director Wagner)
The Meadow Ridge subdivision is located at the southeast quadrant of the intersection of Maguire Road and Moore
Road. The Final Subdivision Plan proposes 152 single-family residential lots on approximately 49.7 acres. The
approved PUD requires a minimum lot size of 60 feet by 105 feet with 20-foot front setback lines. The net
residential density is 3.1 units per acre. There is an approximately 14.1 acre conservation (wetland) area with a 1.1
acre surrounding buffer area. The total site area for the subject subdivision is approximately 66 acres including
roadways, conservation and buffer areas.
Name Change - The Westridge PUD is located at the southeast quadrant of the intersection of Maguire Road and
Moore Road. The PUD consists of a residential (152 single-family lots) portion, wetlands (14.1 acres), and a
commercial (8.8 acres) portion. The City Commission, on August 17,2004, reviewed and approved the Preliminary
Subdivision Plan for Westridge PUD with certain conditions. Thereafter, the property owner has requested a name
change from Westridge to Meadow Ridge in accordance with Ordinance 2001-18.
a. Name Chanqe
Commissioner Anderson. seconded by Commissioner Parker moved to approve a
the name chanae of Westridae subdivision to Meadow Ridae. Motion carried 4-0
with Mayor Vanderarift away from the dais.
b. Final Subdivision Plan
c. Third Amendment to the Second Developer Aqreement
Senior Planner Fabre gave a presentation regarding the Final Subdivision Plan and
Development Agreement.
Community Development Director Wagner advised that the developer has been very
cooperative and agreed to the following:
. To pave 7th Avenue on the city's behalf
. Contribute an additional $100,000 over the $160,000 already given towards the building of
that road.
. Give the City 5 feet of right-of-way along Moore Road, which will help us negotiate with
FPL to get poles moved and all lines placed on one set of poles.
. Raise the burm along Thombrooke and bring it up to the same grade as the road to assist with
drainage issues.
. Install extra landscaping
. Install a brick wall
. Create a second access along ih Avenue
Community Development Director Wagner said minor amendments were discussed earlier
tonight with the developer regarding the Third Amendment to the Second Developer Agreement
that consisted of 1) In addition to the 5' easement already given, they will give 10' of overhead
utility easement to help the City negotiate with FPL on the power lines, and 2) they will include
a one-year maintenance bond on the road.
Commissioner Johnson. seconded by Commissioner Parker. moved to approve
the Final Subdivision Plan for Meadow Ridae. subject to the additional condition
that the areas adjacent to the proposed sidewalk alona Maauire Road are sodded
with Saint Auaustine Grass. irriaated and ultimately maintained by the Home
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Owner Association: and further subiect to execution of the attached Draft Third
Amendment to Second Developer Aareement. with minor amendments of the 10-
foot overhead utility easement and the one-year maintenance bond on the road.
upon final review and approval by City staff and authorizina the Mayor and City
Clerk to execute said document on behalf of the City. Motion carried 5-0
Chuck Willow, property owner, added that it was a great experience and joint effort working
with our staff.
13. Wesmere Property - Final Subdivision Plan. (Community Development Director
Wagner)
The Wesmere Property site is located on the east side of Maguire Road, north of Cross Creek subdivision and south
of the Florida Turnpike. The subject property comprises multiple tracts totaling 100.23 acres. The property is zoned
Multiple-Family Dwelling (R-3) and General Commercial (C-3) and is designated as High Density Residential and
Commercial on the Future Land Use Map (FLUM). Lot 3 of the Wesmere Property Final Subdivision Plan is
proposed to be fee-simple townhomes and will be considered separately by the City Commission.
Community Development Director Wagner presented the history of the case as it appeared
before the Development Review Committee and Planning and Zoning Board.
Mayor Vandergrift asked if there would be fountains in the ponds at the main entrance.
Community Development Director Wagner said there is nothing in the plan involving ponds.
Commissioner Johnson. seconded by Commissioner Hood. moved to approve
the Final Subdivision Plan for Wesmere. per staff recommendations. Motion
carried 5-0.
14. Villages of Wesmere Townhomes - Final Subdivision Plan. (Community Development
Director Wagner)
The Villages ofWesmere is located on Lot 3 of the Wesmere Property Subdivision. More specifically, it is located
on the east side of Maguire Road, north of Cross Creek Subdivision and south of the Tomyn Boulevard extension.
The subject property will comprise 369 fee-simple townhome lots on 49.48 acres. The property is zoned Multiple-
Family Dwelling (R-3) and is designated as High Density Residential on the Future Land Use Map (FLUM).
Community Development Director Wagner advised this section of the subdivision will have
369 town homes; at 7.46 dwelling units per acre it is about one-half of the number they could
develop there. He said that the landscaping and distance will make them barely noticeable from
the single-family homes.
Mayor Vandergrift asked what this development would be paying to the School Board in
Education Impact Fees. City Manager Frank estimated 369 units @ $5,600 = $2,066,000.
Mayor Vandergrift asked if the building of the school could be fast-tracked so it would be
ready when residents move. Ben Schmidt, Developer for Wesmere, advised he would try to
negotiate with the School Board.
Community Development Director Wagner said that during the Preliminary Subdivision Plan,
issues were brought up regarding the need for a traffic signal at the intersection with Wesmere,
which is the main entrance off Maguire Road into the townhome division. The developer paid
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for the City's traffic consultant to do a Traffic Signal Warrant Analysis, which found that a
signal is not needed today, but would be in the very near future. The analysis also showed there
was an 80/20 split between traffic from Wesmere, and the traffic from the Villages of Wesmere
Townhomes. The DRC and the Planning and Zoning Commission both recommended a traffic
signal. The developer subsequently agreed to pay cash for the 20% ($20,000-$30,000) of his
direct impact, and pay the other 80% out of his road impact fees, for the installation of this
signal. The City will work with the developer on the design of the signal. This will generate
about $1.4 million in impact fees, and the signal will cost $150,000.
Bob Jensen, President of Wesmere Homeowner's Association, would like the Commission to
consider the traffic problems if the South entrance were opened before the signal was installed.
They have had many accidents already, and it will get worse.
Ben Schmidt, Developer, advised they can limit traffic at that entrance as much as practical,
however at some points during the internal construction they will need to use that intersection.
Community Development Director Wagner advised that his staff and the developer
understand the traffic signal is a priority.
Commissioner Hood. seconded by Commissioner Johnson. moved to approve a
the Final Subdivision Plan for Wesmere. per staff recommendations. Motion
carried 5-0.
15. Appointment to the Police Officers' and Firefighters' Retirement Trust Fund Board of
Trustees. (City Clerk Eikenberry)
Trustees for the Pension Boards serve two-year terms. Two of the trustees are appointed by the City Commission,
two are elected from the employee body, and the fifth trustee is chosen by those four trustees and presented to the
City Commission for certification of the appointment as a ministerial act. Pension Attorney Lee Dehner has advised
that Florida Statutes do not prohibit current City employees from serving as a City Commission appointed Trustee.
Due to the resignation of Trustee Strosnider, who is moving out-of- state, there is currently one opening on the
Police Officers' and Firefighters' Retirement Trust Fund Board of Trustees. Two applications were recently
submitted for the Police Officers' and Firefighters' Retirement Trust Fund Board of Trustees; therefore staff
recommends the City Commission consider appointing Charles Brown or Mark Scalzo as Trustee for the Police
Officers' and Firefighters' Retirement Trust Fund Board with a term ending September 1,2008.
Commissioner Johnson. seconded bY Commissioner Hood. moved to appoint
Charlie Brown to the Police Fire Retirement Plan. Board of Trustees Motion
carried 5-0.
I H. STAFF REPORTS
Community Development Director Wagner advised that they had received many favorable
bids on the Coke Property today at the RFP opening. The top offer is 12.5 million dollars for 75
acres. The top five bidders were Centex Homes, Ryland Homes, KB Homes, Cambridge Homes,
and Tallman Development Co. The first three bids were over 12 million dollars. Community
Development Director Wagner added that all bids included very impressive upscale homes.
The City will get full impact fees on everything, and whatever tax base comes from there.
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I I. COMMENTS FROM COMMISSIONERS
Commissioner Hood - none
Commissioner Anderson- 1) asked Public Works Director Zaitooni if they will make sure the
damage to Orange Avenue is taken care of when they are done with Center Street Pond, and 2)
said he would like to see the ordinance from Eustis, and possibly Lake County, where they are
increasing the green space to 25%. City Manager Frank said we will get the Ordinance.
Commissioner Johnson- said he was talking with the Principal and Athletic Director at Ocoee
High School and he would like the City to consider giving the grant money for two outstanding
issues they are working on 1) they want to build a 10' X 10' wall for LaCrosse, and 2) they need
some equipment and improvements to their baseball field. They estimated the wall will cost
approximately $3000, and Commissioner Johnson said he will try to get figures for the
improvements to the baseball field. Consensus of the Commission. without obiection.
was to have staff contact the school and work with them on these two issues, and
2) said we should look into the City of St. Cloud's wireless system, to which City Manger
Frank advised the cost is $400,000 per year. Commissioner Hood added that had spoken with
City Manger Frank about the police department going to paperless reports.
Mayor Vandergrift turned the Gavel over to Commissioner Parker.
Commissioner Parker adjourned the meeting and said her final goodbye.
I ADJOURNMENT
The meeting was adjourned at 9:55 p.m.
Attest:
APPROVED:
City of Ocoee
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