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OCOEE CITY COMMISSION
January 17,2006 at 7:15 P.M.
Item 1
Agenda 02/07/06
6:30 P.M.
STATE OF THE CITY ADDRESS - Twenty-Minute Video Presentation
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 Parker gave the Invocation and Commissioner Hood 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 by American Legion Post 63 and Post 109- James Fleming Sr.
State of the Lakes Report - David Hamstra (postponed unitl February 7, 2006)
I C. COMMENTS FROM CITIZENSIPUBLIC - none
I D. COMMISSIONERS ANNOUNCEMENTS/CORRESPONDENCE
Commissioner Hood - none
Commissioner Anderson - thanked staff for the excellent job on the State of the City address
Commissioner Johnson- announced the Safe Driving Program at West Orange High School on
Thursday, January 19,2006, at 6:30 p.m.
Commissioner Parker-none
Mayor Vandergrift-announced that the calendars are in and they did an outstanding job this
year. He noted that a picture of the staff is on the back cover this year.
I E. CONSENT AGENDA
1. Approval and Acceptance of the Regular City Commission Minutes of January 3, 2006
and Special Session Minutes of January 5, 2006. (City Clerk Eikenberry)
2. Reappointments to CACOPD Board. (City Clerk Eikenberry)
The terms of Members Amber Hart, Thomas Hendrix, Joel Keller, Robert McKey, Ricky Osbome, Bradley Phillips, and
Mark Scalzo have all expired, and all except Mr. Osborne have indicated an interest in being considered for reappointment
(Mr. Osborne has not been in contact with the City Clerk's Department and has missed the last 21 meetings of the board).
The following reflects the attendance of the board members considering reappointment: Amber Hart attended 18 of 21
meetings, Thomas Hendrix attended 11 of 21 meetings, Joel Keller attended 14 of 21 meetings, Robert McKey attended 15
of 21 meetings, Ricky Osborne attended 0 of 21 meetings, Bradley Phillips attended 16 of 21 meetings, and Mark Scalzo
attended 6 of 21 meetings. Staff respectfully recommends that the Honorable Mayor and City Commissioners re-appoint
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members Amber Hart, Thomas Hendrix, Joel Keller, Robert McKey, Bradley Phillips, and Mark Scalzo to serve on the
CACOPD Board for another three-year term ending January 2009.
3. Approval of Use of Forfeiture Funds to Purchase a Computerized Voice Stress
Analyzer. (Police Chief Goclon)
The City of Ocoee employs a Computerized Voice Stress Analyzer (CVSA) to help determine applicants' suitability to
become police officers. The City currently out-sources this testing. Having the CVSA in- house would allow more
applicants to be processed and would also reduce the processing time for each applicant. The CVSA also could be used as an
investigative tool for criminal cases and internal investigations. 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.
4. Approval of 4-Year Lease Purchase of New Vehicles and Equipment for FY 05/06.
(Purchasing Agent Tolbert)
Authorization is needed to piggyback the FSA, City of Ft. Myers, and Lake County contracts for the items listed. The City
Commission approved the sole source purchase of the garbage, recycle, and yard waste trucks on December 20,2005. It is
also the intent of Staff to consolidate the financing for the vehicles and equipment being purchased, in order to realize a
savings on the interest rate. This lease-purchase agreement is for four (4) years, and is the second of two lease agreements
needed to finance the remainder of the budgeted city vehicles and equipment. The total cost for the vehicles and equipment
requiring approval is $2,815,112.27. There are two (2) vehicles being purchased with Stormwater and Water Operating
funds at a total of $33,186.00. The total for the new 4-year consolidated lease, which includes the remaining vehicles and
equipment, is $2,781,926.27.
5. Clarification of Condition of Approval for the Westridge PUD (AKA: Meadow Ridge).
(Community Development Director Wagner)
The Westridge PUD development has been approved for 152 single-family residential lots and approximately nine (9) acres
of commercial and office uses. The PUD is located at the southeast corner of Maguire and Moore Roads. The commercial
portion is located in the northwest portion of the PUD. On this commercial portion, conditions of approval were formally
approved to restrict undesirable land uses. For example, automobile sales, automobile repair or service stations, and other
intense uses were cited as being prohibited within the PUD. The Applicant, Unicorp National Developments, Inc., has
requested clarification of one of the restricted land uses cited under Condition of Approval #38 (t). Specifically, the
prohibited land use is cited as: "drive-in restaurants with pick-up windows". The Applicant has requested clarification from
the City Commission on this matter, since the Applicant is proposing a nationally recognized up-scale (free standing) Coffee
House with a drive-thru to be developed on one of the commercial lots. Staff respectfully recommends that the Mayor and
City Commissioners affirm Staffs interpretation that an up-scale Coffee House restaurant with a drive-thru is a permitted
use within the Westridge PUD.
6. Approval of CIP Purchase of Flatbed Trailer- Request for Increased Funding. (Utilities
Director Smith)
The Utilities Department obtained three written quotes for the purchase of a flat bed trailer to transport the backhoe to and
from the plant to sites that require heavy equipment applications. Walker Miller provided a quote for Econoline line
backhoe trailer at $8,995.00; this model is comparatively lighter and shorter that would be needed to transport the backhoe.
Nortrax provided cut sheets and general specifications for a trailer that was more in-line with the expected requirements for
the backhoe trailer and at a cost of $12,827.00. Briggs Equipment offered an Eager Beaver Model 12HDB-PT trailer that
conforms to the needs of backhoe transportation as established through prior uses and experience at a cost of $12,450.00.
This amount ($12,450.00) is $600.00 over the budgeted and approved CIP amount. Staff recommends that the Mayor and
City Commissioners increase the CIP funding for a flatbed trailer from $11,850.00 to $12,450.00 and to purchase a flatbed
trailer from Briggs Equipment in the amount of $12,450.00.
7. Denial of Request by Onyx Waste Services to Assign the Commercial & Multi-Family
Solid Waste Contract and the Residential Yard & Bulky Waste Contract to Waste
Services of Florida, Inc. (Public Works Director Zaitooni)
Onyx Waste Services, Inc. has formally requested assignment of the current contracts for commercial franchise and
residential yard & bulky waste to Waste Services of Florida, Inc. Both contracts provide for such an assignment only with
the expressed approval of the City Commission. Given the poor performance by Waste Services of Florida, Inc. for the
residential curbside service, staff recommends denial of this request. Additionally, both the commercial franchise and yard
& bulky waste contracts will expire on August 30, 2006, with option of extension for another 2 years or a negotiated shorter
period.
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Consent Agenda Vote:
Commissioner Anderson asked about the verbiage referring to an "Upscale Coffee House"
under Item #5 and there was a short discussion regarding the type of business that would be there
and the drive thru being a Permitted Use.
Commissioner Anderson, seconded bv Commissioner Parker moved to approve
Consent Agenda items 1 through 7, as presented. Motion carried 5-0.
I F. PUBLIC HEARINGS
ORDINANCE SECOND READING
8. Amending Chapter 150 City Codes, Stormwater Management. (Public Hearing
Advertised in the Orlando Sentinel Classified Legal Section on January 8, 2006).
(Public Works Director Zaitooni)
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 Orange County is March I, 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 (I) 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.
Mayor Vandergrift opened the Public Hearing. There being no one wishing to speak, Mayor
Vandergrift closed the Public Hearing.
Commissioner Anderson asked if it was fair to charge the Homeowner Associations that
maintain there own retention ponds the same fees that everyone else will be charged. Public
Works Director Zaitooni explained that the small privately maintained retention ponds still
overflow into canals and lakes and have the same amount of discharge as other areas.
Commissioner Hood, seconded bv Commissioner Johnson moved to adopt
Ordinance No. 2006-002, amending Chapter 150 of the Code of Ordinances, which
amendments provide for the adoption of stormwater utility fees bv resolution and
authorize the uniform method of tax collection. Motion carried 4-1, with
Commissioner Anderson opposed.
Mayor Vandergrift reminded everyone that they did not vote to increase the fees tonight, the
increases will be considered in February and go into effect in April.
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The ordinance, as adopted on second reading, carries the following title:
ORDINANCE NO. 2006-002
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF OCOEE, FLORIDA, AMENDING AND RESTATING
ARTICLE I OF CHAPTER 150 OF THE CODE OF ORDINANCES OF THE CITY OF OCOEE
REGARDING THE CITY'S STORMWATER MANAGEMENT UTILITY SYSTEM; AMENDING
DEFINITIONS; AMENDING THE CATEGORIES OF PROPERTY TO WHICH STORMWATER
UTILITY FEES APPLY; DELETING THE SCHEDULE OF RATES; PROVIDING FOR
ADOPTION OF THE STORMWATER UTILITY FEE BY RESOLUTION OF THE CITY
COMMISSION; AUTHORIZING THE USE OF THE UNIFORM METHOD OF COLLECTION
OF NON-AD VALOREM ASSESSMENTS FOR STORMWATER UTILITY FEES; AMENDING
THE POWERS AND DUTIES OF THE CITY ENGINEER AND PUBLIC WORKS DIRECTOR;
PROVIDING FOR SEVERABILITY; PROVIDING FOR CODIFICATION; PROVIDING AN
EFFECTIVE DATE.
9. Amendments to Chapter 143 of the City Codes Relating to Solid Waste. (Public Hearing
Advertised in the Orlando Sentinel Classified Legal Section on January 7, 2006). (Public Works
Director Zaitooni)
Staff has recommended amending the existing Chapter 143 of the City's Code of Ordinances relating to Solid
Waste to add a section to the existing ordinance authorizing the utilization of a uniform method of collection of
non-advalorem assessments for residential solid waste service fees and charges. The new section 143-9.2 will
allow for an alternative method of billing collections of fees through the Orange County Property Appraisers
Office should the city so desire as pursuant to Section 197.3632 of the Florida Statutes. The ordinance still
allows for the city to retract that method of charging for services and return to our current billing process.
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 bv Commissioner Johnson moved to adopt
Ordinance No. 2006-003. amendina Chapter 143 of the Code of Ordinances. and
authorizina the uniform method of tax collection for residential solid waste
collection service fees. Motion carried 5-0.
The ordinance, as adopted on second reading, carries the following title:
ORDINANCE NO. 2006-003
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF OCOEE, FLORIDA, AMENDING CHAPTER 143 OF THE
CODE OF ORDINANCES OF THE CITY OF OCOEE REGARDING SOLID WASTE;
AUTHORIZING THE USE OF THE UNIFORM METHOD OF COLLECTION OF NON-AD
VALOREM ASSESSMENTS FOR RESIDENTIAL 'SOLID WASTE COLLECTION SERVICE
FEES AND CHARGES; PROVIDING FOR SEVERABILITY; PROVIDING FOR
CODIFICATION; PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
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I G. REGULAR AGENDA
ORDINANCE FIRST READING
10. Approval of Changes to the City of Ocoee Municipal General Employees' Retirement
Trust Fund. (Second Reading and Public Hearing Scheduled for February 7, 2006).
(Human Resources Director Carnicella)
The Pension Board for the City of Ocoee Municipal General Employees' Retirement Trust Fund is governed by
ordinance. The General Employees' Pension Board has made recommendations to change the ordinance to
allow participation from the City Manager and Assistant City Manager. In addition, it removes reference to
Directors by specific title thereby allowing for participation of new director positions as authorized in the yearly
budget process.
City Attorney Rosenthal read the title of the ordinance.
Human Resources Director Carnicella explained the changes that were made to the ordinance.
Mayor Vandergrift said he would like the City to look into offering a "smorgasbord" of
pension options, such as opting into the FRS retirement, in order to attract applicants that may
not otherwise come to work here because they do not wish to change their pension plan.
Second Reading and Public Hearing scheduled for February 7, 2006.
11. Approval of November 2005 Community Merit Awards Grant Cycle. (Assistant Public
Works Director Elliott)
The Community Merit Awards (CMA) Board met on Wednesday, December 21, 2005, to discuss the ten
applications received during the November 2005 grant application cycle. There is $10,000 budgeted for the
CMA's in FY 2006. The amount requested by the organizations is $5,000, which leaves a remaining $5,000 for
the 2nd cycle in April of 2006. The Community Merit Review Board is recommending funding all ten
organizations at the maximum grant amount of$500.
Commissioner Parker, seconded by Commissioner Johnson, moved to deny the
HRDB Board from receivina MVP Partnership Grant (Item #12) and aive the board
J2,000 from the Commission Continaency fund toward various events.
Commissioner Anderson, seconded by Mayor Vanderarift, moved to increase the
fundina to the HRDB Board from $2,000 to $2,500 from the Commission
Contingency fund. Motion carried 5-0.
A vote was taken on the Oriainal Motion, as amended. Motion carried 5-0 (see
subsequent motion under item #12 relating to these motion/amendments)
Commissioner Anderson, seconded by Mayor Vanderarift, moved to approve the
Community Merit Awards Grant Cycle, as recommended by staff, includina the
J500 to the HRDB Board. Motion carried 5-0
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12. Approval of MVP Grants for the 2005-2006 Budget Year. (Assistant Public Works
Director Elliott)
Six applications were received, five from neighborhoods and one from a community service organization
located in Ocoee. Staff respectfully recommends funding all six grant projects upon completion of the work
and submission of the proper paperwork.
Commissioner Parker, seconded by Commissioner Anderson, moved to approve
the MVP Neiahborhood Matchina Grants, as recommended by staff, with the
exception the action taken with the previous motion (Item #11), which denied
HRBD Board the MVP arant money, and aave them $2500 fundina throuah the
Commission Continaency Fund.
Public Works Director Elliott said that staff was going to recommend that they take cost
savings from the MVP Line Item and transfer it to the HRBD line item that was created this year.
City Attorney Rosenthal clarified that the $2500 would be placed into a line item and not given
to them in the form of a check. Consensus of the Commission was that in would be better to
place the money in a line item for the HRDB Board.
Mayor Vanderarift, seconded by Commissioner Parker, moved to place the ~
aranted to the HRDB Board from the Commission Continaency Fund, into the
newly created line item for the HRDB Board, which will fall under the budaet of
the Human Resources Department. Motion carried 5-0. (see previous related
motions under Item #11)
13. Direction re: Potential Police Station Sites and the Feasibility of Selected Sites. ,(Public
Works Director Zaitooni)
As the need to provide sufficient space for the Police Department operations becomes more critical, staff has
researched four (4) potential sites for the future City Police Department building. The criteria for selection
among other considerations included (1) land size of 3.0 to 3.5 acres, (2) multiple good access roadways, (3)
least potential for hazardous spills, and (4) compatibility with the surrounding neighborhoods. The 4 potential
sites are: Location I - Certi-Fine & Crittenden properties on Kissimmee Avenue, Location 2 - Ivy Property at
the northeast comer of Orlando A venue and Bluford A venue intersection, Location 3 - Public Works yard at
301 Maguire Road, and Location 4 - Roper property at the southeast comer of Geneva Avenue and Maguire
Road intersection. Based on analysis of each site, staff recommends Location I - Certi-Fine & Crittenden
properties as the most suitable location for the future City Police Department.
Public Works Director Zaitooni presented the Commission with (4) possible locations for
relocating the police department and said, due to the size and favorable access roadways,
staff recommends location 1, and would like the City Commission to authorize staff to begin
formal negotiations with the property owners for that site.
. Location 1 - Certi-Fine & Crittenden properties on Kissimmee Avenue
. Location 2 - Ivy Property at the northeast comer of Orlando A venue and Bluford Avenue
intersection
· Location 3 - Public Works yard at 301 Maguire Road
. Location 4 - Roper property at the southeast comer of Geneva A venue and Maguire Road
intersection.
Mayor Vandergrift and Commissioner Anderson felt that there were other options that
should be looked into, and that this issue warrants a Commission Workshop to thoroughly
discuss it.
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Commissioner Johnson said we should move forward with the Certi-Fine property, because
it is an ideal property in the downtown area, which is where we wanted the police department
to be located. He stated a workshop should be held on the design issues, but we should move
forward with negotiations on the Certi-Fine property. Commissioner Parker agreed and
said we have been discussing this issue for a long time, we should select a property from the
ones we asked staff to identify, and we should move forward with negotiations before
property values continue to rise.
Mayor Vanderarift. seconded by Commissioner Anderson moved to direct
staff to set UP a workshop to further discuss this issue. Motion carried 3-2.
with Commissioner Johnson and Commission Parker opposed.
14. Approval of Purchase of Property at 31 E. Franklin Street (Mailing Address 33
Lakeview Street) for $60,000 with Terms from Park Impact Fees. (public Works
Director Zaitooni)
In order to construct the future City Hall Park and the Starke Lake stormwater retention pond, it is necessary to
purchase the available properties on the north side of the existing City Hall ditch. The current plan for the
park/pond entails construction of continuous sidewalks on the perimeters of the pond, cascaded falls, a lighted
fountain, benches, etc. The property at 31 E. Franklin Street is available and staff has conducted preliminary
discussion with the property owner; and has obtained a formal appraisal for the property. The purchase price is
$60,000 with terms to pay (1) $14,400 in monthly installments of $600 monthly for 24 months, and (2) a
payment of $45,600 at the conclusion of the 24-month period. The property appraised at $53,000, however
because of the installment terms, staff agreed to an additional $7,000 above the appraised value.
City Attorney Rosenthal advised that the owner requested the terms of monthly
installments, rather than payment in full. The City agreed to pay $7,000 over the appraisal
because the alternative method of a condemnation action would more than likely cost the
City much more.
Mayor Vanderarift. seconded by Commissioner Anderson moved to approve
the purchase of the property at 31 East Franklin Street. per staff
recommendations. Motion carried 5-0.
15. Discussion of Proposed Amendment to Reclaim Water Resolution 2003-17, Providing
for Payment Plan for Meter and Back Flow Device Charge and Residential Irrigation
System Assistance by the City. (Utilities Director Smith)
The Utilities staff is requesting a follow up to its' December 20, 2005, reuse update with a presentation of a
revised Reuse Resolution, which provides for assistance to customers by providing payment plans for reuse
meters, backflow device installations, and on-site irrigation connection to the reuse meter. This Resolution also
provides for a minimum volumetric charge based on the costs that the City must pay for wholesale reuse water.
Utilities Director Smith gave a Power Point presentation, and explained the process for
installation and payment plan for expanding the reuse service area by retrofitting Waterside,
Reflections, Reserve, and Silver Glenn neighborhoods with reuse water. He discussed the draft
resolution. He explained that his department will assist the customers with the physical
undertaking to covert from potable water to reuse water, by having the Water Conservation
Coordinator provide applications for reuse services and after the customer selects a
plumber/irrigation specialist, the Water Conservation Coordinator will coordinate all phases of
work and inspections.
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Commissioner Anderson asked what would happen if an owner who signed a 60-month
contract sold his home, would he be passed on to the new owner. Utilities Director Smith said
they would work with the City Attorney to ensure that it would be assigned to the property on a
recorded agreement, and not to the owner. City Attorney Rosenthal said that it would come up
administratively when the new owner went to reconnect, and stated that the resolution needs
some fine tuning before it comes back before the Commission.
Commissioner Anderson asked why a backflow is needed if they have reuse water. Utilities
Director Smith explained that it is imperative to install a backflow device any potable water
system where reuse water or an alternative water source is used that may be of a lower grade.
Commissioner Anderson asked about the annual testing of the system, and who will bear the
costs. Mr. Smith advised they would bring back a program for the maintenance of the system at
a later date; many municipalities charge a monthly fee to maintain the system.
Mayor Vandergrift asked if we need to put some money into our capital expenses, by possibly
increasing the per gallon charge, to help offset the costs. Utilities Director Smith said the
resolution provides for a 5% or 8% carrying charge for volumetric usage. He further stated as
we go up the block rate structure, we begin to realize more money to cover capital costs.
Mayor Vandergrift asked if we are going to have any problems with the County in the areas
they cover, as far as installing meters, etc. Utilities Director Smith said the County has been
cooperative in discussions regarding selling us back the meters at a reduced cost, or letting us use
them until we can convert.
There was further discussion regarding hook-up charges. Utilities Director Smith said he
believes the price of $250 for the City to take care of all of the their issues, will invite residents
to get on the program.
Consensus of the Commission is to move forward with the resolution, and brina
back appropriate actions and recommendations.
16. Discussion re: Name Change of Professional Parkway and a Portion of Old Winter
Garden Road. (City Engineer Wheeler)
Old Winter Garden Road is being widened and realigned to facilitate the traffic volumes within the road
corridor. It has been envisioned that realignment would also provide for the renaming of Professional Parkway
to Old Winter Garden Road and the portion of Old Winter Garden Road from old Professional Parkway to SR
50 would be renamed to South Bluford A venue. There are only two businesses that would be affected with the
name changes and staff has been working with them and other agencies on the new road names and street
numbers for a smooth transition.
Engineer David Wheeler gave a brief PowerPoint presentation.
Mayor Vanderarift, seconded by Commissioner Anderson adopt Resolution No.
2006-001, approvina the renamina of Professional Parkway to Old Winter Garden
Road and renamina a portion of Old Winter aarden Road to South Bluford
Avenue, per staff recommendations. Motion carried 5-0.
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The resolution as adopted carries the following caption:
RESOLUTION NO. 2006-001
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF OCOEE, FLORIDA CHANGING THE NAME OF
PROFESSIONAL PARKWAY TO OLD WINTER GARDEN ROAD AND THE NAME OF A
PORTION OF OLD WINTER GARDEN ROAD TO SOUTH BLUFORD A VENUE; DIRECTING
THE CITY CLERK TO PROVIDE NOTICE OF SAME TO CERTAIN PARTIES; PROVIDING
FOR SEVERABILITY; PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
I H. STAFF REPORTS
City Manager Frank said at a Commission Meeting last month, a member of the CACOPD
Board (Joel Keller) came before the Commission and asked that the by-laws be changed so that
the board reports directly to the Commission and not through the Police Chief. A review of the
resolution and by-laws of the board shows that it does provide for that option, and thus no further
action is necessary.
City Manager Frank invited the Commission to attend a breakfast on February 2, 2006, to
welcome the new Assistant City Manager and Community Relations Manager.
I I. COMMENTS FROM COMMISSIONERS
Commissioner Parker said she is the liaison to the Child Protection Recommendation
Committee, and they have been meeting frequently and making a lot of progress. They are
preparing recommendations for the Commission and will present them before the board sunsets
in 120 days. She said the board has also decided they would like to hold a Spring Fling for
Safety, on March 25, 2005, which would cover all types of child safety issues. They have other
safety-oriented agencies interested in participating. They are asking for $1,000 from the City to
increase attendance in this event, and increase safety awareness throughout the Community.
Commissioner Parker, seconded bv Commissioner Anderson moved to
contribute $1,000 from the Commission Continaencv Fund to the Child Protection
Recommendation Committee to assist with attendance in Sprina Flina Event.
Motion carried 5-0.
Commissioner Parker said, in correlation with the money that was given to the HRDB Board
under Items #11 and #12, she would like to create a policy that would allow Boards who put on
City events to receive up to $2000, and the remaining boards to receive up to $1,000 for shirts,
seminars, and other materials for their boards. A discussion occurred regarding the expense of
education and seminars, how much each board would receive, and who would determine how the
money would be spent. Mayor Vandergrift said he was in favor of the concept but felt a policy
should be in place before they voted to give line item budgets to the boards.
Commissioner Parker, seconded bv Commissioner Hood moved to have staff
create a policv allowina a line-item budaet of UP to $2000 for each City Board and
determinina how much each Board should receive and how expenditures would
be monitored. Motion carried 4-1, with Mavor Vanderarift opposed.
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Commissioner Johnson - none
Commissioner Anderson - thanked staff again for the good job on the State of the City address.
Commissioner Hood - 1) asked when the roadwork would start at Lady A venue and Adair
Street, and was advised Public Works Director Zaitooni will respond to him tomorrow, and 2)
announced the Ocoee Booster Club is having an Alumni Day Cookout on February 4, 2006 to
honor the Ocoee High School 1972 State Baseball Champions.
Mayor Vandergrift - none
I ADJOURNMENT
The meeting was adjourned at 9:02 p.m.
Attest:
APPROVED:
City of Ocoee
Beth Eikenberry, City Clerk
S. Scott Vandergrift, Mayor
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