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HomeMy WebLinkAboutItem #01 Approval of MinutesMINUTES March 17, 2015, at 7:15 P.M. REGULAR CITY COMMISSION MEETING 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 Keller gave the invocation, followed by the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag, led by Commissioner Wilsen. City Clerk Eikenberry called roll and declared a quorum present. Roll Call: Commissioner Grogan, Commissioner Wilsen, Mayor Vandergrift, Commissioner Johnson, and Commissioner Keller. Swearing in of Commissioner Wilsen and Commissioner Keller B. PRESENTATIONS AND PROCLAMATIONS Proclamations — April 2015 - Water Conservation Month Mayor Vandergrift read his proclamation and proclaimed April as Water Conservation Month. Utilities Director Smith briefly spoke about the new free AquaHawk Personal Conservation and Alerting Tool that is currently available to Ocoee utility customers and will allow residents to get alerts, text messages, or 24/7 access to their water consumption and monthly billing for their residence. Proclamation - Arbor Day — April 24 — This proclamation will be heard at a future meeting. Parks and Recreation Director Hayes advised that the City would like to proclaim Arbor Day on April 16 since they will be hosting a Tree Planting Ceremony and picnic in honor of Arbor Day at the Ison Center on that day. Proclamation - Day of Remembrance — April 16 Mayor Vandergrift read his proclamation and proclaimed April 16 as Day of Remembrance. C. COMMENTS FROM CITIZENS/PUBLIC Jim Riffle, 2536 W. Ponkan Road, said he is representing the Ocoee High School Alumni Association and would like to request the waiving of the fees for use of the Jim Beech Center for Saturday, September 26` for their upcoming high school reunion. He has confirmed with Parks and Recreation Director Hayes that the facility is available and they would also be glad to pay any reasonable fees regarding the cleaning up of the facility, if needed. The Alumni would need the facility for a few hours before the event to decorate. Parks and Recreation Director Hayes shared that the fees being requested to be waived would be $500 -$600 for rental of the facility and the $250 security deposit. Commissioner Wilsen, seconded by Commissioner Grogan, moved to waive the fees for use of the Jim Beech Recreation Center for Saturday, September 26, 2015. by the Ocoee Hiah School Alumni Association. Motion carried 5 -0. Regular Commission Meeting March 17, 2015 Martha Lopez- Anderson, 2438 Alclobe Circle, said she is before the Commission to follow -up on the Strategic Plan and find out where they are at this point with some of the key items that they had discussed regarding downtown Ocoee. She further inquired if they would be doing any public engagement with regards to the Strategic Plan. City Manager Frank addressed Mrs. Lopez - Anderson's inquiry advising there was about $600,000 in the budget from last year to embark upon a master plan for the items they discussed regarding the downtown renovation project. Several meetings ago they engaged the services of several companies to move forward with the master planning process which will tie into the 429 and Franklin Street. He further shared they do not anticipate much building this year but will have a public engagement to get ideas from the community. Further discussion ensued regarding the funding for the proposed future downtown project. Mrs. Lopez- Anderson advised that as a citizen it is costing them money when the city does not invest in the City. She is asking that the Commission please take the action and steps to move forward because they cannot afford to do nothing any more. Commissioner Johnson commented that he would like to have things sped up, including looking into bonds, so they can have it set up and ready by October. Commissioner Keller said he will be going to Tallahassee and he does plan on meeting with Legislatures to see if they can get some funding out of the State. Last year, Senator Nelson, Senator Rubio and Congressman Webster were all favorable to helping the City get some WIFA loans which may have a lower interest than bond money. Commissioner Wilsen shared that some of the issues she feels they have encountered is that every budget year they get residents who do not support them when they need to raise rates to better the City. She will be asking her residents this budget year to come out to support their decision so they can move forward. Commissioner Grogan briefly commented that the very first step is to wait until the consultants they hired lay out the whole master plan for them. The biggest time constraint he foresees for the City will be in acquiring property. Mayor Vandergrift commented that they passed the fire fee so there will be money freed up that would not be earmarked for the Fire Department and is something they can think about during the budget season. Brief discussion ensued regarding the topics they had covered during their last Strategic Planning. D. STAFF REPORTS AND AGENDA REVIEW City Manager Frank announced the following: 1) Cemetery fence construction is being finished this week to provide a new ornamental iron fence with brick columns along the Geneva Street boundary along the north side of the cemetery and a black vinyl- coated chain -link fence has been installed along the western boundary. Lockable ornamental iron gates were also installed and the old sign was refurbished and installed as a single unit on a brick base. 2) Police Recruiting Unit Open House — March 31, 2015, 6:30 -8:30. The Ocoee Police Department's recruiting unit will be hosting an Open House for those hoping to get an inside look at career opportunities with the Police Department. Administrative staff will be present along with officers from the Recruiting Unit to answer questions and give information regarding civilian and sworn open positions with the department. If you have any questions, please contact Sergeant Mireya Iannuzzi at (407) 554 -7197 or MIannuzzi @ocoee.org 21Page Regular Commission Meeting March 17, 2015 E. COMMISSIONERS ANNOUNCEMENTS Commissioner Keller — 1) thanked everyone that came out and voted this past election. 2) The Ocoee Family Aquatic Facility will open for the 2015 season on Saturday, May 2nd starting at 11:00 a.m. Information on the pool hours and admission costs can be found on the city's webpage www.ocoee.org or by calling the Beech Recreation Center at 407 - 905 -3180. 3) The Parks and Recreation Department will begin accepting registration for its Summer Camp Program. Registration for residents will be April 6th thru 10th and open registration will begin April 13th for Ages 5 to 12 years. The Summer Camp will run from June 8th to August 21 st. For more information contact the Beech Recreation Center at 407 - 905 -3180. Commissioner Johnson — 1) announced parents interested in signing their children up for the Parks and Recreation Department's Spring Break Camp, running from March 23rd through the 27th, can still do so by calling the Parks and Recreation Department at 407 - 905 -3180 or stopping by the Jim Beech Recreation Center, at 1820 A.D. Mims Road. 2) The Parks and Recreation Department will be hosting its monthly Food Truck Friday event on Friday, March 20th, from 6:00pm to 9:00pm on Lakeshore Drive, in Bill Breeze Park. Food trucks will be offering gourmet food and delectable treats, and the movie "Guardians of The Galaxy" will be shown during the event; the movie will start at 7:30p.m., so come out and enjoy a dinner and a movie in the park. Commissioner Wilsen — 1) thanked everyone that came out to vote especially her residents for their vote of confidence. 2) Spring Fling was a great success and thanked all the volunteers who helped make it a successful event. 3) Public Safety Academy — April 9, 2015 through June 11, 2015, from 6:00 pm -9:00 pm. The Ocoee Police Department and Fire Department will be hosting our annual Public Safety Academy. If you have any questions, please contact Officer Patera Scott-Marsh at (407) 905 -3160 ext. 3024 or Patera.scottgocoee.org 4) S.A.F.E. Class — April 2, 2015, 6:00 pm -9:00 pm. This is a free, one time, three hour presentation on self - defense and safety awareness for women. The class is taught by Ocoee Police Officers using the NSDI's S.A.F.E. curriculum. Topics covered include: self - defense, crime prevention and domestic violence. You must be at least thirteen years of age to attend. The class is held at the Ocoee Police Department. If interested please contact Officer Patera Scott at 407 - 905 -3160 ext. 3024 or at Patera. Scott(c�r�,ocoee.org Commissioner Grogan — 1) announced the City's new CivicPlus website was launched and is being rapidly improved as more content and functionality is created. 2) thanked the Public Works Department and Director Krug for the recycling program and the savings to the City of $1500 /per week in labor costs. 3) The Parks and Recreation Department will be sponsoring its Annual Easter Eggstravaganza on Saturday, April 4th at the Jim Beech Recreation Center from 10:00 a.m. to noon. There will be Easter Egg Hunts for children from infants to 12 years of age; along with prizes, bonce houses, arts & crafts, face painting, coloring contest, clowns, DJ Todd and pictures with the Easter Bunny. For more information contact the Parks and Recreation Department at 407 - 905 -3180. 4) The City of Ocoee Parks and Recreation Department will be hosting its annual Big Orange Games on Saturday, April 18th at the Ocoee High School Football Field. Opening ceremonies will be held at 9:15 a.m. and the games will begin at 9:30 a.m. For more information contact the Beech Recreation Center at 407 - 905 -3180. 31Page Regular Commission Meeting March 17, 2015 Mayor Vandergrift — 1) announced they had a low turnout of voters for this past election with 13% voting in District 2 and 8% voting in District 4. He further encouraged residents to please exercise their right to vote. 2) thanked the volunteers who helped with the Spring Fling and the safety of the children. F. CONSENT AGENDA Commissioner Keller, seconded by Commissioner Johnson, moved to approve the Consent Agenda Items #1 through #3. Motion carried 5 -01 1. Approval of Minutes for the Regular Commission Meeting Held March 3, 2015. (City Clerk Eikenberry) Approved on Consent. Motion carried 5 -0. 2. Approval of Resolution and Railroad Reimbursement Agreement for Municipal Grade Crossing Traffic Control Devices — Bowness Road (Maguire). (Public Works Director Krug) _. . This agreement provides for funding from the Federal Highway Administration to the FDOT to install new railroad grade crossing signals on Bowness Road (Maguire) at the Florida Central Railroad crossing. The purpose of this agreement is to allocate the Federal funds to upgrade existing grade crossing signals to meet current requirements. The signal upgrades are funded through a FHWA Aid Project administered by the FDOT. The financial impact to the City is the continuation of the annual $3,402.00 maintenance fee already incorporated in the budget. Approved on Consent. Motion carried 5 -0. 3. Approval of Resolution and Railroad Reimbursement Agreement for Municipal Grade Crossing Traffic Control Devices — North Clarke Rd. (Public Works Director Krug) The City approved an agreement at the November 5, 2013, Commission meeting providing for funding from the Federal Highway Administration to the FDOT to install new railroad grade crossing signals on North Clarke Road at the Florida Central Railroad crossing. The purpose of the agreement was to allocate the Federal funds to upgrade existing grade crossing signals to meet current requirements and the upgrades have been completed. The Railroad has noted a clerical error in that the annual maintenance cost participation for the City was erroneously shown as 50% percent when it should have read 100% percent. The 100% cost participation is based on the Stipulation of Parties adopted by the City in 1992 for the construction of the then new Clarke Road over the existing railroad. The agreement conforms to the correct cost participation originally stipulated and approved by the City. The signal upgrades have been funded through a FHWA Aid Project administered by the FDOT. The financial impact to the City is the continuation of the annual $3,402.00 maintenance fee already incorporated in the budget. Approved on Consent. Motion carried 5 -0. G. FIRST READING OF ORDINANCE 41Page Regular Commission Meeting March 17, 2015 4. First Reading of Ordinance — Change in Chapter 75, False Alarm Response Fees. (Second Reading and Public Hearing scheduled for April 7, 2015, Regular Commission Meeting at 7:15 p.m. or soon thereafter). (Police Chief Brown) Chapter 75 of the City Code provides procedures and fines /fees for City Police and Fire Department responses to false alarms or the activation of an alarm system due to reasons including, but not limited to, mechanical failure, malfunction, improper maintenance, or other negligent or intentional acts. Responding to a false alarm is a poor use of resources, resulting in unnecessary costs to the City and presenting a risk to public safety due to the unnecessary diversion of critical public safety resources. For this reason, staff believes the ordinance should be updated and clarified. Currently, enforcement of alleged false alarm violations are heard by the City's Code Enforcement Board. However, under the proposed changes, alleged violations will be heard by the City's Violations Hearing Board. Additionally, the proposed changes include establishing a flat fine of $100.00 for fourth and any subsequent violations occurring in a six month period. City Attorney Cookson read the title of the Ordinance. Mayor Vandergrift announced the second reading and public hearing will be held on April 7, 2015, Regular Commission Meeting at 7:15 p.m. or soon thereafter. H. FIRST READING OF ORDINANCE — PUBLIC HEARING First Reading of Code of Ordinances Amendment — Road Impact Fee Reduction. (Advertised in the Orlando Sentinel on Sunday, March 8, 2015. Second Reading and Public Hearing scheduled for April 7, 2015, Regular CqptLt Mision Meeting at 7:15 p. m. or soo__. & ; E4 ter). (City Planner Rumer) The road impact fee ordinance was adopted in 1989, and then amended in its entirety in 1999 and 2005. The ordinance update in 2005 increased the impact fees by as much as 113 %. The City Commission requested a study of the City's transportation impact fees back in 2013 which was provided by CDM Smith consultants. This ordinance is a result of the Commission's directive and further work by CDM Smith. This ordinance decreases most impact fees by roughly 25% with a few land uses receiving less of a decrease due to the expansion of the City's limits. This ordinance does not provide amendments to the other impact fees and capital charges. Police, Fire, and Recreation impact fees will go back to their full rates as of April 1, 2015. Water and Sewer Capital charges are adjusted yearly by the CCI index. City Attorney Cookson read the title of the Ordinance. Mayor Vandergrift opened the public hearing. City Planner Rumer advised that he will be giving a staff report at the second reading and public hearing. He shared that at this time staff as not received any opposition to this ordinance. Mayor Vandergrift closed the public hearing. Mayor Vandergrift announced the second reading and public hearing will be held on April 7, 2015, Regular Commission Meeting at 7:15 p.m. or soon thereafter. 51Page Regular Commission Meeting March 17, 2015 L SECOND READING OF ORDINANCES - PUBLIC HEARINGS 6. Swatkowski - 112 Lee Street. (Advertised in the West Orange Times on Thursday, March 5, 2015, and Thursday, March 12, 2015). (City Planner Rumer) The subject property is located on the North side of Lee Street, 200 feet east of the intersection of N Kissimmee Ave and Lee Street. The subject parcel has one existing Single - Family Residence and numerous structures used for agricultural processing. The Applicant is annexing into the City limits as a condition to receive city potable water connection. The applicant has requested a City of Ocoee zoning designation of A -1 (Agriculture), which is consistent with the zoning of the adjacent Orange County properties on the south. a. Annexation Ordinance b. Rezoning Ordinance City Attorney Cookson read the title of the annexation ordinance. City Attorney Cookson read the title of the rezoning ordinance. City Planner Rumer gave a background summary of the proposed annexation which included general location and future land use designation. The subject parcel has one existing Single - Family Residence and numerous structures used for agricultural processing. The Applicant is annexing into the City limits as a condition to receive city potable water connection. The applicant has requested a City of Ocoee zoning designation of A -1 (Agriculture), which is consistent with the zoning of the adjacent Orange County properties on the south. The DRC proposed three conditions to recommending approval of the annexation: i) Provide documentation of environmental compliance to a past issue with Orange County EPD ii) Have a minimum standards inspection, iii) Initial fire inspection. City Planner Rumer advised the applicant has complied with the conditions. The Planning & Zoning Commission, acting as the Local Planning Agency, voted unanimously to recommend approval of the Annexation of the +/- 5.01 acre parcel of land known as the "Swatkowski Property" with an Initial Zoning classification of "A -1 ". Mayor Vandergrift opened the public hearing for the annexation ordinance. As no one wished to speak, the public hearing was closed. Commissioner Johnson, seconded by Commissioner Wilsen, moved to approve Annexation Ordinance No. 2015 -004 for Michael Swatkowski Property, per staffs recommendation. Motion carried 5 -0. Mayor Vandergrift opened the public hearing for the rezoning ordinance. Mike Swatkowski, applicant, thanked the Commission for the consideration of the annexation and commented that regardless of the vote they support Arbor Day and would like to donate and plant five (5) Cathedral Oak trees. It was asked that Mr. Swatkowski meet with Parks and Recreation Director Hayes. Mayor Vandergrift closed the public hearing. Commissioner Johnson, seconded by Commissioner Grogan, moved to approve Rezoning Ordinance No. 2015 -005 for Michael Swatkowski Property, per staff s recommendation. Motion carried 5 -0. 6 1Pagc Regular Commission Meeting March 17, 2015 7. Chaudhry & Angard - 1102 E. Silver Star Road - Annexation Ordinance. (Advertised in the West Orange Times on Thursday, March 5, 2015, and Thursday, March 12, 2015). (City Planner Rumer) The subject properties are located on the west side of 2nd Street and east side of Whittier Avenue, fronting E Silver Star Road. The subject parcels contain one single- family dwelling. With respect to State annexation criteria, Chapter 171.044 of the Florida Statutes grants municipalities the authority to annex contiguous, compact, non - circuitous territory so long as it does not create an enclave. The subject property is considered contiguous to the City of Ocoee since it is bordered by property located within the City limits on the north, south and east. City Attorney Cookson read the title of the annexation ordinance. City Planner Rumer gave a background summary of the proposed annexation which included general location. The subject parcels contain one single - family dwelling. This is an annexation only and does meet Florida Statutes. Brief discussion ensued regarding enclave property which was not related to this annexation. Mayor Vandergrift opened the public hearing. As no one wished to speak, the public hearing was closed. Commissioner Wilsen, seconded by Commissioner Johnson, moved to approve Annexation Ordinance No. 2015 -003 for Chaudhry and Angard Parcels, per staff's recommendation. Motion carried 5 -0. J. REGULAR AGENDA Code Enforcement Reduction of Fine /Lien by Realtor William G. Jefferson on behalf of Lindsey Cunningham Regarding 2603 Coventry Lane. (Assistant Director of Support Services Gaines) This case involved a vacant property with a missing fence gate leading to an un- secured pool enclosure and an in- ground swimming pool with green unsanitary water. These were conditions constituting an attractive public nuisance to the public health, safety and welfare. The property owner, Lindsey Cunningham, was cited on July 3, 2012, by Code Officer Edward Loeffler. The codes in violation were: 115 -3 prohibited acts, 115 -6 unsanitary swimming pool water and 108 -35 public nuisance. On July 24, 2012, the Code Enforcement Board issued an order to comply by August 7, 2012, or be fined $100.00 per day per violation. On August 31, 2012, the Code Enforcement Board imposed fine and lien for non - compliance. The violations were found in compliance on December 11, 2012. On February 24, 2015, the Code Enforcement Board re- opened the case. The board recommends that the $37,500.00 fine /lien be reduced to the city's cost of $923.50. The discussion by the Board to reduce the amount was based on testimony and answers from Ms. Angelea Gillette and city staff. Assistant Director of Support Services Gaines gave a brief history of the case located at 2603 Coventry Lane. The property owner, Lindsey Cunningham, was cited on July 3, 2012, by Code Officer Edward Loeffler. The codes in violation were: 115 -3 prohibited acts, 115 -6 unsanitary swimming pool water and 108 -35 public nuisance. On July 24, 2012, the Code Enforcement Board issued an order to comply by August 7, 2012, or be fined $100.00 per day per violation. On August 31, 2012, the Code Enforcement Board imposed fine and lien for non - compliance. The violations were found in compliance on December 11, 2012. 71Page Regular Commission Meeting March 17, 2015 Lindsay Cunningham, former property owner, still resides on the property. He is requesting the lien amount be reduced to facilitate a traditional sale to the current quit claim owners, who got the property via quit claim in December 2014. On February 24, 2015, the Code Enforcement Board re- opened the case. The board recommends that the $37,500.00 fine /lien be reduced to the city's cost of $923.50. The discussion by the Board to reduce the amount was based on testimony and answers from Ms. Angelea Gillette and city staff. Ms. Angelea Gillette, representative for the applicant, said that in 2012 she was solicited by the owner to negotiate the short sale process. She said when she got involved she was managing the property and got the pool and fence fixed. There was discussion regarding the conveyance of the property, and City Attorney Cookson clarified that Mr. Cunningham will be selling it in a short sale and not getting any proceeds from the sale. Commissioner Keller said he is concerned that the property was in non - compliance for 6 months before it was corrected, and the pool and fence were serious safety issues. No action has been taken to clear this up until they are trying to sell. Commissioner Keller, seconded by Commissioner Wilsen, moved to approve per staff's recommendation to reduce the fine to $933.50 to be paid within 30 days or it reverts back to the original lien amount. Motion carried 4 -0 with Mayor Vandergrift away from the dais. 9. Most Valuable Partnership Grants — Cycle 2014/2015. (Community Relations Manager Wright) The Most Valuable Partnership Grants Program has been in operation for several years. The grant program assists Ocoee neighborhoods and organizations with projects that will enhance property values and improve the quality of life in Ocoee. The MVP grant program is a matching grant program held annually in November. The maximum matching grant award is $2,000. Funding is not given up front, but is reimbursed at the completion of the organization's project. Applicants fund their improvement projects and then get a portion back, up to a maximum of $2,000. Six applications were submitted. Two organizations, Silver Glen HOA and Dirty Jeans 4H, withdrew their applications, leaving four applicants. The total amount of grant monies requested from the four applicants is $7,500. There is $12,000 funded for the MVP Grant Program. The following four organizations were recommended to receive grants: Admiral Pointe HOA; Roberts Rise HOA; Rotary Club of Ocoee and Sleepy Harbour HOA. This item was moved up and heard out of agenda order. Community Relations Manager Wright advised six applications were submitted. The total amount of grant monies requested from four applicants is $7,500. There is $12,000 funded for the MVP Grant Program. The following organizations were recommended to receive grants: Admiral Pointe HOA; Roberts Rise HOA; Rotary Club of Ocoee and Sleepy Harbour HOA. Commissioner Wilsen, seconded by Commissioner Johnson, moved to approve Most Valuable Partnership Grants — Cvcle 2014/2015 per staff's recommendation. Motion carried 5 -0. 1 C ommunity rant Program — January 015 Cycle. Commune Relations Manager . g �' Y (Community n .. , _ Wright) The Community Grant Review Board (CGRB) met on August 12, 2015, to discuss the 12 applications received for the Community Grant Program (formerly the Community Merit Awards Program). The Community Grant Program provides financial grants of up to $500 to non - profit organizations and civic groups located within the city limits or are located outside the city limits but benefit residents of Ocoee. The grant cycle is open twice 81Page Regular Commission Meeting March 17, 2015 yearly (January and July) to acknowledge excellence and further the contributions these local organizations bring to the Ocoee community. There is $5,000 allotted for this cycle of the Community Grant Program. The Community Grant Review Board recommended funding 8 organizations in the total amount of $4,000. The CGRB recommended the following three organizations do not receive grant funding: Garden Community Choir, Center for Muliticultural Wellness and Prevention, Inc. and Orlando Chargers Basketball Organization. This item was moved up and heard out of agenda order. Community Relations Manager Wright advised the Community Grant Review Board recommended funding 8 organizations in the total amount of $4,000. The Community Grant Program provides financial grants of up to $500 to non - profit organizations and civic groups located within the city limits or are located outside the city limits but benefit residents of Ocoee. The following organizations were recommended to receive grants: 1. American Legion Post 109 2. Barkie's Legacy 3. Junior Achievement of Central Florida 4. Matthew's Hope Ministries 5. Ocoee FFA Boosters 6. Ocoee High School FFA 7. Ocoee Middle School SAFE Program 8. West Orange Seniors Commissioner Wilsen, seconded by Commissioner Grogan, moved to approve Community Grant Program — January 2015 Cycle per staff's recommendation. Motion carried 5 -0. Jim Sills, Chairman of the Community Grant Review Board, thanked the Commission for allowing the funds for this program. He shared a positive comment from one of the applicants who was not awarded a grant but stated that Ocoee is light years ahead of other Cities for allowing this program. _0 IN . I1. Approval of Bluford Avenue Drainage Project Resolution for Acquisition by Eminent Domain — Brown Property. (Public Works Director Krug) The City Commission approved the acquisition of right of way required for the Bluford Avenue Stormwater Project at the November 19, 2013, meeting, authorizing the Attorney to make the statutorily required pre - condemnation offer letters at the appraised values and then proceed to eminent domain. Ms. Karen Brown, Parcels 101 & 701, had agreed to accept the appraised values for both parcels totaling $7,310.00. The Commission approved the Purchase Agreement for said parcels at the March 4, 2014, meeting authorizing the Attorney to complete the subsequent closing actions with the property lien holders. Since the last Commission action on this property, one of the lien holders has foreclosed on the property and is no longer willing to participate in the purchase agreement. The Attorney has recommended proceeding with the eminent domain process to acquire these two (2) final remaining parcels required for the project. Public Works is requesting the City Commission approve the Resolution relating to the acquisition by eminent domain for the Brown Parcels 101 & 107. In conjunction with the Resolution, the required property survey and updated property appraisal have been authorized by Public Works to proceed concurrently. The Attorney is preparing to file suit immediately following receipt of the required documents which are currently scheduled for completion by the second week in April. The Order of Taking will be approximately 60 days from filing and is dependent on the volume of actions filling the docket. Following the Order of Taking, the City can take 91Page Regular Commission Meeting March 17, 2015 possession of the property as soon as we deposit the good faith estimate of value and the bidding process can proceed. This is the last acquisition required for the project and the only property requiring condemnation. The property acquisition is adequately funded in the project budget. Public Works Director Krug advised we have acquired all of the properties except one on the corner of Bluford Avenue and 7` Street, Brown Property. Due to financial distress all of the parties are not able to cooperate with a sale, staff is recommending proceeding with acquisition through eminent domain in order to move forward with the drainage project. Commissioners consented that we have been trying to get this done for a long time. City Attorney Cookson read the title of the resolution. RESOLUTION NO. 2015-002 RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF OCOEE, FLORIDA, RELATING TO THE ACQUISITION BY EMINENT DOMAIN OF PROPERTY, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO FEE TITLE, LOCATED GENERALLY ALONG BLUFORD AVENUE; PROVIDING FOR SEVERABILITY; PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE. Commissioner Johnson, seconded by commissioner Wilsen, moved to approve Resolution No. 2015 -112, approving the acquisition of property by eminent domain per staff's recommendation. Motion carried 5 -0. 12. Election of Mayor Pro Tem. (City Clerk Eikenberry) Section C -9 of the Ocoee City Charter states: ... The Mayor pro tem shall be elected from among the Commissioners by the City Commission but shall continue to represent the district in which such Commissioner resides. The Mayor pro tem shall be elected at the first City Commission meeting following the swearing in of the candidates elected at each general city election ... and shall serve as Mayor pro tem until the successor is elected. On March 20, 2007, the Commission created a policy to elect the Mayor Pro Tem annually, even in non - election years, by rotating down through the seniority list, beginning with Commissioner Johnson for the term of March 2007 -2008. The following elections have been made since 2007: 2007 -08 Commissioner Johnson 2008 -09 Commissioner Hood 2009 -10 Commissioner Keller 2010 -11 Commissioner Johnson 2011 -12 Commissioner Wilsen 2012 -13 Commissioner Hood 2013 -14 Commissioner Keller 2014 -15 Commissioner Johnson Commissioner Wilsen, seconded by Commissioner Johnson, moved to appoint Commissioner Grogan as Mayor Pro Tem for the election year 2015 -2016, beginning April 15th. Motion carried 5 -0. & 13. Appointment of Commission Liaisons to Various Boards. (City Clerk Eikenberry) Each year in March, the Commission reviews the Liaisons Appointments to various boards and makes changes, if needed. In 2014 the following appointments were made: Commissioner Wilsen inquired about the West Orange Airport Authority and if anything is going on with it. Noted that we have not received a recent update from Mr. Maxwell. 101Page Regular Commission Meeting March 17, 2015 Commissioner Keller, seconded by Commissioner Johnson, moved to approve the appointments of the commission liaisons as follows: Parks and Recreation Board — Commissioner Wilsen Citizens Advisory Board for the Police Department- Commissioner Grogan Citizens Advisory Board for the Fire Department- Commissioner Johnson Human Relations Diversity Board- Commissioner Keller Personnel Board — Commissioner Johnson Tri- County League of Cities — Commissioner Wilsen West Orange Airport Authority- William Maxwell W.O. Chamber of Commerce — City Manager Frank MetroPlan Advisory Board- Commissioner Keller Education Incentive Board — Commissioner Johnson Motion Carried 5 -0. K. STAFF ACTION ITEMS - None L. COMMENTS FROM COMMISSIONERS Commissioner Grogan — announced the Town Hall meeting on Thursday, March 19 regarding HOAs with gated communities. He stated that many residents had confusion about the ordinance that we are trying to pass, so they want a community input meeting. Commissioner Wilsen — announced she has invited one gated community to attend the upcoming Town Hall meeting and she plans on attending as well. Commissioner Johnson — None Commissioner Keller — advised Public Works Director Krug that one of the things he noticed when he walked door to door campaigning is that there are a lot of sidewalks that need to be shaved down. He doesn't know if we have a process in place to handle that, but many subdivisions have sidewalk issues. Public Works Director Krug shared that they are handling that issue as they can with limited resources. If any resident has a specific problem they can contact him. Commissioner Keller said we may need to dedicate a small budget to the process. Commissioner Johnson stated the City causes a lot of the problem with uplifted sidewalks due to out tree and landscape requirements. Mayor Vandergrift — None ADJOURNMENT Meeting adjourned at 9:10 p.m. APPROVED: Attest: Beth Eikenberry, City Clerk City of Ocoee S. Scott Vandergrift, Mayor 11 jPage