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HomeMy WebLinkAbout11-07-89 '"' MINUTES OF THE OCOEE BOARD OF ~ COMMISSION REGULAR MEETING HELD NOVEMBER ~ 1989 The regular meeting of the Ocoee Board of City Commission was called to order at 7:33 p.m. by Mayor Ison in the Women's Club. Mayor Ison gave the invocation followed by the pledge of allegiance. PRESENT: Mayor Ison, Vice Mayor Johnson, Commissioners Hager and Combs. City Attorney Rosenthal, City Manager Shapiro, Planning Director Behrens, City Engineer Shira and Deputy Clerk Swilley. ABSENT: None PRESENTATIONS AND PROCLAMATIONS ........ Mr. Bill Warden, representing Meals on Wheels, thanked the Commission for their continued support. Mr. Mauro Rigante, President of League of Mayors spoke to Commission and expressed the rewards of working with Mayor Ison over the years. He stated that it was Mayor Ison who initiated the League of Mayors program. Mr. Rigante then read a resolution from the League of Mayors honoring Mayor Ison who was then presented with the framed resolution. At this time Mayor Ison temporarily turned the meeting over the Vice Mayor Johnson who asked Mayor Ison and Commissioner Hager to come to the speaker podium where he presented them each with a plaque in appreciation for their respective years of public service. Vice Mayor Johnson expressed gratitude for their inspiring him to run for office. Mayor Ison then spoke to the Commission and audience by reading a speech he wrote in 1984 to his fellow citizens, neighbors and friends. He thanked many employees from each department citing excellence in performance. He also stated that he would miss the job of Mayor. Mayor Ison was given a standing ovation. CONSENT AGENDA ...... The proposed consent agenda consisted of items A, B, C, D and E. Mayor Ison announced that item E (Approval of Recommendation to Not Purchase Rich Property) would be pulled per City Manager Shapiro to be brought back at the next meeting. A. Acceptance and Approval of Commission Regular Meeting Minutes of September 19, 1989. B. Approval of Grave Site Donation for Jesse Bruce. C. Approval of Revision to the Public Participation Procedures Document. D. Approval and Adoption of the Innovative Ideas Program. Vice Mayor Johnson moved to approve the Consent Agenda, items A, B, C and D. Motion seconded by Commissioner Hager and carried with unanimous vote in favor. ,-,. Page 2 City Commission Regular Meeting November 07, 1989 COMMENTS FROM CITIZENS/PUBLIC Don Tyndall stated that Mayor Ison would be missed and thanked him for a fantastic job. DEVELOPERS None OTHER BUSINESS Resolution No. 89-14, Authorizing Poston/Grafton/Batts signatures for Safe Deposit Box. Resolution 89-14 was read by title only by City Manager Shapiro. Commissioner Combs moved to approve Resolution 89- 14, seconded by Commissioner Hager and approved unanimously. First Reading Ordinance 89-43, Amending Code Enforcement Board Ordinance 89-01 City Second 1989. Manager Shapiro read Ordinance 89-43 by title only. reading and Public Hearing scheduled for November 21, ~ First Reading Ordinance 89-44, Adopting Employee Rules and Regulations City Second 1989. Manager Shapiro read Ordinance 89-44 by title only. reading and Public Hearing scheduled for November 21, Discussion re: Recommendations regarding use of Attorneys for City Wide Legal Matters Commissioner Combs moved to authorize City Manager Shapiro to search for an attorney to fulfill needs as indicated in the staff report, items 5 and 6. Second by Vice Mayor Johnson and motion carried with unanimous vote in favor. The issue of board attorneys, especially Code Enforcement Board, was discussed. Mayor Ison suggested perhaps taking RFPs allowing the current attorney to participate. Commissioner Combs advised the City Manager to pursue based on the Code Enforcement Board's satisfaction with Attorney Cool and to report back at the next Commission meeting. STAFF REPORTS None ~ '-" Page 3 City Commission Regular Meeting November 07, 1989 COMMENTS FROM COMMISSIONERS Commissioner Hager stated that it has been a pleasure to serve, that he has enjoyed the job and appreciated the support. He stated that the community is a family of people working for the good of the City. He further stated that he will miss the job but that after ten (10) years it is time to move on. Commissioner Hager stated that he looks forward to Ocoee becoming the gateway to the west. ...... Commissioner Combs thanked Commissioner Hager and Mayor Ison for their time served and jobs well done. He then stated that he wants a left turn lane put in at Highway 50 and Bluford. He stated that he asked for one a year ago and that there was another accident there today. Commissioner Combs stated that he wants something done and has asked City Manager Shapiro to work on. City Manager Shapiro stated that he has put Engineer Shira on the problem. Commissioner Combs stated that used car lots seem to be popping up in the City and that the lot next to the cabinet shop has cars on it again. City Manager Shapiro stated that he has Code Enforcement on it now. Commissioner Combs asked about the water/sewer increase issue as far as an irrigation meter being allowed for a water hose when the citizen does not have a sprinkler type irrigation system. Engineer Shira stated that an irrigation meter would be allowed but that the line could only be run to the property line. At this time (8:27 p.m.) Mayor Ison announced that Lester Dabbs would be the next Mayor. Mayor Ison stated that the Canvassing Board will meet at noon tommorrow (November 08, 1989) to count the absentee ballots and make the official announcement. Vice Mayor Johnson stated that there is a problem with cats running loose in the community and he wants to know if the City can operate their own animal control. City Manager Shapiro stated that he will look into the costs and have the Attorney look into the legal implications and report back. Vice Mayor Johnson then thanked Mayor Ison and Commissioner Hager for all of their endeavors in behalf of the City of Ocoee. A standing ovation was given to both. Commissioner for their admiration. Dabbs thanked Mayor Ison and Commissioner Hager dedicated service and expressed love and '-" Commissioner Hager then stated that his younger brother his wife and daughter were in the audience. He expressed his appreciation for his family's support. further stated that the City of Ocoee is dedicated to and then He its ~ Page 4 City Commission Regular Meeting November 07, 1989 youth and that the youth are the future. Commissioner Hager thanked everyone for the opportunity to serve and especially thanked Mayor Ison. He stated that he respects the Mayor and would cherish the time served with him. Mayor Ison stated that he did the best job he could and had a lot of help which he thanked everyone for. ADJOURNMENT Meeting adjourned at 8:40 p.m. Attest: Susan Swilley, Deputy Clerk Thomas R. Ison, Mayor '-" .......