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Home My WebLink About09-18-90 "" MINUTES OF THE OCOEE BOARD OF CITY COMMISSIONERS REGULAR MEETING HELD SEPTEMBER 18, 1990 The regular meeting of the Ocoee Board of City Commissioners was called to order by Mayor Dabbs at 7:30 p.m. in the commission chambers. Commissioner Foster led in the prayer and pledge of allegiance. The roll was called and a quorum declared present. PRESENT: Mayor Dabbs, Commissioners Combs, Foster, Johnson, and Woodson. Also present were City Manager Shapiro, City Attorney Rosenthal, City Engineer/Utilities Director Shira, Building Official Flippen, Associate Planner Claman, and City Clerk Grafton. ABSENT: None PRESENTATIONS AND PROCLAMATIONS Mayor Dabbs proclaimed September 30-0ctober 6 to be National Job Skills Week. '-' OPERATION OCOEE - Tammy Hacker Mrs. Tammy Hacker, 311 15th Avenue, proposed Operation Ocoee, which is "a community project to combine in action and heart to support our members in Saudi Arabia by sending magazines, letters, and other items to remind them that the people at home are thinking about them." Mrs. Hacker asked for postage for the packages which will be collected at Wal-Mart and other locations. City Manager suggested that the city employees be more involved and be responsible for the mailing of the packages. Mayor Dabbs, seconded by Commissioner Johnson, moved to authorize City Manager Shapiro to enter into Operation Ocoee for service men in Saudi Arabia and to authorize funds for postage in the amount of $600, with the option to come back for $600 more. Motion carried with unanimous vote in favor. "-" REQUEST FOR FUNDS TO PAY FOR BANDS ON FUN DAY - Lions Club Mr. Jay Worsham, Jr., President of the Lions Club, explained that the Lions Club has historically coordinated the activities for the City for those in need, and their funding comes from earning money by working as parking attendants and also from public donations. Mr. Worsham said also that they represent the City by preparing the Ocoee display booth at the fair, by coordinating the Christmas parade, and by sponsoring Fun Day annually and he requested funds to help pay for the entertainment for Fun Day, October 5, 6, and 7. City Manager Shapiro suggested that the funds be encumbered from this year's budget for all three occasions rather than just the one. After some discussion, Mayor Dabbs, seconded by Commissioner Combs, moved to authorize City Manager Shapiro to work with the Lions Club with up to $6,500 for those 3 projects (Fun Day in October, Christmas parade this year, and the fair early next year). Motion carried with unanimous vote in favor. ......... ......... ....... Page 2 Ocoee City Commission Regular Meeting September 18, 1990 CONSENT AGENDA The proposed consent agenda consisted of items A, B, C, and D. ~ Acceptance and ADProval of Minutes of Commission Reqular Meetinq of September ~ 1990 ~ AcceDtance and ApDroval of Appointment of Lisa Claman to ~ ~ ~ Bicvcle/Pedestrian Advisory Committee ~ Acceptance and ADDroval of Petition to Release the R.T. Sadler 40 Acre Estate Property from City of Ocoee Planninq Area to the Winter Garden PlanDinq Area ~ Acceptance and ApDroval of prairie Oaks Final Plat Commissioner Combs, seconded by Commissioner Foster, moved to approve the consent agenda as presented. Motion carried with unanimous vote in favor. COMMENTS FROM CITIZENS/PUBLIC There were no citizens wishing to speak at this time. RECESS FROM 8:08 TO 8:16 P.M. SECOND READINGS AND PUBLIC HEARINGS ORDINANCE NO. 90-20, "relating to states of emergency; creating a new Chapter 23 of the Code of Ordinances; designating the Mayor, or his designee, as the official with authority to declare a state of emergency; authorizing emergency measures including suspension of liquor sales, restrictions on firearms, establishment of curfew; restrictions on public congregations, prohibition of price gouging, and confiscation; providing penalties; providing for severability; providing an effective date." was presented by title and a brief explanation for the second reading and public hearing. The public hearing was opened and Mr. R.P. Mohnacky, 1820 Prairie Lake Blvd., asked for further explanation. Both City Attorney Rosenthal and City Manager Shapiro explained the plan in greater detail. No other citizen wished to speak and so the public hearing was closed. Commissioner Combs, seconded by Commissioner Johnson, moved to adopt Ordinance No. 90-20. On roll call Commissioner Combs voted "aye," Commissioner Foster "aye," Commissioner Johnson "aye," Commissioner Woodson "aye," and Mayor Dabbs "aye." Motion carried with unanimous vote in favor. Mayor Dabbs commended staff for producing a good document. ORDINANCE NO. 90-21, "providing for a regular municipal election to be held on November 6, 1990, and a run-off special election, if necessary, to be held on November 20, 1990; providing for the qualification of candidates; providing for elections boards and conduct of elections; providing for the registration of voters; providing for the canvas of returns; '-' ~ '-" Page 3 Ocoee City Commission Regular Meeting September 18, 1990 providing for voting machines; providing for additional duties of the City Clerk; providing for absentee ballots; providing for notice of election; providing for severability; providing an effective date." was presented by title with a brief explanation for the second reading and public hearing. The public hearing was opened and, no one wishing to speak, the hearing was closed. Comissioner Woodson, seconded by Commissioner Foster, moved to adopt Ordinance No. 90-21, relating to municipal election for 1990. On roll call Commissioner Combs voted "aye," Commissioner Foster "aye," Commissioner Johnson "aye," Commissioner Woodson "aye," and Mayor Dabbs "aye." Motion carried with unanimous vote in favor. OTHER BUSINESS JAMES W. PAUL REQUESTS OPEN AIR VENDOR OCCUPATIONAL LICENSE Building Official Flippen explained the requirements for an open air vendor occupational license and noted that the Church of God of Prophecy, as owner of the property, has given permission for the produce stand to be located on the property. Mrs. Letha Paul, 12450 Marshall Farms Road, Winter Garden, said that they have a license to sell produce in Winter Garden, but that 90% of their customers are from Ocoee and their customers have asked them to relocate here in Ocoee. Pastor Lester Weldon, Church of God of Prophecy, reinforced the statements made in the letter of permission from his church. City Manager Shapiro noted that several lawsuits addressing unpaved parking have been set aside because of this same thing and permitting this application will cause those cases to reactivate. After discussion during which each Commissioner expressed sympathy for Mr. and Mrs. Paul in their quest for a proper location for the stand, Commissioner Johnson suggested that they consider the Sid Reeves property on Franklin Street. Commissioner Foster, seconded by Commissioner Combs, moved to deny the request at this particular location because of the lack of paved parking area and lack of ingress/egress. On roll call Commissioner Combs voted "aye, Commissioner Foster "aye," Commissioner Johnson "aye," Commissioner Woodson "Nay," and Mayor Dabbs "aye." Motion carried with 4-1 vote in favor. RESOLUTION NO. 90-17, "adopting the City of Ocoee Disaster Plan, which provides the Mayor with certain powers, establishes standard operational procedures, provides staff support information regarding shelters/hospitals, evacuation routes, location of supplies and materials; providing for severability; providing an effective date." was presented by title. Commissioner Combs, seconded by Commissioner Johnson, moved to adopt Resolution No. 90-17 relating to the Disaster Plan. On roll call Commissioner '-' Page 4 Ocoee City Commission Regular Meeting September 18, 1990 Combs voted "aye," Commissioner Foster "aye," Commissioner Johnson "aye," Commissioner Woodson "aye," and Mayor Dabbs "aye." Motion carried with unanimous vote in favor. RESOLUTION NO. 90-18, "urging City of Ocoee citizens to support the Constitutional Amendment No. 3 on the November 1990 ballot limiting unfunded state mandates on cities and counties." was presented by title and Mayor Dabbs explained the resolution. Commissioner Woodson, seconded by Commissioner Combs, moved to adopt Resolution No. 90-18. On roll call Commissioner Combs voted "aye," Commissioner Foster "aye," Commissioner Johnson "aye," Commissioner Woodson "aye," and Mayor Dabbs "aye." Motion carried with unanimous vote in favor. ~ FIRST READING OF ORDINANCES-Second Readings and Public Hearings Scheduled for October 2, 1990 ORDINANCE NO. 90-22, "relating to regulating electrical construction; repealing Ordinance No. 959; repealing Section 39 of Ordinance No. 638; repealing Section 9-11 of Article I of Chapter 9 of the Ocoee City Code; adopting a new Section 9-11 of Article I of Chapter 9 of the Ocoee City Code; providing for severability; providing an effective date." was presented by title for the first reading. During a brief discussion on the fairness of this ordinance, Mayor Dabbs left the table and turned the meeting over to Mayor pro tem Johnson, returning in approximately three minutes. STAFF REPORTS City Manager Shapiro introduced the new City Personnel Director Peggy psaledakis and announced that Marian Green is now Deputy City Clerk. COMMENTS FROM COMMISSIONERS Commissioner Combs 1) announced that Ocoee will be host for the Tri-County League of Cities luncheon November 15; 2) mentioned Mt. Dora and government in the sunshine, saying we are OK in that respect; 3) said that horse droppings near Betty J's Florist on Bluford Avenue stayed there for a week. City Manager Shapiro suggested that the way to control that would be by ordinance; 4) noted that he and Commissioner Johnson had discussed the fence ordinance with staff and felt that if it is being interpreted properly it should be revised; 5) said he appreciated the fact that no one qualified against him for this election. ........ Commissioner Foster said amen to #5 above and that the Code Enforcement officers should revisit Pioneer Key Park II. .'-" Page 5 Ocoee City Commission Regular Meeting September 18, 1990 Commissioner Johnson 1) said he wishes he could feel the same about #5 above; 2) Pop Warner games start Saturday at Dr. Phillips and citizens should get involved and help; 3) announced Fun Days are October 5, 6, and 7; 4) and Pioneer Awards will be presented to some pioneer citizens during Fun Day. Commissioner Woodson 1) noted that there were several Boy Scouts present and he expressed appreciation that they were here; 2) asked The Times to give Fun Day lots of press; 3) gave City Manager Shapiro a letter regarding the parking of RVs and boats. ~ Mayor Dabbs 1} announced that the Police Department was commended by a citizen and the letter has been posted on the Good News bulletin board in City Hall; 2) commended the incumbents for continuing to serve; 3) said that he will have several politicians present for Fun Day and asked if there will be a microphone available. ADJOURNMENT The meeting adjourned at 9:16 p.m. Jean ~