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MINUTES OF THE OCOEE BOARD OF CITY COMMISSIONERS REGULAR MEETING
HELD ON MAY 7, 1991
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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 Woodson 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, Planning Director Behrens, Director of Administrative
Services Beamer, City Engineer/Utilities Director Shira, Building
Official Flippen, and City Clerk Grafton. Other department heads
were present in the audience.
PRESENTATIONS AND PROCLAMATIONS
Mayor Dabbs read a proclamation proclaiming May, 1991 Bike Month.
Presentation of Student Brochures-Ocoee Middle School Eagle Team
Mrs. Lou Bastin, team leader for Eagle Team from Ocoee Middle
School, distributed brochures to the Commission which were created
by Eagle Team, and she explained that they are to be given to
students who move into this area. The very informative brochures,
printed in both English and Spanish, show the location of eating
places, recreation spots and other points of interest to young
people in and around Ocoee.
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Mayor Dabbs introduced Ms. Marge McWilliams, Chairman of Orange
County Planning Board, who was present in the audience.
Mayor Dabbs also announced that there are now enough recycling
bins for the whole city to be participating in the recycling
program.
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CONSENT AGENDA
The proposed consent agenda consisted of items A,B,C,D,E,F,and G.
City Manager Shapiro pulled item G and Commissioner Woodson asked
that item D be explained re: trees. City Engineer Shira explained
that Florida Department of Transportation will be resurfacing
Bluford Avenue and this item only affects trees in the right-of-
way and that none of the oak trees along Bluford are in the right-
of-way.
~ Approval and Acceptance of Commission Reqular Meetina Minutes
of April .lL.. 1991
~ Approval and Authorization to Execute Water Line Easement
Aareement with Cambria
~ Approval and Authorization to Execute Water Line Easement
Aareement with William ~ and Lieser ~ Colburn
~ Approval and Authorization to Execute Utility Relocation
Aareement with D.O.T. for Bluford Avenue from Hwy 50 to McKey St.
~ Approval and Authorization to Use Forfeited Funds to Purchase ~
Pre-owned Vehicle for Use Qy Investiaator Assianed to Metropolitan
Bureau of Investiaation
~ Approval and Authorization to Purchase Camcorder with Niaht
Vision Capabilities
Commissioner Woodson, seconded by Commissioner Combs, moved to
approve items A through F of the consent agenda as presented.
Motion carried with unanimous vote in favor.
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~ Aooroval and Authorization ~ Execute Develooer's Aareement with
Patrick ~ Christiansen. Trustee for Westridae PUD
City Attorney Rosenthal gave the background for this item,
explaining that in November, 1990, certain lands known as
Westridge PUD, owned by Patrick T. Christiansen, as Trustee, were
annexed into the City and the ordinance for the re-zoning of this
property to PUD was approved subject to the Petitioner's execution
of a Developer's Agreement addressing the right-of-way dedications
with respect to Moore Road and the Conditions of Approval shown on
the Land Use Plan with the revisions to the Land Use data
indicating a minimum lot size of 80' x 115'. The signing of the
ordinance was held in abeyance pending finalization of the
Developer's Agreement, which has been delayed first by
Thanksgiving and Christmas holidays and then by efforts to
assure that Moore Road lines up with Roberson Road. Mr.
Christiansen came in to petition to change the zoning in January
and was advised that the City was still waiting for the
Developer's Agreement to be finalized so that the original re-
zoning ordinance could be executed. The northern 5 acres of the
tract are now under litigation between Maguire Road Corporation
and Pat Christiansen as Maguire Road Corporation has declared that
they have a Purchase Contract for that portion of the property and
due to their alleged equitable interest in that land the City
Commission should not be entitled to approve the Developer's
Agreement in the absence of a Joinder and Consent by Maguire Road
Corporation. Mr. Rosenthal opined that such delay is not necessary
and he said that he would withhold further comments until others
had an opportunity to speak.
Mr. Scott Wilt, Maguire Voorhees and Wells, representing Maguire
Road Corporation, explained that approval of the Developer's
Agreement finalizes action with the rezoning ordinance and the
smaller minumum lot sizes would adversely affect Maguire Road
Corporation interests. Mr. Wilt said further that today they had
sought injunctive relief and it was denied but that they intend to
continue the lawsuit. Mr. Wilt expressed concern that his client
had been denied due process and that the terms in the proposed
Developer's Agreement are different today than they were in
November as at that time the minimum set backs in the Westridge
PUD were to be no smaller than those in Plantation Grove project.
Also there is a new clause that no certificate of occupancy can be
issued until Moore Road is completely paved. Mr. Wilt asked that
Commission delay action on the Developer's Agreement and allow
Maguire Road Corporation to become more involved in the
determining process.
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Dr. Bob Ferdinand, 12202 Park Avenue, Winter Park, one of the
principal owners of Maguire Road Corporation, asked that the
Developer's Agreement be tabled and that the Commission instruct
the principals to negotiate toward a solution that would benefit
all parties.
Mr. Don Huber, 116 Butler Street, Windermere, said that after the
discussions began regarding realigning Moore Road, Maguire Road
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Corporation approached him about buying the 5 acre parcel in
question and he did sign the option agreement subject to the price
and not being able to use the property. Mr. Huber said that the
problem is that the parcel is zoned residential in his PUD and
Maguire Road Corporation wants it to be commercial, and that up to
two days ago Maguire Road Corportion had been pressing him to sign
the Developer's Agreement, but changed their minds at that time.
Mr. R.P. Mohnacky, 1820 Prairie Lake Boulevard, asked that
several points be clarified regarding lot size and the public
hearing. City Attorney Rosenthal advised Mr. Mohnacky that he had
spoken at the public hearing in November, 1990.
There were no further comments from the public.
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City Attorney Rosenthal, in response to Attorney Wilt's remarks
that the Developer's Agreement had been changed, said that there
were changes made at the public hearing regarding lot size and
those changes were incorporated in the Land Use Plan Map that was
attached to the agreement and careful review of the map shows that
it conforms with the action taken that night and there were no
further changes. The details of the Developer's Agreement are
consistent with what has been done in the past and it was brought
back before Commission so that they could see how staff and the
City Attorney had put the agreement together and have an
opportunity to approve/disapprove. His goal and direction was to
address issues related to the right-of-way and other issues were
not addressed. The minutes of the meeting state specifically that
the Developer would have an opportunity to revisit the peripheral
building set backs in connection with the development plan
approval. Mr. Rosenthal stated further that the rezoning ordinance
(No. 90-45) was indeed adopted after an advertised public hearing
in accordance with Florida Statute in November, 1990 and that the
action tonight only brings the Developer's Agreement before
Commission and the Mayor puts his signature on the Ordinance. Mr.
Rosenthal said that, in his opinion, if the two property owners
negotiate something and corne back before Commission, then
Commission would only be able to make a change after going through
the procedure again to adopt a new ordinance. Mr. Rosenthal said
further that he felt the City should not get in the middle of
litigation between two property owners. Mr. Rosenthal said that he
could recommend either of two alternatives: 1. Approve the
Developer's Agreement authorizing execution and further find that
all conditions precedent to the execution of Ordinance No. 90-45
have been satisfied; and 2. Waive the specific requirement that
the Developer Agreement be executed as a condition for the Mayor's
authorization to sign the Ordinance. This would separate the two
actions and the Mayor could sign the Ordinance separate and apart
from the Developer's Agreement. Part of the Ordinance which was
approved without condition incorporated the Land Use Plan which
has in it a statement that says the project shall be subject to
execution of the Developer's Agreement regarding dedication of
additional right-of-way for Maguire Road and Moore Road. It would
be possible to take final action unrelated to the Agreement on
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the rezoning, then proceed pursuant to the condition in the
approved PUD and, if Mr. Christiansen says that he is still
willing to go forward with the Developer's Agreement, a vote could
then be taken on the Agreement. This would confine any possible
litigation to the issue of the Agreement rather than to the
validity of the rezoning ordinance.
Mr. Scott Wilt said he wished to make it clear to Commission that
Mr. Rosenthal's proposal to change the rules that were established
is not agreeable to Maguire Road Corporation. Mr. Wilt said that
he had mentioned set back requirements as an example of the changes
that had been made in the Agreement during the last seven months
since they had taken the option to buy the parcel and he asked
what the Land Use Plan shows as the right-of-way for Moore Road.
Mr. Rosenthal said that the Plan shows a 60' wide right-of-way and
the Developer in the course of the discussions has agreed to 80'
wide right-of-way because that was necessary to achieve the
alignment with Roberson Road. Mr. Rosenthal pointed out that he
had made it clear to the Developer that if he chose to not go to
80' he had every right to stay with the 60' originally approved.
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Mr. Pat Christiansen, 255 S. Orange Avenue, Orlando, said that he
can live with whatever Mr. Rosenthal has recommended. Mr.
Christiansen said that he has been working with the City and it
had taken months to locate the right-of-way for Roberson Road and
he had agreed to the 80' right-of-way because it would be good for
the area and thus the project. Mr. Christiansen said that up until
5:20 p.m. yesterday Maguire Road Corporation had been encouraging
him to sign the Agreement and this morning Maguire Road
Corporation had filed for a court hearing to get an injunction to
prevent his signing. In the hearing which was held this afternoon
the request was denied.
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Commissioners Woodson and Commissioner Combs both expressed their
feelings that the parties have had ample time to corne to an
agreement and that the City should not act as referee.
Commissioner Combs, seconded by Commissioner Poster, moved to
approve the Developer Agreement dated November 20, 1990 between
Patrick T. Christiansen, individually and as Trustee, and the City
of Ocoee, authorizing execution thereof by the Mayor and City
Clerk, and further finding that all conditions precedent to the
execution of Ordinance No. 90-45 (Case No. 1-37AR-90:Christiansen)
have been satisfied and with the Land Use Plan being attached
thereto being the Plan approved by the City Commission at the
public hearing on November 20, 1990 with the revisions required by
the City Commission. Mayor Dabbs asked for clarification: Has
Maguire Road Corporation already purchased or do they just have an
option to buy...as an option does not give property rights. Also,
Dr. Ferdinand has asked for time to mediate...lf that was possible
or likely, why did they sue? Dr. Ferdinand said that they had
tried to buy but the terms were not good. One of Christiansen's
partners had an option to buy and was willing to sell his option
to Maguire Road Corporation under certain terms (which they met)
but the seller was unwilling to sell to them. The suit was for
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specific performance for a judge to review the documents and
determine whether they had a right to buy and, if so, to cause Mr.
Christiansen to produce the papers and sign. Mayor Dabbs agreed
with Commissioners that it was not appropriate for the City
Commission to do that which the court has not done. On roll call
Commissioner Combs voted "aye," Commissioner Foster "aye,"
Commissioner Johnson "aye," Commissioner Woodson "aye," and Mayor
Dabbs "aye." Motion carried.
COMMENTS FROM CITIZENS/PUBLIC
Mr. Mohnacky asked what kind of vehicle was to be purchased in
consent agenda item III E, and he was advised that it was to be
used as a covert vehicle and that information could not be
disclosed.
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SECOND READINGS AND PUBLIC HBARINGS OF ORDINANCES
Ordinance No. 91-03, "relating to the City, Budget; amending the
City Budget adopted by Resolution No. 90-16 for the Fiscal Year
beginning October 1, 1990 and ending September 30, 1991 by
providing for reduction of appropriations, transfer of funds
between and within departments and supplemental appropriations for
debt service; providing for severability; providing an effective
date." was presented by title. City Manager Shapiro explained that
the revenues are just not there and that he has reviewed the
dollars and cut out purchases but no people have been let go. Mr.
Shapiro said that public works will be able to do resurfacing but
not much else. The public hearing was opened and, no one wishing
to speak, was closed. Commissioner Woodson, seconded by
Commissioner Johnson, moved to enact Ordinance No. 91-03 as
presented. On roll call Commissioner Combs voted "aye,"
Commissioner Foster "aye," Commissioner Johnson "aye,"
Commissioner Woodson "aye," and Mayor Dabbs "aye." Motion carried.
Ordinance No. 91-04, "relating to Water and Sewers; creating a new
Section 22-4.1 of Chapter 22 of the Code relating to Water and
Sewer charges; providing for a lien on real property serviced by
the City's Water and Sewer Facilities upon nonpayment of charges
when due; providing for severability; providing an effective
date." was presented by title. The public hearing was opened and,
no one wishing to speak, was closed. Commissioner Johnson,
seconded by Commissioner Combs, moved to enact Ordinance No. 91-04
as presented. On roll call Commissioner Combs voted "aye,"
Commissioner Foster "aye," Commissioner Johnson "aye,"
Commissioner Woodson "aye," and Mayor Dabbs "aye." Motion carried.
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Ordinance No. 91-05, "amending Ordinance No. 90-03, the Police
Impact Fee Ordinance; for amending Section 4 of Ordinance No.90-03
to provide adjustment of the Police Impact Fee Schedule and an
Alternative Impact Fee Calculation; amending Section 10 of
Ordinance No. 90-03 to provide a time limit for expenditure or
encumbrance of funds; adopting a new Section 7-1 of Ordinance No.
90-03 to provide for vested rights determinations; providing for
severability; providing for an effective date." was presented by
title only. The public hearing was opened and, no one wishing to
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speak, was closed. Commissioner Johnson, seconded by Commissioner
Combs, moved to enact Ordinance No. 91-05 as presented. On roll
call Commissioner Combs voted "aye," Commissioner Foster "aye,"
Commissioner Johnson "aye," Commissioner Woodson "aye," and Mayor
Dabbs "aye." Motion carried.
RECESS FROM 8:30 P.M. TO 8:46 P.M. to sing Happy Birthday to City
Manager Shapiro and City Attorney Rosenthal.
OTHER BUSINESS
Status Report: Clark Road - PEC and City Attorney
City Engineer/Utilities Director Shira briefed Commission on
3 projects before introducing Bob Campbell from PEC:
1. Water Supply Well construction is 90% complete and less than
30 days behind, 1200' down of the 1320' scheduled, no change
orders;
2. South Water Plant, pumps, buildings, storage tanks- bids will
be opened Friday at 10:00 a.m. at City Hall;
3. Wastewater Treatment Plant is approximately 80% complete - on
a contract amount of $1,076,000.00 there are .38% of change orders
and now on schedule.
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Mr. Bob Campbell, PEC, whose task it was to report on the
technical issues of the Clark Road project, introduced from PEC
staff: Louis Grajales, Project Highway Design Engineer, David
Hamstra, Range Engineer, and Gary Revoir, Utility Engineer for the
project. Mr. Campbell explained the status of the plans and
advised that in the environmental assessment there is concern
regarding some tortoises and they will be relocated just before
construction begins. Mr. Campbell said that the ramp design has
been approved by Orange County.
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Mr. David Hamstra said that the plan calls for water and
wastewater lines to be installed prior to the road construction
and they have coordinated with the property owners to determine
what utilities they will require so that provisions can be made to
enable those owners to hook into the City's utility system without
tearing up the road. A water main will be constructed from
Highway 50 along the entire alignment of Clark Road, connecting
with the existing 12" water main at Highway 50, stubbing out on
White Road for any future development, and connect with the
existing 12" force main on Silver Star Road and connect to the
existing 16" water main on A.D. Mims Road. Also the major sewer
force main provisions will parallel and replace the existing 12"
force main that pumps from the master station down at Richmond,
Bluford and Highway 50 and pumps along the 12" force main and
along the Clark Road alignment (the Prima Vista Utilities line).
All the existing force mains and pump stations will be connected
into this manifold system. Part of the existing 12" force main is
located in the road median and will be used in the future for
capacity and for re-use. Mr. Tom Kelley said that the wastewater
force main will be disinfected later for a reclaimed water line
if/when required.
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Mr. Gary Revoir said that earlier an alternative exfiltration
system had been recommended because of the lack of readily
available water retention pond in that area. Now he is in the
process of coordinating with the Worsham family to consolidate the
retention pond in one location rather than several small ponds.
A similar coordination with White Hill is working, and another
pond will be serving Clark Road and Spring Lake. As this is a
natural recharge area they are encouraging the use of natural
means rather than exfiltration.
Mr. Bob Campbell reviewed the Master Plan Schedule and explained a
chart showing the schedule (attached to the minutes as "Exhibit
A"). He said that Commission should be prepared with the gold
shovels November 1, 1991 and the gold scissors December 1, 1992.
Mayor Dabbs commended Mr. Campbell and PEC for the job being
accomplished, and Mr. Campbell said that City Manager Shapiro and
City Engineer Shira are the real heros.
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City Attorney Rosenthal said that so far we have been getting the
right-of-way and not writing checks, but that we are just about
traded out. Yesterday an agreement in principle was reached with
the Worsham family and next month he will bring in an agreement
wherein the City will build a pond for the Worsham tracts and
Clark Road...this will be at a lesser cost than an exfiltration
system. Mr. Rosenthal advised that in July condemnations will be
considered. Appraisals will be coming in on the land not yet
acquired and the owners will be offered dollars according to
appraisals and if not accepted then condemnation proceedings will
be instituted. City Manager Shapiro pointed out that no one will
be losing a house or business. Mr. Rosenthal said that in all
instances the property owners have been most cooperative , but in
some cases where we have concluded arrangements other issues have
arisen, but none of them are significant in terms of the overall
project.
City Manager Shapiro commended Mr. Rosenthal and Foley & Lardner
for their tenacity in the negotiations and advised that Commission
will continue to be informed.
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Discussion regarding Proposed Pension Plan
City Manger Shapiro introduced Mr. Dehner, Christiansen, Dehner &
Watts, said that the goal of their project was to put the City of
Ocoee Pension Plans into a competitive position with other
municipalities. There are state moneys available to help fund
those plans set up for police officers and firefighters which must
be accessed by municipal ordinance and those are represented in
Ordinance No. 91-10. The benefit plan presented provides for
retirement upon reaching 52 years of age and 25 years of service
or 55 years of age and 10 years of service. Early retirement is at
45 years of age and 5 years of service. Employee commitment to
these plans is 5% of W2 earnings. There are also provisions for
disability payments. The benefit plan for general government
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without regard for years of service, with an employee contribution
of 5% of earnings. There is no provision for self-insured
disability for general employees. Early retirement is at 50 years
of age and the completion of 5 years of service. The
administration of the plans is done by a board, but the plans can
only be changed by Commission action. Mr. Dehner said that the
effective date of the tax levying ordinance would be upon adoption
but that the effective date of the ordinances adopting the plans
would be October 1, 1991. City Manager Shapiro advised that in
the meantime Mr. Dehner will be returning to talk to the
employees, explaining the details and allowing them to vote on the
plan itself prior to the effective date. Upon approval by the City
employees participation is mandatory. This plan also recognizes
the longevity of employees who have been here for some time. City
Attorney Rosenthal announced corrections to Section 5 of both
Ordinance 91-08 and Ordinance 91-09 to show the effective date as
October 1, 1991. Mr. Dehner said that another correction should be
made to page 15, item number 3 where there is a typo showing the
early retirement after 10 years of service and it should be 5
years of service. A corrected page will be sent to the City Clerk
before the final reading of the ordinance.
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First Reading of Ordinances related to Pension Plan - Second
reading and public hearings are scheduled for May 21, 1991
Ordinance No. 91-08, "relating to the City of Ocoee Municipal
General Employees' Retirement Trust Fund; amending and restating
in full Ordinance Number 877; providing for definitions; providing
for plan membership; providing for a Board of Trustees; providing
for finances and fund management; providing for contributions;
providing for benefit amounts and eligibility; providing for pre-
retirement death benefits; providing for vesting; providing for
optional forms of benefits; providing for beneficiary benefits;
providing a claims procedure before board decision; providing for
a roster of retirees; providing authority for retaining a board
attorney and other professionals; providing for maximum pension
benefits; providing for commencement and distribution of benefits;
providing miscellaneous provisions; providing for repeal or
termination of the system; providing for exemption from execution
and non-assignability; providing for pension validity; providing
for forfeiture of pension; providing for indemnification;
repealing all ordinances in conflict herewith; providing for
severability; providing an effective date. II was presented by title
for the first reading.
Ordinance No. 91-09, relating to the City of Ocoee Municipal
Police Officers' and Firefighters' Retirement Trust Fund; amending
and restating in full Ordinance Number 877; providing for
definitions; providing for plan membership; providing for a Board
~ of Trustees; providing for finances and fund management; providing
for contributions; providing for benefit amounts and eligibility;
providing for pre-retirement death benefits; providing for
vesting; providing for optional forms of benefits; providing for
beneficiary benefits; providing a claims procedure before board
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decision; providing for a roster of retirees; providing authority
for retaining a board attorney and other professionals; providing
for maximum pension benefits; providing for commencement and
distribution of benefits; providing miscellaneous provisions;
providing for repeal or termination of the system; providing for
exemption from execution and non-assignability; providing for
pension validity; providing for forfeiture of pension; providing
for indemnification; repealing all ordinances in conflict
herewith; providing for severability; providing an effective
date." was presented by title for the first reading.
Ordinance No. 91-10, relating to "creating an Article UIII of
Chapter 20 of the Code of Ordinances of the City of Ocoee which
levies an excise tax on casualty insurers and property insurers,
said tax being at the rate of .85% and 1.85%, respectively, of the
gross amount of receipts of premiums from policyholders on all
premiums collected on casualty and property insurance within the
corporate limits of the City of Ocoee; providing for copies to
state agencies; providing for severability; providing an effective
date." was presented by title for the first reading.
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City Attorney Rosenthal pointed out that the attorney signing the
documents as to form and legality will be an attorney from
Christiansen, Dehner and Watts.
Florida League of Cities Advertisement in Convention Issue of
"Quality Cities II
Commissioner Foster, seconded by Commissioner Johnson, moved to
purchase for $245.00 a one-half page ad (showing a lake scene in
Ocoee) in the Florida League of Cities convention issue of
"Quality Cities" magazine. Motion carried with unanimous vote in
favor.
Mayor Dabbs, seconded by Commissioner Woodson, moved to appoint
Commissioner Johnson as voting delegate at the Florida League of
Cities Convention in Tampa. Motion carried with unanimous vote in
favor.
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Discussion and Authorization to Proceed with Audit Selection for
Fiscal Years 91, 92, 93
Director of Administrative Services Beamer explained that Section
10 of the City Charter calls for the selection of an auditing firm
for the fiscal years 91, 92, and 93 and presented an example of
the request for proposal and the agreement for these services
along with the proposed schedule as follows: May 12-Newspaper
advertisement, May 20-Pre-bid conference in the Community Center,
10:00 a.m. to 11:30 a.m., May 31-Bid opening, June 18-Ranking to
City Commission, July 16-Award; along with a proposed committee of
Mayor Dabbs, Montye Beamer, Ivan Poston, Jim Shira, Ray Brenner,
and Martha Gianitsis.
Mayor Dabbs, seconded by Commissioner Woodson, moved to adopt the
procedure and the schedule as presented and to appoint
Commissioner Johnson in his place on the committee. Motion
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carried with unanimous vote in favor. City Manager Shapiro pointed
out that this is not a reflection on the capabilities of McDirmitt
& Co., but rather a Charter requirement that we must observe.
Discussion and Authorization to Proceed with Selection of Golf
Course Developer
Director of Administrative Services Beamer requested authorization
for a committee made up of Mayor Dabbs, Jim Shira, Montye Beamer,
Ray Brenner and Jim Beech to proceed with the selection of a short
list of proposed developers for the municipal golf course. Mayor
Dabbs, seconded by Commissioner Woodson, moved to authorize the
committee to proceed with the selection and to appoint
Commissioner Combs to serve on the committee in his place. Motion
carried with unanimous vote in favor.
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Discussion and Authorization to Proceed with Selection of
Engineering, Architect and Builders Services for Expansion of City
Hall and Police Department Buildings
Director of Administrative Services Beamer presented an outline
for the procedure to accomplish the City Hall and Police
Department expansion projects with a proposed committee made up of
the following: Mayor Dabbs, Jim Shira, Montye Beamer, John Boyd,
and Ray Brenner. The outline is as follows: 1) Preliminary site
engineering by PEC, 2) Architect RFP and selection for the master
building site plan, 3) Architect award, 4) Final site design,
5) Construction specifications and bid, 6) Construction award.
City Manager Shapiro explained that it is now necessary to have an
architect seal the RFP. Commissioner Combs, seconded by
Commissioner Johnson, moved to approve the proposed process and
committee as well as the preliminary engineering. Motion carried
with unanimous vote in favor.
Resolution No. 91-09, "relating to Citizen Advisory Council;
amending Exhibit A of Resolution 88-06; prohibiting members of
Citizens Advisory Council from riding as observers in Police
Department vehicles; providing for severability; providing an
effective date." was presented by title. Chief Boyd explained
that this is necessary because our insurance will not cover
passengers in police vehicles. Commissioner Combs, seconded by
Commissioner Johnson, moved to adopt Resolution 91-09 as
presented. Motion carried with unanimous vote in favor.
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Resolution No. 91-10, "adopting and approving job descriptions
setting forth the duties and responsibilities of each employment
position in the Fire Department, the Recreation Department, and
the General Administration of the City of Ocoee; providing for
severability; providing an effective date." was presented by
title. Commissioner Foster, seconded by Commissioner Combs, moved
to adopt Resolution No. 91-10 as presented. Motion carried with
unanimous vote in favor.
Pirst Reading of Ordinances - Second Readings and Public Hearings
are scheduled for May 21, 1991
Ordinance No. 91-06, Arvida/JMB Partners-Wesmere, Case No. 1-3R-
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91:Arvida, "rezoning certain lands located in the City of Ocoee by
changing the zoning classification from R-1-AA & R-1-AAA, Single
Family Residential Districts to PUD, Planned Unit Development
District on certain real property located on Maguire Road and
2,800 feet south of the Florida Turnpike as petitioned by the
property owners; providing for and authorizing the revision of the
Official City Zoning Map; repealing inconsistent ordinances;
providing for severability; providing an effective date." was
presented by title for the first reading. City Manager Shapiro
explained that a group of developers did a study of the needs
along Maguire Road and the PUD in this plan incorporates the
findings of that group.
Mr. David Guy, Arvida, advised that due to the change in market
conditions they feel the need to change the zoning on this parcel
as requested and have been working through the hoops, receiving
unanimous approval on their request from DRC, a 4-2 vote in favor
from Planning and Zoning.
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Mr. John Rinehart, Glatting Lopez Kercher and Anglin, reviewed the
changes in the overall plan regarding roads, hospital, schools,
and parks in the area since the beginning of this development when
it was originally zoned by the Heller Bros. Mr. Rinehart then
reviewed the existing portions of the development in relation to
the plan they would like to have approved incorporating the
proposed changes. Developer is asking for 1) waiver in street
pavement width, 2) waiver in set-backs for some of the units,
3) reduced right-of-way width in some areas, 4) waiver in lot
coverage from 30% open space, and 5) waiver in size of some of the
units. Mr. Rinehart said he would be glad to answer any questions
and Mayor Dabbs advised that there would be no questions tonight
but he felt that they had earned a right to give their
presentation after waiting through all the rest of the meeting,
and that the questions would be asked at the public hearing.
Mr. Rinehart said that working with the staff had been a pleasure,
that they were strict and hard but fair.
City Attorney Rosenthal advised that a portion of the title
referring to the Land Use Plan had been omitted and it will be
corrected before the next meeting.
Ordinance No. 91-07, "relating to regulation of parking a vehicle
in public right-of-way; amending Sections 21-17 and 21-19 of
Article II of Chapter 21 of the Code; prohibiting parking in
areas for more than 48 hours as listed in its contents; providing
for severability; providing an effective date." was presented by
title for first reading.
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Ordinance No. 91-11, relating to flood damage prevention;
repealing Ordinance No. 939; repealing Ordinance No. 671;
repealing Article IV of Chapter 5 of the Code of Ordinances;
repealing Ordinance No. 816; repealing Section 5-91 of Article IV
of Chapter 5, enacting a new Article IV of Chapter 5; establishing
a set of comprehensive building standards in order to prevent
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flood damage;providing for purposes; providing for definitions;
providing for utilization of a development permit to regulate new
development; providing penalties for violation; providing for
administration by the building official; providing for the building
officials duties and responsibilities; providing permit
procedures; providing variance procedures; providing general
standards for flood hazard reduction; providing special standards
for flood hazard reduction; providing specific standards
for subdivision proposals; establishing setbacks from water
bodies: providing for elevation of primary buildings; providing
for compensation for fill material; providing for placement of
septic tanks and drain fields; providing for grandfathering;
providing standards for streams without established base flood
elevation and/or floodways; providing standards for subdivision
proposals; providing for severability; providing an effective
date." was presented by title for first reading.
Ordinance No. 91-12, "relating to the Uniform Building Numbering
System; amending Section 5-59 of Article II of Chapter 5 of the
code of Ordinances by requiring a commercial business to display
assigned building numbers; providing for severability; providing
an effective date." was presented by title for first reading.
Commissioner Johnson requested that this information be printed on
the water bills.
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BOARD APPOINTMENTS
Recreation Advisory Board: One Two-Year Term Expires May 1991
Commissioner Johnson, seconded by Commissioner Woodson, moved to
appoint Mrs. Ileana Tripp to serve a two year term on the
Recreation Advisory Board, filling the position previously held by
Mr. Junior Wise. Motion carried with unanimous vote in favor.
Code Enforcement Board
Mr. Pitt Varnes' resignation was submitted to be effective May 1.
His term expires January 1993. Mr. Frank Carlsson's 3 year term
expires in June, 1991. Commissioner Combs, seconded by
Commissioner Foster, moved to appoint Mr. Jim Sills to complete
Mr. Varnes term and to reappoint Mr. Frank Carlsson for another 3
year term. Motion carried with unanimous vote in favor.
STAFF REPORTS
There were no staff reports at this time.
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Mayor Dabbs read a notice from the Sanitation Department and
Public Works Department that tires, building materials, oil,
paint, batteries, furniture, and white goods are not being
collected by the City because of the restrictions placed on the
City by Orange County and the Florida Department of Environmental
Regulations. It is the homeowners responsibility to dispose of
these items and a disposal site is provided at Porter Transfer
Station. This announcement will also appear on the water bill.
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COMMENTS FROM COMMISSIONERS
Commissioner Woodson:
1. Reported that the well south of the boat docks had been plugged
off and is now open and there has been concern expressed that the
run-off from the lake may be going into the acquifer. Public Works
Director Brenner will take care of it.
2. Asked when we will get bike paths. Recreation Director Beech
said that the summer recreation program includes 2 weeks of bike
safety instructions and it is all right to ride on the sidewalk.
3. Asked if the sale is completed on the 333 Enterprise parcel.
City Attorney Rosenthal said that he thinks it may be complete as
the partial ownership problems have been resolved.
Commissioner Combs: Reported that Mr. Frank Hanus passed away and
he expressed sympathy to the family.
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Commissioner Foster:
1. Reported flood/drainage problem on Kimball Street and asked if
the City could use their landlocked parcel for drainage. Public
Works Director Brenner said that they are already working on that
problem.
2. Re: Requests for funds - Said that Commission should set
criteria for need and shut off freebies. City Manager Shapiro
advised that a budget meeting should be held inviting all
petitioners at once so that donations can be budgeted.
3. Re: WalkAmerica - Noted that he was the only commissioner
walking and recommended that commissioners use the 3-P Program so
they can walk next year: Prunes, Pablum, and Possum.
Commissioner Johnson:
1. Asked that a letter be sent to Kimball Drive residents advising
of our plans to help with drainage and the cost involved.
2. Wants the Kissimmee Ave/Story Road intersection fixed.
3. Asked about the rule regarding dog noises.
4. Cablevision calls are giving him nightmares..Where is Telesat???
5. Expressed sympathy to Mr. Hanus family. He was a good man.
Mavor:
AMEN to that.
ADJOURNMENT
The meeting adjourned at 10:55 p.m.
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