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MINUTES OF THE OCOEE BOARD OF CITY COMMISSIONERS REGULAR MEETING HELD
JULY 16, 1991
The regular meeting of the Ocoee Board of City CommIssioners was called to order
at 7:30 p.m. by Mayor Dabbs 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 Foster, Johnson, and Woodson. Also present
were City Manager Shapiro, City Attorney Rosenthal, City Engineer !Utili tles
Director Shira, Administra ti ve Services Director Beamer, Planning Dj.rector
Behrens, and City Clerk Grafton.
ABSENT: Commissioner Combs (ill;
PRESENTATIONS AND PROCLAMATIONS None
CONSENT AGENDA
The proposed consent agenda consisted of items A, B, C, D, E, F, G, and H.
A" 1\,~cepJ~ll<<::e.~.~(L1\,PP:rov~JQJ !1).ntl.tes oJBeguJ~:r<;:9ml1l;i.~~JollM~~ttJlg of
.July) 1-1991
B .A<::cepta~<::e..andAu thor:;L za, U91Lt():EXecllte Amel1dmen.! .... tgJhe 1\,Q:rE?ement
hetweenQra.nQ~ ..<:OUI1 t Y .~~.ct .<;:itY.9t.. Qc:gee..Sa,11.Ha,ry.Sewer . Jmp:r9Yl:lTlent s ,
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C. . Apprgy~l.9-!lg Autl1oriz;~tioll.t():Ex~<::\lte1\,ddel1dum )'J9 .9J__~ .t9 t.E. C ..'s
Agreement for Consl,lHing Engi:n~e[ing~erv~ces re: SouthWat~r Plant
16UWater-Matl1 Desi.gI1.tn__ngt...t()...~xceeda.moul1 t. of $27 , 075 ..00
~ D. Approval and AuthorizationtgExecuteAmendIT\ent No..lto1\,gdendum No.
99...0L to P.:E.C ~.'.s Agre_~f!lel1Lfor _C()!lsl,lJUng.:Engineering Serv.ice.s re:
WWTP #2 Expansion - PhCl.s~IIjn n()t-Jo...exceeo,.amountof $172,679.00
E . ~PP,~_9Y ~ 1_._~J1cl ,~~_~~t49_r1 ~ ~t!.91l___t_9___Ex~~,u" t_~___.GC?J~,t~ ~~ J~___, Agr~.elll.~n~, _ ,w_~t It__ .B~mDY
& Stimpson, Inc. as Low Bidder for Construction of M & M Utilities
Project ill am9untof $19?,.9QI.OO. (CornI1l1.lnhtyDevelopmen!Bl.9ck Grant)
F. Approval and Acceptance of Transfer of Water and Sewer Capacity from
Hawthorne Properties, . Ltd. to Centex Real Estace Corporation
G. Approval of Settlement Agree.ment and Stipulation re: Wagner v. PyJant,
et al.and Authorization for City Attorney to Implement the Settlement
H. Apprgyal and Atlthorization to Execute Lake. Olympia SquareFinal Plat
Commissioner Woodson, seconded by Commissioner Johnson, moved to approve the
consent agenda as presented. Motion carried with unanimous vote in favor.
COMMENTS FROM CITIZENS/PUBLIC
There were no comments from the public at this time.
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PUBLIC HEARINGS
Second Reading of Ordinance
Ordinance No. 91-18, relating to Florida Power Franchise, "granting Florida Power
Corporation, its successors and assigns, an exclusive electric utility franchise
for a term of thirty (30) years; providing for certain conditions relating
thereto; establishing a franchise fee; providing for indemnification of the
City; providing for inclusion of lands which may hereafter he annexed into the
City of Ocoee; repealing Ordinance No. 5:,~. subject to certaln transition
provisions; providing for conflicts; providing for severability; confirming
compliance with Charter requirements; providing an effective date. II was presented
by title only for the second reading and public hearing. The pUblic hearing was
opened. City Attorney Rosenthal advised that this public hearing as required
by Florida Statutes and the City Charter has been properly advertised for four
consecutive weeks (June 16, 23, 30, and July 7, 1991) in the Orlando Sentinel,
which is a newspaper of local circulation.
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Mr. R.P. Mohnacky, 1820 Prairie Lake Boulevard, asked several questions which
were answered by Mr. Paul Lewis, District Manager of Florida Power Corporation.
As no one else wished to speak, the public hearing was closed. Commissioner
Johnson, seconded by Commissioner Foster, moved to enact Ordinance No. 91-18,
granting an exclusive electric utility franchise for thirty (30) years to ?lorida
Power Corporation. On roll call Commissioner Foster voted "aye," Commissioner
Johnson "aye," Commissioner Woodson "aye," and Mayor Dabbs "aye." (Commissioner
Combs was not present.) Motion carried with unanimous vote in favor.
OTHER BUSINESS
Establish Budget Meetings Schedule
Tentative Millage Rate Set at 4 Mills
City Manager Shapiro advised that it is necessary to determine the proposed
millage rate for the fiscal year 1991-92 and set the dates for the budget
workshops and public hearings so that the information can be sent to the Orange
County Property Appraiser by August 4. Mr. Shapiro explained that keeping the
rate at the present 4 mills would allow the existing programs to continue at the
current staffing level, increasing to 5 mills would provide an increase in the
current staffing levels for fire and police, increasing to 6 mills would do
likewise and also make it possible to purchase many of the items in the capital
improvement plan recently approved by Commission. After a brief discussion
Commissioner Woodson, seconded by Commissioner Johnson, moved to authorize City
Manager Shapiro to advise Property Appraiser to place 4 mills on the tax
~ advisory.
Dates Set for Budget Work Sessions and Public Hearings
City Manager Shapiro advised that the tentative bUdget will be sent to Commission
on July 31. A budget worksession was scheduled for August 15 at 6:30 p.m. to
carryover to August 20 at 7:30 p.m. if needed. Non-profit organizations are
to appear before Commission for presentations only at the August 20th meeting.
Decisions regarding the allocation of the funds for these organizations will be
made at another time. Commissioner Johnson, seconded by Commissioner Foster,
moved to set the meeting to adopt the Tentative Millage Rate and the Tentative
Budget for FY 91-92 on September 3 and the meeting to adopt the Final Millage
Rate and Final Budget for FY 91-92 on September 17, both meetings to begin at
7:00 p.m. Motion carried with unanimous vote in favor.
Resolution No. 91-13, "adopting and approving job descriptions setting forth the
duties and responsibilities of each employment position in the Police Department
of the City of Ocoee; adopting and approving a job description for the position
of Athletic Groundskeeper for the Recreation Department of the City of Ocoee;
providing for severability; providing an effective date." was presented by title
only. Commissioner Foster, seconded by Commissioner Woodson, moved to adopt
Resolution No. 91-13. Motion carried with unanimous vote in favor.
Resolution No. 91-14, relating to clean water in Lake Apopka by the Year 2000
and urging the St. Johns River Water Management District to strengthen its rule
on discharge into Lake Apopka was presented for consideration. Mr. R. P. Mohnacky
asked several questions. Commissioner Woodson, seconded by Mayor Dabbs, moved
~ to adopt Resolution No. 91-14. Motion carried with unanimous vote in favor.
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Approval of Staff Recommendation re: Loan from Water Fund (401) to General Fund
(001) in amount of $30,000 for Purchase of Ben Griffin Property
Commissioner Johnson, seconded by Commissioner Woodson, moved to approve the loan
from the Water Fund (401) to the General Fund (001) in the amount of $30,000 for
the purchase of the two lots adjacent to the Ocoee Woman's Club and to authorize
the schedule of repayment as outlined over three fiscal years at 8% simple
interest per annum. Motion carried with unanimous vote in favor. (Clerk's note
for clarification: these lots are located on the north side of the building,
fronting on N. Lakewood Avenue and E. Oakland Street.)
STAFF REPORTS
City Manager Shapiro explained that during a severe electrical storm two of the
three high-service pump motors and both of the well pump motors at the Forest
Oaks water plant were damaged by lightning strike, necessitating repair and
replacement costs of approximately $8,000.00. This was declared to be an
emergency item and Commissioner Woodson, seconded by Commissioner Foster, moved
to authorize the transfer of $8,000 from the water contingency account to pay
for the expenses not covered by insurance.
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COMMENTS FROM COMMISSIONERS
Commissioner Foster: 1) Said that the recent daily ralns make it clear that the
City needs to start working on storm water drainage as a priority item.
2) Reported that there are several street lights out on Starke Lake Circle.
Commissioner Johnson: Said that, due to the discontinuing of the school bus
service within two miles of the schools, sidewalks along the routes walked by
school children are of prime importance. City Manager Shapiro said that he would
be sure to provide the cost for those sidewalks at the budget sessions. Mayor
Dabbs said that he attended school board meetings re: this and many of those
routes were kept in the bus service.
Commissioner Woodson: Announced the World War II Memorial fund raiser scheduled
for July 19 with food from noon to 8:00 p.m. and a dance beginning at 8:00 p.m.
Kayor Dabbs: 1) Announced that Chief Boyd had received an award concerning the
school crossing guard program involved with the safe transporting of children
to school.
2} Reported that he had attended the meeting on Sunday when the M & M Utilities
situation was being explained to the citizens and he commended City Engineer
Shira and Administrative Services Director Beamer for their presentation.
3) Reported he has received a letter from the Department of Environmental
Regulations to Mr. Gerald Sims regarding his questions concerning "Pond B"
advising him that they cannot force the City to do or not do as he asks.
4) Wished Judy Henry happy birthday.
ADJOURNMENT
The meeting adjourned at 8:20 p.m.
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