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HomeMy WebLinkAbout08-18-92 '- IIIlIUTES OF THE CITY OF OCOII BOUD OF COIIIIISSIOlIIRS REGULAR IIDTIIIG HELD August 18, 1992 The regular meeting of the City of Ocoee Board of 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, Administrative Services Director Beamer, Planning Director Behrens, Building Official Flippen, Personnel Director Psaledakis, and City Clerk Grafton. ABSENT: None PIESDTATIOIIS AJID PIOCLAllATIOIS There were no presentations or proclamations; however, lIayor Dabbs announced that IIrs. Hilda Bas and the Police/Fire Depart.ents can provide the "Vial of Life" to anyone interested in taking part in the program. COIISDT AGDDA The consent agenda consisted of items A, B, and C. lIayor Dabbs asked that the number of parking spaces in item C be verified before a vote was taken. (Consideration of the consent agenda was delayed for the count of parking spaces and lIafor Dabbs asked IIr. ReJllolds Allen to give his presentation on pending union negotiations, which was agenda ite. VI A, at this ti.e. For the sake of ~ ease in future research, that report will appear in these .inutes in the order listed on the agenda, but can be found on the audio tapes fro. 7:35 to 8:05 p...). ~ Acceptance and Approval of lIinutes of Regular Coaaission lIeeting of August 4, 1992. ~ Approval and Authorization for Transfer of not-to-exceed aaount of $3,328 froa ContingencY to Account 110. 001-512.1-6302 for Code of Ordinances bill. ~ Approval and Acceptance of Plantation Grove POD - East Coaaercial Shopping Center Paree! Phase 1 - Final Develop.ent/Final Subdivision Plan. Upon receiving verification that the correct number of parking spaces (401) were shown on the plan for Plantation Grove PUD -East, lIafor Dabbs, seconded by Co..issioner Coabs, moved to approve the consent agenda as presented. Motion carried with unanimous vote in favor. COIIIIIITS FROII CITIZIlIS/PUBLIC There were no comments from the citizens at this time; however, the Ocoee Rent- A-choir took this opportunity to sing "Happy Birthday" to lIafor Dabbs. '-' PUBLIC BDRIIIGS Ordinance 110. 92-19, relating to Water/Wastewater Fees. The ordinance was presented by title only for the second reading and public hearing. Administrative Services Director Beamer advised that adoption of this ordinance would provide: 1) automatic adjustments for increase in power, '-- Page 2 Ocoee City Commission Regular Meeting August 18, 1992 chemical and wholesale equipment costs, 2) automatic adjustments for capital charges reflecting rising cost in construction, and 3) consistency in determining the categories, units of measure and factors for calculating. Mr. Ken Hooper, PEC, said that other cities and counties have adopted similar ordinances as a time and money saving system. Both co..issioner Johnson and Couissioner Foster expressed strong feelings against abrogating the authority to establish the rates as that should be done by Commission. couissioner Combs concurred and said that he would want to see the figures each time, and that a provision should also be included for a rate decrease as well as increase. The public hearing was opened. Mr. John Linebarier, 1308 Center Street, spoke against doing away with the system in use now which gives the public an opportunity to hear and be heard regarding a rate change. Mr. William Harness said that he felt that Commission should raise/lower rates rather than Staff. The public hearing was closed. co..issioner Foster, seconded by Mayor Dabbs, moved to adopt proposed Ordinance No. 92-19. Couissioner Coabs, seconded by Mayor Dabbs, moved to amend Section 2 of Ordinance No. 92-19 with specific reference to changing the proposed Section 22-4 (f) on page 4 to read as follows: '-' Service charges (Volumetric) for water service and sewer service shall be automatically adjusted for increases and decreases in expenses to the City in electrical power, chemical, and wholesale treatment costs using the following formula: New Rate = Old Rate + (% of Budget for power and chemicals and wholesale rate X Old Rate X % Increase) Said adjustments shall be made annually or more often if determined necessary by the City Manager due to increases or decreases in expenses. The City Manager shall ~e the City Commission notice of any such proposed adjustments at least thirty (30) days prior to the effective date thereof. Such notice shall also be set forth on all utility bills at least thirty (30) days prior to the effective date thereof. Within said thirty (30) day period from notice to _ the City Commission, the City Commission may, at its option, reject any such adjustments proposed by the City Manager, in which case said adjustments shall not take effect and the service charges_ (Volumetric) for water and sewer service shall remain unchanged. Taking the motion on Ordinance Bo. 92-19 first, on roll call Co..issioner Combs voted" aye," Co..issioner Foster "aye," Couissioner Johnson "no, "couissioner Wo,ods<?n "no," and Mayor Dabbs "aye." Motion carried with 3-2 vote. On the aaendaent to the Ordinance, Couissioner Coabs voted "aye," couissioner Foster "a~" Couissioner Johnson "no," couissioner Woodson "no," and ~ Dabbs "aye." Motion carried with 3-2 vote. OTHER BUSINESS '-" Pending Union Negotiations - Mr. Reynolds Allen representing Hogg, Allen, Borton &: Blue. -..... Page 3 Ocoee City Coaaission Regular Meeting August 18, 1992 Mr. Reynolds Allen reported on the status of the union petition involving the police department, and briefed Commission on the procedures and responsibilities in the event unionization occurs. (Details on audio tape #1 of this meeting from 7:40 p.m. to 8:05 p.m.) Appointaents to Code Enforcement Board Louis R. Wood's resignation received/term ends January 1993. Commissioner Foster, seconded by Commissioner Johnson, moved to appoint Dean Richards to complete Louis R., Wood's term on the Code Enforcement Board which ends January 1993 and to serve the next term as well. Motion carried with unanimous vote in favor. - \.. Resolution No. 92-13, authorizing the implementation of a Revenue and Maintenance Fee for Sewer and Water Permits. (Listed on agenda as "establishing Revenue and Maintenance Fees for Capacity Reservation) Resolution No. 92-13 was presented by title only. Administrative Services Director Beamer explained the background of this issue and advised that those who have purchased capacity and have unused capacity on the books have been notified of the possible implementation of this charge on October 1, 1992. There were no comments from the citizens present. Commissioner Woodson, seconded by Mayor Dabbs, moved to adopt Resolution No. 92-13 as presented-: Motion carried with unanimous vote in-i-avor. -------.---~---...----------- - - -- -" - First Reading of Ordinance Bo. 92-20, adopting Code of Ordinances. Second Reading and Public Hearing Scheduled for September 1, 1992. Ordinance No. 92-20 was presented by title for the first reading. Mayor Dabbs announced that the second reading and public hearing will be held September 1, 1992 at 7:30 p.m. STAFF REPORTS - There were no staff reports at this time. COMMENTS FROM COMMISSIONERS Commissione!, Foster: Thanked the citizen who had called him to express appreciation for the way he voted on an issue. COmmissioner Johnson: No comments at this time. Commissioner Woodson: Thanked Public Works Director Brenner for promptly handling the )roDlem with IWS and church garbage. \. Commissioner Combs: 1) Asked that something be done about the high weeds and grass at Johnson's car place on Highway 50. Building Official Flippen advised that Code Enforcement Officer Ross has been in touc!Lti_!thQrange County Code Enfqrcem~l!.t_regardil!uhi~ property. 2) Asked for status of Withers-Maguire House. Administrative_~.~rvices DirectQ.:['. Beamer advised that the pre-submittal conference is scheduled for~ust 28 and b i g~ a~~_d \l..El.!!l._<m.. S ep t emb~r_~!1~d.!!l~L1he a w ardi ~~ 0 fJ:J1ElJ>. ids. wi 11-1>_~...9JL the. '--' '--' ..... Page 4 Ocoee City Coamission Regular Meeting August 18, 1992 October 6 aaenda. Ms. Beamer said that due to hail and rain damage several of the windows had been temporarily boarded up. 3) Asked for status of golf course. Ms. Beamer reported that Mr. Ezell will be in September 1 with a funding report. PEC Consultant Ken Hooper advised that the permitting process is proceeding and that the Intent to Issue a Permit will be coming in about 2 weeks. 4) Asked for status of new City Hall. The Architect was in with the interior scheme last week and will return with the exterior scheme in 2 weeks. Will be presentina to Commission shortly thereafter. Mayor Dabbs: Thanked Ocoee Rent-a-Choir for the birthday song. ADJOURlDIElIT The meeting adjourned at 9:30 p.m.