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HomeMy WebLinkAbout09-01-92 '-" KlBUTES OF THE CITY OF OCOEE BOARD OF COKKISSIONERS REGULAR MEETING HELD September 1, 1992 The regular meeting of the Ocoee Board of City Commissioners was called to order by Mayor Dabbs at 7:35 p.m. in the commission chambers. After leading in the prayer and pledge of allegiance, Mayor Dabbs called the roll and declared a quorum present. PRESENT: Mayor Dabbs, Commissioners Combs, Foster, Johnson, and Woodson. Also present were City Manager Shapiro, City Attorney Rosenthal, Administrative Services Director Beamer, City Engineer/Utilities Director Shira, Public Works Director Brenner, Personnel Director Psaledakis, Building Official Flippen, Recreation Director Beech, and City Clerk Grafton. ABSENT: None PRESENTATIONS AND PROCLAKATIONS Kayor Dabbs read in its entirety a Proclaaation proclaiming RED RIBBON WEEK _ October 24 - November 1, 1992. Kayor Dabbs commended Parks, Parkways, Trees and Drainage Departaent, under the temporary leadership of Garry Saith, for their admirable response to the Wheeler home on Bluford Avenue when a tree fell onto the house. Kayor Dabbs also expressed gratitude to Public Works Secretary Judy Henry, Personnel Director PeggyPsaledakis, Electrical Inspector Eddie Hendrix, Horticulturist Alyce Tate- Barnett and the Departaent of Transportation for the speedy and capable handling of the incident. '-" CONSENT AGDDA The proposed consent agenda consisted of item A. ~ Acceptance and Approval of Kinutes of Regular Co..ission Keeting of Auaust 18, 1992, Budget Workshops of August 4 and August 6, 1992. Coaaissioner Woodson, seconded by Coaaissioner Combs, moved to approve the consent aaenda as presented. Motion carried with unanimous vote in favor. COKKENTS FROM CITIZENS/PUBLIC Mr. Ken Ezell, V.President of Riverbend Golf Group, and Clifton Ezell, Clifton Golf Course Design, gave an update on the golf course status, listing the possible funding sources: 1. Conventional - Equity Contribution with Banking Institution (Considering Bank of Central Florida and Sun Bank). 2. Insurance Discretionary Loan Fund. 3. Alabama Retirement Pension. 4. Corporate Taxable Bonds. 5. Off-shore Investment Groups (European and Brazilian Groups) 6. Local Businessmen - All cash funding. 7. Special District Funds (Industrial/Recreational/Benefit). '-' City Manager Shapiro interjected at this point that number 7 is not an option. Mr. Ezell said that they have invested $90,000 of their money in addition to their design time and that they want to begin on the West tract in late September to remove the trash, with a completion date of May 30, 1993 and grand opening October 1, 1993. Kr. Ezell talked also about relocating the gopher tortoises. '- ~ '-' Page 2 Ocoee City Coaaission Regular Meeting Septeaber 1, 1992 Mr. Shapiro said that he wants to review the contract regarding the contractor going on the property prior to funding being in place. City Attorney Rosenthal advised that December 5 is the date at which either party can terminate the contract. Mr. Ezell said, and there was consensus, that the firm has been operating with due diligence. Kr. S. Scott Vandergrift, 2625 Cedar Bluff Lane, Orlando, advised that he has received a tax bill showing that he is being charged for county assessments and he believes that it is because his mailing address is Orlando even though he resides in Ocoee. Mr. Vandergrift said that he plans to attend a tax hearing on September 3 at the County Administration Building to represent himself and some merchants that may be affected the same way. City Attorney Rosenthal said that simply establishing that Mr. Vandergrift's residence is not in Orlando should take care of it. After some discussion, Co..issioner Foster said that a staff member should accompany Mr. Vandergrift to the hearing. As the elections clerk for Precinct 129 had delivered the totals to Mayor Dabbs earlier in the meeting, he announced that in that precinct 228 votes had been cast and the results would be available after the meeting. PUBLIC HEARINGS Ordinance No. 92-20, adopting Code of Ordinances - Second Reading. This ordinance was presented by title only for the second reading and public hearing. City Attorney Rosenthal explained that this is the ordinance which adopts the Code of the City of Ocoee which will replace the Code that has been in use but which is outdated. This Code includes the first supplement as well, which causes the Code to be current with the exception of the ordinances passed in the last few months. The public hearing was opened and Mr. R. P. Mohnacky, 1820 Prairie Lake Boulevard, asked for a clarification as he did not understand the reading of the title. Kr. Rosenthal explained. As no one else wished to speak the public hearing was closed. Co..issioner Woodson, seconded by Coaaissioner Foster, moved to adopt Ordinance No. 92-20 as presented. Coaaissioner Coabs noted that, as there is a rule in the Code regarding the fencing of unsightly property within a certain number of feet of the highway, Mr. Johnson's car lot on Highway 50 should be cited. It was pointed out that a portion of that parcel is in the County and Kayor Dabbs said that he would talk to the County Administrator regarding enforcing the County rules in that area. On roll call Commissioner Combs voted "aye," Commissioner Foster "aye," Commissioner Johnson "aye," Commissioner Woodson "aye," and Mayor Dabbs "aye." Motion carried. OTHER BUSIHSS Request by Reverend Burgess regarding Sign Ordinance. City Kanager Shapiro advised that Rev. Burgess has requested that the sign ordinance be amended to permit churches, civic groups and other not-for-profit organizations to have the right to request the placing of directional signs in City rights-of-way, with the City either ordering or making the signs, placing them in the ground, and maintaining them, with the cost being reimbursed by the not-for-profit organization. After discussion it was determined that this should properly go before the Planning and Zoning Commission first for review before '" Page 3 Ocoee City Couission Regular Meeting Septeaber 1, 1992 Commission action. Consensus was to give direction to City Manager Shapiro to set the process in motion. Appointaents to Code Enforceaent Board - One Member, Two Alternates - (Dean Richards unable to serve as appointed). As Mr. Dean Richards was unable to serve as appointed, Couissioner Coabs, seconded by Ka~or Dabbs, moved to appoint (1) Mr. Larry Chestne~ to serve in his stead, completing Mr. Louis R. Wood's une;:ired term and serving the following three year term as well; and (2) Krs. Carol__ Alexander to serve as alternate for a three year term. Motion carried with unanimous vote in favor. First Reading of Ordinance No. 92-21, relating to Interia Services Fee. Second Reading and Public Bearing Scheduled for Septeaber 15, 1992. Ordinance No. 92-21 was presented by title only for the first reading, and Mayor Dabbs announced the time and date for the second reading and public hearing. Adainistrative Services Director Beaaer summarized that this ordinance is in keeping with the intent as adopted last year for interim services fees based on the budget for demand services provided and this tracks the revenues as well as the expenditures for those demand services, defining what those costs are through a calendar year. Award of Construction Contract for VVTP 12, Phase II. City Engineer/Utilities Director Shira requested in a written recommendation '-'" dated September 1, 1992 as follows: that Commission (1) approve the bid submitted by Koblar Constructors and Engineers for the Wastewater Treatment Plant No.2 Phase II Expansion, in the amount of $4,248,500, as the lowest and best bid, subject to issuance by D.E.R. of a construction permit, and (2) authorize the issuance of a Notice of Award to Koblar and authorize the Mayor and City Clerk to execute the contract agreement with Koblar upon notification by D.E.R. that no objections were received and that the construction permit period has commenced. Mayor Dabbs, seconded by Couissioner Coabs, moved to ap:rove staff recommendation as set forth in the staff memo dated September 1, 1 92. Motion carried with unanimous vote in favor. Authorization to award Construction ldainistration Contract for VVTP 12 Phase II. City Engineer Shira recommended authorization for P.E.C. to provide the construction administration services outlined in their proposal dated August 24, 1992 for a not-to-exceed fee of $215,306 for the construction of Wastewater Treatment Plant Number 2 Phase II. C~issioner Woodson, seconded by Couissioner Johnson, moved to approve staff recommendation subject to the previous item on the aaenda. Motion carried with unanimous vote in favor. ...... STAFF REPORTS City Kanager Shapiro reported that Mr. Evers, Florida League of Cities, had sent a message to all Florida cities regarding the serious condition in south Florida following Hurricane Andrew, pointing out that one of the biggest problems was getting the municipal workers back on the job because of their own homes having been damaged. Mr. Shapiro asked for authorization to send workers with material and money to buy material into that area to help. Public Works Director Brenner reported that Sisson Roofing, Curtis Keller, West Orange Lumber and Marvin ~ Page 4 Ocoee City Coaaission Regular Keeting Septeaber 1, 1992 Sanders have donated material and 7 men have volunteered to go down to work, leaving Thursday and returning Monday or Tuesday, working through their own Labor Day weekend to help. Mr. Shapiro said that he would pay for the food and gas from his budget but needed dollars from contingency for repair material. Coaaissioner CoBbs, seconded by Co..issioner Johnson, moved to give $1,000 from the Contingency Fund as requested. Motion carried with unanimous vote in favor. COMIIDTS FROK CODISSIORERS Coaaissioner Johnson: No comments at this time. Co..issioner Woodson: 1) Asked that the vines causing a traffic hazard be removed from the fence at the corner of South Lakewood Avenue and Orlando Avenue on Mr. West's fence. City Manager Shapiro noted that there is a tree on South Lakewood that should be trimmed as well. 2) Asked about a leaking water pipe at the corner of Bluford Avenue and Orlando Avenue. This is an old 2" valve on an old 2" galvanized pipe and the decision regarding just how to deal with it has not been made. 3) Asked for an update on City Hall construction. Preliminary soil testing shows muck down 10' in a cone shape which intrudes into the area under the eastern portion of the existing building. Wednesday the feasibility of razing vs. using the existing building will be discussed. 4) Lions Club is collecting items for hurricane relief at DJ Auto. ~ 5) Announced YMCA Golf Tournament. Coaaissioner CoBbs: Said he could not support County School Impact Fees at this time. Co..issioner Foster: 1) Favors School Impact Fees. 2) Thanked citizens for response to requests for hurricane assistance. 3) Thanked folks who helped when the tree fell in Mrs. Wheeler's yard. 4) Announced that West Orange High School Band is soliciting funds to send them to take part in Macy's parade. 5) Announced no garbage pick up on Monday, September 7. Mayor Dabbs: Said that Mrs. Wheeler and Mrs. Minor were very appreciative of the concern and help from city employees when the tree fell, and he commended the PPTD for their quick response and capable handling of the tree problem. ADJOUUJIERT The meeting adjourned at 9:15 p.m. Attest: Approved: City of Ocoee '-'