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HomeMy WebLinkAbout09-15-92 "- KINUTES or THE CITY or OCOEE BOARD OF COKMISSIOBERS REGULAR MEETING HELD Septeaber 15, 1992 The regular meeting of the Ocoee Board of City Commissioners was called to order by Mayor Dabbs at 7:48 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, Administrative Services Director Beamer, City Engineer/Utilities Director Shira, Building Official Flippen, Planning Director Behrens, and City Clerk Grafton. ABSDT: None PRESENTATIONS AND PROCLAKATIONS Mayor Dabbs presented two proclamations: Fire Prevention Week - October 4-10, 1992; and Mental Illness Awareness Week - October 4-10, 1992. Ks. Lee Ann Lowery, Orange County School Board Ms. Lee Ann Lowery addressed Commission regarding School Impact Fees and said that a workshop could be arranged if requested. COlfSDT AGDDA The proposed consent agenda consisted of items A, B, and C. Commissioner Woodson pulled item B. ~ Acceptance and Approval of Contract with Orange County School Board '-' for School Resource Officer at Elementary Schools and KiddIe School. C. Approval and Authorization for Use of Forfeiture runds for Training in Police Departaent. Coaaissioner roster, seconded by COBissioner Coabs, moved to approve the consent agenda as presented. Motion carried with unanimous vote in favor. B. Acceptance and Approval of Rental Rates 1. Coaaunity Center 2. Youth Center. ~ Coaaissioner Woodson said that he objected to the proposed rate for the rental of the community center and he felt that $100 per day would be sufficient. Adainistrative Services Director Beamer explained that the study was done to determine the actual cost of maintaining the building and the figures recommended accurately reflected a fair rental fee. Coaaissioner Coabs, seconded by Coaaissioner Johnson, moved to accept item B1 and 2 as presented and authorize the rates to be effective October 1, 1992. Motion carried with 4-1 vote with Commissioner Woodson voting no. The rates are as follows: Hourly rate for Community Center $ 30.00 Hourly rate for Training Room $ 9.00 Hourly rate for Lounge $ 6.00 Eight hour Day Rental for Center $200.00 Security Deposit $100.00 Gazebo Rental Rate (no change) $ 10.00 Cancellation Fee $ 25.00 ~, '-" '-'" '-' Page 2 Ocoee City Coaaission Regular Keeting Septeaber 15, 1992 Hourly rate for Youth Center Half Day (4 hours) Whole Day (8 hours) Minimum Rental Rate Security Deposit Cancellation Fee $ 7.00 $ 25.00 $ 50.00 $ 25.00 $ 50.00 $ 10.00 COKKElTS FROK CITIZENS/PUBLIC There were no citizen comments at this time. PUBLIC HEARIlfGS Second Reading: Ordinance No. 92-21, relating to Interi. Services Fees. This ordinance was presented by title only for the second reading and public hearing. Adainistrative Services Director Beaaer explained that this ordinance updates the fees established in Ordinance No. 91-26 and is in keeping with the intent adopted last year for interim services fees based on the budget for demand services provided. The public hearing was opened and, no one wishing to speak, was closed. Coaaissioner Woodson, seconded by Coaaissioner Coabs, moved to adopt Ordinance No. 92-26 as presented. On roll call Commissioner Combs voted "aye," Commissioner Foster "aye," Commissioner Johnson "aye," Commissioner Woodson "aye," and Mayor Dabbs "aye." Motion carried. Request for One Year Special Exception - Central Florida Coamunity School at St. Paul's Presbyterian Church (Case No. 2-28SE-92:St. Paul's). Planning Director Behrens presented the staff report. The public hearing was opened and Mr. Bob Flanders, 2220 Hempel Avenue, Winter Garden, owner of Central Florida Community School in Gotha said that he has 36 students with learning style differences and is currently looking for a home for the school. Mr. Flanders is requesting permission to place his school at St. Paul's Presbyterian Church for a period of one year. Mr. Flanders said he recognized that one of the problems the City had with issuing the permit is that the school is a for-profit corporation but that he is applying for 501(C)3 corporation status which will put them into a non-profit status. Although the audience was full of parents who were present to support Mr. Flanders in his request, no one else wished to address Commission at this time. Coaaissioner Combs, seconded by Coaaissioner Woodson, moved that the City Commission has found that the requested application for special exception meets the criteria of Section 4-8(B) of Article IV of the Land Development Code and to approve the Planning and Zoning Commission recommendation to grant a special exception for one year with enrollment limited to 40 students. Coaaissioner Woodson said he had visited St. Paul's on Sunday and found it to be very nice but he objected to the fact that it was necessary to show on their printed material their address as Winter Garden when they are in fact located in Ocoee. Kayor Dabbs said that he also visited St. Paul's on Sunday and had the same feelings about the facility. Mayor Dabbs said that he had no problem with the church but he had a problem with the City providing a for-profit situation for a for-profit institution to be in business in a not-for- profit location. On roll call Commissioner Combs voted "aye," Commissioner Foster "aye," Commissioner Johnson "aye," Commissioner Woodson "aye," and Mayor Dabbs "no." Motion carried. Pastor Stamper expressed his appreciation to '-" Page 3 Ocoee City Commission Regular Keeting Septeaber 15, 1992 Planning Director Behrens for his sensitive handling of a matter which at times was a sticky wicket. OTHER BUSINESS Discussion on Place.ent of Insurance for FY 92-93. Personnel Director psaledakis advised that she had determined to find better rates for the City's insurance coverage when the budget was reduced midyear and found that placing the automobile coverage with Florida League of Cities rather than with Brown and Brown Agency would result in a savings of $63,522. Ks. Psaledakis recommended placing General Liability, Police Professional Liability, Public Officials Liabili ty, Emergency Medical Services Liabili ty, Property Damage (Building and Contents), Boiler & Machinery (arching, mechanical break down), Electronic Data Processing Equipment, Inland Marine (Miscellaneous Equipment) and Crime with Brown and Brown as in the past, and to place Automobile Liability and Physical Damage with Florida League of Cities. Ken Enlow, Brown and Brown, explained the difference between "claims made" and "occurrence" coverage. Coaaissioner Woodson, seconded by Coaaissioner Johnson, moved to adopt the placement of the insurance coverage as recommended by Ms. Psaledakis. Motion carried with unanimous vote in favor. '-" Resolution No. 92-17, relating to the Revision of Fire Captain' s Job Description. Resolution No. 92-17 was presented by title and City Manager Shapiro explained that this description more accurately details the Fire Captain's job. Coaaissioner roster, seconded by Coaaissioner Coabs, moved to adopt Resolution No. 92-17 as presented. Motion carried with unanimous vote in favor. Concurrency Kanagement. Resolution No. 92-18, adopting Concurrency Kanage.ent For.s. Resolution No. 92-18 was presented by title and Administrative Services Director Beamer explained that the concurrency management application and certificate forms are a part of the requirements of 9J5. Kayor Dabbs, seconded by Commissioner Coabs, moved to adopt Resolution No. 92-18 as presented. Motion carried with unanimous vote in favor. Resolution No. 92-19, adopting Concurrency Kanage.ent rees. Resolution No. 92-19 was presented by title. Coaaissioner Woodson, seconded by Coaaissioner Foster, moved to adopt Resolution No. 92-19 as presented. Motion carried with unanimous vote in favor. '-" Discussion on Street Name/Numbering System for State Road 50. Planning Director Behrens recommended that the name West Colonial Drive be used for the entire segment of State Road 50 located within the Ocoee City Limits, and the street numbering system continue in a westerly direction from Good Homes Road Plaza west to our city limits, because of the confusion caused by the existing non-system. Kr. Bill Phillips, 1607 Ison Lane, said he wanted the addresses nailed down for 911. Kr. R.P. Kohnacky, 1820 Prairie Lake Boulevard, suggested having Congress and the Post Office get together and fix the address problem. Kayor Dabbs advised that he has been to Washington and is working on it still. Couissioner Woodson, seconded by Coaaissioner Coabs, moved to accept the Planning Director I s recommendation. Motion carried with unanimous vote in favor. ~ Page 4 Ocoee City Coaaission Regular Keeting Septeaber 15, 1992 Purchase of Land (Vignetti Park) froa General Fund by Utility Fund. City KanaO'er Shapiro requested approval of the transfer of ownership of the 5 acre tract previously used for a BMX track at Vignetti Park from the General Fund to the Utility Fund in order for the location to be used for additional well and ground storage area between the Jamela and Forest Oaks Water Plants. Such action would involve the transfer of funds in the amount of $82,500 from Utility Fund to General Fund. Coaaissioner Woodson, seconded by Coaaissioner Johnson, moved to approve the transfer of assets as described by Mr. Shapiro. Motion carried with unanimous vote in favor. Appointaents to Boards. Recreation Board - Four (4) terms expire October 1992: Coaaissioner Coabs, seconded by Coaaissioner Johnson, moved to reappoint Wa. Chaabers, Terry Best, John Boston, and Gordon Applegate to the Recreation Board for two year teras. Police Citizens Advisory Council Ouida Meeks' term expires October 1992. CoaaissionerJohnson, seconded by Coaaissioner Woodson, moved to reappoint Ouida Meeks to serve on the Police Advisory Council for another three year term. Planning and Zoning Coaaission - Kichael Sias' resignation effective iaaediately. Coaaissioner Foster, seconded by Coaaissioner Coabs, moved to appoint Alternate Member Tanya Miller to complete Mr. Sims' unexpired term and move Mr. Landefeld ~ to 1st Alternate position. Kayor Dabbs said that he would like for Mr. Nick Gledich to be contacted for the 2nd alternate position and would do that. STAFF REPORTS - There were no staff reports at this time. CODDTS FROK COlDfISSIONERS Coaaissioner Woodson: 1) Thanked the Street Department team for their working trip to south Florida to help in the restoration following Hurricane Andrew. 2) Congratulated Commissioner Combs for running for reelection unopposed. 3) Reminded all to wear coats and ties at the next meeting, as the summer season is officially over. Coaaissioner Coabs: Thanked his supporters for the hard battle in his campaign. Coaaissioner roster: 1) Welcomed Mrs. Combs to the meeting and congratulated Commissioner Combs. 2) Thanked Personnel Director Psaledakis for her diligence with the insurance negotiations and noted that she had saved more than her salary in negotiating the rates. Coaaissioner Johnson: 1) Said that Ms. Psaledakis showed why we have that caliber of staff so that we can save that kind of money. ~ '-' '-" '-- Page 5 Ocoee City Coaaission Regular Keeting Septeaber 15, 1992 2) Noted that earlier in the meeting someone mentioned that the taxes have been raised, but that in reality it was only the assessment changed, not the millage rate. Kayor 1) 2) Dabbs: Announced that Sanitation Department will pick up old telephone books in the recycling containers. Announced that he is a team captain for the American Heart Association Celebrity Bowl-A-Thon on October 3 and 4 and he gave notice that he would be collecting donations. ADJOURlfIIDT The meeting adjourned at 9:35 p.m. A~ / Je