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MINUTES OF THE OCOEE CITY COMMISSION REGULAR MEETING
HELD JULY 20, 1999
CALL TO ORDER
Mayor Vandergrift called the City Commission regular meeting to order at 7: 15 p.m. in the
Commission Chambers. The invocation was given by Commissioner Anderson, which was
followed by the Pledge of Allegiance, led by Commissioner Parker. The roll was called and a
quorum declared present.
PRESENT: Mayor Vandergrift, Commissioners Anderson, Howell, Johnson and Parker. Also
present were City Manager Shapiro, City Attorney Rosenthal, Assistant City Attorney Formella,
Community Relations/Projects Director Shira, City EngineerlUtilities Director Shira, Planning
Director Wagner, Capital Projects/Transportation Planner Friel, Robby Lewis, Principal Planner,
Wanda Horton, Finance Director, Donald Carter, Finance Supervisor, Joyce Tolbert, Buyer,
Robert Smith, Public Works Director and Deputy City Clerk Gosnell.
ABSENT:
None.
PRESENTATIONS AND PROCLAMATIONS
Note: The following item was taken out of order.
Discussion/Action re Carlman, Booker, Reis Public Relations/POWR Campaign Report.
Ms. Carolyn Reis, Ms. Keri Conley, and Ms. Lori Booker gave a brief overview of the monthly
activities that have been taking place with the POWR Campaign, citing Lowe's, Health Central,
Borders, and Winn-Dixie as Business Partners, and presented water bottles to the Commission,
as well as a project notebook to the City for public review.
Discussion included a request from Commissioner Parker for an "attention grabber" at Founders'
Day, a request from Commissioner Anderson on the status of the Power point presentation, and
questions concerning the Audit. Mayor Vandergrift announced that the POWR Pals will be
attending the August 17, 1999 Commission meeting.
Mr. Martin Bernstine, Mr. Gary Hood and members of the Senior League/Ocoee Little League
announced they were District 14 Champions, and requested $1,000 from the City to send the
Senior League to a tournament. Discussion ensued regarding the time line of the request and the
City's procedure for Grant Applications.
Commissioner Anderson, seconded by Commissioner Johnson, moved to grant $1,000 to the
Senior League and to waive the Grant rules. Motion carried unanimous. (NOTE: Check is to be
made pavable to the Ocoee Little League who will be fronting the $1,000 in order for the team to
go to the tournament on Friday of this week.)
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CONSENT AGENDA
A. Approval and Acceptance of Minutes of City Commission Regular Meeting of July 6,1999.
C. Declaration of Surplus Property. Auction to be held on September 18,1999 at 9:00 a.m. at 370 Enterprise.
Commissioner Anderson, seconded by Commissioner Parker, moved to table Item B., Approval
and Authorization of Developer and Homeowners Association Agreement for Upgraded Street
Lighting for Admiral Pointe Phase II until the August 3, 1999 City Commission Agenda and for
Staffto give notice to Homeowners and Developer. Motion carried 5-0.
Commissioner Anderson, seconded by Commissioner Johnson, moved to approve Consent
Agenda Items A. and C. Motion carried 5-0.
COMMENTS FROM CITIZENS/PUBLIC
Pastor Gary Howell, Glad Tidings Church, 1701 Adair Street, Ocoee, requested assistance from
the City regarding the "Destiny Program." A meeting will be scheduled with Pastor HowelL
Recreation Director Nordquist and City Manager Shapiro to discuss further.
Linda McWilliams, 813 Marlene Drive, Ocoee, read her letter of April 26, 1999 to City Manager
Shapiro and Recreation Director Nordquist regarding the baseballs being hit from the Bob
Sorenson Little League Fields onto her property. Mrs. McWilliams is requesting netting to be
placed over the fencing to protect her property and family. City Manager Shapiro will meet with
Staff and place this item on the next Commission Agenda.
Mr. Bernard Palluck, 10908 W. Colonial Drive, Ocoee, expressed his OpInIOn on the All
Women's Fitness Club sign decision made at the July 6, 1999 City Commission Meeting.
(CALL IN) Debbie Miller, 2448 Tall Maple Loop, Ocoee, asked the status of the Beech Center
and if there going to be programs offered for the children next summer. Mayor Vandergrift
announced the Grand Opening of the Beech Center on August 12 at 4:00 p.m. and invited the
public. Discussion ensued with regard to the programs, and it was determined that children's
programs would be available next year.
(CALL IN) Bill Kopp, 1401 Ridgefield Avenue, Ocoee, asked if the City paid the bill to FPL for
the light to be installed on Flewelling and Ridgefield Avenue, and when the light was scheduled
to be installed. Staff to check on status.
(CALL IN) Anonymous - asked why the Beech Center had the sprinklers on today when it was
raining. Required for the new sodding of the soccer field.
Mr. Gary Johnston, Fore Systems, 200 Waymont Court, Suite 126, Lake Mary, FL (departed
before item on agenda was addressed) - protested City-wide telecommunications project.
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COMMISSIONERS ANNOUNCEMENTS/CORRESPONDENCE
Commissioner Howell - announced the RSVP Line 656-2218.
Commissioner Anderson - thanked Mrs. Morganto for the baked goods.
Commissioner Johnson - None.
Commissioner Parker - announced the next Education Commission meeting to be held on August
2, 1999, at 7:00 p.m. at Health Central, and invited citizens to attend to get involved.
Mayor Vandergrift:
1) Received a thank you letter from Representative Johnson.
2) Announced the City was Community Board was at City Hall now and available for non-
profit organizations to place an advertisement of their functions - announced the web site and
e-mail address of the City.
Note: The following items were taken out of order.
PUBLIC HEARINGS
DON OLSON TIRE AND AUTO - SPECIAL EXCEPTION - CASE NO. 1-2SE-99.
Planning Director Wagner gave a brief overview of the proposed Special Exception use in a C-2
zone.
The Public Hearing was opened, and since no one wished to speak, was closed.
Commission discussion included clarification of the Blackwood entrance/exit, hours of
operation, and the use of low pressure sprinkler systems and ground cover to conserve water on
the property.
Commissioner Parker, seconded by Commissioner HowelL moved to accept Staffs
recommendation to approve the special exception for Don Olson Tire and Auto to be constructed
in accordance with the Preliminary Site Plan for Special Exception, as date stamped received by
the City on June 28, 1999. Motion carried 5-0.
SATURN OF OCOEE - SPECIAL EXCEPTION - CASE NO. I-1SE-99.
Planning Director Wagner gave a brief overview of the proposed Special Exception for Saturn of
Ocoee as an automobile sales and repair use in a C-2 zone.
The Public Hearing was opened.
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Mr. Jeff Courier, 732 Bloodcreek Road, asked what color the building would be, and was told it
would be white.
The Public Hearing was closed.
Commission discussion included lighting regulations, if there was a conflict with the church ball
field next door to the property, Cemetery Road, and the use of low pressure sprinkler systems
and ground cover to conserve water on the property.
Commissioner Anderson, seconded by Commissioner Johnson, moved to accept Staffs
recommendation to approve the special exception for Saturn of Ocoee to be constructed in
accordance with the Preliminary Site Plan for Special Exception, as date stamped received by the
Citv on July 8, 1999, to include additional changes as follows: (1) Condition of Approval #9 will
be revised to read as follows: "This Special Exception is limited to Phase 1 only. If Phase 2 is to
be sold to another owner, then both Phases 1 and 2 will be required to be subdivided and platted.
When Phase 2 is developed, it will be required to undergo its own separate review process with
its own site plan review. (2) A new Condition of Approval will be added which reads as follows:
"Phase 1 may be constructed in two sub-phases "la" and "1 b", subiect to a Final Certificate of
Occupancy being granted only when the entire phase is completed. If constructed in this manner,
Phase "la" shall include all roadwav access improvements on SR 50, all utilities necessary for a
Temporary Certificate of Occupancy for the Used Vehicle Facility and all other improvements
shown within the Phase "la" phase lines on this Plan. Additionally. Phase "lb" shall be
completed within six months after receiving the Temporary Certificate of Occupancy for Phase
"la"." (3) A new Condition of Approval will be added which reads as follows, "A raised
concrete median separator together with widening and striping will be provided on SR 50
consistent with the intent of the Ocoee State Road 50 Access Management Plan to permit
directional left turns only leading into the Saturn site as well as into the Good Homes Plaza
Shopping Center." Motion carried 5-0.
OCOEE CROSSINGS - PRELIMINARY SUBDIVISION PLAN - PROJECT NO. LS-99-003.
Planning Director Wagner gave a brief overview of Staff s position regarding the Ocoee
Crossings Preliminary Subdivision Plan.
The Public Hearing was opened.
Mr. Harry Strange, 1177 7th Avenue, Gotha, spoke to the issue of access regarding "H" Street, the
proposed school site, and the proposed city park.
City Attorney Rosenthal stated that the School Board and City are addressing the access issues.
Mr. Gordon Nutt, 119 Lake Butler Boulevard, spoke to the issues of public hearings for the park
plan, specifications on lighting, impact on residents, 4-laning Maguire Road, road esthetics at
Ocoee Crossings, and setback lines.
Mr. Randy June confirmed the calculations of road setbacks.
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The Public Hearing was closed.
Commission discussion included retention ponds in front of Maguire Road, coordination with
Orange County Utilities regarding sewer and water, fountains, the use of low pressure sprinkler
systems and neighborhood mailboxes.
Commissioner HowelL seconded by Commissioner Anderson, moved to accept Staff s
recommendation to approve the Preliminary Subdivision Plan for Ocoee Crossings, as date
stamped received by the City on July 9, 1999, subiect to: (A.) Providing an additional Condition
of Approval to complv with Comment #1 of the Memo from Martha Formella to Ellen King,
dated June 16, 1999, summarizing the elements of the Developer Agreement regarding shared
drainage, roads and Tract "N". (B.) The following minor revisions being made to the Plan: (1)
Provide a title for the Waiver table on Sheet 1; (2) Provide a heavy dashed line to clearly show
the phase line on Sheet 1; (3) Provide a 5' concrete sidewalk along the south side of "H" Street;
(4) Provide a 5' setback between Pond "F" and the landscape easement along Parkridge-Gotha
Road; (5) Revise the arrows showing the location of wetland plantings for Tract "L" to show
them on the north side of "H" Street rather than the south side. (C.) Including the additional
changes on the Plan identified in the Planning and Zoning Commission recommendations.
Motion carried 5-0.
Recess 10:30 p.m. to 10:45 p.m.
PLANTATION GROVE PUD.
(1) PLANTATION GROVE SHOPPING CENTER - PHASES 2 & 3, FINAL SUBDIVISION PLAN,
PROJECT NO. LS-98-008.
City Attorney Rosenthal read the title only.
Planning Director Wagner gave an overview of the project, and stated that there are two separate
projects being discussed, but to fully explain the entire situation, the project information
overlaps, and that for the record, all testimony will carryover to the Hess Special Exception
Application.
Planning Director Wagner outlined his qualifications as well as those of Robert Lewis, Principal
Planner, Brad Friel, Transportation Planner, and Daniel A. Preslar, P.E., Transportation Planner
from SAIC, along with the issues and recommendations that Staff has been working on.
Assistant City Attorney Martha Formella's memo dated June 16, 1999, regarding review of
documentation with reference to the application, was discussed.
Mr. Dan Preslar, P.E., SAIC, discussed issues with regarding to the subdivision plan as well with
regard to the location of the signage and proposed access from the north, including the radii.
Discussion ensued.
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Attorney Scott Clark and Mr. Tom Daly, representing the Applicant, discussed sign location,
access, and radii issues.
Mayor Vandergrift requested clarification of the back road behind the project.
Planning Director Wagner stated that Staff was asking that the back road radii be reduced to
discourage cut-through traffic.
Ms. Rosemary Morganto, 11012 Groveshire Court, Ocoee, stated that she represented the
homeowners of Windermere Groves, Wesmere and Cross Creek and that the residents were
concerned that the gas station would turn into a truck stop due to the sale of diesel fuel.
Commissioner Anderson, seconded bv Commissioner Vandergrift, made the motion to approve
Plantation Grove Shopping Center Phases 2 and 3 Final Subdivision Plan Final Subdivision Plan
subiect to the following conditions: 1) The following Condition of Approval shall be added to
the Plan: The Shopping Center identification sign shall be located within the median at the
southern entrance to the Shopping Center, subiect to obtaining permission from the fee owner.
The Developer and the City will use their best efforts to obtain such permission. If permission
cannot be obtained prior to issuance of a certificate of occupancy on Lots 1 or 2, then the
Shopping Center identification sign shall be located on Lot 1 as shown hereon. 2) The radius at
the intersection of the entrance road off of Maguire Road and the entrance road along the eastern
property boundary shall be 25 feet. The Developer shall install additional landscaping at that
location to soften the visual impact. 3) The Developer shall provide a clearance letter from
Orange County Engineering Department as to the proposed improvements made over the 54"
Conserv II wastewater line with particular attention directed toward the proposed 16' deep
stormwater retention ponds and driveway crossings. 4) The Developer shall submit a revised
Final Subdivision Plan consistent with the City Commission action. The Final Subdivision Plan
shall become effective upon confirmation by the Planning Director and City Attorney that the
revised Final Subdivision Plan is consistent with the City Commission action. 5) The Maguire
Road drivewav entrance shall be moved southward to be located near the middle of the gas pump
canopy consistent with the approved Development Plan. Motion carried 5-0.
(2) HESS STATION - SPECIAL EXCEPTION - CASE NO. 1-3SE-98.
City Attorney Rosenthal provided a memorandum to the Commission dated July 20, 1999,
clarifying the firm's opinion regarding the applicable law and the future review of a site plan
should the City Commission approve the proposed Hess Special Exception.
Planning Director Wagner gave an overview of the Hess Special Exception.
Attorney Scott Clark, representing the applicant, stated that the review should be as it was
written in the Code at the time of review for the Special Exception.
Mr. Reed Cook, representing Hess, discussed the radii issues, plant esthetics, and construction
maintenance.
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Mr. Tom Daly, representing the applicant, expressed his opinion of the new Code versus the old
Code.
Mrs. Rosemarie Morganto, 11012 Groveshire Court, expressed her opinion on the new Code, the
back entrance radii, the upgraded landscaping, and the barrel roofing.
Discussion ensued on issues concerning the new Code/old Code, identification sign size, shape
and material, roofing material, entrance radii, landscaping, entrance driveway widths and
locations, and Conserv II wastewater lines.
Mayor Vandergrift, seconded by Commissioner HowelL moved that the identification sign size
agreed upon by Staff and the client be at 61 square feet. Motion carried 4-1; Commissioner
Johnson voted in the negative.
Commissioner Johnson, seconded by Commissioner Anderson, moved that the roofing material
for the principal structure and canopy shall be barrel tile compatible with the roof material used
on the existing Shopping Center, and that the two buildings not be connected to each other.
Motion carried 4-1; Commissioner Howell voted in the negative.
Commissioner Johnson, seconded by Commissioner HowelL moved to approve Staffs
recommendation that landscaping comply with the current commercial development regulations.
Motion carried 4-1; Mayor Vandergrift voted in the negative.
Commissioner Anderson, seconded by Commissioner HowelL moved to approve a 25' radius at
both the intersection of the entrance road off of Maguire Road and the entrance road along the
eastern property boundarv. Motion carried 4-1; Commissioner Johnson voted in the negative.
Commissioner HowelL seconded bv Commissioner Johnson, moved to approve the width of the
driveway entrance from Maguire Road to be 40 feet and the width of the driveway entrances on
the eastern propertv boundary shall be 24 feet. Motion carried 4-0; Commissioner Howell was
absent from the room at the time of the vote.
Commissioner Anderson, seconded by Commissioner Johnson, moved to approve the location of
the Shopping Center identification sign to be within the median at the southern entrance to the
Shopping Center, subiect to obtaining permission from the fee owner. The Developer and City
will use their best efforts to obtain such permission; however, if permission is not obtained prior
to issuance of a Certificate of Occupancy on Lots 1 and 2, then the Shopping Center
identification sign shall be located on Lot 1. Motion carried 5-0.
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Commissioner HowelL seconded by Commissioner Anderson, made the motion to approve the
Hess Special Exception subiect to the following conditions: 1) The Final Site Plan shall comply
with the Preliminary Site Plan for Special Exception dated June 9, 1999 as revised pursuant to
City Commission action. 2) This Special Exception, including the Preliminary Site Plan for
Special Exception, and the Final Site Plan shall be consistent with the Final Subdivision Plan for
Plantation Grove Shopping Center Phases 2 and 3. 3) Identification signage shall be 61 s.f. 4)
Roof material for the principle structure and canopy shall be barrel tile compatible with the roof
material used on the existing Shopping Center. 5) At the request of the City, temporary bollards
shall be placed in the Moore Road entrance. The Developer and Owner assume no liability for
the placement of vertical obstructions in the public right-of-way. 6) The following Conditions of
Approval shall be added to the Preliminary Site Plan for Special Exception: (a) This Special
Exception shall expire twelve (12) months from the date of approval by the City
Commission unless a buildine: permit is obtained prior to such date. such permit beine: for
the construction of the proposed use authorized by the Special Exception. Further. upon
issuance of the building permit. the Applicant (or its agent) shall diligently proceed in e:ood
faith to complete construction in accordance with the terms hereof. Failure of the
Applicant (or its agent) to proceed as aforesaid shall provide a basis for revocation of the
Special Exception by the City Commission. (b) Approval of this Special Exception does
not authorize commencement of development. Prior to issuance of a building permit. it will
be necessary to obtain site plan approval pursuant to the provisions of Article IV of the
Ocoee Land Development Code. Further. compliance with all other applicable provisions
of the Ocoee Land Development Code shall be required. (c) The Applicant shall make a
e:ood faith effort to obtain a Certificate of Occupancy for the use authorized by the Special
Exception within six (6) months of issuance of the building permit. (d) Should the use
authorized by this Special Exception be terminated or substantially modified or expanded
in a manner inconsistent with the conditions of approval for the Special Exception. then
said Special Exception may be revoked by the City Commission at its sole discretion. (e)
The Special Exception for a Convenience Store with Gas Sales shall be applicable only to
the proposed Hess facility shown on the Preliminary Site Plan for Special Exception and is
not transferable to any other operator prior to issuance of a Certificate of Occupancy. (0
Except as otherwise set forth in conditions imposed by the City Commission. this Special
Exception does not address or constitute an approval with resoect to site plan issues
includine:. but not limited to. the followine: matters: 1) proposed dumpster location and
access: 2) screenine: of equipment: 3) a sidewalk ioinine: the site to the sidewalk alone:
Mae:uire Road: 4) architectural features of the buildings on the site. includine: building
sie:nae:e. except that a connection between the canopy and buildine: shall not be required:
and 5) landscapine:. These issues will be addressed with the site plan review and must
comply with Land Development Code requirements in effect at the time of application for
site plan approval. (g) The Shopping Center identification sie:n shall be located within the
median at the southern entrance to the Shopping Center. subiect to obtainine: permission
from the fee owner. The Developer and the City will use their best efforts to obtain such
permission. If permission cannot be obtained prior to issuance of a certificate of occupancy
on Lots 1 or 2. then the Shopping Center identification sign shall be located on Lot 1 as
shown hereon. 7) The Maguire Road driveway entrance shall be moved southward to be located
near the middle of the gas pump canopy consistent with the approved Development Plan. 8) The
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location of the Hess identification sign shall be the southwest corner of the parking area, on the
north side of the retention pond. 9) The radius at the intersection of the entrance road off of
Maguire Road and the entrance road along the eastern property boundary shall be 25 feet. The
Developer shall install additional landscaping at that location to soften the visual impact. 10)
The radii where the cross access driveways connect to the entrance road along the eastern
propertv boundary shall be 25 feet. 11) The width of the driveway entrance from Maguire Road
shall be 40 feet. 12) The width of the driveway entrances on the eastern property boundary shall
be 24 feet. 13) The Developer shall provide a clearance letter from Orange County Engineering
Department as to the proposed improvements made over the 54" Conserv II wastewater line with
particular attention directed toward the proposed 16' deep stormwater retention ponds and
driveway crossings. 14) The Developer shall submit a revised Preliminary Site Plan for Special
Exception incorporating all Conditions of Approval which is consistent with the City
Commission action. (The plan set shall include the title "Preliminarv Site Plan for Special
Exception"). The Special Exception shall become effective upon confirmation by the Planning
Director and City Attorney that the revised Preliminarv Site Plan for Special Exception is
consistent with the City Commission action. Motion carried 5-0.
Note: The following items were taken out of order.
OTHER BUSINESS
FIRST READING OF ORDINANCE NO. 99-26, CABLE TELEVISION FRANCHISE. SECOND
READING AND PUBLIC HEARING SET FOR AUGUST 17, 1999.
City Attorney Rosenthal read Ordinance No. 99-26 by title only. Community Relations/Projects
Director Shira stated that this Ordinance is an update of the existing ordinance, and that the
Second Reading is scheduled for the August 17, 1999 City Commission Meeting.
SET TENTATIVE MILLAGE RATE.
Finance Director Horton stated that the TRIM Act requires that whatever millage is set by the
Commission and sent to the Property Appraiser cannot be increased after August 4, 1999;
however, it can be decreased after the budget workshops are completed. Discussion ensued.
Commissioner Parker, seconded by Commissioner Johnson, moved to set the tentative millage
rate at 4 mils. Motion carried 4-1; Mayor Vandergrift voted in the negative.
SET DATES FOR BUDGET WORKSHOPS AND PUBLIC HEARINGS.
Finance Director Horton stated that several tentative budget workshop and public hearing dates
have been provided to the Commission for their decision, and stated that all the dates could be
utilized if needed.
Mayor Vandergrift, seconded by Commissioner Anderson, moved to select August 11, 1999 at
6:00 p.m., August 23 and 26, 1999 at 7:00 p.m. as Budget Workshop dates. Motion carried 4-0;
Commissioner Howell was absent from the room during the vote.
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Commissioner Anderson, seconded by Commissioner HowelL moved to approve Staff s
recommendation of September 9 and 22, 1999 for the public hearing dates. Motion carried 5-0.
Commissioner Anderson, seconded by Commissioner Johnson, requested that items VII. D., G.,
H. and I. be covered before VI. Public Hearings. Motion carried 3-1; Mayor Vandergrift voted in
the negative and Commissioner Howell was absent from the room during the vote.
Recess 8:45 p.m. to 8:55 p.m.
DISCUSSION/ACTION RE CIP PHASE 1 GROUP 1 PROJECT NOS. 3,17, & 29 (SPRING LAKE BASIN
PROJECTS) CHANGE ORDER REQUEST NO.3.
City Engineer/Utility Director Shira responded to Commission questions concerning Change
Order Request No.3.
Commissioner Anderson, seconded bv Commissioner HowelL moved to approve Staff s
recommendation to approve Change Order No. 3 with Prime Construction Group, Inc. by
decreasing the contract amount by $4,907.61, with no extension in contract time, and authorized
the Mayor and City Clerk to execute Change Order No.3. Motion carried 5-0.
DISCUSSION/ACTION RE RFP NO. 99-002 CITYWIDE TELECOMMUNICATION SYSTEM.
City Attorney Rosenthal gave a brief history of events concerning the telecommunication system
bid award, stated that the City had the right to accept, reject, or readvertise all or part of the RFP
for the City's telecommunication system, and that the City Commission should not get into merit
discussions between the vendors, but rather consider/not consider: (1) Lucent's protest and (2)
the hiring of an independent telecommunications consultant.
Commissioner Anderson moved to retain the independent consultant and consider the Protest.
Motion died for lack of a second.
Commissioner Anderson moved to retain the independent consultant to review the RFP process
and defer the award of the bid pending receipt of a report from that consultant. Motion died for
lack of a second.
Commissioner Johnson, seconded bv Commissioner HowelL moved that the City not hire the
consultant and move forward to finalize the contract with Sprint, and, after review of the written
protest filed by Lucent, give direction to Citv Staff to proceed with finalizing the agreement with
Sprint pursuant to the award of June 15, 1999, and that there be no further consideration bv the
City Commission of the Lucent Protest. Motion carried 4-1; Commissioner Anderson voted in
the negative.
DISCUSSION/ACTION RE REALLOCATION OF FUNDS IN STREET DEPARTMENT.
Public Works Director Smith requested the Commission's approval of the reallocation of Capital
funds in the amount of $21,000 for the purchase of three off road 4x2 utility vehicles and an
emergency purchase of a new ice machine in the amount of $2,722.00.
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Commissioner Anderson, seconded bv Commissioner Parker, moved to approve the reallocation
of capital funds for the purchase of 3 off-road 4x2 utility vehicles in the amount of $4,430 each
and the emergency purchase of an ice machine in the amount of $2,722. Motion carried 5-0.
HILLCREST HEIGHTS WATER MAIN RELOCATION PROJECT A WARD.
City Engineer/Utilities Director Shira responded to Commission's questions with regard to
Staff s report on this issue.
Commissioner HowelL seconded by Commissioner Parker, moved to approve Staffs
recommendation to transfer funds from the Water Fund Contingency Account into the
appropriate account to fund this proiect, that the Masci Corporation be awarded the Hillcrest
Heights Water Main Relocation Proiect, and that the City Commission authorize the negotiated
amount of $40,775 be allocated for this proiect. Motion carried 5-0.
DISCUSSION/ACTION RE ELECTRICAL SERVICE FOR LAKEFRONT PARK.
Community Relations/Projects Director Shira distributed a map of the proposed electrical service
for the municipal complex lakefront park and responded to Commission questions.
Commissioner Johnson, seconded bv Commissioner Anderson, moved to approve Staffs
recommendation authorizing the expenditure of $6,688 from Contingency to cover the costs of
electrical work to be performed by Amber Electric at the municipal complex lakefront park.
Motion carried 5-0.
APPOINTMENT TO BOARDS
Parks and Recreation Advisory Board.
Commissioner HowelL seconded by Commissioner Anderson, moved to appoint to the Parks and
Recreation Board Mr. Anthony Christelli to fill the vacancv for James Blackwelder, whose term
expires October L 2001. Motion carried 5-0.
Education Commission.
Commissioner Anderson, seconded bv Commissioner Parker, moved to reappoint to the
Education Commission for 2 year terms expiring August, 2001, Johan Bergh, Rosemary Davis,
Liza C. Holland, Clifford Koch. Cassie Lindenauer, Margaret MacDonald, and Kathie Glass.
Motion carried 5-0.
Commissioner Parker noted for the record that the Board of Adjustment had two Alternate
vacancies, and that the Commission should recruit citizens from Districts 1 and 3. This item of
discussion was tabled for a future meeting.
STAFF REPORTS - None.
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COMMENTS FROM COMMISSIONERS
Commissioner Howell - None.
Commissioner Anderson - None.
Commissioner Johnson - None.
Commissioner Parker - None.
Mayor Vandergrift:
1 ) Would like to see Charter School for site.
2) Elementary School has broken ground.
3) Would like to know status of tree cut down at City Hall. City Manager Shapiro will check on
Issue.
4) Would like to see a rail along the ditch at City Hall.
ADJOURNMENT
The meeting adjourned at 3:01 a.m.
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