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HomeMy WebLinkAbout08-17-99 MINUTES OF THE OCOEE CITY COMMISSION REGULAR MEETING HELD AUGUST 17, 1999 CALL TO ORDER Mayor of the Moment Kasey Lee Corless, representing Ocoee Middle School, opened the City Commission regular meeting to order at 7:17 p.m. in the Commission Chambers. The invocation was given by Commissioner Anderson, which was followed by the Pledge of Allegiance, led by Jeremy Jones. The roll was called and a quorum declared present. PRESENT: Mayor Vandergrift, Commissioners Anderson, Johnson and Parker. Commissioner Howell arrived at 7:20 p.m. Also present were City Manager Shapiro, City Attorney Rosenthal, City Cable Attorney Matt Liebowitz, Fire Chief Strosnider, Police Chief Mark, Community Relations/Projects Director Shira, City EngineerlUtilities Director Shira, Assistant EngineerlUtilities Director Wheeler, Planning Director Wagner, Public Works Director Smith, and Deputy City Clerk Gosnell. ABSENT: None. PRESENTATIONS AND PROCLAMATIONS Commissioner Parker spoke on behalf of the Rotary Club and reported that the funds requested were for bicycle helmets, the pool safety program, and the roller blade safety program. Commissioner Parker, seconded by Commissioner Anderson, moved to grant $2,000 to the Rotary Club for bike helmets. Motion carried unanimous. Mayor Vandergrift read the Butterfly Season Proclamation. Ms. Carol Burkett, representing the Muscular Dystrophy Association, spoke on behalf of the Ocoee Fire Fighters Appreciation Week. Mayor Vandergrift read the Proclamation. Chief Strosnider stated that the fire fighters would be collecting for the MDA over Labor Day weekend and encouraged everyone to make a donation to the MDA. CONSENT AGENDA A. Approval and Acceptance of Minutes of City Commission Regular Meeting of August 3, 1999, Work Session of August 2, 1999 and Work Session of May 20, 1999. B. Approval and Authorization for Mayor and City Clerk to execute Agreement with Orange County School Board for Resource Officers for 1999-2000 School Year. C. Approval and Authorization for Payment for the Employee Survey to Cody & Associates, Inc. in the amount of $7,375.00 from Contingency. D. Approval and Authorization for Mayor and City Clerk to Execute Sawmill Point Subdivision Final Plat. Commissioner Johnson requested that item C. be pulled and voted on separately. Ocoee City Commission Regular Meeting August 17, 1999 Commissioner Johnson, seconded by Commissioner Anderson. moved to approve Consent Agenda Items A, Band D. Motion carried 5-0. Mayor Vandergrift, seconded bv Commissioner Parker, moved to approve Consent Agenda Item C. Motion carried 4-1; Commissioner Johnson voted no. COMMENTS FROM CITIZENS/PUBLIC (e-mail and call-ins) (CALL IN) Anonymous, Veronica Place, asked if the City would be paying for trees and lighting along Montgomery leading into Admiral Pointe, and if the Police Department could do anything about the cars parked in the streets in Veronica Place. City Manager Shapiro reported that unless vehicles are illegally parked, citizens have the right to park on the street. (CALL IN) Mary Denning, 1886 Rachel's Ridge Loop, asked if children in Wedgewood Commons on Clarke Road will be zoned for the new school on Silver Star/Clarke. City Manager Shapiro reported that the citizen should contact Orange County School Board regarding this matter. (CALL IN) Anonymous - asked if there will be a presentation for the Big League team. Mavor Vandergrift responded that the team would be arriving around 8:00 p.m. (E-Mail) Bob Brong - asked if Cable TV franchise fee extends to wireless/microwave cable service, and if there is a franchise ordinance for telephone or other utilities. Commissioner Anderson responded that microwave is not a cable service. City Manager Shapiro reported that Attorney Liebowitz is drawing up an ordinance so the City can receive revenues. (E-Mail) Ted - asked if A.D. Mims Road will be repaved. City Manager Shapiro reported that the road is a County road; however, they are in the process of widening it to include a turn lane for safety reasons. and then the City will have it topped. COMMISSIONERS ANNOUNCEMENTS/CORRESPONDENCE Commissioner Parker Announced the RSVP Line 656-2218, the City e-mail address for questions, and that a volunteer citizen was answering the telephone to take questions to the Commission. Commissioner Johnson - None. Commissioner Howell 1. Reminded everyone that school is back in session and to watch for the children. 2. Thanked Glad Tidings Church for the community service project they performed this week. Commissioner Anderson 1. Asked if the free weights have been ordered for Station 1. City Manager Shapiro stated that they had been ordered 4-5 months ago. 2 Ocoee City Commission Regular Meeting August 17, 1999 2. Announced that Donna Griffey, from the Shoal Creek HOA is the volunteer answering the telephones tonight. 3. Asked that a fire truck be driven on the pavement of White Road when it is determined to be complete to make sure it is smooth. City Manager Shapiro reported that the road is not complete and that Engineering will be making sure it is smooth before signing off on it. Mayor Vandergrift 1. Announced West Orange team won the World Series. 2. Recognized John Terrell, President of the West Orange Chamber of Commerce III the audience. Note: Item No. VII A. was taken out of order at this time for consideration. PUBLIC HEARINGS Second Reading: Ordinance No. 99-26, Cable Television Franchise. City Attorney Rosenthal read Ordinance No. 99-26 by title only. Attorney Matt Liebowitz gave an overview of the cable television franchise issues, answered questions from the Commission with regarding to the 5% issue, the length of time for negotiations, and requested that the Public Hearing on this issue be continued until the September 21, 1999 City Commission Meeting. City Manager Shapiro stated that cable is becoming more costly for cities to administer, costing more than 3% a year to use, and that the 5% would be a user fee as opposed to a taxation, and that the City has the right to charge the 5% but it is not mandatory. Community Relations/Special Projects Director Shira stated that it costs the City $600 a month for televising two Commission meetings, and that $5,000 has been requested in next fiscal year's budget for new equipment and $20,000 to build a new broadcast booth. Attorneys Frank Kruppenbacher and John Fogarty, counsel for Time Warner, answered questions from the Commission. Commissioner Anderson requested information on the alignment of the channels. Attorney Fogarty stated that he would mail the regulations to Commissioner Anderson. Mayor Vandergrift, seconded bv Commissioner Parker, made the motion that the Public Hearing of the Second Reading of Ordinance No. 99-26, Cable Television Franchise, be continued until the September 21, 1999 Commission Meeting. Motion carried unanimously. Note: The Southern Region Big League World Champions, arrived along with their coaches and parents. 3 Ocoee City Commission Regular Meeting August 17, 1999 RECOGNITION OF SOUTHERN REGION BIG LEAGUE WORLD CHAMPIONS (not on Agenda). Mayor Vandergrift read the Big League World Champion Week Proclamation and welcomed the players and their families. A 10 minute video clip of the game was televised as well as a Power Point presentation of photographs taken of the team during the playoffs. Recess 8:45 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. Contract for Sale and Purchase of C & W Trucking from Creeden Family Limited Partnership (Continued from 8/3). Public Works Director Smith reiterated past discussions concerning the purchase of property for the Public Works Department and the lack of space, and stated that the Contract for Purchase and Sale had provisions in it to protect the City. The Public Hearing was opened. Commissioner Anderson asked questions on the Roper easement, the appraisal, and where the money would be coming from to purchase the property. City Manager Shapiro responded that there were no problems with the easement, the appraisal was not completed, and that the money would be from a revenue bond. Mrs. Pat Bond, Palm Tree Properties, representing the Seller, stated that the purchase price was derived from an appraisal that was 2 years old and the information is available for review concerning the environmental survey and the mitigation permit. Commissioner Johnson stated that his real estate license was active under Gossline Realty, 122 W. McKey Street, Ocoee, Florida. The Public Hearing was closed. Commissioner Anderson. seconded by Commissioner Johnson. made the motion to approve the acquisition of the lands owned bv The Creeden Family Limited Partnership as described in the proposed Purchase Agreement, and approve the Purchase Agreement and authorize the execution thereof bv the Mavor and City Clerk and further authorize the execution of all documents necessary to consummate the transaction contemplated bv the Purchase Agreement. Motion carried 4-1; Mayor Vandergrift voted no. First Reading: Ordinance No. 99-27, Adoption of Revised Evaluation and Appraisal Report for Comprehensive Plan. Second Reading and Second Public Hearing scheduled for September 7, 1999. City Attorney Rosenthal read Ordinance No. 99-27 by title only. The Public Hearing was opened, and since no one wished to speak, was closed. 4 Ocoee City Commission Regular Meeting August 17, 1999 OTHER BUSINESS Note: The following item was taken out of order. DISCUSSION/ACTION RE: ADMIRAL POINTE PHASE II - DEVELOPER & HOA AGREEMENT FOR UPGRADED STREET LIGHTING. City Manager Shapiro gave a brief overview of the agreement for street lighting and stated that Bea Radic, representing the Admiral Pointe Homeowners Association was present to answer any questions. Ms. Bea Radic, Admiral Pointe HOA representative, stated that a survey was given to the homeowners and the results of the survey were that 50 were for changing the lights out and 6 against. Mr. Sonny Roberts, Treasurer of the Admiral Pointe HOA was also present. Commissioner Anderson, seconded by Commissioner Johnson, made the motion to approve staffs recommendation to approve the Upgraded Street Lighting Agreement. Motion carried unanimously. RECOMMENDATION FOR ARCHITECTURAL FIRM FOR POLICE DEPARTMENT DESIGN - RFQ #99-01. Chief Mark distributed the qualifications of Architects Design Group, Inc. and stated that the Selection Committee reviewed six responses to the RFQ. Commissioner Parker stated that Architects Design Group was selected unanimously by the group. Commissioner Parker, seconded by Commissioner HowelL made the motion to award RFQ #99- 01 to Architects Design Group, Inc. and authorize contract negotiations begin with the City and Architects Design Group, Inc., and authorize the Mayor and Citv Clerk to execute all documents necessary to consummate the transaction contemplated by the agreement. Motion carried unanimously. DISCUSSION RE: INTERIM SERVICES FEES. City Attorney Rosenthal stated that a memo was provided to the Commission concerning Interim Service Fees that no action was required. Discussion ensued. Mayor Vandergrift, seconded by Commissioner Anderson. made the motion to concur with the decision of the City Manager to suspend the collection of the Interim Services Fees pursuant to Chapter 90 of the City Code, in light of the Florida Supreme Court case entitled Collier County, Florida v. State of Florida. Motion carried unanimously. DISCUSSION/ACTION RE: LEASE AGREEMENTS WITH FLORIDA CENTRAL RAILROAD FOR PIPELINE CROSSING REUSE PROJECT. 5 Ocoee City Commission Regular Meeting August 17, 1999 Assistant City Engineer/Utilities Director Wheeler gave a brief overview of the lease agreements. Discussion ensued. Commissioner Johnson expressed his concern regarding contractors receiving permission for temporary construction easements. Mayor Vandergrift, seconded by Commissioner Anderson, made the motion to approve Staff s recommendation to authorize the Mayor and City Clerk to execute the two Lease Agreements, Contract #OCOE-61-142 and #OCOE-61-143, with the Florida Central Railroad Company, Inc. Motion carried unanimouslv. APPOINTMENT TO BOARDS. General Employees Retirement Trust Fund Board of Trustees. Police Officers/Firefighters Retirement Trust Fund Board of Trustees. Mavor Vandergrift. seconded by Commissioner HowelL made the motion to reappoint Lester Dabbs to the General Employees Retirement Trust Fund Board of Trustees and reappoint Robert Williams to the Police Officers/Firefighters Retirement Trust Fund Board of Trustees. both terms to expire September 30, 2001. Motion carried unanimously. Board of Adjustment - Appoint 2 Alternate Members for Terms to Expire May, 2001 and May, 2002. It was the consensus to table appointments to the Board of Adiustment until the September 7, 1999 Commission Meeting. STAFF REPORTS - None. COMMENTS FROM COMMISSIONERS Commissioner Parker 1. Announced the RSVP line. 2. Encouraged citizens to attend the Education Commission meetings held the first Monday of every month at Health Central at 7:00 p.m. Commissioner Johnson 1. Announced that the next Budget Workshop was next week and for the record wanted to state that longevity was never discussed and that he was not in favor of removing the accounting position in Finance. 2. Announced that the Grand Opening of the Recreation Center was great - great day, crowds and staff. 3. Reported that there is a noise in the neighborhood and in his house from the ground packing at the middle school and citizens should call the School Board with their concerns. 6 Ocoee City Commission Regular Meeting August 17, 1999 4. Suggested that a "Bonfire Nite" be held at the middle school before Building A is torn down. Citv Manager Shapiro stated that Janet Shira will contact Principal Kate Clark to see what can be done. 5. Announced that today is 1. Lester Dabbs, Jr.' s 67th birthday. 6. Read a quote from President Calvin Coolidge. Commissioner Howell 1. Announced that Saturday was his wife's birthday. Commissioner Anderson 1. Thanked staff for their efforts at the Beech Center Grand Opening. 2. Thanked the Mayor for the Power Point presentation of the team playoffs. 3. Asked the status of Professional Parkway. City Manager Shapiro stated that a firm has not yet been selected to build the road. 4. Requested that future auctions in the City be placed on the internet for bidding. City Manager Shapiro stated that he wanted to be sure it would be a bid process; and suggested that Commissioner Anderson meet with Finance Director Horton and Information Systems Manager Tartar to discuss the possibilities. 5. Asked how much the City itself has saved due to the POWR Campaign. City Manager Shapiro suggested that another month gO by before they obtain that information. Mayor Vandergrift 1. Stated he received a list from the cleaning people of bathroom facilities in need of repair and asked that Facilities Maintenance receive the list. 2. Thanked staff for the Little League presentations. 3. Stated that he will announce the winner of the Commission water bill contest next meeting. ADJOURNMENT The meeting adjourned at 9:50 p.m. Attest: APPROVED ~~e ,....~ ~;':-:-. -y; /i::.: S. Scott Vandergrift, Mayor ,/ j ~- \~~A..YV do~ Fran Gosn~ll, Deputy City Clerk 7