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HomeMy WebLinkAbout03-30-93 SS ~ MINUTES OF THE HACKNEY-PRAIRIE ROAD/LAUREN BETH AREA RESIDENTS PUBLIC FORUM HELD MARCH 30, 1993 This meeting was called in response to requests from citizens residing in the Hackney-Prairie Road/Lauren Beth area who wished to discuss their needs in open forum. These minutes will show first the citizen's name and address, the requests made by that citizen, and then the staff response, which will be underscored. Commissioner Johnson opened the public forum for the Hackney-Prairie Road/Lauren Beth area residents at 7:05 p.m. in the Ocoee Recreation Center. PRESENT: Mayor Vandergrift, Commissioners Johnson, Combs and Woodson. Also present were City Manager Shapiro, Police Chief Boyd, Orange County Commissioner Freeman, Orange County Sheriff Commander Roger Clark, Orange County Sheriff Officers Ernie Kelly and Gary Story and City Clerk Grafton. ABSENT: None. City Manager Shapiro announced that all were present because of an action taken almost a year ago when he closed Lauren Beth Avenue due to 4 wheel drive vehicles making the neighborhood uncomfortable. He advised he had delayed this meeting until the new Commission and Sheriff had taken office. He stated further that Commissioner Johnson would be in charge of the meeting, that ~ this would not be a debate, and that no decision would be made at this meeting tonight. RECOGNITION OF CITY OFFICIALS, COUNTY OFFICIALS AND OPENING STATEMENTS - COMMISSIONER JOHNSON. Commissioner Johnson introduced Mayor Vandergrift, Commissioners Combs and Woodson, Orange County Commissioner Freeman, City Manager Shapiro, Orange County Sheriff Commander Roger Clark, County Sheriff Officers Ernie Kelly and Gary Story and City Clerk Grafton. Commissioner Johnson then gave a brief history of how and why the street was closed when the last meeting regarding this issue was held, and asked that everyone speak on an even keel. THESE CITIZENS SPOKE IN FAVOR OF THE BARRICADE: Mrs. Veronica Royce, 917 Lauren Beth Avenue. Mr. Thomas Davis, 2100 Lauren Beth Avenue. Mrs. Mary Voorhees, 1910 Lauren Beth Avenue. Mr. & Mrs. Gary and Carleen Bryan, 2002 Lauren Beth Avenue. Mrs. Holly Blankenship, 2201 Lauren Beth Avenue. '-" Commissioner Johnson's Open Forum for Hackney-Prairie Lauren Beth area residents March 30,1993 Mr. Ray Gonzales, 1002 Wyoming Court. '-' Mr. & Mrs. Brad Smith, 972 Satin LeafCircIe. Mr. James Kirkland, 1903 Lady Avenue. Mr. Richard Young, 1006 Nicole Boulevard. THESE CITIZENS SPOKE AGAINST THE BARRICADE: Mrs. Jean Wade, 2121 Lauren Beth Avenue. Mrs. Athena Cronnon, 1002 Idaho Court. Mrs. Sylvia Bruce, 1007 Idaho Court. Mr. Daniel Tuttle, 1001 Marlene Drive. DISCUSSION Commissioner Freeman said that what needs to be determined first is whether the road is a county road being maintained by the county or an easement, and whether it is legally considered a road. Mr. Shapiro said he would add this issue to the April 20, 1993, Commission meeting agenda. '-' Commissioner Freeman said he would try to bring someone from public works to the meeting. Mr. Richard Young, 1006 Nicole Boulevard, said if the county paves the road, homeowners should pay for it. He also asked how long it would take to make a decision. Commissioner Freeman said he would have the research done by April 6th. Commissioner Johnson said a decision would be made at the April 20, 1993, Commission meeting. Commissioner Freeman asked for a copy of the names and addresses of those who signed the petition so he could keep them informed. He said citizens with other questions could reach him at 836-5344. Officer Gary Story said that keeping the barricade up until a decision is made would help the County. Mr. Shapiro said it would not be moved until then. COMMENTS Commissioner Woodson: - None. "-" Mavor Vander2rift: 1) Said he is still gathering information and would try to make his decision based on safety. 2 '-'" ~ "'"' Commissioner Johnson's Open Forum for Hackney-Prairie Lauren Beth area residents March 30, 1993 Commissioner Combs: 1) Said that come April 20th, half of the citizens would be angry and half would be pleased. 2) Thanked County Commissioner for his attention and thanked the Sheriff Department also. Commissioner Freeman: 1) Said the City, County, and Sheriff's Department cares about its citizens. Commander Roeer Clark: I) Said there was much more to this than the closing of a road. Safety is also to be considered. Citizens should look toward the future and want what's best for the community. As it appeared that all who wished to speak had been heard, Commissioner Johnson thanked those present for attending, especially County Commissioner Freeman, and adjourned the meeting a 8:06 p.m. 3