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HomeMy WebLinkAbout08-17-93 MINUTES OF THE CITY OF OCOEE BOARD OF CITY COMMISSIONERS REGULAR "" MEETING HELD August 17, 1993 CALL TO ORDER Mayor Vandergrift called the regular meeting of the Ocoee Board of City Commissioners to order at 7:30 p.m. in the commission chambers. Commissioner Foster led in the prayer and Mrs. Hilda Ems led in the pledge of allegiance. The roll was called and a quorum declared present. PRESENT: Mayor Vandergrift, Commissioners Combs, Foster, Johnson, and Woodson. Also present were Ciyt Manager Shapiro, City Attorney Rosenthal, City Engineer/Utilities Director Shira, Administrative Services Director Beamer, Planning Director Behrens, Public Works Director Brenner, Chief Boyd, Chief Strosnider, Development Administrator-Concurrency Management Resnik, and City Clerk Grafton. ABSENT: None PRESENTATIONS AND PROCLAMATIONS There were no presentations or proclamations. CONSENT AGENDA ~ The consent agenda consisted of items A, B, C, and D. Commissioner Combs noted that in item B the total amount of the contract for Clarke Road was $4,245,335.62 and that he had called several times for that total and could not get an answer. City Mana~er Shapiro advised that it was necessary to wait for reports that lust became available. that there were other expenses that could not be calculated until this change order was in. and that there were still several parcels to be purchased using these funds. He expects to have a report on the next agenda. Mayor Vandergrift said that in item A the appreciation expressed from the United Arts and West Orange Chamber of Commerce was meant for all who helped, not just himself. Mayor Vandergrift, referring to item D, then asked about the signs for downtown on Clarke Road. City Mana~er Shapiro advised that the ones on Clarke Road would be no problem but that he was waiting on a response from Mr. Gilhoulev for authorization to place signs on Silver Star Road and Highway 50 which are state roads. Mayor Vandergrift then asked that the median tips be painted on Clarke Road and Blackwood Street as they are invisible on rainy nights. Mayor Vandergrift pointed out that in item C, on page 2, number 5, there is a reference to "County Engineer." City En~ineer Shira advised that it was a scrivener's error and should have been "City Engineer. " Commissioner Woodson. seconded bv Commissioner Johnson. moved to approve and accept the consent agenda as presented. Motion carried 5-0. A. Acceptance and Approval of Minutes of Re~lar Commission Meetin~ of Au~ust 3. 1993. ........ "-' Ocoee City Commission Regular Meeting August 17, 1993 B. Approval and Authorization for Mayor and City Clerk to Execute Clarke Road Chanl:e Order No.2 - Final Chanl:e Order. C. Approval and Acceptance of West End Professional Park - Final Subdivision Plans. D. Approval and Authorization for Mayor and City Clerk to Execute Chanl:e Order No.1 - Construction of City Hall/Police Department. ......" COMMENTS FROM CITIZENS/PUBLIC There were no citizen comments at this time. PUBLIC HEARINGS Ordinance No. 93-16, relating to False Alarms Fees. This Ordinance was presented by title for the second reading and public hearing. The public hearing was opened. City Manager Shapiro advised that there have been occasions when there were as many as 5 or 6 false alarms to the same address in the same day and the cost of a false alarm is approximately $150 for the Fire Department and $15 for the Police Department in addition to endangering life and limb. This Ordinance will cause those who have been negligent in the repair of their alarm systems to take notice and do something about it. There followed a discussion regarding the wording of the Ordinance, notice to the citizens, and the collection of the court costs involved in the lien process. Administrative Services Director Beamer advised that a paper clearly stating this process would be handed to the owner upon the first false alarm to an address. City Attorney Rosenthal said that he will check on the provision for court costs and if this was not covered, he would prepare a blanket ordinance to cover such matters. The public hearing was closed without further comment. Commissioner Foster. seconded bv Commissioner Combs. moved to adopt Ordinance No. 93-16 as presented. On roll call Commissioner Combs voted "ave." Commissioner Foster "ave." Commissioner Johnson "ave. " Commissioner Woodson "ave." and Mavor Vandergrift "ave." Motion carried 5-0. OTHER BUSINESS Report on Infrastructure Capacities and Level of Service Inventory for Concurrency Management. Development Administrator-Concurrency Management Resnik said that this report is presented to Commission at this time so that they can become familiar with the information before the budget workshops and she reviewed the areas of concern. There was no action required or taken on this item. '-" 2 Ocoee City Commission Regular Meeting '-" August 17, 1993 Transfer and Bid Award for Street Resurfacing Project. Administrative Services Director Beamer advised that on August 9 the bids were opened for the adopted resurfacing projects for FY92-93 with the following low bidders: Orlando Paving Company American Asphalt, Inc. MacAsphalt $20,347.60 23,068.50 27,671.68 Public Works Director Brenner listed the streets to be paved: Reba, Sandy Beach, Spring Creek, Cardinal, Jay, HigWand Springs, and Maureen. "-' Ms. Beamer submitted the staff recommendation to 1) approve the transfer of $4,000 from Sidewalk Construction (001-41-541-6303) to Paving and Drainage Improvement (001-41-541- 6300) and 2) award Bid #B93-012 to Orlando Paving Company in the amount of $20,347.60, and advised that the other two companies were notified that the award would be taking place at this meeting. Commissioner Woodson. seconded by Commissioner Johnson. moved to aoorove staff recommendation for transfer of funds and award the bid to Orlando Paving Comoany as aooarent low bidder. Motion carried 5-0. Commissioner Combs said that there was a paving company that used surplus material from another job to pave in Prima Vista, making a road that needs repair constantly and that if this was the same company he would like for their work to be monitored very closely. Approval of Contract for Sale and Purchase between SCI Funeral Services of Florida, Inc., Seller, and City of Ocoee, Buyer. City Attorney Rosenthal explained the purchase contract and read into the record a modification which appears as item 15 on Addendum 1 of the Contract for Sale and Purchase: "The transaction contemplated herein shall be subject to the review and approval of Seller's Board of Directors, which approval or rejection shall be provided in writing to Buyer within thirty (30) days of the effective date of this contract." Mr. Rosenthal recommended approval of the proposed contract for the sale and purchase between SCI Funeral Services of Florida, Inc. and the City of Ocoee for lands adjacent to the Ocoee municipal golf course, with the additional revision just read into the record, authorizing execution thereof by the Mayor and City Clerk. It was brought out that there are no bodies on this portion of the land, that this parcel consists of 2.673 acres and the purchase price of $40,100 is based on an appraisal of the parcel. Commissioner Foster. seconded by Commissioner Johnson. moved to aoorove said recommendation including the revision read into the record. Motion carried 5-0. Appointments to Boards. Planning and Zoning Commission - Lou Landefeld was moved to regular seat July 20, 1993. Need appointment to complete his term as alternate which expires February 1996. '-" 3 Ocoee City Commission Regular Meeting ~ August 17, 1993 Code Enforcement Board - Mark Slaby was moved to regular seat July 6, 1993. Need appointment to complete his term as alternate which expires 1995. This item was tabled at the August 3, 1993 regular meeting and, as there have been no new applications received from citizens desiring to serve on these boards, by consensus this item was not removed from the table. STAFF REPORTS There were no staff reports at this time. COMMENTS FROM COMMISSIONERS Commissioner Woodson: No comments at this time. '-" Commissioner Combs: 1) Reported that Commissioners had a good trip to Florida League of Cities Conference in Ft. Lauderdale. 2) Asked about Recreation Director Jim Beech's surgery schedule. City Manager Shapiro reported that surgery is scheduled for Friday and that Mr. Beech will be on leave for 3 or 4 weeks. 3) Commended Doug Duncan for removing the mural and painting the walls in the Community Center/Commission Chambers. 4) Suggested that the budget workshops be adjourned at 10:00 p.m. Commissioner Foster: Congratulated Mayor Vandergrift for the expeditious moving of the agenda tonight. Mayor Vander.:rift: 1) Reported that one of the things he learned at Florida League of Cities Conference was that the City could apply for a $50,000 grant to use for emergency preparedness. 2) Asked that a response be provided for him on item number 5 (regarding large culverts at Lake Olympia Park) and number 9 (regarding placing fire hydrants on a flushing schedule) in his comments in the minutes of the August 3 meeting. Commissioner Johnson: 1) Asked if the trees that are being removed on Bluford Avenue will be replaced according to the arbor ordinance. 2) Noted that the County required a change at Cumberland Farms regarding their drainage field which caused them to have to use a portion of their parking area, leaving them with inadequate parking space, and the change was made without consulting or advising the City's Building Department for approval. City Manager Shapiro said that he will contact '-' 4 Ocoee City Commission Regular Meeting "" August 17, 1993 the County Health Department to attempt to set up a method of communication for such needs. ADJOURNMENT The meeting adjourned at 8:29 p.m. '-' '--' 5