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HomeMy WebLinkAbout11-02-93 MINUTES OF THE CITY OF OCOEE BOARD OF CITY COMMISSIONERS REGULAR MEETING HELD November 2, 1993 \... CALL TO ORDER Mayor Vandergrift called the regular meeting of the Ocoee Board of City Commissioners to order at 7:40 p.m. (late beginning due to TV crew) in the commission chambers. The opening prayer was led by Pastor David Day of the Ocoee United Methodist Church. Mrs. Frances Watts, President of the Senior Citizens, 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 City Manager Shapiro, City Attorney Rosenthal, Director of Administrative Services Beamer, Capital Projects/Concurrency Analyst Resnik, Public Works Director Brenner, Building Official Flippen, and City Clerk Grafton. ABSENT: None PRESENTATIONS AND PROCLAMATIONS There were no presentations or proclamations at this time; however, Mayor Vandergrift announced the elections results, which were as follows: District 2: Papa Robert Duquette 115 '-" Paul W. Foster 162 District 4: Jim Gleason 337 Sam Woodson 166 CONSENT AGENDA The consent agenda consisted of items A, B, C, D, E, and F. City Manager Shapiro pulled items Band C (Sylvestri Investments of Florida Developer's Agreement for Water/Sewer Capacity) as the checks have not been received yet, and he pointed out that the funds for the innovative awards in items E and F would come from the contingency account as in the past. Mayor Vandergrift announced that items on the consent agenda were open for public questions as well as the other agenda items and then he asked if there is a fence planned for Weston Park in item D. The developer responded that a fence is not required and Mayor Vandergrift pointed out that the destruction in the parks may indicate a need for this for precaution. Commissioner Foster noted that he is a member of the Innovative Ideas Committee and they did investigate/ examine the ideas products and recommended the award of $1,000 each for the ideas. City Manager Shapiro described each of the ideas and noted that each of them will be saving the City $20,000 yearly. Commissioner Woodson corrected the minutes of the October 19, 1993 meeting on page 3 under his comments to read "... the old Publix Store located on Story Road Silver Star Road at Powers Drive...". Commissioner Foster. seconded bv Commissioner Johnson. moved to approve item A as amended and items D. E. and F as presented. Motion carried 5-0. .......... F. Acceptance and Approval of Minutes of Reeular Commission Meetine of October 19. 1993. Approval and Acceptance of Weston Park (formerly Johio Meadows) Final Plat. Approval and Authorization to Award $1.000 to Dennis Curey for Innovative Idea "Easy Edeer. " Approval and Authorization to Award $1.000 to Steve Edmondson for Innovative Idea "Round-Up Applicator. " A. .'- D. E. COMMENTS FROM CITIZENS/PUBLIC A group of citizens, represented by Ann Stakemiller, 715 E. Lakeshore Drive, Laura Burkhalter, 713 E. Lakeshore Drive, Robert Householder, 613 Lakeshore Drive, Maureen Odom, 400 E. Lakeshore Drive, Bruni Massa, 611 E. Lakeshore Drive, and Sherrie Wolski, 607 E. Lakeshore Drive, gave an impassioned plea to save the lakes and expressed their objection to the spraying of the lake for hyacinths, as they would prefer to see them physically removed instead. City Manager Shapiro advised that he had been in touch with a Biologist who advised that they will be studying the lake and will have a report around June. At that time Commission will determine the priorities within the budget constraints. Louis Landefeld, 512 E. Lakeshore Drive, said that old Ocoee is being slighted as all of the energy is going toward growth instead of caring for the part of town that is already developed. By consensus Mr. Landefeld was asked to chair a committee to redirect the focus to old Ocoee and Mr. Landefeld agreed to serve in this capacity. ~ City Manager Shapiro introduced Russ Wagner, who is returning to the City as Planning Director. PUBLIC HEARINGS Ordinance No. 93-19, providing for Cable Television Rate Regulation. This Ordinance was introduced by title only for the second reading and public hearing. Capital Projects/Concurrency Analyst Resnik explained that this Ordinance does not mandate, but does allow, Commission to regulate any cable television new rate changes, and the City's certification with FCC will be effective November 11, 1993. The public hearing was opened and, as no one present wished to speak, the public hearing was closed. Commissioner Woodson. seconded bv Commissioner Combs. moved to adoot Ordinance No. 93-19. providing for Cable Television Rate Regulation. On roll call Commissioner Combs voted "ave." Commissioner Foster "ave. " Commissioner Johnson "ave." Commissioner Woodson "ave." and Mavor Vandergrift "ave. " Motion carried. '-" '-' Ocoee City Commission Regular Meeting November 2, 1993 SPECIAL EXCEPTION CASE NO. 1-5SE-93:ST. PAUL'S APPLICATION FOR A SCHOOL IN AN R-3 ZONE. City Manager Shapiro explained that the Development Review Committee (DRC) had recommended approval of St. Paul's request for a special exception with the following conditions: 1) The School shall be directly related to the Church and that the ministry shall have some kind of control or input of the curriculum, and that there shall be at least two members of any governing board that may be implemented at a later date; 2) The School enrollment shall not exceed a total of 190 full and/or part-time students; and 3) All school activities conducted on the premises shall be concluded by 10 p.m. Sunday through Thursday nights and by 11 p.m. Friday and Saturday nights. The Planning & Zoning Commission (P & Z) had recommended approval with conditions (2) and (3) but had excluded (1). Mr. Shapiro explained that Rev. Stamper felt that part of the ministry of his church was the teaching of the educationally disabled and that the school was not sectarian in any way. Mr. Shapiro said that approval of the P & Z recommendation would put Commission in a position of not being able to oppose any school of any church no matter what the school process is. '-' The public hearing was opened. Planning Director Wagner read the issue into the record: "Should the Honorable Mayor and Board of City Commissioners approve an application for a Special Exception to allow a permanent school use in an R-3 Zone?" Lester Dabbs, 619 Caborca Court, said that he had opposed a temporary school on the church site and a permanent school would be a big mistake. The public hearing was closed. Mavor Vandenrrift. seconded bv Commissioner Woodson. moved to support the DRC position. Commissioner Johnson said there had been much discussion on this issue before and the school was to be at the church only one year, which was to give them time to get permanent quarters elsewhere. Commissioner Combs concurred. Mavor Vanderl!rift and Commissioner Woodson withdrew the motion and moved to continue the public hearing until November 16 at 7:30 p.m. and invite Rev. Stamper and the head of the school to be present. Motion carried 5-0. OTHER BUSINESS CONSULTANT SELECTION COMMITTEE - GEOTECHNICAL ENGINEERING AND TESTING SERVICES. Administrative Services Director Beamer proposed a consultant selection committee made up of the City Engineer, Director of Administrative Services and the Mayor, and with Ken Hooper ~ 3 '-' Ocoee City Commission Regular Meeting November 2, 1993 from Professional Engineering Consultants as staff to the committee to sit as a non-voting member, be established to review the expressions of interest from the six firms interested in performing under a continuing contract for geotechnical engineering and testing services. Commissioner Woodson. seconded bv Commissioner Combs. moved to accept the staff recommendation for a consultant selection committee as oresented. Motion carried 5-0. DISCUSSION OF JUNIOR BASEBALL FACILITY - SORENSON FIELD City Manager Shapiro explained that Commissioner Johnson had asked that this item be placed on the agenda some time ago but that there had been some delay waiting for the road into the field complex from Adair to be confirmed. Mr. Shapiro advised that this project could be done in phases, with the first phase enabling !be field to be built. If this ball field is to be used this year it must be put together in time to grow the grass. The cost is estimated to be about $142,000 and the funds could come from contingency now and be replaced from Community- wide Park Impact Fees during the upcoming year. Mayor Vandergrift said he was in favor of the project but wanted to see some plans and involve the Little League to help in some work sessions. Commissioner Johnson. seconded bv Commissioner Combs. moved to oroceed as discussed. Motion carried 5-0. '-" STAFF REPORTS There were no staff reports at this time. COMMENTS FROM COMMISSIONERS Each Commissioner in turn expressed his appreciation for Commissioner Woodson's terms in office and at the end of the Commissioner Comments Commissioner Woodson was given a standing ovation. Commissioner Johnson: No further comments. Commissioner Foster: Expressed his appreciation to the voters and Commissioners and said that he will continue to serve with honesty and integrity. Commissioner Combs: 1) Suggested that a camcorder be purchased for use by the Code Enforcement Officer to document evidence. Following brief discussion, City Manager Shapiro advised that a video could be purchased for approximately $500 and funds are available at this time; however, at mid year Building Official Flippen probably will be asking for the funds to be restored in his accounts. Commissioner Combs. seconded bv Commissioner Foster. moved to purchase camcorder for Code Enforcement from Building Department funds. Motion carried 5-0. \..r 4 '-' Ocoee City Commission Regular Meeting November 2, 1993 Commissioner Woodson: 1) Thanked all for their remarks and congratulated Commissioner Foster and Candidate Gleason for their successful campaigns. He thanked his campaign manager, Dan Petro, the campaign workers, and citizens of Ocoee for their support. 2) Asked when the old sewer plant at Sleepy Harbour Drive will be cleaned up. City Manager Shapiro said it will be discussed at the staff meeting on Wednesday. Mayor Vander~ift: 1) Congratulated Foster and Gleason and said that Commissioner Woodson was a gracious loser, however he expects to have Commissioner Woodson working on some committees shortly. There was discussion re: the election issue and Commissioner Foster. seconded bv Commissioner Johnson. moved to authorize legal staff to oursue the formulation of a orocess to amend the Charter bv Commission vote rather than bv referendum. Motion carried 5-0. ADJOURNMENT The meeting adjourned at 9:43 p.m. ~ APPROVED: City of Ocoee '-' Attest: /f ....... 5