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Home My WebLink About09-06-94 MINUTES OF THE CITY OF OCOEE BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS REGULAR '-' MEETING HELD September 6, 1994 CALL TO ORDER Mayor Vandergrift called the regular meeting to order in the commission chambers at 7:30 p.m. Reverend Dillard Burgess led in the prayer and Mrs. Frances Watts led in the pledge of allegiance. The roll was called and a quorum declared present. PRESENT: Mayor Vandergrift, Commissioners Combs, Foster, Gleason, and Johnson. Also present were City Manager Shapiro, Assistant City Attorney Duke Woodson, Administrative Services Director Beamer, Personnel Director Psaledakis, Planning Director Wagner, Recreation Director Beech, and City Clerk Grafton. ABSENT: None PRESENT A TIONS AND PROCLAMATIONS Mayor Vandergrift read a Proclamation proclaiming City Government Week - October 23-29, 1994. CONSENT AGENDA The consent agenda consisted of items A, B, and C. Commissioner Foster corrected the minutes in item A to read "serious illness in the family" instead of "death in the family. " Commissioner Combs. seconded bv Commissioner Johnson. moved to approve the consent ~ agenda as corrected. Motion carried 5-0. A. Acceptance and Approval of Minutes of the Reeular Meetine held AUl:Ust 16. 1994. B. Approval and Acceptance of Declaration of Surplus Equipment and Notice of Auction. C. Approval and Authorization for Mayor and City Clerk to Execute Non-Exclusive Easement Aereement with Chris B. and Sheri L. Bode for Improvements over portions of Reba Avenue. COMMENTS FROM CITIZENS/PUBLIC Mrs Frances Watts, 43 Shell Key Court, expressed appreciation for the lights that were put up in Pioneer Key Park I. PUBLIC HEARINGS - None OTHER BUSINESS First Reading of Ordinances. Second readings and public hearings are scheduled for September 20, 1994. Ordinance No. 94-24, rezoning per Case No. R94-07-2:Winter Garden Seventh Day Adventist Church. This ordinance was presented by title for the first reading. Mayor Vandergrift announced the time and date of the second reading and public hearing. '-" Ocoee City Commission Regular Meeting '-" September 6, 1994 Resolution No. 94-I8, relating to Job Descriptions: Battalion Fire Chief, Carpenter. This Resolution was presented by title. Mavor Vandere:rift. seconded bv Commissioner Gleason. moved to adopt this Resolution adopting iob descriptions for Battalion Fire Chief and Caroenter. Motion carried 5-0. Set the date for workshop to discuss signs for builders/realtors. During a brief discussion, Commissioner Johnson asked that a copy of the Orange County Anti- Clutter Ordinance be provided for Commission to review before the workshop. Consensus was reached to hold the workshop on September 20 at 6:00 p.m. Discussion re: Participation/Observance of Jerusalem's 3000 year Anniversary. Commissioner Gleason. seconded bv Mavor Vanderl!rift. moved to rename one of the Citv parks for one month in honor of Jerusalem's 3000 vear anniversary in 1996. and leave it to staff discretion to choose the park. Motion carried 5-0. This proclamation will be on the September 20, 1994 agenda. Appointment to Boards Recreation Board Commissioner Johnson. seconded bv Commissioner Gleason. moved to reappoint the following ~ members to serve another two vear term to expire October 1996: William Chambers. Nancv Reillv. M.L. "Skip" Davis. John Boston. and Gordon Applegate. Motion carried 5-0. STAFF REPORTS Mr. Shapiro reported receiving an invitation from West Orange Healthcare Foundation to take part in its 1994 Festival. Commissioner Gleason. seconded bv Commissioner Combs. moved to take an active part in the support of the activitv as a Deluxe Sponsor for $1.200. taking the funds from contingencv. Motion carried 5-0. COMMENTS FROM COMMISSIONERS Commissioner Combs: 1) Expressed concern for the safety of school children walking by the new Shoal Creek Subdivision as the sidewalk will be within 2 feet of the road. Mr. Shapiro will get written report on Wednesday regarding this. 2) Good Homes Plaza Shopping Center has had a problem with drainage and high grass for over a month and some action should be taken. 3) Reported a tree down on South Lakewood and Sasabe. Commissioner Gleason: 1) Thanked Finance Department for promptly distributing the Water/Sewer refunds as Commission authorized at the last meeting. '-' 2 Ocoee City Commission Regular Meeting '-" September 6, 1994 2) Congratulated Commission and Staff for the new municipal complex and thanked Administrative Services Director Beamer, Personnel Director Psaledakis and Secretary Gosnell for the smooth move into the new facility. 3) Thanked Secretary Fran Gosnell for managing the Wastewater Plant grand opening ceremony so well. 4) Encouraged citizens to vote on September 8. 5) Reported that Mayor Land of Apopka gave him the updated figures on local population and Ocoee now officially has more citizens than Apopka, making Ocoee the third largest city in Orange County. '-" Commissioner Johnson: 1) Asked when the Flewelling/Ocoee Hills Road intersection will be repaired. Mr. Shapiro said he is trying to get it done before the proposed date of September 9. but may not be successful. 2) Commended Mrs. Gosnell for the great job on the Wastewater Plant grand opening. 3) Expressed appreciation for the signs regarding parking trucks in Brentwood. 4) Asked if the septic tanks that had been installed for the temporary quarters of City Hall could be used for restrooms for the Starke Lake Park area. Mr. Shapiro advised that the permit for the septic tank had been a temporary oermit but that he would inquire about having it made permanent. and he would also ask direction from Commission regarding the placement of the restrooms. Commissioner Foster: Commended Mayor and Board of City Commissioners for keeping the City going in his absence. Mayor Vander2rift: 1) Asked when the roads next to City Hall would be opened. Mr. Shapiro said that Lakeshore Drive will be opened as soon as it is dry enough and Vignetti Drive will be opened when the holes can be repaired. probably Wednesday. 2) Asked if the boat ramp could be opened with a sign to "use at your own risk." Mr. Shapiro said that it would not be wise as there would still be some liability. 3) Said it is necessary to set an election date for 1995 and some action should be taken quickly to get it before the voters in this November election. Mr. Shapiro advised that he has asked the City Attorney to provide the last date a matter could be presented for referendum regarding another issue and will be discussing it with him on Wednesday. 4) Expressed concern about dry retention ponds being wet even in dry weather and said he has suggested to Lake Olympia that they syphon the water out of their retention ponds to save the growth. 5) Lake Olympia gutter drainage is still dangerous. Mr. Shapiro pointed out that is the responsibility of the Homeowners Association. ~ 3 .. Ocoee City Commission Regular Meeting '-' September 6, 1994 6) Reported a pot hole on Essex Drive. 7) Since the school bus no longer transports some of Ocoee children to school, street crossing signs are needed at A.D. Mims Road and Clark Road. 8) Said he had asked for "No Thru Traffic" signs at Hallmark Subdivision and instead a "Dead End" sign had been put up right at the entrance. Mr. Shapiro said that if the Police are going to cite someone the sign needs to be up close to the entrance. 9) Reported that the Rails to Trails grand opening was well organized and well attended. 10) Announced a special sale at Albertson's. 11) Announced West Orange Walkathon called "Gallup for Gillespie" scheduled for October 7 to benefit Mrs. Kay Gillespie, a teacher at West Orange, who had been injured. Those who wish to participate should contact Ms. Cynthia Alderman at 656-2424. 12) Displayed a plaque received from Ocoee Jr.lSr. Football League in appreciation for Commission's support of the youth. 13) Announced the American Heart Association Bowlathon October 1 and 2. 14) Mentioned the need for a library and Mr. Don McCuiston, 900 Nicole Boulevard, reinforced his statements. Commissioner Gleason and Mr. Shapiro both advised that the local percentage of library users was not high enough to warrant a library even though many people say they want one. 15) Advised that the Post Office will cooperate with providing a commemorative pictorial ~ cancellation for Founders' Day with the only cost to the City being the artwork for the design. ADJOURNMENT The meeting adjourned at 8:25 p.m. APPROVED: City of Ocoee I 4':.- -11 S. Scott Vandergrift, Mayo '-' 4