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HomeMy WebLinkAbout10-06-98 MINUTES OF THE OCOEE REGULAR CITY COMMISSION MEETING HELD OCTOBER 6, 1998 CALL TO ORDER Mayor Vandergrift introduced Jamie Thomas, student at West Orange High School, as the Mayor of the Moment. MOM Thomas then called the regular meeting to order at 7:15 p.m. in the Commission Chambers. Jamie Thomas led in the prayer and Brian Thomas led in the pledge of allegiance. The roll was called and a quorum declared present. MOM Thomas gave his credentials and introduced his mother Jean Thomas, his brothers, Paul, Brian and Chris, and his sister Vanessa. PRESENT: Mayor Vandergrift, Commissioners Anderson, Glass, Howell and Parker. Also present were City Manager Shapiro, City Attorney Rosenthal, City Engineer/Utilities Director Shira, Planning Director Wagner, Finance Director Horton, Director of Community Relations/Projects Shira, Police Chief Mark, Public Works Director Smith, Senior Planner Home, Capital Projects/Transportation Planner Friel, City Clerk Grafton, and Consultant Hooper. ABSENT: None. PRESENT A TIONS AND PROCLAMATIONS Request for Support - West Orange High School Chorus. Chad McClellan requested support for the West Orange High School Chorus and said they would be having a trip to Carnegie Hall, New York City. Commissioner Howell. seconded bv Commissioner Glass. moved to sponsor the West Orange High School Chorus as a Gold Benefactor for $500. Motion carried 5-0. Request for Support - West Orange High School Yearbook Staff. Tammy Towles requested that the City of Ocoee purchase a full page color ad in the 1998-99 yearbook. Commissioner Howell. seconded by Commissioner Anderson. moved to purchase a full page ad in the West Orange High School Yearbook for the amount of$350. Motion carried 5-0. PROCLAMATIONS Mayor Vandergrift proclaimed October, 1998, DOMESTIC VIOLENCE AWARENESS MONTH. Mayor Vandergrift proclaimed October 24-31, 1998, WORLD POPULATION AWARENESS WEEK. CONSENT AGENDA The consent agenda consisted of items A, B, and C. Mayor Vandergrift and Commissioner Anderson raised questions to which Staff responded. Commissioner Anderson. seconded by Commissioner Glass. moved to approve the consent agenda items A. B. and C as presented. Motion carried 5-0. Ocoee City Commission Regular Meeting October 6,1998 A. Approval and Acceptance of the Minutes of (1) City Commission Ree:ular Meeting of Sevtember 15. 1998. (2) Final Budget Public Hearine: Special Session of September 23. 1998. B. Approval and Authorization for Mayor and City Clerk to execute an Amendment to the Contract with First Union Capital Markets Corporation for Financial Services Consultant. . This amendment extends the contract for two years. C. Approval and Authorization to Transfer $1.549.00 from Stormwater Contingency Fund to Capital Improvement Fund to Cover the Cost of Emergency Installation of the Fence Around the Drainwell at Starke Lake. . This fence was constructed to protect life, limb and property when Starke Lake began spewing water into the air at the lakefront, removing the cover of the drainage well hole. COMMENTS FROM CITIZENS/PUBLIc Mrs. Martha Lopez Anderson, 2438 Alclobe Circle, spoke on behalf of the Silver Bend Homeowner's Association as well as herself concerning excessive water bills. She said the water bill for the Home Owner's Association (HOA) went from $8.40 to $168.15. City Manager Shapiro requested a copy of the HOA bill as he didn't think it was a result of the rate increase and explained that St. Johns River Water Management District would be at the October 20, 1998 Regular City Commission Meeting to discuss the water rate issue. Mr. Shapiro said the meeting would be advertised in the West Orange Times. Mrs. Frances Watts, 43 Shell Key Court, commended the worker who mows the right-of-way grass for picking up the trash first. She said there had been grocery carts abandoned in Pioneer Key Park I and no one would pick them up. Mr. Shapiro advised her to call Public Works to pick them up and the City would charge the store for their return. Mrs. Watts said on September 24th tickets were given out on Orlando Avenue and in less than one hour they gave out 7 speeding tickets and said Bike Officers ticketed students for riding bikes without helmets. She thanked the police for coming. Mr. Steve Moore and Mr. Bob Steen, with the Pop Warner Football Program, thanked the City and the Commission for the facilities at Bulldog Field. Mr. Moore said they would reschedule their games for October 17, so they would be out of the area early. Mr. Shapiro asked that they have their cars removed before 7:00 p.m. Mr. Moore also asked for permission to use the fields to host games 3 nights for other cities, as they would receive the concession revenue. Mr. Shapiro said because of the substantial investment in the field he wanted to hear from the Commission whether to open our field to other city organizations. Public Works Director Smith said he appreciated the compliments but was not in favor because of the major investment in the field and the time spent by the Parks Department keeping the field in good condition. He recommended not approving this. Commissioner Parker asked if the other teams were going to help put the field back in shape. Mr. Moore said they had agreed to help clean, also would pay for the striping and the lights. 2 Ocoee City Commission Regular Meeting October 6, 1998 Mavor Vandergrift. seconded by Commissioner Anderson. moved to approve the use of Bulldog Field by the PoP Warner Football Program to host out-of-town football games. Motion carried 5-0. Mr. R. P. Mohnacky, 1820 Prairie Lake Blvd., noticed an inconsistency between the recent Newsletter and water bills in reporting the Planning and Zoning Meetings. He said Prairie Lake Blvd. was in need of repair. Mr. Mohnacky asked if the City had made a decision as to whether to install weather alert sirens. Mr. Shapiro said unless you were in an area that had frequent tornadoes the sirens were an incredible waste of money and the warnings would be too late. Mr. Mohnacky insisted that if it would save lives the expense would be worthwhile. Mr. Richard Germaino, Franklin St., asked if the new parking lot at the ball field would have 2 exits. Mr. Shapiro said it was going to have exits in 2 directions. Mr. Germaino said Franklin St. is falling apart, and water from rainstorms accumulates in his yard, and that when he reported it 3 years ago he received a letter from Mr. Shira stating that this was a maintenance and minor construction job. Mr. Shapiro said the reason it was labeled minor was because a permit was not necessary, and he guaranteed to find out where this project was on the list and inform him. Mr. John Brady, 210 Franklin Street, said he had a similar problem. Mr. Shapiro said he would have an answer as soon as he had a staff meeting. Mr. Brady said that there had been raw sewage coming from the halfway house down the street. Mr. Shapiro explained that State Statutes prevent the City from dealing with some of those problems but advised Mr. Brady to call the Health Department. Mr. Shapiro said the City's jurisdiction is limited to people wandering from the facility. Mr. Brady said there is a parking problem there also. COMMISIONERS ANNOUNCEMENTS/CORRESPONDENCE Commissioner Howell: 1) Said that the recent City Newsletter stated McKey Street would be closed for Founders' Day and he did not recall that. Mr. Shapiro said that the closing was approved at a recent Commission Meeting in the Special Events Permit that was applied for. and that the restaurant was happy with the closing. Announced Founders' Day October 17, Commissioner Anderson: 1) Announced the Ocoee Woman's Club Political Forum on Thursday October 22, 1998, 7:00 p.m., at the Woman's Club, 4 N. Lakewood Ave. Commissioner Glass: 1) Thanked the Staff and Citizens of District 3 for a very successful Road Show, and commended the Staff for doing a very good job. He said he was looking forward to the next Road Show. Commissioner Parker 1) Announced the RSVP line 656-2218 for any Citizens' concerns or questions and said Staff would respond quickly. 3 Ocoee City Commission Regular Meeting October 6,1998 Mavor Vandergrift: 1) Said he would be unable to attend the two Time Warner events of October 14 and October 22. 2) Said he would be addressing the Garden Club at the Community Center on Monday, October 12,1998,7:00-7:30 p.m., concerning butterflies. Recess 8:20 - 8:30 p.m. PUBLIC HEARINGS PUBLIC HEARING ON THE QUALIFICA nONS OF COMMISSIONER HOWELL TO CONTINUE TO HOLD ELECTED OFFICE. City Attorney Rosenthal announced that this was a public hearing being held pursuant to the direction of the City Commission at its meeting of January 20, 1998. He introduced Russell Bergin, Legal Advisor for the City of Ocoee Police Department, who had prepared the investigative report for the Commission. Mr. Russell Bergin, of Wicker, Smith, Tutan, O'Hara, McCoy, Graham and Ford, said he had outlined Mr. Howell's qualifications to hold office, and said that on May 11, 1998 Commissioner Howell's civil rights were restored, which now makes him qualified to hold office as shown in his report. City Attorney Rosenthal outlined four options for the Commission in his memorandum: (1) Take no action, (2) Seek a declaratory judgment, (3) Seek an Attorney General's opinion, or (4) Remove Commissioner Howell from office. Mayor Vandergrift said (1) Take no action, would be a choice unless someone wanted to make a motion. Commissioner Glass, said he was speaking with great difficulty, as Commissioner Howell has done an admirable job and continues to do so; however, he was in a position where he could not sit back and take no action due to the oath he swore to uphold the Florida Constitution and the laws before him. Commissioner Glass said. if Commissioner Howell would waive the additional notice requirement for another public hearing. he was prepared to move that this Commission find that Commissioner Howell at the time of the election did not meet the qualifications for his seat as prescribed in the Florida Constitution and the Charter of Ocoee. that. pursuant to the requirements of the Florida Constitution and the Ocoee City Charter. we remove Commissioner Howell from his seat and that we immediately appoint Danny Howell to fill the remaining term for the District I Seat. Motion died from a lack of a second. Mayor Vandergrift said if there were no further motions the consensus would be option I. Public hearing was opened, and as no one wished to speak was closed. No action was taken. 4 Ocoee City Commission Regular Meeting October 6,1998 Commissioner Howell, stated that 9 months ago he said he would abide by any decision the Commission made with no hard feelings because he knew they were professionals and would do what they felt was right. He thanked the Commission and the Mayor for their stance on this Issue. SECOND READINGS OF ORDINANCES. ORDINANCE No. 98-23, WESTRIDGE SMALL SCALE COMPREHENSIVE PLAN AMENDMENT, CASE No. CPA-97-003, GORDON S. NUTT. City Attorney Rosenthal read the ordinance by title only and noted that there were actually 3 items pertaining to the Westridge PUD: (1) Ordinance No. 98-23, the subject of this initial public hearing, (2) Ordinance No. 98-24, land use amendment to the Westridge PUD, and (3) an amendment to the developer agreement with respect to Westridge PUD. He said in order to avoid confusion in dealing with these issues the presentation by Staff would deal with all three of the matters before the Commission, and Mr. Hal Kantor was here representing the developer, Mr. Nutt, to answer any questions. Mr. Rosenthal said that all the comments would carry over to the next public hearing as all are dependent on each other, and all need to be approved to become effective. Senior Planner Horne thanked Information Systems Manager Tartar, the Building Department and others for the equipment used to create the PowerPoint presentation this evening. Ms. Horne showed in her brief presentation the changes that had been requested, and said to make changes to the Zoning map they had to change the Future Land Use map because by law they have to be consistent. City Attorney Rosenthal said that with this particular ordinance there are certain conditions precedent to the ordinance becoming effective set forth in section 5: the City Clerk receives from Orange County an amendment to the Belmere Development Agreement, the City Manager confirms that the above amendments satisfy the conditions of the City Commission action, and if that is not satisfied within 120 days of the date of adoption of the Ordinance, then the comprehensive plan amendment would automatically be voided. Director of Planning Wagner gave a presentation concerning the Land Use Amendment to the PUD showing maps on the overhead projector, and pointing out the changes that would be made. Mr. Wagner said that during the review of this proposed amendment there were 7 conditions requested of the developer by the Design Review Committee (DRC) but the developer was in dispute with 6 of these. Rather than hold this up the DRC voted to approve, subject to these conditions being complied with. Mr. Wagner described these conditions: . That proposed additional right-of-way to be dedicated for 7th Avenue along the eastern edge of the site should not be identified as additional right-of-way. Accordingly, Condition 22 on Sheet 2 should read as follows: (this Condition is consistent with the currently approved Westridge PUD). 5 Ocoee City Commission Regular Meeting October 6,1998 "The Developer will dedicate sufficient right-of-way to Orange County for a 60' wide 7th Avenue when combined with the existing right-of-way along the entire eastern boundary of the PUD. Dedication of 7th Avenue right-of- way shall be required at the time of platting, or within 60 days of written notice from the City, which ever occurs first. With the exception of roadway, utilities and sidewalks, construction shall be prohibited within the proposed 7th Avenue right-of-way and the existing dirt road except as required to connect to Orange County's water and sewer systems." . That a second three-lane entrance to the development from Moore Road be provided to line up with the existing entrance to the Cross Creek subdivision (this Condition is consistent with the currently approved Westridge PUD). . That Condition 6 be revised to indicate generally what amenities will be provided in the Park/Recreation area. Accordingly, the Condition should read as follows (this Condition is consistent with the currently approved Westridge PUD): "To meet Ocoee PUD requirements, 3.0 acres to be owned and maintained by Homeowners' Association. Amenities to include clubhouse, tennis, pool and tot-lot, or other amenities approved by the City with the Final Subdivision Plan." . That the entry point to the commercial parcel off the main entrance road needs to be moved back to a point at least 400' from Maguire Road (this would be a full access point), unless a traffic study approved by the City determines that a lesser distance would be adequate. This would accommodate left turn lanes in both directions, for vehicles turning left into the commercial parcel and for those turning left onto Maguire Road. A right-inlright-out entrance to the commercial parcel could be located closer to Maguire Road. . That the note which refers to the 10 foot wall easement along Moore Road and 7th A venue be revised to read:... "with 6' brick wall," rather than "with 6' block wall. " . That a 35' radius be provided for additional right-of-way at the intersection of Maguire Road and Moore Road (from the new Maguire Road line). This "corner clip" is needed to allow for a sidewalk and utilities to run around the corner. (Developer agreed to this one.) . That a pedestrian access point between the Westridge PUD and the adjacent property to the south be provided. Accordingly, a note should be provided indicating that the exact location of the access point will be determined with the Preliminary Subdivision plan for that portion of the site. The Orange County School Board is considering locating a school site in this vicinity and this pedestrian access will be necessary to allow school children to walk to school without going out onto the main streets. Mr. Wagner said that the Planning and Zoning Commission held a public hearing on this and, after lengthy discussion, voted 3-2 to recommend approval of all of the Staff conditions to be incorporated into the development. He said Staff recommended approval subject to the following Conditions: . That the developer satisfactorily address all the comments from the City Attorney in the attached memo from Martha Formella (dated July 29,1998). . That all seven Conditions listed above in this staff report be incorporated into the Revised Land Use Plan approved by the City Commission. 6 Ocoee City Commission Regular Meeting October 6,1998 . That the City Commission approve the Small Scale Comprehensive Plan amendment currently being considered, which would change the designation of 9.0 +/- of this property to commercial, and the ordinance becoming effective. . That the City Commission authorize the Mayor and City Clerk to execute a new Developer Agreement which incorporates all the Conditions of Approval adopted as part of the Revised Land Use Plan for the Westridge PUD. . That the Orange County Commission approve an amendment to the Belmere PD Developer Agreement which is acceptable to the City. A copy of that proposed amendment shall be provided to the City for approval prior to final action by the Ocoee City Commission on the Westridge PUD amendment. The Belmere PD amendment should accomplish the following: i. All multifamily residential uses anywhere in the Belmere development would be prohibited, except that adult congregate living facilities would not be considered a multifamily use for the purposes of the prohibition; 11. Any subsequent amendment to the foregoing provision of the Belmere PD Developer Agreement would not be effective unless approved by Orange County at an advertised public hearing; and iii. The City of Ocoee would receive at least thirty (30) days prior notice of any such public hearing. Mr. Wagner said conversely if the Developer did not wish to comply with these conditions Staff recommended denial. Commissioner Glass said when they had discussion with Orange County originally and this compromise was first discussed he recalled that Mr. Nutt was asking for 5 acres commercial at this location. Mr. Wagner said that was the original deal but as a practical matter 9 acres was approved. City Attorney Rosenthal noted a memorandum from Attorney Formella in the Commission Packet which included the proposed developer agreement, and explained the purpose of the agreement. Mr. Rosenthal continued with the developer's agreement differences with the City's conditions and suggested having the Developer's Counsel present to take comments from the public and suggested possibly not to take final action at this meeting. Mr. Hal Kantor, with Lowndes, Drosdick, Doster, Kantor & Reed, 215 N. Eola Drive, Orlando, Florida, 32806, said that the City of Ocoee staff made a presentation to Orange County objecting to the Belmere Site and then he listed the chronological events leading up to this meeting. He said tonight was when a decision must be made and cited delivery of the black notebook to the City Clerk and City Attorney. Mr. Kantor said, concerning Modification of the Developer's Agreement, it had not been approved by the City and the developer had extended more time at the request of the City; however, Mr. Nutt was unwilling to wait any longer and listed the conditions that were left that they could not agree to. Mr. Kantor discussed their differences at length, and summarized on behalf of the developer, if the City is opposed to the apartment project already approved on the Belmere site then the developer would ask the City to approve the Westridge Comprehensive 7 Ocoee City Commission Regular Meeting October 6,1998 Plan Change, the Westridge Land Use Plan submitted on October 1, 1998 to the City, and the Developer's Agreement submitted on October 2, 1998; or, if the City has no objections to the apartment project, then deny all these requests. Mr. Kantor responded to several questions concerning the commercial entry/exit on Maguire. Mr. Gordon Nutt, of GSN Development Company, stated that the traffic engineer's study showed the design was more than adequate to handle the traffic at this entry/exit. Commissioner Glass said he had requested a copy of the study and had never seen it. The public hearing was opened. Ms. Rosemarie Morganto, 11012 Groveshire Ct., asked Mr. Nutt how the land was originally zoned when he purchased it. (It was zoned for a golf course community.) She said she did not give much credence to engineer studies and hoped that the City would pay more attention to the citizens' desires than Orange County does. Mr. Harry Strange, 1177 7th Avenue, Gotha, said the first Developer's agreement had no consideration for right-of-way on 7th Avenue, and the 2nd agreement had some consideration for right-of-way. Mr. Strange said that the road is in both the County and the City, the County maintains the road at present but he thought it would better serve the citizens if one or the other had ownership. Ms. Alice Lykins, 452 Fern Meadow Loop, asked what would be placed on the commercial property. Mr. Nutt answered whatever the market would bear. The public hearing was closed. Commissioner Glass praised Mr. Kantor for the way he had handled the property for Mr. Nutt, then he gave a chronological history of events as he remembered. Commissioner Glass thought the problems were lack of notice from the County, and what the city perceived as a violation of the Joint Planning Agreement. Commissioner Glass spoke at length concerning individual legal issues and on each of the points of disagreement in the Developer's Agreement. He said in conclusion that this project did not have the things he needed to see to support it. Commissioner Howell said he concurred with Commissioner Glass. Commissioner Anderson agreed with all Commissioner Glass had to say other than he would like to see a second entrance on Moore Road. He also listed all his concerns with this project and said he couldn't support this either. Commissioner Parker also concurred with Commissioner Glass. Mayor Vandergrift said basically he concurred with the other Commissioners. 8 Ocoee City Commission Regular Meeting October 6,1998 Recess 10:10 - 10:20. Mr. Kantor thanked the Commission for the courtesy shown and Commissioner Glass for his kind words, then he proposed these changes: (1) they would agree to donate the 7th Avenue right-of-way as in the present Developer's Agreement, would agree to donate 20' ofright-of-way on Maguire Road and omit the requirement for concurrency vesting, (2) do not agree to the second entrance on Moore, (3) would provide the recreational facilities subject to the City's approval at the PSP stage, (4) want the entrance at 300', (5) would agree to the brick wall, (6) agreed to all the corner cuts previously, and (7) would agree to the pedestrian access as it relates to the notice. Mr. Kantor said they would commit to request Orange County to modify the Developer's Agreement to provide 30 days written notice. They couldn't guarantee that Orange County would agree to that and if they would not he said the whole agreement would terminate and they would build apartments. Commissioner Glass said that the Commission never got the transportation study or the County notice and this needed to be brought to a conclusion. Commissioner Glass. seconded by Commissioner Anderson. moved to deny approval of Ordinance No. 98-23. Westridge Small Scale Comprehensive Plan Amendment. Motion carried 4-1. with Mayor Vandergrift voting no. Mr. Rosenthal said that with the denial of Ordinance 98-23 then consideration of Ordinance 98- 24 and Developer's Agreement became moot and no action would be taken on either one. RESOLUTION 98-14, AUTHORIZING THE NEGOTIATED SALE OF TRANSPORTATION REFUNDING AND IMPROVEMENT REVENUE BONDS, SERIES 1998. City Attorney Rosenthal read the Resolution by title only. Finance Director Horton introduced the members of the Finance team, Mr. Mark Galvin of First Union, Grace Dunlap with Bryant, Miller and Olive, Mitch Owens and Julie Santamaria with William R. Hough & Co. and Tim Collie with Sun Trust. Commissioner Glass. seconded by Commissioner Parker. moved to approve Resolution No. 98-14 authorizing the Negotiated Sale of Transportation Refunding and Improvement Revenue Bonds. series 1998. Motion carried 5-0. City Attorney Rosenthal announced he had a Certificate as to Public Meeting and no Conflict of Interest in connection with this issue for the Mayor and Commissioners to sign. Recess 10:35 - 10:43. Mayor Vandergrift announced that Item VII C would be considered at this time. SELECTION OF OPTION FOR DESIGN FOR PROFESSIONAL P ARKW A Y AND OLD WINTER GARDEN ROAD. Consultant Ken Hooper, of Professional Engineering Consultants (PEC), displayed on the overhead projector the two options (options A and B) for the future intersection at Professional 9 Ocoee City Commission Regular Meeting October 6,1998 Parkway and Old Winter Garden Road. Mr. Hooper said PEC recommended option A and listed the reasons for this choice. City Manager Shapiro said the design for Professional Parkway would be the same type of 4 lane design as for Old Winter Garden Road, and Scott Gold, who represents the Goodman interest, went on record as approving option A with some changes. He said it is in everyone's best interest to get this done as one project, and the County would have to agree to reimburse the City for a portion of the project. Diana Almodovar and Nathan Silva, representatives of Orange County, said this would be a great opportunity for a partnering project. Commissioner Glass. seconded by Commissioner Anderson. moved to support Option A for the design of the intersection at Professional Parkway and Old Winter Garden Road as recommended by Staff. Motion carried 5-0. Mr. Shapiro said he would send a letter to the County with the City's recommendation for design on Wednesday, October 7,1998. Mayor Vandergrift announced that Item VII F would be considered at this time. IMPLEMENTATION OF POLICE DEPARTMENT TAKE HOME VEHICLE PLAN. Police Chief Mark said he would answer any questions. Commissioners Howell, Anderson and Parker spoke in favor of the plan and complimented the people who worked on this plan. Mayor Vandergrift asked for First Aid Kits to be put in the cars. Mr. Shapiro said it would be an insurance problem. Mayor Vandergrift asked for a memo from the Insurance Company stating that fact. Mayor Vandergrift. seconded by Commissioner Howell. moved to accept the Police Take Home Vehicle Plan as submitted. Motion carried 5-0. Mayor Vandergrift announced that Item VII B would be considered at this time. FUNDING OF THE SENIOR PROGRAM WATER, WATER TAX, AND SOLID WASTE FEES. Mayor Vandergrift. seconded by Commissioner Anderson. moved to fund the Senior Program Water. Water Tax. and Solid Waste Fees from contingencv as per staff memorandum dated September 30. 1998. Motion carried 3-2. with Commissioners Glass and Parker voting no. MELV A STREET CLOSING. Commissioner Howell asked that this be tabled until the next commission meeting. He said he had received the signed petition from the residents and turned it over to the City Clerk. ANNUAL CONCURRENCY ASSESSMENT OF INFRASTRUCTURE AND SERVICES. Capital Projects/Transportation Planner Friel was present to answer any questions. Commissioner Anderson. seconded by Commissioner Glass. moved to prepare a resolution 10 Ocoee City Commission Regular Meeting October 6,1998 and recommend to formally adopt the Concurrency Assessment of Infrastructure and Services report. Motion carried 5-0. REFORMA nON OF TRI-CITY AIRPORT AUTHORITY. RESOLUTION No. 98-15, REAFFIRMING THE TRI-CITY AIRPORT AUTHORITY AND APPOINTING 3 MEMBERS TO THIS AUTHORITY. City Attorney Rosenthal read the resolution by title only. Mayor Vandergrift said this was the concept to get the money from the Greater Orlando Aviation Authority back into the Cities' hands. Mayor Vandergrift. seconded by Commissioner Glass. moved to approve Resolution No. 98- 15 modifying the resolution in section 1. by deleting the reference to the appointment of the 3 members. Mr. Rosenthal said the selection of the three members would be on the next agenda. Mr. Shapiro suggested Mayor Vandergrift continue to represent the City, Commissioner Glass concurred with that idea. Motion carried 5-0. APPOINTMENTS TO BOARDS ApPOINTMENT TO CODE ENFORCEMENT BOARD - Frank Carlsson resigned - 3 year term expires June 2000, and John Linebarier's term expires November 1998. Mayor Vandergrift. seconded by Commissioner Anderson. moved to appoint Roy Ellison to replace Frank Carlsson whose term expires June 2000. to reappoint John Linebarier to another 3 year term to expire November 2001. and to appoint John Konicek as an alternate for a 3 year term to expire October 2001. Motion carried 5-0. STAFF REPORT - None. COMMENTS FROM COMMISSIONERS Commissioner Parker: 1) Read the RFP ad to be placed in the Sunday Orlando Sentinel to solicit Letters of Interest in order to conduct a Confidential Employee Survey. The consensus of the Commission was to proceed with this. 2) Said two homeowners had been waiting patiently for sod on the side extension of Sawmill. Mr. Shapiro said staff would take care of it. 3) Said her water bill seemed high and is looking forward to this item being on the agenda. Commissioner Glass: I) Citing the recent 3-2 vote, said he would like the expansion of the Planning and Zoning Commission to be placed on a future agenda for discussion. Commissioners Anderson and Parker agreed that this should be discussed. Mr. Shapiro said this could be placed on the agenda October 20. 1998. Commissioner Anderson: 1) Asked about the water rates. Mr. Shapiro said St. Johns River Water Management District would be at the October 20. 1998 Regular Commission Meeting. and would be able to answer more questions. 11 Ocoee City Commission Regular Meeting October 6,1998 2) Reported seeing City employees smoking in their vehicles. 3) Re-announced the Women's Club Political Forum October 22, 1998. 4) Said he had requested information on the grants given by the City for the last 5 years. Mr. Shapiro said it may take a while to gather the information. Commissioner Howell: 1) Announced to Citizens in District I that work would be started, in the next month, on the stormwater drainage system in their area and listed the streets by name. Mr. Shapiro said the first project to go out to bid would be Orlando Avenue and that was just waiting to be advertised. (Mayor Vandergrift said he would like to resurface Orlando Ave. rather than rebuild it.) 2) Reminded the Citizens there would be a discussion of the Inclined Water Rates on October 20,1998 at 7:15 p.m. 3) Reminded everyone of Founders' Day October 17, 1998 and the Founders' Day Golf Tournament on October 16, 1998, 11:30 a.m., at Forest Lake Golf Course. For reservations contact Jim Beech or Vicki Prettyman. 4) Said he appreciated the Mayor and Commissioners standing behind him. Mavor Vandergrift: 1) Thanked the police department committee that worked on the Police Take Home Car Plan. 2) Said the sign announcing a School Zone at Prima Vista needs to be painted on the street. Mr. Shapiro said there was a road marker approved by State Law that can be put there that says that. 3) Said Pioneer Key II flooded on Saturday and he was called out. He said the housing authority needs to get slum lords out. He said stormwater was deep and the sewer lift station was overflowing. He wanted to know what the procedure of notification was. Public Works Director Smith said trash and grass stop up the drains and as soon as it's cleared more floats in, also there are trailers covering the drains that have collapsed. 4) Asked what was being done at Lake Johio. Mr. Shapiro said the water had gone down 3-4 feet and the lake continues to return to normal. but the question is whether the City and County can continue with this project. Mr. Shapiro said the City has a permit and a plan and would like to hold a meeting with all of the homeowners involved. Mayor Vandergrift requested that, before closing a well, it be brought before the Commission. Mr. Shapiro said sometimes it was necessary to act quickly. Mayor Vandergrift said in this incident it was between the City of Ocoee and Orange County and too much time had passed before he and the Commission had been made aware of the problem. Ms. Alice Lykins asked how the Planning and Zoning Board Members are chosen. Mayor Vandergrift explained that any city resident could fill out an application. When there is an opening, one of the applicants would be selected by the City Commission for a 3 year term. She also said she never heard of a plan that they had not approved. Mr. Shapiro and Commissioner Anderson explained the procedure for approval to her. She also requested a list of the members of the Planning and Zoning Board. 12 Ocoee City Commission Regular Meeting October 6,1998 ADJOURNMENT The meeting was adjourned at 11 :55 p.m. Attest: APPROVED: 13