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MINUTES OF THE CITY OF OCOEE REGULAR CITY COMMISSION MEETING
HELD OCTOBER 21, 1997
CALL TO ORDER
Mayor Vandergrift called the regular meeting to order at 7: 15 p.m. in the Commission
Chambers. Pastor Ray Gibbs, Ocoee United Methodist Church, led in the prayer and Hilda
Ems led in the pledge of allegiance. The roll was called and a quorum declared present.
PRESENT: Mayor Vandergrift, Commissioners Anderson, Glass, Howell and Parker. Also
present were City Manager Shapiro, City Attorney Rosenthal, City
EngineerlUtilities Director Shira, Director of Community Relations/Projects
Resnik, Planning Director Wagner, Building Official Flippen, Finance Director
Horton, Finance Supervisor Carter, Fire Chief Strosnider, Police Chief Mark,
Public Works Director Smith and City Clerk Grafton.
ABSENT: None.
PRESENTATIONS AND PROCLAMATIONS
PRESENTATION - RETIREMENT CHAIR AND PLAQUE TO POLICE SERGEANT WILLIAM A.
(ANDY) GAILIT - 1973-1997.
Police Sergeant William A. Gailit (Ret.) was not present to accept this award.
FIRE POSTER PRESENT A TIONS.
Fire Chief Strosnider reported that his department had conducted classes in basic fire survival
tactics in the schools and had reached many children. He then introduced Lieutenant Vaughn,
Chairman of the Fire Prevention Posters Contest. Lieutenant Vaughn recognized Mrs. Delilla
and Mr. McCann, who were the "Spark Plugs" for the Poster Contest at Ocoee and Spring Lake
Elementary Schools respectively, and thanked them for all their work. He then presented
trophies to I st, 2nd, 3rd and 4th place winners from the two schools.
CONSENT AGENDA
The consent agenda consisted of items A, B, C and D. Commissioner Glass, seconded by
Commissioner Parker, moved to approve the consent agenda as presented. Motion carried 4-0.
(Commissioner Anderson was not present.)
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A. Approval and Acceptance of Minutes of City Commission Regular Meetings of October 7.
1997. November 5. 1996 and December 3. 1996: Joint Special Sessions with
Apopka/Ocoee/Winter Garden of Mav 30. 1996 and March 6. 1997: Joint Suecial
Sessions with Oran2e County of January 25.1993 and February 22.1993: and Work
Session with Supervisor of Elections of May 19. 1997.
B. Approval and Authorization for Mayor and City Clerk to execute First Amendment to
Interlocal Agreement Between Oran2e County and the City of Ocoee re2ardin2 the
Distribution of Proceeds of the 911 Emer2encv Teleuhone Svstem Fee.
Co Approval and Authorization for Mayor and City Clerk to execute Lease Purchase
A2reement for Lodall EVO- T -25 Sideloader Truck.
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D. Approval and Authorization for Emergencv Purchase to Fix Truck #3 for Sanitation
Department.
COMMENTS FROM CITIZENS/PUBLIC - None.
ANNOUNCEMENTS/CORRESPONDENCE BY COMMISSIONERS
Commissioner Howell:
I) Said the school board issue had been moved to the November 4, 1997, Commission meeting
due to the size of tonight's agenda.
Commissioner Anderson:
I) Recognized and thanked the Founders Day Committee: Chairman Fred Gardner, Jane
Gardner, Wayne Vaughn, Betty Hager, Mike Everheart, Jim Beech, Debbie Chaudrey,
Elizabeth & Harold Maguire, Bruce Nordquist, Carolyn Alexander and Vickie Prettyman.
Commissioner Glass:
1) Congratulated students who won in the fire prevention posters contest and thanked the Fire
Department for all its efforts in putting the program together.
Commissioner Parker:
I) Expressed concern over the new policy of publishing a list on the Internet of registered
sexual predators, identifying them by name and address. She introduced Police Officer
Sandy Morris, who explained the differences between sexual predators and sexual
offenders; and offered advice on how to keep children safe from them. She also said Police
Chief Mark would be scheduling regular monthly meetings on this issue for those interested.
Mayor Vandergrift directed Chief Mark to speak with those in charge of filming the
Commission meetings and propose airing a 15 minute informational program regarding
appropriate actions when a convicted sex offender or predator moves near them. Chief Mark
said citizens could call 1-888-357-7332 (Fla-Predator) or www.fdle.state.f1.us for more
information.
Mavor Vanden!rift:
1) Announced a town meeting on October 30, 1997, in the Commission Chambers regarding
school issues. All citizens are encouraged to attend or watch on television.
2) Announced the RSVP No. 656-2218.
PUBLIC HEARINGS
SECOND READINGS OF ORDINANCES
ORDINANCE No. 97-21, ANNEXATION - CASE No. AR-97-03-02: WEST OAKS UNITED
METHODIST CHURCH.
City Attorney Rosenthal read this Ordinance by title only. Planning Director Wagner
presented the staff report and displayed a map on the overhead projector of the subject property
which is located north and east of the intersection of Clarke Road and White Road. He said the
7.9 acre parcel ofland was vacant, and that if the requested annexation was approved, the West
Oaks congregation would establish a multi-purpose church on the property. Mr. Wagner added
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that no annexation agreement was required with this development as the Church had previously
dedicated the right-of-way when Clarke Road was constructed.
The public hearing was opened. As no one wished to speak, the public hearing was closed.
Commissioner Glass. seconded by Commissioner Anderson. moved (a) to find the application
consistent with the: (I) Ocoee Comprehensive Plan. (2) Ocoee Land Development Code. and (3)
Ocoee - Orange County Joint Planning Area (JPA) Agreement: and (b) to approve Ordinance No.
97-21 providing for the annexation of West Oaks United Methodist Church in Case # AR-97-03-
02. Motion carried 5-0.
ORDINANCE No. 97-22, ZONING - CASE No. AR-97-03-02: WEST OAKS UNITED METHODIST
CHURCH.
City Attorney Rosenthal read this Ordinance by title only. Planning Director Wagner
presented the staff report and explained that, under the A -I zoning this petitioner was requesting,
the 7.9 acre Low Density Residential (< 4 du/acre) parcel of land would not be reviewed as a
Special Exception and any site planes) would be reviewed administratively by City staff.
The public hearing was opened. As no one wished to speak, the public hearing was closed.
Commissioner Anderson. seconded by Commissioner Glass. moved (a) to find the application
consistent with: (1) the Ocoee Comprehensive Plan. (2) the Future Land Use Map. (3) the Ocoee
Land Development Code. and (4) the requirements of the JP A Agreement; and (b) to approve
Ordinance No. 97-22 providing for the rezoning of West Oaks United Methodist Church in Case
#AR-97-03-02 to A-I. General Agricultural District. Motion carried 5-0.
ORDINANCE No. 97-23, AMEND COMPREHENSIVE PLAN - CASE No. CP A-97-001: JOINT
VENTURE.
City Attorney Rosenthal read this Ordinance by title only. Planning Director Wagner
presented the staff report and displayed a map showing the location of the vacant subject
property located on Hackney-Prairie Road approximately 200 feet east of Clarke Road, south of
Prairie Lakes Subdivision. He explained that the requested change was consistent with the City
of Ocoee's Comprehensive Plan, Land Development Code, surrounding land uses and would be
compatible with the surrounding pattern of low density residential land uses and zoning districts.
The public hearing was opened. As no one wished to speak, the public hearing was closed.
Commissioner Glass. seconded by Commissioner Parker. moved (a) to find the application
consistent with the City of Ocoee's: (1) Comprehensive Plan. (2) Land Development Code. and
(3) surrounding land uses; and (b) to approve Ordinance No. 97-23 providing for a Future Land
Use Designation change from Commercial to Low Density Residential for the Prairie Lake Joint
Venture Property (Case #CPA-97-00n. Motion carried 5-0.
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ORDINANCE No. 97-24, REZONING - CASE No. R-97-03-03: JOINT VENTURE.
City Attorney Rosenthal read this Ordinance by title only. Planning Director Wagner
presented the staff report and explained that the subject property located on Hackney-Prairie
Road approximately 200 feet east of Clarke Road, south of Prairie Lakes Subdivision was vacant.
He said the rezoning application would be consistent with the Ocoee Future Land Use Map and
was consistent with the City's overall goal of establishing an appropriate pattern ofland uses.
The public hearing was opened. As no one wished to speak, the public hearing was closed.
Commissioner Anderson. seconded by Commissioner Parker. moved (a) to find the
application consistent with the City ofOcoee: (I) Comprehensive Plan. (2) Future Land Use Map
(as amended). and (3) Land Development Code: and (b) to approve Ordinance No. 97-24
providing for a rezoning from C-l Neighborhood Commercial to R-IA. Single Family Dwelling
District for the Prairie Lake Joint Venture Property (Case # R-97-03-03). Motion carried 5-0.
ORDINANCE No. 97-25, REZONING - CASE No. R-97-07-05: GOMES.
City Attorney Rosenthal read this Ordinance by title only. Planning Director Wagner
presented the staff report and displayed a map on the overhead projector of the subject property
located on the northeast corner of Wurst Road and Spring Lake Circle. He explained that half of
the property contained an existing 5,000 square foot shopping center and the other half was
undeveloped. He said staff had determined that the rezoning request was consistent with the City
of Ocoee's Comprehensive Plan, Future Land Use Map, Land Development Code, existing
development pattern and surrounding zoning districts; and recommended approval for a rezoning
from a C-l Neighborhood Shopping District to a C-2, Community Commercial District.
The l?ublic hearing was opened. As no one wished to speak, the public hearing was closed.
Commissioner Anderson asked Mr. Carlos Gomes (property owner) ifhe intended to open a bar
on said property and Mr. Gomes replied no.
Commissioner Anderson. seconded by Commissioner HowelL moved (a) to find the
application of Mr. and Mrs. Gomes in Case #R-97-07-05 consistent with the Ocoee: (1) Future
Land Use Map. (2) Land Development Code. (3) existing development patterns. (4) surrounding
zoning districts. and (5) the Ocoee Comprehensive Plan. and (b) to approve Ordinance No. 97-
25 providing for a rezoning from C-l Neighborhood Shopping District to C-2. Community
Commercial District.. Motion carried 5-0.
ORDINANCE No. 97-26, REZONING - CASE No. R-97-07-06: SAFE STOR OF OCOEE.
This petition was withdrawn by the applicant.
Planning Director Wagner announced that Senior Planner Abra Horne (now on vacation) had
prepared the staff reports for the cases just presented, while Mapping & Graphics Analyst Robert
Horne had prepared the graphics.
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ORDINANCE No. 97-27, AMENDING GENERAL EMPLOYEE RETIREMENT TRUST FUND
ORDINANCE No. 96-19.
City Attorney Rosenthal read this Ordinance by title only. City Manager Shapiro introduced
Mr. Lee Dehner, Attorney for the General Employees Pension Board.
The public hearing was opened.
Attorney Dehner advised Commission that the Pension Board had presented this Ordinance to
accomplish several purposes: (1) to amend the limitations in its investment policy in accordance
with the advice of the investment advisors, (2) to increase the contributions from its membership
from 5% to 7.4% of their salary in response to the majority vote in an employee poll regarding
sharing in the cost of increasing the multiplier, (3) increase the benefits for its members by
increasing from two percent (2%) to two and one-half percent (2.5%) of the Average Final
Compensation for each year of credited service, and (4) to increase the monthly retirement
benefit being paid to all retirees and beneficiaries who were receiving benefits on June 15, 1997
by ten percent (10%).
Mr. R.P. Mohnacky, 1820 Prairie Lake Boulevard, asked for clarification on a few details and
Attorney Dehner explained.
General Employee Retirement Trust Fund Chairman Lester Dabbs, 619 Caborca Court,
advised that 92% of the employees had responded to the poll regarding the increase in employee
contributions and 76% of those had voted in favor ofthe increase.
Commissioner HowelL seconded by Commissioner Parker. moved to adopt Ordinance No. 97-
27. amending the General Employees' Retirement Trust Fund and authorize the Mayor and City
Clerk to execute. Motion carried 5-0.
ORDINANCE No. 97-28, AMENDING POLICE OFFICERS'!FIREFIGHTERS' RETIREMENT TRUST
FUND ORDINANCE 96-20.
City Attorney Rosenthal read this Ordinance by title only.
The public hearing was opened.
Attorney Dehner, explained that this investment program was similar to the General Employees
Plan, with one major exception that the multiplier was a 1/2 percent higher because the plan was
significantly funded by State money pursuant to state policy so that police officers and fire
fighters have the ability to retire at earlier ages. This Ordinance proposes (I) to amend the
limitations in its investment policy in accordance with the advice of the investment advisors, (2)
to increase the contributions from its membership from 5% to 7.6% of their salary in response to
the majority vote in an employee poll regarding sharing in the cost of increasing the multiplier,
(3) increase the benefits for its members by increasing from two and one-half percent (2.5%) to
three percent (3%) of the Average Final Compensation for each year of credited service, and (4)
to increase the disability benefits from two and one-half percent (2.5%) to three percent (3%) of
the member's average final compensation multiplied by the total years of credited service, and
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(5) to provide that, when a retiree is receiving a disability pension and workers' compensation
benefits, or Social Security disability benefits, for the same disability, and the total monthly
benefits received from each combined exceed 100% of the member's average monthly wage, the
disability pension benefit shall be reduced so that the total monthly amount received does not
exceed 100% of such monthly wage.
The public hearing was closed.
Commissioner Howell. seconded by Commissioner Glass. moved to approve Ordinance No.
97-28. amending the Police Officers' and Firefighters' Retirement Trust Fund and authorize the
Mayor and City Clerk to execute. Motion carried 5-0.
ORDINANCE No. 97-29, AMENDING PERSONNEL RULES AND REGULATIONS RE: CITY
MANAGER.
City Attorney Rosenthal read this Ordinance by title only. City Manager Shapiro said that he
was present to answer questions.
The public hearing was opened.
Mr. R.P. Mohnacky, 1820 Prairie Lake Boulevard, asked what the purpose of the Ordinance
was. Mr. Rosenthal explained that under the current Personnel Rules and Regulation, the City
Manager was an exempt employee. This Ordinance was intended to make the City Manager
subject to the general personnel rules and regulation except for the specific ones that would not
apply.
The public hearing was closed.
Commissioner Glass. seconded by Commissioner Howell. moved to approve Ordinance No.
97-29 as presented. Motion carried 5-0.
ORDINANCE No. 97-30, REQUIRING ZONING DISCLOSURE SIGNS.
City Attorney Rosenthal read this Ordinance by title only. Building Official Flippen gave a
brief overview of the staff report and displayed examples of an II x 17 and an 81/2 x 14 sign.
He requested that the signs be reduced to 81/2 x 14 for better appearance.
Commission reached consensus to keep signs at 11 x 17.
The public hearing was opened. As no one wished to speak, the public hearing was closed.
Commissioner Glass noted that, on page 3, section 137-5 of the Ordinance, the last sentence
should read "each day" instead of "each say."
Commissioner Glass. seconded by Commissioner Parker. moved to approve Ordinance No.
97-30. requiring Zoning Disclosure Signs as corrected. Motion carried 5-0.
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AMOCO PETROLEUM PRODUCTS SPECIAL EXCEPTION - CASE No. I-ISE-97
Planning Director Wagner presented the staff report and displayed a map on the overhead
projector of the proposed Amoco convenience store located at the northeast corner of the
intersection of Clarke Road and Silver Star Road. He said that one of the main issues discussed
during the review of the application was an existing 36 inch oak tree and efforts to preserve the
tree. The Planning Department staff worked closely with the site designers to rework the site to
preserve the tree and did so. Both the Development Review Committee and the Planning and
Zoning Commission voted unanimously to recommend approval of the proposed Preliminary
Plan and Special Exception for Amoco Petroleum Products, including the waiver to the 50"
building setback from Clarke Road in order to preserve the existing 36 inch oak tree on the site.
Mayor Vandergrift complemented the Planning Department for their efforts in saving a 100
year old oak tree.
Commissioner Howell asked how big the petroleum tanks were.
The public hearing was opened.
Mr. Steve Bongs, Project Manager for Tampa Bay Engineering, responded to questions
regarding the size of the underground tanks.
Commissioner Anderson raised a question about traffic cutting through the site and discussion
ensued.
The public hearing was closed.
Commissioner Glass. seconded by Mavor Vandere:rift. moved to approve a Special Exception
for Amoco Petroleum Products. to be built according to the Preliminary Plan date stamped
received by the City on October 6. 1997. including a waiver to the 50' building setback from
Clarke Road in order to preserve the existing 36 inch oak tree on the site. Motion carried 3-2.
(Commissioners Howell and Anderson voted no.)
WORSHAM SUBDIVISION - PRELIMINARY!FINAL SUBDIVISION PLAN - PROJECT #97-004.
Planning Director Wagner gave a brief overview of the staff report and displayed the
Preliminary/Final Subdivision Plan of this three-lot commercial subdivision located on the east
side of Clarke Road just north of SR 50 on the overhead projector. Mr. Wagner pointed out that
three waivers from certain standards in the Land Development Code had been requested, (1)
internal lot landscaping requirements, (2) parking bay and access aisle width requirements, and
(3) final subdivision engineering detail requirements, all of which had been considered by staff
during its review of the plans. Mr. Wagner noted further that certain changes needed to be
made on the wording of Note ll(B) on Sheet SD-2A of the plans, i.e., delete "Prior to platting"
and "subject to the terms of such cross access easement agreement." He added that the approval
of the Plan should be made subject to the approval of the request to vacate the unnamed 30' road
right-of-way running along the southern boundary of the Worsham property.
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RECESS - 9:15 - 9:23 P.M.
The public hearing was opened. As no one wished to speak, the public hearing was closed.
Commissioner Anderson. seconded by Commissioner Glass. moved to approve the
Preliminary/Final subdivision Plan for the Worsham Subdivision with the following
considerations as date stamped received by the City on October 2. 1997.including the three
waivers outlined above and listed in the Waiver Table on Sheet SD-2A of the plans. including
the change indicated above to the wording in Note ll(B) on Sheet SD-2A. and subiect to
approval of the request to vacate the unnamed 30' road right-of-way running along the southern
boundary of the Worsham property.
Commissioner Howell pointed out that the map being presented already showed the right-of-
way as vacated, which was not so.
Mr. Todd Hudson, representing Tipton Engineering & Associates, said that was put there to
show what would be theirs after vacation.
Discussion ensued regarding the disposition of vacated land
Commissioner Anderson. seconded by Commissioner Glass. moved to incorporate "to be
vacated" into the plan. Motion carried 5-0.
The vote for the original motion to approve the Preliminary/Final Subdivision Plan.
incorporating the amendment "to be vacated" at the appropriate place on the Plan. was taken at
this time and the motion carried 5-0
WORSHAM ApPLICATION - REQUEST TO VACATE UNNAMED 30' ROADWAY
RESOLUTION No. 97-06, VACATING UNNAMED 30' ROADWAY. (Continued from June 1997)
City Attorney Rosenthal read this Resolution by title only.
The public hearing was opened. As no one wished to speak, the public hearing was closed.
Commissioner Anderson. seconded by Commissioner Glass. moved to approve Resolution 97-
06. vacating an unnamed 30' road right-of-way platted as part of the Orlando Groves
Association. Lake Lotta Groves. which lies on the east side of Clarke Road and situated between
the Worsham property (Lot 10. currently being replatted as the Worsham Subdivision) to the
north and the Ozanian property (Lot 8) to the south. Motion carried 5-0.
MICHIGAN AVENUE - REQUEST TO VACATE A 30' ROAD RIGHT-OF-WAY - SANDEV CORP.
RESOLUTION No. 97-11, VACATING A PORTION OF MICHIGAN AVENUE PLATTED AS PART OF
THE ORLANDO GROVES ASSOCIATION, LAKE LOTTA GROVES.
City Attorney Rosenthal read this Resolution by title only. Planning Director Wagner gave a
brief overview of the staff report and displayed a map of said property. He said he had
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discussed this vacation with the utilities and County and a utilities easement will be maintained
over the property, but this will put it on the tax roll.
The public hearing was opened. As no one wished to speak, the public hearing was closed.
Commissioner Anderson. seconded by Commissioner Glass. moved to approve Resolution 97-
II. vacating a portion of Michigan Avenue platted as part of the Orlando Groves Association.
Lake Lotta Groves. which lies on the south side of State Road 50. from the south right-of-way
line of State Road 50 to a point 502.4 feet south of the south right-of-way line of State Road 50.
Motion carried 5-0.
OTHER BUSINESS
FIRST READING OF ORDINANCES SECOND READINGS AND PUBLIC HEARINGS SCHEDULED FOR
NOVEMBER 4, 1997 AT 7:15 P.M.
ORDINANCE No. 97-31, WEST OAKS MALL PUD LAND USE PLAN - CONDITIONS OF
ApPROVAL AMENDMENT PROJECT #94-011.
City Attorney Rosenthal read this Ordinance by title only.
ORDINANCE No. 97-32, AMENDING PERSONNEL RULES AND REGULATIONS BY ADDING
MARTIN LUTHER KING, JR. DAY HOLIDAY AND CHANGING CHRISTMAS EVE HOLIDAY TO THE
DAY THAT ACCOMMODATES THE CALENDAR.
City Attorney Rosenthal read this Ordinance by title only.
City Manager Shapiro announced that the changing of the Christmas Eve holiday had been
suggested by a few employees, but that he would poll all employees and bring the results to the
public hearing.
Mayor Vandergrift announced the second readings and public hearings of both ordinances to be
November 4, 1997 at 7: 15 p.m.
BEECH CENTER
REPORT ON BID OPENINGIREQUEST TO SCHEDULE PRESENTATIONS FOR NOVEMBER 4, 1997
MEETING.
Finance Supervisor Carter requested that the Mayor and Commissioners allot time at the
November 4, 1997, regular Commission meeting to review findings of the Selection Committee
and hear a 20 minute presentation by each proposer.
Commission reached consensus to allot one hour to review findings of the Selection Committee
and to meet during the regular Commission meeting.
DISCUSSION/AcTION RE: JOINT OCOEE/WINTER GARDEN WATER REUSE PLANNING.
City Engineer/U tilities Director Shira gave a brief overview of the staff report, saying that this
is an opportunity to join with Winter Garden to develop a water reuse project, putting Winter
Garden's effluent on the golf course and directing Ocoee's to commercial/residential sites in
Ocoee until the rainy season, when demand for reclaimed water is lessened. At that time it
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would be diverted to the Winter Garden site, which ultimately drains into Lake Apopka.
Andreyev Engineering, Inc. has submitted a proposal to gather and analyze data from Ocoee's
and Winter Garden's utility systems in order to prepare a conceptual plan for submission to
FDEP and SJRWMD. Upon approval of the conceptual plan by those agencies and by both
cities, further authorizations issued by each city will allow proceeding with the design of the
specific components of the joint system.
Mavor Vandergrift. seconded by Commissioner Glass. moved to approve authorization for
Andreyev Engineering. Inc. to proceed with Tasks I and 2 as outlined in their proposal number.
NEA-97-081 for a not-to-exceed fee of $3,466.00. Motion carried 5-0.
ST AFF REPORTS
City Manager Shapiro said that it is time again for joint meetings to discuss legislative issues
with Apopka, Windermere and Winter Garden and that Mondays appear to be the best day of the
week. He asked Commission to determine a good day for them so that invitations to the other
cities could be processed.
Commission reached consensus to meet on Monday, November 10, 1997, for briefing on the
upcoming legislative session.
COMMENTS FROM COMMISSIONERS
Commissioner Howell
I) Asked about the bid on City Hall siding. City Manager Shapiro advised that there were 2
bids received. but neither had a bid bond. The references are now being checked on the low
bid and a report will be presented at November 4th meeting on that. Subiect to what is found.
it may be necessary to re-bid.
2) Announced the police department phone numbers for information on how to keep your kids
safe and for informational meetings that will be scheduled, for those who may have missed
the announcement earlier in the meeting when the discussion regarding the sex offenders
residing in local neighborhoods was held.
3) Reminded all to vote and return the ballot on the 1 % sales tax.
4) Announced the Freewheeling Safety Fest on Saturday, October 25 at 10:00 a.m. at
Albertson's parking lot.
5) Wished Debbie McDonald happy birthday.
Commissioner Anderson:
I) Announced the web site address for information re: sex offenders: www.fdle.state.fl.us and
the Ocoee address: www.ci.ocoee.fl.us.
Commissioner Glass:
I) Announced the West Orange Junior Service League Casino Night at West Orange Country
Club October 25, from 7:00 p.m. to 11 :00 p.m. Tickets are $35.00 and those interested
should call Kathy Glass at 877-0661 for more information.
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Commissioner Parker:
1) Announced RSVP number 656-2218.
Mayor Vandere:rift:
I) Thanked Ivy Harris and Wall, Inc. for building a park for the Christian Services Center.
2) Discussed the map showing city parks and the at-a-glance list of parks and the amenities at
each that have been prepared by the GIS and Recreation departments.
3) Advised that he has been meeting with the people who use Flewelling Park on Sunday
evenings and he thanked whoever put in the water fountain, then he noted some needs at that
location:
a) more trash receptacles,
b) portable rest rooms,
c) signs should be in English and Spanish,
d) signs displaying park hours (closing that park at 9:30 p.m. was suggested by the users)
4) Will be meeting with a group on Wednesday at 2:00 p.m. and planning the October 30
meeting regarding the school situation and asked for input from Commission.
5) Reported a complaint on Hackney Prairie (Forest Oaks) retention pond that ATVs are going
through the pond. Need signs.
6) Reported sidewalks that need attention:
a) hole at fire hydrant #2177 at 473 Wurst Road
b) at 702 Wurst Road the sidewalk needs to be straightened out
7) Fields need mowing at the sewer plant
8) Soccer fields need mowing. Mr. Shapiro advised the teams decided not to use it because they
have gone back to the school field.
9) Gang graffiti at Little League field needs to be removed.
ADJOURNMENT
The meeting was adjourned at 10:15 p.m.
APPROVED:
Attest:
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S. Scott Vandergrift, Mayor
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CALL TO ORDER
PRAYER AND PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
INTRODUCTION OF GUESTSNIPS
MAYOR VANDERGRIFT
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