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HomeMy WebLinkAboutItem 01 Approval and Acceptance of the Regular City Commission Minutes of February 15, 2005 Agenda 3/1/05 Item 1 MINUTES OCOEE CITY COMMISSION February 15, 2005 at 7:15 P.M. REGULAR CITY COMMISSION MEETING I A. CALL TO ORDER Mayor Vandergrift called the regular session to order at 7:15 p.m. in the Commission Chambers of City Hall. Commissioner Anderson gave the Invocation and Commissioner Howell led the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag. City Clerk Eikenberry called roll and declared a quorum present. Roll Call: Mayor Vandergrift, Commissioner Anderson, Commissioner Howell, Commissioner Johnson, and Commissioner Parker. Also Present: City Manager Frank, City Attorney Rosenthal, and City Clerk Eikenberry. I B. PRESENTATIONS AND PROCLAMATIONS Presentation by PEC - LAKEW ATCH Progl' Index for Selected Lakes Within the City of Ocoe . I ooni) David Hamstra and Stephen Medeiros of Professional Engineering Consultants, Inc. gave a Powerpoint presentation of the City of Ocoee Stormwater Update. COlltilll.lallceofPl'esenta.tionforthe$ponsorPlaques of the Involved Program. (Fire Chief Firstner) Chief Firstner presented plaques to Louis Fazio, of the Community Relations Division of the Auto Auction, and to Vicky Ellington, Human Resources Manager for Lowe's. Presentation - Fire Department Annual Report. (Fire Chief Firstner) Chief Firstner passed out copies of the Fire Department's Annual Report I C. COMMENTS FROM CITIZENS/PUBLIC - none I D. COMMISSIONERS ANNOUNCEMENTS/CORRESPONDENCE Commissioner Howell- none Commissioner Anderson - asked about the increase in traffic on Lakeshore Drive, and asked if we can close the road to local traffic only. City Manager Frank said that we should do a traffic study and see if it is necessary to close the road, he will report back to the Commission. Commissioner Johnson - 1) mentioned the Florida Auto Auction and Education Committee "Beach Ball," to which Mayor Vandergrift advised that event had been cancelled at the last Education Committee meeting because there had not been enough interest, 2) asked Public Works Director Zaitooni about the installing lights on Maguire Road, to which he advised Progress Energy has been contacted and they will be giving us an estimate in approximately 45 days, and 3) passed condolences to the family of Greg Barker, a long time resident of the City. City Commission Regular Meeting February 15, 2005 Commissioner Parker - 1) announced the City of Ocoee's "Annual Volunteer Appreciation" event on Saturday, February 26, 2005, 2) announced the Rotary Club of Ocoee's 4th Annual Wine Tasting at the Equestrian Center at Grand Cypress, and there will be a drawing for a Trip For Two to San Francisco, and 3) announced the groundbreaking for the Educational Facility at the Oakland Nature Preserve, 10 Rotary Clubs banded together to celebrate the Club's 100th Birthday and raised $70,000.00 toward the Educational Facility. The event takes place Saturday, February 19, 2005, at 11:00 a.m. Mayor Vandergrift - 1) asked Public Works Director Zaitooni about the construction of the pier to which he said there is still some work left on it, but it should be completed in the next few weeks and he will get with Parks and Recreation Director Farmer to make sure the fish feeders will be rehung, 2) read a card from Theresa Jacobs thanking the Commission for the flowers, 3) read a letter from the OCPS General Council requesting that the school board be notified for specific issues, asked that the information be passed on to Community Development Director Wagner. Commissioner Howell - 1) passed on a compliment that was paid to the City's Electrical Inspectors by developers, 2) conveyed his condolences to the Loople family, who lost their 15 year old son last week. Mayor Vandergrift - 1) announced the Tri-County League of Cities meeting in St. Cloud, Thursday, Feb. 17, 2005. Mayor Quisenberry of Winter Garden is now the President, and 2) results of the school naming contest will be announced on Tuesday, February 22,2005. I E. CONSENT AGENDA City Clerk Eikenberry advised of a correction to the February 1, 2005 minutes that were submitted for approval under Consent Agenda Item #1. She advised the motion under Item #11 was changed to correctly reflect that the motion was made by Commission Johnson, and seconded by Commissioner Parker. 1. Approval and Acceptance of the Regular City Com 2005, and February 1, 2005, Special Session of Jan January 24, 2005. (City Clerk Eikenberry) iltutes of January 18, 005, and Workshop of 2. AppointmelltofAngelaiJto\Vnto Both the EducationColl1ll1issionand the Citizen Advisory C()uIlcil of the Police Department (CACOIlJ)). (City Clerk Eikenberry) One application was recently submitted for appointment of both the Citizen Advisory Council for Ocoee Police Department (CACOPD) and Education Commission; therefore, staff recommends the City Commission consider appointing Angela Brown to both the Citizen Advisory Council for Ocoee Police Department with a term ending January 1,2008, and the Education Commission with a term ending August 1,2007. 3. AppomtlIleht of Celeste Erway isory Councilo ire Department (CACOFD). (City Clerk; Eiken One application was recently submitted for the Citizen Advisory Council for Ocoee Fire Department (CACOFD); therefore, staff recommends the City Commission consider appointing Celeste Erway to the Citizen Advisory Council for Ocoee Fire Department with a term ending November 1, 2008. 4. Consideration of Special Event Request for & Public Boatll.ampClosing fOf.iJoat Rac.esJ\1arch 11-13,2005...(BuildiJlgOfficia Phelps) Mr. Bill Tetro has made application to the City for a Special Events Permit for outboard boat races that would require the temporary closing of a City owned street and boat ramp. The event will be held on March 11-13, 2005. The street to be closed is a portion of North Lakeshore Drive and the public boat ramp at Starke Lake. Page 2 of 4 City Commission Regular Meeting February 15, 2005 The following requirements will be met: 1) All residents that will be affected by the road blockage must be notified in advance; 2) Health Central Ambulance must be notified of the road closure in advance; 3) An emergency lane must be maintained; 4) Proper barricades must be used for blocking the road; and, signs be posted at the boat ramp in advance to notify citizens of its closing. 5. Consideratio roval for Termination.. ofAgreeDle.llt lVith Prjce (Joustructiol1,Inc. fOrCol1sfr PtiblicWofksDircctor Zaitool1i) Staff recommends approval of the mutual termination of the contract and to approve reallocation of project funds for alternate method of construction and authorize the Mayor and City Clerk to execute the agreement. 6. Consideration of a Release and Agreement forConsu ervices with the Human Resources Director. (Cityl\'.[anage Authorize City Manager to complete a Release and Agreement to transition the Human Resources Director to a contractual position ending no later than May 11, 2005, at a non-budgeted, not-to-exceed cost of $20,500.00 and authorize the Mayor and City Clerk to execute the Release and Agreement. CohsehfAdendaVote: Commissioner Anderson, seconded by Commissioner Parker, moved to pass Consent Aaenda Items #1 - #6, with the scrivener's error correction on Item #1. Motion carried 4-0, with Commissioner Howell away from the dais. I F. PUBLIC HEARINGS - None I G. REGULAR AGENDA 7.1lequestfotRedllction of Fine/Releaseof Lien - MariollA. Bennett Codel$nforcemcllt Board Case No. 97-015. (Building OffiCial Phelps) This was an issue that was heard before the Code Enforcement Board on two separate violations: 1) Skirting needs to be replaced, 2) For overgrown grass & weeds. The Respondent was found to be in violation on both counts and was provided with time to bring the property into compliance. It was not brought into compliance within the set period of time. It was brought into compliance on June 6, 1997. Subsequently, fines were established which accrued to approximately $1850.00. The Respondent has requested consideration and a reduction of fine. At the January 21,2005, Code Enforcement Board Meeting, the Respondent appeared before the Board and it was determined by the Board that the fine should be reduced to $250.00. Building OffiCial Phelps explained how the lien accrued to $1850.00 and that the Board and City staff recommend the lien being reduced to $250.00. Mayor Vanderarift, seconded by Commissioner Johnson, moved to approve the Reduction of Fine/Release of Lien in the amount of $250.00, per staff recommendation. Motion carried 4-0, with Commissioner Howell away from the dais. 8. Consideration of Approval for the City to Pay Registration Fee for a Member of the HRDB to Attend the National Conference on Leadership Diversity. (City Clerk Eikenberry) The Human RelationslDiversity Board has made a motion at their February 3,2005, meeting to request the City Commission to consider paying the registration fee of $400.00 for Dr. Frann Kelly Rodriguez to attend the National Conference on Leadership Diversity, March 17 - 19 at the Rosen Centre Hotel in Orlando. Page 3 of 4 City Commission Regular Meeting February 15, 2005 Mavor VanderQrift, seconded bv Commissioner Parker, moved to authorize the City to pay the $400.00 reQistration fee for a member of the HRDB to attend the National Conference on Leadership Diversitv. Motion carried 4-0, with Commissioner Howell away from the dais. Commissioner Parker added that it would be a good idea to give all advisory boards a small discretionary fund for attending seminars and conferences, possibly $2000.00 per year. I H. STAFF REPORTS City Manager Frank advised that Building Official Phelps is requesting consideration of removing an item from the list declared as Surplus Items by the Commission on November 2, 2004. Mr. Phelps said that his department now has use for the drafting table, and would like to remove it from the surplus items slated for disposal. Mavor VanderQrift, seconded bv Commissioner Parker, moved to approve the draftinQ table be removed from the surplus list. Motion carried 4-0, with Commissioner Howell away from the dais. I I. COMMENTS FROM COMMISSIONERS Commissioner Parker - none Commissioner Anderson - 1) has a meeting next week with Principal Armbruster regarding the athletic complex at the new high school, and would like the City staff to work with the school toward a multi-use complex that the City could use for events, Consensus of the Commission, without obiection, was that the City Staff work with the school to assist in whatever way possible durinQ the development of the athletic complex, as well as PTA's, Bands, Football Clubs, etc. 2) passed along information about a seminar for Florida Grant Writing Policies and Procedures. Commissioner Howell - said that Commissioner Anderson is meeting with the Principal of the new high school, although it is in his District the school belongs to the whole City and he welcomes any Commissioner's input on the progress of that school. I ADJOURNMENT The meeting adjourned at 8:30 p.m. Attest: APPROVED: City of Ocoee Beth Eikenberry, City Clerk S. Scott Vandergrift, Mayor Page 4 of 4