03-19-2019 Minutes MINUTES
REGULAR CITY COMMISSION MEETING
MARCH 19,2019
CALL TO ORDER- 6:15 PM
Mayor Johnson called the regular session to order at 6:15 p.m. in the Commission Chambers of
City Hall. The invocation was led by Commissioner Oliver followed by the Pledge of Allegiance
to the Flag led by Commissioner Firstner.
Deputy City Clerk Heard called roll and declared a quorum present.
Present: Commissioner Wilsen, Mayor Johnson, Commissioner Firstner, Commissioner Oliver
Absent: Commissioner Grogan
Also Present: City Manager Frank, City Attorney Cookson, Deputy City Clerk Heard
PRESENTATIONS AND PROCLAMATIONS - None
COMMENTS FROM CITIZENS/PUBLIC - 6:18 PM
Lashonda Geffrard, Ocoee Business Owner of Paw Shop, introduced herself and shared a desire
to partner with City to host Pawtober Fest at Bill Breeze Park. Her vision is to hold an annual
pet-friendly family fun day similar to the ones that many neighboring cities are hosting. As a
business owner working directly with city residents, she has come to see a void,which she would
like to help fill through her nonprofit organization, Paws of Hope, with the help of the City. She
shared she has already secured a million-dollar liability insurance policy to cover the event.
Commissioner Wilsen shared she would like Ms. Geffrard to discuss this idea with City staff,
particularly the Parks & Recreation Department. She would like the logistics worked out prior to
the Board making a decision. Mayor Johnson agreed with Commissioner Wilsen; and further,
added his concerns regarding the proposed date of the event, because it is two weeks prior to
Founder's Day. Commissioner Oliver asked about the size of the event. Ms. Geffrard
speculated 300 people would be in attendance. City Manager Frank asked for a consensus from
the Board to move forward with Ms. Geffrard on the logistics and bring back a proposed plan for
final approval. Consensus of the City Commission was to have City staff work with
Ms. Geffrard on the logistics of the Pawtober Fest at Bill Breeze Park; and further,
bring this item back to the board for final approval.
Chris Adkins, 606 Ridgefield Avenue, Ocoee, commended the City and Commissioner Wilsen
on a great Spring Fling. First, he noted concerns about other events, such as Founder's Day,
indicating the growth and the VIP seating sections take enjoyment away from the residents.
Second, he shared he recently researched the impact red-light cameras have on an intersection
regarding safety and revenue. Through his research, he determined it appears the City is using
this as an additional revenue source, and the statistics for reducing traffic accidents is simply not
there. Third, he stated concerns regarding the City's current millage rate noting it is the highest
compared to neighboring cities. He expressed dislike for the fact that low-income neighborhoods
are paying the same fees as high-income neighborhoods. He also expressed disappointment in the
many fees throughout the City that residents are charged for such as playing basketball at the
recreational center,swimming in the pool,and paying the water bill with a credit card.He strongly
believes that the residents are taxed heavily. He wrapped up by asking the Board at what point in
time are they going to start taking care of the low-income residents to relieve some of their
burdens. Mayor Johnson explained the millage rate and the way it is calculated based on the
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value of the home. He expressed a$50,000 home will pay considerably less taxes than a$400,000
home. Commissioner Wilsen offered to talk with Mr. Adkins at a later date to help address some
of his concerns. Commissioner Oliver shared he agrees with Mr. Adkins regarding the red-light
cameras. He believes they do serve a purpose, but that some of them are revenue driven. He has
noticed recently an increase in red-light cameras around the city. City Manager Frank advised
red-light cameras were first installed in 2010, and within the last couple of years there were two
or three more installed. Commissioner Oliver asked if mobile digital signs will be placed on
Clarke Road before the new red-light cameras are activated. Police Chief Brown replied the
Clarke Road red-light cameras have recently been installed and are not active as of yet. Traffic
will be alerted before the cameras are activated with mobile signs; and further, there will be a
grace period where warnings will be mailed out.
Bob Moser, 911 N Orange Avenue, Orlando, said he works for a civil engineering survey and
traffic engineering firm, CPC, Carnahan Proctor & Cross. He explained the City Commission
discussed his topic at the last meeting. He is representing Robert Holston with Holston Properties
& Development who could not attend this meeting, but made an unsolicited bid of 1.26 million
dollars for the 13.5 acres of an undeveloped site at 2012 Ocoee Apopka Road. He stated
Mr. Holston would like to develop this site as affordable workforce housing with fee-simple
townhomes or single-family homes. Mr. Holston is requesting the City Commission to embrace
his commitment to affordable housing and direct the city attorney and planning staff to work with
him for 90 days to come to an agreement on terms in a contract with details of what he would like
to build there.
STAFF REPORTS AND AGENDA REVIEW- 6:47 PM
City Manager Frank announced before them is the following:
Emergency Item#1 Proposed Delay in Employee Clinic relocation. (Support Services
Director Butler)
He briefly explained this emergency item was discussed a few weeks ago involving moving the
employee clinic to the city hall annex at which time the City Commission increased the not-to-
exceed amount to $400,000. However, the proposed price has subsequently increased, and staff
has discussed an option to leave the clinic in its current location,which may impact the placement
of the future city hall, but would save the City approximately $450,000 at this point in time. He
advised a decision must be made to continue on with the reconstruction to relocate the employee
clinic or to go in a different direction in which he asked Support Services Director Butler to
explain. Mayor Johnson expressed that leaving the building where it is will not work. He stated
the contractor has indicated they want to meet with the City this Friday to discuss their options,
and he believes the contractor will stay under the $400,000. City Manager Frank advised if the
contractor cannot get their bid down $30,000 to the not-to-exceed $400,000, this will need to
come back at the next meeting, which will delay the project by two more weeks and delay the
groundbreaking for the new city hall.
Commissioner Oliver asked what the $30,000 increase is covering. Support Services Director
Butler indicated the original quote of$370,000 did not include the work necessary to move the
Human Resources Department ($36,000). Two value engineering revisions were made to the
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plans ($20,000; air-conditioning and structural). There are also costs to relocate departments and
their equipment. He advised if the City holds off on this project until the new city hall is built, it
will give the City extra funds, if needed. Mayor Johnson commented the building does need to
be moved, because it will not fit in with the design of the new city hall; and further, he asked the
Board for their comments.
Commissioner Wilsen asked what the adverse soil conditions are that were discovered as it
mentions in the staff report. Support Services Director Butler explained clay was discovered
under the current parking lot where the proposed underground stormwater treatment facility was
to be housed, which now needs to be redesigned for the park project. Commissioner Wilsen has
many concerns about moving the clinic to the annex building because of the high costs in moving
departments numerous times;and further, she is not in favor of moving the clinic unless this move
is where they are going to stay. She stated she probably will disagree with the Mayor.
Commissioner Firstner asked what the $400,000 covers. Support Services Director Butler
explained it covers relocating the clinic to the west side of the city hall annex, which entails the
HR Department and City Commission offices to be moved as well. Commissioner Firstner
believes the city hall annex building is a good use for the clinic,and he would like to see the clinic
there; however, he stated if the $400,000 is appropriated somewhere else, this project might be
jeopardized later on. Mayor Johnson stated the future park was designed without the current
clinic building; and further, if this building stays, it changes the entire layout of the future park.
Commissioner Oliver asked whether geological surveys are done;and if so,why the adverse soil
was not discovered during the planning stages. Support Services Director Butler explained
extensive geotechnical surveys were completed at all future building locations; however, the
stormwater system was not anticipated at that time.
Motion: Move for the employee clinic to remain in its current location if the
contractor exceeds $400,000; Moved by Commissioner Wilsen, seconded by
Commissioner Firstner; after discussion, Motion carried 4-0 with Commissioner
Grogan absent.
City Manager Frank clarified if the contractor is unable to bring their costs down to $400,000,
should staff proceed with Plan B of adjusting the future city hall and revisiting the clinic relocation
project at some point in the future to which the Board concurred.
In accordance with Section C-45 of the Ocoee City Charter,
swearing in of Elected Officials commenced from
7:09 p.m. to 7:38 p.m.
Roll Call and Determination of Quorum—Deputy City Clerk Heard
Present: Commissioner Brinson, Commissioner Wilsen, Mayor Johnson, Commissioner
Firstner, Commissioner Oliver
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COMMISSIONERS ANNOUNCEMENTS—7:39 PM
Commissioner Brinson—None
Commissioner Wilsen—None
Commissioner Firstner—None
Commissioner Oliver—None
Mayor Johnson—1)Due to the election the Planning&Zoning Meeting scheduled for Tuesday,
March 12th, has been moved to next Monday, March 25th at 6:30 pm here in City Hall. 2) The
Police Department is hosting a Shred to Protect event on Saturday,March 30th from 9 am to noon
or until the trucks are full at the Ocoee Police Department. The first box is free, a suggested $5
donation per box with a limit of five boxes. This event is being sponsored by the Ocoee Lions
Club, the Rotary Club of Ocoee and The Woman's Club of Ocoee. 3) City of Ocoee Fire
Department Open House will be held Saturday,April 6th from 10 am to 2 pm. They will have Ice
Cream Sandwiches & Hot Dogs located at Station 25 - 563 S. Bluford Avenue. They will have
free food, games, raffle tickets, station tours, a live DJ, cotton candy and a bounce house. Free
fun for the whole family.
CONSENT AGENDA—7:39 PM
Consent Agenda Motion
Motion: Move to adopt the Consent Agenda Items #1 -#7.
Moved by Commissioner Wilsen, seconded by Commissioner Firstner; Motion
carried 5-0.
L Approval of the Minutes for the Regular Commission Meeting held March 5,2019.
(City Clerk Sibbitt)
Approved on Consent. Motion carried 5-0.
2. Approval of New Appointment to the Code Enforcement Board. (City Clerk Sibbitt)
The Code Enforcement Board was created by Ordinance No.741 on June 16, 1981.The purpose of this Board
is to review infractions of the City Technical Codes, negotiate compliance and impose fines for failure to
comply. The Code Enforcement Board is to have seven(7)regular members and two(2) alternate members
with a three-year term. Currently,the Board has six(6)regular members and zero(0)alternate members. An
application has been received by Joseph Bandur who has shown an interest in being appointed to the Code
Enforcement Board as a regular member for a term ending June 2022. At this time there are no other
applications on file for this Board.
Approved on Consent. Motion carried 5-0.
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3. Approval of the Fifth Amendment to Development and Economic Incentive Agreement for
City Center West Orange.(Deputy Development Services Director/CRA Administrator Corless)
This Fifth Amendment is drafted in response to the developer's request to make changes to Section 6 of the
Development and Economic Incentive Agreement to clarify and modify how the flat building permit fee of
$500,000 will be paid to the City. As amended in the Fifth Amendment, Section 6 will specify that a fixed
amount of$55,000 will be paid to the City at the time the building permit is issued for foundation construction;
a fixed fee of$110,000 will be paid to the City at the time the parking garage building permit is issued, and
the developer will make a payment of$335,000 to the City at the time the building permits are issued for
building shells. This Amendment changes the flat fee of$200,000 for payment into an escrow account to pay
for project oversight to retaining 40%of each building fee payment. Section 6 is also clarified to provide that,
in the event that any construction plans are not submitted on or before September 18,2019,the City's standard
fees will apply instead of the fee schedule presented in this Section.This Amendment also changes the default
dates identified in Section 7 for deferral of payment of Sewer and Water Capital Charges and in Section 9 for
deferral of payment of Transportation Impact Fees from April 1, 2019 to October 1,2020. Finally,the Fifth
Amendment also stipulates the City Manager may, in his/her sole and absolute discretion, grant the Owner
one (1)- six (6) month extension beyond the date provided in this Section; provided, however, that no time
extension granted by the City Manager shall extend beyond April 1,2021.
Approved on Consent. Motion carried 5-0.
4. Approval of the Ocoee Landings Plat. (Development Engineer Womack)
The Ocoee Landings Subdivision is located on the north side of Silver Star Road between Lake Johio Road
and Johio Shores Road. The subject site is currently identified as Parcel Number 16-22-28-4532-00-141 and
is approximately 13.74 acres in size. This plat is required in order to create fifty(50) lots for the residential
subdivision, associated right-of-ways for public streets, tracts for open space, stormwater retention, and
recreation. The plat also includes an easement for the Florida Department of Transportation for sidewalks
along Silver Star Road and easements on every lot for drainage and public utilities. The Ocoee Landings
Subdivision is platting prior to receiving a Certificate of Completion; therefore, the developer is required to
provide a Surety covering the outstanding proposed improvements as approved in the Final Subdivision Plan
for Ocoee Landings PUD. The Developer, K. Hovnanian has provided the City with a Letter of Credit in the
amount of$822,675.50.
Approved on Consent. Motion carried 5-0.
5. Approval to Construct Sanitary Sewer and Reclaimed Water Utilities to the South
Bluford-Geneva Service Area. (Development Engineer Womack)
Due to development demands along Bluford Avenue from W. Columbus Street south to the drainage creek
approximately 600 feet north of Maine Street,staff is recommending moving forward with the implementation
of sanitary sewer along the Bluford corridor. The initial Phase I work calls for a gravity collection system, a
temporary lift station and force main that would integrate with Phase II. Phase II would extend the gravity
south to a permanent station located near the drainage creek and utilize the Phase I force main for discharge
conveyance. The temporary station will be salvaged and reused when a need becomes available. To provide
reclaimed water to the Bluford Downtown,a reclaim main is scheduled to be constructed within the next two
years that will connect reclaimed from the City Center project area along Bluford Avenue to Delaware Street.
Since the reclaimed water main will run through the Phase I construction,staff is recommending the inclusion
of the construction of the reclaim main into the Phase I work. The City has an opportunity to work with Top
Gun Cheer,currently developing the property located at 631 South Bluford Avenue,by having Top Gun Cheer
perform the construction of the sewer and reclaimed water infrastructure called for in Phase I with their
construction.Top Gun Cheer has conceptually agreed to construct the improvements with the City reimbursing
Top Gun Cheer for costs above their fair share. To move forward with the Phase I construction, staff is
recommending approving the needed design and permitting work with Top Gun Cheer's engineer Barrios
Engineering, LLC in the amount of $47,938.00. Upon completion of the design, Top Gun Cheer's site
contractor will price the work; and, if acceptable, staff will seek City Commission approval to authorize the
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work by Top Gun Cheer.Staff will seek City Commission approval to establish a South Bluford Sewer Service
Area with associated fair share costs per contributing parcels that will eventually connect to the sewer system.
Approved on Consent. Motion carried 5-0.
6. Approval to Place Physio-Control/Stryker on the "Single,Source"Vendor List for
The Purchase of Lifepak Cardiac Monitors. (Fire Chief Miller)
The Ocoee Fire Department has been utilizing Lifepak cardiac monitors for more than a decade,and has been
highly satisfied with their performance. As such, the Department has standardized these particular monitors
to ensure ease of use and consistent patient care;as all personnel are trained on them and utilize them regularly
no matter on which apparatus they are working. The Lifepaks have been purchased through Physio-Control
since commencing Advanced Life Support (ALS) patient care in 2008. They also provide the service and
maintenance. As a result of this standardization, OFD is seeking City Commission approval to place Physio-
Control on the"single source"vendor list for Lifepak cardiac monitors for as long as the Department utilizes
the equipment.Physio-Control has recently merged with Stryker,another vendor from whom OFD purchases
stretchers and other critical equipment. By the end of this fiscal year, Physio-Control will go by the Stryker
name,and Stryker will provide all updated documentation.Staff is requesting that if Physio-Control's addition
to the"single source"vendor list is approved,the Stryker name be included as well to eliminate confusion in
the future. Concurrent with the above-sought approval,OFD is seeking approval to purchase two(2)Lifepak
cardiac monitors including necessary appurtenances, for a total cost of$57,474.20.
Approved on Consent. Motion carried 5-0.
7. Approval to Purchase Furniture and Related Equipment for the Lakeshore Center using
Funds from the Recreation Impact Fund. (Parks and Recreation Director Johnson)
The expanded Lakeshore Center,scheduled to be completed in April 2019,will have a capacity of 400 guests
as well as an additional multi-use room with a capacity of 112 guests.The increase in size and capacity requires
us to double our existing table and chair count as well as purchase a dancefloor to accommodate larger events.
In 2013,when the original furniture was purchased, staff obtained quotes and determined that Chiavari Chair
Company and CFGroup offered the best prices on tables and chairs respectively.Rather than purchase all new
tables and chairs, staff now wishes to purchase matching tables and chairs from the same vendors to
supplement the existing furniture. Additional equipment includes carts and caddies for the tables and chairs
as well as a collapsible conference table and chairs to accommodate more meetings and business functions.
The allocation of the funds are to be as follows:Dancefloor(24'x 24')approximately$15,000;Banquet chairs
(350 chairs) approximately $40,000; Banquet tables and folding resin chairs approximately $15,000;
Collapsible conference table and matching collapsible chairs approximately$5,000.
Approved on Consent. Motion carried 5-0.
PUBLIC HEARING - 7:40 PM
8. ' Sale of Property Located in Northeast Quadrant of Clarke Road and AD Mims Road
to Meritage Homes of Florida. (Advertised in the Orlando Sentinel on Tuesday, February 26, 2019.
Continued from the March 5, 2019 City Commission Meeting)(City Attorney Cookson)
The City acquired 12 acres of land(Parcel No.09-22-28-0000-00-05)from the Silvestri Investment Group of
Florida, Inc., on December 29, 2006, at a cost of$3.5 million for the purpose of constructing a new Police
Department headquarters building.The City subsequently relocated the Police Department to another facility,
with the result that the former Silvestri property remains undeveloped.The subject property is bordered on the
south by railroad right of way,which is adjacent to AD Mims Road,to the north and east by the Prairie Lake
Reserve Subdivision,and on the west by Clarke Road.A portion of the eastern boundary is property dedicated
to the public use and owned by the City for future road construction.The outstanding amount of the bond used
to finance the purchase is approximately $2.6 million. The City has had this land under contract to sell
previously. The City obtained an appraisal for the Property prepared by DeRango, Best& Associates dated
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April 17,2018. The appraisal valued the 8.5 acre portion of the land at$1,105,000. On November 20,2018,
the City authorized City Staff to proceed with negotiations for the sale of the 8.5 acre portion of the land to
Meritage Homes of Florida, Inc., after receiving an unsolicited offer from Meritage to purchase such land.
City Staff and Meritage have now completed the negotiations and have agreed on the terms of such sale.
Meritage Homes of Florida, Inc., wishes to purchase the 8.5 acres for $1,100,000.00 with the purpose of
developing a residential subdivision containing approximately sixty-four (64) townhomes. The Property is
located within the northeast quadrant of Clarke Road and AD Mims Road.The Property does not include the
approximately 3.5 acres at the immediate Clarke Road and AD Mims Road corner;this land is intended to be
retained by the City and eventually developed for a commercial use.Pursuant to Section C-8(B)(1)of the City
Charter,the City Commission must approve the sale at an advertised public hearing.
City Attorney Cookson explained there have been discussions in the past about this city-owned
property located on AD Mims Road and Clarke Road. Meritage Homes of Florida, Inc., has
offered $1,100,000 to purchase 8.5 acres for developing a residential subdivision containing
approximately 64 townhomes. Prior to closing there would be a 90-day inspection period; and
further, closing would ensue 12 months after said inspection. The developer will have an option
to extend the closing for up to six(6)months if the final subdivision plan approval is not received
by that time with a$5,000 per month extension fee; however, the final three (3) month extension
payments would not be applicable to the purchase price,but would be in addition to. The Purchase
and Sale Agreement and Joint Instructions was handed out to board members and previously
signed by Meritage Homes of Florida, Inc., (Buyer).
Commissioner Oliver indicated this site is in his district and asked about the infrastructure
required in order to allow 64 townhomes with the potential of adding another 128 vehicles on the
surrounding roadways.
City Planner Rumer explained in order for the developer to move forward and meet their
contract obligations, they will come before the City Commission on a preliminary and final
subdivision plan (PSP/FSP). He advised this property is part of the Prairie Lake PUD and
explained what the developer was required to provide with the Prairie Lake PUD Development
Agreement. He explained traffic level of service (LOS) or operating conditions of the roadway
based on factors such as speed, travel time, maneuverability, delay, and safety, cannot be tested
until it goes through the preliminary subdivision plan (PSP) process. However, the intersection
will be tested for whether an extension of the turn lane or a right-turn deceleration lane is
warranted. He indicated the Prairie Lake PUD provided the right-of-way for a future four-lane
divided road; and further, two portions of the Clarke Road extension have already been
constructed, and Arden Park PUD will be constructing the four-lane Clarke Road extension. A
signal will be installed at Ingram Road in the near future.
Commissioner Oliver advised the average citizen does not have this background, knowledge or
information, but they do know there may be 64 more units being built, which will result in more
cars on the road. He acknowledged the plan to install a signal, which may be able to happen
sooner than later; and further, inquired how the residents can get this information. City Planner
Rumer indicated the City will present a proposed roadway improvement flyer to be distributed
throughout the city by means of a social media blast,handed out to HOA boards to distribute and
the like.
The public hearing was opened. As no one wished to speak, the public hearing was closed.
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Motion: Move to approve the sale of property located in the Northeast Quadrant
of Clarke Road and AD Mims Road to Meritage Homes of Florida, Inc.; Moved by
Commissioner Firstner, seconded by Commissioner Wilsen; Motion carried
unanimously.
FIRST READING OF ORDINANCES—None
SECOND READING OF ORDINANCES—PUBLIC HEARINGS - 7:53 PM
9.; Second Reading of Ordinance for Harper Property-1304 East Silver Star Road
Annexation& Rezoning; Project No(s):AX-01-19-79 & RZ-19-01-17. (Advertised in the
West Orange Times on Thursday,March 7,2019 and Thursday,March 14,2019) (City Planner Ruiner)
The parcel is located on the northeast side of 3t Street, north side of E. Silver Star Road, is approximately
1.26 acres with one(1)existing single family residence. The Parcel Identification Number is 17-22-28-0000-
00-048. The Applicant is annexing into the city limits because the property owners are now eligible to do so
since it is bordered by property located within the City limits on the south and east.This proposed annexation
is a logical extension of the City limits, urban services can be provided, and the annexation meets state and
local regulations. Because this property is part of an enclave in the City, it already benefits from Ocoee Fire
Rescue services via a joint"First Responder"Agreement with Orange County.This parcel will receive a C-1
(Neighborhood Shopping)zoning upon annexation.
a) Second Reading of Annexation Ordinance
b) Second Reading of Rezoning Ordinance
City Planner Rumer presented a PowerPoint presentation explaining this proposed project,
which is located on the northeast side of 3rd Street, north of East Silver Star Road. The site is +/-
1.26 acres, and has one existing single-family residence on the parcel. The applicant is annexing
into the city limits because their property is now eligible for annexation as it is bordered by
property located within the City limits on the east side. Staff is recommending to rezone this
parcel from"Orange County"Retail Commercial District(C-1)to"City of Ocoee"Neighborhood
Shopping(C-1).
City Attorney Cookson read the titles of the ordinances.
The public hearing was opened.
Chris Adkins, 606 Ridgefield Avenue, Ocoee, asked why the surrounding parcels are not being
included with this annexation.
City Planner Rumer explained the annexation process under Florida Law, which is both a
voluntary and an involuntary process. In this case, the property owners came to the City
requesting this annexation. He explained this annexation is eligible because the boundary is
bordered by property located within the city limits on the east and south sides.
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a) Second Reading of Annexation Ordinance
Motion: Move to adopt Ordinance No. 2019-008, Harper Annexation — 1304 E.
Silver Star Road, Project No: AX-01-19-79; Moved by Commissioner Oliver,
seconded by Commissioner Wilsen; Motion carried unanimously.
b) Second Reading of Rezoning Ordinance
Motion: Move to adopt Ordinance No. 2019-009, Harper Rezoning — 1304 E. Silver
Star Road, Project No: RZ-19-01-17; Moved by Commissioner Wilsen, seconded
by Commissioner Oliver; Motion carried unanimously.
REGULAR AGENDA - None
STAFF ACTION ITEMS - None
COMMENTS FROM COMMISSIONERS
Commissioner Oliver — Spoke about the confusion presented when one is trying to locate the
Hallowed Grounds on Basking Ridge Court. He asked the Board for a consensus or a plan to have
staff place signs at the intersection of North Lakeshore Avenue and Laurel Ridge to help those
looking for this historical marker. City Manager Frank stated he did not see any issues with
installing signs,but suggested that the Board determine the verbiage for the sign.Mayor Johnson
suggested working with Public Works Director Krug. Consensus of the City Commission
was to have City staff create a few mock-ups to bring back to the board for final
approval.
Commissioner Firstner— 1) Announced if anyone is interested in learning more about the day-
to-day operations of the Police and/or Fire Departments, they can enroll in the Citizen Public
Safety Academy. It is a 12-week program which will run from April 18th — June 20th. 2)
Commended the Police Department on promoting the Dial 2-1-1 Youth in Crisis Program, which
is offered through Orange County. He shared that it is an amazing program that offers teens and
parents assistance when they feel something is beyond their control. This hotline is available 24
hours a day 7 days a week.
Commissioner Wilsen - 1) Expressed gratitude to Deputy Police Chief Plasencia for posting
valuable information to educate the residents such as Dial 2-1-1 on Nextdoor. 2) Shared that
despite the construction around the Lakeshore Center, the 14th annual Spring Fling was a great
success. She noted the 800+ people in attendance had an amazing day. She graciously thanked
everyone involved and noting that without them this event could not be pulled off. 3) Reminded
residents about the "Shred to Protect" event being offered by the City in conjunction with Ocoee
Rotary Club, Ocoee Woman's Club, and Ocoee Lions Club on Saturday, March 30th from 9am—
12pm at the Police Department. This program will offer the residents a safe place to shred their
personal documents. The first box is free with a recommended donation of$5.00/box thereafter
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and a maximum of five boxes per household. Police Chief Brown added he was able to locate a
representative from the State Attorney's Office, Consumer Affairs, to be present to answer any
questions from residents. An Ocoee Detective will also be present to answer questions regarding
white-collar crimes. 4) Discussed concerns regarding citizens or marinas utilizing the dock to
test-run and clean boats. She would like the Board to come back at a later time to discuss if the
City should charge nonresidents for use of the dock. She understands that the City is in a
transitional phase with a lot of construction, but the high volume of traffic and parking violators
have made her question if the dock should be temporarily closed due to safety concerns. Support
Services Director Butler explained parking along the sidewalk has been opened providing
adequate parking. He mentioned parking to accommodate six (6) boat trailers will be opening
soon. The parking will be located between the current loading area and the new parking spaces.
Until then, they are asking for boat trailers to be parked in the grassy field next to the Woman's
Club. He addressed Commissioner Wilsen's concern regarding local marinas test-running boats.
He understands it is a concern,but noted if the City opts to charge for lake usage, it would require
a manned station for enforcement. He shared he has spoken to the Police Department about a
heavier presence during high-volume usage (weekends) to enforce and educate the public about
the proper usage of the designated parking areas. He also noted closing the dock may not be the
best solution as residents are greatly disappointed when it is not readily available. He
recommended, for the near future, moving the dock away from Bill Breeze Park to balance the
usage of the area. Commissioner Wilsen noted that moving the ramp south towards residents'
homes would create problems. Support Services Director Butler expressed that the City is
looking at land in the opposite direction. Commissioner Wilsen reiterated her desire that
nonresidents be charged for usage of the dock in order to maintain and preserve the lake.
Commissioner Brinson — Thanked everyone for welcoming him to the Board. He expressed
enthusiasm to be on the board and noted he is ready to dive in. He shared he will be bringing
forward some concerns that he and residents within District 1 have.
Mayor Johnson — 1) Thanked the Staff for a great job along Bluford Avenue. He shared the
Palms were planted and the concrete repairs are completed. 2)Welcomed Commissioner Brinson
aboard and expressed an eagerness in working together for the good of the City.
Commissioner Wilsen shared Tri-County League of Cities will be holding an Ethics training on
May 9th
ADJOURNMENT—8:16 PM
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I, Rusty Johnson, do solemnly swear that I will support,
protect and defend the Constitution and Government of
the United States of America and of the State of Florida,
and the Charter and Ordinances of the City of Ocoee; that
I will bear true faith, loyalty, and allegiance to the same;
that I am entitled to hold office under the State
Constitution and the City Charter; that I will faithfully
perform all duties of the office of Mayor of the City of
Ocoee, which I am about to enter, so help me God.
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Johnson
SWORN and Subscribed before me this
19th day of March,2019.
lAot/f•Melanie Sibbitt, City Clerk
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I, Larry Brinson, Sr., do solemnly swear that I will support,
protect and defend the Constitution and Government of
the United States of America and of the State of Florida,
and the Charter and Ordinances of the City of Ocoee; that
I will bear true faith, loyalty, and allegiance to the same;
that I am entitled to hold office under the State
Constitution and the City Charter; that I will faithfully
perform all duties of the office of District 1 Commissioner
of the City of Ocoee, which I am about to enter, so help me
God.
Larry Brinson, Sr.
SWORN and Subscribed before me this
19th day of March, 2019.
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Melanie Sibbitt,City Clerk
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I, Richard Firstner, do solemnly swear that I will support,
protect and defend the Constitution and Government of
the United States of America and of the State of Florida,
and the Charter and Ordinances of the City of Ocoee; that
I will bear true faith, loyalty, and allegiance to the same;
that I am entitled to hold office under the State
Constitution and the City Charter; that I will faithfully
perform all duties of the office of District 3 Commissioner
of the City of Ocoee, which I am about to enter, so help me
God.
Richard Firstner
SWORN and Subscribed before me this
19th day of March,2019.
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Melanie Si hitt, City Clerk