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MINUTES OF THE OCOEE CITY COMMISSION REGULAR MEETING
HELD NOVEMBER 2, 1999
CALL TO ORDER
Mayor Vandergrift opened the City Commission regular meeting to order at 7:15 p.m. in
the Commission Chambers. The invocation was given by Commissioner Anderson,
which was followed by the Pledge of Allegiance, led by Frances Watts. The roll was
called and a quorum was declared.
PRESENT: Mayor Vandergrift, Commissioners Anderson, Johnson, and Parker. Also
present were City Manager Shapiro, City Attorney Rosenthal, Fire Chief Strosnider,
Police Chief Mark, Planning Director Wagner, City Engineer/Utility Director Shira,
Capital Projects/Transportation Planner Friel, Building and Zoning Official Flippen,
Community Relations/Projects Director Shira, Buyer Tolbert, Public Works Director
Smith, and Deputy City Clerk Gosnell. Commissioner Howell arrived at 7:30 p.m.
ABSENT: None.
PRESENTATIONS AND PROCLAMATIONS
Mayor Vandergrift and the City Commission presented Years of Service Awards to
Thelma Pyles, Frances Watts, Debbie McDonald, Vicki Prettyman, Brian Pauline, Robert
Mark for 5 years of service; George Engelhardt, Mike Reed, Steve Ellis, Ray Schaub for
10 years of service; Rose Hatcher, Cherri Toms for 15 years of service; and Darrel Dees
for 25 years of service. Employees absent to receive awards were Brian Pauline, Steve
Ellis, Ray Schaub, Rose Hatcher, and Cherri Toms.
CONSENT AGENDA
The Consent Agenda consisted of:
• Approval and Acceptance of Minutes of City Commission Regular Meetings of
October 19, 1999 and September 21, 1999.
• Approval and Authorization for the Mayor and City Clerk to Execute the Non-
Exclusive Temporary Easement Agreement with Dario D. D'Attili and Maria S.
D'Attili and Authorization for Payment of $250.00 to Cover their Costs in
Reviewing and Executing the Agreement.
• Approval and Authorization for Mayor and City Clerk to Execute the Non-
Exclusive Temporary Easement Agreement with Paul E. and Janet L. Wilson
and Authorization for Payment of$250.00 to Cover their Costs in Reviewing and
Executing the Agreement.
• Approval and Authorization for Temporary Closing of Northern Durango
Avenue for New Year's Eve Party on December 31, 1999 from 5:00 p.m. to 2:00
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• Approval and Authorization for Mayor and City Clerk to Execute Development
Agreement between Gotha Development, Inc. and the City of Ocoee for Ocoee
Crossings.
• Approval and Acceptance of Final Subdivision Plan for Ocoee Crossings, Project
No. LS-99-003.
• Approval and Authorization for the Mayor and City Clerk to execute the
Florida Power Distribution Easement on West Side of Public Works Property
Located at 370 Enterprise Street.
Mayor Vandergrift, seconded by Commissioner Johnson, made a motion to approve the
Consent Agenda as presented. Motion carried unanimously.
COMMENTS FROM CITIZENS/PUBLIC
Frances Watts, 43 Shell Key Court, thanked everyone for Founders' Day.
Mike McEvers, 909 Hyland Springs Drive, representing the Lion's Club, protested the
fact that their organization could not sell sodas at Founders' Day which led to non-
participation.
Chuck Stoll, 8955 A.D. Mims Road, Orlando, representing the Lion's Club, spoke to the
issue of Founders' Day.
Herman Martinez (call-in), 507 Dunoon, requested the City address the problem of
vehicles parked on Maguire and Roberson Road with"for sale" signs on the weekends.
Mike Hone (call-in), 375 Kaila Court, requested status of the installation of lights on the
poles on Montgomery Road. Public Works Director Smith will respond to Mr. Hone in
writing.
COMMISSIONERS ANNOUNCEMENTS/CORRESPONDENCE
Commissioner Parker
• Stated she was not at the Monday evening Workshop, and reminded the Commission
that those meetings were voted on to do away with
• Stated that she would not attend any of those meetings; however, requested that each
meeting have a verbatim tape made
Commissioner Johnson
• Stated he did not care for the Monday night meetings as well, but stumbled on the
meeting by accident
• Apologized for missing Founders' Day, but was told by many how wonderful it was
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• Commissioner Anderson
• Stated that he called the Monday night meeting and was requesting basic information
before it came before the Commission, and was not trying to hide anything
• Thanked Mayor Vandergrift for inviting him to Fish Orlando, and that Starke Lake
was chosen as a Fab Five Lake with a possible competition in the Spring
Commissioner Howell
• Apologized for being late
• Announced the Founders' Day Golf Tournament to be held this Friday at noon
• Thanked everyone for a great Founders' Day
Mayor Vandergrift
• Announced the RSVP Line 656-2218
• Reminded the Commission that City Engineer/Utilities Director Shira invited them to
look at Sensor Meters in Daytona on November 17
• Read e-mails received from citizens thanking the City for a great Founders' Day and
Fireworks
• Reported that he received a letter from Sprint and would like it on the next Agenda;
City Manager Shapiro reported that it was scheduled to be discussed with the City
Attorney and would be on the next City Commission Agenda.
PUBLIC HEARINGS
Second Reading of Ordinance No. 99-26, re: Cable Television Franchise.
City Attorney Rosenthal read Ordinance No. 99-26 by title only. City Manager Shapiro
reported that a memo had been sent to the Commission regarding the number of changes
that were being made to this Ordinance. City Attorney Rosenthal recommended that the
First Reading of the revised ordinance be held on November 16, 1999, and the Second
Reading on December 7, 1999, and that it would be fully re-advertised.
The Public Hearing was opened, and since no one wished to speak, was closed.
Commissioner Anderson, seconded by Commissioner Howell, made a motion to direct
that the Ordinance as revised be re-advertised and scheduled for First Reading at the
November 16, 1999 City Commission Meeting and the Second Reading and Public
Hearing at the December 7, 1999 City Commission Meeting. Motion carried
unanimously.
Second Reading of Ordinance No. 99-35, re: Junk Vehicles and Nuisances.
City Attorney Rosenthal read Ordinance No. 99-35 by title only.
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The Public Hearing was opened.
Mr. R. P. Mohnacky questioned Staff about vehicles in the process of being restored.
The Public Hearing was closed.
Commissioner Howell, seconded by Commissioner Johnson, made a motion to adopt
Ordinance No. 99-35, re: Junk Vehicles and Nuisances and authorized the Mayor and
City Clerk to execute same. Motion carried unanimously.
Second Reading of Ordinance No. 99-36, re: Ocoee Stormwater System Pollutant
Elimination.
City Attorney Rosenthal read Ordinance No. 99-36 by title only.
City Engineer/Utilities Director Shira stated that the Ordinance is required as part of the
requirement of the NPDES permit.
The Public Hearing was opened.
Mr. R. P. Mohnacky questioned Staff about runoff.
The Public Hearing was closed.
Discussion ensued among the Commission regarding violations of the ordinance
including the interpretation of use versus gross misuse, grass clippings on the street, and
fertilizers.
Commissioner Howell, seconded by Commissioner Johnson, made a motion to adopt
Ordinance No. 99-36, re: Ocoee Stormwater System Pollutant Elimination, and
authorized the Mayor and City Clerk to execute same. Motion carried unanimously.
Third Amendment to Joint Planning Area Agreement.
City Manager Shapiro stated that the City has obtained the JPA agreements from the
other cities and requested direction from the Commission.
Planning Director Wagner provided clarification to the amendment, and stated that it adds
a few properties to the North and modifies a few simple land use changes.
The Public Hearing was opened.
Harold Switzer, 609 E. Lakeshore Drive, stated that he was Chairman of the Planning and
Zoning Board, and gave a brief history of the events leading up to this agenda item, and
further stated that he felt the Amendment was not perfect, but is a building block and
urged the Commission to approve the Amendment.
Walter Temple, 260 W. Pineloch Street, Orlando, spoke regarding the effect on properties
owned by CenterLake Properties, Ltd. and encouraged the Commission to approve the
Amendment.
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Rob McKey, 1110 Wineberry Court, encouraged the Commission to approve the
Amendment.
Robert Harding, 2716 Rew Circle, Suite 102, representing Mr. and Mrs. Scott,
encouraged the Commission to approve the Amendment and requested reaffirmation of
the Commission's support of its own staff.
Janet Shira, 522 Whiskey Creek Court, asked if there was a zoning category in Ocoee that
the City Commission could choose that would permit 1/2 and 1 acre lot sizes at a
maximum. Planning Director Wagner reported that there are 2 zoning classifications that
the City has never used providing for 1/2 acre lots and 1 acre lots, which is an RCE
designation and is not shown on the map.
The Public Hearing was closed.
Commissioner Parker stated that she would like to utilize '/2 acre and 1 acre lots, and gave
examples of cooperation with Orange County within the past six months.
Commissioner Johnson stated that he would like the City to have control over our
boundaries, that we need to work with the County, and would like to have a JPA
Agreement.
Commissioner Anderson stated that he has not seen joint planning or cooperation going
on with the County and would like to re-negotiate the JPA or terminate it.
Commissioner Howell stated that he did not see a rift between the Planning and Zoning
Commission and the Mayor or Commission and Staff, and that everyone is entitled to an
opinion, and that he has seen a lot more cooperation from the County.
Mayor Vandergrift stated that he did not have a problem with the Planning Department,
but that the JPA represents an attitude as well as an annexation, and stated that there have
been changes and cooperation with Orange County, and further stated that he would be
casting a vote in the negative because it is not a JPA.
Commissioner Anderson, seconded by Commissioner Parker, made a motion to approve
Staff's recommendation to approve the Third Amendment to Ocoee-Orange County JPA
Agreement and schedule a Workshop of the City Commission and Staff to develop
changes to send back to the County to strengthen the JPA. Motion carried 4-1; Mayor
Vandergrift voted no.
City Manager Shapiro stated that he had been requested to reproduce the binder of JPA
Agreements, and was given a rough estimate of approximately $870 to copy it.
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Mayor Vandergrift, seconded by Commissioner Howell, made a motion to approve the
expenditure of funds at a cost of approximately $870.00 from Contingency for the
reproduction of the JPA Binder. Motion carried unanimously.
OTHER BUSINESS
Resolution No. 99-17, Supporting Lake Apopka Planning Initiative.
Attorney Rosenthal read Resolution No. 99-17 by title only.
Mayor Vandergrift, seconded by Commissioner Howell, made the motion to approve
Resolution 99-17. Motion carried unanimously.
Resolution No. 99-18, Adopting Annual Concurrency Report.
Attorney Rosenthal read Resolution No. 99-18 by title only.
Commissioner Anderson requested clarification on how deficiencies are corrected.
Mayor Vandergrift, seconded by Commissioner Johnson, made the motion to approve
Resolution 99-18. Motion carried unanimously.
Use of Forfeiture Funds for Police Mountain Bikes and In-Vehicle Reporting
System.
City Manager Shapiro reported that responses to the questions made at the November 1,
1999 meeting regarding the Police Bikes were provided in the packet distributed.
Chief Mark and Officer Blake responded to questions regarding maintenance, mile
meters, racks on vehicles, weight, and community involvement.
Mayor Vandergrift, seconded by Commissioner Johnson, made the motion to approve
the use of Forfeiture Funds not to exceed $3,700 to purchase two Police mountain bikes
and $18,000 to place towards the in-vehicle report system three year plan.. Motion
carried unanimously.
City-Wide Pagers Contract with Pagenet.
Buyer Tolbert responded to questions from the Commission regarding pagers.
Commissioner Anderson, seconded by Commissioner Parker, made the motion to
approve Staff's recommendation to approve piggybacking on Brevard County Contract
No. P-3-7-17 with Pagenet for City-wide pager service and authorize execution of an
agreement between the City and Pagenet by the Mayor and City Clerk and further
authorize the Mayor and City Clerk and Staff to execute all documents necessary to
consummate the transaction contemplated by the agreement. Motion carried
unanimously.
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Lease-Purchase of New City Vehicles for Fiscal Year 99/00.
Buyer Tolbert responded to questions from the Commission regarding vehicles.
Commissioner Anderson, seconded by Commissioner Howell, made the motion to
approve Staff's recommendation to approve the two Lease-Purchase Agreements between
the City and Ford Motor Credit Company and authorize execution thereof by the Mayor
and City Clerk and further authorize the Mayor, City Clerk and Staff to execute all
documents necessary to consummate the transaction contemplated by the Agreement.
Motion carried unanimously.
Award of Bid #00-01 - Printing& Design of Year 2000 City of Ocoee Calendar.
City Attorney Rosenthal stated that a motion would be necessary to remove this agenda
item from being tabled.
Commissioner Parker, seconded by Mayor Vandergrift, made the motion to take off the
table Award of Bid #00-01 - Printing & Design of Year 2000 City of Ocoee Calendar.
Motion carried unanimously.
Community Relations/Special Projects Director Shira responded to questions from the
Commission regarding the 2000 calendar, formatting, using icons for continuous
events, color of the pages, the use of two separate calendars, and using two pictures on
each page.
Mayor Vandergrift, seconded by Commissioner Howell, made the motion to approve
Staff's recommendation to award Bid #00-01 to Budget Printing and authorize Staff to
issue a purchase order for the printing and design of the Year 2000 City of Ocoee
Calendar, and for Staff to take into consideration Commission input for the design of
the 2001 Calendar. Motion carried 4-1; Commissioner Johnson voted no.
Authorization to Award Vehicle and Materials Storage Building Construction
Contract to General Constructors, Inc.
City Engineer/Utilities Director Shira responded to questions from the Commission
regarding the storage facility.
Mayor Vandergrift, seconded my Commissioner Parker, made the motion to authorize
the Mayor and City Clerk to execute a contract with General Constructors, Inc. in the
amount of $565,403.00 for the construction of the Vehicle and Material Storage
Building Project at such time as the contract documents are reviewed for compliance by
staff and legal counsel as needed, and authorize the Engineering Department to execute
the Notices of Intent to Award and secure executed contract documents, bonds and
insurance from the contractor. Motion carried unanimously.
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Change Order No. 1, Water Distribution Mains, Phase 1.
City Engineer/Utilities Director Shira responded to questions from the Commission
regarding Change Order No. 1, Water Distribution Mains, Phase 1.
Mayor Vandergrift, seconded by Commissioner Parker, made the motion to approve
Change Order No. 1 with Wharton-Smith, Inc. by decreasing the contract amount by
$74,020.00, with no adjustment in contract time, and authorize the Mayor and City
Clerk to execute Change Order No 1, Water Distribution Mains, Phase 1. Motion
carried unanimously.
Request for Qualifications for Transportation Planning Consulting Services.
Capital Projects/Transportation Planner Friel recommended that a member of the City
Commission be appointed to sit on the selection committee and gave a brief overview of
the process of selecting a transportation planning consultant. Discussion ensued.
Mayor Vandergrift, seconded by Commissioner Howell, made the motion to appoint
Commissioner Parker to sit on the selection committee, and to direct staff to begin the
formal RFQ process for transportation planning consulting services. Motion carried
unanimously.
Appointments to Citizen Advisory Council for Police Department - John Casisa's
and Dean Richards' 3 year terms expire December 1, 1999.
Mayor Vandergrift requested clarification from City Attorney Rosenthal regarding the
ability to not renew a board member's appointment. City Attorney Rosenthal stated
that it would be acceptable to let an appointment expire and then state that there is a
vacancy on that board.
Mayor Vandergrift, seconded by Commissioner Johnson, made the motion to reappoint
Dean Richard to the Citizen Advisory Council for Police Department for a term of
three years expiring December 1, 2002 and that a vacancy exists on the Citizen
Advisory Council. Motion carried unanimously.
STAFF REPORTS
City Manager Shapiro requested input from the Commission regarding the City's
participation with Sysco in providing Thanksgiving dinners and the annual Christmas
Dinner, and suggested more innovative ways to reach the targeted population.
Community Relations/Special Projects Shira reported that $1,400 has been budgeted for
this year's Christmas Dinner. Staff is requesting that those funds budgeted be used for
purchasing non-perishable goods and food gift certificates which would be distributed the
week before Thanksgiving by the local Christian Service Center. Additionally,
discussions have taken place with Sysco Foods regarding their participation in the
Christmas Dinners preparation in place of the Thanksgiving Dinners.
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Mayor Vandergrift, seconded by Commissioner Johnson, made the motion for Staff to
spend $1,400 in canned goods and food certificates for distribution by the Christian
Service Center during the week of Thanksgiving, and work with Sysco Foods for the
preparation of the annual Christmas Dinners to the needy. Motion carried unanimously.
City Manager Shapiro noted that on Monday,November 15, 1999, the day before the
next regularly scheduled Commission Meeting, there are several meetings going on, and
that everyone in the Office of the Clerk would be attending those meetings to take
minutes; therefore, a workshop of the Commission could not be held. Discussion
ensued.
COMMENTS FROM COMMISSIONERS
Commissioner Howell
• Requested the status of resurfacing A.D. Mims/Wurst Road out to Apopka Vineland.
City Engineer/Utility Director Shira will provide an answer in writing to the
Commission.
• Requested the status of the netting at Sorenson, and if the old net will be taken down.
Recreation Director Nordquist will provide an answer in writing to the Commission.
• Would like to see a time limit on how long a member serves on the Boards. City
Manager Shapiro suggested looking at the resolutions creating each board, what they
do, and terms of office, as well as a history of how many citizens request to be placed
on the City boards. Consensus was to hold a Workshop on this issue.
• Requested a meeting of the Commission with Attorney Rosenthal and Finance
Director Horton to learn more about attorney fees and their breakdown. City
Manager Shapiro will schedule a meeting for Commissioner Howell with Attorney
Rosenthal and Finance Director Horton, and will provide copies to the Commission
on the detailed monthly summary statements from the attorneys.
• Asked why the Fire Station on Maguire Road does not distribute mouse traps to the
citizens. City Manager Shapiro reported that it was determined not be a problem on
the South side of Highway 50.
Commissioner Anderson
• Stated that a 2 week notice for fall clean-up is not enough notification to the citizens.
Discussion ensued on the pros and cons of early notification and citizens placing fall
clean-up items out on the curb too early, placing the notice on the City web site, and
in the newspaper.
• Stated he would like to see a"no charge garage sale weekend" for citizens in the City
• Thanked Mayor Vandergrift again for inviting him to Fish Orlando
• Thanked the Founders' Day Committee and the fireworks company
Commissioner Johnson- none.
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Commissioner Parker
• Stated she attended a meeting with Dr. Buchman and Mr. Martin from OCPS
regarding school site concerns within Ocoee and strongly encouraged citizens to
attend school board meetings to let them know our feelings.
Mayor Vandergrift
• Requested status of the practice fields on the A.D. Mims property. City Manager
Shapiro reported that it is a wetlands issue and that Staff would come back to the
Commission in the future on the issue of wetlands.
• Stated that with regard to A.D. Mims Road resurfacing, he would like to see the City
get involved. City Manager Shapiro stated that he has a call in to the County about
sharing the cost.
• Reported unsafe conditions at Highway 50 in front of the Auto Auction.
• Reported the need for reflectors on Clarke Road where the road bends on both the
center line and outside line.
• Reminded everyone to watch out for children walking to school, and that the City
needs to do research on sidewalk issues, more particularly the area in front of
Robert's Rise to Bluford Avenue. City Manager Shapiro responded that the State is
using that side of the road for a right-of-way.
• Announced that there will be a Metro Plan Orlando meeting on December 9. City
Manager Shapiro reported that Staff would be attending.
• Reminded the Commission of the Community Action Board dinner meeting Friday
evening.
• Reminded the Commission of the Mayor's Lunch on Wednesday,November 3, 1999.
• Reminded citizens that mouse traps are still available.
ADJOURNMENT
The meeting adjourned at 10:45 p.m.
APPROVED
City of Ocoee
Attest:
Fran Gosnell, Deputy City Clerk S. Scott Vandergrift, Mayor
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Item III A •
MINUTES OF THE MEETING CALLED BY COMMISSIONER ANDERSON
HELD NOVEMBER 1, 1999
Commissioner Anderson requested a special meeting be held at 6:00 p.m. to discuss the
Agenda for the November 2, 1999 City Commission Meeting and Charter Issues.
Present: Mayor Vandergrift and Commissioner Anderson. Commissioner Johnson
arrived at 6:08 p.m. Also present was Clerk/Stenographer Maxwell.
The meeting began at 6:00 p.m.
Commissioner Anderson stated that City Manager Shapiro was to set up a committee
to look at the intersection of Wurst Road and Phyllis Road at the railroad tracks, and
questioned the status of that committee. Mayor Vandergrift suggested a three way stop
to control traffic.
Commissioner Anderson expressed concern with Agenda Item No. III E. regarding the
home sizes for Ocoee Crossings subdivision and the placing of correct signs for police
protection since this is a private road. Mayor Vandergrift stated that an agreement with
the builder should have been drawn up ahead of time. Commissioner Anderson stated
that the signs should comply with the city and state ordinances, and that sign concerns
should be included in the agreement in the planning stages.
Commissioner Anderson expressed concern with Agenda Item No. III G., and stated
that he would like to see a detailed theft report from Public Works and if Police Reports
have been filed for theft. Commissioner Anderson expressed concern that if Public
Works goes to a larger facility across the street, it will be harder to maintain due to the
larger area.
Mayor Vandergrift questioned how much the attorney's fees were for the $250.00
agreement for item III C. Commissioner Anderson questioned what the attorney fees
will be for all the $250.00 agreements. Discussion ensued.
Mayor Vandergrift stated he would like to see a subdivision with brick pavers, and
would be willing to negotiate some impact fees to see brick pavers in a nice subdivision.
Discussion ensued.
Commissioner Anderson expressed concern with Agenda Item No. VI A 1 (Ordinance
No. 99-26), regarding lack of franchise information. Mayor Vandergrift stated he has
verbal confirmation from the cities of Oakland and Winter Garden and they have
expressed interest to be part of our system.
Commissioner Anderson stated that he does not like how Item No. VI A 2 (Ordinance
No. 99-35 is worded and expressed concern over the enforcement of the items on the
Ordinance.
City Commission Workshop
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Commissioner Anderson stated his concerns regarding Agenda Item No. VI B (Third
Amendment to Joint Planning Agreement). A lengthy discussion ensued. Commissioner
Anderson would like a copy of Orlando's JPA. Mayor Vandergrift would like a copy
of the state law that requires JPA.
Commissioner Anderson questioned where the utility to the north is going. Mayor
Vandergrift stated that City Manager Shapiro had previously stated that the city was in
the position to open a utilities commission. Discussion ensued. Commissioner
Anderson stated that he thought the city had an inter-connect with the City of Winter
Garden and stated that he would like Jim Shira to check on the status. Commissioner
Johnson suggested the possibility to table the discussion at the City Commission
Meeting November 2, 1999 and have a work session at a further date with Commission.
Discussion ensued.
Commissioner Anderson stated page 4 of VII B Resolution No. 99-18 (Adopting
Annual Concurrency Report) is incorrect with regard to the solid waste being reported as
going down.
Commissioner Anderson had the following questions regarding Agenda Item No. VII C
(Forfeiture Funds for Police Mountain Bikes): How much funds are available in the
account; how many bicycles does the department have; what are the ages of the bicycles
and condition; how long do they last; what is daily and weekly use of bicycles; what is
number of people using bicycles? Discussion ensued.
Commissioner Anderson questioned if the city pagers (Agenda Item No. VII D) are
Y2K compliant and what the cost would be to buy the pagers out right, and stated that the
City of Ocoee has the same agreement as Brevard County -- if Brevard County prices
rise, do ours rise as well. Discussion ensued.
Commissioner Johnson stated that he has no problem with the kids designing the city
calendar, (Agenda Item NO. VII F) but would like to see others design the calendar as
well. Commissioner Anderson stated that he would like to see the calendars with less
verbage. Consensus was to have the opportunity for the Commission to express their
opinion on future calendars.
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Commissioner Johnson stated that he would like to discuss an item not on the
November 2, 1999 City Commission Agenda, and stated that he does not feel it is fair
that if an employee goes home sick, they lose their two (2) day bonus, but if a supervisor
goes home they do not lose their bonus. Commissioner Johnson further stated that he
feels the employees and supervisors should have the same rules, and questioned why the
city does not have a safety/OSHA-type person.
Mayor Vandergrift stated that the City has a mixed bag of sick pay and vacation, and
that money should not be made from sick pay. Discussion ensued.
Commissioner Johnson stated that the City is paying combined sick time/leave time,
which he felt it should not be doing, and further stated that it is being used to mount up to
get money in October. Commissioner Johnson stated that the City needs to adjust the
leave time separate from the sick time, and that employees should be required to take a
certain amount of time. Commissioner Johnson questioned the amount of money that
the City pays out in October.
Commissioner Anderson stated that all employees automatically get the 2% COLA and
99.99% get the other 4%, which is an automatic 6%, and further stated that the amount of
money they get for accumulated time should be paid off, and suggested that they can get
an IRA, or whatever they want.
Commissioner Johnson stated we have to do what benefits the citizens. Commissioner
Johnson reported that he has been working on this issue and will recommend to the
Commissioners that sick and leave time be separated. Commissioner Anderson stated
that the leave time continues to compound yearly and that the payoff should be on a
yearly basis. Mayor Vandergrift stated that with the system the city has at this time,
changes cannot be made without redesigning the whole system.
Mayor Vandergrift asked if there was any objections to moving Agenda Item VII H
(Water Distribution Mains, Phase 1)to the first item on the agenda. No objections.
Commissioner Anderson stated that he spoke with City Manager Shapiro regarding
the Charter chain of command with regard to the City Attorney, and stated that he would
like to see the Commission kept informed of on-going negotiations by the City Attorney
when the City Manager and City Attorney are negotiating on their behalf
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Mayor Vandergrift questioned why the county is not putting money into the widening
of Maguire Rd and resurfacing of A.D. Mims Road.
The meeting adjourned at 6:46 p.m.
Attest: APPROVED
City of Ocoee
Brenda Maxwell, Clerk/Stenographer S. Scott Vandergrift, Mayor
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