05-11-2023 MinutesCITIZENS ADVISORY COUNCIL FOR OCO EE FIRE DEPARTMENT
Ocoee Fire Station 25
563 S. Bluford Avenue
Ocoee, Florida
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Chair Legvold called the meeting to order at 6:00 PM, in the EOC of Station 25, located at 563
S. Bluford Avenue, Ocoee. Chair Legvold led the Pledge of Allegiance; a moment of silence
followed. Recording Clerk Serrano performed roll call and declared a quorum present.
Present: Chair Legvold, Vice -Chair Kepler, Members Vaughn, and Richardson.
Absent: Members Moyer and Channell
Also Present: Commissioner Firstner, Deputy Chief Van Camp, and Recording Clerk Serrano.
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Chair Legvold and Vice Chair Kepler provided an update on their experience at the Ocoee
Music Festival which they attended for recruitment purposes. Due to a lack of acknowledgment
from the public on their purpose, they advised that they did not return on Saturday, but praised
the Fire Department Team who worked the event.
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Chair Legvold provided feedback on the lack of advertising for the Board during the Ocoee
Music Festival. Discussion ensued about the canopy that is possibly stored in the storage room
by the Ocoee Lakeshore Center, and the purchase of logoed tablecloth.
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by Member Vaughn, seconded by Member Richardson. Motion carried unanimously.
Chair Legvold noted the sign language interpreter for Seminole County Fire Department's TV
program, and suggested that Executive Assistant, Sherry Seaver, who was a certified sign
language interpreter be invited to partner with the Board.
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Deputy Chief Van Camp provided an update on the smoke detector blitz, and reaccreditation
site inspection, announced the upcoming ISO site visit, and explained the Fire Department's
growth opportunities due to the growth of the community.
Commissioner Firstner provided an overview of new large-scale growth projects within the
City. He further volunteered to check on the canopy that was mentioned to be stored at the
Ocoee Lakeshore Center, and requested staff to provide a public relations event budget. He
noted he would like to increase the funds for next year's Operation Santa and Open House
budget and to purchase a shed to house the float.
Commissioner Firstner inquired about board recruitment, Recording Clerk Serrano
explained the board appointment process. Chair Legvold shared that there are three potential
applicants interested in appointment to the Board.
Chair Legvold inquired about the Clarke Road expansion, Action Sports P. and old City Hall.
Commissioner Firstner addressed his questions.
Member Vaugh inquired about the recognition breakfast for Retired Fire Department Members.
CACOFD. Commissioner Firstner noted that he has had discussions with the Fire Chief to
provide a tentative budget for the event.
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ADJOURNMENT
Motion: Move to ad"ourn. Moved by Member Vaughn, seconded by Vice Chair Kepler.
Motion carried unanimously.
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