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City Commission Meeting (2025-08-05)

Tuesday, August 5, 2025 · Government meeting record

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Recorded outcome

The Ocoee City Commission approved a wide range of administrative and infrastructure items, including new police equipment, utility grants, and the annexation of a residential property. The meeting also featured updates on the Forest Lake Golf Club and the launch of a new energy-saving program for residents.

Why it matters

The commission approved multiple contracts and grants that impact city infrastructure, police department resources, and utility services, while also finalizing the annexation of a residential property into city limits.

What happens next

No later meeting or follow-up date is stated in the reviewed record.

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People and votes

Commissioner - Jim Taylor

1 statement

  1. Statement

    Commented on the City's previous practice of charging residents for excess garbage pick-up and noted that the current contractor is performing adequately. Additionally, Mr. Taylor asked whether Waste Connections is sorting the recycling. Public Works Director Krug addressed his question.

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  • Commented on the current contract and expressed his interest in ensuring there are additional bidders when it expires. He also requested a list of work completed by City staff when the contractor misses a pickup. Public Works Director Krug and City Manager Shadrix addressed his concern.

    Commissioner Mayor Johnson

  • Commented on the City's previous practice of charging residents for excess garbage pick-up and noted that the current contractor is performing adequately. Additionally, Mr. Taylor asked whether Waste Connections is sorting the recycling. Public Works Director Krug addressed his question.

    Commissioner - Jim Taylor, Ocoee Resident, inquired about the $1.3 million that will be paid from reserves. City Manager Shadrix addressed his question. He also

  • Commented on the following: 8:07 PM - 8:08 PM.

    Commissioner Commissioner Firstner -

  • Commented on the following: 8:09 PM - 8:12 PM.

    Commissioner Commissioner Oliver -

  • Commented on having an Ocoee resident rate for the golf course as they currently only list a Florida resident, Member, and Non-Resident rate on their website.

    Commissioner 3.

  • Commented on the following: 8:13 PM - 8:17 PM.

    Commissioner Mayor Johnson -

  • Commented on the traffic back-up on Lafayette Street and Bluford Avenue. Police Chief Ogburn addressed his concern.

    Commissioner 4. Announced the date for the first day of school and

  • The official minutes identify speakers and topics, but summarize rather than quote their exact words.

Record text

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Minutes textCity Commission Meeting (2025-08-05)

August 5,2025

MINUTES

6:15 PM

REGULAR CITY COMMISSION MEETING

- CALL TO ORDER 6:15 PM

Mayor Johnson called the regular session to order at 6:15 PM in the Commission Chambers of City Hall. The invocation was led by Ages Hart, Ocoee Resident, followed by the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag led by Commissioner Wilsen. City Clerk Sibbitt called the roll and declared a quorum present.

Present: Mayor Johnson, Commissioner Kennedy, Commissioner Wilsen, Commissioner Firstner, and Commissioner Oliver

Also Present: City Manager Shadrix, City Attorney Geller, and City Clerk Sibbitt

- PRESENTATIONS AND PROCLAMATIONS 6:17 PM

2025 Healthy Selfie Day Proclamation read and proclaimed by Mayor Johnson, and accepted by Dorcas Dillard, HUBB Community Resource Coordinator with Healthy West Orange. Ms. Dillard provided information on the Healthy Selfie Campaign efforts which begin in September.

Update on 90th Anniversary of American Legion Boys State in Tallahassee - Sharon Seiter, Ocoee High School PTSA, provided a summary of the PTSA program, how to join, and a summary of some of the activities they have done. Mikey Innocent, Ocoee High School Student, provided an update on his experience in the PTSA program and the Boys State event in Tallahassee.

Presentation on the Police Explorer Program - Police Chief Ogburn recognized the young men and women who completed the Police Explorer Program. He thanked the parents and family members who supported the explorers, the officers who mentored them: Officer Karla Gonzalez, Officer Andrea Sanders, and Officer Kevin Pagan, and the City Commission for their support of the program.

Duke Energy Presentation - Neighborhood Energy Saver Program Lisa Curran, Orange and Osceola County's Government and Community Relations, announced their partnership with the City of Ocoee and Duke Energy to launch the Neighborhood Energy Saver Program this month. Melvin Philpot, Sr. Products & Services Manager, shared a PowerPoint providing an overview of the program, its goal and objects, and eligibility criteria for participation.

City Manager Shadrix stated that Ms. Curran has been instrumental in helping the City resolve issues with Duke Energy and has built a very good relationship with the City. He stated that Mr.

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Philpot was a member of the armed forces, and it was a delight to have him come and present the program; he emphasized that the City will be promoting the program. Mr. Philpot reiterated that they will be here for about 12 weeks to be able to help as many residents as possible.

Forest Lake Golf Club Update - Robert Utsey, Principal/Shareholder at ZHA, introduced Nick Dunleavy, DTE Golf, who provided an update on the revenue, golf operations, staffing, and dining area/food & beverage experience for the Forest Lake Golf Course. He also stated that the golf club has been added to the Golf Now platform and has been in place for about two weeks. Additionally, they have been receiving favorable reviews regarding the course maintenance and restaurant hours have been adjusted to 7:00AM-7:00PM daily. Parks and Leisure Services Director Johnson provided an update on the maintenance of the golf course completed by the Parks Team and photos of what has been done to-date. Mr. Utsey explained the process for the tilling of the potholes at the golf course. He further highlighted the First Tee program and shared the feedback from the 400 surveys they received. He further shared that as of today they have received six (6) proposals from firms interested in being the long-term operator. Commissioner Wilsen asked if the RFP is now closed and asked if the pre-proposals conference had been held. She was answered in the affirmative.

STAFF REPORTS AND AGENDA REVIEW - None

- PUBLIC COMMENTS 7:11 PM

The following persons addressed the City Commission:

- Dr. Jim Moyer, Orange Soil and Water District 2 Supervisor, announced that Mikey Innocent attended the 90th Anniversary of American Legion Boys State and announced there is also a Girls State for anyone interested. He also discussed the Orange County Soil and Water District and impaired waters in Orange County, specifically Starke Lake.

- CONSENT AGENDA 7:15 PM

Consent Agenda Motion

Motion: Move to adopt Consent Agenda Items #1-20; Moved by Commissioner Wilsen, seconded by Commissioner Firstner; Motion carried 5-0.

1. Approval of Minutes from the Regular City Commission Meeting held July 15,2025. (City Clerk Sibbitt)

2. Approval of the 2026 Holiday Schedule and Dates. (City Clerk Sibbitt)

canceling Three (3) Scheduled Meeting

5. Approval to Authorize Additional Funds to Provide Close-out of the Clarke Road Widening Project. (City Engineer Womack)

6. Approval of a Two-Year Warranty Surety and Maintenance, Materials,and Workmanship Agreement for Infrastructure Improvements and Surety and Maintenance, Materials,and

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Workmanship Agreement for Asphalt for Reserve at Lake Meadow. (Development Engineer Keaton)

7. Approval of Contract for the 2025 Ocoee Centennial Music Festival Entertainment. (Parks and Leisure Services Director Johnson)

8. Approval to Purchase Two (2) Police Vehicles. (Police Chief Ogburn)

9. Approval to Transfer Funds for Installation of a Screened Enclosure at the Ocoee Police Department. (Police Chief Ogburn)

10. Approval of Pedestrian and Bicycle Safety High Visibility Enforcement and Support Program. (Police Chief Ogburn)

11. Approval to Donate State Forfeiture Fun Enforcement. (Police Chief Ogburn)

s to Organizations Supporting Law

12. Approval to Upgrade to Glock Model Handguns with Factory-Installed Optics and Sights. (Police Chief Ogburn)

13. Approval of the One-Year Optional Renewal for Fiscal Year 2025 with Purvis Gray & Company for RFP #22-003 Auditing Services. (Procurement Manager Tolbert)

14. Authorization of Task Order to JL2 Architecture for Design of Fire Station No. 38 Under Continuing Professional Architectural Services Contract RFQ #25-004. (Public Works Director Krug)

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