05-19-2026 Minutes

City Commission Meeting · 2026-05-19 · minutes

[Lots 1, 12, 13, 24, 25, 36, 37, and 48 of the Magnolia Reserve Townhome Subdivision; case VAC-26-041] The Ocoee City Commission approved a resolution for the vacation of 5-ft utility easements on multiple lots within the Magnolia Reserve Townhome Subdivision. The project number is VAC-26-041. The decision was made on May 19, 2026. The motion carried 3-0 with Mayor Johnson and Commissioner Kennedy absent. Public hearing was opened and closed with no one wishing to speak. The Ocoee City Commission discussed and approved the appointment of members to the Planning and Zoning Commission. Kelton Butler and Joel Keller were appointed as regular members for three-year terms. Johnmichael Fernandez was appointed as an alternate member with a term expiring in June 2029. The motion carried 3-0 with Mayor Johnson and Commissioner Kennedy absent. This occurred on May 19, 2026. The Ocoee City Commission discussed and approved the reappointment and appointment of members to the Code Enforcement Board. Warren Lewis was reappointed as a regular member for a three-year term. Roderick Wilson was appointed as a regular member to fill an unexpired term ending in June 2027. Annette Brown was appointed as a regular member for a three-year term. The motion carried 3-0 with Mayor Johnson and Commissioner Kennedy absent. This occurred on May 19, 2026. The Ocoee City Commission discussed and directed staff to update the City's Existing Fire Services Special Assessment Program and set June 16, 2026, as the Hearing Date to Adopt the Initial Assessment Resolution. This occurred on May 19, 2026. The motion carried 3-0 with Mayor Johnson and Commissioner Kennedy absent. Commissioner Wilsen expressed understanding of paying for services. Commissioner Oliver inquired about the methodology's sustainability. The Ocoee City Commission discussed and approved bringing back an ordinance to establish an EMS Enterprise Fund, including the EMS Division and Enterprise Fund in the Proposed FY 2026-2027 Budget. This occurred on May 19, 2026. The motion carried 3-0 with Mayor Johnson and Commissioner Kennedy absent. Mayor Pro Tem Firstner inquired about surplus funds rolling over and other cities with similar funds. Commissioner Oliver asked about hiring subcontractors during transition. Fire Chief Smothers stated the proposal affects ISO rating. [case Ocoee Gateway vs. City of Ocoee lawsuit] The Ocoee City Commission approved a motion to authorize the law firm Fishback Dominick to consider, evaluate, and if deemed appropriate, bring a counterclaim to enforce the development agreement governing the property related to Ocoee Gateway vs. City of Ocoee lawsuit. This occurred on May 19, 2026. The motion carried 4-0 with Commissioner Kennedy absent. Commissioner Oliver inquired about a Senate Bill 180 claim. [720 N. Lakewood Ave.] The Ocoee City Commission approved a motion to adopt Consent Agenda Items #1-12. This included approval of minutes, reappointments to the Human Relations Diversity Board, a resolution supporting U.S. Senate Bill 4505, approval of a utility easement agreement for 720 N. Lakewood Ave., notification of a name change and request to move forward with a piggyback contract with UES Professional Solutions, LLC, ratification of collective bargaining agreements with the Ocoee Professional Firefighters Union and Police Officers and Sergeants, and approval of a 6-month extension to a temporary operator agreement for the Forest Lake Golf Course. The motion carried 4-0 with Commissioner Kennedy absent. This occurred on May 19, 2026. The Ocoee City Commission approved a contract for the 2026 Ocoee Music Festival Entertainment. This was part of the Consent Agenda approved on May 19, 2026. The motion carried 4-0 with Commissioner Kennedy absent. [case S.A.F.E. Initiative] The Ocoee City Commission approved the FDLE Voluntary Cooperation Mutual Aid Agreement S.A.F.E. Initiative. This was part of the Consent Agenda approved on May 19, 2026. The motion carried 4-0 with Commissioner Kennedy absent. The Ocoee City Commission approved the Declaration of Additional City Surplus Property. This was part of the Consent Agenda approved on May 19, 2026. The motion carried 4-0 with Commissioner Kennedy absent. [case RFQ #21-004] The Ocoee City Commission approved the one (1) year optional renewal of existing Continuing Contracts for RFQ #21-004 Continuing Contracts for Utilities Engineering Services. This was part of the Consent Agenda approved on May 19, 2026. The motion carried 4-0 with Commissioner Kennedy absent. [Forest Lake Golf Course] The Ocoee City Commission heard a presentation on the Forest Lake Golf Course Update, highlighting upcoming improvements, operations, and financials. Parks and Leisure Services Director Johnson provided the update. Mayor Johnson acknowledged staff. This occurred on May 19, 2026. The Ocoee City Commission heard a presentation and proclamation for National Public Works Week, read by Commissioner Wilsen and proclaimed by Mayor Johnson. This occurred on May 19, 2026. The Ocoee City Commission heard a presentation of the John Land Years of Service Award to Mayor Johnson by the Florida League of Cities. Eryn Alcorn presented the award. Mayor Johnson accepted and expressed gratitude. This occurred on May 19, 2026. The Ocoee City Commission heard a first reading of an ordinance for Fiscal Year 2025-26 Mid-Year Budget Amendment. City Attorney Geller read the title. A second reading and public hearing are scheduled for June 2, 2026. This occurred on May 19, 2026.