1988-03-01 Regular MeetingCITY OF OKEECHOBEE
CITY COUNCIL MEETING
MARCH 1, 1988 - 2:00 P.M.
SUMMARY OF COUNCIL ACTION
A. Call meeting to order.
B. Invocation offered by Pastor Rick Easterline
Pledge of Allegiance led by Mayor Chapman
C. Mayor and Council attendance:
Mayor Oakland Chapman
Councilman Nick Collins
Councilman Andy Rubin
Councilman Oscar Thomas
Councilman Dowlinl3 Watford
Staff attendance:
City Attorney Bryant
City Clerk Thomas
City Administrator Drago
Deputy Clerk Williams
D. Motion to approve the warrant registers for the Public
Utilities Fund for February $71,303.57, and the
General Fund for $55,570.50
COUNCIIMEMBERS/ACTION VOTE
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Meeting called to order at 2:00 P.M. by Mayor
Chapman.
Invocation offered by Councilman Watford.
Present
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Motion by Councilman Collins, seconded by Council-
man Rubin.
Chapman
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Rubin
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Thomas
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Watford
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Motion carried.
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REQUEST FOR THE ADDITION, DEFERRAL OR WITHDRAWAL OF ITEMS ON
TODAY'S AGENDA.
E. Open Public Hearing for Rezoning Petitions:
1. Consider _Petitions 216-R and 208-S for rezoning
from Government Use (GU) to Commercial II (C-II)
with Special Exception. Property is located at
Block 27, lots 1 through 12 inclusive, (west half
of the old football field). County Attorney Ed
Curren - Exhibit 1 (City/County Planning and
Zoning Commission recommended approval).
2. Consider Petitions 218-R, 211-S and Variance 052-V
for rezoning from Residential Single Family
(R.S.F.) to Residential Mobile Home with Special
Exception and Variance. Property is located at
Block L; lots 1 through 6, Central Park S/D.
Exhibit 2. (City/County Planning and Zoning
Commission recommended approval) .
COUNCILMEtyIBERS /ACTION
Councilman Watford stated he would like to discuss
an easement in Okeechobee Estates.
Mayor Chapman stated there was a pay request
from Rock -A -Way and one from Broome to be
considered under New Business.
Attorney Ed Curren representing the Board of
County Commissioners addressed Council concerning
the rezoning request.
Motion by Councilman Thomas to approve the
rezoning request, seconded by Councilman Collins.
Chapman
Collins
Rubin
Thomas
Watford
Motion carried.
Motion by Councilman Thomas, seconded by Council-
man Rubin to approve the rezoning request.
Chapman
Collins
Rubin
Thomas
Watford
Motion carried.
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F. Old Business:
1.
2.
Motion to read by title only Ordinance No. 600
vacating and abandoning the alley or alleyway
located in Block 5, Wright's First Addition. City
Attorney - Exhibit 3
Motion to adopt the final reading of Ordinance No.
600 vacating and abandoning the alley or alleyway
located in Block 5, Wright's First Addition
Motion to read by title only Ordinance No. 601 re-
garding the City Finance Department and set
March 15, 1988, as the public hearing date -
Exhibit 4
COUNCILMEMBERS /ACTION
Motion by Councilman Collins, seconded by Council-
man Rubin.
Chapman
Collins
Rubin
Thomas
Watford
Motion carried.
Attorney Bryant read the ordinance by title only.
Motion by Councilman Collins, seconded by Council-
man Rubin.
Chapman
Collins
Rubin
Thomas
Watford
Motion carried.
Attorney Bryant read the ordinance by title only.
Motion by Councilman Collins, seconded by Council-
man Thomas to read the ordinance by title only and
set the final public hearing for March 15, 1988.
Chapman
Collins
Rubin
Thomas
Watford
Motion carried.
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F. Old Business cont'd:
Motion to approve the first reading of Ordinance
No. 601 regarding the City Finance Department
COUNCILMEMBERS/ACTION
Motion by Councilman Collins, seconded by Council-
man Watford approving the first reading of the
ordinance.
Chapman
Collins
Rubin
Thomas
Watford
Motion carried.
3. Motion to read by title only Ordinance No. 60k re- Motion by Councilman Watford, seconded by Council-
garding the City Finance Department, providing for man Collins to have the ordinance read by title
additional duties, and set March 15, 1988, as the only and set the final public hearing date for
public hearing date. March 15, 1988.
Motion to approve the first reading of Ordinance
No. 602 regarding the City Finance Department.
Chapman
Collins
Rubin
Thomas
Watford
Motion carried.
Attorney Bryant read the ordinance by title only.
Motion by Councilman Watford, seconded by Council-
man Collins approving the first reading.
Chapman
Collins
Rubin
Thomas
Watford
Motion carried.
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G. New Business:
I. Motion to adopt Resolution No. 88-5 authorizing
the City Administrator or his designee to
execute requests for temporary closing of state
roads - Exhibit 5
2. Motion to approve a partial pay request of
$104,456.17 for Rock -A -Way for the sewer lines
3. Motion to approve a partial pay request of
$3,930. for professional services rendered by
Engineer Jim Broome
4. Update on items of interest to the City by
County Commissioner Jack Williamson
COUNCIIADMERS/ACTION
Motion by Councilman Watford, seconded by Council-
man Rubin approving the resolution.
Chapman
Collins
Rubin
Thomas
Watford
Motion carried.
Motion by Councilman Thomas, seconded by Council-
man Collins to approve the pay request in the
amount of $104,456.17.
Chapman
Collins
Rubin
Thomas
Watford
Motion carried.
Motion by Councilman Collins, seconded by Council-
man Watford to approve the pay request in the
amount of $3,930.
Chapman
Collins
Rubin
Thomas
Watford
Motion carried.
Commissioner Williamson discussed the Citizens
Advisory Board Committee members to be chosen to
work on the new comprehensive plan.
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COUNCIL REPORTS AND/OR REQUESTS:
1. Mayor Chapman
2. Councilman Collins
3. Councilman Thomas
COUNCILMH2�IBERS /ACTION
Mayor Chapman and Clerk Thomas discussed with the
Council, plans on removing the finance department
from the Clerk's office and personnel changes.
Council agreed for the Mayor and Clerk to work
together and report their suggestions to the
suggestions at the next meeting.
Mayor Chapman discussed the sidewalks in the
Veteran's Memorial Park, asking Street Director
to look into the situation and report his findings
to the Council.
Councilman Collins asked if the investigation con-
cerning the Administrator was completed yet.
Police Chief Mobley stated the investigation
should be completed by the March 15, 1988 regular
meeting at which time they would present their
findings.
Motion by Councilman Thomas to accept the
resignation of City Attorney Jerry Bryant,
seconded by Councilman Collins.
Chapman
Collins
Rubin
Thomas
Watford
Motion carried.
Council discussed advertising for legal services.
Attorney Bryant stated he would continue're-
presenting the City until the Council retains
another attorney.
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COUNCIL REPORTS AND/OR REQUESTS cont'd.
3. Councilman Thomas cont'd.
4. Councilman Watford
5. Councilman Rubin
ADJOURNMENT'
AKLArID R. CHAPMAN, MAY
ATTEST:
BONrIIE S. THOMAS, CITY CLERK
COUNCIII MBERS/ACTION
Councilman Thomas discussed the alley situation con-
cerning Jack Butler and Steve Porter, asking the
Street Director speak to Mr. Butler.
Councilman Watford made a motion to approve the
minutes of the 2-16-88 meeting, seconded by
Councilman Collins.
Chapman
Collins
Rubin
Thomas
Watford
Motion carried.
Councilman Watford explained the City Council could
appeal the decision made on a variance if they
wished. He then suggested the Council request the
County Commissioners amend the Zoning ordinance to
not allow any variances in RMH zoning nor in
heighth.
Councilman Watford discussed a Code Violation
notice that was sent to Danny Entry concerning an
easement.
Councilman Rubin discussed the meeting of the
Central Florida Regional Planning Council.
Councilman Rubin commented on the Cable TV Company
being sold.
The meeting was adjourned at 4:50 P.M.
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