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CITY OF OKEECHOBEE
CITY COUNCIL MEETING
APRIL 5, 1988 - 2:00 P.M.
SUMMARY OF COUNCIL ACTION
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A. Call meeting to order.
Meeting called to order at 2:00 P.M. by Mayor
Chapman.
B. Invocation offered by Father Hugh Duffy
Offered by Councilman Watford.
Pledge of Allegiance led by Mayor Chapman
C. Mayor and Council attendance:
Mayor Oakland Chapman
Present
Councilman Nick Collins
Present
Councilman Andy Rubin
Present
Councilman Oscar Thomas
Present
Councilman Dowling Watford
Present
Staff attendance:
City Attorney Cook
Present
City Clerk Thomas
Present
City Administrator Drago
Absent
Deputy Clerk Williams
Present
D. Motion to dispense with reading and approve the Summary
Motion by Councilman c;ollins, seconded by Council -
of Council Action for the regular meeting of March 15
man Rubin.
and the recessed meeting of March 22, 1988.
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Collins
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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.
OPEN PUBLIC HEARINGS FOR REZONING PETITION:
1. Consider Petition 221-R for rezoning from Residential
Single Family (RSF) to Commercial - I (C-1). Property
is located at 807 S.W. 2nd Avenue (Lots 9 and 10,
Block 2). Exhibit 1. (City/County Planning and
Zoning Commission recommended approval).
CLOSE PUBLIC HEARING.
OLD BUSINESS:
OPEN PUBLIC HEARING FOR FINAL ORDINANCE ADOPTION:
1. Motion to read by title only Ordinance 601 amending
t� the City of Okeechobee, Florida, Code of Ordinances;
cr+ providing for the transfer of certain responsibi-
lities previously assigned to the office of the City
Clerk to other departments of the City. (Exhibit 2).
Motion to adopt the final reading of Ordinance No.601
amending the City of Okeechobee, Florida, Code of
Ordinances; providing for the transfer of certain
responsibilities previously assigned to the office of
the City Clerk to other departments of the City.
COUNCIIMEI!BERS/ACTION
Mayor Chapman stated there were a few pay requests
to be discussed under New Business.
Motion by Councilman Thomas, seconded by Councilman
Collins to approve the rezoning request.
Chapman
Collins
Rubin
Thomas
Watford
Motion carried.
Attorney Cook explained that he would need more
time to study the ordinance before he would be
able to agree with Attorney Bryant or Attorney
Mullis' opinions concerning the City Clerk's
duties, powers and authority which is involved
in the ordinnaces.
Motion by Councilman Thomas to table the ordinance
until the next meeting, seconded by Councilman
Rubin.
Chapman
Collins
Rubin
Thomas
Watford
Motion carried.
Tabled
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2. Motion to read by title only Ordinance No-. 602
amending the City of Okeechobee, Florida, Code of
Ordinances; providing for additional responsibilities
for the Department of Finance. (Exhibit-3).
Motion to adopt the final reading of Ordinance No.602
amending the City of Okeechobee, Florida, Code of
Ordinances; providing for additional responsibilities
for the Department of Finance.
3. Motion to read by title only Ordinance No. 603
amending the City of Okeechobee, Florida, Code of
Ordinances; amending Section 2-49 pertaining to the
department of General Services; providing for addi-
tional responsibility. (Exhibit-4).
Motion to adopt the final reading of Ordinance No.603
amending the City of Okeechobee, Florida, Code of
Ordinances; amending Section 2-49 pertaining to the
department of General Services; providing for addi-
tional responsibility.
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man Thomas.
c;hapman
Collins
Rubin
Thomas
Watford
Motion carried.
Attorney Cook read the
ordinance title.
Motion by Councilman Collins, seconded by Council-
man Watford approving the final reading of Ordinance
#602.
Chapman
Collins
Rubin
Thomas
Watford
Motion carried.
Motion by Councilman Thomas to table Ordinance #602
seconded by Councilman Rubin.
Chapman
Collins
Rubin
Thomas
Watford
Motion did not carried.
Motion by Councilman Collins,
man Watford.
Chapman
Collins
Rubin
Thomas
Watford
Motion carried.
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Attorney Cook read the ordinance title.
Motion by Councilman Watford, seconded by Council-
man Collins approving the final reading of Ordinanc
#603.
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CLOSE PUBLIC HEARING.
NEW BUSINESS:
1. Ms. Donna Kennon, Regional Planner - Local Planning
Program Coordinator, Central Florida Regional
Planning Council, with a presentation of all work
products for the April 30th progress report.
2. a) Motion to read by title only and set April 19,
1988, as a public hearing date, Ordinance No. 604
amending Section 8-36 pertaining to charges and
rates for garbage and trash collection.
(Exhibit - 5)
COUNC11ME BERS /ACTION
Motion by Councilman Watford, seconded by Council-
man Collins to limit debate on this matter.
Chapman
Collins
Rubin
Thomas
Watford
Motion carried.
Vote on motion approving the final reading of
Ordinance #603.
Chapman
Collins
Rubin
Thomas
Watford
Motion carried.
Ms. Kennon updated the Council on the April 30th
progress report on the land use data base and
presented Council with information to study.
Ms. Kennon will return in September. If Council
has any questions on the documents before that
time please call her stating any necessary
revisions.
Motion by Councilman Thomas, seconded by Council-
man Collins to have the ordinance title read and
set the final public hearing for April 19, 1988.
Chapman
Collins
Rubin
Thomas
Watford
Motion carried.
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Motion to approve the first reading of Ordinance
No. 604 amending Section 8 - 36 pertaining to
charges and rates for garbage and trash collec-
tion.
b) Motion to read by title only and set April 19,
1988, as a public hearing date, Resolution No.
88-8 providing for a rate increase for garbage
and trash collection.
Motion to approve the first reading of Resolution
No. 88-8 providing for a rate increase for gar-
bage and trash collection.
3. Motion to approve Dickerson Florida's Partial Payment
Request No. 1, in the amount of $341,313.69. Public
Works Director Chuck Elders - Exhibit 7.
COUNCIIMEMERS/ACTION
Attorney Cook read the ordinance title.
Motion by Councilman Watford to amend the ordinanc
to read: (after section 8-36: Rate changes shall b
set by Resolution by the City Council, seconded by
Councilman Rubin.
Chapman
Collins
Rubin
Thomas
Watford
Motion carried.
Motion by Councilman Watford, seconded by Council-
man Rubin approving the first reading.
Chapman
Collins
Rubin
Thomas
Watford
Motion carried.
This will be discussed at the next regular meeting,
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Motion by Councilman Thomas, seconded by Council-
man Rubin to approve pay request #1 in the amount
of $341,313.69.
Chapman
Collins
Rubin
Thomas
Watford
Motion carried.
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4. Pay request of 11,740 for Professional Services
rendered on the paving project by Engineer Jim
Broome.
5. Pay request for Rock -A -Way Construction in the amount
of $26,350.03 for work completed on the Interseptor
Sewer project.
6. Discussion with Council concerning the amount of
allocations for the Wastewater Treatment Plant.
COUNCIIr7EMBERS /ACTION
Director Elders requested Council approve the
following streets be included in the paving
project: S.W. 18th Street and S.W. 6th Street
between llth and 12th Avenues.
'Motion was made by Councilman
by Councilman Rubin for these
included on the paving list.
Chapman
Collins
Rubin
Thomas
Watford
Motion carried.
Thomas, seconded
streets to be
Director Elders requested Council approve payment
for Engineering fees in the amount of $11,740. to
Jim Broome.
Motion by Councilman Thomas,
man Collins.
Chapman
Collins
Rubin
Thomas
Watford
Motion carried.
seconded by Council -
Motion by Councilman Thomas, seconded by Council-
man Collins to approve the pay request in the amount
of $26,350.03.
Chapman
Collins
Rubin
Thomas
Watford
Motion carried.
Public utilities Director Fortner discussed the
allocations previously made for the Wastewater
Treatment Plant and the amount of capacity
available.
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7. Public Utilities Director Fortner to discuss letter
Director Fortner explained the $146,000 grant
recieved from DER concerning grant funds.
which is presently available through DER and
requested the Council authorize the Mayor to sign
the necessary papers to apply for said grant.
He then stated he had limited funds to cover legal
expenses in the arbitration suit and he would like
to put the grant funds in this area once they are
received.
Motion by Councilman Thomas, seconded by Council-
man Rubin to authorize the Mayor to sign necessary
paper work and that it be allocated to the legal
expenses of the arbitration fund.
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Collins
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Rubin
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Thomas
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Watford
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Motion carried.
8. Public Utilities Director Fortner to discuss transfer
Director Fortner requested approval to transfer
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of funds from the Improvment and Replacement fund to
$35,000 from the Improvement and Replacement Fund
the Wastewater Collection System Fund.
to the Wastewater Collection System Fund.
Motion by Councilman Thomas seconded by Council-
man Rubin to approve the transfer of $35,000 as
requested by the Public Utilities Director.
Chapman
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Collins
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Rubin
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Thomas
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Motion carried.
9. Update by Public Utilities Director Fortner on the
Director Fortner explained the sanitary sewer line
sanitary sewer problem on S.W. 8th Street
on S.W. 8th Street was not repairable and requeste
Council's permission to authorize an engineer to
draft the necessary paper work for bids.
10. Update of items of interest to the City by County
Commissioner Jack Williamson.
11. Mayor Chapman
COUNCIL REPORTS AND/OR REQUESTS:
I. Councilman Collins
2. Councilman Thomas
COUNCIIMa',iBERS /ACTION
Motion by Councilman Watford seconded by Council-
man Collins to authorize Director Fortner to
contact the engineering firm and place this project
out for bids. Public Utilities Director will report
back to Council with bid results.
Chapman
Collins
Rubin
Thomas
Watford
Motion carried.
Nothing at this time.
Asked Commissioner Williamson about payment by
check for N.W. 4th Street paving repair in the
amount of $10,859.69 due the City from the County.
Commissioner Williamson stated the check was mailed
and received by the City. Mayor thanked Commissioner
Williamson.
Councilman Collins discussed a situation involving
a request by a citizen that he wants to bring a gat
out to ditch (on City right-of-way) to help prevent
vandalism to his property.Council discussed whether
the street had been vacated. Director Elders will
report back to council his findings on whether the
street has been vacated.
Nothing at this time.
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3. Councilman Watford
4. Councilman Rubin
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Councilman Watford asked Attorney Cook to look into
Lawson suit on the roof tiles?
Asked if the letter had been sent to DOT on the Post
Office. Sylvia said yes but no reply yet?
Asked about Danny Entry (resident) situation in
Okeechobee Estates (use of alley).
Councilman Rubin began discussion concerning The
Investigation Report on Administrator Drago.Each
Councilman expressed their opinions concerning the
report.
Motion by Councilman Thomas seconded by Councilman
(Collins to limit discussion concerning this item to
ten minutes.
Chapman
Collins
Rubin
Thomas
Watford
Motion carried.
Motion by Councilman Thomas seconded for discussion
by Councilman Collins that John Drago be reinstated
as City Administrator.
Discussion was held by each Councilman.
Chapman
Collins
Rubin
Thomas
Watford
Motion carried.
Dr. Edward Douglas addressed Council regarding the
Councils support involving consolidation efforts
between the City and County. Dr. Douglas invited.
Council to attend a meeting to review the
Consolidation Charter Admendments which will be hel
on Monday evening.
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5. Mayor Chapman
ADJOURNMENT
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN THAT IF ANY PERSON SHOULD DECIDE
TO APPEAL ANY DECISION MADE AT THIS MEETING OF THE CITY
COUNCIL, SUCH PERSON WILL NEED TO INSURE THAT A VERBATIM
RECORD OF THE PROCEEDINGS IS MADE WHICH INCLUDES THE
TESTIMONY AND EVIDENCE UPON WHICH THE APPEAL IS BASED.
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—OAKLAND R. CHAPMAN, MAYO
ATTEST:
BONNIE S. THBONNIE S. TH S, CITY CLERK
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COUNCILMEMBERS/ACTION
Nothing at this time.
Meeting adjorned at 5:10 P.M.
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