1988-07-19 Regular MeetingCITY OF OKEECHOBEE
CITY COUNCIL MEETING
JULY 19 , 1988 -2:00 P.M.
SUMMARY OF CITY COUNCIL ACTION
A. Call meeting to order.
B. Invocation offered by the Reverend Arley Ball,
Pledge Allegiance led by Mayor Chapman.
C. Mayor and Council attendance:
Mayor Oakland Chapman
Councilman Nick Collins
Councilman Andy Rubin
Councilman Oscar Thomas
Councilman Dowling Watford
Staff attendance:
City Attorney Cook
City Administrator Drago
City Clerk Thomas
D. Motion to depense with reading and approve the Summary
of Council Action for the regular meeting of July 5,
1988.
REQUEST FOR THE ADDITION, DEFERRAL OR WITHDRAWAL OF
ITEMS ON TODAY'S AGENDA.
COUNCILM DMERS/ACTION
The meeting was called to order at 2:00 P.M. by
Mayor Chapman.
Reverend Arley Ball
Mayor Chapman
Present
Present
Present
Present
Present
Present
Present
Present
Motion by Councilman Thomas seconded by Councilman
Rubin.
Chapman
Collins
Rubin
Thomas
Watford
Motion carried.
Reschedule Public Hearing date for proposed Ordi-
nance #605 for August 16, 1988 because there will
be no meeting August 2, 1988. Mayor Chapman -
Council agreed
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COUNCIlME,MERS/ACTION
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E. NEW BUSINESS:
1. Motion to adopt Resolution 88-13 providing for
Motion was made by Councilman Rubin seconded by
nonbinding straw poll for Consolidation of the
Councilman Thomas. After discussion
City and County - Councilman Rubin (Exhibit 1).
Chapman
X
Collins
X
Rubin
X
Thomas
X
Watford
X
Motion carried.
2a. Motion to approve the first reading of an ordi-
Motion by Councilman Watford seconded by Councilman
nance establishing traffic controls - City Attor-
Rubin that the ordinance pertaining to traffic con-
ney (Exhibit 2).
trol be read by the title only and set August 16,
as the Public Hearing date. City Attorney Cook
read the title. After discussion
Chapman
X
Collins
X
Rubin
X
Thomas
X
Watford
X
Motion carried.
b. Motion to approve the first reading of an ordi-
Motion by Councilman Collins seconded by Councilman
nance establishing traffic regulations.
Rubin for discussion. After discussion
Chapman
X
Collins
X
Rubin
X
Thomas
X
Watford
X
Motion carried.
3. Discuss the sale of right-of-way on S.W. Seventh
After discussion with Mr. Dennis Mulberger, Mr.
Avenue between S.W. Second Street and S.W. Park
Robert De Harter, City Staff and Council members,
Street with Mr. Dennis Mulberger (Exhibit 3).
motion was made by Councilman Collins seconded by
Councilman Watford to approve the proposed Agree-
ment (sale of right-of-way) with two changes dis-
cussed. 1. to put the words "or consigner" after
the word Buyer throughout the Agreement, and 2-
change paragraph # 6 from 30 to 60 days.
COUNCIIIE4BERS/ACTION
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Chapman
X
Collins
X
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Rubin
X
Thomas
X
Watford
X
Motion carried.
4. Discuss the water line extension for the Town
Motion by Councilman Watford seconded by Councilman
Center Apartments - Director of Public Utilities
Rubin for discussion to recind the action taken at
(Exhibit 4).
the last meeting regarding the 12-inch water line
and in accordance with section 18-30 of the Code of
Ordinances, we require the developer to pay the
cost of extending the 12-inch water line. After
discussion Councilman Rubin withdrew his second to
the motion. Motion died - no second.
After futher discussion Motion was made by Coun-
cilman Collins seconded by Councilman Watford that
the City pay any expense incurred for the size of
the pipe, the casing or anything from their current
pipe west of 441 to Mr. Gadoury's property line.
The difference in the expense of a 12-inch and an
8-inch pipe.
Chapman
X
Collins -
X
Rubin
X
Thomas
X
Watford
X
Motion carried.
5. Motion to set the ad valorem millage rate at 15%
Motion by Councilman Rubin seconded by Councilman
above the role back rate and the debt service mil-
Collins , and also to add the motion, to advertise
lage at .39 for advertising purposes - City Admin-
and set the first Public Hearing date for 4:00 o'-
istrator.
clock September 6, 1988.
Chapman
X
Collins
X
Rubin
X
Thomas
X
Watford
X
Motion carried.
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COUNCIllMEh1BERS/ACTION
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F. COUNCIL REPORTS AND/OR REQUESTS:
1. Councilman Collins:
a) Councilman Collins informed the Council of a
complaint received concerning benches in the City
parks and asked the Police Department to patrol the
area. Also the complaintant asked for the City to
relocate the benches. Director of Public Works
Elders will look into laws and regulations pertain-
ing to vagrants, etc.
b) Also Councilman Collins asked about the restroom
problem at the Time Saver on Hwy 70 West and was
told by Administrator Drago that Mr. Purcell was
contacted and will take care of the matter.
2. Councilman Thomas:
Nothing this meeting
3. Councilman Watford:
a) Councilman Watford asked about the Lawson suit
and was informed Mr. Lawson had come to town, talk-
ed to firemen then left without discussing the sit-
uation with City Officials.
b) Asked about a permit procedure for Mr. Charles
Farmer.
4. -Councilman Rubin:
a) Councilman Rubin asked when the balance of City
roads would be paved and was told by Sub - Con-
tractor Williamson that it would be about three
weeks.
b) Stated Col. Hamrick to Councilman Rubin that the
City Parks were given to the City - not a consoli-
dated government.
5. Mayor Chapman:
a) Mayor Chapman asked Director of Public Utilties
Fortner about the status of requirements involving
residents with wells and mandatory hookups and
hardship cases and how this situation was handled
in other areas.
Director Fortner informed the Council he -had not
found out anything yet.
p) Asked City Attorney about the Porter matter and
COUNCIIrR-1BERS/ACTION
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Director Fortner informed the Council of homes be-
6. Director Fortner:
ing developed in the S.W. section and asked for
clarification as to what Council wished to do con-
cerning water line extensions. Upon the suggestion
of Councilman Collins, Council agreed for Director
Fortner to bring to the next meeting a cost analy-
sis for the water line extent°lons in that area.
Also the City Administrator is to check on FHA pro-
cedures for building homes.
Director Fortner asked how are we going to pro-
vide water to the S.W. section area and was inform-
ed by Councilman Watford that the expenses will be
paid by the developer according to City Code sec-
18.30.
\DJOURNMENT
The meeting was adjourned at 4:20 P.M.
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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