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Call meeting to order.
CITY OF OKEECHOBEE
CITY COUNCIL MEETING
SEPTEMBER 6, 1988 - 2:00 P.M.
SUMMARY OF CITY COUNCIL ACTION
Invocation offered by the Reverend Arley Ball;
Pledge of Allegiance led by Mayor Chapman.
Mayor Chapman and Council attendance:
Mayor Chapman
Councilman Nick Collins
Councilman Andy Rubin
Councilman Oscar Thomas
Councilman Dowling Watford
Staff Attendance:
City Attorney Cook
City Administrator Drago
City Clerk Thomas
Motion to dispense with reading and approve the Summary
of Council Action for the regular meeting of August 16,
1988.
COUNCIIMErIBERS/ACTION VOTE
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The meeting was called to order at 2:00 P.M. by
Mayor Chapman
Reverend Arley Ball
Mayor Chapman
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Motion by Councilman Thomas, seconded by
Councilman Collins.
Chapman
Collins
Rubin X
Thomas
Watford
Motion carried.
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E. Motion to approve warrant registers for August, 1988.
General Fund...... .........$22,956.96
Public Utility Fund .......... $49,189.87
REQUEST FOR THE ADDITION, DEFERRAL OR WITHDRAWAL OF ITEMS
ON TODAY'S AGENDA.
F. NEW BUSINESS:
1. Reading of a Proclamation for Industry Week -
Mayor Chapman.
2. Motion to appoint Wade Richardson as a
regular employee - Chief Tomey.
3. Motion to award the purchase of Radio
Communication Equipment to Dave's
Communication of Okeechobee for
$59,132.75 - City Administrator (Exhibit 1).
COUNCIIlDSERS /ACTION
Motion by Councilman Collins, seconded by
Councilman Thomas.
Chapman
Collins
Rubin
Thomas
Watford
Motion carried.
None.
Mayor Chapman read the Proclamation, declaring
the week of September 19-23rd, 1988 as Industry
Appreciation Week. The Proclamation was pre-
sented to Mr. John Abney, President - Economic
Development Council.
Motion by Councilman Thomas, seconded by
Councilman Collins to appoint Wade Richardson
as a regular employee of the Fire Department.
Chapman
Collins
Rubin
Thomas
Watford
Motion carried.
Motion by Councilman Thomas, seconded by
Councilman Collins.
Discussion: Administrator Drago informed
Council members that the new system was
being purchased for the Police Department,
Fire Department, Public Works and Public
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4. Motion to approve a Resolution between the
City and C & S Bank for the rental lease of
police cars - City Administrator (Exhibit 2).
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5. ..ition to approve a partial pay request
to Dickerson for $45,984.38 - Director of
Public Works (Exhibit 3).
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Chapman
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Collins
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Rubin
Thomas
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Watford
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Motion carried.
Motion by Councilman Thomas, seconded by
Councilman Watford.
Discussion: Councilman Watford stated that
the City's Purchasing Ordinance needs to be
amended to include leasing.
Chapman
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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.
Motion by Councilman Collins, seconded by
Councilman Watford.
Discussion: Public Works Director Elders
informed Council that there was a couple of
streets and one (1) parking lot remaining;
everything else was satisfactory.
Chapman
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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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6.
7.
Motion to authorize the Director of
Public Works to proceed with the 1988-89
street paving program - City Administrator.
Hear from Mr. Mack Worley regarding a
water line - Mr. Mack Worley
COUNCIIrEMBERS/ACTION
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Councilman Thomas. After discussion.
Chapman
Collins
Rubin
Thomas
Watford
Motion carried.
Mr. Worley requested a 3,500 gallon per day
water capacity allocation from Council for a 10
lot - 5 acre site (Oak Run Estates) he will be
developing in the Southwest Section of town.
Mr. Fortner will study the water line situation
in this area and keep in touch with Mr. Worley.
After discussion between Mr. Worley, Director of
Public Utilities Fortner, and Council regarding
remaining allocations (4,750 G.P.D.) and locatioi
of this project,
Motion by Councilman Watford that the Council
only consider approving allocations for projects
within the City Limits when the allocations
are under 10,000 gallons, seconded by Councilman
Thomas. After further discussion,
Councilman Watford amended his original Motion
to state: The City Council will only consider
requests for water allocation for projects
within the City Limits at any time the remaining
allocation is 10,000 gallons or less, when the
request would bring the allocation to 8,000
gallons or under. County requests which are
not granted will be put on a waiting list in
the order which they are received until
additional allocations are received from DER,
seconded by Councilman Thomas.
Chapman
Collins
Rubin
Thomas
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8. Hear from Mr. Mosley Collins regarding
Mr. Collins did not appear.
water allocation - Mr. Mosley Collins.
9. Hear form Ms. Donna Kennon from the
Ms. Kennon appeared before the Council to
Central Florida Regional Planning
update them on the Data Base Collections
Council. Ms. Donna Kennon.
CFRPC is performing for the City. She
requested Councilmen to review the
Data Base which "generally outlines every-
thing that exists within the City at the
present time (current land use, patterns of
land use, housing facilities, transportation
facilities, etc)" and report any discrepancies
or inaccuracies to her within the next two
(2) weeks.
She advised Council members that the Data
analysis will begin next year with issues
and recommendations being given to us from
Tallahassee so that the problem areas can be
addressed. Ms. Kennon also advised Council
to appoint a Citizen's Advisory Committee
to address some of these areas prior to the
plan being submitted in 1990
Administrator Drago was asked by Council to
see whether or not a current Base Map of the
City is presently available.
10. Discuss the proposed traffic ordinance -
Councilman Watford moved to remove Ordinance
Councilman Watford (Exhibit 4).
#606 from the Table, seconded by Councilman
Collins.
Chapman
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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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Discussion: Councilman Watford discussed
several areas he feels should be removed and/or
revised (i.e. Section 17.23, 17.30 S B,
17.31 SS A and S B, etc.). Council Sdecided
to hold a workshep on the matter on Monday,
September 12th, 1988 at 8:00 P.M., immediately
following the 1st Public Hearing on the Budget.
RECESS: 3:15 P.M.
Mayor Chapman called the meeting back to order at 3:35 P.M.
11. Discuss the Porter Matter - City Attorney
Attorney Lester Jennings addressed Council
(Exhibit 5).
on behalf of Steve and Mary Porter stating that
he and his clients feel that they have a fee
simple title to the property in that the City
and County never accepted the alleyway. Attorney
Cook and Councilmen disputed this fact. Mr. Cook
prepared an Agreement to amicably resolve the
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issues, however the Porters and their
attorney rejected the Agreement. After lengthy
discussion between Mr. and Mrs. Porter and their
Council, Mr. Jack Butler, City Councilmen and
Staff,
Motion by Councilman Collins that if the matter
was not settled within ten (10) days to the
benefit of all parties concerned, that the City
take the necessary steps to clear the alley,
seconded by Councilman Watford.
After further discussion, Councilman Collins
amended his motion to state that "if the matter
has not been settled by the next Council meeting
to the benefit of all parties concerned, the City
will take the necessary steps to clear the alley,
seconded by Councilman Watford.
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12. Update of items of interest to the City by
Nothing to report at this time.
County Commissioner Jack Williamson.
H. COUNCIL REPORTS AND/OR REQUESTS:
1. Councilman Collins:
a) Requested Councilmen look over the proposal
to clean up Taylor Creek and give him their
comments and suggestions at the next
Council meeting.
b) Councilman Collins wanted to clear up the
confusion regarding "the proposed millage
rate of 4.54 total (not 4.63 as reported in
the paper). That .09 was not added on to
pay the Debt Service because monies were
borrowed to pave the streets - the street
paving is being paid for out of gas taxes."
2. Councilman Thomas:
a) Motion by Councilman Thomas to allow
�-ouncilman to continue hospitalization
coverage if they retire/leave the Council,
providing the individual pay his/her own
premiums, seconded by Councilman Collins,
for discussion.
Attorney Cook stated that it may be
contingent upon acceptance of the Plan
carrier. Administrator Drago will check
into the matter and report back to Council.
After discussion.
Chapman
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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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3) Councilman Watford:
COUNCILMEMBERS/ACTION
a) Commented on the proposed rate increase
from Cablevision Industries.
Motion by Councilman Watford to send a letter
to Cablevision Industries to defer a rate
increase even if it means not adding the two
additional channels, seconded by Councilman
Collins, for discussion.
After discussion, Councilman Watford amended
his original motion to state: The City will
write a letter requesting Cablevision
Industries defer rate increases even if it
means not adding the two (2) additional
channels planned for this area and request
the Supervisor of Cablevision (from Orlando)
or his representative appear before the
Council to discuss the matter of the proposed
rate increase, seconded by Councilman Collins
Councilman disci sed the last rate increases
and the possibi— ty of contacting other cable
franchise operators to see if they would be
interested in serving customers in Okeechobee,
Chapman
Collins
Rubin
Thomas
Watford
Motion carried.
b) Councilman Watford asked Administrator
Drago whether or not we have gotten involved
in the Waste Management Bill on recycling.
Mr. Drago stated that we, due to our size
as a community, do not come under the
guidelines. The County must initiate this
program to apply for grant monies.
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4. Councilman Rubin:
5. Mayor Chapman:
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a) Mayor Chapman questioned Director Fortner
about the hardship cases for City Water
Hookups. Director Fortner and Attorney
Cook will draft some ordinance changes in
this regard and return to Council with the
proposed changes.
b) Mayor Chapman asked Administrator Drago
if DER has been contacted about the
individuals in the Southeast area who are
stockpiling tires, and what is being done
about it. Adminstratgor Drago will report
back to Council with his findings.
;1 ADJOURNMENT: Mayor Chapman adjourned the meeting at 4:55 P.M.
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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
I$ MADE WHICH INCLUDES THE TESTIMONY AND EVIDENCE
7',N� ICH THE APPEAL IS BASED.
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TAKLAND R. CHAPI-N, MAYOR
ATTEST:
BONNIE S. THOMAS, CMC
CITY CLERK
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