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Call meeting to order.
CITY OF OKEECHOBEE
CITY COUNCIL MEETING
October 18, 1988 - 2:00 P.M.
SUMMARY OF CITY COUNCIL ACTION
Invocation offered by the Reverend Arly Ball;
Pledge of Allegiance led by Mayor Chapman
Mayor and Council attendance:
Mayor Oakland Chapman
Councilman Nick Collins
l� Councilman Andy Rubin
Councilman Oscar Thomas
councilman Dowling Watford
Staff attendance:
City Attorney Cook
City Administrator Drago
City Clerk Thomas
Deputy Clerk Kogut
D. Motion to dispense with reading and approve the Summary
of Council Action for the regular meeting of October 4,
1988.
VOTE
COUNCILMEMBERS/ACTION YES I NO I ABSEKr
Mayor Chapman called the meeting to order at 2:00
P.M.
Reverend Ball I I
mayor Chapman.
Present
Present
Present
Present
Absent
Present
Present
Absent
Present
Motion by Councilman Collins, seconded by
Councilman Rubin.
Chapman
X
Collins
X
Rubin
X
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Thomas
X
Watford
X
Motion carried.
October 18. 1988
COUNCIIMEMERS/ACTION
VOTE
ABSENT
YES
NO
? )UEST FOR THE ADDITION, DEFERRAL OR WITHDRAWAL OF ITEMS ON
Mayor Chapman stated that a Motion and
`.+AY'S AGENDA.
vote was required on the Interlocal Agreement
between the County and the City Y
(division of the proceeds of the Local Option
Gas Tax.) (See item F-7, page 6)
Administrator Drago stated that the. appearance
of a representative of L.P. Sanitation also
needed to be added to the agenda.(See item F-2,
page 4).
E. OPEN PUBLIC HEARING FOR FINAL ORDINANCE ADOPTION•
1. Motion to read, by title only, an Ordinance
Motion by Councilman Rubin, seconded by
amending Section 10-5 of the Code of Ordinances -
Councilman Collins, to read, by title only,
City Attorney (Exhibit 1).
an Ordinance amending Section 10-5 of the Code
of Ordinances.
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Chapman
X
Collins
X
Rubin
X
Thomas
X
Watford
X
Motion Carried.
The proposed Ordinance (No. 609) was read by
title only, by Attorney Cook, as follows:
AN ORDINANCE FOR THE CITY OF OKEECHOBEE,
FLORIDA, FOR THE AMENDMENT OF SECTION 10-5
OF THE CODE OF ORDINANCES FOR THE CITY OF
OKEECHOBEE, FLORIDA, AMENDING THE FORMULA
FOR DETERMINING PARTIAL YEAR OCCUPATIONAL
LICENSE FEES; PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
October 18. 1988
COUNCIIME BERS/ACTION
VOTE
ABSENT
YES
NO
2. Motion to adopt an Ordinance amending Section
f_
Motion by Councilman Collins, seconded by
10-5 of the Code of Ordinances.
Councilman Thomas to adopt an Ordinance
amending Section 10-5 of the Code of Ordinances.
Mayor Chapman asked for public input. There was
none.
Chapman
X
Collins
X
Rubin
X
Thomas
X
Watford
X
Motion carried.
CLOSE PUBLIC HEARING
NEW BUSINESS:
1. Presentation by Mayor Chapman of a Proclamation
Mayor Chapman read the Proclamation declaring
designating November, 1988, National Hospice
November, 1988, National Hospi, � Month. Mayor
Month.
Chapman presented the Proclamation to Thelma
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Bradshaw and Emily Gerrard of Hospice and
thanked them for their organization's
contributions to the residents of Okeechobee.
Motion by Councilman Collins, seconded by
Councilman Rubin, to adopt the Proclamation,
Chapman
X
Collins
X
Rubin
X
Thomas
X
Watford
X
Motion Carried.
October 18, 1988
page four
COUNCILMDMERS/ACTION
VOTE
ABSENT
YES
NO
2. Presentation of check in the amount of $1,517.60
Mr. Rex Lineberry, Operations Manager, L.P.
from L.P. Sanitation for newspaper recycling
Sanitation presented a check in the amount
for the period of April thru July, 1988 - Mr.
of $1,517.60 to Mayor Chapman, for the Cityt,
Rex Lineberry.
the proceeds of the newspaper _recycling efforts
for the last six (6) loads covering the period
April thru July, 1988.
3. Motion to appoint Darryl Stokes as a regular
Motion by Councilman Thomas, seconded by
employee assigned to the Police Department -
Councilman Collins to appoint Darryl Stokes
Police Chief.
as a regular employee assigned to the Police
Department.
Chapman
X
Collins
X
Rubin
X
Thomas
Watford
X i.
Motion Carried.
4. Motion to appoint Mr. Danny Entry to the Code
Motion by Councilman Thomas, seco.,�ed by
Enforcement Board - City,Administrator.
Councilman Collins, to appoint Mr. Danny
Entry to the Code Enforcement Board to
replace Mr. Danny Creech.
Chapman
X
Collins
X
Rubin
X
Thomas
X
Watford
X
I
Motion Carried.
October 18, 1988
page five
5a. Motion to read by title only, and set
November 1, 1988 as the public hearing date,
Ordinance #610, amending Section 2-114 of the
Code of Ordinances - City Attorney (Exhibit 2)
*(Sec. 2-114: Formal bidding procedures;
When implemented & Requirements)
5b. Motion to approve the first reading of
Ordinance 4610 amending Section 2-114 of the
Code of Ordinances.
6. Update of items of interest to the City
by County Commissioner Jack Williamson.
COUNCILrEMBERS/ACTION
Motion by Councilman Collins, seconded by
Councilman Thomas, to read, by -title only, and
set November 1, 1988 as the public hearing, date
for Ordinance #610 amending Section 2-114 of
the Code of Ordinances.
Chapman
Collins
Rubin
Thomas
Watford
'lotion Carried.
Attorney Cook read the Ordinance (#610) by
title only as follows:
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF OKEECHOBEE,
FLORIDA, AMENDING SECTION 2-114 OF THE CODE
OF ORDINANCES OF THE CITY OF OKEECHOBEE,
FLORIDA; PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
'lotion by Councilman Collins, seconded .,y
Councilman Thomas, to approve the first
reading of Ordinance #610 amending Section
2-114 of the Code of Ordinances.
After discussion between Attorney Cook,
Administrator Drago and Councilmen regarding
time restraints, low bids, specification
requirements, etc.
Councilman Thomas withdrew his second to
the Motion.
Motion died for a lack of a second.
Commissioner Williamson did not appear.
VOTE ABSENT
YES I NO
!X
X
X
IX
X
October 18, 1988
page six
COUNCILMEMBERS/ACTION
VOTE
ABSENT
YES
NO
8. Motion to approve an Interlocal Agreement between
motion by Councilman Collins, seconded by
the County of Okeechobee and City of Okeechobee
Councilman Rubin, to approve Interlocal Agreement
- Administrator Drago.
establishing the division of the proceeds of the
"Local Options Gas Tax": Okeechobee County
Ordinance No. 83-4. July 28, 1983, levies the "4
cent Local Option Gas Tax" and Okeechobee County
Ordinance #85-8, levies "two cent Local Option
Gas Tax". Proceeds as follows:
Four Cent Optional Gas Tax: City of Okeechobee's
share: 21.84%
Two Cent Optional Gas Tax: City of Okeechobee's
share: 21.84%
After discussion regarding previous share per-
centages, funds received, and reporting, etc.
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Chapman
X
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Collins
X
Rubin
X
Thomas
X
Watford
X
Motion Carried.
H. COUNCIL REPORTS AND/OR REQUESTS:
1. Councilman Collins:
a. Advised that the Taylor CreekClea mm
Project will begin Saturday 10/22/88 at
8:30 am.
2. Councilman Thomas
COUNCIU4affiERS/ACTION VOTE
YES NO
a. Asked Administrator Drago.about the
correspondence he received -from Sunshine
Coin Laundries regarding water rate
increases.
b. Motion by Councilman Thomas, seconded by
Councilman Rubin to install a traffic light
at the S.W. 6th Street and SW llth Avenue
intersection. After discussion regarding
the proper procedure for installation of
lights.
Chapman X
Collins X
Rubin X
Thomas X
Watford
Motion Carried.
c. Councilman Thomas discussed a complaint
he received from residents in the
S.W. Addition (between 4th and 5th Avenues
and 9th and loth Streets) whereby one
resident is closing off the alley by
planting trees in the right-of-way.
Motion by Councilman Thomas to notify
the property owners involved to remove
the trees in the alley. After discussion
the motion was rescinded.
Administrator Drago will notify the
property owners (in writing) and inform
them they must remove the obstructions.
ABSENT
X
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3. Councilman Watford:
4. Councilman Rubin:
COUNCILMENBERS/ACTION VOTE ABSENT
IYESI NO
Absent
a. Councilman Rubin spoke with Assistant
Public Utilities Director Stratton about
the problem with the odor at the pumping
station (between the car lot and the
hospital) on Hwy. 441 North. Councilman
Rubin asked that the problem be looked
into and taken care of immediately.
b. Councilman Rubin asked Attorney Cook about
the statute of limitations involving the
roof on the Police/Fire Department. Mr. Cook
stated that he felt the time period for
taking legal action in this cause had
expired. Fire Chief Tomey will research
information which he felt included some
sort of additional warranty (he felt this
document had been given to Attorney Bryant).
c. Councilman Rubin commented on the striping
on 5th Avenue.
Motion by Councilman Rubin to contact the
State or National Safety Council to review
this situation and give their
recommendations.
Motion died for lack of second.
October 1R, 1988
page nine
* corrected: see minutes of 11/15/83
5. 'Mayor Chapman:
5. Director of Public Works, Chuck Elders:
COUNCILMEMBERS/ACTION IVOTE
IYESI NO
Councilman Collins stated that he had
researched the parking situation and found:
automobiles and trucks are presently parking
on a 45 degree angle. _
?lotion by Councilman Collins, seconded by
Councilman Thomas to change the parking
on S.W. 5th Avenue to a 35 degree angle
(2 1/2 additional feet would be gained)
and eenerete-ever remove the 3' section
between the old sidewalk and the curb
later, if needed.
Chapman X
Collins X
Rubin
Thomas X
Watford
Motion Carried.
a. 1?ayor Chapman reminded Council and Staff
Members present that they were invited to
the Grand Opening of the Okeechobee News
at the Fountain Square Plaza this afternoon
from 3-6 p.m.
Director Elders commented on the cost of the
telephone pole on 6th Street. He will obtain
further information in the matter and get
back to the Council with the approximate cost.
ABSENT
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COUNCIIMEMBERS/ACTION
VOTE
ABSENT
YES
NO
ADJOURNMENT
Mayor Chapman adjourned the meeting at 3:00 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
PROCEEDING IS MADE WHICH INCLUDES THE TESTIMONY AND EVIDENCE
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UPON WHICH THE APPEAL IS BASED.
OAKLAND R. CHAPMAN YOR
ATTEST:
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BONNIE S. THOMAS, CMC
CITY CLERK