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1989-01-03 Regular MeetingA r C co � pKEEc� <OR�D* CITY OF OKEECHOBEE CITY COUNCIL MEETING January 3, 1989 - 2:00 P.M. SUMMARY OF CITY COUNCIL ACTION C0UNC11XD1B VOTEERS/ACTION ABSENT y pO Call meeting to order. Mayor Chapman called the meeting to order at 2:00 P.M. Invocation offered by the Reverend John F. Meyer Reverend Meyer of the .Peace Lutheran Church; Pledge of Allegiance led by Mayor Chapman Mayor Chapman. . Mayor and Council attendance: Mayor Oakland Chapman Present Councilman Nick Collins. Present Councilman Andy Rubin Absent Councilman Oscar Thomas Present Councilman Dowling Watford Present Staff attendance: City Attorney Cook Present City Administrator Drago Present Deputy Clerk Kogut Present Motion to dispense with reading and approve the Summary of Council Action for the regular meeting of December Motion by Councilman Watford to dispense with reading and approve the Summary of Council 20, 1988. Action for the regular meeting of December 20, 1988, seconded by Councilman Thomas. Councilman Collins requested that the minutes read as follows: Page 7, item #8, paragraph 2 - "Councilman Collins stated that these fees are for changes to the original contract (which was not awarded to Broome) that DER has added." 1P January 3, 1989 Paae Two COUNCILMEMBERS/ACTION Page 11, lb) item #3: "Do away with six-inch length of grass on improved land". fVOTE Chapman Collins Rubin Thomas X Watford X Motion carried. E. Motion to approve warrant registers for December: Motion to approve the warrant registers for _ December by Councilman Collins, seconded by by Councilman Watford. General Fund $ 21,239.16 Public Utilities 24,099.27 Chapman X C? Collins X Rubin X �.� Thomas X Watford X Motion carried. REQUEST FOR THE ADDITION, DEFERRAL PR WITHDRAWAL OF ITEMS ON TODAY'S AGENDA. F. -- NEW BUSINESS 1. Swearing in of newly elected Councilmembers by Judge Hendry addressed the Council and spoke to Judge Hendry. them briefly about the changes he has seen in the growth of the City, improvements in the physical appearance of City Hall. He spoke to the newly elected Councilmen regarding the Oath of Office. Judge Hendry administered the Oath of Office of City Councilmen to Councilman Collins and Councilman Kirk whose terms commenced January 1, 1989 and expire December 31, 1992. January 3, 1989 Page Three COUNCIIMEMBERS /ACTION VOTE ABSENT YES NO 2. Election of Mayor. Upon the call by the Chairman for nominations, Councilman Collins nominated Oakland R. Chapman to fill the position of Mayor for the City of Okeechobee from January 1, 1989 through December 31, 1990. There being no other nominations, Chapman X Collins X Kirk X Thomas X Watford X Motion carried. Mayor Chapman accepted and will serve his third two-year term as Chairman and Mayor for the City of Okeechobee. 3. Appointment of Councilmembers to serve on the Motion by Councilman Thomas, seconded by == Central Florida Regional Planning Council and Councilman Watford to appoint Councilman the Glades -Okeechobee Economic Development Collins to serve on the Central Florida G; Committee. Regional Planning Council. Chapman X Collins X Kirk X Thomas X Watford X Motion Carried. Motion by Councilman Thomas, seconded by Councilman Collins to appoint Councilman Watford to serve on the Glades -Okeechobee Economic Development Committee. Chapman X Collins X Kirk X Thomas X Watford X Motion carried. January 31 1989 Page Four COMIU4MERS/ACTION VOTE ABSENT YES NO Motion by Councilman Thomas, seconded by Councilman Kirk to appoint Councilman Watford to serve as liaison between the City Council and the Okeechobee County Planning and Zoning Commission. Chapman X Collins X Kirk X Thomas X Watford X Motion carried. 4. Motion to approve the appointments of Mr. Bruce Director Fortner introduced Mr. Cannon to Cannon and Mr. Donald Ryer as new treatment the Council and explained that Mr. Ryer plant operators - Director of Public Works. is still working out his two (2) weeks notice �.� withanothercompany; he will be introduced to Council at a later date. Mr. Cannon will be working at the Water Treatment Plant and Mr. Ryer at the Waste Water Treatment Plant. Motion by Councilman Collins, seconded by Councilman Watford to approve the appointments of Mr. Bruce Cannon and Mr. Donald Ryer as new treatment plant operators. After discussion, Chapman X Collins X Kirk X Thomas X Watford X Motion carried. January 3, 1989 Page Five CWWI EELS/ACTIGW NOTEABSENT YES NO 5. Motion. -to approve a partial pay request -to Motion by Councilman Thomaa,-seconded by Dickerson,.,L�I�Ince, .for-$$63`j0,724 06 - Director of Councilrlma/n� Collins appro)�ve-..the parti}a■//l�� :pay ...... �'.�9 TS � �Tf"' .i ,4• _ . ....: �Y; .. '?f`a } .'.' _ /._tyo oques1IR;�y to �"+�T�: «+kAS Y+y� .1106 .. .,.,,. :. a t upon' he re osesendnt oa o ttia ` "f.l _ 8e r f me Pe nactor- of _ Pubild 'yorks) and the Eagera. AfteY discussion between Director Elders and Councilmen concerning this final payment to. -Dickerson, ry X IX S 0 _ : C Y i.. ..., ,,: ..:3.. r .^-.tea i�. .�ry F., ._ r` dS�...� ..: ,`2'�.. a'M-eq'':;Ci'• Ci k ,.: ..., -. T F-. ., i....,,, : � ,.^•„ ...,:.- . 4 e., �._ .. �'^`..�:, `1' ' - - .;µ'k! �E �.�. �°�'�`,.���yR�.s , to N...' 'F. ::?L".'*: ONrv^'.M pt L1 I . . - .. :Y :, .A d .-.:. +✓:. �: � l,5 ..:...T.. . .-Yi......F., ,.. -... 'F_,� _.... ..".'S 6 « Heap ' fos[ Mr « RichZi iPard►f Hunt k eal 1` not apptar. Estate fbt ..-water and sewer allovat30n Richard Ward (Exhibit 2) . 7. Hear from Mr. Robert Hoover for the installation Mr. --Hoover addressed Council on behalf of of a fire hydrant at 70W and N.W. 28th Avenue - Mr. Henry Kelly who is planning construction Mr. Robert.Hoover« of warehouses on Hwy. 70 near the N.W. 28th Attie iMtefrsection« According to Mt.. Hoover, thi o�tntyf`ire Marshall Andicated the � need far a fire hydrant within 150.' of the proposed- _structures. Mr. Hoover stated that Mr. Kelly is willing -to pay the cost of the installation and maintenance of this hydrant and execute the necessary agreements/ documents which may be required. After lengthy discussion, y 4 January 3, 1989 Page Six 8. Consider a request from American Pioneer Savings Bank for two alley closings - City Clerk (Exhibits C� 3 and 4). J ' COUNCII�IBERS/ACTION--�-E ] ABSE:Ni' I YES I NOO Motion by Councilman Watford, seconded by Councilman Kirk to approve the installation of a fire hydrant at Hwy. 70 W and N.W. 28th Avenue with the stipulation that the necessary Agreement(s) between the developer and the County is worked out and approved by the City Attorney. 1 Chapman X Collins X Kirk X Thomas X Watford X Motion carried. i Melanie Anderson, Manager of the Okeechobee Branch of American Pioneer Savings Bank addressed Council and informed them that American Pioneer wishes to have these alleys closed so that they may expand their facility and utilize these alleys for additional parking for their customers. After lengthy discussion between the American Pioneer Savings Bank representative and Council, it was determined that all property owners in the Block must either join in the application or submit notarized consents to the closing. Ms. Anderson will obtain the necessary documentation and re -submit this request.to Council at a later J date, on behalf of American Pioneer Savings Bank. January 3, 1989 9a. Motion to read by title only and set January 17, 1989 as a public hearing date, an Ordinance amending chapter eight of the Code of Ordinances; providing for health and beautification - City Attorney (Exhibit 5). COUNCIIMEMBERS/ACTION Motion by Councilman Collins, seconded by Councilman Watford to read, by title only and set January 17, 1989 as a public hearing date, an ordinance (#611) amending chapter eight of the Code of Ordinances. Chapman Collins Kirk Thomas Watford Motion carried. Attorney Cook read the Ordinance by title, as follows: Proposed ORDINANCE #611 All ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF OKEECHOBEE, FLORIDA, PROVIDING FOR THE REPEAL OF CHAPTER 9 AND SECTION 11-7 AND 11-17 OF THE CODE OF ORDINANCES OF THE CITY OF OKEECHOBEE, FLORIDA; DECLARING SAME TO BE NULL AND VOID AND OF NO EFFECT; PROVIDING A NEW TITLE FOR CHAPTER 8; PROVIDING FOR NEW DEFINITIONS IN SECTION 8-1; AMENDING SECTION 8-2 AND 8-4; PROVIDING FOR NEW SECTIONS 8-8 THROUGH 8-15 INCLUSIVE; AMENDING SECTION 8-17; PROVIDING FOR RESERVING 8-37 THROUGH 8-39 INCLUSIVE IN ARTICLE II, DIVISION 2; PROVIDING FOR A NEW ARTICLE II, DIVISION 3 ENTITLED ENFORCEMENT; PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE. Attorney Cook, Code Enforcement Board Chairman Donald Clements and Council discussed the proposed Ordinance and various changes and possible additions to it. Page Seven VOTE ABSENT YES1 NO X X X X X January 3, 1989 Page Eight 9b. Motion to approve the first reading of an Ordinance amending chapter eight of the Code of Ordinances providing for health and beautification. V , RECESS: 3:22 P.M. Mayor Chapman called the meeting back to order at 3:35 P.M. COUNCHMEMBERS /ACTION Motion by Councilman Collins, seconded by Councilman Kirk to amend the ordinance as follows: Section 8-11a to read: "height not to exceed 8-inches. Also, ...." Chapman Collins Kirk Thomas Watford Motion carried. Motion by Councilman Watford, seconded by Councilmen Collins and Kirk to approve the first reading of an ordinance (#611) amending chapter eight of the Code of Ordinances as amended to include the eight -inch height limit and to include a provision regarding abandoned property on private property. Chapman Collins Kirk Thomas Watford Motion carried. VOTE ABSENT YU NO X X X January 3, 1989 Page Nine 10. Update of items of interest to the City by County Commissioner Jack Williamson. A. COUNCIL REPORTS AI`ID/OR REQUESTS: 1. Councilman Collins: COUNCIIMEMBERS/ACTION VOTE IABSENT IYESI NO Mr. Williamson did not appear. a) Councilman Collins inquired whether or not the matter of the house and travel trailers being connected to residences has been added to City Ordinances. Attorney Cook fel this matter was addressed in the new Traffic Ordinance which was recently approved by Council. b) Councilman Collins discussed correspondence received from DER regarding odor and taste problems/questions from the Council whereby DER stated they considered these areas to be a part of the water treatment process. After discussion, Notion by Councilman Collins, seconded by Councilman Watford to retain Broome Engineering to prepare an engineering report for taste, odor and chlorine problems at the water plant for $5,000.00. Chapman X Collins X Kirk X Thomas X Watford X Motion carried. January 3, 1989 2. Councilman Thomas: 3. Attorney Cook: 4. Councilman Watford: COUNCILMEMBERS/ACTION Nothing at this time. Nothing at this time. a) Councilman Watford inquired whether or not we have received a reply to the City's request for information regarding the conditions of the railroad crossings. Director Elders stated that he has not received a reply. Councilman Watford requested the railroad company be contacted again in this matter. b) Councilman Watford questioned the status of the quotes for Disability, Health and Property Insurance. After discussion between Councilman Watford and Administrator Drago, Motion by Councilman Watford, seconded by Councilman Collins that Council be informed of and given the opportunity to make the final decision on the Long Term Disability and Health Insurance. Chapman Collins Kirk Thomas Watford Motion carried. Page Ten - VOTE ABSENF1' i NO January 3, 1989 Page Eleven 5. Councilman Kirk: 6. Mayor Chapman: 7. Administrator Drago: 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 PROCEEDING IS MADE WHICH INCLUDES THE TESTIMONY AND EVIDENCE UPON WHICH THE APPEAL IS BASED. OAKLAND R. CHAPMAN AYOR ATTE T: BONNIE S. THOMAS, CMC CITY CLERK COUNCI IrEE�!BERS /ACTION Councilman Kirk stated that he was pleased to be a part of the City Council and that he was looking forward to a good year. Mayor Chapman and Director Elders discussed the one hour parking on SW 5th Avenue. Mr. Elders stated that out of twelve (12) businesses interviewed, there were four (4) that objected to one hour parking signs being posted in this area. Mayor Chapman and Director Elders will notify the business owners in this vicinity of Council's decision to keep the two-hour parking as it is. Nothing to report at this time. Mayor Chapman adjourned the meeting at 3:50 P.M. VOTE ABSENT YESI NO