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CITY OF OKEECHOBEE
CITY COUNCIL MEETING
March 21, 1989 - 2:00 P.M.
SUMMARY OF CITY COUNCIL ACTION
COUNCHME MBERS /ACTION
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A. Call meeting to order.
Mayor Chapman called the meeting to order at 2:00
P.M.
B. Invocation offered by the Chaplain Zeb Fennell;
Chaplain Fennell;
Pledge of Allegiance led by Mayor Chapman
Mayor Chapman.
C. Mayor and Council attendance:
Mayor Oakland Chapman
Present
Councilman Nick Collins
Present
Councilman Jim Kirk
Present
" Councilman Oscar Thomas
Present
councilman Dowling Watford
Present
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Staff attendance:
City Attorney Cook
Present
City Administrator Drago
Present
City Clerk Thomas
Present
Deputy Clerk Finch
Present
D• Motion to dispense with reading and approve the Summary
Motion by Councilman Collins, seconded by
of Council Action for the regular meeting of March 7,
Councilman Kirk to dispense with reading and
1989 and the Workshop Meeting of March 14, 1989.
approve the Summary of Council Action for the
regular meeting of March 7, 1989 and the
workshop meeting of March 14, 1989.
Chapman
X
Collins
X
Kirk
X
Thomas
X
Watford
X
Motion carried.
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E. Motion to approve warrant registers for February, 1989:
Motion to approve the warrant registers for
February 1989 by Councilman Kirk, seconded
by Councilman Thomas and Collins (General
Fund - $28,063.36/Public Utilities $21,944.93).
General Fund $28,063.36
Public Utilities 21,944.93
Chapman
X
Collins
X
Kirk
X
Thomas
X
Watford
X
Motion carried.
REQUEST FOR THE ADDITION, DEFERRAL OR WITHDRAWAL OF ITEMS ON
Mayor Chapman stated that Mrs. Faye Williamson
TODAY'S AGENDA.
would not appear (Item #6).
The matter of the Woodbridge Development/Option
to Purchase the City's Property would be added
under new business - Item #1.
F. OPEN PUBLIC HEARING FOR REZONING:
1. Consider petition #252-R for the rezoning of
Citizens Frank Bower and Lyda Heath addressed
property located at S.W. 23rd Street and S.W 2nd
Council requesting the City consider rezoning
Avenue from Residential to Commercial II -
the subject property. After lengthy discussion
Exhibit 1.
between Council, Attorney Cook, Zoning and
Building Administrator Walter Taylor,
Motion by Councilman Collins, seconded by
Councilman Thomas to table the matter until the
next Council Meeting (April 4, 1989) so that
all Councilman may look at the subject property
and surrounding.areas prior to voting on the
matter.
Chapman
X
Collins
X
Kirk
X
Thomas
X
Watford
X
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G. NEW BUSINESS
1-a. Discussion with Mr. Jim Baughman and Attorney
City Attorney Cook explained to Council that
Lester Jennings regarding an Option to Purchase
Attorney Jennings had prepared an Option to
the City's Acreage - Mr. Jim Baughman and
Purchase the City's property (subject property
Mr. Lester Jennings.
consisting of 151. 59 acres in N.W. Section of
the City). This option be secured by a $100.00
deposit for a six month period, commencing today
(March 21, 1989) and continuing until August 21,
1989. The purchase price to be $385,000.00 less
the $100.00 consideration paid for the option.
Should Mr.Baughman not exercise the option withi
six months, the deposit consideration will be
forfeited by him. Attorney Cook discussed
the remainder of the terms and conditions of
the option with Council and answered their
questions in this regard.
After lengthy discussion b Council, City
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Attorney Cook, Mr. Baughman and Attorney Jennings,
Motion by Councilman Thomas for the City to
enter into the contract (Option to Purchase) with
Mr. Baughman for a six month period of time,
seconded by Councilman Kirk.
Chapman-
X
Collins
X
Kirk
X
Thomas
X
Watford
Motion Carried.
*The Option to Purchase was executed by Mayor
Chapman and Mr. Baughman and the $100.00
deposit was paid to the City by Mr. Baughman.
Copies of these documents are on file in the
City Clerk's office.
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Motion by Councilman Watford, seconded by
1-b. Motion to appoint Mr. Carl Hall as a new maintenance
operator assigned to the public works department -
Councilman Kirk, to appoint Mr. Carl Hall
Director of Public Works.
as a new maintenance operator assigned to
the Public Works Department.
Mr. Hall was introduced to Council by
Director Elders. Mr. Elders explained to
Council that Mr. Hall had been hired to
replace Keith Ellenbecker.
Chapman
Collins
Kirk
Thomas
Watford
Motion Carried.
2. Motion to award purchase of a pickup truck, for the
Motion by Councilman Thomas, seconded by
public works department to Fountain Motors of
Councilman Collins to award the purchase of a
Orlando, Florida for $9,603.00. - Director of Public
1989 GMC 3/4 ton pick up truck to Fountain
Works (Exhibit 2).
Motors of Orlando, Florida in the amount of
$9,603.00.
Councilman Watford explained that he must
abstain from voting in this matter since he
is employed by one of the firms who placed a
bid for this vehicle. (A copy of the Memorandum
of Voting Conflict is on file in the City
Clerk's office.)
After discussion,
Chapman
Collins
Kirk
Thomas
Watford
Motion Carried.
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Motion by Councilman Kirk to pay a partial pay
3. Motion to pay a partial pay request to Dennis L.
Smith for street striping in the amount of
request to Dennis L. Smith for street striping in
$11,744.90 - Director of Public Works - (Exhibit
the amount of $11,744.90, seconded by Councilman
3).
Collins.
Director of Public Works Charles Elders informed
Council that Smith is 90-95% finished with
the striping. The $6,000.00 which has been held
back should be sufficient to cover any outstandin
work to be performed, according to Mr. Elders.
Chapman
X
Collins
X
Kirk
X
Thomas
X
Watford
X
Motion Carried.
4. Motion to approve the transfer of $13,750 from the
Motion to approve the transfer of $13,750.00
improvement and replacement fund to the water plant
from the improvement and replacement fund to the
construction fund - Director of Public Utilities
water plant construction fund to cover the
(Exhibit 4).
balance owed for engineering fees for the water
Plant expansion, by Councilman Watford, seconded
by Councilman Kirk.
After discussion,
Chapman
X
Collins
X
Kirk
X
Thomas
X
Watford
X
Motion Carried.
5. Discuss granting Lake Oil use of a portion of the
Mr. Buddy Lyles and Mr. Phil Baughman
alley behind their business - Mr. Phil Baughman.
addressed Council and requested the use of the
alley behind their business (Lake Oil). Mr.
Baughman explained to Council that they would
like to extend the existing fence around the
alley and erect gates across the alleyway.
In addition, Mr. Lyles indicated that he
would like to concrete over the alleyway.
Mr. Baughman explained that Mr. Lyles is the
property owner on either side of the alley
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After lengthy discussion between Council and
Chief Mobley, Director Elders, Director
Fortner (who indicated that there was a
sanitary sewer line which needs replacing
in this alleyway), and Lt. Bill Douglas,
Motion by Councilman Collins to allow Lake
Oil to utilize the alleyway pursuant to the
terms and conditions of an Agreement (to
be prepared by the City Attorney Cook),
seconded by Councilman Thomas.
After discussion between Councilman Watford,
Chapman
Collins
Kirk
Thomas'
Watford
Motion Carried.
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6. Discuss water allocation for Seminole Cove with
Mrs. Williamson did not appear.
Faye Williamson: — -"
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RECESS: 3:12 P.M.
Mayor Chapman called the meeting back to order at 3:25 P.M.
7. Update of items of interest to the city from
Nothing to report at this time.
County Commissioner Jack Williamson.
H. COUNCIL REPORTS AND/OR REOUESTS:
1. Councilman Collins:
a) Clarified a situation with County
Commissioner Williamson regarding the 2/7/89
request for water and sewer allocation for the
proposed Okeechobee Commons Apartment Complex;
stating that the City had not given an
allocation to the developer but had tabled
the matter.
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b) Discussed with Attorney Cook and Council a
problem whereby an "out of town merchant" set
up a used car lot (tent) in town. Council dis-
cussed this matter at length each voicing their
opinion in the matter. Council requested
that Attorney Cook research the matter to
ascertain what can be done to prevent the
reoccurance of this situation.
2. Councilman Thomas:
Did not return to Council Chambers after recess.
3. Councilman Watford:
a) Brought up the matter of Mr. Charlie Farmer's
request for assistance from the City in the
"acceptance" of S.E. 9th Street and the work
he has performed on the street. Mr. Farmer
addressed Council and discussed his dilemma.
City Attorney Cook will meet with Director
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Elders and have information available for
Council's review at the next Council meeting.
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b) Councilman Watford spoke to Council
in his capacity -as the city's
representative to the Glades -Okeechobee
Development Council and moved that the
Mayor send correspondence to South Florida
Water Management District supporting
the Glades -Okeechobee Economic Development
Council's effort to lease the Okee-Tantie
Park from South Florida Water Management,
seconded by Councilman Collins.
Chapman
Collins
Kirk
Thomas
Watford
Motion Carried.
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5. Councilman Kirk:
Nothing at that time.
6. Mayor Chapman:
Nothing at this time.
ADJOURNMENT
Mayor Chapman adjourned the meeting at 3:50 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
UPON WHICH THE APPEAL IS BASED.
OAKLAND R. CHAPMAN,. YOR
ATTEST:
BONNIE S. THOMAS, CMC
CITY CLERK