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1989-05-02 Regular Meetingt A. B. C. D. CITY OF OKEECHOBEE CITY COUNCIL MEETING May 2, 1989 - 2:00 P.M. SUMMARY OF CITY COUNCIL ACTION Call meeting to order. Invocation offered by Mr. Jim Baughman; Pledge of Allegiance led by Mayor Chapman Mayor and Council attendance: Mayor Oakland Chapman Councilman Nick Collins Councilman Jim Kirk Councilman Oscar Thomas Councilman Dowling Watford Staff attendance: City Attorney Cook City Administrator Drago City Clerk Thomas Deputy Clerk Finch Motion to dispense with reading and approve the Summary of Council Action for the regular meeting of April 18, 1989. COUNCILMDII4BERS/ACTION Mayor Chapman called the meeting to order at 2:00 P.M. Mr. Jim Baughman Mayor Chapman. Present Present Present Present Present Present Present Present Present Motion to approve the minutes of of the regular meeting of April 18, 1989 by Councilman Collins, seconded by Councilman Thomas. Chapman Collins Kirk Thomas Watford Motion carried. VOTE YES NO ABSENT May 2, 1989 Page Two COUNCIIMEIMERS/ACTION VOTE ABSENT YES NO REQUEST FOR THE ADDITION, DEFERRAL OR WITHDRAWAL OF ITEMS ON There were none. TODAY'S AGENDA. E. NEW BUSINESS 1. Motion to approve the appointment of Mr. Vincent Motion by Councilman Watford, seconded by Padgett as a regular maintenance operator assigned tc Councilman Kirk to approve the appointment of the Public Works Department - Director of Public Mr. Vincent Padgett as a regular maintenance Works. operator assigned to the Public Works Department. Director Elders explained to Council that Mr. Padgett has successfully completed his six month probationary period. Chapman X Collins X Kirk X Thomas X �.� Watford X Motion Carried. 2. Motion to appoint Mr. Mike O'Connor to the Code Motion to appoint Mr. Mike O'Connor to the Code Enforcement Board - City Administrator. Enforcement Board by Councilman Thomas, seconded by Councilmen Collins and Kirk. Chapman X Collins X Kirk X Thomas X Watford X Motion Carried. Mr. O'Connor was welcomed by Councilmembers. He is replacing Gloria Faye Scherrer. Mr. O'Connor's term will run from May 2, 1989 thru April 30, 1992. { May 2, 1989 3. 4. Consider a request from Mr. Henry Prescott for a refund of his waste water deposit - Mr. Henry Prescott (Exhibit 1) Consider a request from Mr. Baird Patterson for a refund of his waste water deposit - Mr. Baird Patterson (Exhibit 2). COUNCIIH�IIBERS/ACTION Mr. Prescott did not appear before Council. After discussion by Councilmembers, Motion by Councilman Thomas, seconded by Councilman Kirk to refund the waste water deposit paid to the City by Mr. Prescott. Chapman Collins Kirk Thomas Watford Motion Carried. Mr. Patterson did not appear before Council. After discussion by Councilmembers, Motion by Councilman Thomas, seconded by Councilman Kirk to refund the waste water deposit paid to the City by Mr. Patterson. Chapman Collins Kirk Thomas Watford Motion Carried. Page Three VE ABSENT :SOT NO k? May 2, 1989 Page Four COUNCIIrE�MERS/ACTION VOTE ABSENT YES NO 5. Presentation of the housing element of the Mr. Mark Personius, of the Central Florida Regional Comprehensive Plan - Mr. Mark Personius (Exhibit 2). Planning Council addressed Council and explained to Councilman that he was before them to discuss the draft of the 2nd Phase of the Planning Process: the Housing Element of the Comprehensive Plan. This element is to provide a summary of existing housing conditions in the City, to analyze housing trends, to identify existing and and projected housing supply and to develop appropriate plans and programs to assure an adequate supply of safe and affordable housing to all City residents. Mr. Personius discussed projected population, projected housing needs (including private sector housing delivery, low and moderate income �Z households, adequate sites, elimination of .� substandard housing conditions, etc), Goals, Objectives and Policies. Mr. Personius explained to Council that this draft was submitted for contractual purposes for a progress report and receipt of planning assistance funds. He explained that the City Council may make revisions and changes in the document at any time prior to adoption and final submission of the plan to the state in September 1990. This draft has been approved by the Joint City/County Citizens' Advisory Committee for review by the Department of Community Affairs. Mr. Personius reminded Council that the Efforts, Goals and Objectives are items which should be reviewed for their input, corrections and possible revisions. May 2, 1989 Page Five COUNCILMEMBERS/ACTION VOTE ABSENT YES NO 6. Consider a request from Mr. Jim Baughman for plat Mr. Jim Baughman addressed Council and requested approval for Phase II of the River Run Subdivision - they approve the plat for Phase II of the River Mr. Jim Baughman. Run Subdivision. Mayor Chapman inquired of Department Heads (Fortner, Elders, Mobley and Douglas [for Tomey)) if they had any problems with the approval of this plat. All indicated that they were in approval and had no problems with the proposed plat for Phase II. Director Fortner indicated he and Mr. Baughman were working out the water and sewer items. Mr. Baughman had deeded easement to the City. City Attorney Cook stated to Council that Mr. Baughman had covered all steps and bases within each Department according to City policy. After lengthy discussion by Council, �d Motion by Councilman Thomas to accept the Plat approval for Phase II of River Run Subdivision upon the recommendation of the Department Heads and the City Attorney, seconded by Councilman Collins. Motion by Councilman Watford to table the matter until the next Council meeting to allow Council to obtain more information in the matter. Motion died for lack of a second. Vote on original Motion by Councilman Thomas, Chapman X Collins X Kirk X Thomas X Watford X Motion Carried. May 2, 1989 Page Six COUNCIIMR-4BERS/ACTION VOTE ABSENT YES NO 7. Consider piping reclaimed water to Mr. Sonny Mr. Sonny Williamson addressed Council and Williamson's property - Mr. Sonny Williamson explained that the document before them was (Exhibit 4). the 5th draft of the proposed (20 year) Agreement between the City and Williamson Cattle Company for the Delivery and Use of Reclaimed Irrigation Water. City Attorney Cook explained to Council that this Agreement is for the City to use reclaimed water to pipe and pump 300,000 gallons per day (or more, if available) to Mr. Williamson's property. Attorney Cook outlined some of the various issues of this agreement. After lengthy discussion between Attorney Cook, Councilmen, Director Fortner and Mr. Williamson, Motion by Councilman Collins, seconded by Councilman Thomas to set a workshop meeting j for Thursday, May 11, 1989 at 7:00 P.M. in a the City Hall Council Chambers to review the proposed agreement for reclaimed water item by item. Chapman X Collins X Kirk X Thomas X Watford X Motion Carried. 8. Update of items of interest to the city from Nothing at this time. County Commissioner Jack Williamson. May 2, 1989 Page Seven F. COUNCIL REPORTS AND/OR REQUESTS: 1. Councilman Collins: 2. Councilman Thomas: 3. Councilman Watford: COUNCI EEIMERS/ACTION a) Requested that Administrator Drago obtain one (1) pin microphone for Council to try at the next Council Meeting. b) Informed Council that he would be unable to attend the Central Florida Regional Planning Meeting tomorrow (5/3/89) and requested Council's permission to allow Administrator Drago to attend in his absence. Council had no objections to this request. Nothing at this time. a) Requested clarification from Council whether or not Councilmen were allowed reimbursement for expenses incurred on behalf of the City particularly when they are representing the City on a particular board or Council and have travel, postage, and other expenses incurred on the City's behalf. Councilman Watford explained that there are also times when he and other Councilmembers might require various secretarial assistance (i.e. typing and photocopying of minutes or correspondence, etc). Council agreed that any City business being performed by Councilmembers should be allowed as an extra expense incurred by them and reimbursed accordingly. The Administrators office will coordinate secretarial work required by Councilmembers. VOTE ABSENT YES I NO May 2, 1989 Page Eight COUNCILMEMBERS/ACTION VOTE ABSENT YES NO b) Councilman Watford requested clarification of the Taddie litigation, whereby the City filed a lawsuit without Council's knowledge. After lengthy discussion between City Attorney Cook, Administrator Drago and Council, Motion by Councilman Watford, seconded by Councilman Kirk to instruct Special Council (Attorney Bull) to communicate with City Attorney Cook the plan of action, what the options are in this matter, to explain what he is doing and why (i.e. what can be gained from Attorney Bull's actions). Chapman X Collins X Kirk X C`) Thomas X Watford X Motion Carried. c) Requested information regarding Mr. Charlie Farmer (S.E. 9th Street). Director Elders indicated that he is working with South Florida Water Management in this matter. 5. Councilman Kirk: a) Informed Council, concerning the City's Pension Plan, that if an employee dies the surviving spouse receives only the funds in the retirement account plus interest. Councilman Kirk suggested that Council consider adopting a plan whereby if an employee dies and is vested, in the retirement plan, the surviving spouse should receive funds as if the deceased employee had retired. May 2, 1989 Page Nine 6. ADJOURNMENT Mayor Chapman: 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 G ATTEST: BONNIE S. THOMAS, CMC CITY CLERK COUNCIIMEMBERS/ACTION b) Councilman Kirk asked Council to consider a request that City Employees made are eligible for retirement after 30 years employment/ service with/to the City. Motion by Councilman Kirk, seconded by Councilman Collins to direct L.C. Fortner to obtain precise figures in the above matters (on all three plans) to determine what financial effect these changes would have and what impact that would have Chapman Collins Kirk Thomas Watford Motion Carried.. Nothing at this time. Mayor Chapman adjourned the meeting at 4:20 P.M. VOTE ABSENT YES I NO