1989-06-06 Regular MeetingF OKEEC�
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A. Call meeting to order.
CITY OF OKEECHOBEE
CITY COUNCIL MEETING
June 6, 1989 - 2:00 P.M.
SUMMARY OF CITY COUNCIL ACTION
B. Invocation offered by the Reverend Arly Ball;
Pledge of Allegiance led by Mayor Chapman
C. Mayor and Council attendance:
Mayor Oakland Chapman
Councilman Nick Collins
Councilman James Kirk
Councilman Oscar Thomas
Councilman Dowling Watford
Staff attendance:
City Attorney Cook
City Administrator Drago
City Clerk Thomas
D. Motion to dispense with reading and approve the
Summary of Council Action for the regular meeting
of May 16, 1989.
COUNCIIMEMBERS/ACTION
Mayor Chapman called the meeting to order at
2:00 P.M.
Reverend Ball;
Mayor Chapman.
Present
Present
Present
Absent
Present
Arrived at 2:40 P.M.
Present
Present
Motion by Councilman Collins, seconded by
Councilman Kirk to dispense with reading and
approve the Summary of Council Action for the
regular meeting of May 16, 1989.
Chapman
Collins
Kirk
Thomas
Watford
Motion Carried.
VOTE
YES I NO I ABSENT
x
x
June 6, 1989
Poo T,
COUNCIIMENBERS/ACTION
VOTE
ABSENT
YES
NO
REQUEST FOR THE ADDITION, DEFERRAL OR WITHDRAWAL OF ITEMS
Item F.3 presented before Item F.1.
ON TODAY'S AGENDA.
E. OPEN PUBLIC HEARING FOR REZONING:
1. Consider petition 264-R for the rezoning of propert
Motion by Councilman Watford, seconded by
located at 503 N.W. 9th Street from Industrial to
Councilman Collins to approve Petition 264-R
Commercial II - Exhibit 1. (City/County planning
for the rezoning of property located at 503
commission recommended approval)
N.W. 9th Street from Industiral to Commercial
II. Engineer, Mosley Collins presented the
request and exhibits to Council.
Chapman
X
Collins
X
Kirk
X
Thomas
X
Watford
X
Motion Carried.
2. Cc ider petition for 265-R for the rezoning of
Motion by Councilman Watford, seconded by
property located at 907 S.W. 2nd Avenue from
Councilman Collins to approve Petition 265-R
Residential Single -Family to Commercial I -
for the rezoning of property located at 907
Exhibit 2. (City/County planning commission
S.W. 2nd Avenue from Residential Single -Family
recommended approval)
to Commercial I. Realtor, Carol Ann Bryant
presented the request and exhibits to Council.
Chapman
X
Collins
X
Kirk
X
Thomas
X
Watford
X
Motion Carried.
CLOSE PUBLIC HEARING
F. NEW BUSINESS
1. Consider a request from Mr. Gary Davis for
Motion by Councilman Collins, seconded by
water allocation to the S.J. Acres subdivision -
Councilman Kirk to approve a request from
Mr. Gary Davis.
Mr. Gary Davis to be put on the waiting list
June 6, 1989
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COUNCIIMEMMERS/ACTION
VOTE
ABSENT
YES
NO
for water allocation of 13,000 gallons per day,
when available)to the S.J. Acres subdivision
Chapman
X
Collins
X
Kirk
X
Thomas
X
Watford
X
Motion Carried.
2. Consider a request from the Jaycees for a $1,000
Motion by Councilman Collins, seconded by
donation for fireworks and permission to conduct
Councilman Kirk to approve a request from the
a "Highway Holdup" at US 441 and US 70 - Mr. Mark
Jaycees for a $1,000 donation for 4th of July
Brandel - (Exhibit 3).
fireworks.
Chapman
X
Collins
X
ry
Kirk
X
�..
Thomas
X
Wa _ord
X
Motion Carried.
After discussion, the request for a "Highway
Holdup" was withdrawn by Mr. Mark Brandel.
3. Consider a request for sewage hook-up at the
Motion by Councilman Watford, seconded by
Industrial Park - Mr. Phil Berger.
Councilman Kirk to approve a request for
sewage hook-up at the Industrial Park up to a
maximum of 20,000 gallons per day with the
understanding that all connection and capacity
fees are to be paid. (Either by the Industrial
Park or the tenants).
Mr. Phil Berger stated that they needed to
know what the impact fees are going to be.
After discussion regarding amount of fees,
Chapman
X
Collins
X
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COUNCIIME�IBERS/ACTION
VOTE
ABSENT
YES
NO
Kirk
X
Thomas
Watford
X
Motion Carried.
4. Discuss the Reclaimed Water Project - Mr.
Motion by Councilman Watford, seconded by
Sonny Williamson.
Councilman Collins that the Mayor be authorized
to sign the agreement ( for the Delivery and Use
of Reclaimed Irrigation Water) and instruct
Broome Engineering to proceed with the
engineering plans according to timetable of:
3 mos. - Design & Permitting
1 mo. - Bidding & Advertising
60 days for construction
Total time of 6 months.
Chapman
X
Collins
X
Kirk
X
Thomas
X
Watford
X
Motion Carried.
RECESS: 3:25 P.M.
Mayor Chapman called the meeting back to order at 3:35 P.M.
5. Motion to appoint Shirley Palmer as a regular
Motion by Councilman Watford, seconded by
police dispatcher - Chief of Police.
Councilman Kirk and Collins to appoint Shirley
Palmer as a regular police dispatcher.
Chapman
X
Collins
X
Kirk
X
Thomas
Watford
X
Motion Carried.
6. Motion to transfer $29,000 to the Water Treatment
Motion by Councilman Watford, seconded by
Plant Construction Fund and $8,000 to the Wastewater
Councilman Collins and Kirk to transfer $29,000
June 6, 1989
COUNCILMEMBERS/ACTION
L d
VOTE
C l 1Vf'
ABSENT
YES
NO
Collection System Fund from the Improvement and
to the Water Treatment Plant Construction Fund
Replacement Fund - Director of Public Utilities
and $8,000 to the Wastewater Collection System
(Exhibit 4).
Fund from the Improvement and Replacement Fund.
Chapman
Collins
X
Kirk
X
Thomas
X
Watford
X
Motion Carried.
X
7. Consider a request from Ruth Mims for a refund
Motion by Councilman Collins, seconded by
of her sewage deposit - Ruth Mims (Exhibit 5).
Councilman Watford to approve a request for a
refund, in the amount of $652.50 for a sewage
deposit for Ruth Mims.
Chapman
X
Collins
a
Kirk
X
X
Thomas
C 'r
Watford
X
X
Motion Carried.
8. Motion to award an ammonia feed system to
Motion by Councilman Collins, seconded by
Blankenship and Associates in the amount of
Councilman Kirk to award an ammonia feed system
$9,230.40 - Director of Public Utilities
to Blankenship and Associates in the amount of
(Exhibit 6).
$9,230.40.
Chapman
X
Collins
X
Kirk
X
Thomas
Watford
X
X
Motion Carried.
9. Motion to approve Mr. Morris Holliman as a new
Motion by Councilman Watford, seconded by
meter reader and Mr. Dwayne Storey as a new
Councilman Collins to approve Mr. Morris Holliman
maintenance operator assigned to the Public
as a new meter reader and Mr. Dwayne Storey as
Utilities Department - Director of Public
a new maintenance operator assigned to the Public
Utilities (Exhibit 7).
Utilities Department.
June 6, 1989
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COUNCII1rBERS/ACTION
VOTE
ABSENT
YES
NO
Chapman
X
Collins
g
Kirk
g
Thomas
x
Watford
x
Motion Carried.
10. Motion to authorize the City Administrator to
Motion by Councilman Collins, seconded by
negotiate a settlement with M&M/Taddie for the
Councilman Watford to authorize the City
collection system dispute - City Attorney.
Administrator to negotiate a settlement with
M&M/Taddie for the collection system dispute.
(as stipulated in Attorney Steve Bull's
agreement only).
After discussion between Council, City
Attorney and City Administrator,
Chapman
g
Collins
g
Kirk
g
Thomas
X
Watford
g
Motion Carried.
11. Update of items of interest to the city by
Nothing at this time.
County Commissioner Jack Williamson.
F. COUNCIL REPORTS AND/OR REQUESTS:
1. Councilman Collins:
a) Stated that all city advertising is to
go through the City Clerk's office.
b) Requested prayer for his son Dana who
will be undergoing heart surgery on
Monday at 8:00 A.M. at Shands Hospital.
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COUNCILMEMBERS/ACTION
VOTE
ABSENT
YES
NO
2. Councilman Thomas:
Absent.
3. Councilman Watford:
a) Asked what the status of the street
paving project is. Mr. Drago stated that
the project has been completed.
Councilman Collins requested that Council
be provided with a list of streets that
need to be paved.
Councilman Watford stated he hated to see
us borrow more money, but okay for Chuck
to give Council a rough estimate.
b) Requested information on the new burn fee
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permits. Stated that he wasn't aware that
we charged for them and would l ike to know
c
how much they are. Administrator Drago
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stated that Fire Chief Tomey had set up
a fee schedule which had originally started
at $25, but which was later lowered to $1 0.
Asked that in the future the council
review fees that are to be charged to the
public.
Council agreed.
4. Councilman Kirk:
Nothing at this time.
5. Administrator Drago:
Has been informed by Director Fortner that
Lake Okeechobee is down 2 feet. We're having
trouble maintaining our volume of water; may
need voluntary water restrictions.
Council agreed.
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VOTE
ABSENT
YES
NO
6. Director Fortner:
stated that we need the new water plant now.
We are in trouble if it doesn't rain. Plans are
ready for permit and to send to D.E.R. in
July. If we begin work now, it will be 2
years before it's completed.
Councilman Watford asked if we needed to ask
Director Fortner to give instructions to the
public about cutting water usage. Director
Fortner stated that in the past he has mailed
out letters to that effect.
Motion by Councilman Watford, seconded by
Councilman Collins to authorize the Public
Utilities Department to publish, in the local
media, a request for voluntary water cut -backs.
Chapman
.�
Colli
x
Kirk
X
Thomas
x
Watford
x
Motion Carried.
7. Administrator Drago•
a) Due to the 4th of July holiday falling on
the first Tuesday of the month Administrator
Drago asked how Council planned to set up
the Council Meeting schedule for July.
Mayor Chapman informed that there would
be one meeting held that month and it is
scheduled for July 18, 1989.
b) Informed that he will be attending Central
Florida Regional Planning Council Meeting
on Wednesday, June.7, 1989.
c) Discussed comprehensive plans across the
state with Council.
June 6, 1989
8.
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. CHA n N, MAYOR -
s
ATTEST:
EONNIE S. T OMAS, CMC
CITY CLERK
COUNCILMEMBERS/ACTION
Nothing at this time.
Mayor Chapman adj ourned the meeting at 4: 30 P. M.
VOTE ABSENT
YES NO