1989-06-20 Regular Meetingr
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CITY OF OKEECHOBEE
CITY COUNCIL MEETING
June 20, 1989 - 2:00 P.M.
SUMMARY OF CITY COUNCIL ACTION
COUNCILMEMBERS/ACTION
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�. Call meeting to order.
mayor Chapman called the meeting to order at 2:00
P . r•l .
s. Invocation offered by Reverend James Griffis:
Reverend Griffis;
Pledge of Allegiance led by r,layor Chapman
Mayor Chapman.
Mayor and Council attendance:
Mayor Oakland Chapman
Present
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Councilman Nick Collins
Present
x
Councilman Jim Kirk
Present
x
Councilman Oscar Thomas
Absent
x
Councilman Dowling Watford
Present
x
Staff attendance:
City Attorney Cook
Present
x
City Administrator Drago
Present
x
City Clerk Thomas
Present
x
Motion to dispense with reading and approve the Summary
Motion by Councilman Collins, seconded by
of Council Action for the regular meeting of June 6,
Councilman Watford to dispense with reading and
1989.
approve the Summary of Council Action for the
regular meeting of June 6, 1989.
Chapman
x
Collins
x
Kirk
x
Thomas
x
tIatford'
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Motion Carried.
June 20, 1989
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COUNCILrEMBERS/ACTION
VOTE
ABSENT
YES
NO
[lotion by Councilman Watford, seconded by
Motion to approve warrant registers for May, 1989:
Councilman Kirk to approve the warrant registers
for the month of may, 1989 in the amount of:
General Fund $ 95,483.39
Public Utilities 121,324.50
General Fund $95,483.39
Public Utilities $121,324.50
Chapman
X
Collins
X
Kirk
X
Thomas
X
Watford
X
Motion carried.
REQUEST FOR THE ADDITION, DEFERRAL OR WITHDRAWAL OF ITEMS ON
)DAY' S AGENDA.
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F. NEW BUSINESS
1. Consider a request from ter. Arthur Butler concerning
Motion by Councilman Watford, seconded by
a memorial bench to all veterans - Mr. Arthur Butler
Councilman Kirk, to allow Mr. Butler to collect
(Exhibit 1)
the donations, pay for the bench and give the
paid receipt and the bench to the local American
Legion Chapter. The Legion will place the bench
in an appropriate spot in the park.
It was agreed that the bench would be dedicated
to "All Veterans", not just "Vietnam Veterans".
June 20, 1989
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2. Consider a request from Rock -A -way for water
allocation in Connors Highlands -Becky Williamson
(Exhibit 2)
COUNCILMR4BERS/ACTION
Both Councilman Collins and Councilman Watford
expressed concern that the Council was not aware
of the project before it was underway and asked
Mr. Butler that on future projects he advise the
Council fir
Chapman
Collins
Kirk
Thomas
Watford
Motion Carried.
Motion by Councilman Collins, seconded by
Councilman Kirk to put them on the waiting
list of the city and give them the allocation
as it becomes available.
Amount of Request:
26,600 gals Block 4 and 39
24.400 gals Block 70 and 75
51,000 gals Total
After much discussion including water capacity
problems, concern about encouraging or
discouraging low income housing in the area,
Councilman Watford asked for an amendment to
the motion, stating that the water for block 39
and block 4 be subject to increased allocation
from DER. There was no second to the motion
to amend, therefore, original motion was carried.
Chapman
Collins
Kirk
Thomas
Watford
:Motion Carried.
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YES NO
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COUNCILM 4BERS/ACTION
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ABSENT
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3. Motion to approve the appointment of Loretta
Motion by Councilman Collins, seconded by
Mammana as new administrative secretary assigned
Councilman Kirk to appoint Loretta Mammana as new
to the City Clerk's Office. City Clerk
administrative secretary assigned to the City
Clerk's office.
Chapman
X
Collins
X
Kirk
X
Thomas
X
Watford
X
Motion Carried
4. Consider a request from Mr. Archie Dodd for
Motion by Councilman Kirk, seconded by Councilman
refund of his sewage deposit - Mr. Archie Dodd
Collins to refund sewerage deposit to Mr. Archie
(Exhibit 3)
Dodd.
Chapman
X
Collins
X
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Kirk
X
Thomas
X
Watford
motion Carried
5. Consider a request from the Department
After a brief discussion, it was decided that
of Veterans Affairs asking for a donation
City Administrator Drago would respond informing
of property to build a 120-bed state veteran
the Director of Department of Veterans Affairs
nursing home - City Administrator (Exhibit 4)
that there is nothing available at this time.
6. Consider a request from the merchants located
Mayor Chapman read the petition as follows:
on S.W. 5th Avenue between S.W. 2nd Street and
"We the following merchants and business people
Park Street to change the parking to one hour
would like to have 1 hour parking on the west side
parking in front of their business - City
block 166 and east side of block 165 on 5th Avenue.
Administrator (Exhibit 5).
There are many people parking their cars for long
periods of time and using most of the parking
spaces available on the street. Some people are
parking their cars and then leaving the area while
their car remains parked there. This is causing
the merchants in this area to lose customers.'
June 20, 1989
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COUNCILMEMBERS/ACTION
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ABSEMI'
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Motion by Councilman Watford, seconded by
Councilman Collins to designate the west side of
block 166 and the east side of block 165 on 5th
Avenue as one hour parking areas.
Chapman
X
Collins
X
Kirk
X
Thomas
X
Watford
X
Motion Carried
-7. Consider a certification policy - City Administrator
Mr. Drago stated that the City's Labor Attorney
(Exhibit 6).
drafted the policy and it is being requested that
it be added to the Employee Handbook as follows:
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"An employee hired, transferred, or promoted to
a position which requires a level of certification
must become certified at the required level
within the time period set for the position. I
employee who fails to become certified within the
required time period may be discharged".
June 20, 1989
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COUNCILMEMBERS/ACTION
VOTE
ABSENT
YES
NO
Motion by Councilman Watford, seconded by
Councilman Kirk that the certification policy
be adopted and inserted into the Handbook.
Chapman
X
Collins
X
Kirk
X
Thomas
X
Watford
X
Motion Carried
8. Motion to approve a gasoline and diesel
Motion by Councilman Kirk, seconded by Councilman
fuel contract to Gilbert Oil Company for
Collins to approve a gasoline and diesel fuel
$27,623.00 - City Administrator (Exhibit 7).
contract to Gilbert Oil Company for $27,623.00.
Chapman
X
Collins
X
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Kirk
X
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Thomas
X
Watford
X
Motion Carried
9. Motion to approve a contract to A.O.B.
Motion by Councilman Collins and seconded by
Underground for relocation of a 10" force
Councilman Kirk to award the contract to A.O.B.
main, stormdrainage work, and paving for
Underground for relocation of a 10" force main,
S.W. 8th Street in the amount of $79,350.00-
stormdrainage work, and paving for S.W. 8th Street
City Administrator (Exhibit 8).
in the amount of $79,350.00.
Chapman
X
Collins
X
Kirk
X
Thomas
X
Watford
X
Motion Carried
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COUNCILMEMBERS/ACTION
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Administrator Drago stated he needed one other
approval to go along with this contract for the
10" force main - that is approval to Broome
Engineering for inspection work not to exceed
$5,000.
This was not on the agenda as Mr. Drago just
received the contract today, June 20, 1989.
Motion by Councilman Watford, seconded by
Councilman Kirk to approve Broome Engineering
for inspection on this project not to exceed
$5,000.
Chapman
X
Collins
X
Kirk
X
Thomas
X
X
Watford
10. Updatc )f items of interest to the city
None
by County Commissioner Jack Williamson.
RECESS: 3:15 p.m.
Mayor Chapman called the meeting back to order at 3:30 p.m.
G. COUNCIL REPORTS AND/OR REQUESTS
1. Mayor Chapman:
a) Painting of City Hall - Administrative
Building - After discussion on the
three colors that have been put on a window
sill of the building as samples, Councilman
Watford said he, personally, felt the building
should remain white.
June 20, 1989
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COUNCIINEMBERS/ACTION
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Administrator Drago informed the Council
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that we obtained a color chart from
the City of St. Augustine.
This is a color chart that they had
developed because they require all their
Spanish type building to be painted certain
colors and the colors that are on the window
sill are those colors.
Motion by Council Collins, seconded by
Councilman Kirk to paint the building beige
with terracotta trim.
Chapman
X
Collins
X
Kirk
X
Thomas
X
Watford
X
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Motion Carried.
b) Mayor Chapman asked Director Fortner if we
need to pass a water restriction or is it too
early. Director Fortner advised it is early;
we are not in an emergency state. The rain
has helped.
Administrator Drago suggested perhaps putting
something in the paper suggesting restricting
certain things. Director Fortner will work
up something for the paper.
c) Stated meeting of July 18 may be cancelled.
June 20, 1989
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COUNCILMEIMERS/ACTION
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2. Councilman Collins:
a) Concerned about semi trucks parking in
certain commercial areas, spilling diesel fuel
on the pavement, and some are parked on streets
loaded up with junk. Atty Cook advised city
ordinance prohibits semi's in a residential
neighborhood and we have the authority to
correct the situation.
b) Suggested replacing our P.A. system as we have
always had problems picking up comments by
Councilmen, people in audience, etc.
Cost of a very good system demonstrated to
staff is about $2600 and the company would
take our present system as a trade.
Councilman Collins asked the Council to con-
sider finding the money to set up this new
system. Administrator Drago said there is a
contingency fund from which the $2600 can be
drawn.
Motion by Councilman Collins, seconded by
Councilman Kirk to trade our current unit in
on this unit and have it installed in the
Council Chambers.
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COUNCILMDEMS/ACTION
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Councilman Watford said he felt we
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should put something like this in the
budget process so that it is in the budget
and also when we are spending this kind of
money, we should obtain bids.
Chapman
X
Collins -
X
Kirk
X
Thomas
X
Watford
X
notion Carried
c) Expressed concern about the letter received
from the First Baptist Church. Letter stated
that the main water meter at 401 S.W. 4th St.
was turned off even though the bill was paid.
Council discussed the possibility of sending
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notices to people before cutting off water.
Councilman Kirk suggested sending notices and
charging customers $5.00 for notification -
don't make it a charge to the city - charge
the customer. It was agreed that the City
Atty. and Public Utilities Director would
draw up an amendment to the ordinance providing
for a second notice as a solution to try to
solve this problem.
June 20, 1989
PACE ELEVEN
3. Attorney Cook:
4. Councilman Kirk:
5. Councilman Thomas:
6. Councilman Watford:
COUNCILMEMBERS/ACTION , VOTE ABSENT
YYES NO
a) The new water ordinance is being
worked on and hopefully it will be ready
for consideration by the next meeting
in July.
b) Sonny Williamson agreement soon to be
finished.
c) Porter's wanted to put a larger dumpster in
to accommodate their business. The Porter's
have been notified to place the dumpster in
a place whereas not to block the alley.
Nothing at this time.
Absent
a) Asked what is the status of the Lawson
suit. Atty. Cook advised it will be filed
shortly.
b) Asked how we are coming along on the
Williamson project.
Administrator Drago advised the original
estimate of cost for engineering was $48,000.
Revised engineering service is not to exceed
$58,000. The extra $10,000 is for inspections
If the council is agreeable Administrator
Drago stated he needs to have the "not to
exceed $58,000" approved.
After discussion, motion by Councilman
Watford, seconded by Councilman Collins
to approve the fee not to exceed $58,000.
June 20, 1989
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COUNCILMEMBERS/ACTION
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Attorney Cook, requested two points
to be added to motion: reference the Sonny
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Williamson agreement in the exhibit
so that we know that you are doing
these improvements to accomplish that
agreement and in #11, delete the word
"etc." from the description of additional
services.
Chapman
X
Collins
X
Kirk
X
Thomas
X
Watford
X
Motion Carried
Councilman Collins:
Asked Okeechobee News reporter to have
something written up about the Williamson
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project. People just don't understand it.
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His Son ; Za had heart surgery and he will be
coming hon,ie today. All went well and he thanks
everyone for their prayers.
Mayor Chapman adjourned the meeting at 4:40 p.m
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 yR CHAPNXAN MAJOR ,
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ATTEST: t`
BONNIE S. TROnAS, CMC y
CITY CLERK