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1989-09-19 Regular Meetingo� oxEFo� Al 0 A. Call meeting to order. B. Invocation offered by Reverend Ross Denslow: Pledge of Allegiance led by Mayor Chapman C. 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 Earnest CITY OF OKEECHODEE CITY COUNCIL MEETING September 19, 1989 - 2:00 P.M. SUMMARY OF CITY COUNCIL ACTION 3- D. Motion to dispense with reading and approve the Summary of Council Action for the regular meeting of September 5, 1989. COUNCIIl1QtBERS/ACTION VOTE: YES I NO I ABSENT Mayor Chapman called the meeting to order a 2:03 P.M. Reverend Denslow; Mayor Chapman. Present Present Present Present Present Present Present Present Present Motion by Councilman Collins, seconded by Councilman Watford. Chapman X Collins X Kirk X Thomas X "latfOrd X Motion Carried. C September 19, 1989 f REQUEST FOR THE ADDITION, DEFERRAL OR WITHDRAWAL OF ITEMS ON PODAY'S AGENDA. E. v- OPEN PUBLIC HEARING FOR ORDINANCE ADOPTION 1. A. Motion to read by title only Ordinance #615 - City Attorney (Exhibit 1). 2. Motion to adopt Ordinance #615. C0uNC1 I .'1lEyIt3ERS IA(7I0N By request of the City Administrator, item number six under New Business was added. Motion by Councilman Thomas seconded by Councilman Watford. Chapman Collins Kirk Thomas Watford Motion Carried. City Attorney read by title only Ordinance #615. "AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF OKEECHOBEE, FLORIDA AMENDING CHAPTER 18, CODE OF ORDINANCES WATER, SEW1 AND SEWAGE DISPOSAL BY RESCINDING SAID CHAPTER AND DECLARING SAME NULL AND VOID; ENACTING A REVISED CHAPTER 18 ENTITLED "WATER AND SEWER REGULATIONS: AND SUBSECTIONS 18-1 THROUGH 18-29; ARTICLE II ENTITLED WATER SYSTEM, WITH SUBSECTIONS 18-30 THROUGH 18-59; ARTICLE III ENTITLED SEWERS AND SEWAGE DISPOSAL, WITH SUBSECTIONS 18-60 THROUGH 18-75, (etc), FURTHER PROVIDING THAT WATER AND SEWER RATES AND FEES BE ENACTED BY RESOLUTION; PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE. Motion by Councilman Collins, seconded by Councilman Thomas. Councilman Thomas asked for a brief discussion to update him on all the specifics of the ordinance. The City Attorney explained the new areas of the ordinance for the Council. Page Two VOTE .1F S c:Ni' YES I NO X X X X X 4 September 19, 1989 Page Three ` VOTE ;Xi'.I- i'�-1i;; \5/AC,I'IOti - �1BSENi YES NO it Corrections, additions and/or deletions to the newly revised ordinance ~615 as authorized by Council action at the final public hearing of 9-19-89 and made by the City attorney are as fol- lows: PAGE 9 SECTION 18-3 RECO,MIMENDATION: Add to the definition of Wastewater connection fees "A developer/applicant shall pay to the City a full fee when installed by the City and shall pay 25% of the full fee when installed by the developer/appli- cant, as found in Rate Resolution PAGE 9 & 10 SECTION 18-3 RECOMMENDATION: Add to the definition Water connection fees the same sentence as added in wastewater connection fees. PAGE 12 SECTION 18-6 RECOMMENDATION: Add to the definition ". . . and a service charge be added . . ." after "A final bill will be mailed". The last sentence to state "The service charge is set forth in the Rate Resolution as adopted by the City Council". PAGE 12 SECTION 18-7 RECOMMENDATION: Period of 20 days until cut-off to replace 15 days. PAGE 24 SECTION 18-6 RECOMMENDATION: Add a last sentence stating "However, this section shall not effect any charge made on the account for the monthly Debt Service, which shall be due and payable, as set forth in the Rate Resolution adopt- ed by the City Council, regardless whether the pro- perty is vacant, or the meter removed for the time periods allowed herein". September 19, 1989 Page Four VOTE 29 SECTION 18-37 RECOMMENDATION: dd words ". . ,County, or State . . ." in the pecification area. And . within the munici- �al boundaries of the City . . ." in the sufficient ,' ize. Also " . . . if required by the City, which ize shall also be determined by considering future rowth in the area of extension, or other on -site fir protection services or devices. All require- ents for fire flow must comply with the current ed- ion of the Nation Fire Protection Association (NFPA) anuals. All extension into an area outside the unicipal boundaries of the City must include water ains of sufficient size to provide for fire pro- ltection through the installation of fire hydrants, if required by the City, which size shall also be determined by considering future growth into the area of extension, or other on -site fire protection services or devises. All requirements for fire flow must comply with the current edition of,such fire safety code as adopted by the County. All -requests for extensions shall be submitted to the public ,utilities Department, and approved by the Director, and appropriate Fire Official or Fire Safety Officer! The City reserves the right to dictate pipe dia- i Imeters and such other route and connection require- iments as may be mandated by applicable Federal, iState, local code, comprehensive plan, master plan !or to address future growth concerns in the area of !the extension. The City also reserves the right to ;enter into agreements with the developer/applicant +to partially reimburse extension expenses by future :connected charges in the area of the extension". Jlotion by Councilman Kirk, seconded by Councilman Thomas that the Ordinance go into effect November 1, 1989. I i '• I a September 19, 1989 Pacae Five It 3. Motion to adopt Resolution #89-5 establishing a schedule of rates, fees and charges for water and waste- water services. COUNC1L-9,111 ERS/ACI'?ON Chapman Collins Kirk Thomas Watford 'Motion Carried. Back to the original motion, vote is as follOV7S: Chapman Collins Kirk Thomas Watford Motion Carried. lotion by Councilman Collins, seconded by Councilman Thomas. Councilman Watford stated he objected to the capital recovery cost and made a motion to amend the resolution to increase rates to adjust for the debt service and remove the capital recovery cost. Seconded by Councilman Thomas. Councilman Thomas asked for the Attorney to clarify the capital recovery cost. Councilman Thomas then withdrew his second. Motion died for lack of second. Councilman Kirk added Resolution 89-5 will go into effect November 1, 1989. Council agreed Response from the audience asked how would this ef- fect Beachwater? City Administrator explained they currently pay a debt service charge, but the there will have to be negotiations when the new contract is drawn in 1994. lotion to amend by Councilman Watford, seconded by Councilman Kirk that the water connection fee (Res. 89-5, A. #3) as listed be for City installed con- nections and another column for developer installed connections be added with the amount to be 25% of City installed connection fees. "IT, ABSr:Ni 1'; S ?"o 1 X X X X X X X X X X i pte:riber 19, 1989 Page .`.six r CLOSE PUBLIC HEARING F. NEW BUSINESS 1. Consider a request from Mr. Haynes Williams for water and sewer allocation - Attorney Cassels. * NOTE ::rr�rpt '-om City's Agreement to annex as referenced by Councili,:.-�i Th ^ts. Paragraph 4 ". . . OWNER consents to voluntary annexation oL the subject property into the City of Okeechobee upon the subject property becoming contiguous to the City Limits of t;:e City of Okeechobee." ( Chapman l—i-~ -- X 'Collins X Kirk X Thomas X s °atfor�' X Motion Carried. Back to original motion, vote is as follows: Chapman. X Collins X Kirk X iThomas X T7atford Motion Carried. l `:,Recess at 3:20 P.M.; Mayor called meeting back to order at 3:30 P.M. i Motion by Councilman Thomas, seconded by Councilman Collins, Councilman Collins withdrew his second. No action taken at this time. After much discussion on topics of capacity and existing water allocations not being used, between Council, Director of Public Utilities, and Attorney Cassels, Councilman Thomas made a motion, seconded by Councilman Collins to grant the water and sewer allocation with the stipulations that the project must begin within 60 days and finish within 12 months and -mist- also*add the agreement to annex into the City. Chapman X Collins X Kirk X Thomas X Natford Motion Carried. VOTE wIN 1 X September 19, 19R9 Page Seven It 2. Motion to approve a contract between the City and the Humane Society for 572,376.00 - City Administrator (exhibit 2). 3. Motion to approve a partial pay request to A.O.B. Underground in the Amount of $35,100.00 - Director of Public Utilities (exhibit 3). 4. Discuss the lift station at the high school - Councilman t,'atford. 5. Update of item of interest to the City by County Commissioner Jack Williamson. Councilman Kirk added letters need to be sent out immediately explaining to developers who presently have water and sewer allocations and are not using it, either start projects immediately or the alloca- tion ,rill. ',De taken --,,ray. Motion by Councilman Kirk, seconded by Councilman Thomas. jChapman ;Collins Kirk Thomas Gdatford Motion Carried. Motion by Councilman �^7atford, seconded by Councilman Collins and Thomas. Chapman Collins Kirk Thomas Watford Motion Carried. Councilman Watford asked the Director of Public Utilities; "Is there anything we can do to resolve the lift station problem?" The Director of Public Utilities explained there are long range goals and until that time there are a few things that could be done. Councilman 'datford then requested that the Director put together al' possibilities and submit them to the Council for r•°view as soon as possible. Not at this time VOTE_ YES !, NO X X X �X X X X X X X G. September 19, 1989 6. Motion to adopt Resolution `89-6, opening Southeast Seventh Street. - City Attorney (exr:ibit 6). COUNCIL REPORTS AND/OR REQUESTS: Councilman Collins: Councilman Thomas: Councilman Watford: Page Eight COtJNC?]��1i;ii'i: S/:� hir -VOTE --ES � NO Motion by Councilman Collins, seconded by Councilman Watford to adopt Resolution 89-6, opening a portion of Southeast Seventh Street. Chapman X Collins X Kirk X Thomas !X Watford RX Motion Carried. Made a motion for the City not to vary from the existing terms of the contract on allocation with Beachwater. Seconded by Councilman Thomas. Chapman X Collins X Kirk X Thomas X Watford X Motion Carried. What about the list of streets to be paved, do we have them? City Administrator explained they were all listed on the memorandum sent in the Councils packets. a. Councilman Watford informed the Council to be prepared to ask questions and answer questions per- taining to the request for annexation at the next Council meeting. a i i i i September 19, 1989 Page Nine Councilman Kirk: City Attorney Cook: Mayor Chapman: COUNCII-IME`[BFi\�S (-) notion was made by Councilman Watford, seconded t)y Councilman Kirk that in addition to the items we normally receive that we receive a complete map showing the area so we can see exactly were it joins the City; that we receive comments from each depart- ment head on the servicing of the area to be annexed estimates of cost; the Administrator and Attorney review the applicable laws and ordinances; then report to us any areas in which we need additional information or which there are possible concerns. Chapman Collins Kirk Thomas Watford Motion Carried. Councilman Watford asked about the remodeling in thi Fire Department. The City Administrator informed Council of maintenance painting, carpet replacement wallpaper and moving the Fire Chief's office-t-e the building. Not at this time. Update on the school water line, Mr. Mullins is meeting with Director of Public Utilities to put together a proposal for pumps and lines for the waterline extension. After they meet the Director will meet with the City Engineer, then return all the information back to the Council first meeting in October. I would like to get with the Director of Public Utilities about putting an emergency telephone number on each water bill, so customers will know where they can get information, etc. X X X X X 10 September 19, 1989 Page 'ien H, It Fire Chief Tomey: OPEN PUBLIC HEARING FOR THE FIRST READING OF THE BUDGET ORDINANCES: 5:15 P.M. 1. Mayor announces that the purpose of this public hearing is to consider the first reading of ordinances for the proposed millage rate levy and for fiscal year 1989-90. 2. Mayor announces that the proposed millage rate levy represent 10% over the roll -back rate computed pursuant to F.S. section 200.065 (1). 3. Mayor asks for comments or questions from the public. 4. A.Motion to read by title only, and set September 25, 1989 at 5:30 P.M. for the final public hearing, Ordinance #617 levying a millage rate for the General Fund Budget and Debt Service (exhibit 4). COLMCII_IL�M KS/ACTION Donated a Motorala Walkie Talkie to the City that he" `won at the Florida Fire Chief's Conference, request-; ling, however, that he be allowed to use it as long ! has he worked for City. Council agreed. Recess at 5:00 P.M., Mayor called the meeting back to order at 5:15 P.M. Imayor Chapman Mayor Chapman Mayor Chapman asked for public input, there was none, Motion by Councilman Collins, seconded by Councilman' Watford. Chapman Collins Kirk Thomas Watford Motion Carried. City Attorney read Ordinance #617 by title only: X i X X j X X ? September 19, 1989 Page Eleven Ir B. A motion to approve the first reading for an ordinance levying a millage rate for the general fund budget and debt service. 5. A.Motion to read by title only, and set September 25, 1989 at 5:30 P.M. for the final public hearing, Ordinance #618 establishing the revenues and expenditures for the general fund budget (exhibit 5). Ciii `' '1, i:RS J' C;TICiN iAN ORDINANCE LEVYING A MILLAGE RATE WHICH RATE WHICH !RATE IS SET AT 4.54 PER THOUSAND ON ALL REAL AND !PERSONAL PROPERTY, PROVIDING THAT 4.15 SHALL NOT BE !LEVIED ON HOMESTEAD PROPERTY: THAT 4.15 SHALL BE USED FOR GENERAL CITY PURPOSES AND .39, INCLUDING HOMESTEAD, SHALL BE USED TO PAY PRINCIPAL AND !INTEREST ON GENERAL OBLIGATION BONDS: THAT SAID MILLAGE RATE IS 10% MORE THAN THE ROLL -BACK RATE COMPUTED IN ACCORDANCE WITH F.S. 200.065 (1); PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE. Motion by Councilman Kirk, seconded by Councilman Watford. Chapman Collins Kirk Thomas Watford ;Motion Carried. Motion by Councilman Collins, seconded by Councilman Kirk. Chapman Collins Kirk Thomas Watford Motion carried. City Attorney read ")rdinance #618 by title only: VOTE ` ABSF,N; YES I NO X X X IX X X X X R. 9 September 19, 19F9 Page Twelve A , b. A motion to approve first reading of an ordinance establishing the revenues and expenditures for the general fund budgets. I. CLOSE PUBLIC HEARING J. ADJOURNMENT C —TON ti>.v V 1,LJ 1 Lv ti>.v 1, L, t7 Lip/.0 i-11v �: IIiv ti'`+;.v loll L• !_)V LI V L,I CIIR laz \.l I OF OKEECHOBEE, FLORIDA, FOR THE FISCAL YEAR BEGINNI OCTOBER 1, 1989 AND ENDING SEPTEM BER 30, 1989; WHIC BUDGET SETS FORTH GENERAL FUND REVENUES OF $2,081,740.00 AND 7XT)7"7- IIT, U?F` OF $2,081,740.00; PUBLIC FACILITIES IMPROVEMENT FUND REVENUES OF $661,965.00 AND EXPENDITURES OF $526,910.00, LEAV— ING A FUND BALANCE OF $135,055.00; DEBT SERVICE REVENUES OF $421,138.00 AND EXPENDITURES OF $235,610.00 LEAVING A FUND BALANCE OF $185,528.00 WITH DEBT SERVICE RESERVE OF $2,133.00; LAW ENFORCE, MENT SPECIAL FUND REVENUES OF $2,479.00 AND NO EXPENDITURES PROVIDING FOR AN, FFFECTIVE DATE. Motion by Councilman Kirk, seconded by Councilman Collins Motion by Councilman Watford to amend the 1989-90 budget with the following: Page 8, Department 511 $8,100.00 Aid to Government Agencie to $0,00, Motion died for lack of second. Revise the service bonus program to be after 3 $300, 4 years $100, 5 years $100, 6 years $300, Motion died for lack of second. Chapman Collins Kirk Thomas Watford Motion carried. "!:''or "hapman adjourned the meeting at 5:30 P.M> X X X X 09 September 19, 1989 Page Thirtee COLi�IC1 I_^11IVNERS/:'�(-! f ON NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN THAT IF ANY PERSON SHOULD DECIDE TO -PPEAL ANY DECISION MADE AT THIS MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL, UCH PERSON WILL NEED TO INSURE THAT A VERBATIM RECORD OF THE ROCEEDING IS MADE WHICH INCLUDES THE TESTIMONY AND EVIDENCE UPON WHICH THE APPEAL IS BASED. OAKLAND R. CHAPMA , MAYOR ATTEST: Ar4�51- BONNIE S. THOMAS, CMC CITY CLERK VOLE `'f; T NO i zljBSf-'NI' C;