1989-11-07 Regular MeetingA.
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CITY OF OKEECHOBEE
CITY COUNCIL MEETING
November 7, 1989 - 2:00 P.M.
SUMMARY OF CITY COUNCIL ACTION
COUNCILMH2,1BERS/ACTION
VOTE
ABSENT
YES
NO
Mayor Chapman called the meeting to order at 2:00 P.M.
Call meeting to order.
Invocation offered by Pastor Ross Denslow:
Pastor Ross Denslow;
Pledge of Allegiance led by 1Iayor Chapman
Mayor Chapman.
mayor and Council attendance:
mayor Oakland Chapman
Present
Councilman Nick Collins
Present
Councilman Jim Kirk
Present
Councilman Oscar Thomas
Present
Councilman Dowling Watford
Present
Staff attendance:
City Attorney Cook
Present
City Administrator Drago
Present
City Clerk Thomas
Present
Deputy Clerk Earnest
Present
Motion to dispense with reading and approve the Summary
Motion to dispense with reading and approve the Sum -
of Council Action for the regular meeting of October 17,
mary of Council .Action for the regular meeting of
1989.
October 17, 1989 by Councilman Collins,seconded by
Councilman I:irk.
Chapman
X
Collins
X
Kirk
X
Thomas
X
Watford
X
Motion Carried.
November 7, 1989
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ABSENT
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None.
REQUEST FOR THE ADDITION, DEFERRAL OR ;•IITHDP.A!1AL OF ITEMS ON
TODAY'S AGENDA.
E. NEW BUSINESS
1. motion to appoint Mr. Philip Thibedeau as a new
Motion to appoint Mr. Philip Thibedeau as a new
dispatcher - Police Chief.
dispatcher assigned to the Police Department by
Councilman Collins, seconded by Councilmen Thomas
and Kirk.
Chapman
Collins
Kirk
Thomas
Watford
Motion Carried.
c• 2. a) Motion to read by title only, and set December
Motion to read by title only and set December 5,
5, 1989 as a public tearing date, Ordinance 619 amending
1989 as a public hearing date, Ordinance 619 amend -
the General Employees Pension Plan - City Attorney
ing the General Employee Pension Plan by Councilman
(Exhibit 1).
Watford, second by Councilman Kirk.
Chapman
X
Collins
X
Kirk
X
Thomas
X
Watford
X
Motion Carried.
Mayor Chapman read proposed Ordinance 619 by title
only:
"AN ORDINANCE AMENDING ORDINANCE 419, AMENDING SEC-
TION II MEMBERSHIP, AMENDING SECTION III RETIREMENT
DATE AND BENEFITS, AMENDING SECTION V DEATH BENEFITS
PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE."
November 7, 1989
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VOTE
ABSENT
YES
NO
b) Motion to approve the first reading of
Motion to approve the tirst reading ot propose
Ordinance 619.
Ordinance 619 by Councilman Collins, second by
Councilman Thomas.
Chapman
X
Collins
X
Kirk
X
Thomas
X
Watford
X
Motion Carried.
3. a) Motion to read by title only, and set December
Motion to read by title only, and set December 5,
5, 1989 as a public hearing date, Ordinance 620 amending
1989 as a public hearing date, Ordinance 620 amend -
the Fire Fighters Pension Plan - City Attorney (Exhibit 2)
ing the Fire Fighters Pension Plan by Councilman
Kirk, seconded by Councilman Watford.
Chapman
X
Collins
X
Kirk
X
Thomas
X
Watford
X
Motion Carried.
Mayor Chapman read the proposed ordinance by title
only:
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"AN ORDINANCE AMENDING ORDINANCE 420, AMENDING SEC-
TION II MEMBERSHIP, AMENDING SECTION III RETIREMENT
DATES AND BENEFITS, AMENDING SECTION V DEATH BENE-
FITS, PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE."
b) Motion to approve the first reading of
Motion to approve the first reading of proposed
Ordinance 620.
Ordinance 620 by Councilman Collins, seconded by
Councilman Kirk.
Chapman
X
Collins
X
Kirk
X
Thomas
X
Watford
X
Motion Carried.
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Motion to adopt Resolution 89-9 authorizing curtail-
4. Motion to adopt Resolution 89-9 authorizing curtail-
ment of nonessential water use - City Administrator
ment of nonessential water use by Councilman Watford
(Exhibit 3).
seconded by Councilman Kirk.
Councilman Watford asked if the Council was convinc-
ed that this is what they need to do. Administrator
Drago explained the South Florida Water Management
actually determined there is a water shortage and by
State Statute authority they have requested we do
this.
Councilman Watford then requested a letter be sent
to the South Florida Water Management expressing the
concerns of this Council that if this is in fact
necessary, that we would like to see all areas treat-
ed fairly that if we are under water restrictions
then so should Palm Beach County or whatever Count-
ies, that we shouldn't be expected to conserved to
supply the rest of South Florida. Mayor instructed
Administrator Drago to take care of the matter as re
quested by Councilman Watford.
Chapman
X
Collins
X
Kirk
X
Thomas
X
Watford
X
P•lotion Carried.
5. Consider a request from the Reverend Belleville for
After lengthy discussion concerning the amount of
sewer allocation - Reverend Belleville (Exhibit 4).
capacity available the Director of Public Utilities
and Council concluded that on paper there is no ca-
pacity.
"lotion was made by Councilman Watford second by
Councilman Kirk to put Trinity Assembly of God on
the waiting list for sewer allocation and when
available, they will be granted 1200 g.p.w.
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5. Continued . . . Consider a request from the Reverend
hapman
Belleville for sewer allocation - Reverend Belleville
ollins
(Exhibit 4).
<irk
homas
Watford
Motion Carried.
6. Consider a request from the School Board for sewer
No action was taken at this time. The school board
allocation - Mr. Danny Mullins.
is currently on the waiting list for sewer alloca-
tion.
7. Consider a request from Mr. Gary Davis for water
Mr. Davis asked the Council to keep him on the wait -
allocation - Mr. Gary Davis.
ing list for water allocation (6000 gal.), when
capacity is available.
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8. Update on the Reclaimed Water Project - Director
Engineer Jim Broome presented a map of the overall
of Public Utilities.
concept of the project. He apologized for the delay
of the update, but DER had given them some stumbling
blocks.
Recess:
Request by Councilman Collins to have a short recess
Mayor called for recess at 3:26 P.M., meeting called
back to order at 3:40 P.M.
Councilman Collins suggested the Council get a secon
opinion of the project before construction begins.
After lengthy discussion, motion by Councilman
Watford to proceed with the reclaimed water project,
to include only those items necessary to run the 12"
main to the N7illiamson Cattle Company property, that
we do not include the holding pond and we take what-
ever steps necessary to advertise for the necessary
construction, second by Councilman Kirk.
November 7, 1989
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Chapman
X
Ix
8. Continued . . . Update on the Reclaimed Water
Project - Director of Public Utilities.
Collins
X
Kirk
Thomas
X
Watford
X
Motion Carried.
Councilman Platford made a motion that we include in
that, alternate bids for the holding pond and that w
instruct the Director of Public Utilities and the Ad
ministrator to go through the Consultants Competitiv
Negotiations Act for the engineer to do full time
inspections on this project. Seconded by Council-
man Thomas.
Chapman
X
Collins
X
�.1
Kirk
X
E
Thomas
X
`
Watford
X
Motion Carried.
9. Consider a request from the Public Utilities Depart-
Director of Public Utilities stated the two current
ment for the expenditure of $9,000.00 for a new pump at
pumps need repair and to take them to be repaired
the High School lift station - Director of Public
would require purchasing another pump to operate in
Utilities (Exhibit 5).
its place.
Lengthy discussion ensued; motion by Councilman
Thomas for the Director of Public Utilities to pur-
chase a Flygt pump. Councilman Thomas withdrew his
motion.
Motion by Councilman Watford that we place the third
pump, for the high school lift station out for bids.
Motion died for lack of second.
Director of Public Utilities informed the Council he
felt there was not time to send out bids. This is
an emergency now.
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Motion by Councilman Thomas that we go ahead and
9. Continued . . . Consider a request from the Public
Utilities Department for the expenditure of $9,000.00
buy the Flygt pump, since it is an emergency,
for a new pump at the High School lift station - Director
second by Councilman I.7atford.
of Public Utilities (Exhibit 5).
Chapman
Collins
X
Kirk
X
Thomas
Watford
Motion Carried.
10. Motion to approve a contract between the City and
City Administrator introduced tIr. I:nepper to the
Knepper and Hillard, Inc. for engineering, evaluation work
Council and explained the contract covers three
for the Taddie collection system - City Administrator
things; 1) review all the specification plans and
(Exhibit 6).
arbitration files, 2) determine what is wrong with
the system, and 3) what needs to be done to get it
fixed.
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City Attorney asked Mr. Knepper if the $42,300.00
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includes expenses. Mr. Knepper said it does, and
any additional expenses would be brought to the
Council first for approval.
Councilman Collins asked if for a good will gesture
that they look at the lift station at the high scho-
ol free. Mr. Knepper stated they would be in the
area and they could look at it at no additional
charge.
Motion by Councilman Collins to approve a contract
between the City and Knepper and Willard, Inc., for
engineering evaluation work for the Taddie Collect-
ion System and request the Mayor to enter into the
proposal (contract), second by Councilman Thomas.
Chapman
X
Collins
X
Kirk
X
Thomas
X
Watford
X
Motion Carried.
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Imotion
VOTE
ABSENT
YES
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11. Motion to adopt Resolution 89-11 accepting dedication
to adopt Resolution 89-11 accepting dedicatio
of easement from Heritage Place, Inc. - City Attorney
of easement from Heritage Place, Inc. by Councilman
(Exhibit 7).
Collins, seconded by Councilman Thomas.
"A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF OKEECHOBEE, FLORIDA FORMALLY
Chapman
ACCEPTING A DEDICATION OF EASEMENT FROM HERITAGE PLACE,
Collins
INC., PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE."
Kirk
Thomas
Watford
`-lotion Carried.
12. Motion to adopt Resolution 89-10 establishing a water
Motion to adopt Resolution 89-10 establishing a
and sewer capacity allocation policy - City Administrator
water and sewer capacity allocation policy by
(Exhibit 8).
Councilman Collins, seconded by Councilman Kirk.
"A RESOLUTION ESTABLISHING A WATER AND SEWER CAPACITY
Chapman
X
ALLOCATION POLICY; PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE."
Collins
17
X
J ,
Kirk
X
Thomas
X
Watford
X
Motion Carried.
13. Update of items of interest to the City by County
Commissioner Williamson was not present.
County Commissioner Jack Williamson.
F. COUNCIL REPORTS AND/OR REQUESTS:
1. Councilman Collins:
Asked the Director of Public Utilities to cover
the blue PVC pipe that was lying in the sun.
motion by Councilman Collins for the Director of
Public Utilities and City Administrator to proceed
to upgrade the master plan and create a book of
standards for future development in dealing with
water and sewer standards. Second by Councilman
Thomas. Councilman Thomas withdrew his second.
Councilman Kirk second the motion.
November 7, 1989
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F. Continued . . . Council Reports/Request:
1. Councilman Collins:
Chapman
X
Collins
X
Kirk
X
Thomas
ix
X
hlatford
notion Carried.
2. Councilman ThomaQ:
Nothing at this time.
3. Councilman Watford:
Nothing at this time.
4. Councilman Kirk:
Nothing at this time.
5. Mayor Chapman:
Asked the Director of Public Utilities if he got
a letter from DER on the Consent Order? Director
of Public Utilities stated he had received it, !Mayor
instructed him to get with the City Attorney to
answer the questions they have.
G. ADJOURNMENT
Mayor Chapman
Mayor Chapman adjourned the meeting at 5:20 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 ,•MILL NEED TO INSURE THAT A VERBATIM RECORD OF THE
PROCEEDING IS MADE WHICH INCLUDES THE TESTIMONY AND EVIDENCE
UPON WHICH THE APPEAL IS BASED.
1T<LAND R. C H A P�IAN, MAYOP. �.
ATTEST: _.
RONNIE S. THOMA S, CIVIC
CITY CLERK