1990-06-05 Regular MeetingCity of Okeechobee
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SUMMARY OF COUNCIL ACTION
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A. Call meeting to order.
Mayor Chapman called the meeting to order at 7:00 P.M.
B. Invocation offered by Pastor Tim Shaw;
Invocation by Councilman Kirk (Pastor Shaw was absent);
Pledge of Allegiance led by Mayor Chapman.
Mayor Chapman led the Pledge of Allegiance.
C. Mayor and Council attendance:
Mayor Oakland R. Chapman
Present
X
Councilman R.R. "Nick" Collins
Present
X
Councilman James "Jim" Kirk
Present
X
Councilman Oscar Thomas
Present
X
Councilman Dowling R. Watford, Junior
Present
X
Staff attendance:
City Attorney John R. Cook
Present
X
City Administrator John J. Drago
Present
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City Clerk Ecnnie S. Thomas
Present
X
City Deputy Clerk S. Lane Earnest
Absent
D. Motion to lisp rise with reading and approve the
Councilman Watford made a motion to dispense with reading and
Summary of Council Action for the regular meeting
approve the Summary of Council Action as amended for the reg-
of May 15, 1990.
ular meeting of May 15, 1990; seconded by Councilman Thomas.
Chapman lx
Collins
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Kirk
X
Thomas
X
Watford
X
Motion Carried.
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PEQUEST FOR THE ADDITION, DEFERRAL OR WITHDRAWAL OF
ayor Chapman introduced Boy Scout Christopher Rodriguez, further
ENS ON TODAY'S AGENDA.
tating Chris is seeking a Communication Merit Badge and is re-
uired to attend a civic meeting such as the City Council in or-
er to gain the badge. Council congratulated and welcomed Scout
odriguez and gave him an agenda of the meeting.
E. NEW BUSINESS
1. Presentation of an Earth Day donation and recycling
Presentation of a check in the amount of $945.00 was made to the
check by L.P. Sanitation - Mr. Jeff Sabin.
City by Pat Yancy, representing L.P. Sanitation. Mr. Yancy stated
he wished to present the check on behalf of L.P. Sanitation, the
City residents and the County people who participate in the recy-
cling program right here at the building. Recycling is becoming
such an important part of not only the hauling portion but in sav-
ing landfill space and with the problems that we are having, pre-
sently in Okeechobee with landfill and all over the State, the
participation we have had here in town has been fabulous, hope-
fully we can continue to do the same and can continue to bring
you some more checks.
Mayor Chapman thanked Mr. Yancy and asked what the total amount
received was so far and is it used for our beautification.
Administrator Drago stated "yes, but he did not recall the dollar
amount, but it is close to 900,000 pounds of newspapers". Coun-
cilman Watford thanked L.P. Sanitation for providing the service
to the City and County residents.
2. Motion to appoint Pat Carroll as a regular admin-
Councilman Collins made a motion to appoint Pat Carroll as a reg-
istrative secretary, Terisa Suarez as a regular
ular administrative secretary, Terisa Suarez as a regular records
records clerk and David Wilbur as a regular police
clerk and David Wilbur as a regular police officer; seconded by
officer - Police Chief.
by Councilman Thomas.
Chapman
X
Collins
X
Kirk
X
Thomas
X
Watford
X
Motion Carried.
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E. NEW BDSINESS CONTINUED .
3. Motion to appoint Mr. Mariano Corona and Mr. Aubrey
Councilman Kirk made a motion to appoint Mr. Mariano Corona and
Hand as new firefighters - Fire Chief.
Mr. Aubrey Hand as new firefighters; seconded by Councilman
Watford.
Fire Chief Tomey introduced Mr. Corona and Mr. Hand and their
wives to the Council, stating they were local residents.
Chapman
X
Collins
X
Kirk
X
Thomas
X
Watford
X
Motion Carried.
-74. Motion to approve an interlocal agreement between
Councilman Collins made a motion to approve an interlocal agree -
the City and County for shared proceeds of the loca
ment between the City and County for shared proceeds of the local
option gas tax - City Administrator (Exhibit 1).
option gas tax; seconded by Councilman Kirk.
Councilman Watford stated the agreement expires 5-31-91 and asked
is this the same formula we have had? (City share of proceeds -
22.96% and County share of proceeds - 77.04%) Administrator
Drago stated the share of proceeds have increased for the City,
last year it was 21.83%. It is based on the last five years of
transportation expenditures. It went up because we spent more on
transportation expenditures than the County on a percentage basis.
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Chapman
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Collins
X
Kirk
X
Thomas
X
Watford
X
Motion Carried.
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E. NEW BUSINESS CONTINUED .
Discuss a drainage problem located at the 400 block
of N.W. 9th Avenue - Director of Public Works
(Exhibit 2).
Update of items of interest to the City by County
Commissioner Jack Williamson.
F. COUNCIL REPORTS AND/OR REQUESTS:
1. Councilman Collins:
2. City Attorney Cook:
3. Councilman Watford:
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fter discussion by staff and Council, Councilman Thomas moved
hat the City go ahead and have Director Elders get contract bids
n this and proceed with it (correction of the drainage problem
in the 400 block of Northwest 9th Avenue); seconded by Councilman
Kirk.
Chapman
Collins
Kirk
Thomas
Watford
Motion Carried.
iCouncilman Watford added this is to keep the existing culvert and
put a new steel one beside it.
Commissioner Williamson was absent.
a) Canal Problems: Councilman Collins informed the Council of
citizen complaints concerning the canals in Okeechobee Estates due
to the low level of water. Council instructed City Clerk Thomas
to determine the ownership of the canals and report back to the
Council at the next meeting.
City Attorney announced he attended a Seminar in St. Augustine re-
lative to EPA and Solid Waste.
a) Solid Waste Committee Status: Councilman Watford asked what
the status was on the Solid Waste Committee. Councilman Collins
stated a meeting will be held Wednesday June 6th at 2:00 P.M. to
name the fifth member and choose the Chairman of the Committee.
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COUNCJL UPORTS.AND/OR REQUEST CONTINUED . . .
4. Administrator Drago:
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b) Clark, Abney, Attaway right -of -Way Status: Councilman Watford
requested an update. Attorney Cook received a proposed descrip-
tion for an ordinance today from Attorney Cassels indicating the
legal description of the street and the easement that we propose
to resolve it. It should be on the agenda for the next Council
meeting.
c) Railroad Crossings Repair: Councilman Watford stated the rail
road crossing heading South on 441 was now in his opinion a safety
factor. Attorney Cook was instructed to write a letter to the
State Road Department (D.O.T.) telling them the crossing is in ur-
gent need of repairs.
d) Employee Handbook Status: Councilman Watford asked the status
of the employee handbook. Administrator Drago stated he has re-
ceived most of the information from the Department Heads on it
and has done draft work but has nothing concrete yet.
!Request was made by Councilman Watford for a rough draft to be
put together for the City Attorney and City Staff to look over
and get together on before sending it to the labor attorney to
look at. Administrator Drago acknowledged the request and Council
agreed.
DER Consent Order - Deficiencies in the Water System: Administra-
tor Drago asked Council permission to use one of the engineers to
go down with the City representatives to talk over with DER some
of the specifics as far as the deficiencies of the water system
and some of the options that the consent order has in it relating
to the ground water verses the surface water. Specifically some
of the rules and regulations they put in.
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F. COUNCIL REPORTS AND/OR REQUESTS CONTINUED . . .
�. Continued ..
Councilman Thomas made a motion to authorize Administrator Drago
Public Utilities Director Fortner, Engineer Bill Reese and Coun-
cilman Collins to attend that meeting (with DER as requested by
Administrator Drago); seconded by Councilman Kirk.
Chapman
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Collins
X
Kirk
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Thomas
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Watford
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Motion Carried.
5. Mayor Chapman:
a) Mayor Chapman asked Administrator Drago for an update on the
Taddie situation.
Councilman Thomas commented - my neighbors are asking when are we
going to hook up to the sewer service. Administrator Drago stated
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if the engineer develops the plans and specifications and has them
ready by July, and puts them out to bid, we are looking at about
eight or nine months. March or April of 1991.
b) Median Landscaping Appearance - DOT; Mayor Chapman asked about
the beautification of the medians in the City. Administrator Drag
stated the medians belong to the State. They do not have the fund
to put into beautification of the medians but if the City wants it
done, the City may do it. If the State would approve a beautifi-
cation grant and a landscaping plan it could be done by the City.
We have applied for grants a couple of times but we were turned
down.
c) Water Tank Painting: Mayor Chapman asked for the status of
the water tank painting. Administrator Drago informed the Coun-
cil the specifications should be done by the end of this week or
the beginning of next week.
d) Sprinklers in Parks: Mayor Chapman asked about the sprinkler
system in the last two parks. Administrator Drago stated Director
Elders has the equipment but it has not been installed.
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E. COUNCIL REPORTS AND/OR REQUESTS CONTINUED . . .
5. Continued . . ..
1. Continued . . ..
ADJOURNMENT
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a-0 Mayor Chapman:
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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.
A COPY OF THE RECORDING CAN BE OBTAINED IN THE CITY
CLERK'S OFFICE.
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Oakland R. Chapma , Mayor
Attest:
Bonnie S. Thomas, City Clerk, CMIP
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e) Canal Problems: Mayor Chapman asked what was to be done
about the canals in Okeechobee Estates. Administrator Drago
answered we are trying to find out who owns the canals. The City
Clerk will have information on ownership of the canals in Okeecho-
bee'Estates for the Council at it next meeting.
b) Solid Waste Interlocal Agreement Councilman Collins asked if
it was close to being finished? Attorney Cook stated he thought
it was.
Mayor Chapman adjourned the meeting at 7:50 P.M.
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