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1985-02-18 Regular Meeting3633 REGULAR MEETING MONDAY, FEBRUARY 18,1985 The City Council of the City of Okeechobee, met in regular session in Council Chambers, 55 Southeast Third Avenue, Okeechobee, Florida, at 7:00 P.M. Chairman Oakland R. Chapman called the meeting to order with the following Councilmen present: Oakland R. Chapman, Chairman Andy Rubin, Vice -Chairman Edward W. Douglas, Councilman Oscar Thomas, Councilman Nick Collins, Councilman Others present were: Bonnie S. Thomas, City Clerk L.C. Fortner, Jr., Administrative Assistant Lydia Jean Wilkerson, Deputy Clerk AGENDA ITEMS #II & III - INVOCATION AND PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE The Invocation was offered by Reverend C.R. Kilgore, Pastor of the Okeechobee Church of God, followed by the Pledge of Allegiance. 85-1 AGENDA ITEM #IV - APPROVAL OF THE MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF 85-9 FEBRUARY 4th, 1985, AND WORKSHOP MINUTES OF FEBRUARY 6, 1985 Chairman Chapman asked Councilmembers if there were any additions or deletions to the minutes of the Regular Meeting and the Workshop Meeting. Councilman Rubin stated items concerning Attorney Jennings will be satisfied by the action of the Council at this meeting tonight. There being no additions or deletions to the minutes, Chairman Chapman stated the minutes were approved as presented. Councilman Thomas made a motion that the minutes be approved. Councilman Rubin seconded the motion. Motion carried. 85-2 AGENDA ITEM #V - MAYOR OAKLAND CHAPMAN ON BEHALF OF THE CITY COUNCIL WITH THE PRESENTATION OF A CERTIFICATE OF C014MENDATION TO POLICE EXPLOYERS POST 456 FOR THEIR EFFORTS IN DECORATING THE BAND STAND IN THE PARK FOR CHRISTMAS. THE COMMENDATION WILL BE ACCEPTED BY CAPTAIN DAWN WEBER, LT. CURTIS KING AND LT. JAMES COLDIRON. Chairman Chapman presented the Certificate of Commendation to Police Exployers, Captain Dawn Weber, and Lt's, Curtis King and James Coldiron, for their efforts in decorating the band stand in the park for Christmas. 85-23 AGENDA ITEM #VI - APPEARANCES; 1) Mr. Jim Dwayne, Executive Director of the Central Florida Regional Planning Council to discuss updating the City's comprehensive plan and the merits of merging the City and County Building Departments. 3634 Z-l�/-II Chairman Chapman stated that Mr. Jim Dwayne of the Central Florida Regional Planning Council was going to discuss with the Council updating the City's Comprehensive Plan. Councilman Rubin stated that Mr. Dwayne was not present but he had a plaque to present to Mr. Dowling Watford from the Central Florida Regional Planning Council. At this time Councilman Rubin presented to Mr.Dowling Watford a plaque from the Central Florida Regional Planning Council for his time and service as a member of the Planning Council. Mr. Watford thanked the Central Florida Regional Planning Council and Councilman Rubin for the plaque. 2) James R. Morris, General Manager of Harte-Hanks Cable, Inc. to discuss the proposed 5% increase for cable service. 85-24 Chairman Chapman asked Mr. Morris to approach the podium at this time. Mr.Morris presented Councilmembers with a legal opinion concerning the 5% rate increase. Mr. Morris pointed out to Councilmembers that they have only had two rate increases in the past eight years. He then stated that the Florida Statutes, Section E.1, allows cable companies a 5% rate in- crease each year, effective December 29, 1984, without the approval of a board. If the rate increase is over 5%, the company must appear before the Council to request this increase, it would then be up to the Council whether the request was granted. Councilman Thomas asked Mr. Morris if the rate increase of 5% was only on the first $9.00. Mr. Morris answered yes, the increase would be a total of .55 cents. Councilman Rubin stated that he felt, as he interpeted the franchise agreement, that the cable company regardless of the amount of the increase still should have permission from the Council for the rate increase. Mr. Morris stated the Florida Statutes gives them (Cable Company) the authority to increase the rates, as long as it is not more than 5%. Councilman Collins stated that he felt it would be best for this discussion to be tabled until the City had legal Council for advice. Chairman Chapman asked if there was any discussion on the matter being tabled. There being none, Chairman Chapman stated the matter would be tabled for now. 3635 t_6-�,5� 3) Mr. Alan Markham to request the opening, by the City, of Northeast Second Street between Fourth and Sixth Avenues. 85-22 Chairman Chapman stated the next agenda item was Mr. Allen Markham requesting the City to open Northeast Second Street between Fourth and Sixth Avenues. Mr. Markham addressed Council and stated that he was the owner of the North half of Block 150 and he would like for the City to open this street. He went on to say that Second Street was dedicated many years ago. It was on the City's Paving Plan for the year 1984 and it was not paved, and he received a letter from the Council, after his first request that the street be opened, stating that he would have to pay for the paving of this street. Attorney Jerry Bryant, representing Mr. Allen Markham, addres- sed Councilmembers and stated, "The street we are talking about is the street that runs behind McDonalds. If you would consider what you have there I think you would find that it would be a good road to pave because the traffic in Okeechobee now is mainly on Highway 70. There is a lot of traffic on N.E. Second Street, because people are turning beside McDonalds off of Highway 70, which is a busy area, to avoid the heavy traffic at the main red light in the middle of town. If you extended that street over two more blocks, you would give an additional outlet off of 70, which people could use. Mr. Markham did get a letter from Mr. Fellows back in 1984, in which Mr. Fellows indicated that it was the City's position that they were going to stick by their previous decision to require that the owners or developers pay the cost for development, opening and paving City streets. That apparently is based upon the Resolution 80-2, that provides that the extension of water mains be opened at the owner's or developers expense, of the property needing said improvement. Our position is that the road was dedicated a long time ago, the roadway has been opened, the dirt road has been used for several years and has been used prior to this 1980 Resolution, so it is not a question of opening the roads, it is a question of paving. And whether Mr. Markham should be responsible for that, I guess it would be a decision for you to make, but I also want to point out that this road that we are asking to be paved is one that was on a resolution adopted January 16, 1984, #84-3, which set out priorities for paving within the 3636 City and in the fiscal year of 1983-84 this road was in there to be paved, N.E. 2nd Street from 4th to 7th Avenues. That roadway there joins Mr. Markhamts property on the north side. As far as the Resolution 80-2, applying to Mr. Markham, I guess it would be a question for you to decide whether or not the street was opened and whether or not this resolution was adopted to address this particular type of situation. We do believe Mr. Markham should be given some special conideration in light of the fact that this is so close to Highway 70, a major route through Okeechobee. Developing that area would certainly be of your best interest, and the City's taxpayers best interest. It is going to increase the taxes along that property there. It is also going to give us another route with traffic, off of Highway 70.11 Chairman Chapman asked Director Fortner to explain the reasoning of the Resolution. Director Fortner stated, "The intent of the Council for the resolution was that any street right of way or future streets right of ways that were dedicated, the developer or owner using that street or developing that street right of way would develop that street, the reason for that was the enormous cost involved in opening streets after that time, and in preparing it for the shell base and paving." Chairman Chapman asked Director Fortner to explain what brought the resolution about. Director Fortner stated that in the past the City paved some streets and then began to realize the tremendous cost involved. Also, at one time a developer came to the City reques- ting certain streets be paved where they were supposed to have 50 homes built, but only 4 homes were built in fact. A large amount of costs were involved to the City for that project. Chairman Chapman asked Director Fortner to explain the 1983-84 Paving List. Director Fortner stated this proposal was adopted by the Council at that time, anticipating that if funds were available, these streets would be paved. Several streets on that list were not paved at that time and they are not being considered for paving this fiscal year either. Since this paving list was a proposed list, any of the streets could be changed at any time. Chairman Chapman stated that Mr. Markham's first request was that the City open the street, shell the road, and remove all trees. 363'7 Mr. Markham stated this street was an important street that should be paved. Councilman Thomas asked what the cost of paving this street would be. Director Fortner stated that for paving two or three blocks, removing necessary trees, putting in the fill, shell and asphalt, culverts, drainage pipes would cost approximately $20,000. Councilman Thomas stated he felt this street had merit, and it would be well traveled. Chairman Chapman stated that he has asked Director Fortner to go over this paving list. He then suggested the Council have a workshop meeting set to discuss the proposed paving list. Councilmembers agreed for a workshop meeting to be set. After discussion, Council decided to advertise for a Workshop Meeting on Tuesday, February 26, 1985. Councilman Rubin agreed that the workshop meeting be set, stating he felt the proposed paving plan needed to be reworked. Attorney Bryant stated that Mr. Markham has agreed to pay for the cost for the culverts and the necessary drainage lines of the roadway, if the City would just put the road on the paving list to be opened to the traffic, and be paved later on. Mr. Markham is not requesting the road be paved in the very near future. 85_22 4) Mrs. Sandra Pierce to request permission to block the right-of-way of Southwest 12th Avenue along the City limit ditch. Mrs. Sandra Pierce addressed Council and requested permission to block the right-of-way of Southwest 12th Avenue along the City limit ditch. Mrs. Pierce stated that she has kept the ditches maintained and last year she paid $1,000.00, to have the ditches cleaned out, and found out that across the City line, the County had the same work done and absorbed the cost theirselves. Also, Mrs. Pierce stated for the record, that the ditch along the right of way was a safety hazard (the ditch is 8 feet deep). And with Council's permission she would like to install a gate there, with keys to be issued to the Street Department and the Fire Department. The right of way is only used by one person, Larry Williams, which has already appeared before Council, concerning the right of way staying opened for traffic. Councilmembers discussed the right of way being a safety hazard, and a gate being installed, but not locked. After discussion, Councilman Douglas made a motion that the 3638 Z- J � - 95 City purchase a gate, and have the Street Department install the gate in the right-of-way without a lock. Councilman Collins seconded the motion. Motion carried. COUNCIL TO HIRE NEW CITY ATTORNEY Chairman Chapman stated that it was now in order for the hiring of a new City Attorney. Councilman Rubin made a motion that the City hire Jerald D. Bryant as the City's permanent City Attorney. Councilman Collins seconded the motion. Chairman Chapman asked for a vote on the motion. Motion carried. Chairman Chapman asked Attorney Bryant to take his seat on the Council. Councilmembers welcomed Attorney Bryant to the board. Attorney Bryant thanked the Council. 85-21 AGENDA ITEM #VII - PUBLIC HEARING AND FINAL READING OF AN ORDINANCE AMENDING CHAPTER 18 SECTION 18-30 OF THE CODE OF ORDINANCES TO PROVIDE AN EXCEPTION FOR THE EXTENSION OF THE WATER SYSTEM TO THE INDUSTRIAL PARK Chairman Chapman opened the floor for discussion concerning the ordinance providing an exception for the extension of the water system to the Industrial Park. Councilman Thomas asked Director Fortner if he had checked on the master meter for the park. Director Fortner stated that he met with the IDA and they questioned him concerning water being furnished to the Industrial Park. And he told them that the ordinance was read for the first time and scheduled for public hearing and final reading at the meeting tonight, however, the Council has been advised by two different attorneys that they may want to consider a master meter ov that it was dangerous to furnish water without adequate fire protec- tion, because of an existing ordinance that requires all extensions to be large enough to provide adequate fire protection through fire hyd- rants. The amendment listed a Section for governmental agencies. And he felt the best solution would be a master meter. Mr. Mosley Collins addressed Councilmembers and stated, "Eve- ryone seems to be concerned about the City being sued. The amount of water necessary to fight a fire has been the discussion. According to the Engineering charts, it says that a diameter of 4 5/8" will provide 1500 gallons of water per minute, with seven pounds of pressure. We have a six inch line out there and if you will interpret those charts that I gave L.C. you will see that about one pound of pressure with a six inch main you will get 1500 gallons per minute. We really don't 3639 know the answer as far as how much more it is going to require,but the Industrial Park is there, you have got some excellent clients, it would be highly desirable to make the connection and with or without the master meter, the City might still get sued." Phil Berger addressed Council and stated that the only problem they had with a master meter was they did not have any way to meter the water themselves. Councilmembers discussed the amount of water pressure through certain size pipes, the possibility of law suits arising from the City not providing adequate fire protection and attorneys opinions of what they felt the City should do to protect themselves. Councilman Thomas asked City Attorney Bryant if he was fami- liar with the possibility of the City being held liable in a law suit. Attorney Bryant stated that it was new to him but he would say that the answer to it would be the "Hold Harmless" agreement. Councilman Collins stated that he would like to see the attor- neys (City and County), get together to discuss the hold harmless agreement. Chairman Chapman asked if he wished to have the ordinance tabled, to give the City attorney time to research the ordinance. Councilman Collins stated that he would like to see the ordinance tabled until both attorneys to get together. Councilmembers agreed that the ordinance could be tabled. Chairman Chapman adjourned the meeting for 10 minutes at 8:45 P.M. The meeting was called to order at 8:55 P.M. by Chairman Chapman. 85-31 AGENDA ITEM #VIII - DISCUSSION BY THE COUNCIL RELATIVE TO MAKING THE OLD TENNIS COURT AND THE WEST PORTION OF THE BLOCK WHERE THE CHAMBER OF COMMERCE AND THE LIBRARY ARE LOCATED, AVAILABLE FOR ADDITIONAL PARKING Chairman Chapman opened the floor for discussion concerning the old tennis court and the west portion of the block where the Chamber of Commerce and the Library are located, having an additional parking lot built. Councilman Collins stated that he did not know if the City was obligated to provide the parking, he felt the Chamber of Commerce and the Library should provide their own parking. Chairman Chapman stated that the City has discussed this additional parking previously, the parking would not be only for the Chamber members and the Library employees, it would also be for the public. 3640 Director Fortner stated that this has been discussed previously, but he did not know if the City should be obligated to provide the additional parking area. He also stated that he has not seen any plans of the parking lot. Councilman Collins suggested the City wait until after we see ,just what the Chamber will do with their new building. Councilman Rubin stated that the Chamber and the Library has previously discussed the parking lot being joined between themselves. Councilmembers discussed the fence surrounding the project area and the light poles being removed by the Street Department and offered to the Recreation Department. Councilmembers agreed for Direc- tor Fortner to contact the Recreation Department. 85-22 AGENDA ITEM #IX - DISCUSSION BY THE COUNCIL CONCERNING A REQUEST BY THE COUNCIL ON AGING TO OPEN THE ALLEY SOUTH OF THEIR BUILDING BETWEEN SOUTHWEST 10TH AND 11TH AVENUES TO TRAFFIC. Chairman Chapman stated that the Council on Aging has requested the City open the alley south of their building between Southwest 10th and 11th Avenues to traffic. Director Fortner stated that the Council on Aging is having problems with their delivery trucks unloading in the alley, they pull into the alley off of 11th Avenue, they must then back out of the alley into the traffic on 11th Avenue, also causing some traffic accidents. So they have requested this alley be opened so their delivery trucks could go straight on through the alley and exit on 10th Avenue. Director Fortner suggested the Council wait until the sewer lines have been installed (approximately six months) in this alley (before they take action on this request). Councilmembers agreed. Chairman Chapman requested that Director Fortner write Ms. Barnes of the Council on Aging a letter explaining the situation to her. Mr. Jim Morris, of Harte Hanks Cable Television, stated that if the City were to open this alley it would also benefit his company. Director Fortner stated there were people parking along the side of the road at the Council on Aging, causing was a potential problem with someone stepping out of their car, or opening their car door, and then suggested that "No Parking" signs be erected along the right of way near the intersection. Councilmembers agreed that signs should be installed. 1 d 3641 AGENDA ITEM #X - APPROVAL BY COUNCIL OF PARTIAL PAY ESTIMATE NUMBER 3 TO TADDIE UNDERGROUND UTILITY COMPANY FOR THE PERIOD OF DECEMBER 26, 1984 TO JANUARY 26, 1985, SUBJECT TO FARMERS HOME ADMINISTRATION APPROVAL. Director Fortner stated there was a partial payment request from Taddie Underground Utility Company for the period of December 26, 1984 to January 26, 1985 for approval, subject to Farmers Home Administration. Councilman Douglas made a motion that the payment request be approved. Councilman Collins seconded the motion. Chairman Chapman asked for a vote on the motion. Motion carried. Councilman Rubin asked Director Fortner for the amount of the payment request. Director Fortner stated the total amount was $151,201.27. 85-7 AGENDA ITEM #XI - REVIEW OF BIDS AND APPROVAL OF COUNCIL TO PURCHASE FIRE FIGHTING EQUIPMENT. Chairman Chapman opened the floor for Council's discussion concerning the Fire Department's bid on fire fighting equipment. Councilman Collins asked Chief Tomey if the equipment on the bid tabulation list was absolutely vital at the present time and could it be put off being ordered for a couple of months, due to the possibility of the Fire Department merger with the County Fire Department. Chief Tomey stated that concerning the bunker gear - he would find out in a couple of months, whether he would be required to replace all of the bunker gear. He also stated that according to OSHA's re- quirements, the City does not come up to Code, the air packs are 20 years old. Possibly, some of the equipment could wait to be ordered, but he definently needed to order the bunker gear, because five firemen have already been burned. Councilman Rubin made a motion that the City purchase the equipment the Fire Chief says he needs immediately, providing it would not hurt the Fire Department, but hold off on ordering the rest of the equipment for the time being. Councilman Thomas seconded the motion. Chairman Chapman asked for a vote on the motion. Councilman Douglas stated that since the Fire - Department was part of the City's Charter, the possible merge between the two fire departments would be months down the road, and he felt that if any equipment was needed, the City should go ahead and purchase all of the equipment at this time. 3642 Councilman Rubin suggested the attorneys for the County and City check into the situation concerning the fire department being a part of the City Charter. Councilman Thomas asked Chief Tomey how much was the total bid. Chief Tomey answered that the total bid would be under $13,000.00, although he did not know the exact amount at this time due to the fact that he was deciding on which company to purchase the required air tanks from. Chairman Chapman asked Councilmen Rubin and Thomas if they wished to withdraw their motion or if they wished to table the discus- sion concerning the bid tabulations. Councilman Rubin stated that he would withdraw his motion, if the Council wished to order all the bid at one time. Councilman Thomas withdrew his second. Councilman Collins stated that he would agree to accept the entire bid at one time, if the fire department merger would be several months ahead. Councilman Thomas moved that the City accept the bid as requested by Chief Tomey in the amount of $13,136.78. Councilman Douglas seconded the motion. Motion carried. 85-25 AGENDA ITEM #XII - DISCUSSION BY THE COUNCIL OF THE POSSIBILITY OF RELOCATING THE NEW SEWER LINE FROM THE EAST SIDE OF S.E. 10TH AVENUE TO THE CENTER OF THE PAVEMENT. THE RELOCATION WOULD BE FOLLOWED BY RE- BUILDING OF THE ROADWAY WITH $16,000.00 OF FINA14CIAL ASSISTANCE PRO- VIDED BY UNITED TELEPHONE COMPANY. Chairman Chapman asked Director Fortner to explain the agenda item. Director Fortner stated that he needed a decision by the Council tonight on the possibility of relocating the new sewer line from the east side of S.E. 10th Avenue to the center of the pavement. Director Fortner updated the Council on their previous discussion on relocating the telephone lines, and stated, "The situation now, is, there is a 40 foot right of way on S.E. 10th Avenue. 20 feet of that right of way is under pavement. 10 feet on the west side has power poles and an 8" water main. 10 feet of grass on the east side has power poles for crossing the roadway with overhead wires, plus a 600 pair telephone cable serving all of the S.E. section. The location of the cable is approximately 2 to 3 feet from the east edge of the paving, the proposed sewer lines are 5 feet from the east edge of the pavement. The problem is that the sewer lines must start development 12 to 14 feet deep on State Road 70. In order to accomplish that depth, A i4 3643 they must have the width at the top of the ditch anywhere from 12 to 20 feet wide depending on the area. The Telephone Company feels that it is next to impossible to move their cable to the east right of way line and the sewer remain along the pavement and not damage the cable, because of cave ins, the large oak trees that are not totally within the street right of way. I think the best solution would be to relo- cate the sewer line to the center line of the pavement which would remove all of the pavement. The Telephone Company is willing to parti- cipate in the resurfacing of this road at $16,000. The City will also have to participate in the repaving of this road. The Engineer has suggested that we save as much of the pavement as possible and store it until the road is ready for repaving. Also at the same time of paving, he suggested that the City add an additional 2 feet onto the road making it wider, so it will allow the traffic on S.E. 10th Avenue to travel that distance safer." Chairman Chapman asked the Council if they agreed with �. Director Fortner's suggestions. Council agreed. Councilman Douglas asked that Director Fortner request a letter from the Telephone Company stating they would pay $16,000. towards the repaving of the street. Councilman Rubin questioned the total amount of the relocation and street paving. Director Fortner said he had an estimated figure at this time of - $30,000. $16,000. paid from the Telephone Company, and $14,000. to be removed from the City's contingency's Budget of the sewer project funds. 85.26 AGENDA ITEM #XIII - DISCUSSION BY COUNCIL RELATIVE TO MAKING PROVISIONS FOR MONTHLY PAYMENTS TO CONNECT TO CITY WATER FOR THOSE CUSTOMERS WHO HAVE BEEN RECEIVING DRINKING WATER FROM WELLS AND MUST NOW CONNECT TO THE NEW WASTEWATER COLLECTION SYSTEM AS WELL AS CITY WATER SERVICE Director Fortner stated that he had a few requests from people that are on wells that would like to be placed on City water, because they are also being connected to City sewer. Monthly payments have been set up for the people who wish to pay their sewer connection fees on the sewer system. But nothing has been provided for those who are not on City water, for them to make monthly payments. (20 to 25 customers). Chairman Chapman asked what the possibility was in waiving the $500.00 charge. Director Fortner stated that you would be opening the way for others, and all people needed to be treated the same. 3644 3645 Chairman Chapman asked for the Council's feelings on the subject. Councilmembers agreed that the people on wells be treated the same as those who are connecting sewer. Director Fortner stated that he would proceed with notifying those people on wells that they could, upon request, make available monthly payments. 85-15 AGENDA ITEM #XIV - DISCUSSION BY THE COUNCIL CONCERNING HIRING AN ENGINEER TO EVALUATE THE VARIOUS PROBLEMS AT THE CITY'S WATER TREATMENT PLANT AS ENUMERATED BY THE DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENTAL REGULATION, FOR THE PURPOSE OF RECOMMENDING THE BEST SOLUTION FOR CORRECTION Director Fortner stated the DER had completed a survey of the City's Water Treatment Plant and found several problems which needed to be evaluated, and suggested the City hire an Engineer to make the survey. An answer or response is requested by February 27th or 45 days, to the City's proposed schedule for correcting these items. Councilmembers discussed the problems at the Water Treatment Plant. Councilman Rubin asked Director Fortner if he had an Engineer in mind for the study. Director Fortner stated the City would have to advertise for an Engineer under the Consultant's Competitive Negotiation bid procedure. Council agreed for Director Fortner to advertise for Engineers. 85-30 AGENDA ITEM #XV - DISCUSSION BY COUNCIL RELATIVE TO ADOPTING THE 101 LIFE SAFETY CODE BY ORDINANCE, AS THE MINIMUM FIRE SAFETY STANDARD. IT WAS ADOPTED BY THE STATE OF FLORIDA IN 1982 AND REGULATES THE INSTALLATION OF FIRE PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT AND REGULATES ALL OTHER CONDITIONS WITHIN A COMMERCIAL OR PUBLIC BUILDLNG THAT WOULD BE DANGEROUS TO THE SAFETY OF LIFE OR PROPERTY. Fire Chief Tomey stated the City now has the Standard Fire Code which was adopted by the City Council 1976, which governs service stations, bulk plants and industry. The 101 Life Safety Code was adopted by the State in 1982 governs exits, public buildings (theaters,ete.). Chief Tomey requested that the City adopt the 101 Life Standard Building Code. The City usually adopts state codes. Director Fortner suggested the attorney look at the Code Book, since the City is compelled to follow any code which is state law. Councilmembers agreed to allow the attorney time to read the code book, before the City adopts the 101 Life Safety Code. AGENDA ITEM #XVI - MAYOR TO CALL ON THE AUDIENCE FOR ANYONE WISHING TO ADDRESS THE COUNCIL. Chairman Chapman asked if there was anyone in the audience wishing to address the Council. There were none. 3646 AGENDA ITEM # XVII - MAYOR TO CALL ON THE CITY CLERK, ATTORNEY, ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT AND COUNCILMEN FOR REPORTS AND/OR REQUESTS Clerk Thomas presented the Warrant Registers for Council's approval. Director Fortner stated there were two members that needed to be appointed to the Code Enforcement Board and presented the two applications to Councilmembers. Councilman Douglas made a motion to appoint Carolyn Bryant and James Palmore to the Code Enforcement Board. Motion carried. Director Fortner to notify the new board members of the meeting on Tuesday. Director Fortner questioned whether the members that were appointed to the Task Force should be paid the normal $25.00 per meeting or are they voluntary meetings and not paid for attending. Councilman Rubin stated he thought the Planning Board was told this was strictly voluntary. He also stated that if the Council paid these members, in the future, other voluntary groups would be requesting the same. Councilmembers decided that the Task Force should not be paid for attending these meetings. Clerk Thomas asked Councilmembers if the Planning Board .4% members were; paid for Workshop meetings. Councilmembers stated the Board members were to be paid only for the Regular Meetings which they attend. Director Fortner stated that bids have been received on the Notice of Code Violation forms, as requested by Council. The low bid being $127.90 for 1000 forms to be printed. Councilman Rubin made a motion that the City accept the low bid of $127.90. Councilman Douglas seconded the motion. Chairman Chapman asked for a vote on the motion. Motion carried. Councilman Collins stated that he would like to welcome the new Attorney to the board. 85_8 Councilman Douglas made a motion to approve the Warrant Registers for the General Fund in the amount of $12,903.14, Water & Sewer Fund in the amount of $13,707.69, The Capitol Project Fund $55,818.53. Councilman Rubin seconded the motion. Chairman Chapman asked for a vote on the motion. Motion carried. Councilman Rubin stated that he attended the County 3647 Commissioner's meeting in which the County stated they would purchase an air conditioner to be used for the Federal Commodities Program to keep the products fresh, providing the City would purchase another air conditioner. Councilmembers discussed the request. Councilman Rubin stated the air conditioner would cost $466.00. Councilman Rubin made a motion that the City purchase the air conditioner to be used for the Federal Commodities Program. Councilman Thomas seconded the motion for discussion. Chairman Chapman asked for a vote on the motion. Councilmembers discussed the request further. Councilman Thomas called Question. Chairman Chapman asked for a vote on the motion. Councilmen Rubin and Thomas voted for the motion. Coun- cilmen Douglas and Collins voted against the motion. Chairman Chapman voted against the motion, until the request has been researched. Council decided to investigate the request and bring it up for discussion at another meeting. Fire Chief Tomey stated that the City presently has a 4 ton unit which the Council could consider donating. AGENDA ITEM #XVIII - ADJOURNMENT There being no further business to discuss the meeting was adjourned at 10:10 P.M. OAKLAND R. CH AN MAYOR ATTEST; BONNIE3.10 ( 00-all AGENDA CITY COUNCIL MEETING February 18, 1985 - 7:00 p.m. I. Call to Order. II. Invocation offered by the Reverend C. R. Kilgore, Pastor of the Okeechobee Church of God. III. Pledge of Allegiance led by Mayor Oakland Chapman. IV. Approval of the minutes of the regular meeting of February 4th and the city and county building department consolidation workshop of February 6, 1985. V. Mayor Oakland Chapman on behalf of the City Council with the presen- tation of a Certificate of Commendation to Police Explorers Post 456 for their efforts in decorating the band stand in the park for Christ- mas. The Commendation will be accepted by Capt. Dawn Weber, Lt. Curtis King and Lt. James Coldiron. V1. Appearances: 1) Mr. Jim Duane, Executive Director of the Central Florida Regional Planning Council to discuss updating the city's comprehensive plan and the merits of merging the city and county building departments. 2) James R. Morris, General Manager of Harte-Hanks Cable, Inc. to duscuss the proposed 5% increase for cable service. 3) Mr. Alan Markham to request the opening, by the city, of North- east 2nd Street between 4th and 6th Avenues. 4) Mrs. Sandra Pearce to request permission to block the right - of -•way of Southwest 12th Avenue along the city limit ditch. VII. Public hearing and final reading of an ordinance amending Chapter 18, Section 18-30 of the Code of Ordinances to provide an exception for the extension of the water system to the Industrial Park. VIII. Discussion by the Council relative to making the old tennis court and the west portion of the block where the Chamber of Commerce and the Library are located, available for additional parking. Ix. Discussion by the Council concerning a request by the Council on Aging to open the alley south of their building between Southwest 10th and llth Avenues to traffic. X. Approval by Council of partial pay estimate number 3 to Taddie Underground Utility Company for the period of December 26, 1984 to January 26, 1985, subject to Farmers Home Administration approval. XI. Review of bids and approval of Council to purchase fire fighting equipment. XII. Discussion by the Council of the possibility of relocating the new sewer line from the east side of S.E. 10th Avenue to the center of the pavement. The relocation would be followed by rebuilding of the roadway with $16,000 of financial assistance provided by United Telephone Company. XIII. Discussion by Council relative to making provisions for monthly payments to connect to city water for those customers who have been receiving drinking water from wells and must now connect to the new wastewater collection system as well as city water service. XIV. Discussion by Council concerning hiring an engineer to evaluate the various problems at the city's water treatment plant as enumerated by the Department of Environmental Regulation, for the purpose of recommending the best sol- ution for correction. City Council Meeting Agenda February 18, 1985 page 2 XV. Discussion by Council relative to adopting the 101 "Life Safety Code" by ordinance, as the minimum fire safety standard. It was adopted by the State of Florida in 1982 and regulates the installation of fire protective equipment and regulates all other conditions within a comm- ercial or public building that would be dangerous to the safety of life or property. XVI. Mayor to call on the audience for anyone wishing to address the Council. XVII. Mayor to call on the City Clerk, Attorney, Administrative Assistant and Councilmen for reports and/or requests. XVIII. Adjournment. 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