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REGULAR MEETING
MONDAY, MARCH 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.
present:
Chairman Oakland R. Chapman called the meeting to order with the following Councilmen
Oakland R. Chapman, Chairman/Mayor
Andy Rubin, Vice Chairman/Vice Mayor
Edward W. Douglas, Councilman
Oscar Thomas, Councilman
Nick Collins, Councilman
Others present were:
Bonnie S. Thomas, City Clerk
L.C. Fortner, Jr., Administrative Assistant
Jerry Bryant, City Attorney
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 1 AGENDA ITEM #IV - APPROVAL OF MINUTES
Chairman Chapman asked if there were any additions or deletions to the minutes of the
special meeting of February 26, 1985 and the regular meeting of March 4, 1985. There being no
additions or deletions the minutes of both meetings were approved as presented.
85-13 1 AGENDA ITEM #V - APPEARANCES
a) Mr. Chuck Longdon of Cardinal Industries, a manufacturer of modular housing, to offer
a thirty -minute presentation relative to the development of the City's 154 acres
Mr. Chuck Longdon addressed Council stating his company was not appearing before the
Council requesting proposals. All they wished to do was to introduce the Council to their company.
Mr. Julian Stenson of Cardinal Industries presented a slide show presentation to Council, showing
their company's manufacturing plant, model homes/modular housing units, how the units are built,
generally introducing their company.
Councilmembers were invited to fly to Sanford for dinner and a tour of the Cardinal Industrial
manufacturing plant at the expense of the company, after the slide show presentation.
Councilman Douglas thanked Cardinal Industries for coming to the Council meeting.
Councilman Collins asked if there was a certain number of units which could be placed in one
area, and how would they go about determining this. Mr. Longdon stated that they would conduct
and in depth marketing analysis to determine what the market warranted. Councilman Collins asked
if they had looked at the City's 154 acred. Mr. Longdon answered no, but they have looked at the
City of Okeechobee, and felt there was opportunity here, and the need for such apartments.
Councilman Rubin commented on Cardinal Industries modular housing units and their land-
scaping being very attractive, and asked if their company would purchase land outright. Mr. Stenson
answered yes. Councilman Rubin informed Mr. Stenson that the City had the 154 acres up for sale
at the present time and that the appraisals should be received in the near future. Mr. Longdon asked
if there was water, sewer and access to the property. Councilman Rubin stated that he would like
to see Cardinal Industries purchase this property. Mr. Longdon stated that if there was water, sewer
and access to the property, they would be glad to talk with the City concerning the purchasing of the
land.
Councilman Collins stated that he would be interested in setting up a meeting with Cardinal
Industries to look at the models in person.
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Councilman Rubin asked if Cardinal Industries would hire local help if they were to build
in Okeechobee. They answered they would hire _ local contractors.
Chairman Chapman stated the Council would set up a meeting with Director Fortner.
Cardinal Industries thanked the Council for inviting them to attend the meeting.
b) Mr. Dennis Mulberger to discuss his desire to purchase the City right-of-way at S.W.
7th Avenue between South Park Street and S.W. 2nd Street.
Mr. Dennis Mulberger addressed Council stating he would still like to purchase the City
right-of-way at S.W. 7th Avenue between South Park Street and S.W. 2nd Street so he could use
the space for a parking lot. (The request was tabled at the last City Council meeting 3-4-85).
Councilman Collins stated that he would have to base his opinion on what Director Fortner
suggests, since Director Fortner has more experience in this field.
Director Fortner suggested the City sell the property to Mr. Mulberger.
Council discussed the'request briefly, concerning the time limit on the beginning date of
construction and the reversionary clause being included in the contract.
Director Fortner stated that if Council wished, he would request appraisals on the right-of-way.
Councilman Thomas asked Councilman Douglas to explain to him why he was not in favor of
the property being sold. Councilman Douglas stated the City previously sold property to Mr. Mul-
berger,afterthe City worked on moving the right-of-way, and had everything arranged, he sold the
property. The City then had legal fees to pay in trying to have the property reverted back to the
City. Therefore he was against selling any part of the property (to Mr. Mulberger).
Mr. Mulberger explained to Council that he inherited a lawsuit (Nemi c/City ). He developed
the west end of the property. The City did make a concession to him. But he still had a large invest-
ment in the City of Okeechobee.
Councilman Rubin stated that if a reverter clause and a time limit was included in the contract
he would agree to selling the property.
Councilman Collins stated he would agree with Director Fortner, to include a time limit and
a reverter clause.
Councilman Thomas questioned Director Fortner concerning the possibility of any future pro-
blems. Director Fortner stated that he could not foresee any problems.
Councilmembers discussed the possibility of widening the street being a problem if the City
sold the right-of-way.
Chairman Chapman asked if the Council agreed for Director Fortner and the City Attorney to have
property appraised, with the stipulations included.
Attorney Bryant, as a concerned citizen, stated that 7th Avenue is a vital road to Wolf road.
If this is done a "bottleneck" will be created.
Director Fortner stated that he would agree with the Attorney that a bottleneck would be
created, but the problem lies on the west side of the right-of-way.
Councilman Thomas stated that he was not quite sure of selling the right-of-way at this time.
Councilman Collins made a motion that Director Fortner and Attorney Bryant get together as far as
the legal aspect is concerned, and get an appraisal on land, with the stipulations that if Mr. Mulberger
does not begin contruction within 12 months, it would revert back to the City. Chairman Chapman
asked if there was a second to the motion. Motion died for lack of a second. Councilman Thomas
stated that he would like to have more time to research the request, and see the plans of the proposed
buildings. This was agreed by Council.
c) Mr. Jim Broome, Engineer for the City's sewer project, to discuss change orders for the
wastewater collection system and treatment plant.
Mr. Broome distributed to Councilmembers three exhibits labeled: Treatment Plant and Spray
Irrigation System and Collection System which are labeled Exhibits A, B and C, shown on pages 3, 4
and 5 of these minutes.
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EXHIBIT A
TREATMENT PLANT AND SPRAY IRRIGATION SYSTEM
Construction Contract Amount $3,243,980.97
Eligible Amount 2,385,942.00
Ineligible Amount 858,038.97
Contigencies $ 132,988.00
CHANGE ORDER ELIGIBLE INELIGIBLE
NO. CHANGE ORDER AMOUNTS CHANGE ORDER AMOUNTS
2
$6,550.00
3
3,775.90
4
$1,597.52
5
11,949.73
6
1,560.00
7
(49,078.05)
8
5,180.00
9
(13,670.00)
10
20,450.00
11
(36,593.00)
12
21,050.00.
13
27,443.00
14
75,750.00
15
23,550.00
TOTALS I $121;365.63 I
521,851.05
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7
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12
13
14
15
EXHIBIT B
Dual Wheels for Tractor, mower & Disc
Relocation of Treatment Plant $2,710.00
Substitute 40 Mil Polyethylene Liner
for holding ponds ($2,000.00)
Increase Surge Tank Blower
From 20 HP to 30 HP 850.00
NET CHANGE
Revised Schedule "A" Quantities
DELETE 123 L.F. of 12" FM @ $17.35 = ($2,134.05)
1,243 L.F. of 18" FM @ $35.50= ($44,126.50)
2,0104 of fittings @.$1.80 = ($3,618.00)
ADD 1-1211 Gate Valve @'$800.'00 - ( 800.00)
Substitute M.J. 12" Pipe for Ball
Joint Pipe ($4,089.00)
Additional Bri;1ge Supports $9,269.00
DELETE L.S. @ S.T.P.
ADD Conc. Pad and Piping
Fiberglass L.S. @ S.T.P.-
*W&OONa
ADD Valve Box & Hatch For
._,Pu V Sta.. #1
Valve Box,. Hatch, Piping.& Elec.
."Box for PuW Sta. #2
Increase Piping from 12" to 18"
DELEET= * BID ITEMS
C22 Grass lant Site)
4 ac @' $700'.00. .
C23 Solid Sodding
30,000 S.F. @ $.20.
D7 Mobile. PeweX Unit
El Clearing & Grubbing
10 Ac @ $360.00
E4 Seeding & Mulching Holding Pond
11 Ac @ $648.00..
E7 Scarifying Organic Layer
50 Ac @' $270.00
Modified Traveling Gun Connectors
ADD 700 L.F. of 10" Main @ $12.00
TOTAL
($30, 000:. 00 )
$11,640.00
4,690.00 .
$ 4,680.00
$14,370.00
1, 400'. 00
_ $ -2 , 800-. 00
_ $ 6,000.00 .
$ 3,565.00
$ 3,600.00
$ 7,128.00
= $13,500.00
$12,650.00
$ 8,400.00
1NCRE ED Irrigation Pup Station Capacity
Earthwork for Spray Fields
ADD Excavation 51,000 C.Y. @ $.55 $28,050.00 .
Fill 51,000 C.Y. @ $1.10 $56,100.00
REVISE Scarifying Organic Layer
Deduct 120 Ac @ $70.00 = $ 8,400.00
NET TOTAL $75,750.00 .
ADD Portable Pump 1800.grm @ 80' T.D.H.
$ 11,949.73
1,560.00
($49,078.05)
5,180.00
($13,670:00)
$20,450.00
$36,593.00
$21,050.00
$27,443.00
$75.750.00
$23,550.00
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EXHIBIT C
COLLECTICN SYSTEM
Construction Contract Amount $1,816,080.30
Contigencies @ 5% $ 90,804.00
EANGE ORDER NO. DESCRIPTION COST
2 Casing for 10" F.M. @ N.W. 23rd Lane
3 ADD M.H. Hwy 70 E. and S.E. loth Avenue
4 DELETE Bid Item Cl-6" F.M.
3,500 L.F. @ $7.25 = ($25,375.00)
ADD Bid Item C2-8" F.M.
3,500 L.F. @ $8.75 = ($30,625.00)
Bid Item C6- Jack & Bore Hwy 70 W
Increase Casing $400.00
5 DELETE Bid Item Cl: 6" F.M. '
1,148 L.F. @ $7.25 = $8,323.00
ADD Bid Item C3: 10" F.M.
3,255 L.F. @ $11.35 = $36,944.25
1-6" Gate Valve, 2-8" Gate Valve
1-10" Gate Valve $2,000.00
NET
6 DELETE Bid Item Al: 8" Gravity Sewer
250 L.F. @ $9.70 = $2,425.00
Bid Item A2: 8" Gravity Sewer
300 L.F. @ $11.00=$3,300.00
Bid Item B1: M.H. = 825.00
Bid Item B6: Clean -out $ 825.00
Bid Item A23: Services
9 @ $265.00 = $2,385.00
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TOTAL TO DATE
$ 51500.00
1,450.00
5,650.00
30,621.25
$ 9,310.00
$52,531.25
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Mr. Broome stated that change order #Is 1 through 4 have previously been approved by Council.
Numbers 5 through 13, items have been added and deleted with no. additional expense. Change order
numbers 14 & 15 is where we begin spending the contingency funds. All change orders are eligible for
55% refunding. (by our grant).
Councilmembers discussed the change orders, grassing, pump stations and traveling gun con-
nectors.
Director Fortner stated that #15 needed to be eliminated at this time, and use the money for
grassing.
After further discussion by Councilmembers, Councilman Douglas made a motion to approve the
change orders, deleting #15. Councilmen Rubin and Collins seconded the motion. Motion carried.
Councilmembers discussed the change orders on the collection system. After discussion
Councilmen Rubin made a motion to approve change orders #5 and 6. Councilman Collins seconded
the motion. Motion carried.
AGENDA ITEM #VI - ACTION BY THE COUNCIL TO AUTHORIZE THE MAYOR TO EXECUTE AN
AGREEMENT FOR A WATER AND SEWER RATE STUDY WITH THE FIRM OF HUNSBERGER, BOWER
AND WALSH OF TAMPA.
Councilman Douglas made a motion to authorize the Mayor to execute the agreement with
Hunsberger, Bower and Walsh, in the amount of $14,685.00. Councilman Thomas seconded the motion.
Motion carried.
AGENDA ITEM # VII - DISCUSSION BY THE COUNCIL CONCERNING THE DESIREABILITY OF
ACCEPTING WASTEWATER FROM REGENCY THERMOGRAPHERS A PHOTO OFFICE AND PRINTING
PLAN 1 1 v tit UQM 1_KUc-rtD IN OKEECHOBEE COUNTY. AUTHORIZATION TO DRAW UP AN
AUKttMtN r Dtr1NING CONDITIONS OF ACCEPTANCE OF THE WASTEWATER, SERVICE FEES AND
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Mr. Bud Korkin, representing Regency Thermographers, addressed Council and requested sewer
service for the manufacturing plant to be constructed in Okeechobee County. 400 gallons of sewage a
month to be used. The waste water is chemicals, but not hazzardous chemicals, but they (Regency
Thermographers) do -not which to put them into the ground. Their company will employ 20 employees
to begin with, which will be their skeleton crew, with their total number of employees reaching 80 some-
time in the future.
Councilmembers discussed the request. Chairman Chapman stated that Council's permission
was needed for him to be able to sign the agreement with Regency Thermographers. Councilman Douglas
made a motion to authorize the Mayor to sign the agreement with Regency Thermographers. Councilman
Rubin seconded the motion. Motion carried.
MEETING RECESSED at 8:58 P.M.
MEETING CONVENED at 9:05 P.M.
Mr. Jack Cokerrepresenting the Industrial Development Authority, addressed Council con-
cerning the Hold Harmless Agreement between the City and the IDA for water service.
Director Fortner stated that he has read through the agreement, and did not see any problem
with it, if the Council wished to proceed with the Hold Harmless Agreement.
Attorney Bryant stated the agreement included everything the Council had asked him to include
in the agreement.
Councilman Thomas made a motion that the City accept the Hold Harmless Agreement as pre-
pared by the Attorney, for the IDA.
Councilman Collins asked Mr. Coker if each individual tenant would be able to sign a Hold
Harmless Agreement in addition to the IDA's Hold Harmless Agreement. Mr. Coker stated that the
IDA discussed this at their last meeting and they put in their format, that before anyone was given a
lease, their insurance company would be contacted and they would be advised as to the quality of the
fire fighting ability the IDA had available.
Attorney Bryant explained this was stated in Paragraph 3 of the Hold Harmless Agreement.
Councilman Rubin seconded the motion to adopt the Hold Harmless Agreement with the IDA.
Motion carried. (The Hold Harmless Agreement is shown on pages 7 and 8).
Jack Coker thanked the Council for their decision.
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HOLD HARMLESS AGREEMENT
THIS AGREEMENT, made and entered into this day of
March, 1985 by and between the CITY OF OKEECHOBEE, a municipal
corporation organized and existing under the laws of the State of
Florida, hereinafter referred 'to as "City," and OKEECHOBEE
COUNTY, a political subdivision of the State of Florida, acting
through its Board of County Commissioners, hereinafter referred
to as "County," and the OKEECHOBEE COUNTY INDUSTRIAL DEVELOPMENT
AUTHORITY, hereinafter referred to as the "IDA."
WHEREAS, the County and the IDA have developed the
Okeechobee County Industrial Park for the purpose of leasing
parcels of real property therein to industrial tenants, and
WHEREAS, the County and the IDA are desirous of having the
City provide potable water to the properties within the
Industrial Park, and
WHEREAS, the water mains installed within the Industrial
Park at the direction of the IDA are insufficient in size to
allow the capacity of water to flow through said lines sufficient
to be used for the extinguishment of fires within the Industrial
Park, and
WHEREAS, the City desires to protect itself from losses or
claims arising out of the inadequacy of said water pressure for
the purpose of fire extinquishment within the Industrial Park,
and
WHEREAS, the City agrees to provide potable water to the
Industrial Park, so long as the County and the IDA agree that a
supply of water sufficient for the extinquishment of fires must
be obtained from an alternative source.
NOW, THEREFORE, in consideration of the premises and the
mutual promises contained herein and other good and valuable
consideration, the receipt and adequacy of which is hereby
acknowledged, the parties hereto agree as follows:
1. The City shall provide a supply of potable water to the
Okeechobee County Industrial Park.
2. The County agrees to indemnify, protect, defend and hold
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of any kind that is asserted against the City arising out of the
provision of water to the Industrial Park at a pressure
inadequate for the extinquishment of fires within said Park.
3. The IDA shall assure that all tenants of the Industrial
Park shall be advised that the water supplied by the City
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pursuant to this agreement is in no way intended or implied to
be adequate for the extinquishment of fires and that an
alternative supply of water for such purpose should be sought.
Such information shall be attached to and made a part of any and
all leases entered into by the IDA and tenants of the Park.
4. No fire hydrants, hose or other device intended for the
extinguishment of fires shall be attached or connected to water
lines connected to the City main, except in the case of an
emergency. The City Fire Chief shall be authorized to inspect
periodically any and all properties and structures within the
Industrial Park to assure compliance with this provision.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the parties have hereunto set their
hands and seals.<on the first above date written.
OKEECHOBEE COUNTY
BY:
James D. Lashley, Chairman
Board of County Commissioners
(Seal) Okeechobee County, Florida
Attest:
Clerk, Board of County
Commissioners
CITY OF OKEECHOBEE
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Oakland Chapman, Mawtr
City of Okeechobee
(Seal)
ATTEST:
City Clerk
OKEECHOBEE COUNTY INDUSTRIAL
DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY
BY:
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85-6 AGENDA ITEM #VIII - ACTION BY COUNCIL TO AMEND SECTION 18-3 AND 18-4 OF ORDINANCE
#514 PROVIDING FOR INCREASE IN WATER SERVICE DEPOSITS AND DISCONTINUATION OF WATER
SERVICE FOR VIOLATIONS
Chairman Chapman stated the discussion concerning Ordinance #514, was tabled at the last
Council meeting, and asked Director Fortner to begin the discussion.
it Director Fortner stated that in Section 18-4, the word "may" should be deleted, and the word
shall" should be inserted.
Councilmembers discussed the customers which are being required to upgrade their water de-
posits, due to their payments being late three months in a twelve month period. Councilman Thomas
and Chairman Chapman questioned the accuracy of the customer's accounts being considered late if they
were only a few days late.
Director Fortner and Clerk Thomas answered Councilmember's questions concerning how the
accounts are considered delinquent, and stated that all customers are treated the same.
After further discussion, Councilman Collins made a motion to amend Ordinance #514 changing
the word "may" to read "shall"._ Councilman Douglas seconded the motion. Motion carried.
Councilman Douglas made a motion to allow the attorney to read the ordinance by title only
into the minutes. Councilman Rubin seconded the motion. Motion carried.
Attorney Bryant read the title of ordinance #514 as follows:
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE ORDINANCE CODE OF THE CITY OF
OKEECHOBEE, FLORIDA; AMENDING CHAPTER 18, ARTICLE I, SECTION
18-2 TO PROVIDE REGULATIONS RELATIVE TO UTILITY DEPOSITS; AMENDING
SECTION 18-3 PROVIDING CIRCUMSTANCES UNDER WHICH DEPOSITS FOR
COMMERCIAL ESTABLISHMENTS MAY BE INCREASED; RENUMBERING THE PRESENT
SECTION 18-3 AND SECTION 18-4 TO SECTION 18-4 AND SECTION 18-5 RESPEC-
TIVELY; REPEALING SECTION 18-20, ARTICLE II AND PROVIDING A REVISION OF
THE ARTICLE AND RENUMBERING IT TO SECTION 1 8-2 , ARTICLE I; PROVIDING
AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
Attorney Bryant read the amended ordinance title as follows:
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING ORDINANCE #514 OF THE ORDINANCE CODE OF THE
CITY OF OKEECHOBEE, AMENDING CHAPTER 18 ARTICLE I, SECTION 18-4, PRO-
VIDING REGULATIONS RELATIVE TO UTILITY DEPOSITS DELETING THE WORD
"MAY" IN THE FIRST SENTENCE AND REPLACING IT WITH THE WORD "SHALL";
PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE.1.
Councilman Rubin made a motion to set the ordinance for Second and Final Public Hearing
on April 1, 1985. Councilman Douglas seconded the motion. Motion carried.
AGENDA ITEM #IX - DISCUSSION BY COUNCIL RELATIVE TO THE PURCHASE OF A CHLORINE
BOOSTER STATION WHICH WILL ADD ADDITIONAL CHLORINE TO THE WATER MAINS AS RE-
UIRED BY THE D PARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENTAL REGULATION
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Director Fortner stated there were corrections which needed to be made at the water plant,
concerning the amount of chlorine in the water, as requested by the Department of Environmental
Regulations. Council discussed the problems at the last Council meeting wherein the Council decided
to advertise for an engineer and hire one, to study these problems, and also study the possibility of
expanding the plant. We transferred this information to the DER and they stated this action would
take too long and action was needed within 15 days. A chlorine booster would help the amount of
chlorine residual, and we have requested proposals on this equipment. One proposal received is in
the amount of $12,000.00 to put in a chlorine booster station at the City Hall Water Tower.
After discussion, Councilman Thomasa made a motion to approve Director Fortner to make
application with DER to apply for the booster station and the advertising for purchasing the equipment.
Councilman Collins seconded the motion. Motion carried.
Director Fortner stated that he would like to have Council's thoughts on the possibility of making
an emergency purchase, rather than going through the bid process. Councilman Thomas made a motion
to allow Director Fortner to make an emergency purchase on the chlorine booster. Councilman Collins
seconded the motion. Motion carried.
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85-36 AGENDA ITEM #X - ADOPTION OF A RESOLUTION GRANTING EASEMENTS TO FLORIDA
POWER AND LIGHT AND UNITED TELEPHONE SERVICE FOR THE PURPOSE OF PROVIDING
REQUESTED SERVICE TO THE NEW WASTEWATER TREATMENT PLANT
Chairman Chapman read the resolution into the minutes as follows:
A RESOLUTION BY THE CITY OF OKEECHOBEE REQUESTING THE STATE OF
FLORIDA, STATE LANDS MANAGEMENT OFFICE TO GRANT A UTITLITY
EASEMENT FOR THE PURPOSE OF PROVIDING ELECTRICAL AND TELEPHONE
SERVICE TO THE WASTEWATER TREATMENT PLANT.
WHEREAS, the City of Okeechobe has on the 23rd day of
December, 1983, entered into a Lease Agreement with the State of
Florida for the Tract of land to be used for the construction and
operation of a wastewater treatment plant and spray irrigation
field, said parcel of land lying within Sections 26, 27, 34 and
35, Township 36 South, Range 35 East, Okeechobee County, Florida;
and
WHEREAS, the City has applied to Florida Power and Light
Company and United Telephone System for the provision of
electrical and telephone services to the wastewater treatment
facility; and
WHEREAS, a utility easement from the State of Florida across
the leased parcel of land is necessary for the provision of such
electrical and telephone service to the wastewater treatment
facility.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF OKEECHOBEE, FLORIDA:
1. The State of Florida, State Lands Management Office is
hereby requested to grant a utility easement to the Florida Power
and Light Company and the United Telephone System for the
purpose of providing electrical and telephone service to the
parcel of land leased by the City of Okeechobee from the State of
Florida for the construction and operation of a wastewater
treatment plant and spray irrigation field.
2. The City Clerk is hereby directed to transmit a
certified copy of this Resolution to the State of Florida, State
Lands Management Office, attention Mr. Herb Brown.
PASSED AND ADOPTED THIS I&th DAY OF MARCH, 1985.
Councilman Douglas made a motion that the resolution be adopted. Councilman Rubin seconded
the motion. Motion carried.
AGENDA ITEM #XI - MAYOR TO CALL ON THE AUDIENCE FOR ANYONE WISHING TO ADDRESS
THE COUNCIL
Mr. Blair Kuhlewind, a member of the Code Enforcement Board, addressed Council y d stated,
"I would like to being something to your attention that is bothersome to me in many respects, this is
a little personal, it has to do with a neighbor, but considering the situation I feel that I must bring
it to your attention and see what you want to do. I live on S.W. 6th Avenue, and last week Mr.
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Westbrook, the City Building Inspector, had a building brought on to his property. Everyone on the street
and I can supply you with the names, are disgruntled about this particular building. Apparently Mr.
Westbrook had gone to the Zoning Board and was granted some sort of ordinance from what I can
gather, the specs that he gave to the Zoning Board is nothing like what he has put on his property.
What it is - is a wooden building with a tin roof, it looks like a chainsaw was taken to the front end
to provide an opening, it might now look like a little garage. The reason I don't go to Mr. Westbrook
is , he is the Building inspector, I deal with him on the Code Enforcement Board, I'm concerned as a norber
of the Code Enforcement Board to see that our City is a beautiful place. I think that is what we are
here to do, to insure that, to enforce that. To go to Mr. Westbrook, who brings cases before us to keep
the City beautiful, yet put this on his property, about 400 feet from my property. I'm not asking you
to do anything specifically, right now, but I felt that it was up to me to bring it to your attention in the
hopes that something might be done. From what I gather, when he went to the zoning board, the specs
that he gave were nothing like what he put there. Basically, it is a wooden building that was cut off
at the ground, and set on blocks. The people in the neighborhood think it is just a complete eyesore.
Not to mention, I have not even looked into as to whether it meets code. I considerably doubt it does.
But that is -just a speculation of mine at this time. "
Councilmembers held a considerably lengthy discussion concerning the situation. After the
discussion, Councilmembers agreed for the Mayor to talk with Mr. Westbrook concerning the problem,
to make sure the situation is taken care of.
AGENDA ITEM #XII - MAYOR TO CALL ON THE CITY CLERK, CITY ATTORNEY, ADMINISTRATIVE
ASSISTANT AND COUNCILMEN FOR REPORTS AND/OR REQUESTS
Councilman Collins asked Director Fortner if he would again contact the contractors who are
installing the sewer lines, to make sure they get in touch with the home owners as to where they wish
the lines to be installed. Director Fortner agreed.
Councilman Thomas stated that he felt the plumber contractors which were installing the sewer
lines, should not be required to purchase a plumbing permit. Councilmembers discussed the homeowners
being required to purchase a permit also. After discussion, Councilman Thomas requested that the
Attorney check into the situation to see if there was sage vay a plumbing permit did not have to be
purchased for the sewer line connections.
Councilman Thomas asked Director Fortner about the water faucet in the park being used
by people for other reasons than park activities. Director Fortner stated they could cap the faucet
to where it could not be used for any other uses than park activities.
Clerk Thomas presented the Warrant Registers for Council's approval.
Attorney Bryant stated that he had the proposed Intergovernmental Agreement between the
City and County Building Department merger, which seemed to have everything in it which the Council
requested.
Councilmembers to review the agreement and discuss it at the next Council meeting.
Director Fortner stated that Mr. Westbrook has been a City employee five years in August.
He has spoken with Attorney VanLandingham about the possibility of working out something to allow
Mr. Westbrook to remain in the City's retirement systen Attorney Bryant stated this was included in
the agreement. Director Fortner stated that to be in the Retirement System the employee must remain
a full time employee of the City's. Attorney Bryant stated he would look over the City's Retirement
System to see if there was some way to work it out where Mr. Westbrook would not loose his retirement.!
Attorney Bryant stated that he had spoken with Chief Mobley concerning the 2 hour parking
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ordinance, concerning the City's adoption of Uniform Traffic Code from the State, and the possibility
that it would allow the City to regulate parking without the need for an ordinance. This could not
be verified, but in the City's Code, the duties of the Police Chief states he has the authority to regulate
the traffic control, which includes traffic signs. Further research is being done on this subject.
Director Fortner stated that he wished to correct a statement he made in an earlier meeting
when he stated that the Council passed an ordinance for the two hour parking in front of Piggly Wiggly.
No such ordinance has been found. These signs were placed there on the Police Chief's observation.
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85-8 Councilman Douglas made a motion to approve the Warrant Registers for the Water and
Sewer Fund in the amounts of $36,576.13, $29,990.74, General Fund in the amounts of $104,083.77
and $33,512.61. Councilman Thomas seconded the motion. Motion carried.
Councilman Rubin stated that he had attended the C.F.R.P.C. meeting and he had a packet
to turn over to Director Fortner concerning On The Job Training for Hobe County, Hardee County,
Desoto County and Okeechobee County (CETA). It was suggested that the City submit their list in
early for the CETA workers.
Councilman Rubin commented on the Councilmembers names to be printed on the plaque on
the new Wastewater Treatment Plant and recommended the two previous Councilmembers (Dowling
Watford and Jim Knight) names be included on the plaque since they were involved in the City obtaining
the treatment plant.
85-38 Councilman Rubin asked Attorney Bryant to research the possibility of having the City election
dates at the time as the County's elections.
Director Fortner asked Councilmembers what names did they wish to have printed on the plaque.
at the water Treatment Plant. After discussion, Councild ecided to have the present Council's
names an4 include the two previous Councilmembers.
85-3 Director Fortner suggested the Council consider asking the County to pave the entrance road
to the Treatment Plant.
Director Fortner stated that the City has removed a pecan tree by mistake, which belonged
to Libby Kersey. When asked for an amount of money to replace the tree, her price was $800.00.
(The tree was 23 years old). Director Fortner said he received an appraisal on a tree of the same number
of years, similar to, the one removed, in the amount of $250.00.
Councilmembers discussed the amount of money requested and decided to have Director Fortner
contact the insurance company for possible coverage.
Director Fortner reminded Councilmembers of the Auction to be held Saturday, March 23, 1985,
at 9:00 A.M. at the City Barn, and the County Commissioners meeting on March 28, 1985 concerning
the bridges, which Councilmembers were going to be invited to attend.
85-21 Director Fortner stated that Carol Ann Bryant served one meeting on the Code Enforcement
Board and decided that she would no longer be able to serve on this board. A new application was
received from Gloria Shearer. Councilman Thomas made a motion to appoint Gloria Shearer to the
Code Enforcement Board. Councilman Rubin seconded the motion. Motion carried.
Director Fortner asked Councilmembers if there were any problems with the letter received
from United Telephone concerning the $16,000 they are agreeing to pay for the street paving. No
questions.
Director Fortner stated there was a settlement reached in the O'Neill vs. City lawsuit. The
attorney in the lawsuit advised that the City follow through with a correction at the traffic light.
Councilmembers discussed hiring an engineer to study the traffic problem for $3,000.00 approximately.
Director Fortner stated a new four way traffic light would cost $8,500., the City really should have
twofour way lights installed at thin intersection. Chairman Chapman suggested that all city employees
keep a watch out for anything which was hazzardous and report anything they have found. Council
will discuss having a traffic survey at a later time.
Councilman Rubin asked Chief Mobley if the DOT had anyone who would be able to come to
Okeechobee to conduct a traffic survey for the City. Chief Mobley stated there was no one to his
knowledge.
Chairman Chapman asked Councilmembers how they felt about having an Activity Report
for the Police Department which would be a report of all traffic citations, warnings, accidents, etc.
for the Council's information. Chairman Chapman stated Police Chief Mobley has agreed to having
the Activity Report. Councilmembers agreed for the Police Department to check into the prices of
the required ticket books/Violation books.
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AGENDA ITEM #XIII - ADJOURNMENT
There being no further business to discuss the meeting was adjourned at 11:20 P.M.
ATTEST:
BONNIE S.THOMAS, CMC
CITY CLERK
)AKLAND R. CHAPMAN
MAYOR
AGENDA
CITY COUNCIL MEETING
March 18, 1985 - 7:00 p.m.
I. Call to Order.
II. Invocation offered by a member of the Ministerial Association.
III. Pledge of Allegiance led by Mayor Oakland Chapman.
IV. Approval of minutes of the special meeting of February 26, 1985, and
the minutes of the regular meeting of March 4, 1985.
V. Appearances:
a) Mr. Chuck Longdon of Cardinal Industries, a manufacturer
of modular housing, to offer a thirty -minute presentation
relative to the development of the City's 154-acres.
b) Mr. Dennis Mulberger to discuss his desire to purchase the
City right-of-way at S.W. 7th Avenue between South Park Street
and S.W. 2nd Street.
c) Mr. Jim Broome, Engineer for the City's sewer project, to dis-
cuss change orders for the wastewater collection system and
treatment plant.
VI. Action by the Council to authorize the Mayor to execute an agreement for
a water and sewer rate study with the firm of Hunsberger, Bower and Walsh
of Tampa.
VII. Discussion by the Council concerning the desirability of accepting waste-
water from Regency Thermographers a photo office and printing plant to be
constructed in Okeechobee County. Authorization to draw up an agreement
defining conditions of acceptance of the wastewater, service fees and
methods of discharge.
VIII. Action by Council to amend Section 18-3 and 18-4 of Ordinance 514 providing
for increase in water service deposits and discontinuation of water service
for violations.
Ix. Discussion by Council relative to the purchase of a chlorine booster sta-
tion which will add additional chlorine to the water mains as required by
the Department of Environmental Regulation.
X. Adoption of resolutions granting easements to Florida Power & Light and
United Telephone service for the purpose of providing requested service
to the new wastewater treatment plant.
XI. Mayor to call on the audience for anyone wishing to address the Council.
Xii. Mayor to call on the City Clerk, Attorney, Administrative Assistant and
Councilmen for reports and/or requests.
XIII. Adjournment.
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