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REGULAR MMEETING TUESDAY. NOVEMBFR 5, 1985
The City Council of the City of Okeechobee, met in regular session in
Council Chambers, 55 S.E. 3rd Avenue, Okeechobee, Florida, at 2:00 P.N.
with the following Councilmembers present:
Mayor Oakland R. Chapman
Vice Mayor Andy Rubin
Councilman Edward Douglas
Councilman Oscar Thomas
Councilman Nick Collins
Others present were:
'Milton Davis, Adm. Asst.
Bonnie S. Thomas, City Clerk
Jerry Bryant, City Attorney
L.C. Fortner, Jr., Dir. of Public Utilities
Steve Figley, Asst. Dir. of Public Utilities
Keith Tomey, Fire Chief
Larry Mobley, Police Chief
Chuck Elders, Street Superintendent
Lydia J. Wilkerson, Deputy Clerk
AGENDA ITEMS #II & III - INVOCATION AND PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
The Invocation was presented by Reverend Steve McGee of the First
Baptist Church of Okeechobee, followed by the Pledge of Allegiance.
85-1 AGENDA ITEM #IV - APPROVAL OF THE MINUTES OF THE SEPTEMBER 3, BUDGET
MEETING; THE SEPTEMBER 9, FIRST BUDGET HEARING• THE SEPTEMBER 17, REGULAR
CITY COUNCIL MEETING AND THE SEPTEMBER 23, FINAL BUDGET HEARING
There being no additions or deletions to the minutes, they were I)
considered approved as presented.
85-2 AGENDA ITEM #V - MAYOR OAKLAND CHAPMAN, ON BEHALF OF THE CITY COUNCIL,
WITH A PRESENTATION TO ROBERT FINCH FOR FIVE YEARS SERVICE WITH THE
UTILITY DEPARTMENT OF THE CITY OF OKEECHOBEE
Mayor Chapman presented a certificate of appreciation for five years
service with the Utility Department of the City of Okeechobee to employee
Robert Finch.
85-24 AGENDA ITEM #VI - DISCUSSION AND POSSIBLE ACTION. BY THE COUNCIL, RELATIVE
TO EXTENDING THE CABLE TELEVISION FRANCHISE WITH HARTE HANKS CABLE COMPANY
Attorney Jennings (representing the City concerning the franchise
agreement with Harte Hanks Cable Company) addressed Council concerning the
possibility of extending the present franchise agreement with Harte Hanks.
Attorney Jennings explained the new laws passed concerning franchise
agreements with cable television companies. Following discussion,
Attorney Jennings suggested the Council schedule a public hearing for the
franchise agreement to be discussed with the public. Councilman Collins
made a motion that a public hearing be scheduled for December 17th, 1985
for the franchise agreement. Councilman Thomas seconded the motion.
Motion carried.
85-45 ( AGENDA ITEM #VII - DISCUSSION CONCERNING WITHHOLDING PAYMENT TO ZAYTI
TRUCKING COMPANY FOR APPLYING.ASPHALT TO CITY STREETS
Due to the fact that a representative from Zayti was not present to
discuss the problems concerning the paving of the streets in question(S.W.
15th Street), Council agreed to continue the discussion at the November
17th meeting.
85-54 I AGENDA ITEM #VIII - ADOPTION OF A PROCLAMATION AMATION DFSIGIIhTING JAIIUARY AS II
NATIONAL VOLUNTEER BLOOD DONOR MONTH
Mayor Chapman read the proclamation as follows:
WHEREAS, every few seconds, an American needs a blood transfusion;
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WHEREAS, at the Palm Beach Blood Bank there is a need for 60,000
units of blood per year to serve hospitalized patients in our area; and
WHEREAS, only a small percentage of those eligible to give actually
donate; and
WHEREAS, the need for blood increases at the rate of approximately
ten percent per year to meet the health needs of our nation; and
WHEREAS, the President of the United States has declared January to
be National Volunteer Blood Donor Month;
NOW, THEREFORE, I, Oakland R. Chapman, Mayor of the City of
Okeechobee, hereby proclaim the month of January as National Volunteer
Blood Donor Month for the City of Okeechobee and urge all residents to pay
tribute to those among us who donate for others in need.
In witness where I have hereunto set my hand and caused the seal of
this city to be affixed, at Okeechobee City, this 5th day of November,
1985.
Councilman Collins made a motion to adopt the proclamation for the
National Blood Donor Month. Councilman Douglas seconded the motion.
Motion carried.
Councilman Douglas made a motion to adopt the resolution. Councilman
Thomas seconded the motion. Motion carried.
Clerk Thomas read the resolution as follows:
A RESOLUTION ACCEPTING INTO THE OFFICIAL RECORDS OF THE CITY OF
OKEECHOBEE, FLORIDA, ALL DOCUMENTATION AND INSTRUMENTS THAT HAVE BEEN
EXECUTED BY THE CITY IN CONNECTION WITH THE ISSUANCE AND DELIVERY OF
ITS $2,121,900 WATER AND SEWER REVENUE BONDS, SERIES 1983b; RATIFYING
ALL ACTS OF THE MAYOR, CITY CLERI{ AND ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT TO THE
MAYOR PERFORMED IN CONNECTION WITH THE ISSUANCE AND DELIVERY OF THE
BONDS; PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
WHEREAS, the $2,212,900 Water and Sewer Revenue Bonds, Series 1983B
(the "Bonds") of the City of Okeechobee, Florida (the "City"), were
authorized pursuant to Ordinance No. 487, duly enacted by the City on June
20, 1983; and
WHEREAS, the Bonds were awarded to the United States of America,
acting through the Farmers Home Administration, U.S. Department of
Agriculture ("FmHA"), pursuant to Resolution #85-12 duly adopted by the
City on September 17, 1985, and
WHEREAS, the Bonds were issued and delivered to FmHA pursuant to
Resolution #85-12 on September 26, 1985; and
WHEREAS, all instruments which have been executed in connection with,
and all other relevant documentation pertaining to, the issuance and
delivery of the Bonds is on file with the City Clerk;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IS RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
OKEECHOBEE, FLORIDA,
SECTION 1. APPROVAL AND ACCEPTANCE OF DOCUMENTATION INTO OFFICIAL
RECORDS. The various documents and instruments that have been executed in
connection with the issuance and delivery of the Bonds are hereby approved
and accepted into the official records of the City.
SECTION 2. RATIFYING AND APPROVING ACTIONS OF CITY OFFICIALS. All
actions by the Mayor, City Clerk and Administrative Assistant to the Mayor
in connection with the issuance and delivery of the Bonds are hereby
ratified and approved.
SECTION 3. EFFECTIVE DATE. This Resolution shall take effect
immediately upon its adoption.
Passed and adopted this 5th day of November, 1985.
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AGENDA ITEM #X - DISCUSSION AND ACTION APPROVING THE PROPOSED AGREEMENT
BETWEEN THE CITY AND THE HUMANE SOCIETY
Council discussed the proposed agreement between the City and the
Humane Society. Following discussion. Councilman Douglas moved that the
Council approve the agreement between the City and the Humane Society.
Councilman Rubin seconded the motion. Motion carried.
MEETING RECESSED 3:11 P.M.
MEETING RECONVENED 3:30 P.M.
Councilman Thomas left the Council meeting during the recess.
85-57 AGENDA ITEM #XI - DISCUSSION AND APPROVAL OF THE AGREEMENT PRESENTED TO
THE COUNTY SCHOOL BOARD TO PROVIDE CONNECTION OF THE FOUR COUNTY SCHOOLS
TO THE NEW WASTEWATER COLLECTION SYSTEM; USE OF CITY FORCES TO INSTALL
PUMPS AND FORCE MAINS
Following Council discussion, Councilman Rubin made a motion to
approve the agreement between the City and County School Board.
Councilman Douglas seconded the motion. Motion carried.
AGENDA ITEM #XII - INTRODUCTION AND FIRST READING OF AN ORDINANCE
AUTHORIZING ACCEPTANCE OF PETITIONS REQUESTING VOLUNTARY ANNEXATION -
RUCKERWILCOX - CONNORS HIGHLAND
Councilman Douglas made a motion that the ordinance be read by title
only. Councilman Rubin seconded the motion. Motion carried.
Mayor Chapman read the title as follows:
AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE ACCEPTANCE OF PETITIONS FOR VOLUNTARY
ANNEXATION OF CERTAIN PARCELS OF LAND IN THE UNINCORPORATED AREA OF
OKEECHOBEE COUNTY, FLORIDA, CONTIGUOUS TO THE PRESENT BOUNDARIES OF
THE CITY OF OKEECHOBEE; PROVIDING FOR REDEFINING OF THE MUNICIPAL
BOUNDARIES TO INCLUDE SAID PARCELS; PROVIDING FOR ADVERTISING AND
PUBLIC HEARINGS; REPEALING ALL ORDINANCES OR PARTS OF ORDINANCE IN
CONFLICT HEREWITH; PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
Councilman Douglas made a motion to set the ordinance for second and
final reading on 12-17-85. Councilman Collins seconded the motion.
Motion carried.
AGENDA ITEM #XIII - DISCUSSION RELATIVE TO THE ALTERNATIVES AVAILABLE FOR
PROVIDING BETTER WATER SERVICE TO CUSTOMERS ALONG STATE ROAD 78
Director Fortner reported that Ferrell's Dairy was experiencing low
water pressure problems with the present 2 inch water line. For the City
to correct the low pressure problems a 4500 foot - 12 inch water line
should be installed. Council discussed the possibility of Okeechobee
Beachwater Association picking up the water customers involved.
Following discussion, Councilman Collins made a motion to table the
discussion until the next meeting which would give Director Fortner time
to have a response from Mr. Blair and Okeechobee Beachwater Association.
Councilman Rubin seconded the motion. Motion carried.
85-34 AGENDA ITEM #XIV - ACTION, BY THE COUNCIL, TO ESTABLISH A DATE FOR A
PUBLIC AUCTION TO DISPOSE OF SURPLUS PROPERTY
Adm. Assistant Davis suggested the Council determine a date for the
surplus auction to be held.
The Police Department requested bids on their vehicles, but Chief
Mobley had requested the Council reject all bids submitted and have the
vehicles declared as surplus property. Councilman Douglas made a motion
to reject all bids submitted for the Police Department Vehicles.
Councilmen Collins and Rubin seconded the motion. Motion carried.
Councilman Douglas moved that the surplus auction be set for
Saturday, November 23rd, 1985, 10:00 A.M. until 12:00 noon. Councilman
Collins seconded the motion. Motion carried.
The list of items to be sold will be presented to the Council for
approval at the November 19th meeting.
At the request of Councilman Collins, mayor Chapman asked everyone to
stand for one minute of silent prayer in memorium to Sgt. Purvis' mother.
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AGENDA ITEM #XV - DISCUSSION AND ACTION PERTAINING— TO ALLOCATIOr1 OF SEWER
SERVICE TO NEW CUSTOMERS. AUTHORIZATION TO REQUEST PROPOSALS UNDER TH
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Director Fortner stated the wastewater treatment plant was almost at
capacity (this includes the 18,000 gallons for the County jail). The
plant expansion will cost approximately $500,000 depending on DER's
requirements. If Council agrees to begin the process for plant expansion,
the first thing the City needs to do is to advertise for an engineer
(using the consultant competitive negotiation act). Director Fortner
requested the Council authorize Engineer Broome to meet DER concerning the
plant expansion. Councilman Collins made a motion that Engineer Broome
meet with DER concerning the plant expansion. Councilman Douglas seconded
the motion. Motion carried. agreed for Engineer Broome to meet with
DER. Councilman Rubin made a motion to begin work on the plant expansion
of the Wastewater Treatment Plant and advertise for an engineer through
the Consultants' Competitive Negotiation Act. Councilman Collins seconded
the motion. Motion carried.
AGENDA ITEM #XVI --DISCUSSION AND ACTION ON A REQUEST FROM LANDMARK OF
LOUISVILLE. KENTUCKY. TO CLOS. THE ALLEY IN BLOCK. 17
THE CITY . NORTHWEST SECTION 0
Director Fortner reported that Landmark of Louisville, Kentucky, had
requested the City to close the alley located in Block 17. They are
planning to build a 32 apartment complex building for the retired or
elderly (they are not the property owners at this time). The completion
date is approximately 10 months. They have also requested to be connected
to City sewer.
Council discussed the requests and agreed that Director Fortner write
a letter to the company informing them there is not any sewage capacity
available at this time and the alley closing would be considered when they
purchase the property.
AGENDA ITEM #XVII - DISCUSSION CONCERNING POLLUTION INSUR NCE REQUIREMENTS
FOR THE WASTEWATER TREATMENT PLANT AND SPRAY IRRIGATION F Frn
Director Fortner explained that he had contacted the State concerning
the City being required to provide pollution insurance for the Wastewater
Treatment Plant. He is waiting for a decision from the Office of State
Land Management -Board of Trustees. Council agreed to wait for an answer
before discussing the matter any more.
AGENDA ITEM #XVIII - CONSIDERATION OF PARTIAL PAYMENT REQUESTS FROM WIDELL
ASSOCIATES, INC AND TADDIE UNDERGROUND UTILITY COMPANY .
Partial payment request #12 for Widell and Associates, Inc. in the
amount of $71,510.31 was presented to the Council for approval.
Councilman Douglas made a motion to approve the partial payment request
pending FmHA's approval. Councilmen Collins and Rubin seconded the
motion. Motion carried.
Partial payment request for Taddie Underground Company in the amount
of $91,031.62 was presented to the Council for approval. Following
discussion, Councilman Collins made a motion to approval the partial
payment request pending FmHA's approval. Councilman Douglas seconded the
motion. Mayor Chapman asked for a vote. Councilmen Collins and Douglas
voted for the motion. Councilman Rubin voted against the motion. Mayor
Chapman voted for the motion. Motion carried.
AGENDA ITEM #XIX - INTRODUCTION AND FIRST READING OF AN ORD NANCE TO
EXTEND TO THE EMrLOYEES AND OFFICIAL OF THE CITY OF OKEECHOBEE. NOT
EXCLUDED BY LAW. FEDERAL OLD AGE AND SURVIVORS INSURANCE
Councilman Douglas made a motion that the ordinance be read by title
only. Councilman Rubin seconded the motion. Motion carried.
Attorney Bryant read the title as follows:
AN ORDINANCE DECLARING THE POLICY AND PURPOSE OF THE CITY OF
OKEECHOBEE, FLORIDA, TO EXTEND TO THE EMPLOYEES AND OFFICIALS OF SAID
CITY OF OKEECHOBEE, FLORIDA, NOT EXCLUDED BY LAW, NOR HEREINAFTER
EXCEPTED, THE BENEFITS OF THE SYSTEM OF FEDERAL OLD AGE AND SURVIVORS
INSURANCE, AS AUTHORIZED BY THE FEDERAL SOCIAL SECURITY ACT, AND
AMENDMENTS THERETO, UPON THE BASIS OF APPLICABLE STATE AND FEDERAL
LAWS OR REGULATIONS: AUTHORIZING AND DIRECTING THE MAYOR (OR OTHER
CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER) TO EXECUTE AGREEMENTS AND AMENDMENTS THERETO
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WITH THE STATE AGENCY AUTHORIZED TO ENTER INTO SUCH AGREEMENTS, FOR
COVERAGE OF SAID EMPLOYEES AND OFFICIALS; PROVIDING FOR WITHHOLDINGS
FROM SALARIES AND WAGES OF EMPLOYEES AND OFFICIALS OF SAID CITY SO
COVERED TO BE MADE AND PAID OVER AS PROVIDED BY APPLICABLE STATE OR
FEDERAL LAWS OR REGULATIONS; PROVIDING THAT SAID CITY SHALL
APPROPRIATE AND PAY OVER EMPLOYER'S CONTRIBUTIONS AND ASSESSMENTS AS
PROVIDED BY APPLICABLE STATE OR FEDERAL LAWS OR REGULATIONS;
PROVIDING THAT SAID CITY SHALL KEEP RECORDS AND MAKE REPORTS AS
REQUIRED BY APPLICABLE STATE OR FEDERAL LAWS OR REGULATIONS;
PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
Councilman Douglas moved to set the ordinance for second and final
reading on November 19, 1985. Councilman Collins seconded the motion.
Motion carried.
AGENDA ITEM #XX - MAYOR TO CALL ON ANYONE IN THE AUDIENCE WISHING TO
ADDRESS THE COUNCIL
No one addressed the Council at this time.
AGENDA ITEM #XXI - MAYOR TO CALL ON THE CITY CLERK, ADMINISTRATIVE
ASSISTANT. CITY ATTORNEY AND MEMBERS OF THE COUNCIL FOR REPORTS AND/OR
REQUESTS
85-21 Attorney Bryant reported that he had drafted the two ordinances for
the Code Enforcement Officer. Councilman Collins moved that the
ordinances be read by title only. Councilman Douglas seconded the motion.
Motion carried.
Attorney Bryant read the ordinance titles as follows:
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING CHAPTER 7, ARTICLE II, SECTION 7-13 OF THE CODE
OF ORDINANCES OF THE CITY OF OKEECHOBEE, FLORIDA, CONCERNING APPEAL
PROCEDURES OF THE DECISION OR ACTION OF THE FIRE OFFICIAL IN THE
ENFORCEMENT OF THE FIRE PREVENTION CODE; PROVIDING THAT APPEALS OF
THE DECISION OR ACTION OF THE FIRE OFFICIAL IN THE ENFORCEMENT OF THE
CITY FIRE PREVENTION CODE SHALL BE APPEALED TO THE CODE ENFORCEMENT
BOARD; PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING CHAPTER 2, ARTICLE II, SECTION 2-17 OF THE CODE
OF ORDINANCES OF THE CITY OF OKEECHOBEE, FLORIDA, WHICH SECTION SETS
FORTH THE JURISDICTION OF THE CITY CODE ENFORCEMENT BOARD; ADDING
JURISDICTION TO HEAR AND DECIDE APPEALS OF THE DECISION, OR
DETERMINATION OF THE FIRE OFFICIAL IN THE ENFORCEMENT OF THE CITY
FIRE PREVENTION CODE; PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
Councilman Douglas made a motion setting both ordinances for second
and final public hearing on November 19, 1985. Councilmen Rubin and
Collins seconded the motion. Motion carried.
Director Fortner reported the bad roof on the band stand. One repair
estimate had been received for $1,000. Following discussion, Council
agreed that additional bids should be received.
Director Fortner, suggested the Council consider set up of traffic
counters on certain streets to determine which streets should be paved
during the 85-86 budget year. Council agreed.
Clerk Thomas reported that the new water bill drop-off box was
working out well, customers are using it daily by dropping their payments
into it.
Attorney Bryant asked the Council to please reconsider the adoption
of Roberts Rules of Order. Following discussion, Councilman Rubin made a
motion that the Council adopt Roberts Rules of Order for City Council
proceedings. Councilman Collins seconded the motion. Motion carried.
Councilman Rubin expressed his concern with there only being two City
residents on the City and County Planning and Zoning Board, he though
there was going to be more representation of the City on the board and is
disappointed because there isn't.
Councilman Rubin thanked the Street Department for removing the dead
trees in the vacant lot by the Swimming Pool.
Mayor Chapman reported that Donald Clements' culvert was damaged by
Taddie Underground during the construction work. A culvert was installed
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to replace the damaged culvert, but Mr. Clements is not satisfied because
the culvert is not the correct size.
Mayor Chapman commended L.C. Fortner on his job performance while
filling the Administrative Assistant position.
Administrative Assistant Davis stated that Mr. Lee Dixon of the
Exchange Club has requested the Council's permission to have a Christmas
parade on November 30th, along with the Craft Show to be held on the 29th
and 30th. Council approved the request.
Clerk Thomas thanked Okeechobee News for the write-up concerning the
water bill deposit box and the Post Office for donating the deposit box to
the City.
Mayor Chapman recognized Mr. David McCool, the Drivers Ed teacher at
the High School, who requested the Council consider donating one of the
Police Department's vehicles to the Driver's Education Department. After
discussion, Councilman Douglas moved to donate the Chrysler to the Drivers
Ed. Department at the Okeechobee High School. Councilman Rubin seconded
the motion. Motion carried. Mr. McCool thanked the Council for donating
the vehicle.
AGENDA ITEM #XXII - ADJOURNMENT
There being no further business to discuss the meeting was adjourned
at 5:30 P.M.
ATTEST:
MAYOR OAKLAND R. C PMAN
B NNIE S. THOMASI CMC
CITY CLERK
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AGENDA
CITY OF OKEECHOBEE
CITY COUNCIL MEETING
November 5, 1985 - 2:00 P.M.
Call to order.
Invocation offered by City Clerk Bonnie Thomas.
Pledge of Allegiance led by Mayor Oakland Chapman.
Approval of the minutes of the September 3, budget meeting; the
September 9, first budget hearing; the September 17, regular
city council meeting and the September 23, final budget hearing.
Mayor Oakland Chapman, on behalf of the City Council, with a
presentation to Robert Finch for five years service with the
Utility Department of the City of Okeechobee.
Appearance of a representative of Zayti Trucking Company to discuss
payments withheld for applying asphalt to City streets.
Discussion and possible action by the council relative to extending
the cable television franchise with Harte-Hanks Cable Company.
Adoption of a proclamation designating January as National Volunteer
Blood Donor Month.
Action to adopt a resolution ratifying actions taken by city officials
in connection with the 1983 Sewer Revenue Bond Issue.
Discussion and action to approve the proposed agreement between the
Humane Society and the City of Okeechobee.
SHORT RECESS
Council discussion and consideration of the agreement presented to
the County School Board to provide connection of the four County
schools to the new wastewater collection system; use of City forces
to install pumps and force main.
4:00 p.m. XII,/ Introduction and first reading of an ordinance authorizing acceptance
(2j!�G1'M� of petitions for voluntary annexation.
4:15 p.m. XIII Discussion relative to the alternatives available for providing
better water service to customers along State Road 78.
4:30 p.m. XIV . Action, by the Council, to establish a date for a public auction to
dispose of surplus property.
4:35 p.m. XV. Discussion and action pertai ifi ng to allocation of sewer service to
new customers; authorization to request proposals under the Consul-
Qj�gz tants' Competitive Negotiation Act for an engineering firm to design
V plant expansion of the wastewater treatment plant.
4:50 p.m. XVI. Discussion and action on a request from Landmark of Louisville,
Kentuc�k�yy, to close the alley in Block 17, northwest section of the
/City. �`Lb
5:00 p.m. XVIIDiscussion concerning pollution insurance requirements for the
v wastewater treatment plant and spray irrigation field. W e---f
5.15 p.m. XVIII. Consideration of a partial payment request from Widell Associates,
\ Inc.
\ 5:30 P.M. XIX. Introduction and first reading of an ordinance to extend to the
employees and officials of the City of Okeechobee, not excluded
by law, Federal Old Age and Survivors Insurance.
5:45 p.m. XX. Mayor to call on anyone in the audien e wishing to address the council
XXI. Mayor to call on the City"'Clerk, Administrative Assistant, City
Attorney and members of the council for reports and/or requests.
XXII. Adjournment. `e
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AGENDA
CITY OF OKEECHOBEE
CITY COUNCIL MEETING
November 5, 1985 - 2:00 P.M.
2:00 p.m. I. Call to order.
II. Invocation offered by City Clerk Bonnie Thomas.
III. Pledge of Allegiance led by Mayor Oakland Chapman.
IV. Approval of the minutes of the September 3, budget meeting; the
September 9, first budget hearing; the September 17, regular City
Council meeting and the September 23, final budget hearing.
V. Mayor Oakland Chapman, on behalf of the City Council, with a
presentation to Robert Finch for five years service with the
Utility Department of the City of Okeechobee.
2:05 p.m. VI. Discussion and possible action, by the Council, relative to extend-
ing the cable television franchise with Harte-Hanks Cable Company.
2:25 p.m. VII. Discussion concerning withholding payment to Zayti Trucking Company
for applying asphalt to City streets.
2:45 p.m. VIII. Adoption of a proclamation designating January as National Volunteer
Blood Donor Month.
2:50 p.m. IX. Adoption of a resolution ratifying actions taken by City officials
in connection with the 1983 Sewer Revenue Bond Issue.
3:00 p.m. X. Discussion and action approving the proposed agreement between the
City and the Humane Society.
3:15 p.m. RECESS
3:30 p.m. XI. Discussion and approval of the agreement presented to the County
School Board to provide connection of the four County schools to
the new wastewater collection system; use of City forces to install
pumps and force mains.
3:45 p.m. XII.
Introduction and first reading of an ordinance authorizing acceptance
of petitions requesting voluntary annexation.
4:00 p.m. XIII.
Discussion relative to the alternatives available for providing
better water service to customers along State Road 78.
4:15 p.m. XIV.
Action, by the Council, to establish a date for a public auction to
dispose of surplus property.
4:20 p.m. XV.
Discussion and action pertaining to allocation of sewer service to
new customers; authorization to request proposals under the Consul-
tants' Competitive Negotiation Act for an engineering firm to design
plant expansion of the wastewater treatment plant.
4:40 p.m. XVI.
Discussion and action on a request from Landmark of Louisville,
Kentucky, to close the alley in Block 17, northwest section of the
City.
4:50 p.m. XVII.
Discussion concerning pollution insurance requirements for the
wastewater treatment plant and spray irrigation field.
5:00 P.M. XVIII.
Consideration of partial paymenv.-.requests from Widell Associates,
Inc. and Taddie Underground Utility Company.
5:15 p.m. XIX.
Introduction and first, reading of an ordinance to extend to the em-
ployees and officials of the City of Okeechobee, not excluded by
law, Federal Old Age and Survivors Insurance.
5:30 p.m. XX.
Mayor to call on anyone in the audience wishing to address the Council.
XXI.
Mayor to call on the City Clerk, Administrative Assistant, City
Attorney and members of the Council for reports and/or requests.
XXII.
Adjournment.
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AGENDA
CITY OF OKEECHOBEE
CITY COUNCIL MEETING
November 5, 1985 - 2:00 P.M.
2.00 p.m. Ic/ Call to order.
Invocation offered by City Clerk Bonnie Thomas.
III/ Pledge of Allegiance led by Mayor Oakland Chapman.
IV. Approval of the minutes of the September 3, budget meeting; the
September 9, first budget hearing; the September 17, regular City
Council meeting and the September 23, final budget hearing.
V./ Mayor Oakland Chapman, on behalf of the City Council, with a
L presentation to Robert Finch for five years service with the
Utility Department of the City of Okeechobee.
2:05 p.m. VI. Discussion and possible action, by the Council, relative to extend-
�,, T ing the cable television franchise with Harte-Hanks Cable Company.
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2:25 p-m_._.Xjj. Discussion concerning withholding payment to Zayti Trucking Coapany
for applying asphalt to City streets.
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,X."45 p.m. VIII. Adoption of a proclamation designating January as National Volunteer
Blood Donor Month.
2.60 P.M. IX Adoption of a resolution ratifying actions taken by City offic
7L/ , in connection with the 1983 Sewer Revenue Bond Issue.
3:00 p.m. X. Discussion and action approving the proposed agreement between the
City and the Humane Society,
3:15 p.m. RECESS
3:30 p.m. XI. Discussion and approval of the agreement presented to the County
School Board to provide connection of the four County schools to
the new wastewater collection system; use of City forces to install
pump and force mains.
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of petitions requesting voluntary annexation.
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4:40 p.m. XVI. Discussion and action on a request from Landmark 6f Louiille,
Kentucky, to close the alley in Block 17, northwest section of the
City. r
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AGENDA
CITY OF OKEECHOBEE
CITY COUNCIL MEETING
i November 5, 1985 - 2:00 P.I ' ` }'
2:00,p.m. I. Call to order.
II. Invocation offered by -C1t` -Thomas.
III. Pledge of Allegiance led by Mayor Oakland Chapman.
IV. Approval of the minutes of the September 3, budget meeting; the
September 9, first budget hearing; the September 17, regular City
Council meeting and the September 23, final budget hearing.
V. Mayor Oakland Chapman, on behalf of the City Council, with a
! presentation to Robert Finch for five years service with the
Utility Department of the City of Okeechobee.
VI. Discussion and possible action, by the Council, relative to extend-
ing the cable to evision franchise with Harte-Hanks Cable Company. j
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4:15 p.m. XIV. Action, by the Council, to establish a date for a public auction to
dispose of surplus property.
4:20 Discussion and action pertaining to allocation of sewer service to
new customers; authorization to request proposals under the Consul-
tants' Competitive Negotiation Act for an engineering firm to design
plant expansion of the wastewater treatment plant.
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`4:40 p.m. XVI. Discussion and action on a request from Landmark of Louisville,
Kentucky, to close the alley in Block 17, northwest section of the
City.
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5:00 p.m.XVIII. Conside on of partial paymentarequests from Widell Associates,
Inc. and Taddie Underground Utility Company.
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5:15 p.m. XIX. Introduction and first reading of an ordinance to extend to the em-
ployees and officials of the City of Okeechobee, not excluded by
law, Federal Old Age and Survivors Insurance.
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XXI. Mayor to call on the City Clerk, Administrative Assistant, City
Attorney and members of the Council for reports and/or requests.
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