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1985-12-17 Regular Meeting3840 85 -1 85 -29 85 -24 REGULAR MEETING TUESDAY. DECEMBER 17TH. 1985 The City Council of the City of Okeechoebe met in regular session in Council Chambers, 55 S.E. 3rd Avenue, Okeechobee, Florida, at 2:00 P.M. with the following Councilmembers present: Mayor Oakland R. Chapman Vice Mayor Andy Rubin Councilman Edward Douglas Councilman Nick Collins Councilman Oscar Thomas Others present were: Milton Davis, Adm. Asst. Bonnie S. Thomas, City Clerk, absent Jerry Bryant, City Attorney L.C. Fortner, Jr., Dir. of Public Utilities Steve Figley, Asst. " " Larry Mobley, Police Chief Keith Tomey, Fire Chief Chuck Elders, Street Supt. Lydia J. Wilkerson, Deputy Clerk AGENDA ITEMS #II AND 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. AGENDA ITEM #IV - APPROVAL OF THE FOLLOWING CITY COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES: Regular Meeting of October 1, 1985, Workshop meeting of October 8, 1985, Regular meeting of October 15, 1985, Regular meeting of November 5 and 19th, 1985, Recessed meeting of November 21, 1985. There being no additions or corrections, the minutes were approved as presented. AGENDA ITEM #V - MR. JIM BROOME APPEARING TO REOUEST COUNCIL'S APPROVAL OF PARTIAL PAY ESTIMATE NO. 13 AND CHANGE ORDERS NOS. 19 AND 20 FROM WIDELL ASSOCIATES. Engineer Broome requested Council approve the partial pay estimate #13 for Widell Associates in the amount of 19,861.10, and change order no. 19 in the amount of $2,880. and no. 20 in the amount of $1,369.65. Following discussion, Councilman Thomas made a motion approving partial pay estimate #13 for Widell Associates in the amount of $19,861.10. Councilman Douglas seconded the motion. Mayor Chapman asked for a vote on the motion. Councilmen Thomas, Douglas, Rubin and Collins voted in favor of the motion. Motion carried. Councilman Douglas made a motion to approve change order #19 in the amount of $2,880. and change order #20 in the amount of $1,369.65. Councilmen Rubin and Collins seconded the motion. Mayor Chapman asked for a vote on the motion. Councilman Douglas yes, Councilman Rubin yes, Councilman Collins yes, Councilman Thomas yes. Motion carried. Engineer Broome updated the Council concerning the status of Taddie Construction. The City has requested a meeting be set up with Taddie Construction on January 15th, at 10:00 A.M. in the City Halll Council Chambers. Farmers Home Administration has been invited to attend the meeting. AGENDA ITEM #VI - PUBLIC HEARING RELATIVE TO GRANTING A NON - EXCLUSIVE FRANCHISE TO OKEAIRCO. INC., OKEECHOBEE TELEVISION OF OKEECHOBEE (DBA HARTE HANKS CABLE, OKEECHOBEE) Attorney Jennings addressed the Council stating the public hearing was scheduled for the Council to receive public input concerning their feelings on the services provided by the local cable company. Mayor Chapman opened the floor for public comment at this time. There being no comments Mayor Chapman asked Attorney Jennings to continue. Attorney Jennings suggested the Council reject the proposed agreement with Harte Hanks, due to the fact that it included a 15 year renewal and a 10 year option to renew (25 years). Attorney Jennings suggested the council consider a 5 or 10 year renewak-agreement. Council went on to discuss the first rights of renewal option and the time limit for the agreement. Following discussion, Councilman Thomas made a motion to approve the franchise agreement with the following stipulations at the Final Public Ti 3841 Hearing on January 7th, 1986: 15 year franchise agreement; deleting the First Rights of refusal statement; having the two five year renewal options included in the agreement; and providing Harte Hanks appear before the Council before they raise the rates. Councilman Collins seconded the motion. Mayor Chapman asked for a vote on the motion. Councilman Thomas yes, Councilman Collins yes, Councilman Douglas no, Councilman Rubin no, Mayor Chapman yes. Motion carried. The final public hearing will be held on January 7th, 1986 on the franchise agreement with Harte Hanks. AGENDA ITEM #VII - PUBLIC HEARING AND FINAL READING OF AN ORDINANCE PROVIDING VOLUNTARY ANNEXATION OF A PORTION OF BLOCKS 69 AND 76. CONNERS HIGHLANDS Councilman Douglas made a motion that the ordinance be read by title only. Councilman Thomas 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 ORDINANCES IN CONFLICT HEREWITH; PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE. Mayor Chapman asked for comments concerning the annexation. Councilman Douglas made a motion to adopt the ordinance annexing a portion of Blocks 69 and 76 into the City limits. Citizens Kim Glassburn and Ms. Bovio addressed the Council stating their opposition to the annexation. Following discussion, Councilman Rubin seconded the motion. Mayor Chapman asked for a vote on the motion. Councilman Douglas yes, Councilman Rubin yes, Councilman Collins yes, Councilman Thomas yes. Motion carried. AGENDA ITEM #VIII - DISCUSSION AND POSSIBLE ACTION RELATIVE TO A REOUEST FROM THE ECK /RD FOUNDATION FOR A CONTRIBUTION TO AID IN FINANCING CHRISTMAS ACTIVITIES AT THE YOUTH CENTER Following discussion by Council, it was agreed that the City could not donate any funds and that Adm. Asst. Davis write a letter to the Eckerd Foundation informing them of the Council's decision. AGENDA ITEM #IX - INTRODUCTION AND FIRST READING OF AN ORDINANCE TO CLOSE THE ALLEY IN BLOCK 29. FIRST ADDITION TO SOUTH OKEECHOBEE: ESTABLISH FEES Attorney Bryant suggested the Council consider charging the following fees for alley closings: $120.(approx. 2 hrs. drafting ord. @ $60. per hour) plus any charges for advertising; or $175. for a deposit and refund any money not used. Council discussed the various procedures. Councilman Douglas made a motion to have the ordinance closing the alley in Block 29 read by title only. Councilman Collins seconded the motion. Motion carried. Attorney Bryant suggested the motion include setting the ordinance for second and final hearing on January 7, 1985. Councilman Douglas agreed to amend his motion to include setting the ordinance for second and final hearing on January 7, 1985. Councilman Collins agreed to the amendment. Mayor Chapman asked for a vote on the motion. Councilman Douglas yes, Councilman Collins yes, Councilman Thomas yes, Councilman Rubin yes. Motion carried. Mayor Chapman read the ordinance title as follows: AN ORDINANCE VACATING AND CLOSING THE ALLEY OR ALLEYWAY IN BLOCK 29, FIRST ADDITION TO SOUTH OKEECHOBEE; PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE. Council agreed for the attorney to draft a resolution establishing fees to be charged for alley closings for the next council meeting. AGENDA ITEM IX - INTRODUCTION AND FIRST READING OF AN ORDINANCE AMENDING ORDINANCE NO. 504 OF THE CODE OF THE CITY OF OKEECHOBEE RELATIVE TO THE FAIR HOUSING ORDINANCE Councilman Collins made a motion for the ordinance to amend Ordinance #504 be read by title only and to set the ordinance for second and final public hearing on January 7, 1986. Councilman Douglas seconded the motion. 3842 85 -21 12, —\- c6) Mayor Chapman asked for a vote on the motion. Collins yes, Douglas yes, Thomas yes, Rubin yes. Motion carried. Attorney Bryant read the title as follows: AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE ORDINANCE CODE OF THE CITY OF OKEECHOBEE, FLORIDA; AMENDING CHAPTER 5, ARTICLE I, WHICH PROVIDES THE CITY POLICY ON FAIR HOUSING; AMENDING SECTION 5 -8 TO INCLUDE A DEFINITION OF HANDICAPPED PERSONS; AMENDING SECTION 5 -9 TO INCLUDE A PROHIBITION AGAINST DISCRIMINATION IN THE SALE OR RENTAL OF HOUSING TO ANY PERSON ON THE BASIS OF AGE OR HANDICAP; AMENDING SECTION 5 -10 TO PROVIDE A PROHIBITION AGAINST DISCRIMINATION IN THE PROVISION OF BROKERAGE SERVICES ON THE BASIS OF AGE OR HANDICAP; AMENDING SECTION 5 -11 TO PROVIDE A PROHIBITION AGAINST DISCRIMINATION IN THE FINANCING OF HOUSING FOR ANY PERSON ON THE BASIS OF AGE OR HANDICAP; AMENDING SECTION 5 -12 PARAGRAPH 2 TO INCLUDE A PROVISION THAT EXEMPTS RELIGIOUS ORGANIZATIONS FROM THE PROVISIONS OF THIS ORDINANCE PROVIDED MEMBERSHIP IN SUCH RELIGIOUS ORGANIZATIONS IS NOT RESTRICTED ON ACCOUNT OF AGE OR HANDICAP; PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE. AGENDA ITEM #XI - DISCUSSION AND POSSIBLE ACTION BY COUNCIL TO PASS A RESOLUTION DESIGNATING ENGLISH TO BE THE OFFICIAL LANGUAGE AS REQUESTED BY THE STATE CHAIRMAN OF THE FLORIDA ENGLISH CAMPAIGN Attorney Bryant read the resolution as follows: WHEREAS, THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA HAS BEEN AND IS THE LAND OF PROMISE FOR IMMIGRANTS FROM MANY NATIONS; AND WHEREAS, THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA HAS ATTAINED HOPE, STRENGTH AND PRE - EMINENCE IN WORLD AFFAIRS THROUGH THE UNIFIED EFFORT OF ITS DIVERSIFIED PEOPLES; AND WHEREAS, UNIFICATION OF THOSE DIVERSIFIED PEOPLES OFFERS THE MOST PROMISE OF SUCCESS WHEN ACCOMPLISHED WITHIN A CULTURAL FABRIC OF ONE LANGUAGE WHICH IS SPOKEN, WRITTEN AND UNDERSTOOD BY ALL; AND WHEREAS, THERE ARE IMMIGRANTS FROM CERTAIN NATIONS IN SUFFICIENT NUMBERS THAT THERE ARE ARGUMENTS IN FAVOR OF CREATING A BILINGUAL SOCIETY; AND WHEREAS, THERE ARE REASONS TO BELIEVE THAT A BILINGUAL SOSCIETY IS NOT IN KEEPING WITH THE "MELTING POT ", WELL ASSIMILATED FOUNDATION OF THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA; AND WHEREAS, THE ADOPTION OF ENGLISH AS THE OFFICIAL LANGUAGE WILL BRING OFFICIAL RECOGNITION TO THE PRINCIPLE THAT A COMMON LANGUAGE IS NECESSARY TO PRESERVE THE BASIC INTERENAL UNITY REQUIRED FOR POLITICAL STABILITY AND COHESION; AND WHEREAS, THE ADOPTION OF ENGLISH AS THE OFFICIAL LANGUAGE WILL REAFFIRM THAT WE ARE TRULY "ONE NATION....INDIVISIBLE... "; NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF OKEECHOBEE, FLORIDA THAT ENGLISH IS DESIGNATED AS THE OFFICIAL LANGUAGE OF THE CITY OF OKEECHOBEE, FLORIDA. PASSED AND ADOPTED IN SESSION HELD THIS 17TH DAY OF DECEMBER 1985. Councilman Collins made a motion to adopt the resolution. Councilman Thomas seconded the motion. Mayor Chapman asked for a vote on the motion. Councilman Collins yes, Councilman Thomas yes, Councilman Douglas yes, Councilman Rubin yes. Motion carried. MEETING RECESSED AT 3:48 P.M. MEETING RE- CONVENED AT 4:00 P.M. AGENDA ITEM #XII - PUBLIC HEARING AND FINAL READING OF AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE ORDINANCE CODE OF THE CITY OF OKEECHOBEE SETTING FORTH THE JURISDICTION OF THE CITY CODE ENFORCEMENT BOARD Councilman Douglas made a motion for the ordinance to be read by title only. Councilman Rubin seconded the motion. Motion carried. Attorney Bryant read the title as follows: 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 that the ordinance be adopted. Councilman Collins seconded the motion. Mayor Chapman asked for a vote on T 3843 85 -32 85 -40 85 -54 the motion. Councilman Douglas yes, Councilman Collins yes, Councilman Rubin yes, Councilman Thomas yes. Motion carried. AGENDA ITEM XIII - PUBLIC HEARING AND FINAL READING OF AN ORDINANCE AMENDING TO ORDINANCE CODE OF THE CITY OF OKEECHOBEE PROVIDING APPEAL PROCEDURES OF THE DECISION OR ACTION OF THE FIRE QIFICIAL IN THE ENFORCEMENT OF THE FIRE PREVENTION CODE Councilman Rubin made a motion for the ordinance to be read by title only. Councilman Douglas seconded the motion. Motion carried. Attorney Bryant read the title as follows: AN ORDINANCE AMENDING CHAPTER 7, ARTICLE II, SECTION 7 -3 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 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. Councilman Rubin made a motion for the ordinance to be adopted. Councilman Collins seconded the motion. Mayor Chapman asked for a vote. Councilman Rubin yes, Councilman Collins yes, Councilman Thomas yes, Councilman Douglas yes. Motion carried. AGENDA ITEM #XIV - DISCUSSION AND POSSIBLE ACTION BY COUNCIL RELATIVE TO OFF SITE ADVERTISING SIGNS Council agreed that more research was needed on this ordinance before any action is taken. AGENDA ITEM #XV - PUBLIC HEARING AND FINAL RULING ON REZONING APPLICATION #103 -R MADE BY LANDMARK ENTERPRISES. Ms. Bonnnie Daniels, a representative of the property owners and holder of the power of attorney, addressed the Council requesting Lots 1 thru 18 inclusive of Block 17 be rezoned from Holding to Residential General -2. Following discussion, Councilman Rubin made a motion that the property be rezoned from Holding to RG -2. Councilman Thomas seconded the motion. Ms. Daniels and Landmark Enterprises representative Larry Vaughn requested the alley located in this piece of property be closed. Attorney Bryant informed Ms. Daniels and Mr. Vaughn of the procedures on closing alleys. Mr. Vaughn formally requested the alley be closed and they would pay all costs involved with the alley closing. Mr. Vaughn requested that sewer be connected to the property. Director Fortner explained to the Council the present status of sewer availability. Council agreed that this request be put on the list of those requesting sewer availability. Following further discussion, Mayor Chapman asked for a vote on the motion to have the property rezoned. Councilman Rubin yes, Councilman Thomas yes, Councilman Douglas yes, Councilman Collins yes. Motion carried. AGENDA ITEM #XVI - DISCUSSION AND POSSIBLE ACTION BY COUNCIL TO AUTHORIZE A REQUEST FOR BIDS TO REPLACE THE S.E. 8TH AVENUE BRIDGE Following discussion by Councilmembers concerning the replacement of the S.E. 8th Avenue bridge, Councilman Thomas made a motion that the City request bids on the replacement of the bridge. Councilman Rubin seconded the motion. Mayor Chapman asked for a vote on the motion. Councilman Thomas yes, Councilman Rubin yes, Councilman Collins yes, Councilman Douglas yes. Motion carried. AGENDA ITEM #XVII - MAYOR CHAPMAN TO PRESENT A PROCLAMATION RECOGNIZING THE DISABLED AMERICAN VETERANS' "FORGET ME NOT DRIVE" Attorney Bryant read the proclamation as follows: WHEREAS, THE DISABLED AMERICAN VETERANS, BETTER KNOWN AS THE DAV PROVIDE A NEEDED SERVICE FOR THE VETERANS OF THIS COUNTRY; AND WHEREAS, THE DAV ASSISTS VETERANS IN NEED OF FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE BY PROVIDING CLAIM SERVICE; AND WHEREAS, THE DAV REQUIRES FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE FOR THEIR ONGOING ACTIVITIES, NOW, THEREFORE, I, OAKLAND CHAPMAN, MAYOR OF THE CITY OF OKEECHOBEE, FLORIDA ASK EACH AND EVERY CITIZEN OF THE CITY OF OKEECHOBEE TO ASSIST THE 3844 85 -8 DISABLED AMERICAN VETERANS DURING THEIR "FORGET ME NOT DRIVE" TO BE HELD ON SATURDAY, DECEMBER 21ST AND SUNDAY, DECEMBER 22ND, 1985, REMEMBERING THE DISABLED AMERICAN VETERANS OF THIS COMMUNITY AND THIS COUNTRY FOR THEIR SERVICE IN TIMES OF WAR AND PEACE. PROCLAIMED THIS 17TH DAY OF DECEMBER, 1985. Councilman Douglas made a motion to adopt the proclamation. Councilmen Collins, Thomas and Rubin seconded the motion. Motion carried. AGENDA ITEM #XVIII - MAYOR TO CALL ON ANYONE IN THE AUDIENCE WISHING TO ADDRESS THE COUNCIL Ms. Trudy Kogut. representing Madray Enterprises, addressed the Council requesting the Council consider paving N.W. 13th Street to N.W. 10th Avenue and N.W. 12th Avenue to property line. Adm. Asst. Davis stated it would cost approximately $21,000. for these streets to be paved. Councilman Rubin suggested the Council wait for available grants that would pay for these streets to be paved. Before leaving the Council Chambers, Ms. Kogut thanked the Council for their help in having the streets developed. Councilman Douglas reminded the Council of the resolution the City has adopted concerning all street openings and /or development within the City limits being made at the property owner's expense. Council agreed for Adm. Asst. Davis to contact Madray Enterprises and apologize for the Council not remembering the resolution which states all street openings and /or development must be done at the property owner's expense. AGENDA ITEM #XIX - MAYOR TO CALL ON THE CITY CLERK. ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT. CITY ATTORNEY AND MEMBERS OF THE COUNCIL FOR REPORTS AND /OR REOUESTS Deputy Clerk Wilkerson presented the Warrant Registers for Council's approval. Adm. Asst. Davis stated that two bids have been received for the repair work on the bandstand in the park. The first bid from Aldridge Roofing in the amount of $2,700. The second bid from Seber Roofing in the amount of $2,200. Council requested that the repair work begin after the holidays. Councilman Thomas made a motion to award the bid to Seber Roofing in the amount of $2,200. providing the company has a City occupational license. Councilman Collins seconded the motion. Mayor Chapman asked for a vote on the motion. Councilman Thomas yes, Councilman Collins yes, Councilman Douglas yes, Councilman Rubin yes. Motion carried. Adm. Asst. Davis stated that he has a request from William Gernat of 1006 N.W. 7th Avenue, requesting that the City pay half of s 36" culvert for his driveway. Following discussion, Council agreed to install the culvert for Mr. Gernat but he would have to purchase the culvert. Adm. Asst. Davis reported that the City made $2,088. in the auction sale. Adm. Asst. Davis reported on the progress being made concerning annexation. Councilman Thomas made a motion that the warrant registers presented to Council be approved as presented. Councilman Douglas seconded the motion. Motion carried. Attorney Bryant presented the ordinance prepared for the alley closing in Block 41 as requested by Channel Properties. Council discussed the possibility of utility easements in the described property. Council agreed to table the ordinance until Attorney Bryant could meet with Attorney John Cassels (representing Channel Properties) concerning the easements. Attorney Bryant stated that he was requested to address the issue of water, sewer and garbage bills that are never paid and the possibility of any other action being taken instead of liens being placed against the property. Attorney Bryant stated that he did not feel each individual case should be brought before the Council, but instead authorize a department head, such as Adm. Asst. Davis, to approve proceeding with legal action whenever they feel it is necessary to collect a particular lien. Council agreed to authorize Adm. Asst. Davis to determine at what point a lawsuit is needed. Councilman Collins stated the Council had previously discussed having a walkway on the streets surrounding the Courthouse. In the past a walkway was made for the employees of the Barnett Bank (Barnett Bank paid for the walkway) the total cost being $900. for the two streets. Councilman Collins stated that he had spoken with Jack Williamson of Rock -A -Way concerning the Courthouse streets. Mr. Williamson stated that he would 3845 charge the City $750. for the 5' walkway (made of asphalt) on all four streets surrounding the Courthouse. No action taken at this time. Councilman Collins asked that the City make sure that the school buses be re- routed back to the original route once the construction work on Highway 441 South is complete. Councilman Collins stated that a Mr. Larry Julian had contacted him concerning the City License Department refusing him an occupational license for his retail store due to the property being zoned Industrial instead of Commercial. Mr. Julian went to the County and received his occupational license. He rented the store space and began remodeling the enterior. Mr. Julian then found out that he had to have a City license also. When he applied for the license he was told he could not have a retail sale store in this location. Code Enforcement Officer, Keith Tomey, explained the situation to the Council stating he would like to meet with the County concerning their occupational licenses of businesses with the City. Councilman Rubin commented on the letter the Council members received from Ms. Annette White. Councilman Rubin commented on the check from Okeechobee Beachwater in the amount of $140,000. being presented to the Assistant Director of Public Utilities, instead of the Mayor or Finance Officer. Director of Public Utilities. L.C. Fortner stated that action was needed on the low water pressure south of the water plant. Okeechobee Beachwater has stated they were not interested in servicing this area. The material for this would cost the City $65,000. Following a lengthy discussion by Council it was agreed that the discussion be continued at the January 7th meeting. Mayor Chapman read a letter from Phoebe Raulerson, the High School principal, thanking the Council for donating one of the old Police vehicles to the Drivers Education Department. Fire Chief Keith Tomey informed the Council that his department would be burning the old house located beside Holt's Restaurant the next morning at 8:00 A.M. Mayor Chapman asked Chief Torrey to contact the surrounding neighbors before the burn. At 6:17 P.M. Mayor Chapman recessed the meeting. The meeting will reconvene after the Second and Final Public Hearing on the CDBG grant which starts at 7:00 P.M. ATTEST: BONNIE S. THOMAS, CMC CITY CLERK OR OAKLAND R. APMAN I. II. AGENDA CITY OF OKEECHOBEE COUNCIL MEETING DECEMBER 17, 1985 - 2:00 P.M. Call to order. Invocation offered by Councilman Nick Collins. III. Pledge of Allegiance led by Mayor Oakland Chapman. IV. Approval of the following City Council meeting minutes: Regular meeting of October 1, 1985 Workshop meeting of October 8, 1985 Regular meeting of October 15, 1985 Regular meetings of November 5 & 19, 1985 Recessed Session of November 21, 1985 V. Mr. Jim Broome appearing to request Councils' approval of Partial Pay Est- imate No. 13 and Change Orders Nos. 19 and 20 from Widell Associates. VI. Public hearing relative to granting a non - exclusive franchise to Okeairco, Inc., Okeechobee Television of Okeechobee (dba Harte -Hanks Cable, Okeechobee). VII. Public hearing and final reading of an ordinance providing voluntary annex- ation of a portion of Blocks 69 and 76, Conners Highlands. VIII. Discussion and possible action relative to a request from the Eckerd Founda- tion for a contribution to aid in financing Christmas activities at the Youth Center. IX. Introduction and first reading of an ordinance to close the alley in Block 29, First Addition to South Okeechobee; establish fees. X. Introduction and first reading of an ordinance amending Ordinance No. 504 of the Code of the City of Okeechobee relative to the Fair Housing Act. XI. Discussion and possible action by Council to pass a resolution designating English to be the official language as requested by the State Chairman of the Florida English Campaign. XII. Public Hearing and final reading of an ordinance amending the Ordinance Code of the City of Okeechobee setting forth the jurisdiction of the City Code Enforcement Board. XIII. Public hearing and final reading of an ordinance amending the Ordinance Code of the City of Okeechobee providing appeal procedures of the decision or action of the fire official in the enforcement of the Fire Prevention Code. XIV. Discussion and possible action by Council relative to off -site advertising signs. XV. Public Hearing and final ruling on Rezoning Application #103 -R made by Landmark Enterprises. XVI. Discussion and possible action by Council to authorize a request for bids to replace the S.E. 8th Avenue bridge. XVII. Mayor Chapman with a proclamation recognizing the Disabled American Veterans' "Forget -Me -Not Drive ". XVIII. Mayor to call on anyone in the audience wishing to address the Council. XIX. Mayor to call on the City Clerk, Administrative Assistant, City Attorney and members of the Council for reports and /or requests. XX. Adjournment.