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REGULAR MEETIN~ TUESDAY. JANUARY 7, 1986
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.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:
Bonnie S. Thomas, City Clerk
Milton Davis, Administrative Assistant
Jerry Bryant, City Attorney
L.C.Fortner, Jr., Public Utilities Director
Larry Mobley, Police Chief
Keith Tomey, Fire Chief
Chuck Elders, Director of Public Works
Lydia 'Jean Wilkerson, Deputy Clerk
AGENDA ITEM %II AND III - INVOCATION AND PLEDGE OF ALLEGIAN~
The Invocation was offered by Reverend Mark Bellville, Pastor of the
Assembly of God Church of Okeechobee, followed by the Pledge of Alle-
giance.
86-1 AGENDA ITEM ~IV - APPROVAL QF TH~ MINUTES
Mayor Chapman asked if there were any additions or deletions to the
minutes of the Regular and Recessed meetings of December 17th. Director
Fortner stated that Change Order #19 for Widell & Associates should read
as being a credit in the amount of $1,300.05 instead of $2,088. Council
agreed to the correction. There being no further additions or corrections
the minutes were approved as corrected.
86-4 AGENDA ITeM #V - PUBLIC HEARING FOR CQNSIDERATIQN QF GRANTING A
NON-EXCLUSIVE FRANCHISE TO OKEAIRCO. INC. (D/B/A HARTE HANKS CABLE)
Mayor Chapman opened the floor for discussion. Councilman Rubin
stated that he was opposed to the length of the franchise agreement
(fifteen years with two five year options).
Councilman Thomas stated he felt Harte Hanks needed the 15 years
for the agreement with the changes agreed by the Council at the December
17, 1985 meeting: (1) Removal of the First Rights of Refusal clause. (2)
Change the one ten year renewal option to two-five year options. (3) For
system manager to appear before the City Council before a rate increase.
Councilman Douglas questioned Section 22 in the agreement which
states twenty-five years instead of fifteen. Danny LaCroix, manager,
stated this was a typing error - it should state fifteen years.
Attorney Jennings stated Section 21 should be re-worded to say the
"City" has the option to renew the franchise agreement. Danny LaCroix
stated he would agree with the change. Councilman Thomas stated he would
like for Attorney Jennings to reword Section 21. Council agreed.
Councilman Rubin stated the agenda did not state if this was the
first' or second public hearing on the franchise agreement. Attorney
Jennings stated this was the second public hearing. Councilman Rubin
stated that he felt the franchise agreement should be researched further
before a final decision was made.
Mayor Chapman stated that a motion was needed to have the ordinance
read by title only. Councilman Collins made a motion to have the title
read. Councilman Thomas seconded the motion. Motion carried.
Mayor Chapman read the title as follows:
AN ORDINANCE GRANTING A NON-EXCLUSIVE FRANCHISE TO OKEAIRCO INC.,
OKEECHOBEE CABLE TELEVISION OF OKEECHOBEE (DBA HARTE-HANKS CABLE,
OKEECHOBEE), TO OPERATE A COMMUNITY ANTENNA TELEVISION SYSTEM IN THE
CITY OF OKEECHOBEE, FLORIDA: REGULATION OF ITS OPERATION, PAYMENTS,
SERVICE, CONSTRUCTION AND MAINTENANCE: CONTAINING CERTAIN
PROHIBITIONS: PRESCRIBING CERTAIN PENALTIES: AND PROVIDING AN
EFFECTIVE DATE.
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Councilman Thomas made a motion to adopt the ordinance. Councilman
Collins seconded the motion for discussion. Councilman Rubin stated that
he felt another public hearing was needed due to the changes made at this
meeting. Attorney Jennings stated the changes made did not merit the need
for another public hearing.
Due to the ordinance title not being read at the first public
hearing, the ordinance will have to be advertised and the final public
hearing will be held January 21, 1986.
Councilman Thomas withdrew his motion to adopt the ordinance.
Councilman Collins withdrew his second.
Danny LaCroix stated that he would not be able to attend the next
council meeting.
Attorney Bryant stated the Council could adopt the franchise agree-
ment in the form of a resolution, since the required advertised public
hearings have already been held.
Mayor Chapman opened the floor for public comment. Marvin Wheeler
addressed the Council and presented a petition with 250 to 260 names of
people opposed to the fifteen year franchise agreement.
DOnald Clements adressed the Council opposing the length of the
franchise agreement.
Councilman Rubin stated that a referendum had been requested in the
petition.
Clerk Thomas explained there were certain procedures to be followed
before a referendum could be called. She would also have to check the
names on the petition to see if they were registered voters before a
referendum was called.
Councilman Thomas made a motion to adopt the 15 year franchise
agreement with the corrections made by council in the form of a reso-
lution. Councilman Collins seconded the motion.
Mayor Chapman asked for a vote on the motion. Councilman Thomas-Yes,
Councilman Collins-Yes, Councilman Rubin-No, Councilman Douglas-No, due to
the length of the franchise agreement, Mayor Chapman-Yes. Motion carried.
Attorney Bryant read the resolution title as follows:
A RESOLUTION GRANTING A NON-EXCLUSIVE FRANCHISE TO OKEAIRCO INC.,
OKEECHOBEE CABLE TELEVISION OF OKEECHOBEE (D/B/A HARTE-HANKS CABLE,
OKEECHOBEE), TO OPERATE A COMMUNITY ANTENNA TELEVISION SYSTEM IN THE
CITY OF OKEECHOBEE, FLORIDA; REGULATION OF ITS OPERATION, PAYMENTS,
SERVICE, CONSTRUCTION AND MAINTENANCE; AUTHORIZING AND DIRECTING THE
MAYOR TO EXECUTE THE AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CABLE COMPANY AND THE CITY
OF OKEECHOBEE; PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
Council agreed for Attorney Bryant to draft a resolution and have
Attorney Jennings approve the resolution.
86-7 AGENDA ITEM #VI - JIM BROOME WITH A REPORT TO COUNCIL ON THE STATUS QF THE
SEWER PROJECTS
Director Fortner informed the Council that Engineer Broome would not
be present at this meeting but would be at the next meeting on January 21,
1986. Director Fortner reminded the Council of the meeting with Taddie
Construction in the City Hall Council Chambers on the 15th of January, at
10:00 A.M.
AGENDA ITEM #VII- APPEARANCE OF MR. RON LANDY, PUBLIC RELATIONS DIRECTQR
OF FORT PIERCE JAI ALAI. TO REOUEST THE COUNCIL'S SUPpQRT FOR AN EXTENDED
SEASON
Ron Landi of Ft. Pierce Jai Alai addressed Council stating that Jai
Alai wants to extend their season by 3 months and they are seeking support
from the City of Okeechobee as well as many other cities in the sur-
rounding areas. Mr. Landi stated that Ft. Pierce Jai Alai would like for
the City of Okeechobee to adopt a resolution supporting the extended
season of Jai Alai.
Councilman Rubin made a motion to draft a resolution supporting the 3
month extension of the Jai Alai season. Councilman Douglas seconded the
motion for discussion.
Following the discussion by Council, Mayor Chapman asked for a vote.
Councilman Rubin- Yes, Councilman Douglas- Yes, Councilman Thomas- Yes,
Councilman Collins- No, Mayor Chapman- No. Motion carried.
Attorney Bryant requested a copy of the resolution from Mr. Landi,
so he could draft the resolution for adoption by the Council at the next
meeting.
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86-5 AGENDA ITEM.~VIII - COUNCIL ACTION TO ADOPT A RESOLUTION ESTABLISHING FEES
TO BE CHARGED FOR ALLEY CLOSINGS
Attorney Bryant suggested that the fee be set at a flat rate of $175,
changing the wording in the resolution. Council agreed to the change.
WHEREAS, the City of Okeechobee contains many platted and dedicated
alleys or alleyways, as well as some streets and roads, which serve no
necessary or useful purpose of the City or its general population; and
WHEREAS, the vacating and closing of such alleys, streets or roads
would result in the adjoining property owners gaining additional useful
property and would result in an increase in taxable real property on the
tax rolls of the City; and
WHEREAS; the vacating and closing of such alleys, streets or roads
would eliminate maintenance costs and liability of the City as to such
property involved; and
WHEREAS; the City Council has determined that it is in the best
interest of the City to establish procedures for affected property owners
to make application for the vacating and closing of such alleys, streets
and roads;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of
Okeechobee, Florida as follows:
1. THAT any owner of property adjoining a platted or dedicated
alley, street, or road, or any person affected by such alley, street, or
road, may apply to the City Council for an ordinance vacating and closing
such alley, street, or road. The application shall be submitted to the
office of the City Clerk and shall include:
a. a properly completed application on a form provided by the Clerk;
b. a copy of the recorded plat showing the property and
rights-of-way involved;
c. the written consent of all owners of property adjoining the
alley, street, or road involved, unless all such owners join in the
application; -'""',
d. a non-refundable application fee of $25.00.
2. THAT the City Clerk shall review each application for
completeness and shall place the application on the next regular agenda
for consideration by the Council. The applicant shall be advised of the
time and date of the meeting at which the application will be considered
and that said applicant may make a presentation in support of the
application at that time.
3. THAT after consideration of the application and any other
information the Council deems appropriate, the Council shall determine
whether it is in the best interest of the City to deny the application or
to proceed with the preparation and consideration of an ordinance vacating
and closing the subject alley, street or road. If the Council determines
it to be in the best interest of the City to proceed with consideration of
such an ordinance, upon payment of the costs as set forth in Paragraph 4
below, the City Attorney shall be directed to prepare the proper ordinance
for first reading at the next regular meeting of the Council, or at such
other meeting as the Council deems appropriate.
4. THAT the applicant shall be responsible for payment of the costs
of preparation and advertising the proposed ordinance vacating and closing
the subject alley, street or road. Prior to the preparation of the
ordinance, the applicant shall deposit with the City Clerk the sum of
$170.00, which shall include legal and advertising costs. This sum is in
addition to the initial application fee and in non-refundable.
5. THAT any ordinance prepared pursuant to this Resolution shall be
subject to the same procedures for adoption as any other ordinance of the
City, including a public hearing on proper notice. Nothing herein shall
be construed to obligate the City Council, or any individual Council
member, to vote to adopt a proposed ordinance. Each such ordinance shall
be adopted only after opportunity for public comment and consideration by
the Council of all relevant factors raised.
6. THAT nothing herein shall be construed to prohibit the City
Council from initiating procedUres to vacate and close any alley, street,
or road on its motion for valid City purposes.
PASSED and ADOPTED this 7th day of January, 1986.
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Councilman Douglas made a motion to approve the resolution setting
fees for alley closings as amended. Councilman Thomas and Councilman
Collins seconded the motion. Mayor Chapman asked for a vote on the
motion. Councilman Douglas yes, Councilman Thomas yes, Councilman Collins
yes, Councilman Rubin yes. Motion carried.
86-5 AGEND~ ITEM #IX - INTRODUCTION AND FIRST READING OF THE ORDINANCE TO CLOSE
THE ALLEY IN BLOCK 41. FIRST ADDITION TO SOUTH OKEECHOBEE
Councilman Douglas made a motion to have the ordinance read by title
only. Councilman Collins seconded the motion. Mayor Chapman asked for a
vote on the motion. Councilman Douglas yes, Councilman Collins yes,
Councilman Thomas, Councilman Rubin yes. Motion carried.
Mayor Chapman read the title as follows:
AN ORDINANCE VACATING AND CLOSING THE ALLEY OR ALLEYWAY IN BLOCK 41
FIRST ADDITION TO SOUTH OKEECHOBEE; PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
Councilman Douglas made a motion to set the ordinance for second and
final public hearing on January 21, 1986. Councilman Rubin seconded the
motion. Mayor Chapman asked for a vote on the motion. Councilman Douglas
yes, Councilman Collins yes, Councilman Thomas, Councilman Rubin yes.
Motion carried.
86-5 AGENDA ITEM ~X - PUBLIC HEARING AND FINAL READING OF THE ORDINANCE TO
CLOSE THE ALLEY IN BLOCK 29. FIRST ADDITION
Councilman Douglas made a motion to have the ordinance read by title
only. Councilman Rubin seconded the motion. Mayor Chapman asked for a
vote on the motion. Councilman Douglas yes, Councilman Collins yes,
Councilman Thomas, Councilman Rubin yes. Motion carried.
Mayor Chapman read the title as follows:
AN ORDINANCE VACATING AND CLOSING THE ALLEY OR ALLEYWAY IN BLOCK 29,
FIRST ADDITION TO SOUTH OKEECHOBEE; PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
Councilman Douglas made a motion to adopt the ordinance closing the
alley in Block 29. Motion was seconded by Councilmen Collins and Rubin.
Mayor Chapman asked for a vote on the motion. Councilman Douglas yes,
Councilman Collins yes, Councilman Thomas, Councilman Rubin yes. Motion
carried.
MEETING RECESSED AT 3:50 P.M.
MEETING'RECONVENED: 4504 P.M.
86-11 AGENDA ITEM ~XI - PUBLIC HEARING AND FINAL READING OF THE ORDINANCE
AMENDING OP~INANCE NO. 504 OF THE CODE OF ORDINANCES OF THE CITY OF
OKEECHOBEE TO INCLUDE PROVISIONS FOR THE HANDICAPPED: PROVIDING AN
EFFECTIVE DATE
Councilman Collins made the motion for the ordinance to be read by
title only. Councilman Douglas seconded the motion. Mayor Chapman asked
for a vote on the motion. Councilman Douglas yes, Councilman Collins yes,
Councilman Thomas, Councilman Rubin yes. Motion carried.
Mayor Chapman 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 E×EMP~S
RELIGIOUS ORGANIZATIONS FROM THE PROVISIONS OF THIS ORDINANCE
PROVIDED MEMBERSHIP IS SUCH RELIGIOUS ORGANIZATIONS IN NOT RESTRICTED
ON ACCOUNT OF AGE OR HANDICAP; PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
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Councilman Rubin made the motion to adopt the ordinance. Councilman
Collins seconded the motion. Motion carried by unanimous vote. Mayor
Chapman asked for a vote on the motion. Councilman Douglas yes,
Councilman Collins yes, Councilman Thomas, Councilman Rubin yes Motion
carried. '
86-2 AGENDA ITEM ~XII - INTRODUCTION AND FIRST READING OF AN ORDINANCE
PROVIDING A ONE TIME MONETARY AWARD TO THOSE EMPLOYEES OF THE CITY OF
OKEECHOBEE WHO HAVE COMPLETED A CERTAIN NUMBER OF YEARS OF CONTINUQU$
SERVICE AND EMPLOYEES WHO RETIRE WITH A CERTAIN NUMBER OF YEARS OF
CONTINUOUS SERVICE
Councilman Douglas made a motion that the ordinance be read by title
only. Councilman Collins and Rubin seconded the motion. Mayor Chapman
asked for a vote on the motion. Councilman Douglas yes, Councilman
Collins yes, Councilman Thomas, Councilman Rubin yes. Motion carried.
Mayor Chapman read the title as follows:
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE ORDINANCE CODE OF THE CITY OF OKEECHOBEE,
FLORIDA; AMENDING CHAPTER TWO, ARTICLE V WHICH PROVIDES FOR PENSIONS
AND RETIREMENT OF CITY EMPLOYEES; ADDING DIVISION 3-LONGEVITY SERVICE
AWARDS; ADDING SECTION 2-97 TO PROVIDE FOR ONE-TIME MONETARY AWARDS
TO CITY EMPLOYEES FOR LONGEVITY SERVICE; PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
Councilman Douglas made a motion to set the ordinance for second and
final public hearing on January 21, 1986. The motion was seconded by
CounCilman Rubin. Mayor Chapman asked for a vote on the motion.
Councilman Douglas yes, Councilman Collins yes, Councilman Thomas,
Councilman Rubin yes. Motion carried.
86-9 AGENDA ITEM #XIII - DISCUSSION AND POSSIBLE ACTION BY THE COUNCIL TO
86-20 APPROVE AN AGREEMENT FOR WATER/WASTEWATER SERVICE FOR CUSTOMERS OUTSID~
THE CITY LIMITS --~
Attorney Bryant explained the agreement regarding water/sewer
services beyond the City limits and in return for this service they would
agree to annexing into the City when their property becomes contiguous to
the City.
Councilman Rubin made a motion to approve the agreement as drafted by
the Attorney. Councilman Douglas seconded the motion. Mayor Chapman asked
for a vote on the motion. Councilman Douglas yes, Councilman Collins yes,
Councilman Thomas, Councilman Rubin yes. Motion carried.
AGENDA ITEM #XIV - INTRODUCTION AND FIRST READING OF AN ORDINANCE TO
REGULATE OFF-STREET ADVERTISING SIGNS
Attorney Bryant stated that he had not drafted the ordinance con-
cerning the off street signs and that he would be getting with Clerk
Thomas to put it on the agenda.
86-15 AGENDA ITEM 9XV - DISCUSSION AND POSSIBLE ACTION BY THE COUNCIL RELATIV~
TO AUTHORIZING THE OTILITY DEPARTMENT TO CORRECT THE LOW PRESSURE WATER
PROBLEM ON S.R. 78
Director Fortner requested the Council's permission to begin seeking
prices for the necessary material needed to correct the low pressure
problems on S.R. 78. Cost approximately 65,000 pipe and fittings.
Approximately $70,000 will be received from System Cap Charges from the
Leo Blair Mobile Home Park (offsetting the estimated $65,000.).
Councilman Thomas moved to approve the beginning construction of the
12" main on S.R. 78, providing Leo Blair signs the voluntary annexation
agreement. Councilman Douglas seconded the motion. Mayor Chapman asked
for a vote on the motion. Councilman Douglas yes, Councilman Collins yes,
Councilman Thomas, Councilman Rubin yes. Motion carried.
Attorney Bryant asked the Council if they were setting a policy
wherein any property owner outside the city limits must sign the agreement
for voluntary annexation before water and sewer services would be ~
rendered. Council confirmed that they were setting a policy as stated by
Attorney Bryant.
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AGENDA ITEM SXVI - MAYOR CHAPMAN TO C~LL QN ANyQN~ IN TH~ AUDIENCE WISHING
TO ADDRESS THE CQUN~IL
Lerov Brin~y addressed Council concerning his water bill. Mr. Briney
requested that Council consider writing off his water bill the extra
amount of water which he could not account for (meter reading shows an
increase from 310,000 gallons to 325,000 gallons).
Director Fortner informed the Council of the ordinance which has the
"no free service" clause written in it.
Council agreed that they could not come to a solution to the problem
as requested by Mr. Briney (writting off his bill).
AGENDA ITEM # XVII - MAYOR CHAPMAN TO CALL ON CITY CLERK. CITY ATTORNEY.
ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT AND M~MBERS OF THE COUNCIL FOR REPORTS AND/OR
86-19 Clerk Thomas explained to the Council the need for a resolution by
the City Council granting approval to make application to the Department
of Community Affairs for a small cities Block grant in the amount of
$5,600. to assist the communities Hospice organization in its most needed
and appreciated endeavors.
Attorney Bryant read the resolution as follows:
A RESOLUTION SUPPORTING HOSPICE IN ITS ATTEMPT TO OBATIN A GRANT
FUNDED THROUGH THE COMMUNITY SERVICES BLOCK GRANT, FEDERAL FISCAL
YEAR 1986.
WHEREAS, the City Council of the City of Okeechobee recognizes the
benefits of the Hospice orgainzation to the residents of the City of
Okeechobee; and
WHEREAS, the City of Okeechobee desires to support Hospice in its
attempt to ~btain a grant through the Community Services Block Grant;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
OKEECHOBEE, FLORIDA;
SECTION 1. That the City of Okeechobee does hereby support Hospice
in its attempt to obtain a grant through the Community Services Block
Grant.
SECTION 2. That this Resolution shall take effect upon its adoption.
Introduced and adopted in regular session assembled this 7th day of
January, 1986.
Councilman Collins made a motion to approve the resolution. The
motion was seconded by Councilman Douglas. Mayor Chapman asked for a vote
on the motion. Councilman Douglas yes, Councilman Collins yes, Councilman
Thomas, Councilman Rubin yes. Motion carried.
Clerk Thomas presented the Warrant registers for Council's approval.
86-18 Administrative Assistant DaVis presented a bid to install a traffic
light at SW 5th Avenue and Park Street from Signal Construction in the
amount of $13,118.85. Councilman Douglas made a motion to accept the bid.
Councilman Rubin and Collins seconded the motion. Mayor Chapman asked for
a vote on the motion. Councilman Douglas yes, Councilman Collins yes,
Councilman Thomas, Councilman Rubin yes. Motion carried.
Councilman Collins stated that he would like to see the City g'ive
Administrator Assistant Milton Davis the authority to draw up specs for
paving city streets. Councilman Collins felt that the city could do about
twice as much paving using shell-asphalt roads using the D.O.T. guideline.
Councilman Collins made the motion to give the Administative Assistant the
authority to draw up the necessary specifications for city streets to be
paved, using the D.O.T.'s guidelines. Councilman Rubin seconded the
motion. Mayor Chapman asked for a vote on the motion. Councilman Douglas
yes, Councilman Collins yes, Councilman Thomas, Councilman Rubin yes.
Motion carried.
Councilman Thomas stated, "If this is a cheaper road and a better
road I'm all for it. But I can't see it being cheaper."
Councilman Collins and Director Fortner both agreed that it was
cheaper. Director Fortner stated that by hauling in graded rock the cost
of the road paving increases.
Mayor Chapman asked about the sewer availability charge for Dunklin
Rest Home. They have requested that the city waive the availabilty charge
of $400.00, in exchange for the free use of the landfill site. If we
waived the charge it will be a cost the County won't have and will help
the taxpayer.
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Director Fortner advised Council of the "no free service" clause in
the ordinance. Mayor Chapman advised Council against waiving the fees.
Administrative Assistant will research the bond requirement.
Mayor Chapman stated that he was asked by the County Commission to
see if the Council would like to select a committee for the purpose of
investigating the possibility of a fire department merger. It was agreed
that Administrative Assistant Davis, Fire Chief Tomey, Councilman Collins,
and Attorney Bryant be appointed to the committee and then schedule a
meeting.
Director Fortner stated that he had received an answer on the City
using the Boys schools waste water systems, as discussed in previous
meetings. The answer was no, due to the fact that they wanted the systems
out of service and for the school to be hooked up to City sewer as soon as
it was possible.
(Councilman Collins left the meeting at 6:00 P.M.)
Director Fortner requested Council's permission to set up a committee
(Director Fortner, Asst. Director Figley and Adm. Asst. Davis) to review
the engineer proposals received on the expansion of the water system.
Councilman Douglas made a motion to approve the committee to review the
engineer proposals received on the expansion of the water system.
Councilman Thomas seconded the motion. Mayor Chapman asked for a vote on
the motion. Councilman Douglas yes, Councilman Thomas yes, Councilman
Collins yes, Councilman Rubin yes. Motion carried.
Director Fortner stated that he had received a letter from the
Department of Resources questioning the City's position on providing
pollution insurance for the R-Bar Estate residents. They are also
requesting the City adopt a resolution stating the City's plans and
policies concerning the pollution insurance. He stated that he would be
looking into the requirements of the self insurance program.
86-$ Councilman DouGlas made a motion to approve the warrant registers as
follows: -
General Fund Water and Sewer Federal Revenue
$25,803.21 20,999.06 17,789.00
19,454.46 38,600.90
127,476.18 38,600.90
42,880.49
Councilman Thomas seconded the motion approving the warrant
registers. Mayor Chapman asked for a vote on the motion. Councilman
Douglas yes, Councilman Thomas yes, Councilman Collins yes, Councilman
Rubin yes. Motion carried.
Councilman Rubin commented on the agendas being changed after they
have been issued to the Council in their .status reports. He stated that
there was no such thing as a proposed agenda. Once the agendas are
completed they are not to be changed. He also stated the Council should
receive their agenda packets earlier so they would have time to research
the matter before the meetings.
Councilman Rubin commented on the City having to repair the dangerous
railroad crossings within the City limits.
AGENDA ITEM %XVIII - ADJOURNMENT
There being no further business to discuss the meeting was adjourned
MAYOR OAKLAND R./~H~PMAN
ATTEST:
BONNIE $. THOMAS, CMC
CITY CLERK