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REGULAR MEETING _TUESDAY, MAY 6 1986
The City Council of the City of Okeechobee met in regular session in
Council Chambers, 55 S.E. 3rd Avenue, Okeechobee, Florida.
The meeting was called to order by the Chairman at 2:00 P.M.
AGENDA ITEMS #II & #III - PRAYER AND PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
The Prayer was offered by Mr. Donald Clements followed by the Pledge
of Allegiance.
The following members were recorded present:
Mayor Oakland R. Chapman
Councilman Andy Rubin
Coucnilman 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 Utilitites Director
Larry Mobley, Police Chief
Keith Tomey, Fire Chief
Chuck Elders, Director of Public Works
Lydia Jean Wilkerson, Deputy Clerk
Sylvia Firestine, Adm. Secretary
86-1 - H H R N N R H N
Mayor Chapman asked if there were any additions or deletions to the
minutes. Councilman Rubin stated that he could not approve the minutes
due to certain actions taken by the City Council in those meetings.
Councilman Collins made a motion to approve the minutes. Councilman
Douglas seconded the motion. Mayor Chapman asked for a vote on the
motion.
Thomas
Collins
Douglas
Rubin
Motion carried
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Bill Saum was not present.
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P N U N W L
Mr. Jim Broome presented partial pay request number 14 for Widell
and Associates to the Council for their approval. The total amount of
the pay request for Widell & Associates $16,139.22.
Councilman Rubin made a motion to approve partial pay request #14 in
the amount of $16,139.22. Councilman Douglas seconded the motion. Mayor
Chapman asked for a vote on the motion.
Thomas
Collins
Douglas
Rubin
Nays
None
Motion carried
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86-29 AGENDA ITEM %VII - DISCUSSION AND ACTION BY COUNCIL TO APPROVE A PROPOSAL
BY BROOME, VAN OSTRAN AND ASSOCIATES FOR INSPECTIONS AND RELATED SERVICES
ASSOCIATED WITH THE CONSTRUCTION OF THE S.E. 8TH AVENUE BRIDGE
Engineer Broome stated the SE 8th Avenue bridge would be under con-
struction for 150 days. The engineering services would be for 1 hour per
day, total price not to exceed $4,000. Councilman Thomas made a motion
to approve the payment for the engineering services to Broome, VanOstran
and Associates not to exceed $4,000. Councilman Collins seconded the
motion. Mayor Chapman asked if there was any discussion on the motion.
Councilman Douglas asked the Attorney if the resolution setting the
bidding limits at $3,500., included engineering services. Attorney
Bryant requested a few minutes during the recess so he could research the
resolution on the bidding limit to see if the Council could legally pay
for engineering services above $3,500., without going through the
bidding process. Council agreed. Councilman Thomas withdrew his motion.
Councilman Collins withdrew his second. (This agenda item continued later
in this meeting after 3:00 recess.)
AGENDA ITEM %VIII - DISCUSSION AND ACTION, BY COUNCIL, TO APPROVE A
PROPOSAL FOR PREPARING DRAINAGE MAPS
Mr. Jim Broome stated the cost for the 100 acre track drainage maps
would be $3,000. Councilman Collins made a motion to give Broome, Van
Ostran and Associates the authority to draw the drainage maps.
Councilman Thomas seconded the motion. Mayor Chapman asked for a vote on
the motion.
Yeas
Thomas
Collins
Douglas
Rubin
None
Motion carried
AGENDA ITEM %IX - DISCUSSION AND ACTION, BY COUNCIL, TO APPROVE THE
REVISED RESIDENTIAL STREET CONSTRUCTION SPECIFICATIONS
Council members discussed the revised residential street
construction specifications, using DOT specifications. Councilman Thomas
suggested the specifications be adopted with an open clause for other
types of streets to be used instead of just one particular type. Council
agreed. Engineer Broome stated the other street specifications could be
added at any time.
Councilman Collins made a motion to approve the revised residential
street construction specifications as presented. Councilman Douglas
seconded the motion. Mayor Chapman asked for a vote on the motion.
Yeas
Thomas
Collins
Douglas
Rubin
Nays
None
Motion carried
AGENDA ITEM %X - DISCUSSION AND ACTION, BY COUNCIL, RELATIVE TO THE
86-35 REOUEST MADE BY THE INDUSTRIAL DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY FOR WATER TO BE
SUPPLIED TO THE INDUSTRIAL PARK
Director Fortner stated the IDA could use a 6" meter to fill the two
water storage tanks at a cost of $1,650. One point that should be
addressed is Paragraph 4 in the Hold Harmless Agreement between the City
and the County~
Attorney Bryant read paragraph 4 of the agreement which states: "No
fire hydrants, hose, or other devices 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, and these two particular lines
could be used for the extinguishment of fires".
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"Although I don't think you will have a problem with the County or -~
the Industrial Development Authority, in that regard, but because of the
tenants of the Industrial Park being from other areas, corporations, home
offices in other areas, we may have a problem with someone if there was a
fire which caused extensive damage, one of the tenants may try to bring
the City into a law suit, having this Hold Harmless Agreement determined
null and void because we have not been abiding by it. I spoke with Kyle
VanLandingham, the County Attorney, asked him if he felt the County
Commission would have any objection to amending the Hold Harmless
Agreement to include in paragraph 4: except for the connection of two
holding tanks for the purpose of holding water for the extinguishment of
fires. Attorney VanLandingham stated that he had no problems with this
particular addition to the Hold Harmless Agreement and he felt like the
County Commission would have no problem with it.
So it would be my recommendation to avoid that problem. Other than
that, I see no other problem with the Hold Harmless Agreement as far as
allowing the connection of the water lines to these tanks. The County
Commissioners meet this Thursday, so it might be possible to put the Hold
Harmless Agreement before the County Commission for their meeting for
some action".
Councilman Douglas made a motion to proceed with the amendment of
the Hold Harmless Agreement as the Attorney has advised the Council and
give the Industrial Development Authority the authority to proceed with
the connection of the water mains at their cost as agreed, subject to the
approval of the County Commissioners on the amendment. Councilmen Thomas
and Rubin seconded the motion.
Mayor Chapman asked if there was any more discussion. Director
Fortner asked, "Just for a point of clarification, the City was going to
install the line and the meter up to the property line and then the IDA
was going to have a plumber or someone to connect it from that meter to
their tanks so we would not be connected with that directly, but
supplying a fitting there for them to start from. It will take about
three to fours weeks to obtain a meter. Unless Council objects I can
order that meter and have it so we can expedite it as soon as possible or
wait until it is approved". ---
Council agreed to wait until everything is approved before ordering
the meters. Mayor Chapman asked for a vote on the motion.
Thomas
Collins
Douglas
Rubin
None
Motion carried
Mr. Rennie Berry, IDA representative, expressed his appreciation to
the Council on behalf of the Industrial Development Authority.
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FACILITATE DEVELOPMENT OF A STREET
Councilman Thomas suggested the Council table the agenda item until
a representative appeared before the Council.
Councilman Collins made a motion to table the agenda item until the
next meeting so a representative could appear before the Council.
Councilmen Rubin and Thomas seconded the motion. Mayor Chapman asked for
a vote on the motion.
Thomas
Collins
Douglas
Rubin ---
None
Motion carried
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86-36 AGENDA ITEM %XII - DISCUSSION AND ACTION, BY COUNCIL. ON A REOUEST TO PUT
AN ANNEXATION PROPOSAL ON THE NEXT CITY ELECTION
Mayor Chapman opened the floor for discussion.
Councilman Rubin stated, "I don't quite understand this, is it City
wide? Also annexation, the state has already gave us 50 plus 1, also
there is a ~%11 pending right now which was defeated by a 6 to 3 vote
last year. 'And I hear from the grape vine that it is definently going to
be passed this year in Tallahassee. So you don't even have to have your
footage. The public should be notified on a couple of public hearings,
so I think we are coming a little too fast with this, the State law will
go over it anyhow. We are going too fast with it. Mr. Davis and I went
all the way to the lake on both sides getting way more than 50%. I think
we should wait on it."
Mr. Rucker Wilcox, Residential Contractor/majority owner of property
to be annexed, addressed the Council indicating the roads and property
involved in the annexation request.
Councilman Rubin stated, "I'm not against annexation, Lord knows all
of us have been fighting it ever since it started. Besides we would love
to get what the City is trying to- do. I think we have a little
litigation there if you would ask our attorney. We can't put this on the
ballot and hope they vote for it. I think that if sOmeone who owns it
gets 50% of those 6 owners there, you get 3 names you've got it made.
I'm afraid to do this beyond that because you will be violating the state
law. Isn't that right Mr. Attorney?"
Attorney Bryant, "That's incorrect Mr. Rubin. I think you have a
number of misconceptions about the laws of annexation. The first one is
what was before the legislature and that has nothing to do with this
situation right here. We have discussed this in a previous meeting.
That bill was specifically for the purpose of allowing municipalities to
annex properties that were bordered by waterways. That bill has nothing
to do with this situation. The COuncil could put on a ballot a
referendum for annexation of this property if the Council adopted an
ordinance for that fact. After we have the necessary public hearing to
adopt the ordinance, if it is adopted, it will be placed on the ballot."
Following discussion by Council, Councilman Douglas made a motion
for the attorney to draft the necessary ordinance placing the annexation
issue on the ballot. Councilman Thomas seconded the motion. Mayor
Chapman asked for a vote on the motion.
Yeas
Thomas
Collins
Douglas
Rubin
None
Motion carried
MEETING RECESSED AT 3:15 P.M.
MEETING RECONVENED AT 3:30 P.M.
86-29 CONTINUATION OF AGENDA ITEM %VII - DISCUSSION AND ACTION BY COUNCIL TQ
APPROVE A PROPOSAL BY BROOME. VAN OSTRAN AND ASSOCIATES FOR INSPECTION~
AND RELATED SERVICES ASSOCIATED WITH THE CONSTRUCTION OF THE S.E. 8TH
AVENUE BRID~ ,
Administrative Assistant Davis stated that Engineer Broome had
reduced the amount of the engineering services from $4,000. to $3,500.
Councilman Collins made a motion to approve the payment of $3,500.
to Broome, Van Ostran and Associates for engineering services for the
construction of the SE 8th Avenue bridge. Councilman Rubin seconded the
motion. Mayor Chapman asked for a vote on the motion.
Thomas
Collins
Rubin
None
Motion carried
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86-5 AGENDA ITEM %XIII - ACTION, BY COUNCIL, ON THE FOLLOWING ALLEY CLO$INC
APPLICATIONS:
APPLICATION NO. 4 - MR. STEVE PORTER, BLOCK 34, FIRST ADDITION TQ
Councilmembers stated that Jack Butler's signature was not on the
application..
Attorney Bryant explained the procedures as set forth in the
resolution as follows: the application shall have the written consent of
all owners of property adjoining the alley, street, or road inVolved,
unless all such owners join in the application.
Council discussed whether it was the intent of the resolution to
include all property owners signatures within the entire block or just
the property owners of the portion of the alley to be closed.
Attorney Bryant stated that the resolution was intended to have all
property owners signatures within the entire block.
After futher discussion, Councilman Collins made a motion to table
the agenda item until the next meeting so all signatures could be
obtained. Councilman Thomas seconded the motion. Mayor Chapman asked
for a vote on the motion.
Thomas
Collins
Chapman
Rubin
Motion carried
APPLICATION NO 5: MY SYED ABDULLAH. BLOCK 3. NORTHEAST SECTION
Councilmembers discussed the request stating all property owners
within the block had not signed the application.
Councilman Thomas made a motion to table the request until the next
meeting. Councilman Collins seconded the motion. Mayor Chapman asked for
a vote on the motion.
Thomas
Collins
Chapman
Rubin
Motion carried
AGENDA ITEM ~XIV - PUBLIC HEARING AND FINAL READING OF AN ORDINANCE TQ
CLOSE THE'ALLEY IN BLOCKS 112 AND 113; PROVIDING A UTILITY EASEMENT
Councilman Collins made a motion to read the ordinance by title
only. Councilman Thomas seconded the motion. Mayor Chapman asked for a
vote on the motion.
Yeas
Thomas
Collins
Chapman
Rubin
Motion carried
Attorney Bryant read the title as follows:
AN ORDINANCE CLOSING, VACATING AND ABANDONING THE ALLEY OR ALLEYWAY
LOCATED IN BLOCKS 112 AND 113, CITY OF OKEECHOBEE; PROVIDING FOR
CONDITIONS FOR THE CLOSING, VACTING AND ABANDONMENT OF THE ALLEY OR
ALLEYWAY LOCATED IN BLOCK 113, CITY OF OKEECHOBEE PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE
DATE.
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Following discussion, Councilman Thomas made a motion to adopt the
ordinance. Councilman Collins seconded the motion. Mayor Chapman asked
for a vote on the motion.
Thomas
Collins
Chapman
Nays
Ru~in
Motion carried
86-9 AGENDA ITEM {XV - DISCUSSION AND ACTION, BY COUNCIL, TO APPROVE AN
EMERGENCY PURCHASE OF LARGER PUMPS FOR USE AT THE WATER TREATMENT PLANT
Director Fortner requested the Council approve the emergency purchse
of two pumps for the pumping station at the lake, and one additional pump
at the treatment plant. These pumps are used to move the water to the
treatment plant for processing. The dry conditions in the area have
caused an increased water demand for residential users.
The installation of the pumps at the pumping station and at the
treatment plant, along with the engineering fees and other charges will
cost between $35,000. and $40,000.
Councilmembers discussed the request. Director Fortner stated it
would take several weeks to go through the bidding process to purchase
the pumps and he felt the City should not wait that long to have the
pumps in working order due to the circumstances.
Councilman Thomas made a motion to give Director Fortner the
authority to consult with engineers and purchase the pumps required to
take care of the City's water situationi Councilman Collins seconded the
motion. Mayor Chapman asked for discussion.
Attorney Bryant stated that it should state in the motion that the
Council deems this to be an emergency situation and the pumps would be
purchased bypassing the bidding process. Councilman Thomas withdrew his
motion. Councilman Collins withdrew his second.
Councilman Collins made a motion that the Council deems this
situation an emergency on the recommendation of Director of Public
Utilities and the Fire Chief, and have the required pumps purchased
without going thru the bidding process. Councilman Thomas seconded the
motion. Mayor Chapman asked for a vote on the motion.
Thomas
Collins
Chapman
Rubin
Motion carried
Director Fortner asked if a motion was needed stating which line
item the funds were to be expended from.
Councilman Thomas made a motion for the funds to be removed from the
system capacity charges line item. Councilman Collins seconded the
motion. Mayor Chapman asked for a vote on the motion.
Yeas
Thomas
Collins
Chapman
Rubin
Motion carried
AGENDA ITEM ~XVI - DISCUSSION AND ACTION, BY COUNCIL, TO CHANGE THE CITY
ELECTION OUALIFYING TIME TO CORRESPOND WITH THE COUNTY - NOON JULY 14,
UNTIL NOON JULY 18
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Clerk Thomas read the election calendar to Council as follows:
1986
ELECTION CALENDAR
86-37 I. Mayor's ProclamatiQB: (For Nov. 4th Election) ............. October 1, 1986
> Charter = at least 30 days prior to
election. (Council meeting Sept. 15,
Proclamation to be published Oct. 1 paper)
II. City Registration Books Clo~e (For Nov. 4th Election) ...... October 6, 1986
> 30 days before election (if 30th days
falls on Sunday - go to Monday)
iii.
a) Candidates may appoint a campaign treasurer
and designate a campaign depository at any
time once this information is filed with the
City's Supervisor of Elections, a candidate
may begin actively campaigning.
Note: You may not accept any contributions or make any
expenditures, or authorize another to do so on
your behalf until you have appointed a campaign
treasurer and designated a primary campaign
depository and filed this information with this
filing officer - City Clerk.
b) Candidate Oualifyina dates From noon Monday, Oct.6, 1986
>Charter - not more than 30 days to noon Friday, Oct. 10, 1986
prior to election nor less than 15 days (5 days)
before the election --~
c) Candidate Oualifvina fe~ .......................................... $50.00
d) Reporting Dates BEFORE Qualifying
Candidates submit reports to City Clerk, City Election Supervisor.
Reports shall be filed on-the 10th day ~]~
the end of each ~ ~L~TJ~ from the time the
campaign treasurer is appointed.
e) Ouarterlv Reports for 1986
~l~ Coverina Period
January 10 October 1 - December 31
April 10 January 1 - March 31
July 10 April 1 - June 30
October 10 July 1 - September 30
f) Reporting Dates AFTER Qualifying
General Election
~ Coverin~ Period
October 17 September 26 - October 10
October 31 October 11 - October 30
* No contributions 5 days before election (Last day
for contributions October 30).
**Each candidate shall within 90 days after having
become unopposed, withdrawn his candidacy, been -~
eliminated or elected to office, dispose of funds
in his campaign account and file a final report.
February 2, 1987 - ~ to file 90 day after General Election Final Report
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Following discussion, Councilman Thomas made a motion to adopt the
election calendar for qualifying and election of 1986. Councilman
Collins seconded the motion. Mayor Chapman asked for discussion.
Councilman Rubin stated that he felt the City was doing wrong by not
having all election dates, etc. coincide with the County's dates.
Thomas
Collins ·
Chapman
Rubin
Motion carried
AGENDA ITEM %XVII - MAYOR TO CALL ON ANYONE IN THE AUDIENCE WISHING TO
ADDRESS THE COUNCIL
Mr. Charles Brian and Ms. Laverne Liford, United Telephone System
representatives, introduced themselves to the Council explaining their
plans to organize community relations teams involved in non-profit
organization fund raising projects in Okeechobee in the near future.
They asked the Council to keep them in mind in case someone addressed the
Council requesting funds to paint homes for the elderly, historical
society, or any 'needs that are not being met, they would be interested in
helping.
AGENDA ITEM #XVIII - MAYOR TO CALL ON THE CITY CLERK. CITY ATTORNEY.
ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT AND MEMBERS OF THE COUNCIL FOR REPORTS AND/O~
~. Clerk Thoma~ discussed with Council the date for the Budget
workshops to be held. Council tentatively agreed on July 8th, 9th, 10th
and 14th.
86-38 ~b)Cit¥ AttorHe¥ stated that he had an ordinance drafted, at the
request of the Code Enforcement Officer, concerning the consumption of
alcoholic beverage on premises for those establishments which operate
under a valid City Occupational license for the operation of a
restaurant. Councilman Thomas 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.
Yeas
Thomas
Collins
Rubin
None
Motion carried
Attorney Bryant read the title as follows:
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING CHAPTER 3, SECTION 3-3 OF THE CODE OF ORDINANCES OF
THE CITY OF OKEECHOBEE, FLORIDA; WHICH SECTION RESTRICTS THE LOCATION OF
BUSINESSES ENGAGED IN THE SALE OF ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGES; PROVIDING FOR
EXEMPTION FROM THE REQUIREMENTS OF SECTION 3-3 FOR THOSE ESTABLISHMENTS
SELLING WINE FOR CONSUMPTION OFF PREMISES ONLY; PROVIDING FOR EXEMPTION
FROM THE REQUIREMENTS OF SECTION 3-3 FOR THOSE ESTABLISHMENTS OPERATING
NDER A VALID CITY OCCUPATIONAL LICENSE FOR OPERATION OF A RESTAURANT AND
WHICH SELL MALT BEVERAGES AND WINE FOR CONSUMPTIONON THE PREMISES ONLY;
PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
Councilman Collins made a motion to advertise the ordinance for
public hearing .on May 20, 1986. Councilman Rubin seconded the motion.
Mayor Chapman asked for a vote on the motion.
Yea~
Thomas
Collins
Rubin
Navy
None
Motion carried
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b.[~ Attorney BrV~nt stated the committee (as selected by Council)
recommends the City purchase a health insurance premium for Mr. Olen
Godwin. He' stated the City could adopt a special resolution to take care
of the City paying, the insurance premium. Council agreed they would pay
the premium for insurance coverage, only the amount to be paid needed to
be decided. Following discussion, Councilman Collins made a motion for
the attorney to draw up a resolution stating the City would pay $47.50
per month, not to exceed $60.00 per month for health insurance for Olen
Godwin. Councilman Rubin seconded the motion. Mayor Chapman asked for a
vote on the motion.
Yeas
Thomas
Collins
Rubin
Nays
None
Motion carried
C Administrative Assistant Davis asked the Council'what they wished to
do concerning the light on the water tower.
Councilman Thomas made a motion to purchase the lights for the water
tower. Councilman Rubin seconded the motion. Mayor Chapman asked for
discussion. Councilman Collins stated that he felt it would be a waste
of time and money to have the lights put on the water tower before it was
painted. Mayor Chapman asked for a vote on the motion.
Thomas
Rubin
Chapman
Collins
Motion carried
~ Councilman Collins stated that he did not understand the water and
sewer availability charges to mean that customers would have to pay a
monthly fee even if the water had been disconnected. If you were not
using the water why should you have to pay. Council discussed the
availability fees, and agreed that Director Fortner figure out what it
takes for the system to work without the availability fee charges.
~ Councilman Collin~ stated he had received several complaints on the
deposit upgrades. Councilmembers, Director Fortner and Attorney Bryant
discussed the situation.
Following discussion, Councilman Collins made a motion to table the
discussion until the next meeting. Councilman Thomas seconded the
motion. Mayor Chapman asked for a vote on the motion.
Thomas
Rubin
Collins
None
Motion carried
~ Councilman Rubin stated,"I hate to say the words that I am going
to say now, but. I am forced to. Sometime in February an order was given
to pave two streets by one of our Councilmen. Without it coming before
this Council, without the bidding of the state of more than $3,500. Then
there was trouble gallore and here I've got copies of letters, one is to
Milton Davis, City of Okeechobee, notice that Jessie Joiner has a claim
for amounts due. Well I don't know anything about paying this money. It
did not come back to this Council. One check was made out for $20,800.,
4-25-86. On 4-29-86 another check made out for $7,400. That comes to
$28,200. I am against this so much and on tape, on tape, none of these
Councilmen knew anything about it, of course they said that and under
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oath, except one. That was Mr. Collins, on tape he said he has the OK
from ~wo attorneys that's good by him. On tape, Joiner was here, and he
said that he took orders from Mr. Collins. I went down to the street
sites and I was told there was already a contract.
Yes we will pay him, the man did his work, but he was paved very
shoddy. Also, it was taken out of the paving fund money, you've been
jockeying around here for the last five months. The public is talking,
phone calls, everything is being made over this whole thing. I've got no
alternative right now, since Mr. Collins gave the order to do it on tape,
but ask Mr. Collins to step down until this matter is settled, and it is
not settled, I guarantee you it is in litigation. I make that in the
form of a motion."
Mayor Chapman stated, "You have heard the motion by Councilman
Rubin'.
Attorney Bryant stated the motion was out of order. The motion as
stated was just a personal request. If the motion is to have Councilman
Collins expelled from the Council for misconduct, that would be a
different motion.
Councilman Collins stated, 'May I say a few words, since I-am the
one being accused. To start with I didn't say that I had the OK from two
attorneys. I said I talked to one attorney and he called Mr. Bull which
is a vast difference. Then he gave us what Mr. Bull had told him.
And the second thing that Mr. Rubin that Sam said he was taking
orders from me and it is on tape, Well, to start with - that is a lie.
And anybody that says that I gave Sam the order to go to work on that
road is telling a lie, whether it be Mr. Rubin or whoever. I could care
less.
Now I will have Mr. Joiner here at the next meeting and find out who
he took his orders from, I will be happy to do that, But anybody that
says I told Sam.to go to work or not to go to work is telling a lie. He
was already working on that road when all of this came up and he went
back over there and back to work. But I have not told him to work or not
to work, to go home or not to go home or nothing else.
The other deal that we talked about, I repeated and I asked Jerry
what the situation was and Sam was with me at Jerry's office.
Now previous to this, Mr. Rubin has said that I said that I talked
to two attorneys, that is a lie. I didn't say that, I said that I talked
to Jerry and Jerry called Mr. Bull. Now that is the truth. He also said
that I had admitted that I carried Mr. Joiner and we went to my house and
discussed it. That is a lie. We went to Mr. Bryant's office and
discussed it. I would just like for people to know part of what did
happen instead of just what Andy says happened." Councilman Rubin, "The tape says it."
Councilman Collins, "No the tape does not say it, that is a lie".
Mayor Chapman asked if there was any further discussion on the
matter if not move on to the next item for discussion.
n .~l Mavor Chapman asked the Council about the new sprinklers being
stalle~ in the band stand park.
Councilman Collins made a motion to approve the sprinkler system in
the band stand park. Councilman Rubin seconded the motion. Mayor Chapman
asked for a vote on the motion.
Thomas
Rubin
Collins
None
Motion carried
~Z~Mavor Chapman stated the County Commissioners might be interested in
purchasing the City's 154 acres. Councilmembers agreed to negotiate with
the County Commissioners.
l~k2 Director Fortner requested Council's approval for a 650 ft. water
extension on S.W. 4th Avenue and 9th Street.
Councilman Collins made a motion to approve the water line
extension, Councilman Thomas seconded the motion. Mayor Chapman asked
for a vote on the motion.
Yeas
Thomas
Rubin
Collins
None
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~.~.Director Fortner stated he had received the termination contract for
M & M and Taddie Construction Company, and requested Council's approval
for the Mayor to sign the Notice of Termination.
Councilman Rubin made a motion authorizing the Mayor's signature on
the Notice of Termination for M & M and Taddie Construction. Councilman
Thomas seconded the motion. Mayor Chapman asked fora vote on the motion.
Yea~
Thomas
Rubin
Collins
None
Motion carried
h.~Director Fortner stated that he had received Steve Figley's, Asst.
Director of Public Utilities, verbal resignation to be effective June
14th, 1986.
AGE~A ITEM #XIX - ADJOURNMENT
There being no further business to discuss, the meeting was
adjourned at 6:36 P.M.
~YOR OAKLA~ R.'C~F~PMAN
ATTEST:
BONNIE S. THO~S, CMC
CITY CLERK