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REGULAR MEETING TUESDAY. JUNE 3, 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 City Clerk Bonnie Thomas, followed by the
Pledge of Allegiance.
The following members were recorded present:
Mayor Oakland R. Chapman
Councilman Andy Rubin
Councilman Oscar Thomas
Councilman Nick Collins
Councilman Edward Douglas
Others present were:
Bonnie S. Thomas, City Clerk
Jerry Bryant, City Attorney
Milton Davis, Administrative Assistant
L.C. Fortner, Jr., Director of Utilities
Larry Mobley, Police Chief
Keith Tomey, Fire Chief
Chuck Elders, Director of Public Works
Lydia J. Wilkerson, Deputy Clerk
Sylvia Firestine, Adm. Secretary
86-6 AGENDA ITEM ~IV - PUBLIC HEARING AND FINAL RULING ON REZONING APPLICATION
NO. 128 R. PROPERTY OWNER - SYED ABDULLAH
Mayor Chapman asked the department heads if they knew of any reason
why the rezoning request of Lots 7 thru 16 inclusive in Block 3 should
not be granted. The department heads stated they knew of no reason why
the property should not be rezoned from the existing classification of
RG-1 to CPO.
Councilman Thomas made a motion that the Council uphold the
recommendation of the City/County Planning and Zoning Board approving the
rezoning request. Councilman Collins seconded the motion.
Thomas
Collins
Douglas
Rubin
Nay~
None
Motion carried
86-5 AGENDA ITEM ~VIII - FIRST READING OF THE ORDINANCE CLOSING THE ALLEY IN
BLOCK 3, NORTHWEST SECTION. OWNER: SYED ABDULLAH
Councilman Douglas made a motion to have the ordinance read by title
only. Councilmen Collins and Rubin seconded the motion.
Yeas
Thomas
Collins
Douglas
Rubin
Nay~
None
Motion carried
Attorney Bryant read the title as follows:
AN ORDINANCE CLOSING, VACATING AND ABANDONING A PORTION OF THE ALLEY OR
ALLEYWAY IN BLOCK 3, TOWN OF OKEECHOBEE; PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
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f UN 0 1986 Councilman Douglas made a motion to advertise the ordinance for
public hearing on June 17, 1986. Councilman Thomas seconded the motion.
Yea'~
Thomas
Collins
Douglas
Rubin
NaYs
None
Motion carried
86-1 AGENDA ITeM ~V - APPROVAL OF THE MINUTES FOR THE APRIL 29TH SPECIAL
MEETING AND THE MAY 6TH REGULAR MEETING
Mayor Chapman asked if there were any additions or deletions to the
minutes. There being no additions or deletions the minutes were approved
as presented.
AGENDA ITEM #VI - APPEARANCES
86-4 Mr. Danny Lacroix, Manager of Harte Hanks Cable Television
Mr. Locroix addressed the Council and announced the following rate
changes for their information:
Q~ * New Prices - July 1. 1986
,
Basic Cable I * Basic Cable I
11 channel basic 9.98 & tax = 10.48' 11 channel basic 10.98 & tax = 11.53
*
Additional * Additional
Outlets 2.63 & tax = 2.76* Outlets 3.63 & tax = 3.81
*
Cable II * Cable II
16 channel basic * 16 channel basic
with converter 13.13 & tax= 13.79' with converter 13.13 & tax = 13.79
*
Cable II * Cable II (.66 discount)
16 channel basic * 16 channel basic
without converterl3.13 & tax= 13.79' without converter 12.50 & tax= 13.13
*************************************************************************
CURRENT RATES IN OTHER CITIES
Avon Park, Basic Service 11.00 Movie Channels 10.00
Palatka, Basic Service 10.00
Arcadia, Basic Service 12.00 Movie Channels 10.00
Moore Haven, Basic Service 7.50 Movie Channels 7.00
Ft. Pierce, Basic Service 9.00 (Customers buy converters
to supply more than the
basic 13 channels)
Mr. Kirby Faircloth to discuss electric power in Flaqler Par~
Mr. Faircloth addressed Council and explained Florida Power and
Light Company's proposal to donate electrical power to the parks. .
Director Fortner stated the City would only have to pay
approximately $200. for the trench to be cut across South Park Street for
the lines and the cost of the asphalt that has to be replaced. Council discussed the request.
Councilman Douglas made a motion to proceed with the plans for
electrical power being installed in the parks. Councilmen Collins and
Rubin seconded the motion.
Yeas
Thomas -~
Collins ;
Douglas ;
Rubin
Nays
None
Motion carried
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86-5 AGENDA ITEM %VII - COUNCIL DISCUSSION AND ACTION RELATIVE TO TWO ALLEy
CLOSING APPLICATION~,
ADDlication 94. Mr. Steve Porter - Block 34, First Addition tQ
South Okeechobee
Mayor Chapman stated this request for alley closing had been removed
from the agenda at the request of the property owner.
ADDlication %6, Mr. Dan Armstronq - Block 67, North West Section
Mayor Chapman asked the department heads if there were any problems
concerning the alley closing request. Chuck Elders, Director of Public
Works, stated the only problem he saw with the alley closing request was
the alley through the block would be made into a street and all homes
would be facing the street throughout the block. Property owners in
Blocks 13, 16, and 66, if developed, would have their homes facing the
back of those homes located in Block 67.
Council members discussed the situation and agreed it could create a
bad situation in the future.
Councilman Thomas made a motion to deny the application for the
alley closing request in Block 67. Councilman Douglas seconded the
motion.
Yeas
Thomas
Collins
Douglas
Rubin
Nays
None
Motion carried
86-41 AGENDA ITEM %IX - AUTHORIZATION FOR MAYOR AND CITY CLERK TO SIGN mN
AGREEMENT WITH THE COUNTY CONCERNING THE AMTRAK INTERLOCAL AGREEMENT
Councilman Douglas made a motion to authorize the Mayor and Clerk to
sign the Amtrak Interlocal agreement between the City and the County.
Councilman Collins seconded the motion.
Yea~
Thomas
Collins
Douglas
Rubin
None
Motion carried
AGENDA ITEM %X - MAYOR TO CALL ON ANYONE IN THE AUDIENCE WISHING TO
ADDRESS THE COUNCIL
Mr. Donald Clements addressed the Council stating he was opposed to
the Harte Hanks Cable T.V. rate increase.
AGENDA ITEM %XI - MAYOR TO CALL ON THE CITY CLERK, CITY ATTORNEY,
ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT AND MEMBERS OF THE COUNCIL FOR REPORTS AND/OR
Clerk Thomas presented the Warrant Registers for Council's approval.
Mayor Chapman asked if the Council would agree for the Clerk to
submitt the bills for expenses incurred at the main intersection,
to Rock-A-Way Construction Company for payment.
Councilman Douglas made a motion to approve the Clerk submitting
statements for all expenses incurred involving the accident at the main
intersection to Rock-A-Way Construction requesting payment. Councilman
Collins seconded the motion.
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Mayor Chapman asked for a vote on the motion.
Yeas
Douglas
Collins
Rubin
Thomas
None
Motion carried.
86-50 Mayor Chapman asked the Council if they had made any decisions
on the Interlocal Agreement between the City and County concerning the
Building Department Merger, the one year trial period would soon be
completed.(Did the Council wish to leave things as they were or change
them.)
Council agreed to discuss the agreement at the next council meeting.
Attorney Bry~Bt explained the County Building department's process
of having their milar updated. Walt Taylor, the County Building
official, stated they could also update the City's milar the same way.
Council decided to wait until the next meeting so the Council would know
if the building departments would remain the way they are at this time.
Attorney Bryant explained the Council did not make a ruling on
Rezoning Application number l16R at the last council meeting. He
therefore would like to look into the situation of advertising and report
back to the Clerk to advise whether the City should re-advertise the
public hearing. Council agreed.
Administrative Asst. Davis suggested the Council adopt a resolution
wherein traffic lights must be installed at the developer's expense in
cases where traffic hazards are caused. Council agreed for the attorney
to draft a resolution, possibly for the next council meeting.
Fire Chieg Tommy stated that he would be taking Truck #4 to Ocala
the following morning for refurbishing. The County Fire Chief has agreed
to help the City if necessary.
86-42 Director Fortner explained the School Board was requesting City
water service at the new school being constructed on Everglades Blvd.
Councilmembers discussed the request. Director Fortner stated the City
could supply the water service.
Following discussion, Councilman Thomas made a motion that the City
provide water service to the new school being built on Everglades Blvd.
Councilman Collins seconded the motion.
Mayor Chapman asked for a vote on the motion.
Yeas
Douglas
Collins
Rubin
Thomas
Nays
None
Motion carried.
86-43 Director Fortn~g stated that Okeechobee Beachwater Association has
requested City approval for them to purchase a new pump which would pump
700 gallons of water per minute. They must have Council's approval
according to the agreement with the City before any purchases are made.
Councilman Douglas made a motion to approve the purchase of the new
pump for Okeechobee Beachwater Association. Councilman Thomas seconded
the motion.
Mayor Chapman asked for a vote on the motion.
Yeas
Douglas
Collins
Rubin
Thomas
Nays
None
Motion carried.
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Director Fortner stated that he was still trying to find someone to
fill the position of Asst. Director of Public Utilities, Clyde Long has
decided that he would rather not fill the position. Jim Threewits, Fire
Department Lieut., has expressed his interest in transfering from the
fire department to fill the position. He stated that he felt he would
like to hire Jim Threewits to fill the position on a six month probation
period. Fire Chief Tomey stated that he would agree to the transfer.
Council agreed to the transfer.
86-8 Councilman DouGlas made a motion to approve the warrant registers as
presented to the Council. Councilmen Thomas and Rubin seconded the
motion.
Mayor Chapman asked for a vote on the motion.
Douglas
Collins
Rubin
Thomas
Nays
None
Motion carried.
Councilman Rubin asked if Sylvia would be filling the position of
Acting Adm. ~Asst. until Adm. Asst. Davis returned from his vacation.
Council agreed.
86-3 Adm. Asst. Davis stated there was approximately $80,000. for paving,
if Council agreed, the involved department heads would get together tO
discuss which streets would have to be paved at a later time due to the
sewer lines being installed in the center of the road. Council agreed.
Mayor Chapman asked if anyone had noticed the signs entering the
City from the different organizations, and then suggested the signs be
placed inside a chain link fence. Adminstration office is to check with
the Chamber of Commerce concerning the arrangement of signs within a
chain linked fence.
AGENDA ITEM #XII - ADJOURNMENT
There being no further business to discuss the meeting was
adjourned 4:05 P.M.
ATTEST:
B~NIE S. THOMAS, CMC
CITY CLERK