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1986-07-15 Regular Meeting3938 REGULAR MEETING TUESDAY, JULY 15, 1986 ~ The City Council of the City of Okeechobee met in regular session ~ in Council Chambers, 55 Southeast Third Avenue, Okeechobee, Florida. The meeting was called to order by the Chairman at 2:00 P.M. with the following members present: Oakland R. Chapman, Mayor Nick Collins, Councilman Oscar Thomas, Councilman Edward Douglas, Councilman Andy Rubin, Councilman Others present were: Bonnie S. Thomas,. City Clerk Jerry Bryant, City Attorney Sylvia Firestine, Acting Adm. Asst. L.C. Fortner, Jr., Public Utilities Director, absent Keith Tomey, Fire Chief Larry Mobley, Police Chief Chuck Elders, Street Director Lydia J. Wilkerson, Deputy Clerk AGENDA ITEM #II & III - INVOCATION AND PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE The Invocation was offered by Councilman Nick Collins, followed by the Pledge of Allegiance. 86-1 ~G~NDA ITEM ~IV - APPRQV~L QF THE MINUTES QF THE REGULAR MEETING OF JULY 1. 1986 There being no additions or corrections, the minutes were approved as presented. AGENDA ITEM #V - APPEARANCES 86-42 MR. DAVID FORS. REPRESENTING MARSHALL, ERDMAN & ASSOCIATES. INC.. TO REOUEST SEWER SERVICE Mr. David Form made a presentation requesting sewer capacity, of approximately 665 gallons per day, for the new offices of Doctors Garcia and Espiritu located outside the City limits. Adm. Asst. Firestine explained that Director Fortner said that he did not have any problem with the request for sewer service, other than the fact that it was outside the City limits. Councilman Douglas reminded the Council that the City was approving sewer requests in the City limits, those outside the City limits would be put on a waiting list. Council agreed they would like to wait until Director Fortner could be present to discuss the request. Mr. ForM stated that he needed an answer as soon as possible so they would know whether they should have plans made for a septic field. The County Health Dept. stated the City would first have to deny the request for sewer before they would accept plans for a septic field. So if the Council was to deny the request for sewer they would be able to continue their plans. Councilman Collins made a motion to deny the request for sewer. Councilman Douglas seconded the motion. Mayor Chapman asked for a vote on the motion. Yeas Collins Douglas Thomas Rubin Nays none _~ Motion carried. 3939 JUL f 5 86-36 MR. RUCKER WILCOX TO DISCUSS TRIPLE SURFACE RQ~D CONSTRUCTION AND VQLUNTARY ANNEXATION Mr. Wilcox requested Council's permission to begin his petition for voluntary annexation for 3.37 acres in Blocks 52 and 45,(14 building lots). Councilman Douglas made a motion to give Mr. Wilcox permission to start the petition for voluntary annexation. Councilman Collins seconded the motion. Mayor Chapman asked for a vote on the motion. Yeas Collins Douglas Thomas Rubin Nays none Motion carried. Mr. Wilcox discussed the shell test results with Director Elders and Council. 86-9 AGENDA ITeM #VI - COUNCIL DISCUSSION AND ACTION TO APPOINT A REVIEW COMMITTEE TO EVALUATE ENGINEERING FIRMS OUALIFICATION STATEMENTS. RELATIVE TQ D~V~LOPING ~ STUDY QF THE WATER TREATMENT PLANT; RECOMMENDING THE THREE MOST OUALIFIED FIRMS Following discussion, Councilman Collins made a motion to appoint the following members to the committee to evaluate engineering firms · involving the study of the water treatment plant: Director Fortner, Asst. Director Threewits, Adm. Asst. Firestine and Mayor Chapman. Councilman Douglas seconded the motion. Mayor Chapman asked for a vote on the motion. Yeas Collins Douglas Thomas Rubin Nays none Motion carried. 86-5 AGENDA ITEM ~VII - PUBLIC HEARING AND FINAL READING OF THE ORDINANCE CLOSING T~E ALLEY LOCATED IN BLOCK D, BROWNINGS ADDITION TO EAST 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. Yeas Collins Douglas Thomas Rubin Nays none Motion carried. 3940 J U L 1 5 1986 Mayor Chapman read the title as follows: AN ORDINANCE CLOSING, VACATING AND ABANDONING A PORTION OF THE ALLEY OR ALLEYWAY LOCATED IN BROWNINGS ADDITION TO EAST OKEECHOBEE, CITY OF OKEECHOBEE; PROVIDING FOR CONDITIONS FOR THE CLOSING, VACATING AND ABANDONMENT OF THE ALLEY OR ALLEYWAY; PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE. Councilman Douglas made a motion to adopt the ordinance closing the alley located in Brownings addition to East Okeechobee. Councilman Rubin seconded the motion. Mayor Chapman asked for a vote on the motion. Yeas Collins Douglas Thomas Rubin Nays none Motion carried. AGENDA ITEM #VIII - ~QUNCIL ADQPTIQN OF A RESOLUTIQ~ ESTABLISHING FOR RECORDS RESEARCH This agenda item was bypassed at this time. AGENDA ITEM 9IX - INTRQDU~TIQN 6ND FIRST READING OF ~N ORDINANCE PROVIDING FOR DEVELOPERS' RESPONSIBILITY FQR IMPRQVSMENTS Attorney Bryant suggested the Council set up a workshop meeting to discuss the ordinance in more detail. Council agreed to set the Workshop meeting August 4th, 1986 at 7:00 P.M .... AGENDA ITEM 9X - INTRODUCTION AND FIRST READING OF AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE SUBDIVISION REGULATIONS Councilman Collins made a motion to have the ordinance read in its entirety. Councilman Douglas seconded the motion. Mayor Chapman asked for a vote on the motion. Yeas Collins Douglas Thomas Rubin N~y$ none Motion ~arried. Attorney Bryant read the ordinance as follows: AN ORDINANCE AMENDING ORDINANCE NUMBER 398 OF THE CODE OF ORDINANCES OF THE CITY OF OKEECHOBEE, FLORIDA, WHICH GOVERNS AND REGULATES THE SUBDIVISION OF LAND IN THE CITY; PROVIDING THAT WHERE THE TERM "BUILDING OFFICIAL" OR "CITY BUILDING OFFICIAL" APPEARS I~ ORDINANCE NUMBER 398, THE TERM "CITY ADMINISTRATOR OR AD~4INISTRATIVE ASSISTANT" SHALL BE SUBSTITUTED THEREFORE; PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE. BE IT ORDAINED BY THE CITY COU~CIL OF THE CITY OF OKEECHOBEE, FLORIDA, AS FOLLOWS: SECTION I: Ordinance Number 398 of the Code of Ordinances of the City of Okeechobee, Florida is amended such that in every instance in which the term "Building Official" or "City Building Official" appears in said ordinance Number 398, there shall be substituted therefore the term "City Administrator or Administrative Assistant" and all duties, functions or acts to be performed by the Building Official shall, after the effective date of this ordinance, be performed by the City Administrator or Administrative Assistant, as designated by the City Council. 3941 J U L 1 5 1986 SECTION II: This ordinance shall take effect immediately upon its adoption. Councilman Douglas made a motion to advertise the ordinance for second and final reading August 5, 1986. Councilman Collins seconded the motion. Mayor Chapman asked for a vote on the motion. Yeas Collins Douglas Thomas Rubin Nays . none Motion carried. 86-4 AGENDA ITEM #XI - DISCUSSION AND ACTION BY COUNCIL TO ADOPT A RESOLUTION ACKNOWLEDGING AND CONSENTING TO THE MERGER OF OKEAIRCO, Adm. Asst. Firestine explained to the Council the letter which was received is the only information the City has concerning the merger. Attorney Bryant stated the Council would only be consenting to the merger of the two companies, there would not be any changes in the contractural agreement with the City. After discussion, Mayor Chapman asked Adm. Asst. Firesti~e to contact Danny LaCroix, Manager of Harte Hanks, requesting he appear before the Council and explain their plans. AGENDA ITEM #XII - SHORT RECES~ Recessed at 3:05 P.M. Reconvened at 3:20 P.M. AGENDA ITEM #XlII - UTILITY DIRECTOR FORTNER WITH A REPORT ON SERVICE AVAILABILITY CHARGES Agenda Item postponed until the next regularly scheduled meeting. 86-48 AGENDA ITEM #XIV - DISCUSSION AND ACTION BY COUNCIL TO APPOINT A COUNCIL MEMBER TO SERVE ON THE RECREATIONAL COMPLEX COMMITTEE Councilman Douglas made a motion to appoint Councilman Collins to serve on the committee. Councilman Thomas seconded the motion. Mayor Chapman asked for a vote on the motion. Yeas Collins Douglas Thomas Rubin none Motion carried. AGENDA ITEM %XV - MAYOR TO CALL ON ANYONE IN THE AUDIENCE WISHING TO ADDRESS THE COUNCIl, Mr. Donald Clements addressed the council concerning several problems he has had since the sewer lines was installed surrounding his property. Mayor Chapman stated that Director Fortner was keeping a list concerning all complaints since the City was involved in a lawsuit, asking if he had submitted all complaints to the city. Attorney Bryant stated that emergency situations should be taken care of such as the driveway of Mr. Clements. He suggested someone go out Attorneyand look B~l.the-~ouncl~Pr°hlem~agreea.C°~rect it and send the documentation to 3942 J U L 1 5 1986 N ' ND V - C UN L D F SH RR RSR RH After discussion by Council concerning a proposed resolution, Councilman Collins made a motion to have discussion on a resolution included in the Workshop meeting set for August 4th at 7:00 P.M Councilman Thomas seconded the motion. ' Mayor Chapman asked for a vote on the motion. Collins Douglas Thomas Rubin none Motion carried. - H ~ V N ND M B H N L FRR RS Clerk Thomas presented the Warrant Registers for s approval. Council ' Clerk Thoma& explained the Council needed to set the tentative millage rate and the date for the First Budget Hearing for fiscal year 1986-87. Following discussion, Councilman Douglas made a motion to set the tentative millage rate at 4.15, and the First Budget Hearing to be held on September 9, 1986 in the City Hall Council Chambers at 7:00 Councilman Rubin seconded the motion. Mayor Chapman asked for a vote on the motion. Collins Douglas Thomas Rubin none Motion carried. Adm. Asst. Firestine stated that Broome Van Ostran and Associates was requesting Change Order #3 be approved on the S.E. 8th Avenue Bridge, $2,068.00 and 3 additional days for anchoring the end walls (change order #2). Council agreed that Broome Van Ostran and Associates appear before the Council to explain the request for the change order. Admo Asst. Firesti~L~ stated that Broome Van Ostran and Associates has requested the Council approve payment of $47,284.02 (withholding 10%) to Rock-A-Way Construction for work completed on the S.E 8th Avenue Bridge. · Council agreed they would like to have Broome Van Ostran and Associates appeared before the Council before making a decision. Councilman Thomas asked if anyone knew who would be responsible for removing the old steel bridge over Taylor Creek. Adm. Asst. Firestine stated she would contact the Corp of Engineers concerning the removal of the bridge. 86-8 Councilman DouqlaR made a motion to approve the Warrant Registers as presented. Councilman Rubin seconded the motion. Mayor Chapman asked for a vote on the motion. Collins Douglas Thomas Rubin none Motion carried 3943 JUL AGENDA ITEM #XVII - ADJOURNMENT There being no further discussion the workshop meeting was adjourned at 4:25 p.M. MAYOR OAK~.AND ~..21~A1FM~N- ATTEST .. CITY CLERK I 11 ! '