1986-08-04 Workshop Meeting3946
86-34 WQRKSHOP MEETING MONDAY, AUGUST 4, 1986 -~
The City Council of the City of Okeechobee met in a workshop
session in Council Chambers, 55 Southeast Third Avenue, Okeechobee,
Florida.
The meeting was called to order by the Chairman at 7:00 P.M. with
the following members present:
Oakland R. Chapman, Mayor
Nick Collins, Councilman
Oscar Thomas, Councilman, absent
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. ?ortner, Jr., Public Utilities Director
Keith Tomey, Fire Chief
Larry Mobley, Police Chief
Chuck Elders, Street Director
Lydia J. Wilkerson, Deputy Clerk
The workshop meeting was called to discuss a resolution setting
fees to be charged for record research and photocopies; and an
ordinance requiring that developers must pay for required improvements
such as traffic devices, turning signals, etc.
Council discussed the proposed resolution. Clerk Thomas
explained the County Clerk follows the fee schedule provided in the
Florida Statutes, Chapter 28. __~
Clerk Thomas suggested setting up a similar procedure to follow,
with the Attorney's assistance.
After discussion it was agreed by the Council for the Clerk to
set up a similar procedure with the Attorney's assistance, presenting
it to the Council for discussion.
Mayor Chapman explained the Council was considering adopting an
ordinance requiring developers to provide turn lanes, traffic control
devices or any other improvement at their own expense within the City
limits.
Attorney Bryant stated that he requested copies of ordinances
from several cities and counties, but to date he has only received one
from St. Lucie County. He explained he needed several questions
answered by the Council before he would be able to draft the necessary
ordinance for first reading.
Council answered several of the Attorney's questions concerning
the ordinance. Attorney Bryant stated he would draft the ordinance
for first reading for the second meeting in August (the 19th).
ADJOURNMENT
There being no further business to discuss, the meeting was
adjourned at 8:05 P.M.
[-M~YOR OAKLAND R. ~A~MAh
ATTEST:
BONNIE S.'THOMA~, CM~
CITY CLERK