1986-10-07 Regular Meeting 3991
REGULAR MEETING TUESDAY. OCTOBER 7. 1986
The City_Council of the City of Okeechobee met in regular session in
Council Chambers, 55 Southeast Third Avenue, Okeechobee, Florida at 2=00
P.M. with the following Councilmembers 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
John Drago, City A~ministrator
Lydia J. Wilkerson, Deputy Clerk
AGENDA ITEM %II & III - INVOCATION AND PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
The Invocation was presented by Councilman Douglas, followed by the
Pledge of Allegiance.
86-1 AGENDA ITEM %IV - APPROVAL OF THE MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING Of
SEPTEMBER 2. A SPECIAL MEETING SEPTEMBER 4. FIRST BUDGET HEARINC
SEPTEMBER 9 AND REGULAR MEETING SEPTEMBER .16. 1986
Mayor Chapman asked if there were any additions or deletion~
concerning the minutes presented for approval. Councilman Rubir
commented on the minutes of 9-16-86,-page 5, concerning the discussior
about the meeting being reconv~ned. Councilman Rubin made a motion thai
the minutes be amended to reflect that the purpose for the reconvene{
meeting was not discussed at the September 23, 1986 reconvened meeting.
Mayor Chapman asked if there was a second to the motion. There being n(
second the motion died.
There being no additions or deletions, the minutes were approved ag
presented.
AGENDA ITEM %V - APPEARANCESz
86-21 a. School Board SuPerintendent Dannv-Mullins and Attorney Tom
Conelv to discuss extension.~f the water line to service the net
~lem~taryt .school on Everglades. Blvd.
School Board Attorney Tom/.coneley and School Board Superintenden~
Danny Mullins addressed the Council requesting the Council's approval fo
the water line extension required to service' the proposed elementar'
school on Everglades Blvd, Hwy./710 East. The Sch~.~ Board proposes tI
install an 8' line - 9,000 feet and then turn it over to the City. Th~
City requires 12' lnes be installed for water line extensions. Th~
School Board requested the City pay the additional fees for the 12' line.
Following discussion, Councilman Douglas made a motion that Pubi~
Utilities Director, L.C. Fortner, work out the details for th,
installation of the 12' line as discussed. Councilmen Thomas and Collin~
seconded the motion.
Mayor Chapman asked for a vote on the motion.
Douglas
Thomas
Collins
Rubin
none
Motion carried.
b. Junior Strfebel owner of Striebel Auto Sales to discuss the lif
station located on U.S. 441 near his business.
Item bypassed.
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OCT07 1986
86-25 AGENDA ITEM #VI - PUBLIC HEARING AND FINAL READING OF AN ORDINANCE
AMENDING THE CODE OF ORDINANCES OF THE CITY OF OKEECHOBEE, AMENDING
CHAPTER 18~ PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE D~TE
Following discussion, Councilman Thomas made a motion to table the
ordinance amending Chapter 18. Councilman Collins seconded the motion.
Mayor Chapman asked for a vote on the motion.
Yeas
Thomas
Collins
Chapman
Nays
Douglas
Rubin
Motion carried.
86-5 AGENDA ITEM ~VII - COUNCIL ACTION RELATIVE TO STREET CLOSING APPLICATION
NO. 9 SUBMITTED BY HAZEL M. AND TOMMY H. DAUGHTREY
Councilman Thomas made a motion for Attorney Bryant to draft the
necessary ordinance to be presented for first reading at the next Council
meeting. Councilman Collins seconded the motion.
Mayor Chapman asked for a vote on the motion.
Douglas
Thomas
Collins
Rubin
Nays
none
Motion carried.
AGENDA ITEM %VIII - ACTION BY COUNCIL ON A PETITION FOR ANNEXATION
SUBMITTED BY NOAH R. AND LINDA WILCOX OF LOTS I THROUGH 10. INCLUSIVE.
BLOCK 52~ LOTS 17 THROUGH 26. INCLUSIVE. BLOCK 45. CONNERS HIGHLANDS
Councilman Douglas made a motion for an ordinance to be drafted for
first reading at the next regular Council meeting following the proper
annexation procedures. Councilman Rubin seconded the motion.
Mayor Chapman asked for a vote on the motion.
Yeas
Douglas
Thomas
Collins
Rubin
Nays
none
Motion carried.
86-17 AGENDA ITEM ~IX - ACTION BY COUNCIL TO APPROVE AN AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE
CITY AND THE HUMANE SOCIETY FOR EMERGENCY ANIMAL CONTROL
This item was bypassed until the next Council meeting.
86-10 AGENDA ITEM #X - INTRODUCTION AND FIRST READING OF AN ORDINANCE AMENDING
THE CODE OF ORDINANCES OF THE CITY OF OKEECHOBEE RELATIVE TO THE
RETIREMENT SYSTEM
Councilman Collins made a motion that the ordinance be read by title
only. Councilman Thomas seconded the motion.
Mayor Chapman asked for a vote on the motion.
Douglas
Thomas
Collins
Rubin
Motion carried.
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OCT O? 19 6
Attorney Bryant read the ordinance title as follows=
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING ORDINANCE NO. 352 OF THE CITY OF
OKEECHOBEE, FLORIDA, WHICH ORDINANCE ESTABLISHES THE
CITY OF OKEEHCOBEE RETIREMENT SYSTEM; AMENDING SECTION
I (G) TO AMEND THE DEFINITION OF GENERAL EMPLOYEE;
AMENDING SECTION II (A) TO ADD SUBSECTION (3) WHICH
PROVIDES THAT THE CITY ADMINISTRATOR OR ADMINISTRATIVE
ASSISTANT -MAY MAKE AN IRREVOCABLE ELECTION NOT TO~
BECOME A MEMBER OF THE RETIREMENT SYSTEM; PROVIDING AN
EFFECTIVE DATE.
Councilman Thomas made a motion that the ordinance be set for ~econd
and Final Public Hearing on October 21, 1986. Councilman Collins
seconded the motion.
Mayor Chapman asked for a vote on the motion.
Douglas
Thomas
Collins
Rubin
Motion carried.
MEETING RECESSED AT 2=4~ P.M~
MEETING RECONVENED AT 3=05 P.M.
86-54 AGENDA ITEM %II - COUNCIL DISCUSSION OF THE PETITION FOR REPRESENTATION
OF THE POLICE DEPARTMENT BY THE TEAMSTERS UNION
Attorney Bryant explained the procedures the City would be required
to follow concerning the Petition. A Heating has been scheduled for
November 3, 1986. Attorney Bryant requested the Council approve him
meeting with the Police Chief and Administrator to read over the ob
descriptions so he could draft the written response as required.
Following discussion Councilman Douglas made a motion to authorize
the Attorney to follow through the negotiation procedures as required.
Councilman Collins seconded the motion. Mayor Chapman asked for
discussion. Administrator Drago suggested the Council authorize the
Attorney to consult with outside Labor Counsel when he deems it
necessary. Councilman Douglas stated he would like to include in his
motion that the Attorney have the authority to consult outside counsel.
Councilman Collins agreed to the amendment.
Mayor Chapman asked for a vote on the motion.
Douglas
Thomas
Collins ~'~'~
Rubin
none
Motion carried.
86-40 Councilman Douglas asked Clerk Thomas to keep a separate line item
for the Attorney fees incurred involving the Police Department's
petition.
AGENDA ITEM $XII - MAYOR TO CALL ON ANYONE IN THE AUDIENCE WISHING TO
ADDRESS THE COUNCIL
AGENDA %V b. Junior Striebel owner of Striebel Auto Sales to discuss the
lift station located on U.S. 441 near his business.
Mrs. Striebel addressed the Council explaining the severe odor
problems with the lift station. Council discussed the various
alternatives that could be used to correct the problems at the lift
station.
Mr. Ou~nton Varnes addressed the Council opposing the increase in
sewer fees; present hours of Council meetings being held; and the delay
in the completion of the S.E. 8th Avenue bridge.
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AGENDA ITEM %XIII - MAYOR TO CALL ON T~E CITY CLERK. CITY ADMINISTRATOR,
CITY ATTORNEY AND MEMBERS OF THE COUNCIL.FOR REPORT~ AND/OR REOUESTS
Councilman Collins made a motion that the Council ratify the
~"Admtnistratorts contract as of October 1, 1986.. Councilman ·Thomas
seconded the motion.
Mayor Chapman asked for a vote on the motion.
Douglas
Thomas
Collins -.
Rubin
Motion carried.
86-29 Mayor Chapman began the discussion concerning the amount of contract
extension days on the S.E. 8th Avenue Bridge (either October 25, 1986 or
November 25th as stated on Change Order %4) with Jack Wllliamson of
Rock-A-Way, Attorney Bryant and Council members. Following discussion,
Councilman Douglas made a motion for the Mayor to sign the document with
November 25th being the contract completion date. Councilman Collins
seconded the motion.
Mayor Chapman asked for a.vote on the motion.
Douglas
Thomas
Collins
Rubin
None
Motion carried°
Attorney Bryant stated~the. CoUncil should have a motion adding the
51 days to the contract instead~'of'30'days~to change order 14. '
Councilman Douglas made a motion to add 51 days instead of 30 days
to change order %4. Councilman'Collins'seconded the motion.
Mayor Chapman asked for a vote on the motion.
Douglas
Thomas
Collins
Rubin
None
Motion carried.
AGENDA ITEM %XIV - MEETING ADJOURNED
There being no further business to discuss the meeting was adjourned
at 4=32 P.M.
ATTEST:
CITY CLERK
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