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1986-10-21 Regular Meeting3996 1986 2. Consideration of Zonino chance petition %152-R. from Commercial --~ (C) to Resident~alGene~al-2 (RGb2) for the appropriate leaal description located at I809 Hiahwav 441 South ¢Countv Plannin~ and Zonina Committee recommended approval1 Councilman Thomas made a motion to uphold' ~he City/County Planning and Zoning Committee~s recommendation approving the zoning change. Councilman Rubin seconded the motion. Mayor Chapman asked for a vote on ~he motion. Collins Thomas Rubin Douglas none Motion carried. 3. Consideration of variance petition 1030-V. in con~unction with rezonina petition 1S2-Rt reauestina an increase from the allowed 11 units to 20 units oct acre for the appropriate leas1 description located at 1809 Hiahwav 441 South - Exhibit 2. (County Plannina and Zonina Committee recommended allowin~ 15,2 units Der acre with This item was approved when the zoning classification was changed t2. 86-12 AGENDA ITEM %IV - PRESENTATION OF PROCLAMATIONS IN HONOR OF THE KIWANIS CLUB. TH~ VETERANS OF FOREIGN WARS BUDDY POPPY WEEK AND SHRINE HOSPITAT, DAYS Mayor Chapman read 'the proclamation in;honor of the Kiwanis Club and then presented it to John Stemman from the Post Times. ~HEREAS, the members of the Kiwanis Club have set as their main purpose to serve the youth of our community; and WHEP, EAS, their suidance and example will help shape the "Leaders of ~ TomorroW'; and ~HEREAS, the members sponsor three scholarships ~otalins $2,000 per year; and ~?.~. %~,EREA~, they brin$ Ch~istmas to children of all ases by prov~dinS Santa Claus in the park and an annual Christmas party at the Jack and Ruth Eckerd Youth Foundation; and 1~HEREAS, the members display an active interest by sponsoring various school activities; and WHEREAS, the I(/wanis Club assists with the Okeechobee Special Olympics; and WHEREAS, the Kiwanis Club co-sponsors a special, non-alcoholic, drug- free and safe "$rad-niSht" party~ NOW, THEI~BFORE, I, Oakland E. Chapman, liayor of the City of 0keechobee, Florida, Join with the City COuncil to proclaim the Kiwanis Club one of 0keechobee*s most dedicated and worthy organizations and urse the members of our community to support them in their efforts for the benefit of all our children. 3997 OCT 2 I I986 .- Mayor Chapman read the Veterans oX Foreign Wars Buddy Poppy Wee] proclamation and'presented it to Loretta Westphal. PROCLAMATION 86-12 WHEREAS, The annual sale of Buddy Poppies by the Veterans of Foreign Wars of the Unites States has been officially recognized and'endorsed by. governmental leaders since 1922; and WHEREAS, VFW Buddy Poppies are assembled by disabled veterans, and the proceeds of this worthy fund-raising campaign are used exclusively for the benefit of disabled and needy veterans, and the widoWs and orphans of deceased veterans, and WHEREAS, The basic purpose of the annual sale of Buddy Poppies by the Veterans of Foreign Wars is eloquently reflected in the desire to."Honor the Dead by Helping the Living"; therefore I, OAKLAND R. CHAPMAN, Mayor of the City of Okeechobee do hereby urge the citizens of this community to recognize the merits of this cause by contributing generously to its support through the purchase of Buddy Poppies on the day set aside for the distribution of these symbols of appreciation for the sacrifices of our honored dead. I urge all patriotic citizens to wear ~ Buddy Poppy as mute evidence of our gratitude to the men o this country who have risked their lives in defense of the freedoms which we continue to enjoy as American citizens. Mayor Chapman read th~ Shrine Hospital Days proclamation as follo~ s: PROCLAMATION WHEREAS, One of our greatest resources is our children, and WHEREAS, One of the world's most benevolent guardians of that resource is the Shrine Hospitals for Crippled Children and Burns Institute, and WHEREAS, Twenty-two Shrine Hospitals throughout the United States, Canada and Mexico are dedicated to the gr.e~at task of curing or helping afflicted children without rega~ to race or religion, and WHEREAS, More than 300,000 have been treated and returned to society either cured or substantially helped, where neither patients nor their parents have been required to pay for this outstanding medical care, and, WHEREAS, Shriners throughout North America have raised millions of dollars to support the Shriners Hospitals and Burns Institutes to insure a brighter future for these and future generations. NOW, THEREFORE, I, OAKLAND R. CHAPMAN, MAYOR OF THE CITY OF OKEECHOBEE, in recognition of the outstanding and unselfish work of the many Shriners of North America do declare that October 27 through November 8, 1986 shall be known as Shrine Hospital Days and urge all our citizens to join me in recognizing this great service. 3998 86-17 AGENDA .ITEM %V - MOTION TO APPROVE AN AGREEMENT FOR EMERGENCY ANIMAl, CONTROL BETWEEN THE CITY AND THE HUMANE'SOCIETY - CITY ATTORNEY Mayor Chapman suggested the agreement be tabled at this time, until the other part of the agreement concerning the insurance is ready for approval, then approve both agreements at this same time. Councilman Thomas made. a motion to table the Humane Society Agreement. Councilman Douglas seconded the motion. Mayor Chapman asked for a vote on the motion. Collins Thomas Rubin Douglas none Motion carried. 86-24 AGENDA ITEM %VI - MOTION TO APPROVE THE FIRST READING OF AN ORDINANCE CLOSING. A 70-FOOT EASEMENT BETWEEN LOT 6 OF BLOCK 68 AND LOT 1 OF BLOCK 77 IN CONNERS HIGHLAND - CITY A~TORN~¥ Councilman Collins made a motion for the ordinance to be read by title only. Councilman Douglas seconded the motion. Mayor Chapman asked for a vote on the motion. Collins Thomas Rubin Douglas none Motion carried. 86-5 Attorney Bryant read the title as follows: AN ORDINANCE CLOSING AND VACATING THE STREET RIGHT-OF- WAY LYING BETWEEN LOT 6, BLOdK 68, AND LOT 1, BLOCK 77, CONNERS HIGHLANDS; PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE. 86-47 Councilman Collins made a motion that the ordinance be advertised setting the Public Hearing on November 4, 1986. Councilman Douglas seconded the motion. Mayor Chapman asked for a vote oD the motion. Collins Thomas Rubin Douglas none Motion carried. 86-36 AGENDA ITEM %VII - MOTION TO APPROVE THE FIRST READING OF AN ORDINANC~ FOR VOLUNTARY ANNEXATION FOR BLOCK 52; LOTS 1 THROUGH 10 INCLUSIVE, AND BLOCK 45~ LOTS 17 THROUGH 26 INCLUSIVE. IN CONNERS HIGHLAND - CITY Councilman Douglas made a motion that the ordinance be read in its entirety. Councilman Collins seconded the motion. I 1 3999 OCT 2 ! ~ayor Chapman asked for a vote on the motion. Yeas Collins Thomas Rubin Douglas none Motion carried. 86-36 Attorney Bryant read the ordinance in its entirety as follows: AN ORDINANCE ACCEPTING THE PETITION FOR VOLUNTARY ANNEXATION OF LOTS I THROUGH 10 OF BLOCK 52 AND LOTS 17 THROUGH 26 OF BLOCK 45, CONNERS HIGHLANDSI REDEFINING THE MUNICIPAL BOUNDARIES OF THE CITY OF OKEECHOBEE TO INCLUDE SAID PARCELSI PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE. BE IT ORDAINED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF OKEECHOBE] FLORIDA, AS FOLLOWS: SECTION I: The Petition for Voluntary Annexation filed b tk ~.wners ?f the following described real Dro~-~ l~.~ ~ Florida, to ~it: ---- ~- une ~oun=y o2 Okeechobe~ LOTS I through 10, inclusive, of Block 52~ and LOTS through 26, inclusive, of Block 45, CONNERS HIGHLANDS according to the plat thereof recorded i~ Pl~t Book 11 Page 21, Publ%c Records of ~keeShobee County, is hereby accepted. SECTION II: The municipal boundary lines of the City c~ Okeechobee are hereby redefined to include the rea property described in the foregoing SECTION I. A copy o~ this ordinance shall be filed for record with the Clerk o[ Court of Okeechobee County. SECTION III~ This ordinance shall take effect immediately upo: its adoption. Councilman Collins made a motion to set the Second and Final Public Hearing on December 2, 1986. CoUncilman Douglas seconded the motion. Mayor Chapman asked for a vote on the motion. ,.~,. Collins Thomas Rubin Douglas none Motion carried. 86-10 AGENDA ITEM %VIII - MOTION TO APPROVE THE FINAL READING OF AN ORDINAN( AMEN~ING THE CODE OF ORDINANCES OF T~E CITY OF OEEECHOBEE. FOR RETI~MENT SYSTEM - CITY ATTORN8~ Councilman Douglas made a motion that the ordinance be read by title only. Councilman Collins seconded the motion. 4OOO ~ 2 ].~986 Mayor Chapman asked for a vote on the motion. Collins Thomas Rubin Douglas none Motion carried. Attorney Bryant read the 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 Douglas made a motion that the ordinance be adopt~ Councilman Collins seconded the motion. Mayor Chapman asked for a vote on the motion. Collins Thomas Douglas Nays Rubin Motion carried. MEETING RECESSED AT 2:55 P.M. MEETXNG RECONVENED AT 3:16 P.M. 86-7 Project Engineer, Jim Broome, addressed the Council requesting tl Council adopt the resolution so the City could receive the funding fr, EPA. Attorney Bryant read the resolution as follows: A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF 0KEECHOBEE, FLORIDA, PERTAINING TO THE ACCEPTANCE OF A? FEDERAL GRANT FROM THE UNITED STATES ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY FOR STEP 3 OF THE OKEECHOBEE TRANSMISSION FACILITIES. WHEREAS, under the Clean Water Act of 1977, as amended, the Federal Congres~ has delineated national water quality goals which must be achieved through regional efforts to assure the attainmmnt" of water quality standards; and WHEREAS, the City of 0keechobee entered into a 201 Facilities Planning Study for this planning area in order to comply with the requirements of Public Law 92-500, as amended, and Florida Adm~nis~rative Code 17-50; and WHEREAS, the City of 0keechobee'8 project is ranked within the fundable portion of the FY 1986 Construction Grants Priority List, administered by the Florida Department of Environmental Regulation (FDER), indicating grant assistance funds are available to the City of Okeechobee; and WHEREAS, it ls the desire of the City of Okeechobee to accept the grant. 4001 ~0~ T'H~I~I~'O1U~ ~E IT I~E$O~VED by the City Council of the City of Okeechobe~ Florida as follows: SecC~oR 1. That the Hayor be hereby authorized to execute and file, on behalf of the City of Okeechobee, with the Florida Depar~ent of Envtro~ental Regulation (FDER) and =he Envtro~en~al Pro~ec~ton Ag~cy (EPA), =~e 8rant acceptance for the City's S~ep 3 Tran~ission Facilities Construc~ion Project, C120775020. Section 2. T~ the~yor ts authorized and directed =o fumish such infomtion as the FDER or EPA may reques~ in couec~ion vi~h ~he grant ~hich herein is authorized to be accepted. .Section 3. T~ =he ~yor be authorized and is hereby directed to ~ecuce for the City any and all ~en~ents ~d suppl~ents as my be required by FDER or the EPA in co~necCion with ~he grant which herein ia authorized to be accepted. Adopted a= a meeting of =he City Council of ~he City of Okeechobee, Florida, this 21s~ day o~ October, 1986. Councilman Collins made a motion that the Resolution be adopted Councilman Douglas seconded the motion. Mayor ChapmAn asked for a vote on the motion. Collins Thomas Rubin Douglas none Motion carried. 86-7 AGENDA ITEM %X - MOTION TO APPROVE THE ADVERTISING OF BIDS FOR THE CONSTRUCTION OF GRAVITY INTERCEPTING SEWERS, LIFT STATIONS AND FORCE MAINS IN TWO SEPARATE SOOT~IWEST AREAS OP THE CITY - PROJECT ENGINEER Project Engineer, Jim Brooms, requested the Council make a motion allowing the advertising of bids for the construction of the gravity intercepting sewers, lift stations and force mains in two separate southwest areas of the city. Councilman Douglas made a motion approving the advertising of bids Councilman Collins seconded the motion. Mayor Chapman asked for a vote on the motion. Yeas ':~. Collins Thomas Rubin Douglas Navy none Motion carried. AGENDA ITEM %XI - MOTION TO APPROVE RETAINING THE FIRM OF SOUTHEASTER CONSTRUCTION OF GRAVITY INTERCEPTOR SEWERS. LIFT STATIONS AND FORCE MAIN IN THE TWO SEPARATE SOUTHWEST AREAS OP THE CITY - PROJECT ENGINEER Mr. Bill Weathers of Southeastern Municipal Bonds addressed Counci stating he would like the Council's vote to use Southeastern Municipal Bonds for the interim financing. Following a lengthy discussion concerning the interim financing o: Southeastern Municipal Bonds and Florida League of Cities, Councilmal Collins made a motion that the City retain Southeastern Municipal Bond~ to obtain interim financing. Councilman Thomas seconded the motion. I ? Il "! - '- 4002 1986 Mayor Chapman as~ee ~or a vote on the motion. Collins --~ Thomas ' Rubin Douglas none Motion carried. Councilman Douglas made a motion to obtain Broome, VanOstran ant Associates, Inc. for the appropriate engineering services for th, construction of gravity interceptor sewers, lift stations and force main{ in =ne =wv ,~parate southwest areas of the city, subject to the approval of the EPA Grant. Councilman. Collins seconded the motion. Mayor Chapman asked for a vote on the motion. Yeas Collins Thomas Rubin Douglas Nays none Motion carried. AGENDA ITEM %XII - REPORTS: 1. City Attorney to read draft letter, to the county, pertainina t. the city's treatment of leachate from the county's landfill. Attorney Bryant read the letter to the Council as follows~ _~ Board of County Commissioners Okeechobee County, Florida Courthouse Okeechobee, FL 33472 re: Treatment of landfill leachate Gentlemen: The City Council of the City of Okeechobee, Florida has considered your request regarding treatment of leachate from the County's landfill site at the City's wastewater facility, treatment , Should it become necessary in the future for the County to seek off-site treatment of the leachate from the landfill site, the City will at that time consider a request for treatment of that leachate at the City's wastewater treatment facility. At that time, the City will consider all appropriate factors, including, but not limited to, the estimated volume of leachate to be treated, the available capacity of the treatment system, projected requirements of City residents and current system users, cost of treatment of the leachate, State and Federal regulatory agency requirements and any, other factors deemed relevant to the decision-making process. I trust this response will be sufficient to meet your present requirements. Council agreed to the letter. 2. Motion to retain the law firm of Muller, Muntz, Kormich, Caldwell, Casev, Crosland and Brammich, P.A. to be the City's labor relation representative. Attorney Bryant and Administrator Drago discussed with the Council obtaining the law firm to be the City's labor relation representative, $90. per hour. 4003 1986 Fol~0wing discUssion, Councilman Collins made a motion that the City retain the law firm to be the City's labor relation representative. Councilman Douglas seconded the motion. Mayor Chapman asked for a vote on the motion. Collins Thomas Douglas Nays Rubin Motion carried. 3. Council members' reDo'rts. A~inistrator DraQo stated the next regular meeting was election day. He suggested the Council hold a short meeting to take action on the rezonings on the 4th, and canvass the votes at the November 18th meeting. Council agreed. AGENDA ITEM %XIV- ADJOURNMENT There being no further business to discuss the meeting was adjourned at 4:52 P.M. ATTEST: B~NI-E S. ~HOMAS, CMt CITY CLEItK 9 -' I ? TI '! "