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1986-12-16Regular Meeting4016 REGULAR MEETING TUESDAY, DECEMBER 16, 1986 A. ~ALL MEETING TO ORDER The meeting was called to order at 2:00 P.M. B. INVOCATIQN AND PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE OFFERED By MAYQR CHAPMAN Invocation offered by Mayor Oakland R. Chapman, followed by the Pledge of Allegiance. C. MAYOR AND CQUNCIL ATTENDANCE: Mayor Oakland Chapman Present Councilman Nick Collins Present Councilman Edward Douglas PreSent Councilman Andy Rubin Present Councilman Oscar Thomas Present Staff Attendance: City Attorney Bryant Present City Clerk Thomas Present City Administrator Drago Present Deputy Clerk Wilkerson Present 86-1 D. ~0TION TO A~PPRQVE, AND DISPENSE WITH THE READING OF THE SUMMARY OF CQUN~IL ACTIQN FQR THE REGULAR MEETING OF DECEMBER 2, 1986 ~otion by Councilman Collins to dispense with the reading and approve the summary of Council action for December 2, 1986, seconded by Councilman Douglas. Discussion. Vote - Councilmen Collins, Douglas, Thomas and Rubin voted yea. Motion carried. E. REQUEST FQR THE ADDITIQN, DEFERRAL OR WITHDRAWAL QF ITEMS QN TODAY'S AGENDA F. OPEN PUBLIC HEARIN~ FOR FINAL ORDINANCE ADOPTION S6-5 a. M~ion to read bv title only an ordinance tO close an alley in Block~ 230, between lots 7 throuch 9 and 10 ~hrQugh ~2. located at 608 South P~rro~t Avenue Motion by Councilman Thomas to have the ordinance title read, seconded by Councilman Douglas. Vote - Councilmen Thomas, Douglas, Rubin and Collins yea. Motion carried. Attorney Bryant read the title as follows: AN ORDINANCE CLOSING AND VACATING THE ALLEYS OR ALLEYWAYS LOCATED IN BLOCK 230 OF THE FIRST ADDITION TO THE TOWN OF OKEECHOBEE; RESERVING UNTO THE CITY, ITS SUCCESSORS AND ASSIGNS, A NON-EXCLUSIVE EASEMENT FOR PUBLIC UTILITIES PURPOSES; PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE. b. I~Q~iQn to adopt the final readin~ of an ordinance to close an alley in Block 230 between lots 7 throuch 9 and 10 throuqh 12. located at 608 SQuth Parrott Avenue Motion by Councilman Douglas to approve the final reading for discussion, seconded by Councilman Collins. Discussion involving amendment regarding underground utilities. Council agreed for the Attorney to draft an ordinance with the amendment for the next Council meeting. Vote - Councilmen Douglas, Collins, Rubin and Thomas yea. Motion carried. ~otion by Councilman Collins for the attorney to draft an ordinance for first reading at the next Council meeting, as discussed by Council, seconded by Councilman Thomas. Vote - Councilmen Collins, Thomas, Rubin and Douglas - yea. Motion carried. 4017 DEC ! 6 1986 G. QLD BUSINESS 1. Fir$~ Re~dinq Of Ordinances: 86-~6 a. Motion to read in full, and set January 20. 1987, as the public h~arinq date. an ordinance for voluntary annexation for the appropriate leqal descriDtion located at 1809 Hiqhwav 441 South. Motion by Councilman Douglas for the ordinance to be read in its entirety and set the final reading for January 20, 1987, seconded by Councilman Rubin. Vote - Councilmen Douglas, Rubin, Collins and Thomas - yea. Motion carried. Attorney Bryant read the ordinance as follows: AN ORDINANCE ACCEPTING THE PETITION FOR VOLUNTARY ANNEXATION OF PARCEL "C" LYING IN AND COMPRISING A PART OF SECTION 27, TOWNSHIP 37 SOUTH, RANGE 35 EAST, OKEECHOBEE COUNTY, FLORIDA. BE IT ORDAINED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CiTY OF OKEECHOBEE, FLORIDA, AS FOLLOWS: SECTION I: The Petition for Voluntary Anenxation filed by the owners of the following described real property located in the unincorporated area of the County of Okeechobee, Florida, to-wit: PARCEL "C": South one-half of Southwest one-quarter of Northwest one-quarter of Northwest one-quarter. Lying in Section 27, Township 37 South, Range 35 East, Okeechobee County, Florida. is hereby accepted. SECTION II: The municipal boundary lines of the City of Okeechobee are herby redefined to include the real property described in the foreoing SECTION I: A copy of this ordinance shall be filed for record with the Clerk of Court of Okeechobee County. SECTION III: The ordinance shall take effect immediately upon its adoption. Introduced for first reading and set for final hearing this 16th day of December, 1986. 86-36 b. Motion to approve the first readin~ of an ordinance for voluntary annexation for the appropriate legal descriDtion located at 1809 HiHhwav 441 South Motion by Councilman Collins to approve the first reading, seconded by Councilman Douglas. Vote - Councilmen Collins, Douglas, Thomas and Rubin- yea. Motion carried. c. MQtion to read bY title only. and set January 6. 1987. as the Public hearin~ date, an ordinance amendin~ Ordinance 562 to include elected officials in the Social Security System Motion by Counilman Thomas to read by title only and set the public hearing for January 6, 1987, seconded by Councilman Rubin. Vote - Councilmen Thomas, Rubin, Collins and Douglas - yea. Motion carried. Attorney Bryant read the ordinance by title only and explained the ordinance repeals Ordinance %562 adopted November 1985, and amends Ordinance #286. This ordinance ratifies contributions made since 1982. AN ORDINANCE AMENDING ORDINANCE NO. 286 OF THE CODE OF ORDINANCES OF THE CITY OF OKEECHOBEE, FLORIDA, RELATING TO COVERAGE FOR CITY EMPLOYEES AND OFFICIALS UNDER THE SYSTEM OF FEDERAL OLD AGE AND SURVIVORS INSURANCE; PROVIDING FOR EXEMPTION OF FEE-BASED EMPLOYEES FROM SUCH COVERAGE; PROVIDING FOR INCLUSION OF ELECTED OFFICIALS UNDER SUCH COVERAGE; PROVIDING FOR A REFERENDUM VOTE OF AFFECTED, ELIGIBLE EMPLOYEES AND OFFICIALS TO DETERMINE WHETHER A MAJORITY FAVOR SUCH COVERAGE; AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO EXECUTE NECESSARY AGREEMENTS WITH THE STATE AGENCY FOR THE PURPOSE OF EXTENDING SUCH COVERAGE TO THE AFFECTED, ELIGIBLE EMPLOYEES AND OFFICIALS; REPEALING ORDINANCE NO. 562; PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE. 4018 DEC 16 1986 d. Motion to approve the firs~ readinq of an Q~dinance amendinq 86-11 Ordinance ~562 ~Q in~Iude ~l~c~ed officials in ~he sQ~ial Security system. Councilman Rubin made a motion that the ordinance be adopted as an emergency ordinance, seconded by Councilman Collins. Vote - Councilmen Rubin, Collins, Douglas and Thomas - yea. Motion carried. 2. MQ~ion to approve an aqreement between the City of 0keechobee and 4-B. Inc. ~0 cQn~rete a portion of an alley located in B1Qck ~74, lots 11 and 12 at 309 S,W, ~d Avenue. Motion by Councilman Douglas to approve the agreement, seconded by Councilman Collins. Vote - Councilmen Douglas, Collins, Rubin and Thomas - yea. Motion carried. H. NEW BUSINESS 86-31 1. Motion tO approve an a~reement between the City of Okeechobee and the Division of Forestry for the lease of a multi-terrain fire truck. Motion by Councilman Collins to approve the agreement, seonded by Councilman Douglas. Vote - Councilmen Collins, DoUglas, Rubin and Thomas - yea. Motion carried. 86-9 2. Consider aDDrovin~ the expenditure of $5,000. to Gera~ht¥ and Miller, Inc. for a feasiability report on the potential use of a deed well i~ec~ion system for the wastewater treatment plant expansion. Director Fortner explained the expenditure~ to the Council. Councilman --~ Thomas made a motion to proceed with the $5,000. fee for the study, seconded by Councilman Rubin. Discussion. Following discussion, Councilmen Thomas and Rubin withdrew their motion and second. Councilman Collins made a motion that Director Fortner request information on making application for holding ponds at this time, seconded by Councilman Rubin. Vote - Councilmen Collins, Rubin, Thomas and Douglas - yea. Motion carried. 3.Update on the County Commission meetin~ and C~nSi~r any proposed ci~y/~Qunty Dro~ect. County Commissioner Jack Williamson asked the Council if they were interested in combining the City and County Fire Departments. All Council members agreed they would be interested if it would save the taxpayers money. Councilman Douglas suggested Attorney Bryant and Administrator Drago meet with Commissioner Williamson and Attorney VanLandingham to lay the groundwork, reporting back to Council. Council members and Commissioner Williamson agreed to the suggestion. Commissioner Williamson informed the Council of the public hearing on the City/County Zoning Ordinance scheduled for 10:00 A.M. Thursday. I. ADDITIONS Hold Har. ml~ss Aqreement - Farm S~Qr~ hQ~din~ pond Motion by Councilman Douglas to approve the Hold Harmless agreement with the Farm Store (Cook Oil Company) concerning a retention pond to resolve a drainage problem, seconded by Councilman Rubin. Vote - Councilmen Douglas, Rubin, Thomas and Collins yea. Motion carried. J. CQUNCIL REPQRTS OR REOUESTS 86-29 __~ 1. Councilman Collins 2. CQuncilman Thomas Councilman Thomas questioned the status of the removal of the old steel bridge on Taylor Creek. 4019 D ! ;986 Administrative Secretary Firestine explained the Corps of Engineers stated they would not remove the bridge but the City could if they wished. 3. ~ounc~man Douglas Councilman Douglas explained to Commissioner Williamson the City is presently planning to pave all City streets at once, and then asked if the County Commissioners would be willing to join in with the City in an joint bond effort. Commissioner Williamson stated yes, if both the City and County joined in together it would be cheaper for each government. 4. Councilman Ru~iD Councilman Rubin questioned the status on the following items: 1. Street lights out on 441 South. Public Works Director, Chuck Elders explained the street lights are being taken care of. 2. Street paving bids. Administrator Drago is presently working on the bids. 3. Taddie Contstruction (lawsuit) Administrator Drago explained the present status with Taddie. 4. Zayti Asphalt and Paving (lawsuit) Administrator Drago explained the present status with Zayti. 5. Mayor Chapman Mayor Chapman asked Administrator Drago to have the employee parking facilities rearranged so as. to have more parking spaces to be used by the public. Administrator Drago stated he was already in the process of rearranging the spaces. K. ADJOURNMENT The meeting was adjourned at 4:00 P.M. ATTEST: ~ONNIE S. THOMAS, CMC CITY CLERK THERE IS A TAPE OF THIS MEETING IN ITS ENTIRETY ON FILE IN THE OFFICE OF THE CITY CLERK. !