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1987-06-02 Regular Meeting 4075 REGULAR MEETING TUESDAY, JUNE 2_, 1987 A. CALL TO ORDER The meeting was called to order at 2:00 P.M. B. INVOCATION AND PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE The Invocation was offered by City Clerk Bonnie Thomas followed by the Pledge of Allegiance. ' C. MAYOR AND COUNCIL ATTENDANCE: Mayor Oakland R. Chapman Present Councilman Nick Collins Present Councilman Andy Rubin Present Councilman Oscar Thomas Present Councilman Dowling Watford Present STAFF ATTENDANCE: City Attorney Bryant Present City Administrator Drago Present City Clerk Thomas Present Deputy Clerk Wilkerson Present 87-1 D. MOTION TO DISPENSE WITH READING AND APPROVE THE SUMMARY OF COUNCIL ACTION FOR THE REGULAR MEETING OF MAY 19,1987 Motion by Councilman Watford to approve the minutes as amended, seconded by Councilman Collins. . Vote - Councilmen Watford, Collins, Rubin and Thomas - yea. Motion carried. E. MOTION TO APPROVE WARRANT REGISTERS FOR MAY 1987 IN THE AMOUNTS OF $128,543.72 FOR GENERAL FUND AND $100.307.68 FOR THE WATER AND SEWER FUND. ALSO $9,650.95 FOR THE CAPITOL PROJECT FUND Motion by Councilman Collins, seconded by Councilman Rubin. Vote - Councilmen Collins, Rubin, Thomas and Watford - yea. Motion carried. F. ~QUEST FOR THE ADDITION, DEFERRAL OR WITHDRAWAL OF ~.. ITEMS ON TODAY'S AGENDA Administrator Drago asked the Council to include the first reading of an ordinance closing a portion of N.W. 8th Street under the category of New Business #6. 87-3 G. PUBLIC HEARING FOR ZONING REOUEST a. Consider rezonina petition 192-R from Holdina to ~9mmercial --1 for property located acr9~ from Kountrv Kids Learnina Center Motion by Councilman Thomas to uphold the recommendation of the City/County Planning and Zoning Board approving rezoning petition 192-R and rezone from Holding to Commercial, seconded by Councilman Collins. Vote - Councilmen Thomas, Collins, Rubin and Watford - yea. Motion carried. H. NEW BUSINESS: 1. MOtiOn to award a contract to Laboratory Testing Service for the Public Utilitites DeDartment to Southern Analytical Labs for $18,032. Motion by Councilman Thomas, seconded by Councilman Collins to award a contact to Southern Analytical Labs for $18,032.00. 4076 JUN 0 2 1987 Vote - Councilmen Thomas, Collins, Watford and Rubin - yea. Motion carried. 2. Motion to transfer $150.000. from the Water Systems Capacity Trust Fund ~o the Water Treatment Plant Construction Fund Motion by Councilman Collins, seconded by Councilman Watford to transfer $150,000. from the Water Systems Capacity Trust Fund to the Water Treatment Plant Construction Fund. Vote - Councilmen Collins, Watford, Thomas and Rubin - yea. Motion carried. 3. Motion to ratify an Interlocal Agreement between the City and County for the Distribution of the Local Option g~s Tax Motion by Councilman Watford, seconded by Councilman Thomas to ratify the Interlocal Agreement between the City and County for the distribution of the Local Option Gas Tax. Vote - Councilmen Watford, Thomas, Collins and Rubin - yea. Motion carried. 4. Hear from Mr. Dan Delegall concernina the Drua Awareness Proaram Mr. Dan Delagall addressed the Council concerning the Drug Awareness Program, explaining that the program is designed to educate people about the harmfulness of drugs. Mr. Delegall asked for the City Council to become a booster member of their organization "Okeechobee Citizens for Health" - the cost $100.00. Councilman Collins asked Attorney Bryant if the C~ty could legally give the money to this program. Attorney Bryant stated that he would have to research the matter before he answered. Mayor Chapman explained to Mr. Delagall that the Council --~ would have to wait for the Attorney's answer. 5. Consider a reguest from Mr. Gil Culbreth to connect to th~ City's sgwer lines at Heritaae Place for a new automobile dealership. Mr. Gil Culbreth addressed Council requesting he be allowed to connect to sewer lines at Heritage Place for a new automobile dealership. Director Fortner recommended the Council approve 1,000 gallons sewer usage per day for the new automobile dealership. Councilman Thomas made a motion to approve the 1,000 gallon per day sewer allocation as requested, seconded by Councilman Collins. Vote - Councilmen Thomas, Collins, Rubin and Watford - yea. Motion carried. 6. Hear from the Chamber of Commerce concerning the ~¢onomic Development Proiect - Mr.'John Abney Mr. John Abney, President of the Chamber of Commerce addressed the Council requesting their participation in the Economic Development Program. Mr. Abney explained that the Department of Commerce contacted the Chamber about sponsoring a series of discussions aimed at planning for growth. The planning for growth sessions will enable Okeechobee to discover our problem areas and weaknesses as far as economic development is concerned. State and Federal grants are available for problem areas cited - possibly the downtown area. Along with the planning for growth sessions, the Department of Commerce has asked the Chamber if we would sponsor a program called "Young Professionals in Economic --' Development". A graduate from one of our state universities is working on his masters degree in Planning and Zoning and will come to Okeechobee for eight weeks to help develop an economic development program. The state department has stated they would like for Okeechobee to have an equal share basis with Glades County. Glades County has already approved a $525. budget expediture - Okeechobee County has approved an expenditure of 325He asked the City Council to approve an expenditure of 200[ to budget for the young professional to help Okeechobee develop an economic program. 4077 0 2 1987 Mr. Abney explained that meetings are being held to look at a joint steering committee on economic development with Glades County. He stated that he has asked Councilmen Watford to attend one of the meetings that was held. Other Committee members are County Commissioner Elder Sumner, Leland Dyals from the Industrial Development Authority, John Abney from the Chamber, Ruper Mock, Jr., President of the Big Lake National Bank - five members from Okeechobee County and five members of equal representation from Glades County to be on the committee. Mayor Chapman asked Council if they had any objections appointing Councilman Watford to be the City's liason member to meet on this committee. Council agreed that Councilman Watford be appointed to the committee. Following discussion by Council, Councilman Collins made a motion to approve the expenditure of $200. for the study of Economic Development Program, seconded by Councilman Rubin. Vote - Councilmen Collins, Rubin, Watford and Thomas - yea. Motion carried. 7. First Dublic hearina* - ordinance closing a portioB Qf Northwest 8th Stregt Motion by Councilman Watford for the ordinance title to be read, seconded by Councilmen Collins and Rubin. Vote - Councilmen Watford, Collins, Rubin and Thomas - yea. Motion carried. Attorney Bryant read the title as follows: AN ORDINANCE CLOSING, VACATING AND ABANDONING A PORTION OF NORTHWEST EIGHTH (STH) STREET IN THE CITY OF OKEECHOBEE, FLORIDA; PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE. Motion by Councilman Thomas to advertise the second and final public hearing on June 16, 1987, seconded by Councilman Collins. Vote - Councilmen Thomas, Collins, Rubin and Watford - yea. Motion carried. Motion by Councilman Thomas to approve the first reading of the ordinance closing a portion of Northwest 8th Street, seconded by Councilmen Rubin and Collins. Vote - Councilmen Thomas, Rubin, Collins and Watford - yea. Motion carried. -~. COUNCIL REPORTS AND/OR REOUESTS 1. Councilman Collin~ Councilman Collins began discussion with Councilmembers and Administrator Drago concerning the water/sewer/garbage bills on places of business when they are out of business. He requested research be done concerning the service availability charge for utilities and garbage. Director Fortner requested the Council authorize him and the administrator to request proposals for an engineer or C.P.A. to complete a study on the service availability charges because of the amount of time involved in such a study. Council agreed for a study to be done by a C.P.A. as requested by Director Fortner. 2. Councilman Thomas Councilman Thomas asked to Council to reconsider having the meetings scheduled later in the afternoons. Council discussed the matter not making any changes at this time. Attorney Bryant requested the Council consider waiving the requirements for street/alley closings for the ordinance scheduled for second public hearing on June 16, 1987, concerning Northwest 8th Street. Motion by Councilman Collins, seconded by Councilman Watford waiving the requirements for street/alley closings for the ordinance closing a portion of Northwest 8th Street. Vote - Councilmen Collins, Watford, Rubin and Thomas - yea. Motion carried. 4078 JUN 0 2 1987 87-25 3. ~ouncilman Watford Councilman Watford asked about the status of the fire contract. Administrator Drago explained the final draft should be finished in about a month. Councilman Watford requested the Council hold down expenditures of the Fire Department and that the City doesn't replace the employees that resign. Discussion was held by Council, the Fire Chief and the Administrator concerning the requests. 4. Councilman Rubin Councilman Rubin requested Clerk Thomas check into the insurance coverage of the building housing the County Fire Department. Councilman Rubin commented on the memorandum concerning the police vehicles being painted white with blue striping. Administration Drago explained that only the newer vehicles would be painted as they are purchased. Councilman Rubin discussed the City/County paving program and the list of streets to be paved. 5. Mavor Chapm~n Mayor Chapman discussed with Council the situation involving Jim Attaway appearing before the Council in 1979 and requested a 100 foot right of way be narrowed to 70 feet (S.W. 5th Avenue from 15th Street South to 21st Stret). An ordinance was not drafted at that time but two years later it was reduced by ordinance but only to 18th Street not to 21st Street. Councilmembers discussed the matter agreeing that Mr. Attaway would be required to follow the procedures set forth by Council concerning street/alley closings in order to have the portion of 5th Avenue narrowed from a 100 ft. right of way to a 70 ft. right of way from 18th to 21st Street. ADJOURNMENT There being no further business to discuss the meeting was adjourned at 3:58 P.M. ~~~~~_~-~~.~r~ '~ ~.__~ MAYOR OAKLAND R.~PM~f' - ATTEST: BONNIE S. THOMAS, CMC CITY CLERK THERE IS A TAPE OF THIS MEETING IN ITS ENTIRETY ON FILE IN THE OFFICE OF THE CITY CLERK. NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN THAT IF ANY PERSON SHOULD DECIDE TO APPEAL ANY DECISION MADE AT THIS MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL, SUCH PERSON WILL NEED TO INSURE THAT A VERBATIM RECORD OF THE PROCEEDINGS IS MADE WHICH INCLUDES THE TESTIMONY AND EVIDENCE UPON WHICH THE APPEAL IS BASED.