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1987-07-21 Regular Meeting408 4 REGULAR MEETING TUESDAY. JULY 21. 198~ 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 Mayor Chapman, 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 Absent Deputy Clerk Williams Present 87-I D. MOTION TO DISPENSE WITH READING AND APPROVE THE SUMMARY QF CQUNCIL ACTION FOR THE REGULAR MEETING OF JULY 7. 1987 AND THE SPECIAL MEETING OF JULY 8, 1987 Motion by Councilman Thomas to approve the minutes, seconded by --~ Councilman Collins. Vote - Councilmen Thomas, Collins, Watford and Rubin - yea. Motion carried. E. REOUEST FOR THE ADDITION, DEFERRAL OR WITHDRAWAL OF ITEMS ON TODAY'S AGENDA Administrator Drago requested the Council consider approving a Resolution supporting Hospice under New Business Item #4. -17 F. N~W SUSINESS: 1. Consider a request from Mr. Jim Lashlev for water and sewer Mr. Jim Lashley requested Council's approval for water and sewer allocation for FHA homesites to be located in Block 5 sometime in the future. Director Fortner explained that he did not have any problem with the request, but it would require extensions of the sewer lines which would be at the expense of the developer. Councilman Thomas made a motion that the City approve the request for water and sewer allocation, seconded by Councilman Collins. Vote - Councilmen Thomas, Collins, Rubin and Watford - yea. Motion carried. 2. Consider a reauest from Mr. Jack Williamson for water and sewer allocation for ~ Dlanned professional office buildina located at 1646 Hiqhwav 441 North Mr. Jack Williamson requested Council's approval for water and sewer allocation for a planned professional office building to be located in between the nursing home and the hospital. It will most likely be used for doctor offices. Director Fortner stated the request would probably require 1,000 --' gallons per day, and he felt the City could allocate this amount at this time. Motion by Councilman Thomas, seconded by Councilman Rubin approving the request for water and sewer allocation. Vote - Councilmen Thomas, Rubin, Watford and Collins - yea. Motion carried. ... 4085 ...................... 3'UL 2 1 1987. 3. MQtion tO adopt a resolution of the City oF Okeechobee. Florida amending various provisions of ResolutiOn No. 87-1 of the City. ~s amended by Resolution No. 87-7 of the City; and providin~ an effective date. Administrator Drago explained the Resolution for the present $5 Million Water/Sewer bond issue. Motion by Councilman Rubin adopting the resolution, seconded by Councilman Watford. vote - Councilmen Rubin, Watford, Collins and Thomas - yea. Motion carried. 4. Motion to approve the preparation and submission of a community Development Block Grant for Dean's Court by Clark. Roumelis and Associates of Tallahaseee. Councilmembers discussed the grant. Councilman Rubin made a motion that the City request the firm of Roumelis and Associates of Tallahassee to prepare the Community Development Block Grant for the Dean's Court area. Motion was seconded by Councilman Collins. Vote - Councilmen Rubins, Collins, Watford and Thomas - yea. Motion carried. 5. Motion to approve a Resolution supportina Hospice Motion by Councilman Collins approving the Resolution supporting Hospice, seconded by Councilman Watford. Vote - Councilmen Collins, Watford, Rubin and Thomas - yea. Motion carried. 6. Update of items of interest to the City by County Commissioner Jack Williamson. Commissioner Williamson asked City/County Building Director Walt Taylor to address Council concerning problems involving the City's public service fee ordinance. .... Mr. Taylor explained there were a number of permits for residential homes issued after the date the City's ordinance was passed due to a communication breakdown between the City and County offices. Therefore, a certain number of Certificates of Occupancy were issued without the City's public service fee being paid because the contractor, Rucker wilcox and homeowners were unaware of the City's public service fee. One of the homeowners that was unaware of the public service fee is presently waiting for his certificate of occupancy to be issued. Could the C.O. is issued in this case before the public service is paid due to the circumstances. Councilmembers held a lengthy discussion concerning what actions to take concerning the situation. Attorney Bryant explained it would not be legal to waive the public service fees for these homeowners, although the Council could authorize an extended payment plan for these homeowners. ~' Following discussion Councilman Watford made a motion ~o grant those persons who were issued a certificate of occupancy (including the one homeowner whose certificate of occupancy is pending) without paying the public service fee up to 6 months to pay the public service fee on an extended payment plan, from today's date and prior to the date the ordinance was adopted, seconded by Councilman Collins. Vote - Councilmen Watford, Collins, Rubin and Thomas - yea. Motion carried. Councilman Watford discussed the fire department merger with Commissioner Williamson. ~7-10 ~, COUNCIL REPORTS AND/OR REOUESTS: i Councilman Collins asked the Code Enforcement Officer to investigate certain areas of the City for violations. ~ouncilman Thomas discussed the drainage situation in front of John's Feed Store on N.W. 5th Avenue with Street Director Chuck Elders. 87-3~ ~ (~ Councilman Watford reported on the City/County Planning and Zoning Board meeting recently held. ~ ~Qungilman Watford stated a meeting was scheduled for the Glades/Okeechobee Economic Development Committee Thursday evening. 4086 JUL 2 1 1987 ~ ~Quncilman Watford suggested the City keep a close watch on the water/sewer allocations approved to make sure the City would be able to supply the services when needed. ~ CounciLman Watford asked if any more remodeling work could be expected in the City Hall. Administrator Drago stated no, not in this fiscal year. ~7-]~ ~. ~ Councilman Rubin reported on the Central Florida Regional Planning Council meeting recently held. e Councilman Rubin thanked the street Director for repairing the st ets as requested in the last Council meeting. ~. ~ Mayor Chapman asked the C'ode Enforcement to see that the area on the north side of the railway station was cleaned up. 87-~o '~ Mayor Chapman asked for an update on the Taddie law suit. Administrator Drago stated we were waiting for the hearing date to be set. ADJQURNMEN~ There being no further business to discuss the meeting was adjourned at 4:02 P.M. 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.