1987-08-04 Regular Meeting 4087
REGULAR MEETING TUESDAY, AUGUST 4, 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 Director L.C. Fortner, Jr., followed
by the Pledge of Allegiance.
C. MAYOR A~D 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 Williams Absent
87-R D. Motion to approve warrant reaisters for the month of July in the
amounts of $50,790. for General Funds $64.239. for the Water and
Sewer Fund and $29,544 for the Interest and Sinking Fu~d.
Motion by Councilman Collins, seconded by Councilman Rubin for
discussion. ~
Vote - Councilmen Collins, Rubin, Watford and Thomas - yea. Motion
carried.
E. REOUEST FOR THE ADDITION, DEFERRAL OR WITHDRAWAL OF ITEMS ON TODAY'S
AGENDA
Administrator Drago requested the Council approve discussion of
rezoning request for John Ed Watford following agenda item number 4 under
New Business.
~? -1' F. NEW BUSINESS:
2. Consider a reauest bv Okeechobee County School Board for waive~
of the system capacity charae for wa~er at the new elementary
school - John Kinsaul, Assistant Superintendent and Tom Conely,
School Board Attorney.
Mr. Tom Conely addressed Council requesting the City waive the
system capacity charges and impact fees totaling $9,850.
Discussion ensued by Councilmembers, Attorney Conely and Director
Fortner concerning the joint venture.
Mayor Chapman asked City Attorney Bryant whether the City would have
any legal problems waiving the fee for the Board of Public Instruction.
Attorney Bryant stated he would have to study the request before giving
an answer.
Attorney Bryant discussed the situation involving the City refusing
to waive the impact fees for the County jail, however, the Board of
Public Instruction paid a portion of the cost of the 12 inch line
Councilman Rubin made a motion that Ithe City waive the fees totaling
$9,850., seconded by Councilman Thomas.
Vote - Councilmen Rubin, Thomas and Collins voted yea. Councilman
Watford voted nay. Motion carried.
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~ ~873. Motion t9 apprQ~ ~.a pay request in the amount of $46.~60.98 to Rock-A-Way, Inc.. for the interseptor sewer project
Motion by Councilman Thomas, seconded by Councilmen Watford and
Collins.
Vote - Councilmen Thomas, Watford, Collins and Rubin - yea. Motion
carried.
1. Appearance by Linda Wilcox to discuss the Public Servi~e Feg.
Mrs. Wilcox addressed Council discussing the possibility of the City
using some means other than withholding the C.O. to insure payment of
public service fee.
Discussion by Council was held no changes were made concerning the
payment of the public service fee.
g7-13 4. Motion to approve the City's accounting and computer work to
Florida Accountina and Computer Service, Inc.
Administrator Drago explained the request for an accounting service
instead of updating the computer system. Following discussion,
Councilman Collins made a motion to approve the City's accounting and
computer work to Florida Accounting and Computer Service, Inc, seconded
by Councilmen Rubin and Thomas - yea.
Vote - Councilmen Collins, Rubin, Thomas and Watford - yea. Motion
carried.
87-3 5. Discussion on rezoning reauest #196R - John Ed Watford
City/County Building Official, Walt Taylor addressed Council
explaining that certain residences surrounding Mr. John Ed Watford's
property were not properly notified of the rezoning request.
Attorney Bryant recommended the Council recind previous action
approving the rezoning request and send the request back to the
City/County Planning and Zoning Board to be readvertised, hold the first
public hearing, then return it to the City Council for the final public
hearing.
Following discussion Councilman Rubin made a motion to rescind
Council's action approving the rezoning request, and authorize the
rezoning request (196R) be returned to the City/County Planning and
Zoning Board to readvertise another first public hearing to be held
before the City/County Planning and Zoning Board, the second and final
public hearing to be held by the City Council. Motion was seconded by
Councilman Collins.
Vote - Councilmen Rubin, Collins, Thomas and Watford - yea. Motion
carried.
County Commissioner Jack Williamson updated the Council on the road
to be built from Durrence road east to Royal Palm Drive in Taylor Creek
Isles, due to problems with right-of-ways, etc. the plans have been
changed to Wolf Road, then to Jack Coker's residence behind the U-/save
then to Royal Palm Drive in Taylor Creek Isles. The proposed change will
be considered by the County Commission at their next regular meeting.
CITIZENS TO ADDRESS QOUNCIL
Mr. Winston Lyons of Lyons Air Conditioning addressed Council
concerning various jobs being given without requesting sealed bids.
Councilmembers discussed the City's purchasing procedures with Mr.
Lyons.
COUNCIL REPORTS AND/OR R~OUEST$:
~ Councilman Collins asked Director Fortner for an update on the
Water/Sewer rate study. Director Fortner stated he hoped to have it
completed soon.
~> Councilman Collins asked Administrator Drago to update the Council
on ~he Street Paving bond ~ssue. Administrator Drago explained he had --'
sent letters to 12 banks with 3 responses.
Councilman Thomas discussed the drainage situation on S.W. 5th
Avenue with Street Director Elders.
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~7-3~ ~ .~i) Councilman Watfor~ stated a meeting is scheduled for Wednesday on
the Glades/Okeechobee Economic Development.
~ Councilman Watford stated a Central Florida Regional Planning
-- Council meeting is scheduled for this evening.
C,~, Councilman watford commented on the City's purchasing procedures.
Councilman Watford commented on statements still being received on
the remodeling of City Hall.
~<I .~ Councilman Rubin commented on the Central Florida Regional Planning Council meeting to be held this evening.
i~ Councilman Rubi~ commented on the Committee members to discuss the
City's purchasing procedures.
Mayor Chapman asked that Councilman Watford be appointed to the
~?-36 Florida League of Cities as the City's representative. Councilman
Watford accepted the appointment.
There being no further business to discuss the meeting was adjourned
at 5:00 P.M. ~~~.~~~~~_
MAYOR OAKLAND R./~PMAN
ATTEST:
BONNIE S. THOMAS~ C~C
CITY CLERK
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