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1987-09-15 Regular Meeting 4101 REGULAR MEETING TUESDAY. SEPTEMBER 15. 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 Councilman Nick Collins, 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 Williams Present 87 -1 D. Motion to dispense with readino and approve the Summary of Council Action for the regular meetino of September 1, 1987 No minutes were presented for approval. E. REOUEST FOR THE ADDITION, DEFERRAL OR WITHDRAWAL OF ITEMS ON TODAY'~ Administrator Drago requested the Interlocal Agreement between the City and County concerning local option gas tax be presented for approval under New Business. Council agreed. F. NEW BUSINESS 1. Motion to read by title only, and set October 6, 1987, as th~ public hearino date, an ordinance amending the code of ordinances providin~ for a tax on electricity, bottled gas an~ telephone service. Motion by Councilman Watford, seconded by Councilman Rubin to read by title only and advertise the ordinance for public hearing on October 6, 1987. Vote - Councilmen Watford, Rubin, Thomas and Collins - yea. Motion carried. 2. Motion to approve the first reading of an ordinance amending th9 code of ordinances providing for a tax on electricity, bottle~ oas and telephone service. Motion by Councilman Collins, seconded by Councilman Thomas for discussion. Vote - Councilmen Collins, Thomas, Watford and Rubin - yea. Motion carried. Attorney Bryant read the title as follows: AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE ORDINANCE CODE OF THE CITY OF OKEECHOBEE, FLORIDA; AMENDING CHAPTER 15, ARTICLE I, SECTION 15-1 TO PROVIDE FOR A TAX ON EACH AND EVERY PURCHASE, IN THE CITY, OF ELECTRICITY, BOTTLED GAS (NATURAL OR MANUFACTURED) AND LOCAL TELEPHONE SERVICE, ALL IN ACCORDANCE WITH FLORIDA STATUTES, CHAPTER 166.231; PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE. 4102 SEP 15 1987 3. Motion to approve an interlocal agreement between the City a~ County of Okeechobee providinq for remedies for the planter beina built on a portion of N.W. 4th Street Councilman Rubin made a motion to approve the interlocal agreement, seconded by Councilman Collins. Vote - Councilmen Rubin, Collins, Thomas and Watford - yea. Motion carried. 4. Reau~st from Mr. Mack Worlev concerning the installatio~ of ~ $7-~0 water line to his property. Mr. Mack Worley addressed Council concerning the installation of a water line to his property on S.W.' 14th Avenue. Following discussion it was the concensus of the Council to not require Mr. Worley to install a 6 inch line to extend a water line, but asked that Mr. Worley meet with Director Fortner on a solution and report back to the Council at the next regular meeting. 87-hl 5. Motion to approve an interlocal aareement between the City and County of Okeechobee - local option aas t~K Motion by Councilman Rubin to approve the interlocal agreement, seconded by Councilman Collins. Vote - Councilmen Rubin, Collins, Thomas and Watford - yea. Motion carried. ~. COUNCIL REPORTS AND/OR REOUESTS: 1' ~ Councilman Collins discussed the status of the fire department merger with Commissioner Williamson who stated the Commissioners would be considering the contract at their next regular meeting. ~Councilman Collins made a motion that an ordinance be drafted stating that all budget transfers must be approved by the City Council, seconded by Councilman Thomas. Vote - Councilmen Collins, Thomas, Rubin and Watford - yea. Motion carried. ~ ~ Councilman Thomas commented on the status of the Taddie lawsuit. 87-29 It was explained that meetings were being held and progress was being made. ~. (k~ Councilman Watford commented on the status of the new Post Office. 87-~ ~ouncilmembers discussed the situation agreeing that the attorney to draft an ordinance for first reading at the next regular meeting concerning traffic control devices and notify the County Building Department in writing not to issue any permits for the construction of the Post Office due to the fact that the City is currently in the process of adopting an ordinance concerning traffic control. 87 -h2" ~.~ Councilman Rubin made a motion to recind the motion approving the purchase of a print of the "Battle of Okeechobee" at the September 1st meeting. Motion was seconded by Councilman Watford for discussion. Councilmembers discussed the purchase of the print. Following discussion Councflman Collins made a motion to amend the motion to state because of 'lack of knowledge' concerning the authenticity of art. Motion seconded by Councilman Thomas. Vote on amendment - Councilmen Collins and Thomas - yea. Councilmen Watford and Rubin - nay. Mayor Chapman yea. Motion carried. Vote on original motion - Councilmen Rubin, Watford, Thomas and Collins - yea. Motion carried. ,~ Mavor ChaDma~ reminded the Council of the Final Budget Hearing scheduled for September 21, 1987 at 7:00 P.M. 4103 SEP 1987 There being no further business to discuss the meeting was adjourned at 3:55 P.M. MAYOR OAKLAND R..w~HAPMAN 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.