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1987-11-03 Regular Meeting4114 REGULAR ~EETING TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 3, 1987 A. CALL ~O ORDER The meeting was called to order at 2:00 P.M. B. INVOCATION AND PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE The Invocation was offered by Reverend Arley Ball of the first Freewill Baptist Church. 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 D. Motion to dispense with readina and approve the Summary of Council Action for the reqular meetina of October 20, 1987 Motion by Councilman Collins, seconded by Councilman Rubin. Councilman Watford noted there was one correction in the minutes; a motion to amend was left out under item #2 under Public Hearing for Ordinance Adoption. Motion was made by Councilman Collins to approve the minutes as amended, seconded by Councilman Thomas. Vote - Councilmen' Collins, Thomas, Rubin and Watford - yea. Motion carried. E. Motion to approve warrant reqisters for October 1987 amount of $151,378.88 for General Fund: $190,645.08 for the Water and Sewer Fund and $92,392.26 for the Capital Proi~$ Fu~d. Motion by Councilman-Rubin, seconded by Councilman Watford to approve the warrant registers. Vote - Councilmen Rubin, Watford, Collins and Thomas - yea. Motion carried. F. REOUEST FOR THE ADDITION, DEFERRAL OR WITHDRAWAL QF ITEMS QN TODAY'~ AGENDA. There were no additions, deferrals or withdrawal of items. G. Open PDblic Hearinq for Ordinance Adoption: 1. Motion to read bv title only an ordinance relatinq to the develoDmen~ of l~nd within the City of Okeechobee Motion by Councilman Watford, seconded by Councilman Rubin for the ordinance to be read by title only. Vote - Councilmen Watford, Rubin, Collins and Thomas - yea. Motion carried. Attorney Bryant read the title as follows: AN ORDINANCE RELATING TO THE DEVELOPMENT OF LAND WITHIN THE CITY OF OKEECHOBEE; PROVIDING FOR RESPONSIBILITY FOR COSTS OF CAPITAL IMPROVEMENTS TO ROADS AND RIGHTS-OF-WAY DEDICATIONS NECESSITATED BY DEVELOPMENT; PROVIDING FOR DETERMINATION OF CAPITAL IMPROVEMENTS REQUIRED BY DEVELOPMENT; PROVIDING FOR A LIEN AND FOR ENFORCEMENT; PROVIDING PROCEDURES FOR APPEAL; PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE. 2. Motion tO ado~ the final readin~ of an ordinanc~ relating to the dev~10pment of land within the City of 0keechobee Motion by Councilman Collins, seconded by Councilman Rubin to adopt the final reading of the ordinance for discussion. Vote - Councilmen'Collins, Rubin, Watford and Thomas - yea. Motion carried. I - I T II 4115 NOV 0 H. NEW BUSINESS: 1. Motion to approve a contract between the City and the Humane SQ¢ie~¥ for animal control services. Motion by Councilman Watford, seconded by Councilman Rubin to approve the agreement. Vote - Councilmen Watford, Rubin, Thomas and Collins - yea. Motion carried. Councilman Collins made a motion to table the matter until the next regular meeting. Seconded by Councilman Rubin. Vote - Councilman-Collins, Rubin, Thomas and Watford - yea. Motion carried. 2. Update on items of interest to the City by County Commissioner Jack Williamson Commissioner Williamson updated the Council on the proposed contract for Eagle Bay Drive and Highway 70 West. i. ~OUN~L REPORTS AND/OR REOUESTS: ~ Councilman Collins Item 1. Asked the Administrator to update the Council on the street paving. Administrator Drago explained the specifications were almost completed. Also, the week of November 16th has been tentatively set for the bank to close on the paving loan. Item 2. Inquired about the status on Taddie whether it had changed since the last Council meeting. Administrator Drago stated everything remained the same. Item 3. Stated that Harte Hanks Cable Company had not informed the Council of the rate increase as required by the Franchise Agreement. Councilman Thomas Item 1. Discussed the painting of the water tower. Administrator Drago explained they were waiting on revenues. Councilman Watford Item 1. Asked about the status of the purchasing committee. Administrator Drago stated he would get with the Mayor to appoint the committee. Item 2. Asked the Attorney to find out if bumper stickers could be regulated. Attorney Bryant to check on this and report back to Council. ~ Councilman Rubin Item 1. Commented on the Central Florida Regional Planning Council meeting scheduled for tomorrow. Item 2. Asked Director-Elders to check into Southwest 15th Street by Porters Dry Cleaners where fill is needed. Item 3. Commented on Christmas decorations and expressed his concern as to whether there would be any decorations uptown this year. e~ Mayor Chapman Item 1. Asked when the old police cars were going to be auctioned. Administrator Drago explained there were 6 cars to be auctioned in the near future. Item 2. Asked Director Fortner if he had the cost difference concerning Elbert Batton's request involving the 2" to 6" water line. Director Fortner stated that Mr. Batten was suppose to report back to Council the difference, so he did not check into the price. Councilman Thomas asked Director Fortner if he would get with Mr. Batten concerning the cost difference and report back to Council. Item 3. Discussed the situation involving the roof tiles on the Police & Fire Department building with Attorney Bryant. Attorney Bryant stated he has already begun drafting the lawsuit .... against Lawson Construction. Item 4. Asked Executive Secretary Firestine to write a letter to the Okeechobee Ministerial Association thanking them for their assistance with the Invocation each meeting. 4116 IOV 0 3 1987 There being no further business to discuss the meeting was adjourned at 3:15 P.M. ATTEST: B6NNIE 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.