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1982-04-13 Regular Meetingw 82 -1 82 -27 REGULAR MEETING APRIL 13, 1982 The City Council of the City of Okeechobee, Florida, met in regular session at 7:00 P.M., Tuesday, April 13, 1982, in the City Council Chambers, Okeechobee, Florida. Chairman /Mayor Edward W. Douglas presided with the following Councilmen present: Dowling Watford, Jr., Jim Knight, Oakland Chapman and Donald Burk. Others present were: City Clerk Bonnie S. Thomas, Administrative Assistant Richard C. Fellows, City Attorney David Conlon, Director of Public Works L. C. Fortner, Jr., Fire Chief Keith Tomey, Police Chief Larry Mobley, Building and Zoning Administrator J. M. Westbrook and Deputy Clerk Mary Ann Holt. Chairman Douglas called the meeting to order. Councilman Chapman offered the invocation. The Pledge of Allegiance was given by all. APPROVAL OF MINUTES Councilman Chapman noted a correction in the minutes of March 23, 1982, in regard to the discussion on a request to close the alleyway between the Missionary Church and the beauty salon. Chapman stated this should state: Director Fortner will check into the opening of this street to be used as an alternative exit to Highway 441 South. Councilman Watford moved to approve the minutes of March 22, 1982, as presented and the minutes of March 23, 1982, as corrected. Seconded by Councilman Burk. Motion carried. MULBERGER PROPERTY Attorney John Cassels appeared before the Council in an effort to settle the exchange of property the City of Okeechobee has agreed to with Dennis Mulberger. Cassels stated Mr. Mulberger has upheld his portion of the agreement by supplying the City with a warranty deed to his property. To date, a Resolution has not been received from the City vacating theportion of the street the City has agreed to. A Resolution was delivered, however, the legal description conveyed only Z of the block. After solving a problem with Florida Power and Light over the easement it has been discovered no written arrangement has been made to provide excess to the sewer, which runs under the building, by way of a manhole located within the building. Mr. Cassels informed the Council he had given to Attorney Conlon this afternoon a license by the property owner, which is still Dennis Mulberger, of an access to the manhole which is located in the building. Attorney Conlon informed the Council he understood all Mulberger needed was one - half of the block. There is no legal problem with the Council giving the entire block. Conlon stated according to his files, Mulberger has acknowledged the City's right to the sewer located under the building. However, due to an oversight, this acknowledgement has never been documented. The document which has been prepared by Attorney Cassels could possibly serve as this documentation if it is signed by the present owners. Cassels stated there is no way that Dennis Mulberger or any other unit owner of the property can or will give an easement, which is an interest in property, to a sewer line that runs under the very structure that they are operating out of. In answer to Conlon's statement "we will take a sub - surface easement ", Cassels replied a sub - surface easement also preserves the right to get to that sub - surface 3038 82 -34 easement. With a sub - surface easement, L. C. could take a backhoe and go right through a $250,000 building." Further discussion ensued relative to the sewer line and the City's position to repair and maintain the line under the building. Attorney Conlon and Attorney Cassels agreed the matter should be researched by means of the City Council minutes and tapes and report back to the Council with a Resolution. Councilman Watford requested the Clerk research the minutes to see what was actually said. CONTINUATION OF PUBLIC HEARING AMENDING ORDINANCE NO. 438 Chairman Douglas called for public comments or objections on the continuation of the Public Hearing relative to the proposed amendment to Ordinance No. 438. Andrew Rubin requested the revised portion of the amendment be read aloud. Councilman Watford stated that on February 28, 1978, the City Council granted the authority to the Chamber of Commerce to have complete charge of the park during the Speckled Perch Festival and Labor Day Bar- B -Que. That permission was to be renewed each year. Chairman Douglas read the Ordinance by title only and referred to the amendments: AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE CODE OF ORDINANCES OF THE CITY OF OKEECHOBEE, FLORIDA; AMENDING CHAPTER 12, SECTION 12 -22 TO PROVIDE A NEW SCHEDULE OF FEES FOR SHOWS, CIRCUSES, CARNIVALS AND SPECIAL EVENTS SUCH AS THE FOURTH OF JULY CELEBRATION AND THE SPECKLED PERCH FESTIVAL; PROVIDING UNIFORM CLASSIFICATIONS AND FEES FOR FORTUNE- TELLERS, PALMISTS, CLAIRVOYANTS, HYPNOTISTS, AND SIMILAR OCCUPATIONS; PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE. (43) FORTUNETELLERS, PALMISTS, CLAIRVOYANTS, HYPNOTISTS, $41-9AATAA- AND SIMILAR OCCUPATIONS $150.00 (50) HYPNOTISTS (See.No.43) $4; ;AATA8- (88) SHOWS, CIRCUSES, CARNIVALS, ETA. AND SPECIAL EVENTS SUCH AS PARADES, FOURTH OF JULY CELEBRATION AND SPECKLED PERCH FESTIVAL. Sinee- 4942 - the- Afei4ean -eg en- has -a- gent €efeeie - agFeefent- tke-Sewety-tkat-ee-etigep- €ae; - -- eaenivaIs;- a eews; -ete, ean-de- held- en -asy- 6easty- evened- ppepeety- €ee -9A- days- de €ePe- and -6A days -a€ tee - the - €air- spenseFed -dy- e- AmePieam -- Eeg}esT-- Tde-S}ty-iias-ne-saeh- agreement;- seselat4en -- er- epd ranee- gevel2s4sg- thieT -- $4AATAA $ 75.00 PER DAY Assistant Fellows informed the Council if the new Code of Ordinances is adopted, the Occupational License section provides for exemptions to be made by the City Council for activities that are deemed charitable. This proposed amendment addresses commercial carnivals, fairs, shows and items that are not of charitable nature. Following discussion by Council members relative to the definition of "Special events ", Councilman Watford moved to amend Section 88 to read "...Parades and other profit making events." Seconded by Councilman Burk. Motion carried. Councilman Watford questioned the restriction of harmful businesses. Attorney Conlon stated no license fee could be deemed unreasonably restrictive. Council members discussed the amended fee to be charged for Palm Readers, Hypnotists, etc. Councilman Watford moved to amend Section 43 (Fortunetellers, Palmists, Clairvoyants, Hypnotists, and similar Occupatrions) to $250.00. Motion seconded by Councilman Burk and carried. 3 kApka 3039 82 -40 82 -23 82 -28 Councilman Burk moved to adopt Ordinance No. 438 as amended. Seconded by Councilman Chapman. Motion carried. DISCUSSION REGARDING EXTENT OF AUTHORITY TO BE GRANTED TO THE CHAMBER OF COMMERCE RELATIVE TO SPECKLED PERCH FESTIVAL AND LABOR DAY EVENTS Assistant Fellows informed the Council the Chamber of Commerce had requested this discussion be tabled until April 27th to allow the Chamber to have a representative present. Council agreed, item tabled until April 27th. ADOPTION OF RESOLUSTION AUTHORIZING EXECUTION OF A LEASE BETWEEN THE CITY AND UNITED FEED CO -OP FOR THE USE OF A PORTION OF NORTHWEST 8th STREET Mr. Bill Stratton, representing United Feed, appeared before the Council requesting the Council adopt a Resolution granting United Feed lease be extended to 30 years in lieu of 10 years. Council members discussed the City allowing United Feed to lease the land for a 30 year period. Councilman Burk stated he would feel safer with a 10 year lease which included a renewal option. Mr. Stratton explained that the purpose for the 30 year lease is to prevent the lease from being jeapordized in 10 years if there is a change in the Council. Following discussion between Council members and Mr. Stratton, Councilman Knight moved to grant United Feed a 30 year lease to include the twelve month notification clause. Seconded by Councilman Chapman. Motion carried. CONTINUATION OF PUBLIC HEARING AND FINAL READING OF AN ORDINANCE TO ADOPT A NEW CODE OF ORDINANCES Chairman Douglas informed the Council of the continued public hearing of an Ordinance codifying and consolidating ordinances of the City into a new Code of Ordinances. Assistant Fellows briefly covered the changes in the Code stating some ordinances have been consolidated. Fellows further informed the Council once this Code is adopted, it becomes the up -to -date law of the City and all ordinances that are not in this booklet are repealled. Newly adopted ordinances will be included in the annual supplement to update each Code book. Chairman Douglas opened the floor for discussion of Article III, the Establishment of Department Heads for the City. Attorney Conlon referred to Section 2 -44(a) Appointment stating that under the City Charter, everyone works for the City Council and therefore Department Heads should be appointed by the City Council. Councilman Burk commented on Article III stating this article merely updates something that has never been defined. Burk further stated the time has come to create departments to take care of today's needs and prepare for the future of Okeechobee. Councilman Watford expressed his views on the proposed Article III stating there is a need for the creation of Department Heads. Watford questioned Section 2 -44(c) 3040 "Compensation:... and shall not be reduced during their tenure" stating circumstances may arise causing the need to decrease compensation. Watford voiced his objections in regard to creating a seperate finance office stating the Clerk was elected to keep all records of the City including the financial records and the changing of the Building and Zoning Department to the Department of General Services. Watford further elaborated on the addition of City Administator stating he would like to see things stay as they presently are and disagreed with the City presently being in a need for a purchasing agent. After further discussion between Council members regarding who the Department Heads should keep informed of the activities of the department, Councilman Watford moved that the following changes be made in Article III: Section 2 -44 a) Department Heads shall be appointed by the City Council b) ... removed by the City Council c) the last portion of that sentence, "... and shall not be reduced during their tenure" be deleted. Each of the following Sections read: "...shall perform such other duties as prescribed by the City Council and the last sentence of each Department Section "The Chief of the Department shall keep the informed of the activities of this department." be deleted. Section 2 -45, Fire Department; Section 2 -46, Police Department; Section 2 -42, Department of Public Works; Section 2 -48 Department of Finance; Section 2 -49, Department of General Services; Section 2 -50, Administrative Assistant or Assistant to the Mayor; Section 2 -54, Purchasing Agent. Motion seconded by Councilman Knight and carried by unamious vote. Councilman Watford moved that the City Council further amend Article III to delete Section 2 -48, Department of Finance, Section 2 -52, City Administrator, Position Created Appointments; removal; compensation, Section 2 -53, City Administrator: Powers and Duties, Section 2 -54, Purchasing Agent. Motion seconded by Councilman Knight. Councilmen Knight and Watford voted in favor of the motion. Councilmen Burk and Chapman voted against the motion. Chairman Douglas voted against the motion. Motion to delete Sections 2 -48, 2 -52, 2 -53 and 2 -54 of Article III not carri Councilman Chapman moved to accept the amended Article III as is on Sections 2 -44, 2 -45, 2 -46, 2 -47, 2 -48, 2 -49, 2 -50, 2 -51, 2 -52, 2 -53, and 2 -54. Councilman Burk seconded motion. Councilman Burk and Chapman voted in favor of the motion. Councilmen Watford and Knight voted against the motion. Chairman Douglas voted in favor of the motion. Motion to accept the amended Article III in its entirety carried. Chairman Douglas called for any discussion on the Code of Ordinances as presented. Councilman Watford stated he had numerous questions regarding the Code: 1) Page 122 Section 3 -6 Dances prohibited in bars. Watford questioned whether this law is enforcable. Attorney Conlon responded stating this had been discussed with the Municipal Code Corporation attorney and he represented the City could still enforce this. 2) Page 177 Section 4 -23 License required, fee; application; term. Will this be changed since the City has changed the procedure used. Following a brief discussion, Councilman Watford moved to amend Section 4 -23 to read "License shall be issued by the City Clerk or the City's authorized agent." Seconded by Councilman Burk. Motion carried. T d. TIF IT 3041 3 3) Page 251 Section 5 -58 Right of Entry of Inspector. In answer to Councilman Watford's concern over this matter, Assistant Fellows stated that under the National Electrical Code, this can be done. 4) Page 362 Section 7 -12 Chief designated fire official; duties; police powers. Watford stated he assumed this item is OK. 5) Councilman Watford questioned the water fees, etc. being changed. Assistant Fellows informed the Council these ordinances have been forwarded to the Municipal Code Corporation and will be included in the first annual supplement. 6) Page 470 Article II. Offensive Conditions on Private Property. Watford questioned this being a new section. Mr. Fellows stated this item is included in Ordinance 432 adopted 4/2/81. 7) Councilman Watford's questions regarding the following items were discussed by the Council and staff: a) Page 471 Who is responsible for issuing order to clean up property. b) Page 587, Section 11 -3 Curfew for Children c) Page 588, Fireworks d) Page 590, Section 11 -13 Pool or billiard parlors, game rooms, amusement parlors; alcoholic beverages prohibited. Councilman Burk questioned Page 589, in regard to loitering. Conlon stated this is the most up to date loitering law there is at the present time. Councilman Watford questioned Page 969, Section 18 -2 Right to enter premises. Attorney Conlon stated this section should be researched. Director Fortner stated this section would apply to charging by fixture unit which the City of Okeechobee does not do. Councilman Watford moved to omit Section 18 -2 from the Code of Ordinances. Seconded by Councilman Burk. Motion carried. 8) Page 971 Section 18 -18 Seperate connection required for each unit; separate meters required. Councilman Watford stated that the Director of Public Works had recommended this item not be included but his feeling is that this item is logical and should be included. Director Fortner stated his department has not been able to enforce a connection for each unit in the past. Council members discussed each unit having their own meter. Director Fortner stated if every unit is required to have their own meter, he would see this is enforced. Councilman Burk questioned Page 413, Garbage and Trash, as to whether the City could disconnect water service for non - payment of the garbage fee. Attorney Conlon stated that as long as the City provides the person with notice prior to cutting them off and there is someone at City Hall they can respond to, it can be done. Council members briefly discussed Page 181, Animals and Fowl -- Limitations which was questioned by Councilman Chapman. Councilman Burk moved to adopt the Code of Ordinances as amended. Seconded by Councilman Chapman. 3042 82 -41 82 -42 Councilman Burk moved to read the Ordinance by title only. Seconded by Councilman Chapman. Motion carried. Chairman Douglas read the Ordinance by title only: AN ORDINANCE ADOPTING AND ENACTING A NEW CODE FOR THE CITY OF OKEECHOBEE, FLORIDA; ESTABLISHING THE SAME; PROVIDING FOR THE REPEAL OF CERTAIN ORDINANCES NOT INCLUDED THEREIN; PROVIDING FOR THE MANNER OF AMENDING AND SUPPLEMENTING SUCH CODE; AND PROVIDING WHEN SUCH CODE AND THIS ORDINANCE SHALL BECOME EFFECTIVE. Chairman Douglas called for a vote on the motion to adopt the Code of Ordinances. Motion carried by unamious vote. DISCUSSION OF PROPOSED BUILDING EXPANSION PROGRAM FOR CITY HALL Chairman Douglas informed the Council there is a need for additional storage and office space at City Hall as expressed by Department Heads and the City Clerk on various occasions. Douglas stated that after meeting with Assistant Fellows and Department Heads, Jan and Bob Thorburn were asked to prepare a rendering and floor plan for the Council's consideration. Jan Thorburn appeared before the Council stating the primary concern is to give the space needed and keep the original theme of the building. Assistant Fellows briefly discussed how the financing of the project could be handled stating the projected cost is approximately $300,000. Fellows further stated this could be financed locally at 8% interest over a 10 year period with the City paying $43,000 per year. The new one -cent sales tax will return to the City $107,000 each year, which will be growth money. Attorney Conlon asked for a background of The Drafting Machine. Mrs. Thorburn responded that the Drafting Machine is a partnership operated by she and her husband. Mr. Thorburn has a degree in Architectural Technology. He has been in the drafting business and civil engineering for approximately 15 years. Mrs. Thorburn stated she has an artistic background and has been in the drafting business approximately 4 years. Councilman Burk questioned if this expansion program study had been inititated by the Council. Chairman Douglas responded that the need for additional space had been discussed by the Council. Council members discussed the effect the proposed fire merger would have on these plans. Chairman Douglas requested Council study the proposed plan at this time and pursue the matter at a later date. AUTHORIZATION TO BID ON 1975 MOTOR GRADER OFFERED BY THE FORRESTRY SERVICE Director Fortner informed the Council of information received from the General Service Administration regarding a 1975 Gallion T500 motor grader. Fortner explained the unit was pruchased new in 1975 by the U. S. Forrestry and maintenance has been kept up on the unit. Director Fortner explained to the Council over $10,000 has been spent this year on the City's present 1948 motor grader. Following discussion by Council members and Director Fortner, Councilman Burk moved to authorize a bid of $10,000 on the motor grader contingent upon Mr. Fortner's inspection of the unit. Seconded by Councilman Chapman. Motion carried. T 3043 82 -4 CORRESPONDENCE WITH DEPARTMENT HEADS 1) CITY ATTORNEY A) SHERMAN ANTI -TRUST ACT Attorney Conlon informed the Council he had received notification of a seminar to be held in Washington relative to the Sherman Anti -Trust Act. Conlon stated that cities have previously been immune from prosecution under this Act until the Supreme Court recently ruled the Sherman Anti -Trust Act does apply to cities. Attorney Conlon stated he needs to be kept up to date on this new ruling as it is a major change in city law. B) FLORIDA STATUTE CHAPTER 112 Attorney Conlon informed the Council Clerk Thomas had brought to his attention Chapter 112 of the Florida Statute which states that the City must provide life insurance for police officers and fire fighters in the amount of $20,000. The Statute states if the employees are not so covered, the City then becomes self insurers. Conlon stated there is a need to research this matter to determine if any insurance provided by the City would be an offset of the $20,000 or if this has to be a specific additional $20,000. Assistant Fellows responded stating this matter had been researched in two previous municipalities he had of $20,000. The City indemnity in the case when Bankers Life bid process of correcting coverage for all City served and the attorney in each had ruled the city must provide a total of Okeechobee now provides $15,000 of life insurance with a double they are killed in the line of duty. It has been determined that the AD &D, they bid it for non - occupational purposes. We are in the this as the specifications indicated it was to be twenty -four hour employees injured on or off the job Following discussion relative to the matter, Attorney Conlon stated he would report back to the Council at the next meeting. 2) CITY CLERK A) BURROUGHS COMPUTER Clerk Thomas informed the Council NCR gave the City a credit of $4,000 for the Burroughs machine in their bid last year. NCR has now determined they do not want the unit. A "For Sale" ad has been forwarded to the Municipal Record and an interest has been expressed to purchase the old computer by the City of Lake Placid. 3) ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT A) DESIGNATION OF DEPARTMENT HEADS Assistant Fellows informed the Council Department Heads should be designated during this meeting. Councilman Watford moved to appoint the following Department Heads: Keith Tomey, Fire Chief Larry Mobley, Police Chief L. C. Fortner, Jr., Director of Public Works J. M. Westbrook, Director of General Services Seconded by Councilman Knight. Motion carried. Councilman Knight moved to appoint Richard C. Fellows as Administrative Assistant to the Mayor. Seconded by Councilman Watford. Councilmen Knight and Watford voted in favor of the motion. Councilmen Chapman and Burk opposed the motion. Chairman Douglas voted no on the motion. Motion not carried. 3044 Councilman Chapman moved to appoint Richard C. Fellows as City Administrator. Seconded by Councilman Burk. Councilman Knight questioned what the difference is going to be in the Administrative Assistant vs the City Administrator. Councilman Chapman stated the appointment of an Administrator will make things better. Chapman further stated that if a Councilman received a call it could be directed to the Administrator to be handled. Councilman Knight stated that is the procedure he has used in the past. Councilman Chapman responded by stating that as Assistant to the Mayor, the position has no authority. The position of City Administrator will allow the authority to get things done by being over the Department Heads. Councilman Watford stated that one item that should have been eliminated from Article III is in Section 2 -52. It is going to take four - fifths of the Council to dismiss a City Administrator without cause whereas before it took only a majority. Watford further stated the statement "... and shall not be reduced during his tenure" was left in and it should have been deleted. Watford stated Section 2 -53 (a) is a big issue in that the Administrator does have the authority to direct the Department Head which is not a part of the Administrative Assistant's duties. Attorney Conlon stated the key word in this section is "Administration" which would mean directing the flow of the paper work. Chairman Douglas stated the City Administrator will not have any more authority than what the Council gives him. Councilman Knight stated he could not understand the difference as he was under the impression everything was running smoothly as it was. Knight further stated an administrative system has been voted down by the people. This Council is elected to represent the majority of the people. By creating the Administrator's position, we would be going against the people. Councilman Chapman stated the Council had been given information on accomplishments of Mr. Fellows since he has been with the City. Chapman further stated some things were going on the Council was not aware of and by appointing Mr. Fellows as City Administrator there will be someone to administrate. Chief Tomey stated that he has answered to Mr. Fellows since he has been here and he does go to Mr. Fellows with his problems. Tomey further stated that he, as a Department Head, is appointed by the Council, the Mayor could suspend him but it takes the Council to fire him and he serves at the desire of the Council. If an Administrator is appointed, the first line of his powers and duties states that he administers all departments. Tomey questioned if the procedure would remain as it has been asking "I still work for the Council, you are going to direct him how to administer the whole City ?" Councilman Watford stated that his understanding is there is another step in the organizational chart being added. The City Council would be first followed by the City Administrator and then the Department Heads. Whereas, in the past it has been City Council, Department Heads. Tomey stated he would like to be clear before leaving this meeting. Councilman Chapman stated the City Administrator can't fire you, but he is over you, that doesn't take too much logic. Conlon stated the City Administrator would direct and implement the paper work. Chief Tomey stated that is what he wanted to know. Chapman responded "That's what I'm just telling you. It don't take much logic, you've been told that a couple of times." Tomey: "I want to hear it from you all up there." Chapman: "Well you've heard it." Tomey: "It's not spelled out that plainly in Article III." 3045 3 82 -40 82 -43 82 -43 Burk: "Well if you'll quit talking and keep saying it isn't spelled out maybe somebody could spell it out for you. He is to carry out the policies the City Council sets forth for him. He will be the Administrator. If you were promoted from assistant bag boy to bag boy, your classification would change. Mr. Fellows is not going to change. He's not going to start off tomorrow like King Kong. The purpose of this Council if this is approved is for us to have an Administrator. We have had an Assistant. Many decisions he couldn't make without running them by the Council first. There will be some decisions he can make. To call you in tomorrow morning and fire you, no he can't do that." Chairman Douglas called for a decision of the Council. Councilman Watford, Burk and Chapman voted in favor of the motion to appoint Richard C. Fellows as City Administrator. Councilman Knight opposed the motion. Motion carried. Councilman Watford moved that the salary of all Department Heads and City Administrator be the same as they are currently receiving in this budget year. Seconded by Councilman Burk. Motion carried. CORRESPONDENCE WITH COUNCILMEN 1) OAKLAND CHAPMAN A) SIGN FOR BLIND CHILD Councilman Chapman informed the Council there is a blind child who lives in the vicinity of S.E. 13th Avenue and 5th Street and requested authorization to place a 15 MPH speed limit sign in the area. Attorney Conlon stated that in order to enforce the speed limit, it must be changed by ordinance. Councilman Chapman moved to place a 15 MPH speed limit sign at S.E. 13th Avenue and 5th Street. Seconded by Councilman Burk. Motion carried. B) TENNIS COURT BEHIND CHAMBER OF COMMERCE Councilman Chapman questioned the possibility of converting the old tennis court behind the Chamber of Commerce building into a parking area. This matter will be checked into. 2) DOWLING WATFORD, JR. A) SIGNING OF CHECKS Councilman Watford stated he signed a check assumig it would be on the Warrant Register. The check was for $100.00 for the drawing of the City Hall expansion. Administrator Fellows responded stating the Council approved a miscellaneous line item in the budget to cover such items. Councilman Watford questioned a supplemental Warrant Register be presented to the Council showing additional checks written during the month. Clerk Thomas assured the Council a supplement would accompany the Warrant Register print -out. DESIGNATION OF PERSONS TO SIGN CHECKS Chairman Douglas designated Administrator Fellows as co- signor in his absence. Clerk Thomas designated Lola Parker as co- signor in her absence. Councilman Chapman moved to designate Lola Parker as co- signor of checks for the City Clerk. Seconded by Councilman Watford. Motion carried. Councilman Chapman moved to designate Administrator Fellows as co- signor of checks for the Mayor. Seconded by Councilman Burk. Councilman Watford voiced his oposition to this procedure stating that in the event Mr. Fellows signed in the Mayor's absence and Mrs. Parker 1 3046 82 -41 82 -12 signed in the Clerk's absence, there would be no elected official signing the check. Following further brief discussion by Council members, Chairman Douglas called for a vote on the motion. Councilmen Knight, Burk and Chapman voted in favor of the motion. Councilman Watford opposed the motion. Motion carried. 3) CITY ENGINEER A) CONCERN OVER RENDERING OF PROPOSED CITY HALL EXPANSION City Engineer Jim Broome expressed his concern that the City went to someone other than a registered person for the drawing of the proposed building expansion. Mr. Broome further stated that he whs under the impression this type of thing was part of his job. Administrator Fellows responded stating he was not aware Mr. Broome had architectural capabilities. Fellows further stated he was aware of the limitation of the people doing the drawing. This was an illustration, not a set of plans. Mr. Fellows informed Mr. Broome he would be kept abreast of items of this nature in the future. Councilman Burk stated that in the future items that pertain to decisions to be made by the Council should come to the Council first. Councilman Watford agreed with Councilman Burk on this point stating that he made his comments during the last meeting. WARRANT REGISTERS Councilman Burk moved to approve the General Fund Warrant Register in the amount of $37,068.82 and the Water and Sewer Warrant Register in the amount of $24,039.00. Seconded by Councilman Chapman. Motion carried. ADJOURNMENT There being no further matters of business to discuss, Chairman Douglas adjourned the meeting at 11:10 P.M. ATTEST: Bonnie S. Thomas City Clerk City of Okeechobee _�i dward W. Douglas Chairman /Mayor City of Okeechobee AGENDA CITY COUNCIL CITY OF OKEECHOBEE COUNCIL CHAMBERS REGULAR MEETING APRIL 13, 1982 7:00 P.M. I. Invocation and Pledge of Allegiance II. Approval of the minutes of the special meeting of March 22, 1982 and the minutes of the regular meeting of March 23, 1982. III. Continuation of public hearing on a proposed amendment to the occupa- tional license ordinance to provide fees for fairs, carnivals and special events; to consolidate fortune tellers, clairvoyants, palmists, etc. under one classification and to provide fee for same and action by the Council to adopt the ordinance on final reading. IV. Discussion by the Council on extent of authority to be granted to the Chamber of Commerce for control of activities in connection with the Speckled Perch Festival and annual Labor Day Bar -B -Que events. V. Adoption of a resolution authorizing execution of a lease between the City and United Feed for the use of a portion of Northwest 8th Street. VI. Continued public hearing and final reading of an ordinance codifying and consolidating ordinances of the City of Okeechobee into a new code of ordinances. VII. Discussion by the Council on the possibility of expansions to City Hall and the Police and Fire complex and setting of procedures for further discussions relative to same. VIII. Authority to bid on surplus 1975 grader offered by the Forestry Service. IX. Mayor to call on anyone in audience wishing to address the Council. X. Mayor to call on City Attorney, City Clerk, Administrative Assistant, and Councilmen regarding requests and /or reports. XI. Adjournment.