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Administrator Fellows noted the up- coming Veterans Day holiday and the Thanks-
giving holiday for City employees. Council discussed the possibility of the
employees being off both Veterans Day and the day after Thanksgiving.
Following discussion, Council agreed for the employees to choose to have either
Veterans Day off or the day after Thanksgiving.
Councilman Chapman asked for a progress report on the problem concerning the
Hopkins Meander line. Administrator Fellows advised that the only response so far
has been from Gordon Leggett and he has tentatively agreed to give twenty feet (20')
on his side.
AGENDA ITEM #XII - ADJOURNMENT
There being no further business, the meeting adjourned at 10:30 P.M.
ATTEST:
Bonnie S. Thomas, CMC
City Clerk
City of Okeechobee
Edward W. Doug as,
Chairman /Mayor
City of Okeechobee
THERE IS A TAPE OF THIS MEETING IN ITS ENTIRETY ON FILE IN THE CLERK'S OFFICE.
REGULAR MEETING
TUESDAY,NOVEMBER 23, 1982
The City Council of the City of Okeechobee, Florida, met in regular session at
7:00 P.M., Tuesday, November 23, 1982, in the City Council Chambers at 55 Southeast
Third Avenue, Okeechobee, Florida.
Chairman /Mayor Edward W. Douglas called the meeting to order with the following
Coucilmen present:
Edward W. Douglas, Chairman /Mayor
Donald Burk, Vice Chairman
Dowling Watford, Jr.
Oakland Chapman
James H. Knight
Others present were:
Bonnie S. Thomas, City Clerk
Richard C. Fellows, City Administrator
David M. Conlon, City Attorney
L.C. Fortner, Jr., Director of Public Works
James Broome, Consulting Engineer
Janice M. Mann, Depty Clerk
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AGENDA ITEM #I - INVOCATION AND PLEDGE
The Invocation was offered by Councilman Knight followed by the Pledge of
Allegiance.
AGENDA ITEM #II - APPROVAL OF MINUTES
Councilman Watford noted a correction needed on the vote accepting the low bid
from Highway Pavers. Minutes should reflect a "no" vote from Councilman Watford.
Councilman Burk moved to approve the minutes of the November 9, 1982, regular
meeting as amended, seconded by Councilman Chapman. Motion carried.
AGENDA ITEM #III - FINAL PUBLIC HEARING - EXCESS FEDERAL REVENUE SHARING FUNDS
Chairman Douglas presented for final hearing the proposed uses of the excess
Entitlement 13 Federal Revenue Sharing Funds in the amount of Seventy Thousand Two
Hundred Twenty -Six and 04 /100ths Dollars ($70,226.04).
The proposed uses were listed as follows:
Paved Road Construction $40,000.00
Recreation Trust Fund $20,000.00
R.G. Orman & Associates $ 1,500.00
City Retirement Plan $ 3,805.00
Parks and Landscaping $ 4,921.04
Total $70,226.04.
Chairman Douglas called for discussion, comments or objections relative to the
proposed uses. None were voiced.
Councilman Chapman moved to accept the allocations as presented, seconded by
Councilman Knight. Motion carried.
RECREATION PARK
Chairman Douglas read a letter received from the County Attorney Kyle Van Landingham
regarding the allocation of the Twenty Thousand Dollars ($20,000.00) of Federal Revenue
Sharing Funds, for the purpose of developing a recreation park on the property next to the
Brahman Theater.
The letter read as follows: "On behalf of the Board of County Commissioners, I wish
to thank the City of Okeechobee for its gracious gift of $20,000.00 to the County for
recreational development of the property located north of the Brahman Theater. The Board
gratefully accepts this donation and assures you that it will be well spent for recreational
facilities which benefit all of the people of our county."
Administrator Fellows advised that the Recreation Advisory Board is to meet Wednesday,
December 1, 1982, to determine the priorities from the existing plan and approach the
County Commissioners with a proposal.
AGENDA ITEM #IV - FINAL HEARING - ORDINANCE - DISABLED VETERANS OCCUPATIONAL
LICENSE EXEMPTION
Chairman Douglas presented for final hearing an Ordinance amending the Ordinance Code
to provide exemptions up to Fifty Dollars ($50.00) on Occupational License fees for Disabled
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Veterans who supply evidence of disability.
The ordinance was read in its entirety as follows:
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE ORDINANCE CODE OF THE CITY OF
OKEECHOBEE, FLORIDA; AMENDING CHAPTER 10, ARTICLE I SECTION
10 -3 TO CLARIFY EXEMPTIONS FOR DISABLED VETERANS; PROVIDING
AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
BE IT ORDAINED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF OKEECHOBEE, FLORIDA, AS
FOLLOWS:
SECTION I: Chapter 10, Article I, Section 10 -3, of the Code of the City of
Okeechobee, Florida, is hereby amended to read as follows:
CHAPTER 10
LICENSES AND BUSINESS REGULATIONS
ARTICLE I IN GENERAL
Section 10 -3 Exemptions
The occupational licenses required and taxes imposed by this chapter shall be
subject to the exemptions and exclusions provided by law except that when a disabled
veteran of any of the services described in Florida Statute, Chapter 205.171 shall
apply for an exemption up to fifty dollars ($50) the veteran shall supply such
evidence of disability as may resonably be required by the City.
SECTION II: This ordinance shall take effect upon its adoption.
Introduced on first reading and set for public hearing this 9th day of
November , 1982.
EDWARD W. DOUGLAS
ATTEST: Mayor
BONNIE S. THOMAS
City Clerk
Following public hearing this Ordinance was passed on this 23RD day of
NOVEMBER , 1982.
EDWARD W. DOUGLAS
ATTEST: Mayor
BONNIE S. THOMAS
City Clerk
With no comments, suggestions or objections voiced, Councilman Burk moved that the
ordinance be adopted as presented, seconded by Councilman Chapman. Motion carried.
AGENDA ITEM # #V - FINAL HEARING - REZONING REQUEST - McCANN
Chairman Douglas presented for final reading an ordinance rezoning Lots 11 and 12,
Block 143, City of Okeechobee from Residential, General (RG -2) to Commercial for
renovation of a home and remodeling into a flower shop.
Councilman Burk moved that the ordinance be read by title only, seconded by
Councilman Knight. Motion carried.
Chairman Douglas read the title as follows:
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AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE ORDINANCE CODE OF THE CITY OF OKEECHOBEE,
FLORIDA; AMENDING APPENDIX A BEING THE COMPREHENSIVE ZONING ORDINANCE
OF THE CITY OF OKEECHOBEE WHICH ESTABLISHES ZONNING REGULATIONS AND
PROVIDES FOR THE ADMINISTRATION, ENFORCEMENT AND AMENDMENT THEREOF;
PROVIDING FOR A CHANGE IN THE CLASSIFICATION OF SPECIFIED LAND FROM
RESIDENTIAL, GENERAL (RG -2) TO COMMERCIAL.
Attorney John Cassels, appeared before the Council representing the petitioners,
Leonard H. and Patsy McCann. Attorney Cassels noted the intention of the McCann's
was to use the existing structure as a floral shop by relocating El's Floral Shop.
Cassels considered this to be "soft core ", or very light" type of commercial
activity; and noted all the commercial establishments within the immediate vacinity.
Attorney Cassels submitted a memorandum which tracked Ordinance 402, also,
submitted with the application was a proposed site plan with demonstration of the
compliance with offstreet parking, etc.
Chairman Douglas called for comments or objections. None were voices.
Councilman Knight moved to accept the recommendation of the Planning Board and
that Lots 11 and 12, Block 143, be rezoned from Residential, General (RG -2) to
Commercial, seconded by Councilman Burk.
Councilman Watford noted that once something becomes commercial there is no
control as to what type of business can utilize the property. Watford added that the
application should have been made for the newly created CPO District rather than
Commercial.
Attorney Cassels advised, "one of the safe guards the City has with this particular
piece of property is the very size."
No further discussion, Chairman Douglas called for a vote on the motion to rezone
the lots from RG -2 to commercial. Vote on motion carried.
AGENDA ITEM JVI - MASTER WATER PLAN STUDY AND COMPUTERIZED FIRE LINE ANALYSIS
Chairman Douglas opened the floor for discussion relative to the authorization of
Broome, Van Ostran to undertake a master water plan study in the amount of Seven Thousand
Five Hundred Dollars ($7,500.00) and a computerized fire line analysis in the amount of
Three Thousand Five Hundred Dollars ($3,500.00), funds have been budgeted for this work.
Engineer Broome briefly described the method in which the analysis would be
obtained. The water plan would show all existing and proposed water lines. A computer
analysis of all fire flow lines (six inches or larger) would insure proper flow at times
of high demand.
Administrator Fellows noted the analysis would run concurrent with the Master Sewer
Plan and Master Drainage Plan. This would develop a complete comprehensive approach to
the City's water distribution system, a vital instrument to the planned growth of
Okeechobee.
Council discussed the proposal receiving input form Engineer Broome, Administrator
Fellows and Director Fortner.
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Councilman Burk moved that the proposal be adopted and authorize Broome, Van
Ostran and Associates to undertake a Master Plan and Water Line Analysis, seconded
by Councilman Chapman. Motion carried.
Engineer Broome asked council for permission to approach Okeechobee Beach Water
Association and propose a joint study be conducted, which could save the City
approximately Five Hundred Dollars ($500.00). Council agreed unanimously.
AGENDA ITEM #VII - PROPOSED FIVE YEAR STREET PAVING PROGRAM
Chairman Douglas presented a five (5) year street paving proposal, and opened
the floor for discussion.
Council discussed the proposal, and agreed it should be used simply as a guide
subject to modification. Administrator Fellows noted the funds are to be budgeted
each fiscal year.
Following discussion, Councilman Burk mvoed for adoption of the proposed paving
plan for 1983/84, 1984/85, 1985/86, 1986/87 and 1987/88 as submitted, seconded by
Councilman Chapman. Motion carried.
AGENDA ITEM #VIII - BID TABULATIONS - RELOCATION OF WATER AND SEWER LINES ALONG
STATE ROAD 70 EAST
Chairman Douglas noted receipt of the bid tabulations and recommendations for
the relocation and extension of water and sewer lines along State Road 70 East, and
called for discussion and action by the Council.
Barile Excavating & Pipeline Co.
Lake Park, Florida
Woodruff and Sons, Inc.
Bradenton, Florida
Rock -A -Way, Inc.
Okeehcobee, Florida
Madsen / Barr Corp.
Ft. Lauderdale, Florida
Fred Hendee Construction
Portland, Michigan
C.F.W. Construction Co.
Fayetteville, Tennessee
LaGrow Irrigation, Inc.
Lake Placid, Florida
$179,921.50
$186,812.20
$210,399.25
$233,835.85
$244,076.50
$247,242.00
$269,975.75
At the request of Councilman Chapman, Administrator Fellows explained why the
local contractor Markham Pipelines was unable to bid on the relocation project. Fellows
advised that Tommy Markham was unable to get bonding in the amount necessary for the
project.
As stated in a memorandum from Administrator Fellows, Mr. Markham approached the
City with an alternate method. If this was acceptable, it would be necessary to reject
all bids, write new specifications along the lines proposed by Markham and then re -bid
the project.
Councilman Burk commented on the City's bid process and opposed any attempt to
work out special specifications for someone who could not bid in the same fashion as
others.
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Director Fortner noted a point of information, "the main contractor for the State
Road 70 job called my office this afternoon and said that the contract has been
awarded to them. His sub - contractor that is going to be doing his underground drainage
and work for United Telephone is the same contractor that submitted the low bid to the
City. So he would be doing all the utility work on that job which eliminates a lot of
coordinating problems."
Council discussed the various bids, briefly and the project overall.
Councilman Knight moved to accept the low bid, seconded by Councilman Burk. Motion
carried.
AGENDA ITEM #IX - BID TABULATIONS - CITYHALL EXPANSION
Chairman Douglas presented the bid tabulation for the City Hall expansion, as
follows;
Lawson Masonary & Const., Co. $159,500.00
Okeechobee, Florida
Campbell- Branch, Inc. $252,000.00
West Palm Beach, Florida
The floor was then opened for discussion and recommendations by the Council.
Council discussed, at length, the various alternate bids. It was noted the bids
were for the unfinished shell.
Administrator Fellows suggested the possibility of a portion of the half -cent (2¢)
sales tax being used to make the payments on a Two Hundred Twenty -Five Thousand Dollar
($225,000.00) loan which would complete the entire project.
Council continued its discussion of the alternatives, financing, etc. It was the
recommendation of Administrator Fellows, Engineer Broome and Director Fortner to
complete the entire project, the lowest bid being so reasonable.
Councilman Chapman moved to proceed with alternate number ten (#10) and accept
the low bid from J.L. Lawson Construction. Motion died for lack of second.
Council discussed various modifications.
Fireman John Emmons was present and expressed the need to build the third bay.
Lt. Emmons noted that one of the fire trucks is not used do to the fact it is kept at
the City barn.
Councilman Chapman moved to proceed with alternate number ten (#10) less alternate
number four (#4), thus decreasing the low bid by Twenty -One Thousand Two Hundred Ten and
19 /100ths Dollars ($21,210.19). Motion died for lack of second.
Following further discussion, Councilman Knight moved to table the issue for further
study, seconded by Councilman Burk. Motion carried.
AGENDA ITEM #X - MAYOR TO CALL ON AUDIENCE
Chairman /Mayor Douglas called on persons in the audiende wishing to address the
Council.
Citizen Randall Smith appeared before the Council to request the support of the
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Council in getting the lake front cleaned up. Mr. Smith advised the Council he had
approached the County Commission and they have agreed to discuss the problem in a
Workshop on December 7th.
Council agreed the need exists to clean up the lake. Councilman Chapman suggested
that a small concession stand, operated by a disabled veteran, be set up at the lake
along with a street light and telephone. Chapman felt this would cut down on some of
the problems.
Council discussed the problems and agreed, as county taxpayers, to let the new
County Commission try to arrive at a solution at their scheduled workshop.
Councilman Watford thanked Mr. Smith and his organization for the work they are
doing in an attempt to clean up the lake. Watford expressed concern, however, for the
Council, as a body, to offer any support. The boundaries are limited as a Council,
but as an individual, Councilman Watford offered his moral support.
Citizen Wilmer Krutz commended the Council on a clean city because of mandatory
trash pick -up. Mr. Krutz advised the Council he has been denied cable T.V. hook -up
at his residence on Southeast Eighth Street. Mr. Krutz felt that cable T.V. should
be made available throughout the city before expanding into the County.
Council discussed briefly, then instructed Administrator Fellows to contact the
cable company, find out the details of Mr. Krutz's situation and advise him of the
findings.
Andy Rubin commented on the City Hall renovation project. Rubin asked for the
low bid on the State Road 70 bridge project to be read. Chairman Douglas advised the
low bid was One Hundred Seventy -Nine Thousand Nine Hundred Twenty -One and 50 /100ths
Dollars ($179,921.50), the Barile Excavating and Pipeline Company of Lake Park.
Attorney Conlon reported on the status of the LaGrow suit and the Powell suit.
City Clerk Thomas briefly summarized the seminars she attended last week and
expressed appreciation for the opportunity to attend such seminars pertinent to her
job in local government each year.
Administrator Fellows advised the Council that the Hopkins Meander Line problem
is still pending.
Fellows reported on the meeting between Robert Turner, Director Fortner, Engineer
Broome and himself. Mr. Turner, representing Water Services of America discussed
water treatment and sewage treatment plants, the reverse osmosis process. Administra-
tor Fellows advised Council it was the opinion of Fortner, Broome and himself that
the reverse osmosis process is not cost effective for the City at this point.
Administrator Fellows reported on the meeting with the Farmers Home Administra-
tion. The memorandum issued to the Council earlier outlined what Farmers Home is
proposing; the city receiving a One Million Dollar ($1,000,000.00) grant from Farmers
Home, borrowing One Million Dollars ($1,000,000.00) from Farmers Home and an additional
One million Dollars ($1,000,000.00) from commercial sources. And undertake a Three
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Director Fortner elaborated briefly on the Farmers Home application. The Council
discussed the facits involved in Phase One of the project. Fellows noted a resolution
was needed to send along with the application package.
Chairman Douglas read the proposed resolution as follows:
WHEREAS, the City of Okeechobee is under orders from the Florida Department of
Environmental Regulation to cease discharge of its sewer effluent into Taylor Creek
and,
WHEREAS, the City of Okeechobee is desirous of improving its sewage treatment
capacity as well as extending its sewer collection system to provide sanitary sewer
service to residents of Okeechobee, and
WHEREAS, the City of Okeechobee has failed to receive any assistance from the
Environmental Protection Agency over the past several years, and
WHEREAS, the Farmers Home Administration has indicated an interest in assisting
the city in building a new sewage treatment plant and providing associated collection
system,
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF OKEECHOBEE, FLORIDA
AS FOLLOWS:
1) The Mayor and City Council of the City of Okeechobee hereby approve the concept
of a two phase approach to the development of its sewage treatment and collection
system.
2) The Mayor and City Council favor an initial development cost of the first phase
of the project of three million dollars ($3,000,000) provided one million dollars
($1,000,000) in grant funds are made available from the Farmers Home Administra-
tion as well as a one million dollar ($1,000,000) loan from the Farmers Home
Administration and in return the city will seek a one million dollar ($1,000,000)
loan from commercial sources in order to fund the first phase of the three
million dollar ($3,000,000) project.
3) This resolution shall take effect upon its adoption.
Introduced and adopted in regular session assembled this 23RD day of NOVEMBER
1982.
Councilman Watford moved that the Resolution be adopted, seconded by Councilman
Burk. Motion carried.
Councilman Watford commented on an editorial in the Okeechobee News concerning the
Fire Department grooming issue discussed previously by the Council. Councilman Burk
agreed that the editorial did not show a true picture of Council's intentions.
Chairman Douglas noted the fact that there is a great deal of excess fill from the
Highway 441 project. Douglas asked Council for input on the possibility of Administrator
Fellows pursuing the idea of getting a street right -of -way on Northeast Tenth Avenue north
to the railroad and on to the City property, thus gaining access to the property.
Councilman Burk moved to instruct the City Administrator to pursue the issue,
seconded by Councilman Chapman. Motion carried.
AGENDA ITEM #XII - ADJOURNMENT
There being no further business the meeting adjourned at Q:2S P.M.
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ATTEST:
Bonnie S. Thomas, CMC
City Clerk
City of Okeechobee
Edward W. Douglas, D.C.
Chairman /Mayor
City of Okeechobee
THERE IS A TAPE OF THIS MEETING IN ITS ENTIRETY ON FILE IN THE CLERK'S OFFICE.
REGULAR MEETING
TUESDAY, DECEMBER 7, 1982
The City Council of the City of Okeechobee, Florida, met in regular session
at 7:00 P.M., Tuesday, December 7, 1982, in the City Council Chambers at 55 South-
east Third Avenue, Okeechobee, Florida.
Chairman /Mayor Edward W. Douglas called the meeting to order with the
following Councilmen present:
Edward W. Douglas, Chairman /Mayor
Donald Burk, Vice Chairman
Dowling Watford, Jr.
James H. Knight
Oakland Chapman
Other present were:
Richard C. Fellows, City Administrator
David M. Conlon, City Attorney
L.C. Fortner, Jr., Director of Public Works
James Broome, Consulting Engineer
Larry Mobley, Police Chief
Janice M. Mann, Deputy Clerk
City Clerk Bonnie Thomas, as Supervisor of Elections for the City of Okeechobee,
was at the Fire Station witnessing the vote count of the City's General Election.
AGENDA ITEM #I - INVOCATION AND PLEDGE
The Invocation was offered by Councilman Burk followed by the Pledge of
Allegiance.
AGENDA ITEM #II- APPROVAL OF MINUTES
With no corrections, additions or deletions needed, Councilman Burk moved
that the minutes of the November 23, 1982, regular meeting be approved, seconded
by Councilman Chapman. Motion carried.
AGENDA ITEM #III - STREET RIGHT -OF -WAY - SOUTHEAST SIXTH AVENUE
Chairman Douglas presented for discussion and possible action, a Quit -Claim
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AGENDA
CITY COUNCIL
CITY OF OKEECHOBEE
COUNCIL CHAMBERS
REGULAR MEETING
NOVEMBER 23, 1982
7:00 P.M.
Invocation and Pledge of Allegiance.
kni.A)2LivizeTee e)
Approval of the minutes of the regular meeting of November 9, 1982.get
Public hearing and adoption
Reve ,ue Sharing funds in th
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Public hearing and final reading of an Ordinance
of recommendations on the expenditure of Federal
amount of $70,226.
amending the Ordinance Code to
provide exemptions up to $50 on Occupational Liwe_nse f9es for Disabled Veterans
who supply evidence of disability.b/c-z,c,e4,
Public hearing and fi g of an
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