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1983-04-18 Regular Meetings3258 83 -2 83 -40 REGULAR MEETING MONDAY, APRIL 18, 1983 The City Council of the City of Okeechobee, Florida, met in regular session in Council Chambers, 55 Southeast Third Avenue, Okeechobee, at 7:00 P.M. Chairman /Mayor Edward W. Douglas called the meeting to order with the following Councilmen present: Edward W. Douglas, Chairman /Mayor James H. Knight, Vice Chairman Dowling R. Watford, Jr. Oakland Chapman Oscar Thomas 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 Rosemary Miller, Executive Secretary Janice M. Mann, Deputy Clerk AGENDA ITEMS #II & III - INVOCATION AND PLEDGE The invocation was offered by Chairman Edward W. Douglas followed by the Pledge of Allegiance. AGENDA ITEM #IV - APPROVAL OF MINUTES With no corrections, additions or deletions noted, Councilman Chapman moved to approve the minutes of the April 4, 1983, regular meeting, seconded by Councilman Knight. Motion carried. AGENDA ITEM #XII - CODE ENFORCEMENT BOARD VACANCIES Chairman Douglas called for action by Council to appoint two members to the Code Enforcement Board for a term of three years commencing May 1, 1983. Councilman Chapman moved to reappoint Jerry Walker to the Code Enforcement Board for a term of three years and appoint Cecilia Miller to a three year term, seconded by Councilman Thomas. The Chair called for discussion on the motion. Councilman Watford noted all the applicants were excellent and suggested perhaps appointing August Winkenhofer instead of Cecilia Miller, sister -in -law of the Building Official. With no further discussion, the vote on the motion carried. 3289 83 -41 83 -16 83 -37 AGENDA ITEM #XI - LOADING AREA - DANIELS BUILDING Chairman Douglas advised the Council there has been a request for an official loading, unloading area on Southeast Park Street for the merchants in the Daniel's Building. In particular the Florist Shop has no access to the rear of their store for the many large arrangements which they make. Douglas noted the designation of a loading zone must be done by ordinance, and authori- zation is needed to proceed for a first hearing at the next regular meeting. Councilman Chapman agreed that the need does exist for a loading zone, and asked Council to also consider using the old tennis court area for off - street parking for the employees of the Chamber of Commerce and the County Library. The Council discussed the two problems. Attorney Conlon advised, in regard to the off - street parking between the Chamber of Commerce and the Library, the parks reservations and restrictions will have to be researched to deter- mine whether or not it would be allowed. In regard to the loading zone area, the proposed ordinance should state the zone is strickly for loading and unloading, not to specify private parking for Syble's Flowers and Gifts Shop. Concerning the off - street parking, Councilman Watford suggested that the County Recreation Department be contacted as to the future use or plans of the tennis coutt. Following brief discussion, the Council agreed to proceed with both matters. Chairman Douglas instructed Administrator Fellows to draft an ordinance addressing the loading zone area. Fellows was also instructed to contact the Recreation Department, the Chamber of Commerce and the Library regarding an off- street parking area. Chairman Douglas suggested that Administrator Fellows and Director Fortner meet with Police Chief Mobley and the above mentioned businesses and work out a proposal. Council agreed. AGENDA ITEM #X - SURPLUS PROPERTY Chairman Douglas called for action by the Council to declare surplus property, two five foot (5') mowers and authorize their disposition at a public sale. A motion was made by Councilman Knight, seconded by Councilman Watford that the two mowers be declared surplus property and sold at public auction. Vote on the motion carried. AGENDA ITEM #IX - FINAL HEARING - ORDINANCE - BUDGET AMENDMENTS The next agenda item was a public hearing and final reading of an ordinance amending the budget ordinance for the City of Okeechobee for the fiscal year Tir 3290 83 -42 October 1, 1982, through September 30, 1983. Chairman Douglas read the title as follows: AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE BUDGET ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF OKEECiOBEE FOR THE PERIOD YEAR OCTOBER 1, 1982 THROUGH SEPTEMBER 30, 1983; PRO- VIDING FOR ADJUSTMENTS IN REVENUES; PROVIDING ADJUSTMENT TO EXPENDI- TURES; PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE. The floor was opened for discussion. Citizen Andy Rubin asked for a more detailed explanation of the purpose of the amendments. Administrator Fellows advised, "Basically what the ordinance does, Mr. Mayor, is the city had approximately Seventy Thousand Dollars ($70,000.00) of Federal Revenue Sharing Funds that we held a public hearing on several months ago. The City authorized that amount to be allocated to several accounts. This budget amend- ment simply recognizes action the Council has already approved. To make it official it had to be done by ordinance. One other item is the City has been negotiating a new franchise agreement with the tele- phone company. The old franchise agreement, entered into thirty (30) years ago, provided a certain number of free telephones for the City. We have tried to get the phone company to renew it now and provide the City with some cash flaw instead of free telephones. Since we have been unable to obtain a new franchise, the budget amendment recognizes this fact by removing the anticipated revenue from income for the City. We have made adjustments in the water revenues because they are not up to what we had anticipated at the beginning of the year. We have off -set this by a reduction in expendi- tures in Water & Sewer." With no further comments, Councilman Chapman moved to adopt the ordinance amending the budget ordinance for the City of Okeechobee, seconded by Councilman Watford. Motion carried. AGENDA ITEM #VIII - FIVE YEAR PAVING PLAN Chairman Douglas asked the Administrator for a brief over -view, regarding the drainage problem on Southeast 17th Street. Administrator Fellows explained that a severe drainage problem exists on Southeast 17th Street east of Parrott Avenue. The City Engineer has determined the best way to handle the matter is to install a catch basin and pipe the run -off water back up to the drainage system along U.S. 441. Fellows continued, "there is some cost involved and we are attempting to ask the property owners on each side of the street to share equally in the cost of materials and the City will furnish the labor and equipment to make the installation. Phil RPrger has agreed to contribute towards the cost of the drainage system. If the improvements are completed, Fellows advised the paving of Southeast 17th Street should be moved from fiscal year 84/85 up to fiscal year 83/84." 3291 3 83 -32 83 -20 Councilman Knight moved that the proposed change in the paving program be made, seconded by Councilman Chapman. Councilman Watford asked if a street will be dropped fran the 83/84 list in order to insert Southeast 17th Street. Fellows stated that some adjustments may have to be made depending on the available funds. Watford asked if the paving of Southeast 17th was contingent on the property owners agreeing to share the cost to solve the drainage problem. Fellows answered, "Yes" and added, "the agreement was that we would move it into the fiscal year 83/84." Following brief discussion, the Chairman called for a vote on the motion to revise the paving plan. Motion carried. LAND LOCKED PROPERTY - SOUTHWEST ELEVENTH AVENUE - ORIN T FE Chairman Douglas brought up for discussion the unresolved problem of the land locked property located off of Southwest Eleventh Avenue. The owner of lots 1, 2, 3, 4, and 5 is willing to donate nine feet of those lots giving a twenty four foot (24') access. Douglas noted Mrs. Cantrell, owner of Lots 1 through 5, was present to give her verbal agreement. Before agreeing, Mrs. Cantrell asked who would maintain the alleyway? Chairman Douglas advised that the alleyway would be the City's property, therefore, the City's responsibility. The Council discussed with the City Attorney, the process of replatting the land and the City's requirements for any street extension. Director Fortner advised the Council that a resolution was passed three (3) years ago which states that any water, sewer or street extensions be made at the developers expense. Councilman Watford reaffirmed the fact that, at the April 4th regular meeting, the Council had agreed to require forty feet (40') for roadways. The Council discussed the fact that the Council created the problem when they closed the road in 1956. It was determined that a great deal more study is needed. Administrator Fellows was instructed to work out the details with the City Attorney, for a decision at a later date. The Council did, however, accept Mrs. Cantrell's offer to relinquish nine feet (9') of Its 1 through 5, Block 18, in an effort to gain access to the land locked property. AGENDA:ITEMIV - PUBLIC HEARING - ORDINANCE PROVIDING' RULES FOR USE OF 201 WASTEWNLER TREATMENT PLANT Chairman Douglas notes the next agenda item was the public hearing and final reading of an ordinance providing rules and regulations, fees and charges, for use of the 201 area -wide waste- water treatment plant and city -wide collection system. Chairman Douglas welcomed everyone present and thanked them for their concern. The Chair asked that the citizens limit their comments to three minutes. He then turned the floor over to Frederick Bell, Engineer who designed the 201 Facilities Plan. T T T r 3292 Mr. Bell explained that, "The present twenty (20) year plan for the Okeechobee wastewater treatment plant was developed in accord with the EPA guidelines in effect in 1976. The basic criteria was 1) obtaining a piece of land, suitable in size, outside the City for a new plant and 2) to cease the direct discharge into Taylor Creek. Spray irrigation was selected as the most effective way of treating sewage. One of the determining factors was the acquisition of land fran the state, leasing the acreage for One Dollar ($1.00) for a period of fifty (50) years. Many factors were taken into consideration in designing the system. There were numerous State and Federal agencies that were involved in the initial stages; among them were: 1) U.S. Environmental Protection Agency 2) State Department of Environmental Regulations (DER) - they established the guidelines for the design of the plant, the cost effectiveness, the basic criteria. 3) State Department Division of Archives History and Records Management 4) State Department of Administration 5) State Department of Natural Resources 6) State Department of Agriculture - Division of Forestry 7) Florida Game and Fresh Water Fish Commission 8) Central Florida Regional Planning Council 9) U.S. Geological Survey 10) U.S. Department of Agriculture - Soil Conservation Service 11) Federal Aviation Administration 12) South Florida Water Management District 13) Okeechobee County and City Consulting Engineers 14) Florida School for Boys Administration Having received input from all those agencies, we proceeded with the design of a sewage treatment plant. The complete application package consisted of approximately sixty -five (65) drawings and five hundred (500) sheets of specifications. Four sets of the completed application package were forwarded through the Department of Environmental Regulations to the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers in Jacksonville, Florida, and approved." Mr. Bell explained that, "Through the construction of the actual structure that will treat the sewage and the filtering through chanicals at the lift stations, the odor will be eliminated. An operation and maintenance manual has also been provided which contains explicit instructions to deal with any situation that may occur. The spray field in Phase I will have -a perimeter of a minimum of two hundred feet (200') from where the spray drops on the ground to the nearest private property line or public road. Also, in the operator's manual, when the prevailing wind exceeds fifteen miles per hour (15 MPH) the spray plant will be shut down. In regards to the water tables, when the interphase of the effluent goes into the ground, the grasses will absorb up to ninety -eight percent (98 %) of the nitrogen, phosphorus, etc., on its way to the water table. In addition, the final product that canes out of the plant will be chlorinated which will kill pathogenic bacteria. As an additional safeguard, the path design calls for two four inch (4 ") monitoring wells at the perimeter of the first phase spray area. At least once a month water samples will be taken to assure no deterioration of ground water." 3293 The floor was opened for a question and answer period. Robert Kennedy asked, "Why was there such a significant difference in Frederck Bell's original report and the latest report submitted by Law Engineering ?" Mr. Bell explained that since 1978 the EPA has upgraded their criteria, becoming more restrictive. Dr. Louis Motz, Law Engineering of Tampa, was also present to review their report and answer any questions. Dr. Motz explained, "We were asked to do a study which was authorized on March 9, 1983. Basically, we were asked to review the EPA comments that were made in relation to the ground water table on the site. In relation to that study, I made a site visit and visited with EPA in Atlanta, Georgia; and discussed the site with DER in Tallahassee and the SCS office in Okeechobee County. Calculations were made based on existing data. It was discovered that very limited hydrogeology data was available and the requirements have changes since 1976 in relation to this component of a land application study. Based on the soil data and the very limited hydrology data, we determined our estimated hydrolic loading rate. We looked at the problem of ground water Hounding that might occur; we estimated the storage requirements based on these new conditions; looked at the nitrogen loading rate (the uptake by crops and other processes of the nitrogen that would cane fran the plant) . Conclusions and rendations were made in terms of an estimated loading rate and estimated acreage and storage requirements." Dr. Mbtz noted, "The two very important points made in the study are 1) we agree with Mr. Bell and the use of spray irrigation as the means for disposing of the wastewater on site; and 2) because of the new or change in requirements since 1976 some additional data are required. In the report that we presented, dated April 8, 1983, that was one of our conclusions. In summary, the recommendations are that 1) a design loading rate of six hundred thousand (600,000) gallons per day will require approximately two hundred six (206) acres when it is applied at an average loading rate of .75 inches per week; 2) we estimated the water table will rise approximately one foot (1') after each loading cycle; 3) we estimated a storage volume that will be required two hundred thirty -two (232) acre feet which will be used by the design engineer, to provide storage for the wastewater during that part of the rainy season when it can not be applied because of high water table conditions that exist on site; 4) we are comfortable about the nitrogen up -take that would be achieved by the use of grass (ie: a strain of bermuda grass). The bermuda grass will remove enough of the nitrogen so that the percolate (the water that Haves dawn to the water table) should be in compliance with water quality standards. l T 1 � r 1J 1 3294 One important point, as mentioned before, we still feel, in order to fully address the questions that EPA has raised sane additional work dealing with the hydrology (the sub- surface material) needs to be developed." Citizen Dale Barrett asked, "Is the additional two hundred six (206) acres included the holding pond ?" Dr. Motz explained that, "The holding pond will be extra (approximately forty additional acres). It is very important to understand that the findings are based on very scarce number of hydrology data. Our numbers could change, they could be better or they could be worse." Bobby Tucker asked if the proposed system remains cost effective with the additional variables figured in. Engineer Bell explained it would still be the most cost effective because the land was given to the City for the project. Richard Logue asked what volume of treatable sewage was the preliminary study conducted for? Dr. Motz advised a rate of six hundred thousand (600,000) gallons per day used, for a population of approximately four thousand (4,000). Darrell Scovell commented that, "The City is preparing to pass a $3.2 million bond issue to finance a project which, in his opinion, may or may not be adequate; and are also basing calculations on rates without knowing if the designed plant will be sufficient." John Entry asked, "1) what would have happened if the residents of R -Bar Estates had not raised these questions, haw inadequate would the plant have been built ?, and 2) if you don't know how much the plant costs, until it's built, haw can it be cost effective ?" Engineer Browne explained, "as far as being cost effective, no one has a definite answer to exactly how much something is going to cost until it is built. In regards to where we would be without R -Bar residents raising the questions, we would be in the same place we are right now. These questions were raised in August of 1982, by EPA before R -Bar became involved." Contractor Bill Rucks stated the proposed sewer rates and tap fees were extremely high and felt it would have an adverse effect on the building industry in Okeechobee. Administrator Fellows advised, "The Council is going to consider amending the or- dinance tonight to create a charge of Two and 49/100ths Dollars ($2.49) per thousand gallons. That figure will then be assessed against the people who use the water system. And those who use more water and create more sewage to be treated will pay more than those who use less. The tap fees are reasonable and in line with most tap fees of the surrounding communities. Recently the City has enacted system capacity charges. We gave the calculations to the Contractors Association to review. The original proposed fees were reduced by more than fifty percent (50 %) . No one really knows what this will do to the growth of Okeechobee. We can only measure what has happened in other communities, people adjust, and as economic conditions improve building continues. 3295 We are under mandate to remove the effluent from Taylor Creek. If we do not accomplish this, we have two alternatives 1) the Department of Environmental Regulations (DER) can place a building moritorium on the City, or 2) they (DER) can fine the City Ten Thousand Dollars ($10,000.00) per day. The proposed fees are not inflated in order to drive prices up and charge customers more than need be. We are here to serve you." Dale Barrett stated, "One of the main concerns is contamination of the ground water supply. Can the Council give the residents of R -Bar Estates a guarantee that their water will not be contaminated ?" Engineer Bell stated he could not guarantee there would be no contamination, however, the ground water should net the water quality standards. That is the purpose of the monitoring wells. Dr. MOtz advised, "as stated in their (Law Engineering's) report, the percolate that moves down to the water table will flaw laterally toward nearby points of discuarge. When the ground percolate, at the spray irrigation site, reaches the water table at the shallowest depth it should be within drinking water standards. In oru professional opinion the spray irrigation fields will not affect the wells." 'I+ammy Markham asked what thought has the Council and its engineers given to plant expansion for the future growth of the City. Councilman Watford explained, as in the water system, when the system reaches eighty percent (80 %) capacity the City will begin to plan for expansion. The new sewer plant will increase capacity from approximately one hundred eighty thousand (180,000) gallons, at the present time, to six hundred thousand (600,000) gallons. This will provide for a great deal of growth. When capacity is reached several years fran now, the Council will have to begin the process all over again and determine 1) how many more gallons will be needed, 2) do we want to build a new plant or add onto the existing one, 3) do we want to go to some other type of treatment (ie: deep well injection). These factors can not be taken into consideration until the need arises. Chairman Douglas added, "the original plans were designed for one million gallons total. the six hundred thousand (600,000) is twice the capacity that we have now, this is Phase I. With the changes of land needs for Phase I it minimizes the chances of doubling capacity later on. According to the reports, approximately one hundred fifty (150) acres still remain for expansion. By that time we will have monitored the effectiveness of that plant and determine, at that time, the amount of capacity to be increased." Lengthy discussion ensued, with questions and answers pertaining to the proposed rates, restrictiveness of the City limits, annexation, plant capacity, deep well injection, the present moritorium. 3296 In regards to the cost of the plant being Five Million Dollars ($5,000,000.00), Administrator Fellows advised that, "Two Million Dollars ($2,000,000.00) of that are grants to the City from the Farmers Home Administration and the Environmental Protection Agency. The City is only borrowing $3.2 million. We are doing everything we can to see that this plant is approved so as not to loose the grants." Mark Griffith asked that Director Fortner explain the requirements, procedures and deadlines for obtaining these grants. This, he felt, would explain the seemingly apparent rush to push the project through. Director Frotner responded, "The City and County began this project back in 1975. In 1977 when the 201 Facilities Plan was completed, the City made application to DER for funds. At that time they were sending most of their funds to the larger cities. We were placed on a planning list. As time went along, each year we tried to renew our application, DER would not even accept it. In late 1982 we once again tried to get onto the fundable list as opposed to the planning list. January, 1983, DER sent a letter stating, 'your city is going to be considered being placed on the fundable list and receive funds providing you can submit the necessary documents in a reasonable length of time. Your city will be placed on this list February 16th.' Two other cities were also moved to this list. Because of this change one of the larger cities could not comply with DER requirements and submit their information on time. Therefore, DER had approximately Nine Million Dollars ($9,000,000.00) available in funds. On February 16, DER gave us sixty (60) days to complete the application along with all the other changes that had been made in their requirements. The deadline ended at 5:00 P.M. today. As of today we were certified for funds provided that this system is approved by EPA. With this document we are eligible for Nine Hudnred Forty -Eight Thousand Dollars ($948,000.00) the estimated construction costs." Administrator Fellows added, "We have an additional Million Dollar ($1,000,000.00) loan from Farmers Home Adminsitration for this entire project. We are addressing two separate issues, 1) a sewage collection system and 2) a sewage treatment plant. The plant is the one we are getting Nine Hudnred Forty -Eight Thousand Dollars ($948,000.00) for; that plus a Million Dollar ($1,000,000.00) loan for the sewage treatment plant, and the Two Million Dollar ($2,000,000.00) loan and a Million Dollar ($1,000,000.00) grant for the collection system, totals the Five Million Dollars ($5,000,000.00). Fortner noted that if EPA rejects the City's application the City will have to re- evaluate the entire set -up, look for an affordable site, smaller scale plant. Robert Kennedy asked of the plans, if any, to conduct further soil tests on the site as recommended in the Law Engineering report. Dr. Motz advised the scope of work would have to be channeled through EPA and it may be more proper for the City to have it done. 1 fir 3297 83 -24 Dale Barrett asked of the status of their request that Larry Sharp, Soil Conserva- tion Service, conduct the tests at no cost, which would further supplement the data DER and EPA presently have. Chairman Douglas advised that a letter has been sent to James Mitchell, State Director Soil Conservation Service, Gainesville, Florida, requesting further tests be conducted by the Soil Conservation Service. The citizens questioned the problem of sludge disposal. Director Fortner advised, "The 201 Plan predicts approximately one ton per day of sludge. If this is broken dawn it would be about one cubic yard per day, which amounts to one dump truck loan per week to be hauled off." Several citizens expressed concern regarding the proposed mandatory connection fees to be followed by the monthly sewer rate and how it will affect those on fixed incomes. Administrator Fellows stated, "it is also a main concern of the City's. The problem will be resolved to most everyone's satisfaction, at such time as we begin requiring people to hook -up." Dale Barrett asked if any consideration has been t -ken to change Cemetary Road as the main access road to the new plant. Administrator Fellows advised that this was discussed at last Thursday's County Commission meeting. The Consulting Engineer, Director Fortner and Administrator determined that a different access might be undertaken, that would eliminate any sewer plant traffic to pass R -Bar Estates. The County Commissioners have agreed unanimously to participate with the City financially in constructing a different access. Lengthy discussion occured pertaining to the final set of plans presented to EPA; whether or not a new access road would create a problem with obtaining funds; possible contamination of water and what recourse the citizens of R -Bar would have if it occured. Chairman Douglas thanked the citizens for expressing their concern and for their inpur. Douglas assured the citizens the City has done everything that it knows to do to protect the residents of R -Bar Estates, and assured them that the council appreciates their comments and questions. The Chairman read the proposed ordinance by title as follows: AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE CITY OF OKEECHOBEE, FLORIDA, CODE OF ORDINANCES: ARTICTJ III, SEWERS AND SEWAGE DISPOSAL, BY ADDING THERETO SECTIONS 18 -49 THROUGH 18 -71. SAID AMENDMENT REQUIRES USE OF PUBLIC SEWERS; PROVIDES FOR PRIVATE SEWAGE DISPOSAL; REGULATES CONNECTIONS, DISCHARGE, ENFORCEMENT, UNAUTHORIZED USE, STORM WATER MANAGEMENT; AUTHROIZES INSPECTIONS, LIENS, LEGAL ACTIONS; PROVIDES FOR CONNECTION FEES, SEWER FEES, CHARGES, DIS- POSITION OF FUNDS, RATES, CHARGES, PENALTIES, AND SETS FORTH DEFINITIONS, PENALTY COST, SEVER ABILITY, AND CONFLICT PROVISIONS; MAKES PROVISIONS FOR THE RENEWAL OF OCCUPATIONAL LICENSE SUBJECT TO ADEQUATE POLLUTION CONTROL FACILITIES; AND PROVIDES FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE. Douglas noted an amendment in Section 18 -48, sub - paragraph 4: sewer use fees: (4) Sewer use fees for the incorporated sections of the 201 facilities planning area shall be based on volume of water used each month through the water meter at the rates set forth below: 3298 83 -38 (a) Sewer Rates: Each customer connected to the City's Sewer System shall be billed at the rate of $2.49 per 1,000 gallons. Councilman Watford moved that the proposed ordinance be amended to reduce the rates as presented, seconded by Councilman Knight. Notion carried. Councilman Watford asked to respond to the comments voiced earlier. "I agree it is a great concern about ground water contamination. Not being an engineer, I have to trust others to make these judgements. It is DER's and EPA's responsibility to give us speci- fications that meet this concern. The same principal applies to the cost estimate submitted by the engineers. Regarding the comments on growth, if we don't get a new sewer system there won't be any growth. In respect to taxes, the Water & Sewer system operates on it's awn and (hopefully) has no bearing on the City's tax rate. The City has worked on this project since 1976. The time has came to where we can finally obtain some of these grants. Okeechobee City and County both have been critizied many times because we haven't gotten a lot of Federal grants. They are needed otherwise the proposed rates will be even greater. Growth is going to occur whether we want it or not. This is one way that we can prepare for it to be sure it is good growth that is environmentally safe for our community." Councilman Watford continued by elaborating on his recent tour of the Kissimmee sewer plant. Watford noted the seven hundred fifty thousand (750,000) gallon per day plant has been in operation for ten years. The odor was minimal, the spray field was directly adjacent to a large bank, a fire department, a residential area, and even a school. The sewer plant has not stopped growth nor has it lowered property values. Watford presented photographs and water samples taken at the plant, and stated, "This was the best way that I could came up with any concrete evidence that same of these concerns can be met." Al Goldstein thanked Councilman Watford for taking the time to research by visiting a similar plant. With no further discussion, Councilman Knight moved that the ordinance be approved as amended, seconded by Councilman Chapman. Following clarification of two items, Chairman Douglas called for a vote. Notion carried. AGENDA ITEM #VI - FINAL HEARING - ORDINANCE ISSUANCE WATER & SEWER BONDS Chairman Douglas presented for final hearing an ordinance authorizing the issuance of Three Million Two Hundred Twelve Thousand Nine Hundred Dollars ($3,212,900.00) in Water & Sewer Bonds. The title was read as follows: 3299 83 -20 83 -11 83 -43 AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE ACQUISITION AND CONSTRUCTION OF EXTENSIONS AND 1MPROVRAR TS TO THE WATER & SEWER SYSTEM AND THE REFUNDING OF CERTAIN OUTSTANDING OBLIGATIONS OF THE CITY OF OKEECHOBEE, FLORIDA; PROVIDING FOR THE ISSUANCE OF NCP EXCEEDING $3,212,900 WATER AND SEWER REVENUE BONDS, SERIES 1983, TO FINANCE PART OF THE COST OF STXH PROJECT AND THE RE- FUNDING; PROVIDING FOR THE PAYMENT THEREOF; PROVIDING FOR THE RIGHTS OF THE HOLDERS OF THE BONDS; MAKING CERTAIN OTHER COVENANTS AND AGREEMENTS IN CONNE2TION THEREWITH; AMENDING ORDINANCE NO. 356 OF THE CITY, RELATING TO THE CITY'S OUT - STANDING WATER AND SEWER REVENUE BO DS, SERIES 1972, IN CERTAIN RESPECTS SO AS TO ENHANCE THE MARKETABILITY OF THE BONDS; AND PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE. Prior to adoption, Chairman Douglas noted several typographical errors to be corrected. Councilman Watford moved that the ordinance be corrected according to the corrections read, seconded by Councilman Knight. Motion carried. Councilman Chapman moved to adopt the ordinance as amended, seconded by Councilman Watford. Following brief discussion, the vote on the motion carried. AGENDA ITEM #VII - RESOLUTION PROVIDING CALCULATIONS FOR RATES Chairman Douglas presented a resolution providing the calculations for the rates of the Okeechobee areawide wastewater treatment plant. Because of the late hour, Chairman Douglas offered a copy of the proposed resolution to anyone wishing one, in lieu of reading it in it's entirety. Councilman Watford moved that the resolution be adopted, seconded by Councilman Knight. Motion carried. AGENDA ITEM #XIII - ENGINEERING AGREEMENT Chairman Douglas opened the floor for discussion and action by the council to approve an amendment to the Agreement for Engineering Services between the City and Broome, Van Ostran for start -up services and on -site services during the first year of operation of the 201 area wide treatment plant. Since this is one of the requirements of the Environmental Protection Agency, Councilman Watford moved that the engineering agreement be amended, seconded by Council- man Chapman. Brief discussion, vote on motion carried. AGENDA ITEM #XIV - MAYOR TO CALL ON AUDIENCE Chairman /Mayor Douglas called on anyone in the audience wishing to address the Council. Mark Griffith asked if the suggested elimination of the sewer tap fee had been acted on this evening. Administrator Fellows advised that Council will decide at a later date whether they want to include laying sewer lines in the street paving program. AGENDA ITEM! #XV - MAYOR TO CALL ON CITY CLERK, CITY ATTORNEY, CITY ADMINISTRATOR, AND CITY COUNCILMEN FOR REPORTS AND /OR REQUESTS City Clerk Thomas presented the General Fund and Water & Sewer Fund Warrant Registers for Council's approval. Clerk Thomas advised that the "Invitation for Bids" have been sent out on micro- filming. 3300 83 -18 The Clerk reported on her recent Clerk's conference that she and the bookkeeper attended, and thanked the Council for the opportunity to attend. Councilman Watford reported he attended the latest meeting of the Central Florida Regional Planning Council. Councilman Watford moved to approve the General Fund Warrant Register in the amount of One Hundred Ninety -One Thousand ONE Hundred Seventy -Five and 62/100ths Dollars ($191,175.62) and the Water & Sewer Warrant Register in the amount of Two Hundred Thousand Two Hundred Thirty -Five and 59/100ths Dollars ($200,235.59), seconded by Councilman Knight. Motion carried. AGENDA ITEM #XVI - ADJOURNMENT There being no further business the meeting adjourned at 11:15 P.M. ATTEST: Bonnie S. Thomas,CMC City Clerk City of Okeechobee Edwa ug -s, Chairman/Mayor City of Okeechobee THERE IS A TAPE OF THIS MEEI'ING IN ITS ENTIRETY ON FILE IN THE CLERK'S OFFICE. REGULAR MEETING MONDAY, MAY 2, 1983 The City Council of the City of Okeechobee, Florida, meet in regular session in Council Chambers, 55 Southeast Third Avenue, Okeechobee, at 7:00 P.M. Chairman /Mayor Edward W. Douglas called the meeting to order with the following Councilmen present: Edward W. Douglas, Chairman /Mayor James H. Knight, Vice Chairman Dowling R. Watford, Jr. Oakland Chapman Councilman Oscar Thomas was absent. Others present were: Bonnie S. Thomas, City Clerk Richard C. Fellows, City Administrator David M. Conlon, City Attorney James Broome, Consulting Engineer Larry Mobley, Police Chief L. Keith Torrey, Fire Chief AGENDA CITY OF OKEECHOBEE COUNCIL CHAMBERS REGULAR MEETING APRIL 18, 1983 7:00 P.M. 1. Call to Order Invocation - Mayor Edward Douglas Pledge of Allegiance - Mayor Edward Douglas IV. Approval of the minutes of the regular meeting of April 4, 1983. V. Public hearing and final reading of an Ordinance providing rules and regulations, fees and charges for use of the 201 area-wide Wastewater Treatment Plant and city-wide Collection System. VI. Public hearing and final reading of an Ordinance authorizing the issuance of $3,212,900 in Water and Sewer Revenue Bonds of the City of Okeechobee for construction funds to build a 201 area-wide Wastewater Treatment Plant and city-wide Collection System. VII. A resolution providing the calculations for the rates of the Okeechobee area-wide Wastewater Treatment System. VIII. Action by the Council to authorize a change in the five year paving plan to include Southeast 17th Street east of Parrott Avenue for paving in the fiscal year beginning October 1, 1983 instead of the fiscal year beginning October 1, 1984. IX. Public hearing and final reading of an Ordinance amending the budget Ordinance for the City of Okeechobee for the fiscal year October 1, 1982 through September 30, 1983. X. Action by the Council to declare surplus two five foot mowers and authorize their disposition at public sale. XI. Discussion relative to the need for official loading, un-loading area on Southeast Park Street across from the Chamber of Commerce. XII. Action by the Council to appoint two members to the Code Enforcement Board for a term of three years commencing May 1, 1983. XIII. Mayor to call on anyone in audience wishing to address the Council. XIV. Mayor to call on City Clerk, City Attorney, City Administrator, and City Councilmen for reports and/or requests. XV. Adjournment.