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1983-08-22 Special Meeting3345 3 _ _ 83 -18 83 -20 CHAIRMAN DOUGLAS - APPROVAL OF WARRANT REGISTERS Chairman Douglas asked for Council's approval of the warrant registers in the amount of: General Fund 34,423.25 and Water & Sewer Fund 26,908.35. Councilman Knight moved to approve the registers. Seconded by Councilman Thomas. Motion carried. CHAIRMAN DOUGLAS - ASKED FOR ANY FURTHER DISCUSSION AMONG PUBLIC OR COUNCIL Chairman Douglas asked if there was anyone else wishing to address the Council. There was no response. AGENDA ITEM #XII - ADJOURNMENT There being no further ATTEST: ti_ ' ia.4/ / . -/ discussion, the meeting was adjourned at 8:20 P.M. ,0" if / _ .'/It All Edward W. Douglas, IC Chairman City of Okeechobee nie S. Thomas, CMC City Clerk City of Okeechobee THERE IS A TAPE OF THIS MEETING IN ITS ENTIRETY ON FILE IN THE CLERK'S OFFICE. SPECIAL MEETING MONDAY, AUGUST 22, 1983 The City Council of the City of Okeechobee, Florida, met in special session in Council Chambers, 55 Southeast Third Avenue, Okeechobee, Florida, at 7:00 P.M. Chairman Edward W. Douglas called the special meeting to order with the following Councilmen present: Edward W. Douglas, Chairman James H. Knight, Vice Chairman Dowling R. Watford, Jr. Oakland Chapman Councilman Oscar Thomas was absent. Others 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 Rosemary Lear, Executive Secretary Janice M. Mann, Deputy Clerk City Clerk Bonnie S. Thomas was absent. AGENDA ITEMS #II & III - INVOCATION AND PLEDGE The Invocation was offered by Councilman Oakland Chapman followed by the Pledge of Allegiance. AGENDA ITEM #IV - PUBLIC HEARING = UTILIZATION OF 310 ACRES'- SEWAGE TREATMENT'PLANT Chairman Douglas stated the purpose of the Public Hearing is to receive input on a proposal to utilize 310 acres of land situated at the Florida School for Boys as the site of a new sewage treatment plant utilizing spray irrigation and crop forage for effluent disposal. The floor was opened for questions and /or comments. Citizen Dale Barrett asked that Engineer Broome detail the plant as it stands at this time. Using an aerial photograph of the proposed area, Engineer Broome pointed out the proposed location I If 1 I 3346 83 -69 of the plant, holding pond and spray irrigation fields, and the location of the access road. Citizen Richard Logue asked of the status of the land lease. Administrator Fellows explained, "The City has a legal lease signed by the Department of Health and Rehabilitation Services, exe- cuted May of 1982. Unknown to us, the State had a requirement, that any agency of the State who wants to sub -lease lands must return that land to the Bureau of State Lands Management. They inturn enter into an agreement with the City. We have been before the Governor and Cabinet on August 3, they conceptually approved the lease. There will be a public hearing on that and finalized October 4." Citizen Robert Kennedy asked what the terms of the new lease were. Administrator Fellows advised they are identical to the old lease, fifty (50) years, no fee. Several citizens expressed concern that the new sewer plant will be at maximum capacity upon completion, and future expansion will cause greater problems. Also, the citizens commented on the saturation point of theland site, the possibility of ground water contamination and plant capacity. Engineer Broome, Administrator Fellows and Director of Public Works Fortner responded to the various issues. Upon request Director Fortner reviewed the history of events to date from the project's inception as early as 1972 (discussion stages) through finally being placed on fundable list in the fall of 1982. Fortner noted the City of Okeechobee was not placed on the fundable list prior to this because all monies were being allocated to the larger cities. Following discussion, Engineer Broome explained that " underdrains" would possibly be used for future expansion on the proposed site. Underdrains will lower the water table allowing in- creased spray irrigation. Regarding possible ground water contamination, Citizen Dale Barrett requested the Council execute some type of document stating that if contamination occurs the City will be liable. Attorney Conlon advised that if contamination occured and the City was proved to be at fault, the City would rectify the situation. Following discussion, the Council instructed the Attorney and Administrator to determine the type of liability insurance coverage the City of Okeechobee has in regards to possible contamination. AGENDA ITEM #V - ADJOURNMENT There being no further business the meeting adjourned at 8:45 P.M. ATTEST: Bonnie S. Thom. ~, CMC City Clerk City of Okeechobee Edward W. Douglas, D Chairman City of Okeechobee THERE IS A TAPE OF THIS MEETING IN ITS ENTIRETY ON FILE IN THE CITY CLERK'S OFFICE. ADMINISTRATIVE HEARING MONDAY, AUGUST 29, 1983 The Administrative Hearing for the City of Okeechobee, Florida, was called to order by City Clerk, Bonnie S. Thomas, at 7:00 P.M. Others present were City Administrator, Richard C. Fellows and Deputy Clerk, Janice M. Mann. The purpose of the hearing was to receive written and /or oral requests for portions of the anticipated Ninety Thousand Dollars ($90,000.00) Federal Revenue Sharing Funds for the fiscal year 1983/84. AGENDA CITY OF OKEECHOBEE COUNCIL CHAMBERS SPECIAL MEETING AUGUST 22, 1983 7:00 P.M. I. Call to Order II. Invocation - Councilman Oakland Chapman III. Pledge of Allegiance - Mayor Edward Douglas IV. Public hearing to receive input on a proposal to utilize 310 acres of land situated at the Florida School for Boys as the site of a new sewage treatment plant utilizing spray irrigation and crop forage for effluent disposal. V. Adjournment.