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1983-08-29 Administrative Hearing3346 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 contaminations. AGENDA ITEM #V - ADJOURNMENT There being no further business the meeting adjourned at 8:45 P.M. Edward W. Dou~las~ DC/ .... Chairman / City of Okeechobee ATTEST: Bdn~-i~ S. Th0ma¥,'CMC City Clerk City of Okeechobee THERE IS A TAPE OF THIS MEETING IN ITS ENTIRETY ON FILE IN THE CITY CLERK'S OFFICE. ADMINISTRATIVE HEARING MONDAY, AUGUST29,'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. 1 I I 3347 Clerk Thomas noted receipt of two (2) written requests: 1) Council on Aging - requested $3,000.00 to be used as match money to secure Federal funds to provide services to the elderly and disabled. 2) Recreation Advisory Board - requested any amount up to $20,000.00 to extend the proposed project to include four tennis courts. The $20,000.00 donated last year going towards two racquet ball courts. There were no citizens present to request funds. ADJOURNMENT There being no further business, the Administrative Hearing adjourned at 7:15 P.M. E~rd W.-D6ug~as, DC / Chairman City of Okeechobee ATTEST: Bonnie S. Thomas, CMC City Clerk City of Okeechobee THERE IS A TAPE OF THIS MEETING IN ITS ENTIRETY ON FILE IN THE CITY CLERK'S OFFICE. REGULAR MEETING MONDAY, SEPTEMBER t2, 1983 The City COuncil of the City of Okeechobee, Florida, met in regular session in Council Chambers, 55 Southeast Third Avenue, Okeechobee, Florida, at 7:00 P.M. Chairman Edward W. Douglas called the meeting to order with the following Councilmen present: Edward W. Douglas, Chairman 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 Jame~ Broome, Consulting Engineer Larry Mobley, Police Chief L. Keith Tomey, Fire Chief Rosemary Lear, Executive Secretary Janice M. Mann, Deputy Clerk AGENDA ITEMS #II & #III - INVOCATION AND PLEDGE The Invocation was offered by Councilman Jim Knight followed by the Pledge of Allegiance. 83-2 AGENDA ITEM #IV - APPROVAL OF MINUTES The minutes of the Budget Workshop meetings of July 26 and July 27, 1983; the Special Meetings of July 27 and August 22, 1983; the minutes of the Regular Meeting of August 15, 1983; and the minutes of the Administrative Hearing held on August 29, 1983, were presented for approval. With no additions, deletions, or corrections needed, Councilman Watford moved to approve the minutes as submitted, seconded by Councilman Chapman. Motion carried. 83-69 AGENDA ITEM #V - PUBLIC HEARING - TENTATIVE BUDGET AND TENTATIVE MILLAGE 83-70 Chairman Douglas called for a public hearing on the proposed 1983/84 budget. The floor was opened for citizens comments.