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1983-11-07 Regular Meeting3379 3 83 -2 83 -34 83 -87 83 -17 83 -79 REGULAR MEETING MONDAY, NOVEMBER 7, 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. Oscar Thomas Oakland Chapman Others present were: Bonnie S. Thomas, City Clerk Richard C. Fellows, City Administrator David M. Conlon, City Attorney Lydia J. Wilkerson, Deputy Clerk AGENDA ITEMS #II & #III - INVOCATION AND PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE The Invocation was offered by Councilman Chapman, followed by the Pledge of Allegiance. AGENDA ITEM #IV - APPROVAL OF MINUTES Chairman Douglas called for approval of the minutes of the regular meeting of October 17,1983 and the minutes of the special meeting of October 26, 1983. Councilman Knight made a motion to approve the minutes, Seconded by Councilman Thomas. Motion carried. AGENDA ITEM #V - LANDSCAPING CONTRIBUTIONS Councilman Knight presented certificates of appreciation to the following individuals for their help inthe beautification needs of the City: Kathy Vandermolen of Beta Signa Phi Sorority; John Leggett of the Rotary Club; James Vavra of the Lions Club; and George Tsismandsis of the Kiwanis Club. Councilman Knight then presensted to the City Clerk a check in the amount of $1400.00 from the Flagship Bank of Okeechobee, for the landscaping of the medians. AGENDA ITEM #VI - PAY PLAN UPDATE PROPOSAL BY LONG & ASSOCIATES Chairman Douglas introduced Don & Carolyn Long of Long & Associates who gave a presentation to the Council relative to the improvements and updating of the City's pay plan and classification system. There was some discussion about the type of studys performed and the cost for the service. AGENDA ITEM #VII - BERGER INSURANCE AGENCY - DIVIDEND CHECK Mr. Phillip Berger presented a dividend check to the City Clerk in the amount of $7,360.00, recognizing the excellent safety record established by the City during the previous fiscal year. Chairman Douglas then thanked the Department Heads for their cooperation in seeing to the safety of the employees. AGENDA ITEM #VIII - FINAL HEARING - RSF TO C., CAPTAIN "D'S" RESTAURANT Chairman Douglas read the Ordinance by title only: 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 ZONING REGULATIONS AND PROVIDES FOR THE ADMINISTRATION, ENFORCEMENT AND AMENDMENT THEREOF; PROVIDING FOR A CHANGE IN THE CLASSIFICATION OF SPECIFIED LAND FROM RESIDENTIAL SINGLE FAMILY TO COMMERCIAL. Chairman Douglas opened the floor for discussion and stated that it was recommended for approval by the Planning and Zoning Board. After a lengthy discussion, Councilman Thomas made a motion to uphold the recommendation of the Planning and Zoning Board, motion was seconded by Councilman Chapman. Chairman Douglas asked for a vote, all Councilmen were in favor of the rezoning. Motion carried. 3380 tV/ -R3 83 -74 83 -51 83 -84 83 -84 Chairman Douglas brought up for discussion the alleyway of Captain "D's ". He stated he was in favor of a quit claim deed to trade property for the alley, and then opened the floor for discussion. Attorney Conlon stated that a quit claim deed could be done tonight, since the attorneys for Captain "D's" had all the necessary paperwork already completed with them, if this was the Council's wish. Chairman Douglas asked for any further discussion. All Councilmen stated they had no particular problems with the exchange of property. Councilman Knight made a motion to proceed with a quit claim deed on the existing 15 feet. Motion Seconded by Councilman Thomas. Chairman Douglas called for a vote on the motion. All Councilmen approved. Motion carried. AGENDA ITEM #IX - APPOINTMENT OF A CODE ENFORCEMENT BOARD MEMBER Chairman Douglas brought up for discussion the appointing of a member on the Code Enforce- ment Board inthe place of Vangela McFarland. Councilman Chapman made a motion to appoint Richard Nick Collins. Motion was seconded by Councilman Thomas. Motion carried. AGENDA ITEM #X -BIDS - PAINTING EXTERIOR OF CITY HALL Chairman Douglas noted the receipt of the two bids for the painting of the City Hall. Clerk Thomas presented the two bids to the Council. Clerk Thomas stated that she would like to recommend for the Council to accept Bid "B" for $4,800.00 which has a five (5) year guarantee. After discussion, Chairman Douglas asked Council's vote. Councilman Thomas made a motion to allocate $1,800.00 from the $7,360.00 check from Phillip Berger. Motion was seconded by Councilman Knight. Motion carried. AGENDA ITEM #XII - MAYOR TO CALL ON AUDIENCE Citizen Andy Rubin stated he would like to see more participation by everyone on Veteran's Day, November 11, 1983. AGENDA. ITEM #XIII - MAYOR TO CALL ON CITY CLERK, CITY ATTORNEY, CITY ADMINISTRATOR AND CITY COUNCILMEN FOR REPORTS AND /OR REQUESTS CITY CLERK - WARRANT REGISTERS Clerk Thomas presented the Warrant Registers fdr approval. CITY ADMININSTRATOR - HOLIDAYS Administrator Fellows stated that he had the information as requested by Councilman Knight a the previous meeting on Holidays. After discussing the issue, Councilman Thomas made a motion to go with the ten (10) holidays, same as the County. Employees now get 7 Holidays and the 3 days requested were Good Friday, 1 additional day at Thanksgiving and Christmas. There was further discussion on employees having their birthdays off instead of Good Friday. Chairman Douglas asked for a vote on the motion, Councilmen Knight, Chapman and Thomas voted "Yes ", Councilman Watford voted "No ". Motion carried. - RESOLUTION - BEAUTIFICATION OF CITY At this time, Administrator Fellows pointed out that the Resolution on Beautification had not been read yet. Councilman Knight read the resolution as follows: WHEREAS, it is the desire of all citizens to live in a clean and attractive community; and WHEREAS, the new construction of U. S. 441 south of the city with the subsequent land- scaping improves the attractiveness of our city for incoming visitors; and WHEREAS, it is the desire of the City Council to encourage residences and businesses to fix -up, paint -up and clean -up to improve the looks of our community; and WHEREAS, a number of civic clubs have become excited about the possibilities inherent in a beautification andlandscape program, 3381 83 -86 83 -89 83 -90 83 -18 83 -91 83 -92 NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF OKEECHOBEE, FLORIDA as follows: 1) The City Council does hereby create an advisory committee to be known as the Okeechobee City Beautification and Landscape Committee and they are charged with the responsibility of providing recommendations and suggestions to the City Council and other city officials relative to ways and means of improving the appearance and looks of our community. 2) Each citizen, commercial venture and institution is encouraged to take the necessary steps to paint -up, fix -up and clean -up in a city wide effort for beautification and landscaping to enhance the appearance of the overall community. 3) The Council by appropriate resolution shall in the near future designate a special week wherein extra special efforts will be made for cleaning -up, painting -up and fixing -up for all the citizens of Okeechobee to insure a better quality of life and a more attractive city. Councilman Knight then made a motion to pass the resolution. Motion was seconded by Councilman Chapman. Motion carried. ATTORNEY CONLON - CAPTAIN "D's" Attorney Conlon asked Council to make a motion to lift the moratorium for Captain "D's ". Councilman Chapman made a motion to lift the moratorium for them to be able to begin work. Councilman Watford seconded the motion. Motion carried. COUNCILMAN CHAPMAN - STREET LIGHTS Councilman Chapman stated there were 2 street lights out on 441 South. Director Fortner said these would be taken care of the next day. COUNCILMAN WATFORD - FLORIDA REGIONAL PLANNING COUNCIL Councilman Watford informed the Council that he had been elected to the Florida Regional Council Association Board. COUNCILMAN CHAPMAN - APPROVAL OF WARRANT REGISTERS Councilman Chapman made a motion to approve the General Fund Warrant Registers in the amounts of $22,308.22 and $121,581.92 and the Water & Sewer Warrant Registers in the amounts of $14,447.30 and $83,217.72. Motion was seconded by Councilman Knight. Motion carried. AGENDA ITEM #XI - REQUEST ENGINEER BROOME FOR TECHNICAL STUDY ON CITY WATER SYSTEM Chairman Douglas brought the matter up for discussion. After Council's discussion, Councilman Watford made a motion to allow Engineer Broome to seek proposals for a technical study on the city water system. Councilman Chapman seconded the motion. Motion carried. RANDALL SMITH - PRESIDENT OF SAVE OUR SHORES Randall Smith stated they now have to buy the posts which previously were donated, donation withdrawn, to chain in the benches and tables on the lake shore and asked the Council if they would donate $225.00 for this cause. Councilman Chapman made a motion to take $225.00 from the parks & recreation fund. Motion was seconded by Councilman Watford. Motion carried. AGENDAY ITEM #XIV - ADJOURNMENT There being no further business, the meeting was adjourned at 9:01 P. M. ATTEST: r Bonnie S. Thomas, CMC City Clerk /City of Okeechobee El &RI W. DO GLA , D. Chairman /City of Okeechobee THERE IS A TAPE OF THIS MEETING IN ITS ENTIRETY ON FILE IN THE CITY CLERK'S OFFICE AGENDA CITY OF OKEECHOBEE COUNCIL CHAMBERS REGULAR MEETING NOVEMBER 7, 1983 7:00 P.M. I. Call to Order Invocation - Councilman Oakland Chapman III. Pledge of Allegiance - Mayor Edward Douglas IV. Approval of the minutes of the regular meeting of October 17, 1983 and the minutes of the special meeting of October 26, 1983. V. Council consideration of a request from Councilman Knight to recognize members of various civic clubs and organizations expressing an interest in beautification and landscaping and consideration of a Resolution appointing an advisory Beautificatior Committee. VI. Don and Carolyn Long of Long and Associates with a brief presentation relative to improving and updating the city's classification system and pay plan. VII. Mr. Phillip Berger to present a dividend check to the city recognizing the excellent safety record established by the city during the previous fiscal year. VIII. Continued public hearing and final reading of an Ordinance rezoning Lots 7, 8, and 9, Block 16, South Okeechobee from Residential Single Family to Commercial to be used as parking areas in connection with the proposed Captain D's Seafood Restaurar (Planning and Zoning Board recommends approval) IX. Discussion by the Council of an appointment to the Okeechobee City Code Enforcement Board. X. Receipt of bid tabulation and recommendations relative to the painting of City Hall XI. Discussion by the Council relative to the need to request City Consulting Engineer Broome to seek proposals for a technical study on the city water system for the reduction and/or elimination of Trihalomethanes from the city water supply. XII. Mayor to call on anyone in audience wishing to address the Council. XIII. Mayor to call on City Clerk, City Attorney, City Administrator and City Councilmen for reports and/or requests. XIV. Adjournment.