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1986-12-09 Special Meeting3395 83 -105 SPECIAL MEETING FRIDAY, DECEMBER 9, 1983 The City Council of the City of Okeechobee, Florida, held a Special Meeting in Council Chambers, 55 Southeast Third Avenue, Okeechobee, at 12:30 P.M. The purpose of the Special Meeting was the presentation of a report and recommendations on the selection of an engineer for the Water Treatment Plant Process Design Study. — Chairman Douglas called the Special Meeting to order at 12:30 P.M. with the following Councilmen present: Edward W. Douglas, D.C. James Knight, Vice Chairman Dowling R. Warford, Jr. Oakland Chapman Councilman Oscar Thomas was absent. Others presnt were: Bonnie S. Thomas, City Clerk Lydia Jean Wilkerson, Deputy Clerk Administrator Fellows and Attorney Conlon were absent. AGENDA ITEM #II - PRESENTATION OF REPORT ON SELECTION OF ENGINEER -WATER TREATMENT PLANT Chairman Douglas bega n the discussion by introducing the agenda item and then asked director Fortner for the report on the selection of an engineer. Director Fortner stated they had met with the Environmental Science and Engineering Corpora- tion of Gainesville and the corporation had stated how they would handle the study. Director Fortner went on to say this company seemed to be reliable and their fee was reasonable and he recommended that the Council accept their proposal relating to the study of the removal of THM's. There was discussion by Councilmen, Director Fortner and Engineer Broome concerning the study. Director Fortner stated the fee would not exceed $30,000.00 for a complete study by this corporation. He further stated most of the studies would be completed here at our plant and that our employees would be shown how the studies were done for any future testing. After discussion by Council members, Councilman Knight made a motion to go with the Environ- mental Science & Engineering Corporation of Gainesville for no more than $30,000.00. Councilman Watford Seconded the motion. Chairman Douglas asked for any further comments before Council voted. Citizen Andy Rubin addressed Council as to the legality of the contract; had the contract been approved by the attorney? There was discussion by Council concerning Mr. Rubin's question, and after discussion Councilman Knight amended his motion to say, "With the attorney's approval of the contract ". Councilman Watford seconded the motion. Director Fortner pointed out that the method of the payment contract needed to be approved by the City Council. After discussion Council agreed that invoices shall be due and payable within 15 working days after receipt. Any unpaid balances for other than disputed charges will draw interest at the rate of one and one -half percent per month commencing thirty days after receipt of invoice. City shall notify ESE in writing of any disputed amount within 15 working days after receipt of invoice; otherwise all invoice charges will be considered acceptable and correct. (MKCONTRACT.1 /PROAGRTM. 3- 3/21/83, THE CONTRACT IN ITS ENTIRETY IS ON FILE IN THE CITY CLERK'S OFFICE.) Chairman Douglas called for a vote on the motion. Motion Carried. `r 1 T 1- T T 3396 84 -1 84 -2 84 -3 AGENDA ITEM #III - ADJOURNMENT There being no further discussion, Chairman Douglas adjourned the meeting at 12:43 P.M. ATTEST: Bonnie S. homas, CMC City Clerk EDWARD W. DOUGLAS, DC Chairman City of Okeechobee THERE IS A TAPE OF THIS MEETING IN ITS ENTIRETY ON FILE IN THE CITY CLERK'S OFFICE REGULAR MEETING MONDAY, JANUARY 9, 1984 The City Council of the City of Okeechobee met in regular session in Council Chambers, 55 Southeast Third Avenue, Okeechobee, Florida at 7:20 P.M. Chairman Edward W. Douglas called the meeting to order with the following councilmen present: Edward W. Douglas, Chairman James 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 Director Fortner 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 December 5th, 1983 and the minutes of the Special Meeting of December 9th, 1983. There being no additions or deletions the minutes of both meetings were approved as presented. AGENDA ITEM #V - PRESENTATION OF CERTIFICATE OF APPRECIATION TO BERNICE ELDERS Chairman Douglas made several complimentary remarks directed to Mrs. Elders for her 10 years service with the City of Okeechobee and then turned to Director Fortner for the presentation of the certificate. Director Fortner then presented Bernice Elders with a Certificate of Appreciation for her 10 years of dedicated service to the City of Okeechobee. After the certificate was presented, several Councilmen made some complimentary remarks to Mrs. Elders. AGENDA ITEM #VI - PUBLIC HEARING FINAL READING - ORDINANCE - STREET PAVING Chairman Douglas introduced the next agenda item being the public hearing and final reading of an ordinance amending the ordinance code to provide a new article outlining the rules and regulations for street paving and other public improvements. And read the title as follows: AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE ORDINANCE CODE OF THE CITY OF OKEECHOBEE, FLORIDA TO REPEAL IN ITS ENTIRETY ARTICLE XII, STREET PAVING; PROVIDING FOR THE CREATION OF A NEW ARTICLE DESIGNATED III TO BE INCLUDED IN CHAPTER 13 OF THE OKEECHOBEE CODE OF ORDINANCES; PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE. Chairman Douglas asked for Council's discussion. Citizen Andy Rubin asked Council if this ordinance would change the 5 year paving plan now existing. Administrator Fellows answered, "Not unless Council wishes ". AGENDA CITY OF OKEECHOBEE COUNCIL CHAMBERS SPECIAL MEETING DECEMBER 9, 1983 12:30 P.M. I. Call to Order II. Presentation of report and recommendations on selection of an engineer for Water Treatment Plant Process Design Study. III. Adjournment.