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1984-01-16 Regular Meeting3401 3 84-7 84 -15 REGULAR MEETING MONDAY, JANUARY 16, 1984 The City Council of the City of Okeechobee met in regular session in Council Chambers, 55 Southeast Third Avenue, Okeechobee, Florida at 7:05 P.M. Chairman Edward W. Douglas called the meeting to order with the following Councilmen present: Edward W. Douglas, Chairman Dowling Watford, Jr. OAKLAND Chapman Councilman Jim Knight and Oscar Thomas were absent. Others present were Bonnie S. Thomas, City Clerk Richard C. Fellows, City Administrator David M. Conlon, City Attorney Lydia Jean Wilkerson, Deputy Clerk AGENDA ITEMS #II & III - INVOCATION & PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE The Invocation was offered by the City Clerk, Bonnie S. Thomas, followed by the Pledge of Allegiance. AGENDA ITEM #IV - APPEARANCE BY CHARLES STRAIGHT - APPLICATION FOR TAXI CAB SERVICE Mr. Charles Straight addressed Council requesting a permit for him to take over the local taxi cab service, A -1 Taxi Service, presently owned by Peggy Ullenbruck. While the Council discussed the request, Administrator Fellows stated that Mr. Straight had complied by producing all the necessary information needed, except for the purchasing of his chauffeur's license which he would get as soon as possible. Police Chief Mobley stated that he had no problems with Mr. Straight's request. Councilman Chapman made a motion that we approve a permit for Mr. Straight providing he gets his chauffeur's license. The motion was Seconded by Councilman Watford. Motion carried. AGENDA ITEM #V - COUNCIL'S AUTHORITY FOR THE INSTALLATION OF 4 -WAY STOP SIGNS Chairman Douglas introduced the agenda item being authority from Council for the installation of four way stop signs at Northwest 9th Avenue and 6th Street and 9th Avenue and 9th Street and West South Park Street and 11th Avenue. Police Chief Mobley stated that several citizens had requested that the traffic in these areas be slowed down and by installing these stop signs, it should solve the problem. Citizen Alfonzo Crowell addressed Council in regard to the traffic problem in that area and asked the temporary signs be put out in front of the church, during church hours only, for the protection of the children. He said that, if agreeable with the Council, they would put the signs in the middle of the road from 10:00 A.M. to 12:00 P.M. only and then remove them. Councilman Watford asked Chief Mobley if signs could be put up like the School's signs. Chief Mobley stated that signs could be erected for Sundays - but that Sundays was not the only time the problem occurs. He felt that the 4 -way stop signs would be the only way to slow down the traffic. After further discussion, Councilman Watford made a motion for the City to create a speed zone for the 9th Street area for Sundays, and to meet ordinance requirements. Councilman Chapman seconded the motion. Councilman Watford then added, "If this does not solve the problem - we'll go back to the stop signs like Chief Mobley requested ". Motion then carried. Chairman Douglas then stated that a four -way stop sign wand be good at the intersection of N. W. 9th Avenue and N. W. 6th Street for safety reasons. Following discussion Councilman Watford made a motion to install a stop sign at N. W. 9th Avenue and N. W. 6th Street. Motion died for lack of a second. 3402 AGENDA ITEM #VI - SOUTHERN MUNICIPAL BONDS - EXECUTION AGREEMENT $1,000,000 WATER & SEWER BOND Chairman Douglas introduced the next agenda item being Representative Bill Weathers of South- eastern Municipal Bonds to discuss with the Council the execution of an agreement for the purchase of One Million Dollars worth of City of Okeechobee Water & Sewer Bonds, Series 1983. Mr. Weathers addressed Council and stated that his firm agrees to purchase the City's $1,000,000 bonds and they will be financed over a period of twenty (20) years. They will buy the bonds at 97% a par - $970,000.00. Mr. Weathers also stated the closing date of the bond ordinance was changed to February 14th at 12:00 noon in Jacksonville instead of in New York. After a lengthy discussion concerning the purchase of the $1,000,000.00 bond, the Administra- tor noted that in the purchase agreement instead of it requesting the Administrator's signature it should request the City Clerk's signature. Councilman Watford made a motion to approve the purchase contract agreement with Southeastern Municipal Bonds and to authorize the Mayor's signature to sign in reference to the United States Treasury obligations. The motion was Seconded by Councilman Chapman. Chairman Douglas asked for any further discussion. Councilman Watford asked if the date had to be included in the motion. Mr. Weathers stated that he needed the date specified but the time was not necessary (February 14, 1984). After discussion by Council members the motion carried. Chairman Douglas read the resolution as follows: A RESOLUTION AWARDING AN INSTALLMENT OF WATER AND SEWER REVENUE BONDS, SERIES 1983, IN THE AMOUNT OF $1,000,000.00 DESIGNATED "SERIES 1983A" OF THE CITY OF OKEECHOBEE, FLORIDA; AUTHORIZING EXECUTION AND DELIVERY OF A PURCHASE CONTRACT FOR SUCH PURPOSE; FIXING THE MATURITIES, INTEREST RATES AND REDEMPTION PROVI- SIONS WITH RESPECT TO SUCH BONDS; AUTHORIZING USE OF OFFICIAL STATEMENTS IN CONNECTION WITH THE MARKETING OF SUCH BONDS AND OTHER ACTION IN CONNECTION WITH THE DELIVERY OF SUCH BONDS; DESIGNATING THE PAYING AGENT, ESCROW HOLDER AND REGISTRAR IN CONNECTION WITH THE BONDS; AND PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE. Councilman Watford noted that the amount should read $3,212,900.00, Councilman Watford made a motion that the Resolution be approved. Councilman Chapman seconded the motion. Motion carried. Chairman Douglas stated the following pages of the Purchase Contract should read as follows: Page 1, Section 2 should say: January 16, 1984 Page 3, Section 6 should say: 12:00 noon on February 14, 1984. Page 12 should be January 16th, 1984. Chairman Douglas then stated that for the record these changes stand approved. CHAIRMAN DOUGLAS - INTRODUCTION OF THE REPORTER FOR THE POST TIMES At this time Chairman Douglas introduced the new reporter for the Post Times, Mr. Rob Kinnenburg. AGENDA ITEM #VII - INTRODUCTION AND FIRST READING - ORDINANCE - REZONING Chairman Douglas noted the next agenda item being the introduction and the first reading of an ordinance relative to the rezoning of the block where Okeechobee Tractor is located from Industrial to Commercial and the rezoning of Block 161 where the former West Side Tavern was located along with the present location of the Country Cooler at the extreme west end of Flagler Park and the portion of the Mulberger building lying north of the alley - all from Indusctrial to CCBD and setting a public hearing for February 20, 1984. Chairman Douglas read the Ordinance as follows stating the Planning and Zoning Board recommended approval of the rezoning: 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 ADMINIS- TRATION ENFORCEMENT AND AMENDMENT THEREOF; PROVIDING FOR A CHANGE IN THE CLASSIFICATION OF SPECIFIED LAND FROM INDUSTRIAL TO CCBD (CENTRAL COMMERCIAL BUSINESS DISTRICT) AND INDUSTRIAL TO COMMERCIAL. After discussion Councilman Chapman made a motion to set the ordinance for Public Hearing on February 20th. Councilman Watford seconded to motion. Motion carried. 1 If r 3403 _ _ 84 -3 AGENDA ITEM #VIII - ADOPTION RESOLUTION - FIVE (5) YEAR PAVING PLAN Chairman Douglas introduced the next agenda item being the adoption of a resolution providing a five year paving plan for road and drainage improvements and read the resolution as follows: RESOLUTION NO. 84 -3 WHEREAS, the City Council of the City of Okeechobee wishes to establish a long range program for street and drainage improvements; and WHEREAS, Chapter 13, Article III, Section 13.28 requires the City Council adopt by resolution a description of any of the streets or parts of streets on which improvements are to be made, NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF OKEECHOBEE, FLORIDA as follows: (1) In accordance with Chapter 13, Article III, Section 13.28 the following streets or parts of streets are to be improved in the fiscal years indi- cated until and unless otherwise changed by action of the City Council. (Please see Attachment A) This Resolution was adopted in regular session assembled thisl6TH day of JANUARY , 1984. ''...-'''''v-e--.-11)'e'J4e9:e5-e.--e .--.e. /e--0 //.9€_,- Mayor ATTEST: -City Clerk As of May 3, 1983 ATTACHMENT A PAVING PROPOSED FOR FY 83/84 SE 8th Drive - 14th Court to 15th Street NW 7th Street - lOth to 12th Avenue Ditch SE 12th Avenue - 4th Street to Dead End SE 12th Street - 8th Drive to 9th Avenue NW 4th Street - 9th to 11th Avenue SE 13th Street - 8th Drive to 9th Avenue SE 14th Court - 8th Drive to 9th Avenue SW 6th Avenue - 19th to 21st Street NE 2nd Street - 4th to 7th Avenue SW 5th Street - 5th to 7th Avenue SW 6th A venue - 2nd to 6th Street SE 17th Street - Parrott Ave. East to dead end (approved 4/18/83) ' PAVING PROPOSED FOR FY 84/85 SE 15th Street - 8th Drive to 9th Avenue NE 7th Street - 4th to 5th Avenue SE 9th Avenue - 14th to 15th Street NW 3rd Avenue - 3rd to 4th Street NE 2nd Avenue - 2nd to 7th Street SW 13th Street - Parrott to 2nd Avenue SW 14th Street - Parrott to 2nd Avenue SE 7th Street - 4th Avenue to Dead End PAVING PROPOSED FOR FY 85/86 SE 4th Avenue - 4th to 7th Street SE 11th Avenue - Meander Line to Dead End SE 6th Avenue - 2nd to EN Park SE 5th Street - 2nd to 6th Avenue NW 10th Avenue - 6th to 7th Street SW 14th Street - 5th to 7th Avenue SW 10th Avenue - 6th to 11th Street NW 2nd Street - 10th Avenue to City Ditch T T LI 11 ir 3404 84 -23 84 -3 SE 11th AVenue SW 2nd Avenue NW 2nd Avenue NE 5th Avenue SW 5th Street SW 5th Street SW 7th Street SW 15th Street SW 16th Street SW 22nd Street SW 23rd Street SW 18th Street SW 19th Street NE 5th Street SW 5th Avenue SW 2nd Street PAVING PROPOSED FOR FY 86/87 Dead end ditch to Dead end 12th to 15th Street & 16th to 23rd Street 6th to 8th Street 6th to 7th Street 10th to 11th Avenue 4th to 5th Avenue 11th Avenue to 12th Avenue PAVING PROPOSED FOR FY 87/88 Parrott to 3rd Avenue Parrott to 3rd Avenue Parrott to 2nd Avenue Parrott to 3rd Drive 5th Avenue East to Dead End 5th Drive West to 7th Avenue 4th to 6th Avenue 18th to 21st Street 10th Avenue to 11th Avenue There was a lengthy discussion held by Council concerning the Resolution. Councilman Chapman made a motion to adopt the resolution providing for the 5 year paving plan for the road and drainage improvements. The motion was seconded by Councilman Watford. Motion carried. AGENDA ITEM #IX - DISCUSSION BY COUNCIL - POSSIBLE ORDINANCE - RATE INCREASE W & S SYSTEMS Chairman Douglas noted the next agenda item was the discussion by Council relative to the desirability of drawing up an Ordinance providing for transitional rate increases for the Okeecho- bee City Sewer System and Development of a new progressive rate schedule for the Okeechobee City Water System, and then asked Director Fortner to begin the discussion. — Director Fortner stated that while looking at the budget that ended September 30th of last year, he has found out that the sewer revenues does not meet the expenses. Therefore, a rate increase is needed. Administrator Fellows explained that the rate increase did not have to come all at once. A progressive rate schedule could be used. And for the customers that are using only 3,000 gallons, their water bill would not be increased at all. After further discussion, Chairman Douglas asked if it was agreeable with Council that an ordinance be drawn up for consideration of a rate increase for the next meeting. Council agreed. AGENDA ITEM #X - RESOLUTION - PAVING N.E. 7th AVENUE - PAVED BY SPECIAL ASSESSMENTS Chairman Douglas noted the next agenda item was a resolution creating a special assessment district for the improvement of the Northeast 7th Avenue extension. Chairman Douglas read the Resolution as follows: WHEREAS, the City of Okeechobee may provide for certain public improvements and provide for the payment of such improvements by levying and collecting special assessments on the abutting, adjoining, contiguous or other specially benefited property, and WHEREAS, the City of Okeechobee has received a petition from the owners of property abutting a portion of Northwest Seventh Avenue extension, and WHEREAS, the City Council has indicated its desire to provide for the paving of the Northwest Seventh Avenue extension by special assessments, NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF OKEECHOBEE, FLORIDA as follows: 1) There is hereby established, pursuant to Chapter 170, Florida Statutes, the Northwest Seventh Avenue special assessment district. 2) The benefited area of said special assessment district shall be the lots and property located on the east and west side of Northwest Seventh Ave- nue extension from the existing airport ditch north as far as the north right -of -way line of Lot 14, Block 45 lying halfway between Northwest 17th Street and Northwest 18th Street or a distance of approximately 1,350 feet. The area is located in Conners Highland Subdivision and was recently annexed to the City cf Okeechobee. (benefited area is shown in color on attached map) 1 3405 84 -16 84 -17 3) The improvements to be made on Northwest Seventh Avenue extension shall include paving of said road to city specifications. 4) Total estimated cost of said improvements is $24,975 or $18.50 per foot. 5) Method of payment of assessments shall be determined by the front foot footage ownership of each benefited property owner along Northwest Seventh Avenue extension. The assessment roll shall be prepared in accordance with the provisions of Chapter 170, Florida Statutes. Assessments made hereunder shall become due and payable at the City Clerk's office in the City Hall within sixty (60) days after the final determination of the special assessments as herein provided. Those assessments not paid in full within sixty (60) days shall be payable within two (2) years at ten percent (10 %) interest per annum on the unpaid balance. There was discussion by Council concerning the time limit on the paving of N. E. 7th Avenue by special assessments. Councilman Watford moved that the Resolution be amended to add a Section Paragraph 6 "that this resolution shall take effect upon approval of the paving project by the Council ", (by a Resolution). The motion was seconded by Councilman Chapman. Motion carried. AGENDA ITEM #XL` - MAYOR TO CALL ON AUDIENCE There was no response. AGENDA ITEM 4 /XII - MAYOR TO CALL ON CITY CLERK, CITY ATTORNEY, CITY ADMINISTRATOR AND COUNCILMEN COUNCILMAN WATFORD FOR REPORTS AND /OR REQUESTS. - Coach Gillis, High School Councilman Watford stated that Coach Gillis of the High School has requested that the City use their grader to spread out 2 loads of clay on the baseball field that the County delivered. Councilman Watford also stated that the street supervisor said that it would take approxi- mately 1 day to spread the clay. Councilman Chapman noted that the County has done this previously but their grader is broken down at this time and he suggests that the City go ahead and spread the clay on the field under the circumstances. Council agreed and Director Fortner stated he would get it done as soon as possible. ADMINISTRATOR FELLOWS - LEGISLATIVE MEETING Administrator Fellows reminded the Council that at the County Courthouse on January 25th there would be a Legislative Governmental Board meeting. - Police Department Funding for miscellaneous shelving, dispatcher's desk and stairs The Administrator stated that the construction of the second floor was almost completed, but the Police Department's old dispatcher's desk would not be suitable for the new building. Administrator Fellows requested Council to authorize, not to exceed $2,000, on miscellaneous shelving, bookcases and a new dispatcher's station. Councilman Chapman asked if all of the insurance money had been spent? Administrator Fellows answered, "No, but part of that goes for the double door we put on the back of the Fire Department and also to put the poles up in the back so we can move the Fire Tower. Chief Tomey will have about $2,500.00 left over with which to reimburse the Construction Fund for these expenditures ". The Administrator noted that it had been recommended that the stairs be re- poured and a canopy be installed over the stairs to eliminate a large amount of water which would be coming off the roof when it rains. The Administrator also stated that the canopy would cost about $2,400. Councilman Chapman asked the administrator why hadn't this been taken care of by the contractor. The Administrator stated that this was not even thought of at that time. Councilman Chapman then asked why the stairs were not considered during construction. The Administrator explained that the stairs meet the Southern Building Codes' specifications. Police Chief Mobley stated that the City could re -pour the stairs and save more money than if we have someone else pour them for us. 3406 Councilman Chapman asked if rails were going to be put up on the stairs. Chief Mobley answered, "Yes, the ones they were putting up were not high enough and the Fire Chief would not agree to them, so we are going to install these ourselves also ". Councilman Watford moved that we authorize not to exceed $2,000. for the shelving and the dis- patcher's desk and also not to exceed $2,400. for the stairs. The motion was seconded by Councilman Chapman. Motion carried. POLICE CHIEF - Requesting an Ordinance be passed - Burgular alarms Chief Mobley stated that his department was having a lot of problems with the burgular alarms in difference businesses. He went on to say that the alarms were too noise sensitive and they needed to be adjusted to where they would not be set off all the time through error. He also said that his department could not take a chance of not checking out each call. Chief Mobley asked Council if an ordinance could be made to state that after so many false alarms the business owner would be charged a certain amount of money. Attorney Conlon said that he would look into it. Councilman Chapman agreed that an ordinance should be drawn up and for Attorney Conlon to check into other cities ordinances concerning the situation. AGENDA ITEM / /XIII- ADJOURNMENT There being no further business the meeting adjourned at 9:18 P.M. ATTEST: Bonnie S. Thomas, 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 REGULAR MEETING MONDAY, FEBRUARY 6, 1984 The City Council of the City of Okeechobee, met in regular session in Council Chambers, 55 Southeast Third Avenue, Okeechobee, Florida at 7:09 P.M. Chairman Edward W. Douglas called the meeting to order with the following Councilmen present: Chairman Edward W. Douglas Vice Chairman, James Knight 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 Jean Wilkerson, Deputy Clerk AGENDA ITEM JII & III - INVOCATION AND 'PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE The Invocation was offered by Councilman Oakland Chapman, followed by the Pledge of Allegiance fir AGENDA CITY OF OKEECHOBEE COUNCIL CHAMBERS REGULAR MEETING JANUARY 16, 1984 7:00 P.M. I. Call to Order II. Invocation - Jim Knight, Vice Mayor III. Pledge of Allegiance - Mayor Edward Douglas IV. Appearance by Charles Straight to apply for taxicab permit. V. Council authority for the installation of four way stop signs at 9th Avenue and 6th Street and 9th Avenue and 9th Street Northwest and at West South Park Street and llth Avenue. VI. Mr. Bill Weathers of Southeastern Municipal Bonds to discuss with the Council execution of an agreement for the purchase of one million dollars worth of City of Okeechobee Water and Sewer Revenue Bonds, Series 1983. VII. Introduction and first reading of an ordinance relative to the rezoning of the block where Okeechobee Tractor is located from Industrial to Commercial and the rezoning of Block 16'l where the former West Side Tavern was located along with the present location of the Country Cooler at the extreme west end of Flagler Park and the portion of the Mulberger building lying north of the alley - all from Industrial to CCBD and setting a public hearing for February 20, 1984. (Planning and Zoning Board recommends approval) VIII. Adoption of a Resolution providing a five year plan for road and drainage improve- ments . IX. Discussion by Council relative to the desirability of drawing up an Ordinance providing for transitional rate increases for the Okeechobee City Sewer System and development of a new progressive rate schedule for the Okeechobee City Water System. X. Resolution creating a special assessment district for the improvement of the North - .-caq t 7th Avenue extension. XI. Mayor to call on anyone in the audience wishing to address the Council. XII. Mayor to call on City Clerk, City Attorney, City Administrator and members of the Council for reports and /or requests. XIII. Adjournment.