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1984-02-06 Regular MeetingCouncilman 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. Edward W. Douglas, D. 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, 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 #II & III - INVOCATION AND PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE The Invocation was offered by Councilman Oakland Chapman, followed by the Pledge of Allegiance 3'fcY' AGENDA ITEM #IV - APPROVAL OF MINUTES Chairman Douglas asked for approval of the minutes of the Regular Meetings of January 9th and 16th, 1984. There being no additions or deletions the minutes of both meetings were approved as pre- sented. AGENDA ITEM #V - PRESENTATION OF CERTIFICATE OF FIVE YEARS SERVICE TO CITY - WEYMAN ARTHUR At this time Chairman Douglas presented a certificate of appreciation to Weyman Arthur for five (5) years of service to the City and its residents. Patrolman Arthur thanked Chairman Douglas and the Council for the certificate and for being able to serve the City for these years. AGENDA ITEM #VI - PRESENTATION OF CERTIFICATE OF COMMENDATION TO PATROLMAN ALAN LEVIN Chairman Douglas presented Patrolman Alan Levin with a certificate of Commendation of meritorious action for the saving of a child's life. Patrolman Levin thanked Chairman Douglas and each Councilman for this certificate. CHAIRMAN DOUGLAS - Commending Councilman Watford Chairman Douglas commended Councilman Watford at this time for being appointed Chairman of the Florida Regional Planning Council. AGENDA ITEM #VII - RECEIPT BID TABULATIONS - GASOLINE, OIL, GREASE AND OTHER PETROLEUM PRODUCTS Chairman Douglas introduced the next agenda item being the receipt of tabulation of bids for gasoline, oil, grease and other petroleum products for the City and action by the Council to award contract for same. Chairman Douglas noted that the lowest bid was from Ft. Pierce Oil Company of Ft. Pierce, Florida at $38,925.60. Council discussed the bids and decided they would prefer to award the bid to a business within the City which pays City taxes. After further discussion Councilman Watford made a motion to accept the second lowest bid which was from Gilbert Oil Company of Okeechobee for $40,234.76. Motion was seconded by Councilman Thomas. Motion carried. AGENDA ITEM #VIII - CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION ASKING THE OKEECHOBEE COUNTY COMMISSIONERS TO INCLUDE A PORTION OF N.W. 18TH STREET ON THEIR PAVING LIST Chairman Douglas noted the next agenda item was the consideration of a Resolution asking the County Commissioners to include N.W. 18th Street from N.W. 9th Avenue east to Parrott Avenue on their paving list for this fiscal year. Chairman Douglas read the resolution as follows: WHEREAS, the City of Okeechobee by special assessment plans to pave Northwest 7th Avenue extension from Northwest 13th Street to Northwest 18th Street; and WHEREAS, a number of requests have been received relative to improving Northwest 18th Street so both roads will be paved at their intersection, NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF OKEECHOBEE, FLORIDA as follows: 1) The Board of County Commissioners of Okeechobee County are respectfully asked to include in this year's paving program the paving of Northwest 18th Street from Northwest 9th Avenue east to U.S. 441. 2) A copy of this Resolution shall be furnished to the Board of County Commissioners, County Attorney, County Engineer and County Road Superintendent. 3) This resolution shall take effect upon its adoption. Introduced and passed in regular session assembled this day of , 1984. After discussion by Council, a motion was made by Councilman Knight to pass the resolution. Councilman Thomas seconded the motion. Motion carried. 1 84 -2 84 -2 84 -11 84 -3 84 -7 AGENDA ITEM #IX - PUBLIC HEARING - FINAL READING - ORDINANCE AMENDING OCCUPATIONAL LICENSES Chairman Douglas stated the next item for discussion was the Public Hearing and Final Reading of an ordinance amending the Occupational License Ordinance to provide Liquid Petroleum Dealers and all other liquid, solid and gaseous fuel dealers are included in the category - Gasoline sales. Chairman Douglas read the ordinance by title only as follows: AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE ORDINANCE CODE OF THE CITY OF OKEECHOBEE, FLORIDA; AMENDING CHAPTER 10, ARTICLE I, SECTION 10 -15 TO PROVIDE THAT LIQUID PETROLEUM DEALERS AND ALL OTHER LIQUID, SOLID AND GASEOUS FUELS ARE INCLUDED AS A CATEGORY IN (44) GASOLINE DEALERS; PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE. Chairman Douglas asked for comments from the audience and the Council. There being no citizen response, Councilman Watford moved to pass the ordinance. Council- man Chapman seconded the motion. Motion carried. 84 -22 I AGENDA ITEM #X - DISCUSSION CONCERNING REQUEST FROM THE OKEECHOBEE INDUSTRIAL DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY FOR CITY WATER & SEWER SERVICE Council discussed a request from the Okeechobee Industrial Development Authority that it be served by the water system of the City of Okeechobee and making inquiry relative to sewer service at a future date when the 201 area wide wastewater treatment plant is completed. The Council and staff discussed the size the water line should be; 6 ", 8" or 12 ", in order to service the Industrial Development area both with sufficient water and fire protection. Upon discussion of cost and availability of sewer for the development it was decided by Council that rayL decisions on sewer facilities would be immature at this time. AGENDA ITEM 1XI - INTRODUCTION AND FIRST READING - ORDINANCE INCREASE IN WATER & SEWER RATES Chairman Douglas introduced by first reading an ordinance amending the Okeechobee City Code of Ordinances to provide a new progressive water rate schedule; amending the Code of Ordinance to provide a new sewer rate schedule to be implemented in three phases and the setting of a Public Hearing for February 20, 1984, and then read the ordinance by title only as follows: AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE ORDINANCE CODE OF THE CITY OF OKEECHOBEE; AMENDING CHAPTER 18, ARTICLE II, SECTION 18 -22 TO ESTABLISH NEW RATES AND CHARGES FOR THE WATERWORKS SYSTEM; AMENDING CHAPTER 18, ARTICLE III, SECTION 18 -48 SUB - PARAGRAPH (2) (d) TO INCREASE SEWER USE FEES AS REQUIRED BY THE CITY'S BONDING ORDINANCE; PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE. Administrator Fellows noted there were a few corrections to be made on this ordinance: Item (6) In section 18 -22 should read = the next 2,000 gallons instead of 1,000 to 3,000 and then instead of 3,000 to 8,000 gallons it should be the next 5,000 gallons. On page 2 Article III, Section 18 -48 Item (2) - h - 3) a., instead of reading $450.00 it should read $375.00. Administrator Fellows also stated the raises would be in March 1984, September 1984 and January 1985 as per EPA. Citizen Andy Rubin stated that two (2) separate ordinances are needed for this matter: one (1) for water and one (1) for sewer, not just one ordinance to cover both subjects. Councilman Watford asked if these raises would catch us up to where we should be. Director Fortner answered yes. 1 T 1 T 3409 Attorney Conlon stated, "In reply to Mr. Rubin's comment about 'one- subject', this being a consolidated system in the code - water and sewer disposal, I feel one title like water and sewer would be one subject. But if Council wishes we could separate water and sewer and have two separate ordinances. After further discussion, Councilman Knight moved to set the ordinance as read for Public Hearing and Final Reading on February 20th. The motion was seconded by Councilman Chapman. Motion carried. 84 -11 AGENDA ITEM #XII - RECEIPT OF BID TABULATIONS - MICROFILMING EQUIPMENT Chairman Douglas noted the receipt of bid tabulations and recommendations relative to the purchase of microfilming equipment for the City Clerk's office. Clerk Thomas stated that she would like to recommend "The Lanier 3 -M Company" bid in the amount of $10,447.00. The Clerk gave the Council the following reasons for her choosing this company's equipment: 1. Lowest bid for the equipment we require. 2. The above equipment has close service offices = West Palm Beach and Fort Pierce. 3. Camera is capable of filming computer printouts and has blipping feature for easy record retrieval. 4. Reader Printer has largest viewing screen, 14" x 18" and produces copies that require no messing with liquid chemicals by an employee. It's "photograph ready" equipment. 5. Representative will train operators and follow up to assist when needed. Clerk Thomas introduced the representative of the Lanier -3 -M Company, Glenn Walther, who answered Council's questions concerning microfilming, service contract and maintenance. Councilman Watford stated that before the City purchased this equipment he would like to see it first. After further discussion Councilman Thomas made a motion to ,accept the bid from the Lanier 3 -M Company for the microfilming equipment inthe amount of $10,447.00. Councilman Chapman seconded the motion. Chairman Douglas asked for any further discussion before voting. • Councilman Watford stated again that he would like to see the equipment for himself before the City purchases it. Chairman Douglas asked for a vote. Councilmen Thomas and Chapman voted yes. Councilman Watford voted no. Councilman Knight stated that he had no problem with purchasing this equipment but he thought it could wait long enough for Councilman Watford to see the equipment, and voted no. f 1 1 1 fir —1- I 3410 84 -18 P:4-5 84 -24 Chairman Douglas then stated that the City needs the equipment and he had no problem with the bids, but he would vote "No" long enough for Councilman Watford to see the equipment first. Motion was not carried. AGENDA ITEM #XIII - DISCUSSION BY COUNCIL ON A REQUEST FROM CHAMBER OF COMMERCE CONSTRUCTION OF A NEW CHAMBER OF COMMERCE Chairman Douglas stated, the next item was the discussion by the Council on the request of the Okeechobee County Chamber of Commerce to construct a new Chamber of Commerce building on the land presently owned by the City at the corner of U.S. 441 and S.R. 70. After further discussion it was agreed by the Council to consider the use of a long term lease instead of deeding the property over to the Chamber of Commerce. A member of the Council along with the Attorney and Administrator are to meet with the Chamber of Commerce concerning the long term lease agreement and will report their findings back to the Council at the February 20th Council meeting. AGENDA ITEM #XIV - INTRODUCTION AND FIRST READING - ORDINANCE - INCREASE IN COMMERCIAL GARBAGE AND TRASH PICKUP FEES Chairman Douglas introduced for First Reading, an ordinance amending the ordinance code of the City of Okeechobee; amending Chapter 8, Division 2, Section 8 -37 to provide an increase in commercial garbage and trash pickup fees for those businesses and insti- tutions not requiring dumpsters and setting a Public Hearing on February 20, 1984. Chairman Douglas read the ordinance by title only as follows: AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE ORDINANCE CODE OF THE CITY OF OKEECHOBEE RELATING TO GARBAGE AND TRASH PICKUP AND DISPOSAL; AMENDING CHAPTER 8, DIVISION 2, SECTION 8 -37 TO PROVIDE AN INCREASE IN COMMERCIAL GARBAGE AND TRASH PICKUP FOR THOSE BUSINESSES AND INSTITUTIONS NOT REQUIRING DUMPSTERS; PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE. Citizen Andy Rubin objected to the increase. Councilman Knight moved to set the ordinance for Public Hearing on February 20th. Councilman Watford seconded the motion. Chairman Douglas asked for any further discussion. Citizen Andy Rubin addressed Council again stating that he was against this ordi- nance as President of the Taxpayer's Association. Motion then carried. AGENDA ITEM #XV - DISCUSSION RELATIVE TO INTRODUCING AN ORDINANCE CONCERNING TAXICABS Chairman Douglas presented the next agenda item for discussion relative to intro- ducing an ordinance to provide a variance at Council's option on the requirements that no taxicab may be certified which is over five (5) years old, and then read the ordi- nance as follows: AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE ORDINANCE CODE OF THE CITY OF OKEECHOBEE, FLORIDA; AMENDING CHAPTER 16, ARTICLE II, DIVISION I, SECTION 16 -25, SUB - PARAGRAPH (a) TO PROVIDE CONDITIONS FOR VEHICLE CERTIFICATION; PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE. 3411 84 -27 Mr. Charles Straight, owner of A -1 Taxi, was present and addressed the Council stating that he would like to be able to use his "77" Chrysler Newport which has been inspected by several different automobile dealers and Mr. Straight produced copies of invoices showing proof "that this car is virtually new" since it has been rebuilt. It was noted that the ordinance now in force states that no automobile over five (5) years old can be used as a taxicab. Councilman Knight made a motion to amend the ordinance to allow Mr. Straight to be able to use his "77" Chrysler Newport as a taxicab. Councilman Thomas seconded the motion. After further discussion Councilman Knight withdrew his motion, and then made a motion to leave the ordinance to read "with a yearly inspection by the City Police Department" and set the ordinance for Public Hearing and Final Reading on February 20th. Councilman Thomas concurred and seconded the new motion. Motion carried. AGENDA ITEM #XVI - MAYOR TO CALL ON AUDIENCE Chairman Douglas - PROCLAMATION At this time Chairman Douglas read a proclamation declaring the 3rd week of February to be "Vocational Education Week" as follows: WHEREAS the cultural and economic welfare of the citizens of the City of Okeechobee, as well as the economic future of its business community, depends upon the vocational, technical and adult education opportunities offered in Florida; and WHEREAS, the Congress of the United States and the J gis1ature of the State of Florida through legislative action have reccg<nized the importance of vocational, technical and adult education; and WHEREAS, the American Vocational Association by representative assembly and the Florida Vocational Association have designated the third week in February as Vocational Education week; NOW, TARE, I, EDWARD W. DOUGLAS, by virtue of the authority vested in me as Mayor of the City of Okeechobee, do hereby proclaim the week of February 12th, 1984 as VOCATIONAL EDUCATIONAL WEEK in the City of Ckeehcobee, and urge the citizens to take part in the vocational, technical, and adult education opportunities offered in Florida. In witness whereof, I have hereunto set my hand and caused the Great Seal of the City of Okeechobee to be affixed this 6th day of the year of our Lord nineteen hundred and eighty - four /s/ Edward W. Douglas,D.C. Mayor Councilman Knight being the director for the Vocational Education, thanked Chairman Douglas for recognizing this week. 1 I i 3412 84 -20 ADMINISTRATOR - PUBLIC HOUSING DEVELOPMENT - INDIANTOWN, FLORIDA Administrator Fellows gave the Council a brief explanation of the Public Housing Development in Indiantown that Chairman Douglas and himself had recently visited. Administrator Fellows noted that this Public Housing Development was just an idea for the Council to consider for the future use of the City's "154 acres." The Administrator then proeeded to show a slide presentation of the Housing development to the Council describing each department of the development. Following the presentation Councilman Chapman stated that he felt this Public Housing would be good for Okeechobee providing it had the correct management, but he felt the City should look into the possibility of "Proposition 1" being passed. If it were to pass, he felt the City might have to sell the "154 acres "in order to survive. Councilman Chapman then stated that the City is having problems now with two locations within the city limits where people are dumping garbage and trash and then asked the administrator if anyone was taking care of this. Administrator Fellows stated that he believed the Building Official had already checked into these matters but that he would find out and report the findings to Council. After further discussion, Councilman Watford stated that he had only 2 comments to make concerning the Public Housing Development (1) what will the housing development look like in 20 years? and (2) Should the government be in housing? AGENDA ITEM #XVII MAYOR TO CALL ON CITY CLERK, CITY ADMINISTRATOR, CITY ATTORNEY AND COUNCILMEN FOR REPORTS AND /OR REQUESTS CITY CLERK - Warrant Registers Clerk Thomas presented the Warrant Registers for Council's approval. - Report Delinquent Occupational Licenses Clerk Thomas reported that the Occupational Licenses for 1983 -84 were being collected sufficiently at present with a few exceptions. Those will be collected in cooperation with the Building and Zoning Departments. ADMINISTRATION- Disposal of old American Flags The Administrator noted that his secretary has been how to dispose of old flags and then asked his secretary her findings. Administrative Secretary, Rosemary Lear, addressed Council and stated that new flags have been purchased for the City Hall and she checked up on the process of distroying the old ones. She stated that she had contacted theMuseun of Florida History and found out that if the citizens wished to burn the old flags they should have someone from the American Legion Hall there to conduct a ceremony. Otherwise the flags could just be given to the Amercian Legion andlet then distroy them for us. doing some research work on to give Council a report on 3413 3 R4 -19 84 -14 Fire Chief Tomey stated that for the past 3 years he has been turning all old flags over to the American Legion, Citizen Andy Rubin stated that we could just give the flags to the American Legion and they would conduct the necessary ceremonies. Council decided to let Chief Tomey turn all old flags over to the American Legion. COUNCILMAN CHAPMAN - Several Streets to be checked y:variaus -- problems • Councilman Chapman asked Director Fortner to check onseveral streets for different problems which need to be taken care of. (N.E. 2nd Avenue and 4th Avenue, S.E. 10th Avenue, S.W. 7th Street.) Director Fortner said these would be taken care of as soon as possible. COUNCILMAN KNIGHT - Video of Proposition 1 Councilman Knight stated that he has a video tape of "Proposition 1" which his wife would show at the High School Library if any Council members would be interested in this information. Fire Chief Tomey stated that he had a projector and if the film was the same size he could show it during a Council meeting if Council wished. Council agreed to have the presentation looked into and report back. DIRECTOR FORTNER - WATER & SEWER BUDGET - PURCHASE USED BACKHOE Director Fortner stated that Friday the 10th there was going to be an auction held in Orlando which has a used backhoe for sale. He asked Council if there was some way for him to purchase the backhoe the same day if we decided we wanted it. Council discussed the request and decided that it could be done by a resolution. Councilman Knight made a motion to pass a resolution stating that Director Fortner be allowed to bid on the equipmentup to the budgeted amount of $50,000.00. The motion was seconded by Councilman Thomas. Motion carried. COUNCILMAN CHAPMAN - Approval of Warrant Registers Councilman Chapman made a motion to approve the General Fund Warrant Registers in the amounts of $82,159.66, $20,642.68, $44,151.28 and $118,090.59. The Water and Sewer Warrant Registers in the amount of $21,373.67, #31,317.49, $18,752.35 and $30,807.86. The I & S Refunding Bond Fund - $12,068.59 and the Federal Revenue Sharing Fund for $20,000.00. The motion was seconded by Councilman Thomas. Motion carried. 1 T T _I r 3414 AGENDA ITEM #XVIII - ADJOURNMENT There being no further business to discuss the meeting was adjourned at 9:46 P.M. 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 AGENDA CITY OF OKEECHOBEE COUNCIL CHAMBERS REGULAR MEETING FEBRUARY 6, 1984 7:00 P.M. 1. Call to Order Invocation - Councilman Oakland Chapman Pledge of Allegiance - Mayor Edward Douglas IV. Approval of the minutes of the regular meeting of January 9, 1984 and the regular meeting of January 16, 1984. V. Presentation of a Certificate of Appreciation to Weyman Arthur for five years of service to the city and its residents. VI. Presentation of a Certificate of Commendation to Patrolman Alan LeVin for meritorious action. VII. Receipt of tabulation of bids for gasoline, oil, grease and other petroleum products for the City of Okeechobee and action by the Council to award a contract for same. VIII. Consideration of a Resolution asking Okeechobee County to include Northwest 18th Street from Northwest 9th Avenue east to Parrott Avenue on their paving list for this fiscal year. IX. Public hearing and final reading of an ordinance amending the Occupational License Ordinance to provide Liquid Petroleum Dealers and all other liquid, solid and gaseous fuel dealers are included in the category - gasoline sales. X. Discussion by the Council relative to a request from the Okeechobee Industrial Development Authority to be served by the water system of the City of Okeechobee and making inquiry relative to sewer service at a future date when the 201 area- wide wastewater treatment plant is completed. XI. Introduction and first reading of an Ordinance amending the Okeechobee City Code of Ordinances to provide a new progressive water rate schedule; amending the Code of Ordinances to provide a new sewer rate schedule to be implemented in three phases and setting of a public hearing for February 20, 1984. XII. Receipt of bid tabulations and recommendations relative to the purchase of micro- filming equipment for the City Clerk's office. XIII. Discussion by the Council on the request of the Okeechobee County Chamber of Commerce to construct a new Chamber of Commerce building on land presently owned by the city at the corner of U.S. 441 and State Road 70. XIV. Introduction and first reading of an Ordinance amending the Ordinance Code of the City of Okeechobee; amending Chapter 8, Division 2, Section 8-37 to provide an increase in commercial garbage and trash pickup fees for those businesses and institutions not requiring dumpsters and setting a public hearing for February 20, 1984. XV. Discussion relative to introducing an ordinance to provide a variance at Council option on the requirement that no taxicab may be certified which is over five years old. XVI. Mayor to call on anyone in the audience wishing to address the Council. XVII. Mayor to call on City Clerk, City Attorney, City Administrator, and members of the Council for reports and/or requests. XVIII. Adjournment.