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1984-03-05 Regular Meeting3431 3 84 -1 84 -31 REGULAR MEETING MONDAY, MARCH 5, 1984 The City Council of the City of okeechobee, 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 Council- men present: Edward W. Douglas, Chairman James Knight, Vice Chairman Dowling R. Watford, Jr. Oakland Chapman Oscar Thomas Others present were: Bonnie S. Thomas, City Clerk Richard C. Fellows, City Administrator Lydia J. Wilkerson, Deputy Clerk Attorney Conlon was absent. AGENDA ITEM #II & III - INVOCATION AND PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE The Invocation was offered by Councilman Watford, followed by the Pledge of Allegiance. AGENDA ITEM #IV - APPROVAL OF MINUTES Chairman Douglas called for the approval of the minutes of the Special Meeting of February 16th and the Regular Meeting of February 20th. Councilman Watford asked the Clerk, if, in the minutes of the Special Meeting should they state that he had left the meeting early. Clerk Thomas answered yes and it would be changed. There being no further amendments, corrections or deletions, the minutes were approved as amended. AGENDA ITEM #V - DISCUSSION BY COUNCIL ON A PETITION FOR EXTENSION CABLE T.V. SERVICE TO FOUR (4) HOMES LYING NORTH AND WEST OF TANGLEWOOD APARTMENTS Chairman Douglas introduced the manager of OkeeAirCo, Jim Morris, who was present for the discussion of the Cable T.V. Service petition. Councilman Chapman asked Mr. Morris, "How far is this (Tanglewood area) from your closest tie in ?" Mr. Morris answered, "Approximately 3 /l0ths of a mile. I have not actually done a complete design because I do not consider it to be profitable at this time." Councilman Chapman then asked how many tenants were there requesting cable service. Mr. Morris replied, "There are four homes total, who have requested cable." Mr. Morris went on to say, "There are four homes behind Tanglewood Apartments that have requested cable television service and it is approximately 3 /10ths of a mile, I have been made aware there are people who would like to have cable in that area, we are watching that area, we would like to have all of the customers that we can, but it is just not profitable for us at the present time. The construction cost presently runs approximately $8,000.00 a mile for aerial construction and $12,000.00 a mile for underground construction. These four homes will require both types of construction. I will continue to keep an eye on the area and if there is sufficient growth to warrant a reasonable pay back we would be happy to construct cable ". Councilman Thomas asked, "Do you have some idea when plans for cable service will be available? Mr. Morris answered, "I routinely submit construction requests to the home office and they are approved or disapproved depending on the number of miles per cable versus the 3432 R4 -11 number of homes per mile and we take the present saturation of cable in the area and that will tell us what the payback will be, and even if all four homes would take cable and keep it for 5 years we would still not break even ". Councilman Chapman asked, "How far north does the cable line extend ". Mr. Morris stated, "North to the Boys School, East to Pineridge Park, West to DeBerry Gardens and South to Larkey Lakes and 15A, and to Buckhead Ridge on State Road 78 ". Councilman Watford asked, "If someone in this area were to pay the expenses is there any method you have to reimburse them if anyone else were to hook on to them, have you ever had this situation ?" Mr. Morris answered, "No sir, I haven't, we don't like to get into those situations. Cable is not a necessity of life. I don't feel it is good practice to get into." Chairman Douglas asked if there were any further discussions or questions. Mr. Morris stated, "If any of the individuals are present who live in that area I would like to assure them that I will keep a close eye on the area and if it warrants con- struction I will submit it - I want every customer I can get - I need them ". AGENDA ITEM #VI - TOMMY MARKHAM - REQUEST BID SPECIFICATIONS BE PREPARED SO THAT SMALL LOCAL CONTRACTORS MAY BID THEREON Chairman Douglas asked Mr. Markham to begin the discussion. Mr. Markham addressed Council and stated that he would like to ask Mr. Jim Baughman, President of the Peninsula Construction Company to speak in his behalf. Mr. Baughman addressed Council and stated that he would like to discuss the upcoming sewer project. With the umemployment rate in Okeechobee the way it is, one way to help is by requesting the City Obuncil to instruct their consulting engineer to prepare the bidding specifications so that local contractors will be able to bid on them. Mr. Baughman went on to say, "With the bidding for the City's sewer system coming up soon if the bid would be broken up ,instead of a Five Million Dollar job total, break it up into 1 Million Dollars here and there). This way local business owners would have achance to get the jobs which would help out "Okeechobee" with taxes, unemployment, etc. It would have our money helping Okeechobee instead of other communities. This would put back into the community $40,000 per week." Engineer Broome stated that the City was having problems already with the time limit. We have had to ask for a time extension in order to cease the discharge into Taylor Creek and he felt that by dividing this "job into several different frames ",it would take too much time. We only have until July 1985. Councilman Thomas asked Mr. Broome, "Couldn't we still break down the job so the local businesses would be able to bid ?" Engineer Broome stated, "It would take a lot of extra work and inspections. Plans would be involved by dividing the job too ". Councilman Watford asked Director Fortner for clarification of the request. Director Fortner explained by stating, "The local business owners would like to be able to bid on different parts of the city's sewer plant job, but they have to stay within their bonding capabilities of 1 Million Dollars ". Mr. Baughman explained to Council for a $1 Million Bond, they (the Small business owners) had to put up Three Million Dollars worth of assets. And for a Five Million Dollar Bond they would have to come up with an additional Fifteen Million Dollars worth of assets and they were not capable of doing this ". 3433 After Mr. Baughman commented that the job would be given to an out of state company if the job was not broken down in several different parts, Engineer Broome stated, "The plant itself will probably be bid on by a firm called Morrow, that's the firm the plant was designed by. There is another firm outside the state that may compete, but they are made over there in Clearwater ". Mr. Baughman stated, "Well, this particular part is mainly out of our expertise any- way, but the part we are capable of doing - we would like a shot at it to keep these tax dollars home and we cannot do it if it's bid out as one system as a whole ". Engineer Broome then stated to Council, "Well the only thing that we are recommending is that you don't break up the plan. When I say plan I mean the 201 project, when you cut off that force main - I don't know if they (local contractors), are familar with all of the EPA guidelines they would have to comply with - I'm not sure they are going to want to go through all that. And the plant is what's giving us all the trouble, it's not Farmers Home on the sewer collection. We can break up the collections several ways but there would be additional paperwork, expenses and inspections, etc." Mr. Markham addressed Council in response to Engineer Broome's comments and stated, "Most contractors involved in any type of government jobs are aware of the EPA guidelines, and it seems to me that the City Council and the Engineer would be willing to do some extra work in order to break the force main away from the sewer plant in order for the local contractors to be able to bid on the job ". Chairman Douglas asked for any further questions. Councilman Knight suggested that the local business contractors wishing to bid on the job - get with the Engineer and Director Fortner to discuss everything and bring to Council more detailed information. Councilmen Thomas and Watford asked how close were we on selecting contractors. Councilman Thomas went on to say that even if it took extra work he would still like to see local contractors get the job in order to help the community offset unemployment. Councilman Watford asked Engineer Broome how long do we have. Engineer Broome answered, "Around June ". Councilman Watford asked how long would it take for him to do his work. The Engineer replied, "The sewer will be no problem but the force main - it's hard to say ". Director Fortner stated, "We would be willing and glad to breakup the Farmers Home pro- ject, the collection lines, liftstations in the City before reaching the plant.Break those up into smaller segments so the local contractors can bid on them." Councilman Thomas asked about the lines outside the City limits. Director Fortner explained, "The portion going to the plant - leave it designated as the 201 Project funded partially by the EPA and DER and by the City. We will leave that as One project there. We can break up the projects inside the City limits into several smaller jobs to where the smaller contractors could get them." Engineer Broome stated, "You think the Engineer doesn't have a lot of work to do - when you get five contractors instead of one, they all have different ways of wanting to do things, the more you break it up the more there is to it, more inspections, someone has to be on the job all the time." Councilman Thomas stated, "I feel we can trust the local contractors and I would like to see them have a chance at the jobs - if it can be worked out ". Director Fortner stated, "We can work it out with them ". 3434 84 -29 84 -15 Mr. Markham asked Council, "Is it not possible to break up the EPA portion of this project ?" Engineer Broome answered, "Yes, you can break it up." Chairman Douglas stated the Council would probably like to know what kind of problems and what kind of costs would be involved, in breaking up the job, where we are cost wise. Chairman Douglas also stated he would like to see the local contractors have the jobs but we have to watch out for the time factors, costs, involving the grants and loans. Chairman Douglas asked Director Fortner and Engineer Broome to get back with the necessary information for the next regular scheduled meeting. CONTINUATION OF AGENDA ITEM #V - CONTINUATION DISCUSSION CABLE T.V. SERVICE Chairman Douglas asked if the citizens who arrived at the meeting late were attending in reference to the Cable T.V. Service? They acknowledged they were. Chairman Douglas explained to them that the discussion had already been held concerning the service hookup but asked if they would like to say anything to the Council. One gentlemen in the audience addressed Council and stated that he lived within one Block of the cable line and he felt by being a City taxpayer he was entitled to this service. (He spoke for the four residents requesting service). Council discussed the request along with Mr. Jim Morris and the citizens requesting the service. Councilman Watford asked Chairman Douglas to explain to the "requestees; that the Council could not order OkeeAirCo to install cable against their wishes.(The Franchise doesn't dictate that). Chairman Douglas then stated, "In our franchise, we cannot require the cable be hooked up co anyone. If it is noteconomically feasable for the company we don't have anything in the franchise with the company to require them to hookup ". AGENDA ITEM /VII - INTRODUCTION AND FIRST READING - ORDINANCE SPEED ZONES - CHURCHES Chairman Douglas introduced and read the ordinance by title only as follows: AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE ORDINANCE CODE OF THE CITY OF OKEECHOBEE, FLORIDA; AMENDING CHAPTER 17 TO ADD A NEW SECTION 17 -2 AND 17 -3 DESIGNATING SPEED ZONES IN THE VICINITY OF HOUSES OF WORSHIP AND SETTING HOURS THEREFORE; PROVIDING AN FFECTIVE DATE. Chairman Douglas asked for any questions /comments. Citizen Andy Rubin asked Council what hours the signs would be used. Council stated the ordinance reads regularly scheduled hours of worship. Councilman Watford stated he thought the ordinance would only be for those churches requesting it, not all churches. Councilman Thomas agreed with Councilman Watford. Administrator Fellows replied by stating, "The attorney had to word the ordinance this way so we would not be discriminating against any church." He further stated this ordinance was exactly like the school sign ordinance and it was straight from the Florida Statutes. Councilman Chapman stated, "This ordinance will just not require the churches to come before the Council except under certain circumstances, but then the ordinance will still require us to put signs up." Administrator Fellows answered, "Right, the churches will not have to appear before the Council and yes the ordinance will require us to have signs installed." Councilman Watford asked, "Will the churches pay for the signs ?" 3435. 84 -4 84 -25 Councilman Chapman asked if the City has ever given signs to anyone. Director Fortner answered, "No sir, they had to pay for them ". Councilman Knight moved to set the ordinance for Public Hearing on March 19th, and that each church will have to purchase their signs, Councilman Watford seconded the motion. Motion carried. AGENDA ITEM #VIII - PUBLIC HEARING AND FINAL READING - ORDINANCE - WATER & SEWER BOND Chairman Douglas read the ordinance by title only as follows: AN ORDINANCE AMENDING ORDINANCE NO. 487 WHICH SAID ORDINANCE AUTHORIZES THE ISSUANCE OF $3,?12,900 WORTH OF WATER AND SEWER REVENUE BONDS SERIES 1983; AMENDING SECTION 16, SUB- SECTION 3.04(D) TO PROVIDE FOR EXCEPTION TO DEPOSIT REQUIREMENTS INTO THE RESERVE ACCOUNT CF THE FUND AKTER. THE FUND CONTAINLS THE AMOUNT EQUAL TO THE MAXIMUM ANNUAL DEBT SERVICE REQUIREMENTS ON THE OUTSTANDING BONDS; PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE. Chairman Douglas asked for any comments. Citizen Andy Rubin asked if the Reserve Account had been fully funded before the first of the year. Chairman Douglas asked for any further questions. Councilman Watford made a motion to approve the ordinance. Councilman Thomas seconded the motion. Motion carried. AGENDA ITEM #IX - INTRODUCTION AND FIRST READING - ORDINANCE - MASTER METERS Chairman Douglas introduced the ordinance and read the title as follows: AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE ORDINANCE CODE OF THE CITY OF OKEECHOBEE; AMENDING CHAPTER 18, ARTICLE II, SECTION 18 -18 TO PROVIDE AN EXCEPTION FOR MASTER METERS; AMENDING CHAPTER 18, ARTICLE II TO ADD SECTION 18 -36 TO PROVIDE RULES AND REGULATIONS FOR THE USE OF MASTER METERS; PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE. Chairman Douglas asked for any comments or questions concerning master meters. Director Fortner noted that the Industrial Park would be on a master meter. Fire Chief Tomey asked if there was going to be a _6 inch line with a 6 inch meter. Director Fortner answered, "Yes ". Fire Chief Tomey stated if there were to be a fire at the Industrial Park - it would require a lot of water - which would be a very large water bill. Citizen Andy Rubin asked, who does the funding for the master meter. Council answered, the customer. Director Fortner stated he had one question concerning the ordinance, "The ordinance states - in Section 18 - "Where a connection is made to a single unit" was there and they changed it to "building ". Shouldn't it remain "unit "? Administrator Fellows answered Director Fortner by stating the attorney changed the ordinance and section 18 -36 covers it as far as the Industrial Authority, but he would still get with the Attorney to make sure. The Administrator further stated they would discuss this before the second and final Reading and this particular item'will be discussed at the March 19th meeting. Chairman Douglas asked for a decision. Councilman Knight moved to set ,the ordinance for public hearing on March 19th. Councilman Chapman seconded the motion. Chairman Douglas asked for any further discussion. Councilman Watford asked about the master meter for the Industrial Park. The difference between a mobile home park master meter and a business development. It is not fair to make each office of an office complex pay as if they had a meter, when we don't make the mobile home parks pay separately. 3436 u -26 84 -25 Councilman Chapman agreed with Councilman Watford's comment, "It's not fair ". Director Fortner explained, "For example you have 200 lots in a Mobile Home Park on a master meter. They would pay 200 times the $3.50 minimum for the first 1,000 gallons to go along with that minimum, anything over that would be billed at the per rate for the first 1,000 gallons." Councilman Watford stated that was what he wanted to know - I did not know if each individual owner or lot would be billed. Director Fortner replied, "Yes, but we have one person paying the bill but each lot will pay their own part ". Council discussed how the master meter would remedy the problems now existing with the mobile home parks. Chairman Douglas asked for Council's vote on the motion to set the ordinance for Public Hearing on March 19th. Everyone was in favor of setting the ordinance for Public Hearing on March 19th. Motion carried. AGENDA ITEM #X - COUNCIL'S ACCEPTANCE OF THE N.W. 7TH AVENUE LOW PRESSURE SEWER SYSTEM FOR OWNERSHIP AND MAINTENANCE Chairman Douglas asked Director Fortner to report to the Council concerning the request. Director Fortner stated that Mr. Rucker Wilcox has completed the low pressure sewer system and he is ready to present it to the Council for the acceptance of ownership and maintenance. Director Fortner pointed out that he had inspected the system several times and all proved to be in order. He stated there was a one year warranty if anything were to fail. Chairman Douglas asked if all was inspected. Director Fortner answered, "Yes several times ". Councilman Watford asked if there were any homes built there yet. Director Fortner stated, "There is only one now, but several more will be built later on ". Contractor Rucker Wilcox addressed Council and stated he had already been . in touch with Mr. Nichols of Farmers Home Administration and he had approved five hcmes tote built on N.W. 7th Avenue. Councilman Thomas asked, "L.C., are you recommending we accept this system ?" Director Fortner answered, "Yes I am ". Councilman Thomas moved to accept the low pressure sewer system. Councilman Chapman seconded the motion. Motion carried. CHAIRMAN DOUGLAS NOTED ANDY RUBIN ASKED TO BE PUT ON THE AGENDA - VETERAN'S ASSOC.'S LETTER Andy Rubin addressed Council as Chairman of the Okeechobee County's Veteran's Assoc. Mr.Rubin stated that they were going, to send outletters to all Veteran's Posts in response to the article in the Post (newspaper) about Mr. "Robert LaBerti's proposed legislative bill concerning eleminating ell cities in Florida with less than 5,000 population. (The local chapter is against it). AGENDA ITEM #XI - MAYOR TO CALL ON AUDIENCE DIRECTOR FORTNER - METER READER POSITION Director Fortner stated, "We have transferred one of the meter readers to the Water Plant and I have received thirty -seven or thirty -eight applications for this position, but I would like to re- commend one city employee with experience in locating water meters and changing meters, Jody Raulerson, who could start tomorrow on a six month probation period. Councilman Thomas made a motion to approve Jody Raulerson as meter reader. Councilman Chapman seconded the motion. 343'7 84 -28 Director Fortner stated he would advertise for the position opened and hoped to have something for Council at the next meeting. Chairman Douglas asked for any further discussion. Motion carried. CITY CLERK - WARRANT REGISTERS FOR APPROVAL i Clerk Thomas presented the Warrant Registers for Council's approval. ADMINISTRATOR FELLOWS - LEGISLATIONS AUTHORITY ON ZONING MOBILE HOMES, GRANTS DENIED IDA'S LErm2 Administrator Fellows noted he received a letter from the City of Tampa asking he bring the letter before the Council stating it was being considered by legislation to have "the authority of the zoning of mobile homes ", and if our Council did not'agree with this, that we contact our legislative board asking that we be kept up to date with the status of the situation. Councilman Thomas asked the Administrator how he felt towards this. Administrator Fellows stated he felt the legislation was making an attempt at trying to take the home rule powers away from us. Councilman Thomas stated he felt we needed to fight against this as long as we can. The Administrator asked Council if there were any questions concerning the letter he sent to the Industrial Development Authority. Council asked if there were any response from the Industrial Development Authority on the letter. Administrator Fellows answered, "Not yet ". Administrator Fellows noted, "I received a letter today from the Department of Commu- nity Affairs. The City has filed tWe_:applications for grants.One for neighborhood and commer- cial revitalizations and one for housing only. The application for housing has been denied." The Administrator read the letter for Council as follows: "This Department received fifty applications for Housing funds which could support only fifteen. As you can see, the award prosess was extremely competitive. The fact Okeechobee was not awarded a grant is no reflection on the worthiness of the project. Please do not be discouraged from applying for additional Grant funds in the future. The process by which to appeal this decision is contained in Chapter 120 of the Florida Statutes. Appeals must be submitted in writing within 21 days of receipt of this letter." Administrator Fellows suggested to Council to wait and see what action is taken on the revitalization grant(we'll probably hear fan them within one week),If that grant is also denied the Council may want to appeal. COUNCILMAN CHAPMAN - RELOCATING OFFICES Councilman Chapman stated he thought the relocating of the offices was already decided. He said that Council had not made a motion but everyone agreed to having the building depart- ment move into the old Police Department, Public Works staying where they are and the Clerk's office having the old Building Department room. Councilman Chapman asked the Administrator,'Why had a meeting been called to discuss the relocating again when Council had already decided on the location of offices ?" The Administrator explained, "the meeting was called just to discuss which locations would be best for the public and the decision they came up with was: The Public Works Department would be moved down to the old Police Department, the Building Department would be moved to Bay #1, a Conference Room would be ==.:rutted in the Public Works Department upstairs, the City Clerk's Office would have the Building Department's room, and an Employees Lounge would be built in the old Police Department." 1 1 1 Tai 'T II 3438 Administrator Fellows stated that they felt by having all of the offices on the ground floor would be best. Councilman Chapman asked how much would it cost for these moves and renovations. The Administrator explained the estimated cost of the Building Department would be around $15,000.00. The Clerk's office renovations would be around the same amount ($15,000.00). Councilman Chapmen stated, "This is exactly the reason the people will probably vote for Proposition one with all the moves like this. I think the heads of the departments - although you and the mayor had a meeting with them - I think it was agreeable before, with them, to stay as it is, leaving the bay alone ". Administrator Fellows replied, "It still is - there were no details discussed at that time relative to access - we are not trying to change the Council's mind - we just all got together and said how is the best way to serve the public and we think this is the best way ". Councilman Chapman asked, "Did the department heads ask for this meeting or you and the mayor? Administrator Fellows answered, "No, I asked the department heads and I asked the Mayor to attend ". Councilman Chapman said, "We cannot afford all of this ". Administrator Fellows stated, "We are working with a building designed in the 20's and trying to provide services for 1983 and the building is not designed to provide for this. Councilman Chapman said, "Where is it going to stop, the people are getting upset, they're getting tired of it. I know that we need access for all of the people upstairs. I have a problem with it - it's an awful lot of money ". Administrator Fellows stated, "I agree but eventually its going to have to take place, because the city is continuing to grow faster than any of the other communities, because of the situation here it is the desire of many of the people of the coast to move to what they consider a rural type atmosphere, so it's gonna have to be done ". Citizen Andy Rubin stated that if we did not get an elevator we were going to lose out on our federal aids, and the bathroom in the Police Department had to be equipped for a wheelchair. Fire Chief Tomey stated, "I was not aware of this meeting which was held but if they are going to use the Bay for the Building Department, we are going to have to do something with Fire Engine #1 and the things stored out there. The floor will need to be raised be- cause every time it rains water gets in, and there will also have to be installed two rest - rooms, one for women and one for men ". Council discussed auctioning off the things stored in the bay and moving other things needed to be stored into the City barn. Councilman Watford stated, "I can understand the concern of having larger rooms, 1 know we always tend to put things off but I don't feel like we have to have necessarily all of the nicest furniture just as long as it does what we need it to do. So it seems to me, the best thing to do is leave L.C. where_ he is, and for the present time, let Westbrook occupy the Police Department doing the best he can with what we have without going to a lot of remodeling, and the Clerk needs alot of work done but we are going to have to get lu,with what we've got. I agree it would be nice to be able to do all of that now, but that would' be my suggestion for the-time being." Administrator Fellows noted this was just a suggestion for Council to think on. Councilman Chapman stated that he could suggest also - that we borrow the money to put in an elevator, but he wouldn't. Clerk Thomas stated , "The Council needs to seriously consider the purchasing of an elevator because we have a compliance report handed down to us this year that is due Octo- 3439 ber lst. It includes such things as access to public buildings by the handicapped. We need to show that we are at least planning to comply and how ". Administrator Fellows stated that Director Fortner needed his own office and some funds were needed for this. Director Fortner stated, "I have money for this. I budgeted for this. I also need an airconditioner so the Council Room will not need to be cooled whenever I use the air conditioner in my office. This can be accomplished without a real problem." Councilman Chapman asked if a motion was needed. Administrator Fellows answered, "No, if it was the consensus of the Council to leave Public Works where it is, the Building De- partment goes to the Police Department and the Fire Department Bay stays for storage ". Clerk Thomas stated she had money budgeted to have the door cut into the Building Department room. Councilman Thomas asked Clerk Thomas if she had the money budgeted? Clerk answered, "Yes ". Councilman Chapman stated the Police Department had done a great job and he felt they needed to be commended for this.(Inside finishing work of the second story complex). Chairman Douglas stated it was the concensus of the Council to leave Public Works upstairs& L.C. has his money budgeted for this, Westbrook move into the Police Department and the Clerk to have the Building Department office for which she has money budgeted to cut the door. Councilman Chapman asked the Administrator if they were going to have a conference table in the old Police Department with 8 chairs. Administrator Fellows stated he would like to,. for different meetings. 84 -15 COUNCILMAN THOMAS - SIGNAL LIGHTS Councilman Thomas asked Director Fortner when the controller would be installed at the main intersection in town. Director Fortner stated that this should be done this coming week. 84 -15 DIRECTOR FORTNER - OPENING 4 LANES ACROSS HIGHWAY 70 EAST BRIDGE Director Fortner stated that the contractor doing the road and bridge work on 70 East has stated they hoped to have the fotir lanes and bridge opened for the Speckled Perch Festival. CHAIRMAN DOUGLAS - UTILITIES ON 70 WEST Chairman Douglas asked Director Fortner if he had heard anything on the utilities on 70 West. Director Fortner answered, "I haven't heard anything ". : OUNCILMAN WATFORD - CENTRAL FLORIDA REGIONAL PLANNING COUNCIL MEETING Councilman Watford stated the Central Florida Regional Planning Council Board would be holding their Regular Meeting on Wednesday, March 14th, at Lake Wales if anyone wished to attend, he would make reservations for them. 84 -14 COUNCILMAN CHAPMAN - APPROVAL OF WARRANT REGISTERS Councilman Chapman moved to approve the Warrant Registers in the amounts of $29,378.18, $6,562.65 and $43,370.00 and the General Fund Warrant Registers in the amounts of $30,402.17, $61,699.50 and $19,587.89. Councilman Thomas seconded the motion. Motion carried. AGENDA ITEM #XIII - ADJOURNMENT There being no further business, the meeting was adjourned at 8_ 6 P.M. lerk Bonnie Thomas -HERE IS A TAPE OF THIS MEETING IN ITS ENTIRETY ON FILE IN THE CITY CLERKS OFFICE airman Edwa d W. Doug 1 AGENDA CITY OF OKEECHOBEE COUNCIL CHAMBERS REGULAR MEETING MARCH 5, 1984 7:00 P.M. 1. Call to Order Invocation - Councilman Dowling Watford, Jr. Pledge of Allegiance - Mayor Edward Douglas IV. Approval of the minutes of the Special Meeting of February 16, 1984 and the minutes of the Regular Meeting of February 20, 1984. V. Discussion by the Council on a petition for extension of Cable Television service to four homes lying north and west of Tanglewood Apartments. VI. Appearance by Tommy Markham to request the City Council to instruct its Consulting Engineer to prepare bidding specifications in such a manner that small local contractors may bid thereon. VII. Introduction and first reading of an ordinance authorizing the establishment of speed zones for Houses of Worship and setting of a public hearing for Monday, March 19, 1984. VIII. Public hearing and final reading of an ordinance amending Ordinance #487 which ordinance authorized the issuance of $3,212,900 worth of water and sewer revenue certificates to provide no further monthly payments once the Reserve Account has been fully funded. IX. Introduction and first reading of an ordinance amending Chapter 18, Article II, re- lating to the Water Division of the Department of Public Works and authorizing the limited use of master water meters and setting of public hearing for Monday, March 19, 1984. X. Action by the Council to accept for ownership and maintenance the low pressure sewer system on Northeast 7th Avenue Extension from the Tanglewood Lift Station to Northwest 18th Street. 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.