Loading...
1984-10-01 Regular Meeting3547 REGULAR MEETING MONDAY, OCTOBER 1, 1981+ 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 Councilmen present: Edward W. Douglas, Chairman James Knight, Vice Chairman Dowling Watford, Councilman Oscar Thomas, Councilman Oakland Chapman, Councilman 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 Chairman Douglas. AGENDA ITEM #IV - INTRODUCTION OF A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR AND CLERK TO EXECUTE A CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT NOTE IN THE AMOUNT OF $9,649.30, PAYABLE OVER 36 MONTHS AT 8 -4% INTEREST, FOR THE PURCHASE OF A COPY MACHINE Chairman Douglas read the resolution as follows: WHEREAS, the City of Okeechobee has need for a professional copy machine; and WHEREAS, Brevard Copying Products has provided a Canon copier with sorter, on a trial basis, for the City; and WHEREAS, the City has determined through use of the equipment that its performance is satisfactory and maintenance problems are low; and WHEREAS, it is necessary to formalize the agreement with Brevard Copying Products on the use of the copier; and WHEREAS, the City has been able to negotiate a satisfactory rate of interest with the Sun Bank of Okeechobee, NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF OKEECHOBEE, as follows: Section 1: The Mayor and City Clerk be and they hereby are authorized to sign a Capital Improvement Note in the amount of Nine Thousand, Six Hundred Forty - Nine and 30/100 Dollars ($9,649.30), payable in thirty -six (36) monthly install- ments at eight and one -half percent (8 -1 /2%) interest at the Sun Bank of Okeechobee. Section 2: The proceeds of said Capital Improvement Note of Nine Thousand, Six Hundred Forty -Nine and 30/100 Dollars ($9,649.30) shall be paid to Brevard Copying Products, for Canon copier, Serial No. NP50ACT003263. Section 3: This resolution shall take effect upon its adoption. and asked for any discussion. Councilman Watford asked the Clerk to explain the reason' for purchasing the copier. Clerk Thomas informed the Council of the vblumes of copying (4500 to 500C copies per month), necessary for the day to day operations of the City Government and explained further because of the 'Eopyload ', a machine such as the one requested is the way to accomplish the copying requirement of the City- 3548 84 -30 84 -41 Councilman Thomas made a motion to pass the resolution for the purchase of the copier. Councilman Chapman seconded the motion. Motion carried. AGENDA ITEM #V - APPEARANCE OF JAMES D. PARMETER AND LESTER L. SOLIN, JR. WITH A PRESENTATION ON POSSIBLE USES OF THE CITY'S 150 -ACRE PARCEL Mr. James D. Parmeter of Solin & Associates addressed Councilmembers giving a presenta- tion concerning the possible land uses of the city's 150 acre parcel. Mr. Parmeter stated that certain portions of the land mere considerably wet and prior to development, the City would have to obtain certain permits from the Department of Environmental Regulations and the Army Corps of Engineers. There were certain portions of the land which could only be used for park areas (because the soil type was not suitable to be used for residential homes or industry). Discussion ensued concerning thepropert AGENDA ITEM lfVI - PUBLIC HEARING TO RECEIVE COMMENTS FROM CITIZENS ON POSSIBLE PROJECTS TO INCLUDE IN AN APPLICATION FOR A SMALL CITIES COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT Chairman Douglas opened the floor for discussion. Citizen Andy Rubin suggested the City apply for the grant to be used for Dean's Court (house repairs and roofs, funds set up for water & sewer tap ins for the low income familys; Okeechobee Estates, several homes need to be repaired; two or three homes in the southwest section of the City; to be repaired; guard rails to be installed at street corners; property beside swimming pool being developed into a playground for children; and further housing repairs that were needed in the commu- nity. Chairman Douglas asked if there were any further comments or recommendations. There were none at this time. Administrator Fellows stated, "We filed two applications, one for a housing rehab application, totally devoted to rehabilitating the houses needing repairs, roofs, windows & doors, sanitation facilities That grant application totaled about $378,000.00. The other one was for Neighborhood & Commer- cial revitalization units for rehabilitation. It included a sewer collection system and a general re- vitalization for the neighborhood for $578,000.00. Four of the reasons that we did not get the grants last year which the Council has now addressed: 1. impair &I-busing the City scored zero on the repair & housing ordinance. The City has now adopted the ordinance patterned after the State Fair Housing Code. We had our target area too widely defined in the last application. If your target area includes several blocks - and there are 100 houses that need rehabilitation and you can only do 50, thats 50% response. If you narrow that total down to 50 houses and you can rehabilitate 50 houses that 100% response. 2.We did not send them our affirmative action policy which the Council adopted about 2 years ago. It is ready to go this time. 3.The people in Tallahassee also suggested we send them a copy of the Federal Court order which we had before, several years ago, to indicate to the State the necessity of undertaking these activities and to show what the City has already done on these. 4.The Council will need to determine what area they are going to address, the Dean's Court area, the area on 10th Avenue, etc." Administrator Fellows stated the City had an Advisory Committee with the following mem- bers: Reverend McGill, Lula Worthen, Buddy Ervin, Mr. Johnson and Patricia Gillian. There are five members total. Florida Statutes requires that the City have an advisory group made up of citizens in the target area. Councilman Knight made a motion that the target area be Dean's Court with the same advisory board, having Mr. Fellows and whoever else that needs to meet with therm to bring up what the needs were, (top priority) for the application. Chairman Douglas asked for a second. Councilman Chapman seconded the motion. Chairman Douglas asked for further discussion. There being no dis- cussion the motion carried. A member of the audience addressed Council stating that Ms. Lula Worthen had recently moved to another location and a new member needed to be appointed. 3549 84 -9 84 -17 Councilman Thomas asked if the Council needed to appoint another member. Chairman Douglas stated the Council could either appoint a new member or accept a recommendation from the advisory board. Chairman Douglas stated that the Administrator would meet with Advisory Board and elect a new member. AGENDA ITEM #VII - RECEIPT, BY THE COUNCIL, OF INFORMATION RELATIVE TO COSTS OF STREET OPENINGS AND FURTHER DISCUSSION RELATIVE TO REQUESTS FOR OPENING CITY STREETS Chairman Douglas stated the next agenda item referred to Mr. Markham's request for the City to open N.E. 2nd Street, involving the cost, etc. Director Fortner stated that he had some preliminary costs for opening streets. To clear the right of way, put shell & drainage pipes through one block,would cost approximately $4,500.00. To pave it, approximately $6,700.00 (one block). These prices were based on bids recently submitted to the City. Chairman Douglas stated that the Council explained to Mr. Markham that the City had a policy (resolution) where the City did not make improvements such as the extension of water mains, opening and construction of road and drainage. These improvements were to be made at the expense of the developer and /or owner of the property. (Resolution #80 -2) Councilmembers discussed the request briefly and the tax revenues the city would be receiving if the property had commercial establishments. After discussion, Councilmen decided to leave the resolution the way it presently is (where the developer or property owner is responsibile:;for opening streets, etc). AGENDA ITEM #VIII - GRANTING OF AUTHORITY FOR THE MAYOR AND CLERK TO EXECUTE AN AGREEMENT WITH TONN DECORATORS, FOR CHRISTMAS DECORATIONS AND LIGHTING, FOR THE--CITY, DURING:IHE CHRISTMAS SEASON Chairman Douglas stated that authority was needed from the Council to execute the agreement with Tonn Decorators for Christmas decorations and lighting. After a brief discussion by Council - members, Councilman Knight made a motion to authorize the mayor and clerk to execute the agree- ment. Councilman Thomas seconded the motion. Councilman Watford asked how much the total amount was. Administrator Fellows answered, "$5,800.00 for a four (4) year lease. We hada stata-:ent inserted in the agreement that Mayor Douglas brought' up that said_ the lease may be terminated' by. either party upon written notification, submitted on on before July 1st of each_year, for reasons of disbanding the Christmas program or purchasing the decoration program in place of a lease." Council members discussed the possibility of the local businesses participating in the cost. After discussion the motion carried. AGENDA ITEM #IX - ACTION BY THE COUNCIL ON RECOMMENDATIONS FROM THE OKEE- CHOBEE CITY POLICE DEPARTMENT ON THE FOLLOWING: Council discussed the following request by the Police Department: 1. Authority to erect "25 Miles Per Hour" speed sign on S.W. 14th Court. 2. Authority to erect speed signs on N.W. 11th Avenue between S.R. 70 and N.W. 6th Street. 3. Authority to relocate the center line, two -feet west, on S.W. . 5th Avenue between Park and 2nd Street, and install "SLOW - CONGESTED AREA" signs at either end of the street. 4. Authority to install curve warning sign at the curve on S.E. 8th Avenue. 5. Authority to install "NO PARKING - LOADING AND UNLOADING ONLY" signs in front of the primary school on S.W. 5th Avenue. Councilman Knight suggested the Council consider the problem at the corner of Southwest • 8th Street and 2nd Avenue, large trucks blocking the view of vehicles. Council discussed each request and decided to have an ordinance drafted for the next hearing for consideration. AGENDA ITEM #X - APPROVAL OF AMENDED ENGINEERING CONTRACT BETWEEN THE CITY AND BROOME, VAN OSTRAN AND ASSOCIATES, FOR PROJECT MANAGEMENT, INSPECTION. PREPARATION OF OPERATION AND MAINTENANCE MANUAL AND START -UP SERVICES, AS APPROVF.r) BY THE FARMERS HOME ADMINISTRATION AND THE ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY Chairman Douglas asked for Council's discussion or a motion to amend the agreement. 3550 84 -13 84 -48 84 -29 Councilman Watford made a motion to approve the Engineer's amended contract. Council- man Chapman seconded the motion. Councilman Watford asked, "We do feel that this amount has been covered in our financing ?" Director Fortner answered that it was covered. Motion then carried. AGENDA ITEM / /XI - CONSIDERATION BY THE COUNCIL OF A REQUEST FROM BROOME, VAN OSTRAN TO REVISE APPENDIX A OF THE ENGINEERING /CONSULTING CONTRACT TO INCREASE RATES FOR SERVICES BY 5% AND TO INCREASE THEIR MULTIPLIER, FOR OVER- HEAD AND PROFIT, FROM 1.4 TO 1.59 TO CONFORM WITH THE CONTRACTS ON THE WASTE- WATER TREATMENT PLANT AND COLLECTION SYSTEM A brief discussion ensued by Councilmembers concerning weather or not the City needed to go through the bidding process, (Competitive Negotiations Ac t). Attorney Conlon will return to Council, on October 15th, with an answer of whether or not re- bidding will be necessary. AGENDA ITEM / /XII - CONSIDERATION BY THE COUNCIL TO APPROVE AN ORDINANCE REGULATING THE PARKING OF VEHICLES IN PARKING SPACES PROVIDED FOR HANDICAPPED PERSONS Chairman Douglas read the ordinance by title only as follows: AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF OKEECHOBEE, FLORIDA, PROVIDING FOR A FINE NOT EXCEEDING ONE HUNDRED DOLLARS ($100.00) FOR A VIOLATION OF SECTION 316.1955, FLORIDA STATUTES, OR SECTION 316.1956 FLORIDA STATUTES, REGULATING THE PARKING OF VEHICLES IN PARKING SPACES PROVIDED FOR CERTAIN DISABLED PERSONS. Councilman Knight made a motion to set the ordinance for public hearing on October 15th. Councilman Thomas seconded the motion. Motion carried. Councilman Watford requested that the Police Department receive a copy of the ordinance before the Public Hearing. *Grievance Procedures for Handicapped Persons continued on Agenda Item / /XIX AGENDA ITEM / /XIII - ACTION BY THE COUNCIL TO APPROVE AN ANNUAL FEE TO BE IN- CLUDED ON A LEASE BETWEEN THE CITY AND UNITED FEED FOR THE USE OF A 150 FOOT PORTION OF RIGHT OF WAY OF N.W. 3RD AVENUE Councilmembers discussed the lease, the appraisal from Phil Berger on the current market value of the property (Mr. Berger suggested a minimum of 3 per square foot and a maximum of 4C per square foot), structure built on the right of way and the length of the lease. After discussion, Councilman Thomas made a motion to lease the property at 4C per square foot. Councilman Knight seconded the motion. Motion carried. AGENDA ITEM / /XIV - ACTION BY THE COUNCIL TO ADOPT A PROCLAMATION DECLARING SCHOOL BUS SAFETY WEEK, THE WEEK OF OCTOBER 7 THROUGH THE 13TH, FURNISHING A CERTIFIED COPYTHEREOF TO THE OKEECHOBEE SCHOOL BUS SYSTEM Chairman Douglas read the Proclamation as follows: WHEREAS, School Bus Safety Week will be observed nationwide during the week of October 7 -13, 1984; and WHEREAS, the outstanding safety record of the school bus drivers in transporting more than 700,000 students daily in Florida merits public commendation and recognition; and WHEREAS, safe student transportation on school buses has acquired great importance due to the increasingly heavy traffic on out streets and highways throughout the State; and WHEREAS, School Bus Safety Week is an ideal time for all citizens to dedicate themselves to promote safety on our streets and highways by exercising caution and courtesy in driving; NOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that the City Council of the City of Okeechobee, Florida does hereby proclaim October 7 -13, 1984 as SCHOOL BUS SAFETY WEEK in OKEECHOBEE CITY, FLORIDA. Councilman Chapman made a motion to pass the Proclamation. Councilman Watford seconded the motion. Motion carried. 3551 ` 3 84 -32 84 -32 84 -28 AGENDA ITEM #XV - PUBLIC HEARING AND FINAL READING OF AN ORDINANCE AMENDING HAP R OF THE OKEECHOBEE CITY CODE •ROVIDING FOR THE FURNISHING OF FIRE HYDRANTS WITHIN THE CITY FIRE DISTRICT; PROVIDING MAINTENANCE TO SAME BY CITY FIRE DEPARTMENT Chairman Douglas read the ordinance by title only as follows: AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE ORDINANCE CODE OF THE CITY OF OKEECHOBEE, FLORIDA; AMENDING CHAPTER 7, ARTICLE 1, TO ADD SECTION 7 -2, SUB- PARAGRAPH 1, PROVIDING THE WATER AND SEWER IDIVISION OF THE DEPART- MENT OF PUBLIC WORKS SHALL FURNISH FIRE HYDRANTS TO BE FED FROM ITS WATER SYSTEM, AS REQUIRED, WITHIN THE CITY FIRE DISTRICT BY THE CITY FIRE DEPARTMENT; PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE. and asked for discussion. There being no discussion, Councilman Watford made a motion to adopt the ordinance. Councilman Thomas seconded the motion. Motion carried. AGENDA ITEM #XVI - PUBLIC HEARING AND FINAL READING OF AN ORDINANCE AMENDING CHAPTER 18 OF THE ORDINANCE CODE OF THE CITY OF OKEECHOBEE; PROVIDING RESPON- SIBILITY FOR THE WATER AND SEWER DIVISION TO FURNISH AND INSTALL FIRE HYDRANTS WITHIN THE CITY FIRE DISTRICT AS REQUIRED; PROVIDING FOR COSTS OF INSTALLATION AND MAINTENANCE OUTSIDE THE CITY FIRE DISTRICT TO BE BORNE BY THE DEVELOPER AND /OR LOVAL GOVERNMENT JURISDICTION; PROVIDING A MAINTENANCE FEE Chairman Douglas read the ordinance by title only as follows: AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE ORDINANCE CODE OF THE CITY OF OKEECHOBEE, FLORIDA; AMENDING CHAPTER 18, ARTICLE II, SO AS TO CREATE. SECTION 18- 26(a), PROVIDING FOR FIRE HYDRANTS WITHIN AND WITHOUT THE FIRE DISTRICT; PROVIDING FOR MAINTENANCE; PROVIDING CHARGES OUTSIDE THE CITY FIRE DISTRICT; PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE. and asked for discussion. There being no discussion, Councilman Chapman made a motion that the ordinance be adopted. Councilman Knight seconded the motion. Motion carried. AGENDA ITEM / /XVII - DISCUSSION BY THE COUNCIL RELATIVE TO THE NEED FOR AN ORDINANCE TO AMEND THE ZONING CODE CONCERNING OFF -SITE ADVERTISING SIGNS; TO PROHIBIT ADVERTISING ON BENCHES, ON PUBLIC OR PRIVATE PROPERTY WITHIN THE CITY AND AUTHORIZING THE DRAFTING OF AN ORDINANCE Chairman Douglas opened the floor for discussion concerning the bench advertising, wherein the City Council did not give the authorization when requested, to advertise on benches within the City limits. Councilman Watford stated that in the zoning ordinance, Section 10, under signs states: No signs shall be erected or permited in any location except in conformity of the zoning ordinance. Then under prohibiting signs: it shall be in violation of this zoning ordinance to erect or maintain (b) signs which are not specifically permitted under the types of signs permitted in the schedule of district regulations or otherwise specifically permitted under this zoning ordinance, and : in his opinion these signs for advertising must have a sign permit issued, therefore the ordinance must be • amended if the City is going to allow the advertising on benches. Attorney Conlon stated that he agreed with Councilman Watford that there should be an ordinance amendment. After further discussion by Council, Councilman Knight made a motion to table the matter until the situation had been checked out. Councilman Thomas seconded the motion. Motion carried. AGENDA ITEM / /XVIII - DISCUSSION BY THE COUNCIL ON THE DESIRABILITY OF DEVELOPING AN ANNEXATION ORDINANCE ON LANDS NORTH AND SOUTH OF THE CITY LIMITS, TO BE RATIFIED BY REFERENDUM Chairman Douglas introduced the agenda item for discussion by the Council. 1 1 T 11 L 1 3552 84 -40 84 -48 Administrator Fellows stated, "We have received another petition for voluntary annexation for some additional property in Connors Highlands, and Council will need to determine if they wish to authorize the necessary advertising and drafting of the ordinance. I also thought it might be well for us to discuss, to look into the possibility of annexing a larger area to the south to kind of squa re off the city's property. If the Council wants to consider anything further, there are certain guidelines that we need to develop. Certain requirements relative to advertising, statements as to when we can furnish service, and call a referendum to call on the citizens to vote on." Council discussed the property south of the City limits, where several large businesses and land owners have requested to be annexed into the City, but there were a couple of land owners opposing the annexation. Administrator Fellows asked the Council, "Would you want me to, by the next meeting, take some maps and draw up some possible boundaries for you to think about ?" Council agreed. Citizen Rucker Wilcox addressed Council concerning the annexation of the property north of the City limits in Connors Highlands and asked if the Council could continue with the voluntary annexa- tion. Administrator Fellows stated the Council caTldliauthorize the attorney to draw up.the. proper ordinance and authorize the necessary advertising procedures (4 consecutive weeks). Councilman Chapman moved to authorize the Attorney to draw up the proper ordinance, and authorize the necessary advertising procedures. Councilman Thomas seconded the motion. Motion carried. AGENDA ITEM / /XIX - MAYOR TO CALL ON ANYONE IN THE AUDIENCE WISHING TO ADDRESS THE COUNCIL *CONCLUSION OF AGENDA ITEM f /XII - GRIEVANCE PROCEDURES HANDICAPPED Chairman Douglas read into the minutes the Handicapped Grievance Procedures as follows: HANDICAPPED GRIEVANCE PROCEDURES POLICY - It is the intent and policy of the City to provide the handicapped a means of assuring fair and equitable treatment in all matters related to their transactions with the City. For this purpose, an independent, impartial review process is estab- lished to investigate and resolve complaints, grievances, discrimination claims or other matters related to the handicapped. COMPLAINT REVIEW REQUESTS - First - the complaintant is to discuss the complaint with the chair - person within seven (7) calendar days after being aware of a cause for complaint. Second - Should the complaintant be dissatisfied with the results of the chair-perVO7Tfindings, an appeal may be made. The complaint- ant shall, within seven (7) calendar days, notify the Grievance Committee chair- person with written statement and request an appeal hearing be set. HEARING PROCEDURES - The Grievance Committee chair - person shall set a hearing within thirty (30) calendar days after receiving notice of the complaint. The Grievance Committee shall conduct its' hearings in an informal, orderly manner compatible with the intent of an impartial, objective proceeding to determine the facts and assure a fair decision. The complaintant may choose either an open or closed hearing and such witnesses as he or she may choose shall be allowed to testify. Reporting witnesses and evidences may be presented and legal counsel retained. COMMITTEE AUTHORITY - The Committee shall have the right to determine the admission of evi ence, question and re- examine participants and witnesses, be represented by legal counsel, subpoena witnesses and documents and administer oaths. The chair- person of the committee shall preside over the hearing and establish procedures for an orderly meeting. FAILURE TO APPEAR - Should the aggrieved party fail to appear at the hearing, the committee has the authority to decide which of the following actions to take: 1) Hold the hearing and render a recommendation. 2) Require a written statement from the absent party or parties and re- achedulte the hearing for a later date when all parties can be present. COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION - The Grievance Committee may recommend modified actions or other solutions to resolve the situation equitably and fairly. The Committee shall set a meeting within seven (7) working days following the hearing to come to a decision and make their recommendations as to the course of action. Recom- mendations of the Committee shall be written, signed by the chair- peraon'and delivered within seven (7) calendar days to the party. A copy of the complaint and recommendation shall be submitted to the Mayor and Council. CITY COUNCIL APPEAL - Should the aggrieved party not accept the recommendation of the Grievance Committee and desire to have the City Council review the matter, then an appeal may be made to the City Council. The party appealing shall file written notice with the City Clerk within seven (7) calendar days of receiving the Committee's written recommendation, of intent to appeal and request a hearing. Council shall hold a hearing not later than twenty (20) calendar days after re- ceiving the appeal. The City Council may confirm, modify, amend or reverse the recommendations of the Grievance Committee. The decision shall be in writing and delivered to the parties within seven (7) calendar days of the hearing. The summary of the Council's decision shall be placed on file in the office of the City Clerk. 3553 3 84 -14 Chairman Douglas asked for any questions or comments. Councilman Watford asked if the City was setting up a new committee. Chairman Douglas stated that the Clerk was already setting up the necessary requirements. Clerk Thomas stated that the Grievance Committee itself had not yet been appointed. I will be giving the Council a report updating them on the committee. She stated that one meeting has been held in her office with Councilman Chapman, Mr. Rubin and Mrs. Linda Wilcox concerning the requirements that the Clty has been informed they must follow in order to continue receiving Federal Revenue Funds. Clerk Thomas read the names considered for the Grievance Committee as follows: Mr. Edward Ellsworth, Clerk Thomas, Councilman Thomas, Administrator Fellows and Mrs. Wilcox. Councilmembers agreed that they would decide on the members at the next meeting. Clerk Thomas stated that if any member of the Council wished to stop by her office before October 15th, she would be glad to bring them up to date on the Grievance Committee and the handi- capped requirements. Clerk Thomas stated she had received a request from the Amara Shrine Temple for the Counc• il stating: The Shiriners of Amara Temple A.A.O.N.M.S. would like permission to distribute a tabloid containing articles pertaining to the history and accomplishments of our 18 Crippled Children's Hospitals and 3 Burn Institutes on both the International and Local levels between November 5, 1984 and Novem- ber 19, 1984. The Shrine annual expenditures for the operation of the above facilities will be in excess of 162 million dollars. Distribution would be to local business firms and to the public at shopping areas, at which time we hope to receive public donations. The entire drive would be conducted by Shriners on a volunteer basis, with proceeds going to the support of the Crippled Children's Hospitals. All participating Shriners will carry Temple cards and wear their Fezzes. We, the Shriners of Amara Temple, thank you for your kind consideration and cooperation in this matter. Yours very truly, Ozzie Grimstad, Chairman, 1984 Shrine Crippled Children's Hospital. Fund Drive. Councilmembers approved the request. - Clerk Thomas stated that if any members of the Council wished to stop by her office before the 15th of October, she would be glad to bring them up to date on the Grievance Committee, and the handicapped requirements. Administrator Fellows asked if any members of the Council had any questions on the letters received from the Boys School or the School Board in response to the letters we sent them. There were no. questions. -A questionaire was received from the State of Florida making inquiries as to whether or not theCity would be interested in joining the State's Hospitalization Plan. Mr. Fellows stated that • if it was alright with the Council he would write them and tell them that their schedule of benefits were not quite as attractive as the Cities, but if they develop something of interest to send it to us to consider. Council agreed. - Administrator Fellows asked Council if there were any questions concerning the responsibilities of Chuck Elders being separated from the Public Works Department, and being the Department Head of the Street Department. There were no questions.relative to the position and /or salary changes. Councilman Chapman made a motion to approve the warrant registers for approval. Federal Revenue Sharing, $22,843.00, General Fund; $9,138.40, $9,821.46, $19,486.40, $68,871.67, Water & Sewer Fund; $33,396.22, $12,956.54, $27,042.44, and $12,287.50. Councilman Thomas seconded the motion. Motion carried. - Councilman Chapman asked Mr. Fellows about the palmettos on N.W. 8th Avenue. Mr. Fellows stated he would discuss it with Mr. Elders the following morning. - Councilman Watford stated that the Central Florida Regional Planning Council would be meeting Wednesday in Bartow. There would be a DRI Review of a Development in Winterhaven. f it 3554 AGENDA ITEM #XXI - ADJOURNMENT There being nd more business to discuss the meeting was adjourned at 9:40 P.M. ATTEST: ONNIE S. THOMAS; CMC City Clerk EDWARD W.D( %� UG Chairman AGENDA REGULAR MEETING OCTOBER 1, 1984 7:00 p.m. 1. Call to Order. Invocation offered by Oakland Chapman. Pledge of Allegiance led by Mayor Edward Douglas. IV. Introduction of a resolution authorizing the Mayor and Clerk to execute a capital improvement note in the amount of $9,649.30, payable over 36-months at 8-1/2% interest, for the purchase of a copy machine. V. Appearance of James D. Parmeter and Lester L. Solin, Jr., with a presentation on possible uses of the City's 150-acre parcel. VI. VII. Public hearing to receive comments from citizens on possible pro- jects to include in an application for a Small Cities Community Development Block Grant. Receipt, by the Council, of information relative to costs of street openings and further discussion relative to requests for opening city streets. VIII. Granting of authority for the Mayor and Clerk to execute an agreement with Tonn Decorators, for Christmas decorations and lighting, for the city, during the Christmas season. IX. Action by the Council on recommendations from the Okeechobee City Police Department on the following: x. XI. 1. Authority to erect "25 MILES PER HOUR" speed sign on S.W. 14th Court. 2. Authority to erect speed signs on N.W. llth Avenue between S.R. 70 and N.W. 6th Street. 3. Authority to relocate the center line, two-feet west, on S.W. 5th Avenue between Park and 2nd Street, and install "SLOW - CONGESTED AREA" signs at either end of the street. 4. Authority to install curve warning sign at the curve on S.E. 8th Avenue. 5. Authority to install "NO PARKING - LOADING AND UNLOAD- ING ONLY" signs in front of the primary school on S.W. 5th Avenue. Approval of amended engineering contract between the City and Broome, Van Ostran and Associates, for project management, in- spection, preparation of operation and maintenance manual and start-up services, as approved by the Farmers Home Administration and the Environmental Protection Agency. Consideration by the Council of request from Broome, Van Ostran to revise Appendix A of the engineering/consulting contract to increase rates for services by 5% and to increase their multiplier, for over- head and profit, from 1.4 to 1.59 to conform with the contracts on the wastewater treatment plant and collection system. XII. Action by the Council to approve grievance procedures relating to handicapped persons. AGENDA October 1, 1984 page 2 XIII. Action by the Council to approve an annual fee to be included in a lease between the City and United Feed for the use of a 150 -foot portion of right -of -way of N.W. 3rd. Avenue. XIV. Action by the Council to adopt a proclamation declaring School Bus Safety Week, the week of October 7 through the 13th. furnishing a certified copy thereof to the Okeechobee School bus system. XV. Public hearing and final reading of an ordinance amending Chapter 7 of the Okeechobee City Code providing for the furnishing of fire hydrants within the City fire district; providing maintenance to same by City fire department. XVI. Public hearing and final reading of an ordinance amending Chapter 18 of the ordinance code of the City of Okeechobee; providing responsibility for the water and sewer division to furnish and in- stall fire hydrants within the City fire district as required; pro- viding for costs of installation and maintenance outside the City fire district to be borne by the developer and /or local government jurisdiction; providing a maintenance fee. XVII. Discussion by the Council relative to the need for an ordinance to amend the zoning code concerning off -site advertising signs; to prohibit advertising on benches, on public or private property within the City and authorizing the drafting of an ordinance. XVIII. Discussion by the Council on the desirability of developing an annexation ordinance on lands north and south of the City limits, to be ratified by referendum. XIX. Mayor to call on anyone in the audience wishing to address the Council. XX. Mayor to call on City Clerk, City Attorney, City Administrator and Councilmen for reports and /or requests. XXI. Adjournment.