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1984-10-15 Regular Meeting3555 RE ULAR MEETING MONDAY, OCTOBER 15, 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 Councilmen present: Edward W. Douglas, Chairman James Knight, Vice Chairman Dowling Watford, Jr., Councilman Oscar Thomas, Councilman Oakland Chapmary 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 Director Fortner, followed by the Pledge of Allegiance. Chairman Douglas stated the Council would begin the meeting with Agenda Item //VII since approximately 200 citizens were present to speak regarding the annexation issue. 84 -49 AGENDA ITEM / /VII - DISCUSSION BY THE COUNCIL RELATIVE TO ACRES WHICH MIGHT BE CON- SIDERED, BY THE CITY, FOR ANNEXATION Chairman Douglas stated that there had been a request for voluntary annexation north of the City, and he had asked the Administrator to give the Council some maps indicating certain other portions of property which might be considered for annexation into the City, which the Administrator had completed. Chairman Douglas further explained to the citizens present, that in order for any property to be annexed into the City a majority vote was needed, first by the City in favor of annexing and secondly, a majority vote by the property owners in favor of being annexed. If a majority vote was not cast in favor of the annexation - the City would not annex the property. Mr. Tony Miller addressed Council and stated, "Horne Properties, whoml represent, would like to buid a shopping center at a site (441 South). We are looking for water and sewer, but we are prepared to put in a sewage treatment plant. It was not until this past week, that I knew about the possibilities of annexing. I found that out from the gentleman from the Palm Beach Post. We would like for the City to extend their sewer services outside the City limits, just like I requested in a letter that Richard Fellows received some time ago; also each member of the Council. We have no objections to being an- neced ourselves. We do not take in any one but ourselves. We do not speak for any one else. We are not here to make enemies out of any one." Mr. Miller further stated that he received one response, from Councilman Watford, to his letter requesting the City look into the possibility of extending water and sewer to his property. Mr. Clyde Durrance addressed Council and stated, "We already have water down there (south of Okeechobee) the lines are there, the City has hooked that up. We know in order to get sewer, we have to be in the City limits. Mr. Miller made the statement a while ago that they were prepared to put in their own treatment plant, why don't they go ahead and put their plant in there and leave the other people alone. What this boils down to, the Government is created to help all the people, not just a few. This issue of annexing, taking sewer down south of Okeechobee. I'm not opposed to a man developing his property, I'm a 100% for him to develop it, but don't develop it at the expense of other people. If Horne Properties goes in and developes it, I've no objections. Go ahead and put your central sewer system in. I own a trailer park, as most of you know, Town -N- Country Mobile Home Park. My wife and I built that and put that in myself, paid for it myself. Can't Horne Properties afford a central sewer system? Like I say, if a fellow wants to develop it, thats alright, but when the issue takes monies away from the people that cannot afford it, then I am against it. We have people in this area, east, west and south, they are living on social security, and a fixed income. They came to Okeechobee, they went out in the County, they got their living set to where they can live now, but if you go and expand the city limits, you are going to take away their living to where they can not even pay their bills. We have a lot of them, just look at the retired people here tonight. If the government is going to help the people, let them help all the people, and not just a select few. T t 3556 The issue of anenxation does not need to be put on referendum as you can see from the people here tonight, let the issue of annexation die tonight." Ms. Lorraine Rubenecker addressed Council and stated, "I live in Town -N- Country, a year around resident, on a fixed income and we have a petition here with a 132 signatures from people in our park that object to being annexed into the City limits ". Ms. Rubenecker submitted the petition to the City Clerk for permanent record. Mr. Layne Adkins stated, "I live in Ousley Estates with 81 lots and people, and 99% of the people there are against it (annexation). Mr. Adkins submitted a petition to the City Clerk for permanent record from Ousley Estates residents. Chairman Douglas explained to the audience. that Mr. Miller of Horne Properties did not request annexation, he only requested the City consider allowing his property to be attached to the City's water and sewer. Councilman Watford stated, "I think its unfortunate although I don't agree with the way the articl appeared in the paper, because I had no idea of what areas we were talking about. We had just dis- cussed that this was a possibility and of course it is a possibility. But we are not to the stage yet to where we are having a public hearing on anything as far as I know and if in fact we do decide that we do want to try to annex certain areas, there is a very lengthy process that has to be followed. We are not going to annex anything tonight or the next meeting. What the people here need to realize is that if in fact, and I'm not saying we are because we haverit even talked about it yet, everybody here has been talking but we(the Council) haven't . talked about it. If in fact we do say we do want to annex, the best solution that I know of will be the election. If you are in an affected area you will have the opportunity to vote on it. That is what our whole system in founded on. The majority rules." Mr. Parker addressed Council stating that he was opposed to the annexation. Mr. Sam Farrell addressed Council and asked what the City would do concerning his cattle on his property south of Okeechobee if it was annexed. Would the City leave the property zoned agriculture as it presently was? Chairman Douglas answered that the City would leave the property as it was, agriculture. As far as state requirements for dairies - this would still be up to DER and EDA. Mr. Johnny Louthan addressed Council stating, "A large portion of the property to be annexed to the south of Okeechobee is pasture property. I am requesting the City not annex such a large portion of property at a time. Also,as this area grows, you are encroaching on pasture land and I can tell you right now the population, the City procedures, rules and regulations and restrictions that have gone through the other counties in the State of Florida, agriculture and your city procedures are not _compatible." Chairman Douglas explained that the City would not annex all of the different portions of prape rty at one time. The City was only discussing different portions of property for possible annexa- tion, the City would have to consider the different expenses the City would incur such as Police pro- tection, fire protection, street paving, sewage, street lights, etc. These were just areas and ideas at this time. Councilman Thomas stated, "Mr. Chairman, I think we have people here that do not understand the problem, I think, we have the north part of the City - where we are going with the sewer. I would like to make a motion that we concentrate on the north part of the City and delete the east, west and s outh portions ( for consideration at this time) ". Chairman Douglas asked if there was a second to the motion. Councilman Chapman stated, "Pll make the second on that, but before I do I would like to presen* . this petition from Bet -her Acres with about 40 signatures. I would have gotten everyone if I would have had time. I'll second the motion (against annexation of Bet -Her Acres) ". Councilman Chapman submitted the petition to the deputy clerk for permanent record. Councilman Watford asked Councilman Chapman, "Did you collect those signatures yourself ?" Councilman Chapman answered, "Yes, do you remember two weeks ago when I said that I didn't think the people wanted this, and Mr. Fellows said that he had some people approach him requesting annexation? I told him, well I could be wrong - When I say, well I could be wrong, 1 want to go find 1 11 3557 84 -50 84 -48 out, go door to door and talk to the people. I don't want someone else to answer it for me." Councilman Watford stated, "Mr. Chairman, may I ask a question? I would like to ask the administrator, (concerning Bet -Her Acres) what would happen to their water system if we were to annex them into the City. Would we have to condemn that system ?" Administrator Fellows stated that he felt that was a legal question and asked the attorney to answer. Attorney Conlon answered that it could be grandfathered in, but yes, it could be condemned. Bet -Her Acres resident, Charles Robertson, addressed Council stating his opposition to being annexed into the City. He stated that living in Bet -Her Acres you might have to pay a little more for the water, they have paved streets, they are only a couple of blocks outside the city limits, there- fore, the Police and fire protection were alright and the majority of Bet-Fier Acres was satisfied. What more could the City offer them, except for higher taxes? Chairman Douglas asked if there was any further discussion from the Council on the motion on the floor. Councilman Knight stated, "I would just like to say that I think all of this was uncalled for, to- night anyway, as far as all of the people coming up here tonight. I think that it never was intended to be what maybe you read and what you heard. We will bring up a lot of things for discussion, just trying to figure out things. I just think it got sort of out of proportion, what you heard, the rumors you heard. Chances are you would not have even had to come up here anyway." Councilman Thomas called "Question ". Chairman Douglas asked for a vote on the motion. Councilmen Thomas, Chapman and Knight voted I. Councilman Watford voted No. Chairman Douglas stated that he would vote No, also, because he felt there was a small portion of property on the south of the City limits, which he felt needed to be considered. Motion then carried. Chairman Douglas recessed the meeting for five minutes at 7:45 P.M. Chairman Douglas called the meeting to order at 7:51 P.M. Councilman Watford stated, "For the record, the vote that was just taken, I would like to say that there are some more areas that are legitimate and perhaps should be considered for annexation than just the north of the City and that is why I voted against the motion." Chairman Douglas stated these were his feelings also. AGENDA ITEM # #IV - APPROVAL OF THE MINUTES OF THE BUDGET WORKSHOP MEETINGS, AUGUST 28, 29, SEPTEMBER 6 AND 25TH; REGULAR MEETINGS SEPTEMBER 10TH, 17TH AND OCTOBER 1, 1984 Chairman Douglas called for any additions or deletions to the minutes. Councilman Watford stated that on September 10th, 1984, page 8, on the vote on the motion to deny any increase in the public service tax, the votes should read that Councilmen Chapman and Thomas voted for the motion, and Councilmen Watford and Knight Voted against the motion. Chairman Douglas voted against the motion also. Therefore the motion was not carried. There being no further corrections, additions or deletions, the minutes were approved as pre- sented. AGENDA ITEM //V - FINAL READING OR AN ORDINANCE PROVIDING FOR A FINE FOR PERSONS ILLEGALLY PARKING IN SPACES PROVIDED OR THE HANDICAPPED Chairman Douglas read the ordinance by title only as follows: AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE ORDINANCE CODE OF THE CITY OF OKEECHOBEE, FLORIDA: AMENDING CHAPTER 11, ARTICLE 1 TO ADD A NEW SECTION 11 -22, PRO- VIDING FINES FOR ILLEGAL USE OF HANDICAPPED PARKING AREAS; PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE. Administrator Fellows stated that County Judge Connors stated he had some additional wording that he would like to add before the ordinance was finalized. Attorney Conlon statedthat he also wanted to change a few things in the ordinance before it was finalized. Chairman Douglas asked if it was agreeable with Council for the final reading to be advertised and set for the meeting of Novemebr 5, 1984. Council members agreed. 3558 84 -28 84 -13 Chairman Douglas asked for public comment. Mr. Rucker Wilcox asked Council members why the ordinance was not finalized. Council explained there was some language that needed to be corrected before the ordinance was finalized. AGENDA ITEM #VI - PUBLIC HEARING ON A PETITION TO REZONE BLOCK 6 AND 7, NORTHWEST ADDITION, FROM HOLDING TO INDUSTRIAL, RUCKS, FOR A BIO CHEMICAL ETHANOL PLANT Chairman Douglas read the ordinance by title only as follows: 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 PRO- VIDES FOR THE ADMINISTRATION, ENFORCEMENT AND AMENDMENT THEREOF; PRO- VIDING FOR A CHANGE IN THE CLASSIFICATION OF SPECIFIED LAND FROM HOLDING TO INDUSTRIAL. Lots 1 -20, Block 6 and Lots 1 -20, Block 7, Northwest Addition to the City of Okeechobee. Chairman Douglas asked for public comments. Citizen Andy Rubin questioned the lots being annexed. Chairman Douglas answered Lots 1 -20 of Block 6 and lots 1 -20 of Block 7. Council members discussed the rezoning. Councilman Watford stated, "I know that in the past when the Planning Board recommends or re- quests that a zoning be granted, many times they specify what this particular parcel of land will be used for and many times they put a time limit on it. Is there merit of that in this case since apparently that project has notgone through or maybe it will not go through? Once it is zoned industrial, anything in the industrial category could be put there and that is what concerns me." Council members discussed the possibility of including a time limit on the passing of the rezoning. Mr. Rucks stated that it was alright with him for a time limit to be set for the completion of the Bio Chemical Ethanol Plant. Councilman Watford made a motion that the ordinance be amended to include "Another section" or "That the zoning be changed conditional upon construction in accordance with the plans that were submitted to the Planning Board, that construction be started within a one (1) years' time and completed within one (1) years' time, and if these conditions are not met the zoning will revert back to holding ". Councilman Thomas seconded the motion. There being no discussion, the motion carried. Chairman Douglas stated that action could now be taken on the amended ordinance. Councilman Watford made a motion that the ordinance be approved as amended. Councilman Knight seconded the motion. Councilman Watford thanked Mr. Rucks for agreeing to the amendments. Motion carried. AGENDA ITEM / /VIII - DISCUSSION BY THE COUNCIL CONCERNING THE PROPOSED BUILDING EXPANSION OF THE LIBRARY Chairman Douglas stated the next item on the agenda was discussion by the Council concerning the proposed building expansion of the Library and opened the floor for discussion. Councilman Knight suggested the Library get with the Chamber of Commerce and discuss the parking situation and building expansions, then have them get back with the City. Chairman Douglas asked if this was agreeable with the Council. Council agreed. AGENDA ITEM /MIX - 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 OVERHEAD AND PROFIT, FROM 1.4 TO 1.59 TO CONFORM WITH THE CONTRACTS ON THE WASTEWATER TREATMENT PLANT AND COLLECTION SYSTEM Chairman Douglas stated that the request from Broome Van Ostran on revising Appendix A of the Engineering /Consulting contract to increase rates for services had been postponed, at the request of Councilman Thomas, to give the attorney time to research whether or not the City should request bids. Attorney Conlon stated that he could not find, in his researching, a case that was exactly the same as ours, but he felt for the City's safety, we should go through the bidding process (the competitive bidding process), with other consulting engineers. 3559 Councilman Thomas made a motion that the City procede with the competitive negotiations act. Chairman Douglas asked if there was a second to the motion. Councilman Watford seconded the motion for discussion. Councilman Watford asked, "Don't we have provisions in the contract about increases ?" Attorney Conlon stated, "There is a provision about yearly negotiating, if other than re- negotiation, you would have to go through the competitive negotiations act. Thats' my opinion." Councilman Watford asked, "Is there any way, in the future, that we could write the contracts so it could be increased ?" Attorney Conlon stated that there very well could be, but he had not researched it. Councilmen Thomas and Watford agreed that this should be included in the contract. Council members discussed that by going through the competitive negotiations act, this would not interfere with the engineer's retainer contract. The Council was only discussing the amount in the consulting contract for future projects. Engineer Broome stated, "One question for the attorney, I keep hearing bids, did you find in your research that engineering bid ?" Attorney Conlon answered, "No, I am just using that word, its the com- petitive negotiations procedure." Engineer Broome stated, "But youfre compairing this with bidding. That' is what all of the discussion is about. " Attorney Conlon, "But that is one of the factors in the negotiation act. How close are you, what the fees are, there is a whole list in the statute. I was cutting corners when I said bidding. When- ever I said 'hid I was talking about the competitive negotiations act." Councilman Thomas asked, "Who has that bid ?" Attorney Conlon answered, "Whoever the Council designates to do the negotiations ?" Councilman Thomas asked, "Will the Council be present at that time." Attorney Conlon answered, "In the statute it says that any public." Councilman Thomas stated that he would like to have a member of the Council present." Attorney Conlon stated this would be a public hearing. Chairman Douglas asked if there was any further discussion on the motion. Council discussed the competitive bidding process- further. After the discussion Councilman Thomas stated that he would like to have one Councilman appointed to meet with the administrator to handle the negotiations. Chairman Douglas asked if there was any further discussion. There being no further discussion, the motion carried. Citizen Andy Rubin asked Council I/ the proposed contract revision included only the wastewater treatment plant and collection system as stated on the agenda or future projects. Attorney Conlon answered, "This does not have anything to do with the present sewer contract." Councilman Thomas asked what day would the bids be received. Administrator Fellows stated, "What we will do, with the permission of the Council, we will now advertise it, and write to the various engineers and tell them that we are soliciting their vital statistics for looking forward into continuing a consultants contract. And in that consultants contract they will conform with Council and attend the meetings as Engineer Broome does. They will update our zoning map. They will give the Council and the various department heads engineering information by telephone. That will be done at so much a month. And all of the engineers have this additional engineering services contract which is the standard engi- neering services contract• Councilman Thomas asked if the Council should set a date for this. Administrator Fellows stated, "Yes if you wish to. We would plan to bring this back before the Council on November the 5th. We will bring back those firms that have indicated interest in talking with the City. The Council should select three engineers to interview ". Councilman Thomas stated he wanted to noniinate someone from the Council to meet with the Administrator on the selection of the engineers. (Councilman to be decided on at the next meeting.) 3560 84 -27 84 -27 AGENDA ITEM //X - ACTION BY THE COUNCIL TO ADOPT A PROCLAMATION DECLARING NOVEM- BER 5TH THROUGH NOVEMBER 19TH, AS SHRINE HOSPITAL DAYS Chairman Douglas read the proclamation as follows: WHEREAS, one of our greatest resources is our children, and WHEREAS, one of the worlds most benevolent guardians of that resource is the Shrine Hospitals for crippled children and burns institute; and WHEREAS, twenty one Shrine Hospitals throughout the United States, Canada and Mexico are dedicated to the great task of curing or helping afflicted children without regard to race or religion, and WHEREAS, more than 281,000 have been treated and returned to society either cured or substantially helped, where neither patients nor their parents have been required to pay for this outstanding medical care, and WHEREAS, Shriners throughout North America have raised millions of dollars support the Shriners Hospitals and burns institutes to insure a brighter future these and future generations. NOW, THEREFORE, I, EDWARD W. DOUGLAS, MAYOR of the City of Okeechobee in recognition of the outstanding and unselfish work of the many Shriners of North America do declare that November 5th through November 19th, 1984, shall be known as SHRINE HOSPITAL DAYS and urge all our citizens to join me in recognizing this great service. to for Councilman Chapman Made a motion to approve the proclamation as read by Chairman Douglas. Councilman Knight seconded the motion. Motion carried. AGENDA ITEM #XI - ACTION BY THE COUNCIL TO ADOPT A PROCLAMATION DECLARING THE PERIOD NOVEMBER .5TH THROUGH THE 10TH, "BUDDY POPPY WEEK" Chairman Douglas read the proclamation as follows: I, EDWARD W. DOUGLAS, MAYOR of the City of' Okeechobee, Florida, do hereby proclaim November 5th through November 10th, 1984, as "BUDDY POPPY WEEK" for the Veterans of Foreign Wars Post No. 4423 and their auxiliary. They may distribute their poppies in the City of Okeechobee in commemoration of those American veterans who fought to defend our country on foreign soil. Councilman Chapman moved to approve the proclamation as read by Chairman Douglas. Councilman Thomas seconded the motion. Motion carried. AGENDA ITEM IIXII - ACTION BY THE COUNCIL TO APPROVE A PROCLAMATION DECLARING THE QUALIFYING PERIOD FOR THE CITY ELECTIONS TO BE THE FIRST TWO WEEKS IN NOVEM- BER WITH ELECTIONS BEING HELD TUESDAY, DECEMBER 4TH, 1984, (NOV. 5 -16, 1984) Chairman Douglas read the proclamation as follows: WHEREAS, under and by virtue of the provisions of the Charter of the City of Okeechobee, Florida, it is the duty of the Mayor to proclaim and call General City Elections at the time and the manner provided by said City Charter. NOW, THEREFORE, I, EDWARD W. DOUGLAS, MAYOR OF THE City of Okeechobee, Florida, do hereby PROCLAIM AND DECLARE THAT A GENERAL CITY ELECTION by the duly qualified electors of the City of Okeechobee, Florida, be held at the American Legion Hall, 501 Southeast Second Street, in said City, during the regular hours of voting, to -wit: from 7:00 A.M. until 7:00 P.M., Tuesday, December 4, 1984, for the purpose of electing the following officers to serve as such for four (4) years beginning January 1, 1985, and ending December 31, 1988, following such election and until their successors are elected and qualified. TWO COUNCILMEN IN TESTIMONY AND WITNESS of the foregoing Notice of Election, I have hereunto set my hand as Mayor of the City of Okeechobee, Florida, and caused the corporate seal of said City to be affixed hereto, and the same attested by the City Clerk, this 15th day of October 1984. 3561 84 -15 Councilmen Chapman and Knight moved to approve the proclamation as read by Chairman Douglas. Councilman Thomas seconded the motion. Motion carried. AGENDA ITEM / /XIII - INTRODUCTION AND FIRST READING OF AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE ERECTION OF TRAFFIC SIGNS Attorney Conlon stated that there were a few changes to be made concerning the ordinance, because there were certain things which could be taken care of by the proper departments and not enforced by ordinance. The speed limits and the parking would be the only things included in the ordinance. Another change mentioned was on S.W. 8th Street it should read North and South. Council discussed the changes briefly. After discussion, Councilman Knight made a motion to amend the ordinance to read the North and South sides of S.W. 8th Street and S.W. 7th Avenue. Attorney Conlon said, "From this point to that point ". Councilman Thomas seconded the motion. Motion carried. Chairman Douglas asked if there was any further discussion from the Council. Councilman Watford, asked Police Lieutenant Farrenkopf if Chief Mobley had spoken with the Primary School and Central Elementary. Lieutenant Farrenkopf stated that he did not know. Chairman Douglas read the ordinance by title only as follows: AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF OKEECHOBEE, FLORIDA, AUTHORIZING THE ERECTION OF SPEED SIGNS ON SOUTHWEST 14TH COURT; AUTHORIZING ERECTION OF SPEED SIGNS ON NORTHWEST 11TH AVENUE, BETWEEN STATE ROAD 70 AND NORTHWEST 6TH STREET; AUTHORIZING "NO PARKING" SIGNS IN FRONT OF THE PRIMARY SCHOOL ON SOUTHWEST 5TH AVENUE; AUTHORIZING SIGNS PROHIBITING TRUCK PARKING ON SOUTHWEST 8TH STREET BETWEEN PARROTT AVENUE AND SOUTHWEST SECOND AVENUE; PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE. Chairman Douglas asked if there were any comments. Ms.Cilledge, in the audience, asked Council if the signs to be posted were only going to be in effect during school hours. Council members discussed the question, and decided that the hours needed to be included in the ordinance, (8:00 A.M. to .5:00 P.M.) Mr. Andy Rubin addressed Council concerning the no -truck parking signs to be erected on S.W. 8th Street. Attorney Conlon stated that the language would be corrected for the next meeting on November 5th, 1984. Councilman Watford made a motion to set the ordinance for public hearing on November 5, 1984. Councilman Knight seconded the motion. Motion carried. AGENDA ITEM / /XIV - MAYOR TO CALL ON ANYONE IN THE AUDIENCE WISHING TO ADDRESS THE COUNCIL Chairman Douglas asked if there was anyone in the audience wishing to address the Council. Mary Gulledge submitted a list to the Clerk for permanent record, of the people that were in the hallway and corridors that could not get in to the Council Chambers, which were opposed to the annexation. Mr. Tony Miller addressed Council asking why the City didn't extend the sewer service outside the City limits. Chairman Douglas stated that he personally would vote no. Councilman Watford stated No. Councilman Chapman stated No, that the City had a resolution against this. Mr. Miller asked if the resolution could be amended. Chairman Douglas answered, "That would be a Council decision." Mr. Miller stated, "So we could receive City water and sewer outside the City limits without annexation, if the Council was in favor of such ?" Council agreed. CHAIRMAN DOUGLAS - RECOGNITION OF POPPY COMMITTEE Ms. Loretta Wesfall, of the VFW, presented a poppy to Chairman Douglas. Chairman Douglas thanked the VFW (Veterans of Foreign Wars) for the poppy. 3562 AGENDA ITEM /IXV - MAYOR TO CALL ON CITY CLERK, CITY ATTORNEY, CITY ADMINISTRATOR AND COUNCILMEN FOR REPORTS AND /OR REQUESTS Administrator Fellows stated that copies of the proposed ordinance on benches, had been presented to Council. This ordinance would come up for first reading November 5, 1984. Mr. Fellows then asked if Council had any questions concerning the ordinance. Councilman Watford stated, "I would just like to ask, I know I made some comments because I felt that it was included under our current ordinance. But apparently, the attorney does not agree with that." Attorney Conlon stated that he did not disagree, but he felt that in case of litigation, we needed to specify and define what a "bench sign" was in the ordinance, so that we would have a stronger case. Councilman Watford asked, "Is it possible then to regulate it on private property? If we wanted to allow the Chamber to use their "bench signs" in the park ?" Administrator Fellows stated that the ordinance could have a provision in it, making provisions for a non - profit making special permit. Council discussed the proposed ordinance further, concerning the benches in the park. Administrator Fellows will check with the Chamber on the status of the benches and report back to Council. - Administrator Fellows stated that Florida Power and Light wanted to move the light pole at the north median in the center of town, and asked if there were any comments by the Council. Council agreed for the light pole to be moved. Council further discussed the possibility of expanding Highway 441 by the Department of Transportation. Administrator to report back to Council on the decision of the DOT, con- cerning the expansion of the highway and inform Florida Power and Light to hold off the moving of the light pole until a decision has been made by the DOT. Council agreed. - Administrator Fellows stated that the Okeechobee Police Department Explorers wanted to utilize the old Chamber of Commerce Christmas lights and such decorations as are available to decorate the band stand in the 4th Park. Councilman Watford requested that the Explorers please contact J erry O'Bannon, who is the president of the Kiwanis Club, because last year the Kiwanis Club had the exclusive use of the band stand. Council agreed. - Administrator Fellows stated that after Council had decided that they wanted a contract with Mr. Tonn for Christmas decorations each year, he asked Mr. Tonn to come down and with the help of Sylvia and some representatives from Florida Power and Light they went over the project. Mr. Fellows stated, "It is going to take about Twelve Hundred additional dollars ($1200.00) to put on these poles the face plates and electric connections that will be required to do the job properly. We have two options, either approve the increase of $1200. and do it the way-the contract says or we can eliminate the ground display in the first park and then add that after this year." Mr. Fellows said they had discussed eliminating the light pole decorations in favor or doing the ground decorations in the park. There was further discussion and Chairman Douglas asked if there were any more opinions. Councilman Thomas stated that the local merchants might wish to contribute to the decorations. Council members discussed the possibility. Administrator Fellows stated that the $1200.00 was a one time expense. Councilman Thomas stated he was aggreable to donating $200.00 towards the decorations if the Council members agreed to do the same. Councilman Chapman stated that he would rather see if the lcoal merchants wished to contribute - if not - leave the decorations as they are with $5,800. Council members discussed the possibility of the Chamber of Commerce making a donation. Councilman Watford stated that if the City was going to handle the decorations, he agreed to try and get the merchants association to see if they would make a donation to the City for decorations in- stead of making a display as they intended to do. And if the merchants association did not wish to make a donation, then do away with the display in the park and just have the pole lights. It was the concensus of the Council, after discussion, for the Administrator to check with the local merchant's association and the Chamber of Commerce for possible donations towards the Christmas decora_ tions. I T 1 11' TI 3563 of South County. dominiant Highway the Commissioners. social in AGENDA Councilman Knight stated that the Mayor, Mr. Fellows and he had attended the Florida League Mayor was noniinated as Director of District 1 2 which includes Beach County, Martin County, St. Lucie County and Okeechobee that there was di:sssiion about making Hlghway 80 the pre - west coast and the possibility of the same thing being done with the City write a letter recommending that Highway 70 be west coast. The possibility of havingthe highway four laned. would write the letter. the Mayor on his appointment as Director of District 12. to explain about the Florida League of Cities. the same association as the state association of County 392 Cities of the State of Florida, banded together for political, of the needs of the cities." financing for local governments allowing cities more flexability sources, but still have a high degree of security. Cities the past weekend and the Bay, Belle Glade, Pahokee, Palm - Councilman Knight informed Council highway from the east to the 70. Councilman Knight suggested major highway form the east to the Administrator Fellows stated he Councilman Thomas congratulated Chairman Douglas asked the Administrator Administrator Fellows stated, "It's It is made up of the activities and the furtherance He went on to discuss inovative investing money, outside of traditional ITEM / /XVI - ADJOURNMENT There being no further business to ATTEST: 12� t discuss, the meeting was adjourned at 9:12 P.M. ,-e.,--i,---,;_e-V-2.-:.-t) 1 - - /a- DWARD DOUGLAS, D CHAIRMAN CITY OF OKEECHOBEE BONNIE S. THOMAS, CM CITY CLERK CITY OF OKEECHOBEE 3564 84 -49 REGULAR MEETING OCTOBER 15, 1984 This is to certify that at the regular meeting of the City Council of Okeechobee,Florida, 55 S. E . 3rd Avenue, those items attached to this page and made a part of these minutes, were presented to Council. The items are: 1. A map titled Option 1, showing an area south of the City of Okeecho- bee to be considered for annexation into the City. 2. A map titled Option 2, showing an area south on Highway 441 to be considered for annexation into the City. 3. A map titled Option 3, showing an area South, a smaller area North and a small area East to be considered for annexation into the City. 4. A list of persons in the Hall, on the steps and outside of City Hall against annexation. 5. A list dated October 12, 1984, stating, "We, the undersigned, living in the Town n' Country Mobile Home Park, 4425 Hwy. 441 South, do object to the annexation of our park into the city limits," with signatures of 113 people. 6. A paper containing 34 signatures titled, "TO WHOM IT MAY CONCERN We the undersigned of the Ousley Estates do hereby want it to be known, and for the records that we do not want to be annexed to the City of Okeechobee." 7. Three sheets titled, "By 0. R. Chapman, Oct. 13, 1984, Voters Against Annexation of Bet - Her - Acres," containing 36 signatures. Attested to this 19th day of October, 1984. Bonnie S. Thomas, C.M.C., City Clerk 35644 ..1 OPTION 1 IPIEETA PHI.E1.11©..,.1311. MUM INS RIPMEI c■■■ian impum rig;t■■ ■ ®■ � mee "1':5 t laigientee Ittisidillt PI • HI�,�'eeses re .MIME 4:11 ©11..i ae ®■►0 im �1� 131 IIORAC E oAVIS 64,4 L E D MARY F E RRELL ,ro 4 • 5 9RUTH HOT T EAGLE OAY C.S. e RUTH MC TT 115.0 JOAN EDwAROS 56.1 JOAN �a� COWARDS /40 �,, 46.5 Sy 1 tin, J 04N F.AG.E GAY • 11 T 35443 OPTION 2 ••••n■ M.% Mt `1111:t. ••• • CONNORS AIRPORT ma uffisa trra rama Ma FM PRIIIIIIIIMME "imam MR ..... P11111•1111111111 NM En NW NI MIMI II MIN NMI KIM 11111111111111•11111 1211•111111111 in 111.1111111111111 11‘111•11111111 11, vgangimatiou 111=1111•71:=1EM mpg SC•110■111. ..... 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DAVIS a HARDEN 57.5 27.0 L E & itARY F ERRELL L.E 1.14FY FERRELL 140 5 c S. 5 RUTH up TT 13.0 JOAN EDwARDS 56.9 TI Tf 1 OPTION 3 ........1..660. .t. 111•__• ®_ti `�' • zTj ..•••13 ®_t� X31 1����\ EOr<.2nm..mY .:��= �����!IMP .0 1alnigiLllw �-IH� ICIC1''�Ijitl !! l�1r_■■•■ Ml����Mt /11M1��A 111!1_ __ • :11•■•1•■■ IIii MINIM 11111151•1111111 LEEN RIM I ) • 1111111E1 .o r_or am els 010114 0.00.1 un e17 rims 1111111% EINIMN 0 ma IMMO 1I /■ �M9 . :1. 1111111M • LIF,Ri ri ofir ItErimer • ...... •,q! ..,( • •... .01•11•.1. u1• • HORAC E DAV15 64.4 R. K•A•W Y 'NE 20.0 GLENS H. DAVIS 8 L. HARDEN 57 3 L E B NARY F E RRELL L.E. IS MARY FE RRELL 140 5 s.uIIuu.IIIII 5 8 RUTH (10TT EAGLE BAY c.s. 8 RUTH MC TT 11 3.D 4 JOAN E DwAg05 56.9 JOAN EAGLE 687 /• 3544 D II 4. October 15, 1984 Petition of Citizens in hallways that couldn't get into Council Chambers 35444" 4. cont'd. Citizens in hallways that could'nt get into Council Chambers. A T T ,zzirc° 356 F 1. Town - N - Country Mobile Home Park's Petition. South 1 ,e.} XL �C.r -� Tim n" ' • ' 77 -t=Ze ga.rtle.,-//4,t-1 Y / �f/ ��� �� 0 --ems, L, ,2i Cfr i ...�- Mct4rt., Q 4`7° 1yL at.-a-" ,P 0o-t cALI kAitt,C,A31 g 51. 4 6/2.460, &:11-t O.aTH iC- 1419 ab so XO/ 7/ �oHiY /}/vt 44;4. 27, (I eAA, .v 71/19 35154G Town - N - Country Mobile Home Park's Petition , Page 2 Oricz;crue, tvt eJ904.,,z„,,,124. 47 Heik Lo-r C)_ ±L 'Aktkievi- fa4 71//0i, Ppfe. 6'6 orttc,4_ / 0 y o<-1 t /i/ fro ir 6‘i 1 7 1 1 II Tir f 350H Town - N - Country Mobile Home Park's Petition, Page 3 (S,e)-0444,,We,“ ZActarel% L. 5 /3 e3A.f. cf,e w,,,,,,, - (::;) t w „do a /G chivy s' 0Z-74/2? )31) +3S / 0C, /ice 1 T 35-64H Town - N - Country Mobile Home Park's Petition, Page 4 -419- 730 / d 1os W(/' c6-etC//cg._ S/- a 1 T T TI T 3564-I 1 Town - N - Country Mobile Home Park's Petition, Page 5 Go de/- .14/ eiLeit,401A. #f /54, ,cet,94 c2 1V4- 140/ ''--f-3s2 MiA1-44Q*C>titet-,/clic i-91/14464,4/Cf.(L4 Q1051cciL 60)1 _ to-T-54is 7)262,4a4 35C4J' Town - N - Country Mobile Home Park's Petition, Page 6 N £ T'7" i., es 04z- 9 (4-1, h4--- I ;2..6, a2 /-•37 Pr 4reAL--- )4L) ‘Cle-;2"((:--e-Y-d) ‚-3- 356 II< 2. Ousley Estates' Petition, 10-15-84, West TO WHOM IT MAY COXCEHN We the undersigned of the Ousley Estates do hereby want it to be known, and for the records thatiwe donot want to be annexed to the City of Okeechobee, /r s 1 t,/ 7A4. flAI a°, r_ •41 3564k 1 it IT 3. Bet -Her Acres' Petition, 10- 15 -84, East NAME 4er4TION I1vS OF ADDRESS 70� Sc) JS � �3 , i -Y E T - Nv - A <Zes PHONE '1 6 39 SG t4 javL •6 3 / 7 7, zz-.20 S - d'=`.f / 3 spa$!- - 1( (( '.—r .1 -? .� v/ •7 3- 0.2'/7 sav s•4" 5- sT Sav '? 2-x'`.''0 5C S rY `763 - Z %,(--5 keAe._ /9404 c c4" / - -- 76-3 (b' 71,7- "12 /we Pt °(1 S f. 1. 2 I /C zb�Gte- N 3. Y5 _C I1 / I / JS5 SE `JCL 26 /6 ;._3 3 3,e •/ ;, 1• � 26 3 id fr.?, 3564N Bet -Her Acres's Petition, Page 2 NAME 4:4„ r.; (llq ( 6/7" ,'3� /,k(-/ VOTERS ASAINST ANNEXATION OF E2 IN c.¢sES ADDRESS PHONE (-1,7:5413e - - -- 5 -' _ _v1 "9d 1�/OS S E 6'`& S67 -0309' 2.65 -277 '1 T T T TR rT T 35640 Bet -Her Acres' Petition, Page NAME 21 0/41 VOTERS ',,8k/ GA NST ANNEXATION OF ADDRESS re- y PHONE -4 • j,3t4sce - - 122 7'3 ?eci - T I IN AGENDA REGULAR MEETING October 15, 1984 7:00 P.M. I. Call to order. II. Invocation offered by L. C. Fortner, Jr., Director of Public Works. III. Pledge of Allegiance led by Mayor Edward Douglas. IV. Approval of the minutes of the Budget Workshop Meetings, August 28, 29, September 6, and 25th.; Regular Meetings September 10, 17th. and October 1, 1984. V. Introduction and first reading of an ordinance providing for a fine for persons illegally parking in spaces provided for the handicapped. VI. Public hearing on a petition to rezone Block 6 and 7, Northwest add- ition, from Holding to Industrial. VII. Discussion by the Council relative to areas which might be consider- ed, by the City, for annexation. VIII. Discussion by the Council concerning the proposed building expansion of the Library. IX. 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. X. Action by the Council to adopt a Proclamation declaring November 5 through November 19th. Shrine Hospital Days. XI. Action by the Council to adopt a Proclamation declaring the period November 5 through the 10th. "Buddy Poppy Week." XII. Action by the Council to approve a Proclamation declaring the quali- fying period for the City elections to be the first two weeks in November, with elections being held Tuesday, December 4, 1984. XIII. Introduction and first reading of an ordinance authorizing the erection of traffic signs. XIV. Mayor to call on anyone in the audience wishing to address the Council. XV. Mayor to call on City Clerk, City Attorney, City Administrator and Councilmen for reports and /or requests. XVI. Adjournment.