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1978-10-10 Regular Meeting 2337 FIRST REGULAR MEETING TUESD~Y~ OCTOBER 10~ 1978 The City Council of the City of 0keechobee, Florida, convened in Regular Session in the Council Chambers at the City Hall, 0keechobee, Florida, at 7:00 P.M., Tuesday, October 10, 1978. President Russell Vo Domer presiding. Councilmen Lavon Bass, Edward W. Douglas, Jim Knight and Lytle Raulerson were present. Others present were: Audley Dunham, Mayor; David Conlon, City Attorney; L. C. Fortner, Jr., Director of Public Works; Richard B. Spray, Building Official; E. H. Reutebuch, Assistant Fire Chief; Sylvia Christian, Acting City Clerk and Lola Parker, Deputy Clerk. The Invocation was offered by Councilman Jim Knight. PUBLIC HEARING BID TABULATIONS - 4 TRUCKS It being the hour of seven o'clock P.M. and pursuant to a notice published September 21st and 28th, 1978 sealed bids were received, opened and read for four trucks. Bids were as follows: GILBERT CHEVROLET COMPANY Three 1979 ½ ton Chevrolet Pickup Trucks with 63 foot cargo box and one 1979 ½ ton Chevrolet Pickup Truck with 8 foot cargo box. Total price $20,300.00 with trade-in of one 1974 Ford Truck and one 1967 Chevrolet Pickup Truck. OKEECHOBEE MOTOR COMPANY Three 1979 Ford ½ ton Pickup Trucks with 63 foot cargo box and one 1979 Ford ½ ton Pickup Truck with 8 foot cargo box. Total price $21,095.00 with trade-in of one 1967 Chevrolet Pickup Truck and one 1974 Ford Truck. Following discussion Councilman Knight moved to accept Iow bid of $20,300.00 from Gilbert Chevrolet Company, Seconded by Councilman Raulerson and vote carried. PUBLIC HEARING PETITION TO CLOSE A PORTION OF NORTH EAST 14TH STREET President Domer re-read letter from County Attorney, Kyle S. Var~andingham in regards to close and abandon that protion of Northeast 14th Street in the City of Okeechobee, described as a strip of land, 20.00 feet in width, lying within Section 15 and 16, Township 37 South, Range 35 East, the abovel 30 feet, along with an additional strip of land located north of the roadway will be used to facilitate drainage by im- proving and rerouting the "airport ditch" from N. U.S. 441 east to Taylor Creek. .2338 Attorney VanLandingham informed that Department of Transportation is planning to install box culverts along 441 in this particular area. Co-ncilman Raulerson questioned what assurance the City had that il the balance of the 50 feet of Street is not going to be eroded into the canal area? Councilman Douglas stated the City should be assured of an adequate berme to prevent erosion into the Street right-of-way. He recalled --~ discussion of an 8 or l0 foot berme, this should be stipulated in motion if this is accepted. Following a lengthy discussion Councilman Douglas moved to accept petition to close and abandon that portion of Northeast 14th Street in the City of 0keechobee, described as a strip of land, 20.00 feet in width lying within Sections 15 and 16, Township 37 South, Range 35 East, the above 20 feet, along with an additional strip of land located north of the roadway will be used to facilitate drainage by improving and re- routing the "airport ditch" from N. U.S. 441 east to Taylor Creek, with the stipulation that they allow enough berme to prevent erosion onto the 50 foot Street Right-ofi~iway that remains, seconded by Councilman Raulerson and vote carried. PUBLIC HEARING ~ ZONING ORDINANCE - LEGGETT - FINAL HEARING President Domer presented the final hearing on rezoning of pro- perty described as Beginning 100 feet South, 25 feet West of North East corner of Government Lot 2, run South parallel to East boundary of Lot 2, 210 feet West 100 feet North 210 feet East 100 feet to Point of Beginning. From RG-2 to Commercial. President Domer asked if there were any objections or comments to the requested rezoning. No objections were heard or filed. Councilman Bass moved to rezone the above described property as requested and to amend Ordinance No. 271, seconded by Councilman Knight and vote carried. PUBLIC HEARING --~ TAXI CAB RATES - RESOLUTION President Domer informed thattthis hearing was to discuss the possibility of amending Ordinance No. 375 to change the Taxi Cab Rates. Attorney Conlon stated the City had two choices: 1- Regulate by Ordinance. ~ 2-Leave to the discretion of th~ Taxi Cab owner. _~? Mr. Daniel Pompeo request the rate to be 80~ for the first drop and 20~ for each ~ mile requested. He a~reed to comply with the other requirements required in the Ordinance. President Domer asked if there were any questiones or comments. 2339 No questions or comments were heard or filed. Following discussion Councilman Bass moved to adopt Resolution j with the rate at 80~ and 20¢, seconded by Councilman Douglas and vote c arri e d. ALLEYWAY OPENING REQUEST Mr. Steve Padgett appeared before the Council requesting the -~- alleyway on North East 6th and 5th in the 200 Block be opened. Following discussion Councilman Knight moved to ~uthorize Director Fortner to have alleyway cleaned up and opened~ seconded by Council- man Bass and vote carried. REQUEST TO HOOK ON TO SEWER LINE Mr. Gordon Leggett appeared before the Council requesting to Hook on to the Sewer Line on South 441 being installed for Royals & Sons.and City Markets Building, Inc. He needs 15,000 gallons for a i Mobile Home Park in the near future. Director Fortner stated the City could commit the 15~000 gallons. Following discussion Councilman Douglas moved to allocate 15,000 gallons of capacity in the Sewer Line to Mr. Leggett subject to the approval of the Engineer on the Li~t Station and Hook up with a letter to commence construction within one year and completion six months later, seconded by Councilman Bass and vote carried. 0KEECHOBEE COUNTY SCHOOL BOARD Mr. Tom Conley, School Board AttOrney, Dr. William Gardner, Super- intendent of School Board, Fred Hodges and Sonny Williamson~ appeared before the Council s~bmitting previous plans to build a new school. Three sites have been located East of Taylor Creek South of Highway 710 and immediately North of 710. The primary site is located on the new roads being put in on 710 ~own to Treasure Island. This would be Kind- ergarten to 5th grade. The problem being is whether or not Public Utilities can be obtained that far out. Is there a possibility of the City extending the water .... line from WW Lumber Company approximately one mile and one-half East? They wish to explore getting some type of Federal Revenue Sharing Funds on Water Facilities. The School Board wishes to pay the initial cost of the line (roughly estimated at $100~000.00) and recoup their cost in the future by ~eing credited 50~ of the water bills for this school, and submit a proposal to Farmers Home Administration. Before anything can be done it has to be approved by Farmers Home Administration. Following a lengthy discussion the Council agreed to check with Farmers Home Administration concerning this matter, and Director Fortner to contact Engineer. 2340 L. P. SANITATION Mr. Jay Huffman appeared before the Council stating he had raised the garbage pickup rates in error. He did not realize he had to contact the Council to raise the rates. Mr. Huffman wishes to raise the rate from SD.O0 per month to $D.50 per month. Attorney Conlon informed Mr. Huffman that a Public Hearing on changing the rates in the Franchise would have to be advertised. __~ President Domer stated it will be advertised for rate change and Public Hearing to be held at next Regular Meeting on October 24, 1978. ZONING ON PROPERTY Mr. Dallas VatrlScoten appeared before the Council informing that he had purchased property zoned Commercial which has a residence on the property. He wishes to have his residence and operate a bus,ness on this property. It consist of Lots 1, 2, 7, 8, 9 and 10 in Block 34. According to the new Zoning Ordinance you can not live in a res- idence and have a business in a Commercial Zoned area. Following a lengthy discussion the Council agreed to contact Dr. Bartley to clarify the situation. BUILDING DEPARTMENT 1. QUARTERLY REPORT Building Official Spray submitted the Building Department Quarterly Report for the months of July,~'August and.:SePtember, ~19~8. 2. BOARD OF ADJUSTMENTS AND APPEALS Building Official Spray submitted the minutes of the Board of Adjustments Meeting held on October 2, 1978 where the Board ruled out the use of all electrical aluminum wiring. President Domer stated an amendment would need to be drawn up. Council agreed to have an amendment drawn up. POLICE DEPARTMENT 1. MONTHLY REPORT The Police Department Activity Report for the month of September, 1978. FIRE DEPARTMENT 1. MONTHLY REPORT Asiistant Fire Chief Reutebuch submitted the Fire Report for the month of September, 1978. 2. UNIFORMS - FIRE Assistamt Chief Reutebu~h questioned when he could get uniforms for the four new firemen. He estimated a cost of $750.00. Following discussion Councilman Raulerson moved to authorize Assistant Chief Reutebuch to purchase necessary uniforms at an approximate cost of $750 dollars, seconded by Councilman Bass and vote carried. WATER, SEWER AND STREET DEPARTMENTS 1. MONTHLY REPORT Director Fortner submitted the Water, Sewer mhd Street Departments Report for the month of September, 1978. 2. CONCRETE SLAB FOR STORING PIPE AND FITTINGS AT CITY BARN Director Fortner requested authorization to pour a concrete slab 30 feet x 60 feet x 6 inches deep - 34 yard for storing pipes and fit- tings at City Barn. Approximate cost of $1,122.00. Following discussion Councilman Knight moved to have slab poured at City Barn, approximate cost of $1,122.00, seconded by Councilman Bass and vote carried. 3. LAYING OF SEWER LINE Director Fortner questioned if Royals & Sons and City Markets could proceed with the laying of the pipe for the Sewer Line. Attorney Conlon stated the City is not obligated in any way if they start laying the pipe, even though the Agreement has not been signed. Councilman Raulerson stated they can proceed at their own risk. Director Fortner informed that on Frank Altobello's and E. M. Meserve's property there are trees and scrubs in the way of laying the Sewer Line. Mr. Altobello and Mr. Meserve do not want these trees re- moved. The trees are completely in the City Right-of-Way. Does the City want to bear the expense later on to relocate or tell them to follow a line there and these items will need to be moved. Attorney Conlon stated according to the Agreement being drawn the City has a 12 inch tree requirement. He suggested it be put in the contract for Royal's & Sons and City Markets to have their contractor be responsible for seeing that the line stays in the Right-of*Way, and be responsible for moving anything in the Right-of~W~y. Attorney to take 12 inch tree requirement out of contract. CITY CLERK 1. PAYING AGENT ON BOND COUPONS A~ting Clerk Christian submitted a price from Flagship Bank of Tampa to assure the duties as coupon payin~ agent for the City of Okeechobee~ General Obligation Refunding Bond, One time charge for set up fee $250 and annual fee $500. Following discussion Councilman Bass moved to accept proposal from Flagship Bank of Tampa as coupon paying agent for City of 0keechobee, General Obligation Refunding Bond, seconded by Councilman Douglas and vote carried. 2342 2. MOISTURE IN CLERKS OFFICE Acting Clerk Christian informed that moisture is entering the Clerk's Office and the wallpaper is peeling &fl the walls under the --~ windows. Following discussion Councilman Douglas moved to authorize Council- man Raulerson to contact someone to seal walls under the windows, sec~ onded by Councilman Bass and vote carried. 5. PAY FOR WEEKS VACATION Acting Clerk Christian requested to be paid for a weeks vacation. Due to work load it has not been possible to leave the office for a vacation. Assistant Chie~ Remtebuch also request for a weeks pay. Other weeks vacation due these employees will be taken at a later date. Following discussion Councilman Bass moved to allow Acting Clerk Christian and Assistant Chief Reutebuch to be paid for a weeks vacation, seconded by Councilman Raulerson and vote carried. LETTER OF RETIREMENT - FIRE CHIEF President Domer read letter of Retirement from Lawrence Olen Godwin, Fire Chief, effective November l, 1978. He suggested a plaque be made to present to Godwin for his years of service. Following discussion Councilman Raulerson moved to accept letter of retirement from Lawrence 01en Godwin, Fire Chief, as written effective November 1, 1978, seconded by Councilman Knight and vote carried. DRAPES IN POLICE DEPARTMENT Councilman Bass stated he would like to get the windows fixed in the Police Department. A price of $221 from Custom Draperies by Rose for the main office. Chief's Office $91.00 and Sergeant's Office $72.00. The venetian blinds are worn out. Following discussion Councilman Bass moved to have drapes installed in the main office of the P~lice Department at a cost of $221, seconded by Councilman Douglas and vote carried. DISBURSEMENTS Vouchers on the following funds were approved: General Fund $46,445.41 Cigarette Tax Fund $100,000.00 Water & Sewer System Revenue Fund $2,024.99 Water & Sewer Revenue Fund $79,065.32 Water & Sewer Operation & Maintenance Fund $61,042o00 Anti-Recession Fund $248.75 2343 ADJOURNMENT There being no further business, the meeting Reeessed at 10:~0 P.M. Rus§ell V. Do'met '' President City Council City of Okeechobee ATTEST: ~lvia Christian Acting City Clerk City of Okeechobee SECOND REGULAR MEETING .~.U.ESDAY~ OCTOBER 24~ 1978 The City Council of the City of 0keechobee, F~orida, convened in Regular Session in the Council Chambers at the City Hall, 0keechobee, Florida, at 7:00 P.M., Tuesday, October 24, 1978. President Russell V. Domer presiding. Councilmen Lavon Bass, Edward W. Douglas and Jim Knight were pre- sent. Councilman Lytle Raulerson was absent. Others present were: Audley Dunham, Mayor; David Conlon, City Attorney; L. C. Fortner, Jr., Director of Public Works; Richard B. Spray, Building Official; E. H. Reutebuch, Assistant Fire Chief; David Hunter, Humane Officer; Sylvia Christian, Acting City Clerk and Lola Parker, Deputy Clerk. The Invocation was offered by Councilman Jim Knight. APPROVAL OF MINUTES It was moved by Councilman Knight and seconded by Councilman Bass and vote carried that the minutes of September 12, 14, 26 and October 10, 1978 be approved ~as recorded with oorrections. SEWER LINE AGREEMENT Attorney Conlon informed that a new contract has been prepared. This is to be the final Agreement. Ready for signatures. NEIGHBORHOOD HEALTH HAZARD Mr. John White and Mr. Steve Bowrenstien appeared before the Council with a petition requesting that:the City of 0keechobee take steps to have the burned remains of the structure located on the Womble property at 1106 South West 4th Street removed and all debris cleared away. I I 'l'e .... ' " CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF OKEECHOBEE COUNCIL CHAMBERS OCTOBER 10, 1978 AGENDA FIRST REGULAR MEETING 7:00 P.M. 1. INVOCATION 2. BID TABULATION: Opening of sealed bids on 4 pick-up trucks 3. PUBLIC HEARING: A. Okeechobee County - petition to close and abandon a City Road. B. Rezoning - Julian Leggett - Beginning 100 feet South, 25 feet West of North East Corner of Government Lot 2, run South parrell to East boundary of Lot 2, 210 feet West 100 feet North 210 feet East 100 feet to point of beginning. 7:30 P.M. 4. PUBLIC HEARING - Taxi Cab Rates to Amend Ordinance # 375 5. Steve Padgett - opening alleyway North East 6th and 5th (200 Block) 6. Gordon Leggett - Hook to New Sewer Line 7. Jay Huffman - L. P. Sanitation Rates 8. Open for citizens not appearing on Agenda. 9. COMMUNICATIONS FROM DEPARTMENT HEADS A. Attorney B. Building Official C. Police Chief D. Fire Chief E. Director of Public Works F. City Clerk 10. COMMUNICATIONS FROM THE MAYOR AND COUNCIL A. Mayor Dunham B. Jim Knight C. Russell V. Domer D. Edward W. Douglas E. Lavon Bass F. Lytle Raulerson 11. DISBURSEMENTS 12. ADJOURNMENT