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1979-03-08 Recessed Meeting2400 Edward W0 Dougla~~- President City Council City of 0keechobee ATTEST: 'Bonnie S. Thomas City Clerk City of 0keechobee RECESSED MEETING THURSDAY, M. ARCH 8,. 1979 The City Council of the City of 0keechobee, Florida, convened in a Recessed Session in the Council Chambers at the City Hall, 0keechobee, Florida, at 7:00 P.M., Thursday, March 8, 1979. President Edward W. Douglas presiding. Councilmen Donald Burk, Oakland Chapman, Jim Knight and Lytle Rau- lerson were present. Others pr.esent were: L. C. Fortner, Jr., Director of Public Works; John Cassels for Attorney Conlon; Bonnie S. Thomas, City Clerk and Sylvia Christian~ Deputy Clerk. 79-30 PARK Director Fortner informed the Council tha~ he wou~d like to see 4owntown pm~k festivities moved to the fourth block west of the Chamber of Commerce (park lying between 4th and 5th Aven~e~) where the "Band Stand" is. The new location~will better serve the Community. Electricity is available at the Band Stand and City Water can be made available. There will be more parking space and it will also relieve traffic congestion at the intersection of 441 and 70. At the new location, it will be an aid to preservation of monuments,etc., in the park nearest the Chamber of Commerce. The Council agreed for the Chamber of Commerce to be notified for all festivities to be moved to the Band Stand starting with Labor Day of 1979. Councilman Burk made a motion to move all future activities in Flagler Park to the Band Stand, seconded by Councilman Chapman and vote carried. 79-31 SOUTHWEST ~TH AVENUE AND SOUTHWEST 18TH STREET Director Fortner informed the Council in this particular area where 5th Avenue is going to be opened it can be served with a 2" inch Water Line which would serve the homes with water, but would not supply any fire protection. Director Fortner proposed a 6" inch main with hydrants. Mr. Jim Wright has paid for a tap fee for his new home in Block 24. A 6" inch line has to be approved by the Department of Enviromental Regulations. .I 2401 Councilman Burk made a motion to apply to the Department of Enviromental Regulations for this 6" inch extension across South lgth Street up to South West 5th Avenue, seconded by Councilman Raulerson and vote carried. 79-32 FLORIDA SCHOOL FOR BOYS Director Fortner submitted a letter f~mm Belef~mt Associates Incorporated Engineering Firm in Jacksonville, asking if the City would consider supplying water to the Boy's School. The Department of Enviromental Regulations had suggested it aSm ~ alternate water supply. They are requesting approximately 142,000 gallons per day with a flow of about 300 gallons per minute. This would be at the States expense. Such a distance may need a pump or tank for pressure. The Council agreed to have the Engineer, Don Shepherd, study this request for later discussion. 79-33 TENNIS COURT Director Fortner informed the Council of the $5,000 in the Budget for a new tennis court. He asked if it was the desire of the CQuncil to put this out on bids. The new court would be adjacent to the Swiping Pool. Councilman Raulerson moved to put out bids for Tennis Court, seconded by Councilman Chapman and vote carried. The old tennis court will be used for parking for the Chamber of Commerce and the Library. 79-34 PERMIT TO CROSS TAYLOR CREEK Director Fortner informed the Council that it would take from 3 to 6 months to get a permit to cross Taylor Creek. It will have to be decided who has jurisdiction over Taylor Creek. Director Fortner was instructed to discuss this matter with Don Shepherd, Engineer. 79-35 BEACHWATER ASSOCIATION Director Fortner informed the Council that the Be~chwater Association had contacted him requesting whether the City would run a line under a paved road to a new residence. The Council feels that since this is in Glades County they would rather not get involved. Councilman Burk moved to turn proposition down, seconded by Councilman Chapman and vote carried. 79-36 STREET LIGHT REQUEST Councilman Chapman told the Council that he would like to see a Street Light installed on the corner by the Rest Home and behind ,the ~ehabilitation Facility. The Council discussed putting a light on the corner of North West 5th Street and 3rd Avenue because then it would cast light to the Plaza 300; Rear of the Rest Home and Spencer Kirton's Residence. Councilman Knight is to ~contact Florida Power and Light Company. BUREAU CHIEF - FIRE COLLEGE Knight informed the Council that a Workshop was tentatively Councilman set for April 10th, 1979 for them to meet with Mr. Dennis DeWare, the Bureau Chief from the State Fire College. 79-26 ZONING ORDINANCE John Cassels representing Attorney Conlon, expressed to the Council that the whole idea of the Planning Board is to review proposed Zoning changes, gather all the data, have public hearings and make recommendations to the City Council as to what the findings of the Board are. Problems with the Zoning Ordinance are present and future amendments~ typographical errors and completion requirements. The things that would come under completion requirements would be the appointment of a Planning Board, appointment of a Board of Adjustments, (Planning Board can serve for both), fees to be charged for rezoning applic- ations and notice requirements. Fees have to be set for each of the different stages, and fines for failure to comply with the Zoning Ordinance. Mr. Cassels recommended the Council appoint a Planning Board. Councilman Knight moved to combine Planning Board and Board of Adjustments and Appeals, seconded by Councilman Burk and vote carried. Councilman Raulerson brought to the Councils attention that the City has to have a Board of Adjustments and Appeals as required in the Southern Building Code, so a Planning Board will be appointed-~also. Certain provisions providing for fees to be charged under the Zoning Ordinance were left incomplete and certain penalties for violation of the Zoning Ordinance were left incomplete. Section 18 is incomplete as it does not sepcify fees or charges for applications and reviews under the Ordinance, the following fee schedule is hereby established: A.An Application for the rezoning of land $100.00 A petition for special exception $100.00 C.A petition for interpretation by the Board of Adjustments $50.00 D.A petition for variance by the Board of Adjustments $100.O0 Councilman Knight moved to adopt the above fee schedule for such applications or petitions, seconded by Councilman Raulerson and vote carried. Section 21 is incomplete as it does not specify penalties for vi~lat~Q~s of the Zoning Ordinance. Councilman Raulerson made a motion that Section 21 providing penalties for violations of Zoning Ordinance shall be completed by providing a fine of not more than $250.00 (Two hundred fifty~ or imprisonment for not more than thirty (30) days or both and all cost and expenses involved in the case shall be born by the one so convicted, seconded by Councilman Burk and 24O3 vote carried. 79-12 DOG ORDINANCE John Cassels discussed with the Council a Model Dog Ordinance to be studied by the Council and an Ordinance drawn up. He suggested for the Council to decide whether they want a dog and cat Ordinance a dog and animal Ordinance or just strickly a Dog Ordinance. Following a lengthy discussion Councilman Burk suggested Recessing this Meeting and a Workshop be held on the Dog Ordinance at a later date. ALLOCATION The Council agreed for the $130~000o00 allocated to the Water ~ Sewer Department be transferred to the General Fund for future purchase of pro- perry. 79-37 PAY FOR COUNCIL President Douglas stated that he felt Councilman Raulerson and Council- man Knight should get an increase in their expense allowance. Councilman Raulerson stated that he was satisfied with his expense allowance as it stands at present. Councilman Chapman made a motion to increase Counci.~anan Knight and Council- man Raulersons expense allowance $70.00 (Seventy), seconded by Councilman Burk and vote carried. Each Councilman ¥oted yes,.Councilman Raulerson voted no. Councilman Raulerson will not accept the increase for himself. ADJOURNMENT There being no further business~ the Meeting Recessed at 11:00 P.M. until Thursday, March 22~ 1979 at 7:00 P.M. Edward W. Douglas / President City Council City of 0keechobee ATTEST: Bonnie So Thomas City Clerk City of 0keechObee