1979-03-13 Regular Meeting24O4.
FIRST REGULAR MEETING TUESDAy, F[ARCH 13, 1~7~
The City Council of the City of 0keechobee, Florida, convened in Reg-
ular Session in the Council Chambers at the City Hall, Okeechobee, Florida,
at 7:00 P.M., Tuesday, March 1D, 1979.
President Edward W. Douglas presiding.
Councilmen Donald Burk, Oakland Chapman, Jim Knight and Lytle Raulerson
were present.
Others present were: L.C. Fortner, Jr., Director of Public Works;
Larry Mobley, Chief of Police; E.H. Reutebuch, Assistant Fire Chief; David
Conlon, City Attorney; Bonnie S. Thomas, City Clerk and Sylvia Christian,
Deputy Clerk.
The Invocation was offered by President Edward W. Douglas.
79-1 APPROVAL OF MINUTES
It was moved by Councilman Burk and seconded by Councilman Raulerson
and vote carried that the Minutes of February 27, 1979 be approved as re-
corded.
79-21 ORDINANCE NO. 408 - ZONING ORDINANCE - FIRST READING
President Douglas submitted for first reading Ordinance Number #408
which is "An Ordinance completing Ordinance Number 402 Zoning Ordinance
for the City of 0keechobee, Florida providing fees to be charged pursuant
to Section 18 of Ordinance 402 for certain applications and petitions,
establishment ef fines for violation of Ordinance 402 pursuant to Section
21."
79-6 SEWER LINE AGREEMENT - KELLEY
Attorney Conlon notified the Council that the Sewer Line Agreement for
Kelley Mobile Home Park is ready for signatures.
Councilman Raulerson made a motion to authorize President Douglas to
sign the Agreement after the interested parties of the Kelley family have
signed, seconded by Councilman Knight and vote carried.
79-25 PROPERTY - 154 ACRES
Attorney Conlon informed the Council that he had received a letter
from a law firm representing the Macomb Land Company in Michigan which
owns the 154 acres within the City which is located along the east bank
of Taylor Creek north of the Seaboard Coastline Railroad tracks.
Macomb Land Company is offering the land to the City for a cash payment
of Two Shousand Five Hundred dollars (2,500) per acre.
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The Land Company requested the City to draw up a proposed contract
and send it to them.
The offer they would like to receive~!right now would be£for a cash sale.
Councilman Burk opposed a cash sale.
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C~mneilman Knight feels the Council should make every effort to pur-
chase this acreage.
Councilman Raulerson stated that he had spoken with one of the inter-
ested parties and they did not seem to think they would want it paid all
at once. What, they had proposed was a 10% Binder and.a 3 year payment
at 8% interest.
Attorney Conlon was instructed to call the Land Company before sending
them a proposal.
There will be more discussion on the land purchase at the Workshop to
be held on March 22, 1979.
79-38 ALLEY OPENING REQUEST
Mr. Hubert Harden appeared before the Council requesting a 20 foot T
alley in the North West Section of Block 71 between North West 6th and 7th
Avenue be closed, and 7th Street and 7th Avenue opened when necessary.
Councilman Raulerson made a motion to give a tentative closing of the
alley bearing on Board of Adjustments granting variance on lot change, sec-
onded by Councilman Chapman and vote carried.
79-17 PROPOSED. CONSOLIDATION PLAN
Mr. Doug Cassels, Chairman Consolidation Committee, appeared before the
Council to present each Councilman with a copy of the ProPosed Consolidation
Plan. It is now in Senate Bill Drafting then it will go to Representative
Bill Patches who will introduce it in the House and Senator Neal will in-
tmoduce it in the Senate. At that point it will be a proposed bill.
Effective Date of Fall 1980.
POLICE DEPARTMENT
1. MONTHLY REPORT
Chief Mobley submitted the Police Department Activity Report for the
month of February, 1979.
2. RENTAL OF AN IDENTI-KIT
Chief Mobley requested permission to rent an "Identi-Kit" from the
Identi-Kit Corporation at a monthly rental fee of $25.00 or an annual fee
of $300.00. This kit can not be purehased it has to be rented.
Councilman Chapman moved to authorize rental of "Identi-Kit" on a
yearly basis for Three hundred dollars (300.00)_ per year, seconded by
Councilman Burk and vote carried.
FIRE DEPARTMENT
1. MONTHLY REPORT
Assistant Fire Chief Reutebuch submitted the Fire Report for the month
of February, 1979.
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2. EMERGENCY MEDICAL TRAINING COURSE
Assistant Fire Chief Reutebuch submitted a request from Fireman Mark
Brown to take an Emergency Medical Training Course. at Indian River Community
College. He has agreed to pay his own tuition and expenses. This isa
three week course.
Councilman Knight made a motion to authorize Mark Brown to attend
Emergency Medical Training Course at Indian River Community College, at his
expense, seconded by Councilman Burk and vote carried.
.WATER~ SEWER AND STREET DEPARTMENTS
1. MONTHLY REPORT
Director Fortner submitted the Water, Sewer and Street Departments
Report for;the month of February, 1979.
2. MEDICAL OFFICE BUILDING - SEWER REQUEST
Director Fortner submitted a letter from Hospital Corporation of Amer-
ica outlining information requested ~elative to the new medical office
building proposed on their property adjacent to the new hospital.
They are planning for either a four suite doctor's office or six suite
office building. The four suite facility would have a maximum of 68 plumb-
ing fixtures with a connected maximum waste load of 54 gallons per minute.
The six suite facility would have a maximum of 102 plumbing fixtures with a
connected maximum waste load of 45 gallons per minute.
Councilman Raulerson stated that there had been a six month moratorium
on any new users.
Councilman Burk suggested discussing Sewer connection possibilities at
the Workshop to be held on March 22, 1979.
MICROFILMING
Director Fortner submitted a letter from Florida Microfilming Corp-
oration outlining a proposal for the City.
Attorney Conlon stated that this would have to be put out on bids.
The Council agreed to sort material and catalog then advertise for bids.
BRIDGE ACROSS TAYLOR CREEK
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Director Fortner notified the Council that he had talked with Don Shep-
herd, Engineer, and it would take from Three hundred to Four hundred dollars
to prepare the application and the necessary sketches to submit to the dif-
ferent agencies for a permit. It would then take 6 months to design a
bridge to the point of construction and 6 to 9 months for construction.
Councilman Raulerson agreed to make a few telephone calls in an attempt
to cut down on the aforesaid time element then report his findings to the
Council.
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LOCAL GOVERNMENT COMPREHENSIVE PLANNING ACT - ZONING
79-16
Clerk Thomas submitted a letter from Mr. R.G. Whittle approving the
time extension for adopting a Comprehensive Plan for the City of 0keechobee
from July 1979 to July 1980.
FIRE CHIEF APPLICANTS
79-27
Applicants for Fire Chief to start 15 minute interviews with the City
Council on Thursday, March 22, 1979, Workshop.
ANTI-RECESSION FUNDS
Councilman Raulerson asked if any Department was in need of the
Thousand Five Hundred Fifty-Six Dollars and 56/100 ($3,556.56) Anti-Recession
Funds that need to be allocated.
Director Fortner stated that he had a Motor Grader that needs repairs.
Following discussion Councilman Burk moved to allocate Three Thousand
Five Hundred Fifty-Sim Dollars and 56/100 ($3,556.56) to the Street Depart-
ment for grader repairs, seconded by Councilman Chapman and vote carried.
79-26 PLANNING BOARD
The applicants for the Planning Board are:
1. Frank Altobello
2. John Cassels
3. Russell Domer
4. Christina Hooker
$im~Wright
6. John Prevatt
7. Robert Joiner
The Council voted Jim Wright for a three year term; Frank Altobello and
Robert Joiner for two year terms and Christina Hooker and John Cassels for
one year terms.
The Planning Board's first meeting to be March 20, 1979 at 7:00 P.M.
Councilman Raulerson made a motion to pay the Planning Board a Twenty
Five Dollar ($25.00) per month expense allowance to begin, then examine work
load, seconded by Co~uacilman Burk and vote carried.
79-23 CANAL
Mr. Ray FulAer asked what had been discovered on the dedication of the
canal in 0keechobee Estates.
President Douglas informed the Council that Attorney Con, on had found
the City had accepted dedication of that canal.
Councilman Burk suggested further investigation and report at a Workshop
Meeting.
Director Fortner agreed to contact Rock-A-Way for a price to clear the
canal.
79-39 RENOVATION OF OLD MAYOR'S OFFICE
Councilman Burk would like to see the old Mayor's Office renovated.
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Councilman Chapman moved to get two estimates for painting~mnd carpet-
ing the old Mayor's Office, seconded by Councilman Burk and vote carried.
DISBURSEMENTS
Vouchers on the following funds were approved:
Water & Sewer Operation and Maintenance $41,570.83
Water & Sewer Revenue Fund $79,021;~65
Water & Sewer System Revenue Fund $1,983.52
Public Works Fund $7,365.40
Anti-Recession Fund $9,019.30
General Fund $38,012.60
ADJOURNMENT
There b~ng no further business, the Meeting Recessed at 10:30 P.M.
Edward W. D6uglas /
President City Council
City of 0keechobee
ATTEST:
City Clerk
City of 0keechobee
RECESSED MEETING THURSDAY~ MARCH 22~ 1~7~
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 22, 1979.
President Edward W. Douglas presiding.
Councilmen Donald Burk, 0alkand Chapman, Jim Knight and Lytle Rauler-
son were present.
Others present were: L. C. Fortner, Jr., Director of Public Works;
David Conlon, City Attorney; Bonnie S. Thomas, City Clerk and Sylvia
Christian, Deputy Clerk. -'~-- ~
79-6 KELLEY TRAILER PARK - SEWER
Mrs. Marvin Wherrell appeared before the Council mequesting that the
two (2) years mentioned in paragraph seven (7) be changed to ten (10)
years, pertaining to reimbursement.
CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF OKEECHOBEE
COUNCIL CHAMBERS
MARCH 13, 1979
AGENDA
FIRST REGULAR MEETING
7:00 P.M.
1. Invocation
2. Approval of Minutes for February 27th, 1979.
3. Hubert Harden - Petition to open Streets in Block 71.
4. Doug Cassels - Consolidation Plan Books for Council.
5. Open for citizens not appearing on Agenda.
6. COMMUNICATIONS FROM DEPARTMENT HEADS
A. Attorney
B. Building Official
C. Police Chief
D. Fire Chief
E. Director of Public Works
F. City Clerk
7. COMMUNICATIONS FROM COUNCILMEN
A. Edward W. Douglas
B. Donald Burk
C. Oakland Chapman
D. Jim Knight
E. Lytle Raulerson
8. DISBURSEMENTS
9. ADJOURNMENT