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1979-03-27 Regular Meeting '2411 in the building unless it has been condemned unsafe and unhealthy. The question is are ~We~ going to,. drop' ~he,issue, O.f ?he. Building Or :designate Mr. Spray to go back for a reinspection and reestablish the condemnations. The Attorney should be consulted for his legal opinion on question that might cause conflict. Following a lengthy discussion Councilman Knight moved to authorize the City Clerk to issue license on Wherrell Building after she receives notification from Attorney Conley that the case has been dismissed, sec- onded by Councilman Raulerson and vote carried. Councilman Burk opposed. ADJOURNMENT There being no further business, the mmeting Recessed at 10:50 P.M. until Tuesday, March 27, 1979. EdWard ~. DOuglas President City Coun6il City of 0keechobee, Florida ATTEST: ~onnie S. Thomas City Clerk City of 0keechobee, Florida SECOND REGULAR MEETING TUESDAY., MARCH 27, 1979 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 o'clock P.M., Tuesday, March 27, 1979. President Edward W. Douglas presiding. Councilmen Donald Burk, Oakland Chapman, and Lytle Raulerson were present. Councilman Jim Knight was absent. Others present were: L.C. Fortner, Jr., Director of Public Works; Richard B. Spray, Building Official; 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 Councilman Donald Burk. 2412 79-42 BID TABULATIONS It being the hour of seven o'clock p.m. and pursuant to a notice published March 8th and 15th, 1979 sealed bids were received, opened and read for one 1974 Ford Courier. Bids were as follows: 1 - Charles Elders - $701o~ Following discussion on giving the truck to the Fire Department Council- man Burk moved to refuse any and all bids and for the City to maintain owner- ship, seconded by Councilman Chapman and vote carried. 79-1 APPROVAL OF MINUTES It was moved by Councilman Burk and seconded by Councilman Chapman and vote carried that the minutes of March 8th and 13th, 1979 be approved as re- corded with corrections. 79-3 PROPOSED MOBILE HOME SUBDIVISION Mr. Charles Allen Robertson appeared before the Council to reestablish discussion on the Proposed Mobile Home Subdivision. Mr. Robertson requested an amendment to the Zoning Ordinance, and for the Council to initiate recommendations to the Planning Board. Attorney Conlon informed the Council that this request would have to be presented to the Planning Board in writing. Councilman Raulerson made a motion to ask the Planning Board to consider an amendment to the Ordinance stating the Council has required fifteen (15) acres for a Mobile Home Trailer Park or Subdivision and the Council amends this Ordinance to read the Council might add on or extend a Zoning classi-~ ~ ~ i ,~] fication for five (5) acres or more, seconded by Councilman Burk and vote carried. 79-26 PLANNING BOARD Mr. John D. Cassels, Jr., appeared before the Council to discuss the progress of the Planning Board. Mr. Cassels stated that the Board is in the process of revising application forms for rezoning and these will need to be either printed oF zeroxed. He asked what fund the Board should charge its expenses to. President Douglas stated that he thought the funds should come from the Comprehensive Budget. The meetings for the Planning Board have been set for the first Tuesday of each month. 79-43 COMPLAINT ON GARBAGE PICK-UP Mr. T.H. Nix appeared before the Council complaining about tree trimings not being picked up for three (3) weeks from his residence. 2413 Mr. Nix had received a call from the City Building Inspector. Mr. Nix stated that if L.P. Sanitation is not to pick up that much brush he will go fifty fifty (50/50) on it. Building Official Spray informed the Council he and Jay Huffman had driven through out the area together and Mr. Huffman asked Mr. Spray what he thought the City required him to pick up. President Douglas requested Clerk Thomas to research the minutes as to what requirements were made on L.P. Sanitation. The Council agreed for President Douglas to look up the Garbage Franchise and find if there is a limitation on the amount of trash L.P. Sanitation is required to pick up, and for him to contact Mr. Nix and L.P. Sanitation. 79-~# SEWER - RESOLUTION Attorney Conlon submitted the following Resoultion for the Council's approval: BE IT RESOLVED by the Council of the City of 0keech0bee, Florida, that: WHEREAS, the City of 0keechobee operates a central sewer system within and without the corporate limits of the City of 0keechobee, and; WHEREAS, said system is operating near it's capacity and~ WHEREAS, the system must be managed properly and not be overloaded so as to interfere with public hemlth and safety. NOW THEREFORE, be it resolved that until further study and review deter- mines otherwise, it is deemed in the best interest of the public's health and safety that no further add-ons or tap-ins be permitted to it,s sewer systems beyond the corporate limits of the City of 0keechobee. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that within the City Limits of the City of 0kee- chobee, tap-on consistory of less than one thousand (1,000) gallons per day will be permitted upon proper written application executed by the Director of Public Works.~,~Any application for more than one thousand (1,000) gallons per day use must be presented to the City Council. Councilman Raulerson moved to adopt the above Resolution, seconded by Councilman Burk and vote carried. WATER~ SEWER AND STREET DEPARTMENTS 1. APPLICATIONS FOR EMPLOYMENT Director Fortner submitted employment applications from Thomas Fender for Meter Reader and Kenneth Bell amy for Water Plant Operator Trainee. Councilman Burk moved to employ Fender and Bell amy upon recommendation of Director Fortner on six months probation, seconded by Councilman Chapman and vote carried. 79-39 2. RENOVATION OF MAYOR'S OFFICE Director Fortner submitted the following prices on renovation of the Mmyor's Office: '2414 PAINTING J. Stinnett $185.00 C. Whidden $2~0.00 DRAPES Treasure Island Draperies $188.75 Alternate $267.50 Custom Draperies By Rose $274.00 Alternate $376.00 CARPET Cardin & Sons $225.25 Palm Beach Floor Covering 0322.00 TOTAL LOW BIDS Paint $185.00 Drapes 188.75 Carpet 225.25 $599.00 Councilman Chapman moved to accept the lowest bids for renovation of the Mayor's Office, seconded by Councilman Burk and vote carried. 79-31 3. OPENING OF SOUTHWEST 18TH STREET Director Fortner submitted two (2) prices on the request to open South West18th Street between South West 4th Avenue and South West 5th Avenue. Rock-A-Way $2,000.00 Baggett Construction Company $2,500.00 Councilman Burk moved to accept price from Rock-A-Way of Two Thousand dollars ($2~000.00) to open South West 18th Street between South West 4th Avenue and South West 5th Avenue, seconded by Councilman Raulerson and vote carried. 4. WATERWORKS IMPROVEMENTS - RESERVOIR ADDITION - CONTRACT NO. 77-11~1 - ESTIMATE NO. 8 Director Fortner submitted request for pay estimate No. 8 from Robert E. Owens and Associates for LaGrow Irrigation in the amount of Thirteen Thousand six hundred eight and 09/100 ($13,608.09) for Clearwell with 10¢ retained. The contractor has requested reduction of the retained persentage~to 2¢ which we have increased to 5¢:~oL~snre completion. The contract does not provide for a reduction in the retained percentage (stipulated at and the City is therefore under no obligation to honor such a request. Engineer, Don Shepherd, recommended for the City to pay the Twenty Six Thousand four hundred thirty and 59/100 ($26,430.59) with the 5~ retained. Councilman Burk moved to withhold 10~ reserve as stipulated in contract 77-1151, clearwell addition and pay the amount of Thirteen Thousand Six hundred eight and 09/100 ($13,608.09), seconded by Councilman Chapman and vote carried. 2415 · 5. WATER MAIN EXTENSION PERMIT Director Fortner submitted a water main extension permit to be sent to Department of Enviromental Regulations which is ready for signatures. Councilman Burk moved for President Douglas to sign the water main extension permit, seconded by Councilman Chapman and vote carried. 79-23 6. CANAL SOUTHEAST 8TH AVENUE Director Fortner stated that it would cost approximately Twenty Eight Thousand Five Hundred dollars ($28,500°00) to improve the canal on the East side of South East 8th Avenue. Councilman Raulerson does net feel this is the City's responsibility. He feels it is the citizens place. Councilman Chapman agrees with Council- man Raulers on. Councilman Burk stated that he is completely against the idea. 79-45 PENALTY Director Fortner informed the Council that the U-Save Store is refusing to pay the penalty on their water bill. It ~nounts bo fifteen dollars and O /lOO ($15.oh). They claim they mailed their check in time to reach our office by the first of the month, but it was seven (7) days late. The Council stated they are required to pay a late charge the same as anyone else. ~ ',i 79-33 TENNIS COURT Councilman Chapman asked who owned the property next to the Swimming Pool, the City or the County? He stated that the County Recreational Depart- ment wants to put a hand ball court there. Councilman Burk made a Motion to have Attorney Conlon make a permanent title search of the property west of the Swimming Pool, seconded by Council- man Chapman and vote carried. 79-25 STREET CLOSING REQUEST President Douglas asked Director Fortner if there were any water lines through the Street that Mrs. Elsie Lanier is requesting be closed. Director Fortner stated that there are lines through the next Street North which is 13th Street. The Council asked Mrs. Lanier to take her request before the Planning Board. 79-42 CITY CLERK 1. FORD COURIER Clerk Thomas asked if the Council was going to designate the 1974 Ford Courier for the Fire Department. 416 Councilman Burk made a motion to designate the 1974 Ford Courier to the Fire Department as a Utility Vehicle and for them to keep up maintenance, seconded by Councilman Chapman and vote carried. 2. SCHEDULE OF REGULAR MEETINGS The Regular Meetings of the City Council are to be as follows: April 10th and 24th, 1979 May 8th and 22nd, 1979 June 12th and 26th, 1979 STREET LIGHTS - FLORIDA POWER AND LIGHT COMPANY Clerk Thomas submitted a bill from Florida Power and Light Company for Four hundred seventy nine and 28/100 ($479.28) for Street Lights that have been installed for the City but the City was never billed for the services. The Council wishes to know where the locations of the lights are that they were not billed for. 4. WORKSHOP The Council will hold a Workshop on the 5th of April for interviews with additional fire chief applicants, and a Workshop on the 19th of April for discussion on the Dog 0rdinance and other necessary items. NO PARKING SIGNS Councilman Chapman stated that "No Parking" Signs need to be installed on the City Right of Way across frem 0keechobee Liquors. Councilman Burk moved to install "No Parking" signs on the property across from 0keechobee Liquors and to enforce no littering, seconded by Councilman Chapman and vote carried. Councilman Burk moved to amend first ~°tign a$~r~?~ed to extend "No Parking" $i~n.s from Highway 70 to 2nd Street boths si~es, seconded by Council- man Chapman and vote carried. ADJOURNMENT There being no further business, the meeting recessed at 9:40 P.M. until Thursday, April 5, 1979. Edward W. DoUglas // President City Cour/cil City of 0keechobee~ Florida ATTEST: -Bpnnie S. Thomas City Clerk City of Okeechobee, Florida CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF OKEECHOBEE COUNCIL CHAMBERS MARCH 27, 1979 AGENDA SECOND REGULAR MEETING 7:00 P.M. 1. Invocation 2, Bid Tabulation: Opening of Bids for one used 1974 Ford Courier Pickup Truck with Auto- matic Transmission. 3. Approval of Minutes for March 8th and 13th, 1979. 4. Charles Allen Robertson - To request Council to adopt Ordinance of rezoning MHS. 5. Open for citizens not appearing on Agenda. 6. COMMUNICATIONS FROM DEPARTMENT HEADS: A. Attorney B. Police Chief C. Fire Chief D. Building Official E. Director of Public Works F. City Clerk 7. COMMUNICATIONS FROM COUNCILMEN: A. Edward W. Douglas B. Oakland Chapman C. Jim Knight D. Donald Burk E. Lytle Raulerson 8. ADJOURNMENT