1979-04-10 Regular Meeting 2419,
Thanksgiving - November 22 and 23 - Thursday and Friday
Ch.ristmas - December 24 and 25 - Mondmy and Tuesday
Councilman Chapman made a motion to accept proposed holidays, motion
died for lack of a second.
Councilman Knight made a motion to grant all holidays as proposed
except Veterans Day, seconded by Councilman,Chapman, Councilman Burk
and Raulerson opposed. President Douglas accepted the proposed calendar
with the exception of *Good Friday and *Veterans Day.
ADJOURNMENT
There being no further business, the Council Recessed at 10:10 P.M.
~dward W. DoUg~s /
President City Counci~
City of 0keechobee
ATTEST:
B~o~ni e S. Thomas
City Clerk
City of 0keechobee
FIRST REGULAR MEETING TUESDAY~ APRI~ 10, 1979
The City Council of the City of 0keechobee, Florida, convened in Reg-
ment; David Conlon, City Attorney; Bonnie S. Thomas, City Clerk and Sylvia
Christian, Deputy Clerk.
The Invocation was offered by Councilman Oakland Chapman.
79-1 APPROVAL OF MINUTES
It was moved by Councilman Burk and seconded by Councilman Chapman
and vote carried that the minutes of March 22 and 27, 1979 be approved
as recorded with corrections.
79-2! PUBLIC HEARING
ORDINANCE NO. 408 - ZONING ORDINANCE - FINAL READING
Councilman Burk moved to adopt "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 ap-
plications and petitions, establishment of fines fer violation of Ordinance
402 pursuant to Section 21", seconded by Councilman Raulerson and vote
carried.
SEWER WAIVER
Mr. Thomas Barb, Hospital Administrator, appeared before the Council
requesting a waiver on sewer for Doctor's Offices at the Hospital. They
are now recruiting doctor's who need offices.
Following a lengthy discussion Councilman Knight made a motion to
table for one (l} month until Mr. Barb can check into a septic tank, sec-
onded by Councilman Burk and vote carried.
BUREAU CHIEF - FIRE COLLEGE
Mr. Jim Kierman, State Fire College, appeared before the Council to
discuss a program of design for Fire Taxing Districts. He submitted a
Fire preventation control Master Plan. The State Fire College cannot compose
the City's plan, but it can collect variables used in other communities and
find out alternatives the City can use.
The Council to hold a Workshop at a later date for preplanning.
INSURANCE
Attorney Conlon submitted a letter from Philip ¥. Berger informing
the Council that The City has personal injury liability which covers the
City Council or the City Council's agents while conducting the named in-
·
sured's business.
79-25 STREET CLOSING REQUEST
Attorney Conlon stated that granting of Street closures should be
decided by the Council and not the Planning Board.
Mrs. Elsie Lanier to be notified that the Council in error advised
her to go to the Planning Board, she will not need to come back before
the Council for her request and it will be taken up with the Council on
April 24th and the Council will give her an answer.
BUILDING OFFICIAL
1. WHERRELL BUILDING
Building Official Spray informed the Council that he is going to start
proceedings on haviag the Wherrell Building condemned.
2. STATEMENT OF FACTS FOR HOME OWNER CONSTRUCTION
Building Official Spray submitted a Statement of Fact By Owner desiring
to construct his own residence.
Following discussion Councilman Burk made a motion to adopt "Statement
of Fact By Owner desiring to construct his own residence, seconded by
Councilman Raulerson and vote carried.
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3. PEP~4ITS
Building Official Spray would like to have the price of Electrical
and Plumbing Code fees'upgraded.
The Council a~reed to hold a Workshop on this matter at a later date.
POLICE DEPARTMENT
1. MONTHLY REPORT
Sergeant Jesse Aldridge submitted the Police Department ActiTity Report
for March, 1979.
2. EMPLOYEE EVALUATION - POLICE
Sergeant Jesse Aldridge submitted an employee evaluation and end of
six (6) months probation on Sergeant Richard Walker.
Councilman Chapman made a motion that upon receipt of the evaluation
Sergeant Richard Walker be taken off six (6) months probation, seconded
by Councilman Knight and vote carried.
3. EMPLOYEE EVALUATION - POLICE
Sergeant Jesse Aldridge submitted an evaluation and end of probation
report on Patrolman Rehmund Farrenkopf.. He recommends that his probation
be ended and that he receive a salary increase of $450.00, brin~ing,~e~al
annual salary to $10,650.00 per year.
Following discussion Councilman Chapman moved to lift probation on
Rehmund Farrenkopf and increase salary $450.00 per year, seconded by Council-
man Knight and vote carried.
4. E~4PLOYEE EVALUATION - POLICE
Sergeant Jesse Aldridge submitted an evaluation and end of probation
report on Detective Eugene O'Neill. He recommended that O'Neill's probation
be ended and that he receive a salary increase of $850.00, bringing his
total annual salary to $12,300.00 per year.
No action until further investigation.
5. EMPLOYEE EVALUATION - POLICE
Sergeant Jesse Aldridge submitted an evaluation and end of probation
report on Dispatcher William Suggs. He recommends that ht~ probation be
ended and that he receive a salary increase of $500.00, bringing total
annual salary to $8,950.00 per year.
Following discussion Councilman Burk moved to lift probation on William
Suggs and increase salary $500.00 per year, seconded by Councilman Rauler-
son and vote carried.
FIRE DEPARTMENT
1. MONTHLY REPORT
The Fire Department Report for the M-~th of March 1979 was submitted.
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WATER~ SEWER AND STREET DEPARTMENTS
1. MONTHLY REPORT
Director Fortner submitted the Water, Sewer and Street Departments
reports for the month of March, 1979.
2. EMPLOYEE EVALUATION - WATER AND SEWER DIVISION
Director Fortner submitted employee evaluations on Anthony McDowell
and Bobby Lee Birts. He recommends that their six (6) months probation be
lifted and each man receive a $500.00 per year salary increase.
Following discussion Councilman Burk made a motion to lift probation
on Anthony McDowell and Bobby Lee Birts and increase each mans salary
$500.00 per year, seconded by Councilman Raulerson and vote carried.
79-5 3. FEDERAL REVENUE SHARING MONIES
Director Fortner informed the Council that there is ~t~ Seven Thousand
Two Hundred Five and 38/100 dollars ($67,205.38) left in Federal Revenue
Monies that need to be spent. He requested the following Memorandum #l be
approved:
1. Replace Drain Valves At Water Plant $ 4,000.00
2. New Generator Set At Sewer Plant 13,500.00
3. Building For Generator Set 7,500.00
4. No. 3 Blower for Sewer Plant 7,000.00
5. Electric Connection For Generator & Blower 4,000.00
6. Replace 2 Roofs at Sewer Plant 2,500.00
7. Boring Machine for Water Department 20~0~0.00
TOTAL $58,500.00
Following discussion Councilman Burk moved to approve .Memorandum #l
in the amount of Fifty Eight Thousand Five Hundred Dollars ($58,500.00),
seconded by Councilman Knight and vote carried.
4. WATER TO FLAGLER PARK
Director Fortner submitted prices on getting water to the Flagler
Park Area.
Following discussion the Council decided to discuss this matter at
the Workshop to be held on April 19, 1979.
5. MOTOR GRADER
Director Fortner submitted prices on repairing the old Motor Grader
and prices for a new Motor Grader.
Following discussion the Council decided to discuss this matter at the
Workshop to be held on April 19, 1979.
~IRE BEEPER
Councilman Burk is interested in the City Fire Department obtaining
a Beeper System for Volunteers instead of the Fire Siren.
Councilman Burk made a motion to discontinue use of the Fire Station
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Siren after assuring that adequate Beeper System is in use, seconded by
Councilman Chapman and vote carried.
Councilman Knight in opposition.
79-43 L.P. SANITATION
Councilman Burk made a motion to advise L.P. Sanitation that their
Company has not been performing satisfactorily and that payments will be
withheld until work is done to the satisfaction of the Council, seconded
by Councilman Raulerson and vote carried.
DISBURSEMENTS
Vouchers on the following funds were approved:
Water & Sewer Operation & Maintenance $39,203°83
General Fund $71,304.11
Federal Revenue Sharing Trust Fund $182,743.95
I & S Refunding Bonds $3,649.00
Anti-Recession Fund $5,127.56
Water & Sewer Revenue Fund $1,983.32
Water & Sewer System Revenue Fund $44,021.65
ADJOURNMENT
There beimg no further business, the Meeting Recessed at ll:30 P.M.
until Workshop on April 19, or if a Special Meeting is needed.
Edward W. Douglas/
President City Co~cil
City of 0keechobee
ATTEST:
Bonnie S. Thomas
City Clerk
City of 0keechobee
SPECIAL MEETING WEDNESDAY; APRIL 18; 1979
The City Council of the City of 0keechobee, Florida, convened in
Special Session in the Council Chambers at the City Hall, 0keechobee,
Florida, at 4:30 P.M., Wednesday, April 18, 1979.
President Edward W. Douglas presiding.
Councilman Donald Burk, Oakland Chapman, Jim Knight and Lytle Rauler-
son weFe present.
Others present were: David Conlon, City Attorney; Bonnie S. T/~omas,
City Clerk and Sylvia Christian, Deputy Clerk.
CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF OKEECHOBEE
COUNCIL CHAMBERS
APRIL 10, 1979
AGENDA
FIRST REGULAR MEETING
7:00 P.M.
1. Invocation
2. Approval of Minutes for March 22nd and 27th, 1979.
3. Public Hearing
A. Second Reading on Ordinance No. 408 -Fees to be charged.
An Ordinance completing Ordinance Number 402
Zoning Ordinance for the City of Okeechobee,
Florida providing fees to be charged pursuant
to section 18 of Ordinance 402 for certain
applications and petitions, establishment of
fines for violation of Ordinance 402 pursuant
to section 21.
4. Thomas Barb - Hospital Administrator
5. Jim Kierman - State Fire College - Program of Design for
Fire Taxing Districts - Master Plan
6. Open for citizens not appearing on Agenda.
7. COMMUNICATIONS FROM DEPARTMENT HEADS
A. Attorney
B. Building Official
C. Police Chief
D. Fire Chief
E. Director of Public Works
F. City Clerk
8. COMMUNICATIONS FROM THE COUNCILMEN
A. Edward W. Douglas
B. Donald Burk
C. Oakland Chapman
D. Jim Knight
E. Lytle Raulerson
9. DISBURSEMENTS
10. ADJOURNMENT