1980-03-20 Recessed Meeting 2621
RECESSED MEETING THURSDAY, MARCH 20,.1980
The City Council of the City of Okeechobee, Florida met in Recessed Session on ThurSday
March 20, 1980, at 7:00 P.M. with the following members present: Chairman-Mayor Edward W~
Douglas, Vice-Chairman Lytle Raulerson, Donald Burk, Jim Knight and Oakland Chapman.
Also present were: City Clerk Bonnie S. Thomas and Director of Public Works L.C. Fortner,
Jr. Trustees of the employees pension plan : JohnnY Bennett, Chuck Elders, Keith Tomey,
and Larry Mobley were also in attendance.
80-10 OKEEAIRCO RATE INCREASE PROPOSAL
Chairman Douglas introduced Mr. Burton Conners, spokesman for OkeeAirCo. Mr. Conners
presented to the Council a proposed rate increase. This will amend present Ordinance #357 by
modifying Section 12, dealing with rates to customers.
After deliberation, including comments from the audience and Council, motion was made
by Councilman Burk to advertise for public hearing the proposed Ordinance amendment allowing
a rate increase for OkeeAirCo, seconded by Councilman Knight, vote carried.
Chairman Douglas instructed the City Clerk to advertise for public hearing on April 8,
1980.
80-40 ACTUARY FIRM REPORT ON PENSION
Director of Public Works L.C. Fortner introduced Ms. Theora P. Bra¢cialarghe, represen-
tative from Kruse, O'Connor and Ling, Inc. Ms. Bra¢¢ialarghe presented to the Council an
Actuarial Valuation as of January 1, 1980, for the City of Okeechobee Retirement Systems:
General, Police and Fire. Ms. Bra¢cialarghe explained the program in its entirety.
After discussion Councilman Burk made a motion to adopt the proposed reduction of the
retirement age for Firemen from 65 years of age to 60 years of age and increase the benefit
rate for Firemen from 1½% to 2%, motion seconded by Councilman Raulerson, vote carried.
Councilman Burk made a motion to reduce the retirement age for Policemen from 65 years
of age to 60 years of age, and leave the benefit rate at 2% as it is now, Councilman
Raulerson seconded the motion, vote carried.
Councilman Burk moved to amend his motion making them subject to public hearing at the
next regular meeting of April 8, 1980, seconded by Councilman Raulerson, vote carried.
City Clerk to advertise for public hearing on April 8, 1980.
Councilman Burk expressed his appreciation to Ms. Bra¢cialarghe for her most complete
presentation of the Pension Plan (a copy of which is on file in the City Clerk's office) and
to the Trustees for their diligence in preparation of the Pension Program.
80-15 COUNTY COMMISSIONERS LETTER - FIRE DEPARTMENT MERGER
Chairman Douglas advised the Council of a letter he received from the County Commissioners.
It contained two proposals for merging the City an~ County fire departments. The Commissioners
requested the Council's approval of one of the proposals. After discussion it was determined
by the Council not to make a decision on either proposal at this time. They indicated interest
in proposal number two and will study possibilities for negotiations of thi~ proposal at a
future date.
80-41 MR. STOUT - WATER COMPANY LINE FOR SALE
Chairman Douglas advised the Council he had received an offer by phone from Mr. Stout
to sell his water company to the City. There are ninety-two (92) customers on Mr. Stout's
system. He desires to sell for Thirty Thousand Dollars ($30,000.00).
Councilman Burk moved to reject the offer to purchase the water line at any price at
this time, seconded by Councilman Chapman, vote carried.
80-8 201 FACILITY PLAN
Director of Public Works Fortner presented a letter from Sverdrup Engineers for Council
to consider and discuss at the March 25, 1980, meeting, concerning the 201 Facility Project.
ADJOURNMENT
There being no further business the meeting adjourned by Chairman Douglas at 9:30 P.M.
until next regular meeting March 25, 1980.
Edward W. Douglas /~
President City Council
City of Okeechobee
ATTEST:
Bonnie S. Thom~s v
City Clerk
City of Okeechobee
SECOND REGULAR MEETING TUESDAY, MARCH 25, 1980
The City Council of the City of Okeecbobee, Florida, convened in a Regular Session in
the Council Chambers, City Hall, Okeechobee, Florida, at 7:00 P.M., Tuesday, March 25, 1980.
Chairman Edward W. Douglas presiding with the following Council.men present: Oakland
Chapman, Donald Burk and Lytle Raulerson. Councilman Jim Knight was absent.
Others present were Bonnie S. Thomas, City Clerk; L.C. Fortner, Jr., Director of Public
Works; Keith Tomey, Fire Chief and Sylvia Christian, Deputy Clerk.
The Invocation was offered by Councilman Donald Burk
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80-1 APPROVAL OF MINUTES
Councilman Chapman moved to approve the minutes of the March 11, 1980, meeting, seconded
by Councilman Raulerson, vote carried.
80-42 PLANNING BOARD APPLICATIONS
Council reviewed the applications for appointment of two (2) Planning Board members to
a three (3) year term.
First ballot found every applicant with one vote except Jerry Walker who received two.
Chairman Douglas called for an open ballot. Vote was unanimous for Sarah Price and Jerry