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After lengthy discussion, Council agreed to enforce, with discretion, the present
lot clearance ordinance and not draft a new one.
Planning Board member Frank Altobello asked of City laws regarding vagrants, noting -'~
a problem which exists on Southwest Park Street in the City parks.
Chairman Douglas asked Assistant Fellows to have the Police Chief check into the
situation and remedy it.
ADJOURNMENT
There being no further business the meeting adjourned at 8:40 P.M.
City of Okeechobee
ATTEST:
Bor~ie S. Thom~
City Clerk
City of Okeechobee
FIRST REGULAR MEETING TUESDAY, JUNE 9, 1981
The City Council of the City of Okeechobee, Florida, convened in a regular session in
Council Chambers at City Hall, Okeechobee, on Tuesday, June 9, 1981, at 7:00 P.M.
Pro-Tem Chairman Donald Burk presided with the following Councilmen present: Dowling
Watford, Jr. and Oakland Chapman. Chairman/MaYor Edward W. Douglas and Councilman Jim
Knight were absent.
Others present were City Clerk Bonnie So Thomas, Administrative Assistant Richard C.
Fellows, Director of Public Works L.C. Fortner, Jr., Police Chief Larry Mobley, City
Attorney David Conlon, Secretary Rosemary Lear and Deputy Clerk Janice M. Mann.
Pro-Tem Chairman Burk called the meeting to order. Councilman Oakland Chapman offered
the invocation.
81-2 APPROVAL OF MINUTES
Councilman Watford noted the omission of the word "discussion" in the motion made in
the public hearing regarding occupational licenses. Watford asked that it be inserted.
With correction noted, Councilman Chapman moved to approve the minutes of the May 21st
workshop meeting, the May 26th regular meeting and the May 28th workshop meeting, seconded
by Councilman Watford, motion passed.
PUBLIC HEARING
81-51 SECOND AND FINAL READING - ORDINANCE VACATING ALLEYWAY
Pro-Tem Chairman Burk presented for second and final hearing an ordinance vacating --~
all rights to an alleyway located in Block 38 near the intersection of Northwest 5th Avenue
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and Northwest 9th Street.
This being the final hearing Pro-Tern Chairman read the ordinance in its entirety as
follows:
AN ORDINANCE CLOSING, DISCONTINUING AND VACATING ALL RIGHTS TO THAT CERTAIN
ALLEY RUNNING EAST AND WEST.IN BLOCK $8, ALL BEING IN OKEECHOBEE CITY, A
SUBDIVISION IN SECTION 16, TOWNSHIP 37 SOUTH, RANGE 35 EAST, OKEECHOBEE
COUNTY, FLORIDA.
WHEREAS, an application has been received requesting the City Council to close,
discontinue, and vacate all rig~hts to that certain alleyway running east and west in
Block 38; and
WHEREAS, it appearing to be in the best interests of the city to grant the
application,
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED by the City Council of the City of Okeechobee,
Florida, as follows:
SECTION I: That certain alleyway running east and west between lots 1 through 13 on
the north and lots 14-26 on the south, all of Block 38, all being in Okeechobee City,
be and is hereby closed, discontinued and vacated in its entirety.
SECTION II: That a certified copy of this ordinance be recorded in the publ~ic records
of Okeechobee County, Florida.
SECTION III: THIS ORDINANCE SHALL TAKE EFFECT AS PROVIDED BY LAW.
Introduced and passed on second and final reading this ~ day of ,~t& ~ ~-~, 1981.
No comments or objections voiced, Councilman Chapman moved to adopt said ordinance
vacating all rights to the alleyway located in Block 38, seconded by Councilman Watford,
vote carried.
81-60 BIDS - OLD COMMUNICATIONS TOWER
Council discussed with Assistant Fellows possible action on the bids for removal of
the old communications tower in back of City Hall.
Fellows noted the Fire Chief recommended retaining the siren for an emergency warning
system. Fellows stated the feasibility of mounting the siren on the water tower is being
studied. Council discussed various options.
Councilman Chapman moved to table the issue of the old communications tower until
further studies are made, seconded by Councilman Watford, motion carried.
81-66 BIDS - POLICE CAR
Pro-Tem Chairman Burk presented the bids for a 1981 Police car as follows:
OPTION I OPTION II
Okeechobee Motor Co. 1981 Fairmont $7,369.00 1981 Granada $7,456.00
P.O. Box 518 (Immediate delivery on
Okeechobee, Florida either option)
Gilbert Chevrolet Co. 1981 Malibu $7,367.24 (This
400 N.Wo Park Street car has been used as High
0keechobee, Florida School Drivers Training car,
has B87 miles on it.)
Okeechobee Chrysler-Dodge
413 East N. Park Street 1981 Aries $7,550.00 1981 Diplomat $7,550.00
Okeechobee, Florida (B18 V8 Engine available
$95.00 more).
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Burk noted the recommendation of the Police Chief to accept the bid from Okeechobee
Motor Company for a 1981 Granada.
Councilman Chapman moved, upon the recommendation of the Police Chief, to accept --~
the bid from Okeechobee Motor Company for a 1981 Granada in the amount of Seven Thousand
Four Hundred Fifty-Six Dollars ($7,456.00), Councilman Watford abstained from voting
due to having an interest in one of the companies involved. Councilman Burk then seconded
the motion.
Pro-Tem Chairman Burk observed that the City has the right to reject any and all
bids or to accept the bid most advantageous to the City's needs. (even when it is not
the lowest bid).
Burk then called for a vote on the motion to accept the bid from Okeechobee Motor
Company. Councilman Burk and Chapman voted yes, motion carried.
81-67 BIDS - HUMANE OFFICER'S TRUCK
Pro-Tem Chairman Burk presented the bids for a Humane Department truck as follows:
Year Mileage Net Price
Okeechobee Motor Company 1980 Carry over $6,999.00
P.O. Box 518 in-stock
Okeechobee, Florida
Gilbert Chevrolet Co. 1979 70,000 $4,400.00
400 N.W. Park Street
Okeechobee, Florida
Okeechobee Chrysler Dodge 1978 55,000 $3,700.00
413 E.N. Park Street
Okeechobee, Florida
Willard Mays Auto Sales 1978 39,744 $4,500.00
502 North Parrott Avenue
Okeechobee, Florida
It was the recommendation of the Police Chief to accept the bid from Willard Mays
Auto Sales for a 1978 Chevrolet pickup truck.
Councilman Chapman moved to accept the bid from Willard Mays Auto Sales in the amount
of Four Thousand Five Hundred Dollars ($4,500.00). Councilman Watford abstained from
voting due to having financial interests in one of the companies involved.
Pro-Tem Chairman seconded the motion, motion passed with a majority vote of the
quorum.
8t-54 PROPOSED COLLECTOR ROADS
Council discussed with Assistant Fellows the proposed collector roads and proposals
to the Board of County Commissioners for maintenance of roads and rights-of-way within
the city limits.
On behalf of the Council, Pro-Tem Chairman Burk commended the Police Chief, Director
of Public Works and Administrative Assistant for the extensive work done in preparation
of the collector road map.
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The City Council approved the map and instructed Assistant Fellows to present
the map to the County Commissioners. Fellows asked that Chief Mobley and Director
Fortner accompany him upon presentation to the Commissioners. Council agreed.
Assistant Fellows brought to Council's attention the fact that the County had
previously instructed the City to prepare Northeast 3rd Avenue from Highway 70 to
Northeast 7th Street for paving. The City has done so, however, since then the County
has only set aside enough funds to pave a portion of the road leaving approximately two
blocks unpaved.
Since the County had previously agreed, Councilman Chapman felt they should pave
Northeast 3rd Avenue to, at least, Northeast 6th Street, Councilman Watford agreed.
Council authorized Assistant Fellows to pursue this matter when he attends the next
County Commission meeting.
81-68 BIDS - CHEMICALS
Pro-Tem Chairman Burk presented bids on chemicals for the Water & Sewer Division as
follows:
Apperson Chemicals McKesson Chemicals Co.
P.O. Box 3403 Rt. 3, Box 498 A
Ft. Pierce, Fla. Tampa, Fla.
4,000 Alum. 13.20 25.00
Sulfate 52,800.00 100,000.00
7,500 Hyd. 3.85 12.50
Lime 28,875.00 93,750.00
35 Copper 57.00 100.00
Sulfate 1,995.00 3,500.00
1,700 Activ. 14.50 100.00
Carbon 24,650.00 170,000.00
10 Powdered 114.00 180.00
Chlorine 1,140.00 1,800.00
30 1 Ton Tk 319.00 400.00
Chlorine 9,570.00 12,000.00
10 150 Lb. T 39.00 50.00
Chlorine 390.00 500.00
TOTAL $119,420.00 $381,550.00
Councilman Watford asked for an explanation on the obvious difference in price.
Director Fortner speculated the additional cost would be freight charges for shipping
partial loads weekly from Tampa.
Councilman Watford moved to accept the low bid from Apperson Chemicals in the amount
of One Hundred Nineteen Thousand Four Hundred Twenty Dollars ($119,420.00), seconded by
Councilman Chapman, vote carried.
81-69 BIDS-CONDUCTIVITY CELL
Pro-Tem Chairman Burk presented the bids for the conductivity bridge and cell as
follows:
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Model 31 Model 3417
Conduct ivity C onduc tivity
Bridge Cell Total
American Scient£fic Prod.
1951 Delaware Parkway $545.90 $63.65 $609.55
Miami, Florida
Fisher Scientific Co.
P.O. Box 13430 $612.00 $?1.00 $683.00
Orlando, Florida
VWR Scientific, Inc.
P.O. Box 520127 $583.20 $68.00 $651.20
Miami, Florida
When asked, Director Fortner explained the equipment is needed to run the tests
now required by the Division of Environmental Regulations (DER). Fortner noted the
funds are available in the 1980-81 Budget.
With no further discussion, Councilman Chapman moved to accept the low bid from
American Scientific Products in the amount of Six Hundred Nine and 55/lO0ths Dollars
($609.55), seconded by Councilman Watford, vote carried.
PUBLIC HEARING
81-36 SECOND AND FINAL READING - ORDINANCE OCCUPATIONAL LICENSES
Pro-Tem Chairman Burk opened the floor for discussion on the proposed ordinance
setting new occupational license fees.
Councilman Watford asked that the new catagories of "Podiatrist", "Veterinarian"
and "Psychological Services" be charged the same as "Physicians and Surgeons."
Assistant Fellows noted the "Non-Resident" catagories were removed because the
State does not allow a license to be levied on any business not located within the city
limits.
Council discussed the fee to be charged to "Peddlers". After discussion Council
agreed to the fee of Two Hundred Fifty Dollars ($250.00). Clerk Thomas noted that
Ordinance ~245 set peddlers fee at Twenty-Five Dollars ($25.00). Attorney Conlon
advised Council should then amend Ordinance #245 to conform to the new code adopted.
Pro-Tem Chairman Burk opened the floor for the public to comment. With no comments
or objections made, Councilman Chapman moved to read the proposed ordinance by title only,
seconded by Councilman Watford, motion carried.
Pro-Tem Chairman Burk read the title as follows:
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE CODE OF ORDINANCES OF THE CITY OF OKEECHOBEE;
AMENDING CHAPTER 12, SECTION 12-22 TO PROVIDE A NEW SCHEDULE OF LICENSE
TAXES; PROVIDING FOR THE ELIMINATION OF OCCUPATIONS NO LONGER APPROPRIATE;
PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
Councilman Chapman then moved to adopt the ordinance as read by title only,
seconded by Councilman Watford, motion passed.
Ordinance to be placed in the official records of the City of Okeechobee.
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PUBLIC HEARING
81-70 FIRST READING - PROPOSED ORDINANCE TO ELIMINATE USE OF ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGES
IN PUBLIC AREAS
Pro-Tem Chairman Burk presented for disucssion a proposed ordinance to eliminate
the use of alcoholic beverages in public areas. Councilman Chapman noted further
complaints and a need for such an ordinance.
Pro-Tem Chairman Burk stated this ordinance is designed to see that the City of
Okeechobee has an attractive and nuis'ance free environment within the City limits. The
City Council has deemed it necessary to adopt such an ordinance.
Police Chief Mobley asked, if possible, business's private owned parking lots should
be included in the ordinance.
Attorney Conlon requested time to study the proposed ordinance and questioned the
length of the title. Conton suggested eliminating all parts of the ordinance except those
that pertain to "disorderly conduct" and "drinking in public places." The remainder of
the much needed revisions can be dealt with at a Workshop after the Attorney has t~me to
research. Council agreed.
Councilman Chapman moved to read by title only reflecting the items discussed,
seconded by Councilman Watford, motion passed.
Attorney Conlon read the title as follows:
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF OKEECHOBEE, PROHIBITING DISORDERLY CONDUCT
AND DRINKING IN PUBLIC PLACES: PROVIDING PENALTIES; AND PROVIDING AN
EFFECTIVE DATE.
Assistant Fellows questioned the omission of the section regarding loitering. Attorney
Conlon stated he purposely omitted this due to the complexity of the laws, and suggested
this too be discussed at a workshop, along with the other sections of Chapter 14, of the
City Code.
Councilman Chapman moved to advertise for final public hearing on June 23rd, 1981,
seconded by Councilman Watford, vote carried.
In lieu of a workshop, Attorney Conlon and Assistant Fellows are to meet and work
out the other problem areas of Chapter 14.
WARRANT REGISTERS
Councilman Watford moved to approve the General Fund Warrant Register in the amount
of Eighteen Thousand One Hundred Twenty-Nine and 10/100tbs Dollars ($18,129.10), seconded
by Councilman Chapman, vote carried.
Councilman Chapman moved to approve the Water & Sewer Fund Warrant Register in the
amount of Nineteen Thousand Nine Hundred Forty-Two and 14/100tbs Dollars ($19,942.14),
seconded by Councilman Watford, motion passed.
COMMUNICATIONS FROM DEPARTMENT HEADS
A. CITY ATTORNEY
81-23 1) GOVERNMENT CERTIFICATE - 201 FACILITY
Regarding the government certificate for the title to the 201 Facility Plan property
Director Fortner received an Abstract from the State. Conlon stated an up-date is needed
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and has been ordered.
If found to be in order Attorney Conlon wilI sign the "Site Certificate".
81-45 2) LAGROW IRRIGATION SUIT
Conlon reported on the court hearing of the LaGrow Irrigation Suit. In spite of
lengthy arguments the City prevailed due to a small clause in the original contract.
A follow up report will be distributed at a later date.
81-71 3) ANNEXATION
Attorney Conlon reported that a memorandum is being prepared to explain the methods
of annexation.
B. CITY CLERK
1) RESIGNATION
Clerk Thomas informed the Council of the resignation of Deputy Clerk Janice Mann
as of June 30, 1981.
Pro-Tem Chairman Burk expressed, on behalf of the Council, appreciation for the
dedication and a job well done.
O. ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT
81-39 1) BI-WEEKLY GARBAGE PICK-UP
Assistant Fellows noted two families have contacted him regarding bi-weekly garbage
pick-up.
?ro-Tem Chairman Burk suggested Assistant Fellows and Jay Huffman work out the
details and report back to Council. Council agreed.
COMMUNICATIONS FROM COUNCILMEN
A. DOWLING WATFORD, JR.
8t-6 l) CENTRAL FLORIDA REGIONAL PLANNING COUNCIL
Councilman Watford reported on the May 27th meeting of the Central Florida Regional
Planning Council, noting the CFRPC has many services to offer.
The June 24th meeting will be in Okeechobee at the Civic Center at 10:00 A.M.
2) COMMENDATION
Councilman Watford expressed regret for the letter of resignation of Steve Figley.
Watford commended both employees for the outstanding work given the City.
B. DONALD BURK
81-60 1) STEEL TOWER
Pro-Tem Chairman Burk expressed, once again, the desire to remove the steel
communications tower as soon as possible.
Councilman Chapman moved to authorize Assistant Fellows to offer the siren and
tower to the Civil Defense, seconded by Councilman Watford, motion carried.
ADJOURNMENT
There being no further business the meeting adjourned at 8:30 P.M.
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ATTEST: Chairman/Mayor
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Bonnie S. Thomas
City Clerk
City of Okeechobee
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AGENDA
CITY COUNCIL
CITY OF OKEECHOBEE
COUNCIL CHAMBERS
REGULAR MEETING
JUNE 9, 1981
7:00 P.M.
Invocation
Approval of the minutes of the May 21st workshop meeting, the May 26th
regular meeting and the May 28th workshop meeting.
III. Public hearing and final reading of an ordinance vacating all rights to
an alleyway located in Block 38 near the intersection of Northwest 5th
Avenue and Northwest 9th Street.
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Action by the Council on recommendations involving bids for the old
communications tower in back of City Hall.
V,. Action by the Council on bids for a new police car and Humane Officer's
truck.
VI. Action by the Council to designate proposed collector roads within the
City of Okeechobee and to discus proposals to Board of County Commissioners
for maintenance of roads and rights-of-way within the city limits.
VII. Action by the Council to award bids on chemicals and conductivity meter for
the Water and Sewer Division of the Department of Public Works.
VIIj. Continued public hearing and action by the Council to approve an ordinance
'setting new Occupational License Fees.
Discussion regarding proposed ordinance to eliminate the use of alcoholic
beverages in public areas.
X./ Action by the Council to approve General Fund and Water and Sewer Fund
Warrant Registers.
Mayor to call on anyone in audience wishing to address the Council.
XII. Mayor to call on City Attorney, City Clerk, Administrative Assistant, and
Councilmen regarding requests and/or reports.
XIII. Adjournment