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After further discussion between Council members and Mr. Weyant, the consensus of the Council
was to allow a reservation of 9,000 gallons for six months and at the end of the six months,
grant further allocation.
Director Fortner briefly discussed with Council members "Water Availability Fee" and
"Sewer Availability Fee". It was the consensus of the Council to allow Attorney Conlon, Director
Fortner and Assistant Fellows to draw up a comprehensive agreement that would be fair to both
the City and the people making the request for capacity.
Mr. Weyant questioned the Council about lines being lowered to accomodate extension to
area outside the developers ownership at the owners' expense. Weyant stated that he had worked
with some municipalities who had made some type of agreement for reimbursement to the developer
when "late comers" come in and hook-up.
Chairman Douglas stated that at this time the Council has no set policy on this situation.
Council members briefly discussed the problems of having such a policy and it was the consensus
of the Council that they do not want to get into the payback situation at this time.
There being no further discussion on the matter, Councilman Burk moved to adjourn the
workshop, seconded by Councilman Chapman. Motion carried, meeting adjourned at 9:15 P.M.
Edward W. Douglas J
Mayor/Chairman /
City of Okeechobee
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City Clerk
City of Okeechobee
PUBLIC HEARING THURSDAY, OCTOBER 8, 1981
The City Council of the City of Okeechobee, Florida, convened in special session in the City
Council Chambers at City Hall, Okeechobee on Thursday, October 8, for the purpose of holding the
final public hearing and adoption of a resolution for the City of Okeechobee Comprehensive Plan.
Chairman/Mayor Edward W. Douglas called the meeting to order at 7:00 P.M. with the following
Councilmen present: Dowling Watford, Jr., Jim Knight, Donald Burk and Oakland Chapman.
Others present were City Clerk Bonnie S. Thomas, Administrative Assistant Richard C.
Fellows, City Attorney David Conlon.
Chairman Douglas stated that the Comprehensive Plan is something that has been required by
the State of Florida and asked if there was anyone present in the audience who wished to speak
in regard to the adoption of the Comprehensive Plan.
There being no response, Chairman Douglas called on Mr. Jim Dwayne of the Central Florida
Regional Planning Council to give a brief overview of the Plan.
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Mr. Dwayne noted that the Plan, which is required by the Local Government Comprehensive
Planning Act of 1975, contains eight elements:
1) a Future Land Use Element
2) a Traffic Circulation Element
3) a General Sanitary, Sewer, Solid-Waste Drainage and Portable Water Element
4) a Natural Resource Conservation Element
5) a Recreation and Open Space Element
6) a Housing Element
7) an Intergovernmental Coordination Element
8) an Electric Utility Element
After a brief discussion of the Plan by Mr. Dwayne, Chairman Douglas called for any questions.
Mr. Donald Bradley, a citizen present at the hearing, voiced his concern about residential sections
of the City being changed to commercial under the adoption of the Comprehensive Plan.
Councilman Watford responded to Mr. Bradley's concern stating that the Council has asked the
Planning and Zoning Board to make recommendations regarding another category of commercial zoning.
The Council and Mr. Dwayne further explained that the Plan is a guide to future zoning and
will in no way change the current zoning of the City.
Chairman Douglas read the Resolution in its entirety for adoption:
RESOLUTION NO. 81-20
WHEREAS, the City of Okeechobee has been required by the State of Florida to
adopt a comprehensive plan and
WHEREAS, the city has followed the procedures as provided in Chapter 163.3161 ,~
Florida Statutes and
WHEREAS, the proposed plan has been transmitted for review and comment to the
State, the Central Florida Regional Planning Council and the Planning Department of
Okeechobee County and
WHEREAS, the appropriate time has elapsed for replies and
WHEREAS, the plan has been developed and meets the needs of the citizens of the City of
Okeechobee.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Okeechobee, Florida
as follows:
1. The City of Okeechobee Comprehensive Plan, prepared
by the Central Florida Regional Planning Council be
and it hereby is formally adopted as the official plan
for the City of Okeechobee.
2. This resolution shall take effect immediately upon
its adoption.
Introduced and adopted in special session assembled this eighth day of
October, 1981.
Councilman Knight moved to adopt Resolution 81-20, seconded by Councilman Chapman. Motion
carried.
The Council expressed their appreciation to the Central Florida Regional Planning Council
for the preparation of the City of Okeechobee Comprehensive Plan.
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There being no further discussion, Chairman Douglas adjourned the meeting at 7:40 P.M.
dward W. Dougla~
Chairman/Mayor
City of Okeechobee
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B%nnie S. ThSm-a~
City Clerk
City of Okeechobee
REGULAR MEETING TUESDAY, OCTOBER 13, 198]
The City Council of Okeechobee, Florida, convened in regular session in the City Council
Chambers of City Hall, Okeechobee on Tuesday, October 13, 1981 at 7:00 P.M.
Chairman/Mayor Edward W. Douglas presided with the following Councilmen present: Dowling
Watford, Jr., Jim Knight, Donald Burk and Oakland Chapman.
Others present were: City Clerk Bonnie S. Thomas, Administrative Assistant Richard C.
Fellows, City Attorney David Conlon and Fire Chief Keith Tomey.
Chairman Douglas called the meeting to order, Councilman Knight offered the invocation.
81-2 APPROVAL OF MINUTES
Councilman Burk moved to approve the minutes of September 22, September 24 and October 8
as written. Seconded by Councilman Chapman. Motion carried.
81-135 PRESENTATION OF FIRE
PREVENTION AWARDS
Fire Chief Tomey recognized personnel from the Central Elementary School who helped make
Fire Prevention Week a success: Debbie Shofner, first grade teacher, Linda King, Principal and
Sam Smith, Assistant Principal.
Chairman Douglas and Chief Tomey presented fire helmets to Gena Spradlin and Kim Graves,
winners of the poster contest for their efforts in fire prevention.
81-136 FIRST READING-REZONING REQEUST-WtLLIAMS
Chairman Douglas informed the Council of a request for rezoning of property at N.W. 7th
Street and N.W. 11th Avenue from Holding (H) to RG-2 for construction of four triplex apartments
and setting of a public hearing for November 24th, 1981.
Councilman Knight moved to read the ordinance by title only, seconded by Councilman Burk.
Motion carried.
Chairman Douglas read the ordinance by title only:
ORDINANCE AMENDING ORDINANCE NO. 402, BEING THE COMPREHENSIVE ZONING
ORDINANCE WHICH ESTABLISHED ZOWING REGULATIONS FOR THE CITY OF
OKEECHOBEE, FLORIDA, AND PROVIDES FOR THE ADMINISTRATION, ENFORCEMENT,
AND AMENDMENT THEREOF. AMENDMENT CHANGES CLASSIFICATION OF
SPECIFIED LAND FROM HOLDING TO RG-2.
Councilman Watford moved to set the ordinance for public hearing November 24, 1981,
seconded by Councilmen Knight and Chapman. Motion carried.
AGENDA
CITY COUNCIL
CITY OF OKEECHOBEE
SPECIAL MEETING
OCTOBER 8, 1981
7:00 P.M.
1. Final Public Hearing and Adoption by Resolution of the
City of Okeechobee Comprehensive Plan.
Adjournment