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1981-12-08 Regular Meeting2969 33 81 -2 81 -119 REGULAR MEETING TUESDAY, DECEMBER 8, 1981 The City Council of the City of Okeechobee, Florida, convened in regular session in the City Council Chambers, City Hall, Okeechobee, Florida, on Tuesday, December 8, 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, Director of Public Works L. C. Fortner, Jr., Fire Chief Keith Tomey and Deputy Clerk Mary Ann Holt. Chairman Douglas called the meeting to order. Councilman Chapman offered the invocation. APPROVAL OF MINUTES Councilman Watford moved to adopt the minutes of the November 10th regular meeting and the November 19th workshop meeting. Seconded by Councilman Burk. Motion carried. KELTON AND ASSOCIATES Chairman Douglas informed the Council the report from Kelton and Associates on the double taxation study had been received. Mr. Ed Strube of Kelton and Associates appeared before the Council to give a brief overview of the double taxation study made by the firm. Mr. Strube informed the Council that after reviewing the County's budget for the 1979 -80 fiscal year, 1980 -81 fiscal year and the current fiscal year, 1981 -82, the determination of Kelton and Associates is that double taxation does exist in certain areas. The following summary was given: 1979 -80 1980 -81 1981 -82 $179,554 156,341 192,020 These amounts are identified as expenditures being provided for services primarily in the unincorporated area for which the City residents of Okeechobee are being asked to pay either in taxes or other county -wide revenues. After a brief explaination of county -wide generated revenues, Mr. Strube pointed out three remedies provided by Florida Statutes for solving any inequities that may exist: 1) Petition the County to charge appropriate user fees for the services. 2) Remittance to the City of the identified amount of double taxation. 3) Creation of a municipal taxing unit. Kelton and Associates made the following recommendations to the Council in solving the inequities which exist: 1) Petition the Board of County Commissioners for relief from double taxation as provided by Florida Statute 125. 2970 2) There is a 90 -day response time from the time the Council provides notice to the County that they (County) have to respond to the City's petition. During the 90- days, the firm recommends the County staff and the City staff get together and have an intergovernmental meeting to resolve any issues on common ground. 3) If unsatisfied or unsuccessful in reaching any common grounds, or the extent of the common ground is insufficient, the City could file an appropriate lawsuit. Council members discussed at length with Mr. Strube several categories of the completed study. Chairman Douglas informed the Council Kelton and Associates proposed the adoption of a Resolution requesting action by the Okeechobee Board of County Commissioners. Councilman Knight moved to adopt the Resolution. Seconded by Councilman Burk. Motion carried. Chairman Douglas instructed the Clerk to enter the Resolution verbatim into the minutes and forward a certified copy to the Board of County Commissioners. Clerk Thomas read the Resolution in its entirety: RESOLUTION A RESOLUTION REQUESTING ACTION BY THE OKEECHOBEE COUNTY BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS IN ACCORDANCE WITH CHAPTER 125.01(6) (a) FLORIDA STATUTES. WHEREAS, ARTICLE VIII, Section 1(h) of the 1968 revision of the Constitution of the State of Florida prohibits the taxation of property situated within municipalities for services rendered by the County exclusively for the benefit of property or residents in the unincorporated area of the County; and WHEREAS, the Florida Supreme Count has determined the provisions of Article VIII, Section 1(h) are self- executing; and WHEREAS, the Florida Supreme Court has further interpreted the aforesaid constitutional prohibition to extend to those facilities and services which are of no real and substantial benefit to property or residents situated within municipalities; and WHEREAS, Section 125.01(6)(a), Florida Statutes, provides procedures for the governing body of a municipality to petition the board of county commissioners for relief from above described conditions; and WHEREAS, Section 125.01(7), Florida Statutes, requires Boards of County Commissioners to expend all county revenues, excepting those obtained specially from or on behalf of a municipal service taxing unit, special district, unincorporated area, service area, or program area, for countywide services, programs, and projects; and WHEREAS, the City of Okeechobee has conducted a study which identifies and itemizes services rendered by the County, financed by countywide revenues and ad valorem taxes, and which provide no real and substantial benefits to residents and taxpayers of the City of Okeechobee, a copy of which is attached hereto and included by reference, NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Okeechobee, as follows: Section 1. That pursuant to Section 125.01(6)(a) Florida Statutes, the following services are hereby identified to the Board of County Commissioners of Okeechobee County, Florida, as being rendered specially or exclusively for the benefit of property or residents in the unincorporated areas of the County, and /or as being of no real and substantial benefit to property or residents located within the City of Okeechobee, Florida although financed from countywide revenues. A. All costs related to County Building Inspection, Zoning, Comprehensive Planning and Subdivision Regulations. 2971 33 81 -136 B. Engineering costs relating to subdivision review and inspection, and design, survey and inspection of the unpaved portion of the County Local Road System. C. Road and Bridge Departmental and other non - departmental road expenditures relating to maintenance and /or construction of the unpaved portion of the County local road system, including road rights -of -way; and all drainage maintenance or construction related to the unpaved portion of the County local road system. D. Road Patrol and Investigations as provided by the Okeechobee County Sheriff's Office including appropriate payroll, administrative, operating and capital costs. E. Fire Control expenditures including all contracts and contributions for fire services, State Forestry assessment, and Capital Outlay. F. Animal Control. G. All above costs of services to include appropriate payroll overhead, overhead, supervision, administration, and capital costs; including costs of Accounting, Purchasing, Building Maintenance, and Personnel, and other similar direct and indirect costs of providing services. Section 2. That the Board of County Commissioners of Okeechobee County, Florida, is hereby petitioned to develop appropriate mechanisms and take appropriate actions under the provision of Section 125.01(6)(a), Florida Statutes, to finance the aforesaid services, facilities, and activities from revenues other than those derived from taxation, assessments, or service charges on property or residents within the City of Okeechobee. Section 3. The Board of County Commissioners of Okeechobee County, Florida, is further petitioned to comply with Florida Statute 129.01 (2)(b) and to utilize to the extent necessary, Florida Statute 129.021. Section 4. The Board of County Commissioners of Okeechobee County, Florida, is petitioned to return to the City of Okeechobee, the amount of taxes, service charges and /or other revenues paid by residents and taxpayers of the City of Okeechobee as well as all other revenues excepting those revenues obtained specifically from or on behalf of a municipal service taxing unit, special district, unincorporated area, service area, or program area, as set forth in Florida Statute 125.01(7) to the extent utilized to finance services identified in Section 1 of this Resolution, for Fiscal Year 1982 -83, and for each ensuing Fiscal Year, until such time as alternate financing mechanisms have been implemented and "double taxation" conditions have ceased to exist. Section 5. The City Clerk is hereby directed to transmit a certified copy of this Resolution to the Board of County Commissioners of Okeechobee County, Florida. Section 6. This Resolution shall take effect immediately upon its adoption. Introduced and adopted in regular session of the Okeechobee City Council assembled this 8th day of December ,.1981. FINAL READING - PUBLIC HEARING LOWELL AND NANCY WILLIAMS -- REZONING Chairman Douglas informed the Council of an Ordinance amending Ordinance 402 changing the classification of specified land from Holding to RG -2 and noting the Planning and Zoning Board's recommended approval. Chairman Douglas read the Ordinance in its entirety: and, ORDINANCE AMENDING ORDINANCE NO. 402, BEING THE COMPREHENSIVE ZONING ORDINANCE WHICH ESTABLISHED ZONING 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. WHEREAS, application has been duly made to change the zoning classification as hereinstated, WHEREAS, all public notices have been duly published according to law, and 2972 81 -45 81 -153 WHEREAS, public hearings have been held as required by Ordinance 402, and WHEREAS after consideration of the requirements of Ordinance 402 and the land use plan of the City of Okeechobee and the publics interest, it is deemed to be in the best interest of the City of Okeechobee to change the zoning classification of the land lying witin the limits of the City of Okeechobee as hereinstated; now therefore BE IT ORDAINED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF OKEECHOBEE, FLORIDA. SECTION 1. That the following described real property is hereby rezoned from Holding to RG -2: Lots 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 16, 17, 18, 19 and 20, Block 14, N.W. Addition to Okeechobee SECTION 2. That the application requesting this Amending Ordinance, and proof of publication for any and all public hearings in connection herewith shall be attached to this Ordinance. SECTION 3. The City Clerk shall make the appropriate change on the city zoning map in accordance with this Ordinance. SECTION 4. This Ordinance shall become effective immediately upon final passage. DONE AND RESOLVED and made effective this 8th day of December , 1981. There being no discussion, Councilman Burk moved to amend Ordinance 402 allowing for the rezoning of the specified land from Holding to RG -2. Seconded by Councilman Chapman. After brief discussion by Council members, motion carried. LAGROW IRRIGATION Mr. Jerry Lafabvre, a member of the Conlon and Tooker Law Firm, appeared before the Council to give an update on the LaGrow suit. The City has received a letter from Mr. Tompkins, attorney for Mr. LaGrow, offering a settlement. Mr. Lafabvre recommended refusal of the settlement. Mr. LaGrow appeared before the Council regarding his involvement in the suit. Mr. LaGrow stated he will help the City in any right way. After discussion between Council members and attorneys, Councilman Burk moved to reject the offer of settlement. Seconded by Councilman Chapman. Motion carried. FINAL READING - PUBLIC HEARING G. E. AND VIRGINIA BRYANT, III -- REZONING Chairman Douglas informed the Council of an Ordinance amending Ordinance 402 and allowing for the rezoning of specified land from RSF to Commercial noting the recommended approval of the Planning and Zoning Board. Chairman Douglas read the Ordinance in its entirety: and ORDINANCE AMENDING ORDINANCE NO. 402, BEING THE COMPREHENSIVE ZONING ORDINANCE WHICH ESTABLISHED ZONING REGULATIONS FOR THE CITY OF OKEECHOBEE, FLORIDA, AND PROVIDES FOR THE ADMINISTRATION, ENFORCEMENT, AND AMENDMENT THEREOF. AMENDMENT CHANGES CLASSIFICATION OF SPECIFIED LAND FROM RESIDENTIAL SINGLE FAMILY TO COMMERCIAL. WHEREAS, application has been duly made to change the zoning classification as hereinstated, WHEREAS, all public notices have been duly published according to law, and WHEREAS, public hearings have been held as required by Ordinance 402, and 9 33 WHEREAS after consideration of the requirements of Ordinance 402 and the land use plan of the City of Okeechobee and the publics interest, it is deemed to be in the best interest of the City of Okeechobee to change the zoning classification of the land lying within the limits of the City of Okeechobee as hereinstated; now therefore BE IT ORDAINED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF OKEECHOBEE, FLORIDA SECTION 1. That the following described real property is hereby rezoned from Residential Single Family to Commercial. Lots 10, 11, and 12, Block 220, 104 S.E. 6th Street, City of Okeechobee SECTION 2. That the application requesting this Amending Ordinance, and proof of publication for any and all public hearings in connection herewith shall be attached to this Ordinance. SECTION 3. The City Clerk shall make the appropriate change on the city zoning map in accordance with this Ordinance. { 81 -155 SECTION 4. This Ordinance shall become effective immediately upon final passage. DONE AND RESOLVED and made effective this Eighth day of December. , 1981. Councilman Knight moved to rezone the specified land from Residential Single Family to Commercial. Seconded by Councilman Burk. Motion carried. FINAL READING - PUBLIC HEARING. ORDINANCE AMENDING ORDINANCE 432 Chairman Douglas read in its entirety an Ordinance amending Ordinance 432: AN ORDINANCE AMENDING ORDINANCE NUMBER 432, RELATING TO GARBAGE AND TRASH PICKUP AND DISPOSAL; AMENDING CHAPTER 10, ARTICLE 3, SECTION 10 -26 TO REPEAL THE PROVISION WHICH ALLOWS NO GARBAGE CHARGE TO BE MADE AT A RESIDENCE THAT IS VACANT DUE TO VACATION; PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE. DATE. BE IT ORDAINED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF OKEECHOBEE, FLORIDA AS FOLLOWS: SECTION I: Chapter 10, Article 3, Section 10 -26 of the Code of Ordinances of the City of Okeechobee( be it hereby is amended to read as follows: CHAPTER 10 ARTICLE 3 Section 10 -26: PAYMENTS DUE WHETHER OR NOT SERVICES ARE USED All fees assess pursuant to this article shall be due and collectible regardless of whether or not any particular dwelling, business, or person avails itself or himself of this service, emeept- wliee- tlie- pesideeee- 4e- yaeaiit- due -4e vaeaiea- aetii- whepe- ttie- ppepep- Ret4ee- has- beex- €ile4 -w 414 414e-e .ity SECTION II: This ordinance will take effect immediately upon its adoption. Introduced and passed on first reading this Tenth day of November , 1981. Following public hearing this ordinance was passed on second and final reading this 8th day of December , 1981 Councilmen discussed briefly with members of the audience the proposed ordinance. Councilman Chapman moved to accept the Ordinance amending Ordinance 432. Seconded by Councilman Burk. Motion carried. 2974 81 -160 RESOLUTION SUPPORTING LEAGUE OF CITIES CALL FOR STATE-WIDE ONE CENT SALES TAX INCREASE Council members discussed a proposed resolution supporting the League of Cities call for a new one -cent state -wide sales tax with the monies generated to be returned to the cities and counties with 70% to be used for reducing the present property taxes and 30% to be used for discretionary purposes. Councilman Watford moved to pass the Resolution supporting the sales tax increase. Seconded by Councilman Burk. Motion carried. All members of the Council received a copy of the Resolution therefore Chairman Douglas read by title only: A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY.COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF OKEECHOBEE APPROVING THE EFFORTS OF THE FLORIDA LEAGUE OF CITIES TO SECURE PROPERTY TAX RELIEF FOR THE PEOPLE OF FLORIDA AND AN ALTERNATE, GROWING SOURCE OF REVENUE FOR LOCAL GOVERNMENTS THROUGH A ONE CENT STATEWIDE INCREASE IN THE SALES TAX AND URGING THE FLORIDA LEGISLATURE TO ENACT LEGISLATION EMBODYING THE PROPERTY TAX RELIEF AND LOCAL GOVERNMENT ASSISTANCE PROGRAM OF THE FLORIDA LEAGUE OF CITIES. PROPOSED FIVE YEAR FRANCHISE 81 -102 WITH L. P. SANITATION, INC. Mr. Ray Hoekstra, Sr.,and Mr. Ray Hoekstra, Jr. appeared before the Council to discuss the financial status of L. P. Sanitation in regard to the new franchise which is now in the negotiating stages. Councilman Knight moved to set the Performance Bond required of L. P. Sanitation at $75,000.00. Seconded by Councilman Chapman. Councilmen Watford, Knight and Chapman voted in favor of the motion. Councilman Burk opposed the motion. Motion carried. Mr. Hoekstra proposed to the Council obtaining a one -yard dumpster for commercial clients who generate too much garbage for five (5) cans but not enough to require a two -yard dumpster at $50.00 per month. The cost of the one -yard dumpster would be $28.00 per month. Mr. Hoekstra also proposed raising the fee for five (5) cans (commercial rate) from $8.00 per month to $10.00 per month. The consensus of the Council after discussion of the proposals was to leave the $8.00 charge as is and allow L. P. Sanitation to require a one -yard dumpster where needed at a fee of $28.00 per month. After a brief discussion regarding an increase in the residential rate from $5.00 to $5.50 per month, Councilman Knight moved to allow the increase in lieu of the City paying L. P. Sanitation $12,000.00 per year for trash pickup. Motion seconded by Councilman Watford and carried. Chairman Douglas informed the Council the changes would be made in the proposed franchise and brought back to the Council in either a workshop or the January meeting. 33 2975 81 -161 OKEECHOBEE COUNTY HUMANE SOCIETY ASSUMING RESPONSIBILITY FOR LICENSING DOGS AND CATS WITHIN THE MUNICIPAL LIMITS. Council members discussed the possibility of allowing the Humane Society and local veterinarians to assume the responsibility of issuing dog and cat license within the municipal limits. The consensus of the Council was to work with the Humane Society and veterinarians allowing them to issue license. 81 -162 BID TABULATIONS AND RECOMMENDATION FOR PURCHASE OF NEW FIRE ENGINE. 81 -163 Chairman Douglas asked for input from Council members in regard to the bid tabulation and reommendation of Cheif Tomey. Indiana Fire App. (Florida Fire Equipment) $49,800.00 Gasoline Engine /Standard Transmission $52,500.00 Gasoline Engine /Automatic Transmission $54,775.00 Diesel Engine /Standard Transmission $59,800.00 Diesel Engine /Automatic Transmission FMC Municipal Equipment $53,205.00 Gasoline Engine /Standard Transmission $55,188.00 Gasoline Engine /Standard Transmission Southern Municipal American LaFrance W. Q. Dowling Quality Harold's Sales & Serv. Nelson Co. of Sebring $56,300.00 Gasoline Engine /Standard Transmission $65,580.00 Diesel Engine /Automatic Transmission $67,955.00 Gasoline Engine /Standard Transmission $56,700.00 Gasoline Engine /Standard Transmission $57,000.00 Gasoline Engine /Standard Transmission $58,500.00 Gasoline Engine /Standard Transmission $56,575.00 Gasoline Engine /Standard Transmission $61,303.00 Diesel Engine /Standard Transmission $59,869.00 Gasoline Engine /Standard Transmission $60,396.00 Gasoline Engine /Standard Transmission $61,902.00 Gasoline Engine /Standard Transmission Pierce Manuf. Products $62,691.00 Gasoline Engine /Standard Transmission $68,693.00 Diesel Engine /Automatic Transmission Biscayne Fire Equip. $64,104.00 Diesel Engine /Standard Transmission $65,269.00 Diesel Engine /Standard Transmission Jack Cocke & Company $64,644.00 Gasoline Engine /Standard Transmission Fire Power & Equip. $74,181.00 Diesel. Engine /Standard Transmission Grumnam Emergency Prod. $71,320.00 Gasoline Engine /Standard Transmission $78,100.00 Gasoline Engine /Standard Transmission Chief Tomey recommended the Council accept the bid of Indiana Fire Apparatus for the diesel automatic truck with the diesel standard being the second choice. After discussions regarding Chief Tomey's recomiaendation, the consensus of the Council was to put off taking action on the bid until the January 12th meeting. BID TABULATION PICK -UP TRUCK- -WATER DEPARTMENT Chairman Douglas presented the following bid tabulation for purchase of a one -half ton pick -up truck to be used in the Water Department: 2976 81 -164 81 -165 81 -166 Okeechobee Chrysler -Dodge Okeechobee Motor Company Gilbert Chevrolet Company No Bid $8,045.00 $7,690.24 Director Fortner recommended the bid of Gilbert Chevrolet be accepted. Councilman Chapman moved to accept the low bid of $7,690.24 from Gilbert Chevrolet. Seconded by Councilman Burk. Councilman Watford abstained from voting due to his employment by one of the companies involved. Motion carried. FIRST READING -- ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING ISSUANCE OF A CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT NOTE Chairman Douglas presented for first reading an Ordinance authorizing the issuance of a Capital Improvement Note in the amount of $55,000.00 and setting of a public hearing for January 12, 1982. Councilman Chapman moved to read the Ordinance by title only. Seconded by Councilman Watford. Motion carried. Chairman Douglas read the Ordinance by title only: AN ORDINANCE PROVIDING FOR THE ISSUANCE BY THE CITY OF OKEECHOBEE, FLORIDA, OF A CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT NOTE IN THE AMOUNT OF FIFTY FIVE THOUSAND DOLLARS ($55,000.00) TO THE OKEECHOBEE COUNTY BANK, TO ADVANCE FUNDS FOR THE PURCHASE OF ONE FIRE ENGINE FOR THE CITY OF OKEECHOBEE; CONTAINING OTHER PROVISIONS RELATING TO SUCH NOTE; AND PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE. Councilman Knight moved to set for public hearing January 12, 1982. Seconded by Councilman Watford. Motion carried. MEMBERS OF THE AUDIENCE WISHING TO ADDRESS THE COUNCIL Chairman Douglas called for anyone in the audience who wanted to address the Council. Mr. Andrew Rubin addressed the Council for several minutes before being stopped by Chairman Douglas. Councilman Chapman left the room during the discussion at 10:48 P.M. and returned at 10:55 P.M. CORRESPONDENCE WITH DEPARTMENT HEADS A) CITY ATTORNEY 1) CITY OWNED PROPERTY Attorney Conlon informed the Council he had received a 20 year abstract on Lot 5 and part of Lot 6, Block 26, First Addition to South Okeechobee as authorized by the Council some time back. The property had appeared on the tax roll as being owned by the City. After examining the abstract, Mr. Conlon stated he felt the property is owned by a private person. Mr. Conlon will research the matter further and give the Council a follow -up report at a later date. 2) MULBERGER PROPERTY Attorney Conlon informed the Council he had received a deed from Mr. Dennis Mulberger, with whom the City had agreed to exchange approximately 332 feet of property. The City is to vacate the following property: 2977 33 81 -23 81 -134 81 -6 81 -167 The West 34 feet of Okeechobee Avenue lying West of Block 164 and South of South Park Street and North of the Southerly line of Lot 6 of Block 164 extended, as recorded in Plat Book 5, page 5 of the Public Records of Okeechobee County, Florida. Said portion of Okeechobee Avenue being vacated measures approximately 34 feet by 142.5 feet. After a brief discussion, Councilman Watford moved to vacate the City's interest in said property upon the recording of the deed. Seconded by Councilman Chapman. Motion carried. 3) TITLE INSURANCE - -201 PROJECT PROPERTY AT FLORIDA SCHOOL FOR BOYS Attorney Conlon informed the Council Director Fortner had received title insurance on the property by the Boy's School that is to be used for the waste water treatment plant. The policy is in the amount of $100,000.00 and appears to be in order. B) CITY CLERK 1) SEMINAR Clerk Thomas briefed the Council on the seminar she had attended stating she has now graduated the three year basic course for Municipal Clerks. 2) WARRANT REGISTERS Clerk Thomas presented for approval the General Fund and Water and Sewer Fund Warrant Registers. Councilman Burk moved to approve the December Warrant Registers: General Fund $ 7,129.85 Water & Sewer Fund 11,982.26. Seconded by Councilman Chapman. Motion carried. CORRESPONDENCE FROM COUNCILMEN A) DOWLING WATFORD, JR. 1) CENTRAL FLORIDA REGIONAL PLANNING COUNCIL Councilman Watford informed the Council he had attended the December 2nd meeting of the Central Florida Regional Planning Council. The Council voted to accept a Resolution from Okeechobee County withdrawing from the Council in October, 1982. The Council staff is to study a proposal from Polk County creating a water district for the inland counties. B) DONALD BURK 1) FIRE DEPARTMENT MERGER Councilman Burk questioned the Council as to when they would like the proposal discussed for the merger of the City and County Fire Departments. The consensus of the Council was to discuss the proposal at the January 12th, 1982, meeting. 29Th 82 -1 82 -2 ADJOURNMENT There being no further business, Chairman Douglas adjourned the meeting at 11:10 P.M. ATTEST: onnie S. homas City Clerk City of Okeechobee Edward W. Douglas Mayor /Chairman City of Okeechobee REGULAR MEETING TUESDAY, JANUARY 12, 1982 The City Council of the City of Okeechobee, Florida, convened in regular session in the City Council Chambers, City Hall, Okeechobee, Florida, on Tuesday, January 12, 1982, 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, Director of Public Works L. C. Fortner, Jr., Fire Chief Keith Tomey, Police Chief Larry Mobley and Deputy Clerk Mary Ann Holt. Chairman Douglas called the meeting to order. Councilman Knight offered the invocation and the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag was given. APPROVAL OF MINUTES Councilman Watford moved to approve the minutes of the December 8, 1981, meeting as presented. Seconded by Councilman Knight. Motion carried. FIRST READING OF ORDINANCES Chairman Douglas informed the Council there were four (4) Ordinances on the agenda for first reading. On the recommendation of Chairman Douglas, Councilman Burk moved to read the four (4) Ordinances by title only. Seconded by Councilman Chapman. Motion carried. FIRST READING - ORDINANCE AMENDING THE BUDGET ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF OKEECHOBEE Chairman Douglas read the Ordinance by title only: AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE BUDGET ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF OKEECHOBEE FOR THE PERIOD YEAR OCTOBER 1, 1981 THROUGH SEPTEMBER 30, 1982; PROVIDING FOR THE RECOGNITION OF ADDITIONAL REVENUES; PROVIDING ADDITIONAL APPROPRIATIONS AND AUTHORIZING EXPENDITURES; PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE. IT AGENDA CITY COUNCIL CITY OF OKEECHOBEE COUNCIL CHAMBERS REGULAR MEETING December 8, 1981 7:00 P.M. 1. Invocation Approval of the minutes of the regular meeting of November 10th, 1981 and the workshop meeting of November 19th, 1981. III. Receipt by Council of completed county-wide financial study with brief summary of conclusions by firm of Kelton and Associates. IV. Public hearing and final reading of an ordinance providing for the re- zoning of property located at Northwest 7th Street and Northwest llth Avenue from Holding (H) to Residential General (RG2) for the purpose of constructing four triplex apartments. (Planning and Zoning Board Recommends approval) V. Public hearing and final reading of an ordinance proposing to rezone property at 104 Southeast 6th Street from Residential Single Family (RSF) to Commercial (C) for the purpose of building an extension to the existing Barbeque By George. (Planning and Zoning Board recommends approval) VI. Public hearing and final reading of an ordinance amending ordinance #432 providing for garbage and trash pickup proposal; deleting from said ordinance the provision regarding garbage charges where a residence is vacant due to vacation. VII. Discussion by Council on a proposal to adopt a resolution supporting the League of Cities call for a new one cent state-wide sales tax with the monies generated to be returned to the cities and counties with 70% to be used for reducing the present property taxes and 30% to be used for discretionary purposes. VIII. Discussions by Council on details of a proposed five year franchise for garbage and trash pickup within the city limits. IX. Discussion by the Council on a proposal requesting the Okeechobee County Humane Society to be responsible for licensing dogs and cats within the municipal limits. X. Receipt of bid tabulation and recommendations in regards to the purchase of a new fire engine for the Okeechobee City Fire Department. XI. Introduction and first reading of an Ordinance authorizing the issuance of a Capital Improvement Note in the amount of Fifty five thousand dollars and the setting of a public hearing for January 5th, 1982. XII. Receipt of bids and recommendations in regards to the purchase of a new one half ton pickup truck for the Water and Sewer Division. XIII. Mayor to call on anyone in audience wishing to address the Council. XIV. Mayor to call on City Attorney, City Clerk, Administrative Assistant and City Councilmen for reports and/or requests. XV. Adjournment