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1976-04-13 Regular 959 EASEMENTS ON 44] President Domer stated that Attorney Conlon recommended the City offer to all the property owners along 441 to bring their abstract in and the City will up- date them for an easement on their property to install water mains. I6 was moved by Councilman Hunt, seconded by Councilman Douglas and vote carried to authorize Attorney Conlon to contact the property owners informing them if they will bring their abstracts in, the City will update them in exchange for the easement. EMPLOYEE APPLICATION - WATER DEPT. Application for employmemt from Joseph Stanley for Water plant operator was presented by Director Fortner. It was moved by Councilman Hunt, seconded by Councilman Bass and vote carried to employ Joseph Stanley as a water plant operator for a six months probation period. RIVERBEND MOBILE HOME PARK - REQUEST FOR NO CONFLICT LETTER ON SEWER PLANT President Domer reported that Mr. Gordon Leggett was in the process of having a waste water treatment plant constructed at the Riverbend Mobile Home Park but needed a no conflict with future planning statement from the Council to their Engineers. He read a letter that had been written for the Councils approval. It was moved by Councilman Hunt, seconded by Councilman Bass and vote carried to approve the letter as read. JAIL MATTRESSES President Domer informed the Council that pursuant to Governor Askew's notification of fire safety of institutional mattress the City has to purchase twelve fire resistence mattresses at $55.40 each. It was moved by Councilman Bass~ seconded by Councilman Betts and vote carried to authorize the purchase of twelve mattresses for ~482.00. CABLEVISION President Domer reported Mr. Sam Marion, Vice President of UltraCom had contacted him requesting the City to lease 440 feet of land behind the water plant to place the tower for a ten year lease at $50.00 a month. Following discussion, the Council agreed to deny the request, and directed Attorney Conlon to contact County Attorney Hendry regarding the amendment of UltraComls franchise ordinance. MERIT SALARIES INCP~EASE Councilman Douglas spoke in favor of granting the employees the incentive raise of $~00.00 less $40.00 for disability insurance, on recommendation of the Department Heads, to be retroactive to April 1, 1976. He suggested each Department Head to present an evaluation on each employee at the April 13th meeting. The Council agreed with Councilman Douglas recommendation. ADJOURNMENT There being no further business, President Domer declared the meeting adjourned. --'~. RUSSEI}L V. DOMER .~ PRESIDENT CITY COUNCIL ~ANDRA M. BENNETT CITY CLERK Regular Meeting Tuesday, April 13, 1976 The City Council of the City of 0keechobee Florida, convened in regular session in the Council room at City Hall, 0keechobee, Florida, on Tuesday, April 13, 1976 at 7:oo P.M., President Russell V. Domer presiding. Councilmen E. H. Hunt, Edward W. Douglas, Lavon Bass and Clif Betts, Jr. were present. Others present were: Sandra M. Bennett, City Clerk; David Conlon, City Attorney; L. C. Fortner, Jr., Director of Public Works; Edward Chisholm, Chief of Police; 01en Godwin, Fire Chief and Richard B. Spray, Buildin~ Official. The invocation was offered by Councilman Douglas. Volunteer Firemen - Telephones A contract from the United Telephone Company for additional three lines to be added to the existing fire reporting equipment was presented for CouncilOrs consideration. Attorney Conlon stated that the contract includes an indemnification agree- ment and questioned if the ~ity has to sigu this agreement to get the phone service and if the City has signed an indemnification agreement in the past. It was agreed that the City Attorney should research the matter and report at the next Council meeting. FIRE DEPARTMENT - WALKIE TALKIES Fire Chief Godwin requested authorization to modify the two Motorola walkie talkies to be able to use converters as they are continually using batteries. It was agreed to deny the request as it wouldn't be feasible to spend the ---- funds to modify the ole walkie tallies when new ones will have to purchased in the near future. STATE FIREMEN CONVENTION Chief Godwin requested authorization to attend the State Firemens Conven- tion in Tallahassee May 5 through May 8, 1976. It was moved by Councilman Betts, seconded by Councilman Bass and vote carried that authorization be granted for Chief Godwin to attend the convention. !96 FIRE TRUCK SIREN Chief Godwin reported that the electronic siren on the tanker needed replace- ment and would cost $225.00. It was moved by Councilman Betts, seconded by Councilman Douglas and vote carried that the purchase of a siren be authorized.for $225.00. APPOINTMENT - FIRE CHIEF ASSISTANT Authorization to promote Firemen Bobby Dean to Assistant Fire Chief for a six months probation period with no increase in salary was requested by Chief Godwin. He stated that at the end of six months if Dean proved himself he recommended a salary increase be approved. President Domer questioned the Clerk if the minutes had been researched to see if Edmond Reutebuch had been official appointed Assistant. The Clerk stated that no action had been taken in the minutes. It was moved by Councilman Douglas, seconded by Councilman Hunt and passed unanimously on a roll call vote that Bobby Dean be ~ppointed Fire Chief Assistant for a six months probationary period at the present salary and that at the end of six months, the salary will be negotiated by the Chief and<:Oouncil. BID TABULATION - CHEMICALS President Domer opened and read the four bids that had been received for chemicals and requested Director Fortner to tabulate the bids. Director Fortner recommended that the iow bidder, Apperson Chemicals Corp., be awarded the Oontract. It was moved by Councilman Hunt, seconded by Councilman Bass and vote carried that Apperson Chemicals Corp., be awarded the bid. REZONING ORDINANCE ~IRSTREADING President Domer presented on first reading amended Ordinance rezoning from Residential (R-2) to Residential IR-3) fo~ property at Lots 5 and 6, Block 106, Original Town of 0keechobee. No one appeared in opposition. It was moved by Councilman Bass, seconded by Councilman Douglas and vote carried that the Ordinance be approved on first reading and notice of public hearing be advertized for May 11, 1976. ORDINANCE NO. 383 - INTRODUCTORY AND FIRST READING President Domer submitted on first reading Ordinance No. 383 amending Ordinance No. 376 which 6ranted to Florida Power & Light Company, its successors and assigns, an electric franchises, and imposing provisions and conditions relating thereto, by amending Section 6 thereof to provide tax revenues from Industrial customers within the corporate limits of the City of 0keechobee. It ~ras moved by Councilman Bass, seconded by Councilman Douglas and vote carried to approve Ordinance No. ~8~ on the first reading. ].962 ORDINANCE NO. 382 - SECOND READING President Domer submitted on second reading an Ordinance amending Ordinance No. 518 and amending Ordinance No. 315 by abolishing Section D~ being an ordinance permitting house trailers in any zoning district on a temporary basis up to six months duration in hardship cases. It was moved by Councilman Betts, seconded by Councilman Bass and vote carried that Ordinance No. 582 be approved on second reading. RESOLUTION NO. 404 President Domer presented Resolution No. 404 requesting support for the enactment of a repeal of Article V, Section 20 (D) (4) of the Florida Constitu- tion permitting the continued existence of municipal courts. It was moved by Councilman Douglas, seconded by Councilman Hunt and vote carried to approve the passage of Resolution No. 404. NATIONAL FLOOD INSURANCE PROGRAM Director Fortner reported that after receiving preliminary copies of a revised flood hazard boundary map for the City of 0keechobee for the National Flood Insurance Program he had contacted Mr. Peter Rhoads of the Department of Resources Planning informing him that the City feels that the flood hazard areas indicated on the map are not correct and should be revised. He stated that he also contacted Mr. John Tomochic of Gannett Fleming Corddry and Carpenter~ Inc. requesting an extension of time on returning the map. COMPREHENSIVE PLANNING ACT The Local Government Comprehensive Planning Act was discussed. It was pointed out that every city must designate and establish a "local planning agency" pursuant to S. 165.5174 F.S. and must "official inform the state land planning agency and the appropriate regional planning agency" of such designation on or be~re July 1, 1976. The City Council directed the City Clerk to contact the Department of Community Affairs to see if they would, ~e~d an agent to 0keechobee to explain the act in detail. CITY OCCUPATION LICENSE President Domer informed the Council that approximately fifteen business within the city limits has not purchased a city occupational license. He stated that the Police Department had contacted each one and had given them until April ]~, 1976 to purchase their license. Attorney Conlon was directed to search the ~&Aity of the matter and report at the next ~ouncil meeting. WATER LINE EXTENSION TO SCHOOL Partial billing from Robert E. Owen & Associates for services through March 12th for specifications on the 8" water main extension to the new middle school ~as presented. ~o~ne¥ ~nlon advised that a copy of the bill be sent to Attorney Conley for payment from Ithe <~Shhool Board. The Council agreed with Attorney Conlon. 196.3 ORDINANCE NO. 384 - INTRODUCTORY AND FIRST READING President Domer submitted on first reading Ordinance No. 384, being an Ordinance amending Ordinance No. 357, of the Code of Ordinances, City of 0keechobee, Florida, being entitled 0keAirCo,, Inc. Cable Television of 0keechobee franchise Ordinance, by modifying Section 22 dealing with duration of franchise ordinance upon condition of partial construction. It was moved by Councilman Betts, seconded by Councilman Bass and vote carried that Ordinance No. 384 be approved on first reading. BEARDS WATER COMPANY Director Fortner recommended a work session be scheduled to discuss the City purchasing Mr. Beards Water Company. The Council scheduled a work.session meeting for Tuesday, April 20, 1976 at 6:30 P.M. SEWER LINE EXTENSION - KELLY'S TRAILER PARK- AGREEMENT Attorne~ Conlon presented an agreement from Mr. J. G. Kelly and Mr. J. H. Ward, Jr. agreeing to pay all cost of installing and construction of the lift boost station and sewage line extension and any other costs incurred. It was moved by Councilman Betts, seconded by Councilman Bass and vote carried the agreement be accepted subject to re-drafting one clause to provide that improvements made on M~., Kellys and Mr. Wards property be dedicated to the City, effective on date signed by the property owners and receipt of $2,000.00. LITIGATION Mr. Randall Selph appeared informing the Council of an incident whereby he was arrested February 1976 for sale of drugs and after bomm~ he went to pick up his money he was only given $73.00 of the $150.00 he had on him at the time of arrest. Attorney Conlon questioned Chief Chisholm of the proceedures and Mr. Selph at length afterwhich he advised Mr. Selph to retain a lawyer as the City not give him money without evidence. POLICE DEPARTMENT MONTHLY REPORT Chief Chisholm presented the monthly activity report for the Police Depart- ment for March 1976. EMPLOYEE APPLICATION - POLICE DEPARTMENT Chief Chisholm presented an employee application on Joseph Schumamher for the Police Department as a Radio Dispatcher and/or Patrolman. Chief Chisholm stated that Mr. Schumacher has had thirSeen years of law enforcement training and recommended he be hired at $8,000.00 It was moved by Councilman Bass, ~econded by Councilman Betts and vote carried that Joseph Schumacher be hired at $8,000.00. RESIGNATION - POLICE DEPARTMENT Chief Chisholm presented a letter of resignation from Sergeant Ray Stone effective April 2, 1976. It was moved by Councilman Bass to accept Stone's resignation, seconded by 1964 Councilman Betts and vote carried. BUILDING DEPARTMENT ~U~E~L¥_REPORT Building Official Richard B. Spray pmesented ~e quarterly report for the Building Department. MERIT RAISES Discussion was heard on merit incentative raises. Employee Evaluations were presented by all Department Heads. It was moved by Councilman Hunt to give the employee raises on an annual basis recommended by the Department heads. Motion died for a lack of a second. It was moved by Councilman Betts, seconded by Councilman Bass and vote carried that the City pay the City employees as recommended by the Department Heads, retroactive to October 1, 1976 but not to exceet $560.00 for each person, except City Clerk Bennett due to Charter law. DISBURSEMENTS Vouchers on the following funds were approved: General Fund $54,476.56 Water and Sewer Revenue Fund 29,877.57 ADJOURNMENT There being no further business, the meeting was recessed~tat 9:00 P.M. until Tuesday, April 20, 1976 at 6:50 P.M. RUSSELL V. DOMER PRESIDENT CITY COUNCIL CITY OF 0KEECHOBEE ATTEST:_ ' SANDRA M. BENNETT CITY CLERK