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1976-06-08 Regular1978 to the 0keechobee Citizens Recreation Association. 0KEECHOBEE COUNCIL ON AGING Fran Kerce, Director of 0keechobee Council on Aging, appeared reporting a shortage in the budget and requesting a donation. It was moved by Councilman Betts, seconded by Councilman Bass to donate ~500.00 to the Council of Aging. Motion carried with Councilman Hunt voting no. ADJOURNMENT There being no further business, President Domer declared the meeting adjourned. RUSSELL V. DOMER PRESIDENT CITY COUNCIL SANDRA M. BENNETT CITY CLERK ~ REGULAR MEETING TUESDAY, JUNE 8, 1976 The City Council of the City of 0keechobee, Florida, convened in regular session in the Council Chambers at City Hall, 0keechobee, Florida, Tuesday, June 8, 1976, at 7:00 P.M., President Russell V. Domer presiding. Councilmen E. H. Hunt, __~ Edward W. Douglas and Clif Betts, Jr. were present. Councilman Lavon Bass was absent. Others present were: Sandra M. Bennett, City Clerk; David Con, on, City Attorney; L. C. Fortner, Jr., Director of Public Works; John M. Bennett, Water Supervisor; Edward Chisholm, Chief of Police and Richard B. Spray, Build- ing Official. The invocation was offered by Councilman Douglas. PUBLIC HEAUINO ORDINANCE N0. ,271-(115)- REZONING Pursuant to a public notice published May 20, 1976, the meeting was opened as a public hearing to consider the request of Wayne M. Pharr to amend the zoning map by changing the zoning from Residential (R-l) to Commercial on property located at Lots 10, 11 and 12, Block 122, Original Town of 0keechobee. No objections were heard or filed. President Domer read the Ordinance, whereupon Councilman Douglas moved the adoption of Ordinance No. 271-(115) which was seconded by Councilman Hunt and unanimously passed. REZONING ORDINANCE-AMENDING ORDINANCE NO. 271-INTRODUCTORY AND FIRST READING -- An application for rezoning was submitted by the City Clerk from Thelma McFarland. President Domer presented on first reading amended Ordinance rezoning from Agricultural to Commercial on property located at "Beginning 500 ft. S of the NE corner of the SE ¼ of the NE~ of Section 28, Township 37S of Range running thence W 361 ft., more or less~ to the E line of Parrott Ave.; thence 1979 ~ along said E line of Parrott Ave. ]00 ft.; thence E 361 ft., more or less to the E boundary line of Section 28; thence N along said Section line 1OO ft. to the Point of Beginning, and being a part of the SE~ of the NE~ of said Section 28, Township 57S, Range 35E, Original Town of Okeechobee." · t'o~id(~mOvDdmb¥ ~u~e~mdn~Bet'£~seea~n~ ~e~c~inaHunt and vote carried that the Ordinance be approved on first reading and notice of public hearing advertised for July 6, 1976 at 7:00 P.M. CITY OCCUPATIONAL LICENSE An application for a City Occupational license from Vincent Lincourt for a coin laundromat at the North Shore Plaza was submitted. The City Clerk re- ported that Mr. Lincourt has been operating a laundromat for three years and questioned whether the Council wanted to charge for all three years or only for the current year. Following discussion, the Council directed the City Clerk to notify Mr. Lincourt he must purchase a license for all three years. DRAINAGE DITCH A complaint was reported from Leo Gagnon regarding a drainage problem at 104 S.W. 25rd Street. Councilman Douglas stated that he had viewed the area and found that a culvert needed opening and driveway cleared. COMPREHENSIVE PLANNING ACT President Domer informed the Council that before July 1, 1976, the City must designate and establish a Loctl Planning Agency under the Local Government ~pryhensive Planning Act pursuant to S. ~65.5~7& F.S. Attorney Conlon reported that he felt confident the City could get an extension through the Department of Administration, Division of State Planning and would report when he heard from the State. President Domer reported that Dr. Ernest R. Bartley, Professor of Political Science and Urban and Regional Planning of the University of Florida, had agreed to meet with the City Council to discuss the Comprehensive Planning or a new zoning plan, June 15,th, 16th or 17th. Following discussion, the Council agreed to meet Thursday, June 17, 1976, at the City Hall and requested Councilman Hunt to notify Dr. Bartley. President Domer also gave a report on the meeting with Mr. H. ~ohn Hall~ Engineer of Gee & J~nson, West Palm Beach regarding the Comprehensive Planning. FIRE DEPARTMENT REPORT The Fire report for the month of May 1976 was submitted. CONTRACT~0CUMENTS ON WATER MAIN EXTENSION TO MIDDLE SCHO01~ The specifications and contract documents for the water main extension to 0keechobee middle school was submittedffor the Councils approval and execution. Attorney Conlon informed the Council that he was dissatisfied with one clause in the contract which allows a penalty of $50.00 for being late. He 1980 suggested tha School Board review the documents before the City approves. It was moved by Councilman Hunt, seconded by Councilman Douglas and vote carried to approve the contract subject to approval of the School Bo~ad or -'~ changes they desire to make. POLICE DEPARTMENT REPORT Chief Chisholm submitted the Police Department Activity monthly report for the month of May 1976. TRUCK PURCHASED - HUMANE DEPARTMENT Chief Chisholm reported that four prices had been received for a new truck for the Humane Department. Councilman Betts moved that the direct source purchase in the amount of $2,500.00 from Cpmmercial Bank be approved. Councilman Douglas seconded the motion which passed unanimously on a voice vote. WATER~ SEWER AND STREET DEPARTMENT: 1. WATER~ SEWER AND STREET DEPARTMENT REPORT Director Fortne~ presented the Water, Sewer and Street Department report for the month of May 1976 and ~;~the Annual report for June 1, 1975 through May 31, 1976. 2. KELLY AND WARD SEWER EXTENSION Director Fortner submitted an application to the Department of Environ- men~al Regulations for Mr. Kelly and Mr. Wards sewer extension for Councils approval and execution. It was moved by Councilman Hunt, seconded by Councilman Douglas and vote carried to authorize execution. 3. D.E.R. REPORT ON SEWAGE TREATMENT PLANT A letter was read from the Department of Environmental Regulation regarding the operation and maintenance report recently completed on the City's sewer plant, including discrepancies requiring corrective action. 4. SPECIFICATIONS ON INTAKE PUMP AND WATER PLANT IMPROVEMENTS Director Fortner reported after tal~g with Don Shepherd, Engineer, he recommended advertising bids on the intake pump and water plant improvements projects. It was moved by Councilman Hunt, seconded by Councilman Douglas and vote carried to authorize advertising for bids on the intake pump and water plant improvements. EMPLOYMENT EVALUATION - WATER DEPARTMENT Director Fortner presented above satisfactory employee performance evaluations on John Bennett, Water Supervisor and Danny Helton, Water Plant Operator recommending salary increases of .20¢ per hour as they both had passed the test for Class "C" Operators certificate. It was moved by Councilman Hunt, seconded by Councilman Betts and vote carried to increase Bennetts and Heltons salary .20¢ per hour upon recommendat- tion of Director Fortner. 1I - [ '' 1981 THE CITY COUNCIL MEETINGS SCHEDULED It was moved by Councilman Douglas, seconded by Councilman Betts and vote carried to approve the following dates for City Council meetings for the next three months. July 6, 1976 August lO, 1976 September 7, 1976 CONTRACT - VOLUNTEER FIREMEN TELEPHONE A contract from the United Telephone Company for three additional fire telephones for the volunteer firemen at a cost of $3.50 per month was sub- mitred for Councils approval and execution. It was moved by Councilman Douglas, seconded by Councilman Betts and vote carried to authorize exectuion of the contract. PURCHASE OF CALCULATOR - WATER DEPARTMENT The City Clerk reported that the adding machine in the Water Department office was beyond repair and requested authorization to purchase an Olympia electronic calculator from Remex-North for $176.70 which includes parts, labor and warranty for one year. It was moved by Councilman Hunt, seconded by Councilman Betts and vote carried to authorize the purchase of a calculator in the amount of $176.70. PURPOSAL TO ELIMINATE OFFICE OF MAYOR Mayor Dunham submitted a purposal for the Council to consider which would eliminate the election of a Mayor at the end of his term and to appoint one of the Council members as Mayor. It was agreed that the City Attorney should research the City Charter and the Statutes and advise the Council of the proceedures. DISBURSEMENTS The following vouchers were approved: General Fund $27,585.84 Water & Sewer 0per. & Maint. 27,567.78 ADJOURNMENT There being no further business, President Domer declared the meeting recess. at 8:50 P.M. until Thursday, June 17, 1976 at 5:00 P.M. RUSSELL V. DOMER PRESIDENT CITY COUNCI~I.  /~ CITY OF OKEECHOBEE SANDRA M. BENNETT CITY CLERK