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1976-09-09 Regular medical expense. Total price from $308.13 to $525.50. 2. SALARY INCREASES Salary increase of $850.00 for all employees and an expense allowance of $1,900.00 per year for the City Clerk was approved by Councilman Hunt, Douglas and President Domer. Councilmen Betts and Bass voted nay. Councilman Hunt moved to approve the 1976-77 General and Water and Sewer Budget and authorized the City Auditor to review for final approval and Ordinance adoption, seconded by Councilman Douglas. Councilman Bass and Betts voted nay. President Domer voted "yea" to break the tie vote. Motion carried. ADJOURNMENT There being no further business, President Domer declared the meeting adjourned at 7:50 P.M. RUSSELL V. DOMER ,' PRESIDENT CITY COUNCIL ,'/ CITY OF 0KEECHOBEE ATTE ST: ' :: SANDRA M. BENNETT CITY CL EPJ{ REGULAR MEETING THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 9, 1976 ~ne City Council of the City of 0keechobee, Florida, convened in regular session in the Council Chambers at the City Hall, 0keechobee, Florida, on Thursday, September 9, 1976 at 7:00 P.M., President Domer presiding. Council- men present were: E. H. Hunt, Edward W. Douglas, Lavon Bass and Clif Betts, Jr. Others present were: Sandra Bennett, City Clerk; David Conlon, City Attorney; L. C. Fortner, Jr., Director of Public Works; Edward Chisholm, Chief of Police; Richard B. Spray, Building Official; John Bennett, Water Department Supervisor; Olen Godwin, Fire Chief; Bobby Dean~ Fire Chief Assisstant and Don Shepherd, City Engineer. The invocation was offered by Councilman Douglas. PUBLIC HEARING BID TABULATION - POLICE CAR It being the hour of Seven O'Clock and pursuant to Notice of Public Hearing one bid was received, opened and read for the purchase of a 1976 automobile. Councilman Hunt moved and Councilman Douglas seconded the motion that the bid be awarded to the one bidder, 0keechobee Motor Company with trade in of the 1973 Chevrolet in the amount of $5,392.66 which passed unanimously of those present. PUBLIC HEARING ORDINANCE NO. 585 - DESIGNATING AND ESTABLISHING THE CITY COUNCIL AS ITS' LOCAI, PLANNING AGENCY Pursuant to a Public Hearing published August 19, 1976, the meeting was opened as a Public Hearing to consider adopting Ordinance No. 585, an Ordinance 2OO9 designating and establishing the City Council as its' Local Planning Agency pursuant to the Local Government Comprehensive Planning Act of 1975, (Chapters 165.5161 - 165.5211, Florida, Statutes); setting forth said A~encys duties and responsibilities; establishing said agency's organization, rules and pro- cedures; requiring that all meetings be public and providing for the keeping of public records; providing for financial support; providing for severability of any portion declared invalid; repealing all Ordinances in conflict herewith; and providing for the effective date hereof No one appeared to speak for or against the proposed Ordinance. President Domer read the Ordinance whereupon Councilman Douglas moved the adoption of Ordinance No. 385, seconded by Councilman Bass and passed unanimously. CENTRAL FLORIDA REGIONAL PLANNING COUNCIL Mr. James Q. Duane, Executive Director of Central Florida Regional Planning Council appeared to brief the Council on the Regional Planning Council, the Local Comprehensive Plan the 208 Plan, the 201 Plan and the EDA Public Works Program. PUBLIC HEARING CONTRACT AWARDED FOR WATERWORKS IMPROVEMENTS - 56" RAW WATER INTAK~ LINE President Domer read a letter from Donald M. Shepherd, Engineer of Robert E. Owen & Associates, Inc., regarding the City of 0keechobee waterworks improve- ment project contract informing the City that the formal notice for bids clearly addresses the City's intent "to reject any to reject any or all bids; to waive technicalities; and the award; if made, will be to the lowest and most satis- factory responsible bidder who qualifies." He further stated that all of the Bid Items B were clearly defined in the proposal form as additive items with the City's reservation to award "none, any combination, or all of these bid items." The Engineer further expounded that the intent is clear in the bid to award a single contract for Bid Item A plus as many additive items as budgeting would submit. As to the Webb letter, he stated that he found it withoud merrit and noted that they indicated a starting time of 565 days after notice to proceed and did not specify a completion date which is grounds for rejection of their entire proposal. Mr. Logan Cashman, Vice President of Webb General Contracting, Inc. appeared stating that Webb General Contracting was low bidder by $20~000.00 on the total sestion of B. He stated that it would be to the best interest of the City to award separate Sections to the lowest bidders. Councilman Betts requested Mr. Cashman to show the Council in the proposal where he interperted it to mean more than one bidder. Mr. Cashman stated that he had interperted the bid to mean two contracts but after reading the specifi- cations, it was clear to him that the specifications specified one contract, and he withdrew his objection to one bidder being awarded the contract. The City Attorney stated that with all factors involved, he advised the Council to award the contract to the most satisfactory bidder. 2010 The Council discussed the factors affecting awarding the contract. 1. Time is a material factor and Webb Contracting indicated a starting time of 565 days after notice to proceed and did not specify a completion date. 2. Confliction between contractors if the contract was awarded to two contractors. 5. The bid clearly specifies one bidder. After considerable discussion, Councilman Hunt moved, after considering all factors discussed and in the best interest of the City to award the contract for the water improvements program to Singer Layne less Sestion 8 A and 10 B in the amount of $418,977.20. Councilman Douglas seconded the motion which passed unanimously of those present. CITY OF 0KEECHOBEE RETIREMENT PLAN Mr. Rick Roberts of New York Life appeared recommending the City increase the Municipal Firemen and Employees retirement benefits to 1~ or 2 percent as the Police Officers Plan is. President Domer advised Mr. Roberts that the City's budget had already been approved but would consider it for next year. REZONING ORDINANCE - SECOND READING President Domer submitted on second reading by title only, an Ordinance amending Ordinance No. 271 to amend the Zoning from Commercial to Residential (R-l) on property located at Lot 6~ Block 143, Original Town of 0keechobee. Request by Wallace W. Norton. It was moved by Councilman Betts, seconded by Councilman Bass and vote carried to approve the Ordinance on second reading. MEETING SCHEDULED President Domer announced meetings scheduled for: September 21, 1976 October 5th, 19th, 1976 November 9th, 23rd, 1976 December 7th and 21st, 1976~ EMPLOYEE EVALUATION - FIRE DEPARTMENT It was moved by Councilman Betts, seconded by Councilman Bass and vote carried to increase Fire Assistant, Bobby Dean, to $10,150.00 after the six months probationary period. FIRE DEPARTMENT - SALARY It was moved by Councilman Betts~ seconded by Councilman Douglas and vote carried to start the new fireman at $6,800.00 and increase ~200.00 after the six months probation period. OPENING 0KEECHOBEE AVENUE Attorney Conlon reported on the progress he had made on contacting Mr. James Nemec regarding opening that part of 0keechobee Avenue lying West of Block 164, South of South Park Street and North of Seventh Street. He stated that a Quick Claim Deed had been sent to Mr. N~mec for execution but he had not heard from him. 2011, President Domer stated that Mr. Hamrick had ~:ven a quick deed of that part of 0keechobee Avenue to Markham Brothers in 1964 but that the City Ordinance provided in the event the canning factory ceases to be used as a canning factory or in connection with a canning factory, the Street would revert back to the City. He further stated that by the Councils action at that time proved that it was a conditional closing and he didn't think the deed Mr. Hamrick gave was valid. He informed the Council that Mr. Nemec had written that he had been paying taxes on this property for a number of years. Following considerable discussion, the Council requested Attorney Conlon to contact Mr. Nemec. ELIMINATION OF PUBLIC ELECTION OF MAYOR President Domer read a letter from Mayor DuD_ham recommending the City Council adopt an Ordinance to put before the people at the Election in December 7, 1976 to amend the Charter authorization the City Council to appoint one of their members President and Mayor and to abolish the public election of the Mayor. Mayor DuD_ham stated that due to the City Court being transferred to the C~unty January 1977, the Mayor's duties will be reduced. He further stated that most cities have their Mayor appointed by the Council to serve as President and Mayor. He strongly urged the Council to place this charter change before the people at the December 7, 1976 Election. Following considerable discussion, the Council authorized Attorney Conlon to investigate and preparte the Ordinances for Councils approval. POLICE DEPARTMENT 1. POLICE DEPARTMENT MONTHLY REPORT Chief Chisholm submitted the Police Department Activity report for the month of August, 1976. 2. POLICE VEHICLE Chief Chisholm presented prices from three companies to paint the Plymouth Police car and for small repairs.' It was moved by Councilman Betts, seconded by Councilman Bass and vote carried to authorize the Plymouth painted and repaired by Dave's Body Shop for $160.00. FIRE DEPARTMENT 1. MONTHLY REPORT Chief~Godwin submitted the Fire Department report for the month of August, 1976. 2. AWNING ON BUILDING Chie~ Godwinlreported that at the August lOth meeting, the Council authorized the purchase of an awning for $238.00 for the fire building to replace the one that was destroyed during a wind storm. He stated that ~Q be able to place the awning to extend over the generator it will cost an additional $117.20. It was moved by Councilman Hunt~ seconded by Councilman Betts and vote carried to authorize the additional cost for the awning. WATER: SEWER AND STREET DEPARTMENT 1. MONTHLY REPORT Director Fortner presented the Water, Sewer and Street Department report for the month of August, 1976. 2. CULVERTS It was moved by Councilman Douglas, seconded by Councilman Bass and vote carried to authorize Director Fortner to purchase 6 culverts as specified on Memorandum #2 for $298.20. 5. FIRE HYDRANTS It was moved by Councilman Betts, seconded by Councilman Bass and vote carried to authorize the purchase of three fire hydrants for stock. 4. EMPLOYEE EVALUATION - STREET DEPARTMENT Director Fortner presented a satisfactory six months employee evaulation on Street Department Supervisor Chuck Elders and recommended he be hired permanently and his salary be increased to $9,800.00 It was moved by Councilman Douglas, seconded by Councilman Bass and vote carried to employ Elders permanently and increase his salary to $9,800.00. 5. EMPLOYEE APPLICATION - WATER DEPARTMENT Director Fortner presented an Employee application on Kimberly R. Marshal for the Water Department as a trainee and recommended he be hired for a six months probation. It was moved by Councilman Hunt, seconded by Councilman Douglas and vote carried to employ Marshal in the Water Department for a six months probation period. DISBURSEMENTS Vouchers on the following funds were approved: General Fund $26,543.95 WATER & SEWER 0PER. & MAINT. FUND 58,769.78 WATER & SEWER REVENUE FUND 51,0~2.49 CIGARETTE TAX FUND 40,000.00 FEDERAL REVENUE FUND 85,560.00 --~ ADJOURNMENT There being no further business, the meeting was adjourned at 10:50 P.M. PRESIDENT CITY COUNCIL CITY OF 0KEECHOBEE SANDRA M. BENNETT CITY CLERK