128-R AbdullahREGULAR MEETING
The City Council of the city of Okeechobee met in regular session in
Council Chambers, 55 S.E. 3rd Avenue, Okeechobee, Florida.
The meeting was called to order by the Chairman at 2:00 P.M.
AGENDA ITEMS #II & III - PRAYER AND PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
The prayer was offered by City Clerk Bonnie Thomas, followed by the
Pledge of Allegiance.
The following members were recorded present:
Mayor Oakland R. Chapman
Councilman Andy Rubin
Councilman Oscar Thomas
Councilman Nick Collins
Councilman Edward Douglas
Others present were:
Bonnie S. Thomas, City Clerk
Jerry Bryant, City Attorney
Milton Davis, Administrative Assistant
L.C. Fortner, Jr., Director of Utilities
Larry Mobley, Police Chief
Keith Torrey, Fire Chief
Chuck Elders, Director of Public Works
Lydia J. Wilkerson, Deputy Clerk
Sylvia Firestine, Adm. Secretary
M #IV - PUBLIC HEARING AND FINAL RULING ON REZONING APPLICATION
PROPERTY OWNER -
Mayor Chapman asked the de•a - cif they knew of any reason
why the rezoning request of 4hould
not be granted. The department heads stated they 0 `reason why
the property should not be rezoned from the existing classification of
RG -1 to CPO.
made
that th
Yeas
Thomas
Collins
Douglas
Rubin
Nays
None
Counci 'dins ° "'set t 7 ed the motion.
the
the
AGENDA ITEM #VIII - FIRST READING OF THE ORDINANCE CLOSING THE ALLEY IN
BLOCK 3. NORTHWEST SECTION. OWNER: SYED ABDULLAH
Councilman Douglas made a motion to have the ordinance read by title
only. Councilmen Collins and Rubin seconded the motion.
Yeas
Thomas
Collins
Douglas
Rubin
Nays
None
Motion carried
Attorney Bryant read the title as follows:
AN ORDINANCE CLOSING, VACATING AND ABANDONING A PORTION OF THE ALLEY OR
ALLEYWAY IN BLOCK 3, TOWN OF OKEECHOBEE; PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
Councilman Douglas made a motion to advertise the ordinance for
lic hearing on June 17, 1986. Councilman Thomas seconded the motion.
Noma s
'Collins
Douglas
Rubin
Nays
None
Motion carried
AGENDA ITEM #V - APPROVAL OF THE MINUTES FOR THE APRIL 29TH SPECIAL
MEETING AND THE MAY 6TH REGULAR MEETING
Mayor Chapman asked if there were any additions or deletions to the
minutes. There being no additions or deletions the minutes were approved
as presented.
AGENDA ITEM #VI - APPEARANCES
Mr. Danny Lacroix, Manager of Harte Hanks Cable Television
Mr. Locroix addressed the Council and announced the following rate
changes for their information:
Old Price
Basic Cable I
11 channel basic
Additional
Outlets
Cable II
16 channel basic
with converter
* New Prices - July 1, 1986
*
* Basic Cable I
9.98 & tax = 10.48* 11 channel basic 10.98 & tax = 11.53
*
* Additional
2.63 & tax = 2.76* Outlets 3.63 & tax = 3.81
*
* Cable II
* 16 channel basic
13.13 & tax= 13.79* with converter 13.13 & tax = 13.79
*
Cable II
16 channel basic
without converter13.13 & tax=
Cable II (.66 discount)
16 channel basic
without converter 12.50 & tax= 13.13
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CURRENT RATES IN OTHER CITIES
Avon Park, Basic Service
Palatka, Basic Service
Arcadia, Basic Service
Moore Haven, Basic Service
Ft. Pierce, Basic Service
11.00
10.00
12.00
7.50
9.00
Movie Channels 10.00
Movie Channels 10.00
Movie Channels 7.00
(Customers buy converters
to supply more than the
basic 13 channels)
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Mr. Kirby Faircloth to discuss electric power in Flagler Park
Mr. Faircloth addressed Council and explained Florida Power
Light Company's proposal to donate electrical power to the parks.
Director Fortner stated the City would only have to
approximately $200. for the trench to be cut across South Park Street
the lines and the cost of the asphalt that has to be replaced.
Council discussed the request.
Councilman Douglas made a motion to proceed with the plans
electrical power being installed in the parks. Councilmen Collins
Rubin seconded the motion.
Yeas
Thomas
Collins
Douglas
Rubin
Nays
None
Motion carried
and
pay
for
for
and
April 18, 1986
PLANNING COMMISSION
BOARD OF ADJUSTMENT & APPEALS
NOTICE SENT
ADVERTISEMENT (4- 25 -86) & (5 -2 -86)
HEARING DATE - PLANNING COMMISSION/
BOARD OF ADJUSTMENT May 13, 1986
HEARING DATE €® =s@®t!YCITY COUNCIL
FEE PAID $100.00 / Rec. #006791 € 4tS &IONEf June 3, 1986
UNIFORM LAND USE APPLICATION
GENERAL NATURE OF REQUEST:
B.
C.
D.
Zoning Ordinance Change
Appeal of decision of Zoning Administrator F.
Variance
Special Exception
Other
NOTICE: PAYMENT OF FEE MUST ACCOMPANY THIS APPLICATION ALONG WITH PROOF
OF OWNERSHIP. (land deed, tax receipt, etc.)
1. Full name of owner of property
2. Name of applicant if other than owner
Relationship to owner:
3. Mailing address for notification
agent;
attorney
1965 S.W. 3rd Street. Okeechobee. F1. 33474
Telephone # (813) 467 -2454
4. Legal description of property involved (as found in official records):
Attach additional sheets if necessary. LOTS 7 thru 16 inclusive, BLOCK 3 of
CITY OF OKEECHOBEE.
5. Street address and /or descriptive location of property:
REZONE OF LAND
1. Proposed change Zonin. Classification from
2. Are there improvements on the property at this time? NO
3. How is the property being used at this time?
VACANT
4. Would any present use of the property be considered a violation of Zoning
Ordinance 74 -1, or any other Ordinance or Code of the County of Okeechobee?
NO
please state nature of the violation:
If yes,
5. Do you wish to appear and make a presentation before the Planning Board
and the County Commission at the necessary public hearing? YES
6. Have you within the last year made any application for any variance,
special exception, or zoning change which included any or all of the
property described in paragraph 4 above? NO If the answer is yes,
please state name such application was filed under (if different from
above), the date and nature of such application:
I herehy certify that I am the legal owner of the above described property
or that I am the attorney or agent of the legal owner, I further certify
that the above answers and information on this application ate true and correct.
A
Sign
OKEECHOBEE COUNTY
BUILDING & ZONING DEPARTMENT
303 N.W. 2ND ST., OKEECHOBEE, FL 33472 • (813) 763 -5548
MAY 1986
REQUEST FOR CONSIDERATION OF PROPOSED ZONING RECLASSIFICATION:
NOTICE: A hearing will be held before the Planning Commission on May 13,
1986 to consider the rezoning from the existing classification of (RG -1)
Residential General -1 to (CPO) Commercial Professional Office on the
following described property:
PUBLIC HEARINGS IN RELATION TO THE ABOVE DESCRIBED PROPERTY WILL BE HELD
AS FOLLOWS:
The first hearing will be held before the Planning Commission of Okeechobee
County, Florida on Tuesday, May 13, 1986 at 7:30 P.M. in the County Commission
Meeting Room, Okeechobee County Courthouse, 304 N.W. 2nd Street, Okeechobee,
Florida.
The second hearing will be held before the City Council on Tuesday, June 3,
1986 at 2:00 P.M:; in the.:C.ity;,Council Room, City Hall, 'Okeechobee, Florida.
AT WHICH TIME ALL PARTIES IN INTEREST AND CITIZENS SHALL HAVE THE OPPORTUNITY
TO BE HEARD.
If any person decides to appeal any decision made by the Planning Commission/
Board of Adjustment with respect to any matter considered at such meeting, he
will need to ensure that a verbatim record of the proceedings is made which
includes the testimony and evidence upon which the appeal is based.
SYED M. ABDULLAH Application #128-R.
PUBLISH IN THE OKEECHOBEE NEWS: 410110St 1986 &
ACCOUNT NUMBER 761910.
Walter B. Taylor
Zoning Administrator
1986.
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Bobby Tucker made a motion to recommend approval of this petition.
Seconded by Jack Williamson. The vote was unanimous to recommend approval.
PETITION #128 -R - SYED ABDULLAH - RG -1 to CPO
Dr. Abdullah and Moseley Collins came before the Planning Commission to pre-
sent this petition for rezoning from Residential General -1 to Commercial,
Professional and Office Districts. They submitted a site plan which included
a plan for phase 1 of proposed construction of a medical office complex on
the subject property.
After a discussion concerning the location of the property Chairman Williamson
asked if there were any letters of objection or any comments from the audience,
and there were none.
Jack Williamson made a motion to recommend approval of this petition. Jim
Enrico seconded. The vote was unanimous to recommend approval.
PETITION #129 -R - DAVID G. ALLEN, TRUSTEE - AC to RG
Mr. Doug Krueger came before the Planning Commission to represent this petition
for rezoning from Agriculture Conservation to Residential General on 40 acres.
He described the property as being pasture land located on the North side of
Wolf Road and West of the South Elementary School. He explained that a Special