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1976-10-05 Regular2024 REGULAR MEETING TUESDAY, OCTOBER 5, 1976 The City Council of the City of 0keechobee, Florida, convened in regular session in the Council Chambers at the City Hall, 0keechobee, Florida, on : Tuesday, October 5, 1976 at 7:00 P.m. President Russell V. Domer presiding. Councilmen present were: E. H. Hunt, Edward Douglas and Ctif Betts, Jr. Council- man Lavon Bass was absent. Others present were :Audley Dunham, Mayor; Sandra Bennett, City Clerk; David Conlon, Attorney; L. C. Fortner, Jr., Director of Public Works; Sylvia Christian, Deputy Clerk; John Bennett, Supervisor of the Water Department; Ed Chisholm Chief of Police; Richard Spray, Building Official and Bobby Dean, Assistant Fire Chief. The invocation was offered by Councilman Douglas. PUBLIC HEARING ORDINANCE NUMBER 27]-(127) - REZONING Pursuant to a Public Notice published in the 0keechobee News September 9, 1976, the meeting was opened as a public hearing to consider the request of Mr. Wallace W. Norton, to amend the zoning map by changing the zoning from Commercial to Residential (R-l) on property described as "Lot 6, Block 143, Original Town of 0keechobee." No objections were heard or filed. ~-~ President Domer read the Ordinance whereupon Councilman Douglas moved the ~ adoption of Ordinance Number 271-(127) which was seconded by Councilman Betts and vote carried. ORDINANCE NUMBER 387 - PRESCRIBING THE QUALIFICATIONS OF CANDIDATES- FIRST READING Qualifications for the City Council, Mayor and City Clerk candidates was discussed by the Council. Councilman Betts stated that the limitations on the old Ordinance which stipulates a person to live within the City limits a year would hinder some people. After further discussion, the Council agreed to authorize an Ordinance be prepared by Attorney Conlon, to amend Ordinance Number 307 to stipulate 1 the candidate must be a resident of the County of 0keechobee for not less than one year preceding the date of election and be a resident of the City of 0keechobee for not less than forty-five days~ and shall pay a qualifying fee of fifty dollars upon qualifying. Councilman Hunt reiterated opposition to abolishing Ordinance Number ~ 307 and stated that he felt it should be left the same. President Domer read Ordinance Number 387 being an Ordinance abolishing Ordinance Number 307 and providing the qualifications of candidates for offices of the City of 0keechobee, Florida. ~ It was moved by Councilman Betts ,seconded by Councilman Douglas that Ordinance Number 387 be approved on first reading. Councilman Hunt voted "nay". President Domer voted "yea" to break the tie vote. I I /I 2O25 ORDINANCE NUMBER 588 - ABOLISHING THE PUBLIC ELECTION OF THE MAYOR - SECOND READING President Domer submitted on second reading by title only, an Ordinance abolishing the public election of the Mayor. No objections were heard or filed. It was moved by Councilman Betts, seconded by Councilman Douglas and vote carried that Ordinance Number 388 be approved on second reading. ORDINANCE NUMBER 389 - PROVIDING THAT MEMBERS OF THE COUNCIL SHALL ELECT ONE OF THEIR MEMBERS TO BE PRESIDENT AND MAYOR - SECOND READING President Domer submitted on second reading by title only, an Ordinance amending Section 22, of the Charter Laws of the City of 0keechobee, Florida, to provide that members of the City Council shall elect one of their members to be President of the Council and Mayor: to further provide that the amendment of the Charter as set forth herein be submitted to the electors of the City of 0kee - chobee at the next regular election. No objections were heard or filed. It was moved by Councilman Betts, seconded by Councilman Douglas and vote carried to approve Ordinance 389 on the second reading. ORDINANCE NUMBER 3p0 - ABOLISHING SECTION 15 OF THE CHARTER LAWS WHICH PROVIDES FOR THE PUBLIC ELECTION OF THE MAYOR WHEN THE OFFICE IS VACATED - SECOND READINg President Domber submitted on second reading by title only~ an Ordinance abolishing Section 15 of the Charter laws which section provides for the Public election of the Mayor of the City of 0keechobee, when the office is vacated be- cause of death, removal, resignation or impeachment of the Mayor: to further provide that the amendment of the Charter as set forth herein be submitted to the electors of the City of 0keechobee at the next regular election. No objections were heard or filed. It was moved by Councilman Betts, seconded by Councilman Douglas and vote carried to approve Ordinance Number 390 on second reading. ORDINANCE NUMBER 3gl - PROVIDING FOR THE ASSESSMENT OF ONE DOLLAR AS COURT COSTS TO BE USED FOR LAW ENFORCEMENT EDUCATION PURPOSES. INTRODUCTORY AND FIRST READINg. President Domer read Ordinance Number 391, being an Ordinance amending Chapter 13 of the code of Ordinances of the City of 0keechobee by adding a new section to said Chapter 13 to be known as Section 13-8 providing for the assessment of one dollar as court costs against every person convicted of violating a municipal ordinance, ~o be used for law enforcement education purposes. It was moved by Councilman Betts, seconded by Councilman Douglas and vote carried to approve Ordinance 391 on the first reading. ORDINANCE NUMBER 392 - DISCONTINUING AND VACATING THAT CERTAIN ALLEYWAY RUNNINg EAST AND WEST IN BLOCK 38- INTRODUCTOR AND FIRST READINg President Domer submitted for the first reading Ordinance Number 392, being an Ordinance closing, discontinuing and vacating that certain alleyway running East and West in Block 38. It was moved by Councilman Betts to approve Ordinance 392 on the first read- 2026 ing, which was seconded by Councilman Douglas. Councilman Hunt voted "nay". President Domer voted "yea" to break the tie vote. REZONING ORDINANCE - INTRODUCTORY AND FIRST READING President Domer presented on first reading amended Ordinance rezoning from Residential (R-5) to Commercial on property described as "Lots 5 and 6, Block 79, Original Town of 0keechobee." Requested by John E. and Patricial A. Peterson. It was moved by Councilman Betts, seconded by Councilman Douglas and vote carried that the Ordinance be approved on first reading and Notice of public hearing be advertised faNovember 9, 1976. PUBLIC HEARING It being the hour of Seven Thirty O'Clock and pursuant to Notice of Public Hearing, bids were received for providing for the repairs, cleaning and painting of two 250,000 gallon elevated water tanks. Director Fortner reported that the paint to coat the inside of the water tanks stipulated in the specifications might not adhere to the metal properly and requested the Council to reject all bids and re-advertise to re- tain the same type of coating that is in the tank now which is a water proof compound and on the advise of the City Attorney he recommended the bids receiv- ed be returned un-opened to the bidders to save any conflict it might cause to the bidders and re-advertise with the new specifications. Following further discussion, Councilman Hunt moved to reject all bids and return them un-opened and to include a form letter with an explanation, seconded by Councilman Douglas and vote carried. POLICE DEPARTMENT MONTHLY REPORT Chief Chisholm submitted the Police Department Activity report for the month of September, 1976. FiRE DEPARTMENT MONTHLY REPORT Fire Chief Assistant Bobby Dean submitted the Fire report for the month of September 1976. STANDARD FIRE PREVENTION CODE It was moved by Councilman Betts, seconded by Councilman Hunt to authorize Attorney Conlon to prepare an Ordinance adopting the Standard Fire Prevention Code. Councilman Douglas abstained from voting. President Domer voted "yea" to break the tie vote. WATER..~ SEWER AND STREET DEPARTMENT l. MONTHLY REPORT Director Fortner presented the Water, Sewer and Street Department report for the month of September, 1976. 2. WATER INTAKE LINE AND WATER PLANT IMPROVEMENT CONTRACT Attorney Conlon reported that the contract for the Water Plant Improve- ments and Intake line has been received for execution and a Resolution should 2OLd. be adopted approving said contract. He informed the Council that when a corpora- tion binds itself in a contract the contract has to be signed by the Corporate President or two officers of the Corporation. Attorney Conlon stated that this Contract was signed by a District Manager and a Resolution should be produced showing that the Board of Directors met and authorized certain people to bind the Corporation. If this Resolution is not produced, the City would have a contract ,__ that wasn't legally valid. It was moved by Councilman Betts, seconded by Councilman Hunt and vote carried to approve the contract and authorized the execution by President Domer upon the furnishing of a Resolution showing the District Manager had authority to enter in the contract on behalf of La)me Atlantic Company. 5. SPECIFICATIONS - TWO TON TRUCK - WATER DEPARTMENT Director Fortner submitted specifications on a two ton truck for the Water Department and requested authorization to advertise for bids. It was moved by Councilman Hunt, seconded by Councilman Douglas and motion carried to approve the specifications and to advertise for bids. 4. DIESEL GENERATOR Director Fortner questioned whether the Council desired to advertise for bids on a diesel generator for the water plant. Following discussion, Councilman Betts moved to advertise for bids on the diesel generator and authorized Director Fortner to stipulate the delivery date in the specifications, seconded by Councilman Douglas and vote carried. ADDRESSER - PRINTER The City Clerk reported that after purchasing the computer for making the water bills the City doesn't need the addresser and printer used for addressing the water bills. She stated that after contacting Pitney Bowes, she felt that it could be sold for $400.00 and had received an offer from theGrace Brethren Church. Following discussion, the Council aduthorized the Clerk to notify the Brethren Church requesting a letter submitting an offer. FLORIDA DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION - LIGHTING SYSTEM -- President Domer reported a meeting with Mr. George Kopp, District Electric Manager of the Department of Transportation of Fort Lauderdale regarding the constructing of a highway lighting system on East State Road 70. Mr. Kopp in- formed President Domer that this lighting system is higher than most poles and are a high pressure sodium street pulbs due to safety reasons that there were several companies that could service these lights. President Domer further reported that a Mr. John A. Schrapper, Manager of Mitchell Maintenance System of Fort Lauderdale had contacted him submitting a price of $2.00 per unit, per month to maintain the lights. Following considerable discussion, the Council requested Director Fortner to request Curren Electric to submit a proposal. 2O25 MICROFILM READER Building Official Spray, requested authorization to purchase a microfilm reader to read the list of licensed contractors send to him by the State. The Clerk stated that the Clerk's office could also use the reader. Following discussion, Councilman Betts moved to authorize the purchase of a reader after researching to find the one suitable for all Departments, seconded by Councilman Douglas and vote carried. CETA Following discussion, the Council agreed to authorize the CETA boys to be under the direction of Chief Chisholm. DISBURSEMENTS Vouchers on the following funds were approved: GENERAL FUND $51,942.80 WATER AND SEWER OPERATION & MAINT. FUND 12,739.44 ADJOURNMENT There being no further business, the meeting was declared adjourned at 9:50 P.M. RUSSELL V. DOMER PRESIDENT CITY COUNCIL CITY OF 0KEECHOBEE SANDRA BENNETT CITY CLERK SECOND REGULAR MEETING TUESDAY, OCTOBER 19, 1976 The City Council of the City of 0keechobee, Florida, convened in regular session at the City Hall on Tuesday, October 19, 1976 at 7:00 P.M. President Russell Domer presiding. Councilmen E. H. Hunt, Edward W. Douglas, Clif Betts, Jr. and Lavon Bass were present. Others present were: Audley Dunham, Mayor; Sandra Bernaett, City Clerk; Sylvia Christian, Deputy Clerk; 01eh Godwin, Fire Chief; L. C. Fortner, Jr., Director of Public Works and Richard B. Spray, Building Official. The invocation was offered by Councilman Douglas. PUBLIC HEARING BID TABULATION - ABANDONED MOTORCYCLE It being the hour of Seven O'Clock and pursuant to Notice of Public H~ar- ing, one bid was received from Marvin Brantley in the amount of $125.00 for the purchase of an abandoned motorcycle. It was moved by Councilman Betts, seconded by Councilman Douglas and vote carried to waive technicalities and award the bid to Marvin Brantley in the amount of $125.00 0KEECHOBEE COUNCIL ON AGING Ms. B. J. Fennell, Project Director for the 0keechobee Council on Aging appeared before the Council presenting a brief description of services that