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1976-11-23 Regular 2043 to make application for the grant through the Capital Development and Investment Act. Countil- man Betts seconded the motion which was passed unanimously. CAPITAL DEVELOPMENT AND INVESTMENT ACT - PUBLIC WORKS ACT - POLICE STATION President Domer read a letter from Donald M. Shepherd, Engineer regarding the extimated cost of a propos~ed Police Department building for applying for a grant through the Capital Development and Investment Act. Following discussion, Councilman moved to approve authorization for Mr. Shepherd to submit an estimate and clarification of the application for a grant to build a Police Station. LOCAL GOVERNMENT COMPREHENSIVE PLANNING ACT President Domer read a letter from Ernest R. Bartley, Planning Consultant, requesting his first billing in the amount of $579.64 and requesting the Council to set up some workshops with the Council in the very near vuture to go over the zoning ordinance. Councilman Betts suggested the meetings be set up after the December 7, 1976 election to allow the two new councilmen to sit in on the meetings. It was moved by Councilman Betts seconded by Councilman Douglas and vote carried to authorize the payment of $579.64 to Mr. Bartley and requested the Clerk to notify him of their decision to wait until after the election to set up the workshop meetings. ADJOURNMENT There being no further business, President Domer declared the meeting adjourned at 8:30 P.M. RUSSELL V. DOMER PRESIDENT CITY COUNCIL ,.~ ~ ,,~ CITY OF OKEECHOBEE SANDRA M. BENNETT CITY CLERK SECOND REGULAR MEETING TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 23, 1976 The City Council of the City of 0keechobee, Florida, convened in regular session in the Council Chambers at the City Hall on Tuesday, November 23, 1976, at 7:00 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 Bennett, City Clerk; David Conlon, City Attorney; L. C. Fortner, Director of Public Works; Edward Chisholm,Chief of Police; Olen Godwin, Fire Chief and Richard B. Spray, Building Official. The invocation was offered by CouncilmanE. H. Hunt. PUBLIC HEARING 0KEAIRCO CABLEVISION REQUEST FOR RATE INCREASE Pursuant to a public notice published November 23, 1976, the meeting was opened as a public hearing to consider the request of OkeAirCo Cablevision for a rateincrease for the following: a.) $15.00 installation fee through the first year of operation. b.) $25.00 installation fee may be charged for all installations or hook-ups after the first year of operation. c.) No installation fee before or during installation of the system. d.) Single family units - $85.25 per year for a one service outlet to be paind in advance. The customer may elect to pay the yearly fee at $7.75 per month, hence paying a total fee of $93.00. The difference of $7.75 per year represents additional costs of book- keeping and billing. In the event a single family unit or its equivalent desires more 2O44 than one outlet, there shall be an additional annual charge of $27.00 per outlet per annum. e.) Apartments and other multi-family units rented to transients or seasonal visitors shall, after the first standard service of $85.25 per year or $7.75 per month, be charged at the rate of $42.00 per year or $3.50 each month for each additional outlet of service. Mr. Sam Marion, President of UltraCom reviewed the request for a rate increase and reintera- ted the appeal. No one appeared in opposition to the requested rate increase. Mr. Marion swore and gave testimony, upon the advise of the City Attorney, on the following: 1. The testimony given on the rate increase proceedings is true and correct. ~ 2. The letter requesting rate increase be incorporated in the minutes. 3. The fees as requested in the letter are based upon the Company statistics, from the business research of what the Company will need to operate in considering a reasonable profit. 4. It was believed the old rates are outdated being the franchise was inacted some time back. 5. The data supplied is true and correct and came from the Bureau of Labor Statistics. 6. The same increase is felt in the operations. Following further discussion, Councilman Douglas moved to authorize an Ordinance prepared to amend the Franchise Ordinance. Councilman Bass seconded the motion which was passed unanimously. ORDINANCE NUMBER 395 - ORDINANCE AMENDING ORDINANCE 357~ BEING ENTITLF. n 0KEAIRC0., INC. CABLEVISION - INTRODUCTORY AND FIRST READING Attorney Conlon introduced Ordinance Number 395, being an Ordinance amending Ordinance -~ Number 357, of the Code of Ordinances, City of Okeechobee, Florida, being entitled 0keAirCo, Inc. , Cablevision of 0keechobee Franchise Ordinance, by modifying Section 12, dealing with rates to customers. Councilman Bass moved to approve Ordinance Number 395 upon the first reading which was seconded by Councilman Douglas and vote carried. PUBLIC HEARING BID TABULATION - 350 KW DIESEL GENERATOR SET It being the hour of Seven O'Clock and pursuant to a notice of public hearing, four bids were received, opened and read for the purchase of a 350 KW Diesel .Generator Set for the water plant. Action was deferred for further inspection of the bids by Director Fortner. PUBLIC HEARING REZONING ORDINANCE AMENDING ORDINANCE NUMBER 271 - 441 SOUTH PARRDTT AVENI~. Pursuant to a public notice published November 4, 1976, the meeting was opened as a public hearing to consider the request of Grace Coleman Bland to amend the zoning map by changing the zoning map by changing the zoning from Residential (R-i) to Commercial on property described as "Lots 3 and 4, Block 219, Original Town of 0keechobee." --~ Attorney Conlon suggested the Council defer action on the requested rezoning until he investigated a new zoning law that may affet the City's zoning Ordinances and proceedings. Upon recommendation of the City Attorney, the Council deferred action on the zoning request for further imves~igation. 2O45 PUBLIC HEARING REZONING ORDINANCE AMENDING ORDINANCE NUMBER 271 - 441 NORTH PARROTT AVENUE. Pursuant to a public notice published November 4, 1976, the meeting was opened as a public hearing to consider the request of Nachman Tevto to amend the zoning map by changing the zoning map by changing the zoning from Residential (R-3) to Residential (R-I) on property described as "Lots 19 through 26, Block 31, Original Town of 0keechobee, 441 North Parrott Avenue': The Council deferred action on the requested rezoning for further investigation of a new zoning law. PUBLIC HEARING ORDINANCE NUMBER 393 - FLORIDA UNIFORM TRAFFIC CONTROL LAW Pursuant to a public notice published October 28, 1976, the meeting was opened as a public hearing to consider adopting Ordinance Number 393, being an Ordinance adopting "an act relating to the regulation of traffic, creating Chapter 316, Florida Statutes, to be known as the 'Florida Uniform Traffic Control Law'": Repealing all ordinances or parts of ordinances in conflict herewith: Provid£hg for the effective date hereof. No objections were heard or filed. It was moved by Councilmmn Betts, seconded by Councilman Bass and vote carried to adopt Ordinance 393. PUBLIC HEARING REZONING ORDINANCE AMENDING ORDINANCE NUMA~__F.R 271 - 302 N.E. 12TH AVE.. CONTINUATION Pursuant to continuation of the public hearing of November 9, 1976, the meeting was opened as a public hearing to consider the request of John E. and Patricial A. Peterson to amend the zoning map by changing the zoning from Residential (R-3) to Commercial on property described as "Lots 5 and 6, Block 79, Original Town of Okeechobee, 302 N.E. 12TH AVE." The City Clerk announced that the request for the zoning on the above said property, had been withdrawn by Mr. John Cummings, in the City Clerk's office. President Domer announced that since Mr. Cummings had withdrawn his request, no action was necessary. PUBLIC HEARING BID TABULATION - REPAIRING, CI.EANING AND PAINTING OF TWO WATER TANKS - CONTINUATION In continuation of awarding bids on the repairing, cleaning and painting of the two water tanks, Director Fortner reported that after reviewing the bids that had been submitted, he recommended the lowest and best bider be awarded the contract, Inter-State Contracting and Coating Company, Inc. in the amount of $18,500.00 and additional repairs for welding - .75¢ per pit and welding seams $2.00 per foot lineal. Councilman Hunt moved that the contract be awarded to Interstate Contracting and Coating Company, Inc. Councilman Douglas seconded the motion which was passed unanimously. LOT CLEAN UP Mr. Howard W. Perry of 1605 S.W. 7th Ave. appeared before the Council requesting the City to consider adopting an Ordinance requiring the residences of the City of 0keechobee to keep their property clean and free of %m-sightly trash. Attorney Conlon stated that the City has general Police powers under nuisance, health 2O46 and welfare provisions which could be used for this purpose. He also stated that the City could allocate a revolving fund to be used in extreme cases and if the property owner didn't pay, a governmental lean could be placed on the property. Mr. Perry also reported the water not draining off of S.W. 17th Street and requested this street be opened and a street light be placed on the corner of 17th Street and 7th Avenue. The Council referred requested items to Councilman Douglas and Director Fortner for inve st igat ion. APPROVAL OF MINUTES Minutes of the meetings held August 10, 17, 19, 24, 31st, 1976 and September 2, 8, 9, 1976 was approved upon motion by Councilman Hunt, seconded by Councilman Bass and passed unanimously. ORDINANCE NUMBER 394 - ADOPTING STANDARD FIRE PREVENTION CODE - SECOND READING President Domer submitted Ordinance Number 394 on second reading by title only, being an Ordinance setting forth rules and regulations to improve public safety by' promoting the control of fire hazards, regulating the installation, use and maintenance of equioment; regulating the use of structures, premises and open areas in the City of 0keechobee, Florida, providing for the abatemmnt of fire hazards: establishing the responsibilities and procedures for enforcement: setting forth standards for compliance; providing penalties for the violation therefore; and repealing all ordinances or parts of ordinances in conflict therewith. Councilman Betts moved to approve Ordinance Number 393 upon the second reading. Councilman Bass seconded the motion which was passed unanimously. CANDIDATES FOR GENERAL CITY ELECTION The City Clerk presented a list of candidates in the general city election to be held December 7, 1976: COUNCILMEN Harold F. Atwater, Sr. Steve Batton Donald L. Burk John Wayne Burnett Roy Hilliard 3. H. Knight Cecil W. Newman Lytle Raulerson Billy Tomlinson Councilman Betts moved to accept the list as presented, seconded by Councilman Dougas and unanimously carried. The Council instructed the Clerk to have the necessary ballots pre- pared for the voting machines E~PLOYEE EVAULATION - POLICE DEPARTMENT Chief Chisholm presented an employee evaluation on Phillip Purvis and reconxnended he be promoted from Dispatcher Sargeant 11 to Patrolman Sargeant 1. Councilman Bass moved to promote Purvis to Patrolman Sargeant 1, seconded by Councilman Betts and vote carried. STATE PURCHASING Attorney Conlon informed the Council that Florida Statutes authorizes the purchase by any County, Municipalities or other local public agency under the provisions in the State 2047 ' purchasing contract shall be exempt from competitive bidding requirements. FIRE DEPARTMENT 1o SPECIFICATIONS ON FIRE HOSE AND NOZZI.E It was moved by Councilman Betts to advertise for bids on the purchase of 1500 feet of 2½ foot hose and two turbo jet nozzles. Councilman Douglas seconded the motion and vote carried. 2. FIRE TRUCK TIRES It was moved by Councilman Douglas, seconded by Councilman Bass and vote carried to authorize Chief Godwin to purchase four tires for the number 3 truck through State purchasing. WATER, SEWER AND STREET DEPARTMENTS 1. SPECIFICATIONS ON ONE THREE PUMP BUBBI~R CONTROL!.V.R SYSTEM - SEWER DEPARTMENT It was moved by Councilman Betts, seconded by Councilman Bass and vote carried to approve specifications as submitted by Director Fortner and to authorize advertising of bids for one three pump controller system as allocated in the 1976-77 budget. 2. SPECIFICATIONS ON TWO HEAVY DUTY SUBMERSIBLE SEWAGE PUMPS AND ONE CONTROL PANEl, It was moved by Councilman Hunt, seconded by Councilman Bass and vote carried to approve the specifications as submitted by Director Fortner and to authorize advertising of bids for two heavy duty submersible sewage pumps and one control panel as allocated in the 1976-77 budget. 3. BOARD OF TRUSTEES FOR RETIREMENT PLAN Director Fortner reported that it was time to re-appoing or appoing new members to the Board of Trustees for the City's retirement plan. It was moved by Councilman Betts, seconded by Councilman Douglas and vote carried to appoing the following for a two year term on the Board of Trustees Retirement Plan: 1. Chuck Elders - Municipal Employees 2. John Bennett - Municipal Employees 3. L.C. Fortner - Municipal Employees 4. 01en Godwin - Firemen 5. Edmond Reutebuch - Firemen 6. Ed Chisholm - Police 7. Phillip Purvis - Police 4. CAPITAL DEVELOPMENT AND INVESTMENT ACT - PUBLIC WORKS ACT Director Fortner submitted application for the Local Public Works Capital Development and Investment Program for execution. He stated that the application requests funds for the 1976 waterworks improvement program - new raw water intake pumping station and raw water transmission main, plant improvements, emergency generator and new finished water transmission main from plant to ~istribution system. Total funds requested $680,700.00. It was moved by Councilman Betts to authorize President Domer to execute the application for the City of Okeechobee requesting a grant in the amount of $680,700.00. Councilman Bass seconded the motion which passed unanimously. RESIGNATION BOARD OF ADJUSTMENT AND APPEALS A letter of resignation was read from Cecil W. Newman effective November 19, 1976, from Board of Adjustment and Appeals. It was moved by Councilman Douglas, seconded by Councilman Bass and vote carried to accept Mr. Newman's resignation effective November 19, 1976. DAY CARE CENTER Mr. Alton Griffin appeared before the Council requesting information on opening a day care center in a residential area. Following discussion, the Council requested Building Official Spray to inspect the building for Southern Standard Building Code regulations and report back to the Council. ADJOURNMENT There being no further business, President Domer declared the meeting adjourned at 9:00 P.M. RUSSELL V. DOMER '~ ~ PRESIDENT CITY COUNCIL SANDP~ M. BENNETT CITY CLERK REGULAR MEETING TUESDAY, DECEMBER 7, 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, December 7, 1976 at 7:00 P.M. President Russell Domer presiding. Councilmen E. H. Hunt, Edward W. Douglas and Lavon Bass were present. Councilman Clif Betts, Jr. was absent. Others present were: Audley Dunham, Mayor; Sandra Bennett, City Clerk; David Conlon, City Attorney; L. C. Fortner, Jr., Director of Public Works; Sylvia Christian, Deputy Clerk; Edward Chisholm, Chief of Police; John Bennett, Water Supervisor; Richard Spray, Building Official and 01eh Godwin, Fire Chief. The Invocation was offered by Councilman Douglas. PUBLIC HEARING BID TABULATION - REMOVAL AND REPLACEMENT OF ROOF ON FIRE BUILDINg Pursuant to a public notice published November 18, 25, 1976, the meeting was opened as a public hearing to receive sealed bids for providing the complete removal and replacement of roof on the fire building. Three bids were received, opened and read. It was moved by Councilman Douglas, seconded by Councilman Bass and vote carried to award the contract to the lowest bidder, Lacy Construction Company in the amount of $2,800.50. PUBLIC HEARING ORDINANCE NUMBER 394 - ADOPTION OF STANDARD FIRE PREVENTION CODE. Pursuant to a public notice published November 18~ 1976, the meeting was opened as a public hearing to consider the adoption of Ordinance Number 394, being an Ordinance setting forth rules and regulations to improve public safety by pro- moting the control of fire hazards, regulating the installation, use and main- tenance of equipment; regulating the use of structures, premises and open areas in the City of 0keechobee, Florida, providing for the abatement of fire hazards: