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1977-02-08 Regular 2071 REGULAR MEETING TUESDAY~ FEBRUARY 8, 1977 The City Council of the City of 0keechobee, Florida, convened in regular session in the Council Chambers at the City Hall, Okeechobee, Florida, on ~uesday, February 8, 1977 at 7:00 P.M. President Russell V. Domer presideing. Councilmen Jim Knight, Edward Douglas and Lytle Raulerson were present. Councilman Lavon Bass was absent. Others present were: Audley Dunham, Mayor; Sandra Bennett, City Clerk; Larry Mobley, Acting Chief; Sylvia Christian, Deputy Clerk; David Conlon, Attorney; L. C. Fortner, Director of Public Works; 01eh Godwin, Fire Chief; Richard Spray, Building Official; John Bennett, Water Supervisor. The Invocation was offered by Councilman Douglas. CIRCUS Mike Long, representing the Big Lake Jaycees who are sponsoring Hoxie Brother~ Circus, appeared before the Council requesting the City to waive license fee and access to water for the animals. Mayor Dunham stated that the City could not waive the Circus purchasing a license and President Domer stated that F.H.A. Bond Agreement did not allow free water service. Director Fortner reported that a meter can be placed on the fire hydrant and the Jaycees be billed for the amount of water used. ORDINANCE NUMBER 396 - ORDINANCE AMENDING ORDINANCE NUMBER 280 - ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGES - INTRODUCTORY AND FIRST READING Attorney Conlon introduced Ordinance Number 396, being an Ordinance amending Ordinance Number 280, of the Code of Ordinances, City of 0keechobee, Florida, bein entitled Alcoholic Beverages, being sold from Midnight Saturday night until 7:00 A.M. Monday, except beer and wine. Councilman Raulerson moved to approve Ordinance Number 396 on the first readi seconded by Councilman Douglas and vote carried. POLICE DEPARTMENT MONTHLY REPORT Acting Chief Mobley submitted the Police Department Activity Report for the month of January, 1977. FIRE DEPARTMENT Fire Chief, 01en Godwin, presented the following for discussion or approval: 1. MONTHLY REPORT Chief Godwin submitted the Fire Report for the month of January, 1977. 2. DIVISION OF FORESTERY Chief Godwin reported several cases where the Division of Forestery has given permission to property owners to burn off land and the 0keechobee Fire Department has to be called when the fire gets out of control. Attorney Conlon advised Chief Godwin to contact the Forestery Division if he thinks a fire regulation has been broken, as it is out of the City's jurisdiction. I2 72 5. FIRE TRUCK The Council discussed repairing the 1970 fire truck that had been involved in an accident on January 28, 1977. Following discussion, Councilman Douglas moved to adopt a resolution authorizing the repair of the City's fire truck by the repair service of the Insurance Company agreeing to pay contigent upon Councilman Raulerson contacting Berger Insurance seconded by Councilman Knight and passed. WATERy SEWER AND STREET DEPARTMENTS Director Fortner submitted the following items for discussion or approval: 1. MONTHLY REPORT Director Fortner submitted the Water, Sewer and Street Departments report for the month of January, 1977. 2. HOSPITAL CORPORATION OF AMERICA Director Fortner submitted copies of a letter sent to David Malone, Hospital Corporation of America, regarding their request for sewer connection and the following terms: 1. HCA to install a force main from HCA property to the existing 12" gravit main located in the alley between north park street and north second street. The connection to be made by installing a manhole in the 12" main. 2. HCA to be solely responsible for operation and maintenance of force main and lift station. 5. HCA will not allow any other facility to connect to lift station without consent of the City of 0keechobee. 4. City to reserve the right to review the plans and specifications before a contract is awarded. City to inspect construction of force main and witness pressure and leakage test. 5. HCA to pay to the City a plant capacity charge of $12,000.00. This charge based on 15,000 gallons per day flow at $.80 per gallon. Also submitted was a letter from David Malone, agreeing with the conditions except for item #5. They request that medical offices be allowed to connect to the lift station without the consent of the City. Following discussion, the Council added item #6 which states that HCA is to pay monthly water and sewer bill based on current rates, and to deny the request for additional hook ups without Council approval. Attorney Conlon informed Director Fortner to notify the Hospital Corporation to draw up a formal contract for review. 3. METER CONTRACT Director Fortner submitted a letter from Rockwell International stating that the City's present meter contract with Rockwell will expire on March 10, 1977, and Rockwell International is willing to extend this contract at the same prices and terms for an additional year. 2073 Councilman Douglas made the motion that Director Fortner be authorized to indicate in writing to Rockwell International that their proposed extension of the contract is accepted by the City, seconded by Councilman Knight and passed. 4. STOCK ITEMS AT WATER PLANT Director Fortner presented a list of stock items needed at the Water Plant, in the amount of $1,817.35. Councilman Douglas moved to authorize Director Fortner to purchase stock items in the amount of $1,817.35, seconded by Councilman Knight and carried. 5. OFFICE EQUIPMENT Director Fortner requested permission to purchase filing cabinet for blue prints in the amount of $240.00. Councilman Douglas moved to authorize Director Fortner to purchase filing cabinet seconded by Councilman Knight and motion carried. 6. EMPLOYEE EVALUATION - STREET An employee evaluation on Larry B. Toler, Street Department, was submitted by Director Fortner for the Councils approval. He recommended that Toler's salary be increased to $7,500.00 per year. Councilman Knight moved to increase Toler's salary to $7,500.00 per year seconded by Councilman Douglas and motion carried. 7. EMPLOYEE EVALUATION - WATER An employee evaluation on Rick Jordan, Water Department, was submitted by Director Fortner for the Councils approval. He recommended that Jordan's salary be increased to $7,500.00 per year. Councilman Douglas moved to increase Jordan's salary to $7,500.00 per year seconded by Councilman Knight and vote carried. 8. EMPLOYEE EVALUATION - WATER An employee evaluation on Klm Marshall, Water Department, was submitted by Director Fortner for the Councils approval. He recommended that Marshall's salar~ be increased to $7,500.00 per year. Councilman Douglas moved to increase Marshall's salary to $7,500.00 per year seconded by Councilman Knight and carried. 9. 0KEECHOBEE BEACH WATER ASSOCIATION A letter was read from Richard M. Sauls, Attorney for the Okeechobee Beach Water Association to Jack Coker concerning the City supplying water to the future shopping center which is to be located along U. S. ~41 south. The Board of Dir- ectors of the 0keechobee Beach Water Association feel that the City could provide the 0keechobee Plaza water.service at a substantial saving in cost due to the that the City has a line in the immediate area where the plaza is to be built in the future. CITY CLERK City Clerk, Sandra Bennett, submitted the following items for discussion: 1. CHAMBER OF COMMERCE 20'74 A letter was read from the Chamber of Commerce inviting the members of the City Council to attend, participate and ride in the annual speckled perch festiva. parade which will be held on Saturday, March 12, 1977 at 10:50 A.M. 2. DONATION - LIBRARY A letter from thr St. Lucie - 0keechobee Regional Library Board was read requesting the $1,500.00 allocation from the City of 0keechobee for 1976-77 library support. Councilman Douglas moved to approve the payment, seconded by Councilman Raulerson and passed. 5. REZONING APPLICATION Clerk Bennett, presented a rezoning application from T. C. Doonan requesting the Council to rezone Lots 10 and 11, Block 118, Original Town of 0keechobee, from Residential (R-l) to Residential (R-2). Councilman Raulerson moved to instruct the clerk to proceed with notifica- tion to owner and to advertise public hearings seconded by Councilman Knight and passed. 4. LICENSE APPLICATION An application from Anna Jane Breland for a Beauty Salon in a residential area was submitted. Following discussion the matter was referred to the Board of Adjustments and Appeals for decision. 5. RENOVATING - NORTH OFFICE OF CITY CLERK'S OFFICE - DOWNSTAIRS Clerk Bennett reported that Councilman Raulerson had approved the carpet for the City Clerk's north office and had found it satisfactory. She requested authorization to order the carpet. Councilman Raulerson moved to allow renovation of the north office and to authorize the City Clerk to order the carpet seconded by Councilman Douglas and carried. 6. MEETING SCHEDULED Clerk Bennett advised the Council that she had talked with Dr. Bartley, A.I.P., Consultant for the new zoning Ordinance and he wanted to schedule a meeting for 7:00 P.M. Thursday, February 10, 1977. Council approved. PUBLIC HEARING 7. BID TABULATION - RENOVATING CITY HALL BATHROOM FIXTURES - DOWNSTAIRS Councilman Raul0rs0n submitted two bids for renovation of the City Hall bathrooms on the first floor. The low bid was not as specified. Councilman Raulerson recommended the Council accept the second bid of $550 from Fortner Plumbing, seconded by Councilman Knight and passed. FIRE AGREEMENT Councilman Raulerson submitted a certified letter to the Board of County Commissioners terminating, the Fire Agreement between the City and County, on August 10, 1977. Following further discussion Councilman Raulerson moved to authorize President Domer to execute the letter, seconded by Councilman Douglas i'i ........... '"I 'w 2075 FIRE BURNING AGREEMENT Councilman Raulerson discussed the Fire Department at length and submitted a form to allow the Fire Department to burn certain buildings for training of new firemen. Agreement as follows: We, , hereinafter called the Owners, and THE 0K~ECHOBEE CITY FIRE DEPARTMENT, hereinafter called the District, for and in consideration of the mutual promises contained herein, do hereby agree as follows: (1) The District agrees to raze by fire that certain building located at , 0keechobee City, 0keechobee County, Florida~ with the active assistance of the Owners. It is understood that this burning will be done for active training purposes and that all fire prevention rules and regulations will be observed by the District. (2) The Owners do hereby agree to indemnity and hold harmless the 0keechobee City Fire Department, ot its sucessor, from all claim for such loss, damage, or injury sustained by the undersigned, their agents or employees, or by any person whomsoever, whether the same be caused by the negligence of the Department or its agents, employees, or otherwise. (3) Within seven (7) days of said fire the Owner will at his (its) e×pense remove all debris and burnt waste material from the above referred to real property. Councilman Raulerson moved to grant Chief Godwin permission under this agreement seconded by Councilman Knight and passed. DRAINAGE Director Fortner requested permission to hire a surveyor to run elevations for drainage in the north west section of Douglas Park. Councilman Knight moved to authorize hiring a surveyor seconded by Councilman Douglas and passed. WATER BILL President Domer reported a situation where Enmmie Smith died and left a water bill of $100, and the heirs of her estate have requested to just pay $50 of the ~100 water bill. After further discussion Councilman Douglas moved to adjust the water bill to ~50, seconded by Councilman Knight. and carried. DISBURSEMENTS Vouchers on the following funds were approved: General Fund $52,213.05 Water & Sewer Operation & Maintenance $38,470.72 Water & Sewer System Revenue Fund $ 1,954.25 Water & Sewer System Bond & Interest Sinking Fund ~ 1,954 25 Water & Sewer Revenue Bonds Sinking Fund $ 2~067.50 ......... 11 iV,l ............... I I TI .... .... 2076 ADJOURNMENT There being no further business, President Domer declared the meeting rec- essed at 10:00 P.M. until 7:00 P.M., Thursday, February 10, 1977. PRESIDENT CITY COUNCIL CITY OF 0KEECHOBEE ATTEST: SANDRA BENNETT CITY CLERK CITY OF 0KEECHOBEE RECESSED WORKSHOP MEETING THURSDAY~ FEBRUARY 10~ 1977 The City Council of the City of 0keechobee, Florida, convened in a re- cessed workshop session at 7:00 P.M. on Thursday, February 10, 1977. President Russell V. Domer presiding. Councilman Edward W. Douglas and Lytle Raulerson were present. Councilman Jim Knight and Lavon Bass were absent Others pre- sent were: Sandra Bennett, City Clerk; and Ernest R. Bartley, Planning Con- sultant. LOCAL GOVERNMENT COMPREHENSIVE PLANNING ACT - ZONING Dr. Ernest R. Bartley, A. I. P., appeared before the Council for further discussion on the draft text of the new zoning Ordinance. CLEANING SERVICE The Clerk reported that Kissimmee Janitorial Service had terminated their contract and reported that East Coast will service the City Hall at the same rate of pay as budgeted, and questioned the Councils decision. Following discussion Councilman Raulerson moved to accept Kis$immee Jan- itorial Services verbal termination of contract and hiring of East CoaSt on probationary period at same rate of pay, seconded by Councilman Douglas and carried. ADJOURNMENT There being no further business, President Domer declared the meeting re- cessed at 10:00 P.M. until 7:00 P.M., Thursday, February 17, 1977. ~USSELL V. 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