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1977-04-26 Regular2O98 WORKSHOP SESSION THURSDAY~ APRI.~ 14, 1977 The City Council of the City of 0keechobee, Florida, convened in a work- shop session in the Council Chambers at the City Hall, 0keeehobee, Florida, Thursday, April 14, 1977, at ?:OO o'clock P.M. President Russell V. Domer presiding. Councilmen Edward Douglas and Lytle Raulerson were present. Councilmen Jim Knight and Larch Bass were absent. Others present were: Sandra Bennett, City Clerk; and Ernest R. Bartley, Planning Consultant. __. LOCAL GOVERNMENT COMPREHENSIVE PLANNING ACT - ZONING Dr. Ernest R. Bartley, A.I.P., appeared before the Council to review the draft text of the new zoning Ordinance. ADJOURNMENT There being no further business, President Domer declared the meeting ad- journed at 9:00 P.M. President City Council City of 0keechobee ATTEST: Sandra Bennett City Clerk City of 0keechobee SECOND REGULAR MEETING TUESDAY~ APRIL 26~ 1977 The City Council of the City of Okeechobee, Florida convened in a regular session in the Council Chambers at the City Hall, Okeechobee, Florida, Thursday, April 26, 1977, at 7:00 o'clock P.M. President Russell V. Domer presiding. Councilmen Lytle Raulerson, Edward Douglas and Jim Knight were present. Council- man Lavon Bass was absent. Others present were: Sandra Bennett, City Clerk; David Conlon, City Attorney; Larry Mobley, Acting Chief of Police; L. C. Fortner, Director of Public Works; 01eh Godwin, Fire Chief; and Sylvia Christian, Deputy Clerk. The Invocation was offered by Councilman Edward W. Douglas. PUBLIC HEARING ZONING ORDINANCE - DOONAN - FINAL HEARING President Domer presented the final reading on rezoning of Lots 10 and 11, block 118, Original Town of 0keechobee, from Residential (R-l) to Residential (R-2). Presidont Domer asked if there were any objections to the requested re- zoning. No objections were heard or filed. Councilman Douglas moved to rezone the above described property as requested and to amend Ordinance No. 271, seconded by Councilman Raulerson and unanimously adopted. ALLEY CLOSING REQUEST Mr. Doug Cassels appeared before the Council requesting the City to close alleyway running east and west in block 49. Councilman Douglas moved to authorize Attorney Conlon to draft Ordinance closing said alleyway, seconded by Councilman Raulerson and motion carried. Attorney Conlon suggested instead of closing alleyway to lease the alleyway - to Mr. Cassels for 99 years for $1.00. Councilman Raulerson moved to recind action on passing Ordinauace due to the time element, seconded by Councilman Knight motion carried. Councilman Raulerson moved to lease the alleyway to Mr. Cassels for 99 years for $1.00 as the exact terms as Telephone Company and authorize President Domer to execute document when prepared, seconded by Councilman Douglas and passed. DRAINAGE Dr. Wayne Pharr appeared before the Council requesting the Council to fill in alleyway due to drainage problems and access to his parking area. Director Fortner reported that the property had been surveyed. Councilman Knight moved to furnish culvert and fill dirt - Dr. Pharr to furnish shell, seconded by Councilman Raulerson motion carried. RECREATION Mr. Jim Lashley appeared before the Council requesting the Ct~y;,~d~ G~un~y to participate in a joint effort to plan for future recreational facilities. President Domer suggested the City and County to jointly apply for a grant. Mr. Lashley requested the City to budget monies for 77-78 for a City and County recreation program. Council agreed to apply for grant, jointly with the County. PHOENIX HOMES~ INC. Mr. Bane Davis of Phoenix Homes, Inc., appeared before the Council to brief the Council on the functions of Phoenix Homes, Inc. (Alcoholic Recovery Home) He reported that plans are in process to establish a Phoenix Homes facility in 0keechobee at 12th Street and 441. POLICE DEPARTMENT ..... Acting Chief of Police~ Larry Mobley, presented the following items for dis- cussion or approval. 1. CONTRACT AWARD ON HIGH BAND BASE AND REPEATER Acting Chief Mobley presented a letter from General Services recommendin that Motorola be awarded the purchase and installation contract for said equipment. Councilman Douglas moved to award contract to Motorola~ seconded by Council- man Raulerson and carried. 2100 2. STOP STREET Acting Chief Mobley reported on South East 9th Street and recommended placing stop signs on South East 9th Street and corner of South East 9th Ave. Councilman Knight moved designated stop signs be placed on South East 9th Street and Corner of South East 9th Avenue, seconded by Councilman Raulerson motion carried. FIRE DEPARTMENT STATE CONVENTION Chief Godwin appeared requesting authorization to attend "Florida Firemen's Association" convention at Ft. Lauderdale on May llth through 14th, 1977. Councilman Raulerson moved to allow Chief Godwin to attend, expenses paid, seconded by Councilman Douglas and passed. WATER: SEWER AND STREET DEPARTMENTS Director Fortner submitted the following items for discussion or approval. 1. EMPLOYMENT APPLICATION - STREET DEPARTMENT Director Fortner submitted an employment application from Frank J. Eversoll for employment in the Street Department. Councilman Knight moved to employ Eversoll seconded by Councilman Raulerson and unanimously passed. 2. STREET OPENING Director Fortner reported clearing the north half of street for Dowling Warlord located at North East 5th Street between 6th and 7th Avenue. The approximate cost would be $1,200.00. Councilman Knight moved to open street, seconded by Councilman Douglas and carried. 5. ALLEYWAY CLEANING Director Fortner submitted two prices on cleaning alleyway located bet- ween South West 5th and 6th Street behind Boromei property from Spencer Kirton $1,000 and Rock-A-Way $840. Councilman Knigh~ moved to accept lowest bid from Rock-A-Way at $840, seconded by Councilman Raulerson motion carried. 4. RADIO TOWER Chief Mobley reported that the tower purchased by LEAA would not allow any other antenna be placed on tower. Placing tower on water tank was discussed but rejected due to the fact of there being to many wires. The Council agreed to request Director Fortner to investigate prices for 77-78 Budget. CITY CLERK City Clerk Sandra Bennett submitted the following items for discussion. 1. LAYNE - ATLANTIC COMPANY President Domer read a let%er from Robert E. Owens & Associates, Inc., for the third payment to Layne-Atlantic Company for 1976 Waterworks Improvements. Councilman Douglas moved to authorize payment, seconded by Councilman Raulerson and passed. 2. GARBAGE PICK - UP President Domer submitted a statement from Tare Waldron for additional hauling done as a result of the freeze. From the 5th of March to the 8th of April in the amount of $1,330.00 for 19 days. Councilman Douglas moved to pay Mr. Waldron for additional pick-up of $1,330.00, seconded by Councilman Raulerson motion carried. 3. SIX MONTHS EXPENDITURES AND REVENUES Clerk Bennett submitted the six months Expenditures and Revenues on the Water & Sewer Department and General. 4. 201 SEWER PROJECT Clerk Bennett announced that a public hearing is to be held at the Court House at 10:00, Thursday, April 28, 1977, concerning the 201 Sewer Project. 5. MEETING SCHEDULED Clerk Bennett reported that Dr. Bartley, A.I.P., will be here to meet again with the Council on Thursday, April 28, 1977 at 7:00 P.M. CABLEVISION Councilman Knight inquired about what regulations were set by the Council on installing cablevision within the City limits first. Chief Mobley reported receiving complaints from residents on installing fees charged, when the advertisement stated that no fees would be charged for first year of installation. President Domer to contact Sam Marion regarding the situation. ADJOURNMENT There being no further business, President Domer declared the meeting rec- essed at 9:30 until Thursday, April 28, 1977 at 7:00 P.M. PRESIDENT CITY COUNCIL · CITY OF 0KEECHOBEE ATTE ST: SANDRA BENNETT' CITY CLERK CITY OF 0KEECHOBEE .... l I 1-'