1977-05-24 Regular 2109
ATTEST:
SAND~A BENNETT
CITY CLERK
CITY OF 0KEECHOBEE
SECOND REGULAR MEETING ~ESDAY~ MAY 24; 197~
The City Council of the City of 0keechobee, Florida~ convened in regular
session in the Council Chambers at the City Hall, 0keechobee, Florida~ at 7:00
P.M., May 10, 1977. President Russell V. Domer presiding... Councilmen Jim
Knight, Edward W. Douglas, and Lytle Raulerson were present. Councilman Lavon
Bass was absent. Others present were: Sandra Beruaett~ City Clerk; Larry
Mobley, Acting Chief of Police; L. C. Fortner, Director of Public Works; 01eh
Godwin~ Fire Chief and Sylvia Christian, Deputy Clerk, David Conlon, City Atty.
PUBLIC HEARING
ZONING ORDINANCE - DAVIS - FINAL HEARING
President Domer presented the final reading on rezoning of lots 23, 24, 25,
and 26, Block 200, Original Town of 0keechobee, from Residential (R-i) to
Commercial.
President Domer asked if there were any objections to the requested rezoning.
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 motion carried.
PUBLIC HEARING
ZONING ORDINANCE - ROBERTSON .- FINAL HEARING
President Domer presented the final reading on rezoning of lot 26, Block 3,
Original Town of 0keechobee, from Industrial to Commercial.
President Domer asked if there were any objections to the requested rezoning.
No objections were heard of filed.
Councilman Knight moved to rezone the above described property as requested
and to amend Ordinance No. 271, seconded by Councilman Douglas motion carried.
PUBLIC HEARING
ZONING ORDINANCE - CHAN~EL PROPERTIES - FINAL HEARING
President Domer presented the final reading on rezoning of lots 5, 6, 11, and
12 of Block 41, First Addition to South 0keechobee, and except the South 7 feet
of said lots 6 and 12 from Residential (R-l) to Commercial.
Those appearing in opposition to the requested rezoning were: T. W. Conley,
III, for Mrs. Martha Conley, Mr. Bob Phillips, Mr. Lawrence Feldman, Mr. Edward
Sizemore and Mr. Theo Arthur.
Mr. Conley pointed out that if the property was rezoned it would be classif-
ied as spot zoning.
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Mr. Asburn of Channel Properties then requested that the front two lots be
rezoned.
Mayor Dunham stated that his main objection was the property being turned
into a junk yard.
Following more discussion, it was moved by Councilman Knight, seconded by
Councilman Raulerson and vote carried that the request for rezoning be denied.
PUBLIC HEARING
REZONING ORDINANCE - LIGHTSEY - FIRST HEARING
President Domer presented on first reading amended Ordinance rezoning from
Residential (R-2) to Commercial for property described as "Lots 9 and 10, Block
126, Original Town of Okeechobee" by Roxie Olive Lightsey. No one appeared in
opposition.
It was moved by Councilman Douglas seconded by Councilman Raulerson and
vote carried that the first reading of the Ordinance be approved.
PUBLIC HEARING
ORDINANCE N-UMBER ~39,7 - WRECKING YARD - SECOND HEARING
President Domer submitted Ordinance Number #597 which defines automobile
wreckage yards by title only: An Ordinance defining "automotive wrecking,"
"automotive wrecking Yard," and "junk yard"; providing for the prohibition of
future establishment of such activities within the limits of the City of 0keechob-
ce; regarding any automotive wrecking or automotive wrecking yard or junk yard in
operation at the effective date of this Ordinance and declaring such facilities
to be nonconforming; repealing other City Ordinances in conflict herewith; pro-
viding a penalty for violation; and providing an effective date.
It was moved by Councilman Douglas to waive second reading of Ordinance and
approve second reading by title only seconded by Councilman Knight and passed.
APPROV~L OF MINUTES
Minutes of the meetings held April 7, 12, 14, 26, and 28, 1977 were approved
upon a motion by Councilman Raulerson seconded by Councilman Douglas and passed.
STREET - BLOCK 195 - SOUTHWEST
Mr. Elroy Murdock appeared before the Council representing the Church of
Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints requesting that the Street located at South
West 5th Street between 3rd and 4th Avenue, be closed.
Following a lengthy discussion Councilman Knight moved to lease the street
right-of-way to the Church for $1.00 for ten years, seconded by Councilman
Raulerson and carried.
STREET LIGHT REQUEST - STREET IMPROVEMENT - LOT IMPROVEMENT
Mr. Howard Perry appeared before the Council requesting a street light be
placed at the corner of somthwest 7th avenue and 17th street. Souncilman Douglas
explained the Councils procedures on placing street lights. He informed Mr.
Perry that a light was not placed at this particular area because it would not
serve homes.
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Mr. Perry also requested street improvement on 17th street.
Director Fortner stated that there was not enough traffic on 17th street for
improvement. Councilman Knight and Director Fortner to investigate.
Mr. Perry also reported that no improvement has been made on lot adjacent
to his.
Mayor DuD_ham reported that the party has appeared before the Court on
several occasions.
Attorney Conlon reported that there was an Ordinance for persons creating
a nuisance.
Acting Chief Mobley, to investigate and take further action.
ORDINANCE NUMBER #398 - SUBDIVISION - FIRST READING
Attorney Conlon read Ordinance #398 which is "An Ordinance governing and
regulating the subdivision of land in the City of 0keechobee, Florida; stating
the purpose and intent of the regulations; defining certain terms; providing
for preapplication procedure; providing for conditional approval of preliminary
plats and for approval of construction plans for required improvements; providing
procedures for approval of final plats; setting design standards for subdivisions
setting required improvements; setting data required for submission at the
various stages of the subdivision process; providing methods for assurance of
completion of required improvements; providing penalties for violation of these
regulations; providing a severab±lity clause; repealing Ordinances or parts of
Ordinances in conflict herewith; and setting an effective date.
It was moved by Councilman Raulerson seconded by Councilman Douglas and vote
carried that the first reading of the Ordinance be approved.
GARBAGE FRANCHISE
President Domer read "Garbage Franohise Agreement" between the City of
0keechobee and L.P. Sanitation, Inc.
Councilman Douglas moved to accept Franchise, seconded by Councilman
Raulerson and passed.
FLORIDA DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
President Domer read a letter from Michael Spector, representing the
Florida Department of Transportation, regarding inspection of property located
on State Road 70, for the purpose of acquirin~ part of it for temporary ease-
ment.
The Council requested Director Fortner accompany Mr. Spector on his in-
spection.
POLICE DEPARTMENT
Acting Chief of Police, Larry Mobley, presented the following for discussion
or approval:
1. EMPLOYEE EVALUATION - POLICE
An employee evaluation on Jesse Aldridge, Police Department, was sub-
mitted by Chief Mobley for the Councils approval. He recommended that Patrol-
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man Aldridge be a permanent employee and be promoted to the Rank of Patrolman I
with a salary increase of $400.00 dollars.
Councilman Douglas moved to approve Chief Mobley's recommendation, seconded -'~
by Councilman Knight motion carried.
2. EMPLOYEE EVALUATION - POLICE
An employee evaluation on John Garrard, Police Department~ was submitted by
Chief Mobley for the Councils approval. He recommended that Patrolman Garrard
be a permanent employee and be promoted to the Rank of Patrolman I with a
salary increase of $400.00 dollars.
Councilman Douglas moved to approve Chief Mobley~s recommendation, seconded
by Councilman Knight and carried.
3. EMPLOYEE EVALUATION - POLICE
An employee evaluation on Lucy Brealnd, Police Department, was submitted
by Chief Mobley for the Councils approval. He recommended that Brealand be a
permanent employee with a salary increase of $580.00 dollars.
Councilman Douglas moved to approve Chief Mobley's reconlmendation~ seconded
by Councilman Knight motion carried.
4. EMPLOYEE EVALUATION - POLICE
An employee evaluation on Michael Brown, Police Department~ was submitted
by Chief Mobley for the Councils approval. He recommended that Patrolman Brown
be promoted to Sergeant II on a six (6) month probation ~ith a salary increase
of $200.00 dollars.
Councilman Douglas moved to promote Brown from Patrolman I to Sergeant II
on a six (6) month probation with a salary increase of $200.00 dollars, seconded
by Councilman Raulerson motion carried.
5. NEW TELEPHONE SYSTEM
Chief Mobley informed the Council that the number of complaints received by
telephone have increase from 200 per month to 400 per month. He requested
authorization to install a new telephone system which would cost $105.00 for
installation and $5.05 per month for service.
Councilman Raulerson moved~to authorize a new telephone system be installed,
seconded by Councilman Douglas motion carried. --~
6. RADIO FREQUENCY
Acting Chief Mobley reported that the frequency crystals in each mobile
and walki~ talkie radios aG ~he Police Department must be chan~ed to meet the
specifications set by FCIC.
It will cost approximately $275.00 dollars for 3 mobile units, 2 GE Walkie
Talkies, and 2 Motorola Mobile Units.
Councilman Douglas moved to authorize Chief Mobley to purchase crystals,
seconded by Councilman Raulerson and passed.
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7. CITY JAIL
Chief Mobley informed the Council that he was planning on using Cell #1
as the holding cell, that it would cost approximately $215.74 for renovation
to pass the State Inspection.
Following discussion the Council requested Chief Mobley to get more bids-
for the job.
WATER~ SEWER~ AND STREET DEPARTMENTS
Director Fortner submitted the following for discussion or approval:
1. UTILITY PERMIT - 24" MAIN
Director Fortner submitted a utility permit to the State of Florida
Department of Transportation:to construct a 24" Potable Water Transmission
Main, on 441 south Right-of-Way.
Councilman Douglas moved to request utility permit for the water main,
seconded by Councilman Raulerson and passed.
2. WATERWORKS IMPROVEMENTS
Director Fortner submitted a letter from Robert E. Owen & Associates
informing Layne-Atlantic Company of a needed change order in the 1976 Waterworks
Improvements for the City of 0keechobee. Contract No. 75-1156.
Change Order shall be made and include the following:
1. Use four (4) 12 inch square reinforced concrete piles meeting the
Department of Transportation Standard specifications for bearing piles in lieu
of the 12 inch round creosoted wood piles as shown on the drawings.
SUM $ 200.00
Total amount of change order no. i (add) $ 200.00
Total amount of contract including change order no. 1 $419,177.20
Councilman Douglas moved to approve additional $200 dollar add on, seconded-
by Councilman Raulerson motion carried.
SEWER PLANT - PERMIT
Director Fortner stated that The City of 0keechobee Waste Water Treatment
Plant cannot meet the total Nitrogen requirements made by the Department of
Enviromental Regulations without modifications and/or plant expansions which
will take time to implement.
Director Fortner then stated that they had written the Department of Enviro-
mental Regulations asking for an adjudicatory Hearing.
4. GENERATOR
Director Fortner submitted prices for connection of generator at City Hall
to Fire Station. He submitted a price of $453.00 for the Fire Department and
$745.00 for the City Hall from Curren Electric.
Councilman Knight moved to award installation of generator to Curren Electric
seconded by Councilman Raulerson and passed.
5. EMPLOYMENT APPLICATION - WATER
An employment application from Clyde Patrick Long for Water Plant Operator
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was submitted for the Councils approval.
Councilman Douglas moved to employ Long on a six months probation period
seconded by Councilman Knight and passed. --~
6. EMPLOYMENT APPLICATION - STREET
An employment application from Billy B. Smith, Street Department, was
submitted for the Councils approval.
Councilman Knight moved to employ Smith on a six months probation period --~
seconded by Councilman Douglas and passed.
7. METER READER TRUCK - BIDS
Director Fortner submitted prices on repairing and painting of meter
reader truck from Ray's Auto Body for $275.o0 and Tin Shed for $310.00.
Councilman Douglas moved to accept Ray's Auto Body bid of $275.00,
seconded by Councilman Raulerson motion carried.
8. SPEED LIMIT SIGNS
Director Fortner questioned if the Council desired to place 50 mph speed
limit sig~ls at north west 6th street between ~1 and City Limits.
Councioman Knight moved to place 30mph spped limit sign on north west 6th
street between ~1 and City Limits~ seconded by Councilman Raulerson and carried.
CITY CLERK
City Clerk, Sandra Bennett, submitted the following items for discussion:
1. CHAMBER OF COMMERCE
President Domer read letter from Chamber of Commerce requesting payment Of
$54.44 for repairing the sprinkler system around the Chamber.
Councilman Knight moved to pay Chamber $54.44~ seconded by Councilman
Raulerson and carried.
2. DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION _ FEDERAL AVIATION ADMINISTRATION
President Domer submitted letter from the Federal Aviation Administration
requesting interested persons to attend FAA Informal Airspace Meeting No. 109
to be held in Stuart, Florida~ on June 1D, 1977.
MEETING SCHEDULED
Clerk Bennett informed the Council of a meeting with Dr. Bar%ley for May
26, 1977 at 7:0o P.M.
COMMUNICATIONS
Councilman Raulerson discussed proceeding with the purchase of guyed
tower and ~wo VHF antennas and lines due to the extreme need in the Fire
Department.
Councilman Raulerson moved to authorize Director Fortner to advertise for
bids~ seconded by Councilman Knight motion carried.
ADJOURNMENT
There being no further business the meeting recessed at 10:00 P.M. until
Thursday, May 26th, 1977 at 7:00 P.M.
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Russell V. Domer
President City Council
City of Okeechobee
ATTEST:
S ANDRA BENNETT
CITY CLERK
CITY OF 0KEECHOBEE
RECESSED WORKSHOP MEETING THURSDAY~ MAY 26,,, 1977
The City Council of the City of 0keechobee, Florida, convened in a recessed
workshop session at 7:00 P.M., on Thursday, May 26, 1977. President Russell V.
Domer presideng. Councilmen Edward W. Douglas, Jim Knight and Lavon Bass were
Present. Councilman Lytle Raulerson was 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 for further
discussion on the draft text of the new zoning ordinance.
~MEETING SCHEDULED
Next meeting scheduled for June 2, 1977 at 7:00 P.M.
ADJ 0URNMENT
There being no further business, President Domer declared the meeting
adjourned at 10:00 P.M.
Russellx V. Domer
President City Council
City of 0keechobee
ATTEST:
Sandra Bennett
City Clerk
City of Okeechobee