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1977-08-23 Regular2144 SECOND REGULAR MEETING TUESDAy.~ AUGUST 23, 19.77 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. on August 23, 1977. President Russell V. Domer presiding. Councilmen Jim Knight, Lavon Bass, Lytle Raulerson and Edward Wo Douglas was present. Others present were: Sandra Bennett, City Clerk; Larry Mobley, Acting Chief of Police; L. C. Fortner, Director of Public Works; David Conlon, City Attorney; Louis Keith Tomey, Assistant Fire Chief and Sylvia Christian, Deputy Clerk. The Invocation was offered by Councilman Jim Knight. PUBLIC HEARING ZONING ORDINANCE - WILLIAMS - FINAL HEARING President Domer presented the final reading on rezoning of property des- cribed as "Beginning 611.5 feet south of northeast corner of SE ~ of Section 21, Township 37 South Range 35 east, run west at right angles 361 feet more or less to east boundary of Parrott Avenue, south along east boundary of Parrott Avenue, 310 feet, east at right angles 361 feet more or less to east boundary of section 21, north along east boundary of section 21, a distance of 310 feet more or les.s to point of beginning being a part of Government Lot 4, section 21, township 37 south, range 35 east, 0keechobee County, State of Florida, Original Town of 0keechobee", from Residential (R-i) to Commercial. President Domer asked if there were any objections to the requested re- zoning. No objections were heard or filed. Councilman Raulerson moved to rezone the above described property as re- quested and to amend Ordinance No. 271, seconded by Councilman Bass motion carried. PUBLIC HEARING ZONING ORDINANCE - PORTEN - FINAL HEARING President Domer presented the final reading on rezoning of property des- cribed as l'The West ½ of South West ~ of the South East ~ of Section 15, Town- ship 37 South Range 35 East less the south 256.95 feet and less the north 50 feet, Original Town of 0keechobee", from Agricultural to Residential (R-l). President Domer asked if there were any objections to the requested re- zoning. No objections were heard or filed. Councilman Bass 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 - PORTEN - FINAL HEARING President Domer presented the final reading on rezoning of property des- cribed as "The North 40 feet of the South 256.95 feet of the West ½ of the South West ~ of the South East ~ of Section 15, Township 37 South, Range 35 2145 East, Original Town of Okeechobee", from Agricultural 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 Knight motion carried. PUBLIC HEARING REZONING ORDINANCE - PICKERING - FIRST HEARING President Domer presented on first reading araended Ordinance rezoning from Agricultural to Residential (R-i) for property descirbed as "The North 132 feet of the North West ~ of South West ~ of South East ~ of Section 22, Township 37 South, Range 35 East, Original Town of 0keechobee" by George Picketing. No one appeared in Opposition. It was moved by Councilman Raulerson seconded by Councilman Bass and vote carried that the first reading of the Ordinance be approved. PUBLIC HEARING REZONING ORDINANCE - FINLEY - FIRST HEARING President Domer presented on first reading amended Ordinance rezoning from Residential (R-l) to Commercial for property described as "Lots 1 and 7, Block 46, First Addition to South 0keechobee, Original Town of 0keechobee" by Frank H. Finley. No one appeared in opposition. It was moved by Councilman Knight seconded by Councilman Bass and vote carrie. that the first reading of the Ordinance be approved. CONDEMNATION Mr. Howard Perry appeared before the Council questioning the amount of funds allocated in the 1977-1978 Budget for condemnation. Mr. Perry informed the Council of'several areas that needed cleaning around his property. ORDINANCE NUMBER #399.- EXEMPT PAYMENT OF PENALTY ON WATER BILLS - FIRST READING Attorney Conlon read Ordinance #399 which is "An Ordinance amending Section 6 of Ordinance Number 355, Code of Ordinances, which provides for a l0 percent penalty on any monthly bill for water service that is unpaid on or after 15 days from the date of submission, to provide a waiver for any customer 65 years or older; repealing Ordinances or parts of Ordinances in conflict herewith; and setting an effective date. It was moved by Councilman Bass seconded by,Councilman Raulerson and vote carried that the first reading of the Ordinance be approved. HOSPITAL CORPORATION OF AMERICA - SEWER LINE AGREEMENT Attorney Conlon stated that the Agreement submitted by Hospital Corporation is not the same as the one the Council agreed on. Following discussion the Council authorized Attorney Conlon to return the Agreement with explanations. i2146 ? BEACHWATER ASSOC~AT~0N President Domer submitted Agreement from Beachwater Association. He read sections A & B which read as follows: A - To provide to the Association an average daily water supply of not more than 500,000 gallons for a period of ten (10) years from the effective date of this Agreement. Said water to be delivered to the Association at the plant clear wells under atmospheric pressure. B - If the water supplied to the Association exceeds 500,000 gallons daily for any one month, then the average is to be computed from the month when the water supplied exceeded the 500,000 gallons plus the two months immediately pre- ceding it; it being understood that the average is to be computed over a three month period. Councilman Douglas moved to approve Agreement and authorize President Domer to execute dosument, seconded by Councilman Bass motion carried. POLICE DEPARTMENT Acting Chief of Police, Larry Mobley, presented the following items for discussion or approval: 1. RESIGNATION A letter of resignation was submitted from, James Wayne Terry, effective July 29, 1977. Councilman Bass moved to accept Terry's resignation, seconded by Councilman Raulerson motion carried. 2. EMPLOYMENT APPLICATION Acting Chief Mobley, presented an employment application from Michael D. McCann as a Dispatcher. Acting Chief Mobley reported an emergency situation whereby he needed to employ a dispatcher right a way. Councilman Bass moved to employ McCann, seconded by Councilman Douglas motion carried. 3. POLICE VEHICLE REPAIR Acting Chief Mobley reported receiving three estimates for repairing and painting of Police Vehicle which was involved in an accident. --~ Prices were as follows: Gilbert Chevrolet - $ 71.01 Tin Shed - 95.8o Dave's Body Shop - 110.53 Acting Chief Mobley recommended the Council go with the Tin Shed bid. Following discussion, Councilman Bass moved to accept bid from Tin Shed at a price of $95.80, seconded by Councilman Knight motion carried. 21'47 FIRE DEPARTMENT 1. EMPLOYEE EVALUATION - FIRE An employment evaluation on Sam Thomas, Fire Department, was submitted by Assistant Fire Chief, Keith Tomey for the Councils approval, with a pay in- crease of $10 per week as he has completed his six months probation period. Councilman Raulerson moved to employ Thomas as a permanent employee with salary increase of $10 dollars per week, seconded by Councilman Bass motion carried. 2. EMPLOYMENT Assistant Fire Chief Tomey requested authorization to employ an extra man in the Fire Department as it is an emergency because two firemen at gone. One is attending school and one is on vacation. He stated that he had only one application and it was from Sam Bass. Following discussion, Councilman Raulerson moved to employ Bass, seconded by Councilman Douglas motion carried. OFFICE EQUIPMENT Assistant Fire Chief Tomey submitted prices on office furniture and carpet for the Chief's office. Carpet - $ 52.00 Desk - $163.95 2 Chairs - $158.95 Upholstery Couch - $ 90.00 Following discussion the Council agreed to wait on having the couch reuphol- steried. Councilman Raulerson moved to authorize Tomey to purchase the carpet, desk and two chairs for a total price of $4t~.45, seconded by Councilman Bass motion carried. WATER~ SEWER AND STREET DEPARTMENTS 1. TRAINING Director Fortner requested authorization for Clyde Long to attend Indian River Community College for Water Plant Operation Training. Councilman Douglas moved to allow Long to attend Indian River Community College and for the City to pay .14~ per mile expenses to be paid, seconded by Councilman Bass motion carried. 2. PROPOSED NEW WATER LINE Director Fortner reported that he had checked with property owners on the proposal of a water line extension in the Brasher Ard area. He stated that he had spoken with the owners in the area and they informed him that it would be too expensive for them to relocate their meters at this time. He also stated that there are two customers that would like to have City Water. President Domer stated that by this bein~ outside the City Limits it creates a little different situation since there is already a main located in the area it 2148 is the Cities responsibility to keep the main up. ~n addition usually they have to pay for the pipe to be installed. He questioned if the two customers requesting City Water were aware they would have to pay to have the line in- --' stalled. Director Fortner stated that they were aware they would have to pay for their addition from the four inch on south. President Domer questioned what size line would be installed. Director Fortner stated that it would be a two inch. Attorney Conlon questioned that if they added the two new customers to the line and it cut down the water pressure on the two inch line and it would be necessary to run a four inch line who would be responsible to pay. President Domer stated that it would be the Cities responsibility. Director Fortner stated that the line is in really bad shape and it would be cheaper to go ahead an put in a new line. The Council agreed to have a two inch line installed for the two new customers. 3. EMPLOYMENT APPLICATION - STREET Director Fortner submitted an employment application from Willie Ervin for employment in the Street Department. Councilman Knight moved to employ Ervin~ seconded by Councilman Bass motion carried. ---' ~. FENCE ON ALLEYWAY Director Fortner reported a fence behind the First Baptist Church Parsonage which inclosed the alleyway. He questioned what the Council preferred %o do. The Council requested Councilman Knight to investigate. CITY CLERK 1. FLORIDA DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE & CONSUMER SERVICES Clerk Bennett submitted a letter from Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services which is in response to application dated April 27, 1977 for £in~uacial assistance for 0keechobee Fire Department. The~ ~e~reited ihm~-ihey are unable to fund th~ Cities application this year. 2. LAYNE - ATLANTIC COMPANY Clerk Bennett submitted a letter from Robert E. Owens & Associates, Inc., --~ the sixth payment to Layne-Atlantic Company for 1976 Waterworks Inprovements. Councilman Bass moved to authorize sixth payment in the amount of $40,0~1.71 seconded by C0mucilman Dou~la~ motion carried. 3. FLOOD HAZARD PROGRAM Clerk Bennett submitted a letter from Department of Housing and Urban Development notifying The City of 0keechobee that the Federal Insurance Admin- istrator, has determined that no special flood hazard areas exist at this time within the corporate limits of the City of 0keechobee. POLICE CHIEF Councilman Bass moved to promote Acting Chief Mobley to permanent position of Police Chief and increase his salary $500.OO. Councilman Knight seconded the motion which was passed unanimously. FIRE DEPARTMENT Councilman Raulerson moved to pay the temporary extra help in the Fire Department at $25.00 per shift, seconded by Councilman Bass and carried. TAYLOR CREEK SUBDIVISION Mr. Joseph W. Porten appeared before the Council requesting a Workshop Meeting to discuss the plans for subdivision on East State Road 7©. The Council agreed to set up a meeting for Tuesday, September 6, 1977 at 7:00 P.M. ADJOURNMENT There being no further business the Council recessed at 9:20 P.M. until August 25, 1977 at 7:00 P.M. ~ussel~ V. Domer : President City Council City of 0keechobee ATTEST: SANDRA BE~ CITY CLERK CITY OF 0KEECHOBEE RECESSED AND BUDGET WORKSHOP MEETING THURSDAY~ AUGUST 25, 1977 The City Council of the City of 0keechobee, Florida convened in a Recessed and Budget Workshop Meeting in the City Clerk's Office at the City Hall, 0kee- chobee, Florida, at 7:00 P.M., August 25, 1977. President Russell V. Domer presiding. Councilmen Edward W. Douglas, Lytle Raulerson and Jim Knight were present. Councilman Lavon Bass was absent. Others present were: Sandra Bennett, City Clerk; L. C. Fortner, Director of Public Works; Louis Keith Tomey, Assistant Fire Chief and Sylvia Christian, De- puty Clerk. BEACHWATER - RESOLUTION President Domer presented a Resolution approving a contract for sale and pur- chase of water between the Okeechobee Beach Water Association, Inc. ~ and the Ci~of 0keechobee. Authorizing and directing the execution of said contract.' Councilman Douglas moved to adopt Resolution~ seconded by Councilman Rau- lerson motion carried. .... 'l'! .... [' lJ'' T .... [ ' T,' '