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1978-04-25 Regular 2263 SECOND REGULAR MEETING TUESDAY~ APRIL 25, 1978 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., Tuesday, April 25, 1978. President Russell V. Domer presiding. Councilmen L&von Bass, Edward W. Douglas, Jim Knight and Lytle Raulerson were present. Others present were: Audley Dunham, Mayor; L. C. Fortner, Jr., Director of Public Works; David Conlon, City Attorney; Phillip Purvis, Lieutenant Police Department; Richard Spray, Building Official; Sylvia Christian, Acting City Clerk and Shirley Williams, Deputy Clerk. The Invocation was offered by Councilman Jim Knight. APPROVAL OF MINUTES It was moved by Councilman Bass, seconded by Co%lncilman Raulerson and vote carried that the minutes of April 11, 1978 be approved as recorded. PUBLIC HEARING ZONING ORDINANCE - DEMICC0 - FINAL HEARING President Domer presented the final reading on rezoning of property described as Lot 25 Block 14, Original Town of 0keechobee. From Industrial to Commercial. President Domer asked if there were any objections to the requested rezoning. No objections were heard or filed. Councilman Bass moved to rezone the above described property as re- ~ested and to amend Ordinance No. 271, seconded by Councilman Knight and vote carried. PUBLIC HEARING BID TABULATION - CITY DOG POUND It being the hour of seven o'clock P~M. and pursuant to a notice published April 13th and 20th, 1978 sealed bids were received,~0pened and read for the construction of a City Dog Pound. A bid of $7,132 dollars was submitted from Quality Builders. President Domer stated there was $5,000 dollars budgeted for this project. Following discussion Councilman Bass moved to table action for further study, seconded by Councilman Knight and vote carried. PUBLIC HE,AR~N_G BID TABULATION - PAVING PARKING AREA It being the hour of seven fifteen o'clock P.M. and pursuant to a notice published April 13th, and 20th, 1978 sealed bids were received, opened and read for the Paving of the City Hall Parking Lot. One bid was received from Rock-A-Way in the following price: Bid Item A = $4.55 square foot = $15,169.70 Bid Item B = $4.85 square foot = $16,169.90 Following discussion Councilman Raulerson moved to accept Rock-A- Ways bid for Bid Item B in the amount of $16,169.90, seconded by Council- man Bass and vote carried. CANAL 441 NORTH _.~ Mr. Harvey Hamrick and Mr. Leland Dyals~ appeared for f~rther dis- cussion on the City Ditch located under Highway 441 and South of the new Hospital Site. Mr. Hamrick proposes to move the ditch to flow under Highway 441 and East on half of the Street Right-of-Way of North East 14th Street (01d 20th Street), to empty into Taylor Creek. The canal comes from the West Side of 441 angles to the North North East and comes under the State Road, under a bridge, and then the water flows through a ditch on private property going East to Taylor Creek. The center line of the canal is 70 feet from the section line. Mr. Hamrick informed the Council he had Department of Transportation's commitment to move the existing bridge South of this line on 441 and to tie the West Side of this Street to tho East Side of this Street and run due East going to Taylor Creek. Mr. Hamrick proposes to divide a 70 foot Right-of-Way that is now North East 14th Street into two 35 foot strips. The 35 feet of the North Side of the 70 foot road would be sufficient to put the canal to Taylor Creek. This would tie the canal East and West to run straight and not , to bend into the bridge or culvert coming under the road. The 35 feet on the South Side of the 70 foot road would be sufficiently w~de to build an~.access ,road from the Taylor Creek Area to an approach of 441. Mr. Hamrick stated the County had made a Resolution Whereby the Board desires to continue to improve and construct within 0keech~bee County. The District Engineer, of Department of Transportation, has completed preliminary plans on U.S. 441. This Resolution was sent to Department of Transportation to make the change from the Bridge on the --~ North to the culvert on the South. Mr. Tanzer Kalayci, from Department of Transportation, has inspected the site and agreed to move it provided the Right-of-Way tied from the West to the East. If the Right-of-Way problem can be eliminated, the County will at their expense c~ear the land, dig the canal, move the dirt over and fill existing canal and dig new canal in ali~t with the West Side of the canal on West 441. Adjoining property owners were present: Mr. Phil Berger appeared representing Mrs. Josephine Manley who owns the corner property, Block 2, Lots ll, 12, 13 and 14, the northern four lots on the East Side of 441. Mrs. Manley agreed to agree to give 2265 20 feet of this Right-of-Way if the remaining 50 feet would still be a City Street. Attorney Tom Conely appeared representing Dr. Husain, who owns Lots 1-10 in Block 2 and Lots 1-4 in Block 1. The minimum requirement~fer a Street is 50 feet. Both adjacent property owners request to make any compromise so long as the City Street remains a Street. President Domer questioned Mr. Hamrick if he would not compromise? Mr. Hamrick questioned about abandoning part of the Street. Each property owner is Willing that the City donate 20 feet. Following a lengthy discussion with no action taken, Attorney Conlon is to research for next meeting. Each Conncilman gave tentative approval to the 20 foot Right-of-Way. PROPOSED RESIDENTIAL DEVELOPMENT - NORTHWEST AREA - CITY OF OKEECHOBEE Mr. Dwight R. Weyant, P.E., appeared before the Council to update the plans on the Subdivision Plan Northwest of town. He submitted a letter for President Domer's signature which read as follows: Addressed to 0keechobee Limited. Dear Sirs: With respect to your request by letter dated March 28, 1978, the 0keechobee City Council took the following action in Regular Session April ll, 1978: 1. Rezone Blocks ll, 22, 12, and 21 to RSF. Rezone Blocks 4, 13, 20 and 29 to R-~ or RG-2. The 0keechobee City Council took further action in Regular Session on April 25, 1978: 1. Agreed to exchange alleys in Blocks 12 and 21 per your request subject to final approval by City Attorney. 2. Agreed to construct and accept for perpetual maintenance, water distribution, streets and drainage improvements in phases as requested and am building progresses. 0keechobee Limited will provide engineering plans for Streets and drainage acceptable to the City of 0keechobee. Councilman Douglas questioned the acceptance or construction at the City's expmnse of the Water Lines and Culverts. No mention of Street Lights. President Domer questioned if they would be willing to put up a bonding for the completion of the project? Councilman Raulerson stated he did not think this should be classed as a Subdivision because it is already platted land. A cost of approximately $31,000 dollars for water lines at the City's Expense. 2266 A cost of $15,000 dollars for culverts at Street intersections not driveways. Developer plans to pave all roads. --~ Following a lengthy discussion Councilman Bass moved to furnish water line to point and continue as needed and to cover the request in the letter at the expense of the City, seconded by Councilman Raulerson and vote carried. Councilman Douglas voted "Nay". SEWER LINE - NEW ROYAL'S SHOPPING CENTER Mr. Ken Day appeared before the Council for more discussion of a sewer line from the new Royal's Shopping Center. He informed the Council that his Company was willing to pay the entire cost of the six inch main. Mr. Don Shepherd, Engineer, presented the following figures with discussion: Plant Cap - 0.30 mgd Present ADF - 0117 - 0.120 mgd Present Flow - 0.120 mgd *Present Commitments - 0.078 0. 198 mgd Under Discussion 0keechobee Plaza - 0.015 mgd U-Save - 0. 004 mgd New Development - 0.0.~0 (200 +/- units) '".o79 o..o79 Anticip,ated Flow - 0.277 mgd *Present Commitments - Kelly/Ward - 15,000 gpd Taylor Estates - 27,800 gpd Hospital Corporation of America - 35,000. gpd 77,800 gpd SAY 78,000 gpa President Domer stated the 201 Consultant has advised the City to get as close to their maximum capacity as they can because it will help to get further grants. Councilman Knight stated he .~ felt Kelly/Ward, Taylor Estates and Hospital Corporation of America to whom the City had already made a commitment, should be contacted and ask them to advise the Council of their intentions. Royal's and U-Save Company to pay the entire cost for the $~wer Line ', and turn the se~er main over to the City. The City ~,~ OK any additional ~ : tie ons. 267 Following a lengthy discussion Councilman Raulerson moved to grant 0keechobee Plaza and U-Save the privledge of tying into the City's S~wer Plant at their own expense with the understanding that the City has con- trol over any new additions to the estimated amount of flow per day, seconded by Councilman Bass and vote carried. Following a lengthy discussion Director Fortner was ask to contact both Companies and draw up a rough draft to present to the City Attorney. REQUEST SOUTH WEST 8TH STREET CLOSED Mr. Wayne Morris and Mr. Jim Dykes appeared before the Council for further discussion on, closing South West 8th Street. President Domer stated the original owners needed to be contacted. Mr. Morris to contact an Attorney and contact original owners. More discussion at next meeting. ZONING MEETINGS Attorney Conlon informed the Council that Public Hearings on Zoning will be held on May 4th and 18th at 7:00 P.M. WA~ER~ SEWER AND STREET DEPARTMENTS Director Fortner submitted the following items for discussion or approval: STREET OPENING REQUEST Director Fortner informed the Council that Irena Williams had con- taet~d~h~m~to see~if~the Council was going to open South West llth Street between West 3rd And 4th Avenue. Following discussion the Council request f0r~Ms. Williams to give them some indication that she is going to build. She needs to go ahead and start construction. 2. REQUEST FOR SE.WER Director Fortner informed the Council that Mr. W. I. Rooks wanted to be on record as requesting sewer for his property located behind the American Legion. SCHOOL Director Fortner informed the Council he had three employees who wanted to attend school for twelve weeks, two nights a week to get additional training in Water Treatment and Maintenance for the next step in their license. He recommends~for the City to pay their expenses. Following discussion it was moved by Councilman Knight for the City to pay expenses for these three employees to attend school, seconded by Councilman Bass and vote carried. 4. MOWER - WATER PLANT Director Fortner requested authorization to purchase a #224 Case Mower in the amount of $1,438.91 through State Pu=chasing. Following discussion on purchasing the mower from a local dealer instead of State Purchasing. Councilman Raulerson moved to purchase the mower through State Purchasing or through a local dealer if he can match prices. President Domer stated if the mower was purchased through a local dealer it would have to be advertised for bids. Councilman Raulerson withdrew his motion. Councilman Bass moved to authorize Director Fortner to purchase #224 Case Mower through State Purchasing in the mmount of $1,438.91, seconded by Councilman Raulerson and vote carried. 5. EIGHT INCH WATER MAIN Director Fortner informed the Council that Tommy Markham is in- terested in laying the 8" Water Line on 9th Avenue towards Junior High School. The City has just purchased pipe for this line. Mr. Markham felt he could lay the line cheaper than the City. At $1.90 per foot. At a total cost of approximately $9,300 dollars. City to lay the line as can. 6. PENSION BENEFIT Director Fortner informed the Council that some time back in a Budget Meeting it was discussed about raising the Pension Benefit from 1% to 1½%. It was approved, but there is no record in the minutes. This would include the Firemen and Municipal Employees. Following discussion Councilman Bass moved to increase Pension Benefit fr~m 1% to 1½% and for President Domer to execute amendments, seconded by Councilman Douglas and vote carried. 7- PARKING LOT LANDSCAPING / The Council discussed the landscaping around the parking area. CITY CLERK Acting CAerk Christian submitted the following items for discussion --~ or approval: 1. HEALTH INSURANCE Acting Clerk Christian informed the Council that the City's Health Insurance would have to be renewed by June 15, 1978. This insurance is through Aetna Insurance. It was discussed about writing specifications and put on bids. Councilman Bass moved to renew insurance with Aetna. Councilman Bass withdrew his motion and Councilman Knight withdrew his second. Councilman Bass moved to request Aetna Insurance to send us a renewal 2269 notice with commitment for definite premium rate, seconded by Council- man Knight and vote carried. 2. PAYMENT REQUEST Acting Clerk Christian submitted a payment request #9 from Fred- erick Bell. Following discussion Acting Clerk Christian to contact Mr. Turner for more information. BEACHWATER ASSOCIATION President Domer informed the Council on receivimg a letter from Beachwater. He felt like a meeting should be set up with them before May 2Drd to advise them that the City is advertising for the opening of the bids on the 2Drd for the ½ million or the million gallon water storage. Councilman Raulerson questioned if the Agreement stated the City would have the contract out and accepted or hav. e the job out for bid w~$h~nlsi~ months, to,receive. B~achwater'Associations $75,000.00~ toward the ½ million gallon clearwello President Domer informed that Layne Atlantic was pretty far behir~d in construction and our Engineer, Don Shepherd, advised waiting until Layne At~al~tic was finished befo~ advertising for, bids~for clea~F~ell. Director Fortner stated they were about six months behind. Following discussion President Domer was authorized to write letter to 0keechobee Beachwater and set up a meeting. ADJOURNMENT There being no further business, President Domer declared the meeting Recessed at 10:50 P.M. until Thursday, May 4th~ 1978 at 7:00 P.M. RussellxV. Domer' President City Council City of Okeechobee, Florida ATTEST: S~via Christian Acting City Clerk City of Okeechobee, Florida