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2000-11-07 Regular
54 CITY OF OKEECHOBEE NOVEMBER 7, 2000 REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING SUMMARY OF COUNCIL ACTION PAGE 1 OF 10 CALL TO ORDER - Mayor: November 7, 2000, City Council Regular Meeting, 2.:00 p.m. IIIMayor Kirk called the November 7, 2000 Regular City Council Meeting to order at 2:03 p.m. II. OPENING CEREMONIES: Invocation offered by Pastor Larry Zimmerman Council Member Watford offered the invocation in Pastor 7immerman's absence; Pledge of Allegiance led by Mayor Kirk. Mayor Kirk led the pledge of allegiance. III. MAYOR, COUNCIL AND STAFF ATTENDANCE - City Clerk. City Clerk Thomas called the roll: Mayor James E. Kirk Present Council Member Noel A Chandler Present Council Member Lowry Markham Present Council Member Robert Oliver Present Council Member Dowling R. Watford, Jr. Present City Attorney John R. Cook Absent City Administrator Bill L. Veach Present City Clerk Bonnie S. Thomas Present Deputy Clerk S. Lane Gamiotea Present IV. PRESENTATIONS AND PROCLAMATIONS - Mayor. III Mayor Kirk read the proclamation in it's entirety and forwarded it to Clerk Thomas to mail. A. Proclaim November as Epilepsy Awareness Month. "Whereas, Epilepsy, also known as Seizure Disorder, has afflicted mankind since the dawn of our species and has been recognized since the earliest medical writings, and Whereas, as long as 400 B. C., Hippocrates, the Father of Medicine, repudiated ancient beliefs that Epilepsy was a visitation from the gods and sacred or that it was a curse from the gods that people afflicted with this disorder held prophetic powers. Hippocrates believed that Epilepsy was a brain disorder, and Whereas, a seizure is a sudden, brief attack of altered consciousness, motor activity or sensory phenomena. It is a sign that certain brain cells (neurons) are discharging an excessive amount of electrical impulses, and Whereas, Epilepsy can be caused by injury to the brain, lack of oxygen at birth, brain tumor, infection and brain hemorrhage. In sixty percent of the cases, the cause is unknown. Epilepsy can affect anyone, at any age and at any time. More than two million Americans are afflicted with some type of Epilepsy. Of this number, 150,000 are Florida residents, and Whereas, with the administration of anticonvulsant drugs, two thirds (66.66%) of those afflicted with NOVEMBER 7, 2000 - REGULAR MEETING - PAGE 2 OF 10 55 IV. PRESENTATIONS AND PROCLAMATIONS CONTINUED. 1 Proclaim November as Epilepsy Awareness Month Continued Proclaim the annual sale of Buddy Poppies by the Veterans of Foreign Wars. Added to Agenda: Proclaim Farm City Week. Epilepsy are drug controlled, and Whereas, lack of education about this disorder has contributed to age old myths, superstitions and prejudices. Therefore, the stigma associatedwith this disorderis sometimes worse than the disorder itself, and Whereas, people who have Epilepsy make reliable and conscientious workers in job performance, productivity, safety, cooperation and attendance, and Whereas, studies carried out in the United States over the past' thirtyyears have indicated that of all disabilities, Epilepsyposes the greatest barrierto employment with unemployment rates estimated to fall between twenty and twenty-five percent. Whereas, Epilepsy should not be a barrierto success. In addition to the normal requirements for success, a person who has Epilepsy needs a supportive environment and employers who are willing to give them an opportunity to become productive citizens. Now Therefore,1, James E. Kirk, by the virtue of the authority vested in me as Mayor of the City of Okeechobee, do hereby proclaim the month of November as "EPILEPSY AWARENESS MONTH." The proclamation was read in it's entirety by Mayor Kirk. No one was present to receive the proclamation. Mayor Kirk forwarded the proclamation to Clerk Thomas to mail to the Veterans of Foreign Wars. "Whereas, the annual sale of Buddy Poppies by the Veterans of Foreign Wars of the United States an organization chartered by the Congress, has been officially recognized and endorsed by the President of the United States and the Veterans Administration; and Whereas, the proceeds of this worthy fund-raising campaign are used exclusively for the benefit of disabled and needy veterans, and the widows and orphans of deceased veterans; and Whereas, the basic purpose of the annual sale of Buddy Poppies by the Veterans of Foreign Wars is eloquently reflected in the desire to "Honor the Dead by Helping the Living," NOW THEREFORE, I, James E. Kirk, Mayor of the City of Okeechobee, do hereby recognize the patriotic merits of this cause by urging the citizens of this community to contribute generously to its support through the purchase of BuddyPoppies on the days set aside for the distribution of these symbols of loyalty in this City. I urge all patriotic citizens to wear a Buddy Poppy as mute evidence of our gratitude to the men of this country who have risked theirlives in defense of the freedoms which we continue to enjoy as American Citizens." Mayor Kirk read the following Proclamation for Farm City Week "Whereas, the prosperity and well-being of this community are dependent upon understanding and cooperation between the two great elements of our society; farmers and non -farm people, and Whereas, the complexities of theirindividual endeavors and the divergence of their activities with decreasing opportunity for interaction could lead to areas of misunderstanding, and Whereas, this misunderstanding must be avoided, and each group must understand its interdependency one with the other if our American way of life is to endure, and Whereas, Farm -City Week provides an unparalleled opportunity for farm and city people to establish communication to become acquainted, Now, Therefore, I, James E. Kirk, Mayor of the City of Okeechobee, do hereby proclaim the period of November 17 through November23, 2000 to be Farm -City Week; 56 NOVEMBER 7, 2000 - REGULAR MEETING - PAGE 3 OF 10 IV. PRESENTATIONS AND PROCLAMATIONS CONTINUED. and l do further call upon all citizens of this community to participate in joint visits, seminars, pageants, fairs, civic and Added to Agenda: Proclaim Farm City Week Continued. social events conducted during Farm -City Week." Mr. Jay Boree, President of Farm Bureau received the proclamation, presented the Council with bags of fresh vegetables, and invited the Council and Staff to the Farm -City Luncheon next Wednesday at the KOA Campground. C. Recognition of the Public Works Department personnel for their In recognition of their outstanding service to the community for their assistance with the development of the City Hall assistance with the development of the City Hall Park. 11 Park. The Public Works Department, Donnie Robertson, Quin Campbell, Alfred Fisher, Cleveland Lamb, Jeffrey McCabe, Brian Padgett, Marvin Roberts and Floyd Sylph were presentee receive their Certificates of Commendation. V. MINUTES - City Clerk. A. Motion to dispense with the reading and approve the Summary of Council Member Chandler moved to dispense with the reading and approve the Summary of Council Action for the Council Action for the October 17, 2000 Regular Meeting. October 17, 2000 Regular Meeting; seconded by Council Member Watford. There was no discussion regarding this item. VI. AGENDA- Mayor. VOTE KIRK - YEA CHANDLER - YEA MARKHAM - YEA OLIVER - YEA WATFORD - YEA MOTION CARRIED. A. Requests for the addition, deferral or withdrawal of items on today's agenda. Mayor Kirk asked whether there were any requests for the addition, deferral or withdrawal of items on today's agenda. IIII New Business Item "K" was added. New Business Item "B" was deleted at the request of the County. VII. OPEN FINAL PUBLIC HEARING FOR COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK 11 MAYOR KIRK OPENED THE FINAL PUBLIC HEARING FOR COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT GRANT PROGRAM - Mayor. PROGRAM AT 2:17 P.M. A.1. a) Discuss the Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) Program City Grant Administrator, Nancy Phillips addressed the Council explaining that this public hearing is a requirement of Application - Nancy Phillips, Grant Administrator (Exhibit 1). the grant. Under the Economic Development Grant, the City is eligible for funds up to six hundred thousand dollars based on job creation. Sheffied Environmental Services has entered into a letter of understanding to purchase fifty acres of the City Commerce Center, with eighteen full-time jobs, and has committed to create a $7 million wastewater residual removal complex. NovEMBER 7, 2000 -REGULAR MEETING -PAGE 4 OF 10 57 VII. FINAL PUBLIC HEARING FOR COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT PROGRAM CONTINUED. Mayor Kirk asked whether there were any questions or comments from the public. There were none. A.1. b) Public comment. The Council discussed further with Staff that the EDA grant would pay for all infrasturcture (water lines, wastewater lines, drainage, etc.). Council Member Watford asked what would happen if the City received the grants but the project fell through. Mrs. Phillips explained that the City would be penalized points and it would be very hard for the City to obtain any type of grants for the next two years. CLOSE PUBLIC HEARING. III MAYOR KIRK CLOSED THE PUBLIC HEARING AT 2:28 P.M. VIII OPEN PUBLIC HEAING FOR THE ELECTED OFF CIALS AND GENERA�PUBLIC. ING WORKSHOP FOR III OFFICIALS OIRK OPENED THE PUBLIC AND GENERAL PUBLIC AT 2:29 pIM FOR THE FAIR HOUSING WORKSHOP FOR ELECTED A.1. a) Review the Fair Housing Workshop Training Manual - Nancy Nancy Phillips, Grant Administrator reviewed all the requirements necessary for Fair Housing. The City must work to Phillips, Grant Administrator. further the fair housing act, to eliminate discrimination and her firm will be making sure all requirements are being met during the grant process. b) Public comment. III Mayor Kirk asked whether there were any questions or comments from the public, There were none. CLOSE PUBLIC HEARING. 111 MAYOR KIRK CLOSED THE PUBLIC HEARING AT 2:32 P.M. IY, NEW BUSINESS. A. Motion to adopt proposed Resolution No. 00-7 authorizing the filing Council Member Oliver moved to adopt proposed Resolution No. 00-7 authorizing the filing of a CDBG Economic of a CDBG Economic Development Application - City Development Application; seconded by Council Member Watford. Administrator/Nancy Phillips, Grant Administrator (Exhibit 2). Mayor Kirk read proposed Resolution No. 00-7 by title only as follows: "A Resolution authorizing the filing of the City of Okeechobee's Fiscal Year2000 Florida Small Cities Community Development Block Grant Economic Development Application with the Department of Community Affairs." NOVEMBER 7, 2000 - REGULAR MEETING - PAGE 5 OF 10 IX. NEW BUSINESS CONTINUED. A. Motion to adopt proposed Resolution No. 00-7 authorizing the filing of a CDBG Economic Development Application continued. B. Motion to adopt proposed Resolution No. 00-8 supporting a Transportation Application - City Administrator (Exhibit 3). C. Discuss Alley Closing Application No. 58 submitted by Parrott Avenue Church - City Clerk (Exhibit 4). VOTE KIRK - YEA CHANDLER - YEA MARKHAM - YEA OLIVER - YEA WATFORD - YEA MOTION CARRIED. Item was withdrawn from agenda. Alley Closing Application No. 58 was submitted by Parrott Avenue Church. The request is to close the North to South alley in Block 170, City of Okeechobee Subdivision. No easements are required. All appropriate utility companies and City Departments have signed off on the application with no objections. The Church intends to pave their parking lot and has future plans for expansion. Council Member Oliver moved to instruct 4ttorney Cook to draft an ordinance vacating the alley as requested by PanrottAvenue Church and present itforfirst reading December5, 2000 meeting; seconded by Council Member Markham. VOTE KIRK - YEA CHANDLER - YEA MARKHAM - YEA OLIVER - YEA WATFORD - YEA MOTION CARRIED. D. Discuss Alley Closing Application No. 59 submitted by First Baptist Alley Closing Application No. 59 was submitted by First Baptist Church. The request is to close the East to West Alley Church - City Clerk (Exhibit 5). in Block 180, City of Okeechobee Subdivision. The Okeechobee Utility Authority is requesting an easement on the East end of the Block for an exisiting lift station. The Church has also given consentfor an easement on the Southwest corner of Block 180 for future plans that require the relocation of a lift station. The church intends to build a multi -purpose complex in the center of the block. NOVEMBER 7, 2000 - REGULAR MEETING - PAGE 6 OF 10 59 IX. NEW BUSINESS CONTINUED. D. Discuss Alley Closing Application No. 59 submitted by First Baptist Council Member Watford moved to accept the alley closing application submitted by First Baptist Church, Church continued. instruct Attorney Cook to draft an ordinance vacating the alley first reading at the December 5, 2000 meeting; seconded by Council Member Markham. VOTE KIRK - YEA CHANDLER -YEA MARKHAM - YEA OLIVER - YEA WATFORD - YEA MOTION CARRIED. E. Discuss and consider waiving tent permit fee - Wanda Leggett, First Bank of Indiantown held their Grand Opening and secured the appropriate Temporary Use Permit from the City First Bank of Indiantown (Exhibit 6). for the Tent they used in front of their office building. The one hundred seventy-five dollar fee for the permit was paid. However, since the use of the tent was not for retail sales, they are formally requesting the fee be reimbursed. Mr. Dick Myer of the First Bank of Indiantown thanked the Council for letting them be a part of this great community and commented that their grand opening was a huge success. Council Member Watford advised he would have to abstain from voting on this issue since he is a Bank Board Member. The Council discussed that the purpose of this tent was a different circumstance, they were not selling anything, it was used for shade during the grand opening, and it was on their own property. Council Member Oliver moved to waive the Temporary Tent Permit Fee for First Bank of Indiantown; seconded by Council Member Chandler. VOTE KIRK - YEA CHANDLER -YEA MARKHAM - YEA OLIVER - YEA WATFORD - ABSTAINED MOTION CARRIED. 60 NovEMBER 7, 2000 -REGULAR MEETING -PAGE 7 OF 10 IX. NEW BUSINESS CONTINUED. F. Discuss Department of Environmental Protection's (D.E.P.) Administrator Veach explained that when the underground gas tanks at City Barn were moved there was a spill. It has requirement of testing at the City Barn - City Administrator. come to Staffs attention by the Department of Environmental Protection that the spill was reported but the appropriate testing requirements were not done. Staff feels the situation falls under the realm of an emergency situation and has researched and found one company, Armand and Associates that would help the City to proceed with what needs to 11 be filed, and submitted for eligible State funds, should the clean up cost over ten thousand dollars. Council briefly discussed this situation with Staff. Council Member Watford moved to authorize the Administrator to negotiate with Armand and Associates in regards to the spill at the City Barn up to $10,000; seconded by Council Member Markham. The Council also instructed Administrator Veach to verify whetherthe contractor's insurance should cover the cost of the testing. Administrator Veach also advised the Council that the ten thousand dollar expenditure is not budgeted and may require a budget amendment. all ]It KIRK - YEA CHANDLER - YEA MARKHAM - YEA OLIVER - YEA WATFORD - YEA MOTION CARRIED. G. Address situation of homeless/vagrant citizens on public property - Council Member Oliver commented that several business owners had complained to him regarding the homeless Council Member Oliver. sleeping and washing their laundry in the parks. There is an organization that feeds them lunch every day in the park and that seems to promote them staying there. He requested, if Council was in agreement to instruct the City Attorney to research what could be done to help out with the situation. The City and citizens are investing in the beautification 11 of the downtown area, having this situation could make all the efforts to keep the downtown attractive fruitless. The Council agreed to instruct Attorney Cook to look into the issue, and present the Council with an ordinance addressing the situation. H. Discuss recommendations of evaluation period ending for Chief of Administrator Veach addressed the Council explaining that Police Chief Davis' three month evaluation is coming to an Police - City Administrator (Exhibit 7). end. His father-in-law passed away and he was unable to attend the meeting tonight. He has done a good job for the City and he is recommending to the Council that the evaluation period end. NOVEMBER 7, 2000 - REGULAR MEETING - PAGE 8 OF 10 61 IX. NEW BUSINESS CONTINUED. H. Discuss recommendations of evaluation period ending for Chief of Police continued. Council Member Watford moved to end the evaluation period for Denny Davis, Chief of Police; seconded by Council Member Oliver Council Member Oliver asked whether there was a change in salary. Administrator Veach responded no, that the thousand dollars is not withheld for department heads as it is with other employees during the evaluation period. VOTE KIRK - YEA CHANDLER - YEA MARKHAM - YEA OLIVER - YEA WATFORD - YEA MOTION CARRIED. Discuss recommendations of evaluation period ending for City Mayor Kirk collected the evaluation score sheets for the City Administrator from each Council Member. He announced Administrator - Mayor (Exhibit 8). the results were three above averages, one average and one outstanding. As stated in Exhibit Eight by Clerk Thomas, the language in the contract between the City and Mr. Veach is not what is reflected in the minutes regarding salary increases, therefore when the Council approved the nine hundred dollar salary increase for all employees the 11 administrator's position was not included. Council Member Oliver moved to end the evaluation period for Administrator Veach and to include the annual salary increase for the 2000-2001 Fiscal Year; seconded by Council Member Chandler. Council member Watford commented that he did not think a contract employee should be included in pay increases, but that it should be handled through a contract amendment. Mayor Kirk responded that the contract will still need to be amended to reflect the nine hundred dollar increase. Council Agreed. VOTE KIRK - YEA CHANDLER - YEA MARKHAM - YEA OLIVER - YEA WATFORD - No MOTION CARRIED. 62 NOVEMBER 7, 2000 - REGULAR MEETING - PAGE 9 OF 10 IX. NEW BUSINESS CONTINUED. Discuss and consider office spaces available - City Attorney. 111 Mayor Kirk deferred discussion on this item since Attorney Cook was not present. K. Consider authorizing Mayor Kirk to sign a Joint City/Council Mr. Dale Milita addressed the Council asking permission for the County to use Community Development Block Grant Participation Agreement for the demolition and rebuilding of a funds in the City. He was the Grant Consultant for the County and there were two persons with the same name, home by the County CDBG Program - Dale Milita (Exhibit 9). however, the house is in the City not the County. The error was not caught until now and it is too late to amend the grant application. The Department of Community Affairs advised the County to explain the situation to the City and request that the two entities enter into an agreement authorizing the funds be used for the house with no financial obligation to the City. Council Member Markham did not agree that the house needed to be demolished, he felt it could have been brought up to code and that there are homes within the City that are in worse condition than this one. Discussion ensued, the Council agreed with Council Member Markham's concern and noted that they were not condoning the error, only trying to ratify it. Council Member Watford moved to authorize the Mayor to sign the Joint City -County Participation Interlocal Agreement for the demolition and rebuilding of a home located at 1703 Southwest 3rd Avenue by the County CDBG Program; seconded by Council Member Oliver. VOTE KIRK - YEA CHANDLER - YEA MARKHAM - No OLIVER - YEA WATFORD - YEA MOTION CARRIED. 63 NOvEMBER 7, 2000 -REGULAR MEETING -PAGE 10 OF 10 X. ADJOURN MEETING -Mayor. III There being no further items on the agenda, Mayor Kirk adjourned the meeting at 3:16 p.m. PLEASE TAKE NOTICE AND BE ADVISED THAT IF A PERSON DECIDES TO APPEAL ANY DECISION MADE BY THE CITY COUNCIL WITH RESPECT TO ANY MATTER CONSIDERED AT THIS MEETING, HE/SHE MAY NEED TO INSURE THAT A VERBATIM RECORD OF THE PROCEEDING IS MADE, WHICH RECORD INCLUDES THE TESTIMONY AND EVIDENCE UPON WHICH THE APPEAL IS TO BE BASED. ATTEST: James E. Kirk, Mayor Bonnie S. Thomas, CIVIC, City Clerk Note: A Conflict of Interest Form is on file in the Office of the City Clerk regarding Council Member Watford abstaining from voting on New Business Item E. CITY OF OKEECHOBEE NOVEMBER 7, 2000 REGULAR CITY COUNCIL OFFICIAL AGENDA I. CALL TO ORDER - Mayor: November 7, 2000, City Council Regular Meeting, 2:00 p.m. II. OPENING CEREMONIES: Invocation offered by as (� Pledge of Allegiance led by Mayor. ID III. MAYOR, COUNCIL AND STAFF ATTENDANCE - City Clerk. Mayor James E. Kirk Council Member Noel A. Chandler Council Member Lowry Markham Council Member Robert Oliver Council Member Dowling R. Watford, Jr. City Attorney John R. Cook City Administrator Bill L. Veach City Clerk Bonnie S. Thomas Deputy Clerk S. Lane Gamiotea IV. PRESENTATIONS AND PROCLAMATIONS - Mayor. A. Proclaim November as Epilepsy Awareness Month.` - v B. Proclaim the annual sale of Buddy Poppies by the Veterans of Foreign Wars: � Recognition of the Public Works epartment personnel for eir assistance with th develo jr�ent of 1 C., MEETING it y Hall �^ PAGE 1 of 3 j NOVEMBER 7, 2000 - CITY COUNCIL AGENDA - PAGE Z w 3 V. MINUTES - City Clerk. A. Motion to dispense with the reading and approve the Summary of Cfouncil Action for the October 17, 2000 Regular Meeting. �L i-y Lu•�-«cam. VI. AGENDA - Mayor. A. Requests for the addition, deferral or withdrawal of items on today's agenda. VII. OPEN FINAL PUBLIC HEARING FOR COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT PROGRAM - Mayor. A. 1. a) Discuss the Community Dev,lopment Block Grant (CDBG) Pro ram Applic5tipn - Nancy hillip Grant A ministrator Exhibit 1 /u�r�e �- �� �� '�� eLt �� C )•N/L( 5 C 5 �oC.)�% C G b) Public commen CLOSE PUBLIC HE�Y1C+�/r � AGM � _<- A - N'�G - Mayor.---- VIII. OPEN PUBLIC HEARING FOR THE FAIR HOUSING WORKSHOP FOR ELECTED OFFICIALS AND GENERAL PUBLI Mayor. A. 1. a) Revi w,hFair Housi'n Workshop Traini b) Public comment. Manual- Nar. CLOSE PUBLIC HEARING - Mayor. m��, -2 3 -7 Phillips, Grant 41ministrator. IX. (.' i [ � -- �'.�T-�--�� uCG-�" }•��(i'iLL G t.�.-t.! zi'-7 .— _ �'�- -�-""`7 (� -C Gz� � � (J ' �-L � — ��=.f�r'..il.0 fL�� - r'Yl <- U �- '� — NOVEMBER 7, ZUUU - CITY COUNCIL AGENDA - PAGE 3 OF 3 NEW BUSINESS. ) C ph /mac e�����?Cvo_ _ Z 1 3 A. Motion to adopt proposed Resolution No. 00-7 authorizing the filing of a CDBG Economic Develop ent Applic .tion - City, Administrator Nancy Phillips, Grant Administrator (Exhibit 2). X0 c1" /?- a -c 2 �I � B. J Motion to adopt proposed Resolution N 00-8 u porting a Transportation Application - City Administrator (Exhibit 3). 440 z hcK e- cr ti F. Discuss Alley 1 sing Application No. 58 submitted by Parrott Avenue Church - City Clerk .(Exhibi '4)a Discuss Alley Closing pl ication No. 59 submitted y First Baptist Church - City Clerk (Exhibit r5),),-A 36 U1 ,cu s ac1cop sides waivin tent ermrt_lee - nd ett First Bank o - Ind Discuss Department of nvironmen Administrator. ress^situation of homeless/ ss /ec mp ,meaad Ltions olAv4lua tea_, � 1 — Protection's citizens_gn,pt i period endir, C:1 testing at the city t3arn -City blic o• n A e ber Oliver. fornChief oaf Police -City Ad�;=—N_trealor (Exhibit_ "`�`"� VC T-e— ss recommendations of evalua D.E"P.) requirement o ��3�VIayo�r (Exhibit 8). —� -�-tee ��� CU.,--� Discuss andQ consrdffice spaces available - City Attorney. - )0 Y AA O/URN MEETING - Mayor. j �� C l r,�z-C-i� �t CBS Li c s*- = i � � `r j f; C��c���� , �Y� ' i l LEASE TAKE TICE AND BE ADVISED at if any person desires to ppea�any aeclsion made y^t e 4C t Cud ncil wi h r` sC pelt 'T", any matter considered at this proceeding, such interested person will need a record of the proceedings, and for such purpose may needt v U` to ensure a verbatim record of the proceedings is made,'which record includes the testimony and evidence upon which the appeal i� �p0 t be ased. City Clerk to s are for y1 e sole pu pose of backup for, official records of the Clerk. ��G -•P�GL� � , . ��C� C- t iC �c za (t �yt/t � �� ' , fJ ���'��-:�� �-cam--� � � �(-`,`-•� G+--c.�-c. G / � � � -�-a` �-a, � � L Q•., i I�..r. �r _ - /ir. �i%ia,/�l 1, e /j�r�._,'L Lad� '. Page -I- CITY OF OKEECHOBEE REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING - NOVEMBER 7, 2000 HANDWRITTEN MINUTES CALL TO ORDER: -Mayor: Mavav K%rlycallec�Li3�e�►2 City Co�,wic,%LMeeto oarder az 2:03 p. wi Watford; Kirk II. MAYOR, COUNCIL AND STAFF ATTENDANCE - Clerk Thomas. Present Absent Mayor Kirk X Council Member Chandler x Council Member Markham x Council Member Oliver x Council Member Watford x Attorney Cook x Administrator Veach x City Clerk Thomas x Deputy Clerk Gamiotea x IV. PRESENTATIONS AND PROCLAMATIONS - Mayor. A. Proclaim November as Epilepsy Awareness Month. Mayor Kirk read the proclamation in it's entirety and forwarded the proclamation to Clerk Thomas to mail.. B. Proclaim the annual sale of Buddy Poppies by the Veterans of Foreign Wars. The proclamation was read in it's entirety by Mayor Kirk. No one was present to receive the proclamation. Mayor Kirk forwarded the proclamation to Clerk Thomas to mail to the appropriate party. Added to Agenda: Proclaim Farm City Week. Jay Boree, President of Farm Bureau received the proclamation by Mayor Kirk after it was read in it's entirety. Mr. Boree presented the Council with bags of fresh vegetables. Thanked the City for proclamtion, take great steps to make the week a great success, luncheon next wed at KOA, everyone invited, boothes set up. C. Recognition of the Public Works Department personnel for their assistance with the development of the City Hall Park. Read Certificate and presented one to each of the public works department employee's. In addition, copies in personnel files. V. MINUTES - City Clerk. A. Council Member Chandler moved to dispense with the reading and approve the Summary of Council Action for the October 17, 2000 Regular Meeting; seconded by Council Member Watford. Vote Page -2- KIRK yea CHANDLER yea MARKHAM yea OLIVER yea WATFORD yea Motion Carried. VI. AGENDA - Mayor. A. Requests for the addition, deferral or withdrawal of items on today's agenda. K new business, exhibit 9. Delete item B, by request of County VII. Kirk at 2:17 p.m. OPENED FINAL PUBLIC HEARING FOR COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT PROGRAM. A.1. a) Discuss the Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) Program Application - Nancy Phillips, Grant Administrator (Exhibit 1). Nancy Phillips & Associates, 2"d ph requirements, economic development funds, elligible up to $600,000 based on job creation, Sheffied has entered into Itr of understand, purchase 50 acres of commerce center,18 full timejobs, 50 within 1" year, based on grant procedures, application only list 18 jobs, Sheffield committed to create 7 million wastewater residual removal complex, we have been working on 3 separate job applications, CDBG element $3, Grant dollars, $_ transportation dollars, $_ commerce grants, Sheffield leverageing 5.5 million point for application, mailed Nov 14,666 point out of 1000, constructing water 288,350, setere 263,650. Grant 48,000 for $600, 000 grant. Tranpo ne 9"' street, construction of bridge and one other 1250,000. Interrior road systems, sewer line extension, Questions? b) Public comment. None. Watford - oen of the other grants pay for sewer (EDA), this will pay for all water? Yes. EDA grant all infractsturcture, sub divided into 8 other lots. S leverage? Committed to expend those fund, $1,500,000 for points, scores higher on application, this is their consruction cost, for some reason something happened, Sh unable to preform, where do we stand? Submit app, State do site visit, 60 days to make project whole, State enter into contract, at that point if Sh failed to create point, city could receive penalty points, up to 50 points, fail to expend leverage point, appl would be rescored, we'd still be over 400 points. Good score in economic category, a lot of projects come in at 4 and 500, conservative with jobs. Paying money back? Basically penalty points is all city would be held liable for. Chandler - 32 employees when will they be on line, any time, only documenting 18. Sheffield will own the land. Based on letter of understanding they will purchae it from city. Willie Taylor looked project over, at his request we down sized some of the money we requested, their grant is now $1,5 million. Kirk at 2:28p.m. CLOSE PUBLIC HEARING. VIII. Kirk at 2:29p.m. OPENED PUBLIC HEARING FORTHE FAIR HOUSING WORKSHOP FOR ELECTED OFFICIALS AND GENERAL PUBLIC. A.1. a) Review the Fair Housing Workshop Training Manual - Nancy Phillips, Grant Administrator. Page -3- Nancy - federal requirement, receive points on application. Fair Housing is a right to every american, without fear of discrimination, right prote tape 1 side b. houing discrimination, done without them knowing it, renting or applying for home. Work with city to further fair housing act, to eliminate discrimination, as we get in our grant we are required to do 2 things. I'll be making sure you do that. Unmarried couples living in same house with disability. b) Public comment. None. 2:32 p.m. CLOSE PUBLIC HEARING. IX. NEW BUSINESS. A. Council Member Oliver moved to adopt proposed Resolution No. 00-7 authorizing the filing of a CDBG Economic Development Application - City Administrator/Nancy Phillips, Grant Administrator (Exhibit 2); seconded by Council Member Watford . Read title into record by Mayor Kirk. Vote: KIRK yea CHANDLER yea MARKHAM yea OLIVER yea WATFORD yea Motion Carried. B. Council Member _ moved to adopt proposed Resolution No. 00-8 supporting a Transportation Application - City Administrator (Exhibit 3); seconded by Council Member _. Vote: KIRK yea CHANDLER yea MARKHAM yea OLIVER yea WATFORD yea Motion Carried. C. Discuss Alley Closing Application No. 58 submitted by Parrott Avenue Church - City Clerk (Exhibit 4). Oliver moved instruct atty cook to vacate alley and present at next meeting, second Markham. Vote all yes. D. Discuss Alley Closing Application No. 59 submitted by First Baptist Church - City Clerk (Exhibit 5). Page -4- Watford accept application instruct alley nec ord; second Oliver vote all yea. E. Discuss and consider waiving tent permit fee - Wanda Leggett, First Bank of Indiantown (Exhibit 6). Dick Myer, First Bank of Indiantown. Grand opening was success, thank you for letting us be part of this great community. Watford - abstain from voting. Little different circumstances, not selling anything. Used for shade during grand opening. Markham- own their property, same as last one we waived, did it for one, set Oliver moved to waive permit fee for ten for 1 n Bank f Indiantown; Chandler Vote all yea Watford abstained. F. Discuss Department of Environmental Protection's (D.E.P.) requirement of testing atthe City Barn - City Administrator. Veach - moved underground tanks at city barn, at the time had spill, testing requiremnt were not done, need to do test and decide whether there is clean up, realm of emergency situation, fine by DEP, company Armand and Associates. City to proceed we need to file proper forms, eligible for state funds should their be a clean up or over $10,000, before we proceed we need to name company, need authorization to negotiate with Armand. Watford - not a lot of choices, don't recall, whose faults. Kirk - moved tank out of ground, Veach - investigative report contractor did not do clean up, spill was reported but additional testing was not done, watford - contractor liable? Veach - forward papers to atty Watford - spill occured as work was being done? Veach - Watfor d- if their backhoe hit the tank their liability insurance should take care of that. For example if we break something on someone's car we are responsible. Oliver - seems like something would have been done at the time,1 Watford - need to investigate that throughly, go ahead with this and do that also. Do we have any type of insurance? Veach - policy that may cover us above the $150,000, state funding would be what comes into play initially, Kirk - authority to do contract? Veach - either way. Ardmand - soil remain in place is first thing to do, Watford authorize to neg with hardamend assoic in regards to spill at city barn execute $10,000; second Markham. $10,000 expenditure, watch, not budgeted and may have to make amendment to budget. Vote all yea. G. Address situation of homeless/vagrant citizens on public property - Council Member Oliver. Oliver several businesses complained to me, sleeping in parks, doing laundry, organization feeds them lunch every day and that seems to promote them staying them. Seems like with the money we are spending in the parks there is something we can do. Police Dept responds to their complaints. Have contacted other cities to pass to city atty. Page -5- Instruct Cook to look into it ordinance wise to solve situation. H. Discuss recommendations of evaluation period ending for Chief of Police - City Administrator (Exhibit 7). 3 month probation period, Denny's father in law passed away and he is not here today, done good job for us. Oliver - change in pay? Veach - no change for dept head. Watford end probation period for Chief of Police ; Oliver Vote - all yea. I. Discuss recommendations of evaluation period ending for City Administrator - Mayor (Exhibit 8). Kirk - each evaluation 4 above 1 outstanding. Discussion not clear is when we gave raises to all employees, whether that was to include Administrator. Tape 2 side a. Watford - normally, contract he was not included in pay increase, amend contract Oliver - urge Veach get same as other employees. $900.00 increase second Chandler. Kirk - contract will need to be amended to increase $900.00 Vote DW - no. J. Discuss and consider office spaces available - City Attorney. K. Dale Milita, CAS, bring you up to date, permission for county to use CDBG funds in city. Grant consultant for them, 2 persons with the same name, house in city not county, I am the one and typically go to each one, was not able to go to that one, house could not be rehabed, close out housing grant, need to move ahead, went to Tally, let you know of our problem, they will expend money in your city no financial obligation, discussed this with county, could open the door to do that in the future, authorize county to perform demolishion of 1 home. Use your building inspectors, build relationship where city and county can work on these projects in the future. DCA agreed to this. Asking for authorization from you. Markham - don't agree with this, in my opinion it doesn't leak, electrical could have been brought up to code. WE have houses in the city. County inspector went to house. 2 builllding inspectors did not show it could be brought up to code, same name not same people. We've been trying to get the grant money who need help and now you're tearing down house that is livable. Don't approve of this. Oliver - no reason city should not go along with this, no financial obligation. Kirk - error was made, these people are going to beenfit from it. Know there is other houses in city that needs addressing. Watford - know exactly what markham taking about, friend of ours all cabinets replaced, unfortunately that's howthese works, seen some of the houses. Kirk - photgrapahs, visiting homes, worse houses than this, can't see any reason to say no. In the long run will benefit city 10 years be in better shape. Like a lot of these, be in bad shape, wish this program, coounty applying for the funds, know of homes in the city that qualify better, unfortunately we didn't get the grant. • • Page-6- Long - understand council, memics commissioners, county doesn't identify properties, some of those applicants can't be convinced to apply, Markham - property owner made application to county for cdbg? Yes. If we don't go along with it you will lose 5 other houses, should have switched the houses or something, people call all the time who need the helpand they will see this and come to the city and want to know why this is happening and they are not going to understand. Chandler - not condoning mistake just trying to help retify it. Kirk - errors happen, these people are lucky. Dale - USDA has funds, need to continue to apply, Markham, your comment is well understood, point well taken, still seek your support. Motion to authorize mayor to sign letter joint city county part cdbg program, Oliver second. Vote: all yea. Markham - no. X. 3:16 p.m. ADJOURN MEETING. CITY OF OKEECHOBEE NOVEMBER 7, 2000 REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING OFFICIAL AGENDA PAGE 1 OF 3 I. CALL TO ORDER - Mayor: November 7, 2000, City Council Regular Meeting, 2:00 p.m. • II. OPENING CEREMONIES: Invocation offered by Pastor Larry Zimmerman; Pledge of Allegiance led by Mayor. III. MAYOR, COUNCIL AND STAFF ATTENDANCE - City Clerk. Mayor James E. Kirk Council Member Noel A. Chandler Council Member Lowry Markham Council Member Robert Oliver Council Member Dowling R. Watford, Jr. City Attorney John R. Cook City Administrator Bill L. Veach City Clerk Bonnie S. Thomas • Deputy Clerk S. Lane Gamiotea IV. PRESENTATIONS AND PROCLAMATIONS - Mayor. A. Proclaim November as Epilepsy Awareness Month. B. Proclaim the annual sale of Buddy Poppies by the Veterans of Foreign Wars. C. Recognition of the Public Works Department personnel for their assistance with the development of the City Hall Park. NOVEMBER 7, 2000 - CITY COUNCIL AGENDA - PAGE 2 OF 3 V. MINUTES - City Clerk. A. Motion to dispense with the reading and approve the Summary of Council Action for the October 17, 2000 Regular Meeting. VI. AGENDA - Mayor. • A. Requests for the addition, deferral or withdrawal of items on today's agenda. VII. OPEN FINAL PUBLIC HEARING FOR COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT PROGRAM - Mayor. A. 1. a) Discuss the Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) Program Application - Nancy Phillips, Grant Administrator (Exhibit 1). b) Public comment. CLOSE PUBLIC HEARING - Mayor. VIII. OPEN PUBLIC HEARING FOR THE FAIR HOUSING WORKSHOP FOR ELECTED OFFICIALS AND GENERAL PUBLIC - •Mayor. A. 1. a) Review the Fair Housing Workshop Training Manual - Nancy Phillips, Grant Administrator. b) Public comment. CLOSE PUBLIC HEARING - Mayor. NOVEMBER 7, 2000 - CITY COUNCIL AGENDA - PAGE 3 OF 3 IX. NEW BUSINESS. A. Motion to adopt proposed Resolution No. 00-7 authorizing the filing of a CDBG Economic Development Application - City Administrator/Nancy Phillips, Grant Administrator (Exhibit 2). B. Motion to adopt proposed Resolution No. 00-8 supporting a Transportation Application - City Administrator (Exhibit 3). • C. Discuss Alley Closing Application No. 58 submitted by Parrott Avenue Church - City Clerk (Exhibit 4). D. Discuss Alley Closing Application No. 59 submitted by First Baptist Church - City Clerk (Exhibit 5). E. Discuss and consider waiving tent permit fee - Wanda Leggett, First Bank of Indiantown (Exhibit 6). F. Discuss Department of Environmental Protection's (D.E.P.) requirement of testing at the City Barn - City Administrator. G. Address situation of homeless/vagrant citizens on public property - Council Member Oliver. H. Discuss recommendations of evaluation period ending for Chief of Police - City Administrator (Exhibit 7). I. Discuss recommendations of evaluation period ending for City Administrator - Mayor (Exhibit 8). J. Discuss and consider office spaces available - City Attorney. X. ADJOURN MEETING - Mayor. PLEASE TAKE NOTICE AND BE ADVISED that if any person desires to appeal any decision made by the City Council with respect to any matter considered at this proceeding, such interested person will need a record of the proceedings, and for such purpose may need to ensure a verbatim record of the proceedings is made, which record includes the testimony and evidence upon which the appeal is to be based. City Clerk tapes are for the sole purpose of backup for official records of the Clerk. Office of the Mayor 4 *, }44, -: Whereas, Epilepsy, also known as Seizure Disorder, has afflicted mankind since the dawn of our species and has n recognized since the earliest medical writings, and ':Whereas, as long as 400 B.C. , Hippocrates, the Father of Medicine, repudiated ancient beliefs that Epilepsy was a visitation:' from the gods and sacred or that it was a curse from the gods that people afflicted with this disorder held prophetic powers. Hippocrates believed that Epilepsy was a brain disorder, and Whereas, a seizure is a sudden, brief attack of altered consciousness, motor activity or sensory phenomena. It is a sign that certain brain cells (neurons) are discharging an excessive amount of electrical impulses, and Whereas, Epilepsy can be caused by injury to the brain, lack of oxygen at birth, brain tumor, infection and brain liemorrhage. In sixty percent of the cases, the cause is unknown. Epilepsy can affect anyone, at any age and at any time. More than two million Americans are afflicted with some type of Epilepsy. Of this number, 150,000 are Florida residents, and Whereas, with the administration of anticonvulsant drugs, two thirds (66.66%) of those afflicted with Epilepsy are drug controlled, and Whereas, lack of education about this disorder has contributed to age old myths, superstitions and prejudices. Therefore, the stigma associated with this disorder is sometimes worse than the disorder itself, and Whereas, people who have Epilepsy make reliable and conscientious workers in job performance, productivity, safety, cooperation and attendance, and Whereas, studies carried out in the UNITED STATES over the past thirty years have indicated that of all disabilities, Epilepsy poses the greatest barrier to employment with unemployment rates estimated to fall between twenty and twenty-five percent. Whereas, Epilepsy should not be a barrier to success. In addition to the normal requirements for success, a person who has Epilepsy needs a supportive environment and employers who are willing to give them an opportunity to become productive citizens. Now Therefore, I, James E. Kirk, by the virtue of the authority vested in me as Mayor of the City of Okeechobee, do here> proclaim the month of November as "EPII.EPSY AWARENESS MONTH." In witne�s'UWeof I have hereunto set my hand and ohused this seal to be affixed. James EK.Wk, Mayor Attest: Bonnie S. Thomas, CMC, City C9eidc-�°'% Date:. November' I!!r COMMITTEE FOR EPILEPSY AWARENESS 6670 ROYAL PALM BLVD BLDG. K APT. 302 MARGATE, FLORIDA 33063-2189 Jerry Pizza, Chairman Bill Naulty, Secretary (954) 984-8319 (561) 798-2798 October, 2000 Dear &-� / The month of November is "NATIONAL EPILEPSY AWARENESS MONTH". The Committee for Epilepsy Awareness would greatly appreciate your assistance in helping bring about an awareness of this disorder. Due to lack of correct information and an abundance of misinformation, people afflicted with Epilepsy have been discriminated against in all walks of life. It is our goal to remove the ancient myths, superstitions and prejudices associated with this disorder and educate people as to what Epilepsy is and what Epilepsy is not. Enclosed, please find a copy of our resolution. If your municipality participates in our awareness campaign, please send a copy of the resolution or proclamation to: Jerry Pizza — Chairman Committee for Epilepsy Awareness 6670 Royal Palm Blvd, Bldg. K. Apt. 302 Margate, Florida 33063-2189 Thank you in advance for your interest in and concern for people afflicted with Epilepsy. Sincerely, Jerry Pizza Chairman COMMITTEE FOR EPILEPSY AWARENESS Jerry Pizza — Chairman (954) 984-8319 William C. Naulty - Secretary (561) 798-2798 RESOLUTION DECLARING NOVEMBER, 2000 AS NATIONAL EPILEPSY AWARENESS MONTH WHEREAS, Epilepsy, also known as Seizure Disorder, has afflicted mankind since the dawn of our species and has been recognized since the earliest medical writings, and WHEREAS, as long as 400 B.C., Hippocrates, the Father of Medicine, repudiated ancient beliefs that Epilepsy was a visitation from the gods and sacred or that it was a curse from the gods that people afflicted with this disorder held prophetic powers. Hippocrates believed that Epilepsy was a brain disorder, and WHEREAS, a seizure is a sudden, brief attack of altered consciousness, motor activity or sensory phenomena. It is a sign that certain brain cells (neurons) are discharging an excessive amount of electrical impulses, and WHEREAS, Epilepsy can be caused by injury to the brain, lack of oxygen at birth, brain tumor, infection and brain hemorrhage. In sixty percent of the cases, the cause is unknown, and WHEREAS, Epilepsy can affect anyone, at any age and at any time, and WHEREAS, more than two million Americans are afflicted with some type of Epilepsy. Of this number, 150,000 are Florida residents, and WHEREAS, with the administration of anticonvulsant drugs, two thirds (66.66%) of those afflicted with Epilepsy are drug controlled, and WHEREAS, lack of education about this disorder has contributed to age old myths, superstitions and prejudices, and WHEREAS, the stigma associated with this disorder is sometimes worse than the disorder itself, and WHEREAS, people who have Epilepsy make reliable and conscientious workers in job performance, productivity, safety, cooperation and attendance, and WHEREAS, studies carried out in the UNITED STATES over the past thirty years have indicated that of all disabilities, Epilepsy poses the greatest barrier to employment with unemployment rates estimated to fall between twenty and twenty-five percent. WHEREAS, Epilepsy should not be a barrier to success. In addition to the normal requirements for success, a person who has Epilepsy needs a supportive environment and employers who are willing to give them an opportunity to become productive citizens. Be it resolved, that the governing body of. does hereby declare the month of November as National Epilepsy Awareness Month. Be it further resolved, that a copy of the Resolution or Proclamation be sent to the Committee for Epilepsy Awareness, 6670 Royal Palm Blvd., Bldg .K., Apt. 302, Margate, Florida 33063-2189 IL-doF AV 4777. NOW N Off f +Ik X 4 6X-e" o 4 er, Tlo 9 AS, the annual sale of Buddy Poppies by the Veterans of Foreign Wars of the.. Unit -States an organization chartered by the Congress, has been officially recognized s "endor ed by the President of the United States and the Veterans Administration; and AREAS, the proceeds of this worthy fund-raising campaign are used exclusively for the benefit of disabled and needy veterans, and the widows and orphans of deceased veterans; and WHEREAS, the basic purpose of the annual sale of Buddy Poppies by the Veterans of Foreign Wars is eloquently reflected in the desire to "Honor the Dead by Helping the Living, therefore, 00" NOW THEREFORE, 1, James E. Kirk, Mayor of the City of Okeechobee, do hereby recognize the patriotic merits of this cause by urging the citizens of this community to contribute generously to its support through the purchase of Buddy Poppies on the day (or Ya days) set aside for the distribution of these symbols of loyalty in this City. I urge all patriotic citizens to wear a Buddy Poppy as mute evidence of our gratitude to the men of this country who have risked their lives in defense of the freedoms which we continue to enjoy as American Citizens. wvi In wip"s hereof I have hereunto set my (7dan caused this seal to affixed. James E. Kirk, NUyolr_, Attest: Bonnie S. Thomas, CMC, City Clerk Date: November"7;1, A— I Wl.Nll: I-W CV)Ivzz/ ell t a ic IkAt &Iewelj 11iii A,) • 64a,&zzzdimW (Je3l.71,4ce /o 11.7e alve/ W1,war mellow 6A4Vze1z,) Aeme .4� �/ elh(&rl r ��zd �e 'wo,", -A"-ozlwalme h7, llze V-�eaiq�h&-aliow alze-1,41--lrek 0,91.v6V of khe?f)91- del 9 '(Av'z1,7w,4ec, al.O. 2000. hawd lhb inn Ag 6e al-2red. James E. Kirk, Mayor Attpgt- t r .ITr h N C���,��c/zod ems, �fozru�a �teul lfu� �: wew ov? of to C�icuz am 046e& �i'ecoJrullow oo . k.� (9zM),&o7d&% Aelu,, ce l0 l!e /lve 0ly aad Wow .Vckvur allzeil-) hate , i4clr ellled � ievrlly Gy �oclt .1er�owzawce uz t`fie .��ea«f ia-z oiz awd AV-vdgp11zewl j. 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Kirk, Maybe lttest' Rnnnie 14_ Thmmnc CUP f iivAl' s FRCN : HANCY PHILL?PS a ASSOES FAX NO. : `_a61-432-6_714 • Oct. 26 21 EXHIBIT 1. NOV % AGENDA CITY OF OKE)vCHOBEF FISCAL NT,,AR 2000 COMMUNITY DEVELOPML-NT BLOCK GRANT ECONOMIC DF.VELOPVXNZ' CATEC70RY APPLICATION The following is a summary of the above noted application that will be submitted on November 14, 2000: r�I410UNT A�ZV1rY 88 50 ,3 $2$288,50 04a Water Facilities 04b Sewer Facilities �� 013 Administration TOTAL GRANT $600,000 The proposed project consists of the pro6ding public infrastructure necessary for the participating, party, Sheffield Environmental Services, Inc_, to locate in the City. of Okeechobee and construct a $7 million wastewater residual liandling facility on a 50+ acre site in the City's Commerce Center Sheffield En6ron.mental Service+ intends to create 50 new full-time jobs. For scoring purposes in the grant, ortly 18 of these jobs will be document. Of the 18 full-time jobs, 10 or 51 percent of these jobs will be made available to low -to -moderate residents of the City and surrounding: area Based upon the CDBU grant amount of $600,000 and the creation of 18 new jobs for the City of Okeechobee, the cost per job ratio is $33,333, which is less than the requirement of $35,000 for the grant process. Shetheld hnvrronmental Services, Inc. is atsv lcvcraging $t,5b0,00v of private funds to compliment the CDBG grant application project. The application that will be submitted on November 14, 2000 has a score of668,55 out of a possible 1000 points. C :11VlyF i l eslC lty ofOk Lec:hotee\,kPP S tnvt.'A'PD se voTejor me iN ovemiDer i, LUVu • Pd. Pol. Adv. - Pd. for by Campaign Amount of Clois J. Harve,. SECOND PUBLIC HEARING NOTICE The City of Okeechobee is applying to the Florida Department of Community Affairs (DCA) for a grant under the FFY 2000 Economic Development category in an. amount up to $600,000 under the Small Cities Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) Program. For each activity that is proposed, at least 70% of the funds must benefit low and moderate income per- sons. The City will be utilizing these funds for the construction of infrastructure required in order to develop the City Commerce Center. Sheffield Environmental Services, Inc., the participating party, will be creating at least 18 full-time jobs, of which 10 or 51 % will be occupied by low -to -moderate individuals. The activities, dollar amounts and estimated percentage benefit to low and moderate income persons for which is applying are: Percentage Benefit to Low and Moderate Activities Proposed Dollar Amounts Income Persons Existing Need Extension of Water Lines $288,350 18 Full -Time Jobs Extension of Sewer Lines $263,650 18 Full -Time Jobs Administration $48,000 N/A $600,000 Existing and Future Extension of Sewer Lines $24,515 18 Full -Time Jobs Street Improvements $1,330,000 18 Full -Time Jobs Extension of Rail Spur $292,000 18 Full -Time Jobs NE 9th Street Improvements $318,500 18 Full -Time Jobs Construction of Bridge $850,155 18 Full -Time Jobs Engineering $409,830 N/A $3,225,000 Grant Applications are also being prepared to request $1,125,000 from the Economic Development Transportation Fund and $1,800,000 from the U.S. Department of Commerce, Economic Development Administration. Okeechobee County has com- mitted at least $300,000 to this project. Sheffield Environmental Services, Inc. has committed to construct a $7 million wastewater residual handling facility. For scor- ing purposes in the CDBG grant, only $1,500,000 will be leveraged. The City of Okeechobee plans to minimize displacement of persons as a result of planned CDBG funded activities in the fol- lowing manner. As this project involves improvements to City owned facilities, no permanent displacement is anticipated. If any persons are displaced as a result of these planned activities, the City of Okeechobee will assist such persons in the fol- lowing manner. No permanent displaced is planned for this grant. A public hearing to provide citizens an opportunity to comment on the application will be held at City Council Chambers on Tuesday, November 7, 2000 at 2:00 p.m. A draft copy of parts of the application will be available for review at that time. A final copy of the application will be made available at the City Clerk's Office on Monday thru Friday between the hours of 8:00 a.m to 4:30 p.m. no more than five days after November 14th. The application will be submitted to DCA after November 13, 2000. to obtain additional information concerning the application and the public hearing contact Mr. Bill Veach, City Administrator, City of Okeechobee, 55 S.E. 3rd Avenue, Okeechobee, Florida 34974 or telephone 863-763-3372, extension 211. The public hearing is being conducted in a handicapped accessible location. Any handicapped person requiring an interpreter for the hearing impaired or the visually impaired shall contact Mr. Veach, City Administrator, at least five calendar days prior to the meeting and an interpreter will be provided. Any non-English speaking person wishing to attend the public hearing should contact Mr. Veach at least five calendar days prior to the meeting and a language interpreter will be provided. To access a Telecommunication Device for Deaf Persons (TDD), please call 1-800-955-8771. Any handicapped person requiring special accommodation at this meeting should contact Mr. Veach at least five calendar days prior to the meeting. Pursuant to Section 102 of the HUD Reform Act of 1989, the following disclosures will be submitted to DCA with the appli- cation. The disclosures will be made available by City of Okeechobee and DCA for public inspection upon request. These dis- closures will be available on and after the date of submission of the application and shall continue to be available for a mini- mum period of five years. 1. Other government (federal, state and local) assistance to the project in the form of a gift, grant, loan, guarantee, insurance payment, rebate, subsidy, credit, tax benefit, or any other form of direct or indirect benefit by source and amount; 2. The identities and pecuniary interests of all developers, contractors, or consultants involved in the application for assistance or in the planning or development of the project or activity; 3. The identities and pecuniary interests of any other persons with a pecuniary interest in the project that can reasonably be expected to exceed $50,000 or 10% of the grant request (whichever is lower); 4. For those developers, contractors, consultants, property owners, or others listed in two (2)'or three (3) above which are cor- porations, or other entities, the identification and pecuniary interests by corporations or entity of each officer, director, princi- ple, stockholder, or other official of the entity; 5. The expected sources of all funds to be provided to the project by each of the providers of those funds and the amount pro- vided; and 6. The expected uses of all funds by activity and amount. A Fair Housing Workshop for Elected Officials will also be held. • • EXHIBIT 2 RESOLUTION NO. 00-7 Nov 7 AGENDA A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE FILING OF THE CITY OF OKEECHOBEE'S FISCAL YEAR 2000 FLORIDA SMALL CITIES COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT APPLICATION WITH THE DEPARTMENT OF COMMUNITY AFFAIRS. WHEREAS, the Florida Legislature, during the 1983 legislature session, enacted the Florida Small Cities Community Development Block Grant Program Act, Florida Statutes, Chapter 290, to accept and administerthe Community Development Block Grant Program created by Title I of the Housing and Community Development Act of 1974, as amended; WHEREAS, the purpose of the Florida Statutes, Chapter 290, is to assist local governments in carrying out effective community development activities to arrest and reverse community decline and restore community vitality; WHEREAS, Florida Statutes, Chapter 290, designates the Florida Department of Community Affairs as the administering agency for the Florida Small Cities Community Development Block Grant Program; WHEREAS, it is the intent of the City to apply for Fiscal Year 2000 Florida Small Cities Community Development Block Grant Funding; and WHEREAS, the City's Fiscal Year 2000 Florida Small Cities Community Development Block Grant Application reflects the community development needs of the City. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED THAT THE CITY COUNCIL, CITY OF OKEECHOBEE, FLORIDA AS FOLLOWS: That the City hereby authorizes the Mayor to execute and submit to the Florida Department of Community Affairs the City's proposal in the Economic Development category for Fiscal Year 2000 Florida Small Cities Community Development Block Grant Application; RESOLVED, FURTHER, that the City Administrator is authorized to act in connection with the Application and to provide such additional information as may be required by the Florida Department of Community Affairs; and RESOLVED, FURTHER, that this Resolution shall become effective immediately upon adoption. INTRODUCED and Adopted this 7th day of November , 2000. James E. Kirk, Mayor ATTEST: Bonnie S. Thomas, CMC, City Clerk REVIEWED FOR LEGAL SUFFICIENCY: John R. Cook, City Attorney FROM NANCY PHILLIPS 121 ASSOC IATE FAX NO, : 561-432-6774 Oct. 30 2000 07:16PM P'l, NANCY PHILLIPS & ASSOCIATES, L.C, Tel 5-61-432-1524 7408 Edisto Drive 67 FAX; 561-431-6734 Lake Worth, Florida 334 FACSIMILE DATE: -7) FAX Nv.�c.' `� ��' y'%,. TO: FRM Nancy PhiWps, Grants Specialist -7� L K') NO- OF PAGES" oil, bt I a 7 - tMVF-ileS\fhxfbrmat.Vwpd • • EXHIBIT 3 Nov % AGENDA RESOLUTION NO. 00-8 A RESOLUTION BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF OKEECHOBEE, FLORIDA, SUPPORTING OKEECHOBEE COUNTY'S TRANSPORTATION OUTREACH PROGRAM (TOP) APPLICATION TO PROVIDE FUNDING TO CONSTRUCT ACCESS ROADWAYS, IMPROVEMENTS AND ASSOCIATED INFRASTRUCTURE TO THE CITY OF OKEECHOBEE COMMERCE CENTER. WHEREAS, the Transportation Outreach Program Advisory Council is accepting applications for funding transportation projects of a high priority based on the prevailing principles of preserving the existing transportation infrastructure; enhancing Florida's economic growth and competitiveness and improving travel choices to ensure mobility; and WHEREAS, the City of Okeechobee has owned the property where the City of Okeechobee Commerce Center is to be located since October 1979, and until now has not developed or improved the land; and WHEREAS, the first tenant that will be sited in City of Okeechobee's Commerce Center has projected to create 150 jobs within three years; calculating salary, benefits and a multiplier of only 4.5, not the typical multiplier of 9, this however would equate to $18,252,000 annually; and WHEREAS, this funding would assist in expediting the development of the City of Okeechobee Commerce Center which includes the construction of access roadways that would connect Highway 441 North and Northeast 9th Street Intersection through to State Road 70 East and Northeast 13th Avenue Intersection; and WHEREAS, the development of the access roadways would help alleviate the traffic congestion that is concentrated at the main intersection of the City of Okeechobee, Highway 441 and State Road 70. During Hurricane Irene in 1999, Okeechobee was an evacuation route for much of the Southeast area of Florida, this resulted in considerable traffic congestion and prevented an effective evacuation. These roadways would provide an additional evacuation route and by-pass to our main intersection of our City; and WHEREAS, the initial development that is proposed for the City of Okeechobee Commerce Center is a newly approved innovative technological wastewater residual treatment center, which is an environmental solution for Okeechobee County and other surrounding Counties of Lake Okeechobee, alleviating legal spreading and the potential of illegal dumping, thereby significantly decreasing the pollution run-off into the waters of Lake Okeechobee and the entire ecosystem; and WHEREAS, Transportation Outreach Program proposals shall be submitted by any form of local government, regional organization, economic development organization, public -private partnership, metropolitan planning organizations, or other state-wide groups by November 8, 2000; and NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF OKEECHOBEE, FLORIDA; THAT: 1. The City of Okeechobee hereby supports the joint effort with Okeechobee Countyfor a City of Okeechobee Commerce Center Transportation Outreach Program Application in cooperation with public and private partners most benefitted by the acceleration of the City of Okeechobee Commerce Center. 2. This resolution shall become effective upon adoption. INTRODUCED and Adopted this 71h day of November , 2000. James E. Kirk, Mayor ATTEST: Bonnie S. Thomas, CMC, City Clerk REVIEWED FOR LEGAL SUFFICIENCY: John R. Cook, City Attorney ` • • EXHIBIT 4 Nov 7 AGENDA - ,�� of c10 + o MEMORANDUM To: Mayor, Council Members and City Attor ey From: Bonnie S. Thomas, City Cler Subject: Alley Closing Application No. 58, Block 170 Date: November 2, 2000 Attached herewith please find a completed application by Parrott Avenue Christian Church and Sprint -Florida, Inc., to close the North to South alley in Block 170, City of Okeechobee. No utility easements will be required. Should Council wish to proceed with processing the application, a motion would be in order to instruct Attorney Cook to draft an ordinance vacating the alley and present it at the next regular meeting for first reading (December 5, 2000). Should you require any additional information please contact me. Thank You O r • • CITY OF OKEECHOBEE STREET OR ALLEY CLOSING APPLICATION Please type or print: W APPLICATION NO. CITYSTATE�'�.A 3S2G��Ia2i; 8to3-- �5Z-3/3Z I I p L 1 E Y R UAI AIIA/ G AMA/ - 0 SOO T H /A/ ,B/- 0 C K / 70 11 PIJFtPQSE O/�llT'ii4 Ly, Th pAv� Anor oN S7 rF CI OSING Stoof "19�ST Ei ." ii��S ��rPLUS THp �x/N.s� SIDE of,']'}'! AU FOR P/!Rtf1A(� PO URE p�. �� ��1�� Fo f! cORrH�- �F 13U10 C '1`n 8,F CONSTUCAP OA/ TFIjS FAI t )q.RF',9. P/.VS ENE 44aff= 4 of a# THE W ESr SAE o F Ttlis l-� , A Kl ACAffir-S woo) 7"NEN o ccvloy -7rjI,- 0'r tER �vo ko-r.5 Z-'As�r or- 'MS SIGNATURE OF APPLICANT: C I'l+ M) SIGNATURE OF CO -APPLICANT: -&e Aflaoheci dol(1-HQ_i� The foregoing instrument was acknowledged before me this l �T� 3 Z o by (date) 1� 11 S e S'`� r and t�J I ,who is personally known to me or (applic nt) (co -applicant) who produced i N R as identification and who did (did not) take oath. St-: PNotary Public, Commission No. (signature) s (Name of Notary typed, printed or stamped) JESSIE W.STRIEBEL Notary Public. State of Florida At Large My Commission Expires March 5, 2001 Commission Number 623599 M a� � Men �xk'+s7•f3'3i-d?KRas't�t p tvElr,S.: � +i+' , .'t"c'F#i,�,• "�.�{�"r�r �t'.; .'��: rlot lP ' r�^f n ioQ DI)tumgqAntafystain pall In theamodlltof BRQvK 3 t PGCE J 1 e.. /U�n ny t f ttd r �`'�.}r, +f r �/�l,f / ( � �n �..Yl C.• lL"Z� @a .. vts t �tattl 4 dar .r- f ,}s7 LC14rkoat G=hCOYft `�� �; M1k �T�z ,: rr ' ;jav z • '; sjb �; n<• " � �N'r ,� � 7:: , Pared ID N.mber 3 15 37-35 0010-01700.-0080 v vi z.0. granasa /1 Tart Irk a !cn"GC' :;Warranty Deed, This Indenture,' Made this 281h day or `^' ' "' November , 1995 A.D..— • Between I DAVID R. DANIEL, JR. and OSCAR LEW13 DANIEL AND BETTY JO BRANHAM, of the County of - OKEECHOBEE - "e state or, Florida ,grantors, end PARROTT AVE CHRISTIAN CHURCH, INC.,' A NOT —FOR —PROFIT CORPORATION INCORPORATED UNDER THE LAWS OF.THE,STATE OF FLORIDA ' i r t whose address Is:P.O. BOX 1785, OKEECHOBEE, Florida 34973 I , „•', _ or the county or OKEECHOBEE , > `State or , Florida grantee. WitneSSeth that the GRANTORS, for and In consideration of the sum bf - - - - - - . _ _ _ . _ _ _ _ _ _ . �.--: ------------TEN&NO/100(S10.00)----=-------------•ootuARs. + and other good and valuable consideration to GRANTORS in hand paid by, GRANTEE, the receipt whereof is hereby acknowledged, have „.'granted, bargained and sold to the said GRANTEE and 'GRANTEE'S ' suceessont and assigns forever, the following described land, situate, ly Ing and being In the County of OKEECHOBEEStase or Florida to wit: SEE ATTACHED LEGAL DESCRIPTION. Subject to restrictions, reservations and easements ofirecord, i.Iif any, and taxes subsequent to1995.:, The property described herein DOES NOT constitute the HOMESTEAD { property of5 any;of the grantors: ^r and the grantors do hereby fully wa rrant e t . inn the tale .. F Y Y lose said lard, and will defend the sa me rM against lawful claims of all person whomsoever. In Witness Whereof, the grantors have hereunto (3et their hands and seats the dep`azd year first above written. Signed, s' d and delivered In our presence• 1 inted Name: S ERI T. SE Y,- DAVID R. DANIEL, JR. Witness gkz rse.n to All P.O. 4ddmss P.O. BOX 2237, OKEECHOBFE. FL 34973 �fe+C lv�i' C/•ors-Lf i (Seat) OSCAR LEWIS DANIEL t P.O. /tddmss 24 SW 67T)f RIVE, OKEECHOBEE, FL 3]4974 FL 4973 Printed Name: SONSUN BURK BETT�H r Witness as to P.O.P.o. Aaareaa 1',_" VERO BEACH, FL F }Florida ; ' r ?� STATE OF" P .' # t�` .. , ' COUNTY OF OKEECHOBEE The foregoing hums +'4� `28th4 "� •• ~' '--November", nt�was acknowledged before�ne this' day of 1995 by ka i s •A, DAVID R. DANIEL, JR. and OSCAR LEWIS DANIEL AND BETTY JO BRANHAM s C who are personally known to me or who have produced their DRIVERS LICENSE rS , asWendlkatb11 $n II LLJ YcThh Document Prepared By!s F- :. SHERI SMVBY . {' .�;'. 4 'Z Ol®i-TANTM TR1E CO '{ rated Name. r r F �- •' 300 NW 677I STRBBI' P.O. BOX 1211 s1 >l ,NOTARY PUBLIC OK=IOBM FL 34973 Iw> x r My Commission p, 19ie e Expires: = fta CCt4Nt4 J� 1 w `w?l y`ti°�.. .i,� r} 'C.nA , ::a�41;� .�M �. et . lJ.�"�q,�,-4 1 �Ir 'L 'Jj�wu Rk1 1: aW .•. 1.'�+.' ��� ��1� � t• 3} ri;}'t '4r. �} y. � r r �j #�j� v k ` r i �hYM+�f{ � f 'f r1t,, �p+ara,x r s t 4 hf1 i r; 06 372 PACE �+ 968� ' Lt aAL DESCRIPTIOiI ' n !D 1 BLOCK 170 -LOTS 8, 9 AND SO AND ,FRACTIONAL LOT3 1A AI 2, OF. TIIE TOWN OF OHEECNODEmli�':'ACCORDING TO THE PLAT THEREOF RECORDED.IN PLAT .:BOOK 2,.;,PAGE 17,?OP, .THE PUBLIC RECORDS OF ST.'.LUCI0 COUNTY,.FLORIDA(4ALSO, + BEGIIINIHO' AT-'T)I& INTERSECTIONt OF 7TH STREET AND-TALLAIIASSEE STREET IN .TNE TOWN t OF.,;OHEECHODEE, ._ ACCORDING TO ' Tit= •.. PLAT .� THr.AEOF.'r, 1tECORDED'.,;IN PLAT;'BOOK 2,,'. PAOE.,;17, 11OF.. THE PUBLIC RECORDS 'OF ST. LUCIE COUNTY,,; FLORIDA} 'RUN T1tENCE IIohT}IERLY. ALONG TNE.':'.' WEST'.'.i BOUNDARY;ty,`501;''' TALLAHASSEE .STREET TO " T11E INTERSECTION WITH THE EAS'P LINE OF LOT 12 IN .BLOCK 170 IN THE SAID, TOWN OP. OKEECH09EEj`;;THENCE RUN SOUTHERLY ALOHO Tilt SOUTHEASTERLY_ BOUNDARY OP I:FRACTIONAL'LOTB 11,AND 12 IN SAID BLOCK 170 TO Tilt 'INTERSECTION' WITH THE NORTH BOUNDARYLINE ,OF,7TH STREET AFORESAIbj,' TNEHCEr,.RUh EAST.ALON(I- THE NORTH DOUNDARY LINE OF SAID 7T)I'.STREET.,TO TIIE POINT OF BEOIfill IN13, SITUATE,' LYINO AND BEINOtfIN' SECTION, 21, TOWNSHIP 37 SOUTH, RANGE 33 EAST, OHEECHOBEErCOUNTY,;FLORIDA. + 1 s e y 4 + r, ' fV J CJl J �D �T 1 a xo rn Yo w A N co CD cam -0 T a blip Cm Sr Tin ,.r•` 4 <'O N co �i 17 1 co t �{ a�ry :, •, 01 STATE OF FLORIDA ��j� COUNTY OF ari, The attached instrument was acknowledged before me this a- lisp- 2000, Cwhos personally known �tomeor who produced as identification and who did did not) take an oath regarding this City of Okeechobee, Street or Alley Closing Application. NOVF M,I" • STATE OF VWMA &*We 0. $Vi*k nd 1wnw 0 CC712M AAY Comm 9s on lom 4/24M No ary Public, Co m.ssion No. Signatur�(N!`meoK tary typed, printed or stamped) E i/_ D E E D :I $�ir 104 rwE THIS INDENTURE made this ��day of - , 01 A.D., 1967, between INTER -COUNTY TELEPHONE & TELEGRAPH COMPANY, a corporation organized and existing under the laws of the State of Florida, having its principal place of business in Fort Myers, County of Lee, State of Florida, Party of the First Part, and UNITED TELEPHONE COMPANY OF FLORIDA, a corporation organized and ! existing under the laws of the State of Florida, having its prin- cipal place of business at 1520 Lee Street, Fort Myers, County of Lee, State of Florida, Party of the Second Part, WITNESSETH, that the said Party of the First Part, for and in consideration of the sum of ONE DOLLAR ($1.00) and other valuable considerations, receipt whereof is hereby acknowledged, by these presents does grant, bargain, sell, alien, remise, re- I lease, convey and confirm unto the Party of the Second Part all I the land(s) and property (ies) lying and being in Okeechobee i Florida, to wit: LAND(S) AND PROPERTY(IES) AS DESCRIBED ON EXHIBIT "A" ATTACHED HERETO AS A PART HEREOF. SUBJECT, however, to easements, road and drainage rights- ' i of -way, reservations, limitations, leases, Indentures and Mortgages of Record, and all taxes levied subsequent to 1966. i TOGETHER with all tenements, hereditaments and appur- tenances, with every privilege, right, title, interest and estate, reversion, remainder and easements thereto belonging or in anywise appertaining. TO HAVE AND TO HOLD the same in fee simple forever. i i INDEXED & VERIFIED I I� IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the said Party of the First Part has i hereunto caused these presents to be signed in its Corporate name and its Corporate Seal to be hereunto affixed by its authori- zed Officers the day and year first above written. INTER -COUNTY TELEPHONE & TELEGRAPH COMPANY (CORPORATE SEAL) By Y . E. TRA Presi ent ATTEST: , - ;, �- L. EVEN SON ecretary STATE OF FLORIDA ) ss COUNTY OF LEE ) I HEREBY CERTIFY that on this 2-0day of A.D., 1967, before me personally appeared L. E. TRAVIS and E. L. EVENSON as President and Secretary respectively of INTER -COUNTY TELEPHONE & TELEGRAPH COMPANY, a Florida corporation, to me known. to be the persons who signed the foregoing instrument as such Officers, and severally acknowledged the execution thereof to be_ • their free act and deed as such Officers for the uses and purposes therein expressed, and that the seal affixed thereto is the true Corporate Seal of said Corporation. IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand and affixed my Official Seal at Fort Myers, County of Lee, State of Florida, the day and year last aforesaid. !.�/""u r cj"t o NOTARY PUBLIC My Commission Expires ; NOTARY PUELIC. STATE M FLORIDA at LARGE _ 1 MY COMMISSION EXPIRLS FEB. 10, 1969 • f � T C' • . -2- M BCGK 104 ru ! EXHIBIT "A" Deed from INTER -COUNTY TELEPHONE & TELEGRAPH CO., a Florida Corporation, to UNITED TELEPHONE COMPANY OF FLORIDA, a Florida Corporation. I - i LAND(S) AND PROPERTY(IES) IN OKEECHOBEE COUNTY, FLORIDA, TI-WIT: PARCEL #1: That certain parcel or tract of land, lying, situate and being in the Town of Okeechobee, County of Okee- chobee, and State of Florida, more particularly des- cribed as follows: Lot Seven (7) of Block One Hundred Seventy (170) in the Town of Okeechobee, according to the plat made of said town and plat thereof recorded in the office of the Clerk of the Circuit Courtin and for St. Lucie County, Florida. -1- STOYR V :6 kV Z-130 L961 0aoo31j a03 0311d r 186630 I d, A 963 863 863 869 thorized Signature Typed Name & Title Phone No. Date Authorized iig -'at Typed Name & Title f.; ? —76T - zi87 Phone No. R �R J16 3, 74 3 - J±!G -1 uthorized Signature Typed Name & Title Phone No. � ii op Date 8—/i o Date uired Onl For City of Okeechobee & First Addition to Uty or uKeecnor,c •.)uwu1VI�IVI 113. mri;ck Estate ? .e c T u.r % o w�/s Tfr`� �� 7 i f/F — Trustee Td 77V- su S� F�7` 74, G"o—icar L �l �' �u/.S�e�rf,/ C'oTwr7rc 863-7633/S— f Authorized Signature Typed Name & Title Phone No. 9_7 0 0 Date Revised 5/11199 M LJ Page 3 INSTkI to the plicant. Return entire application n paid. THE CLERK'S OFFICE' 0 L/ ,ifYlZ2'LC2 2 7-y rJ Authorized Signature Date Donnie Robertson, Public Works Director Typed Name & Title Denny Davis, Chief of Police Typed Name & Title FNo FIRE DEPARTMENT Objections or Comments. 10/31/00 Authorized Sign Date Keith Tomey, Fire Chief Typed Name & Title �- City Administration: Bill L. Veach,'City Adm nistrator date APPLICATION APPROVED BY: BONNIE S. THOMAS, CITY CLERK DATE m 6 5 a 3 2 t 9 8 7IP3 - 900�1�11iElo 6 5 4 3 2 1 6 5 6 5 4 3 2 i [615[41+111 7 \` 46��� 1 9 8 7 2 3 4 1 3 ♦ 5 can - —6 aooamo�o0a o 1='9Ep091 090011 90aR91 aom4,il NOR �00o moon 'm o0'n o�mE ma0�m� ammsmE oo�u� �amo naaao ooaaoo o0oa0o 10�11� 19id1� i9�Cli 6Cf�11 i Daniel's Bid ��amo 00�0o uoa MEN 101 A,, oOo�iE m0�am� ao�a �o9R1 690981 110�11� aea��aa��mm o0omn 19r�1E 110011 i9��11 IIV 11111t a�ammo s.�ammo0n o�Emm�mof o0��� �mmmmmmmmaga o.ei mo�ar aoono avmooi�ooamo to11. aoOld a-1 RICO CHRONIC �� aaomao maommo �0oo0�no . • EXHIBIT 5 Nov % AGENDA ��Ot OKEEC,S, a O ? k w o'8 MEMORANDUM To: Mayor, Council Members and City Attorney From: Bonnie S. Thomas, City Clerl� W-1 Subject: Alley Closing Application No. 59, Block 180 Date: November 2, 2000 Attached herewith please find a completed application by First Baptist Church to close the East to West alley in Block 180, City of Okeechobee. The OUA is requiring a 15' x 20' easement at the East end of the block for an existing lift station. The Church has also given consent for an easement on the Southwest corner of Block 180 for future plans that require the relocation of a lift station. Should Council wish to proceed with processing the application, a motion would be in order to instruct Attorney Cook to draft an ordinance vacating the alley and present it at the next regular meeting for first reading (December 5, 2000). Should you require any additional information please contact me. Thank You O • • CITY OF OKEECHOBEE STREET OR ALLEY CLOSING APPLICATION SIGNATURE OF APPLICANT: SIGNATURE OF CO -APPLICANT: he foregoing instrument was acknowledged before me this 114 :� c_ c c by (date) �z and , who is personally known to me or (applicar) (co -applicant) who produced as identification and who did (did not) take oath. - Notary Public, Commission No. (si nature) �OF Fro SHIRLEY M. PASSWATERS (Name of Notary typed, printed or stamped) NOTARY o My Comm Exp. 3/22/200 a Pueuc r No. CC 726187 14450; Wwwn 1100wr I.D. 11 WARRANTY DEED , RAMCO FORM 34 FROM INDIVIDUAL TO CJRPORATION This baCCanty Peed nide theZ�. 1 day of October A. D. I9 73 by KATHRYN SWEATT WILKINSON and RAHL W. WILKINSON, her husband, hereinaf fer called the grantor, to FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH OF OKEECHOBEE, INC., a corporation existing under the laws of the State of Florida with its permanent postoffice address at 401 SW 4th Street, Okeechobee, Florida 334.72 hereinafter called the grantee: (T1'hcrever used herein the teens "grantor" and "grantee" include all the parties to this instrument and the heirs, legal rrpresentatices and assigns of individuals, and the successors and assigns of corporations) Qlitnesseth: 7-ltat the grantor, for and in consideration of the suns of $ 10.00 and other valuable considerations, receipt whereof is liereby acknowledged, hereby grants, bargains, sells, aliens, re- mises, releases, conveys and confirms unto the grantee, all that certain land situate in Okeechobee County, Florida, viz: Lots 1 and 2 of Block 180, TOWN OF OKEECHOBEE, according to plat thereof recorded in Plat Book 2, page 1',', public records of St. Lucie County, Florida. Said lots.lying in and comprising a part of the W2 of the NEI of Section 21, Township 37 South, Range 35 East. SUBJECT to restrictions, reservations and easements of record. �' , AL OCUMFNTARY = 1.' 'T t1 r�� = I07\ " .� a:i '5v TAX = UcUCUIVILh1TARY/ SrA{�1P 1AX )o �t DEPT.OF REVENUEOCI G. 5 0 = = PB.00T22.73 ° ,. 4 5. 00 1 REVENUE yogenteb with all the tenentertts, her•editaments and appurtenances thereto belonging or in any- wise appertaining. To Have and to WK. the sanre to fee simple fore T'er. End the grantor hereby covenants with said grantee that the grantor is lawfully seized of said land in fee simple; that the grantor leas good right and lawful authority to sell and convey said land; that the grantor hereby fully warrants the title to said land wul will defend the same against the lawful claims of all persons whomsoever; and that said land is free of all encumbrances, except taxes accruing subsequent to December 31, 19 72 090458 1973f,,.,o.r," '"! It1: s III Witness whereof, the said grantor has hereunto set t�6j�b i ho lday and year first above writlert. Sign( sealed and de ' re ed i.. ur ese e: ... ...... .....C.... .::. ..... \ l hr S eatWz1 li�son \�1... L J \�. -f j I �c-mac. t .: . t ............. .... ...... Rail W. Wilkinson STATE OF FLORIDA, 1 COUNTY OF OKEECHOBEE )i I HEREBY CERTIFY that on this day, before me, an officer duly authorized in the State aforesaid and in the County aforesaid to take acknowledgments, Personally appeared KATHRYN SWEATT WILKINSON and RAHL W. WILKINSON, her husband, to me known to be the person S described in and who executed the foregoing instrument and each acknowledged before me that theyexecuted the same. t! \YITNESS my hand and official seal in the County and State last aforesaid this I cap day of October A. D. 19 73•• Tlus' Lisirtuucul pryaral by: ""Mires TOM W. CONELY III 207 W. 2nd Street Okeechobee, Florida 33472 NOTARY PUBLIC, STATE bf LORIDA at LARGE MY COMMISSION EXi E3 JULY, BONDED 1HHU GLNLRAL INJUKANUL UNDLOYRll n; Q00K J_c�. f'GC,E 5 )3 MORTGAGE DEED • DREW'S FORM R. E. 321/2 Manufactu nd for sale by The H. 3 W. B. Drew Company From Corporation to Corporation Jacksonville Florida eon 12 Pace 989 T m hils Mortgage Executed the 4th clay of December FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH OF OKEECHOBEE, INC., a corporation existing under the lalvs of FLORIDA business at OKEECHOBEE, FLORIDA llereinaf ter called the mortgagor, to OKEECHOBEE COUNTY BANK A. D. i 9 70 by and having its principal place of a corporation existing under the laws, of file State of FLORIDA with its permanent postoffice address at 100 Osceola Street, Okeechobee, Florida 33472 hereinafter called the mortgagee: (Wherever used herein the terms "mortgagor" and "mortgagee" include all the parties to this instrument and the heirs, legal representatives and assigns of individuals, and the successors and assigns of corporations; and the term "note" includes all the notes herein described if more than one.) Wlfilessethip that for good and valuable conslderatlorts, and also in consideration of the aggl'e- gate Sam named ill file prolitlssory hole of even date herewith, hereinafter described, the, mortgagor here- by grants, bargains, sells, aliens, relrtises, conveys and confirms unto the mortgagee all the certain land Of which the mortgagor is now seized and in possession situate in Okeechobee County, Florida, viz: Lots 3 to 12, inclusive, of Block 180, CITY OF OKEECHOBEE, according to the plat thereof recorded in Plat Book 2, page 17, public records of St. Lucie County, Florida. (Now Okeechobee County) Said land lying in and comprising a part of the NW-1 4 of W2 of NEJ of Section 21, Township 37 South, Range 35 East. l ReoAipt Nam � Issued-L-�-=�--�C� for payment Of I""Oible cla" C tax 1M G th. rmeunt of Tox con.tttx C., FLoaioa To hadi and L{�o 9,f� Lold Ilte sante, together r, it/, the leltenlents, ltel•c(litantents rind oppiale- nances thereto belonging, and file rents, issues and profits tltereof, unto rite mortgagee, in fee simple. hid the mortgagor covenants with the mortgogee that the mortgagor is indefeasibly seized of saic land in fee simple; that the mortgagor has good right and lawful authority to convey said land as afore- said; that the mortgagor will retake such further assiu•artces to perfect the fee simple title to said lculd in the mortgagee cis play reasonably be required; that the mortgagor hereby fully war-ra.nts the title to said land and will defend the same against the lawful claims of all persotis whoinsoevev; arid that said land is free rind cleal' Of all eltcitlilbr'artCOS �O-R�I�P ��O RIDP O {provided 9 lway5, that if said mortgagor shall p(y unto said mortgagee the certain promis- sory note hereinafter substaittiolly copied or- identified, to-rnit: COPY PROMISSORY NOTE AND DISCLOSURE STATEMENT COPY (Single Payment) No. Okeechobee, Florida December ig IU $ 141850.00 on or Before Three Years As after date, the undersigned (if more than one, each of them jointly and severally), hereinafter called maker 'omieses to pa yoto the order of OKEECHOBEE COUNTY BANK hereinafter called bank, at its office in Okeechobee, Florida, or at any such other place as the holder may designate, the sum of ,, _Fourteen Thousand Eight Hundred Fifty And No/iOO----------- 1\ � DOLLARS with interest ❑ included [I after date at the stated annual percentage rate shown below payable as follows payable semi—annu9lly at seven per —cent. per=annum Interest after maturity shall be at the maximum legal rate. REBATES: If this loan is paid in full by cash, a new loan, refinancing or otherwise before the final due date, the maker shall receive a rebate of pre -computed interest, such rebate to be computed in the same proportion to total interest charge as remaining days to the due date bear to the number of days in the original period of the note except that a minimum finance charge of three dollars ($3.00) will be retained and there shall be no refund made wherein the refund amounts to one dollar ($1.00) or less. SECURITY: ❑ Loan is unsecured LX This loan is secutcd and a security interest is retained in the following property, herein called collateral: Real Estate Mortgage of even date hereto and to which reference is hereby made. Total Other Charges $ Date Signature Amount Financed FINANCE CHARGE t Total of Payments $ J Date Signature ANNUAL PERCENTAGE RATE A The Undersigned acknowledges receipt of a completed copy of this note and disclosure statement at the time of its execution, given under the hand and seal'\\ of each of the undersigned. FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH OF OKEECHOBEE, INC6ed By: S1 Emory L. Walker, Chairman (Seal) Address Attest: S/ Dozier Clements, Secretary (Seal) HVV11 --- --- and shall perform, comply ,wi id abide by each and every the agreen stipulations, conditions and covenants thereof, and of tliisl{%rtgage, then this mortgage and the estatc�l[ereby created, shall cease, de- termine and be null and void. l ud the mortgagor hereby further covenants and agrees to pay promptly when due the principal and interest and otfier'suns of money provided for in said note and this mortgage, or eitlier; to pay all and singular the taxes, assessments, levies, liabilities, obligations, and encumbrances of every nature on said pro- perty; to permit, commit or suffer no waste, impairment or deterioration of said land or the improvements thereon at any time; to keep the buildings now or hereafter on said land fully insured in a sum of riot less than as required in a company or companies acceptable to the mortgagee, tile' policy or policies to be field by, aril payable to, said mor-Igagee, air(] in lite event any sum of money becomes payable by virtue of such insurance the mortgagee shall have the right to receive and apply lire same to life indebtedness hereby secured, uccounting to the mortgagor for any surplus; to pay all costs, charges, and expenses, including lawyer's fees and title searches, reasonably incurred or- paid by the mortgagee because of the failure of tire mortgagor to promptly aril fully comply with the agreerents, stipulations, conditions and covenants of said note and this mortgage, or either; to perform, comply witli and abide by each and every the agreements, stipulations, conditions and covenants set forth in said note and this mortgage or eitlier. In the event the mortgagor fails to pay when due any tax, assessment, insurance prennium or, other stint of money payable by virtue of said note and this mortgage, or either, flue mortgagee may pay Lire sane, without waiving or affecting the option to foreclose or any other right hereunder, and all such payments shall bear interest from (late thereof at the highest laiv- ful rate then allowed by the laws of the State of Florida. Ifarty sum of money Iterein referred to be riot protptly paid within thirty days next after lite same becomes due, or if each arid every the agreements, stipulations, conditions and covenants of said note and this mortgage, or eitlier, are not fully performed, complied with and abided by, then the entire stun mentioned in said note, aid this mortgage, or Cite entire balance unpaid thereon, shall forthwith or thereafter, at lire option of the mortgagee, become and be due anal payable, anything in said note or herein to the contrary notwithstanding. Failure by the mortgagee to exercise any of the rights or options herein provided shall not constitute a waiver of any riglits or options under said note or thti.s mortgage accrued or Iltereafter accruing. yai err.+, e% a • (COO ATE r8621 Lii'di t:l /fi CLr.1)1( t]f` C1[7i;tJV�i Ct�tM � ( ht Witness Whereof the mortgagor leas caused these pn )ents to be executed in its name, and its corporate seal to be hereunto affixed, by its proper officers lhereunto duly authorized, the clay arid year first above written. . ATTEST --------- Secretary Signed, sea ed and delivered in the presence of: ✓ FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH OF OKEECHOBEE, INC, ------------------------------------------ - - - - --------- CVei -- . State Of FLORIDA COURt J Of OKFECHOBEE i HEREBY CEFTIFY that on this day, before me, an officer duly authorized in the State !an([ County aforesaid to take aciznowledg- ments, personally appeared Emory L. Walker and Dozier Clements Mal uatt the Chair/ )AXKX;',Naa t Secretary respectively of the corporation Homed as mortgagor in the forego rig instrument, and lhat they severally achnoulledged executing the same, in the, presence of two subscribing witnesses, freely and voluntarily under authority duty vested in them by said corporation and that the seal affixed thereto is lhie trice corporate seal of said corporation. WITNESS any hand and official seal in the County and Slate last aforesaid this 4fh d-Y of Dedember A. D. 19 70. This Instrument Prepared By: R. N. Harper Okeechobee County Bank P. 0. Box 218 Okeechobee, Florida 33472 ;iili 1 ,. r. ----- _-----_ (>lot�r';.f ublic, State f Florida at Larne IV1y'rf yh3mission Expir July 21, 1972 Bo6i:Nd'6y ,Transamerica Insurance Co. 1. r, • ti Page 2 A�'#�Lt�,�kT#C�#�,#+��3► tt..::.:c.,�mpan;�.lit::.;:.:::.:::::::::::::::::::.>::.;:.:>::. Flpr��i� Pdw�r & tr�gh� U� Phone No. to utliorized Signature Typed Name & Title Signature Typed Name & Title Phone No. to --6 Date Authorized Sign re Typed Name & Title Phone No. Date Al OQrec7'io� P,eo✓�9�0 ¢�cfh rs G,e,+N1'd A�✓ £RS�ME'JT 7{•(.� E iF5'r END opt � � (^ w, l P2 o v �� t ��✓ �As ErrF� O J $, W, Co2nle/t o � Tjo J- 1 8 O rT oR z-�/s7ow/ C �oc•rr•�� dre Authorized Signature Typed Name &Title Phone No. Date uired Only For City of Okeechobee & First Addition to City of Okeechobe Subdivisions: S O K T K T 0 /C�fe c 4/0,6 z-,-- Cgo-T aJ�cL 8G-S-7G331i `� /a-z3-ozs Authorized Signature Typed Name & Title Phone No. Date Revised 5111199 Date: 10/26/2000 To: City Of Okeechobee From: J.R. Nealis Engineer, Sprint Florida Subject: Closing of east to west alley, Block 180 To whom it may concern, Sprint has no objection to the petition filed by the First Baptist Church to close the east to west alley on Block 180 in the City Of Okeechobee. Sincerely, James R. Nealis 10 Page 3 APPLICATION NO. 59 INSTRUCTIONS: After Pages 1 and 2 are completedby applicant. Return entire application to the City Clerk's Office. The $25.00 application fee is then paid. THE CLERK'S OFFICE WILL HAVE THE FOLLOWING` DEPARTMENT' SIGN OFF BELOW: r� I No Objections or Comments. PUBLIC WORKS DEPARTMENT Authorized Signature Date _Donnie Robertson, Public Works Director Typed Name & Title POLICE DEPARTMENT 4A�utorized Signature Date Denny Davis, Chief of Police Typed Name & Title No Objections or Comments. FIRE DEPARTMENT 10/31/00 Authorized Signat Date Keith Tomey, Fire Chief Typed Name & Title City Administrationc- - - N Bill L. Veach, APPLICATION APPROVED BY: BONNIE S. THOMAS, CITY CLERK DATE Adm strator ennis Horton date ©©S i ME `., 911 IEOB91 0 0 �I� 96m11� �„ a�0o mmaaar o amm�ma 0mmmm� 6 Subject Alley 00o�ma aor�'� 0amrma No I�iU�ii��ii 0uamo oil �o m��� oom�ao OMNIBUS- mli,Me 11 191 911 6�Q991 o CIE 14911E 911 694891 o tilE lomll! O61 194R11 tell a0omn OWN 1111-111111111011111 oom�me a0��tm ammrm6 noa maoa�0 maooao 00�00 -omoi'lommims acormE 5 4 3 2 t �\\\\� 6 5 4 3 2 1 19 17,6 \ 4� 7 8 9 1 1112 6 5 4 3 2 1 6 5 4 3 2 1 1 7 8 91 11 7 8 91 itt 7 1819111 111 a i LO LA TRAt4SL4qD 4J' FALh4 EXHIBIT 6 ^- • NOV 7 AGENDA CITY OF OKEECHOBEE 941)763-3372 * Fax 941 ►763-1686 AGENDA ITEM REQUEST FORM Please mail or bring completed form to: City of Okeechobee City Clerk's Office 55 S.E. 3rd Avenue Okeechobee Florida 34274 f NAME; � j,— :� ,Y Ir ,e5� ADDRE �; z c �f' �� ?0 TELEPHONE:_ �- _— - 2 V (HOME? MEETING: REGULAR g SPECIAL PLEASE STATf- THE ITEM YOU WISH TO 1 N _ r _ - _.1 .1? WORKSHOP U tV6 ,ALp o t�� A► `-4N /0 ['�.N 7 - q-7Q o DATE: ON THE CITY COUN�C AO . 1y.?' 0 ,E� f .4J 1 C>- .!1 b. c90 — //I zo PLEASE STATE WHAT DEPARTMENT(S) YOU HAVE WORKED WITH THUS FAR. _- PLEASE STATE DESIRED ACTION BY THE CITY COUNCIL. _M _ PLEASE SUMMARIZED PERTINENT INFORMATION CONCERNING YOUR REQUEST AND ATTACH APPLICABLE DOCUMENTS. PRESENTATION IS TO BE MADE, HOW MUCH TIME WILL BE REQUESTED? SIGNED BY, moo' " DATE: I —r CITY OF OKEECHOBEE General Services Department 55 SE 3rd Avenue, Room 101 Okeechobee, FL 34974 Phone: 863-763-3372 ext. 217 Fax: 863-763-1686 (alll i" y)J y ta'aV al_1/19 DATE RECEIVED: APPLICATION NO: FEE: $175.00 DATE ISSUED: 10-17 IJ� DATE(S) OF CONSTRUCTION: DATE PAID: I / 1' 00 TEMPORARY PERMIT APPLICATION FOR STRI ICTI IRFI4 IN CnIV WPCTInIV WITU A 1lcvci 11DMckiT 0c Name of Property Owner(s): ' Address:, /�pOD ��t �� T / z cai Telephone Numbers: Home: Work ;5,/• V6,7• �D�ile/Cell: Pager: a Name of Applicant: a,(, &'dt- Q s:(vD(o Dtad 44 C FAd�dre- hone Numbers: Home: Work: y• bile/Cell. Future Land Use Map Designation: Current Zoning Designation: Legal Description of Property�p• Lotsl 278 >6/, ASS.. Address of Property: x- j-6 s; wPlease Explain Type of Use: a. 00 Briefly describe use of adjoining property: a %(y `J`Z` North: Z1� ---- East: --- South: West: I hereby certify that the information on this application is correct. The information included in this application is for use by the City of Okeechobee in processing my request. False or misleading information may be punishable by a fine of up to $500.00 and imprisonment of up to 30 days and may result in the summary denial of this application. a4w �6 gl4wad fiLo lY� iQ ! 0 11 Jn ignature of App-des6t Va— Date r`ity Staff rPlaaca mviaw tha tt.rh �r7.irtir..•ol e..E�� Fire Departme A Val Date: /�-�41 Police Department Approval: Date: Pu/blic- Date: MorksM7!oval- 1 It 0 Building Ins, ecto Appro�: Date: � ,r /0 - /J-cb City Administrator Approval, / Date: 7 • CITY OF OKEECHOBEE 0 EXHIBIT 7 N EMPLOYEE PERFORMANCE EVALUATION - SCORE SHEET Nov 7 AGENDA SUPERVISORY/DEPARTMENT HEAD FORM EMPLOYEE: � PtrO� >\r. `\)lS 't �` , DEPARTMENT: I 'C • i v C z_ DATE: CORltw CORE X WEIGHT = FACTO. Knowledge of Work 1 X 'I = _Z NbTE : The lev�al5 of.: pel;ocrnatice ere etwys lisiti n Quality of Work 2 X I = `L this order Productivity 3 X Outstanding pts Initiative 4 XSat>sfa = abotrn S�tisfact�i�:>> 3 pts yto r2 pts Dependability 5 X 1 = 7 CnrtditiortaF p; .:.:::...:..: tlrtsatisir�Cttlry :�:«::,.::::.:; A pts. Attendance 6 X Habits 7 Work Hab "� _7 X 1 _ � yy. .ii�: .y.3ffiliii::" :i i':%ii 5::io:::•. Cooperation 8 i X 3 G d3usf�nding . . Public Contact 9 W � - X _ Z- ... . 3 J b694 Sa.. $taCtnry — � � 2 3 �tisirecttlitjt Safety 10 X I = t 4 1 9 tltlitiai 4 9 l3nsatisactnry Planning & Organizing 11 X Directing/Supervising/Motivating 12 ,�' X f = Directing Subordinates 13 X f = Delegation 14 X Equal Employment Opportunity 15 2 X I - Decision Making 16 j X f = / TOTAL SCORE FACTOR 50 TOTAL SCORE FACTOR _ TOTAL WEIGHT FAC I OR = WEIGHTED AVERAGE Employee Rating Recommend Increase Dot Not Recommend Increase Will Re-evaluate in 90 days Comments: �,: Em oyee Signature Date Department ea s Signat e h, 2 �- -- a Date Page I ()f 'l '� • • EXHIBIT 8 Nov i AGENDA dye F-p T m MEMORANDUM Office of the City Clerk/Personnel Administrator To: Mayor and Council Members From: Bonnie S. Thomas, City Clerk ;o�-111 Subject: Evaluation Schedule and Annual Salary Increases Date: October 23, 2000 For your review: I have provided herewith copies of the January 18, 2000 minutes, page 5, when the City Administrator was hired. Also, copies from his contract page 2 paragraph C concerning his annual evaluation at least three months prior to the end of the contract year; and page 4 paragraph F concerning salary increases. Please review these items for discussion and direction to staff. Since the minutes state the following: "this is a contract employee, when Council discusses a salary increase for this position, it will have to be done by o contract amendment only " the payroll department was unsure whether to include this position when all city employees received raises October 1 st, or not, After checking with the City Attorney he advised that the contract, page 4, paragraph F does permit an annual salary increase for the Administrators position. (But, the contract also states "in the sole discretion of the City Council '�, if you agree, notwithstanding the wording in the minutes which took place prior to the writing of the contract, the payroll department will include the raise retroactive to October 1, for the Administrator. It is time for Council to evaluate the City Administrator according to the contract. The procedure is up to the Council to decide what mode of formality you wish to use, either written or otherwise. The above matters have been discussed with Mr. Veach and he understands the concerns of staff to have them brought to Councils attention for clarification as described. I wish to add that this office appreciates the very fine and professional job the City Administrator has done and is doing for the city since he started last February and we are looking forward to continuing to work with him. Thank You! Vill. NEW BUSINESS CONTINUED. ITEM ADDED TO THE AGENDA: Discuss fire hydrant issues - Mayor D. City Administrator Interviews - Mayor. E JANUARY 18, 2000 - REGULAR MEETING - PAGE 5 OF 6 Mayor Kirk advised the Council he did not want to get into a long discussion regarding fire hydrant's tonight, but that he wanted the Council to be aware that this will be an item of discussion at the next regular meeting. He wanted each of them to think about the issues and be prepared to discuss the matter. There was no official action taken. Mayor Kirk advised the Council Members they should have before them a copy of the eight questions that will be asked to each applicant. With Council's approval they will use the normal interviewing procedures. Mayor will explain to each candidate as they come in what the procedures will be. That he will be reading the questions. Once they respond to the questions, if a Council Member wants that person to elaborate further they can ask so at that time. The Council interviewed Mr. Richard Green first and then Mr. Bill Veach. The third applicant, Mr. Jim Threewits, was not present to be interviewed due to accepting employment elsewhere. Council discussed each applicant and the employment contract. Council offered an annual salary of fifty-two thousand dollars ($52,000.00) and that the applicant would have forty-eight hours to accept or decline the offer. Council also discussed the fact that the Administrator is subject to all Personnel Policies and Procedures as all other employees for benefits, excluding salary. Since this is a contract employee, when Council discusses a salary increase for this position, it will have to be done by a contract amendment only. Council Member Markham moved to offer Mr. Bill Veach the position of City Administrator at an annual salary of fifty-two thousand dollars ($52,000 00) and that he has forty-eight hours to accept or decline: seconded by Council Members Chandler and Watford. VOTE KIRK - YEA CHANDLER - YEA MARKHAM - YEA OLIVER - YEA WATFORD - YEA MOTION CARRIED. Mr. Veach accepted the salary, stated he would have to give his current employer thirty days notice and requested to meet with Attorney Cook tomorrow to review the contract. He thanked the Council for their vote of confidence and appreciated the opportunity to work for them. y JANUARY 18, 2000 - REGULAR MEETING - PAGE 6 OF 6 IX. ADJOURNMENT - MAYOR. PLEASE TAKE NOTICE AND BE ADVISED THAT IF A PERSON DECIDES TO APPEAL ANY DECISION MADE BY THE CITY COUNCIL WITH RESPECT TO ANY MATTER CONSIDERED AT THIS MEETING, HE/SHE MAY NEED TO INSURE THAT A VERBATIM RECORD OF THE PROCEEDING IS MADE, WHICH RECORD INCLUDES THE TESTIMONY AND EVIDENCE UPON WHICH THE APPEAL IS TO BE BASED. ATTEST: f/ JAMES E. kIRK, MAYOR BONNIE S. THOMAS, CMC, CITY CLERK There being no further items on the agenda, Mayor Kirk adjourned the meeting at 7:40 p.m. .m Either party may give written notice to the other of an intent not to renew the annual contract, which written notice shall be communicated to the other party at least 60 days prior to the ending date of this contract. This notice provision shall not apply in the event of a termination with or without cause, as hereinafter set forth. The CITY also retains the right to terminate the employment at any time during the contract year without cause, which will entitle the CITY ADMINISTRATOR to severance pay, as hereinafter defined. C. The CITY ADMINISTRATOR is subject to an evaluation of his/her performance at least once annually, said evaluation to be completed at least three (3) months prior to the end of the contract year. The CITY, in its sole discretion upon receipt of an unsatisfactory evaluation, may extend to the CITY ADMINISTRATOR a period of sixty (60) days to improve his/her performance prior to terminating this contract for cause. The CITY ADMINISTRATOR shall perform all duties and functions of CITY ADMINISTRATOR in a competent, professional, efficient and effective manner, wh;=--h includes a requirement of open and effective communication between the CITY ADMINISTRATOR, Department Heads, employees, and the City Officials. The CITY COUNCIL shall be the sole judge of whether the CITY ADMINISTRATOR performs his/her duties in such a manner. 2. Terms of Employment. A. It is agreed that this agreement shall be subject to all provisions of the City Code of Ordinances and City Charter, as may be amended from time to time. B. The CITY and CITY ADMINISTRATOR agree that the CITY ADMINISTRATOR is a full time professional, managerial employee. In consideration of 29C.F.R 541.102, the CITY ADMINISTRATOR agrees that he/she is properly classified as exempt for purposes of the fair labor standards act. It is recognized that the CITY ADMINISTRATOR will frequently work hours outside the normal work day of 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., but "full time" employment as used in this contract means a minimum of a 40 hour week, and the normal hours of the CITY ADMINISTRATOR will be from 8:00 a.m. to 4.30 p.m. Monday through Friday. C. The CITY ADMINISTRATOR shall during the term of this contract shall not accept, continue with, or perform any employment or actions that will create a conflict of interest between such employment or activities with the CITY or it officials. A "conflict of interest' shall be defined as set forth in Chapter 112, Florida Statutes, as a violation of City policies, or as any employment, consultant work, or other professional activity that will be inconsistent with the duties of CITY ADMINISTRATOR, or that interferes with timely and professional administration of City government, or that is contrary to the interests of the CITY. The CITY ADMINISTRATOR and the CITY agree that in all events, the CITY ADMINISTRATOR shall devote such time as necessary to competently and professionally undertake and complete his/her Page 2 of 6 l • • C. The CITY ADMINISTRATOR shall be provided a private office, and clerical support and such other facilities and supplies suitable to the position, and adequate for the performance of all required duties. D. The CITY will pay the premium for group health insurance for the CITY ADMINISTRATOR, with such plan as may be in effect within the CITY; and long term disability and life insurance on the life of the CITY ADMINISTRATOR in such amounts as determined by the CITY. E. The CITY ADMINISTRATOR is entitled and encouraged to participate in such General Employees Pension Plan as may be in effect within the CITY or as amended. Alternatively, the CITY ADMINISTRATOR may elect to seek to join a deferred compensation plan, such as the International City Manager's Association (ICMA) plan, which satisfies Federal Internal Revenue Service deferred compensation plan requirements. If the CITY ADMINISTRATOR desires to join such a deferred compensation plan or other qualifying plan, upon reasonable right of review and approval by the CITY which shall not unreasonable be withheld, the CITY shall pay into such plan the same amount or percentage as the CITY would pay into the CITY ADMINISTRATOR's General Employee Pension Plan by payment of such amount into a deferred compensation plan, this negates the CITY's responsibility to pay into the General Employee Pension Plan. F. The CITY ADMINISTRATOR shall be entitled, in the sole discretion of the CITY COUNCIL, to periodic merit or longevity salary increases during the term of his/her employment under the CITY's pay plan in effect at that time. G. The CITY ADMINISTRATOR is entitled to attend, without prior approval of the CITY, all Florida League of Cities annual meetings; International City Managers Association (ICMA) meeting; Florida City and County Management Association (FCCMA) meeting, other similar professional meetings, Located within the State of Florida. Any out of State meetings must be approved by the CITY COUNCIL in advance. The CITY shall pay the annual dues of the CITY ADMINISTRATOR to the Florida League of Cities; the Florida City and County Management Association (FCCMA); and the International City/County Management Association (ICMA). All payments made under this section shall be on a reimbursable basis; provided that receipts and other sufficient documentation have been submitted to the CITY. Mileage, meals and hotel reimbursement shall be at the rate consistent with Section 112.061 Florida Statutes. 4. Termination and Severance. This contract of employment contemplates that the term of employment is annual, and that either party may elect to not renew the term of employment by providing sixty (60) days notice prior to the ending date of the contract. In the event the CITY were to terminate employment of the CITY ADMINISTRATOR at any other time during the contract period without cause, the Page 4 of 6 0 • `y.OF'OkF F c m m � O 19151 ` qf Okeechobee November 7, 2000 Mr. George Long, County Administrator Okeechobee Board of County Commissioners 304 NW 2nd Street, Room 106 Okeechobee, Florida 34972 RE: JOINT CITY/COUNTY PARTICIPATION - INTER -LOCAL AGREEMENT FOR THE DEMOLITION AND REBUILDING OF A HOME BY THE COUNTY CDBG PROGRAM Dear Mr. Long: r��TEM,ADDED TO AGENDA .ia "'� �,� W" NOV. 7_AU" $ND A After a presentation by the County CDBG Grant Administrator, Mr. Milita, the City Council voted to authorize through this letter of Inter -local Agreement participation by the City in the County's CDBG Housing Grant Program. It is understood and agreed that the County through funding acquired from the State Small Cities CDBG Grant Program and SHIP will cause the present structure at 1703 SW 3rd Avenue, Okeechobee, Florida to be removed and another modern concrete block home rebuilt on that site under the guidelines of the State CDBG Housing Program. It is further agreed that the CDBG Program will adhere to and follow all City laws, building codes, obtain all required permits and utilize City Building Inspectors to perform appropriate inspections. The City will have no financial involvement or obligation in this project. Voted upon and passed this 7th Day of November, 2000. ATTEST: BONNIE S. THOMAS, CMC City Clerk FOR THE CITY OF OKEECHOBEE: JAMES KIRK Mayor Reviewed for Legal Sufficiency: JOHN R. COOK City Attorney 55 S.E. Third .Avenue • Okeechobee, Florida 34974-2932 • (863) 763-3372 • Fax: (863) 763-1686 FORM 813 MEMORANDUM OF VOTING CONFLICT FOR COUNTY MUNICIPAL5 AND OTHER LOCAL PUBLIC OFFICERS LAST NAME -FIRST NAME -MIDDLE NAME NAME OF BOARD, COUNCIL, COMMISSION, AUTHORITY, OR COMMITTEE 8 MAILING ADDRESS THE BOAR COUNCIL, COMMISSION, AUTHORITY OR COMMITTEE ON �� WHICH I SERVE IS A UNIT OF: @'CrrY ❑ COUNTY ❑ OTHER LOCAL AGENCY ITY COUNTY i NAME OF POLMCAL SUBDIVISION:, DATE ON WHICH VOTE OCCURRED I MY POSITION IS: tYELECTIVE ❑ APPOINTIVE I 1 111 _ CC) WHO MUST FILE FORM 813 This form is for use by any person serving at the county, city, or other local level of government on an appointed or elected board, council, commission, authority, or committee. It applies equally to members of advisory and non -advisory bodies who are presented with a voting conflict of interest under Section 112.3143, Florida Statutes. Your responsibilities under the law when faced with voting on a measure in which you have a conflict of interest will vary greatly depending on whether you hold an elective or appointive position. For this reason, please pay close attention to the instructions on this form before completing the reverse side and filing the form. INSTRUCTIONS FOR COMPLIANCE WITH SECTION 112.3143, FLORIDA STATUTES A person holding elective or appointive county, municipal, or other local public office MUST ABSTAIN from voting on a measure which inures to his or her special private gain or loss. Each elected or appointed local officer also is prohibited from knowingly voting on a mea- sure which inures to the special gain or loss of a principal (other than a government agency) by whom he or she is retained (including the parent organization or subsidiary of a corporate principal by which he or she is retained); to the special private gain or loss of a relative; or to the special private gain or loss of a business associate. Commissioners of community redevelopment agencies under Sec. 163.356 or 163.357, F.S., and officers of independent special tax districts elected on a one -acre, one -vote basis are not prohibited from voting in that capacity. For purposes of this law, a "relative" includes only the officer's father, mother, son, daughter, husband, wife, brother, sister, father-in-law, mother-in-law, son-in-law, and daughter-in-law. A "business associate" means any person or entity engaged in or carrying on a business enterprise with the officer as a partner, joint venturer, coowner of property, or corporate shareholder (where the shares of the corporation are not listed on any national or regional stock exchange). ELECTED OFFICERS: In addition to abstaining from voting in the situations described above, you must disclose the conflict: PRIOR TO THE VOTE BEING TAKEN by publicly stating to the assembly the nature of your interest in the measure on which you are abstaining from voting; and WITHIN 15 DAYS AFTER THE VOTE OCCURS by completing and filing this form with the person responsible for recording the min- utes of the meeting, who should incorporate the form in the minutes. APPOINTED OFFICERS: Although you must abstain from voting in the situations described above, you otherwise may participate in these matters. However, you must disclose the nature of the conflict before making any attempt to influence the decision, whether orally or in writing and whether made by you or at your direction. iF YOU INTEND TO MAKE ANY ATTEMPT TO INFLUENCE THE DECISION PRIOR TO THE MEETING AT WHICH THE VOTE WILL BE TAKEN: • You must complete and file this form (before making any attempt to influence the decision) with the person responsible for recording the minutes of the meetino. who will incorporate the form in the minutes. (Continued on other side) PAGE 1 CE FORM 8B - EFF. 1/2000 APPOINTED OFFICERS (continued) • A copy of the form must be provided immediately to the other members of the agency. • The form must be read publicly at the next meeting after the form is filed. IF YOU MAKE NO ATTEMPT TO INFLUENCE THE DECISION EXCEPT BY DISCUSSION AT THE MEETING: • You must disclose orally the nature of your conflict in the measure before participating. • You must complete the form and file it within 15 days after the vote occurs with the person responsible for recording the minutes of the meeting, who must incorporate the form in the minutes. A copy of the form must be provided immediately to the other members of the DISCLOSURE OF LOCAL OFFICER'S INTEREST I, _ i Y .l l l t 1(•� }�_ ��( Ahereby disclose that on _ _ ! V r1 e O L Lei` ✓ r� 20 6_: (a) A measure came or will come before my agency which (check one) inured to my special private gain or loss; �ured to the special gain or loss of my business associate, `st 4�1 L151— fZ Z inured to the special gain or loss of my relative, inured to the special gain or loss of whom I am retained; or inured to the special gain or loss of is the parent organization or subsidiary of a principal which has retained me. (b) The measure before my agency and the nature of my conflicting interest in the measure is as follows: Date Filed r Sign ure Z which NOTICE: UNDER PROVISIONS OF FLORIDA STATUTES §112.317, A FAILURE TO MAKE ANY REQUIRED DISCLOSURE CONSTITUTES GROUNDS FOR AND MAY BE PUNISHED BY ONE OR MORE OF THE FOLLOWING: IMPEACHMENT, REMOVAL OR SUSPENSION FROM OFFICE OR EMPLOYMENT, DEMOTION, REDUCTION IN SALARY, REPRIMAND, OR A CIVIL PENALTY NOT TO EXCEED $10,000. CE FORM SB - EFF. 1/2000 PAGE 2