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2002-02-05 RegularCITY OF OKEECHOBEE FEBRUARY 5, 2002 REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING SUMMARY OF COUNCIL ACTION AGENDA I. CALL TO ORDER - Mayor: February 5, 2002, City Council Regular Meeting, 6:00 p.m. II. OPENING CEREMONIES: Invocation offered by Pastor Larry Kilgore; Pledge of Allegiance led by Mayor Kirk. III. MAYOR, COUNCIL AND STAFF ATTENDANCE - City Clerk. Mayor James E. Kirk Council Member Noel A. Chandler Council Member Robert Oliver Council Member Dowling R. Watford, Jr. Council Member D. Clayton Williams, 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 the week of February 17 - 23, 2002 as "National Engineers Week." PAGE 1 of 5 COUNCIL ACTION - DISCUSSION - VOTE Mayor Kirk called the February 5, 2002 Regular City Council Meeting to order at 6:00 p.m. The Invocation was offered by Pastor Kilgore; Mayor Kirk led the pledge of allegiance. Clerk Thomas called the roll: Present Absent Present Present (entered Chambers at 6:13 p.m.) Present Present Present Present Present Mayor Kirk called for a moment of silence for Council Member Chandler and his family during their time of bereavement. Mayor Kirk read the proclamation as follows: "WHEREAS, engineers have used their scientific and technical knowledge and skills in creative and innovative ways to fulfill society's needs; and WHEREAS, engineers face the major technological challenges of our time - from rebuilding towns devastated by natural disasters to designing an information superhighway that will speed our country into this new century; and WHEREAS, engineers are encouraging our young math and science students to realize the practical power of their knowledge; and WHEREAS, we will look more than ever to engineers and their knowledge and skills to meet the challenges of the future; NOW THEREFORE, 1, James E. Kirk, by the virtue of the authority vested in me as Mayor of the City of Okeechobee, Florida, do hereby proclaim February 17 through 23, 2002, as NATIONAL ENGINEERS WEEK in the City of Okeechobee. No one was present to receive the proclamation. Clerk Thomas will forward it to the appropriate party. 285 286 FEBRUARY 5,202 - REGULAR MEETING • PAGE 2 OF 5 AGENDA COUNCIL ACTION. DISCUSSION -VOTE V. MINUTES -City Clerk. A. Motion to dispense with the reading and approve the Summary of Council Member Oliver moved to dispense with the reading and approve the Summary of Council Action for the Council Action for the January 8, 2002 Joint Workshop and the January 8, 2002 Joint Workshop and the January 15, 2002 Regular Meeting; seconded by Council Member Williams. January 15, 2002 Regular Meeting. I There was no discussion on this item. KIRK - YEA CHANDLER -ABSENT OLIVER - YEA WATFORD - ABSENT WILLIAMS - YEA MOTION CARRIED. VI. AGENDA - Mayor. A. Requests for the addition, deferral or withdrawal of items on today's Mayor Kirk asked whether there were any additions, deferral's or withdrawal of items on today's agenda. There were agenda. I none. VII. NEW BUSINESS. A. Consider a request by the American Legion Post #64 to waive the Following a brief discussion between Council, American Legion Commander Charles Hart and Mr. Joey Sheldon Temporary Use Permit fee for the annual Free Fair - Charles Hart (Exhibit Council Member Oliver moved to waive the Temporary Use Permit fee for the American Legion Free Fair; seconded 1) by Council Member Watford. VOTE KIRK - YEA CHANDLER - ABSENT OLIVER - YEA WATFORD - YEA WILLIAMS - YEA MOTION CARRIED. FEBRUARY 5, 2002 - REGULAR MEETING - PAGE 3 OF 5 287 AGENDA .. COUNCIL ACT1dN = DISCUSSION - VOTE VII. NEW BUSINESS CONTINUED. B. Motion to appoint Teresa Suarez, James Mullis, Johnny Mack Council Member Watford moved to appoint Teresa Suarez, James Mullis, Johnny Mack Kinsaul and Landon C. Kinsaul and Landon C. Fortner, Jr. to the General Employees/OUA Fortner, Jr. to the General Employees/OUA Pension Board as Trustee's for the term beginning January 1, 2002 and Pension Board as Trustee's for the term beginning January 1, 2002 ending December 31, 2003; seconded by Council Member Oliver. There was a brief discussion on this item. and ending December 31, 2003 - City Administrator (Exhibit 2). VOTE KIRK - YEA CHANDLER - ABSENT OLIVER - YEA WATFORD - YEA WILLIAMS - YEA MOTION CARRIED. C. Discussion related to an elected City Clerk vs. an appointed City Administrator Veach addressed the Council explaining that Clerk Thomas would be retiring at the end of the year. He Clerk - City Administrator, had discussed this with several of the Council Members and they suggested that this might be a good time to discuss whether to keep the City Clerk position elected or change it to appointed. There are twenty cities in the State that have elected Clerks. The position has evolved over the years and has become more professional, our particular clerk also serves as a department head as the Personnel Administrator for the City making it a unique situation. By leaving the position elected the City runs the risk of having someone in that office that is not as professional and lacks the skills that our current Clerk has. Mayor Kirk and Council Members Oliver and Watford both agreed that the position had evolved and the reasons for wanting the change. Council Member Oliver asked Clerk Thomas her idea's on the matter Clerk Thomas stated that she felt it was time and that it could be a good thing. It would be bad for the City if you had someone come in who had no government experience and take this position. She supported the appointed Clerk. The Council then discussed how the procedure would take place. Attorney Cook will need to draw up an ordinance for public hearing to amend the Charter. If it passes, the ordinance title explaining the matter will be placed on the ballot for the City electors to vote on (September 3, 2002). The Council also discussed how it would take educating and informing the citizens their position on making this change. Voting is the most prized possession we have. The City used to elect the Chief of Police, but that was changed to appointed and has brought continuity to that department. They want the citizens to understand they are not trying to take anything away from them. 288 FEBRUARY 5, 2002 - REGULAR MEETING - PAGE 4 OF 5 AGEk COUNCIL ACTION - DISCUSSION - VOTE VII. NEW BUSINESS CONTINUED. C. Discussion related to an elected City Clerk vs. an appointed City Mr. Lowry Markham briefly addressed the Council on the issue and asked who the appointed clerk would be responsible Clerk continued. to and whether citizens could still go to that person or would they have to go through the Administrator? These will be items that will have to be addressed and explained. The majority of the Council agreed that the position would be just as all the Department Head positions and that the current responsibilities and duties would remain the same regardless of the position being appointed or elected. The public will also have an opportunity to address their concerns and questions to the Council at the public hearing when the ordinance is considered. Mayor Kirk suggested that the Council hold a workshop to also discuss any questions the public may have. Mayor Kirk, Council Member Watford and Oliver each expressed their appreciation to Clerk Thomas for her years of dedication to the City. She has always been the upmost professional and done the best job for the City. The City has been fortunate to have her all these years. Council Member Watford moved to have the City Attorney prepare the appropriate ordinance to make the necessary charter amendments changing the City Clerk's position from elected to appointed; seconded by Council Member Williams. VOTE KIRK - YEA CHANDLER - ABSENT OLIVER - YEA WATFORD - YEA WILLIAMS - YEA MOTION CARRIED. D. Discussion related to Martin Luther King holiday - City Administrator Veach advised that recently he was asked why the City does not observe the Martin Luther King holiday Administrator. since the Federal, State and County governments do. The City employees currently get eleven paid holidays. He then distributed a list of those holiday's. The Council has three choices, they can either leave the holiday alone, replace an existing holiday or create an additional holiday. Following a brief discussion, Council requested this item be discussed at budget time. Mayor Kirk explained that we do not know what the budget is going to look like this year, and this might be the only thing we can offer employee's at budget. Council Member Watford also suggested the employee's be polled as to what holiday they would want to substitute, should the Council decide to go in that direction. That information will also be available at budget time. FEBRUARY 5, 2002 - REGULAR MEETING - PAGE 5 OF 5 AGENDA VII. NEW BUSINESS CONTINUED. E. Discussion related to the creation of a policy permitting City employees to contribute a portion of their accrued or sick leave to fellow employees who have exhausted their benefits due to an emergency that is not worker's compensation related - City Administrator. Vlll. ADJOURN MEETING - 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 TESTWIONY AND EVIDENCE UPON WHICH THE APPEAL IS TO BE BASED. � 7 James E. Kirk, Mayor ATTEST: Bonnie S. Thomas, CIVIC, City Cleric COUNCIL ACTION -DISCUSSION -VOTE Administrator Veach addressed the Council regarding to the creation of a policy permitting employees to contribute a portion of their sick leave to fellow employees who have exhausted their benefits due to an emergency that is not worker's compensation related. Following a brief discussion, Council indicated that it was a policy they would look at implementing, but they needed more detailed information on how the policy would work and guidelines that would be implemented to keep the policy from being abused. Staff will work on the policy and bring it back to the Council for further consideration. There being no further items on the agenda, Mayor Kirk adjourned the meeting at 7:10 p.m. City of Okeechobee - February 5, 2002 - Regular City Council Meeting - Handwritten Minutes I. CALL TO ORDER - Mayor: February 5 2002 City Council Regular Meeting 6.00 p.m. II. OPENING CEREMONIES: Invocation offered by Pastor Larry Kilgore: Pledge of Allegiance led by Mayor. III. MAYOR, COUNCIL AND STAFF ATTENDANCE - City Clerk. Present Absent Mayor James E. Kirk Council Member Noel A. Chandler ` Council Member Robert Oliver Council Member Dowling R. Watford, Jr. u' Council Member Clayton Williams J City Attorney John R. Cook °l City Administrator Bill L. Veach .. City Clerk Bonnie S. Thomas Deputy City Clerk S. Lane Gamiotea IV. PRESENTATIONS A14D PROCLAMATIONS -Mayor. A. Proclaim the week of February 17 - 23, 2002 as "National Engineers Week." WHEREAS, engineers have used their scientific and technical knowledge and skills in creative and innovative ways to fulfill society's needs; and WHEREAS, engineers face the major technological challenges of our time - from rebuilding towns devastated by natural disasters to designing an information superhighway that will speed our country into this new century; and WHEREAS, engineers are encouraging our young math and science students to realize the practical power of their knowledge; and WHEREAS, we will look more than ever to engineers and their knowledge and skills to meet the challenges of the future; NOW THEREFORE, I, James E. Kirk, by the virtue of the authority vested in me as Mayor of the City of Okeechobee, Florida, do hereby proclaim February 17 through 23, 2002, as NATIONAL ENGINEERS WEEK in the City of Okeechobee. V. MINUTES - City Clerk. A. Council Member AV Motion to dispense with the reading and approve the Summary of Council Action for the January 8, 2002 Joint Workshop and the January 15, 2002 Regular Meeting; seconded by Council Member. VOTE YEA NAY ABSTAIN ABSENT KIRK 1 CHANDLER / OLIVER % WATFORD f WILLIAMS /MOTION CARRIED - DENIED (7 - VI. AGENDA -Mayor. A. Requests for the addition, deferral or withdrawal fo items on today's agenda. VII. NEW BUSINESS. A. Consider a request by the American Legaion Post #64 to waive the Temporary Use Permit fee for the annual Free Fair - Charles rt (Exhibit 1). 4- 7-K- B. Council Member Motion to appoint Teresa Suarez, James Mullis, Johnny Mack Kinsaul and Landon C. Fortner, Jr. to the General Employees/OUA Pension Board as Tursttee for the term beginning JanuaFy 1, 2002 and en*41)ecember 31, 2003 - City Administrator (Exhibit 2); seconded by Council Member VOTE YEA NAY ABSTAIN ABSENT KIRK CHANDLER OLIVER WATFORD WILLIAMS MOTION (`A*D - DENIED C. 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Bog 639, Okeechobee, Florida 34973 (863) 763-3134 Published DailyCITY # a MEEIMI STATE OF FLORIDA MOI10EIiHEM COUNTY OF OKEECHOBEE of Okeectm Before the undersigned authority personally appeared Judy Kasten, who on oath GM. at Co says she Is Publisher of the Okeechobee News, a DAILY Newspaper AwwW.. okaech published in is a Okeechobee, in Okeechobee County, Florida; that the attached copy of advertisement, coW c I being a (ems VE PLF/ISE TAKE' ADVISED I 10 4 VW &&WrydK in the matter of ak Wma WN C— • in the 19th Judicial District of the Ci cuit Court of Okeee h bee County, Florida, was published in said Newspaper in the issues of Z bb2_ Affiant further says that the said Okeechobee ews is a newspaper published at Okeechobee, in said Okeechobee County, Florida, and that said newspaper has hereto- fore been published continuously in said Okeechobee County, Florida each week and has been entered as second class mail matter at the post office in Okeechobee, in said Okeechobee County, Florida, for a period of one year next preceding the first publication of the attached copy of advertisement; and affiant further says that she has neither paid nor promised any person, firm or corporation any discount, rebate, commission or refund for the purpose of sec u 'Vhis advertisement for publication in the said newspaper. Sworn �andsubbed before me this S day of A.D 20 (ate ........Karm n Brown aaU _Commission # CC 902300 Not Public. State of F orida at Lar e A J'�= Expires Jan. 17, 2004 �9•'•... ": g �.;fp'Ffcqi�� Bonded Thru ''•n,.�� Atlnntic BoudinK Co. Ino. cry � s. Thom -" 259277 • ON BE CITY OF OKEECHOBEE FEBRUARY 5, 2002 REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING OFFICIAL AGENDA PAGE 1 OF 2 I. CALL TO ORDER - Mayor: February 5, 2002, City Council Regular Meeting, 6:00 p.m. II. OPENING CEREMONIES: Invocation offered by Pastor Larry Kilgore; is 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 Robert Oliver Council Member Dowling R. Watford, Jr. Council Member Clayton Williams 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 the week of February 17 - 23, 2002 as "National Engineers Week". V. MINUTES - City Clerk. A. Motion to dispense with the reading and approve the Summary of Council Action for the January 8, 2002 Joint Workshop and the January 15, 2002 Regular Meeting. I+ EBRUARY VI. AGENDA - Mayor. A. Requests for the addition, deferral or withdrawal of items on today's agenda. VII. NEW BUSINESS. 2001 - CITY COUNCIL AGENDA - RAGE 2 OF 2 A. Consider a request by the American Legion Post #64 to waive the Temporary Use Permit Fee for the Annual Free Fair - Charles Hart (Exhibit 1). • B. Motion to appoint Terisa Suarez, James Mullis, Johnny Mack Kinsaul and Landon C. Fortner, Jr. to the General Employees/OUA Pension Board as Trustees for the term beginning January 1, 2002 and ending December 31, 2003 - City Administrator (Exhibit 2). E C. Discussion related to an elected City Clerk vs. an appointed City Clerk - City Administrator. D. Discussion related to Martin Luther King holiday - City Administrator. E. Discussion related to the creation of a policy permitting City employees to contribute a portion of their accrued or sick leave to fellow employees who have exhausted their benefits due to an emergency that is not worker's compensation related - City Administrator. VIII. 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 proceeding, and for such purpose may need to ensure a verbatim record of the proceeding 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. 4 V} u or— n , _ Office of the Mayor l r�•.:..wch o ee, `WHEREAS, engineers have used their scientific and technical knowledge and skill' '.. creative and innovative ways to fulfill society's needs; and - \NHEREAS, engineers face the major technological challenges of our time - from rebuBdurg� towns devastated by natural disasters to designing an information superhighwa7_ ` that will speed our country into this new century; and a_ WHEREAS, engineers are encouraging our young math and science students to realize the practical power of their knowledge; and WHEREAS, we will look more than ever to engineers and their knowledge and skills to meet the challenges of the future; f' NOW TEWJ RFORE, I, James E. Kirk, by the virtue of the authority vested in me as Mayor of the City of Okeechobee, Florida, do hereby proclaim February 17 through 23, f, 2002, as NATIONAL ENGINEERS WEEK in the City of Okeechobee. ` � �JF i. In witness whereof I have hereunto set my hand and caused this seal to be affixed. James E. Kirk, Mayor Attest: Bonnie S. Thomas, CMC, City Clerk Date: February S. 2002 w �� .. 't�•;,-a � FYI - '� .. -- •a�w As: CITY OF OKEECHOBEE 941)763-3372 * Fax 941)763-1686 AGENDA ITEM REQUEST FORM Please mail or bring completed form to: EXHIBIT 1 - FEB 5 AGENDA City of Okeechobee 55 S.E. 3rd Avenue Okeechobee, Florida 34974 NAME: AMFRT('AN T Fr-Trw PnSrr L' 6A ADDRESS:501 SE 2 ND STREET OKEECHOBEE FL. 34974 TELEPHONE:8a3-763-2569 863-763-2950 (HOME) (BUSINESS) MEETING: REGULAR>3 SPECIAL ❑ WORKSHOP d DATE: 1 / 15/02 PLEASE STATE THE ITEM YOU WISH TO HAVE PLACED ON THE CITY COUNCIL AGENDA. PERMIT FEES FOR THE ANNUAL FREE FAIR ` PLEASE STATE WHAT DEPARTMENT(S) YOU HAVE WORKED WITH THUS FAR. MET WITH MRS WILLIAMS AT CITY HALL PLEASE STATE DESIRED ACTION BY THE CITY COUNCIL. TO WAIVE PERMIT FEES PLEASE SUMMARIZED PERTINENT INFORMATION CONCERNING YOUR REQUEST AND ATTACH APPLICABLE DOCUMENTS.THE AMERICAN LEGION OKEECHOBEE MEMORIAL POST # 64 SUPPORTS THE LOCAL COMMUNITY BY DONATING MONEY AND PROVIDING SUPPORT SERVICES TO ITS VARIOUS ---r-�--i4 NON PRl1FTT ORGANIZATIONSORGANIZATIONSTg,Tc p�cT yTOTAT A T � F9 9 h a S BEE M,ga��_ �� n gETugNEp TO THE COMMLTNTTY A COPY np TTFM4 T4 ATTArTHFT) POP YOUR CONSIDERATION PRESENTATION TQ BE MAD , HOW MUCH TIME WILL BE REQUESTED? /15 -Minutes -ii n u t e s r SIGNED BY: • DATE: !n i//l/Al Oa • AMERICAN LEGION POST # 64 THE FOLLOWING IS A LIST OF DONATIONS THAT IS RETURNED TO THE COMMUNITY FOR THE PAST YEAR OCRA LITTLELEAGUE $ 250.00 COMMUNITY SERVICE $ 2500.00 BOYS STATE $ 2000.00 SCOUTING, BOYS, GIRLS $ 1000.00 SENIOR SERVICES $ 700.00 REAL LIFE RANCH $ 700.00 SALAVATION ARMY $ 700.00 DARE SCHOOL PROGRAM $ 440.00 VICTIM'S ADVOCATES $ 300.00 SCHOOL MEDALS $ 550.00 SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM $12000.00 VETERAN'S MEMORIAL $1200.00 EMERGENCY RELIEF $ 1000.00 HOSPICE $ 700.00 MARTHA'S HOUSE $ 700.00 NURSE'S SCHOLARSHIPS $ 3000.00 TOTAL 27,740.00 THE AMEICAN LEGION HALL IS DONATED TO COMMUNITY NON PROFIT ORGANIZTIONS AT NO COST. POLE FOR POLICE DEPT SUPPLY FLAGS TO THE COMMUNITY BURIAL SERVICE FOR VETRAN'S FREE CHILDREN'S DAY FOR THE FAIR DONATE LEGION HALL TO THE FOLLOWING / AARP TAX SERVICE, SPECKLED PEARCH BEAUTY CONTEST, BOY SCOUTS, CUB SCOUTS, GOLDEN AGERS. PROVIDE DISASTER RELIEF SHELTER FOR COMMUNITY CHRISTMAS PARTY FOR 350-400 CHILDREN 680 TEMPORARY STRUCTURES Temporary structures shall be subject to the following Regulations. Public emergency structures; and public structures in public parks, are exempt from these sections. 681 TEMPORARY STRUCTURES BY TEMPORARY PERMIT The following temporary structures may be permitted upon the issuance of a temporary permit, subjectwhere applicable to additional restrictions and requirements as set forth in Chapter 10, Section 10-77, Code of Ordinances, and requirements of the City Licenses and Business Regulations. Temporary Structures in Connection with a Development Permit Temporary construction office, real estate office, watchman's office and model home on the property under development. Temporary Structures to a Commercial or Industrial Use Stand, booth, or similar temporary structure which is an extension of the existing principal use in a commercial. or industrial district, subject to the following Regulations; the applicant shall: a Produce proof that it is the principal use applicant's inventory being sold. b Not erect the structure for more than 15 days, 4 times a year. c Meet all required setbacks and off-street parking Regulations of the district in which the structure is located, and all required sign Regulations. Temporary Produce Stand Temporary produce stands are not a permitted use within the City of Okeechobee pursuant to Chapter 10, Section 10-77, Code of Ordinances. 4 Other Temporary Structures Other temporary structures subject to the following Regulations: a Christmas tree, fireworks and similar seasonal sales operated by a non-profit organization. b Carnival, circus, fair or other special event operated by a non-profit organization on or abutting their principal use. c Commercial carnival, circus or fair in commercial or industrial districts. d Similar temporary structures where the period of use will not exceed 30 days a year. 5 Temporary Off -Premises Sales, Tent Sales, Outdoor Auctions Temporary off -premises sales, tent sales and outdoor auctions may be permitted for non-profit organizations in commercial and industrial districts, subject to the following Regulations; such applicant shall: a Have written permission of the property owner. b Not erect the structure for more than 15 days a year. c Meet all required setbacks and off-street parking Regulations of the district in which the structure is located, and all required sign Regulations. d Remove all debris within 48 hours of expiration of the permit. e Submit proof of liability insurance, paid in full covering the period for which the permit is issued, in the minimum amount of $1,000,000.00 per occurrence. Temporary Off -Premises Motor Vehicle Sales Temporary off -premises motor vehicle sale are not a permitted use within the City of Okeechobee pursuantto Chapter 10, Section 10-77, Code of Ordinances. 85 700 SPECIAL EXCEPTION USE REGULATIONS Special exception uses may be granted by the Board of Adjustment. These supplementary Regulations shall apply to specific permitted and special exception uses in all zoning districts, unless otherwise noted. 701 AUTO SERVICE STATION REQUIREMENTS 1 Location Where permitted by district Regulations. 2 Minimum Lot Area Area 20,000 square feet. Width 140 feet, and on each street frontage. 3 Minimum Yards Front 25 feet. Side 20 feet; 50 feet abutting residential zoning district. Rear 20 feet; 50 feet abutting residential zoning district. 4 Maximum Lot Coverage 25 percent, not including fuel storage tanks. 5 Maximum Height 25 feet. 6 Special Requirements Fuel storage tanks shall comply with yard requirements. 702 COMMUNITY CENTER REQUIREMENTS 1 Location Where permitted by district Regulations. 2 Minimum Lot Area Area 20,000 square feet. Width 100 feet. 3 Minimum Yards Front 40 feet. Side 25 feet; 50 feet abutting residential zoning district. Rear 25 feet; 50 feet abutting residential zoning district. 4 Maximum Lot Coverage 25 percent. 5 Maximum Height 35 feet. 703 DAY CARE CENTER REQUIREMENTS 1 Location 2 Minimum Lot Area 3 Minimum Yards 4 Maximum Lot Coverage Shall not be located within 300 feet of an industrial area. Area 10,000 square feet. Width 100 feet. Front 40 feet. Side 25 feet. Rear 25 feet. 30 percent. s6 • 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 DATE RECEIVED: DATE ISSUED: APPLICATION NO: DATE(S) OF EVENT: FEE: $175.00 DATE PAID: / _/ z)-o TEMPORARY PERMIT APPLICATION OTHER TEMPORARY STR UCTURES LDR SEC 681-4 Name of Property Ownerr(s): U� ►Vp� / r ►- Address: K t/ �61c22' ' 3VELI � Telephone Numbers: Home: �G�� f Worlk:I�� 7� Mobile/Cell: Pager: a Name of Applicant: a _. , -3 Address: Tolanhnne Numbers: Home: Work: Mobile/Cell: Pager: Future Land Use Map Designation: Current Zoning//Djjesig9�nattion: /rJ (- Legal Description of Property: �- G %� f9m p rtY �" k. , i 3 V Address of Pro e Please Explain TL Briefly describe ung property:/O North: S('�7� �` g{�Eest: G�Jc� tL D i L , I- � - ^ o O' South: &10_7 West: Attach the following documents: 1. Letter of intent outlining event(s) to take place. 2. List of vendor(s) participating, if possible. 3. Proof of non-profit status, if applicable. 4. Notarized letter of ermission, if a licant is not the property owner. The following temporary structures may be permitted upon the issuance of this temporary permit, subject where applicable, to additional restrictions and requirements as set forth in Chapter 10, Sec. 10-77 Code of Ordinances, and requirements of s: Christmas trees, fireworks and similar seasonal sales operated by non-profit the City Licenses and Business Regulation organization. Carnival circus, fair or other special event operated by a non-profit organization or abutting their principal use. Commercial carnival, circus or fair in commercial or industrial districts. Similar temporary structures where the period of use will not exceed thirty days a year. Please note that if you intend to use any portion of a City street or sidewalk a separate permit will have to be granted by the City Council. I hereby certify that the information on this application is correct. The information included in this application is for use by the aCity of Okeechobee in nd imprisonment of processing my thirty days and uest. False may result in he misleading summaryinformation of this application. may be punishable by a fine of up to $500.00 ppliication Date Signature of Applicant JAN-24—e2 10:38 AM AMERICAN LEGION POST 64 941763 602 P-02 �?1t * �, .,,.,�,. - ,r„•... 1.,., .,. .0 'A 4v V f.iV•aVl t\V . VVL t •Vi C...,t 10451 FIfOUI EVARD YR61NM88t- ' FL. 337p6 all p'ie-de00-Zvo0%723374- fl Rri "at Carti*ieate lumber, 53 CERTIFICATE OF IwLwoNCE This certificat neither affirsta ively nor negatively amends, g%t:ends or alter the COveraq• wflar a by the oltyfie ) described hereon and iH irsve4 as a natter of it ormet�nn and confers no r aht upon the holder. The ppolicy ties) identified bela+u by a vo1icy number is in fa tv on the date of certiftc-% isslI�� nce• Insurance is fPprd ad an1vV With re s Octo those zOver• as fnr Which a specific limit of liab lity ?sae rtiter sub eci to ail termq of th't pal having 1yerance thrbeeretoe. Nabhrdinpand hiereins con wined shall modify any pray s on of said policy. In the oventiiof Caneollation df the pol:cy� the oPany, ssuinqLaid policy corlifikatalholderoatbtheagddrisyoshoWnhq�sfn', obuTo" larlitany i}assumes. M0 r*%pan% bilitias for any misbaka ar f411ure to give such naira. AMY insurance made a part of the' aiicy includes as, a person inN red with rA RRect to an oCeurra"ce taking peace at a Carnivas site. (1) hr, itre h or sxhibitian association, sponsorin orgenixatt pn or co mote*'(() the oen #71 o l:v: rasae thrre of (3) a munictpal �Yy qranting the Name Lilt urad permissionto operate a(n) Carnivals, but Qf)i at respect bodily in,�ury or pert{� damn4aC!vsd Iyy or contri,utad to byY The neQ igence of the Named.insursarh le acting in ahe course and scope of 4h*ir ampT.oyment. NAME 11; ADIMIW OF IidEL Lm: ADDITIOlM1L LNStJRED: ,Q .1 hn and .layce hichardson 1g3-p0 unite Road 9' dL ;5t e- -f, NAME L ADDRESS OF ao"-A pY.�GC�rt-�T ► y DER - tit a�% P-G+•t��/ DA TEB: -A.'d L,. Company; 1', H. E. Insurance Company Pali ybAi;lumbrr: MIMFb8eO P 1''C1MI TSs00-mayy A00: i10— 4 M, 00 Fo d Prody ks: #_!, 004, 000 pppp H. E. Insuranc♦ oropany h11 XF?26e Bodily Injury & Property Damage Bodijq In'ury 4 Property vamogs Excess Excaus of 04/0 / q/QC/JO aV / 0/00/00 M - C DINED BINaLE I.1'M17' gY,fralf shown hursin applies 0111y to those items scheduled on or. endorsed to ob Ihis artificat is nbt valid unless an original signoture appears below. Copie: Not VallLtd) F� ALLIED SPECIALTY INSURANCE, INC. .nr........ �... 1 .... _.. w.. ...w.w• — -..... ._ ,.y�.t..i.wJr!J'+xtr. .. ......... 12941 RECEIVED CITY OF OKEECHOBEE, FLORIDA 55 S.E. 3rd Avenue, Okeechobee, FL 34972-2932 (863) 763-3372 / 20 d a. n 100 -2LERK 0 • EXHIBIT 2 — FEB 5 AGENDA OKEECHOBEE UTILITY AUTHORITY P.O. Box 835 Okeechobee, Florida 34973-0835 January 2, 2002 Bill Veach City Administrator City of Okeechobee, Florida 55 SE 3" Avenue Okeechobee, FL 34974-2932 Re: Pension Board Dear Mr. Veach: (863) 763-9460 FAX: (863) 763-9036 The employees of the Okeechobee Utility Authority (OUA) were given a ballot and asked to vote for one of the three (3) names on the ballot in order to select a trustee for the Pension Board. The OUA employees elected employee James Mullis as their trustee for the Pension Board for the next two (2) years. Please add to the agenda of the February 5, 2002 City Council meeting the appointment of the General Employees/OUA Pension Plan Trustees as follows: 1. City Employee -(to be determined by City Employees) Terisa Suarez '1 �.. CvIv« ri:rpvy%i- 7iiilVJ ululiiS 3. City Resident - Johnny Mack Kinsaul 4. OUA Appointee - Landon C. Fortner, Jr. 5. At -Large Appointee - To be determined Thank you for your assistance in these matters and please let me know if you need any additional information. Sincerely, Landon C. Fortner, Jr. Executive Director, OUA 0 • CITY OF OKEECHOBEE MEMORANDUM TO: Mayor and City Council DATE: January 29, 2002 SUBJECT: Status Report FROM: Bill L. Veach, City Administrator Below is a brief summary of past and upcoming events. DEPARTMENT SYNOPSIS ADMINISTRATION 1. Industrial Park/ Sheffield Environmental Services - The EDA and Transportation Grants are in place as are the County and State appropriations. We have lost the reservation on the $600,000 CDBG grant. The private sector money is still not in place, however, Tim Gates has indicated he will provide the lost $600,000 (if necessary) when his financing is finalized. In my most recent conversation with Dale Milita, he did not seem confident that the private sector financing would be secured in a timely fashion. However, the contract for the State appropriation of $300,000, which was approved by the City Council on December 4', has led to progress with the project. The survey of the NE 9" Street approach is complete. Right of way assessment is underway. Upon receipt of the first $100,000, we will make the first installment of payments due to CAS (engineering related fees). Please keep in mind that this money, unlike the economic development grants, is not tied to the private sector funding or job creation. 2. GRIT - Attorney Robbins continues to handle the proceedings with the GRIT case. He is being assisted with Usher Brown and Andy Hellinger on the bankruptcy side of the issue. Attorney Cook and I are monitoring their progress closely. Legal expenditures on this issue continue to mount. We will watch this closely, however, as the case progresses, we may have to make a budget amendment at year's end. DEPARTMENT I SYNOPSIS ADMINISTRATION 3. City Engineer - Oscar Bermudez has begun review plans of CONTINUED the City's proposed Fire Station upgrade, repairs to City Hall, roofing at the City barn and has assumed engineering responsibilities as the City's representative at Technical Review Committee meetings. He has also been in touch with the DOT on resurfacing and drainage issues along South 441. Additionally, Donnie Robertson is bringing him up to speed on street and drainage issues. 4. Fire Station and City Hall - Nancy Phillips has completed preparation of grant applications for EMPA grants which would provide partial funding for the City Hall and Fire Station refurbishing. The final submittal will occur Monday, February 4'. 5. FY 2000/01 Audit - Hoyman, Dobson and Associates are proceeding with this year's audit. Early indications are that we have no improprieties in reporting, however, we will have findings related to asset evaluation (a long standing finding for which they will suggest remedies). They also have issues with our "fleet leasing program". They indicate this is technically a "purchase program" (more of a housekeeping issue). They also indicate that they spent considerably more time in this first review than they had anticipated. 6. Sick Leave/Accrued Leave Fund - On February 5th, staff will request that the Council consider permitting employees to contribute some of their sick/ accrued leave to fellow employees who have exhausted their benefits due to an emergency that is not workman's comp related. The requested procedure would involve employees being asked if they would like to contribute on a case -by -case basis. The contribution would be made confidentially and only by those employees who were comfortable in doing so. I will present this in greater detail at our next City Council meeting. 2 0 • DEPARTMENT SYNOPSIS PUBLIC WORKS 1. Construction on the street projects is nearing completion. 2. Removal of the old railroad turntable is progressing. The structure has been blasted into smaller, manageable pieces. They will be removed as time permits. 3. The City's work, in cooperation to assist SFWMD in the removal of vegetation from the Taylor Creek canals, has been delayed. Originally, the interim regional director indicated that SFWMD would bring in their machine to remove the vegetation if the City would provide a truck to haul it away. John Morgan was unaware of this arrangement and, upon recently learning of it, indicated that he would see what could be done. The City alone does not have the equipment to undertake the entire project, nor would we want to set a precedent in claiming responsibility for this ongoing maintenance. We still plan to cooperate with SFWMD if they pursue the matter. 4. City Staff (Veach, Robertson and Bermudez) will meet with County officials to discuss drainage issues along the SW boundary region of the City. This is an area of town that floods often occur, and it will take effort on the part of the City, County and possibly DOT to ease the situation. Possibilities will be discussed on January 30' and if reasonable potential solutions are reached, they will be brought to the Council. CITY ATTORNEY 1. I have asked Attorney Cook to address the following: a. Marvin Brantley issue b. Adelphia contract c. Hamerick Trust issue d. GRIT issue e. Gaughn & Nairnsey property f. Elected vs. Appointed City Clerk g. Garbage fee related issues h. Code enforcement procedures 3 DEPARTMENT SYNOPSIS CODE 1. As you are aware, sensitive issues have recently arisen with ENFORCEMENT regard to Code Enforcement. In the absence of Chief Tomey, (vacation) and following the workshop/ Code Board meeting of January 8', the Administrator instructed Mr. Hillery to proceed by addressing only complaints and flagrant violations until the Code Board makes recommendations to the City Council and the Council then determines the direction they want staff to take. We continue to "hold" on all vegetation related issues. 2. The following items will be addressed at the next Code Enforcement meeting: a. Recommendations to the City Council on procedures regarding the citation process. b. Definitions of improved/unimproved land and developed/undeveloped land. c. Clarification of sign vs. banners. d. Abandoned vehicle definitions (tag related). e. Brantley issue, along with some others, which have been held over. f. Fifteen notices to appear have been sent out, however most of those will come into compliance before the next meeting on February 121n g. Also, it is the time of year for renewing occupational licenses. We will be checking on these in the next thirty days. 4 DEPARTMENT I SYNOPSIS BOARD OF 1. January 22, 2002 Board of Adjustment Meeting ~ A special ADJUSTMENT exception request was granted to allow for an automotive sales lot with mechanical and repair services in Heavy Commercial (CHV) zoning, located at 712 N. Parrott Avenue. The property owners and applicants are Michael and Angela Armstrong. A special exception request was granted to allow for storage/warehouse buildings in Heavy Commercial (CHV) zoning, located at 708 N. Parrott Avenue. The property owner and applicant is Ronald L. Trent. FIRE DEPARTMENT 1. Duty crew attended a "Career Day" for students at Central Elementary. 2. Duty crew conducted a station tour for the Girl Scouts. 3. Firefighters attended an air bag class in Fort Lauderdale to support "Extrication Safety Awareness". 4. Firefighters attended an Extrication class conducted by Chief Tomey at BMJ Towing (several fire agencies participated). 5. Firefighters attended a walk-thru pre -fire planning conducted by management of Ranch Fertilizer. 6. Firefighters assisted the Wal-Mart fishing tournament with filling fish live wells in the parking area. 7. As far as repairs, the primer cable was replaced on Engine 6; the steering assembly was repaired on Engine 4; Truck 2 compartment specs were sent to Pride; Engine 5 pump has been repaired and passed annual testing; and Tanker 14, which was a loaner, has been returned to St. Lucie Fire District. 5 DEPARTMENT SYNOPSIS POLICE DEPARTMENT 1. In 2000, the Okeechobee Police Department was awarded $11,693.00 in grant funds from a 2000 Local Law Enforcement Grant from the Federal Government. These funds, by agreement, are to be matched with a 10% cash match from the City of Okeechobee. On May 21, 2001, $11,218.00 of these funds were used to purchase nine computer work stations, including sixteen port switches and one Cisco Router from ICS, Inc. There is a $482.41 balance in that fund as of August 2, 2001, according to Lola Parker. These funds will go toward the purchase of a LS2100 Bar Code Scanner that will be utilized by the Detective Division in the evidence room. In 2001, the Okeechobee Police Department also was awarded $15,568.00 in grant funds from a 2001 Local Law Enforcement Block Grant from the Federal Government. These funds, by agreement, are to be matched with a 10% cash match from the City of Okeechobee; $4,650.00 will be used to purchase fifteen brand new Mossberg Model 590 12- gauge shotguns for our patrol units; $6,384.00 will be used to purchase sixteen new ballistic vests for our officers who need them; $1,647.50 will be used to purchase five "Stinger Spike Stop Strip Systems" to be carried by the road sergeants and used as needed; $3,584.00 will be used to purchase a "Down - Flow" work station for the Detective Division to aid in processing evidence in the evidence room; $200.00 will be used to purchase a "Bar Code Evidence Program" needed for tracking evidence in the evidence room and provide for better accountability. Any remaining funds will go toward the purchase and installation of supply cabinets for use in the evidence processing room. It is anticipated that the above actual and proposed expenditures using the monies from the 2000 LLEBG and 2001 LLEBG Grant Funds will exhaust the total funding amounts of those grants with no funds remaining. 0