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2000-05-16 Regular.0 00WO I104 o �KEEC ♦u �tOZOO CITY OF OKEECHOBEE MAY 165 2000 REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING SUMMARY OF COUNCIL ACTION I. CALL TO ORDER: - Mayor: May 16, 2000, City Council Regular Meeting, 6:00 p.m. II. OPENING CEREMONIES: Invocation offered by Pastor Jim Hudson 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 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. PRESENTATION OF PROCLAMATION - Mayor. A. Proclaim the week of May 20 through 26, 2000 as "National Safe Boating Week." PAGE 1 OF 8 Mayor Kirk called the May 16, 2000 Regular City Council Meeting to order at 6:00 p.m. Pastor Hudson led the invocation; Mayor Kirk led the pledge of allegiance. City Clerk Thomas called the roll: Present Present Present Present Present Present Present Present Absent Mayor Kirk read the following proclamation in it's entirety: "Whereas, recreational boating is fun and enjoyable. We are fortunate that we have sufficient resources to accommodate the wide variety of pleasure boating demands. While being a marvelous source of recreation, boating to the unprepared can be a risky sport. Not knowing or obeying the Navigation Rules, drinking alcohol or taking drugs while operating a boat, or choosing not to wear a life jacket are all examples of lack of proper judgement. One particular behavior that can reduce, by approximately 80 percent, the number of boaters who lose their lives by drowning each year, is the wearing of a life jacket; and Whereas, a significant number of boaters who lose their lives by drowning each year would be alive today had they wom their life jackets; and Whereas, modem life jackets are more comfortable, more attractive and more wearable than styles of years past and deserve a fresh look by today's boating public. Now Therefore, I James E. Kirk, by the virtue of the authority vested in me as Mayor of the City of Okeechobee, do hereby support the goals of the North American Safe Boating Campaign and proclaim May 20 through 26, 2000 as "NATIONAL SAFE BOATING WEEK," and the start of the year-round effort 894 MAY 16, 2000 - REGULAR MEETING - PAGE 2 OF 8 IV. PRESENTATION OF PROCLAMATION CONTINUED. A. Proclaim the week of May 20 through 26, 2000 as "National Safe to promote safe boating. I urge all of those who boat to "Boat Smart from the Start' by wearing a life jacket and Boating Week" continued. III practicing safe boating habits." Members of the United States Coast Guard Auxiliary were present to receive the proclamation. B. Proclaim the Month of May as "Civility Month." Mayor Kirk read the following proclamation in it's entirety as follows: "Whereas, the open exchange of public discourse is essential to the democratic system of government; and Whereas, as a cornerstone of democracy Americans have observed certain rules of behavior generally known as civility; and Whereas, civility, derived from the Latin words "civitas" meaning city and "civis" meaning citizen, is behavior worth of citizens living in a community or in common with others; and Whereas, displays of anger, rudeness, ridicule, impatience, and a lack of respect and personal attacks detract from the open exchange of ideas, prevent fair discussion of the issues, and can discourage individuals from participation in government; and Whereas, civility can uplift our daily life and make it more pleasant to live in an organized society; and Whereas, the City, County and Local Government Law Section of The Florida Bar urges the adoption of a pledge of civility by all citizens in the State of Florida. Now Therefore, I 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 May as "CIVILITY MONTH," and call upon all citizens to exercise civility toward each other." There was no one present from the City, County and Local Governments Law Section of the Florida Bar present, Clerk Thomas was instructed to forward the proclamation to the appropriate person. V. MINUTES - City Clerk. A. Motion to dispense with the reading and approve the Summary of III Council Member Chandler moved to dispense with the reading and approve the Summary of Council Action for the Council Action for the May 2, 2000 Regular Meeting. May 2, 2000 Regular Meeting; Council Member Markham. There was no discussion on the item. VOTE KIRK - YEA CHANDLER - YEA MARKHAM - YEA OLIVER - YEA WATFORD - YEA MOTION CARRIED. MAY 16, 2000 -REGULAR MEETING -PAGE 3 OF 8 8 9 5 VI. WARRANT REGISTER - City Administrator. A. Motion to approve the April, 2000 Warrant Register in the amount: General Fund ......................... $247,294.43 Emergency Disaster Relief Fund ............ $5,180.00 Public Facility and Improvement Fund ........ $1,182.75 VII. AGENDA -Mayor. Council Member Watford moved to approve the April, 2000 Warrant Register in the amounts, General Fund two hundred forty-seven thousand, two hundred ninety-four dollars, forty-three cents ($247,294.43), Emergency Disaster Relief Fund five thousand, one hundred eighty dollars ($5,180.00) and Public Facility and improvement Fund one thousand, one hundred eighty-two dollars, seventy-five cents ($1,182.75); seconded by Council Member Markham. There was no discussion on this item. 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 Mayor Kirk asked whether there were any requests for the addition, deferral or withdrawal of items on todays agenda. agenda. New Business item C was added to the agenda to discuss an agreement to enter property for the purpose of installing monitoring wells in Flagler Park. The Council recognized Mr. Donnie Robertson, the newly appointed Public Works Director, this is his first meeting. VIII. OPEN PUBLIC HEARING FOR ORDINANCE ADOPTION - Mayor. III Mayor Kirk opened the Public Hearing for Ordinance Adoption at 6:10 p.m. A.1. a) Motion to remove from the table, proposed Ordinance No. 747 III Council Member Watford moved to remove from the table, proposed Ordinance No. 747 regarding fire hydrant regarding fire hydrant regulations - City Attorney (Exhibit 1). regulations; seconded by Council Member Chandler. KIRK - YEA CHANDLER -YEA MARKHAM - YEA OLIVER - YEA WATFORD - YEA MOTION CARRIED. b) Discuss proposed Ordinance No. 747. 111 Mayor Kirk opened the floor for discussion regarding the adoption of proposed Ordinance No. 747. 896 MAY 16, 2000 - REGULAR MEETING -PAGE 4 OF B VIII. PUBLIC BEARING FOR ORDINANCE ADOPTION CONTINUED. Council Member Watford asked what progress had been made with any meetings between the two parties. Attorney A.1. b) Discuss proposed Ordinance No. 747 continued. Cook advised he met with the Okeechobee Utility Authority Attorney Tom Conely last week, and aside from the meeting at the City that evening, there was no change in anybody's position. Basically there has been no resolution to this issue. After the meetings, I added paragraph number seven to the ordinance to be sensitive to the OUA's concerns over mandatory hydrants when installation of a hydrant would require substantial redesign and reconstruction of the existing system. Certain areas in the existing system would not support a hydrant with water line size and pressure and so forth. This revised ordinance is exactly the same as the other, except that you have to understand that the thrust of this ordinance, requires that new lines, extended lines, be of sufficient size to support a hydrant and require the placement of a hydrant. That redesign or replacement of existing lines, upgrades, maintenance, etc., if it's demonstrated that the placement of the hydrant would not be practical due to line size, pressure and other redesign they would have to go through, which could get very expensive, then on a case by case basis the City Administrator could waive the requirement for a hydrant. There was a lengthy discussion between the Council, Attorney Cook, Attorney Conely and OUA Chair Monica Clarke. Council Member Oliver offered the idea to share the cost of the fire hydrants. The OUA and the City might be able to compromise how far apart the fire hydrants are going to be, because then it will be a financial matter for both parties. If we both shared in the expense we could compromise on the distance apart, and try not to make you put them in at a more stringent standard than what you (the OUA) felt was necessary, if the OUA Board and the Fire Chief could agree on how far apart they (the hydrants) would go, everybody would share on the expense. Discussion ensued, Council and OUA representatives agreed to conduct a workshop on this ordinance. Both parties where interested in Council Member Oliver's suggestion. Administrator Veach was instructed to work with Mr. Fortner on setting_UR a worksh R. No official action was taken on this item. B.1. a) Motion to read by title only proposed Ordinance No. 751 amending Council Member Watford moved to read by title only proposed Ordinance No. 751 amending the Land Development the Land Development Regulations regarding the Sign Regulations Regulations regarding the Sign Regulations; seconded by Council Member Markham. - City Attorney (Exhibit 2). b) Vote on motion to read by title only. VOTE KIRK - YEA CHANDLER - YEA MARKHAM - YEA OLIVER - YEA WATFORD - YEA MOTION CARRIED. MAY 16, 2000 - REGULAR MEETING - PAGE 5 OF 8 897 VIII. PUBLIC HEARING FOR ORDINANCE ADOPTION CONTINUED. B.1. c) City Attorney Cook to proposed Ordinance No. 751 by title only. Attorney Cook read proposed Ordinance No. 751 by title only as follows: "AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF OKEECHOBEE AMENDING ORDINANCE NO. 716, THE LAND DEVELOPMENT REGULATIONS (LDR'S); PARTICULARLY SECTIONS 573 SIGNS IN PROFESSIONAL AND OFFICE DISTRICTS AND 574 SIGNS IN COMMERCIAL AND INDUSTRIAL DISTRICTS THEREOF; AMENDING SAID SECTIONS OF ORDINANCE NO.716 TO REFLECT A DEFINITION AND CLEAR INTERPRETATION OF THE SIGN REQUIREMENTS THEREIN; PROVIDING FOR SEVERABILITY; PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE." 2. a) Motion to adopt proposed Ordinance No. 751. Council Member Oliver moved to adopt proposed Ordinance No. 751; seconded by Council Member Markham. b) Public Comment. Mayor Kirk asked whether there were any questions or comments from the public, there were none. Attorney Cook briefly commented that this amendment was a recommendation from the City's Building Inspector. c) Vote on motion. VOTE KIRK - YEA A CHANDLER - YEA MARKHAM - YEA OLIVER - YEA WATFORD - YEA MOTION CARRIED. CLOSE PUBLIC HEARING - Mayor. Mayor Kirk Closed the Public Hearing at 6:57 p.m. IX. UNFINISHED BUSINESS. A.1. a) Motion to remove from the table, Resolution No. 00-3 setting fees Council Member Watford moved to remove from the table, Resolution No. 00-3 setting fees for Utility Permits; seconded for Utility Permits - City Attorney (Exhibit 3). 1 by Council Member Markham. VOTE KIRK - YEA CHANDLER - YEA MARKHAM - YEA OLIVER - YEA WATFORD - YEA MOTION CARRIED. MAY 16, 2000 - REGULAR MEETING - PAGE 6 OF 8 IX. UNFINISHED BUSINESS CONTINUED. A.1. b) Discuss proposed Resolution No. 00-3. III After a brief discussion, the Council decided not to take action on this item until afterthe workshop regarding proposed Ordinance No. 747. B. Discuss the proposals from Craig A. Smith and Associates The Council discussed the proposals from Craig A. Smith and Associates (CAS) regarding the renovation of the Police regarding the Police and Fire Department Building Renovation and Fire Department Buildings. Following the discussion, Council director Administrator Veach to verify that the Project - City Administrator. City can use the plans that were submitted by CAS and then if we can, contact local contractors and get a ballpark figure for them to do the work on renovating the old library building into the new police department With the additional footage to the building. X. NEW BUSINESS. A. Consider a request from the Church of God by Faith to waive the Administrator Veach explained to the Council that the Church of God by Faith completed a Temporary Permit Temporary Use Permit Fee, $175.00 - City Administrator (Exhibit Application for a tent and paid the one hundred seventy-five dollars ($175.00) fee. The is the first time a non-profit 4). organization has requested a permit using the new Land Development Regulations. The section in the LDR's deals with all temporary uses and that the Council can handle the fee waiver's on a case by case basis. Council Member Oliver moved to waive the Temporary Use Permit Fee in the amount of one hundred seventy- five dollars ($175.00) as requested by the Church of God by Faith; seconded by Council Member Chandler. VOTE KIRK - YEA CHANDLER - YEA MARKHAM - YEA OLIVER - YEA WATFORD - YEA MOTION CARRIED. B.1. a) Motion to read by title only and set June 6, 2000 as a Public Council Member Oliver moved to read by title only and set June 6, 2000 as a Public Hearing date for proposed Hearing date for proposed Ordinance No. 752 amending the Land Ordinance No. 752 amending the Land Development Regulations regarding Applications for Rehearings; seconded Development Regulations regarding Applications for Rehearings - by Council Member Watford. City Attorney (Exhibit 5). MAY 16, 2000 - REGULAR MEETING - PAGE 7 OF 8 899 X. NEW BUSINESS CONTINUED. VOTE B.1. b) Vote on motion to read by title only and set public hearing date. KIRK - YEA CHANDLER - YEA MARKHAM - YEA OLIVER - YEA WATFORD - YEA MOTION CARRIED. c) City Attorney to read proposed Ordinance No. 752 by title only. Attorney Cook to read proposed Ordinance No. 752 by title only as follows: "AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF OKEECHOBEE, FLORIDA, AMENDING ORDINANCE NO. 716, THE LAND DEVELOPMENT REGULATIONS (LDR'S); PARTICULARLY SECTION 220 APPLICATION FOR HEARING; PROVIDING FOR EXPEDITED REHEARING IN CERTAIN INSTANCES; PROVIDING FOR SEVERABILITY; PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE 11 DATE." 2. a) Motion moved to approve the first reading of proposed Ordinance Council Member Oliver moved to approve the first reading of proposed Ordinance No. 752; seconded by Council No. 752. Member Watford. b) Discussion. The Land Planning Agency suggested the waiting period be reduced from six months to sixty days. c) Vote on motion. VOTE KIRK - YEA CHANDLER - YEA MARKHAM - YEA OLIVER - YEA WATFORD - YEA MOTION CARRIED. C. ITEM ADDED TO THE AGENDA: Discuss a request from Council Member Watford moved to enter into an agreement with Professional Service Industries, Inc. to allow Professional Service Industries, Inc. regarding monitoring wells in monitoring welling in Flagler Park; seconded by Council Member Oliver. There was a brief discussion on this item. the parks (Exhibit 6). VOTE KIRK - YEA CHANDLER - YEA MARKHAM - YEA OLIVER - YEA WATFORD - YEA MOTION CARRIED. •11 MAY 16, 2000 - REGULAR MEETING - PAGE 8 OF 8 • Page -I- CITY OF OKEECHOBEE CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING - May 16, 2000 HANDWRITTEN MINUTES --- CALL TO ORDER: - Mayor: k", Mcw 16, 2000. Ct tv C&"+�ca RecmZa Meets. o-, p. II. OPENING CEREMONIES: Invocation offered by Pa for Tw+vvR c4o-w Pledge of Allegiance led by Mcwor Kirk, III. MAYOR,_ COUNCIL AND STAFF ATTENDANCE -_ Present Absent Mayor Kirk Council Member Chandler Council Member Markham ' i Council Member Oliver L/ j Council Member Watford �- - { Attorney Cook Administrator Veach 1/P City Clerk Thomas Deputy Clerk Gamiotea IV. PRESENTATION OF PROCLAMATION - Mayor. A. Proclaim the week of May 20 through 26, 2000 as "National Safe Boating Week." � c Mayor Kirk, read, the fo-ll o-w c g p ror la.ma ttoiv C*v it's, e irwety: "Whereas; YecYe a t'wna L Uov tam Lk fvm a*i& evy6yatAe1 We, "ems frtu4-ta el that wel have/ m,cff zi vit mso rcek to- N��L�'�'-� e� theme wider va.Yiety o f plea�,+,v'e� 7rouxa� dem.a.ii�.d�: wh.ii.� �u� w wuwveiau� source of recreatL-ovw, boarvng- to- the- wnprepared ca.w be, a, risky apart: Not knO-vVL* g- or oirn�yin�theNavigaiwwi2wlP,a drCnk.,n aico- ortak4*iq-d-"#kwhi&operatunWa1boat, ar cho�i,.n,g- n.ot to- wear a 1; f j acket a rel at7l e y a+" tek of lack of p rop e - J u.d gemevtii one/ - pa.rt►,a cla r lvlwwLor thatcavvred,uce, by appro%t mate. y 80 percent, th.e nvvm lm r of hooters, who- lose) their loves- by draw vwvuW eachv year, is, the w earivw,�- a f a/ l � fv j'a.ck. a A& W herecs,, a vu t vnber of bo a&4-sl who- lose, their Lwek by drowns each year would be al%veitoday ha&they worwtheirltfej acketk, cwtdWhereak, wwderwlifejacke cwe,more, co m forta tile,, morel attnactwel a,vud vntorei wearable, thaw styles, s, of years, p ast avid dese el a,, reslv took 75y today'kbov t'wug1publia No-v Thoref -re, I Jam,ekE. kirk% by thelvivtue,of the a -thorny ve4ted ivv mel as- Mayor of tho City of okeecholwe,, do- hereby support the, goa4 of the, Nov'tYvAmewica. Safea+i&proda,ivwMay 20dwcagk26, 2000 ask "NA TIO NA L Sal FE BOA 71NCG WEEK, EK, " a.n.d the, start of the- year - rovwu& off -art to- pro -motel safe,boatwug: I ova-ge�all oftho��who boatto "3aatSvvuui fram.t3�PiStaa-C' by weariv� alife jack. a-nd pract,,ci� Wfp- boa tww ha t-k- The proclamation was presented to: B. Proclaim the Month of May as "Civility Month." Mayor �y "Whereas% th.e,apen; excha n Of P"&iCi dVcou4-3,-.1 ak eM e lUab to- the, de mo�az+ , voe v , of gove,+ n* e, t avid �` Whe-eas; as, a. tarnP.rsto L& of de*wcrargy America Lk have., al>se Ne-V tz Iw cevruler of .it.( 01,q , beliaviaY gevLoraUy k n.awn/a4-cep► aqy; a*t&Wherea* cuvil%ty, de -ived f-o-►vith,e�Latvwwo-rd4- ( -C1 �a� City an cL "civic%' `ne a n",v� cit�r�evv i� lreha�vi c r worth, of cit-c a+w twig, i1c, 10.Mr ,An. 1-111 .n ^- , A. 7 —7 .—C .-3- r� vmp ate e�vu,% a*t& a/ la ck o f re spect a L& pe -so na.L attack- detract frovw thp, ope vv • I Page -2- exx-�ofidzas,, prevevXfc. dz�ofthelwiAe�, ariaLcctvt��a iiv�divLdi�ai� from pa,ri'vcipa tzgv L +v gave-n+ne+tr, a *t& W he recw, ct Vaay ca+v "PZ ft ovw aai% y W a t& m.a ke X more plea savit to- U vei t vv anv organged' society; a *i& W herea s-, the C t ty, C otm ty a*t&LoraVC77o,verwvnevttLcLw Sectw-vvofTh.e�FlorLdc,3a.r apledjp of cvvC ity by aitictt'in3,evWLn.the/Statje/af FLO-ruda: Now, Therefore, I James/F. Kbrk,, by thevi* tt of th e a v thorC ly vested/ L.w m e/ as� M ayar of theme C Cry of O 4ech.o� , d o- he reby p rada.i vw the' m,ovt,t�vofMayass-"CIVILITYMONT-R,"ai&ca.LLu�OwaU.ctifr�ew�to-exe��cC.�civi,Zity-t v CWd, eacly other." The proclamation was presented to: V. MINUTES - City Clerk. A. Council Member - "i`� _ moved to dispense with the reading and approve the Summary of Council Action for the May 2, 2000 Regular Meeting; Council Member DISCUSSION: Yea No Abstained Absent KIRK --- CHANDLER MARKHAM OLIVER WATFORD MOTION: 4R5tIED -- DENIED VI. WARRANT REGISTER - City Administrator. A. Council Member �V--- moved to approve the April, 2000 Warrant Register in the--- amount: General Fund $247,294.43 Emergency Disaster Relief Fund$5,180.00 and Public Facility and Improvement Fund$1,182.75; seconded by Council Member DISCUSSION: -- - - Yea No Abstained Absent KIRK CHANDLER MARKHAM OLIVER WATFORD MOTION: (CARRIED -- DENIED --I " VII. AGENDA - Mayor. A. Requests for the addition, deferral or withdrawal of items on today's agenda. A d d, Yw w bus� Xevw C to- aW."� the/ m ,v 6,r&n* we s, G4v th.e p ark :- _ _ ------- 0 • Page -3- -- --- - -------------- VIII. OPEN PUBLIC HEARING FOR ,RDINANCE ADOPTION - Mayor A.1. a) Council Member GY moved to remove from the table, proposed Ordinance No. 747 regarding fire hydrant regulations - City Attorney (Exhibit 1); seconded by Council Member b) Discuss proposed Ordinance No. Yea No Abstained Absent 747. KIRK GI CHANDLER ----- MARKHAM OLIVER WATFORD - MOTION: C�RRIED — DENIED � E r a' -----ze i t'�t i C�.c.t1 v r r • • HIM Page -5- IX. UNFINISHED BUSINESS A.1a) Council Member_ moved to remove from the table, Resolution No. 0-3 setting fees for Utility Permits - City Attorney (Exhibit 3); seconded by Council Member015'% b) Discuss proposed Resolution No. 00- Yea No Abstained Absent 3 KIRK CHANDLER MARKHAM OLIVER WATFORD —� Gii't�.t✓ MOTION: ("IED -- DENIED Page -6- B• Discuss the proposals from Craig A. Smith and Associates regarding Department Building Renovation Project g n9 the Police and Fire l IV-ZIA ` ect -City Administrator. ll� �' ��Q � mar✓ ? � lr.�-Q-- �.,���-c,� ,� / / l �� ucv iz KiM Page -7- X. NEW BUSINESS. A. Consider a request from the Church of God by Fait to waive th Temporary Use Permit Fee, $175.00 - City Administrator (Exhibit 4). off--�-- J 4- • C� Page -8- B. 1. a) Council Member ' l i moved to read by title only and set June 6, 2000 as a Public Hearing date for proposed Ordinance No. 752 amending the Land Development Regulations regarding Applications for Rehearings - City Attorney (Exhibit 5); seconded by Council Member k, ir'e' b) Vote on motion to read by title only and set public hearing date. C) 2. a) Yea No Abstained Absent KIRK CHANDLER Attorney Cook to read proposed MARKHAM Ordinance No. 752 by title only as OLIVER follows: "AN ORDINANCE OF THE WATFORD CITY OF OKEECHOBEE, FLORIDA, AMENDING ORDINANCE NO. 716, MOTION: CARRIED - DENIED THE LAND DEVELOPMENT REGULATIONS (LDR'S); PARTICULARLY SECTION 220 APPLICATION FOR HEARING; PROVIDING FOR EXPEDITED REHEARING IN CERTAIN INSTANCES; PROVIDING FOR SEVERABILITY; PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE." Council Member_ f��' mov t approve the first reading of proposed Ordinance No. 752; seconded by Council Member b) Discussion. it KIRK Yea No Abstained Absent CHANDLER MARKHAM OLIVER WATFORD C) Vote on motion. MOTION: C��IED - DENIED Page -9- ��S ITEM ADDED TO THE AGENDA: Discuss a request from Professional Service Industries, Inc. re Monitoring wells iri AQu � iregarding c�� dd� Get�sc�l'�2,2e(/Zfj"ca� / , a CITY OF OKEECHOBEE MAY 169 2000 REGULAR MEETING OFFICIAL AGENDA PAGE 1 of 3 I. CALL TO ORDER - Mayor: May 16, 2000, City Council Regular Meeting, 6:00 p.m. II. OPENING CEREMONIES: Invocation offered by Pastor Jim Hudson; 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. PRESENTATION OF PROCLAMATION - Mayor. A. Proclaim the week of May 20 through 26, 2000 as "National Safe Boating Week." B. Proclaim the Month of May as "Civility Month." V. MINUTES - City Clerk. A. Motion to dispense with the reading and approve the Summary of Council Action for the May 2, 2000 Regular Meeting. MAY 169 2000 - CITY COUNCIL AGENDA - PAGE 2 of 3 VI. WARRANT REGISTER - City Administrator. A. Motion to approve the April, 2000 Warrant Register in the amount: General Fund.......................................$247,294.43 Emergency Disaster Relief Fund ........................... $5,180.00 Public Facility and Improvement Fund ...................... $1,182.75 • VII. AGENDA - Mayor. A. Requests for the addition, deferral or withdrawal of items on today's agenda. VIII. OPEN PUBLIC HEARING FOR ORDINANCE ADOPTION - Mayor. A. 1. a) Motion to remove from the table, proposed Ordinance No. 747 regarding fire hydrant regulations - City Attorney (Exhibit 1). b) Discuss proposed Ordinance No. 747. • B. 1. a) Motion to read by title only proposed Ordinance No. 751 amending the Land Development Regulations regarding the Sign Regulations - City Attorney (Exhibit 2). b) Vote on motion to read by title only. c) City Attorney to read proposed Ordinance No. 751 by title only. 2. a) Motion to adopt proposed Ordinance No. 751. b) Public Comment. c) Vote on motion. CLOSE PUBLIC HEARING - Mayor. MAY 169,2000 - CITY Comm AGENDA - PAGE 3 OF 3 IX. UNFINISHED BUSINESS A. 1. a) Motion to remove from the table, Resolution No. 00-3 setting fees for Utility Permits - City Attorney (Exhibit 3). • b) Discuss proposed Resolution No. 00-3. B. Discuss the proposals from Craig A. Smith and Associates regarding the Police and Fire Department Building Renovation Project - City Administrator. X. NEW BUSINESS. A. Consider a request from the Church of God by Faith to waive the Temporary Use Permit Fee, $175.00 - City Administrator (Exhibit 4). B. 1. a) Motion to read by title only and set June 6, 2000 as a Public Hearing date for proposed Ordinance No. 752 amending the Land Development Regulations regarding Applications for Rehearings - City Attorney (Exhibit 5). • b) Vote on motion to read by title only and set public hearing date. c) City Attorney to read proposed Ordinance No. 752 by title only. 2. a) Motion to approve the first reading of proposed Ordinance No. 752. b) Discussion. c) Vote on motion. XI. 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. WIN wee areas, recreational boating is fun and enjoyable. We are fortunate that we have sufficient resources to accommodate_ the wide variety of pleasure boating demands. While being a marvelous source of recreation, boating to the - unprepared can be a risky sport. Not knowing or obeying the Navigation Rules, drinking alcohol or taking drugs while operating a boat, or choosing not to wear a lifejacket are all examples of lack of proper judgement. One particular behavior that can reduce, by approximately 80 percent, the number of boaters who lose their lives by drowning each year, is the wearing of a life jacket; and `Whereas, a significant number of boaters who lose their lives by drowning each year would be alive today had they worn their lifejackets; and Whereas, modern life jackets are more comfortable, more attractive and more wearable than styles of years past and deserve a fresh look by today's boating public. Now Therefore, I James E. Kirk, by the virtue of the authority vested in me as Mayor of the City of Okeechobee, do hereby support the goals of the North American Safe Boating Campaign and proclaim May 20 through 26, 2000 as "NATIONAL SAFE BOATING WEEK," and the start of the year-round effort to promote safe boating. I urge all of those who boat to "Boat Smart from the Start" by wearing a lifejacket and practicing safe boating habits. c44wt /[6JC(L 6�C II{fd � �ll GB QYlQ,i96. ,.5�"-•c&Y-� ate 66,, >6; 2000 y F'S.:'�{£k�'C �.'�R's�',�-i '��� '.C,"'� x'." >^•` � ,': l' °�' :.� Tea: � �-}+n'�� ;'- i" •�'�'� lCi 041 CA0 12:31 =0413574724 SHARON MING EJ 001 DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION UNITED STATES COAST GUARD AUXILIARY 'A"5 8* GO�C�ES; i 97 THE CIVILIAN COMPONENT OF THE L.S. COAST GUARD FLOTILLA 3 7 (Dkeeciiobee) FAX COVER PAGE Date: �/z6/v0 To: IA44A— Froin.- 175� &y Wages: r Subject: • • Sample Recreational boating is fort and enjoyable. We are fortunate that we have sufficient resources to accommodate the wide variety of pleasure boating demands, While being a marvelous source of recreation, boating to the unprepared can be a risky sport. Not knowing or obeying the 'Navigation Rules, drinking alcohol or taking drugs while operating a boat, or choosing not to wear a life jacket are all examples of tack of proper judgement. One particular behavio, that can reduce, by approximately 80%, the number of boaters who lose their lives by drowning each year, is the wearing of a life jacket. Whereas, a significant number of boaters who lose their lives by drowning each year would be alive today had they worn their life jackets and, Whereas, modern life jackets are more comfortable, more attractive and more wearable than styles of years past and deserve a fresh look by today's boating public. Therefore, 1, do hereby support the goats of the North Attsericats Safe Boating Campaign and proclaim May 20-26, 2000, as National Safe Boating Week and the start of the year- round effort to promote safe boating. In Witness Thereof, I urge all of those who boat to "Boat Smart from the Start" by wearing a life jacket and practicing safe boating habits. Given under my signature and the sea! of at the City of this day of in the year of the Lord two thousand. ��➢��� rs DNIX hasaHs 6ZLt'L9sTr64 Ts:ZT— ao;sz/to s•r 'v Y Vtiereas, the open exchange of public discourse is essential to the democratic system of government; and Whereas, as a cornerstone of democracy Americans have observed certain rules of behavior generally known as civility; and Whereas, civility, derived from the Latin words "civitas" meaning city and "civis" meaning citizen, is behavior worth of citizens living in a community or in common with others; and. Whereas, displays of anger, rudeness, ridicule, impatience, and a lack of respect and personal attacks detract from the open exchange of ideas, prevent fair discussion of the issues, and can discourage individuals from participation in government; and Whereas, civility can uplift our daily life and make it more pleasant to live in an organized society; and Whereas, the City, County and Local Government Law Section of The Florida Bar urges the adoption of a pledge of civility by all citizens in the State of Florida. vow Therefore, I 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 May as "CIVILITY MONTH," and call upon all citizens to exercise civility toward each other. C�R n/LtRAS6 IIMR/1V.nL (�,{/� �6/?'BI RL(1 6�b IY�A/ d7— A. 1-7a.4, C -4&wt. -011k: C* 1p IT. 2000 CITY, COUNTY AND LOCAL GOVERNMENT LAW SECTION 00 CHAIR: Mark P. Barnebey 1001 3rd Avenue W., Ste. 320 Bradenton, FL 34205 (941) 364-2400 CHAIR -ELECT: Alexandra M. MacLennan 225 Water Street, Ste. 2100 Jacksonville, FL 32202-5154 (904) 366-2462 SECRETARYITREASURER: Susan H. Churuti 315 Court Street Clearwater, FL 33756.5165 (727) 464-3354 IMMEDIATE PAST CHAIR: Susan F. Delegal P.O. Box 14070 Ft. Lauderdale, FL 33302-4070 (954) 525-1000 BOARD LIAISON: Michael P. McMahon, Orlando (407) 843-7860 EXECUTIVE COUNCIL: Terms Expiring 2000: District 4 Eugene Steinfeld, Margate (954) 972-8830 Terms Expiring 2001: District 1 Cari Lynn Roth Tallahassee (850) 488-0410 District 2 Kenneth W. Buchman Plant City (813)752-3172 Terms Expiring 2002: District 3 Craig H. Coller, Miami (305)375-5151 District 5 Kathryn Kaye Collie Orlando (407)836-7320 Terms Expiring 2000: At -Large Members: Emeline C. Acton Tampa (813) 272-5670 Professor James J. Brown St. Petersburg (727)562-7855 Lawrence A' Levy Miami Beach (305) 673-7470 Thomas G. Pelham Tallahassee (850)222-5984 Robert N.Sechen Tallahassee (850)921-4129 Maureen S. Sikora Bradenton (941) 745-3750 Ex-Officio Members: All Past Chairs SECTION ADMINISTRATOR: Carol Kirkland The Florida Bar www.loc-gov-iaw.org April 27, 2000 The Honorable James E. Kirk 55 S.E. 3rd Ave. Okeechobee, FL 34974 Re: Proclamation and Pledge of Civility Dear Mayor Kirk: For a long time, Americans observed certain rules of behavior, known generally as "civility." Today, however, there seems to be a general decline in the conduct among citizens. Too often anger, rudeness and impatience are exhibited in public meetings. While rules of polite behavior may sound stuffy or prudish, there is much at stake in cultivating civility. Civility uplifts our common life, and makes it more pleasant. The art of civility requires constant application everyday. For this reason, the members of the City, County and Local Government Law Section of The Florida Bar offer a pledge of public conduct, and ask that your local government proclaim the month of May as Civility Month. We urge all citizens to exercise civility toward each other. It is my pleasure to enclose a plaque inscribed with the "Pledge of Civility" and the "Proclamation." The plaque is suitable for placement on the podium or other appropriate location. If you have any questions or are interested in having one of the Section's members make a presentation in person, please contact Susan Trevarthen at 954-763-4242. Thank you for your attention to this important matter. Sincerely, / Mark P. Barnebey Chair Enclosures THE FLORIDA BAR/650 APALACHEE PARKWAY/TALLAHASSEE, FLORIDA 32399-2300/ (850) 561-5631/FAX: (850)561-5825 • 0 U) u DATE: 41 CS FAX No.: PAGE TOTAL,: COMMENTS:PC i s i CON TACT IN CASE OF PROBLEMS: EXHIBIT 1 - ORDINANCE NO. 747 5/ 16 AGENDA AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF OKEECHOBEE FLORIDA AMENDING FORMER SECTION 18-37 CODE OF ORDINANCES; PROVIDING FOR REGULATIONS FOR INSTALLATION, EXTENSION, REPAIR OR IMPROVEMENT OF WATER LINES AND SYSTEMS WITHIN THE MUNICIPAL BOUNDARIES OF THE CITY OF OKEECHOBEE; REQUIRING THE INSTALLATION OF FIRE HYDRANTS; ESTABLISHING NATIONAL STANDARDS FOR INSTALLATION AND EXTENSION OF LINES AND PLACEMENT OF HYDRANTS; REQUIRING SITE AND PLAN APPROVAL; REQUIRING PERMITS; PROVIDING FOR INSPECTION, REVIEWAND REPAIR OF RIGHTS OF WAY; PROVIDING FOR SEVERABILITY; PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE. WHEREAS the City of Okeechobee is furnished water service by a utility authority that requires periodic replacement, improvement or installation of water lines and related fixtures in order to provide safe and consistent water supply to the populace; and WHEREAS developers, contractors and other private enterprise from time to time extends water line and water service to provide for such private development; and WHEREAS concurrent with the improvement, replacement or extension of water lines, the safety and welfare of the citizens mandate that fire protection be available to protect life and property; and WHEREAS providers of utility services and developers/contractors who actually plan, design and install such line extensions are in a superior position to comply with such standards as may be imposed, and to install fire hydrants during such extensions; and WHEREAS the provision for fire safety and hydrants is an inherent function of municipal government and an essential service for its citizens, and WHEREAS these requirements are not designed or intended to unduly burden any provider, authority or private company by arbitrarily mandating the installation of hydrants when to do so would require substantial redesign or replacement of a water distribution system; and WHEREAS the City of Okeechobee is authorized by Ch. 180, Florida Statutes to regulate the manner of utility service offered to its citizens; THEREFORE the City of Okeechobee, Florida hereby adopts and enacts the following ordinance: Sec. 18-37. Extensions or replacement of water system. (1) This ordinance shall be applicable to any utility, private company, authority, developer, contractor, or other person or entity , (hereafter called "provider") that engages in the service, installation, repair, improvement or replacement of water lines and water service within the corporate boundaries of the City of Okeechobee, Florida. (2) Any provider must apply for, and obtain, a permit from the City of Okeechobee prior to engaging in these activities, according to the requirements and on the forms as provided for, by the City by resolution of the City Council, or at the direction of the department of general services, and also obtain such other approval or permit from any local, state or Federal agency as may be applicable to the project. (3) If the provider is a developer, contractor or other private entity, such provider when entering into the development agreement with the City, must include in such agreement an understanding that such provider shall be responsible for all costs associated with the work and materials contemplated in the plans and specifications for the line extension. (4) Any provider engaging in these activities must include in the plans and specifications therefor the requirements, procedures, guidelines and mandates, if any, of the manuals of the National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) as presently promulgated or as hereafter amended, as well as any other local, State or Federal requirement that may Page 1 of 2 0 • be applicable to the project. (5) Prior to commencing construction, the provider must submit to the City for review and approval, the final set of plans, specifications or engineering drawings, which will be reviewed by the technical review board for compliance with this ordinance , with the standards of NFPA, and with any other necessary local, state or Federal permit or consent. (6) In addition to the requirements herein, any replacement water lines or new water lines that are extended within the municipal boundaries of the City must be of sufficient size to provide for fire protection, through the installation of hydrants which size shall also be determined by considering future growth in the area of extension, or other on -site fire protection services or devises. All providers must include in plans and specifications for new line extensions or replacement of existing lines, the placement of fire hydrants along such lines and at such distances as dictated by the manuals of the NFPA depending on line size, flow, and other factors as may exist, and install such hydrants during line extension at no cost to the City of Okeechobee. (7) In the event the work consists of redesign, replacement or improvement of existing water lines, it is understood that due to system design and existing line size and pressures, that the installation of hydrants would not be practical, as sufficient pressures may not be obtainable without substantial system redesign or replacement, which could also be cost prohibitive. Therefore, in this event, if the provider can demonstrate to the City through engineering or hydrology documents that placement of a hydrant is not practical during redesign, replacement or system improvement, the requirement for a hydrant may be waived. The decision in this regard shall be made by the City administrator on a case by case basis. (8) All providers are required, prior to completion of construction of the project, to notify the City and obtain an inspection of the right of way, installation of line and hydrant, and returning the site to its original condition by the road department or such other agent of the City. All such work and site repair of the right of way shall conform to the original plans and specifications, the recommendations of the technical review committee, local, state or Federal requirements, or such other reasonable requirements as directed by the City. THIS ORDINANCE WAS CONSIDERED AND APPROVED forfurther consideration at the first reading and public hearing on the 21 "' day of March . 2000 . during a regular session of the City of Okeechobee City Council. James E. Kirk, Mayor ATTEST: Bonnie S. Thomas, CMC, City Clerk THIS ORDINANCE WAS CONSIDERED AND ADOPTED after second reading and public hearing on this I day of , during regular session fo the City of Okeechobee City Council. ATTEST: Bonnie S. Thomas, CMC, City Clerk REVIEWED FOR LEGAL SUFFICIENCY: John R. Cook, City Attorney James E. Kirk, Mayor Page 2 of 2 • EXHIBIT 2 MAY 16 AGENDA ORDINANCE NO. 761 AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF OKEECHOBEE AMENDING ORDINANCE NO. 716, THE LAND DEVELOPMENT REGULATIONS (LDR'S); PARTICULARLY SECTIONS 573 SIGNS IN PROFESSIONAL AND OFFICE DISTRICTS AND 574 SIGNS IN COMMERCIALAND INDUSTRIAL DISTRICTS THEREOF; AMENDING SAID SECTIONS OF ORDINANCE NO. 716 TO REFLECT A DEFINITION AND CLEAR INTERPRETATION OF THE SIGN REQUIREMENTS THEREIN; PROVIDING FOR SEVERABILITY; PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE. WHEREAS, Sections 573 and 574 of the LDR's are uncertain in their meaning and application and its terms not defined in the LDR's; and WHEREAS, it appears the intent of the City of Okeechobee in enacting the LDR's was to limit the number and type of signs that could be erected in Professional and Office Districts and in Commercial and Industrial Districts within the City; and WHEREAS, by amending said Sections in the LDR's the public will be clearly on notice as to the type and number of signs permitted or allowed. NOW THEREFORE be it ordained by the City of Okeechobee, Florida, as follows; Section One,. Section 573 of Ordinance No. 716 is amended as follows: 573 SIGNS IN PROFESSIONAL AND OFFICE DISTRICTS The following Regulations shall apply to signs in Professional and Office zoning districts: 1 Total area of all signs for an enterprise shall not exceed 1 square foot for each linear foot of property on a frontage street, plus 1 square foot for each 2 linear feet of property on side streets. 2 Three signs are permitted to advertise services on the premises, so Iona as there exist one business, establishment and structure on the lot for-eseh enterprise. 3 One ground sign is permitted in the front yard, and shall not exceed 50 square feet in sign area, 20 feet in height, nor be closer than 25 feet to a residential district. 4 These additional signs are prohibited: off -premises, portable, and wind signs. 574 SIGNS IN COMMERCIAL AND INDUSTRIAL DISTRICTS The following Regulations shall apply to signs in Commercial, Central Business and Industrial zoning districts: Total area of all signs for an enterprise shall not exceed 1.5 square feet for each linear foot of property on a frontage street, plus 1 square foot for each linear foot of property on side streets. 2 Building and wall signs, and 1 ground sign are permitted to advertise. services. and the sale or manufacture of products on the premises. so long as there exist one business establishment and structure on the lot for each 3 One ground sign is permitted in the front yard, and shall not exceed 30 feet in height, nor be closer than 25 feet to a residential district. Page 1 of 2 • • Section Two. If any provision or portion of this ordinance be deemed to be invalid, the remaining portions shall remain in full force and effect. INTRODUCED for first reading and public hearing on the 2"d day of Mav , 2000. JAMES E. KIRK, MAYOR ATTEST: BONNIE THOMAS, CMC, CITY CLERK ADOPTED after second reading and public hearing on the 161 day of May , 2000. ATTEST: BONNIE THOMAS, CMC, CITY CLERK REVIEWED FOR LEGAL SUFFICIENCY: JOHN R. COOK, CITY ATTORNEY JAMES E. KIRK, MAYOR Page 2 of 2 • C� EXHIBIT 3 - RESOLUTION NO. 00-3 S/ 16 AGENDA A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF OKEECHOBEE FLORIDA ESTABLISHING PERMIT FEES FOR UTILITY CONSTRUCTION; ROAD CUTS; INSTALLATION OF WATER AND WASTEWATER LINES; PROVIDING FOR INSPECTIONS THEREOF; PROVIDING FORSEVERABILITY; PROVIDING FORAN EFFECTIVE DATE. WHEREAS, utility providers, the Okeechobee utility authority, developers, contractors and other private entities are required by City policies to obtain a permit prior to commencement of such work from the department of general services; and WHEREAS, the staff of the department of general services and the road department incur valuable time in the receipt and processing of such permits and inspections of the work; and WHEREAS, it is within the discretion and authority of the City to charge and collect certain fees from the providers for the processing and issuance of such licenses and performing of such inspections, NOW THEREFORE be it resolved by the City Council for the City of Okeechobee, Florida that a schedule of fees is hereby established for such permits and inspections as follows: SECTION I. UTILITY PERMIT FEES A. For inspection of underground utility construction, repair, line extensions, replacements or improvements, road cuts; three (3) inspections are required per project, $35.00 per inspection for a total fee of $105.00. B. Routine meter repair or replacement, and maintenance of a system that would not be considered a capital improvement or project are excluded from the inspection requirement. INTRODUCED AND ADOPTED on the day of 2000,, during a regular session of the City of Okeechobee City Council. ATTEST: Bonnie S. Thomas, CMC, City Clerk REVIEWED FOR LEGAL SUFFICIENCY: John R. Cook, City Attorney James E. Kirk, Mayor Page 1 of 1 FIRE DEPARTMENT TO: Bill Veach, City Administrator FROM: Chief Tomeyd RE: Projected ad al cost for furnishings of the building DATE: May 15, 2000 This price includes: 1. Furnishings for upstairs including refrigerator, stove, recliners, beds, dining room table, etc. and $7, 500 for floor coverings. 2. Furnishings for downstairs including offices, conference room, and floor coverings. The estimated total would be approximately $28,000. If the floor coverings are included in the remodeling bid then the estimated total could be reduced by $7,000 to $8,000. • OFFICE WAITING ROOM/HALL RECORDS # 1 TERISA'S OFFICE CHIEF'S OFFICE COMM OFFICE CAPTAIN'S OFFICE DET. SGT. OFFICE DET. OFFICE DET. OFFICE PROCESSING ROOM & EVIDENCE ROOM D.U.I. ROOM SQUAD ROOM • SUPPLY ROOM SGT.'S OFFICE DISPATCH INTERVIEW ROOM KITCHEN WORK STATION TOTAL SCHEME 1 COST COMPUTER EXISTING COST COMPUTER $500.00 $4,000.00 $1,200 $2,000.00 $1,200 $2,500.00 $1,200 $2,000.00 $1,200 $2,000.00 $1,200 $2,000.00 $1,200 $2,000.00 $1,200 $1,200 $2,000.00 $1,200 $1,200 $7,000.00 $1,000.00 $3,500.00 $500.00 $2,200.00 $1,200 $2,500.00 $2,400 $1,200 $2,000.00 $700.00 $1,000.00 $2,400 $2,400 $39,400.00 $15,600 $6,000 $49,000 PLUS TELEPHONE SYSTEM SCHEME 2 C- - OFFICE FURNITURE COMPUTER EXISTING COST COST COMPUTER WAITING ROOM/HALL $500 RECORDS # 1 $2,000 RECORDS # 2 $2,000 $1,200 • CHIEF'S OFFICE $2,500 $1,200 SPARE OFFICE $0 COMM OFFICE $2,000 $1,200 SGT.'S OFFICE $2,200 $1,200 CAPTAIN'S OFFICE $2,000 $1,200 SQUAD ROOM $3,500 D.U.I. ROOM $1,000 PROCESSING ROOM & EVIDENCE ROOM $7,000 DET. SGT. OFFICE $2,000 $1,200 DET. OFFICE $2,000 $1,200 $1,200 DET. OFFICE $2,000 $1,200 $1',200 SPARE OFFICE $0 TRAINING ROOM $3,000 INTERVIEW ROOM $2,000 . KITCHEN $700 WORK STATION $1,000 $2,400 $2,400 TERISA'S OFFICE $2,000 $1,200 SUPPLY ROOM $500 DISPATCH $2,500 $2,400 $1,200 COMM OFFICE $0 TOTAL $42,400 $15,600 $6,000 $52,000 PLUS TELEPHONE SYSTEM U u Big Lake Church of God by Faith P.O. Box 2582 Okeechobee, FL 34972 (863) 763-1778 Elder Vernon Reason, Pastor May 2, 2000 Honorable City Commissioners City of Okeechobee 55 SE Third Avenue Okeechobee, FL 34974 Attention: Mr. Bill L. Veach City Administrator RE: REQUEST TO WAIVE FEE FOR TEMPORARY PERMIT FOR: (TENT CHURCH REVIVAL) Dear Honorable Commissioners: EXHIBIT 4 - 5 / 16 AGENDA Please consider letter as a formal request to waive the fee for a temporary permit to erect a tent on our church property from May8th to May19th to hold a Church Revival. Big Lake Church of God by Faith of Okeechobee, is located at 1002 NW 9w Avenue. If there are any questions, please feel free to contact me at 763-1778 (church) or (561) 589-9633 (home). Thanking you in advance for your assistance. Sincerely, Elder Vernon Reason Pastor Big Lake Church of God by Faith V 1: 2d�itx.� 0 • CITY OF OKEECHOBEE General Services Department 55 SE 31d Avenue, Room 101 Okeechobee, FL 34974 Phone: 663-763-3372 ext. 217 Fax: 863-763-1686 i W. W IL X a DATE RECEIVED: 51 q / 0D APPLICATION NO: l% FEE: $176.00 DATE ISSUED: DATE(S) OF EVENT: DATE PAID: _ _ 1 C,c,) C) TEMPORARY PERMIT APPLICATION FOR OFF -PREMISES SALES, TENET SALES AND OUTDOOR AUCTIONS Name of Property Owner(/s): �` F f iC/Llr l � p f= AtV_') 8V � V-' j'Ve_, /V Address: l009 •zo• 1­?1A hAwaE 1, enyAd8'ec r A, _ Telephone Numbers: Home:IN-16 Work: r 3.� Mobile/Cell: � Pager: °�0 . Name of Applicant: &DER V 6(?/VWV ill Soil /^A-x :.5� Address: P-O.8u_ f �� , Telephone Numbers: Home: b3 Work: b � Mobile/Cell•(_- ` 4f jbV7Pager.`�6bt-t74,� AC r � Future Land Use Map Designation: WS-s{(1-, Current Designation: �q rw — �{ s 5 � (�_. txa: g g bites �l- Sri Aa . Legal Description of Property: e(T� nF 6& /-Dn 3,4 !. J 6 ,hex zt, Address of Property: I00,2 AIU) � t- /►AIAV 6 6� �rJT��9-1— Please Explain Type of Use: �r-N T OhuaaH REVA OX Briefly describe use of adjoining property: North: ��C/�� N �C21 N1�L c{ ng East: Va,0 Q f,�-' South: ( West: V a-0 a_a- Attach the following documents: 1 Written permission of the property owner(s) 2. Site Plan showing property layout, existing structures, set -backs and all required signs. 3. Proof of Liability Insurance, minimum amount $200,000.00. Temporary off -premises sales, tenet sales and outdoor auction may be permitted in Commercial and industrial districts. In addition to the above required information the structure cannot be erected for more than 15 days a year and all debris must be removed within 48 hours of expiration of the permit. 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. 1 /4 z Signature of Applicant Date City Staff (Please review the application, attach any additional comments): Fire Dept 4pro Date: `7 Police Department Ap at: Date: Publics Works Department Approv Date: Building inspect r pp val: Date: S/ I City�w,p � 1`��_/� (Date: i 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, subject where 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. 1 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 2 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 applicants 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. 3 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 camival, 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 $200,000 per occurrence_ 6 Temporary Off -Premises Motor Vehicle Sales Temporary off -premises motor vehicle sale are not a permitted use within the City of Okeechobee pursuant to Chapter 10, Section 10-77, Code of Ordinances. . 78 22. • • RESOLUTION NO. 98-11 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF OKEECHOBEE, FLORIDA ADOPTING AND INCORPORATING A SCHEDULE OF FEES AND CHARGES TO BE ENFORCED WITHIN THE CITY FOR APPLICATIONS AND PETITIONS AS PERMITTED UNDER THE LAND DEVELOPMENT REGULATIONS; PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE. WHEREAS the CITY OF OKEECHOBIEE is adopting a unified land development code to create land use designations throughout the City of Okeechobee with related regulations and procedures associated therewith; and WHEREAS such regulations require the creation and implementation of forms, rules, procedures, fee schedules and related information to assist in the implementation of the land development regulations; and WHEREAS the City determines that the adoption of such forms and regulations are appropriate by resolution to maintain flexibility and ease of periodic amendment as may be required from time to time; THEREFORE, be it resolved and approved that the following forms, rules, procedures and fees are hereby adopted by the City of Okeechobee: UNIFIED LAND DEVELOPMENT CODE VOLUME 1 APPENDIX C SCHEDULE OF LAND DEVELOPMENT REGULATION FEES AND CHARGES Fees and charges listed below pertain to applications, petitions, reviews and appeals before City Council, Planning Board, and Board of Adjustment. They shall be paid at the time of application filing When the cost for advertising, publishing and mailing notices of public hearings exceeds the established fee, or when a professional consultant is hired to advise the City on the application, the applicant shall pay the actual costs. FEE SCHEDULE 1 Comprehensive Plan Amendment a Large Scale Future Land Use Map Amendment (Requires 2 Public Hearings) b Text Amendment (Requires 2 Public Hearing) c Small Scale Future Land Use Map Amendment (Requires 1 Public Hearing) Page 1 of 3 $500.00 $500.00 $500.00 $250.00 war ate:. • 2 Land Development Regulations Amendment Advertisement for 2 Public Hearings 3 Zoning District Boundary Change (Rezoning) (Requires 1 Public Hearing and surrounding property owners be notified) 4 Appeal of an Administrative Decision Advertisement for 1 Public Hearing 5 Variance (Advertisement for 1 Public Hearing) 6 Special Exception Use Petition (Advertisement for 1 Public Hearing) 7 Temporary Use Permit 8 Sign Permit 9 Preliminary Minor Site Plan Review 10 Final Minor Site Plan Approval 11 Preliminary Major Site Plan Review 12 Final Major Site Plan Approval 13 Preliminary Subdivision Sketch or Plat Review 14 Final Subdivision Plat Approval 15 Subdivision Plat Modification (Advertisement for 1 Public Hearing) 16 Abandonment of Street or Alley (Advertisement for 1 Public Hearing) 17 Reversion of Subdivided Land to Acreage (Advertisement for 1 Public Hearing) 18 Development of Regional Impact • $500.00 $500.00 Plus per acre fee of. $30.00 $425.00 $250.00 $250.00 Plus per acre fee of. $20.00 $175.00 $50.00 $400.00 Plus per acre fee of. $30.00 $425.00 Plus per acre fee of: $30.00 $500.00 Plus per acre fee of: $30.00 $500.00 Plus per acre fee of. $30.00 $425.00 Plus Per acre fee of. $30.00 $500.00 $200.00 Plus per acre fee of. $30.00 Application Fee: $ 25.00 Public Hearing Fee: $170.00 $200.00 Plus per acre fee of: $30.00 $3, 000.00 Plus per acre fee of: $30.00 Page 2 of 3 19 Development of Significant Environmental Impact $1,150.00 Plus per acre fee of $30.00 THAT this resolution shall become effective immediately upon adoption by the City Council at regular or special public hearing. INTRODUCED and adopted this 6th day of October , 1998. ATTEST: /s/ Bonnie S. Thomas. CMC. Citv Clerk APPROVED FOR LEGAL SUFFICIENCY: /s/ John R. Cook, Citv Attornev /s/ James E. Kirk. Mavor Page 3 of 3 • • REVISED EXHIBIT 5 5/16 AGENDA ORDINANCE NO. 752 AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF OKEECHOBEE, FLORIDAAMENDING ORDINANCE 716, LAND DEVELOPMENT REGULATIONS (LDR'S) TO PROVIDE FOR EXPEDITED REHEARINGS OF APPLICATIONS MADE TO APPOINTED BOARD WITHIN THE CITY; PROVIDING FOR SEVERABILITY; PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE. WHEREAS the Land Development Regulations, Section 220, currently provide a means of rehearing findings and rulings of various city boards by an applicant, which requires a time period of six months between board action and the application for rehearing; and WHEREAS it has been demonstrated that in certain instances the applicants who appear before the Land Planning Agency are facing short deadlines for board action due to pending contracts for sale or other matters affecting real property, and the board decision would have a serious affect on the ability of the landowner to complete such transaction; and WHEREAS it has also been demonstrated that the applicant or prospective purchaser of the real property often neglects to gather or obtain all information necessary to consider the application, or neglects to present the full facts to the board in order to render an informed decision; and WHEREAS the city council determines that in such cases the citizens should be afforded an expedited means for the various boards within the City to rehear and reconsider such applications, but with limited rights, in order to prevent repeat applications that do not significantly present any new issues or matters previously heard by a board; therefore, NOW THEREFORE be it ordained by City Council, City of Okeechobee, Florida, that Section 220, Ordinance 716, Land Development Regulations, be amended in the following manner: (new language underlined) 220 APPLICATION FOR REHEARING When, after a pubic hearing a petition for a comprehensive plan or land development regulations amendment, zoning district boundary change, appeal of an administrative decision, special exception use or variance, has been denied, a petition for the same request cannot be resubmitted for a period of six-moMhs 60 days after denial. Section Two. If any provision or portion of this ordinance be deemed to be invalid, the remaining portions shall remain in full force and effect. INTRODUCED for first reading and set for public hearing on the 16t' day of May , 2000. ATTEST: JAMES E. KIRK, MAYOR BONNIE THOMAS, CMC, CITY CLERK Page 1 of 2 ADOPTED after second reading and public hearing on the 6' day of June , 2000. ATTEST: BONNIE THOMAS, CMC, CITY CLERK REVIEWED FOR LEGAL SUFFICIENCY: JOHN R. COOK, CITY ATTORNEY Page 2 of 2 JAMES E. KIRK, MAYOR L-A • EXHIBIT 5 - 5 / 16 AGENDA ORDINANCE NO. 752 AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF OKEECHOBEE, FLORIDA, AMENDING ORDINANCE NO.716, THE LAND DEVELOPMENT REGULATIONS (LDR'S); PARTICULARLY SECTION 220 APPLICATION FOR HEARING; PROVIDING FOR EXPEDITED REHEARING IN CERTAIN INSTANCES; PROVIDING FOR SEVERABILITY; PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE. WHEREAS, the LDR's presently provide for a right of rehearing of a denial of petition for a comprehensive plan or land development regulations amendment zoning district boundary change; appeal of an administrative decision; special exception use or variance, but prevents a petition for the same request to be resubmitted for a period of at least six months after denial; and WHEREAS, the applicants are expected to submit properly prepared petitions with any corroborating documents or evidence submitted therewith, and to be prepared to fully argue the merits of the petition with the appropriate board; and WHEREAS, the intent of the LDR's is to permit appropriate growth and landowner relief where applicable, so long as the decision of the board or agency possesses knowledge of all facts and circumstances relative to the petition being considered; and WHEREAS, the City of Okeechobee deems it in the best interests of the citizens and landowners to provide limited rights of rehearing of denials of petitions by its Planning Board or Board of Adjustment where it appears such board may have acted without full knowledge of all facts and circumstances pertaining to the petition. NOW THEREFORE be it ordained by the City of Okeechobee, Florida, as follows: 220 APPLICATION FOR REHEARING When, after a public hearing a petition for a Comprehensive Plan or Land Development Regulations amendment, Zoning District Boundary change, Appeal fo an Administrative Decision, Special Exception Use, or Variance, has been denied, a petition for the same request cannot be resubmitted for a period of at least 6 months 60 days after denial. Section Two. If any provision or portion of this ordinance be deemed to be invalid, the remaining portions shall remain in full force and effect. INTRODUCED for first reading and set for public hearing on the 16' day of Mav , 2000. ATTEST: JAMES E. KIRK, MAYOR BONNIE THOMAS, CMC, CITY CLERK Page 1 of 2 0 • ADOPTED after second reading and public hearing on the 61' day of June , 2000. ATTEST: BONNIE THOMAS, CMC, CITY CLERK REVIEWED FOR LEGAL SUFFICIENCY: JOHN R. COOK, CITY ATTORNEY JAMES E. KIRK, MAYOR Page 2 of 2 IV. NEW BUSINESS CONTINUED. APRIL 25, 2000 - LAND PLANNING AGENCY - PAGE 3 OF 4 A. Consider the Five -Year Based Plan Amendment of the WALKER - YES Evaluation and Appraisal Report which cover revisions HOOVER - YES necessary for various elements of the Comprehensive LEDFERD - YES Plan continued. MCCOY - YES MUELLER - YES .ZONES - YES MOTION CARRIED. B. Consider a proposed amendment to City Land Attorney Cook addressed the Agency explaining that an amendment needed to be made to Development Regulations, Ordinance 716, Section 573 Section 573 Signs in Professional and Office Districts and Section 574, Signs in Commercial and Signs in Professional and Office Districts and Section Industrial Districts in the Land Development Regulations (LDR's). According to the City's Building 574, Signs in Commercial and Industrial Districts - Inspector, Tom Bubb, these sections contain some "loose language" as far as interpretation. Attorney Cook (Exhibit 2). Following a brief discussion Member Mueller moved to recommend the City Council approve the amendment as outlined in Exhibit Two; seconded by Member Ledferd. WALKER - YES HOOVER - YES LEDFERD - YES MCCOY - YES MUELLER - YES .ZONES - YES MOTION CARRIED. C. Consider a proposed amendment to City Land Attorney Cook explained to the Agency that when an applicant is denied a Special Exception or Development Regulations, Ordinance 716, Section 220 Variance for a particular piece of property, they cannot reapply to the Board of Adjustments for Application for Rehearing - Agency Attorney (Exhibit a minimum six months. The proposed amendment as outlined in Exhibit Three will allow an 3). applicant, with sufficient information, to request authority from the City Council to reapply, therefore waiving the six month waiting period. APRIL 25, 2000 -LAND PLANNING AGENCY -PAGE 4 OF 4 IV. NEW BUSINESS CONTINUED. C. Consider a proposed amendment to City Land Development Regulations, Ordinance 716, Section 220 Application for Rehearing continued. V. ADJOURNMENT - Chairman PLEASE TAKE NOTICE AND BE ADVISED that if a person decides to appeal any decision made by the Land Planning Agency 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. A tape recording of this meeting is on file in the City Clerk's Office. Jerry E. Walker, Chairman ATTEST: Beatrice Castorina, Secretary Following discussion, the consensus of the Agency was that they did not feel the City Council should override the decision of the Board of Adjustments. Discussion ensued, Member Mueller moved to table this item until next month, Attorney Cook was instructed to rewrite the proposed amendment to eliminate the waiver and amend the six (6) month waiting period to sixty (60) days; seconded by Member McCoy. WALKER - YES HOOVER - YES LEDFERD -YES MCCOY - YES MUELLER -YES JONES - YES MOTION CARRIED. There being no further items on the agenda, the meeting was adjourned at 5:50 p.m. Exhibit 3 cKrt�s - a{�,Qt � oz MEMORANDUM To: LAND PLANNING AGENCY From: JOHN COOK, CITY ATTORNEY Subject: Revision to Land Development Regulations Date: April 4, 2000 Draft for review by the Land Planning Agency Amend Ordinance No.716, Section 220 (new language is underlined and the deleted is stmek thmugh). 220 APPLICATION FOR REHEARING 1 When, after a public hearing a petition for a Comprehensive Plan or Land Development Regulations amendment, Zoning District Boundary change, Appeal of an Administrative Decision, Special Exception Use, or Variance, has been denied, a petition for the same request cannot be resubmitted for a period of at least 6 months after denial. unless as provided in the followina section. 2 The Petitioner shall have the riaht to submit a reauest for immediate hearina on the petition for the same reauest. so Iona as the oetitioner submits such reauest in writina to be placed on the next reaular aaenda for the Citv Council after such denial. and can exhibit to the satisfaction of the Council that: a The Plannina Board/Board of Adiustments rendered its decision denvina such reauest without possession of all necessary facts and circumstances oerWinino to the request. and That if aranted by the Council. the petitioner can produce the necessary additional information for consideration by the appropriate board within sixtv (60) days of the Citv Council Meetina. 3 This limited riahtto reauest an immediate rehearina and the decision to arant or denv same. is within the sole discretion of the City Council apoliied solely to instances where the board's denial is based on lack of necessary information: and shall not be considamd grbe in aie�, �f the rights and ohGc�ons of Vwal of a decision of the, board as provided in Section 255 of the Land Develooment Regulation. 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EXHIBIT 6 5/16 AGENDA MRY 10 2000 17:_22 FR PSI-iRIWNVIRC 813 249 0301 TJ 18E37530 P.01%02 =PdL1h,;.�12f0 ' 0'�Q Bz�i1d Dn Engineering * Consulting • 7bsdng Professional Service Industries; Inc. 5801 Benjamin Center Drive Suite 112 Tampa, FL 33634 ENVIRONMENTAL DEPARTMENT FAX COVER PAGE 70: LY4 veac� �Nr7�raw•S� Sntcra� �fd�rcls toord FROM: I+iRM: Cf4 FAX: 8131249-0301 FAX: 76'3 PHONE: 813 / 886-1076 PHONE: DATE: 5 I t0 1 00 TIME: AM TOTAL NUMBER OF PAGES (INCLUDING COVER:) Per Your Request For Your Information For Your Review / Comment For Your Approval I Signature Please Reply By: 1 / 00 Additional Remarks: t -H,; t t S -red oA Mari.- J 1owr IF YOU DO NOT RECEIVE ALL PAGES, CALL 813 1 886-1075 ASAP j „S;J®Information to To Build On Engineering • ConsuRing •Testing April 17, 2000 Lydia Williams, Special Projects Coordinator City Hall, City of Okeechobee 55 Southeast 3rd Avenue Okeechobee, Florida 34974 Re: Property Access Agreement Flagler Park Dear Ms. Williams: Professional Service Industries, Inc. (PSI) is working with Gil Culbreth and the Florida Department of Environmental Protection (FDEP) on an environmental investigation at the Willard Mays Used Car Lot ("subject site") located at 400 W. North Park Street in Okeechobee, Florida. As part of the initial investigation, elevated concentrations of petroleum compounds were discovered in the groundwater on -site. The FDEP would like PSI to install groundwater - sampling points (monitoring wells), at no cost to the City, in Flagler Park to determine if groundwater impacts have migrated off -site. The purpose of this correspondence is to obtain permission to enter the Flagler Park property to install and sample the monitoring wells. The monitoring wells will be installed to approximately 12 to 15 feet below land surface, constructed of PVC, and completed flush with the existing land surface with a 2,x2, concrete pad and a protective manhole cover. The wells will be installed with a truck -mounted drill rig in approximately two days. The wells will be used periodically to collect groundwater samples for laboratory analysis. The wells will be properly abandoned at the completion of the project at no cost to the City. The specific locations of the wells will be south of the subject site across North Park Street and southeast of the subject site across the intersection of 4th Avenue and North Park Street. Attached is a document to be signed by the City of Okeechobee, which will grant PSI permission to enter the Flagler Park property. If you have any questions, please contact the undersigned at (813) 886-1075. If you would like to speak with the FDEP project manager, please contact Barbara Exner at (850) 921-9021. Thank you for your cooperation in this matter. Respectfully submitted, PROFESSIONAL SERVICE INDUSTRIES, INC. Michael J. Bair Staff Scientist S:ENV/Greports-99/9G175 letter to City.doc DavAd. qSt e d j �e Tampa Operations Manager Professional Service Industries, Inc. • 5801 Benjamin Center Drive, Suite 112 • Tampa, FL 33634 - Phone 813/886-1075 - Fax 813/888-6514 PERMISSION TO ENTER PROPERTY . ("undersigned"), owner, hereby gives permission to Professional Service Industries, Inc. (PSI) and its agents and subcontractors to enter the undersigned's property ("the property") located at 2. This permission is contemplated to be used for the following activities which may be performed by PSI, its agents, representatives, or subcontractors: a. Having access to areas where contamination may exist. b. Investigation of soil and groundwater including, but not limited to, the installation and sampling of groundwater monitoring wells, the use of geophysical equipment, the use of an auger for collection of soil and sediment samples, the logging of existing wells, video taping, preparation of site sketches, taking photographs and the like. C. Removal, treatment and/or disposal of contaminated soil and water. 3. The granting of this permission by the undersigned is not intended, nor should it be construed, as an admission of liability on the part of the undersigned or the undersigned's successors and assigns for any contamination discovered on the property. 4. PSI, its agents, representatives or subcontractors may enter the property during normal business hours and may also make special arrangements to enter the property at other times after agreement from the undersigned. 5. PSI acknowledges and accepts its responsibility for damages caused by the acts of its employees while on the property and shall hold the City of Okeechobee, its officials and employees harmless therefrom. 6. Upon completion of the investigation, PSI will restore the portion of the property utilized during the investigation to a condition substantially equal to its condition immediately prior to the commencement of such investigation. OWNER DATE Accepted by PSI by the following authorized agent: Company Representative Date WITNESS DATE Witness Date S:ENV/Forms/9G175 Permission to Enter Property.doc CITY OF OKEECHOBEE MEMORANDUM TO: Mayor and City Council DATE: May 11, 2000 SUBJECT: Status Report FROM: Bill L. Veach, City Administrator Below is a brief summary of past and upcoming events. DEPARTMENT SYI ADMINISTRATION 1. City Hall Park - The final site plans are complete and the survey is finished. Compilation of contractor specifications for concrete, electrical, and irrigation work has begun. 2. Industrial Park/Sheffield Environmental - We are coordinating discussions and exploring potential development of the City's industrial park in conjunction with the Sheffield Environmental Group's proposal. Additionally, potential wetlands issues are being addressed with SFWMD. 3. Utility Permits - A possible fee charge, which would accompany the new utility permit was discussed by the Attorney Cook and OUA representatives. 4. Reformat budget presentation - The City Administrator and finance coordinator met to develop a new worksheet which includes the Mayor's recommendations. Finance coordinator is currently developing a worksheet which will be used at the Budget Workshop meeting in August. 1 ADMINISTRATION CONTINUED CITY CLERK 5. Change in trash collection billing - We are exploring the possibility of putting City residents and business trash collection billing on the tax bills. 6. Eckerd Youth Foundation -- Eckerd Youth Foundation will begin assisting the City by doing the following: • Keeping the City clean (ie..picking up trash, sweeping sidewalks) • Trimming and replacing plants in the downtown area as well as adding mulch when needed. 7. Web Page - The Unified Land Development Codes are now online. The web address is www.citvofokeechobee.com/uldc.htm. 8. Great Floridians 2000 Plaque - The ceremony and reception honoring Peter Raulerson will be held Tuesday, May 161h at 5 p.m. at City Hall. City Council members, County Commissioners, the Raulerson family, and the public have been invited to attend. 9. Employee Dinner - An employee dinner has been arranged for May 19th at noon. The menu includes steak, baked potato, green beans, salad, and roll. The cost will be $6.00 a meal. Please let Lydia know by May 161h if you are planning on attending 10. City Hall Roof - Big Lake Roofing will be repairing the roof tiles on City Hall within the next two weeks. 1. New Employee - Applications have been received for the new position in the City Clerk/Building Department offices. Interviews will be held possibly next week. 2. Public Works Director - Donnie Robertson's first day reporting to work is May 151-h. He has completed all his paperwork, physical and drug screening. 2 DEPARTMENT CITY CLERK CONTINUED LAND PLANNING AGENCY FIRE BOARD OF ADJUSTMENT SYNOPSIS . 3. Firefighter/EMT Position - Jim Fusco was hired to fill this position. He is scheduled to begin immediately. 4. Code Enforcement Board - The City is now advertising for an alternate member for the Code Enforcement Board. If you know of anyone who would be interested, please have them contact the City Clerk's Office. The Land Planning Agency last met April 25, 2000. The Board did the following: • The Board recommended to send the five year plan amendments for the Evaluation and Appraisal Report to the Council for consideration. • The Board recommended that Ordinance 716 (signs) be reworded. • The Board asked Attorney Cook to readdress the process for rehearing an issue in order to provide a mechanism for a rehearing within 60 days without going before the City Council. Chief Tomey indicates that his immediate facility needs do not include the proposed bay. Additionally, he feels the lower level could be left in much the same configuration it is with much of the needed remodeling to be done upstairs. The Board of Adjustment met on February 22nd. They considered an application for a Special Exception to allow a church in a Residential Single Family (RSF) zoning under 5 acres. Because of several issues including the concern for adequate parking, the Board voted not to allow the Special Exception. K DEPARTMENT SYNOPSIS PUBLIC WORKS 1. Sidewalk/Street Cut on SW 2nd Avenue - City and OUA engineers are discussing various options regarding the cut. 2. Side mower - Purchase of a new side mower and tractor are in progress. CODE A Code Board Meeting was held May 9th at 7 p.m. in the Council ENFORCEMENT Chambers. The Board will did the following: 1. Red Rooster Restaurant - (a) The Board tabled the Red Rooster dumpster service violation until next meeting so Waste Management can be present, (b) In addition, the Board has given Red Rooster 10 working days to get proper permits for the roof that was installed over the restaurant or a $100 a day fine will be levied against the restaurant. 2. James R. Almond, Land Surveyor -- Mr. Almond was scheduled to appear before the board for refusal to renew his City Occupational License. Mr. Almond paid for his occupational license, however, and therefore did not need to appear in front of the Board. POLICE 1. Traffic Light - According to DOT, traffic count at 411, Street and S. Parrott Avenue does not warrant installation of a new traffic signal at this location. However, we are looking at other justifications for traffic light installation that DOT may consider. 2. Police/Fire Building Renovations - Discussions with Chief Farrenkopf indicate that he feels the smaller version of the revamped library building would meet the Departments immediate needs. However, he feels that any additional staff or equipment needs would immediately overburden the available space. 4 • • DEPARTMENT SYNOPSIS =x OUTSTANDING I. Updating and modernization of City Ordinances (Code Book ISSUES -CITY and LDR's • Telecommunications * Departments and ATTORNEY Offices • Planning and Development • Streets and Sidewalks • Subdivision Regulations e Water and Sewer Regulations) 2. Adelphia Cable TV Franchise Agreement Renewal. - A meeting between Adelphia and the City is tentatively set for May 1 Sth. 3. Sprint Telephone Franchise Agreement Renewal - The City Attorney recommends obtaining the legal services of someone specializing in this complex area of law. 4. Referendum for Tax Abatement for Economic Development For November ballot. 5. Waste Management regarding proposed changes in the Solid Waste Franchise Agreement. 6. Fire Hydrant Issue with the OUA - The Mayor, City Attorney, and OUA officials met April 10th. 7. Notice of intent to sue. (Pam Miller case) 8. Bettye Taylor case - City liability could be unlimited. Legal action regarding GRIT and Bankruptcy Court is being pursued. The City Attorney recommends obtaining the services of a bankruptcy attorney. 9. Marvin Brantley - An appeal brief has been prepared for the City on the Brantley appeal. The Appellate Panel should give us a decision in 30-60 days. • OUTSTANDING ISSUES 1. PRM Interlocal Agreement - Consolidate policies between the City, County and Sheriff's Office to achieve lower premiums. Current possibilities do not seem to favor the City. (John Spyker.) 2. Re -structure salary schedule (City Clerk, Department Heads, City Administrator) - Review of job descriptions with Department Heads is underway. 3. Updating required insurance programs, ie: safety, blood born pathogens, drug -free workplace (Chief Tomey & Safety Committee) - Implementation of drug -free workplace & safety policies is currently underway. Training of department heads and half of the City Staff has been completed. 4. Modernize Code Enforcement Policies and Procedures (Chief Tomey & Attorney Cook) 5. Final determination regarding implementation of 99-00 capital outlay in Street Improvement (Lawson, Noble, & Webb and Council) 6. Enhanced 911 (City and County Staffl 7. Safety inspection/compliance of Public Works from the Florida Department of Labor Safety and Health Program (Public Works Director) 0 DEPARTMENT OUTSTANDING Long -Term: ISSUES CONTINUED 1. Apply for CDBG Grant for continuation of Downtown Project. 2. Address traffic congestion problems due to hurricane evacuations. 3. Adopt a 5 year program addressing growth, economic development, community development and organizational development. 4. Construction of bridge over Taylor Creek for access to City property - This is being addressed in conjunction with the Sheffield proposal. 7 DATE: FAX No.: %t03-g550 PAGE TOTAL: 4 COMMENTS: d_nrrn atl(&. rzytJ i Lj_ Ju A ) i I CON TACT ' IN CASE OF PROBLEMS: e- I I I I 1 1 1 . memo . . (J) 1 1 I I I I DATE: 5- 12 CO FAX No.: PAGE TOTAL: V COMMENTS: r W,U- oxjdA4uu I o gnix Q a�nd o-_ %JG c-Kl p4, , CONTACT IN CASE OF PROBLEMS: e-