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2017-03-07112:�- 0 Nw o , *:9 * 3 VA CITY OF OKEECHOBEE MARCH 7, 2017, REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING 55 SE 3RD AVENUE * COUNCIL CHAMBERS * OKEECHOBEE, FL 34974 SUMMARY OF COUNCIL ACTION AGENDA CALL TO ORDER - Mayor March 7, 2017, City Council Regular Meeting, 6:00 P.M. *T ► ► _ f Invocation to be given by Pastor Ray Warren, The Pentecostals of Okeechobee; Pledge of Allegiance led by Mayor Watford. MAYOR, COUNCIL AND STAFF ATTENDANCE - City Clerk Mayor Dowling R. Watford, Jr. Council Member Noel A. Chandler Council Member Monica M. Clark Council Member Mike O'Connor Council Member Gary Ritter City Attorney John R. Cook City Administrator Marcos Montes De Oca City Clerk Lane Gamiotea Deputy City Clerk Bobbie Jenkins Fire Chief Herb Smith Police Chief Bob Peterson Public Works Director David Allen PROCLAMATIONS AND PRESENTATIONS - Mayor A. Present a Certificate of Achievement to Mr. Bubba Fludd. PAGE 1 of 5 COUNCIL ACTION - DISCUSSION - VOTE Mayor Watford called the March 7, 2017, Regular City Council Meeting to order at 6:00 P.M. The invocation was offered by Pastor Ray Warren of The Pentecostals of Okeechobee; the Pledge of Allegiance was led by Mayor Watford. City Clerk Gamiotea called the roll: Present Present Present Present Absent Present Present Present Present Present Absent (Major Hagan in attendance) Present Mr. Bubba Fludd was in attendance with his mother Toemyka Peterson, OHS Principal Dylan Tedders, and Head Football Coach Chris Branham to receive a certificate of achievement, presented by Mayor Watford and read as follows: "Whereas, the City of Okeechobee deems it befitting to honor the youth of our community who inspire to dream, do more and become more as a future leader, and Whereas, Mr. Bubba Fludd, a Senior attending the Okeechobee High School was recently selected as a Utility Defense Player for the Class 6A All -State First Football Team; and Whereas, Bubba's hometown, the City of Okeechobee, is proud to recognize his dedication and achievements to Athletics and Academics as one of the most decorated and greatest quarterbacks, cornerbacks and impact player in the history of the Football Program at Okeechobee High School, to wit: 2013 OHS Defensive Player of the Year, 2014, 2015, & 2016 OHS Offensive Player (continued) MARCH 7, 2017 - REGULAR MEETING - PAGE 2 OF 5 II AGENDA II COUNCIL ACTION - DISCUSSION - VOTE II 113 IV. PROCLAMATIONS AND PRESENTATIONS CONTINUED A. Present a Certificate of Achievement to Mr. Bubba Fludd continued D. Proclaim the month of March, 2017 as "American Red Cross Month." of the Year, and Team Captain; 2016 OHS Team MVP; 2013 Honorable Mention All -Area Player as a Defensive Back; 2014 All -Area 1st Team Selection as a Defensive Back; 2015 & 2016 All -Area 1st Team Selection as an Athlete; 2016 1st Team All -State by the Associated Press; 2014, 2015, & 2016 selected as member of the All FACA District Team; Second all-time school record for total touchdowns: 52; 2016 2na Team All -State Athlete by the Florida High School Football.com; Second all-time school record for total yards: 5,104; 2014, 2015, & 2016 Scholar -Athlete Award, 3.5 or higher gpa during football season; Now, Therefore, 1, Dowling R. Watford, Jr., by virtue of the authority vested in me as Mayor of the City of Okeechobee, Florida, proudly to recognize Bubba's achievements as an athlete, student, and young mentor. May his leadership continue to serve as an example for the youth of our community." The Mayor and City Council took a moment to share their memories of family members or themselves being on the football team. Further, encouraging Mr. Fludd to seek appropriate guidance when he leaves for College to ensure his continued success. He was also presented with "My City, I'm Part of It, I'm Proud of It" mementos. March was proclaimed as American Red Cross Month. Mayor Watford presented the proclamation to Mr. John and Mrs. Peggy Dubose, and Mr. Chuck Akers which was read as follows: "Whereas, we have a long history of helping our neighbors in need. American Red Cross Month is a special time to recognize and thank our heroes — those Red Cross volunteers and donors who give of their time and resources to help community members; and Whereas, these heroes help families find shelter after a home fire. They give blood to help trauma victims and cancer patients. They deliver comfort items to military members in the hospital. They use their lifesaving skills to save someone from a heart attack, drowning or choking. They enable children around the globe to be vaccinated against measles and rubella; and Whereas, the American Red Cross depends on local heroes to deliver help and hope during a disaster. We applaud our heroes who give of themselves to assist their neighbors when they need a helping hand, and Whereas, across the country and around the world, the American Red Cross responds to disasters big and small. In fact, every eight minutes the organization responds to a community disaster, providing shelter, food, emotional support and other necessities to those affected. It collects nearly 40 percent of the nation's blood supply; provides 24-hour support to military members, veterans and their families; teaches millions lifesaving skills, such as lifeguarding and CPR; and through its Restoring Family Links Program, connects family members separated by crisis, conflict or migration; and Whereas, we dedicate the month of March to all those who support the American Red Cross mission to prevent and alleviate human suffering in the face of emergencies. Our community depends on the American Red Cross, which relies on donations of time and money to fulfill its humanitarian mission. Now, Therefore, 1, Dowling R. Watford, Jr., by virtue of the authority vested in me as Mayor of the City of Okeechobee, Florida, do hereby proclaim March, 2017 as `American Red Cross Month'." MARCH 7. 2017 - REGULAR MEETING - PAGE 3 OF 5 II AGENDA II COUNCIL ACTION - DISCUSSION - VOTE I1 V. AGENDA AND PUBLIC COMMENTS - Mayor A. Requests for the addition, deferral or withdrawal of items on today's agenda. B. Public participation for any issues not on the agenda - Agenda Item Form or Comment Card is required. Citizen comments are limited to 3 minutes per speaker unless otherwise approved by the Mayor. VI. MINUTES - City Clerk A. Motion to dispense with the reading and approve the Summary of Council Action for the meeting of February 21, 2017. VII. NEW BUSINESS A.1.a) Motion to read proposed Ordinance No. 1153 by title only and set March 21, 2017, as a Final Public Hearing date, extending the moratorium on medical marijuana businesses for 180 days - City Attorney (Exhibit 1). b) Vote on motion to read by title only and set Final Public Hearing date. c) City Attorney to read proposed Ordinance No. 1153 by title only 2.a) Motion to approve the first reading of proposed Ordinance No. 1153 b) Public comments and discussion. Mayor Watford asked whether there were any additions, deferrals, or withdrawals on today's agenda. New Business Item E, Exhibit 4 was added. Mayor Watford opened the floor for public comment on matters not on the agenda; there were none. Council Member O'Connor moved to dispense with the reading and approve the Summary of Council Action for the meeting of February 21, 2017; seconded by Council Member Clark. There was no discussion on this item. VOTE: WATFORD — YEA CHANDLER — YEA CLARK — YEA O'CONNOR — YEA RITTER — ABSENT MOTION CARRIED. Motion and second by Council Members O'Connor and Clark to read proposed Ordinance No. 1153 by title only, and set March 21, 2017, as a Final Public Hearing date, extending the moratorium on medical marijuana businesses for 180 days. VOTE: WATFORD — YEA CHANDLER — YEA CLARK — YEA O'CONNOR — YEA RITTER — ABSENT MOTION CARRIED. Attorney Cook read proposed Ordinance No. 1153 by title only as follows: "AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF OKEECHOBEE, FLORIDA AMENDING ORDINANCE NO. 1146, MEDICAL MARIJUANA MORATORIUM; EXTENDING DATE OF MORATORIUM; PROVIDING FOR SUNSET PROVISION; PROVIDING FOR CONFLICT; PROVIDING FOR SEVERABILITY; PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE." Motion and second by Council Members Clark and O'Connor to approve the first reading of proposed Ordinance No 1153. Mayor Watford asked whether there were any comments or questions from the public. There were none. Attorney Cook stated the State Legislation should have regulations put in place prior to the expiration of the extension from what he has read. Administrator MontesDeOca added, City Staff will be coordinating with the County regarding what regulations they adopt for consistency. MARCH 7, 2017 - REGULAR MEETING - PAGE 4 OF 5 115 II AGENDA II COUNCIL ACTION - DISCUSSION - VOTE II VII. NEW BUSINESS CONTINUED A.2.c) Vote on motion. B. Motion to appoint Mr. Cesar Romero as an Alternate for the Police Department to the City's Grievance Committee, replacing Mr. Danny Green with term being March 8, 2017, through January 31, 2018 - City Clerk. C. Consider a Temporary Street Closing Application submitted by Okeechobee Main Street to close Southwest 2nd 3rd, and 4th Avenues between Northwest and Southwest Park Streets on March 10, 2017, at 5 P.M. through March 12, 2017, at 3 P.M. for the Annual Speckled Perch Festival - City Administrator (Exhibit 2). D. Motion to terminate CSX Transportation, Inc. Crossing Maintenance Agreement - City Attorney (Exhibit 3). VOTE: WATFORD — YEA CHANDLER — YEA CLARK — YEA O'CONNOR — YEA RITTER — ABSENT MOTION CARRIED. Council Member O'Connor moved to appoint Mr. Cesar Romero as an Alternate for the Police Department to the City's Grievance Committee, replacing Mr. Danny Green, with his term being March 8, 2017, through January 31, 2018; seconded by Council Member Chandler. There was no discussion on this item. VOTE: WATFORD — YEA CHANDLER — YEA CLARK — YEA O'CONNOR — YEA RITTER — ABSENT MOTION CARRIED. Council Member Chandler moved to approve a Temporary Street Closing Application submitted by Okeechobee Main Street, temporarily closing a portion of Southwest 2nd 3rd, and 4th Avenues between North and South Park Streets from 5:00 P.M. Friday, March 10, 2017, to 3:00 P.M. Sunday, March 12, 2017, for the Speckled Perch Festival; seconded by Council Member O'Connor. WATFORD — YEA O'CONNOR — YEA VOTE: CHANDLER — YEA RITTER — ABSENT CLARK — YEA MOTION CARRIED. Motion and second by Council Members O'Connor and Chandler to terminate the (January 21, 1992) CSX Transportation, Inc. Crossing Maintenance Agreement (for Northwest 9th Avenue, U.S. DOT /AAR 628055-B). Attorney Cook explained the executed Agreement was to replace and maintain the railroad crossing due to extreme roughness. Section One provides the initial terms of the Agreement and reads as follows: "Railroad shall provide track materials, labor and equipment necessary for removing the existing grade crossing surface and installing new full depth rubber crossing surface material and any track rehabilitation required at the aforesaid location. City shall provide for full depth rubber crossing material, barricades and resurfacing of approaches to said crossing."The City paid $16,000.00 to CSX at the time of execution. Recently, the City received an invoice for $38,000.00+/- from CSX to recoup the costs of the crossing replacement that occurred in 2015. Section four of the Agreement provides terms on replacement procedures and reads as follows: "After the full depth rubber crossing surface material has been installed at subject locations, it shall hereafter be maintained in good condition by the Railroad through the useful life of such crossing surface material, and when it becomes necessary to replace or rebuild the crossing surface, Railroad will replace and maintain the crossing surface, but at the expense of the City. The City will instruct the Railroad what type of crossing surface material is to be installed upon future reconstruction. MARCH 7, 2017 - REGULAR MEETING - PAGE 5 OF 5 11 AGENDA 11 COUNCIL ACTION - DISCUSSION - VOTE 11 VII. NEW BUSINESS CONTINUED D. Motion to terminate CSX Transportation, Inc. Crossing Maintenance Agreement continued. ITEM ADDED TO AGENDA: E. Motion to ratify a Florida Department of Law Enforcement Grant Application No. 2017-JAGD-OKEE-1-F8-069; and accept the award in the amount of $1,952.00 for the Okeechobee City Police Department Community Policing Project - City Clerk (Exhibit 4). Vill. ADJOURNMENT - Mayor Please take notice and be advised that when a person decides to appeal any decision made by the City Council with respect to any matter considered at this meeting, he/she may need to insure that a verbatim record of the proceeding is made, which record includes the testimony and evidence upon which the appeal is to be based. City Clerk media are for the sole purpose of backup for official records of the Clerk. ATTEST: Lane Ga iotea; CMC City Clerk Dowling R. rd, Jr., Mayor In the event funds are made available by Federal or State laws or regulations for the purpose of assuming, in whole or in part, the expense of maintaining grade crossing surfaces, nothing herein shall continue to obligate the Railroad to bear such expense to the extent that such public funds are made available for such purposes." Timber was used instead of rubber causing the crossing to become rough again, and to the City's knowledge, no input was asked for or given regarding the type of crossing surface material to be installed. Attorney Cook has written to CSX informing them the City will not pay the invoice due to their failure to comply with Section Four of the Agreement. He is recommending termination due to this fact. VOTE: WATFORD — YEA CHANDLER — YEA CLARK — YEA O'CONNOR — YEA FITTER — ABSENT MOTION CARRIED. Council Member O'Connor moved to ratify a Florida Department of Law Enforcement Grant Application No. 2017-JAGD-OKEE-1-F8-069; and accept the award in the amount of $1,952.00 for the Okeechobee City Police Department Community Policing Project; seconded by Council Member Chandler. Officer Ziegler applied for this Grant to receive funds to purchase one soft shell canopy imprinted with the City Police Badge, two folding tables, eight folding chairs, one table throw, and one literature stand to be used for the Community Outreach Program. VOTE: WATFORD — YEA CHANDLER — YEA CLARK — YEA O'CONNOR — YEA RITTER — ABSENT MOTION CARRIED. There being no further discussion, nor items on the agenda, Mayor Watford adjourned the meeting at 6:34 P.M. The next regular scheduled meeting is March 21, 2017. 3•q MInuk Pere b F Cq7#- STATE OF FLORIDA COUNTY OF OKEECHOBEE Before the undersigned authority personally appeared Katrina Elsken, who on oath says she is the Publisher of the Okeechobee News, a three times a week Newspaper published at Okeechobee, in Okeechobee County, Florida, that the attached copy of advertisement being a " C , in the matter of /Jilt in the 19th Judicial District of the Circuit Court of Okeechobee County, Florida, was published in said newspaper in the issues of Affiant further says that the said Okeechobee News is a newspaper published at Okeechobee, in said Okeechobee County, Florida, and that said newspaper has heretofore 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 securing this advertisement for publication in the said newspaper. Katrina Elsken Sworn to and subscribed be�� r^e me this d I ,Lj day of YV l t t1�yl � o J % AD Notary Public, State of Florida at Large �:dY>��•; ANGIE BRIDGES .a• a Nly COMMISSION # FF 976149 r.S EXPIRES: April 20, 2020 Foe F.q: Bonded Thru Notary Public tkde;mr . Okeechobee News 107 SW 17th Street, Suite D Okeechobee, Florida 34974 863-763-3134 PUBLIC NOTICE CITY COUNCIL MEETING NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the City Council for the City of Okeecho- oee will conduct a regular meeting on Toes, Mar. 7, 2017, 6 PM, or as soon thereafter as possible, at City Hall, 55 SE 3rd Ave, Rm 200, Okeecho- bee, FL The public is invited and encouraged to attend. The agenda may be obtained from cltyofokeechobee.com or by calling the Office of the City Administrator, 863-763-3372 x212. ANY PERSON DECIDING TO APPEAL any decision made by the City Council with respect to any matter considered at this meeting will need to ensure a verbatim record of the proceeding is made and the record includes the testimony and evidence upon which the appeal will be based. In accor- dance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), any person with a disability as defined by the ADA, that needs special accommodation to par- ticipate in this proceeding, contact the City Clerk's Office no later than two business days prior to proceeding, 863-763-3372. BE ADVISED that should you intend to show any document, picture, video or items to the Council in support or opposition to any item on the agenda, a copy of the document, picture, video, or item MUST be provided to the City Clerk for the City's records. or Dowling R. Watford, Jr. ON 3/1/2017 CITY OF OKEECHOBEE 55 SE 3RD AVENUE ♦ COUNCIL CHAMBERS ♦ OKEECHOBEE, FL 34974 MARCH 7, 2017 REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING OFFICIAL AGENDA PAGE 1 OF 3 CALL TO ORDER — Mayor: II. OPENING CEREMONIES: March 7, 2017, City Council Regular Meeting, 6:00 p.m. Invocation given by Pastor Ray Warren, The Pentecostals of Okeechobee; Pledge of Allegiance led by Mayor III. COUNCIL MEMBERS AND STAFF ATTENDANCE - City Clerk Mayor Dowling R. Watford, Jr. Council Member Noel Chandler Council Member Monica Clark Council Member Mike O'Connor Council Member Gary Ritter Administrator Marcos Montes De Oca Attorney John R. Cook Clerk Lane Gamiotea Deputy Clerk Bobbie Jenkins Fire Chief Herb Smith Police Chief Bob Peterson Public Works Director David Allen IV. PROCLAMATIONS AND PRESENTATIONS — Mayor A. Present a Certificate of Achievement to Mr. Bubba Fludd. B. Proclaim the month of March 2017 as "American Red Cross Month." March 7, 2017 PAGE 2 of 3 V. AGENDA AND PUBLIC COMMENTS — Mayor A. Requests for the addition, deferral or withdrawal of items on today's agenda. B. Public participation for any issues not on the agenda — Agenda Item Form or Comment Card is required. Citizen comments are limited to 3 minutes per speaker unless otherwise approved by the Mayor. VI. MINUTES — City Clerk l A. Motion to dispense with the reading and approve the Summary of Council Action for the February 21, 2017 regular meeting. VII. NEW BUSINESS A.1.a) Motion to read proposed Ordinance No. 1153 by title only and set March 21, 2017 as a final public hearing date, extending the moratorium on medical marijuana businesses for 180 days — City Attorney (Exhibit 1). b) Vote on motion to read by title only and set final public hearing date. c) City Attorney to read proposed Ordinance No. 1153 by title only. 2.a) Motion to approve the first reading of proposed Ordinance No. 1153. b) Public comments and discussion. c) Vote on motion. B. Motion to appoint Mr. Cesar Romero as an Alternate for the Police Department to the City's Grievance Committee, replacing Mr. Danny Green with term being March 8, 2017 through January 31, 2018 — City Clerk C. Consider a Temporary Street Closing Application submitted by Okeechobee Main Street to close SW 2nd, 3rd, and 4th Avenues between NW and SW Part Streets on March 10, 2017 at 5 PM through March 12, 2017 at 3 PM for the Annual Speckled Perch Festival — City Administrator (Exhibit 2). March 7, 2017 PAGE 3 OF 3 VII. NEW BUSINESS CONTINUED D. Motion to terminate CSX Transportation, Inc. Crossing Maintenance Agreement - City Attorney (Exhibit 3). 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 recordings are for the sole purpose of backup for official records of the Clerk. In accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), any person with a disability as defined by the ADA, that needs special accommodation to participate in this proceeding, contact the City Clerk's Office no later than two business days prior to proceeding, 863-763-3372. BE ADVISED that should you intend to show any document, picture, video or items to the Council in support or opposition to any item on the agenda; a copy of the document, picture, video, or item must be provided to the City Clerk for the City's records. City of Okeechobee, March 7, 2017 Meeting Minutes taken during the meeting by L. Gamiotea I. CALL TO ORDER: Mayor Watford called the Regular City Council Meeting to order on March 7, 2017, at 6:00 P.M. in the Council Chambers, Room 200 located at City Hall, 55 SE 3rd Avenue, Okeechobee, Florida 34974. OPENING CEREMONIES: The invocation was given by Pastor Ray Warren of the Pentecostals of Okeechobee; the Pledge of Allegiance was led by Mayor Watford. III. MAYOR, COUNCIL MEMBERS AND STAFF ATTENDANCE - City Clerk Mayor Dowling R. Watford, Jr. Present Council Member Noel Chandler Council Member Monica Clark Council Member Mike O'Connor Council Member Gary Ritter City Attorney John R. Cook City Administrator Marcos MontesDeOca City Clerk Lane Gamiotea Deputy City Clerk Bobbie Jenkins Fire Chief Herb Smith Police Chief Bob Peterson Public Works Director David Allen Present Present Present Absent Present Present Present Present Present Absent - Major Hagan in attendance Present IV. PROCLAMATIONS AND PRESENTATIONS - Mayor A. Present a Certificate of Achievement to Mr. Bubba Fludd. t: Mr. Bubba Fludd, in attendance with his mother, McMe OHS Principal Dylan Tedders and Head Football Coach Chris Branham to receive a certificate of achievement, presented by Mayor Watford and read as follows: "Whereas, the City of Okeechobee deems it befitting to honor the youth of our community who inspire to dream, do more and become more as a future leader, and Whereas, Mr. Bubba Fludd, a Senior attending the Okeechobee High School was recently selected as a Utility Defense Player for the Class 6A All -State First Football Team; and Whereas, Bubba's hometown, the City of Okeechobee, is proud to recognize his dedication and achievements to Athletics and Academics as one of the most decorated and greatest quarterbacks, cornerbacks and impact player in the history of the Football Program at Okeechobee High School, to wit: 2013 OHS Defensive Player of the Year, 2014, 2015, & 2016 OHS Offensive Player of the Year, and Team Captain; 2016 OHS Team MVP; 2013 Honorable Mention All -Area Player as a Defensive Back; 2014 All -Area 1st Team Selection as a Defensive Back; 2015 & 2016 All -Area 1st Team Selection as an Athlete; 2016 1st Team All -State by the Associated Press; 2014, 2015, & 2016 selected as member of the All FACA District Team; Second all-time school record for total touchdowns: 52; 2016 2nd Team All - State Athlete by the Florida High School Football.com ; Second all-time school record for total yards: 5,104;2014, 2015, & 2016 Scholar -Athlete Award, 3.5 or higher gpa during football season; Now, Therefore, I, Dowling R. Watford, Jr., by virtue of the authority vested in me as Mayor of the City of Okeechobee, Florida, proudly to recognize Bubba's achievements as an athlete, student, and young mentor. May his leadership continue to serve as an example for the youth of our community." Mayor Watford shared stories from when he played for OHS. B. Proclaim the month of March 2017 as "American Red Cross Month." March was proclaimed as American Red Cross Month, Mayor Watford presented the proclamation to Mr. John and Mrs. Peggy Dubose, and Mr. Chuck Akers which was read as follows: "WHEREAS, we have a long history of helping our neighbors in need. American Red Cross Month is a special time to recognize and thank our heroes - those Red Page 1 of 4 Cross volunteers and donors who give of their time and resources to help community members; and WHEREAS, these heroes help families find shelter after a home fire. They give blood to help trauma victims and cancer patients. They deliver comfort items to military members in the hospital. They use their lifesaving skills to save someone from a heart attack, drowning or choking. They enable children around the globe to be vaccinated against measles and rubella; and WHEREAS, the American Red Cross depends on local heroes to deliver help and hope during a disaster. We applaud our heroes who give of themselves to assist their neighbors when they need a helping hand; and WHEREAS, across the country and around the world, the American Red Cross responds to disasters big and small. In fact, every eight minutes the organization responds to a community disaster, providing shelter, food, emotional support and other necessities to those affected. It collects nearly 40 percent of the nation's blood supply; provides 24-hour support to military members, veterans and their families; teaches millions lifesaving skills, such as lifeguarding and CPR; and through its Restoring Family Links Program, connects family members separated by crisis, conflict or migration; and WHEREAS, we dedicate the month of March to all those who support the American Red Cross mission to prevent and alleviate human suffering in the face of emergencies. Our community depends on the American Red Cross, which relies on donations of time and money to fulfill its humanitarian mission. NOW, THEREFORE, 1, Dowling R. Watford, Jr., by virtue of the authority vested in me as Mayor of the City of Okeechobee, Florida, do hereby proclaim March, 2017 as `American Red Cross Month." Distributed a flyer of all the projects they do within Okeechobee. Need additional volunteers. V. AGENDA AND PUBLIC COMMENTS - Mayor A. Requests for the addition, deferral or withdrawal of items on today's agenda. Mayor Watford asked whether there were any requests for the addition, deferral or withdrawal of items on today's agenda. New Business Item E, Exhibit 4; Motion to ratify a Florida Department of Law Enforcement Grant Application No. 2017- JAGD-OKEE-1-F8-069; and accept the award in the amount of $1,952.00 for the OCPD Community Policing Project. B. Mayor Watford opened the floor for public participation for any issues not on the agenda. An agenda item form or comment card is required; citizen comments are limited to 3 minutes per speaker unless otherwise approved by the Mayor. There were none. VI. MINUTES — City Clerk A. Motion to dispense with the reading and approve the Summary of Council Action for the February 21, 2017, regular meeting. Council Member O'Connor moved to dispense with the reading and approve the Summary of Council Action for the meetings of February 21, 2017; seconded by Council Member Clark. Discussion: none. VOTE: WATFORD — YEA CHANDLER — YEA CLARK — YEA O'CONNOR — YEA RITTER — ABSENT MOTION CARRIED. VII. NEW BUSINESS A.1.a) Motion to read proposed Ordinance No. 1153 by title only and set March 21, 2017, as a Final Public Hearing date, extending the moratorium on medical marijuana businesses for 180 days — City Attorney (Exhibit 1). Motion and second by Council Members O'Connor and Clark to read proposed Ordinance No. 1153 by title only and set March 21, 2017, as a Final Public Hearing date, extending the moratorium on medical marijuana businesses for 180 days. Page 2 of 4 b) Vote on motion to read by title only and set Final Public Hearing date. VOTE: WATFORD — YEA CHANDLER — YEA CLARK — YEA O'CONNOR — YEA RITTER — ABSENT MOTION CARRIED. c) Attorney Cook read proposed Ordinance No. 1153 by title only as follows: "AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF OKEECHOBEE, FLORIDA AMENDING ORDINANCE NO. 1146, MEDICAL MARIJUANA MORATORIUM, EXTENDING DATE OF MORATORIUM; PROVIDING FOR SUNSET PROVISION; PROVIDING FOR CONFLICT; PROVIDING FOR SEVERABILITY, PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE." 2.a) Motion to approve the first reading of proposed Ordinance No. 1153. Motion and second by Council Members Clark and O'Connor to approve the first reading of proposed Ordinance No. 1153. b) Public comments and discussion. Mayor Watford asked whether there were any comments or questions from the public? There were none. Council discussion: Cook state should have some regulations from what I've read by the deadline. MDO will coordinate with the County as well. c) Vote on motion. VOTE: WATFORD — YEA CHANDLER — YEA CLARK — YEA O'CONNOR — YEA RITTER — ABSENT MOTION CARRIED. B. Motion to appoint Mr. Cesar Romero as an Alternate for the Police Department to the City's Grievance Committee, replacing Mr. Danny Green with term being March 8, 2017, through January 31, 2018 — City Clerk. Council Member O'Connor moved to appoint Mr. Cesar Romero as an Alternate for the Police Department to the City's Grievance Committee, replacing Mr. Danny Green with term being March 8, 2017, through January 31, 2018; seconded by Council Member Chandler. Discussion: none. VOTE: WATFORD — YEA CHANDLER — YEA CLARK — YEA O'CONNOR — YEA RITTER — ABSENT MOTION CARRIED. C. Motion to consider a Temporary Street Closing Application submitted by Okeechobee Main Street, closing Southwest 2nd through 4th Avenue between Northwest and Southwest Park Streets from 5:00 p.m. Friday, March 10, 2017, to 3:00 p.m. Sunday, March 12, 2017, for the Speckled Perch Festival — City Administrator (Exhibit 2). Council Member Chandler moved to approve a Temporary Street Closing Application submitted by Okeechobee Main Street, temporarily closing a portion of Southwest 2nd, 3rd, and 4th Avenues between North and South Park Streets from 5:00 p.m. Friday, March 10, 2017, to 3:00 p.m. Sunday, March 12, 2017, for the Speckled Perch Festival; seconded by Council Member O'Connnor. Discussion: DW do every year. Hope to have successful festival. VOTE: WATFORD — YEA CHANDLER — YEA CLARK — YEA O'CONNOR — YEA RITTER — ABSENT MOTION CARRIED. Page 3 of 4 D. Motion to terminate the CSX Transportation, Inc. Crossing Maintenance Agreement — City Attorney (Exhibit 3). Motion and second by Council Members O'Connor and Chandler to terminate the CSX Transportation, Inc. Crossing Maintenance Agreement. [*INSERT wording from Contract w/ Cooks comments*] Discussion: Cook, late 80s/early 90s 9th ave crossing was very rough, we executed this agreement Jan 21, 1992. Out of the blue got a bill from CSX for $3600.00 instead of rubber used timber now rough crossing. The agreement states: To the city's knowledge we did not get to provide input. I've written to them to state they didn't' follow the agreement. Need to terminate since not following. RR will maintain the crossing no matter what. Since they didn't ask the city what kind of material to use, we're not going to pay for it. DW cant believe they can't put a sign up. MDO sign up now. VOTE: WATFORD — YEA CHANDLER — YEA CLARK — YEA O'CONNOR — YEA RITTER — ABSENT MOTION CARRIED. ITEM ADDED TO AGENDA: E. Motion to ratify a Florida Department of Law Enforcement Grant Application No. 2017- JAGD-OKEE-1-F8-069; and accept the award in the amount of $1,952.00 for the OCPD Community Policing Project. Council Member O'Connor moved to ratify a Florida Department of Law Enforcement Grant Application No. 2017-JAGD- OKEE-1-F8-069; and accept the award in the amount of $1,952.00 for the Okeechobee City Police Department Community Policing Project; seconded by Council Member Chandler. Discussion: MDO put together by Officer Ziegler. [*insert summary of what will be purchased w/ grant frunds from application*] VOTE: WATFORD — YEA CHANDLER — YEA CLARK — YEA O'CONNOR — YEA RITTER — ABSENT MOTION CARRIED. VIII. ADJOURNMENT - Mayor There being no further items on the agenda, Mayor Watford adjourned the meeting at 6:34 P.M. Page 4 of 4 City of Okeechobee, March 7, 2017 Meeting Minutes taken during the meeting by B. Jenkins I. CALL TO ORDER: Mayor Watford called the Regular City Council Meeting to order on March 7, 2017, at (.OV, P.M. in the Council Chambers, Room 200 located at City Hall, 55 SE 3rd Avenue, Okeechobee, Florida 34974. II. OPENING CEREMONIES: The invocation was given by Pastor Ray Warren of the Pentecostals of Okeechobee; the Pledge of Allegiance was led by Mayor Watford. III. MAYOR, COUNCIL MEMBERS AND STAFF ATTENDANCE - City Clerk Mayor Dowling R. Watford, Jr. Present Council Member Noel Chandler Present Council Member Monica Clark Present Council Member Mike O'Connor Council Member Gary Ritter City Attorney John R. Cook City Administrator Marcos MontesDeOca City Clerk Lane Gamiotea Deputy City Clerk Bobbie Jenkins Fire Chief Herb Smith Police Chief Bob Peterson Public Works Director David Allen Present 06ev+ Present Present Present Present Present Drr�t Absent Cnita�or �o�Of Present IV. PROCLAMATIONS AND PRESENTATIONS — Mayor A. Present a Certificate of Achievement to Mr. Bubba Fludd. Mayor Watford presented a certificate to Mr. Bubba Fludd, which read: "Whereas, the City of Okeechobee deems it befitting to honor the youth of our community who inspire to dream, do more and become more as a future leader, and Whereas, Mr. Bubba Fludd, a Senior attending the Okeechobee High School was recently selected as a Utility Defense Player for the Class 6A All -State First Football Team; and Whereas, Bubba's hometown, the City of Okeechobee, is proud to recognize his dedication and achievements to Athletics and Academics as one of the most decorated and greatest quarterbacks, cornerbacks and impact player in the history of the Football Program at Okeechobee High School, to wit: 2013 OHS Defensive Player of the Year, 2014, 2015, & 2016 OHS Offensive Player of the Year, and Team Captain; 2016 OHS Team MVP; 2013 Honorable Mention All -Area Player as a Defensive Back; 2014 All -Area 1st Team Selection as a Defensive Back; 2015 & 2016 All -Area 1st Team Selection as an Athlete; 2016 1st Team All -State by the Associated Press; 2014, 2015, & 2016 selected as member of the All FACA District Team; Second all-time school record for total touchdowns: 52; 2016 2nd Team All -State Athlete by the Florida High School FootbaiLcomj; Second all-time school record for total yards: 5,104;2014, 2015, & 2016 Scholar -Athlete Award, 3.5 or higher gpa during football season; Now, Therefore, 1, Dowling R. Watford, Jr., by virtue of the authority vested in me as Mayor of the City of Okeechobee, Florida, proudly to recognize Bubba's achievements as an athlete, student, and young mentor. May his leadership continue to serve as an example for the youth of our community." A D1J iu Tedders - Sepofa-kd h i w w f As a stNdertl od arcle. �T K 6 (k) ris bowyeaty `b S oy+ ? WO a- T{�ta K� TW k Af Y the ftdr& Wksd hard I ll Ynov l r rl wd- Page 1 of 6 B. Proclaim the month of March 2017 as "American Red Cross Month. Mayor Watford presented the following proclamation to , which read: "WHEREAS, we have a long history of helping our neighbors in need. American Red Cross Month is a special time to recognize and thank our heroes - those Red Cross volunteers and donors who give of their time and resources to help community members; and WHEREAS, these heroes help families find shelter after a home fire. They give blood to help trauma victims and cancer patients. They deliver comfort items to military members in the hospital. They use their lifesaving skills to save someone from a heart attack, drowning or choking. They enable children around the globe to be vaccinated against measles and rubella; and WHEREAS, the American Red Cross depends on local heroes to deliver help and hope during a disaster. We applaud our heroes who give of themselves to assist their neighbors when they need a helping hand, and WHEREAS, across the country and around the world, the American Red Cross responds to disasters big and small. In fact, every eight minutes the organization responds to a community disaster, providing shelter, food, emotional support and other necessities to those affected. It collects nearly 40 percent of the nation's blood supply, provides 24-hour support to military members, veterans and their families; teaches millions lifesaving skills, such as lifeguarding and CPR; and through its Restoring Family Links Program, connects family members separated by crisis, conflict or migration; and WHEREAS, we dedicate the month of March to all those who support the American Red Cross mission to prevent and alleviate human suffering in the face of emergencies. Our community depends on the American Red Cross, which relies on donations of time and money to fulfill its humanitarian mission. NOW, THEREFORE, I, Dowling R. Watford, Jr., by virtue of the authority vested in me as Mayor of the City of Okeechobee, Florida, do hereby proclaim March, 2017 as `American Red Cross Month." Cln u�k Juan ► fa keys , Joh vAZ6 Pegg) Dubocae (Team�a.u�� Nod votawpit V. AGENDA AND PUBLIC COMMENTS - Mayor A. Requests for the addition, deferral or withdrawal of items on today's agenda. New Business Item E, Exhibit 4; Motion to ratify a Florida Department of Law Enforcement Grant Application No. 2017-JAGD-OKEE-1-F8- 069; and accept the award in the amount of $1,952.00 for the OCPD Community Policing Project. B. Mayor Watford opened the floor for public participation for any issues not on the agenda. An agenda item form or comment card is required; citizen comments are limited to 3 minutes per speaker unless otherwise approved by the Mayor. NV - Page 2 of 6 VI. MINUTES — City Clerk �� A. Council Member W — moved to dispense with the reading and approve the Summary of Council Action for the meetings of February 21, 2017; seconded by Council Member�'�_. Discussion: Iw k— VOTE: WATFORD — YEA CHANDLER — YEA CLARK — YEA O'CONNOR — YEA RITTER — YEA MOTION CARRIED. VII. NEW BUSINESS A.1.a) Motion and second by Council Members W and RAbto read proposed Ordinance No. 1153 by title only and set March 21, 2017, as a Final Public Hearing date, extending the moratorium on medical marijuana businesses for 180 days — City Attorney (Exhibit 1). b) Vote on motion to read by title only and set Final Public Hearing date. VOTE: WATFORD — YEA CHANDLER — YEA CLARK — YEA O'CONNOR — YEA RITTER — YEA MOTION CARRIED� c) Attorney Cook read proposed Ordinance No. 1153 by title only as follows: "AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF OKEECHOBEE, FLORIDA AMENDING ORDINANCE NO. 1146, MEDICAL MARIJUANA MORATORIUM; EXTENDING DATE OF MORATORIUM; PROVIDING FOR SUNSET PROVISION; PROVIDING FOR CONFLICT; PROVIDING FOR SEVERABILITY; PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE." 2.a) Motion and second by Council Members w and V0 to approve the first reading of proposed Ordinance No. 1153. b) Public comments and discussion. .J0,- Safe will I' (vdQ jl bo6p +s" cl�,nst PirQs goo ('Ordwak oil ftkvl� c) Vote on motion. VOTE: WATFORD — YEA CHANDLER — YEA O'CONNOR — YEA RITTER — YEA CLARK — YEA MOTION CARRIED. Page 3 of 6 VII NEW BUSINESS CONTINUED '� B. Motion and second by Council Members VO and t,to appoint Mr. Cesar Romero as an Altermate for the Police Department to the City's Grievance Committee, replacing Mr. Danny Green with term being March 8, 2017, through January 31, 2018 - City Clerk. Discussion: 4rao L VOTE: WATFORD — YEA CHANDLER — YEA CLARK- YEA O'CONNOR — YEA RITTER — YEA CNIOTION CARRIED, C. Motion and second by Council Members -Vb and W to consider a Temporary Street Closing Application submitted by Okeechobee Main Street, closing Southwest 2°d through 41h Avenue between Northwest and Southwest Park Streets from 5:00 p.m. Friday, March 10, 2017, to 3:00 p.m. Sunday, March 12, 2017, for the Speckled Perch Festival - City Administrator (Exhibit 2). Discussion: 0---- VOTE: WATFORD — YEA CHANDLER — YEA CLARK..— YEA O'CONNOR — YEA RITTER — YEA MOTION CARRIED. 4 ) Page 4 of 6 VIII. NEW BUSINESS �1 �( D. Motion and second by Council Members L�'0 and I bto terminate the CSX Transportation, Inc. Crossing Maintenance Agreement — City Attorney (Exhibit 3). Discussion: - �— � TVd �o � r�e�instr�cfi� of � �oss�n°� ; re�vd burl for � .��oo� Ca{�rv1�) -�v r�la cernRnt of ra�,l road`"�Gssi n �� AV. 4"d y6ss109 Lur��uf n�fi'ficcth�n per- �nf�`ar� SIC— 1Nh� will yqair mac+ hrvt�- JC- cs�: w►�i will M � ? ��- Not VOTE: WATFORD — YEA CHANDLER — YEA CLARK — YEA O'CONNOR — YEA RITTER — YEA MOTION CARRIED. E. Motion to ratify a Florida Department of Law Enforcement Grant A—pp_li_cation No. 2017-JAGD-OKEE-1-F8- 069; and accept the aawaro in the amount of $1,952.00 for the OCPD Community Policing Project. Discussion: wb-&vt speaFc �y Wm" okeach ►f eug WATFORD — YEA CHANDLER — YEA '"'CLARK — YEA O'CONNOR —YEA BITTER —YEA`MOTION CARRIED. `t Page 5 of 6 VIII. ADJOURNMENT • Mayor There being no further items on the agenda, Mayor Watford adjourned the meeting at 3� PM Page 6 of 6 Office of the Mayor City of Okeechobee, Florida i I Whereas, the City of Okeechobee deems it befitting to honor the youth of our community who inspire to dream, do more and become more as a future leader; and Whereas, Mr. Bubba Fludd, a Senior attending the Okeechobee High School was recently selected as a Utility Defense Player for the Class GA All -State First Football Team; and Whereas, Bubba's hometown, the City of Okeechobee, is proud to recognize his dedication and achievements to Athletics and Academics as one of the most decorated and greatest quarterbacks, cornerbacks and impact player in the history of the Football Program at Okeechobee High School, to wit: 2013 OHS Defensive Player of the Year 2014, 2015, & 2016 OHS Offensive Player of the Year, and Team Captain 2016 OHS Team MVP 2013 Honorable Mention All -Area Player as a Defensive Back 2014 All -Area Ist Team Selection as a Defensive Back 2015 & 2016 All -Area 151 Team Selection as an Athlete 2016 15t Team All -State by the Associated Press 2014, 2015, & 2016 selected as member of the All FACA District Team Second all-time school record for total touchdowns: 52 2016 2» d Team All -State Athlete by the Florida High School Football.com Second all-time school record for total yards: 5,104 2014, 2015, & 2016 Scholar -Athlete Award, 3.5 or higher gpa during football season Now, Therefore, I, Dowling R. Watford, Jr., by virtue of the authority vested in me as Mayor of the City of Okeechobee, Florida, proudly to recognize Bubba's achievements as an athlete, student, and young mentor. May his leadership continue to serve as an example for the youth of our community. 4 IN WITNESS WHEREOF, on March 7, 2017,1have 00 set wyhand and caused this seal to be affixed Dbwli R. W brd, Jr., Attest.• a1� tll CMC, City Clerk Floriba WHEREAS, we have a long history of helping our neighbors in need. American Red Cross Month is a special time to recognize and thank our heroes - those Red Cross volunteers and donors who give of their time and resources to help community members; and WHEREAS, these heroes help families find shelter after a home fire. They give blood to help trauma victims and cancer patients. They deliver comfort items to military members in the hospital. They use their lifesaving skills to save someone from a heart attack, drowning or choking. They enable children around the globe to be vaccinated against measles and rubella; and WHEREAS, the American Red Cross depends on local heroes to deliver help and hope during a disaster. We applaud our heroes who give of themselves to assist their neighbors when they need a helping hand; and WHEREAS, across the country and around the world, the American Red Cross responds to disasters big and small. In fact, every eight minutes the organization responds to a community disaster, providing shelter, food, emotional support and other necessities to those affected. It collects nearly 40 percent of the nation's blood supply, provides 24-hour support to military members, veterans and their families; teaches millions lifesaving skills, such as lifeguarding and CPR; and through its Restoring Family Links Program, connects family members separated by crisis, conflict or migration; and WHEREAS, we dedicate the month of March to all those who support the American Red Cross mission to prevent and alleviate human suffering in the face of emergencies. Our community depends on the American Red Cross, which relies on donations of time and money to fulfill its humanitarian NOW, THEREFORE, I, Dowling R. Watford, Jr., by virtue of the authority vested in me as Mayor of the City of Okeechobee, Florida, do hereby proclaim March, 2017 as "American Red Cross Month. " IN WITNESS WHEREOF, on March 7, 2017, I have set my hand and caused this seal to be affixed R. Watford, Jr., Mayor tea, CMC, City Clerk :r A March Red Cross Month - Proclamation Coast to Heartland - Proudly Serving: IR, SL, Okeechobee, Highlands Attendees: Sarah Ruwe - EO, Eileen Halatyn - DPM, Tonya Morgan- DPS, o Volunteers - Juanita & Chuck Akers, Gary Brocksmith, John & Peggy DuBose The people of Okeechobee: Receive DAT (Disaster Action Team) member to help assess their value of their disaster (Tornado, Fire, Floods, Hurricanes or etc.). We will handout varies items to their children (stuff toy, coloring books), relatives, or themselves living in the damaged domain with a comfort kit to help them with hygiene, water, snacks or money depending on their needs plus a stay in a motel for certain days. We also assist the fire fighters when needed in a disaster or a fire. Sports Complex Pool - Offers Lifeguard Certification, Water Safety Instructors to help teach swim lessons and teach safety through Teal Sheffield, Manager 863-467-7667 • OCSB have Certified WSI's taking the students to the pool for teaching of swimming and Safety with a certified lifeguard. The complex lifeguards and managers are aware of the safety concerns and offer certified WSI's for swim lessons for the participants to have fun during every summer. • Whales Tales program - offers a safety program for younger children how to be safe around water. Home Fire Campaign program - offers throughout the county will replace the old smoke alarm(s) with a newer one in a community for free. City Fire Dept/ Red :04 Cross @Riverbend - 52 Alarms installed. Pillowcase project - offers younger children about recognizing disaster and prepare them for different disasters with the help of Disney that supplies a Pillowcase for them to color and put items in for a disaster. Citizen CPR - offers participants the ability to do CPR in case of an emergency. Volunteers are always needed to HELP in Okeechobee New location - United Way House 208 N Parrott Ave Okeechobee, FL 34972 unnazmas Parade 863-763-2488 www.redcross.org Williams building and across from BOA ORDINANCE NO. 1153 AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF OKEECHOBEE, FLORIDA AMENDING ORDINANCE NO. 1146, MEDICAL MARIJUANA MORATORIUM; EXTENDING DATE OF MORATORIUM; PROVIDING FOR SUNSET PROVISION; PROVIDING FOR CONFLICT; PROVIDING FOR SEVERABILITY; PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE. WHEREAS, the City of Okeechobee, Florida heretofore approved Ordinance No. 1146, which created a moratorium on the issuance of any permits or Business Tax Receipts for the establishment of a business to engage in the dispensing of medical marijuana, due to lack of State legislation on the subject; and WHEREAS, Ordinance No. 1146 by its language, is set to expire on or about April 1, 2017, and the State of Florida has yet to announce any State regulations or legislative action to offer guidance to local government, so the City deems it appropriate to extend the moratorium previously enacted. NOW, THEREFORE, be it ordained before the City Council of the City of Okeechobee, Florida; presented at a duly advertised public meeting; and passed by majority vote of the City Council; and properly executed by the Mayor or designee, as Chief Presiding Officer for the City; that: SECTION 1. THAT the City Council of the City of Okeechobee, Florida, hereby enacts and imposes a Moratorium which has the effect of prohibiting and preventing any Department of the City of Okeechobee from accepting an application for Business Tax Receipt, Occupational License, Land Use or Zoning change, Special Exception, or in any manner acting upon a request of any person or entity for the establishment of a business location within the City that is for the purpose of selling, distributing, advertising, or in any manner promoting the sale and/or distribution of marijuana for medical, or any other purpose. SECTION 2. THAT this Moratorium shall remain in effect for 180 days from the effective date hereof, pending further action by the City Council of the City of Okeechobee, Florida, which may then impose additional regulations, or Land Use or Zoning restrictions, on the operation of such a business. SECTION 3. THAT this Moratorium shall expire automatically without further action by the City Council of the City of Okeechobee, Florida, 180 days from final adoption of the Ordinance unless the City takes further action to extend it. SECTION 4. THAT upon issuance of regulations or legislation by the State of Florida on the means, method and location of dispensing organizations prior to the expiration of this Ordinance, the City of Okeechobee may, at that time, address the adoption of local Ordinances to further regulate the dispensing, Zoning, and location of such business' within the City. SECTION 5. All Ordinances or parts of Ordinances in conflict herewith are hereby repealed. SECTION 6. Should any provision or portion of this Ordinance be declared by a court of competent jurisdiction to be void, unconstitutional, or unenforceable, then all remaining provisions and portions of this Ordinance shall remain in full force and effect. SECTION 7. This Ordinance shall take effect immediately upon its passage. Ordinance No. 1153 Page 1 of 2 INTRODUCED for First Reading and set for Final Public Hearing on this 7th day of March, 2017. Dowling R. Watford, Jr., Mayor ATTEST: Lane Gamiotea, CMC, City Clerk PASSED AND ADOPTED after Second and Final Public Hearing this 215t day of March, 2017. ATTEST. - Lane Gamiotea, CMC, City Clerk REVIEWED FOR LEGAL SUFFICIENCY: John R. Cook, City Attorney Dowling R. Watford, Jr., Mayor Ordinance No. 1153 Page 2 of 2 Exhibit 2 Mar 7, 2017 Page 1 of 3 CITY OF OKEECHOBEE 55 SE THIRD AVENUE OKEECHOBEE, FL 34974 Tele: 863-763-3372 ext. 218 Fax: 863-763-1686 PARK USE AND/OR TEMPORARY STREET/ SIDEWALK CLOSING PERMIT APPLICATION Date Received: 08/09/2016 Date Issued: Application No: I( '1 - cc"-cc"-3 Dates of Event: 10311112017 & 03/12/2017 Infnrmntian- 0 anization: I Okeechobee Main Street Tax Exem t No- Address: 55 South Parrott Avenue Okeechobee, FL 34972 -Mailing Contact Person: Brittany Carner E-Mail Address: brinanyLmokeechobeemainstreet.org I Work: 1863-357-6246 1 Home: I I Cell: I I Summary of activities: 52nd Annual Speckled Perch Festival will be the weekend or March 11, 2017 and March 12, 2017. This event is a celebration or the fishing industry that put Okeechobee on the map. This event volt include artist vendors or all kinds, food, OJ music and an outdoor family friendly event. There W l be a parade accompanying the festival on Saturday morning as a bibute to our community. In addition there will be an antique car show located in Park 5. Proceeds usage: roceeds for this event will go to the operations and continuing effort of Okeechobee Main Street to enhance downtown area as the heartbeat of the communit) Please check requested Parks: Flagler Parks: o City Hall Park ❑ #1 Memorial Park y(#2 X#3 )(#4 X#5 ❑ #6 N• Address of event: Parcel ID: Page 2 of 3 TEMPORARY STREET AND SIDEWALIK CLOSING INFORMATION (If not using Park(s), provide event address) Street Address City State Zip Code Streets to be closed: 2nd, 3rd and 4th Avenue *11d j ji W A,, y gJ 4AA 9W Date(s) t0 be closed: Friday March 10, 2017 -Sunday March 12, 20"17 Time(s) t0 be Closed: Close streets Friday at 5PM and reopen Sunday at 3PM Purpose of Closing: Speckled Perch Festival ► Site Plan ►Original signatures of all residents, proper Page 3 of 3 I hereby acknowledge that I have read and completed this application, the attached Resolutions No.(s) 03- 08 and 04-03, concerning the use and the rules of using City property, that the information is correct, and that I am the duly authorized agent of the organization. I agree to conform with, abide by and obey all the rules and regulation, which may be lawfully prescribed by the City Council of the City of Okeechobee, or its officers, for the issuance of this Charitable Function Permit. CERTIFICATE OF INSURANCE MUST NAME CITY OF OKEECHOBEE AS ADDITIONAL INSURED. Aaalp'&~ SS'106-) Applicant Signature Dated ••••OFF,CE USE ONLY**** Staff Review , { 1) -4 a&d4-s) Fire Department: ! . 5,4 ,' r"11' Date: ,5� Building Official: G. Date: Z ' ( 3 -17 Public Works: /7y Date: Police Department: �; :� Date: Z BTR Department: Date: City Administrator: - Date: 1 L 4 City Clerk: j, '� : 1: ��'J�\.' "� Date: Ij NOTE: APPLICATION AND INSURANCE CERTIFICATE MUST BE COMPLETED AND RETURNED TO THE GENERAL SERVICES DEPARTMENT THIRTY (30) DAYS PRIOR TO EVENT FOR PERMITTING. Temporary Street and Sidewalk Closing submitted for review by City Council on 3- 7 - 1 7 Date Temporary Street and Sidewalk Closing reviewed by City Council and approved Date S�ec�:iQci �rc,� Fe s�-��e� �a��s �, 3, �, �0 5 E,xh I i. RWGC-OKEECHOB REVISED 12/91 PAGE 1 OF 2 This Agreement, made and entered into this ?may} day of 1992, by and between CSX TRANSPORTATION, INC., a Virginia corporation, hereinafter referred to as the RAILROAD and the CITY OF OKEECHOBEE, FLORIDA, a municipal corporation under the laws of the State of Florida, hereinafter referred to as the CITY; WITNESSETH, THAT: WHEREAS, in the interest of public safety and convenience, the CITY desires and the RAILROAD is willing to install full depth rubber crossing surface material at the following grade crossing in Okeechobee, Florida: 9TH AVENUE U.S.DOT/AAR 628055-B SX-908.20 ll; Railroad shall provide track materials, labor and equipment necessary for removing the existing grade crossing surface and installing new full depth rubber crossing surface material and any track rehabilitation required at the aforesaid location. City shall provide for full depth rubber crossing material, barricades and resurfacing of approaches to said crossing. 2. Simultaneously with the execution of this agreement by the City, the City hereby agrees to deposit with the Railroad the sum of $16,000.00, being the estimated cost of ninety (90) track feet of full depth rubber crossing surface material, including shipping and handling charges (($185.00 - $22.00) x 901+ shipping and handling]. In the event said deposit is less than the actual cost borne by the Railroad, the City shall also, upon receipt of a bill rendered by the Railroad, promptly pay such additional cost to the Railroad. In the event said deposit is in excess of the actual cost borne by the Railroad, the Railroad shall promptly refund the difference to the City. Railroad account which supports bill rendered shall be kept in such a manner that it can be readily audited by the City and actual cost readily determined. 3. Promptly upon execution of this agreement, and payment of the deposit to the Railroad, the Railroad hereby agrees to proceed with the procurement of necessary materials and to complete the installation of the aforesaid mentioned crossings. After the full depth rubber crossing surface material has been installed at subject locations, it shall hereafter be maintained in good condition by the Railroad through the useful life of such crossing surface material, and when it becomes necessary to replace or rebuild the crossing surface, Railroad will replace and maintain the crossing surface, but at the RWGC-OKEECHOB REVISED 12/91 PAGE 2 OF 2 expense of the City. The City will instruct the Railroad what type of crossing surface material is to be installed upon future reconstruction. In the event funds are made available by Federal or State laws or regulations for the purpose of assuming, in whole or in part, the expense of maintaining grade crossing surfaces, nothing herein shall continue to obligate the Railroad to bear such expense to the extent that such public funds are made available for such purposes. 5. This agreement shall inure to the benefit of and be binding upon the successors and assigns of the respective parties hereto. 6. It is understood and agreed that this agreement shall not be binding until it has been authorized or ratified by a proper ordinance or resolution of the City Council of the City of Okeechobee, Florida, a certified copy of which ordinance or resolution is attached hereto and made a part hereof. IN WITNESS WHEREOF the parties hereto have executed this agreement in duplicate the day and year first above written. Witnesses for Railroad: Witnesses for City: CSX TRANSPORTATION, INC. I� BY: (L.S.) J• H. Clark Assistant Chief �gi.neer - Public TITLE: pr�tp� ,tea CArastamaU aa CITY OF OKEECHOBEE, FLORIDA BY: MAYOR ATTEST: (SEAL) CITY CLERK ADDENDUM RE: OKEECHOBEE, OKEECHOBEE COUNTY, FLORIDA NORTHWEST NINTH AVENUE U.S. DOT/AAR 628055-B MILEPOST SX-908.20 Mr. John R. Cook, City Attorney, has advised the City that paragraphs four and five of the contract seems to intend to bind future City Councils to expend funds for rebuilding the crossing when it becomes necessary. The present City Council cannot do this, but forwards the executed contract with the intent and understanding that any future repairs and expenses will be handled in a similar agreement negotiated at that time. J 411LLUl lj [ i , c - nc utu t rocca.— COUNMMEMBERS ACTION VOTE yES ►0 F. NEW BUSINESS Councilmember Entry made a motion to adopt Resolution No. 92-3, 5. Motion to adopt Resolution 92-3, delineating support for the Central delineating support for the Central Florida Regional Planning Florida Regional Planning Council Council and urging the Florida Legislature to reinforce the Role and urging the Florida Legislature of the Regional Planning Councils in Florida; seconded by to reinforce the role of the Regional Councilmember Watford. Planning Councils in Florida - Councilmember Entry (Exhibit 2). Councilmember Watford commented that he thought the Regional Planning Councils do play a very vital role as far as local governments, it is a goad step between the local and state governments. I think many times the legislature could use the Planning Councils in much better ways than they do, there are a lot of things they could do if the Legislature would allow them to. Councilmember Collins expressed he thought everything could be a lot more efficient if they (the Legislature) would listen to them (the Planning Councils) a little more. KIRK x COLLINS x ENTRY x WALKER x WATFORD X C; MOTION CARRIED. Resolution No. 92-3 reads by title only as follows: "A RESOLUTION DELINEATING SUPPORT FOR THE CENTRAL FLORIDA REGIONAL PLANNING COUNCIL AND URGING THE FLORIDA LEGISLATURE TO REINFORCE THE ROLE OF REGIONAL PLANNING COUNCILS IN FLORIDA." 6. Motion to approve a contract between Councilmember Watford made a motion to approve a contract between the City and CSX Transportation for the City and CSX Transportation for repairs to the Northwest 9th repairs to the N.W. 9th Avenue Rail Avenue Railroad Crossing in the amount of $16,000.00; seconded road Crossing in the amount of by Councilmembers Collins and Walker. $16,000.00 - City Administrator (Exhibit 3). Attorney Cook made a brief comment that in paragraph four, there is a legal question that he needs to clarify whether the Council we have today can bind, by contract a City Council fifteen years from now to bear the expense of re -doing that crossing which is what part of that paragraph indicates. T ni u-L my-E4kn - Ka e 6 oA 16 F. NEW BUSINESS COUNCILMEMBERS ACTION VOTE 6. Continued ,� Mayor Kirk asked Attorney Cook, whether the Council needed to amend this contract before they voted on it or can the language be worked out? Attorney Cook advised the language can be worked out and he did not think it was necessary for it to be in the motion. It is just not clear what their intent is. It is something I think I can "x" out and they will not object to it. Public Works Director Elders commented, just so it is not misunderstood later on, this is just for the repairing of the railxdad tracks. The City is going to have to asphalt to up and in between the tracks, but it will still be considerably cheaper. Councilmember Watford, and this is a much better job than what we could ever hope for. KIRK X COLLINS I " ENTRY X WALKER X WATFORD MOTION CARRIED. X 7. Discuss a proposal from DOT for the Purchase of City property at the corner Councilmember Entry made a motion to a tproosal from the State of 441 and 70 - City Administrator (Exhibit (E of Florida Department of Transportation for the purchase of City 4), property at the corner of 441 and 70 (Chamber property); seconded by Councilmember Watford (Purchase proposal amount: $12,500.00; Location: S.E, corner of 441 & 70 near Chamber Property). After discussion Council voted on the motion as follows: KIRK COLLINS X ENTRY X I WALKER X WATFORD X MOTION CARRIED. X Disfribu+ed 0-f 31-70 Meebnl G`�y.OE'OKBg� t. m MEMORANDUM ♦ 91 TO: Mayor Watford, Council, Attorney Cook, DATE: March 7, 2017 Administrator Montes De Oca FROM: City Clerk Gamiotea- SUBJECT: Add to Mar 7 Agenda, Ratify OCPD FDLE Grant Please add to the March 7, 2017, Regular Meeting Agenda, New Business Item E, Exhibit 4: Motion to ratify a Florida Department of Law Enforcement Grant Application No. 2017-JAGD-OKEE-1-F8-069; and accept the award in the amount of $1,952.00 for the OCPD Community Policing Project. The letter of award is attached. Page 1 of 1 FILE Florida Department of Law Enforcement Richard L. Swearingen Commissioner Ltd 2 0 2017 Honorable Dowling Watford Mayor City of Okeechobee 55 Southeast Third Avenue Okeechobee, FL 34974-2903 Business Support Office of Criminal Justice Grants Post Office Box 1489 Tallahassee, FL 32302-1489 (850) 617-1250 www.fdle.state.fl.us Re: Contract No. 2017-JAGD-OKEE-1-F8-069 Dear Mayor Watford: Rick Scott, Governor Pam Bondi, Attorney General Jeff Atwater, Chief Financial Officer Adam Putnam, Commissioner of Agriculture The Florida Department of Law Enforcement is pleased to award an Edward Byrne Memorial Justice Assistance Grant (JAG) subgrant to your unit of government in the amount of $ 1,952.00 for the project entitled, OCPD COMMUNITY POLICING PROJECT. This subaward is approved under Florida's state JAG award 2016-MU-BX-0073 from the Department of Justice (DOJ). These funds shall be utilized for the purpose of reducing crime and improving public safety and the criminal justice system. Enclosed is a copy of the approved subaward application with the referenced contract number and standard conditions. This subaward is subject to all administrative and financial requirements, including timely submission of all financial and performance reports and compliance with all standard conditions. Information from subawards and performance reports are provided to the DOJ Performance Measurement Tool (PMT) and Federal Funding Accountability and Transparency Act (FFATA) systems to meet federal transparency requirements. Contract and grant information is also provided to the State of Florida, Department of Financial Services (DFS) via the Florida Accountability Contract Tracking System (FACTS). This grant agreement and all correlating information including general contract, performance, amendment/modification information and a copy of the grant document is provided to FACTS to meet requirements under Chapter 2013-54 and 2013-154 Laws of Florida. If this agreement contains confidential or exempt information not subject to disclosure under Chapter 119, F.S., please contact the Office of Criminal Justice Grants (OCJG) for guidance on requesting exemption. Please complete and return the enclosed forms within 30 calendar days from the date of award. Completion of the Certificate of Acceptance constitutes official acceptance of the subaward and must be received by the Department prior to reimbursement of any project expenditures. Some costs require prior written approval from OCJG and DOJ before beginning project activities. If your subaward contains any such items or those listed on the Bureau of Justice Assistance (BJA) Controlled Expenditures List, a grant adjustment with accompanying written request will be required. A correlating special condition on your subgrant award in the Subgrant Information Management ON -Line (SIMON) system may also be included. We look forward to working with you on this project. Please contact me or the Senior Management Analyst Supervisor at (850) 617-1250 if you have any questions or we can be of further assistance. Petrina Tuttle Herring Bureau Chief PTH/ar Enclosures Service • Integrity • Respect • Quality Appiication for Funding Assistawce Florida Department of Law Enforcement Justice Assistance Grant - Direct General Project Information Project Title: OCPD COMMUNITY POLICING PROJECT Subgrant Recipient: City of Okeechobee Implementing Agency: Okeechobee City Police Department Project Start Date: 2/1/2017 End Date: 6/30/2017 Problem Identification There is a problem with a lack of trust in police today. This is probably due to several different reasons, one of which being the lack of the public's understanding of the multi -faceted role that law enforcement plays in the local community. One of the most important roles the law enforcement officer can perform is that of educator. There is a increased need for crime prevention and education within the community. It is a proven fact that crime prevention education and problem solving activities can bring about a decrease in crime and more positives outcomes for the community. Project Summary (Scope of Work) We would like to purchase a reusable portable Police shelter, i.e., a specially fabricated heavy duty portable soft shell canopy type structure along with folding tables and chairs and a special display stand that will permit crime prevention materials to be displayed for the public. This mobile shelter will be used in a variety of different locations in conjunction with many different crime prevention related activities. Some of our crime prevention activities may include but are not limited to: Stranger Danger Residential and Business Burglary Prevention Measures Anti -Shoplifting Measures for Retail Merchants Child ID/Child Fingerprinting Intitiative Property Marking/Theft Prevention Bicycle Registration/Theft Prevention Bicycle Safety Rodeos Community Drug Education Crimes Against The Elderly Presentations Halloween Safety Campaign National Night Out Against Crime Domestic/Family Violence Abatement Program The goal is to purchase one (1) soft shell canopy, two (2) folding tables for use with the canopy, eight (8) folding chairs, one (1) table throw, and one (1) literature stand. The City of Okeechobee will provide purchase order(s), invoice(s), cancelled check(s) and/or financial ledger as necessary to show proof of purchase and payments for all items purchased with grant funds. There is no cash match requirement. Application Ref # 2017-JAGD-1990 Section #2 Page 1 of 3 Contract 2017-JAGD-OKEE-1-F8-069 Rule Reference 11D-9.006 OCJG-005 (rev. April 2005) Dos riafe Q ACTION LIST —March 7, 2017 Mar 1+ Zo Meeh nod from the City Administrator's Desk 55 E 3rd Ave., Okeechobee, FL 34974 - Centennial Park — OUT TO BID currently, Bids due March 151h - Hagler Park Landscaping — Oaktree Bid and items will be out for bid this month. (Piggy -Back agreement could not be utilized) Amount allocated will require council approval. - FDOT signalization North 9th — ON GOING —Continuing to work with lobbyist and FDOT and HRTPO to gather additional information on projected traffic at the intersection. County and City are aligned on subject legislatively as well. - Brantley's- Okeechobee Town Center project may become a reality, property moves to closing. Annexation has been requested by developer for remaining parcel. UPDATE: Currently and updated contract is on the property. - Commerce Park — Pending offer by development for two parcels, currently at their corporate headquarters discussing purchase, very favorable. Meeting with Representative this month. - CRA designation and/or TIF — Continued discussions for both, speakers sought in presentation for potential establishment of CRA. TIF workshop upcoming, working with John Gurney for details on workshop. - OUA Workshop — March 30, 2017 at 6pm. All boards to be in attendance; City, County and OUA boards. - Phone System— UNDERWAY— Currently in progress, staff training the 15`hl - Website — RFQ to go out by April for selection of host and marketer for City. - Landscaping in Park — RFP for Oak trees to plant Flager Parks — replacements for removed and dead trees. - Fire Station Bid- Bids for door elevation to go out by April. Needs to be done before August when engine arrives. Page 1 - City Hall Downstairs IV, — Plans finalized as of today, pending bid to go out. - Annexation — Meeting with planners this week on avenues and scope for study of report, pending Proposal. Due to administration this week. Okeechobee Leadership Project— Landscaping of median on 5th Avenue to be done next week, including maintenance for one year. Attorney Assignments ICS adoption for Code Ordinance Foreclosures Fire Dept. Union Contract CSX items Above Bid reviews Page 2