1997-12-02 Regular MeetingCITY OF OKEECHOBEE
REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING
SUMMARY OF COUNCIL ACTION
CALL TO ORDER - Mayor: December 2,1997, Regular Meeting, 7:00 p.m.
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Council Member Watford, sitting as Chairman, called the December 2,1997 Regular Meeting to order at 7:00 p.m.
II. OPENING CEREMONIES: Invocation offered by Chaplain Wismael Sanchez; Chaplain Wismael Sanchez offered the invocation;
Pledge of allegiance led by the Cub Scouts of America, Den 1, Pack 967 Cub Scouts of American , Den 1, Pack 967 presented the Florida, American and Cub Scout Flags, led the Pledge of
- Scouts: Arne Quesadz, Bryan Crowen, Greg Vest, Keith Caston, Eddie Allegiance; and Pledge to the Cub Scout Flag.
Hamilton, Eddie Furphy, Stewart Davis and Austin Hawes, Leader: Mary
Hamilton.
III. MAYOR, COUNCIL AND STAFF ATTENDANCE - City Clerk.
Mayor James E. Kirk
Councilman Noel A. Chandler
Councilman Lowry Markham
Councilman Robert Oliver
Councilman Dowling R. Watford, Jr.
Attorney John R. Cook
Administrator Robert J. Bradshaw
Clerk Bonnie S. Thomas
Deputy Clerk S. Lane Gamiotea
IV. MINUTES APPROVED - City Clerk.
A. Motion to dispense with the reading and approve the Summary
of Council Action for the Regular Meeting of November 18,
1997.
Clerk Thomas called the roll:
Absent
Present
Present
Present
Present (served as Chairman)
Present
Present
Present
Present
Council Member Oliver moved to dispense with the reading and approve the Summary of Council Action for the Regular
Meeting of November 18, 1997; seconded by Council Member Markham. There being no discussion, the vote was as
follows:
KIRK - ABSENT
CHANDLER - YES
MARKHAM - YES
OLIVER - YES
WATFORD - YES
MOTION CARRIED.
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V. WARRANT REGISTERS - City Administrator.
A. Motion to approve the September,1997 Warrant Register: Council Member Markham moved to approve the September,1997 Warrant Registers in the amounts of: General Fund,
General Fund ........... $310,709.46 three hundred ten thousand, seven hundred nine dollars, forty-six cents ($310,709.46) and Public Facilities Fund, fourteen
Public Facilities Fund..... $ 14,097.88 thousand, ninety-seven dollars, eighty-eight cents ($14,097.88); seconded by Council Member Oliver.
KIRK - ABSENT
CHANDLER - YES
MARKHAM - YES
OLIVER - YES
WATFORD - YES
MOTION CARRIED.
VI. AGENDA -Mayor.
A. Requests for the addition, deferral or withdrawal of items on Chairman Watford asked whether there were any requests for addition's, deferral's or withdrawal's of items on today's
today's agenda. agenda. New Business item "F' was added as a motion to appoint Larry Mobley to the Police Pension Plan Board of
Trustees for a term of November 25,1997 through September 30,1999.
VII. OPEN PUBLIC HEARING FOR ORDINANCE ADOPTION - Mayor. III Chairman Watford opened the Public Hearing for Ordinance Adoption at 7:11 p.m.
A. Proposed Ordinance No. 707 concerning Rezoning Petition No. Proposed Ordinance No. 707 concerns Rezoning Petition No. 97-001-R by James E. Davis to change Lots 8 through 10
97-001-R by James E. Davis. Lots 8 through 10 in Block 6 of in Block 6 of Royal Oaks Addition from Residential Single Family to Commercial-2 for the expansion of an electrical
Royal Oaks Addition from Residential Single Family to business. The property is located on the back half of a City block along South Parrott Avenue. City Planning Board
Commercial-2 - City Attorney (Exhibit 1). recommended approval in their November 18,1997 meeting.
1.(a) Motion to read by title only, proposed Ordinance No. 707. III Council Member Markham moved to read by title only, proposed Ordinance No. 707; seconded by Council Member Oliver.
(b) Vote on motion to read by titre only. KIRK - ABSENT
CHANDLER - YES
MARKHAM - YES
OLIVER - YES
WATFORD - YES
MOTION CARRIED.
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VII. PUBLIC HEARING FOR ORDINANCE ADOPTION CONTINUED
A. Proposed Ordinance No. 707 continued.
1.(c) City Attorney read proposed Ordinance No. 707. Attorney Cook read proposed Ordinance No. 707 by title only as follows: "An Ordinance of the City of Okeechobee, Florida
amending the Official Zoning Map of Okeechobee by Rezoning a certain tract of land more particularly described herein; from RSF, Single
Family to C-Z Commercial; Amending the Zoning Map Accordingly; Providing for Conflicts, Severability and an Effective Date."
2.(a) Motion to adopt proposed Ordinance No. 707. Council Member Oliver moved to adopt proposed Ordinance No. 707; seconded by Council Member Markham.
2.(b) Discussion from the Public and/or Council. Chairman Watford asked whether there was any questions or comments from the Public. There was none. Council noted
the location of the property and that it has existing commercial usage next to it
2.(c) Vote on motion. KIRK - ABSENT
CHANDLER - YES
MARKHAM - YES
OLIVER - YES
WATFORD - YES
MOTION CARRIED.
B. Proposed Ordinance No. 708 concerning Rezoning Petition No. Proposed Ordinance No. 708 concerns Rezoning Petition No. 97-002-R by Richard & Sandra Vest to change unplatted
97-002-R by Richard and Sandra Vest Unplatted Lands along land along the East side of South Parrott Avenue between Pogey's Restaurant and Brantley's Marine from Residential
the East side of South Parrott Avenue between Pogey's General-2 to Commercial for a proposed Midas Shop. City Planning Board recommended approval in their November 18,
Restaurant and Brantley's Marine from Residential General-2 to 1997 meeting.
Commercial - City Attorney (Exhibit 2).
1.(a) Motion to read by title only, proposed Ordinance No. 708. Council Member Chandler moved to read by title only, proposed Ordinance No. 708; seconded by Council Member Oliver.
1.(b) Vote on motion to read by title only. KIRK - ABSENT
CHANDLER - YES
MARKHAM - YES
OLIVER - YES
WATFORD - YES
MOTION CARRIED.
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VII. PUBLIC HEARING FOR ORDINANCE ADOPTION CONTINUED
B. Proposed Ordinance No. 708 continued.
1.(c) City Attorney read proposed Ordinance No. 708. Attorney Cook read proposed Ordinance No. 708 by title only as follows: `An Ordinance of the City of Okeechobee, Florida
amending the Official Zoning Map of Okeechobee by Rezoning a certain tract of land more particularly described herein;
11 from Residential General-2 to C, Commercial; Amending the Zoning Map Accordingly, Providing for Conflicts,
Severability and an Effective Date."
2.(a) Motion to adopt proposed Ordinance No. 708. Council Member Oliver moved to adopt proposed Ordinance No. 708; seconded by Council Member Chandler.
2.(b) Discussion from the Public and/or Council. Chairman Watford asked whether there was any questions or comments from the Public. There was none. There was a
brief discussion regarding the fact that even though a rezoning of the land may occur the easement thereon, if any,
remains.
2.(c) Vote on motion.
KIRK -ABSENT
CHANDLER - YES
MARKHAM - YES
OLIVER - YES
WATFORD - YES
MOTION CARRIED.
C. Proposed Ordinance No. 709 concerning Small Scale
Amendments to the Future Land Use Map, Application 97-CII-
Proposed Ordinance No. 709 concerns Small Scale Future Land Use Map Amendments as completed by Brothers Two
001 completed by Brothers Two Holding Company for unplatted
Holding Company for Application 97-CII-001.2.09 acres of unplatted land along South Parrott Avenue from Multi -Family
lands along the Ease side of South Parrott Avenue between
to Commercial. Joe Mullins completed Application 97-CII-002 for Lots 15 through 18 in Block 30 and Lots 11 through 14
Shoney's Restaurant and Big Lake National Bank from Multi-
in Block 37, City of Okeechobee from Single Family to Multi -Family. City Land Planning Agency found the applications are
Family to Commercial. Application 97-CII-002 completed by Joe
consistent with the Comprehensive Plan and recommended approval at their December 2,1997 meeting.
Mullins for Lots 15 to 18 in Block 30 and Lots 11 to 14 in Block
37, City of Okeechobee from Single Family to Multi -Family - City
Attorney (Exhibit 3).
1.(a) Motion to read by He only, proposed Ordinance No. 708.
Council Member Markham moved to read by title only, proposed Ordinance No. 709; seconded by Council Member Oliver.
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1.(b) Vote on motion to read by title only. KIRK - ABSENT
CHANDLER - YES
MARKHAM - YES
OLIVER - YES
WATFORD - YES
MOTION CARRIED.
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Mi. PUBLIC HEARING FOR ORDINANCE ADOPTION CONTINUED
C. Proposed Ordinance No. 709 continued.
1.(c) City Attorney read proposed Ordinance No. 708. Attorney Cook read proposed Ordinance No. 709 by title only as follows: "An Ordinance of the City of Okeechobee, Florida
amending the City of 0keechobee comprehensive Pian, Ordinance NO.635 as amended, By Revising the Future Land Use Map; Providing
for inclusion of Ordinance and Revised Future Land Use Map in the Comprehensive Plan; Providing for an Effective Date."
Council Member Oliver moved to adopt proposed Ordinance No. 709; seconded by Council Member Chandler.
2.(a) Motion to adopt proposed Ordinance No. 708.
Chairman Watford asked whether there was any questions or comments from the Public. There was none. There was a
2.(b) Discussion from the Public and/or Council. brief discussion between the Council concerning the requirements of an Ordinance in reference to future land use map
11 amendments.
2.(c) Vote on motion. KIRK - ABSENT
CHANDLER - YES
MARKHAM - YES
OLIVER - YES
WATFORD - YES
MOTION CARRIED.
CLOSE PUBLIC HEARING Chairman Watford closed the Public Hearing at 7:17 p.m.
VIII. UNFINISHED BUSINESS
A. Motion to approve an Interlocal Agreement between the City Council Member Oliver moved to approve an Interlocal Agreement between the City and Okeechobee Utility Authority
and Okeechobee Utility Authority concerning fire hydrant concerning fire hydrant maintenance; seconded by Council Member Markham. There was a brief discussion between the
maintenance -City Attorney (Exhibit 4). Council, Staff and OUA Executive Director Fortner. Administrator Bradshaw noted the City's appreciation to the OUA for
working with the City on this agreement
KIRK - ABSENT
CHANDLER - YES
MARKHAM - YES
OLIVER - YES
WATFORD - YES
MOTION CARRIED.
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IX. NEW BUSINESS
A. Motion to approve partial pay request number three to Ranger
Construction in the amount of $33,160.05 for 1996/97 Roadway
Improvements - Public Works Director (Exhibit 5).
B. Motion to approve contract payment requisition #004 from
Ranger Construction in the amount of $94,826.52 for City of
Okeechobee contract #PW02-00-04-97,1996-97 Roadway
Improvements as presented by Lawson, Noble & Webb, Inc.
Public Works Director (Exhibit 6).
C. Discuss Signal-4 Response - Council Member Chandler
(Exhibit 7).
Council Member Oliver moved to approve partial pay request number three to Ranger Construction in the amount of thirty-
three thousand, one hundred sixty dollars, five cents ($33,160.05) for 1996/97 Roadway Improvements as recommended
by Lawson, Noble and Webb; seconded by Council Member Markham. Following a brief discussion, the vote was as
follows:
KIRK - ABSENT
CHANDLER -YES
MARKHAM-YES
OLIVER - YES
WATFORD - YES
MOTION CARRIED.
Council Member Oliver moved to approve contract payment requisition number four from Ranger Construction in the
amount of ninety-four thousand, eight hundred twenty-six dollars, fifty-two cents ($94,826.52) for City of Okeechobee
Contract No. PW02-00-04-97, 1996-97 Roadway Improvements as recommended by Lawson, Noble & Webb, Inc;
seconded by Council Member Markham. Following a brief discussion, the vote was as follows:
KIRK - ABSENT
CHANDLER -YES
MARKHAM - YES
OLIVER - YES
WATFORD - YES
MOTION CARRIED.
Council Member Chandler presented on behalf of City Staff, a revised set of guidelines for dispatching the City Fire
Department for Signal-4 response. The current guidelines were adopted March 17,1993. The change from the current
guidelines to the revised ones are that when dispatch receives an accident call with possible or definite injuries the Fire
Department is to be dispatched immediately after the road patrol officer. If there are no or unknown injuries the Fire
Department is placed on standby to wait for disposition from the officer. The officer may cancel the Fire Department if there
are no injuries. However, an officer can dispatch the Fire Department without injuries on accidents with heavy front-end
damage to any vehicle. If a person involved in an accident claims they are hurt but do not request an ambulance, the
Firefighters are certified Emergency Medical Technicians (EMT) and can determine if a person should seek medical
treatment This prevents officers from making medical decisions that they are not trained in as the firefighters are. They
can provide basic life support care, assist the paramedics and assist in traffic control. Staff also explained the Fire
Department will be doing the same job they are doing only more often because the current guidelines require the road
patrol officer to determine the necessity of having the fire department to respond.
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IX.
NEW BUSINESS CONTINUED
C. Discuss Signal-4 Response continued. Council Member Watford stated his concern was whether the City was putting in an extra step" in dispatching for
accidents within the City. Staff responded that if it did create another step in the long run it only helps the citizen
because it puts a EMT with basic life support training to them quicker. Council Member Oliver stated that a decision on
implementing the new guidelines should wait until their was a full Council present Council Member Oliver moved to
11 table discussion. Motion died for lack of second.
Council Member Chandler moved to approve the revised guidelines for dispatching the fire department;
seconded by Council Member Markham.
Council Member Chandler noted that the City Staff has been working with the County and the County is in agreement
with the revised guidelines. Council Member Watford also cautioned whether this would grow into something larger
and that he was not for the City to start transporting. He also noted that he had several questions and would like to
know more on the matter. Discussion ensued. Council Member Oliver again moved to table. Motion died for lack
of second.
Vote on original motion is as follows:
KIRK - ABSENT
CHANDLER - YES
MARKHAM - YES
OLIVER - NO
WATFORD - NO
MOTION DENIED.
Subject to be placed on next agenda or when full Council is present for its discussion.
D. Discuss Road and Driveway entrance at 302 SE 8th Avenue - Mr. Acheson explained the problem he and his wife are having entering and exiting his property from his driveway.
William R. & Theresa M. Acheson (Exhibit 8). Council agreed to look into the matter by having its City Engineer examine the matter and recommend to Council some
solutions to the problems. Council Member Watford suggested Council will discuss this item again perhaps at the
January 20,1998 meeting if possible.
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IX. NEW BUSINESS CONTINUED
E. Motion to reappoint Jerry O'Bannon to General Employees Council Member Oliver moved to reappoint Jerry O'Bannon to the General Employees Pension Plan Board of Trustees,
Pension Plan Board of Trustees, term - December 31,1997 term - December 31, 997 through December 30,1999; seconded by Council Member Markham.
through December 30, 1999 (Exhibit 9).
KIRK - ABSENT
CHANDLER - YES
MARKHAM - YES
OLIVER - YES
WATFORD - YES
MOTION CARRIED.
ITEM ADDED TO AGENDA:
F. Motion to appoint Mr. Lary Mobley to the Police Pension Plan Council Member Chandler moved to appoint Mr. Larry Mobley to the Police Pension Plan Board of Trustees, term -
Board of Trustees, term - November 25,1997 through November 25,1997 through September 30,1999; seconded by Council Member Markham.
September 30,1999 (Exhibit 10).
X. Adjourn Regular Meeting - Mayor.
PLEASE TAKE NOTICE AND BE ADVISED that if a person decides to appeal any decision made by the
City Council with respect to any matter considered at this meeting, helshe 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 tapes are for the sole purpose of ba of official records of the
Clerk.
JAMES E. KIRK
MAYOR
ATTEST:
KIRK - ABSENT
CHANDLER -YES
MARKHAM - YES
OLIVER - YES
WATFORD - YES
MOTION CARRIED.
There being no further items on the agenda, Chairman Watford adjourned the December 2,1997 meeting at 8:35 p.m.
ONNIE S. THOMAS, CMC, CITY CLERK