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1995-05-02556 A. Call Meeting to order on May 2, 1995 at 7:00 p.m. B. Invocation offered by Reverend John Hart; Pledge of Allegiance led by Mayor Kirk. C. Mayor and Council Attendance: Mayor James E. Kirk Councilmember Noel A. Chandler Councilmember Michael G. O'Connor Councilmember Robert Oliver Councilmember Dowling R. Watford, Jr. Staff Attendance: City Attorney John R. Cook City Administrator John J. Drago City Clerk Bonnie S. Thomas Deputy Clerk S. Lane Gamiotea CITY OF OKEECHOBEE REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING SUMMARY OF COUNCIL ACTION PAGE 1 OF 7 Mayor Kirk called the regular meeting to order on May 2, 1995 at 7:00 p.m. Reverend John Hart offered the invocation; Mayor Kirk led the Pledge of Allegiance. Clerk Thomas called the roll: Present Present Present Present Present Present Present Present Present D. Motion to dispense with the reading and approve the Summary of Councilmember Chandler moved to dispense with the reading and approve the Council Action for the regular meeting of April 18, 1995. 11 Summary of Council Action for the regular meeting of April 18, 1995; seconded by Councilmember Watford. KIRK CHANDLER O'CONNOR OLIVER WATFORD MOTION CARRIED. MAY 2 1995 - REGULAR MEETING - PAGE 2 OF 7 ..nvM.:A. '"`" ............::: .: �::::::. n..-.:..:..mvn}. 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With the consent of Council this item will become number One on the agenda under New Business. E. NEW BUSINESS 1. a. LDR Committee meeting update - Chairman David Mayor Kirk introduced LDR Citizen's Advisory Committee Chairman, David Hazellief. Hazellief. Chairman Hazellief explained his appearance at the meeting was for the purpose of informing the Council as to the Committee's progress and to receive from Council confirmation and assurance that the work being put into the article, (the LDR"S), by the Committee will be adopted when they are through. He further stated their intention is to keep the Council and Media up-to-date, and they will be holding, (Advertised), meetings each Monday evening at 6:30, until the job is completed. And that the Committee's procedure is, they are reading through each page paragraph by paragraph, item by item, and discussing each as they go along. Chairman Hazellief further informed the Council that it may or may not take until the end of the year, but that would depend on whatever time frame the Council was under relative to the completion of the "article". He expressed to Council that it is the intent of the Committee to complete their work within whatever time frame the Council needed in order to give the Council ample time to hold their discussions and public hearings. Just let the LDR Committee know and whatever it takes we will do. Council agreed and thanked Chairman Hazellief and the Committee for the work they are doing. Attorney Cook advised that this LDR Committee is also under the Florida Sunshine Law and must govern themselves accordingly including advertising its meetings. It was so noted. 557 • E. NEW BUSINESS Issue Proclamation - Mayor Kirk. MAY 2, 1995 - REGULAR MEETING - PAGE 3 OF 7 Mayor Kirk requested that Clerk Thomas come forward; he then read Proclamation No. 95-P-5 in its entirety and presented it to City Clerk, Bonnie S. Thomas, in commemor- ation of Municipal Clerk's Week, May 7 through May 13, 1995, as follows: WRE REAS, it is hVeralive to du democratic process drat a we&ixformed crtsuay participate in dsc opera/ioR of dwir local gvvenmrnrt; and WREREAS, the office of Maorwgxd Clerk provides the commui iaatum lurk between the citizens, the local goversonnrt legisishre body and adn marakvt departmeate, and agencies of gorer=wW at other kvdi; and WgMEA S, the Municipal On*; and dreir staf f hart upon their own haaaam participated is education programs, sendnar4 workshops and Me arunaal meetings of dreir stet; p vvuwe, and international professional organiurtions which not only imprvres the operation of their office but Arazo deeir adu"emw& and awards have brought favorable prabLcity to the commundies drat drey serve. NOW , THEREFORE, I, James E. AK Mayor of dre My of Okem%obec, do hereby recognice die week of May 7, dumipt May I3, I995, as MUMMAL CLERKS WEEX and furdrer caend appreciation to our MUMMAL CLERK, BONNIE S. THOMAS, and to aU Ahmwipal Clerkls for the vital serve= day perform and their esan rplary dediaalion to the cone urrdtics they rrprtscnt . 2. Motion to approve James C. Gamiotea as regular Utility III Councilmember O'Connor moved to approve James C. Gamiotea as a regular Utility Service Mechanic - Director of Public Utilities. Service Mechanic; seconded by Councilmember Oliver. KIRK CHANDLER O'CONNOR OLIVER WATFORD MOTION CARRIED 559 E. NEW BUSINESS 3. 4. 5. MAY 2, 1995 - REGULAR MEETING - PAGE 4 OF 7 Motion to approve Greg Whidden as regular Utility Service III Councilmember O'Connor moved to approve Greg Whidden as a regular Utility Service Mechanic - Director of Public Utilities. Mechanic; seconded by Councilmember Watford. KIRK CHANDLER O'CONNOR OLIVER WATFORD MOTION CARRIED Motion to approve James Choquette as regular Firefighter/ EMT - Chief Tomey. Councilmember Watford moved to approve James Choquette as a regular Firefighter/ EMT; seconded by Councilmember Oliver. KIRK CHANDLER O'CONNOR OLIVER WATFORD MOTION CARRIED Discussion regarding General Employees Retirement Fund - Mayor Kirk introduced to Council Attorney Scott Christiansen, from the law offices of Scott Christiansen (Exhibit 1). Christiansen & Dehner, P.A. Attorney Christiansen is the spokesperson for the City's General Employee Retirement Plan. Attorney Christiansen began discussion of the Plan's new proposal first by distributing a mathematical analysis handout to Council showing in detail the different options available for them to choose from regarding the City's contribution to the employees pension program. X X X X X X X X X X 560 MAY 2, 1995 - REGULAR MEETING - PAGE 5 OF 7 E. NEW BUSINESS 5. Discussion regarding General Employees Retirement Fund After discussion Councilmember Watford moved to recommend plan E (of Councils' continued: 11 Exhibit One), and instruct that the necessary ordinances be prepared; seconded by Councilmember Oliver. Further discussion ensued thereby Councilmember Oliver withdrew his second to the original motion and Councilmember Watford withdrew his original motion. Mayor Kirk instructed the City Administrator to place the General Employees Retirement Fund item back on the Council agenda of May 16, 1995, for further discussion and action on that date. Council agreed. Attorney Christiansen may be present at that meeting to answer any questions Council may have regarding the pension plan as presented. 6. Discussion regarding a special event permit to close city Dwane A. Holt appeared before Council requesting a permit to close a City street for street for one block on June 10, 1995 - Dwane A. Holt one block on June 10, 1995, in order to hold a special event for the public. The event (Exhibit 2). is for the purpose of exhibiting the °Monster Truck The location for holding the event is Northwest 5th Street, between North Parrott and Northwest 2nd Avenues. Mr. Holt advised Council that during the event he plans to crank up the truck and rev the motor only and he does not plan to crash into old cars, etc. City Attorney Cook advised that Mr. Holt must secure the proper insurance covering the one -day event in addition to obtaining the appropriate permit. Mr. Holt agreed that he would. Attorney Cook further advised Council that when he and the Finance Director meet to work on the equity study in preparation of a new City licensing ordinance, a policy provision could be inserted to cover requests such as that of Mr. Holt and others if the Council chooses. MAY 2 — REGULAR MEETING — PAGE 6 OF 7 .. ....... .:::::::.:..:..:..:...:..:.::::::...................... ........:....:.....:...............................:.............................................................:.................... >:< :..:�i': �..I��><v>'«>�>i���>�>>�<<>`<`fir:::<�n�<��r`` - E. NEW BUSINESS 6. Discussion regarding a special event permit to close city street for one block on June 10, 1995 continued: Councilmember O'Connor moved to close one block of the street. (Northwest 5th Street between North Parrott and Northwest 2nd Avenues) on June 10, 1995, for the one -day event providing that the applicant complies with all appropriate insurance and permit requirements of the Cily through the Finance Office as discussed: seconded by Councilmember Chandler. KIRK X CHANDLER X O'CONNOR X OLIVER X WATFORD X MOTION CARRIED 7. Discussion of Administrator to Council Status Reports - Councilmember Oliver advised that his request for a status report from the Administrator Councilman Oliver (Exhibit 3). to the Council was for the purpose of being better informed on the progress of items of City business that the Council had instructed the Administrator to take care of. After discussion by Council and the Administrator it was agreed that the next time the Administrator prepares this report for Council, that he will make his report, then add the reports from the Department Heads and send this status report to Council in their agenda packets as requested. Mayor Kirk further advised there was no need to vote on this issue but that the Council is charging this responsibility to the Administrator to do. Council and the Administrator agreed. 8. Discussion regarding Zoning Hearing on Super Wal*Mart Store - Councilman Watford. Councilmember Watford reported, as liaison official for the Council, the fact that a Public Hearing for re -zoning regarding the Super Wal*Mart store will be held on Tuesday, May 9, 1995, at 7:00 p.m. in the main courtroom at the Okeechobee County Courthouse. He encouraged those present to attend the public hearing, stating further that the Zoning Board is expecting to have a large turnout and that it is quite an important issue for the City and the community as a whole. (City Attorney Cook advised Council they could attend the Public Hearing as long as they do not sit together). 561 562 MAY 2, 1995 - REGULAR MEETING - PAGE 7 OF 7 E. NEW BUSINESS 8. Discussion regarding Zoning Hearing on Super Wal"Mart Council was further advised by Councilmember Watford that when City/County Planning Store continued: and Zoning Boardmember Monica Clark's term expired she did not re -apply to serve and that Warren Watt was appointed to that seat to serve on the board in Mrs. Clark's place. _ Adjournment - Mayor Kirk. PLEASE TAKE NOTICE AND BE ADVISED that if a person decides to appeal any decision made by the City Council with respect to any matter considered at this meeting, he/she may need to insure that a verbatim record of the proceeding is made, which record includes the testimony and evidence upon which the appeal is to be based. A tape recording of this meeting is on file in the City Clerks Office. E. Kirk, Mayor ATTEST: Bonnip S. 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Dra o, City Administrator City of Okeechobee 55 Southeast Third Avenue Okeechobee, Florida 34974 Re: City of Okeechobee General Employees' Pension Dear Mr. Drago: As you know, our firm represents the Board of Trustees of Pension Plan. It is our understanding that the City Council hu amount of money in the current budget for the General Emph recognition of this fact the Board of Trustees has had an actuarial : improvements to the deneral Employees' Pension Plan to utilize enclose a copy of the actuarial study, dated March 24, 1995, frt !�gl Inc., the Board's actuary. This study sets forth seven possi e pension plan, with the increased cost to the City indicated can see, several of the options contemplate an increased contribut The Board of Trustees has asked that I present this matter meeting ' on May 2, 1995. Should you feel that you and I and any o should meet prior to the presentation of this matter to the City C to do so. Jim Threewits, a member of the. General ,Employees' P to attend any such meeting as well. Please contact me immediate that we can schedule our meeting prior to May 2. If, on the other hand, .you feel that this decision is one directly with the City Council, I would appreciate thus item being i May 2 meeting agenda of the City Council. Your prompt attention to this matter would7bejare Yourery, cc: Ms. Bernice Elders E.Y TELEPHONE (813) 922-0200 TELECOPIEU (813)923-5683 nir General Employees' budgeted an additional Des' Pension Plan. In dy p to consider ese nal funds. I i Kruse O'Connor and e benefit improvements r each option. As you i from the employees. the City Council at its ,r member of your staff ncil, I would be happy lion Board, would liki if you wish to meet so should be discussed liately placed on the • U] E-3 MEMORANDUM TO: John Drago, City Administrator FROM: Bob Oliver CityCounc ilmember SUBJECT: Status reports for discussion - Agenda item for M DATE: April 27, 1995 Please place my request for Administrator to Council status re further discussion at the meeting of May 2, 1995. Attached are copies of status reports from the city's archives tl City Council by the City Administrators during three previous administrations. This is the type of Administrator to City Coun referring to in my request at the council meeting of April 04, 1 I wish to re -address this issue to perhaps better explain the intt request for reinstating the status report for the City Council frc Thank you, 2, 1995 on the Agenda for were prepared for the one interim information that I was i. ed purpose of my the City Administrator. August 1, 1986 MEMORANDUM To: City Council From: Sylvia Firestine Subject: STATUS REPORT - Meeting of 8/5/86 Item 1: One of the first items on our agenda for the upcoming meeting wils l be the presentation of a Proclamation acknowledging the many benefit and services provided our community by American Region Post No. 6 4. Mr. Sam Thomas, who has served as Commander of Post 64 for the past 16 years, will be on hand to accept the presentation. Item 2: Enclosing the tabulation of bids for the electrot This will be an agenda item for Councils' approvi Item 3: The City owned 154 acres has been advertised for News, the Orlando Sentinel and the Palm Beach Poe had six inquiries resulting from these ads; three individuals residing in Okeechobee. Sealed bids the original "For Sale" ads. This will be an age discussion and approval to request sealed bids fo property. Item 4: Enclosing a tabulation of bids received for water an agenda item for Councils' approval to purchase, Item 5: The Utility Department has received a request for Aim Engineering and Surveying of Lehigh Acres Acre proposed Handy Food Store to be located in front c side of US 441 at the Lake Plaza Shopping Center. estimated to be 948 gpd. This will be an agenda i decision. Item 6: The Public Works Department is in need of a chippe Elders has located a used 1973 model with a 6-cyli engine, torque converter and new cutterhead bearin shipping charges. Since it is impossible to adver we have discussed the legality of making this purc Bryant and was advised it could be done, within th approval of the purchase. Chuck has funds in the cover this expenditure. This will be an agenda it Item 7: Enclosing a copy of the final scoring list on the l CDBG program for Councils' review and information. telephone system. sale in the Okeechobee t. Clerk Thomas has of which came from ,sere not requested in tda item for Councils the sale of this Pipe. This will be sewer service from s, Florida, for the f R-Mart on the east The total flow is tem for Councils' Director, Chuck der Ford industrial s for $6,440.00, plus ise for a used chipper, ase with Attorney law, with Councils' urrent budget to n for Councils' approval. rida Small Cities • STATUS REPORT - Meeting of 8/5/86 August 1, 1986 page 2 Item 8: The review committee, consisting of L. C. Fortner Jim Threewits and Sylvia Firestine, met July 29, proposals submitted by engineering firms interest a study for the expansion of the water treatment , Mayor Chapman, to review the '-d in preparing .acility. After some discussion of the proposals submitted, the committee agreed the firms should be ranked in the followin order: Broome Van Ostran & Assoc., Inc. Okeechobee, Florida James M. Montgomery Consulting Engineers, Inc. Lake Worth, Florida Kemp, Dresser & McKee, Inc. Fort Lauderdale, Florida Keith & Schnars Stuart, Florida Wantman & Associates, Inc. West Palm Beach, Florida With Councils' approval of this ranking and authors negotiations, the committee will attempt to reach a the number one listed firm of Broome, Van Ostran & a contract price. If negotiations are successful t submit the proposed contract to the Council for the approval. This will be an agenda item for Councils approval. Ltion to begin agreement with rsoc., Inc., on committee will review and discussion and Item 9: L. C. Fortner will make a report on the service ava lability charges for water and sewer at the upcoming meeting. I am nclosing an earlier memo on this subject for Councils review and inform tion. Item 10: Mr. Joe Varnadore has requested a place on the agenda for discussion of water line extension for the Oak Park Area. This was an agenda item at the regular meeting of June 17, at which time Becky Coburn appeared requesting city water for a proposed eight lot development. Council approved the water line extension based on S ction 18-30 of the Code of the City of Okeechobee, which states 11 extension of the water system shall be installed with no expen a to the City, according to City specifications. This means, the C ty would be required to enlarge approximately 2,075 feet of wate main and the developer whould be required to pay for installation of approximately 1600 feet of 6-inch water main. Mr. Varnadore objects to this re- quirement and wishes to discuss the matter, once again, with Council. • E • STATUS REPORT - Meeting of 8/5/86 August 1, 1986 page 3 Item 11: We are enclosing a copy of a drawing which shows lines along Eagle Bay Drive. The property owner Block 2 on Sloan Street is planning to build a ne questing extension of the water line to serve the extension is highlighted, on the drawing, in yell, he existing water E lots 5 and 6, home and is re - property. This Should this extension be made, the resulting cost to the property owner would be approximately $1,000 plus connection fees of $625. This will be an agenda item for Councils' discussion and approval. Item 12: Council will recall discussion of the economic development strategy adopted by the Kissimmee River Resource Planning and Management Committee at the meeting of June 17, and again at the meeting of July 15. The committee requested adoption of a resolution, by the City, if we support the strategy. The County has adopted such a resolution and Dr. Douglas, who serves on the committee, has sugg sted the City proceed to adopt the resolution also. This will be an age da item at the Tuesday meeting. Item 13: Broome, Van Ostran & Associates, Inc. have complet the plans and speci- fications for our street paving project. We will vertise for bids August 6 and August 8, 1986, with bid opening ached led for August 25. Item 14: Reminder: There is a workshop meeting scheduled Mo 7:00 p.m. to discuss a developer responsibility ord establish fees for records research. Item 15: For Councils' information, there is a meeting sched 13 with Attorney Steven Bull, who is handling our c ground Utility Co., at which time the engineer will of the colledtion-system must be relaid. •:Ou'r-main- is to get another company on the job so that the sy operation. We do not know at this time when this c, to court. After the upcoming meeting we should have will advise Council at that time. Item 16: We have received one more resume, which I think Coui be given serious consideration. I am enclosing a cc We should decide at the meeting of August 5, on a 1 Council wishes to interview or on a workshop date t and choose the applicants for interview. , August 4, at ce as well as ,led for August 12 or se with Taddie Under- report which lines oncetn, at•this point, tem can be put into se will actually come more information and it will agree should y for your review. t of applicants discuss the resumes STATUS REPORT August 1, 1986 page 4 - Meeting of 8/5/86 Item 17: The City entered into a contract with Lorne Hunsb to study the existing systems capacity charges an both the water and wastewater systems, and prepay any changes felt to be necessary. !rger in August, 1985, connection fees for a report stating We are enclosing a copy of the preliminary report of Mr. Hunsberger's study for Councils' review. After you have had sufficient time to review the report, it should be scheduled for discussion at a special workshop meeting or a regular council meeting with Mr. Hunsberger in attendance. His fee included an appearance at on public meeting to discuss the results of his study with Council and any of the public who choose to-attendd. Setting the date for this iscussion will be an agenda item for Tuesday's meeting. Item 18: Additional Note on Handy Food Store's request for sewer: The principals of Handy Food Store are willing to sign the annexation agreement but are not anxious to hook-up to city sewer due to the cost. They are requesting sewer service because the Health Department insisted they do so before a septic tank permit is issued. Denial for hook-up, at this time, would be looked upon favorably. Item 19: Mr. Jim Broome has requested a place on the agenda for his representative to request Councils' approval of a partial pay req est for Rock -A -Way and Possibly to discuss Change Order No. 4. Item 20: Attorney Bryant has asked me to enclose, for Counc� an ordinance relating to the regulation of the use which will be the topic of the workshop Monday nigt 4Syi_aj'1i'r.stin'eA s' review, copies of ad development of land, • STATUS REPORT November 15, 1985 page 2 j-0will be auctioned off_by___C== 1man endv November 15, 1985 MEMORANDUM To: City Council From: Milton Davis Subject: STATUS REPORT FOR MEETING OF NOVEMBER 19, 1985 Item 1: Discussion on federal grants: Mrs. Trudy Kogut, Patterson have requested a place on the agenda. • Mr. Jack Haines and Mr. Pat Item 2: Replacing of rotting wood and roof on the bandstand in the park: Prices have been received from only, two contractors with a wide range feel these between prices. I prices were given on two different amounts of fore, I replacements; there- suggest thai 1-have a per item list of the repairs each to be made, so that contractor will be bidding on, the same list of repairs. Item 3: Relocation site for the main post office building, preferred by post office officials, is at N.E. Park Street and S.E. 10th Avenue. This item is back before the council for further discussion. Map of preferred location is attached. Item 4: Semi-annual police activity report is enclosed for Councils' review. Item 5: Rezoning of land as described in attached letter from the Zoning Dept. County Building and covers Phase I, of the proposed subdivision, for Phase I with a map of plan and II. Item 6: Question from Mr. Lavon Bass as to why parts of Block 141 and 142 show the new zoning map as RG-2 when it should be zoned Comm the up on rcial. We are attaching minutes of a previous meeting concerning zoning in this minutes only refer to area; however, the zoning in Blocks 153 and 154 with 141 and 142. Mr. Bass recalls discussion no reference to Blocks on rezoning ir Blocks 141 and 142 were zoned Commercial. this area and was sure Item 7: Richard Hales and -Steve Porter have requested a place on the agenda for the Tuesday meeting. They wish to discuss, with Council,:t Southwest Second Avenue, behind a possibility of paving the Brahman Theatre and ing. Mr. Hales also wishes to request the alley in Block Mr. Porter's new build- 29, southwest be closed. We have enclosed a map showing these locatio section, s. Item 8: Sometime ago the Council considered an ordinance amendin Appendix A, The Comprehensive Zoning Ordinance for the City of Okeechobe to prohibit off - site advertising signs placed on benches or any similar action ype structure. This was never finalized; therefore, we will place thi for further discussion. item on the agenda If the Council chooses, they ma Bryant to prepare the necessary ordinance to be consider request Attorney d meeting, with the public hearing at the first January me at the December 17th ting. .,IATUS REPORT November 15, 1985 C� • page 3 Item 16: Item 17. In reference to the signal light at South Park Street, for which Council -- authorized Rimley-Horn and Associates to draw -up a s gnalization plan, we have received the plans and will call for bids. Upon receipt of bids, we will return to Council for approval and award. The final reading and public hearing of an ordinance to extend Federal Old Age and Survivors Insurance (Social Security) to the employees and officials, previously excluded: elective positions, part-time Positions and fee based Positions, will be an agenda item for the up -coming meeting. If Council has any questions concerning the items listed, pleas stop by the office. sf f feel free to call or 000, October 31, 1985 • MEMORANDUM To: City Council From: LCF Subject: STATUS REPORT FOR NOVEMBER 5th MEETING Item ,1: The council will recall at a previous meeting, the proposed franchise for the Harte-Hanks Cable TV Con approved a contract with Attorney Lester Jennings t the discussions concerning the cable TV franchise. on the agenda for further discussion and possible a the Tuesday meeting. Attorney Jennings will attend ing the city, and he will be able to answer any que have concerning this franchise. Item 2: Mr. Robert Finch, an employee at the water treatmei ed by the city for five -years and has been invited i a certificate, from the Mayor, in appreciation of h: Item 3: Enclosed with the status report is a copy of a reso] by'the council, which will accept and ratify actions in connection with the 1983 Sewer Revenue Bond Issue The ordinance authorizing the issuance of the 1983 r that the Mayor, Clerk and City Administrator were au bonds. Since my title was Administrative Assistant counsel is recommending the city council approve thi sufficient to ratify my signature on the bond docume: nature of the City Administrator. We will place this item on the agenda for further d the council. miscussion concerning the pany. The city council 3 represent the city for We will place this item :tion, by the council, at the meeting, represent- ations the council may t plant, has been employ- o the meeting to receive s five years of service. tion, to be considered taken by city officials venue bonds specified horized to issue these o the Mayor, the bond resolution, which is is in lieu of the sig- ssion and approval by Item 4: The council will recall the meeting when the council approved cars as surplus property and authorized the oftoadver the six police l the of these cars through sealed bids. The Police chief has receivedtise the sealedle bids, which we are enclosing for the councils' review. The highest bid present- ed was $903.00 for the six cars. The police chief is recommending the council reject these bids and establish a date for an auction so that the cars may be sold at public auction. The surplus car of the fire chief, as well as other itemg of surplus equipment, within the city, can be auctioned at the same time. We will place this item on the agenda for further dis4 council. t ssion and action by the +' STATUS REPORT • October 31, 1985 • page 2 Item 5: Enclosed is a letter from the Humane Society and a proposed the city agreement between and the Humane Society. Because of the new laws concerning the payment of overtime working more than for all employees a certain number of hours, the Humane they will be Society has stated not able to continue having someone avail emergencies during the hours ble for call -out for evening and weekends. We will place this item on the agenda for further discussion and possible action by the council. Item 6: Enclosed is a copy of the agreement presented to the county school board cerning the connection of the four county schools to the lection con- new wastewater col- system and the use of city forces to install the from the schools to the existing pumps and force main collection system. We will place this item on the agenda for further discussion by the council. Item 7: I am sure the council is aware that construction has b Jail facility, which will be gun on the new county completed in approximatel county is requesting an allocation of 18,000 twelve -months. The day, gallons p Jail facility. r for the new The council will recall the discussion, at the last meeting, of the sewer plant capacity available and the council approved allocations for the River Run Resort and Rucker Wilcox's development, which brings the anticipated total of sewer flow to 588,000 gallons per day. When the council approves the allocation for the jail facility this will bring the anticipated flow o 606,000 gallons per day. With this approval, we will exceed the plant capacity of 600,000 gallons per day and the council will not be able to approve any additional allocations until the plant is expanded; or until we know the actual flow from the new collection system, which has been estimated at 150,000 allons per day. We will place this item on the agenda for further discussion and action by the council. Item 8: The council will recall some discussion, at the last meeting, concerning the expansion of the wastewater treatment plant. I felt the council was in favor of expanding the plant; therefore, we are placing this Item on the agenda for further discussion and action by the council. It will be necessary to request proposals under the Consultants' Competitive Negotiation Act for an engineering firm to design the plant expansion. As the council knows, this is a time consuming process; therefore, I would like to recommend that council approve the city requesting these proposals in the very near future. The approximate fee for the preparation of the plans cannot be determined until we have some discussion with D.E.R to find out what they will approve as an expansion of the plant and spray irrigation field. n U • STATUS REPORT October 31, 1985 page 3 Item 9: Enclosed is a copy of a letter from Landmark of Loui ville, Kentucky, dated October 24, 1985. This firm is planning to build a 3 -unit senior citizens apartment complex in Block 17, the northeast section of the city. Also, enclosed is a copy of a portion of the city map, which outlines Block 17 located at Northeast llth Street and Third Avenue. The firm is requesting the city council to allocate 5,000 gallons per day of sewer, for their project, as well as consideration of closing the alley in Block 17. While we do not have any sewer plant capacity available for allocation to this project, we can place them on the waiting list and con- sider their request for sewer allocation at a later date. We will place on the agenda this request for closing the alley in Block 17 for further discussion and possible action by the ouncil. Item 10: The council will recall the discussion, at the last m Pollution insurance required for the new wastewater t spray irrigation field. The requirement was to furni Pollution insurance, which would provide city water t of the new wastewater treatment plant and spray irrig, wells, should their wells become polluted by the wast, effluent. The insurance companies will not sell more than $1,0( insurance, and the cost of this $1,000,000.00 is $24, COPY of this requirement for the $3,000,000.00 of pol furnished to Attorney Bryant and he may be able to an questions the council may have concerning this insura are enclosing a copy of this requirement for each of and we will place this item on the agenda for discuss council. .eting, concerning the eatment plant and h $3, 000, 000.00 of residents in the area tion field who are on water treatment plant 1,000.00 of pollution 100.00 per year. A ution insurance was wer some of the ce requirement. We he councils' review on and action by the Item 11: Enclosed is a copy of a proclamation, which was presented by the Palm Beach Blood Bank, requesting the Mayor to proclaim the month of January as the National Volunteer Blood Donor Month. We will place this item on the agenda for action by the council. Item 12: Enclosed is a copy of a letter from Jerry Bryant to Stve Figley, dated October 23, 1985. The council will recall the discussion, at the last meeting, concerning the contract with Zayti Trucking Company to pave various streets within the City of Okeechobee. The topic of the discussion was the irregular surface of the asphalt applied to Southwest 15th Street between Third and Fifth Avenues. Attorney Bryant is recommending that the City withhold future payment, to the contractor for the asphalt, until his performance is compliance with the con- tract specifications. We art continuing to pay Zayti Trucking for all of r K • STATUS REPORT October 31, 1985 • .. page 4 Item 12: their work which is satisfactory, excluding the a (Cont.) resolved. t, until this matter is We have been advised, a representative of Zayti Trucking will attend the meeting Tuesday afternoon to discuss this matter with the council. Item f3: Rucker Wilcox has filed a petition for annexation with this office; re- questing voluntary annexation of a portion of Blocks 9 and 76 in Conners Highlands. We are attaching a copy of this petition, a co PY of a of the city map, which shows Blocks 69 and 76 in Conners Highlands, andon a copy of the proposed ordinance for voluntary annexation. This item will be placed on the agenda for first reading of the proposed ordinance and for further discussion by the council. Item 14: We have received a call from•the Chamber of Commerce concerning the advertise- ments on the benches in the City Park. The Chamber has contacted each of the businesses that are advertising on the park benches, notifying them that as of November 1, 1985, their agreement to place the advertising signs on the benches is canceled. The signs will be removed from the benchjaintenance. s within the next few weeks. The Chamber of Commerce is asking the City ofkeechobee to accept ownership of these benches and the responsibility for This should correct the complaints that we have received frm individuals con- cerning the signs on the park benches. Item 15: We are enclosing a copy of a letter addressed to Mr. Woody Giddens, dated October 10, 1985, from Fire Chief Tomey. The Eckerd Youth Foundation has requested the City to assist the county fire rescue department in case of a fire at the Eckerd Youth Center. The Fire Chief has agreed to assist with any fires at the Eckerd Youth Founda- tion when called. Please let us know if you have any other thoughts con- cerning this item. Item 16: Enclosed is a copy of the letter sent to Blair Kuhlewind who resigned as a member of the Code Enforcement Board. Also enclosed is a copy of the letter sent to Mr. Donald Clements, notifying him of his appointment to the Code Enforcement Board. Item 17: I am sure the City Council has noticed that the church directory sign, originally located at the Chamber of Commerce, has been relocated to the vacant lot east of the Library. We plan to have a fence company remove the chain link fence in front of the sign and connect the fence to the sign posts on each end. We also plan to pour concrete around the base of the sign to improve the appearance and reduce the maintenance of mowing and weeding around the base of the sign. Please let us know if you have any other thoughts on this item. Item 18: The council will recall the discussion concerning the "N Parking" signs at the Victory Baptist Church at"Southwest Fifth Avenue and Ninth Street. • STATUS REPORT October 31, 1985 page 5 Item 18: The signs were erected due to a van being parked al (Cont.) which blocked the view of the motorist trying to ent Southwest Ninth Street. • Southwest Fifth Avenue into the traffic from The Police Chief has discussed this problem with the Pastor at the church and they have agreed to park the van at a different location) which would not block the view of the motorist on Southwest Ninth Street. Because of this agreement, one of the "No Parking" signs has been removed, which will allow additional parking for the church. Item 19: We have received a partial payment request from Wide: amount of $71,510.31. This is for work being perforn ment plant. The engineer is reviewing the payment ri Will place this item on the agenda for further discus council and will recommend payment contingent upon tl view of the request. We have not received a payment request from Taddie Ur, but will place it on the agenda in the event one is s by the engineer, prior to the Tuesday meeting. Item 20: Just a note to inform the council; Attorney Bryant is of the property known as Flagler Park, and will be pr considered by council, for leasing the land to the Ch lease was discussed before the construction of the ne, but was not completed before the appointment of Attor will attempt to complete this item. Associates, Inc., in the d at the wastewater treat- uest, at this time. We ion and ac;ion by the engineers'�favorable re- erground, at this time, bmitted and certified reviewing the Abstract paring a lease, to be tuber of Commerce. This Chamber building began ey Bryant; therefore, he Item 21: Enclosed for councils' review is a copy of a letter, ated October 18, 1985, from Attorney Robert Kennedy, addressed to the city c uncil. The council will recall the discussion, at the last meeting, with Mrs. Kay Ransom who receives city water through a master meter and, in turn, distri- butes the water through a private water system, remete ing it to individual customers in the Bet -Her Acres subdivision. We will respond to this letter after discussing it thoroughly with the City Attorney. Item 22: Enclosed is a copy of a letter, dated October 21, 1985 Van Landingham. Apparently the county commission want amend the city ordinances requiring the fees for the c, and sewer systems. The city council has already decid, fees for the county jail facility; therefore, amending would not be necessary unless the council has other thi We have forwarded copies of the ordinances to the Count review. r from County Attorney the city council to nnection to the water d not to waive the the city ordinances ughts at this time. Attorney, for his STATUS REPORT October 31, 1985 page 6 Item 23: Enclosed is a copy of a letter from County Attorney Van Landingham, dated October 21, 1985. This is in response to Resolutio No. 85-11, adopted by the City of Okeechobee, concerning the double to ation issue. The only way to know city residents are receiving tie proper reimbursement, from the county, would be to contact Kelton and Asso iates and hire their firm to review the county expenditures at this time Please let us know if the council wishes to pursue this matter any fur her. Item 24: Just a note to inform the council, the code enforc ent board meeting has been canceled for November. The next regular meeti g has been scheduled for December 10, 1985. Item 25: The rezoning request for Phase II of River Run Resort, located on the east side of Taylor Creek, is scheduled for a first hear ng with the County Planning and Zoning Board November 12, 1985. The second and final hearing will be scheduled at the November 19th city council meeting, at which time the city council will consider changing the zoning of the property from "Holding" to "RMH" for the mobile home park or subdivision. This is the property being developed by Jim Baughman and locate north of the old Holt's restaurant. Item 26: The deadline for filing the urban development actio grant is rapidly approach- ing and we have heard nothing from Madray Homes in egard to filing an appli- cation. I believe the filing date is November 14th, if this is correct, there is not enough/1eff to accomplish the advertising an the required public hear- ings prior to this deadline. However, if the counc 1 wishes to pursue this matter, for this filing date or the next, please le us know. Item 27: Council will recall some discussion at a previous meeting concerning Chapter 7,. Article -II specifically Section 7-12, which designates the fire chief as the fire official for the city. The fire official shall enforce the pro- visions of this Article and all the state laws in his jurisdiction pertain- ing to the prevention, suppression or extinguishing f fires. Section 7-13 states that anyone who feels aggrieved by any decisi n or action of the fire official, in the enforcement of this fire prevention code or this article, may appeal to the board of adjustments and appeals. Since the city has abolished the city board of adjus ments and appeals, the attorney has drafted a proposed ordinance amending tie Sections which deal with the appeal of the fire official's decisions, di ecting them to the code enforcement board instead of the board of adjus ments and appeals. We will place this item on the agenda for first reading and setting for a pub- lic hearing this ordinance amending Chapter 7, Artic a II of the code of the city. Attorney Bryant will be prepared to answe any questions the council may have concerning this amendment. Item 28: The city water department has at least eight custome s along S.R 78, near the Ferrell Dairy and the Shrine Club, who are experiencing low water pressure. The water is supplied, to these customers, through a two-inch water line extended from the water plant along S.R 78. The last customer is approximate- ly 5,400-feet from the water plant. STATUS REPORT October 31, 1985 page 7 Item 28: Since the Okeechobee Beach Water Association has wa er lines in this area, I (Cont.) sent a letter of request to the Board of Directors, asking the directors to consider the following proposals: 1. Allow the city to tap onto the Beach Water line and connect to the existing two-inch city water line t rough a master meter. The water used, through the master meter, would be deducted from the Beach Water bill each month. 2. Disconnect the six water customers, west ol Ferrell Road, from the city's water line and connect them to the leach Water line in that area. The six customers would then become Beach Water customers. The response from the Okeechobee Beach Water Associ tion was; they would accept the second proposal pfovided the city instal ed a new water line along the access road to these six customers and pay the each Water Association a fee of $456.00 for each of the six customers transf red to the Beach Water system. The city would be required to spend approx ately $6,000, in material alone, to install this line; labor cost would be in addition. The master plan for the water system suggests a 12-1 water plant, along S.R 78 north along Ferrell Road, Eagle Bay Drive and connect to the water system at S required as the system continues to grow and the des and pressure, in the west portion of the system, inc the purchase of approximately 4,500-feet of 12-inch. low pressure problem we are experiencing along S.R 7 This 4,500-feet would begin at the water plant and t The cost for the pipe alone would be approximately $ ach water main, from the which would continue along .R 70. This line will be &nd for additional water reases. It would require water main to correct the 3 near the Shrine Club. irn north onto Ferrell Road. 36,000.00. A six-inch water main could be installed, from the w ter plant to Ferrell Road, to correct the immediate problem, but would not be o much benefit in the long range plan of the entire water system. The six-inch water pipe would cost approximately $10,000.00 for this 4,500-feet of pipe We need to hear from the council concerning this mat�er; therefore, we are placing this item on the agenda for further discussi n at the Tuesday meeting. Item 29: Police Chief Mobley stated that Nancy Underhill has ubmitted her resignation as Records Clerk/Dispatcher. Mrs. Underhill will be taking a job outside the law -enforcement field. Chief Mobley plans to transfer Brenda Sullivan to the Records Clerk position, and will be advertising for a replacement to fill the dispatcher position vacated by Brenda Sullivan. Unless the council objects, the Police Chief will continue with this proposed transfer and advertising for a dispatcher. Item 30: -The city is fortunate in haying employees at the water treatment plant that have been with the city for a number of years. While this is an advantage in one sense, it is a disadvantage in another, in that the longer employees earn more vacation days each year. r STATUS REPORT October 31, 1985 page 8 Item 30: This creates a problem in covering the shifts when (Cont.) schedules his or her vacation time. We have two op4 but one of these operators must be used when the niE vacation or sick leave. While the day shift operate covering the shift for the operator on vacation, the water plant is not properly cared for because the or day shift cannot handle all of the maintenance alone The city paid out approximately $10,000.00 in overtl operation of the water plant and some of the mainten was not cared for in a timely manner. ne of the operators rators on the day shift ht shift operator is on r is on a night shift maintenance around the e operator remaining on last year for the e around the plant Because of the continuing requirement to operate and maintain the water treatment plant, we are in need of one additional operator. We will con- tinue to seek a solution to this ongoing problem and will be ready to make a recommendation to the city council at a later date. Item 31: Enclosed, for the councils' review, is a copy of the city and the Regency Thermographers of Florida, Inc. sent to the Company for their review and acceptance. this agreement at a previous meeting. Item 32: The State of Florida, Department of Administration, i sary items to revise the city's social security coves viously excluded positions such as: elected, fee pair Attorney Bryant has prepared the ordinance that must council; therefore, we are including this item on the discussion and action by the council. Attorney Bryan any questions the council may have concerning this ma agreement between the This agreement is being The city council approved ias forwarded the neces- •age to include the pre - and part time employees. be adopted by the city agenda for further t will be able to answer tter. Item 33: We are including the minutes of all meetings held du ing the month of September, for the councils' review, in preparation for approva at the Tuesday meeting. Please feel free to call or stop by this office if you need cerning any item on this report. /111 0 Landon C. Fortner, Jr. t s f (!-.5,�, /, i`o ional information con- January 3, 1985 MEMORANDUM To: City Council From: RCF Subject: STATUS REPORT Item 1: We are enclosing copies of the minutes of the regular meeting of December 10, 1984, for your study and also any additional copies of correspondence or other appropriate documents, which have not been forwarded to you earlier. Item 2: Following the invocation, pledge of allegience and approval the minutes of the meeting of December 10, counc lmenelect Collins and Rubin will be sworn in by County Judge Burton Connors. Once the new council is seated it is in order for the temporary Chair- man to call for nominations for Mayor. After the selection of a Mayor, the new Mayor is seated and calls for nominations for Vice Mayor. Once the Vice Mayor has been elected, the Council may pro- ceed with its regular business. Item 3: There will be five ordinances up for consideration at the meeting on Monday night. They are as follows: 1. Public hearing and final reading of an ordinance providing a IOX cash discount for timely payment of sewer system capacity charges ani connection fees. 2. Public hearing and final reading of an ordinance to amend the administrative code to create the Department of Public Utilities and provide for the appointment of a Director. 3. Public hearing and final reading of an ordinance setting forth the requirements for qualifying for the office of councilman or city clerk. 4. Introduction of an ordinance amendin the ordi- nances having to do with general, Po -ice and fire retirement systems, to provide hat credit for military service may only be purchased after five years of service. If the Council decides to proceed with this ordinance it would be in order to set it for public hearing on January 21. 5. Public hearing and first reading of an ordi- nance amendibg Ordinance No. 524 of the Ordi- nance Code providing for an increase in the fine for illegally parking in spaces provided for the handicapped, from $25 to $10 . STATUS REPORT January 3, 1985 page 2 Item 4: At the last meeting the report was given by a committee, which had been formed to study proposals for contracting with a consulting engineer to provide regular, routine engineering services on a re- tainer. The committee recommended and the Council approved the following firms in priority order: 1. Broome, Van Ostran and Associates, Inc. 2. Lindahl, Browning, Ferrari & Hells rom, Inc. 3. Johnson-Prewitt & Associates, Inc. 4. Moseley Collins and Company Should the Council desire, it would be appropriate to decide whether negotiations with the number one firm are to be bandled by the Council or whether the Council wishes the negotiations to be handled adminis- tratively with a report and recommendation back to Council. Item 5: The special exception, granted to Joanne's Fruit Market at U.S. 441 and 21st Street, will expire with the close of business Friday,.Jan- uary 4, 1985, since the owner has not proceeded with the improve- ments, to the property, which were a condition of the grant of the special exception. This means the rear -end of the property can no longer be used for parking in connection with the business in front. We are continuing to work with the owner, relative to the installation of the needed culverts for drainage. Item 6: In regards to the cost of service study on our water rates in city and outside city, I have received quotations rang ng from $4,000 all the way up to $12 to $15,000. If the Council dec des they wish to consider an engineering firm to do the cost of se ice study it will be my recommendation you proceed under the C nsultant's Competi- tive Negotiations Act, advertise and go through t e process of select- ing a firm to do the study. On the other hand, I have run across one certified public accountant firm in Tampa that has a great deal of ex- pertise in this field and arrangements could be made with this type of firm without the necessity of going through the Consultant's Competi- tive Negotiation Act. This will be an item for Council discussion on Monday night. Item 6: Sometime ago we filed a request with the D.O.T asking them to consider widening the intersection at U.S. 441 and S.R 70, so the large semi's going through the intersection wouldn't have difficulty negotiating a turn. We have been unable to work out anything on additional right- of-way from Marshall Pitts who owns the property where the Exxon station is located. The D.O.T informs me they have no money to purchase right-of-way. Florida Power and Light Company wishes to re- move the street light, which is in the middle of the 441 right-of-way, r STATUS REPORT January 3, 1985 page 3 Item 6: between the Exxon station and the Standard station, because it is con- (Cont.) tinually being sideswiped by the large semi's making turns to the north. Council will need to make a decision as to whether or not they wish to allow Florida Power & Light Company to remove the street light. Item 7: I am enclosing an article from the Orlando area, which appeared in the West Palm Beach Post, Monday. This has to do wi h disposal of sewage affluent as an irrigant for citrus groves and sh uld be of interest to the Council. Item 8: Sandra Pearce has written a letter requesting au S.W. 12th Avenue, which runs north and south adj limit ditch. She claims she's experiencing som traffic using the road. We have checked this ou Larry Williams, who lives back on S.W. llth Driv opened right-of-way occassionally to exit his pr Street. The right-of-way is not maintained by t as it has never been opened and we may be open t we receive some agreement, from him, holding the from any suits arising as a result of his use of It appears the alternative would be to block it be used by anyone since it has never been opened maintained as a right-of-way by the City. Item 9: The City's construction project is moving along minimum of inconvenience. We have experienced s from the Okeechobee Estates, Wilcox Shores area ed to handle each one as they come up and we bel successful in doing so. While the financing of complete, Council needs to be aware that in the plant expansion utilizing funds available under Pollution Control Act, will require the recipien this Act to set up a "Sewage System Capital Impr This, in turn, will increase the costs, to the u because the grants in the future will require tb City must fund an amount so that at the end of t the project, which is usually 40 or 50 years, th in this reserve account an amount equal to the g annum to keep pace with inflation. This capital requirement is a mandatory provision of any gra received under the Florida Water Pollution Contr present time is not a federal requirement. hority to close off cent to the city problems with and find that uses this un- perty to 15th e City, however, liability unless City harmless the right-of-way. ff so it could not and it is not smoothly, with a ome complaints but have attempt- ieve we have been our project has been future additional the Florida Water is of monies from ovement Account'. secs of the system, at each year the he useful life of e City will have rant plus 7.8% per improvement account ats or assistance of Act, but at the Item 10: The Florida League of Cities has informed me the State has formed a telecommunications taskforce, which in turn is looking into the municipal public service tax (also known as utility tax). There has been discussions in t the past of eliminating the authority of r� u STATUS REPORT January 3, 1985 page 4 Item 10: (Cont.) cities to levy this tax. Some of the statistics that have been released on the tax I found to be of interest anc I am sure that Council will find them interesting also. The State Division of Banking and Finance's local government reporting office indicates 230 of the 392 municipalities in the state levy the tax. Over one-half of these 230 cities levy the full 10% across the board. The report indicates over 108 bond issues, in the state, are outstanding where the municipal public service t x has been pledg- ed as a primary source of revenue. A survey run by the Florida League of Cities indi drop in the revenues being developed from the pub telephones since the breakup of the Bell System. trols the leasing of telephones has taken the pos longer a part of telephone service and therefore public service tax. The League reports a loss, s year, of almost $9,000,000 throughout the state i revenue. We will keep you advised as new informa able on this matter. Item 11: Sometime ago I requested the Okeechobee District to give me his thoughts about the wooded park tre, developed by a firm in Illinois. He indicated, h, would be an excellent area to apply the evaluatioi designed to provide cities and county park departs • and simple evaluation system to assess the relati, trees and predict their longevity. In keeping wit he assigned this evaluation to Paul Williams, St. who has now evaluated all 145 trees, growing in F] the results on a table and map. Using map and tat determine what trees need to be replaced due to de tion and what trees need pruning and fertilizatior and healthy life. By following the recommended p] can remain an aesthetically wooded park that will ations with outdoor enjoyment and visual appreciat are objections, from Council, we plan to turn over port and evaluation inventory to Chuck Elders so t in the continuing maintenance of the Flagler Park Item 12: Appointments or reappointments will be necessary t of the various pension funds. The following membe Council should either reappoint for a new two-year or appoint a new member to fill the slot. Trustee expired are as follows: ►i ates a tremendous is service tax on AT&T which now con- tion this is no of subject to the far this fiscal public service tax ion is made avail - forester, Van Murphy, evaluation system felt Flagler Park i system, which is Lents with a rapid ,e health of park h our discussion, Lucie County forester, agler Park and plotted le, the city can now teriorating condi- to promote a long an Flagler Park provide many gener- ion. Unless there a copy of this re - hat he may use it area. the Board of Trustees -s terms are up and term, commencing l/l/85, o whose terms have STATUS REPORT January 3, 1985 page 5 Item 12: General Employees: (Cont.) Chuck Elders Roger Jones Councilman J. Knight Fire: Marsha Montesi Lt. Ronnie Suit City Mayor Police: Jerry O'Bannon Chief Larry Mobley City Mayor For the information of the new members of the Council, the Board of Trustees of the various pension funds administer the funds and make decisions relative to disbursments, actuarial stu ies, etc. They also control the investment of the funds. Item 13: The police department indicates Curtis Mathes Company has donated, to the department, a $2,100 video camera and recorder for training purposes. It is my understanding, the equipment may also be available to be used by other departments, where video presentation could be effectively used for explanation purposes. Item 14: We're enclosing a copy of a resolution, which shoe on October 1, in connection with our Community Dei The Council, however, in the minutes of October 1. for the grant and we simply need to have the Coun( and City Clerk's signature on this resolution, wh'. provide ahead of time to the Central Florida Regi in order to get the application filed by January i t Richard C. Fellows Id have been adopted elopment Block Grant. did approve filing it ratify the Mayor ch we have had to Dnal Planning Council