1990-08-28 Regular MeetingA. Call meeting to order.
B. Mayor and Council attendance:
Mayor Oakland R. Chapman
Councilman R.R. "Nick" Collins
Councilman James "Jim" Kirk
Councilman Oscar Thomas
Councilman Dowling R. Watford, Junior
Staff attendance:
City Attorney John R. Cook
City Administrator John J. Drago
City Clerk Bonnie S. Thomas
City Deputy Clerk S. Lane Earnest
C. Budget Discussion:
City of Okeechobee
CITY COUNCIL BUDGET AND COMPRESffidSIVE PLAN WORKSHOP
August 28, 1990 - 7:00 P.M.
SUMMARY OF COUNCIL DICUSSION
COUNCILMFMBBRSIACTION
Mayor Chapman called the meeting to order at 7:00 P.M.
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Mayor Chapman opened the budget workshop by reading a memo on the
budget document from Administrator Drago and opened the floor for
discussion and questions from the Council.
The Council went over each individual department's budget. On
the Fire Department's Budget, Councilman Watford asked what the
new office furniture was for. Chief Tomey explained he was
currently using three desk and he was going to have one desk made
to fit in a "U" shape so he could utilitize the workspace in his
office and buy a new chair. j Councilman Kirk suggested Chief Tomey
get prices on new desks as opposed to having one built. Chief
Tomey agreed.
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F Budget Discussion Continued
Council discussed employee salary adjustments proposed in t he
budget. After a lengthy discussion among employees, department
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heads, Administrator Drago and Council, Councilman Watford asked
each department head for their feelings on the current salary
scale and salary adjustments as opposed to the methods used in
past years. Director Fortner, Chief Tomey, Chief Mobley, Director
Elders, Director Parker and Clerk Thomas all agreed the method
used today (position pay) with longevity was most preferred.
Councilman Watford suggested Council instruct Administrator Drago
to meet with each department head over this issue getting their
suggestions as to the employees pay scales. Council agreed.
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RECESS: 9:00 P.M. RECONVENED: 9:10 P.M.
�. Hear from the Central Florida Regional Planning
Mr. Jeff Hopper read over the goal, objectives and policies for
Council (CFRPC) concerning the Future Land Use
the Future Land Use Map Element for the City's Comprehensive Plan
Map Element - Mr. Miller and Mr. Hopper.
and opened the floor for discussion.
After much discussion among Council, Mr. Bill Miller, Mr. Jeff
Hopper (CFRPC Representatives) and Citizens' Advisory Committee
members concerning the areas in the City that will be left
"Conservation", Mr. Miller stated he would rewrite the policy
where it does not list a specif is area. Committee member
Altobello suggested Mr. Miller call Attorney Cook and read the
new policy to him before he prints it. Everyone agreed.
Mr. Miller explained a tentative schedule for the Comprehensive
Plan's acceptance and adoption:
1) Sept. 4, 1990 at 7:00 P.M. Public Hearing as a "Local
Planning Agency" to accept the plan, public hearing
closed.
After the Budget Hearing another Public Hearing is opened
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as "City Council" to accept the plan.
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CFRPC Discussion Continued . . :
Mayor Chapman:
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN THAT IF ANY PERSON SHOULD
DECIDE TO APPEAL ANY DECISION MADE AT THIS MEETING
OF THE CITY COUNCIL, SUCH PERSON WILL NEED TO INSURE
THAT A VERBATIN RECORD OF THE PROCEEDING IS MADE WHICH
INCLUDES THE TESTIMONY AND EVIDENCE UPON WHICH THE
APPEAL IS BASED. A COPY OF THE RECORDING CAN BE
OBTAINED IN THE CITY CLERK'S OFFICE.
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Oakland R. Chapma , Mayor
Attest: ;
Bonnie S. Thomas, Cit'.Clerj�; ,CMC
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2) The Plan goes to Tallahassee for ninety (90) days.
3) Plan returns with comments and objections. City Council
has sixty-five (65) days to review it and adopt it by
ordinance.
4) Plan goes back to Tallahassee, they tell you if you are
in compliance or not. If you are the plan goes into
effect. If not, appropriate changes are made.
Mayor Chapman adjourned the meeting at 11:00 P.M.
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