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October 2, 1990 - 7:00 P.M.
SUMMARY OF COUNCIL ACTION
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L. Call meeting to order.
Mayor Chapman called the meeting to order at 7:00 P.M.
t. Invocation offered by Pastor Anton Jensen;
Invocation by Mayor Chapman (Pastor Jensen was absent);
Pledge of Allegiance led by Mayor Chapman.
Mayor Chapman led the Pledge of Allegiance.
:. Mayor and Council attendance:
Mayor Oakland R. Chapman
Present
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Councilman R.R. "Nick" Collins
Present
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Councilman James "Jim" Kirk
Present
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Councilman Oscar Thomas
Present
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Councilman Dowling R. Watford, Junior
Present
x
Staff attendance:
City Attorney John R. Cook
Present
x
City Administrator John J. Drago
Present
x
City Clerk Bonnie S. Thomas
Present
x
City Deputy Clerk S. Lane Earnest
Present
x
Motion to dispense with reading and approve the
Councilman Collins made a motion to dispense with reading and
Summary of Council Action for the regular meeting
approve the Summary of Council Action for the regular meeting
of September 18, 1990.
of September 18, 1990; seconded by Councilman Thomas.
Chapman
x
Collins
x
Kirk
x
Thomas
x
Watford
x
Motion Carried.
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REQUEST FOR THE ADDITION, DEFERRAL OR WITHDRAWAL OF
ITEM ON TODAY'S AGENDA.
E. NEW BUSINESS
1. Motion to appoint Donnie Yates a new police
officer - Police Chief.
2. Motion to appoint Juan Suarez, Jr. as a new
wastewater treatment plant operator -
Director of Public Utilities.
3. Motion to approve Carl Hall as a regular
water plant operator - Director of Public
Utilities.
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VOTE
COUNCILMEMBERS/ACTION
None.
Councilman Kirk made a motion to appoint Donnie Yates as a new
police officer; seconded by Councilman Watford.
Chapman
X
Collins
X
Kirk
X
Thomas
X
Watford
X
Motion Carried.
Captain Farrenkoph introduced
Mr.
Yates to the Council.
Councilman Collins made a motion
to appoint Juan Suarez, Jr.,
as a new wastewater treatment
plant operator; seconded by
Councilman Thomas.
Chapman
X
Collins
X
Kirk
X
Thomas
X
Watford
X
Motion Carried.
Director Fortner explained Mr.
Suarez
was not able to attend the
meeting to be introduced due to
a
conflict of work schedules.
Councilman Thomas made a motion
to
approve Carl Hall as a regular
water plant operator; seconded
by
Councilman Collins.
Chapman
X
Collins
X
Kirk
X
Thomas
X
Watford
X
Motion Carried.
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E. NEW BUSINESS CONTINUED-
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VOTE
YES
NO
ABSENT
4. Motion to approve Peter Teitsort as a regular
Councilman Collins made a motion to approve Peter Teitsort as a
maintenance operator - Director of Public
regular maintenance operator; seconded by Councilman Watford.
Works.
Chapman
X
Collins
X
Kirk
X
Thomas
X
Watford
X
Motion Carried.
5. Mayor proclaims notice of City Elections -
Mayor Chapman read the proclamation in its entirety to announce
Mayor (Exhibit 1).
the City's Election as follows:
"PROCLAMATION, NOTICE OF GENERAL CITY ELECTIONS, CITY OF
OKEECHOBEE, FLORIDA, NOVEMBER 6, 1990. WHEREAS, under and by
virtue of the provisions of the Charter of the City of Okeechobee,
Florida, it is the duty of the Mayor to proclaim and call General
City Elections at the time and the manner provided by said City
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Charter. NOW, THEREFORE, I, OAKLAND R. CHAPNAN, NAYOR of the City
of Okeechobee, Florida, do hereby PROCLAIM AND DECLARE that a
GENERAL CITY ELECTION by the duly qualified electors of the City
of Okeechobee, Florida, be held on Tuesday, November 6, 1990,
during the regular hours of voting, to wit: from 7:00 A.M. to
7:00 P.M., for the purpose of electing the following officers to
serve as such for four (4) years beginning January 1, 1991 and
ending December 31, 1994, following such election and until their
successors are elected and qualified: TERRE (3) COUNCILMEN AND
CITY CLERK Said election shall be held in the normal polling or
voting places within the normal precincts of the duly qualified
City electors, which precincts have been established by the
Okeechobee County Board of County Commissioners and Supervisor
of Elections for the general election of said County. IN
TESTIMONY AND WITNESS of the foregoing Notice of Election, I have
hereunto set my hand as Mayor of the City of Okeechobee Florida,
and caused the corporate seal of said City to be affixed hereto,
and the same attested by the City Clerk, the 2nd day of October,
1990.11
E. NEW BUSINESS CONTINUED:
6. Motion to adopt Resolution 90-11 authorizing
the execution of an agreement between the
City and Florida D.O.T. for utilities adjust-
ment in right-of-ways - Director of Public
Utilities (Exhibit 2).
7. Motion to adopt Resolution 90-12 establishing
a complaint and grievance procedure for the
Community Development Block Grant Program -
City Administrator (Exhibit 3).
Octoben 2, 1990
COUNCILMBMBBRS/ACTION
Director Fortner explained to the Council the Department of
Transportation is planning to widen the part of State Road 710
by Everglades school. This resolution is the "paper work" stating
we will make the minor adjustments because the road will cover
some sewer lines.
Councilman Thomas made a motion to adopt Resolution 90-11
authorizing the execution of an agreement between the City and
Florida D.O.T. for utilities adjustment in right-of-ways; seconded
by Councilman Watford.
Chapman
Collins
Kirk
Thomas
Watford
Motion Carried.
Resolution #90-11 title reads as follows:
"A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING EXECUTION OF AN UTILITIES AGREEMENT FOR
THE ADJUSTMENT, CHANGE OR RELOCATION OF CERTAIN UTILITIES WITHIN
THE RIGHT-OF-WAY LIMITS HEREAFTER DESCRIBED, AND PROVIDING FOR
AN EFFECTIVE DATE."
Councilman Collins made a motion to adopt Resolution 90-12
establishing a complaint and grievance procedure for the Community
Development Block Grant Program; seconded by Councilman Watford.
Chapman
Collins
Kirk
Thomas
Watford
Motion Carried.
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VOTE
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X
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X
X
October 2 1990
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E. NEW BUSINESS CONTINUED:
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VOTE
YES
NO
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7. Continued
Resolution #90-12 title reads as follows:
"A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF OKEECHOBEE ESTABLISHING A COMPLAINT
AND GRIEVANCE PROCEDURES FOR THE COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT
PROGRAM, PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE."
8. Motion to adopt Resolution 90-13 establishing
Councilman Kirk made a motion to adopt Resolution 90-13
a general displacement plan for the Community
establishing a general displacement plan for the Community
Development Block Grant Program - City
Development Block Grant Program; seconded by Councilman Thomas.
Administrator (Exhibit 4).
Chapman
X
Collins
X
Kirk
X
Thomas
X
Watford
X
Motion Carried.
Resolution #90-13 title reads as follows:
"A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF OKEECHOBEE ESTABLISHING A GENERAL
DISPLACEMENT PLAN FOR THE COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT
PROGRAM, PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE."
9. Motion to adopt Resolution 90-14 establishing
Councilman Collins made a motion to adopt Resolution 90-14
procurement procedures for the Community
establishing procurement procedures for the Community Development
Development Block Grant Program - City
Block Grant Program; seconded by Councilman Kirk.
Administrator (Exhibit 5).
Chapman
X
Collins
X
Kirk
X
Thomas
X
Watford
X
Motion Carried.
Resolution #90-14 title reads as follows:
"A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY ESTABLISHING PROCUREMENT PROCEDURES 'FOR
THE COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT PROGRAM, PROVIDING FOR AN
EFFECTIVE DATE.
E.
NEW BUSINESS CONTINUED•
10A. Motion to read by title only, and set
October 16, 1990 as the public hearing
date, Ordinance 633 establishing a policy
for fair housing - City Attorney (Exhibit
6).
10B. Motion to approve the first reading of
Ordinance 633.
October 2, 1990
COUNCILMEMBFRS/ACTION
Councilman Kirk made a motion to read by title only and set
October 16, 1990 as the public hearing date, Ordinance #633
establishing a policy for fair housing; seconded by Councilman
Thomas.
Chapman
Collins
Kirk
Thomas
Watford
Motion Carried.
Attorney Cook read Ordinance 633 by title only as follows:
"AN ORDINANCE DECLARING IT TO BE THE POLICY OF THE CITY OF
OKEECHOBEE, FLORIDA, TO ELIMINATE DISCRIMINATION IN HOUSING BASED
UPON RACE, COLOR, RELIGION, SEX, AGE, FAMILIAL STATUS, HANDICAP,
OR NATIONAL ORIGIN: PROVIDING DEFINITIONS; SPECIFYING EXEMPTIONS;
SPECIFYING UNLAWFUL ACTS OF DISCRIMINATION IN THE SALE OR RENTAL
OF BROKERAGE SERVICE; PROVIDING FOR THE ADMINISTRATION OF THIS
ORDINANCE; PROVIDING FOR PROCEDURES FOR INITIATION AND ACTING UPON
COMPLAINTS; PROVIDING FOR HEARINGS; PROVIDING FOR OTHER REMEDIES;
PROVIDING PROCEDURES FOR FLING REPORTS WITH THE REAL ESTATE
COMMISSION OF THE STATE OF FLORIDA; REPEALING CONFLICTING
ORDINANCES; AND PROVIDING FOR LIMITED INVALIDATION."
Councilman Collins made a motion to approve the first reading of
Ordinance ##633; seconded by Councilman Thomas.
Councilman Watford asked if an ordinance like this had been passed
previously?
Administrator Drago explained in the early 80's an ordinance was
passed concerning some of the information that is in this
ordinance and in the mid 80's another ordinance was passed
containing additional information. This ordinance combines
information from both along with additional guidelines the Federal
Government likes to see.
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NEW BUSINESS CONTINUED•
10B. Continued
Vote on motion is as follows:
Chapman
X
Collins
X
Kirk
X
Thomas
X
Watford
X
Motion Carried.
11. Motion to appoint the City's Code Enforcement
Councilman Thomas made a motion to appoint the City's Code
Board as the Citizen's Advisory Task Force for
Enforcement Board as the Citizen's Advisory Task Force for the
the Community Development Block Grant Program
Community Development Block Grant Program, seconded by Councilman
- City Administrator.
Watford.
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Chapman
X
Collins
X
Kirk
X
Thomas
X
Watford
X
Motion Carried.
12. Update of item of interest to the City by
County Commissioner Jack Williamson.
County Commissioner Williamson was not present.
COUNCIL REPORTS AND/OR REQUESTS:
1. Councilman Thomas:
Parking Signs on 441 South: Councilman Thomas asked if the
parking sign problems on 441 South (Daniels Building) had been
solved? Administrator Drago explained he had met with
representatives of D.O.T. and they are working on the situation
of the No Parking Signs being replaced back with 1 Hour Parking
,Signs.
F. COUNCIL REPORTS AND/OR REQUESTS CONTINUED:
2.
3.
Councilman Watford:
Administrator Drago:
Octabe�t 2. 1990
COUNC H MEMBERS/ACTION
a) Well Water Study Update: Councilman Watford stated he
understood Mr. Reese, Engineer was to be at this meeting with an
update. Administrator Drago explained he understood Mr. Reese
was going have up a workshop this month with the Council to
discuss the latest test results.
b) Street Sweeping Problems: After discussion of the complaints
from merchants on Park Streets and 5th Avenue Councilman Watford
suggested Administrator Drago get in touch with L.P. Sanitation
and request that area be swept weekly rather than bi-weekly and
inform the Council of their response.
c) County Pool: Councilman Watford stated he heard a rumor the
County was going to abandon the pool located in front of the
Municipal Centre and suggested Administrator Drago find out if
that is the County's intentions.
d) Skateboarder's Barricades: After discussion concerning the
skate board club leaving the street barricades and finding a new
location for the club, Administrator Drago informed the Council
he requested information from Tallahassee concerning grants for
recreation parks and he would report back to the Council
concerning the City applying for a grant to build a park for the
skateboarders.
Boat Ramps: Administrator Drago stated the Game and Fresh Water
Commission started repairs on the boat ramp. Administrator Drago
also stated the Commission wants to close the boat ramp on the
South end, fill it and sod over. The Council instructed
Administrator Drago to inform the Commission they had no objection
to the South boat ramp being closed.
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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 VERBATh
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.
Oakland R. Chapman, ayor
'fittest:
Bonnie S. Thomas, City Clerk, CMC
COUNCILMEMBERS/ACTION
Mayor Chapman adjourned the meeting at 7:32 P.M.
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