1990-11-06 Regular MeetingCity of Okeechobee
C I T Y C O U N C I L M H E T I N G
November 6, 1990 - 2:00 P.M.
SUMMARY OF COUNCIL ACTION
A. Call meeting to order.
B. Invocation offered by Pastor James Griffith;
Pledge of Allegiance led by Mayor Chapman.
C. Mayor and Council attendance:
Mayor Oakland R. Chapman
Councilman R.R. "Nick" Collins
Councilman James "Jim" Kirk
Councilman Oscar Thomas
Councilman Dowling R. Watford, Jr.
Staff attendance:
City Attorney John R. Cook
City Administrator John J. Drago
City Clerk Bonnie S. Thomas
City Deputy Clerk S. Lane Earnest
D. Motion to dispense with reading and approve the
Summary of Council Action for the regular meeting
of October 16, 1990.
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Mayor Chapman called the meeting to order at 7:00 P.M.
Invocation by Councilman Watford;
Mayor Chapman led the Pledge of Allegiance.
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Absent (City's Supervisor of Elections - representing the City
on the Election Canvassing Board.)
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Councilman Collins made a motion to dispense with reading and
approve the Summary of Council Action for the regular meeting
�of October 16, 1990; seconded by Councilman Kirk.
Chapman
Collins
Kirk
Thomas
Watford
Motion Carried.
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REQUEST FOR THE ADDITION, DEFERRAL OR WITHDRAWAL OF
ITEMS ON TODAY'S AGENDA.
E.
OPEN PUBLIC HEARING FOR FINAL ORDINANCE ADOPTION
1A. Motion to read by title only, Ordinance #634
amending Chapter 18 of- the Code of Ordinances
- City Attorney (Exhibit 1).
1B. Motion to adopt Ordinance #634.
CLOSE PUBLIC HEARING
NOVEMBER 6, 1990
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Mayor Chapman announced under New Business number eight.amount
was changed to $121,135.77 and number eleven was added to the
agenda.
Councilman Watford made a motion to read by title only
Ordinance #634 amending Chapter 18 of the Code of Ord-
dinances; seconded by Councilman Kirk.
Chapman
Collins
Kirk
Thomas
Watford
Motion Carried.
Attorney Cook read Ordinance #634 by title only as follows:
"AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF OKEECHOBEE, FLORIDA AMENDING CHAPTER
18 OF THE CODE OF ORDINANCES, SECTIONS 18-4, 18-7, 18-18 AND 18-19
THEREOF, ADDING A DEPOSIT REQUIREMENT FOR GARBAGE ONLY CUSTOMERS;
DEFINING THE CUT-OFF DATE FOR SERVICE; AND EXTENDING SERVICE
TERMINATION TO THOSE CUSTOMERS SERVED AT MORE THAN A SINGLE
ADDRESS, PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE."
Councilman Collins made a motion to adopt Ordinance #634; seconded
by Councilman Watford.
Chapman
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Kirk
Thomas
Watford
Motion Carried.
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F. NEW BUSINESS
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1. Proclaim Farm -City week in Okeechobee -
Mayor Chapman presented the proclamation to Mrs. Brenda Williams
Mayor Chapman.
and read it in its entirety as follows:
"WHEREAS, THE PROSPERITY AND WELL-BEING OF THIS COMMUNITY ARE
DEPENDENT UPON UNDERSTANDING AND COOPERATION BETWEEN THE TWO GREAT
ELEMENTS OF OUR SOCIETY; FARMERS AND NON -FARM PEOPLE, AND
WHEREAS, THE COMPLEXITIES OF THEIR INDIVIDUAL ENDEAVORS AND THE
DIVERGENCE OF THEIR ACTIVITIES WITH DECREASING OPPORTUNITY FOR
INTERACTION COULD LEAD TO AREAS OF MISUNDERSTANDING, AND
WHEREAS, THIS MISUNDERSTANDING MUST BE AVOIDED, AND EACH GROUP
MUST UNDERSTAND ITS INTERDEPENDENCY ONE WITH THE OTHER IF OUR
AMERICAN WAY OF LIFE IS TO ENDURE, AND
WHEREAS, FARM -CITY WEEK PROVIDES AN UNPARALLELED OPPORTUNITY FOR
FARM AND CITY PEOPLE TO ESTABLISH COMMUNICATION TO BECOME
ACQUAINTED.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, THAT I OAKLAND R. CHAPMAN, MAYOR
OF THE CITY OF OKEECHOBEE, DO HEREBY PROCLAIM THE PERIOD OF
NOVEMBER 16 THROUGH NOVEMBER 22, 1990 TO BE FARM —CITY WEER; AND
I DO FURTHER CALL UPON ALL CITIZENS OF THIS COMMUNITY TO
PARTICIPATE IN JOINT VISITS, SEMINARS, PAGEANTS, FAIRS, CIVIC,
AND SOCIAL EVENTS CONDUCTED DURING FARM —CITY WEEK.n
2. Proclaim the annual sale of Buddy Poppies
Mayor Chapman presented the proclamation to Mr. Davis, VFW
by the Veterans of Foreign Wars - Mayor
Representative and read it in its entirety as follows:
Chapman.
"WHEREAS, THE ANNUAL SALE OF BUDDY POPPIES BY THE VETERANS OF
FOREIGN WARS OF THE UNITED STATES HAS BEEN OFFICIALLY RECOGNIZED
AND ENDORSED BY GOVERNMENTAL LEADERS SINCE 1922; AND
WHEREAS, V.F.W. BUDDY POPPIES ARE ASSEMBLED BY DISABLED VETERANS,
AND THE PROCEEDS OF THIS WORTHY FUND-RAISING CAMPAIGN ARE USED
EXCLUSIVELY FOR THE BENEFIT OF DISABLED AND NEEDY VETERANS, AND
THE WIDOWS AND ORPHANS OF DECEASED VETERANS, AND
WHEREAS, THE BASIC PURPOSE OF THE ANNUAL SALE OF BUDDY POPPIES
BY THE VETERANS OF FOREIGN WARS IS ELOQUENTLY REFLECTED IN THE
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2. Continued . . :
3.
4.
Motion to appoint Mr. Angel Sauceda as a new
water plant operator - Director of Public
Utilities.
Motion to adopt Resolution ##90-15 amending
the water sewer fee schedule - Director of
Public Utilities (Exhibit 2).
NON, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, THAT I, OAKLAND R. CHAPMAN, MAYOR
OF THE CITY OF OKEECHOBEE DO HEREBY URGE THE CITIZENS OF THIS
COMMUNITY TO RECOGNIZE THE MERITS OF THIS CAUSE BY CONTRIBUTING
GENEROUSLY TO ITS SUPPORT THROUGH THE PURCHASE OF BUDDY POPPIES
ON THE DAY SET ASIDE FOR THE DISTRIBUTION OF THESE SYMBOLS OF
APPRECIATION FOR THE SACRIFICES OF OUR HONORED DEAD. I URGE ALL
PATRIOTIC CITIZENS TO NEAR A BUDDY POPPY A MUTE EVIDENCE OF OUR
GRATITUDE TO THE MEN OF THIS COUNTRY WHO HAVE RISKED THEIR LIVES
IN DEFENSE OF THE FREEDOMS WHICH WE CONTINUE TO ENJOY AS AMERICAN
CITIZENS."
Councilman Collins made a motion to appoint Mr. Angel Sauceda as
a new water plant operator; seconded by Councilman Watford.
Chapman
Collins
Kirk
Thomas
Watford
Motion Carried.
Councilman Collins made a motion to adopt Resolution ##90-15
amending the water and sewer fee schedule; seconded by Councilman
Watford.
Chapman
Collins
Kirk
Thomas
Watford
Motion Carried.
Resolution #90-15 title reads as follows:
"A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF OKEECHOBEE, FLORIDA, AMENDING THE
PUBLIC UTILITY RATE RESOLUTION 89-5 TO ADD A FEE TO SECTION C;
AND TO ADD A DEPOSIT REQUIREMENT FOR GARBAGE ONLY CUSTOMERS IN
SECTION E, NUMBER 25; PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE."
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5. Motion to adopt Resolution #90-16 supporting
Councilman Watford made a motion to adopt Resolution #90-16
a four year university for the Treasure Coast
supporting a four year university for the Treasure Coast; seconded
- City Administrator (Exhibit 3).
by Councilman Kirk.
Councilman Watford asked where this Resolution came from?
Administrator Drago explained the Resolution came from the
Administrator of Martin County, the Treasure Coast is petitioning
the State to build a university on the Treasure Coast.
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Motion Carried.
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Resolution #90-16 title reads as follows:
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"A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF OKEECHOBEE, OKEECHOBEE OCUNTY,
FLORIDA, SUPPORTING THE LOCATION OF A UNIVERSITY O THE TREASURE
COAST."
6. Hear from Mr. Perry Wilson concerning his
Mayor Chapman asked if Mr. Wilson was present. Mr. Wilson was
sewer bill - Mr. Perry Wilson (Exhibit 4).
not present, Director Fortner explained to the Council this was
one of the four sewer bills that was discussed at the last Council
meeting.
Councilman Collins made a motion to handle all four sewer bills
the same as the first bill was handled at the last meeting (motion
was to delete the balance owed and start billing currently);
seconded b- Councilman Kirk.
Administrz.tor Drago also pointed oui: that one person had already
paid their bill. Councilman Coll.i:i5 stated the City should refund
thior money.
Attorney Cook reminded the Council the Lond issue states no free
service and this is what it amou:its :o is free service.
F. NEW BUSINESS CONTINUED
6. Continued . . :
7. Hear from Robbie Hoover concerning the
Comprehensive Plan - Mr. Robbie Hoover.
8. Motion to approve a partial pay request to
A.O.B. Underground in the amount of
$124,927.31 - Director of Public Utilities
(Exhibit 5).
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Vote on motion as follows:
Chapman
Collins
Kirk
Thomas
Watford
Motion Carried.
Mr. Hoover was not present, however, Administrator Drago relayed
to the Council the topic of discussion was concerning the Future
Land Use Element using the wording "in Taylor Creek area" in
objective 7. However, nothing can be done until January when the
proposed Comprehensive Plan comes back from Tallahassee.
Mr. Jim Baughman, member of the Citizen's Advisory Committee
agreed with Administrator Drago further explaining to the Council
that taking out that wording was of importance.
Director Fortner explained to the Council the reason Engineer
Willard, decreased the amount of the payment was explained in
his letter to the council. Since the testing of the pipes had
not been done he felt a 10% decrease in the payment was
substantial.
Councilman Collins made a motion to approve a partial pay request
to A.O.B. Unde'rground in the amount of $121,135.77 upon the
recommendation of the engineer; seconded by Councilman Watford.
Chapman
Collins
Kirk
Thomas
Watford
Motion Carried.
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9. Hear from Mr. Jim Baughman concerning his
Mr. Jim Baughman, president of Blue Heron Golf and Country Club
his final plat for Blue Heron - Mr. Baughman.
presented the Council with copies of proposed Phase I. Mr.
Baughman continued explaining to the Council his project will be
completed in four phases, coming before the Council for approval
of each.
Councilman Watford asked Mr. Baughman if he had read all the
memo's from the City's Department Heads pertaining to the
development and the Zoning Administrator's comments? And if you
have do you have any problems with their comments?
Mr. Baughman stated he had read all the memo's pertaining to the
development and that the requests from the Department Heads would
be in their hands by the end of the week.
Zoning Administrator O'Shea stated the comments he made were
minute details and Jim (Mr. Baughman) has a good working
development that will be an asset to the City.
Attorney Cassels representing Mr. Baughman also presented to the
Council a Development Agreement for Blue Heron, et al. to be
accepted and signed today.
Attorney Cook explained to the Council the development agreement
was comprised from both he and Attorney Cassels and he feels it
is a "two-way street" agreement. "This agreement basically is
good for both sides, and protects the City by making the developer
do exacting what he says he will do.
After much discussion Councilman Kirk made a motion to approve
the final plat for the Blue Heron Phase I Golf and Country Club;
seconded by Councilman Collins.
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Motion Carried.
F.
NEW BUSINESS CONTINUED
9. Continued . . .
10. Update of items of interest to the City by
County Commissioner Jack Williamson.
11. Motion to appoint Alena Morris as a new
radio dispatch assigned to the Police
Department - Chief Mobley (Exhibit 5).
G. COUNCIL REPORTS AND/OR REQUESTS
1. Councilman Collins:
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cilman Collins made a motion to approve the Development
ement for Blue Heron Golf and Country Club; seconded by
cilman Kirk.
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issioner Williamson was not present.
Councilman Collins made a motion to appoint Alena Morris as a new
dispatcher assigned to the Police Department; seconded by
Councilman Kirk
Chapman
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Kirk
Thomas
Watford
Motion Carried.
a) Informal Change Orders: Councilman Collins stated "
the chlorination system in the water plant was designed and
approved by this Council, the way it is at the plant and the "as
built" certification from the engineer is different than what we
approved, can someone tell me who it was that changed it and why
we were not notified?"
Bill Reese (engineer for project) and Director Fortner explained
the supervisor of the water plant thought it to be better to make
some adjustments which saved the City some money and the engineer
verbally agreed over a telephone conversation with the suggestions
of the supervisor.
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G. COUNCIL REPORTS AND/OR REQUESTS CONTINUED
1. Continued . . :
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Councilman Collins made a motion that in the future any time an
engineer makes plans, before any changes are made bring them back
before the. Council; seconded by Councilman Kirk for discussion.
After lengthy discussion among Council, Engineer Reese and staff
Councilman Kirk withdrew his second, Councilman Collins withdrew
his motion.
Councilman Collins made a motion that in the future any changes
made on engineering plans must be signed by the engineer and
department head, no verbal agreements, or come to the Council for
approval; seconded by Councilman Kirk.
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Kirk
Thomas
Watford
Motion Carried.
b) Letter from DER Bet -Her -Acres: Councilman Collins stated
the letter from DER blames Bet -Her -Acres water problems on the
City and asked Director Fortner how long he knew this information?
Director Fortner explained he received the same letter dated the
same as the Council. They researched what piece of equipment was
not working correctly, the part -iad to be ordered from California
and the company promised Next d:y air delivery, they did not live
up to their promise and it took longer to get the equipment back
into operation.'
Councilman Collins reminded the staff the Council needs to be
updated and informed.
c) Election Qualifying rime: Councilman Collins commented the
qualifying time of the City' s Election in the future needs to be
the same as the County's to allow more time for the printing of
the ballots.
d) Candidate's Signs: Councilman Collins commented on
candidates or committees sticking signs in the Memorial Parks was
not in good taste. Council agreed.
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4.
Continued . . :
Councilman Watford:
Administrator Drago:
Deputy Clerk Earnest:
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e) Update City Charter: Councilman Collins asked the Council
to consider updating the City's Charter.
f) Up -keep of old Wastewater Plant: Councilman Collins
suggested the up -keep of the old wastewater treatment plant
should done as soon as possible and kept clean.
a) Increase in health insurance: Councilman Watford pointed
out that the health insurance has increased and asked
Administrator Drago if it could be researched to find another
company to give better prices.
Administrator Drago answered they could research other companies
or keep the current company and go on a P.P.O. Plan.
Councilman Watford requested Administrator research all options
and report back to the Council with the results.
b) Budget Resolutions: Councilman Watford asked if the
Resolutions had been drafted the Council requested concerning
policies for the budget? (Attorney Cook left the meeting at 3:00
P.M.)
c) Water Plant Expansion vs. Ground Water: Councilman Watford
asked if the item of the water expansion would be on the agenda
at the next meeting? After discussion whether the item should
be discussed today or next meeting, Council agreed to have the
item placed on next meeting agenda.
Remedial Work Update: Administrator Drago informed the Council
the plans of the remedial work will be returned from Farmers Home
Association to Engineer Dan Willard by next week.
Clerk's Office Closed: Deputy Clerk Earnest reminded the Council
the City Clerk's office would be closed Tuesday, November 13
through Friday, November 16, 1990 while the City Clerk and Deputy
Clerk attend the Annual Clerk's Educational Institute in Sarasota.
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G. COUNCIL REPORTS AND/OR REQUESTS CONTINUED
5. Mayor Chapman:
Parking by Parks: Mayor Chapman explained he had complaints from
merchants on South Park Street because the people using the parks
where using the parking spaces. Council agreed to stipulate when
a permit is issued to use the side parking spaces by the parks
for the cars that will be parked all day.
ADJOURNMENT ,
Mayor Chapman:
Mayor Chapman adjourned the meeting at 3:30 P.M.
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 VERBATIM
RECORD OF THE PROCEEDING IS MADE WHICH INCLUDES THE
TESTIMONY AND EVIDENCE UPON WHICH THE APPEAL IS BASED.
,COPY OF THE RECORDING CAN BE OBTAINED IN THE CITY
�ERR'S OFFICE.
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Oakland R. ChapmMayor
Attest:
Bonnie S Thomas, City Clerk, CMC