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1991-02-19 Regular Meeting�,,,aF O►cEL- 1 lv1uy U1 V.iUt;L;11UUdU m ; �� _ �►� CITY COUNCIL M E E T I N G /oil February 19, 1991 - 7:00 P.M. SUMMARY OF COUNCIL ACTION A. Call meeting to order. B. Invocation offered by David W. Turner; Pledge of Allegiance led by Mayor Kirk. C. Mayor and Council attendance: Mayor James "Jim" Kirk Councilmember R.R. "Nick" Collins Councilmember Danny Entry Councilmember Jerry E. Walker 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 for February 5, 1 991 . COUNCILMEMBERS/ACTION Mayor Kirk called the meeting to order at 7:00 P.M. Invocation by Reverend Clark McCrary;. Mayor Kirk led the Pledy�_ of Allegiance. Present Present Present Present Present Present Present Present Present f Councilmember Entry made a motion to dispense with reading and approve the Summary of Council action for the, regular meeting of February 5, 1991; seconded by Councilmember'Watford. Councilmember Collins pointer. out on page six under Council reports and/or reque:.ts ?_umber one, Southern Electrical International representative nai;,ed should bo changed to Roger Smith from Roger Jones. PG I OF 8 NM© X X X X X X X X X CY: D. Continued . . . v-PniiRRT FOR THE ADDITION, DEFERRAL OR WITHUKAririL 3 ! - ^�r'Tv' S AGENDA. E. NEW BUSINESS 1991 - REGULAR MEETING PG 2 OF 8 VarE COUNCILMEMBERS/ACTION Vote on motion as follows: Kirk Collins Entry Walker Watford Motion Carried. 1. Issue proclamation for Budd P y Poppy sales Mayor Kirk read the proclamation in its entirety and presented - Mayor Kirk it to George Green Sen-117; ^m r'nmmanriar e-of Veteran of Foreign i Wars Post #10539: "WHEREAS, THE ANNUAL SALE OF BUDDY POPPIES BY THE VETERAN 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 ANEI 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 DESIRE TO "HONOR THE DEAD BY HELPING THE LIVING"; NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, THAT I, JAMES E. KIRK, 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 APPRECIATIOP: FOR THE SACRIFICES OF OUR HONORED DEAD. YES I NU X X X FEBRUARY 19, 1991 - REGULAR MEET PG3OF 8 E. NEW BUSINESS CONTINUED 2. Continued . . : Discuss selling gasoline to the Humane Society - Finance.Director (Exhibit 1). COUNCILMEMBERS;ACTION I URGE ALL PATRIOTIC CITIZENS TO WEAR A BUDDY POPPY AS 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." Councilmember Collins began the discussion by stating ... he personally thought we may have something controversy, we should help them (Humane Society), we pair her (Code Enforcement Officer Rogers) a very low salary, she uses the Humane Society vehicle and answers our call when she is out answering Humane society calls. Councilmember Entry stated that he would not be participating in this discussion because he felt a conflict of interest since the Humane Society was a customer of his.* There was brief discussion among Councilmembers Watford, Collins and Finance Director Parker qver comments from Mr. Ken Small (Florida League of Cities) and keeping records o� :he gasoline sold. Administrator Drago suggested the Council instruct Attorney Cook to write a letter to the Department of Revenue. Mayor Kirk stated to Attorney Cook to include in his letter also, whether there would be a burden of proof as to how much gas was used for the City calls, then who would have the burden of proof. 3. Discuss the letter from the Business Mayor Kirk explained the letter from the Business Council that Council concerning water - Mayor Kirk was handed out at the last Council meeting concerning the issue (Exhibit 2). of future capacity and expansion for water and wastewater services to the Okeechobee area. Councilmember Watford began the discussion asking..."are we to the point that we need a workshop, we are in the water business and we have a pretty good idea what we're doing and where our lines are. I think the County needs tc decide whether or not they are going to get into the water and se:yer business. That road n,-!Paq i-n hA rrnss(-(9 f i rGt . _ _ " YES VOTE E. 3. 4. X C` 1--1 NEW BUSINESS CONTINUED Continued . . : Discuss the Comprehensive Plan - Mr. Jeff Hopper, Central Florida Regional Planning Council. FEBRUARV 19, 1991 - REGULAR MEETING COUNCILMEMBERS/ACTION Councilmember Collins stated he agreed with Councilmember Watford. .."the County should decide what they are going to do first..." (Public Utilities Director Fortner expressed concerns for the Council to keep in mind before wanting to make agreements with the County, that the existing water and wastewater plants still need further expansion and increased capacity. Mayor Kirk stated he also felt the County should decide first before we can respond_ Thc; _ !__�� �,y�c;,aai�ll cuuong mayor "' Collins and Watford. Mayor Kirk instructed Administrator Drago to write a letter to the County stating the feelings expressed here. Mr. Hopper appeared befo�— *1nm Onnnri l R, ui nn them a brief overview of the areas to be discussed: (1) **Future Land Use Element; handed out new copies of goals, objectives and policies explaining the shaded areas are new information inserted in. (Changes occurred in policies 1 . 1 , 1.3, 1.4, 2.1 (a) (b), 2.2, 3.3, 4.3, 5.1, 5.3, 5.4 and 8.3) Mr. Jim Baughman, Citizen's Advisory Committee member, stated he felt the people of our community do not realize the impact this has on our community and suggested the Council do as much advertising as possible and the press especially, let our community know: Councilmember Collins stated this policy 2.2 was a lot better than the one before..."with this (language) we have flexibility" Councilmember Watford asked concerning the letter from Department of Community Affairs stating their objections, "I specifically pointed out to Bill Miller one meeting the historical resources were not listed and he said it would be taken care of, but in this letter they commented on this not being listed". PG 4 OF 8 VOTE E. 4. F. NEW BUSINESS CONTINUED Continued . . COUNCIL REPORTS AND/OR REQUESTS: Councilmember Collins: FEBRUARY 19, 1991 - REGULAR MEETING COUNCILMEMBERSIACTION Mr. Hopper answered by explaining the comprehensive plan is divided into two parts, one being goals, objectives and policies which is the "law" and the second is data and analysis. We have given them the first part only to meet the deadline. The historical resources will be listed in the data and analysis. (2) **Conservation Element; Mr. Hopper handed out copies of Department of Community Affairs objections and Central Florida Regional Planning Council comments and proposed changes then proceeded to read each. (Policies effected were 2.3, 5.1, 2.2, 3.5, 4.2, 4.1, 3.3, 5.2 and 3.1) (3) **Housing Element; Mr. Hopper handed out copies of Department of Community Affairs objections and Central Florida Regional Planning Council comments and proposed changes then proceeded to read each. ( Policies effected were 1 .6, 2.1 , 2.2, 4.1 , 6.1 , 1 .3 , and 3.1) There was a brief discussion among Council, Mr. Hopper and Frank Marsocci, CAC member, concerning affordable housing. Mr. Hopper suggested a workshop be held before the final adopting of the comprehensive plan on March 19, 1991. a) Well Study Councilmember Collins (addressing to Director Fortner) the letter from Reese, Macon and Associates, you asked him to delay the flowtest from fire hydrants? Director Fortner stated when the flowtest are done it will stir up rust in the lines, therefore I asked Engineer Reese to delay this until some of our Northern residents leave and consumption is lower. Councilmember Collins asked if it would delay the entire project by not conducting the test now? Director Fortner answered, no. PG 5 OF 8 VOTE YES I W Y 19. 1991 - REGULAR ME F. 2. COUNCIL REPORTS AND/OR REQUESTS CON'T: Continued . . . Councilmember Watford: VOTE COUNCILMEMBERS/ACTION YES F b) SWAB Councilmember Collins stated as a member of the Solid Waste Advisory Board he has been invited along with the other members to tour a landfill in Virginia by Chambers Development, Inc. and he will not be able to attend. He asked if Councilmember Watford would attend in his place since he had kept up the solid waste issue. Councilmember Watford accepted. .auILL l I 11;..7 LLB lOr 1Jragu if he had any idea when we are going to get water and when will we know this is going to work? Administrator Drago said he did not know. Councilmember Watford requested Administrator Drago obtain information from Engineer Reese giving the Council approximate dates when we will know when it will work, how much water and when we will be able to get . it. b) Complaints on Street Sweeping Councilmember Watford brought up the situation of the poor job L.P. Sanitation has been doing on street sweeping and the complaints he and other Councilmembers had received. Councilmember Collins expressed ..."I knew they were having some personnel problems, equipment problems, we have a contract with them and pretty soon they might be h a v i n g contract problems..." , Following discussion among Council and Public Works Director Elders, Mayor instructed Administrator Drago or Attorney Cook to write a letter to L.P. Sanitation stating the Council is unhappy with their service. F. 2. COUNCIL REPORTS AND/OR REQUESTS CON'T: Continued . . . 3. Attorney Cook: FEBRUARY 19, 1991 - REGULAR MEETING PG 7 OF 8 VO E COUNCILMFMBFRS/ACTION YES NO c) Ads for Director& Asst.Dir. Public Utilities Councilmember Watford asked what was being done about the advertising for the position of Public Utilities Director and Assistant Director? City Clerk Thomas explained there were a few problems with getting it into the magazines Director RxW had given the list to because.of deadlines. The ads will be in Sunday, February 24th Tampa Tribune and Palm Beach Post and one professional magazine in March. d) Councilrgeitiber Watford statea die wanted to inform the Council he had taken it upon himself to call some power companies. e) Supervisor Position Councilmember Watford asked the Council if the supervisor position which has been frozen, needed to be discussed? Mayor Kirk and Councilmembers Collins and Entry agreed it should be discussed after the new director - is hired. f) Letter from Diamond R Fertilizer -water cut off Council and Director Fortner discussed the letter from Diamond R Fertilizer concerning their water being turned off and sending second notices to customers. Council decided to have the water cut-off subject as an agenda item for the next meeting. Attorney Cook stated he needed to meet with the Public Works Director Elders and Clerk Thomas. South rldrida Water Management had been in touch with him, it seems Mr. Charles Farmer built a street and they feel the City had something to do with it and it needs to be checked into. ADJOURNMENT Mayor Kirk: 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 INSI.T'E "• :r=.;' A "r=BATIM REMPn ^i 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. i James E. Kirk, Mayor Attest: Bonnie S. Thomas, City Clerk, CMC FEBRUARY 19, 1991 - REGULAR MEETING COUNCILMEMBERS/ACTION Mayor Kirk adjourned the meeting at 8:53.M. *Councilmember Entry filed a Conflict of Interest Form and is on ii.Le in the City Clerk's Office. **Comprehensive Plan is on file in the City Clerk's Office. PG 8 OF 8 VOTE YES NO AS -'IN i