1991-06-08 Regular MeetingF,
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C I T Y O F O K E E C H O B E E
C I T Y C 0 U N C I L M E E T I N G
June 18, 1991 - 7:00 P.M.
SUMMARY OF COUNCIL ACTION
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A. Call meeting to order.
Mayor Kirk called the meeting to order at 7:00 P.M.
B. Invocation offered by Pastor John Hirst;
Invocation offered by Pastor John Hirst;
Pledge of Allegiance led by Mayor Kirk.
Mayor Kirk led the Pledge of Allegiance.
C. Mayor and Council attendance:
Mayor James "Jim" Kirk
Present
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Councilmember R.R. "Nick" Collins
Present
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Councilmember Danny Entry
Present
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Councilmember Jerry E. Walker
Present
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Councilman Dowling R. Watford, Jr.
Present
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Staff attendance:
City Attorney John R. Cook
Present
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City Administrator John J. Drago
Present
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City Clerk Bonnie S. Thomas
Present
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City Deputy Clerk S. Lane Earnest
Present
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D. Motion to dispense with reading and
Councilmember Collins made a motion to dispense with reading and
approve the Summary of Council Action
approve the Summary of Council action for the regular meeting of
for the regular meeting for June 4,
June 4, 1991; seconded by Councilmember Entry.
1991.
KIRK
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COLLINS
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ENTRY
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WALKER
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WATFORD
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MOTION CARRIED.
JUNE 18, 1991 - REGULAR MEETING - P
E. Motion to approve Warrant Registers,
for May, '1991:
General Fund ...... $32,614.69
Public Utilities..$63,154.00
REQUEST FOR THE ADDITION, DEFERRAL OR
WITHDRAWAL OF ITEMS ON TODAY'S AGENDA.
,N F. NEW BUSINESS
>Q 1. Motion appoint Mr. Karl Holtkamp as a
a regular fire fighter - Fire Chief.
2. Motion to approve a partial pay request
to Sharp Construction in the amount of
$61,106.85 - Interim Director of Public
Utilities Groover (Exhibit 1).
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COUNCILMEMBERS/ACTIONS
Councilmember Entry ma3e a motion to approve the Warrant Registers
for May, '1991, General Fund $32,614.69 and Public Utilities
$63,154.00; seconded by Councilmember Collins.
Councilmember Watford expressed concerns for spending $400.00 on
an airplane ticket, noting he was sure the trip was necessary
but in the future department heads try to always find a more
economical way to travel.
KIRK
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COLLINS
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ENTRY
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WALKER
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WATFORD
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MOTION CARRIED.
None.
Councilmember Collins made a motion to appoint Mr. Karl Holtkamp
as a regular fire fighter (assigned to the Fire Department);
seconded by Councilmember Watford.
KIRK
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COLLINS
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ENTRY
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WALKER
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WATFORD
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MOTION CARRIED.
Councilmember Watford made amotion to approve partial pay request
number seven to Sharp Construction in the amount of $61,106.85
upon the recommendation of the engineer; seconded by Councilmember
Entry. (Remedial Work)
KIRK
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COLLINS
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ENTRY
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WALKER
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WATFORD
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MOTION CARRIED.
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F. NEW BUSINESS
3. Motion to approve a contract between the
Councilmember Watford made a motion to approve a contract between
City and the Department of Community
the City and the Department of Community Affairs for $575,000.00
Affairs for $575,000.00 Florida Small
Florida Small Cities Community Development Blocks Grants; seconded
Cities Community Development Blocks
by Councilmember Collins.
Grant - City Administrator (Exhibit 2).
KIRK
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COLLINS
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ENTRY
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WALKER
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WATFORD
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MOTION CARRIED.
4. Motion to approve a contract between the
Councilmember Collins made a motion to approve a contract between
City and Fred Fox Enterprises in the
the City and Fred Fox Enterprises in the amount of $46,000.00 for
amount of $46,000.00 for Grant Adminis-
Grant Administration Services for the Florida Small Cities
tration Services for the Florida Small
Community Development Block Grant; seconded by Councilmember
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Cities Community Development Block Grant
Entry.
- City Administrator (Exhibit 3).
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KIRK
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COLLINS
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ENTRY
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WALKER
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WATFORD
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MOTION CARRIED.
5. Motion to award a Potable Water Well
Councilmember Entry made a motion to award a Potable Water Well
Drilling Contract to Youngquist Brothers
Drilling Contract to Youngquist Brothers in the amount of
in the amount of $228,000.00 - Mr. Bill
$228,000.00 upon the recommendation of the engineer; seconded by
Reese (Exhibit 4).
Councilmember Collins.
KIRK
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COLLINS
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ENTRY
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WALKER
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WATFORD
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MOTION CARRIED.
JUNE 18, 1991 - REGULAR MEETING - PAGE 4 DE 7
F. NEW BUSINESS
COUNCILMEMBERS/ACTION
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Councilmember Watford made a motion to adopt Resolution No. 91-3
6. Motion to adoption Resolution 91-3
amending the Public Utilities rate
amending the Public Utilities Rate Resolution No. 89-5; seconded
Resolution 89-5 - City Administrator
by Councilmember Collins.
(Exhibit 5).
Citizens Marvin Wheeler and James Rou expressed their concerns
to the Council on the increase to the rates without the quality
of the water being improved.
KIRK
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COLLINS
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ENTRY
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WALKER
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WATFORD
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MOTION CARRIED.
Mayor Kirk read Resolution No. 91-3 by title only as follows:
"A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF OKEECHOBEE, FLORIDA AMENDING
SECTION C OF THE PUBLIC UTILITIES RATE RESOLUTION 89-5;
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PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE." (EFFECTIVE DATE IS JULY 1, 1991)
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7. Discuss sewer connections and water
The Council discussed its memo from PUID Groover concerning a
shut-off methods - Interim Director of
letter to Mrs. Edna Harrell of 1003 S.E. 8th Avenue, Okeechobee,
Public Utilities (Exhibit 6 & 7).
Florida 34974, from Stephen Figley, Assistant Director of Public
Utilities dated February 27, 1985 concerning the tap location for
her sewer connection.
NOTE: THE FOLLOWING IS AN EXCERPT OF THE LETTER:
"Some time ago, I inspected the location of the new sewer tap to
your property in response to your concern that it was placed on
the northern edge of your property rather that on the southern
edge which would have shortened the distance to the septic tank
for your future connection to the City's system. I made a
decision at that time that it would be less expensive to the
City to provide the labor and materials to extend your line
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south along the western boundary of your property to the point
where you desired your tap than to recross the road with a new
tap. This letter confirms that decision..."
F. NEW BUSINESS
7. Continued . . .
8a. Motion to read by title only, and set
July 2, 1991 as a Public Hearing date,
Ordinance 637 amending the Occupational
License - City Attorney (Exhibit 8).
COUNCILMEMBERS/ACTION IYES
Following much discussion among Council and staff; Councilmember
Collins made a motion to honor the letter since he (Figley) was
acting on behalf of the City; seconded by Councilmember Walker.
KIRK
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COLLINS
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ENTRY
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WALKER
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WATFORD
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MOTION CARRIED.
Councilmember Collins suggested that in the future Department
Heads should confer with the Council before committing the City.
PUID Groover also requested (in her memo as in exhibit six and
seven) guidance as to how to handle future situations of this
type. Council instructed PUID Groover that only customers with
"physical proof", such as Mrs. Harrels' letter committing the
City would be considered by the Council.
PUID Groover reported to the Council pby exhibit seven memo, that
the current water shut-off method they chose to try on March 5,
1991 is working well, however, the amount of $50.00 as an
unofficial amount to set these customers in priority for cut-off
should be lowered to $40.00; Council agreed.
Councilmember Entry made a motion to read by title only, and set
August 6, 1991 as a Public Hearing date, Ordinance 637 amending
the Occupational License Ordinance; seconded by Councilmember
Watford.
KIRK
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COLLINS
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ENTRY
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WALKER
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WATFORD
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MOTION CARRIED.
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8a. Continued
Attorney Cook read Ordinance No. 637 by title only as follows:
"AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF OKEECHOBEE WHICH RESCINDS ARTICLES
I AND II OF CHAPTER 10 OF THE EXISTING CODE OF ORDINANCES,
"LICENSES AND BUSINESS REGULATIONS", AND WHICH ENACTS REVISED
ARTICLES I, II, AND II; OF CHAPTER 10; AND RECLASSIFIES EXISTING
ARTICLE III AS ARTICLE IV; WHICH ORDINANCE CONTAINS ALL GENERAL
LICENSING PROVISIONS OF THE CITY; REQUIRES COMPLIANCE BY PERSONS
REQUIRED TO OBTAIN LICENSES; ESTABLISHES A UNIFORM SYSTEM FOR
THE ISSUANCE OF OCCUPATIONS LICENSES; AND CREATES REGULATORY
LICENSES AND REQUIREMENTS; WHICH REVISES AND CREATES ADDITIONAL
CATEGORIES SUBJECT TO LICENSE PROVISIONS; ESTABLISHING THE
AUTHORITY OF THE CITY; PROSCRIBES PENALTIES FOR VIOLATION OF ITS
PROVISIONS; AND ESTABLISHES AN EFFECTIVE DATE."
8b. Motion to approve the first reading of
Councilmember Collins made a motion to approve the first reading
Ordinance 637.
of Ordinance No. 637; seconded by Councilmember Entry.
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KIRK
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COLLINS
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ENTRY
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WALKER
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WATFORD
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MOTION CARRIED.
G. COUNCIL REPORTS AND/OR REQUESTS:
1. Councilmember Watford:
a) Councilmember Watford requested the city send a proclamation
to Tallahassee supporting the "4th of July Military Welcome
Home" as requested by Florida League of Cities. Administrator
Drago stated it was already being taken care of.
b) Councilmember Watford thanked the Public Utilities
Department for a job well done in holding the "open house" at
the wastewater treatment plant and the reclaimed water project.
c) Councilmember Watford requested PUID Groover and
Administrator Drago attend the South Florida Water Management
District hearing on water permitting.
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G. COUNCIL REPORTS AND/OR REQUEST:
2. Mayor Kirk:
a) Mayor Kirk requested Administrator Drago, Engineer Reese and
PUID Groover research the situation concerning items
discussed in a memo to Timer Powers, from Jim Harvey
regarding the proposed infrastructure fund project in
Okeechobee County.
ADJOURNMENT
Mayor Kirk:
Mayor Kirk adjourned the meeting at 9:00 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
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RECORD OF THE PROCEEDING IS MADE WHICH
INCLUDES THE TESTIMONY AND EVIDENCE UPON
WHICH THE APPEAL IS BASED. A COPY OF THE
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RECORDING CAN BE OBTAINED IN THE CITY
CLE 'S OFFICE.
9*e s E. Kirk, Mayor
Attest:-
Bonnie S— Thomas., CMC, City Clerk