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2002-09-17 Regular412 CITY OF OKEECHOBEE SEPTEMBER 17, 2002 REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING SUMMARY OF COUNCIL ACTION PAGE 1 OF 6 11 AGENDA III COUNCIL ACTION -DISCUSSION -VOTE 11 1. CALL TO ORDER - Mayor: September 17, 2002, City Council Regular Meeting, immediately following the Mayor Kirk called the September 17, 2002 Regular City Council Meeting to order at 5:15 p.m. Budget Hearing. I 11. OPENING CEREMONIES: Invocation offered by Pastor Eddie Lamb; Pledge of Allegiance led by Mayor Kirk. Ill. MAYOR, COUNCIL AND STAFF ATTENDANCE -City Clerk. Mayor James E. Kirk Council Member Noel A, Chandler Council Member Robert Oliver Council Member Dowling R. Watford, Jr. Council Member D. Clayton Williams, Jr. City Attorney John R. Cook City Administrator Bill L. Veach City Clerk Bonnie S. Thomas Deputy Clerk S, Lane Gamiotea IV. MINUTES - City Clerk. Invocation was offered by Council Member Watford; Mayor Kirk led the pledge of allegiance. City Clerk Thomas called the roll: Present Present Present Present Present Present Present Present Present A. Motion to dispense with the reading and approve the Summary of Council Member Chandler moved to dispense with the reading and approve the Summary of Council Acton for the Council Action for the September 3, 2002 First Budget Hearing and September 3, 2002 First Budget Hearing and the September 3, 2002 Regular Meeting; seconded by Council Member the September 3, 2002 Regular Meeting. I Watford. There was no discussion on this item. VOTE KIRK - YEA CHANDLER - YEA OLIVER - YEA WATFORD - YEA WILLIAMS - YEA MOTION CARRIED. SEPTEMBER 17, 2002 - REGULAR MEETING - PAGE 2 OF 6 413 11 AGENDA III COUNCIL ACTION - DISCUSSION -VOTE 11 V. WARRANT REGISTER - City Administrator A. Motion to approve August, 2002 Warrant Register in the amounts: General Fund ............................ $266,084.44 Public Facility Improvement Fund ..... I .., I .... $9,474.20 Capital Projects Fund ....... .................. $299.85 Law Enforcement Special Fund ................. $351.70 VI. AGENDA -Mayor. A. Requests for the addition, deferral or withdrawal of items on today's agenda. VII. OPEN FIRST PUBLIC HEARING FOR COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT PROGRAM - Mayor. A. 1. a) Discuss the Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) Program Application - Nancy Phillips, Grant Administrator (Exhibit 1). Council MemberWatford movedto approveAugust, 2002 Warrant Register in the amounts: General Fundtwohundred sixty-six thousand, eighty-four dollars and forty-four cents ($266,084.44),- Public Facility Improvement Fund nine thousand, four hundred seventy-four dollars and twenty cents ($9,474.20); Capital Projects two hundred ninety-nine dollars and eighty-five cents ($299.85); Law Enforcement Special Fund three hundred fifty-one dollars and seventy cents ( $351.70); seconded by Council Member Oliver. There was no discussion on this item. VOTE KIRK - YEA CHANDLER - YEA OLIVER - YEA WATFORD - YEA WILLIAMS - YEA MOTION CARRIED. Mayor Kirk asked whetherthere were any requests forthe addition, deferral or withdrawal of items on today's agenda. New Business Item "D" was withdrawn from the agenda. In its place Resolution 02-12 was added. Item "E" was added regarding Certification of the September 10, 2002 Special Election Results, MAYOR KIRK OPENED THE FIRST PUBLIC HEARING FOR THE COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT PROGRAM AT 5:19 P.M. Nancy Phillips, Grant Administrator explained, this public hearing is to consider applying to the Florida Department of Community Affairs (DCA) for a Small Cites community Development Block Grant (CDBG) of up to seven hundred thousand dollars ($700,000.00) for the Fiscal Year 2003 CDBG funding cycle. These funds must be used for one of the following purposes: 1. To benefit low and moderate income persons; or 2. To aid in the prevention or elimination of slums or blight; or 3. To meet other community development needs of recent origin having a particular urgency because existing conditions pose a serious and immediate threat to the health or welfare of the community and where other financial resources are not available to meet such needs. The categories of activities forwhich these funds may be used are in the areas of housing, neighborhood revitalization, commercial revitalization, or economic development and include such improvement activities as acquisition of real property, loans to private -for -profit business, purchase of machinery and equipment, construction of infrastructure, rehabilitation of houses and commercial buildings, and energy conservation. 414 SEPTEMBER 17,2002 - REGULAR MEETING - PAGE 3 OF 6 11 AGENDA IIII COUNCIL AC71ON - DISCUSSION - VOTE 11 V111. FIRST PUBLIC HEARING FOR CDBG PROGRAM CONTINUED. A. 1. a) Discuss the Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) Program For each activity that is proposed, at least 70 percent of the funds must benefit low and moderate income persons. Application continued. III In developing an applicabon for submission to DCA, theCitymustplan to minimize displacementof persons as a result of planned CDBG activities. In addition, the City is required to develop a plan to assist displaced persons. Atthis time the application that is being considered is for commercial revitalization to develop the Parks (No. 3 through 6). The City has submitted a FRDAP grant to revitalize Park No. 2. There was a discussion between the Council and Mrs. Phillips concerning whether the City should first apply for a commercial revitalization for North Park Street since they have told the community on several occasions that would be the next project. Ms. Phillips and Administrator Veach advised that there are concerns with North Park Street regarding right-of-way boundaries. The City may not be able to do the brick pavers along the sidewalks; and the State Road 70 West widening project may interfere with an application for North Park Street. Council instructed Staff to research the dght-of-way issue and the start date of the State Road 70 widening project. Council will then determine whether or not they wish to change the application from the parks to North Park Street. Ms. Phillips noted that there is plenty of time for the changes. Council Member Watford moved to reguest Nancy Phillips, Grant Administratorto pursue a CDBG application for the year 2003), seconded by Council Member Oliver. b) Public Comments. III Mayor Kirk asked whether there were any quesbons or comments from the public. There were none. VOTE KIRK - YEA CHANDLER - YEA OLIVER - YEA WATFORD - YEA WILLIAMS - YEA MOTION CARRIED. CLOSE PUBLIC HEARING - Mayor. 111 MAYOR KIRK CLOSED THE PUBLIC HEARING AT 5:40 P.M. SEPTEMBER 17, 2002 - REGULAR MEETING - PAGE 4 OF 6 415 11 AGENDA III COUNCIL ACTION - DISCUSSION -VOTE 11 VIII. NEW BUSINESS. A. Discussion regarding buds for renovations and additions for the City Fire Station - City Administrator (Exhibit 2). B. Discuss selection of a City Representative for Main Street - Dowling Watford. Mayor Kirk advised that the two bids received, one from Engineered Environments, Inc., the other from Close Construction, Inc., were higher than anticipated. We have two choices either start the process over and rebid the project or instruct Staff to seek alternative ways to accomplish the Fire Station renovations and additions. Attorney Cook interjected that the City can consider the bids non -responsive in that they exceed the amount the City anticipated to spend on the project. Staff can come back with recommendations at a later date. Council Member Oliver moved to remect both bids for the renovations and additions to the Ci1y Fire Station; seconded by Council Member Williams. VOTE KIRK - YEA CHANDLER - YEA OLIVER - YEA WATFORD - YEA WILLIAMS - YEA MOTION CARRIED. Council Member Watford explained previous efforts to establish a Main Street Program in the City. There is public interest to start the program again. They are planning a membership drive and will hold an election of Board Officers. According to the By -Laws, the board is to have a City representative serving on the board. Mr. Watford previously served as that member on behalf of the City and wanted to know what the pleasure of the Council was regarding this matter. He also noted that Council Member Chandler had attended some of the meetings and might be interested in serving on the board. Council Member Chandler moved to appoint Council MemberWatford to serve as the Cily's representative on the Main Street Board, seconded by Council Member Williams. VOTE KIRK - YEA CHANDLER - YEA OLIVER - YEA WATFORD - YEA WILLIAMS - YEA MOTION CARRIED. 416 SEPTEMBER 17, 2002 - REGULAR MEETING - PAGE 5 OF 6 11 AGENDA III COUNCIL ACTION - DISCUSSION -VOTE 11 VIII. NEW BUSINESS CONTINUED. C. Approve recommendation from the Code Enforcement Board to Attorney Cook advised that the Code Enforcement Board recommended to the City Council that they condemn real condemn the real property of the Evelyn P Dasher Estate located at property located at 818 Southeast 10" Street owned by the Evelyn P. Dasher Estate. The nature of the violation falls 818 Southeast 1 Oth Street, and the real property of Thomas W. under Code Book Chapter 8, Section 8-10 Public Nuisances. The building is unsafe and the property is not being kept Gaughan/Sharon Naimsey located at 207 Southwest 2nd Street - up. Staff has attempted to contact the owners, but have received no response from the owner. City Attorney (Exhibit 3). 11 They also recommended condemning real property located at 207 Southwest 2 nd Street. This property was found to be in violation and has had liens placed on it since March 19, 1999. The estimated amount of the fines, accrued to date is approximately one hundred thirty-eight thousand dollars ($138,000.00). Attorney Cook recommended that the Council not take any action at this time. He will report back at the next meeting after investigating some issues regarding both properties. Council agreed. D. Request for a Special Exception - Gail Newman (Exhibit 4). 111 item withdrawn from the agenda. Item added to the agenda in place of Item D: Resolution No. 02- 1 n place of item D, Resolution. No. 02-12 was added, Attorney Cook read into the record the title to the resolution that 12 - City Attorney (Exhibit 5), was orally adopted on August 6, 2002 as follows: "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF OKEECHOBEE, FLORIDA, ENCOURAGING THE CURRENT CABLE TELEVISION FRANCHISE, ADOLFO, D/B/A TELESAT ACQUISITION LIMITED PARTNERSHIP TO DELAY ANY REQUESTS FOR INCREASE IN FEES AND CHARGES, AND TO CONTINUE TO PROVIDE QUALITY SERVICE FOR THE CITIZENS OF OKEECHOBEE; PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE." Item added to the agenda: E. Motion to accept the September 10, 2002 Special Election Certified Clerk Thomas read into the record the official results of the Special Election held September 10, 2002: Canvass Returns regarding the Referendum Question concerning the Office of the City Clerk - City Clerk (Exhibit 6). Total Registered City Voters: 2,667. Total Voted: 1,166. City of Okeechobee Referendum Question: Shall the City of Okeechobee amend its Charter to change the Office of the City Clerk from being an Elected Official to being an Appointed Department Head by the City Council? YES VOTES - 337 NO VOTES - 804. Twenty-five (25) City Voters chose not to cast a vote in the referendum question. Council Member Watford moved to accept the Official Results of the September 10, 2002 Special Election regarding the Referendum Question; seconded by Council Member Oliver. SEPTEMBER 17,2002 - REGULAR MEETING - PAGE 6 OF 6 417 11 AGENDA III COUNCIL ACTION - DISCUSSION - VOTE 11 VIII. NEW BUSINESS CONTINUED. E. Motion to accept the September 10, 2002 Special Election Certified VOTE Canvass Returns continued. KIRK - YEA CHANDLER - YEA OLIVER - YEA WATFORD - YEA WILLIAMS - YEA MOTION CARRIED. IX. ADJOURN MEETING - Mayor. PLEASE TAKE NOTICE AND BE ADVISED THAT IF A PERSON DECIDES TO APPEAL ANY DECISION MADE BY THE CITY COUNCILWITH RESPECT TO ANY MATTER CONSIDERED AT THIS MEETING HE/SHE MAY NEED TO INSURE T>XF-4ERBATIM RECORD OF THE PROCEEDING 15 MADE WHICH RECORD INCLUDES THE TESTIMONY AND EVIDENCE U WHICH T APPEAL IS TO BE BASED ATTEST: James E."Kirk, Mayor Bonnie S, Thomas, CMC, City Clerk There being no further items on the agenda, Mayor Kirk adjourned the meeting at 6:04 p.m. PAGE -1 - City of Okeechobee - September 17,2002 - Regular City Council Meeting - Handwritten Minutes 1. CALL TO ORDER - Mayor: Smtember 17, 2002, City Council Regular Meefing, p.m. 11. OPENING CEREMONIES: Invocation offered by Pastor Eddie Lamb,- Pledgq of Aliggiance led by MpjLor. 111. MAYOk COUNCIL AND STAFF ATTENDANCE - City Clerk. Mayor James E. Kirk Council Member Noel A. Chandler Council Member Robert Oliver Council Member Dowling R. Watford, Jr. Council Member Clayton Williams City Attorney John R. Cook City Administrator Bill L. Veach City Clerk Bonnie S. Thomas Deputy City Clerk S. Lane Gamiotea Secretary Adriana Berry IV. MINUTES - City Clerk. A. Council Member�� moved to dispense with the reading and approve the . S—ma-, -4 . -1 --- Raw - nd th 1111101 W-1VI-0 - — VOTE YEA- NAY ABSTAIN ABSENT KIRK CHANDLER OLIVER WATFORD WILLIAMS MOTION �AR;D - DENIED V. WARRANT REn inistrator. �r )L '� City Adnf A. Council Member, , moved to approve the August, 2002 Warrant Register: General Fund two hundred sixty six thousand, eighty four dollars and forty four cents ($266,084.44); Public Facility Improvement Fund, nine thousand four hundred seventy four dollars and twenty cents ($9,474.20); Capital Projects two hundred ninety-nine dollars and eighty five cents ($299.85); Law Enforcement Special Fund three hundred fifty one dollars and seventy cents $351.70); seconded by Council Member C- 'A. AGENDA - Mayor. A. RecLuests for the addition, deferral or withdrawal of items on today's agenda. VIL FOR PROGRAM - Mayor. A.I.) Discuss the Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) Program Application - Nancy Phillips, Grant Administrator (Exhibit 1). b. Public Comments / , - -,0,5 4),6 /PAGE -2 - /"a f7� /V P /;7L --7 70 70 0-,- -oz V5 77457C ('41� p 0 rze�� 411 CLOSE PUBLIC HEARIW*Mayor.-6,op.m. PAGE -3- 0 w NEW BUSINESS. A. Discussion regarding bids for renovations and additions to the City Fire Stafion - City Administrator (Exhibit 2). PAGE -4- B. Discuss selection of a City Representative for Main Street - DovAing Watford. eL PAGE -5- C. Approve recommendation from the Code Enforcement Board to condemn the real property of the Evelyn P. Dasher Estate located at 818 SE jQftatreet, and the real property of Thomas W. Gaughan/Sharon Nairnsey located at 207 SW 2nd Street - City Aftorney (Exhibit 3). 7Le- a a `7 c"� C e4' 0 0 PAGE -6- Fol rA-1 Vitt I rao�� Request for a Special Exception - Gail Newman (Exhibit 4). W '-t�v�e d"t a-,4 '6" TVLL' -_> -5 7 2'C" e7" - C-: --) IX. ADJOURN MEETING - Mayor.=E= =115-P.M. PAGE City of Okeechobee - September 17,2002 - Regular City Council Meeting - Handwritten Minutes 1. CALL TO ORDER - Mayor: wL 'swtwber 17, 2002— City Couricil Regular Meefing 11. OPENING CEREMONIES: Invocation offered bv Pastor Eddit, Pledge of Aflegiance led by Mayor. Ill. MAYOR, COUNCIL AND STAFF ATTENDANCE - City Clerk. Mayor James E. Kirk Council Member Noel A. Chandler Council Member Robert Oliver Council Member Dowling R. Watford, Jr. Council Member Clayton Williams City Attorney John R. Cook City Administrator Bill L. Veach City Clerk Bonnie S. Thomas Deputy City Clerk S. Lane Gamiotea SeefeLiqLAddana­Ber IV. MINUTES - City Clerk. A. Council Member i2`�— moved to dispense with the reading and approve the Summary of Council Action fbr the September 3, 2002 First Budget Hearing and the September 3, 2002 Regular Meeting; seconded by Council Member VOTE YEA NAY ABSTAIN ABSENT KIRK CHANDLER OUVER WATFORD- WILUAMS L" ­ MOTION cc��Pj' El DENIED V. -WARRANT REGISTER - City Administrator. A. Council Member _W1 moved to approve the August 2002 Warrant Register: 'General Fund two hundred sixty six thousand, eighty four dollars and forty four cents .($266,084.44); Public Facility Improvement Fund, nine thousand four hundred seventy fbur dollars and twenty cents ($9,474.20); Capital Projects two hundred ninety-nine dollars and eighty five -cents ($299.85); Law Enforcement Special Fund three hundred fifty one dollars and seventy cents $351.70); seconded by Council Member _.. er_u - � \� c-_L " P ii on et, -vLht&-) V1. AGENDA - Mayor. A. -Requests for the addition, deferral or withdrawal of items on today's agenda. c, lv,�L osvv aj);\ V11. OPEN FIRST PUBLIC HEARING FOR COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT .-PROGRAM - Mayor-Z U.Qpm A.I.) "Discuss the Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) Program Application - Nancy Phillips, Grant Administrator (Exhibit 1). b. -Public Comments CUV,� P XV L Cl Ctn- Ac�sah PAGE -2- o-I K�, I cric CU� hu I tz 'ic ru ul ah Irao u-u, 1,), tt JN-l"-t LL(c ��6(>JL4 C?3 0 c lv-�l 1�, Luo LJJ cbj - L hc�t wi,ot tO omrqtjt�N K) Pcok FQJI�ftf Qua, I pe/1- (��CLAC. po ,I - -Z oz I L�n NJ, U) C4,Yr)& 03-7 C?X� c*,' A4� Cut woctd- k N olv/ cvl(, Jc RibrLs (,)K tt rYk� 6 PAGE -3- CLOSE PUBLIC HEARING - Mayor.'�:) �.M. VII -NEW BUSIMESS. A. Discussion regarding bids for renovabons and additions to the City Fire Station - City Administrator (Exhibit 2). MpJ n MIV A l)-) L't uv- PAGE -4- B. Discuss selection of a City Representative for Main Street - DovAng Watford. CU U'O (r L c C, T-1 PAGE -5- C. Approve recommendalion from the Code Enforcement Board tD condemn the real property of the Evelyn P. Dasher Estate located at 818 SE 1 Oth Street, and the real property of Thomas W. Gaughan/Sharon Nairnsey located at 207 SW 2nd Street - City Aftomey (Exhibit 3). a o' I A OrAl- V jL -\AA1 do 0� 16t (,w -,I C PAGE -6- D. hibit 4). t ...D , C12 - I hr) L " c 4 r, n - IX. ADJOURN MEETING - Mayor._ p.m. r-1 L 0 CITY OF OKEECHOBEE SEPTEMBER 17, 2002 REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING OFFICIAL AGENDA 1. CALL TO ORDER - Mayor: September 17, 2002, City Council Regular Meeting, immediately following the Budget Hearing. 11. OPENING CEREMONIES: Invocation offered by Pastor Eddie Lamb. Pledge of Allegiance led by Mayor. 111. MAYOR, COUNCIL AND STAFF ATTENDANCE - City Clerk. Mayor James E. Kirk Council Member Noel A. Chandler Council Member Robert Oliver Council Member Dowling R. Watford, Jr. Council Member Clayton Williams City Attorney John R. Cook City Administrator Bill L. Veach City Clerk Bonnie S. Thomas Deputy Clerk S. Lane Gamiotea IV. MINUTES - City Clerk. A. Motion to dispense with the reading and approve the Summary of Council Action for the September 3, 2002 First Budget Hearing and the September 3, 2002 Regular Meeting. PAGE 1 OF 2 SEPTEMBER 17,2002 - CITV COUNCIL AGENDA - PAGE 2 OF 2 V. WARRANT REGISTER - City Administrator. A. Motion to approve the August, 2002 Warrant Register: General Fund $266,084.44 Public Facility Improvement Fund $9,474.20 Capital Projects $299.85 Law Enforcement Special Fund $351.70 VI. AGENDA - Mayor. A. Requests for the addition, deferral or withdrawal of items on today's agenda. VII. OPEN FIRST PUBLIC HEARING FOR COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT PROGRAM- Mayor. A.La.) Discuss the Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) Program Application - Nancy Phillips, Grant Administrator (Exhibit 1). b) Public Comments. CLOSE PUBLIC HEARING - Mayor. VIII. NEW BUSINESS. A. Discussion regarding bids for renovations and additions to the City Fire Station - City Administrator (Exhibit 2). B. Discuss selection of a City Representative for Main Street - Dowling Watford. C. Approve recommendation from the Code Enforcement Board to condemn the real property of the Evelyn P. Dasher Estate located at 818 SE 10' Street, and the real property of Thomas W. Gaughan/Sharon Nairnsey located at 207 SW 2 d Street - City Attorney (Exhibit 3). D. Request for a Special Exception - Gail Newman (Exhibit 4). IX. ADJOURN MEETING - Mayor. PLEASE TAKE NOTICE AND BE ADVISED that if any person desires to appeal any decision made by the City Council with respect to any matter considered at this proceeding, such interested person will need a record of the proceeding, and for such purpose may need to ensure a verbatim record of the proceeding is made, which record includes the testimony and evidence upon which the appeal is to be based. City Clerk tapes are for the sole purpose of backup for official records of the Clerk. 0 EXHIBIT 1 — SEPTEMBER 17 AGENDA FIRST PUBLIC HEARING NOTICE The City of Okeechobee is considering applying to the Florida Department of Community Affairs (DCA) for a Small Cities Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) of up to $700,000 for FY 2003 CDBG flmding cycle. These fLmds must be used for one of the following purposes: 1. To benefit low and moderate income persons; or 2. To aid in the prevention or elimination of slums or blight; or 3. To meet other community development needs of recent origin having a particular urgency because existing conditions pose a serious and immediate threat to the health or welfare of the community and where other financial resources are not available to meet such needs. The categories of activities for which these funds may be used are in the areas of housing, neighborhood revitalization, commercial revitalization, or economic development and include such improvement activities as acquisition of real property, loans to private -for -profit business, purchase of machinery and equipment, construction of infrastructure, rehabilitation of houses and commercial buildings, and energy conservation. Additional inforrnation regarding the range of activities that may be undertaken will be provided at the public hearing. For each activity that is proposed, at least 70% of the ftmds must benefit low and moderate income persons. In developing an application for submission to DCA, the City of Okeechobee must plan to minimize displacement of persons as a result of planned CDBG activities. In addition, the City of Okeechobee is required to develop a plan to assist displaced persons. The public hearing to receive citizen views concerning the community's economic and community development needs will be held at the City Council meeting in City Council Chambers on Tuesday, September 17, 2002 immediately following the budget workshops that begin at 5:01 p.m. For inforniation concerning the public hearing, contact Mr. Bill Veach, City Administrator, City of Okeechobee, 55 S.E. Third Avenue or telephone 863-763-3372. The public hearing is being conducted in a handicapped accessible location. Any handicapped person requiring an interpreter for the hearing impaired or the visually impaired should contact Mr. Veach at least five calendar days prior to the meeting and an interpreter will be provided. Any non-English speaking person wishing to attend the public hearing should contact Mr. Veach at least five calendar days prior to the meeting and a language interpreter will be provided. To access a Telecommunication Device for Deaf Persons (TDD) please call 1-800-955-8771. Any handicapped person requiring special accommodation at this meeting should contact Mr. Veach at least five calendar days prior to the meeting. 0 0 ExHIBIT 2 — SEPTEMBER 17 AGENDA R i ds TABULATION SHEET Renovations and Additions to the City Fire Station Engineered Environments, Inc. Close Construction, Inc. No Bids: NuJak Development Posted on September 3, 2002 at 3:20 p.m. To be removed on SePtember 6, 2002 at 3:20 p.m. $ 38707.00 $ 401,699.00 E EXHIBIT 3 — SEPTEMBER 17 AGENDA OF,ok LL 0 1915 0 C'ty Okeechobee CODE ENFORCEMENT BOARD NOTICE 05 VIOLATION 6/20/2002 Evelyn P. Dasher Estate GLYNN DASHER P.O. BOX 1104 FRISCO CITY, AL 36445 RE: LOT: 48 PARCEL# 32,237350290000000480 A violation of local codes involving your property within the City of Okeechobee has been cited. PROPERTY LOCATION: 818 SE 10TH STREET NATURE OF VIOLATION: Ch. 8 Sec. 8-10 Public nuisances CORRECTIVE ACTION REQUIRED: PLEASE REPAIR UNSAFE BUILDING. ROOF IS COVERED WITH A TARP WHICH IS RIPPED AND HANGING DOWN. THERE IS A HOLE IN THE ROOF AND SHEETS OF PLYWOOD LAYING ON ROOF. The corrective action outlined should be taken within five (5) working days from the date of receipt of this letter and the Code Enforcement Officer contacted to verify compliance. Failure to take corrective action within this time frame will subject you to appear at a hearing set before the Code Enforcement Board at their next scheduled meeting. If the violation is corrected then recurs, the case shall be presented to the Code Enforcement Board even if the violation has been corrected prior to the Ward meeting. If you have any questions regarding this notice, please call me at 863-357-1971. Sincerely, Bob Hillery Code Enforcement Officer 55 S.E. Third Avenue - Okeechobee, Florida 34974-2932 - (863) 763-3372 - Fax: (863) 763-1686 0 0 OF -0 LL 1915 City of Okeechobee September 21, 2000 Thomas W. Gaughan P.O. Box 817 Cross City, FL 32628 RE: Lots 3 & 4, Block 174 City of Okeechobee Parcel # 3-15-37-35-0010-01740-0030 ,q07 SW 2nd Street Deax Mr. Gaughan: The above property has been under a fine of two -hundred and fifty dollars ($250-00) per day for code violations since March 19, 1999. At this time the City is still receiving complaints about your property. Since no effort has been made to come into compliance with the City Code of Ordinances, the Code Enforcement Board has advised the City Attorney to recommend that the City Council start foreclosure proceedings on the above property. The estimated amount of fines accrued up to September 20, 2000 is one hundred and thirty-eight thousand dollars ($138,000.00). If you have any intentions of resolving this matter, we must hear from you immediately. Otherwise, we will have no alternative than to recommend that the City Council pursue foreclosure proceedings. Sincerely, Keith Tomey Code Enforcement Officer tt' 55 S.E. Third Avenue - Okeechobee, Florida 34974-2932 - (863) 763-3312 - Fax: (863) 763-1686 0 0 OF 0 U_ 0 1915 City of Okeechobee September 21, 2000 Sharon Nairnsey 2201 SW 28th Street Villa #71 Okeechobee, FL 34974 RE: Lots 3 & 4, Block 174 City of Okeechobee Parcel# 3-15-37-35-0010-01740-0030 gL07 SW 2nd Street Dear Ms. Nairnsey: The above property has been under a fine of two -hundred and fifty dollars ($250.00) per day for code violations since March 19, 1999. At this time the City is still receiving complaints about your property. Since no effort has been ' made to come into compliance with the City Code of Ordinances, the Code Enforcement Board has advised the City Attorney to recommend that the City Council start foreclosure proceedings on the above property. The estimated amount of fines accrued up to September 20, 2000 is one hundred and thirty-eight thousand dollars ($138,000-00). If you have any intentions of resolving this matter, we must hear from you immediately. Otherwise, we will have no alternative than to recommend that the City Council pursue foreclosure proceedings. Sincerely, Keith Tomey Code Enforcement Officer 55 S.E. Third Avenue - Okeechobee, Florida 34974-2932 - (863) 763-3372 - Fax: (863) 763-1686 09/06/2002 11:03 8637*86 CITY OF OKEECHOBEE 6 ExHIBIT 4 — SEPTEMBER 17 AGENDA CITY OF OxKMEJECHOBEE (963) 763-3372 AGENDA ITEM REQUEST FORM Pleaft MAU or bring compWW fbrm to: City of Okeechobee City Administrator's Office 55 SE 3' Avenue Okeechobee, Florida 34974 NAME: C �\ r I S It (5(A t I Ne-4A� M f) ADDRESS: r:;7 e-) r,? IV 1-1 ;;,7 d j - t�� L11 -7 TELEPHONE: FAX.- T(,o_L- MEETING: REGULAR 01- �SrICIAL 0 WORKSHOP 0 DATE- FAX (863) 763-1686 PLUASE STATE THE ITEM YOU WISH TO HAVE PLACED ON THE CITY COUNCIL AGENDA: PLEASE STATE WHAT DEPARTMENT(S) YOU HAVE WORKED WITH THUS FAR: PLEASE STATE DESIRED ACTION BY THE CITY COUNCIL; PLEASE SUMMARIZE PERTINENT MORMATIOr4 IF PRESENTATION IS TO BE MADE, PLEASE STATE HOW MUCH TIME YOU ARE REQUESTING: SIGNED BY: DATE: 0 RESOLUTION NO. 02-12 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF OKEECHOBEE, FLORIDA, ENCOURAGING THE CURRENT CABLE TELEVISION FRANCHISE, ADELPHIA, D/B/A TELESAT ACQUISITION LIMITED PARTNERSHIP TO DELAY ANY REQUESTS FOR INCREASE IN FEES AND CHARGES, AND TO CONTINUE TO PROVIDE QUALITY SERVICE FOR THE CITIZENS OF OKEECHOBEE; PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE. WHEREAS, it is well known that the cable television franchisee for the City of Okeechobee, ADELPHIA, doing business as Telesate Acquisition Limited Partnership, has recently encountered financial and leadership difficulties which has resulted in the company filing for bankruptcy protection under Federal law; and WHEREAS, the company asserts that it will return to stability and continue to operate a high quality service of cable television to its subscribers; and WHEREAS, during this period of transition of the company to new management and reorganization of debt, it may be attractive to the company to adjust subscription rates to offset what appears to be gross mismanagement by its former directors; it is NOW THEREFORE, be it resolved and adopted by the City of Okeechobee, Florida, that: The City of Okeechobee, through the City Council, owes a duty to the citizens to assure that Adelphia provides quality service to its subscribers at reasonable rates. 2. That recent news stories reveal that the current difficulties at Adelphia were caused by its own management and directors, and not attributable, or related to insufficient rates paid by its subscribers, and which difficulties should not be born by its subscribers. 3. That while the ftanchise under which Adelphia operates permits the City under certain circumstances to caneel the franchise after a period of 120 days from the appointment of a trustee in bankruptcy, such option is not feasible for the City at this time. 4. That during this transitional period of Adelphia in bankruptcy proceedings and re- organization, it is resolved and encouraged by the City of Okeechobee that Adelphia not seek or request any adjustment in subscriber rates, and to continue to provide high quality service and maintenance to the system. 5. This resolution shall become effective immediately upon adoption by the City Council for the City of Okeechobee, Florida. PASSED AND.ADOPTED by motion this 6 1h day of Au 2002. s E. Kirk, Mayor ATTES "'noie S. Th ' oma __'0MC, City Clerk Reviewed for Legal Suffiriency-. John R. Cook, City Attorney AUGUST 6, 2002 - REGULAR MEETING - ME 0 Ur 9 COUNCII ArTinm.nu;CUSSION-vOTE P-J AGENDA V11. NEW BUSINESS CONTINUED. E. Discussion on Adelphia Franchise continued. JX. ADJOURN MEETING - Mayor. )LEASE TAKE NOTICE AND BE ADVISED THAT IF A PERSON DECIDES TO AppEAL ANY DECISION MADE BY THE CITY COUNCIL WITH RESPECT TO INY MATTER CONSIDERED AT THIS MEETING, HE/SHE MAY NEED TO INSURE THAT A VERBATIM RECORD OF THE PROCEEDING 15 MADE, WHICH IECORD INCLUDES THE TESTIMONY AND EVIDENCE UPON WHICH THE APPEAL IS TO BE BASED. A17EST: Bonnie � Thomas, CMC, City Clerk The Council instructed the City Attorney to draw up Resolution No. 02-12 showing disapproval of Adelphia's level of services. Mayor Kirk recommended we write this Resolution in order to protect ourselves and the Citizens of Okeechobee. Attorney Cook stated that the Council could pass Resolution No. 02-12 tonight, and bring it drawn up on the next Agenda for the City Council on August t% 2002, Resolution No. 02-12 that the attorney draw up a Resolution Council member Williams made a motion that we pass and Council opposing this rate increase; seconded by Council Member and the Mayor sign it on behalf of the City Chandler. a� James E. Kirk, Mayor VO-TE KIRK - YEA CHANDLER - YEA OLIVER - ABSENT WATFORD - YEA WILLIAMS - YEA MOTION CARRIED. There being no further items on the agenda, Mayor Kirk adjourned the meeting at 7. 35 p.m. -KG)SrER AND Supervisor Of Elections Okeechobee County Gwen Chandler REPORT OF ELECTION City of Okeechobee Referendum Question 09/10/02 Primary Election Total Registered City Voters Total Voted 2,667 1,166 CITY OF OKEECHOBEE Referendum Question: Shall the City of Okeechobee amend its Charter to Change the Office of the City Clerk from being an Elected Official to being an Appointed Department Head by the City Council? YES 337 NO 804 *Twenty-five (25) city voters chose not to cast a vote in the referendum question. Information provided by Gwen Chandler Supervisor of Elections Okeechobee County, Florida September 13, 2002 307 NW 2nd Street - Okeechobee, FL 34972-4165 - Tel. (941) 763-4014 - Fax (941) 763-0152