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2018-04-17CITY OF OKEECHOBEE APRIL 17, 2018, REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING 55 SE 3RU AVENUE * COUNCIL CHAMBERS * OKEECHOBEE, FL 34974 SUMMARY OF COUNCIL ACTION PAGE 1 OF 5 II AGENDA II COUNCIL ACTION - DISCUSSION • VOTE II CALL TO ORDER - Mayor April 17, 2018, City Council Regular Meeting, 6:00 P.M. II. OPENING CEREMONIES: Invocation given by Pastor Don Hanna, First United Methodist Church; Pledge of Allegiance to be led by Mayor Watford. III. MAYOR, COUNCIL AND STAFF ATTENDANCE - City Clerk Mayor Dowling R. Watford, Jr. Council Member Noel A. Chandler Council Member Monica M. Clark Council Member Mike O'Connor Council Member Gary Ritter City Attorney John R. Cook City Administrator Marcos Montes De Oca City Clerk Lane Gamiotea Deputy City Clerk Bobbie Jenkins Fire Chief Herb Smith Police Chief Bob Peterson Public Works Director David Allen IV. AGENDA AND PUBLIC COMMENTS - Mayor A. Requests for the addition, deferral or withdrawal of items on today's agenda. B. Public participation for any issues not on the agenda - Agenda Item Form or Comment Card is required. Citizen comments are limited to 3 minutes per speaker unless otherwise approved by the Mayor. Mayor Watford called the April 17, 2018, Regular City Council Meeting to order at 6:00 P.M. The invocation was offered by Pastor Don Hanna of the First United Methodist Church; the Pledge of Allegiance was led by Mayor Watford. City Clerk Gamiotea called the roll: Present Present Present Present Absent (with consent) Present Present Present Present Present Present Present Mayor Watford asked whether there were any additions, deferrals, or withdrawals on today's agenda. There were none. Mayor Watford reminded everyone to use the amended agenda that was published. Mayor Watford opened the floor for public comment on matters not on the agenda. There was none. 1 APRIL 17, 2018 - REGULAR MEETING - PAGE 2 OF 5 291 1 I AGENDA II COUNCIL ACTION - DISCUSSION - VOTE II V. PROCLAMATIONS AND PRESENTATIONS - Mayor A. Proclaim the month of April 2018 as "Guardian ad Litem Month." B. Introduction of Police Department Canine Unit. C. Introduction of School Resource Officer Margerum and School Resource Officer Boon. April was proclaimed as Guardian ad Litem Month. The proclamation was presented to Ms. Wendy Rodriguez, Supervising Child Advocate Manager with the Guardian ad Litem Program, by Mayor Watford and read into the record as follows: "Whereas, the City of Okeechobee prides itself on giving back to the community, contributing to the quality of life among our citizens; and Whereas, the Guardian Ad Litem Program speaks for the best interests of abused, abandoned and neglected children who are involved in the court system; and Whereas, 192 children in the community are currently in danger of suffering from some form of abuse or neglect; and Whereas, Okeechobee community members are encouraged to join together, throughout the month of April to raise awareness for those children fallen victim to abuse, neglect and abandonment; and Whereas, this effort will give abused, neglected, and abandoned children in our community an improved chance for a safe permanent home and positive future. Now, Therefore, 1, Dowling R. Watford, Jr., by virtue of the authority vested in me as Mayor of the City of Okeechobee, Florida, do hereby proclaim the month of April 2018 as `GUARDIAN AD LITEM MONTH' and urge all citizens to give of their time to make a difference in the lives of our most vulnerable children by volunteering with the Guardian Ad Litem Program." Ms. Rodriguez provided an update on the program and distributed organization bracelets to the Mayor, Council, and staff. Police Chief Peterson provided a background on the implementation of the City Canine (K-9) Unit. Captain Shannon Peterson of the Okeechobee County Sheriff's Office (OCSO) and Mr. Jess Manson offered to donate a puppy from a litter of champion bird dog and black labradors to the City for use as a narcotic K-9. Sergeant Jimmy Mills, a certified K-9 trainer with the OCSO, agreed to donate his time to train the dog. City Police Officer Michael Jordan volunteered for the position. Chief added by utilizing an existing vehicle, the City saves an estimated $20,000.00 over a five year period. On January 24, 2018, the K-9 Officer was certified by the State and put on the road. Chief Peterson then introduced K-9 Officer Luna and Officer Jordan. To date, Officer Luna has participated in the Health and Safety Expo, the K-9 Field Day; and has made six cases on the road. K-9 Officer Luna and Officer Jordan were accompanied by his wife and children. Captain Peterson, Sergeant Mills, and Mr. Manson were also in attendance. Mayor Watford expressed his gratitude to all individuals involved for investing in our City. Chief Peterson introduced the City's new School Resource Officers. Officer Kelly Margerum, who was unable to attend tonight's meeting for medical reasons, is being assigned to Central Elementary. Officer Jack Boon, who was in attendance and accompanied by his daughter Alex, is a certified teacher, volunteer summer travel swim team coach, and the Department's head certified instructor. With his experience, Officer Boon is being assigned to the Okeechobee Freshman Campus and has recently started training in the school. Mayor Watford thanked both Officers for their service and willingness to take on this assignment, as the safety of our children is very important. 29 APRIL 17, 2018 - REGULAR MEETING - PAGE 3 OF 5 II AGENDA II COUNCIL ACTION - DISCUSSION - VOTE II VI. MINUTES - City Clerk A. Motion to dispense with the reading and approve the Summary of Council Action for the April 3, 2018, Regular Meeting minutes. VII. WARRANT REGISTER - City Administrator A. Motion to approve the March, 2018 Warrant Register: General Fund Public Facilities Improvement Fund Capital Improvement Projects Fund Appropriations Grant Fund .............. Law Enforcement Special Fund ...... VIII. NEW BUSINESS ................................ $419, 979.78 ................................$ 22,608.38 ................................ $ 13,197.83 ................................$ 940.66 ................................$ 100.00 A.1.a) Motion to read proposed Ordinance No. 1165 by title only and set May 1, 2018 as a Final Public Hearing date regarding Rezoning Petition No. 18-002-R for Lot 1 and East 10 feet of Lot 2 of Block 207, First Addition to Okeechobee, from Residential Multiple Family to Heavy Commercial, submitted by Gil Culbreth - City Attorney (Exhibit 1). b) Vote on motion to read by title only and set final public hearing date. c) City Attorney to read proposed Ordinance No. 1165 by title only Council Member Chandler moved to dispense with the reading and approve the Summary of Council Action for the Regular meeting of April 3, 2018; seconded by Council Member O'Connor. There was no discussion on this item. VOTE: WATFORD — YEA CHANDLER — YEA CLARK — YEA O'CONNOR — YEA RITTER — ABSENT MOTION CARRIED. Council Member Clark moved to approve the March, 2018 Warrant Register in the amounts: General Fund, four hundred nineteen thousand, nine hundred seventy-nine dollars and seventy-eight cents ($419,979.78); Public Facilities Improvement Fund, twenty-two thousand, six hundred eight dollars and thirty-eight cents ($22,608.38); Capital Improvement Projects Fund, thirteen thousand, one hundred ninety-seven dollars and eighty-three cents ($13,197.83); Appropriations Grant Fund, nine hundred forty dollars and sixty-six cents ($940.66); and Law Enforcement Special Fund, one hundred dollars and zero cents ($100.00); seconded by Council Member O'Connor. There was no discussion on this item. VOTE: WATFORD — YEA CHANDLER — YEA CLARK — YEA O'CONNOR — YEA RITTER — ABSENT MOTION CARRIED. Council Member O'Connor moved to read proposed Ordinance No. 1165 by title only and set May 1, 2018, as a Final Public Hearing date regarding Rezoning Petition No. 18-002-R for Lot 1 and the East 10 feet of Lot 2 of Block 207, First Addition to Okeechobee, from Residential Multiple -Family (RMF) to Heavy Commercial (CHV); seconded by Council Member Clark. VOTE: WATFORD — YEA CHANDLER — YEA CLARK — YEA O'CONNOR — YEA RITTER — ABSENT MOTION CARRIED. Attorney Cook read proposed Ordinance No. 1165 by title only as follows: "AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF OKEECHOBEE, FLORIDA; AMENDING THE OFFICIAL ZONING MAP OF THE CITY OF OKEECHOBEE BY REZONING A CERTAIN TRACT OF LAND MORE PARTICULARLY DESCRIBED HEREIN, FROM RESIDENTIAL MULTIPLE -FAMILY TO HEAVY COMMERCIAL ZONING DISTRICT (PETITION NO. 18-002-R); AMENDING THE ZONING MAP ACCORDINGLY; PROVIDING FOR CONFLICT; PROVIDING FOR SEVERABILITY; PROVIDED FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE." 1 1 APRIL 17, 2018 - REGULAR MEETING - PAGE 4 OF 5 293 1 N AGENDA II COUNCIL ACTION - DISCUSSION - VOTE II \yjIIM►IWAII :11MI11 MISISIT91ZkIIZRWI A.2.a) Motion to approve the first reading of proposed Ordinance No. 1165 b) Public comments and discussion. c) Vote on motion B. Consider re -appointments to the Code Enforcement Board - City Clerk (Exhibit 2). C. Consider re -appointments to the Planning Board/Board of Adjustment/Design Review Board - City Clerk (Exhibit 3). Motion and second by Council Members O'Connor and Clark to approve the First Reading of proposed Ordinance No. 1165. Mayor Watford yielded the floor to City Planning Consultant, Mr. Bill Brisson, Senior Planner of LaRue Planning and Management Services, who presented the petition information, explaining that the Planning Board recently reviewed the request and found it to be consistent with the Comprehensive Plan and unanimously recommends approval. Mr. Dallon Boyd was present on behalf of the property owner. Mayor Watford noted for the record he has a conflict of interest and will be abstaining from voting on this matter as the company by which he is employed is owned by the applicant. VOTE: WATFORD — ABSTAINED• CHANDLER — YEA CLARK — YEA O'CONNOR — YEA RITTER — ABSENT MOTION CARRIED. Council Member Chandler moved to re -appoint Mr. Jamie Gamiotea and Mr. Ted Denisuk as Regular Members to the Code Enforcement Board, terms being from May 1, 2018 to April 30, 2021; seconded by Council Member O'Connor. Mr. Denisuk was in attendance. The Mayor and City Council expressed their gratitude for Mr. Gamiotea's and Mr. Denisuk's willingness to serve. VOTE: WATFORD — YEA CHANDLER — YEA CLARK — YEA O'CONNOR — YEA RITTER — ABSENT MOTION CARRIED. Council Member O'Connor moved to re -appoint Mrs. Dawn Hoover and Mr. Mac Jonassaint as Regular Members to the Planning Board/Board of Adjustment/Design Review Board, terms being from May 1, 2018 to April 30, 2021; seconded by Council Member Clark. Mrs. Hoover was in attendance. The Mayor and City Council expressed their gratitude for Mrs. Hoover's and Mr. Jonassaint's willingness to serve. 2 APRIL 17.2018 - REGULAR MEETING - PAGE 5 OF 5 I•_ I0,11U7e1 Vill. NEW BUSINESS CONTINUED C. Consider re -appointments to the Planning Board/Board of Adjustment/Design Review Board continued. D. Motion to approve a budget amendment for a capital purchase for the School Resource Officers Program - City Administrator (Exhibit 4). E. Motion to approve the purchase of two 2018 Dodge Charger Police Package Squad Cars, for the School Resource Officers Program, from Auto Nation Chrysler Dodge Jeep Ram, Pembroke Pines, Florida at a unit cost of $20,796.00 - Chief Peterson (Exhibit 5). IX. ADJOURNMENT - Mayor Please take notice and be advised that when a person decides to appeal any decision made by the City Council with respect to any matter considered at this meeting, he/she may need to insure that 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 media are for the sole purpose of backup for official records of the Clerk. ATTEST: Lane Gamiotea, C C, City Clerk Dowling R. Watford, Jr., Mayor COUNCIL ACTION - DISCUSSION - VOTE VOTE: WATFORD — YEA CHANDLER — YEA CLARK — YEA O'CONNOR — YEA RITTER — ABSENT MOTION CARRIED. Motion and second by Council Members O'Connor and Chandler to approve the budget amendments as presented in Exhibit 4 for Fiscal Year 2017-18. Exhibit 4 reflects the following amendments: Capital Improvement Projects Fund Line Item 304-521-6400 was increased from $420,205.00 to $492,205.00 reflecting the addition of two School Resource Officer squad cars with equipment, laptops, radios, firearms, and tasers. Total Expenses increased to $852,985.00.00; Fund balance decreased to $2,922,882.00. Administrator MontesDeOca added personnel costs will be addressed at mid -year budget amendments. VOTE: WATFORD — YEA CHANDLER — YEA CLARK — YEA O'CONNOR — YEA RITTER — ABSENT MOTION CARRIED. Council Member O'Connor moved to approve the purchase of two 2018 Dodge Charger Police Package Squad Cars, for the School Resource Officers Program, from Auto Nation Chrysler Dodge Jeep Ram of Pembroke Pines, Florida [through the Florida Sheriff Association Contract] at a unit cost of $20,796.00; seconded by Council Member Clark. VOTE: WATFORD — YEA CHANDLER — YEA CLARK — YEA O'CONNOR — YEA RITTER — ABSENT MOTION CARRIED. There being no further discussion, nor items on the agenda, Mayor Watford adjourned the meeting at 6:35 P.M. The next regular scheduled meeting is May 1, 2018. *Form 8B Memorandum of Voting Conflict for County, Municipal, and other Local Public Officers was filed by Mayor Watford on April 17, 2018, in the Office of the City Clerk and made a part of the official record filed in the permanent Minute File for this meeting. Ll 047NIM INDEPENDENT NEWSMEDIA INC. 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BE AWLS tt�t sfia td ya, hid m �uv ary dm+na� p vtieo map��nds m the Ca+d h sipport ar appa�ton m ary len m the agarll, a cAfortltiegy nr vft or tan MU6T be pwwd to the Qy 7�59861�ON M11/N116"2ma'd' X CITY OF OKEECHOBEE 55 SE 3RD AVENUE ♦ COUNCIL CHAMBERS ♦ OKEECHOBEE, FL 34974 APRIL 17, 2018 AMENDED REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING OFFICIAL AGENDA PAGE 1 OF 3 I. CALL TO ORDER — Mayor: April 17, 2018, City Council Regular Meeting, 6:00 p.m. II. OPENING CEREMONIES: Invocation given by Pastor Don Hanna, First United Methodist Church; Pledge of Allegiance led by Mayor Watford III. COUNCIL MEMBERS AND STAFF ATTENDANCE - City Clerk Mayor Dowling R. Watford, Jr. Council Member Noel Chandler Council Member Monica Clark Council Member Mike O'Connor Council Member Gary Ritter Attorney John R. Cook Administrator Marcos Montes De Oca Clerk Lane Gamiotea Deputy Clerk Bobbie Jenkins Fire Chief Herb Smith Police Chief Bob Peterson Public Works Director David Allen IV. AGENDA AND PUBLIC COMMENTS — Mayor A. Requests for the addition, deferral or withdrawal of items on today's agenda. B. Public participation for any issues not on the agenda — Agenda Item Form or Comment Card is required. Citizen comments are limited to 3 minutes per speaker unless otherwise approved by the Mayor. April 17, 2018 PAGE 2 of 3 V. PROCLAMATIONS AND PRESENTATIONS A. Proclaim the month of April 2018 as "Guardian ad Litem Month." B. Introduction of Police Department Canine Unit. C. Introduction of School Resource Officer Margerum and School Resource Officer Boon. VI. MINUTES — City Clerk A. Motion to approve the Summary of Council Action for the April 3, 2018 Regular Meeting. VII. WARRANT REGISTER A. Motion to approve the March 2018 Warrant Register — City Administrator General Fund $419,979.78 Public Facilities Improvement Fund $ 22,608.38 Capital Improvement Projects Fund $ 13,197.83 Appropriations Grant Fund $ 940.66 Law Enforcement Special Fund $ 100.00 Vill. NEW BUSINESS A.1.a) Motion to read proposed Ordinance No. 1165 by title only and set May 1, 2018 as a Final Public Hearing date regarding Rezoning Petition No. 18-002- R for Lot 1 and East 10 feet of Lot 2 of Block 207, First Addition to Okeechobee, from Residential Multiple Family to Heavy Commercial, submitted by Gil Culbreth — City Attorney (Exhibit 1). b) Vote on motion to read by title only and set final public hearing date. c) City Attorney to read proposed Ordinance No. 1165 by title only. 2.a) Motion to approve the first reading of proposed Ordinance No. 1165. b) Public comments and discussion. c) Vote on motion April 17, 2018 PAGE 3 OF 3 VIII. NEW BUSINESS CONTINUED B. Consider reappointments to the Code Enforcement Board — City Clerk (Exhibit 2). C. Consider reappointments to the Planning Board/Board of Adjustment/Design Review Board — City Clerk (Exhibit 3). D. Motion to approve a budget amendment for a capital purchase for the School Resource Officers Program — City Administrator (Exhibit 4). E. Motion to approve the purchase of two 2018 Dodge Charger Police Package Squad Cars, for the School Resource Officers Program, from Auto Nation Chrysler Dodge Jeep Ram, Pembroke Pines, Florida at a unit cost of $20,796.00 — Chief Peterson (Exhibit 5). 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 recordings are for the sole purpose of backup for official records of the Clerk. In accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), any person with a disability as defined by the ADA, that needs special accommodation to participate in this proceeding, contact the City Clerk's Office no later than two business days prior to proceeding, 863-763-3372. BE ADVISED that should you intend to show any document, picture, video or items to the Council in support or opposition to any item on the agenda; a copy of the document, picture, video, or item must be provided to the City Clerk for the City's records. A CITY OF OKEECHOBEE 55 SE 3RD AVENUE ♦ COUNCIL CHAMBERS ♦ OKEECHOBEE, FL 34974 APRIL 17, 2018 REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING OFFICIAL AGENDA CALL TO ORDER — Mayor: April 17, 2018, City Council Regular Meeting, 6:00 p.m. OPENING CEREMONIES: Invocation given by Pastor Don Hanna, First United Methodist Church; Pledge of Allegiance led by Mayor Watford COUNCIL MEMBERS AND STAFF ATTENDANCE - City Clerk Mayor Dowling R. Watford, Jr. Council Member Noel Chandler Council Member Monica Clark Council Member Mike O'Connor Council Member Gary Ritter Attorney John R. Cook Administrator Marcos Montes De Oca Clerk Lane Gamiotea Deputy Clerk Bobbie Jenkins Fire Chief Herb Smith Police Chief Bob Peterson Public Works Director David Allen AGENDA AND PUBLIC COMMENTS — Mayor A. Requests for the addition, deferral or withdrawal of items on today's agenda. B. Public participation for any issues not on the agenda — Agenda Item Form or Comment Card is required. Citizen comments are limited to 3 minutes per speaker unless otherwise approved by the Mayor. PAGE 1 OF 3 V. VI. VII April 17, 2018 PAGE 2 of 3 PROCLAMATIONS AND PRESENTATIONS A. Proclaim the month of April 2018 as "Guardian ad Litem Month." B. Introduction of Police Department Canine Unit. C. Introduction of School Resource Officer Margerum and School Resource Officer Boon. MINUTES — City Clerk A. Motion to approve the Summary of Council Action for the April 3, 2018 Regular Meeting. WARRANT REGISTER A. Motion to approve the March 2018 Warrant Register — City Administrator General Fund $419,979.78 Public Facilities Improvement Fund $ 22,608.38 Capital Improvement Projects Fund $ 13,197.83 Appropriations Grant Fund $ 940.66 Law Enforcement Special Fund $ 100.00 Vill. NEW BUSINESS A.1.a) Motion to read proposed Ordinance No. 1165 by title only and set May 1, 2018 as a Final Public Hearing date regarding Rezoning Petition No. 18-002- R for Lot 1 and East 10 feet of Lot 2 of Block 207, First Addition to Okeechobee, from Residential Multiple Family to Heavy Commercial, submitted by Gil Culbreth — City Attorney (Exhibit 1). b) Vote on motion to read by title only and set final public hearing date. c) City Attorney to read proposed Ordinance No. 1165 by title only. 2.a) Motion to approve the first reading of proposed Ordinance No. 1165. b) Public comments and discussion. c) Vote on motion April 17, 2018 PAGE 3 OF 3 Vill. NEW BUSINESS CONTINUED B. Consider reappointments to the Code Enforcement Board — City Clerk (Exhibit 2). C. Consider reappointments to the Planning Board/Board of Adjustment/Design Review Board — City Clerk (Exhibit 3). 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 recordings are for the sole purpose of backup for official records of the Clerk. In accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), any person with a disability as defined by the ADA, that needs special accommodation to participate in this proceeding, contact the City Clerk's Office no later than two business days prior to proceeding, 863-763-3372. BE ADVISED that should you intend to show any document, picture, video or items to the Council in support or opposition to any item on the agenda; a copy of the document, picture, video, or item must be provided to the City Clerk for the City's records. City of Okeechobee, April 17, 2018 Meeting Minutes taken during the meeting by Lane Gamiotea CALL TO ORDER: Mayor Watford called the Regular City Council Meeting to order on April 17, 2018, at 6:00 P.M. in the Council Chambers, Room 200 located at City Hall, 55 SE 3rd Avenue, Okeechobee, Florida 34974. OPENING CEREMONIES: The invocation was offered by Pastor Don Hanna of the First United Methodist Church; the Pledge of Allegiance was led by Mayor Watford. III. MAYOR, COUNCIL MEMBERS AND STAFF ATTENDANCE - City Clerk Mayor Dowling R. Watford, Jr. Present Council Member Noel Chandler Present Council Member Monica Clark Present Council Member Mike O'Connor Council Member Gary Ritter City Attorney John R. Cook City Administrator Marcos MontesDeOca City Clerk Lane Gamiotea Deputy City Clerk Bobbie Jenkins Fire Chief Herb Smith Police Chief Bob Peterson Public Works Director David Allen IV. AGENDA AND PUBLIC COMMENTS - Mayor Present Absent (out of town) Present Present Present Present Present Present Present A. Requests for the addition, deferral or withdrawal of items on today's agenda. Mayor Watford asked whether there were any requests for the addition, deferral, or withdrawal of items on today's agenda? There were none. Watford reminded everyone there was an amended agenda released and be sure that's the one you are using. B. Public participation for any issues not on the agenda - Agenda Item Form or Comment Card is required. Citizen comments are limited to 3 minutes per speaker unless otherwise approved by the Mayor. There were none offered. V. PRESENTATIONS AND PROCLAMATIONS — Mayor A. Proclaim the month of April 2018 as "Guardian ad Litem Month." April was proclaimed as Guardian ad Litem Month. The proclamation was presented to Ms. Wendy Rodriguez, Supervising Child Advocate Manager with the Guardian ad Litem Program, by Mayor Watford and read into the record as follows: "Whereas, the City of Okeechobee prides itself on giving back to the community, contributing to the quality of life among our citizens; and Whereas, the Guardian Ad Litem Program speaks for the best interests of abused, abandoned and neglected children who are involved in the court system; and Whereas, 192 children in the community are currently in danger of suffering from some form of abuse or neglect; and Whereas, Okeechobee community members are encouraged to join together, throughout the month of April to raise awareness for those children fallen victim to abuse, neglect and abandonment; and Whereas, this effort will give abused, neglected, and abandoned children in our community an improved chance for a safe permanent home and positive future. Now, Therefore, 1, Dowling R. Watford, Jr., by virtue of the authority vested in me as Mayor of the City of Okeechobee, Florida, do hereby proclaim the month of April 2018 as `GUARDIAN AD LITEM MONTH' and urge all citizens to give of their time to make a difference in the lives of our most vulnerable children by volunteering with the Guardian Ad Litem Program." Wendy, updated stats 208 Okeechobee, 90 children guardians, we have 22 certified guardians in Okeechobee. Sincere gratitude. Organization braclets distributed to mayor, council and staff. Page 1 of 5 B. Introduction of Police Department Canine Unit. Bob about a year ago today Major came in my office with a plan to get a K9 unit. Capt Shannon Peterson. Jess Manson has champion bird dog and offered to donate a dog for us to train. Sgt Mills offered to donate the training time for the dog. The dog becomes part of the family. 3-4 interested, Mike Jordan lives on acerage, has the temperament for this position. Needed the car program, kept one instead of selling there would be no additional costs, $4500 to equip. But about $5000 for K9. Five year savings of approx. $j20,000.00. Start with good breeding stock like we did. Jan 24 the dog state certified. He did the health expo, made 6 cases on the road. K9 Luna and Officer Jordan. Chief Peterson would not happen with out everyone giving of the time and the dog. Noel know the dog breeders. Sgt Mills in attendance. DW thank you Jess and Shannon, people when we have people that will step up. Small dept and thank yoou for your investment in our city. Jordan appreciate everones support. [PICTURES PRINTED FOR MINUTE FILE & POSTED TO FB PAGE] C. Introduction of School Resource Officer Margerum and School Resource Officer Boon. Jack Boon and Kelly Margerum. Kelly unable to attend tonight for medical reasons. 12 years with the department being assigned to Central Elementary. Jack with us for 13 years, is a certified teacher, our head certified instructor will be assigned to the Freshman Campus, Specialties on task force with children such as sex crimes, abuse, etc. Volunteered for these positions. Cleared a months worth of case load in one week, started training today in the school. Detective Boon the kids need us there. I like these kids, I know a large portion of them through coaching the summer swim league. Will be a growing experience for the city. Alex daughter. DW thank you for your service, know you'll do a great job at this, your personality will fit in with the position. Mike how did you get in the Navy living in Oklahoma? My mom moved us there when I was five years old, visited the California coast and went on a Navy ship, was hooked. VI. MINUTES — City Clerk A. Motion to approve the Summary of Council Action for the April 3, 2018, Regular Meeting Minutes. Council Member Chandler moved to dispense with the reading and approve the Summary of Council Action for the Regular meeting of April 3, 2018; seconded by Council Member O'Connor. There was no discussion on this item. VOTE: WATFORD — YEA CHANDLER — YEA CLARK — YEA O'CONNOR — YEA RITTER — ABSENT MOTION CARRIED. VII. WARRANT REGISTER — City Administrator A. Motion to approve the March, 2018 Warrant Register: General Fund $419,979.78 Public Facilities Improvement Fund $ 22,608.38 Capital Improvement Projects Fund $ 13,197.83 Appropriations Grant Fund $ 940.66 Law Enforcement Special Fund $ 100.00 Page 2 of 5 Council Member Clark moved to approve the March, 2018 Warrant Register in the amounts: General Fund, four hundred nineteen thousand, nine hundred seventy-nine dollars and seventy-eight cents ($419,979.78); Public Facilities Improvement Fund, twenty-two thousand, six hundred eight dollars and thirty-eight cents ($22,608.38); Capital Improvement Projects Fund, thirteen thousand, one hundred ninety-seven dollars and eighty-three cents ($13,197.83); Appropriations Grant Fund, nine hundred forty dollars and sixty-six cents ($940.66); and Law Enforcement Special Fund, one hundred dollars and zero cents ($100.00); seconded by Council Member O'Connor. There was no discussion on this item. WATFORD — YEA O'CONNOR — YEA VOTE: CHANDLER — YEA RITTER — ABSENT CLARK — YEA MOTION CARRIED. Vill. NEW BUSINESS A.1.a) Motion to read proposed Ordinance No. 1165 by title only and set May 1, 2018 as a Final Public Hearing date regarding Rezoning Petition No. 18-002-R for Lot 1 and East 10 feet of Lot 2 of Block 207, First Addition to Okeechobee, from Residential Multiple Family to Heavy Commercial, submitted by Gil Culbreth — City Attorney (Exhibit 1). Council Member O'Connor moved to read proposed Ordinance No. 1165 by title only and set May 1, 2018, as a Final Public Hearing date regarding Rezoning Petition No. 18-002-R for Lot 1 and the East 10 feet of Lot 2 of Block 207, First Addition to Okeechobee, from Residential Multiple -Family (RMF) to Heavy Commercial (CHV); seconded by Council Member Clark. b) Vote on motion to read by title only and set final public hearing date. WATFORD — YEA O'CONNOR — YEA VOTE: CHANDLER— YEA RITTER — ABSENT c) City Attorney to read proposed Ordinance No. 1165 by title only. CLARK — YEA MOTION CARRIED. Attorney Cook read proposed Ordinance No. 1165 by title only as follows: "AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF OKEECHOBEE, FLORIDA; AMENDING THE OFFICIAL ZONING MAP OF THE CITY OF OKEECHOBEE BY REZONING A CERTAIN TRACT OF LAND MORE PARTICULARLY DESCRIBED HEREIN, FROM RESIDENTIAL MULTIPLE -FAMILY TO HEAVY COMMERCIAL ZONING DISTRICT (PETITION NO. 18-002-R); AMENDING THE ZONING MAP ACCORDINGLY; PROVIDING FOR CONFLICT; PROVIDING FOR SEVERABILITY; PROVIDED FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE." 2.a) Motion to approve the first reading of proposed Ordinance No. 1165. Motion and second by Council Members O'Connor and Clark to approve the First Reading of proposed Ordinance No. 1165. b) Public comments and discussion. Staff Report — Bill Brisson presented the staff report. Meets all 9 of the criteria we recommend approval. Planning Board recommended approval. Mike — any need for a variance? Don't know of any at this time. Pubici Comment — none. DW — abstain from voting on this due to employment. c) Vote on motion VOTE: Page 3 of 5 WATFORD — ABSTAINED* CHANDLER — YEA CLARK — YEA O'CONNOR — YEA RITTER — ABSENT MOTION CARRIED. *Conflict of Interest Form completed and filed with the Office of the City on April 17, 2018. Original incorporated and made part of the official minute file. B. Consider re -appointments to the Code Enforcement Board — City Clerk (Exhibit 2). Council Member Chandler moved to re -appoint Mr. Jamie Gamiotea and Mr. Ted Denisuk as Regular Members to the Code Enforcement Board, terms being from May 1, 2018 to April 30, 2021; seconded by Council Member O'Connor. Appreciate their service and being reappointed. Not an easy board to be on. WATFORD — YEA O'CONNOR — YEA VOTE: CHANDLER — YEA RITTER — ABSENT CLARK — YEA MOTION CARRIED. C. Consider re -appointments to the Planning Board/Board of Adjustment/Design Review Board — City Clerk (Exhibit 3). Council Member O'Connor moved to re -appoint Mrs. Dawn Hoover and Mr. Mac Jonassaint as Regular Members to the Planning Board/Board of Adjustment/Design Review Board, terms being from May 1, 2018 to April 30, 2021; seconded by Council Member Clark. Dawn was present, appreciate your service. Dawn this may be my last one, been on the board since 1999. WATFORD — YEA O'CONNOR — YEA VOTE: CHANDLER — YEA RITTER — ABSENT CLARK — YEA MOTION CARRIED. D. Motion to approve a budget amendment for a capital purchase for the School Resource Officers Program — City Administrator (Exhibit 4). Motion and second by Council Members O'Connor and Chandler to approve the budget amendments as presented in Exhibit 4 for Fiscal Year 2017-18. Exhibit 4 reflects the following amendments: Capital Improvement Projects Fund Line Item 304-521-6400 was increased from $420,205.00 to $492,205.00 reflecting the addition of two School Resource Officer squad cars with equipment, laptops, radios, firearms, and tasers. Total Expenses increased to $852,985.00.00; Fund balance decreased to $2,922,882.00. Need to go ahead to and get this one done because of a 6 to 8 week order to get the cars here. All other amendments will be addressed in the mid -year budget review. VOTE: WATFORD — YEA CHANDLER — YEA CLARK — YEA O'CONNOR — YEA RITTER — ABSENT MOTION CARRIED. E. Motion to approve the purchase of two 2018 Dodge Charger Police Package Squad Cars, for the School Resource Officers Program, from Auto Nation Chrysler Dodge Jeep Ram, Pembroke Pines, Florida at a unit cost of $20,796.00 — Chief Peterson (Exhibit 5). Page 4 of 5 Council Member O'Connor moved to approve the purchase of two 2018 Dodge Charger Police Package Squad Cars, for the School Resource Officers Program, from Auto Nation Chrysler Dodge Jeep Ram of Pembroke Pines, Florida at a unit cost of $20,796.00; seconded by Council Member Clark. From the Florida Sheriff Association Bid. DW appreciate the workshop with the BOCC and School Board. VOTE: WATFORD — YEA CHANDLER — YEA CLARK — YEA O'CONNOR — YEA RITTER — ABSENT MOTION CARRIED. IX. ADJOURNMENT - Mayor There being no further items on the agenda, Mayor Watford adjourned the meeting at 6:35 P.M. Page 5 of 5 City of Okeechobee, April 17, 2018 Meeting Minutes taken during the meeting by Bobbie Jenkins CALL TO ORDER: Mayor Watford called the Regular City Council Meeting to order on April 17, 2018, at `,U)P.M. in the Council Chambers, Room 200 located at City Hall, 55 SE 3rd Avenue, Okeechobee, Florida 34974. OPENING CEREMONIES: The invocation was offered by Pastor Don Hanna of the First United Methodist Church; the Pledge of Allegiance was led by Mayor Watford. III. MAYOR, COUNCIL MEMBERS AND STAFF ATTENDANCE - City Clerk Mayor Dowling R. Watford, Jr. Present Council Member Noel Chandler Present Council Member Monica Clark Present Council Member Mike O'Connor Council Member Gary Ritter City Attorney John R. Cook City Administrator Marcos MontesDeOca City Clerk Lane Gamiotea Deputy City Clerk Bobbie Jenkins Fire Chief Herb Smith Police Chief Bob Peterson Public Works Director David Allen Present -� - (oy.} 0 f hul) Present Present Present Present Present Present Present IV. AGENDA AND PUBLIC COMMENTS - Mayor A. Requests for the addition, deferral or withdrawal of items on today's agenda. Mayor Watford asked whether there were any requests fqr the addition, deferral, or withdrawal of items on today's agenda? it410 am&dqmdo- oids ( efisiwd Q - tnt ha) Vil t e� f-• B. Public participation for any issues not on the agenda - Agenda Item Form or Comment Card is required. Citizen comments are limited to 3 minutes per speaker unless otherwise approved by the Mayor. Nenb/ V. PRESENTATIONS AND PROCLAMATIONS — Mayor A. Proclaim the month of April 2018 as "Guardian ad Litem Month." April was proclaimed as Guardian ad Litem Month. The proclamation was presented to Ms. Wendy Rodriguez, Supervising Child Advocate Manager with the Guardian ad Litem Program, by Mayor Watford and read into the record as follows: "Whereas, the City of Okeechobee prides itself on giving back to the community, contributing to the quality of life among our citizens; and Whereas, the Guardian Ad Litem Program speaks for the best interests of abused, abandoned and neglected children who are involved in the court system; and Whereas, 192 children in the community are currently in danger of suffering from some form of abuse or neglect; and Whereas, Okeechobee community members are encouraged to join together, throughout the month of April to raise awareness for those children fallen victim to abuse, neglect and abandonment; and Whereas, this effort will give abused, neglected, and abandoned children in our community an improved chance for a safe permanent home and positive future. Now, Therefore, I, Dowling R. Watford, Jr., by virtue of the authority vested in me as Mayor of the City of Okeechobee, Florida, do hereby proclaim the month of April 2018 as `GUARDIAN AD LITEM MONTH' and urge all citizens to give of their time to make a difference in the lives of our most vulnerable children by volunteering with the Guardian Ad Litem Program." ou' 114 ian R)W Marlin ► CQr died �d UKms ftA o F ►1 i dd Itkp to U..QdIku-, }4nrb Crn'a" i� rpm• r B. Introduction of Police Department Canine Unit. Kq kw(, 0 ar Saw hc� � �� v � �� - �� . � Pe�e,'sov► djic� � �OK Pwjk ark ur�ra9rQm sC, lnt.�S cna �irrn-Q ra.c� 71%u s becaw for/ o f 1,1PVoianwdVf au e ar � lead o f Sell n I h,Sed ti k r, �� rm �a� � Qt 1 ��gth fvd. 4aLM 1�9 field bay, hew In SMWg , co sus on ,raid. 1n)e6j,,& In car 41 Irpo "rkliI j roahenshr Uildi sko-,X o fi'ce-1. l� or �ag*d Pays �Cn�bf VW0 /,lnfo ^I0D�C�%' MtUs T�!' GUD/XUl1.� I�UI.��i U��;YQC[LT.�.S C. Introduction of School Resource Officer Margerum and School Resource Officer Boon. Valakere d rum l I' a rs aCk 01 h f �Q cShr oji C'C1-- & �1-d �QC,�2err �'e ar�. �1'�xed �� l� d 1�Ji�iin G��• r a�fin� day Jac has a ro , !I) khw, us Uri sa W� e Irv. JoJrud A4 Mattitivikr U i 1 Q r� � 16t& 90 VI. MINUTES — City Clerk A. Motion to approve the Summary of Council Action for the April 3, 2018, Regular Meeting Minutes. Council Member A&moved to dispense with the rea i and approve the Summary of Council Action for the Regular meeting of April 3, 2018; seconded by Council Member There was no discussion on this item. WATFORD — YEA O'CONNOR — YEA VOTE: CHANDLER — YEA RITTER —*Eik- AbWL -GL1CR*--XEA_,� MOTION CARRIED. Page 2 of 8 VII. WARRANT REGISTER — City Administrator A. Motion to approve the March, 2018 Warrant Register: General Fund $419,979.78 Public Facilities Improvement Fund $ 22,608.38 Capital Improvement Projects Fund $ 13,197.83 Appropriations Grant Fund $ 940.66 Law Enforcement Special Fund $ 100.00 Council Member Mbmoved to approve the March, 2018 Warrant Register in the amounts: General Fund, four hundred nineteen thousand, nine hundred seventy-nine dollars and seventy-eight cents ($419,979.78); Public Facilities Improvement Fund, twenty-two thousand, six hundred eight dollars and thirty-eight cents ($22,608.38); Capital Improvement Projects Fund, thirteen thousand, one hundred ninety-seven dollars and eighty-three cents ($13,197.83); Appropriations Grant Fund, nine hundred forty dollars and sixty-six cents ($ 40.66); and Law Enforcement Special Fund, one hundred dollars and zero cents ($100.00); seconded by Council Member . There was no discussion on this item. VOTE: WATFORD - YEA CHANDLER - YEA CLARK - YEA O'CONNOR - YEA RITTER -4EA�� OTION CARRIED. Vill. NEW BUSINESS A.1.a) Motion to read proposed Ordinance No. 1165 by title only and set May 1, 2018 as a Final Public Hearing date regarding Rezoning Petition No. 18-002-R for Lot 1 and East 10 feet of Lot 2 of Block 207, First Addition to Okeechobee, from Residential Multiple Family to Heavy Commercial, submitted by Gil Culbreth — City Attorney (Exhibit 1). Council Member W moved to read proposed Ordinance No. 1165 by title only and set May 1, 2018, as a Final Public Hearing date regarding Rezoning Petition No. 18-002-R for Lot 1 and the East 10 feet of Lot 2 of Block 207, First Addition to Okeechobee, from Residential Multiple -Family (RMF) to Heavy Commercial (CHV); seconded by Council Member b) Vote on motion to read by title only and set final public hearing date. VOTE: WATFORD - Yam- OM~ CHANDLER - YEA CLARK - YEA O'CONNOR - YEA RITTER -YE* AWAkf" MOTION CARRIED. c) City Attorney to read proposed Ordinance No. 1165 by title only. Attorney Cook read proposed Ordinance No. 1165 by title only as follows: "AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF OKEECHOBEE, FLORIDA; AMENDING THE OFFICIAL ZONING MAP OF THE CITY OF OKEECHOBEE BY REZONING A CERTAIN TRACT OF LAND MORE PARTICULARLY DESCRIBED HEREIN, FROM RESIDENTIAL MULTIPLE -FAMILY TO HEAVY COMMERCIAL ZONING DISTRICT (PETITION NO. 18-002-R); AMENDING THE ZONING MAP ACCORDINGLY; PROVIDING FOR CONFLICT; PROVIDING FOR SEVERABILITY; PROVIDED FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE." 2.a) Motion to approve the first reading of proposed Ordinance No. 1165. Motion and second by Council Members 1L and U to approve the First Reading of proposed Ordinance No. 1165. Page 3 of 8 A.2.b) Public comments and discussion. bli Aos w)) kSg Plwing, LaRitt, P/a, ffw5 " q Gu2aplftus affrava,� mo- ✓arianc� c) Vote on motion arm Sri {�1ec� VOTE: WATFORD --Ym M.- f"Qired (v CHANDLER — YEAJy O'CONNOR — YEA RITTER — Y-K AW'k 0 �YEA-� Page 4 of 8 B. Consider re -appointments to the Code Enforcement Board — City Clerk (Exhibit 2). Council Member W, moved to re -appoint Mr. Jamie Gamiotea and Mr. Ted Denisuk as Regular embers to the Code Enforcement Board, terms being from May 1, 2018 to April 30, 2021; seconded by Council Member 11 � r. Jed De�u s r�tk. �rP setrt �— Aoa cak s�&,('t VOTE: WATFORD — YEA CHANDLER — YEA CIL (— YEA O'CONNOR—YEA BITTER �� CABBIE . Page 5 of 8 C, Consider re -appointments to the Planning Board/Board of Adjustment/Design Review Board — City Clerk (Exhibit 3). Council Member WD moved to re -appoint Mrs. Dawn Hoover and Mr. Mac Jonassaint as Regular Members to the Planning Board/Q,pa�d of Adjustment/Design Review Board, terms being from May 1, 2018 to April 30, 2021; seconded by Council Member. WrN�9UU �'�PSCNi IUa �Yus�rrnv `. VOTE: WATFORD — YEA CHANDLER — YEA CLARK — YEA O'CONNOR — YEA RITTER Page 6 of 8 D. Motion to approve a budget amendment for a capital purchase for the School Resource Officers Program — City Administrator (Exhibit 4). Motion and second by Council Members and 0 to approve the budget amendments as presented in Exhibit 4 for Fiscal Year 2017-18. Exhibit 4 reflects the following amendments: Capital Improvement Projects Fund Line Item 304-521-6400 was increased from $420,205.00 to $492,205.00 reflecting the addition of two School Resource Officer squad cars with equipment, laptops, radios, firearms, and tasers. Total Expenses increased to $852,985.00.00; Fund balance decreased to $2,922,882.00. m�Md�� wdi haue sa�my ae�urhn�ds VOTE: WATFORD — YEA CHANDLER — YEA , L CLARK — YEA O'CONNOR—YEA RITTER-�SLj�T f�RI.`ARF Page 7 of 8 E. Motion to approve the purchase of two 2018 Dodge Charger Police Package Squad Cars, for the School Resource Officers Program, from Auto Nation Chrysler Dodge Jeep Ram, Pembroke Pines, Florida at a unit cost of $20,796.00 — Chief Peterson (Exhibit 5). Council Member ft moved to approve the purchase of two 2018 Dodge Charger Police Package Squad Cars, for the School Resource Officers Program, from Auto a ion Chrysler Dodge Jeep Ram of Pembroke Pines, Florida at a unit cost of $20,796.00; seconded by Council Member � Ff Assv� bid cWTaO— � -#u N1a�Qr- �rQcc�.�e WorkshQp yo� in�rma}�� a�lPracl�c�, VOTE: WATFORD — YEA CHANDLER — YEA CLARK — YEA O'CONNOR—YEA BITTER 'YEA-* t' OTION CARRIED. IX. ADJOURNMENT - Mayor L114 There being no further items on the agenda, Mayor Watford adjourned the meeting at Page 8 of 8 , office of t�e Mayor keec� Ae, F f oriba WHEREAS, the City of Okeechobee prides itself on giving back to the community, contributing to the quality of life among our citizens; and WHEREAS, the Guardian Ad Litem Program speaks for the best interests of abused, abandoned and neglected children who are involved in the court system; and WHEREAS, 192 children in the community are currently in danger of suffering from some form of abuse or neglect;and WHEREAS, Okeechobee community members are encouraged to join together, throughout the month of April to raise awareness for those children fallen victim to abuse, neglect and abandonment; and WHEREAS, this effort will give abused, neglected, and abandoned children in our community an improved chance fora safe permanent home and positive future. NOW, THEREFORE, I, Dowling R. Watford, Jr., by virtue of the authority vested in me as Mayor of the City of Okeechobee, Florida, do hereby proclaim the month of April 2018 as "Guardian Ad Litem Month" and urge all citizens to give of their time to make a difference in the lives of our most vulnerable children by volunteering with the Guardian Ad Litem Program. In witness whereof, on this 17th day of April 2018, I have hereunto set my hand and caused this seal to be affixed. Dowling R.,Wi Lane Gam Exhibit 1 April 17, 2018 ORDINANCE NO. 1165 AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF OKEECHOBEE, FLORIDA; AMENDING THE OFFICIAL ZONING MAP OF THE CITY OF OKEECHOBEE BY REZONING A CERTAIN TRACT OF LAND MORE PARTICULARLY DESCRIBED HEREIN, FROM RESIDENTIAL MULTIPLE -FAMILY TO HEAVY COMMERCIAL ZONING DISTRICT (PETITION NO. 18-002-R); AMENDING THE ZONING MAP ACCORDINGLY; PROVIDING FOR CONFLICT; PROVIDING FOR SEVERABILITY; PROVIDED FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE. WHEREAS, the City Council of the City of Okeechobee, Florida has adopted Ordinance No. 402 in which a revised Official Zoning Map was adopted for said City; and WHEREAS, Hugh G. Culbreth of 207 Realty, LLC as the property owner, has heretofore filed Petition No. 18-002-R, pursuant to the Land Development Regulations of the City of Okeechobee for the purpose of rezoning a certain tract of land consisting of 0.19± acres from Residential Multiple -Family to Heavy Commercial District, and that this request be removed from the boundaries of the above mentioned Zoning District to allow for the processing of the rezoning petition; and WHEREAS, said Petition was reviewed by the City's Planning Consultant who determined, based on initial findings and review provided by the applicant, that such Petition is consistent with the Comprehensive Plan; and WHEREAS, said Petition being reviewed by the City's Planning Board at a duly advertised Public Hearing held on March 15, 2018, determined that such Petition is consistent with the Comprehensive Plan; and WHEREAS, the City Council agreed with the recommendation of the Planning Board and hereby finds Petition No. 18-002-R to be consistent with the City's Comprehensive Plan and deems it in the best interest of the inhabitants of said City to amend aforesaid revised Zoning Map as hereinafter set forth. NOW, THEREFORE, be it ordained before the City Council of the City of Okeechobee, Florida; presented at a duly advertised public meeting; and passed by majority vote of the City Council; and properly executed by the Mayor or designee, as Chief Presiding Officer for the City; that: SECTION 1: LEGAL DESCRIPTION. The following described land consisting of approximately 0.19± acres, as the subject property, located in the City of Okeechobee, to -wit: LOT 1 AND THE EAST 10 FEET OF LOT 2 OF BLOCK 207, FIRST ADDITION TO OKEECHOBEE, ACCORDING TO THE PLAT THEREOF, RECORDED IN PLAT BOOK 1, PAGE 11 AND PLAT BOOK 5, PAGE 6, OF THE PUBLIC RECORDS OF OKEECHOBEE COUNTY. SECTION 2: ZONING MAP AMENDMENT. That the aforesaid Revised Zoning Map of the City of Okeechobee be amended to reflect the subject property to be changed from Residential Multiple -Family to Heavy Commercial. SECTION 3: CONFLICT. All ordinances or parts of ordinances in conflict herewith are hereby repealed. Ordinance No. 1165 Page 1 of 2 SECTION 4: SEVERABILITY. If any provision or portion of this ordinance is declared by any court of competent jurisdiction to be void, unconstitutional, or unenforceable, then all remaining provisions and portions of this ordinance shall remain in full force and effect. SECTION 5: EFFECTIVE DATE. This Ordinance shall become effective immediately upon adoption. INTRODUCED for First Reading and set for Final Public Hearing on this 17th day of A ! , 2018. Dowling R. Watford, Jr., Mayor ATTEST: Lane Gamiotea, CMC, City Clerk PASSED AND ADOPTED after Second and Final Public Hearing this 15t day of May, 2018. ATTEST: Lane Gamiotea, CMC, City Clerk REVIEWED FOR LEGAL SUFFICIENCY: John R. Cook, City Attorney Dowling R. Watford, Jr., Mayor Ordinance No. 1165 Page 2 of 2 01 --%y %of %W9"-.V'W1UWWt; Liale: Janu2a. 18, 2018 Pei No. 1 b - General Services Department Fee Paid: Jurisdiction: pe, q- (�C� 66 S.E. 3d Avenue, Room 101 1" Hearing: 3-15- 2'Headng:.q-1-7-,,8 Okeechobee, Florida 34974-2903 - C Phone: (863) 763-3372, ext. 218 Publication Dates: Fax: (863)763-1686 Notices Mailed: M.w agg 7 i�4 R, Fib fi 6_6 e fz Zr� il 5 k 9 _0 N't NOR Qyi. 0 S -:07.91 3= 1 19 ff- I Name of property owneqs): 207 Realty LLC -Owner 2 mailing address: P.O. Box 848 Okeechobee, Florida 34974 3. Name of applicant(s) if other than owner 4 Applicant mailing address: P.O. Box 848 Okeechobee, Florida 34974 - E-mail address: dallon.boyd@gilberthasft.com 6 . Name of contact person (state relationship):. Dallon Boyd (Agent) 6 Contact person daytime phone(s): 863-697-2139 14IRS! Z Z A-� "NA Moo Property addressIdirections to property- w 112 Southeast 3rd Street Okeechobee, Florida 34974 7 FIRST ADDITION TO OKEECHOBEE (PLAT BOOK I PAGE 11 AND PLAT BOOK 5 PAGE 6) LOT 2 & EAST 10 FEET OF LOT 2 BLOCK 207 PARCEL: 3-21-37-35-0020-02070-0010 Describe current use of property. Describe improvements on property (numberitype buildings, dwelling units , occupied or vacant etc. Vacant cleared lot 9 Source of potable water Method of sewage disposal: 10 Approx. acreage: 0.185 ✓ Is property in a platted subdivlsion?,Ko Is there a use on the property that is or was in violation of a city or county ordinance? If so, describe: No 11 12 Is a pending sale of the property subject to this application being granted? N. Describe uses on adjoining property to the North; -b 13 North: commerical Business District 0'f�el 11y)-U+,0*-f*EaSt: Residential 0 Id South: Heavy Commercial West: Heavy Commercial I i0f F 14 Existing zoning: Residential Multi-Famity, Future Land Use classification: Heavy Commercial 16 Have there been any prior rezoning, special exception, variance, or site plan approvals on the property? (_L_)No (___)Yes. If yes provide date, petition number and nature of approval. 16 Request is for. (__L) Rezone C___) Special Exception Variance 17 Parcel Identification Number 3-21-37-35-0020-02070-0010 (Rev 09114) oil - Page 1 of 11 V ' t3EQU1RED AT:T•,ACHMENTS 18 Applicant's statement of interest in property: Ov - 4 r Non-refundable application fee: Rezoning: $850 plus $30/acre; Special Exception: $500 plus $30/acre; Variance: $500 Note: Resolution No. 98-11 Schedule of Land Development Regulation Fees and Charges 6 19 When the cost for advertising publishing and mailing notices of public hearings exceeds the established fee, or when a professional consultant is hired to advise the city on the application, the applicant shall pay the actual costs. 20 Last recorded warranty deed: 21 Notarized letter of consent from property owner (if applicant is different from property owner) Three property surveys (one no larger than 11x17) containing: a. Certified boundary survey, date of survey, surveyor's name, address and phone number 22 b. Legal description of property pertaining to the application c. Computation of total acreage to nearest tenth of an acre 23 List of surrounding property owners with addresses and location sketch of the subject property. See the Information Request Form from the Okeechobee Property Appraiser's Office (attached) 24 Affidavit attesting to completeness and correctness of the list (attached) 25 Completed specific application and checklist sheet for each request checked in line 15 Confirmation of Information Accuracy 1 hereby certify that the information in this application is correct. The information included in this application is for use by the City of Okeechobee in processing my request. False or misleading information may be punishable by a fine of up to $500.00 and imprisonment of up to 30 days and may result in the denial of this application. Signature Printed Name Date For questions relating to this application packet, call General Services Dept. at (863)-763-3372, Ext. 218 (Rev 09/14) Page 2 of 11 :..: ADiDi`3[oNi_L:_oRMA;TIoN _aEQif_n_._R�ARE7�o1�1NG . A Current zoning classification: Residential Multi -Family Requested zoning classification Heavy Commercial Describe the desired permitted use and intended nature of activities and development of the property? B Expanded lot for the equipment dealership located on the grounds of the adjoining lot to the west and the adjoining lot to the south. Is a Special Exception necessary for your intended use? CX } No C__) Yes If yes, briefly describe: C Is a Variance necessary for your intended use? (_r__) No U Yes If yes, briefly describe: D Attach a Traffic Impact Study prepared by a professional transportation planner or transportation engineer, if the rezoning or proposed use will generate 100 or more peals hour vehicle trip ends using the trip generation factors for the most similar use as E contained in the Institute of Transportation Engineers most recent edition of Trip Generation. The TIA must identify the number of net new external trips, pass -bay calculations, internal capture calculations, a.m. and p.m. peak hour trips and level of service on all adjacent roadway links with and without the project. Responses addressing the required findings for granting a rezoning or change in Land Development Regulations as described F below. Attach additional sheets as necessary. FINDINGS REQUIRED FOR GRANTING A REZONING OR CHANGE IN LAND DEVELOPMENT REGULATIONS (Sec. 70-340, LDR page CD70:16) It is the Applicant's responsibility to convince the Planning Board/LPA and City Council that approval of the proposed rezoning is justified. Specifically, the Applicant should provide in his/her application and presentation sufficient explanation and documentation to convince the reviewing bodies to find that 1. The proposed rezoning is not contrary to Comprehensive Plan requirements. The proposed rezoning follows the comprehensive plan as it matches the future use assigned to the parcel. 2. The proposed use being applied for is specifically authorized under the zoning district in the Land Development Regulations. The proposed use is in fact specifically authorized under the zoning district in the Land Development Regulations. 3. The proposed use will not have an adverse effect on the public interest. The proposed use will have no adverse effects on the public interest as it is a continuation of the heavy commercial zoning found on every other parcel on block 207. 4. The proposed use is appropriate for the location proposed, is reasonably compatible with adjacent land uses, and is not contrary or detrimental to urbanizing land use patterns. The proposed use for the parcel in question is appropriate as adjacent land uses to the south and west are heavy commercial, the parcels to the east and north, which are separated by roads, are zoned commercial business office, and commercial business district respectively. S. The proposed use will not adversely affect property values or living conditions, or be a deterrent to the improvement or development of adjacent property. The proposed use will not adversely affect property values or living conditions as any adjacent parcel not of the same zoning, is separated by a street buffer. (Rev 09114) Page 6 of 1 I Findings required for rezoning or change in land development regulations (cone.) 6. The proposed use can be suitably buffered from surrounding uses, so as to reduce the impact of any nuisance or hazard to the neighborhood Rezoning the parcel in question to heavy commerical will buffer any surrounding uses as any directly adjoining parcels are also heavy commercial, and any other parcels not zoned hevvy commercial are buffered by streets. 7. The proposed use will not create a density pattern that would overburden public facilities such as schools, streets, and utility services The proposed use, as heavy commercial will create no density patterns issues. 8. The proposed use will not create traffic congestion, flooding or drainage problems, or otherwise affect public safety. The proposed use will not create and congestion, flooding, or drainage problems, that affect publiuc safety. 9. The proposed use has not been inordinately burdened by unnecessary restrictions. Rezoning the parcel in question to Heavy Commercial will not in fact be burdened by unnecessary restrictions. The City staff will, in the Staff Report, address the request and evaluate it and the Applicants submission in light of the above criteria and offer a recommendation for approval or denial. (Rev 09114) Page 7 of 11 Prroued 9 and realm to: JOHN D. CA8SEL8, JIL Partner LAW OFFICE OF CASSELS a MCCALL 400 NW 2nd Street Okeechobee, FL 3072 063-1633131 File No.. 17.9501 Parcel Identification No. 3.21.3735-0020-02070-0010 1I�1I11113till1111111111111!1�I�N6 OR BK 789 PG 1862 SHARON ROBERTSON, CLERK 6 COMPTROLLER OKEECHOBEE COUNTY, FLORIDA RECORDED 05/01/2017 04308,47 PM AMT $73,500.00 RECORDING FEES 110.00 OEED DOC t514.% RECORDED 8Y S Creech Ps 1862; tl Pat Above This Line For Recording Dalai_ _ Warranty Deed (STATUTORY FORM - SECTION 689.02, F.S.) This Indenture made this A day of April, 2017 Between RICHARD WALTER INGRAM, a single man whose post office address is 112 SE 3RD STREET, Okeechobee, FL 34974 of the County of Okeechobee, State of Florida, grantor', and 207 REALTY, LLC, CFlodde liability company whose post office address is 3550 HIGHWAY 441 SOUTH, Okeechobeof Okeechobee, State of Florida, grantee', Wituesseth that said in n of the sum of TEN AND N01100 DOLLARS ($10.00) and other good and values t0 kx In hand paid by said grantee, the receipt whereof Is hereby acknowledged, has gd, a to the said grantee, and grantee's heirs and assigns forever, the following described la and in Okeechobee County Florida, to -wit lot 1 end tfw East Block DtT10N TO OKEECHOBEE, aceording to Ure Plat thereof, recorded In 5, Page 6, of the Public Records of Okeechobee County, Florida. Subject to restrictions, reservations nts of r ny. and said grantor does hereby Nulty Wa the title to slid and will defend the same against lawful claims of all persons whomsoever. •'Gre,mor' end' rt mqulres. In Witt+ps Whereof, grantor has hereunto set g -; and year first above written. MEMO State of Florida Comity of Okeechobx The foregoing instrument was acknowledged before me dus��day, of April, 2017 by RICHARD WALTER INGRAM, who U is personally known or [Xj has produced a drivers Itceme Identill [Notary Sotary, fublic eaaz wouarasnaeaomwe ppaaeOYrIR ri1 yrrtr„wnAarur..r+ Book789/Pagel862 CFN#2017004456 Page 1 of 1 BOUNDARY SURVEY PREPARED FOR GILBERT CULBRETH INVESTMENTS, INC. & 207 REALTY LLC r LBLOCK -- 205 ^3 CIO o� flH it 1p g �' ` Y tYc-111 �'^'- Fey{•. �o ,. Ai,�l d A I ,'_, m37-3 0 002002070-002�n _ W S` c f "S.UBJJECT=PARCEL Z mow " r, 0 -'` �..��-^-;---,�-.._._.�.__..—. _...� ,_ �_.._:._...- ' r-•scx,.. -�:.. .. ..roe..,--_- m 3'21-37-35-0020-02080-0060 CA S 3-21=37-35-0020-02050-0070 3 2' 1-37-3-0020-02080-0070 E qw; Akde -AL-� b w w 1 _ '- .� � o 0 Petition No. Affidavit Attesting to the Completeness and Accuracy of the List of Surrounding Property Owners I hereby certify under the penalty of law or the revocation of the requested approval sought that to the best of my knowledge and belief, the attached list constitutes the complete and accurate list of the property owners, addresses, and parcel identification numbers of all parcels and tracts within three hundred (300) feet not including intervening streets, alleys, or waterways, of the perimeter of the lands which are subjects of, or are contiguous to but held under the same ownership as, the lands subject to the application for a change in land use orzoning, said list constituting a portion of that application. This affidavit is made based upon an inspection of the tax rolls of the Property Appraiser of Okeechobee County as of and the Assertions -made to me by members of that Office that the information reviewed constitutes the most recent information available to that office. I therefore attest to this day of Signature of Applicant H. Gilbert Culbreth Jr. Name of Applicant (printed or typed) State of Florida County of Okeechobee /— /9-/ r Date I Sworn to and subscribed before me this day of -) ah V OJI Personal known tie or produced as identification and did not take an oath. Notary Public, to lorida Seat: RENEE JUAREZ MY COWSSION 1IFF 115408 �. ,• EXPIRES: AM 22, 2o16 Rf, t� ` Bonded Thru Notary Pubk Uneerwf m (Rev 09/14) Page 3 of I 1 D_SearchResults M-F Page 1 of 2 Okeechobee County Property Appraiser updated: 1 /18/2018 Parcel: 3-21-37-35-0020-02070-0010 —Next Lower Parcel Next Higher Parcel » Ovinear & Property Info Owner's Name 207 REALTY LLC Site Address 112 SE 3RD ST, OKEECHOBEE Mailing 3550 US HIGHWAY 441 S Address OKEECHOBEE, FL 349746211 Description FIRST ADDITION TO OKEECHOBEE (PLAT BOOK 1 PAGE 11 AND PLAT BOOK 5 PAGE 6) LOT 1 & EAST 10 FEET OF LOT 2 BLOCK 207 NOTE: This description is not to be used as the Legal Description for this parcel in any legal transaction. Land Area 0.185 ACRES S/TIR 21-37- 35 Tax Neighborhood 518650.00 D strict 50 DOR Use VACANT Market Code (000000) Area 510 The DOR Use Code shown here is a Dept. of Revenue code. Please contact the Okeechobee County Planning & Development office at 863-763-5548 for specific zoning information. Property & Assessment Values Mkt Land Value cnt: (1) $20,510.00 Ag Land cnt: (0) $0.00 Value Building Value cnt: (1) $20,006.00 XFOB Value cnt: (1) $728.00 Total Appraised $41, 244.00 Value 2017 Certified Values Parcel List Generator Retrieve Tax Record Property Card 2017 TRIM (pdt) Interactive GIS Map Print Search Result: 1 of 1 GIS Aerial pwrru f h lo. r7-0a- a4�0 2017 Certified Values Just Value $41,244.00 Class Value $0.00 Assessed Value $39,575.00 Exempt (code: HX H3 VX $35,745.00 Value VP) Total Taxable $3,830.00 Value Show Similar Sales within 1/2 mile Sales History — Fill out Sales Questionnaire Sale Book/Page Inst. Sale Sale Sale RCode (code Sale Price Date I I Type Vlmp Qual List) http://okeechobeepa.com/GISv1/D_SearchResults.asp 1/29/2018 D_SearchResults Page 2 of 2 4/28/2017 789/1862 WD I Q 01 $73,500.00 8/5/2004 539/112 QC I U 03 $0.00 9/13/1995 370/774 WD I U 03 $3,500.00 6/1/1968 221/507 AG I I I U 1 03 $0.00 Building chat acteristics Bldg Bldg Base Total Sketch Item Bldg Desc Year Bit S.F. S.F. Bldg Value Show Sketch 1 SF SNGLFAM (000100) 1925 1399 1345 $20,006.00 *Bldg Desc determinations are used by the Property Appraisers office solely for the purpose of determining a property's Just Value for ad valorem tax purposes and should not be used for any other purpose. Extra Features &£hut Buildings - ( Show Codes ) Code Desc Year Blt Value Units Dims Condition (% Good) AFY N4 MTL FLR SH 1 1970 $728.00 0000090.000 10 x 9 x 0 PD (050.00) and Breakdown Lnd Code Desc Units Adjustments Eff Rate Lnd Value 067SP8 SO SIDE ST 0000057.500 FF - 1.00/1.00/1.00/1.00 $356.70 $20,510.00 (MKT) (0000000.185AC) Okeechobee County Property Appraiser updated: 1/18/2018 Search Result: 1 of 1 This information was derived from data which was compiled by the Okeechobee County Property Appraiser's Office solely for the governmental purpose of property assessment. This information should not be relied upon by anyone as a determination of the ownership of property or market value. No warranties, expressed or implied, are provided for the accuracy of the data herein, it's use, or it's interpretation. Although it is periodically updated, this information may not reflect the data currently on file in the Property Appraiser's office. The assessed values are NOT certified values and therefore are subject to change before being finalized for ad valorem assessment purposes. Notice: Under Florida Law, e-mail addresses are public record. If you do not want your e-mail address released in response to a public -records request, do not send electronic mail to this entity. Instead contact this office by phone or in writing. © Okeechobee County Property Appraiser I Mickey L. Bandi - Okeechobee, Florida - 863-763-4422 by: GrizzlyLogic.com http://okeechobeepa.com/GlSvI/D—SearchResults.asp 1 /29/2018 Staff Report Rezoning Request Prepared for: Applicant: Petition No.: 1375 Jackson Street k 206 Fort Myers, R The City of Okeechobee 207 Realty LLC 18-002-R Staff Report Applicant's Name: 207 Realty LLC Rezoning Petition No. 18-002-R Owner/Applicant Site Address Contact Person Contact Phone Number Contact Email Address 207 Realty LLC PO box 848 Okeechobee, FL 112 SE V Street Okeechobee, FL 34974 Dallon Boyd (Agent) 863-697-2139 Dallon.boyd@gilberthasit.com Legal Description of Subject Property Legal Description: LOT 1 AND THE EAST 10 FEET OF LOT 2, BLOCK 207, FIRST ADDITION TO OKEECHOBEE, ACCORDING TO THE PLAT THEREOF, RECORDED IN PLAT BOOK 1, PAGE 11 AND PLAT BOOK 5, PAGE 6, OF THE PUBLIC RECORDS OF OKEECHOBEE COUNTY. Parcel ID: 3-21-37-35-0020-02070-0010 Request The matter before the Local Planning Agency and City Council is an application to rezone an 8,172 square -foot property (0.19 ac.), vacant property RMF, Residential Multiple Family to CHV, Heavy Commercial. The current and proposed Future Land Use designations, zoning, existing use, and acreage of the subject property and surrounding properties are shown in the following tables and on the maps on pages 6 through 8. I .,K 1 planning Staff Report Rezoning Existing Future Land Use Commercial Category Zoning District RMF, Residential Multiple Family Use of Property Vacant Acreage 18,172 sf (0.19 ac. Future Land Use Map Classification North Zoning District Existing Land Use Future Land Use Map Classification East Zoning District Existing Land Use Future Land Use Map Classification South Zoning District Existing Land Use Future Land Use Map Classification West Zoning District Existing Land Use Applicant's Name: 207 Realty LLC Petition No. 18-002-R Proposed Commercial CHV, Heavy Commercial As part of existing Gilbert Outdoors commercial use 18,172 sf (0.19 ac.) Commercial CBD O'Reilly's Auto Parts Commercial to the east and Single - Family Residential to the northeast and southeast. CPO, with RMF to the northeast and southeast. Office to the east, with single-family to the northeast and southeast. Commercial CHV Gilbert Outdoors Commercial CHV Vacant Section 70-340 of the Land Development Regulations requires that the reviewing body find that an application for rezoning meets each of the following conditions. The Applicant has provided brief comments to each of the required findings. These are repeated below in Times Roman typeface exactly as provided by the Applicant. Staff has made no attempt to correct typos, grammar, or clarify the Applicant's comments. Staff comments are shown in this Arial typeface. L-KU ptanning Staff Report Rezoning Applicant's Name: 207 Realty LLC Petition No. 18-002-R 1. The proposed rezoning is not contrary to Comprehensive Plan requirements. "The proposed rezoning follows the comprehensive plan as it matches the future use assigned to the parcel. Staff Comment: The requested rezoning is consistent with the Comprehensive Plan. The request involves a zoning change to CHV which is a zoning district specifically cited in the Comprehensive Plan as appropriate for a property designated Commercial on the Future Land Use Map (FLUM) 2. The proposed use being applied for is specifically authorized under the zoning district in the Land Development Regulations. " "The proposed use is in fact specifically authorized under the zoning district in the Land Development Regulations." Staff Comment: While the application does not identify the specific use to which the property will be put, discussion with the Applicant indicates that it will be a part of the existing Gilbert Outdoors use, or as a real estate office. Both uses specifically qualify as an allowable use in the CHV District. 3. The proposed use will not have an adverse effect on the public interest. "The proposed use will have no adverse effects on the public interest as it is a continuation of the heavy commercial zoning on every other parcel on block 207. Staff Comment: We agree that the proposed use is appropriate in the intended location and will be compatible with surrounding properties and have no adverse effect on the surrounding area or the public interest in general. 4. The proposed use is appropriate for the location proposed, is reasonably compatible with adjacent land uses, and is not contrary or detrimental to urbanizing land use patterns. "The proposed use for the parcel in question is appropriate as adjacent land uses to the south and west are heavy commercial, the parcels the east and north, which are separated by roads, are zoned commercial business office, and commercial business district respectively. Staff Comment: The property to the immediate west is vacant, zoned CHV and owned by the Applicant. Property to the immediate north is O'Reilly's Auto Parts. The property to the south is part of Gilbert's Outdoor. Across the street on the east side of SE 2nd Avenue the properties are zoned either CPO or RMF. The requested CHV zoning is the most appropriate for the subject property and is compatible with contiguous uses and with the zoning across SE 2nd Avenue. LaRue planning Staff Report Rezoning Applicant's Name: 207 Realty LLC Petition No. 18-002-R 5. The proposed use will not adversely affect property values or living conditions, or be a deterrent to the improvement or development of adjacent property. "The proposed use will not adversely affect property values or living conditions as any adjacent parcel not of the same zoning, is separated by a street buffer." Staff Comment: The proposed commercial uses will be reasonably compatible with nearby developed commercial and single-family uses across SE 2"d Avenue. Both existing single- family uses are already directly across from intense commercial uses and the extension of the CHV zoning to the subject property, in conformance with its Future Land Use designation of Commercial cannot be expected to adversely affect property values or be an impediment to improvement or development of any of the properties across SE 2nd Avenue 6. The proposed use can be suitably buffered from surrounding uses, so as to reduce the impact of any nuisance or hazard to the neighborhood. "Rezoning the parcel in question to heavy commercial will buffer any surrounding uses as any directly adjoining parcels are also heavy commercial, and any other parcels not zoned heavy commercial are buffered by streets." Staff Comment: There is no need for buffering other existing heavy commercial uses from heavy commercial use of the subject property. Similarly, there is no need to buffer the existing commercial office use from development of the subject property. The two single-family uses to the northeast and southeast across SE 2nd Avenue from the subject property have only limited exposure to the subject property and development of the subject property would not be expected to have any significant impact on these properties. 7. The proposed use will not create a density pattern that would overburden public facilities such as schools, streets, and utility services. "The proposed use, as heavy commercial will create no density pattern issues." Staff Comment: We agree, heavy commercial use has no impact on density. 8. The proposed use will not create traffic congestion, flooding or drainage problems, or otherwise affect public safety. "The proposed use will not create and congestion, flooding, or drainage problems, that affect public safety." Staff Comment: The expansion of the Gilberts Outdoor use, or other heavy commercial use of the subject property, which involves less than 0.20 acre, is not expected to create traffic congestion, overburden any public facilities, or create an inappropriate density pattern in the area. If new construction is involved, it will be required to provide drainage for any increase in potential stormwater runoff. L-KZu ptanning Staff Report Rezoning Applicant's Name: 207 Realty LLC Petition No. 18-002-R 9. The proposed use has not been inordinately burdened by unnecessary restrictions. "Rezoning the parcel in question to Heavy Commercial will not in fact be burdened by unnecessary restrictions." Staff Comment: We agree. Based on the foregoing analysis, we find the requested rezoning to CHV to be consistent with the City's Comprehensive Plan, reasonably compatible with adjacent uses, and consistent with the urbanizing pattern of the area. Therefore, we recommend approval of the Applicant's rezoning request. Submitted by: /� (, , "'./1661. < - Wm. F. Brisson, AICP Sr. Planner March 7, 2018 Planning Board Public Hearing: March 15, 2018 City Council Public Hearings: April 17, 2018 and May 1, 2018 (Tentative dates) Attachments: Future Land Use, Subject Site & Environs Zoning, Subject Site & Environs Existing Land Use, Subject Site & Environs L-K- 5 planning Staff Report Rezoning COMPREHENSIVE PLAN LAND USE SINGLE -=AkItLv _I MULTI - FAMILY i COMMERCIAL INDUSTRIAL PUBLIC FACILITIES RESIDENTIAL MIXED USE L t1K- ptanni.ng Applicant's Name: 207 Realty LLC Petition No. 18-002-R FUTURE LAND USE SUBJECT SITE AND ENVIRONS Staff Report Rezoning POP umv AN ZONING ✓� CBD - COMM BUSINESS DISTRICT . CHV- HEAVY COMMERCIAL CLT- LIGHTCOMMERCIAL CPO - COMM PROFESSIONAL O FF'C E H - HOLDING [NO - INDUSTRIAL PUB - PUBLIC FACILITiES PUD-MIXED PUD-R RMF RESIDENTIAL MULTIFAMILY RMH - RESIDENTIAL MOBILE HOME RSF' -RESIDENTIAL SINGLE FAMILY RSF2 - RESIDENTIAL SIN GLE FAMILY 'Z Applicant's Name: 207 Realty LLC Petition No. 18-002-R ZONING SUBJECT SITE AND ENVIRONS E� FR I r P1 -a I w__ � W-M L.aKu& 7 planning Staff Report Rezoning Applicant's Name: 207 Realty LLC Petition No. 18-002-R EXISTING LAND USE SUBJECT SITE AND ENVIRONS Y4 �. x;.. j 'Rrilhr/4t 'A '1 142 tT r,�� .�.,. 1411 ;rlbeffs Outdo i s e 4T I sr L -K— ptanning .®'. CITY OF OKEECHOBEE PLANNING BOARD/BOARD OF ADJUSTMENT CITY HALL, 55 SE 3RD AVENUE, ROOM 200, OKEECHOBEE, FLORIDA 34974 SUMMARY OF BOARD ACTION FOR MARCH 15, 2018 PAGE 1 OF 5 AGENDA ACTION - DISCUSSION - VOTE I. CALL TO ORDER -Chairperson. Regular Meeting, March 15, 2018, 6:00 P.M. Chairperson Hoover called the March 15, 2018, regular meeting to order at 6:02 P.M. 11. OPENING CEREMONIES: Pledge of Allegiance led by Chairperson Hoover. CHAIRPERSON, MEMBER AND STAFF ATTENDANCE - Secretary. Chairperson Dawn Hoover Vice Chairperson Doug McCoy Board Member Elbert Batton Board Member Phil Baughman Board Member Karyne Brass Board Member Mac Jonassaint Board Member Les McCreary Alternate Board Member Bobby Keefe Alternate Board Member Bob Jamel Board Attorney John R. Cook City Planning Consultant Bill Brisson, Senior Planner Board Secretary Patty Bumette IV. AGENDA - Chairperson. A. Requests for the addition, deferral, or withdrawal of items on today's agenda by Staff, Board Members or the Public. V. MINUTES - Secretary. A. Motion to dispense with the reading and approve the Summary of Board Action for the December 21, 2017, regular meeting. The Pledge of Allegiance was led by Chairperson Hoover. Board Secretary Bumette called the roll: Present Present Present Present Present Present Present Present Present Absent (with consent) Present Present Chairperson Hoover asked whether there were any requests for the addition, deferral, or withdrawal of items on today's agenda. There being none the agenda stands as published. Member Baughman moved to dispense with the reading and approve the Summary of Board Action for the December 21, 2017, regular meeting; seconded by Member Batton. There was no discussion on this item. VOTE HOOVER - YEA MCCOY-YEA BATTON - YEA BAUGHMAN - YEA BRASS - YEA JONASSAINT - YEA MCCREARY- YEA KEEFE - N/A JARRIEL - N/A MOTION CARRIED. MARCH 15, 2018 - PLANNING BOARD/BOARD OF ADJUSTMENT - PAGE 2 OF 5 AGENDA ACTION - DISCUSSION - VOTE VI. OPEN PUBLIC HEARING - Chairperson. CHAIRPERSON HOOVER OPENED THE PUBLIC HEARING AT 6:03 P.M. QUASI-JUDICIAL ITEM: A. Rezoning Petition No. 18-002-R, from Residential Multiple Family to Heavy Commercial, for Lot 1 and the East 10 feet of Lot 2, Block 207, FIRST ADDITION TO OKEECHOBEE, Plat Books 1 and 5, Pages 11 and 6, Public Records of Okeechobee County, containing approximately 0.185t acres, and located at 112 Southeast 3b Street, for the proposed use to expand the equipment dealership located on the adjoining lots (Exhibit 1). 1. Administer of Oath -Board Secretary. Anyone intending to offer testimony on this Petition will be required to take an oath, respond, and give your full name and address. 2. Review Planning Staff Report -recommending approval 3. Hear from the Property Owner or designeelagent - Mr. Gilbert Culbreth, Registered Agent of 207 Realty, LLC. 4. Public comments or questions from those in attendance, or submitted to the Board Secretary. 5. Disclosure of Ex-Parte Communications by the Board. 6. a) Consider a recommendation to the City Council to approve or deny Petition No. 18-002-R. Rezoning Petition No. 18-002-R is being requested by the Applicant, Mr. Gilbert Culbreth, Registered Agent of 207 Realty, LLC, to rezone from Residential Multiple Family (RMF) to Heavy Commercial (CHV) containing approximately 0.185t acres, and located at 112 Southeast 3b Street, for the proposed use to expand the equipment dealership located on the adjoining lots. This being a quasi-judicial proceeding, Notary Public Patty Bumette administered an oath to those intending to offer testimony; all responded affirmatively and stated their names and addresses for the record: Bill Brisson, Senior Planner, LaRue Planning and Management, of 1375 Jackson Street, Suite 206, Fort Myers, Florida and Mr. Dallon Boyd, Agent for the property owner and applicant, of 304 Southeast 7th Street, Okeechobee Florida. Planner Brisson reviewed the Planning Staff Report explaining the subject property is currently a vacant 8,172 square -foot property that is part of the Gilbert Outdoors commercial use. Mr. Boyd was present and available for questions from the Board. Member Brass asked for clarification of the existing use on the property; what the barrels where used for that she saw on the property; what all of the concrete posts were going to be used for; about extended business hours; and about whether they would continue to put asphalt down. Mr. Boyd explained currently the property is being used to store vehicles, equipment and golf carts, and to park gooseneck trailers used for transporting the golf carts. As part of their linex business, it is a holding spot for spraying trucks from the dealerships. The barrels contain the chemicals that are used in the spraying of the bed liners. The concrete posts are for lighting and at this time they have no plans to extend business hours. Regarding the asphalt, currently there is only millings. Chairperson Hoover asked whether there were any comments or questions from those in attendance. There were none. Secretary Bumette noted for the record the Petition was advertised in the local newspaper, two signs were posted on the subject property, and courtesy notices were mailed to 16 surrounding property owners. Chairperson Hoover asked Board Members to disclose for the record whether they had spoken to anyone prior to this meeting regarding the petition. Chairperson Hoover disclosed due to being presently employed by the Gilbert Family, who is the Applicant, she would not be voting and Member Brass disclosed as a surrounding property owner of this rezoning address she would not be voting either. Planning Staffs findings are as follows: The proposed rezoning is consistent with the Comprehensive Plan. The request involves a zoning change to CHV, which is a zoning district specifically cited in the Comprehensive Plan as appropriate for a property designated Commercial on the Future Land Use Map. While the application does not MARCH 15, 2018 - PLANNING BOARDIBOARD OF ADJUSTMENT - PAGE 3 OF 5 AGENDA ACTION - DISCUSSION - VOTE VI. PUBLIC HEARING -QUASI-JUDICIAL ITEM CONTINUED. 6. a) Consider a recommendation to the City Council to approve or deny identify the specific use to which the property will be used, discussion with the Applicant indicates that it will be part Petition No. 18-002-R continued. of Gilbert Outdoors, or used as a real estate office. Both of these uses specifically qualify as an allowable use in the CHV Zoning District. The proposed use will not have an adverse effect on the public interest. The requested CHV Zoning is the most appropriate for the subject property and the proposed change will be compatible with contiguous uses. The property to the immediate West is vacant, owned by the Applicant with a Commercial Future Land Use (FLU) and Zoned CHV. The property to the North is O'Reilly's Auto Parts, with a Commercial FLU and a Zoning of Central Business District. To the East is an office and to the Northeast and Southeast are single-family homes. The FLU to the East is Commercial with a Zoning of Commercial Professional Office; to the Northeast and Southeast is a Single -Family Residential FLU with RMF Zoning; to the South is Gilbert Outdoors with a Commercial FLU and CHV Zoning. The proposed use would not be expected to adversely affect property values or living conditions on adjacent or nearby properties. There is no need for buffering. The two single-family uses to the Northeast and Southeast across Southeast 21d Avenue from the subject property have limited exposure to the subject property and development of the subject property would not be expected to have any significant impact on these properties. The proposed use will not create a density pattern that would overburden public facilities, create traffic congestion, or create an inappropriate density pattern in the area. Should new construction be involved, it would be required to provide drainage for any increase in potential storm water runoff. The proposed use has not been inordinately burdened by any unnecessary restrictions. b) Board discussion. A motion and a second was offered by Members Baughman and Batton to recommend approval to the City Council for Rezoning Petition No. 18-002-R, from RMF to CHV, for Lot 1 and the East 10 feet of Lot 2, Block 207, FIRST ADDITION TO OKEECHOBEE, Plat Books 1 and 5, Pages 11 and 6, Public Records of Okeechobee County, containing approximately 0.185t acres, and located at 112 Southeast 3rd Street, for the proposed use to expand the equipment dealership located on the adjoining lots. Chairperson Hoover asked whether there was any further discussion. There was none. c) Vote on motion. I VOTE HOOVER -ABSTAINED+ MCCOY-YEA BATTON- YEA BAUGHMAN - YEA BRASS -ABSTAINED* JONASSAINT - YEA MCCREARY - YEA KEEFE-NIA JARRIEL - NIA MOTION CARRIED. The recommendation will be forwarded to the City Council for consideration at a Public Hearing, tentatively scheduled for May 1, 2018, 6:00 P M. MARCH 15. 2018 - PLANNING BOARD/BOARD OF ADJUSTMENT - PAGE 4 OF 5 AGENDA ACTION - DISCUSSION - VOTE VI. PUBLIC HEARING -QUASI-JUDICIAL ITEM CONTINUED. B. Special Exception Petition No. 18-001-SE, to allow drive -through service Special Exception Petition No. 18-001SE, requests to allow drive -through service within a CHV Zoning District, Ref. within a Heavy Commercial Zoning District, Ref. Sec. 90-283(1)) for Lots Sec. 90-283(1)) for Lots 1 through 3, TAYLOR CREEK MANOR, Plat Book 3, Page 4, Public Records of 1 through 3, TAYLOR CREEK MANOR, Plat Book 3, Page 4, Public Okeechobee County, containing approximately 0.608t acres and located at 100 Southeast 8r^ Avenue. The Petition Records of Okeechobee County, containing approximately 0.608t acres was submitted by Ms. Lindsay Libes, Agent for NYLV Investors, LLC, and located at 100 Southeast 81h Avenue (Exhibit 2). 1. Administer of Oath- Board Secretary. Anyone intending to offer testimony on this Petition will be required to take an oath, respond, and give your full name and address. 2. Review Planning Staff Report - see Planning Staff Report for recommendation. 3. Hear from the Property Owner or designee/agent - Ms. Lindsay Libes, Agent for NYLV Investors, LLC, on behalf of Property Owner, Carl L. Windham, Jr. 4. Public comments or questions from those in attendance, or submitted to the Board Secretary. 5. Disclosure of Ex-Parte Communications by the Board. 6. a) Consider a motion to approve or deny Petition No. 18-001-SE This being a quasi-judicial proceeding, Notary Public Patty Bumette administered an oath to those intending to offer testimony; all responded affirmatively and stated their names and addresses for the record: Bill Brisson, Senior Planner, LaRue Planning and Management, of 1375 Jackson Street, Suite 206, Fort Myers, Florida and Mr. Adam Schildmeier, Engineer with the Wantman Group, Inc., (WGI) of 2035 Vista Parkway, West Palm Beach, Florida. Planner Brisson explained the Applicant is requesting a continuance due to a delay with the Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT) Variance Hearing for access on State Road 70 (Northeast Park Street) until April 2^^. There was an error with their posting of the mailings that went out to the communities. Since the Applicant will not have all their information in regards to access to the site and this is the primary problem, he is in support of the request and recommends the continuance until the May 17r^ meeting to give amply time for the Applicant as well as staff to prepare. He explained to the Board that they could discuss the Petition now or review it at the later date. Mr. Schidmeier, was present and respectfully requested a continuance to allow additional time due to the delay with FDOT that Mr. Brisson explained. He thanked the Board for their consideration. A motion and a second was offered by Members Baughman and McCreary to continue Special Exception Petition No, 18-001SE requesting to allow drive -through service within a CHV Zoning District, Ref. Sec. 90-283(1)) for Lots 1 through 3, TAYLOR CREEK MANOR, Plat Book 3, Page 4, Public Records of Okeechobee County, containing approximately 0.608t acres and located at 100 Southeast 8e Avenue until the May 17, 2018, meeting due to the delay with the FDOT Variance Hearing for access on State Road 70 (Northeast Park Street). MARCH 15, 2018 — PLANNING BOARD/BOARD OF ADJUSTMENT - PAGE 5 OF 5 AGENDA j ACTION - DISCUSSION - VOTE B. 6. b) Board discussion for Special Exception Petition No. 18-001-SE. c) Vote on motion. CLOSE PUBLIC HEARING — Chairperson. VII. ADJOURNMENT — Chairperson. Please take notice and be advised that when a person decides to appeal any decision made by the Planning Board/Board of Adjustment and Appeals with respect to any matter considered at this proceeding, he/she may need to insure that a verbatim record of the proceeding is made, which record includes the testimony and evidence upon which the appeal is to be based. General Services' media are for the sole purpose of backup for official records. ATTEST: Patty M. Bumette, Secretary Dawn T. Hoover, Chairperson Chairperson Hoover asked whether there was any further discussion. There was none. VOTE HOOVER —YEA MCCOY—YEA BATTON — YEA BAUGHMAN—YEA BRASS —YEA JONASSAINT — YEA MCCREARY—YEA KEEFE — N/A JARRIEL — MIA MOTION CARRIED. CHAIRPERSON HOOVER CLOSED THE PUBLIC HEARING AT 6:20 P.M. There being no further items on the agenda, Chairperson Hoover adjourned the meeting at 6:20 p.m. *Form 8B Memorandum of Voting Conflict for County, Municipal, and Other Local Public Officers was filed by Chairperson Hoover and Member Brass on March 15, 2018, and made a part of the official record filed in the permanent Minute file for this meeting. FORM 813 MEMORANDUM OF VOTING CONFLICT FOR COUNTY, MUNICIPAL, AND OTHER LOCAL PUBLIC OFFICERS LA T AM IRST NAME -MIDDLE NAME n r.Lt NAME OF BOAR , COUNCIL, COMMISSION, AUTHORITY, OR COMMITTEE 14 MAIL I ADDRAEISS c �(,,, T / E 5M U �e �/ THE BOARD, COUNCIL, COMMISSION, AUTHORITY OR COMMITTEE ON WHICH I SERVE IS A UNIT OF: CITY ❑ COUNTY ❑ OTHER LOCAL AGENCY CITY COUNTY G Ilde h ee Ae,co {'� b�,�J (�/�C•CC / V NAM OF 71"fl SU DIVISSIION: U i DATE ON WHIW VOTE OCCURRED OC�CcU..RRRED/^ H6 1 ' Zv I MY POSITIONIS: ELECTIVE ❑ APPOINTIVE WHO MUST FILE FORM 813 This form is for use by any person serving at the county, city, or other local level of government on an appointed or elected board, council, commission, authority, or committee. It applies equally to members of advisory and non -advisory bodies who are presented with a voting conflict of interest under Section 112.3143, Florida Statutes. Your responsibilities under the law when faced with voting on a measure in which you have a conflict of interest will vary greatly depending on whether you hold an elective or appointive position. For this reason, please pay close attention to the instructions on this form before completing the reverse side and filing the form. INSTRUCTIONS FOR COMPLIANCE WITH SECTION 112.3143, FLORIDA STATUTES A person holding elective or appointive county, municipal, or other local public office MUST ABSTAIN from voting on a measure which inures to his or her special private gain or loss. Each elected or appointed local officer also is prohibited from knowingly voting on a mea- sure which inures to the special gain or loss of a principal (other than a government agency) by whom he or she is retained (including the parent organization or subsidiary of a corporate principal by which he or she is retained); to the special private gain or loss of a relative; or to the special private gain or loss of a business associate. Commissioners of community redevelopment agencies under Sec. 163.356 or 163.357, F.S., and officers of independent special tax districts elected on a one -acre, one -vote basis are not prohibited from voting in that capacity. For purposes of this law, a "relative" includes only the officer's father, mother, son, daughter, husband, wife, brother, sister, father-in-law, mother-in-law, son-in-law, and daughter-in-law. A "business associate" means any person or entity engaged in or carrying on a business enterprise with the officer as a partner, joint venturer, coowner of property, or corporate shareholder (where the shares of the corporation are not listed on any national or regional stock exchange). ELECTED OFFICERS: In addition to abstaining from voting in the situations described above, you must disclose the conflict: PRIOR TO THE VOTE BEING TAKEN by publicly stating to the assembly the nature of your interest in the measure on which you are abstaining from voting; and WITHIN 15 DAYS AFTER THE VOTE OCCURS by completing and filing this form with the person responsible for recording the min- utes of the meeting, who should incorporate the form in the minutes. APPOINTED OFFICERS: Although you must abstain from voting in the situations described above, you otherwise may participate in these matters. However, you must disclose the nature of the conflict before making any attempt to influence the decision, whether orally or in writing and whether made by you or at your direction. IF YOU INTEND TO MAKE ANY ATTEMPT TO INFLUENCE THE DECISION PRIOR TO THE MEETING AT WHICH THE VOTE WILL BE TAKEN: • You must complete and file this form (before making any attempt to influence the decision) with the person responsible for recording the minutes of the meeting, who will incorporate the form in the minutes. (Continued on other side) CE FORM 813 - EFF. 112000 PAGE 1 APPOINTED OFFICERS (continued) • A copy of the form must be provided immediately to the other members of the agency. • The form must be read publicly at the next meeting after the form is filed. IF YOU MAKE NO ATTEMPT TO INFLUENCE THE DECISION EXCEPT BY DISCUSSION AT THE MEETING: • You must disclose orally the nature of your conflict in the measure before participating. • You must complete the form and file it within 15 days after the vote occurs with the person responsible for recording the minutes of the meeting, who must incorporate the form in the minutes. A copy of the form must be provided immediately to the other members of the agency, and the form must be read publicly at the next meeting after the form is filed. DISCLOSURE OF LOCAL OFFICER'S INTEREST I, ��Gwling Waf rd.S hereby disclose that on - r� I ' I (a) Ameasure came or will come before my agency which (check one) V/inured to my special private gain or loss, inured to the special gain or loss of my business associate, inured to the special gain or loss of my relative, inured to the special gain or loss of whom I am retained; or inured to the special gain or loss of is the parent organization or subsidiary of a principal which has retained me. (b) The measure before my agency and the nature of my conflicting interest in the measure is as follows: Date FileT a f Z i Signature 20 by which NOTICE: UNDER PROVISIONS OF FLORIDA STATUTES §112.317, A FAILURE TO MAKE ANY REQUIRED DISCLOSURE CONSTITUTES GROUNDS FOR AND MAY BE PUNISHED BY ONE OR MORE OF THE FOLLOWING: IMPEACHMENT, REMOVAL OR SUSPENSION FROM OFFICE OR EMPLOYMENT, DEMOTION, REDUCTION IN SALARY, REPRIMAND, OR A CIVIL PENALTY NOT TO EXCEED $10,000. CE FORM 813 - EFF. 1/2000 PAGE 2 OF'OKp O - m 0 MEMORANDUM TO: Mayor Watford & City Council DATE: April 6, 2018 FROM: City Clerk Gamiotea; Exhibit 2 April 17, 2018 SUBJECT: Code Enforcement Board Terms/Re-appointments There are two current Board Members whose terms sunset on April 30, 2018. Both have requested to be re -appointed for another three-year term. We have not received any new applicants to be considered. Current Members: Chair Jamie Gamiotea Vice -Chair Melissa Close Louise Conrad Ted Denisuk Jim Pippin Michelle Sanders Beverly Bernst Megan Wilt (Alternate) Vacancy (Alternate) If Council is so inclined, please consider the following motion: Move to re -appoint Mr. Jamie Gamiotea and Mr. Ted Denisuk as Regular Members to the Code Enforcement Board, terms being from May 1, 2018 to April 30, 2021. MEMORANDUM r 91 TO: Mayor Watford & City Council DATE: April 6, 2018 FROM: City Clerk Gamiotea Exhibit 3 April 17, 2018 SUBJECT: Planning Board -Board of Adjustments -Design Review Board Re -appointments There are two current Board Members whose terms sunset on April 30, 2018. Both have requested to be re -appointed for another three-year term. We have not received any new applications. Current Members: Chair Dawn Hoover Vice Chair Doug McCoy Elbert Batton Phil Baughman Karyne Brass Mac Jonassaint Les McCreary Bobby Keefe, Alternate Bob Jarriel, Sr, Alternate If Council is so inclined, please consider the following motion: Move to re -appoint Mrs. Dawn Hoover and Mr. Mac Jonassaint as Regular Members to the Planning Board, Board of Adjustment, and Design Review Board, terms being from May 1, 2018 to April 30, 2021. City of Okeechobee Exhibit 4 April 17, 2018 PROPOSED AMENDED 2017/2018 BUDGET CAPITAL PROJECTS IMPROVEMENTS 1 2017/2018 1 2017/2018 1 BUDGET I PROPOSED F/Y BEGINNING FUND BALANCE 1 $ 4,136,380 1 $ 4,136,380 1 .0000 .1000 1000 .1000 DISPOSITION OF FIXED ASSETS $ 225,000 $ 225,000 INTEREST EARNINGS $ 2,500 $ 2,500 MISCELLANEOUS $ 500 $ 500 TOTAL REVENUES $ 228,000 1 $ 228,000 EXPENDITURES 304-549-3100 Professional Services $ 25,000 $ 25,000 304-529-4600 REPAIR & MAINTENANCE $ 25,000 $ 25,000 304-513-3100 Professional Services $ 9,500 $ 9,500 304-512-6400 ADMINISTRATION CAPITAL $ 4,230 $ 4,230 304-513-6400 FINANCE CAPITAL $ 3,200 $ 3,200 304-519-6400 GENERAL SERVICES CAPITAL $ 35,000 $ 35,000 304-521-6400 LAW ENFORCEMENT CAPITAL $ 420,205 304-522-6400 FIRE PROTECTION CAPITAL $ 100,800 $ 100,800 304-522-6401 FIRE PROTECTION CAPITAL $ - $ - 304-536.6400 SEWER/WASTEWATER $ 12,500 $ 12,500 304-541-6400 PUBLIC WORKS CAPITAL $ 19,250 $ 19,250 304-549-6401 PARKS CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT $ 78,000 $ 78,000 304-549-6402 MEDIAN REPLACEMENT & ROW $ 30,000 $ 30,000 304-584.6400 FUTURE CAPITAL PROJECTS $ $ - 304-2512-6400 CLERK CAPITAL $ 18,300 $ 18,300 304-584.7100 PRINCIPAL $ - $ 304-584.7200 INTEREST $ $ - TOTAL EXPENDITURES $ 780,985 $ 852,985 F/Y ENDING Fl TRANSFER OUT TO Other Funds $ 53,060 $ 53,060 TRANSFER OUT TO GENERAL FUND $ 535,453 $ 535,453 TOTAL TRANSFER OUT $ 588,513 $ 588,513 ASSIGNED FUND BALANCE TOTALASSIGNED FUND BALANCE $ $ UND BALANCE $ 2,994,882 $ 2,922,882 Capital Mid change4/12/201812:03 PM 1 of 2 City of Okeechobee PROPOSED 2017/2018 BUDGET Capital Projects Improvements Specific Projected c0.5Ve5t11A3tes Adim -Carpet, Lateral file cabinet.Admin & Chambers LED 512-6400 fixtures $4,230.00 512-6400 Admin Admin Subtotal $4,230.00 513-6400 Finance Account Clerk desk, lateral file and bookcase $2,000.00 Replacement plan for Computers $1,200.00 513-6400 Finance Fin Subtotal $3,200.00 519-6400 General Services New Front Doors @ City Hall $20,000.00 New Rear doors @ CH (kit, att off, south& north) $15,000.00 519-6400 General Services GS Subtotal $35,000.00 521-6400 Police Equipment for new cars including striping, etc. $44,000.00 12 Replacement Police vehicles (Admin vet incl.) $276,000.00 1 - Radar $2,200.00 4 - Computers and related equipment (replacements) $5,000.00 - 6 - Tasers $8,005.00 HID Security Lock System $15,000.00 New Roof $70,000.00 SRO Capital Exp 2 car w/equip, laptops, radios, Firearm & Taser $72,000.00 521-6400 Police PD Subtotal $492,205.00 522-6400 Fire 2 - Portable Radios — $8,000.00 SCBA Bottle Replacements (continued reoccurring) $5,000.00 SCBA Harnesses (6) $8,000.00 Fire Chief Ford F150 P/U w/equipment (lights, etc) $33,000.00 Code Enf Veh 2009 Replacement (High Maint) $18,500.00 Latitude 'rugged version" Laptop $2,800.00 Kitchen table & chairs for upstairs $2,500.00 Utility Trailer for Event Veh (golf cart) $1,000.00 AED Unit (replacement for Eng 6) Suction device Trk 8, Add for Eng 9 $4,000.00 6 - Sets of Bunker Gear $18,000.00 522-6400 Fire Fire Subtotal $100,800.00 541-6400 Public Works 1 - Operations Supervisor Computer $750.00 Gas Pump Replacement $10s000.00 Barn A/C upgrade/replacement $6,000.00 Backup Generator Enclosure $2,500.06 541-6400 Public Works PW Subtotal$19,250.00 541-6401 Parks 6 - Replacement Trees in Flagler Parks $14,000.00 Centennial Park - Exercise Equip $10,000.00 Centennial Park -BBQ Grills (12) $4,000.00 Centennial Park - Irrigation $20,000.00 Centennial Park - Landscaping $30,000.00 541-6401 Parks Parks Subtotal $78 000.00 541-6402 _ Median Rep Median Replacement & Right of Way $30,000.00 541-6402 _ Med Replacement Med Repl Subtotal $30,000.00 536-6400 _ Sewer/Wastewater Chamber Lift Station and hookup fees $12,500.00 536-6400 Sewer/Wastewater Sewer/Wastewater $12,500.00 2512-6400 Clerk Replacement Scanner for Laser Fiche $1,300.00 Video recording system $17,000.00 2512-6400 Clerk Clerk Subtotal $18,300.00 Capital Mld change4/12/201812:03 PM 2 of 2 Exhibit 5 .Auto a�®®n April 17, 2018 o�dqe� .le�e�Ram T J-e e p m Call Us first, for all of your Fleet Automotive, ti Light Truck needs CELL PHONE 954 383-1009 OFFICE (954) 441-2034 FAX (954) 441-2004 1 EMAIL SCHENRY1000MCAST.NET 13601 AP Pi 530 QUICK QUOTE SHEET FOR VEHICLES SOLD UNDER THE FLORIDA SHERIFF'S ASSOCIATION CONTRACT BID NO. 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IF there are any errors or changes, please feel free to contact me at any time. l am always happy to be of assistance Okeechobee Police 10-17-17FSA 2018 PPV QUOTE SHEET (2) .e �mom Vol. 109 No.47 Who is to blame for area's toxic blue-green algal blooms? ... Page 7 Ceremony to honor Civil War veterans ... page 9 Earth Day: End plastic pollution ... Pages 15-18 Lake Levels 13.34 feet Last Year: 11.90 feet Spon`sored By: .�- fu .�7r+lewe. Pogei/'s Family Restaurant 1759 S. Parrott Ave. 763-7222 Source: South Florida Water Management District. Depth given in feet above sea level Find us on Facebook See page 4 for information about how to contact this newspaper. okeechobeenews.net free Sreech F= Us 11111111111111II , Friday, April 20, 2018 Okeechobee News/Richard Marion Okeechobee County Sheriff Noel E. Stephen gives Anthony Mathieo Jr. a fist bump after making him a junior deputy. City council meets & greets first K-9 unit By Matteo Tullio Okeechobee News Okeechobee Police Depart- ment (OPD) introduced the city's first K-9 and handler at the Tues- day, April 17, City Council meet- ing. Okeechobee Mayor Dowling R. Watford Jr. proclaimed the month of April as "Guardian ad Litem Month" in the city at the Tuesday, April 17, meeting of the Okeechobee City Council. Mayor Watford presented the procla- mation certificate to Supervising See CITY — Page 13 500 plus tax 5-year-old helps save mother's life By Richard Marion Okeechobee News The Okeechobee County Sheriff's Office (OCSO) held a press conference on the morn- ing of April 19 to recognize An- thony Mathieo Jr. for his role in helping save his mother's life. On April 9 Anthony's moth- er, Heather Dewberry, col- lapsed in the family's kitchen. Dewberry stated that she had collapsed several times in the past and that doctors are un- sure why. . Anthony saw his mother collapse, and immediate- ly called his father, Anthony Mathieo Sr., and grandma with his mother's cell phone. Mathieo Sr. was at work when he received the call. "Normally Heather doesn't call me when I'm at work, be- cause I can't usually answer it," said Mr. Mathieo Sr., who works for Florida Power and Light. "My phone rang three times so I called her back and Anthony answered the phone and said his momma was asleep on the floor and wouldn't wake up. I knew immediately right then she wasn't asleep and I needed to call the ambulance." OCSO Deputy Ben Vule- ta responded to the Mathieo residence and found Anthony with his two younger siblings, Brantley and Madison, along with their mother laying on the floor unresponsive. Deputy Vuleta was then able to bring their mother back from un- consciousness. See BOY — Page 7 LA (Photo at right) From left to right are Okeechobee City Po- lice Department (OCPD) Major Donald Hagen, OCPD Chief Bob Peterson, Okeechobee Utility Authority employee Jess Manson, Okeechobee County Sheriff Office (OCSO) Captain Shannon Peterson and his wife, OCPD officer Micheal Jor- dan with K-9 Luna and OCSO Detective Sgt. Jimmy Mills. Okeechobee News/Richard NOT MY p P Stem When it comes to major Board Certified • Over 36 Years Experience accidents in Okeechobee, this isNOT mo��o Located on 3rd Street Hoskins across from the courthouse Civil Trial INJURYATTORNEY 357-5.800 FIRST RODEO. We it 20, 2018 Okeechobee News CITY CONTINUED FROM PAGE 1 Child Advocate Manager Wendy Rodriguez and Guardian Barry Scanlon. The Okeechobee Police Department in- troduced their recently formed K-9 Program with black Labrador K-9 Luna and her han- dler Officer Michael Jordan, along with his family to the city council. OPD Chief Bob Peterson informed the council, "Captain Shannon Peterson, of the Okeechobee County Sheriff's Office (OCSO), and his wife along with Jess Manson, from Okeechobee Utility Authority, donated a puppy to the department to help start a K-9 program." They were both in attendance at the meeting. He continued, "Detective Ser- geant Jimmy Mills from OCSO helped train the dog with Officer Jordan," who was also present at the meeting. "This could not have happened without the assistance from those involved and we appreciate Officer Jordan along with his family's willingness to accept the K-9 program's responsibilities," Chief Pe- terson concluded as Officer Jordan and K-9 Luna entered the council chambers. Mayor Watford thanked Capt. Peterson and his wife along with Jess Manson stating, "We certainly appreciate the investment you have made in our city and we appreciate the efforts from all the parties that made this hap- pen." Officer Jordan expressed his gratitude and thanked those involved for their support. Chief Peterson then introduced to the council the new School Resource Officer (SRO) Detective Jack Boon. SRO Kelley Mar- gerum was unable to attend the meeting due to recent surgery and is expected back in about a week. Chief Peterson explained, "He's (Boon) not just a law enforcement of- ficer but he's actually a certified teacher as well. He volunteered for the position and was able to clear a caseload for a month in a week's time while working as a detective for the department in preparation for his new duty assignment." Detective Boon explained his familiarity in dealings with the juvenile population, being the parent of a high school student, a swim coach for the community and as the out- reach member of the department for career fairs held at the various campuses and events in the county. "The kids need us there, that's the bottom line," said Detective Boon. "I can't thank you enough for volunteer- ing," said Mayor Watford. City Administrator Marcos Montes De Oca added, "We are very mindful of our citizens' tax dollars and I appreciate the police depart- ment working within their means while pro- viding additional services to our community." In business actions at the Tuesday meet- ing, the council: • Approved a motion for the reading of proposed Ordinance No. 1165 by title only and set May 1 as a final public hearing date regarding Rezoning Petition No. 18-002-R for Lot 1 and East 10 feet of Lot 2 of Block 207, from residential multiple family to heavy commercial, submitted by Hugh G. Culbreth of 207 Realty, LLC and presented by Wm. F. "Bill" Brisson, AICP senior planner for LaRue Planning. The land described consists of ap- proximately .19 acres and is located at 112 Southeast Third Street. • Approved the reappointments of Jamie Gamiotea and Mr. Ted Denisuk as regular members to the Code Enforcement Board, with terms being from May 1, 2018, to April 30, 2021. • Approved the reappointments of Dawn Hoover and Mac Jonassaint as regular mem- bers to the Planning Board, Board of Adjust- ment, and Design Review Board, with terms being from May 1, 2018, to April 30, 2021. • Approved a budget amendment for a capital purchase for the School Resource Officers Program. The original amount in they 2017/18 budget was for a Law Enforcement Capital of $420,205 and was approved to in- crease by $72,000 for a new total of $492,205. • Approved the purchase of two 2018 Dodge Charger Police Package Squad Cars, for the School Resource Officers Program, from AutoNation Chrysler Dodge Jeep Ram in Pembroke Pines at a unit cost of $20,796 for a total of $41,592. The Okeechobee City Council proclaimed April as Guardian ad Litem month. From left to right are Barry Scanlon, Wendy Rodriguez and Mayor Dowling Wat- ford.