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2018-05-01
u 1 CITY OF OKEECHOBEE MAY 11 2018, REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING 55 SE 3RD AVENUE * COUNCIL CHAMBERS * OKEECHOBEE, FL 34974 SUMMARY OF COUNCIL ACTION PAGE 1 OF 8 II AGENDA II COUNCIL ACTION - DISCUSSION - VOTE II CALL TO ORDER - Mayor May 1, 2018, City Council Regular Meeting, 6:00 P.M. Il. OPENING CEREMONIES: Invocation given by Father Jim Shevlin, Church of Our Saviour; 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. Mayor Watford called the May 1, 2018, Regular City Council Meeting to order at 6:00 P.M. The invocation was offered by Father Jim Shevlin of the Church of Our Saviour; the Pledge of Allegiance was led by Mayor Watford. City Clerk Gamiotea called the roll: Present Present Present Present Present Present (arrived at 6:04 P.M.) Present Present Present Present Present Present Mayor Watford asked whether there were any additions, deferrals, or withdrawals on today's agenda. New Business Item G was added at the request of Council Member Ritter. B. Public participation for any issues not on the agenda - Agenda Item Form Mayor Watford opened the floor for public comment on matters not on the agenda. There was none. or Comment Card is required. Citizen comments are limited to 3 minutes per speaker unless otherwise approved by the Mayor. V. PROCLAMATIONS AND PRESENTATIONS - Mayor Chief Peterson and Major Hagan introduced School Resource Officer (SRO) Kelly Margerum to the Council as she was not able to attend the last meeting due to health reasons. SRO Margerum's first day at Central Elementary will be Monday, May 7, 2018. 295 29 MAY 1, 2018 - REGULAR MEETING - PAGE 2 OF 8 AGENDA V. PROCLAMATIONS AND PRESENTATIONS CONTINUED A. Swearing in of Police Officer Jason Gavern. D. Swearing in of Police Officer Jessica Francis. C. Proclaim the week of May 6 through 12, 2018 as "Municipal Clerks Week." COUNCIL ACTION - DISCUSSION -VOTE Chief Peterson then announced the Department will be utilizing an existing squad car as a Traffic Unit. This Unit was created due to the large number of complaints the Department has received regarding traffic. The Unit will patrol Monday thru Friday during business hours and Officer Holroyd, who was in attendance, graciously volunteered for this position. Chief Peterson then administered the Oath of Office to Mr. Jason Gavern. With his right hand raised, he recited the following Oath: "1, Jason Gavern, do solemnly swear or affirm that I will support, protect, and defend the constitution of the United States and of Florida and that I will bear the faith, loyalty, and allegiance to the same. I will protect and defend against all enemies, foreign and domestic. I will faithfully perform all duties of Police Officer for the City of Okeechobee." Officer Gavern was accompanied by his family and friend, Analisa. He was pinned with his badge by his parents, Louis and Donna Gavern. Officer Gavern will begin as a Full -Time Officer tomorrow. Chief Peterson administered the Oath of Office to Ms. Jessica Francis. With her right hand raised, she recited the following Oath: "1, Jessica Francis, do solemnly swear or affirm that I will support, protect, and defend the constitution of the United States and of Florida and that I will bear the faith, loyalty, and allegiance to the same. 1 will protect and defend against all enemies, foreign and domestic. I will faithfully perform all duties of Police Officer for the City of Okeechobee." Officer Francis was accompanied by her mother, grandmother, four children and friend, Luigi. She was pinned with her badge by her daughter Kaley. Officer Francis will begin as a Full -Time Officer tomorrow. Mayor Watford proclaimed May 6 through 12, 2018, as Municipal Clerks Week, presenting the document to City Clerk Gamiotea and Deputy City Clerk Jenkins, and reading the document into the record as follows: "Whereas, the Office of the Municipal Clerk, a time honored and vital part of local government, exists throughout the world; and Whereas, the Office of the Municipal Clerk is the oldest among public servants; and Whereas, the Office of the Municipal Clerk provides the professional link between the citizens, the local governing bodies and agencies of government at other levels; and Whereas, Municipal Clerks have pledged to be ever mindful of their neutrality and impartiality, rendering equal service to all; and Whereas, the Municipal Clerk serves as the information center on functions of local government and community; and Whereas, Municipal Clerks continually strive to improve the administration of the affairs of their office through participation in education programs, seminars, workshops, and annual meetings of the State, provincial, country and international professional organizations. Now Therefore, 1, Dowling R. Watford, Jr., Mayor of the City of Okeechobee, do recognize the week of May 6 through 12, 2018, as `MUNICIPAL CLERKS WEEK,' and further extend appreciation to all Municipal Clerks and especially to Lane Gamiotea our City Clerk, and Bobbie Jenkins our Deputy City Clerk, for the vital services they perform and their exemplary dedication to the communities they represent." Fj MAY 1, 2018 - REGULAR MEETING - PAGE 3 OF 8 297 1 1 1 AGENDA ZZ�_1►�i/_1i`►Flya:mu`►rIr-YIL#]►6YK61k,1111k,L11:1 D. Proclaim the week of May 21 through 27, 2018 as "National Public Works Week." E. Proclaim the month of May 2018 as "Building Safety Month." COUNCIL ACTION - DISCUSSION -VOTE Mayor Watford proclaimed the week of May 21 through 27, 2018, as National Public Works Week. Mayor Watford presented the proclamation to the employees of the Public Works Department and read the document into the record as follows: "Whereas, public works professionals focus on infrastructure, facilities and services that are of vital importance to sustainable and resilient communities and to the public health, high quality of life and well-being of the citizens of the City of Okeechobee; and Whereas, these infrastructure, facilities and services could not be provided without the dedicated efforts of public works professionals, who are engineers, managers and employees from state and local governments and the private sector, who are responsible for rebuilding, improving and protecting our nation's transportation, water supply, water treatment and solid waste systems, public buildings, and other structures and facilities essential for our citizens; and Whereas, it is in the public interest for the citizens, civic leaders and children in the City of Okeechobee to gain knowledge of and to maintain a progressive interest and understanding of the importance of public works and public works programs in their respective communities; and Whereas, the American Public Works Association has celebrated the annual National Public Works Week since 1960; and Whereas, this year's theme is `The Power of Public Works' as we celebrate the hard work and dedication of the many public works professionals throughout the world. 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 week of May 21 through May 27, 2018 as `NATIONAL PUBLIC WORKS WEEK' in the City of Okeechobee, and calls upon all citizens and civic organizations to acquaint themselves with the issues involved in providing our public works; and to recognize the contributions which public works officials make every day to our health, safety, comfort, and quality of life." May, 2018 was proclaimed as Building Safety Month. Mayor Watford presented the proclamation to Mr. Jeffery Newell, City Building Official, and read the document into the record as follows: "Whereas, the City of Okeechobee is committed to recognizing our growth and strength depends on the safety and economic value of the homes, buildings, and infrastructure that serve our citizens, both in everyday life and in times of natural disaster, and Whereas, our confidence in the structural integrity of these buildings that make up our community is achieved through public awareness to help individuals, families and businesses understand what it takes to create safe and sustainable structures; to reinforce the need for the adoption of modern, regularly -updated building codes; a strong and efficient system of code enforcement and a well trained professional work force to maintain the system; and Whereas, the dedication of our building and code officials who work hard year-round to ensure that we work, live and play in strong, safe buildings; and Whereas, all communities need building codes to protect their cities from disasters like fires, weather -related events and structural collapse; building codes are society's best way of protecting homes, offices, schools, manufacturing facilities, stores and entertainment venues; building and code officials work day in and day out to keep the public safe; and Whereas, Building Safety Month is sponsored by the International Code Council to bring attention to issues that are not regularly considered unless disaster strikes; modern codes and standards incorporate the latest technology and provide the safest, most resilient structures for (continued) 29 MAY 1, 2018 - REGULAR MEETING - PAGE 4 OF 8 AGENDA V. PROCLAMATIONS AND PRESENTATIONS CONTINUED E. Proclaim the month of May 2018 as "Building Safety Month" continued VI. MINUTES - City Clerk A. Motion to approve the Summary of Council Action for the April 11, 2018, Joint Workshop and the April 17, 2018, Regular Meeting. V11. OPEN PUBLIC HEARING FOR ORDINANCE ADOPTION - Mayor A.1.a) Motion to read proposed Ordinance No. 1165 by title only 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. c) City Attorney to read proposed Ordinance No. 1165 by title only COUNCIL ACTION - DISCUSSION - VOTE our families and communities to protect against building failures, hurricanes, tornadoes, floods, high rise fires, and other modern-day disasters; and Whereas `Building Codes Saves Lives' the theme for Building Safety Month 2018, encourages all Americans to raise awareness of the importance of building safety and the importance of current safety codes and the role of building and code officials in creating safe, sustainable structures that communities can rely on for generations to come. 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 May 2018 as `Building Safety Month'." Council Member Clark moved to dispense with the reading and approve the Summary of Council Action for the April 11, 2018, Joint Workshop and Regular meeting of April 17, 2018; seconded by Council Member Chandler. There was no discussion on this item. VOTE: WATFORD — YEA CHANDLER — YEA CLARK — YEA O'CONNOR — YEA RITTER — YEA MOTION CARRIED. MAYOR WATFORD OPENED THE PUBLIC HEARING AT 6:38 P.M. Council Member O'Connor moved to read proposed Ordinance No. 1165 by title only, 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 Ritter. VOTE: WATFORD — YEA CHANDLER — YEA CLARK — YEA O'CONNOR — YEA RITTER — 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 adopt proposed Ordinance No. 1165. Motion and second by Council Members O'Connor and Ritter to adopt proposed Ordinance No. 1165. MAY 1, 2018 - REGULAR MEETING - PAGE 5 OF 8 299 1 1 d AGENDA II COUNCIL ACTION - DISCUSSION -VOTE 11 VII. PUBLIC HEARING CONTINUED A.2.b) Public comments and discussion. c) Vote on motion CLOSE PUBLIC HEARING - Mayor The Planning Board reviewed Petition No. 18-002-R on March 15, 2018, and found it to be consistent with the Comprehensive Plan based on the findings within the Planning Staff Report and unanimously recommended approval. Planning Staff's findings are as follows: The Petition does not identify the specific use to which the property will be used. Discussion with the Applicant indicates that it will be part 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; 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 with a Commercial FLU and a Zoning of Commercial Professional Office; to the Northeast and Southeast are single-family homes, with Single -Family Residential FLU and 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 2nd 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. Clerk Gamiotea noted there were 16 notices mailed to surrounding property owners, two signs were posted on the property, and it was published in the newspaper as required. The City has not received any correspondences or phone calls on the proposed Rezoning. Mr. Dallon Boyd was present on behalf of the property owner. Mayor Watford asked whether there were any questions or comments from the public; there was none. 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. WATFORD — ABSTAINED• O'CONNOR — YEA VOTE: CHANDLER — YEA RITTER — YEA MAYOR WATFORD CLOSED THE PUBLIC HEARING AT 6:40 P.M. CLARK — YEA MOTION CARRIED. 300 - Vill. NEW BUSINESS MAY 1, 2018 - REGULAR MEETING - PAGE 6 OF 8 AGENDA II COUNCIL ACTION - DISCUSSION - VOTE A. Motion to amend a previously approved purchase order to include costs in the amount of $2,066.32 for additional repairs to Fire Engine 7 - Chief Smith (Exhibit 2). B. Motion to approve a budget amendment to re -allocate expenditures to the Law Enforcement Fund - City Administrator (Exhibit 3). Council Member O'Connor moved to amend a previously approved Purchase Order [No. 4488 issued to Ten-8 Fire Equipment] to include costs in the amount of $2,066.32 for additional repairs to Fire Engine 7; seconded by Council Member Clark. At the March 6, 2018 Meeting, the Council approved a sole -source expenditure in the amount of $16,457.08 for parts and repairs to Engine 7. During the repair process, it was found that unforeseen repairs above the scope of services were required. The final repair cost to Engine 7 will now be $18,523.40. VOTE: WATFORD — YEA CHANDLER — YEA CLARK — YEA O'CONNOR — YEA RITTER — YEA MOTION CARRIED. Motion by Council Member O'Connor to approve a budget amendment [as presented in Exhibit 3] to re -allocate expenditures to the Law Enforcement Fund; seconded by Council Member Ritter. At the April 17, 2018, meeting, a Budget Amendment was approved to increase the Law Enforcement Capital Line Item by $72,000.00 in the Capital Improvement Projects Fund (from Reserves). This was to purchase the necessary equipment for the two new School Resource Officers. However, upon research by Finance Director Riedel, it was realized that some of the equipment could be purchased from the Law Enforcement Special Fund. Based on this research and Chief Peterson's authorization, the recommendation is to amend the Capital Improvement Projects Fund again, decreasing the amount by $8,400.00 for Law Enforcement Capital expenditures, and re -allocate that amount to the Law Enforcement Special Fund. Exhibit 3 provides the Adopted Budget, April 17 Amendments, and new proposed Amendments as follows: Capital Improvement Projects Fund 304-521-6400 Law Enforcement Capital Total Expenditures Fund Balance Law Enforcement Special Fund Beginning Fund Balance Revenue 601-354-1000 Expenditure 601-529-4909 Expenditure 601-549-6400 Fund Balance 10/1/17 4/17/18 5/1/18 Difference Adopted Amended Proposed from Adopted $ 420,205.00 $ 492,205.00 $ 483,805.00 +$ 63,600.00 $ 780,985.00 $ 852,985.00 $ 844,585.00 +$ 63,600.00 $ 2,994,882.00 $ 2,922,882,00 $ 2,931,282.00 - $ 63,600.00 $ 4,311,00 N/A $ 11,620.00 +$ 7309.00 $ 500.00 N/A $ 1,000.00 +$ 500.00 $ 250.00 N/A $ 500.00 +$ 250.00 $ 1,500.00 N/A $ 8,400.00 +$ 6900.00 $ 3,061.00 N!A $ 3,720.00 +$ 659.00 VOTE: WATFORD — YEA CHANDLER — YEA CLARK — YEA O'CONNOR — YEA RITTER — YEA MOTION CARRIED. 1 1 MAY 1, 2018 - REGULAR MEETING - PAGE 7 OF 8 301 AGENDA VIII. NEW BUSINESS CONTINUED C. Motion to approve the purchase of four police radios in the amount of $17,671.40 for the School Resource Officers Program - Chief Peterson (Exhibit 4). D. Motion to ratify the re -appointments of Willie Hall as the Fifth Trustee and Jackie Dunham as an Elected Fund Trustee to the General Employees' Pension Fund, terms ending December 31, 2021 - City Clerk. 1 E. Consider amending Chapter 2, Hiring Process, of the Personnel Policies and Procedures, paragraph number three, under Qualification, regarding the residence requirement - Personnel Administrator. (Exhibit 5). 1 COUNCIL ACTION - DISCUSSION -VOTE Council Member O'Connor moved to approve the purchase of four [SLERS] radios in the amount of $17,671.40 [$8,302.60 for two Harris XG-75p hand held portables, and $9,386.80 for two Harris XG-75m mobiles], for the School Resource Officers and vehicles [through State Contract No. 725-001-01-11; seconded by Council Member Ritter. As required, Chief Peterson's letter requesting the expenditure of $8,302.06 from the Law Enforcement Special Fund, to cover a portion of this expense and that the purchase complies with Florida Statute 932.7055, was provided in Exhibit 4. VOTE: WATFORD — YEA CHANDLER — YEA CLARK — YEA O'CONNOR — YEA RITTER — YEA MOTION CARRIED. Council Member O'Connor moved to ratify the re -appointments of Mr. Willie Hall as the Fifth Trustee and Ms. Jackie Dunham as an Elected Fund Trustee to the General Employees' Pension Fund, terms ending December 31, 2021; seconded by Council Member Clark. The General Trustees re -appointed Mr. Hall at their last meeting and Ms. Dunham was re-elected in January by the General Employees Membership. The Mayor and Council extended their gratitude for their service. VOTE: WATFORD — YEA CHANDLER — YEA CLARK — YEA O'CONNOR — YEA RITTER — YEA MOTION CARRIED. City Clerk Gamiotea provided a brief history on the adoption and amendments to the residency requirement in the Personnel Policies and Procedures Handbook. Prior to the adoption of the revised Handbook on October 15, 1996, there was not a residency requirement. On August 17, 1999, the policy was amended to add the Buckhead Ridge area and other counties with Okeechobee addresses to meet the residency requirement. On March 21, 2000, an amendment was approved to reduce a Department Heads evaluation time from six to three months with an additional three months to relocate. The most recent amendment was February 21, 2006, which waived the residency requirement for the entire Police Department. Administrator MontesDeOca and Fire Chief Smith added after researching this issue, they discovered surrounding counties no longer have a residency requirements. After discussing the policy with each Department Head, the recommendation was to ask the Council to remove the residency requirement for all employees, excluding Department Heads. The Department Heads responded to questions regarding their Department's policies allowing City vehicles to be driven home. Alwi MAY 1, 2018 - REGULAR MEETING - PAGE 8 OF 8 AGENDA VIII. NEW BUSINESS CONTINUED E. Consider amending Chapter 2, Hiring Process, of the Personnel Policies and Procedures, paragraph number three, under Qualification, regarding the residence requirement continued. F. Update regarding the Primitive Baptist Church property - City Attorney ITEM ADDED TO THE AGENDA: G. Discuss Healthy Start Board Liaison - Council Member Ritter. 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 me is are for the s6le.purpose of backup for official records of the Clerk. , ATTEST: Dowling R. Wa or , Jr., Mayor i Lane amiotea, C, City Clerk COUNCIL ACTION - DISCUSSION - VOTE Council Member Clark made a motion to remove "Except for Department Heads, and Police Department Employees, residents of Okeechobee County, Buckhead Ridge area of Glades County, or any areas lying outside the Okeechobee County line, but have Okeechobee addresses (physical, not post office boxes), by the end of the six (6) month probation period," from Qualifications Item 3 of Chapter 2 Hiring Process in the Personnel Policies and Procedures Handbook; seconded by Council Member Ritter. VOTE: WATFORD — YEA CHANDLER — YEA CLARK — YEA O'CONNOR — YEA RITTER — YEA MOTION CARRIED. On February 21, 2017, the Council instructed Attorney Cook to have a title search performed on the Primitive Baptist Church property located at 1003 Southwest 3rd Avenue (LEGAL DESCRIPTION: Lots 9, 10, 11, and 12 of Block 8, SOUTH OKEECHOBEE, Plat Book 1, Page 12). Attorney Cook provided an update explaining that due to the property no longer being utilized as a church, it was put on the tax roll and a tax certificate was purchased on June 1, 2017, for $1,997.81. The certificate holder cannot file a quiet title lawsuit until June 1, 2019. Attorney Cook suggested locating a survivor of the Raulerson Trust, purchase the property for a nominal fee, and pay off the tax certificate to gain access to the title. He also provided other lengthy and costly avenues to take. Ms. Magi Cable of the Okeechobee Historical Society stated she has a list compiled of Raulerson Family heirs, as well as the majority of their addresses, and that she would provide it to Attorney Cook. After further discussion, the consensus of the Council was to have Attorney Cook provide them with an update at the July meeting. Administrator MontesDeOca and Public Works Director Allen were instructed to gain access to the structures and evaluate their condition. Council Member Ritter explained that the Healthy Start Board is having trouble with member attendance and requested alternates. Council Member Clark volunteered to cover the remainder of 2018 as the Alternate. This Board appointment will be added to the Board Liaisons list, slated to be addressed in January, 2019. Mayor Watford asked whether there were any objections to appointing Council Member Clark. There were none. Clerk Gamiotea will send the appropriate notice advising of the appointment. There being no further discussion, nor items on the agenda, Mayor Watford adjourned the meeting at 7.15 P.M. The next regular scheduled meeting is May 15, 2018. Form 813 Memorandum of Voting Conflict for County, Municipal, and other Local Public Officers was filed by Mayor Watford on May 1, 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. 1 1 1 Okeechobee News----,-----,,Ii 107 SW 17th Strdet;>aite ANDEPENDENT Okeechobee, ,F, ! is 3q.974- ' ! 7 .�r. 863-7� 1-3134 NEWSMEDIA INC. 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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. _r t V. PROCLAMATIONS AND PRESENTATIONS A. Swearing in of Police Officer Jason Gavern. B. Swearing in of Police Officer Jessica Francis. C. Proclaim the week of May 6 - 12, 2018 as "Municipal Clerks Week." D. Proclaim the week of May 21 — 27, 2018 as "National Public Works Week. " E. Proclaim the month of May 2018 as "Building Safety Month." VI. MINUTES — City Clerk A. Motion to approve the Summary of Council Action for the April 11, 2018 Joint Workshop and the April 17, 2018 Regular Meeting. VII. OPEN PUBLIC HEARING FOR ORDINANCE ADOPTION - Mayor A.1.a) Motion to read proposed Ordinance No. 1165 by title only 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. c) City Attorney to read proposed Ordinance No. 1165 by title only. 2.a) Motion to adopt proposed Ordinance No. 1165. b) Public comments and discussion. c) Vote on motion CLOSE PUBLIC HEARING VIII. NEW BUSINESS A. Motion to amend a previously approved purchase.order to include costs in the amount of $2,066.32 for additional repairs to Fire Engine 7 — Chief Smith (Exhibit 2). May 1, 2018 PACE 2 of 3 May 1, 2018 PAGE 3 OF 3 VIII. NEW BUSINESS CONTINUED B. Motion to approve a budget amendment to reallocate expenditures to the Law Enforcement Fund — City Administrator (Exhibit 3). C. Motion to approve the purchase of four police radios in the amount of $17,671,40 for the School Resource Officers Program - Chief Peterson (Exhibit 4). D. Motion to ratify the re -appointments of Willie Hall as the Fifth Trustee and Jackie Dunham as an Elected Fund Trustee to the General Employees Pension Fund, terms ending December 31, 2021 — City Clerk E. Consider amending Chapter 2, Hiring Process, of the Personnel Policies and Procedures, paragraph number three, under Qualification, regarding the residence requirement — Personnel Administrator (Exhibit 5). F. Update regarding the Primitive Baptist Church property — City Attorney 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, May 1, 2018 Meeting Minutes taken during the meeting by Lane Gamiotea CALL TO ORDER: Mayor Watford called the Regular City Council Meeting to order on May 1, 2018, at P.M. in the Council Chambers, Room 200 located at City Hall, 55 SE 3rd Avenue, Okeechobee, Florida 34974. II. OPENING CEREMONIES: The invocation was offered by Father Jim Shevlin of Church of Our Savior; 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 Present Present (arrived at 6:04 p.m.) 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 for the addition, deferral, or withdrawal of items on today's agenda? Add Healthy Start Board, item G. 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. PROCLAMATIONS AND PRESENTATIONS — Mayor At the last meeting, introduced SRO's, Kelly Margerum unable to attend. Volunteered for this job, Monday her official day. Already received good comments. Mayor look forward to your service and volunteering for this position, agree they will be perfect matches for the schools. Bob if were not answering to the needs of our people then what are we doing. Traffic number one complaint. Black cop car, tomorrow grey striping, assign an officer during business hours to assist with the traffic. New speeds on South Park will be enforced. Ryan Holroyd is the traffic officer, he volunteered to take on this assignment. Rarely have openings in our Department. Two openings, small hard to get a job in the police department, I don't hire the officers. I have a board 5 sgt, LT and Major, review apps, do interviews, make recommendations, I make the final decision. Two applicants recommended tonight were 7 to 0 recommendation. A. ' Swearing in of Police Officer Jason Gavern. Police Chief Peterson administered the Oath of Office to Police Officer With his right hand raised, Officer Gavern recited the following Oath: FDLE file for a copy]" Officer Gavern was pinned with his badge by parents Officer Gavern will begin as a Full -Time Officer tomorrow. He has been a member of the Police Auxiliary since Jason Gavern. "l, Jason Gavern, [insert Police Officer oath see Page 1 of 8 City resident, parents Donna and Louise, Annalisa and Amy sister. PA born and raised, 1995 graduated, 1998 Police Dept, 2006 moved to Kissimee, professional boxer. Fought in a match in the Ukraine, look up the fight on You Tube. 13th in the profession. Involved in some of our youth boxing groups. Both have AS degree's. Chief extended a welcome. B. Swearing in of Police Officer Jessica Francis. Chief Peterson administered the Oath of Office to Police Officer Jessica Francis. With her right hand raised, Officer Francis recited the following Oath: "1, Jessica Francis," [insert Police Officer oath see FDLE file for a copy] Officer Francis was pinned with her badge by Kailey. Officer Francis will begin as a Full -Time Officer tomorrow. Mom Sherry, Grandma , friend Luigi Jessica's father is in Ohio, retired USMC. Class of 1999 OHS. She put herself through the academy. Reason applying is the pay and benefit difference from the SO. Body building competitive. Gary — glad to have you part of the police department. Excited to fit in with the department. Chief law put the burden on the school board and local law enforcement. Effective as of now the positions are all filled and the vacancies have been filled as well. Personally appreciate the city council stepping up. Mayor appreciate your plan and work with the Sheriff. Clark my husband is the guidance counselor and is already doing a great job with the OFC students. Boon gave a mom $20 who didn't have enough gas to leave the school the other day. Mike — impress upon your people to come home every night. C. Proclaim the week of May 6 through 12, 2018 as "Municipal Clerks Week." Mayor Watford proclaimed May 6 through 12, 2018, as Municipal Clerks Week, presenting the document to City Clerk Gamiotea and Deputy City Clerk Jenkins, and reading the document into the record as follows: "Whereas, the Office of the Municipal Clerk, a time honored and vital part of local government, exists throughout the world; and Whereas, the Office of the Municipal Clerk is the oldest among public servants; and Whereas, the Office of the Municipal Clerk provides the professional link between the citizens, the local governing bodies and agencies of government at other levels; and Whereas, Municipal Clerks have pledged to be ever mindful of their neutrality and impartiality, rendering equal service to all; and Whereas, the Municipal Clerk serves as the information center on functions of local government and community; and Whereas, Municipal Clerks continually strive to improve the administration of the affairs of their office through participation in education programs, seminars, workshops, and annual meetings of the State, provincial, country and international professional organizations. Now Therefore, 1, Dowling R. Watford, Jr., Mayor of the City of Okeechobee, do recognize the week of May 6 through 12, 2018, as `MUNICIPAL CLERKS WEEK,' and further extend appreciation to all Municipal Clerks and especially to Lane Gamiotea our City Clerk, and Bobbie Jenkins our Deputy City Clerk, for the vital services they perform and their exemplary dedication to the communities they represent." D. Proclaim the week of May 21 through 27, 2018 as "National Public Works Week." Mayor Watford proclaimed the week of May 21 through 27, 2018, as National Public Works Week. Mayor Watford presented the proclamation to and read the document into the record as follows: "Whereas, public works professionals focus on infrastructure, facilities and services that are of vital importance to sustainable and resilient communities and to the public health, high quality of life and well-being of the citizens of the City of Okeechobee; and Whereas, these infrastructure, facilities and services could not be provided without the dedicated efforts of public works professionals, who are engineers, managers and employees from state and local governments and the private sector, who are responsible Page 2 of 8 for rebuilding, improving and protecting our nation's transportation, water supply, water treatment and solid waste systems, public buildings, and other structures and facilities essential for our citizens; and Whereas, it is in the public interest for the citizens, civic leaders and children in the City of Okeechobee to gain knowledge of and to maintain a progressive interest and understanding of the importance of public works and public works programs in their respective communities; and Whereas, the American Public Works Association has celebrated the annual National Public Works Week since 1960; and Whereas, this year's theme is `The Power of Public Works' as we celebrate the hard work and dedication of the many public works professionals throughout the world. 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 week of May 21 through May 27, 2018 as `NATIONAL PUBLIC WORKS WEEK' in the City of Okeechobee, and calls upon all citizens and civic organizations to acquaint themselves with the issues involved in providing our public works; and to recognize the contributions which public works officials make every day to our health, safety, comfort, and quality of life." E. Proclaim the month of May 2018 as "Building Safety Month." May, 2018 was proclaimed as Building Safety Month. Mayor Watford presented the proclamation to and read the document into the record as follows: "Whereas, the City of Okeechobee is committed to recognizing our growth and strength depends on the safety and economic value of the homes, buildings, and infrastructure that serve our citizens, both in everyday life and in times of natural disaster, and Whereas, our confidence in the structural integrity of these buildings that make up our community is achieved through public awareness to help individuals, families and businesses understand what it takes to create safe and sustainable structures; to reinforce the need for the adoption of modern, regularly -updated building codes; a strong and efficient system of code enforcement and a well trained professional work force to maintain the system; and Whereas, the dedication of our building and code officials who work hard year-round to ensure that we work, live and play in strong, safe buildings; and Whereas, all communities need building codes to protect their cities from disasters like fires, weather -related events and structural collapse; building codes are society's best way of protecting homes, offices, schools, manufacturing facilities, stores and entertainment venues; building and code officials work day in and day out to keep the public safe; and Whereas, Building Safety Month is sponsored by the International Code Council to bring attention to issues that are not regularly considered unless disaster strikes; modern codes and standards incorporate the latest technology and provide the safest, most resilient structures for our families and communities to protect against building failures, hurricanes, tornadoes, floods, high rise fires and other modern- day disasters; and Whereas, "Building Codes Saves Lives" the theme for Building Safety Month 2018, encourages all Americans to raise awareness of the importance of building safety and the importance of current safety codes and the role of building and code officials in creating safe, sustainable structures that communities can rely on for generations to come. 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 May 2018 as `Building Safety Month'." VI. MINUTES - City Clerk A. Motion to approve the Summary of Council Action for the April 11, 2018 Joint Workshop and the April 17, 2018 Regular Meeting. Council Member Clark moved to dispense with the reading and approve the Summary of Council Action for the April 11, 2018 Joint Workshop and the Regular meeting of April 17, 2018; seconded by Council Member Chandler. There was no discussion on this item. WATFORD - YEA O'CONNOR - YEA VOTE: CHANDLER - YEA RITTER - YEA VII. OPEN PUBLIC HEARING FOR ORDINANCE ADOPTION - Mayor CLARK - YEA MOTION CARRIED. Time: 6:38 PM Page 3 of 8 A.1.a) Motion to read proposed Ordinance No. 1165 by title only 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 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 Ritter. b) Vote on motion to read by title. VOTE: WATFORD — YEA CHANDLER — YEA CLARK — YEA O'CONNOR — YEA RITTER — YEA 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 adopt proposed Ordinance No. 1165. Motion and second by Council Members O'Connor and Ritter to adopt proposed Ordinance No. 1165. b) Public comments and discussion. Mayor Watford yielded the Planning Board reviewed Petition No. 18-002-R on March 15, 2018, and found it to be consistent with the Comprehensive Plan based on the findings within the Planning Staff Report and unanimously recommended approval. Planning Staff's findings are as follows: The proposed rezoning is consistent with the Comprehensive Plan. While the Petition does not identify the specific use to which the property will be used, discussion with the Applicant indicates that it will be part 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; 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 2nd 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. Page 4 of 8 Clerk Gamiotea noted there were 16 notices mailed to surrounding property owners, 2 sign(s) was posted on the property and it was published in the numbers as required. The City has not received any correspondences or phone calls on the proposed rezoning. c) Vote on motion VOTE: WATFORD — ABSTAINED' CHANDLER — YEA CLARK — YEA O'CONNOR — YEA RITTER — YEA MOTION CARRIED. MAYOR WATFORD CLOSED THE PUBLIC HEARING AT 6:40 PM VIII. NEW BUSINESS A. Motion to amend a previously approved purchase order to include costs in the amount of $2,066.32 for additional repairs to Fire Engine 7 — Chief Smith (Exhibit 2). Council Member O'Connor moved to amend a previously approved purchase order [No. 4488] to include costs in the amount of $2,066.32 for additional repairs to Fire Engine 7; seconded by Council Member Clark. Discussion: At the March 6, 2018 Meeting, the Council approved a request in the amount of $16,457.08 to refurbish the fire pump on Engine 7. During the repair process, it was found that additional repairs to the pump transmission shift fork assembly are required. The relief valve, which was not on the original quote, was also found to have visible wear/tear and should be repaired while the pump is broken down. The total cost of the two additional repairs is $2,066.32. The final repair cost to Engine 7 will be $18,523.40. MDO looking at putting contingencies to keep from having to bring these smaller issues that come up as they do with repairs. Watford its understandable WATFORD — YEA O'CONNOR — YEA VOTE: CHANDLER — YEA RITTER — YEA CLARK — YEA MOTION CARRIED. B. Motion to approve a budget amendment to reallocate expenditures to the Law Enforcement Fund — City Administrator (Exhibit 3). Motion by Council Member O'Connor to approve a budget amendment to reallocate expenditures to the Law Enforcement Fund; seconded by Council Member Ritter. Discussion: MDO - Exhibit 3 reflects the following amendments: Capital Improvement Projects Fund Line Item 304-521- 6400 was decreased from $492,205.00 to $483,805.00 reflecting the transfer of $8,400.00 to the Law Enforcement Special Fund Line Item 601-549-6400 for the purchase of two mobile (car) radios for the two School Resource Officer squad cars. Total Expenses decreased to $844,585.00; Fund balance increased to $2,931,282.00. Law Enforcement Special Fund Line Item 601-354-1000 was increased from $500.00 to $1,000.00; Line Item 601-529-4909 was increased from $250.00 to $500.00; Line Item 601-549-6400 increased from $1,500.00 to $8,400.00. Total Expenses decreased to $844,585.00; Fund balance increased to $2,931,282.00. Total Expenses increased to $8,900.00; Fund balance increased to $3,720.00. Watford — so a procedural thing to allow this. MDO = yes. VOTE: WATFORD — YEA CHANDLER — YEA CLARK — YEA Page 5 of 8 O'CONNOR — YEA RITTER — YEA MOTION CARRIED. C. Motion to approve the purchase of four police radios in the amount of $17,671.40 for the School Resource Officers Program - Chief Peterson (Exhibit 4). Council Member O'Connor moved to approve the purchase of four police radios in the amount of $17,671.40 for the School Resource Officers Program; seconded by Council Member Ritter, Discussion: Bob 2 portables and 2 car radios. This was part of the original funding listed for the SROs. Gary reiterate again how much we appreciate the quick action you took on this. This all happened very quickly and know it wasn't easy. WATFORD — YEA O'CONNOR — YEA VOTE: CHANDLER — YEA RITTER — YEA CLARK — YEA MOTION CARRIED. D. Motion to ratify the re -appointments of Willie Hall as the Fifth Trustee and Jackie Dunham as an Elected Fund Trustee to the General Employees' Pension Fund, terms ending December 31, 2021 — City Clerk. Council Member O'Connor moved to ratify the re -appointments of Mr. Willie Hall as the Fifth Trustee and Ms. Jackie Dunham as an Elected Fund Trustee to the General Employees' Pension Fund, terms ending December 31, 2021; seconded by Council Member Clark The General Trustees reappointed Mr. Hall at their last meeting and Ms. Dunham was reelected in January by the General Fund Membership. WATFORD — YEA O'CONNOR — YEA VOTE: CHANDLER — YEA RITTER — YEA CLARK — YEA MOTION CARRIED. E. Consider amending Chapter 2, Hiring Process, of the Personnel Policies and Procedures, paragraph number three, under Qualification, regarding the residence requirement — Personnel Administrator (Exhibit 5). MDO spoke with Chief and County difficulty recruiting from Okeechobee. We don't have the talent here, looked at other counties as well, follow suit to get these positions filled. Something Prior to October 15, 1996, there was not a residency require, it was added when it was completely revised and adopted. Since then its been revised 3 times: 1. Aug 17, 1999 to add BHR & other counties wl Okeechobee addresses. 2. Mar 21, 2000 to give Department Heads less evaluation time and 3 months to relocate after probationary time is up. 3. Feb 21, 2006 waived residency for the entire police department. John Cook — law cases, only of CEB. Clark — city vehicles ? Dept Head. Discrimartory? No discrestion of the chief. Mike limit on the miles they can live away from the city? MDO no longer millage isn't there. To Peterson lived in Loxahatchee, didn't take a car home? Bob we drew a line part of port st lucie 5 miles in, furtherest point to the county line, got to live in that circle to take their car home doesn't eliminate ethem from being hired. Have 2 outside the county. Holroyd recedntly married sold house in the county. Page 6 of 8 Clark want palm beach county. Diffinately have more applicants. Clark move delete area in yellow, Ritter second. VOTE: WATFORD — YEA CHANDLER — YEA CLARK — YEA O'CONNOR — YEA RITTER — YEA MOTION CARRIED. F. Update regarding the Primitive Baptist Church property — City Attorney. Lots 9 to 12 of Block 8, SOUTH OKEECHOBEE Plat Book , Page. Cook tax certificate bought by a company. $2,000.00 taxes interest fees Certificate holds for 2 years, June 2019 before being able to gain title. Capital --- would stand to own this property. Remedy somewhat limit. Best one would be narrowing down a survivor of the trust, purchase the property for nominal, pay off tax certificate and the city can get the property. Another route can look at. Clock is running out. Watford trustee, wouldn't they all be dead now? Possibly, don't know anyone who has a written trust agreement on this property. Mike what about heirs. John legal route if we could get some of the heirs to agree to work with the city is to prepare a deed for the city to own the property by the heirs, quite title lawsuit. Serve heirs you can locate. City has interest, want to participate you have a certain time frame to do it. Notify every heir and all would have to agree. Theorically yes. Don't know of any heirs that would object. Watford ones I've talked to would like them to go to the city. Theres been some discussion like this with th ereverter clause, deeds early in the century normal language, weren'tthey deemed voild. Yes there is a FS on them. Gary think its 30 years. Watford why would a company buy it? Cook explains how it works. Do we want to pursue through the other method? Company would not have a standing if heirs. Magi Cable — we have a list of the heirs and the majority of the addresses. Watford theory was, recently saved the log cabin, would like to see it. County centennial committee before the BOCC and Hazellief brought this property up. Do we want to take the lead? Concerned if we don't it will go away like the train station. One thing we need to do is try to get access to the building for strucgture savagable and maek sure we want to go for it. Instruct attorney and give recommendation which way to go, Tend to agree most heir wont disagree. Cook — magi want to get with me and we can see what you have. Watford if newspaper or hearing. MDO access, Pat McCoy may have a key to it, her husband has been mowing it. Mike — prevent the company from tearing it down. Watford, we do not have a historical preservation ordinance. Joan Jefferson prepared a report for the city many years ago. Do we want MDO to gain access with the Public Works Director. Don't want to proceed to far. All okay. Instruct attorney to come bak with recommendation to proceed. July Agenda for discussion. Page 7 of 8 ITEM ADDED TO THE AGENDA: G. Healthy Start Board responsibility meets once per month. Attendance is a problem. Looking at getting an alternate for each board. Can coordinate with the alternate when we want. Clark will volunteer as the alternate. IX. ADJOURNMENT - Mayor There being no further items on the agenda, Mayor Watford adjourned the meeting at 7:15 P.M. Page 8 of 8 City of Okeechobee, May 1, 2018 Meeting Minutes taken during the meeting by Bobbie Jenkins CALL TO ORDER: Mayor Watford called the Regular City Council Meeting to order on May 1, 2018, at YhoP.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 Father Jim Shevlin of Church of Our Saviour; the Pledge of Allegiance was led by Mayor Watford. III. MAYOR, COUNCIL MEMBERS AND STAFF Mayor Dowling R. Watford, Jr. Council Member Noel Chandler Council Member Monica Clark 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 ATTENDANCE - City Clerk Present Present Present Present Present 1pfesent &SeA - wapd b'.6010 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 W tford asked whether there were any reque is fqqr the addition, deferral, or withdrawal of items on today's agenda? ��- Di sct,t�s !-k Sita'� 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. KM V. PROCLAMATIONS AND PRESENTATIONS - Mayor A. Swearing in of Police Officer Jason Gavern. Police Chief Peterson administered the Oath of Office to Police Officer Jason Gavern. With his right hand raised, Officer Gavern recited the following Oath: "1, Jason Gavern, am a citizen of the State of Florida and the United States of America, and being employed by the City of Okeechobee, and as a recipient of public funds, do solemnly swear that I will support, protect, and defend, the Constitution and Government of the United States and of the State of Florida, that I will faithfully perform all duties as an Officer for the Okeechobee City Po ice D partment, on which 1 am now about to enter, so help me God." Officer Gavern was pinned with his badge by . Officer Gavern will begin as a Full -Time Officer t morrow. He has been a member of the Police Auxiliary since iQ F1 Pjhtn_� =17seT �nQab6af dit M 61 >t Mom Qonna. va�'L4wc -e C� his rat►-� Off- born260& moved �o �c ! e�' � 4ph¢s 44l3 GvaA. �uf vhcMru A�adQ � B. Swearingin of Police Officer Jessica Francis. v Chief Peterson administered the Oath of Office to Police Officer Jessica Francis. With her right hand raised, Officer Francis recited the following Oath: "l, Jessica Francis, am a citizen of the State of Florida and the United States of America, and being employed by the City of Okeechobee, and as a recipient of public funds, do solemnly swear that I will support, protect, and defend, the Constitution and Government of the United States and of the State of Florida, that 1 will faithfully perform all duties as an Officer for the Okeechobee City Police Department, on which I am now about to enter, so help me God." Officer Francis was pinned with her badge byKaYL. Officer Francis will begin as a Full -Time Officer tomorrow, �'� 9q �ftneSs t Q�G1!y fb"d►n �� �?•e m6w-J � q 26lq - LED Pu+gtl� �1Vu /�dr�, 1'1 IlmAlin . , Wf1OkdM0 20I5_ C. Proclaim the week of May 6 through 12, 2018 as "Municipal Clerks Week." Mayor Watford proclaimed May 6 through 12, 2018, as Municipal Clerks Week, presenting the document to City Clerk Gamiotea and Deputy City Clerk Jenkins, and reading the document into the record as follows: "Whereas, the Office of the Municipal Clerk, a time honored and vital part of local government, exists throughout the world; and Whereas, the Office of the Municipal Clerk is the oldest among public servants; and Whereas, the Office of the Municipal Clerk provides the professional link between the citizens, the local governing bodies and agencies of government at other levels; and Whereas, Municipal Clerks have pledged to be ever mindful of their neutrality and impartiality, rendering equal service to all; and Whereas, the Municipal Clerk serves as the information center on functions of local government and community; and Whereas, Municipal Clerks continually strive to improve the administration of the affairs of their office through participation in education programs, seminars, workshops, and annual meetings of the State, provincial, country and international professional organizations. Now Therefore, I, Dowling R. Watford, Jr., Mayor of the City of Okeechobee, do recognize the week of May 6 through 12, 2018, as `MUNICIPAL CLERKS WEEK,' and further extend appreciation to all Municipal Clerks and especially to Lane Gamiotea our City Clerk, and Bobbie Jenkins our Deputy City Clerk, for the vital services they perform and their exemplary dedication to the communities they represent." D. Proclaim the week of May 21 through 27, 2018 as "National Public Works Week." Mayor Watford proclaimed the week of May 21 through 27, 2018, as National Public Works Week. Mayor Watford presented the proclamation to 1 and read the document into the record as follows: "Whereas, public works professionals focus on infrastructure, facilities and services that are of vital importance to sustainable and resilient communities and to the public health, high quality of life and well-being of the citizens of the City of Okeechobee; and Whereas, these infrastructure, facilities and services could not be provided without the dedicated efforts of public works professionals, who are engineers, managers and employees from state and local governments and the private sector, who are responsible for rebuilding, improving and protecting our nation's transportation, water supply, water treatment and solid waste systems, public buildings, and other structures and facilities essential for our citizens; and Whereas, it is in the public interest for the citizens, civic leaders and children in the City of Okeechobee to gain knowledge of and to maintain a progressive interest and understanding of the importance of public works and public works programs in their respective communities; and Whereas, the American Public Works Association has celebrated the annual National Public Works Week since 1960; and Whereas, this year's theme is `The Power of Public Works' as we celebrate the hard work and dedication of the many public works professionals throughout the world. 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 week of May 21 through May 27, 2018 as `NATIONAL PUBLIC WORKS WEEK' in the City of Okeechobee, and calls upon all citizens and civic organizations to acquaint themselves with the issues involved in providing our public works; and to recognize the contributions which public works officials make every day to our health, safety, comfort, and quality of life." E. Proclaim the month of May 2018 as "Building Safety Month." Y 9 Y May, 2018 was proclaimed as Building Safety Month. Mayor Watford presented the proclamation t and read the document into the record as follows: "Whereas, the City of Okeechobee is committed to recognizing our growth and strength depends on the safety and economic value of the homes, buildings, and infrastructure that serve our citizens, both in everyday life and in times of natural disaster, and Whereas, our confidence in the structural integrity of these buildings that make up our community is achieved through public awareness to help individuals, families and businesses understand what it takes to create safe and sustainable structures; to reinforce the need for the adoption of modern, regularly -updated building codes; a strong and efficient system of code enforcement and a well trained professional work force to maintain the system; and Whereas, the dedication of our building and code officials who work hard year-round to ensure that we work, live and play in strong, safe buildings; and Whereas, all communities need building codes to protect their cities from disasters like fires, weather -related events and structural collapse; building codes are society's best way of protecting homes, offices, schools, manufacturing facilities, stores and entertainment venues; building and code officials work day in and day out to Page 2 of 10 keep the public safe; and Whereas, Building Safety Month is sponsored by the International Code Council to bring attention to issues that are not regularly considered unless disaster strikes; modern codes and standards incorporate the latest technology and provide the safest, most resilient structures for our families and communities to protect against building failures, hurricanes, tornadoes, floods, high rise fires and other modern- day disasters; and Whereas, iBuilding Codes Saves Livesi the theme for Building Safety Month 2018, encourages all Americans to raise awareness of the importance of building safety and the importance of current safety codes and the role of building and code officials in creating safe, sustainable structures that communities can rely on for generations to come. 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 May 2018 as `Building Safety Month'." VI. MINUTES — City Clerk A. Motion to approve the Summary of Council Action for the April 11, 2018 Joint Workshop and the April 17, 2018 Regular Meeting. Council Member moved to dispense with the reading and approve the Summary of Council Act'o for the April 11, 2018 Joint Workshop and the Regular meeting of April 17, 2018; seconded by Council Member ��. There was no discussion on this item. VOTE: WATFORD — YEA CHANDLER — YEA CLARK — Y O'CONNOR — YEA RITTER — YEA ON CARRIED. VII. OPEN PUBLIC HEARING FOR ORDINANCE ADOPTION — Mayor Time: !i%m A.1.a) Motion to read proposed Ordinance No. 1165 by title only 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 MO moved to read proposed Ordinance No. 1165 by title only regarding Rezoning Petition No. 18-002-R for Lot 1 and the East 10 feet of Lot 2 of Block 207, First A dg ion to Okeechobee, from Residential Multiple -Family (RMF) to Heavy Commercial (CHV); seconded by Council Member b) Vote on motion to read by title. VOTE: WATFORD — YEA CHANDLER — YEA : —:7 C =CARRIED. O'CONNOR — YEA RITTER — YEA MOTI 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 adopt proposed Ordinance No. 1165. Motion and second by Council MemberAM—ana to adopt proposed Ordinance No. 1165. Page 3 of 10 b) Public comments and discussion. Mayor Watford yielded the fie - fr, City- Pla AiA9 GGR6_611taRt, MF. Poll BF0669A, SOA40F PIe d the Planning Board reviewed Petition No. 18-002-R on March 15, 2018, and found it to be consistent with the Comprehensive Plan based on the findings within the Planning Staff Report and unanimously recommended approval. Planning Staff's 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 Petition does not identify the specific use to which the property will be used, discussion with the Applicant indicates that it will be part 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 2nd 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. beo►� (bid prmp, W pkSG,ISSIUy► c) Vote on motion VOTE: WATFORD — ABSTAINED• CHANDLER — YEA CLARK — YEA O'CONNOR — YEA RITTER — YEA �j� MOTION AR MAYOR WATFORD CLOSED THE PUBLIC HEARING AT � • `Tt_., Page 4 of 10 VIII. NEW BUSINESS A. Motion to amend a previously approved purchase order to include costs in the amount of $2,066.32 for additional repairs to Fire Engine 7 — Chief Smith (Exhibit 2). Council Member � moved to amend a previously approved purchase order N . 4488] to include costs in the amount of $2,066.32 for additional repairs to Fire Engine 7; seconded by Council Member(. Discussion: At the March 6, 2018 Meeting, the Council approved a request in the amount of $16,457.08 to refurbish the fire pump on Engine 7. During the repair process, it was found that additional repairs to the pump transmission shift fork assembly are required. The relief valve, which was not on the original quote, was also found to have visible wear/tear and should be repaired while the pump is broken down. The total cost of the two additional repairs is $2,066.32. The final repair cost to Engine 7 will be $18,523.40. c�r�+►no�en� in P�'S so u►e conk �ou►e -b co►� bacK VOTE: WATFORD — YEA CHANDLER — YEA CLARK — YEA O'CONNOR — YEA RITTER — YEA OTION CARRIED. Page 5 of 10 B. Motion to approve a budget amendment to reallocate expenditures to the Law Enforcement Fund — City Administrator (Exhibit 3). Motion and second by Council Members Mb and 6R to approve a budget amendment to reallocate expenditures to the Law Enforcement Fund. Discussion: Exhibit 3 reflects the following amendments: Cia i I r vement Projects Fund Line Item 304-521-6400 was decreased from $492,205.00 to $483,805.00 reflecting the e o 8,400.00 to the Law Enforcement Special Fund Line Item 601-549-6400 for the purchase of two mobile (car) radios for the two School Resource Officer squad cars. Total Expenses decreased to $844,585.00; Fund balance increased to $2,931,282.00. Law Enforcement Special Fund Line Item 601-354-1000 was increased from $500.00 to $1,000.00; Line Item 601-529-4909 was increased from $250,00 to $500.00; Line Item 601-549-6400 increased from $1,500.00 to $8,400.00. Total Expenses decreased to $844,585.00; Fund balance increased to $2,931,282.00. Total Expenses increased to $8,900.00; Fund balance increased to $3,720.00. VOTE: WATFORD — YEA CHANDLER — YEA CLARK — YEA O'CONNOR — YEA RITTER — YEA 6i�YE Page 6 of 10 C. Motion to approve the purchase of four police radios in the amount of $17,671.40 for the School Resource Officers Program - Chief Peterson (Exhibit 4). Council Member U moved to approve the purchase of for police radios in the amount of $17,671.40 for the School Resource Officers Program; seconded by Council Member a. GR„a:rprega/f ¢MDu� IGe �ucu G'chmi aii Ifus "04P. VOTE: WATFORD — YEA CHANDLER — YEA CLARK — YEA O'CONNOR — YEA RITTER — YEA TMN-CARRIE . Page 7 of 10 D. Motion to ratify the re -appointments of Willie Hall as the Fifth Trustee and Jackie Dunham as an Elected Fund Trustee to the General Employees' Pension Fund, terms ending December 31, 2021 — City Clerk. Council Member moved to ratify the re -appointments of Mr. Willie Hall as the Fifth Trustee and Ms. Jackie Dunham as an ElectFund Trustee to the General Employees' Pension Fund, terms ending December 31, 2021; seconded by Council Member 1 Discussion: VOTE: WATFORD — YEA CHANDLER — YEA CLARK — YEA O'CONNOR — YEA RITTER — YEA �l OTION CARRIED. 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Uve oGwleav���Ov s�posthan fiYaf dad �h � m Cl �TRaFfic L'DM�lcun+s aye � ,��f laiuh �f ✓ac�r�es � �Uac� c� V�uny s}���edz� tvaffi� uou/ l�l F du✓inq hWwss hb � rpr 2c�an {idre�c� Vo-2u�{eE✓Pct iw "d6 r6om, S:Sj+s LT� �4a�- �%�ru a� Rd WOO uPam"�a�icm Gh� Schools S}a{(rd/ Wvip+y psho Pll-edl 4banbd (iw It�wat�fn r�obhl l�' l�a� mat�y, 4p (go ak �auv UJaYK Mwica 6�oaad doo) w�a0rn in � 3days��a�l�Oti�rs-. f�s�iiy cy�w pffw�-� �v has. iKe �mo vs" QlJfiM G�'rncl ra�rrw� s �YV I�nUuV �'Fh�iW �d �uv �h�1N �, +�� M�roary ssn�a�� N urali Ottice of the Mallor O eec obee Fforiba WHEREAS, public works professionals focus on infrastructure, facilities and services that are of vital importance to sustainable and resilient communities and to the public health, high quality of life and well-being of the citizens of the City of Okeechobee; and EAS, these infrastructure, facilities and services could not be provided without the dedicated efforts of public works professionals, who are engineers, managers and employees from state and local governments and the private sector, who are responsible for rebuilding, improving and protecting our nation's transportation, water, supply, water treatment and solid waste systems, public buildings, and other structures and facilities essential for our citizens; and WHEREAS, it is in the public interest for the citizens, civic leaders and children in the City of Okeechobee to gain knowledge of and to maintain a progressive interest and understanding of the importance of public works and public works programs in their respective communities; and WHEREAS, the American Public Works Association has celebrated the annual National Public Works Week since 1960; and WHEREAS, this year's theme is "The Power of Public Works" as we celebrate the hard work and dedication of the many public works professionals throughout the world. W 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 week of May 21 through May 27, 2018 as NATIONAL PUBLIC WORKS WEEK" in the City of Okeechobee, and calls upon all citizens and civic organizations to acquaint themselves with the issues involved in providing our public works; and to recognize the contributions which public works officials make every day to our health, safety, comfort, and quality of life. , In witness whereof, on May 1, 2018, I have set my hand and caused this seal to be axed Lane Gamiotea, CMC, City Clerk a Okeecoobee, Florida WHEREAS, the City of Okeechobee is committed to recognizing our growth and strength depends on the safety and economic value of the homes, buildings, and infrastructure that serve our citizens, both in everyday life and in times of natural disaster, and WHEREAS, our confidence in the structural integrity of these buildings that make up our community is achieved through public awareness to help individuals, families and businesses understand what it takes to create safe and sustainable structures; to reinforce the need for the adoption of modern, regularly -updated building codes; a strong and efficient system of code enforcement and a well trained professional workforce to maintain the system; and WHEREAS, the dedication of our building and code officials who work hard year-round to ensure that we work, live and play in strong, safe buildings; and WHEREAS, all communities need building codes to protect their cities from disasters like fires, weather - related events and structural collapse; building codes are society's best way of protecting homes, offices, schools, manufacturing facilities, stores and entertainment venues; building and code officials work day in and day out to keep the public safe; and WHEREAS, Building Safety Month is sponsored by the International Code Council to bring attention to issues that are not regularly considered unless disaster strikes; modern codes and standards incorporate the latest technology and provide the safest, most resilient structures for our families and communities to protect against building failures, hurricanes, tornadoes, floods, high rise fires and other modern-day disasters; and WHEREAS, "Building Codes Saves Lives" the theme for Building Safety Month 2018, encourages all Americans to raise awareness of the importance of building safety and the importance of current safety codes and the role of building and code officials in creating safe, sustainable structures that communities can rely on for generations to come. 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 May 2018 as "Building Safety Month." IN WITNESS WHEREOF, on May 1, 2018, 1 have set my hand and caused this seal to be affixed , Dowling q-.1Wafford, Jr., Mayor Attest: Lane Gamiotea, e, Floriba WHEREAS, the Office of the Municipal Clerk, a time honored and vital part of local government, exists throughout the world, and WHEREAS, the Office of the Municipal Clerk is the oldest among public servants; and WHEREAS, the Office of the Municipal Clerk provides the professional link between the citizens, the local governing bodies and agencies of government at other levels, and WHEREAS, Municipal Clerks have pledged to be ever mindful of their neutrality and impartiality, rendering equal service to all, and WHEREAS, the Municipal Clerk serves as the information center on functions of local government and community, and WHEREAS, Municipal Clerks continually strive to improve the administration of the affairs of their office through participation in education programs, seminars, workshops, and annual meetings of the State, provincial, country and international professional organizations. NOW THEREFORE, I, Dowling R. Watford, Jr., Mayor of the City of Okeechobee, do recognize the week of May 6 through 12, 2018, as "MUNICIPAL CLERKS WEEK," and further extend appreciation to all Municipal Clerks and especially to Lane Gamiotea our City Clerk, and Bobbie Jenkins our Deputy City Clerk, for the vital services they perform and their exemplary dedication to the communities they represent. IN WITNESS WHEREOF, on May 1, 2018, I have set mu hand and caused this seal to be affixed CMC, City Clerk Exhibit 1 May 1, 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 April, 2018. Dowling R. Watford, Jr., Mayor ATTEST: Lane Gamiotea, CMC, City Clerk PASSED AND ADOPTED after Second and Final Public Hearing this 1st 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 --%y Wr Liale. January 18, 2018 Pei No. / b - 00'-'q - H, General Services Department Fee Paid: iun� saiction: pe, En 66 S.E. 3d Avenue, Room 101 Q� Okeechobee, Florida 34974-2903 -iir Hearing: 3-15— h?s 24 Hearing- Ll- 1-7- 8 Phone: (863) 763-3372, ext. 218 Publication Dates: Fax (863)763.1686 Notices Mailed: � T� MAI. FORM A I Name of property owner(s): 207 Realty LLC 2 Owner 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 r4 Z Property address/directions to property* 112 Southeast 3rd Street Okeechobee, Florida 34974 7 FIRST ADDITION TO OKEECHOBEE (PLAT BOOK I PAGE 11 AND PLAT BOOK 5 PAGE6) LOT 2 &EAST 10 FEET OF LOT 2 BLOCK207 PARCEL: 3-21-37-35-0020-02070-0010 Describe current use of property. 8 Describe improvements on property (numberAype buildings, dwelling units, occupied or vacant etc. Vacant cleared lot 9 Source of potable waterl;4-' Method of sewage dlsposal:'Zl� 10 Approx. acreage: 0.185 v1 Is property in a platted subdivision?X61 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? No Describe uses on adjoining property to the North; -blc( 13 North: commerical Business District O'RV-1 11y)�-v-+6t(*East: Residential 1'0 -C !J South: Heavy Commercial i� , r 014 A rxS West: Heavy Commercial 14 Existing zoning: Residential Mufti -Family Future Land Use classification: Heavy Commercial 16 Have there been any prior rezoning, special exception, variance, or site plan approvals on the property? CL_)No (_)Yes. If yes provide date, petition number and nature of approval. 16 Request is for. (_2L) Rezone C_J Special Exception C__) Variance 17 Parcel Identification Number. 3-21-37-35-0020-02070-0010 61C (Rev 09/14) Page I of 11 t") 18 Applicant's statement of interest in property: Non-refundable application fee: Rezoning: $850 plus $30/acre; Special Exception: $500 plus $30/acre; Variance: $500 19 Note: Resolution No. 98-11 Schedule of Land Development Regulation Fees and Charges B 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 I 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 Anrrox m>FooN xEQ _.{__ _FOR AG A Current zoning classification: Residential Mufti -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? (X ) No {__J Yes If yes, briefly describe: C Is a Variance necessary for your intended use? I✓X-) No L-) 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 IOU 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 E 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 BoardILPA and City Council that approval of the proposed rezoning is justified. Specifically, the Applicant should provide in hisftr 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 I I Findings required for rezoning or change in land development regulations (cant.) 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 hevay 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 Applicant's submission in light of the above criteria and offer a recommendation for approval or denial. (Rev 09/I4) Page 7 of I I Prepared by and ream to: JOHN D_ CASSELS, JR. Partner LAW OFFICE OF CASSELS a MCCALL 400 NW 2nd Straet Okeechobee, FL 34972 803-7633131 File No.: 17-8301 Parcel Identif cation No. 3,21J730-0020-02070-0010 I1toi11110kiN1u111111111I�11�I�N 6 OR SK 789 PG 1862 SHARON ROBERTSON, CLERK 6 COMPTROLLER OKEEC14OKE COUNTY, FLORIDA RECORDED 05/01/2017 04208:47 PM AMT $73,500.00 RECORDING FEES a10.00 DEED DOC $514.50 RECORDED BY S Creech Ps 1862; tl as) Above This Line For Recording 'Dati __ Warranty Deed (STATUTORY FORM - SECTION 689.02, F.S.) This Indenture made this 2 W of April, 2017 Between RICHARD WALTER INGRAM, a single man whose post office address is 112 BE 3RD STREET, Okeechobee, FL 34974 of the County of Okeechobee. State of Florida, grantor', and 207 REALTY, LLC, a Florida SOUTH, Okeechobee, FL 3421 Witnesseth that said , for and in other good and value siderations to acknowledged, has g , bargained, at following described Ian ate, lying and Lot t and the East 10 Ble thereof, recordW In Plat County, Florida. Subject to restrictions, reservations and said grantor does hereby fully all persons whomsoever. •'Crenror and'Gn y company whose post office address is 35M HIGHWAY 441 of Okeechobee, State of Florida, grantee•, of the sum of TEN AND NO/100 DOLLARS ($/0.00) and tOr in hand paid by said grantee, the receipt whereof is hereby Flip the said grantee, and grantee's heirs and assigns torever,the M Okeechobee County Florida, to -wit: RINNIff,iADDITION TO OKEECHOBEE, according to the Plat 5, Page 8, of the Public Records of Okeechobee In Witness Whereof, grantor has hereunto set Sig ad, sealed and delivered in our presence: Name: `With \ and will defend the same against lawful claims of requi—. f and year first above written. State of Florida d County of Okeechobee p9 The foregoing inaoument was acknowledged before me thisS day of April, 2017 by RICHARD WALTER EVORAht, who (J iB per—Wly known or W has produced a driveta licmac tda uleetion. (Notary n - - - ry blic W caraaaaa e0e taeat ppaiexouenrn,ttae ea,aatt.aearr PtalrtaaaaltMa Book789/Page1862 CFN#2017004456 Page 1 of i• BOUNDARY SURVEY PREPARED FOR GILBERT CULBRETH INVESTMENTS, INC. & 207 REALTY, LLC rl _a� Perltion No, 18---f`, 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 ,.r 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 Date r� Sworn to and subscribed before me this a� day of In V, 011 �_g A Pers_ onaliv^ known t or produced as identification and did not take an oath. Notary Public, ate 44lorida Seal: RENE JUAREZ MY CONUSSION f FF 1154M ' EXPIRES: Apra 22, 2o18 Af ,h B0^ Tom+ �Y P.W. Unde.u, (Rev 09114) Page 3 of 1 I D_SearchResults Page 1 of 2 R M Okeechobee County Property Appraiser updated: 1 /18/2018 Parcel: 3-21-37-35-0020-02070-0010 << Next Lower Parcel Next Higher Parcel > 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 8 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/T/R 21-37- 35 Tax Neighborhood 518650.00 strict 50 DOR Use VACANT Market 510 Code (000000) Area 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 cnt: (1) $20,510.00 Value Ag Land cnt: (0) $0.00 Value Building Value cnt: (1) $20,006.00 XFOB Value cnt: (1) $728.00 Total Appraised $411244.00 Value 2017 Certified Values Parcel List Generator 1 Retrieve Tax Record Property Card 2017 TRIM (p r Interactive GIS Map Print Search Result: 1 of 1 GIS Aerial prrad too. 2017 Certified Values .lust Value $41,244.00 Class Value $0.00 Assessed $39,575.00 Value 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 I Vlmp I Qual List) http://okeechobeepa.com/GlSvl/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 U 03 $0.00 Building "Chi acteristics Bldg Bldg *BldgDesc Base Total Sketch ItemS.F. Year Bit 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 Pm Out Buildings - (Show Codes) Code Desc Year Bit Value Units Dims Condition (% Good) AFY N4 MTL FLR SH 1970 $728.00 0000090.000 10 x 9 x 0 PD (050.00) Land Breakdown Cade Desc Units Adjustments Eff et Ra Lnd Value 067SPS 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 oF-0k4 u V Staff Report Rezoning Request Prepared for. - Applicant: Petition No.: aKue 1375 Jackson Street 4 206 Fort Miss, 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 207 Realty LLC PO box 848 Okeechobee, FL Site Address 112 SE 31d Street Okeechobee, FL 34974 Contact Person Dallon Boyd (Agent) Contact Phone Number 863-697-2139 Contact Email Address 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 Re uest 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. .'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.) North East South West Future Land Use Map Classification Zoning District Existing Land Use Future Land Use Map Classification Zoning District Existing Land Use Future Land Use Map Classification Zoning District Existing Land Use Future Land Use Map Classification 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."KIII2 planning 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 ptanni.ng Staff Report Rezoning Applicant's Name: 207 Realty LLC Petition No. 18-002-R 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 2"d 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 2"d 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-K�,- 4 ptannmg 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. Recommendation 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: 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 LaKuc 5 Ptanning Staff Report Rezoning COMPREHENSIVE PLAN LAND USE I SINGLE - =AMILY �I 61UL71 - =AMILY - COMMERCIAL - NDJSTRIAL �,. -UBLIC FACILITIES RESIDE14TIAL MIXED USE LaK— ptanning Applicant's Name: 207 Realty LLC Petition No. 18-002-R FUTURE LAND USE SUBJECT SITE AND ENVIRONS am d Staff Report Rezoning Applicant's Name: 207 Realty LLC Petition No. 18-002-R ZONING SUBJECT SITE AND ENVIRONS �E�m0 Ibo 0 ow , r W. J.Y J.II i � L, I = 7�_�� ZONING - CBD - COMM BUSINESS DISTRICT - CHV - HEAVY COMMERCIAL . CLT- LIGHTCOMMERCIAL CPO - COMM PROFESSIONAL OFFICE H - HOLDING in IND - INDUSTRIAL PUB • PUBLIC FACILITIES PUD-MIXED PUD-R RMF RESIDENTIAL MULTIFAMILY RMH - RESIDENTIAL MOBILE HOME RSFI -RESIDENTIAL SINGLE FAMILY RSF2 -RESIDENTIAL SINGLE FAMILY LsR— ptanning Staff Report LaK— planning Applicant's Name: 207 Realty LLC Petition No. 18-002-R EXISTING LAND USE SUBJECT SITE AND ENVIRONS .R" Ily Auto Pa 142 142 61 At A filbert's Outdoot SW 4TH ST 8 ti 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 II. OPENING CEREMONIES: Pledge of Allegiance led by Chairperson Hoover. III. 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 Bdsson, 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-NIA JARRIEL - NIA 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 3ro 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 Th 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 BOARD/BOARD 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 2nd 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 stone water runoff. The proposed use has not been inordinately burdened by any unnecessary restrictions. 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. b) Board discussion. Chairperson Hoover asked whether there was any further discussion. There was none. c) Vote on motion VOTE HOOVER- ABSTAINED* MCCOY-YEA BATTON- YEA BAUGHMAN - YEA BRASS - ABSTAJNED+ 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. 18-001-SE, 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 0.608± acres and located at 100 Southeast 8(^ Avenue. The Petition Records of Okeechobee County, containing approximately 0.608± acres was submitted by Ms. Lindsay Libes, Agent for NYLV Investors, LLC. and located at 100 Southeast 8"h 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 2n'. 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 17t^ 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 0.608± acres and located at 100 Southeast 8b� 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). MAOCH 15 9n1R- Pr nuNiNr- RnADn/RnADn nr An urcrurur - Perr S no S AGENDA ACTION - DISCUSSION - VOTE VI. PUBLIC HEARING -QUASI-JUDICIAL ITEM CONTINUED. B. 6. b) Board discussion for Special Exception Petition No. 18-001-SE. Chairperson Hoover asked whether there was any further discussion. There was none. c) Vote on motion. VOTE HOOVER - YEA MCCOY - YEA BATTON- YEA BAUGHMAN-YEA BRASS -YEA JONASSAINT - YEA MCCREARY - YEA KEEFE-NIAJARRIEL - NIA MOTION CARRIED. CLOSE PUBLIC HEARING - Chairperson. CHAIRPERSON HOOVER CLOSED THE PUBLIC HEARING AT 6:20 P.M. VII. ADJOURNMENT - Chairperson. Please take notice and be advised that when a person decides to appeal any decision made There being no further items on the agenda, Chairperson Hoover adjourned the meeting at 6 20 p m. 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. Dawn T. Hoover, Chairperson ATTEST. Patty M. Bumette, Secretary *Form 88 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. INDEPENDENT MEWSMEDIA INC. USA STATE OF FLORIDA COUNTY OF OKEECHOBEE Before the undersigned authority personally appeared Katrina Elsken, who on oath says she is the Publisher of the Okeechobee News, a three times a week Newspaper published at Okeechobee, in Okeechobee Countyo, Florida, that the attached copy of advertisement being a rOJ C NC ,CL.. in the matter of(-k Bc1cil-A-inQ A in the 19th Judicial District of the Circuit Court of Okeechobee County, Florida, was published in said newspaper in the issues of AfFiant further says that the said Okeechobee News is a newspaper published at Okeechobee, in said Okeechobee County, Florida, and that said newspaper has heretofore been published continuously in said Okeechobee County, Florida each week and has been entered as second class mail matter at the post office in Okeechobee, in said Okeechobee County, Florida, for a period of one year next preceding the first publication of the attached copy of advertisement, and affiant further says that she has neither paid nor promised any person, firm or corporation any discount, rebate, commission or refund for the purpose of securing this advertisement for publication in the said newspaper. Katrina Elsken Sworn to and subscribed before me this day of f ) -22-0 �t' AD Notary Public, State of Florida at Large 11 0 Cam' •�'PY �yB� •�� M41E BRIDGES '=4 ' W COMMISSION # FF 976149 EXPIRES: April 20, 2020 f°` �.`.;,".• Bonded Thru Notary Public Underi ntm Okeechobee 148- s 107 SW 17th Stf6et"Suite D Okeechobee, do"rr da 34974 863-763-3'134 PUBLIC NOTICE CONSIDERATION OF ADOPTING A CITY ORDINANCE NOTICE IS HEREBY GiV EN U�at the Qty Cnurp� a(p�e Off, qqp�, vA mrd[1 a Rbic Hearig on Tuts May 1, ZDis, at 6 PM, a as won *--MQ possble, at Qy Fial, 55 5E aid hee, C at i, FL, m oxmdei frel readrg for adoption of the fo9avig Ordrura ids taw: No, 1165: AN ORDIIiAT1CP OF TLE CITY OF OIEEEQpBEE, FLAB DA; AMEF. ING THE OFFICIAL ZONING MAP OF THE CITY OF OIDEC}IOBEE BY REZONING A CERTAIN TRACT OF LAND MORE PARTICIRARLY DESOUBED FEREIN,. FROM RESIDENTIAL MULTIPLE+AM1LY TO HEAVY COMMERCIAL ZONING DISTRIcr (PETITION N0. 18002- R); MENDING THE ZOI�dG MAP AOOORDAL, Y; PROVIDING FAR CONFLICT, PROVIDING FOR SEVERABnM PROVIDED FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE. qThCeldmpW" N.E-R,i1bbMcgtyoe207RC SE 3rd 56cet, and sapprmurub}y0.185 acres The proposed uw'sbogrard tle eel w ears 1N bid on the adjohiy Vest and s«m 10t& IEGAI.: LOT 1 AND THE EAST 10 FEET OF LOT Z. Bl:OCK207, FIRST ADDITION TD oL�oTosE�, ACCORDING TO TLE PLATTtEREOF, RECORDED IN PLAT BOOK 1, PAGE 11 AND PLAT BOOKS, PAGE 6, OF THE PUBLIC RECORDS OF OKEECIIOBEE COUNTY, R.ORMA. Ni members of the pubic are enm oagad b atmd and parbapab in sad HaTi4 The ri pmpo�d ordier�rn be h�e@d h is erliHy by rrernhers 'n.IleoAM430 Tor t�nfdrys, ANY PERSON DECKING TD APPEAL ary de®on made b✓ fhe CYy Cnrxd w+m respeQ b arry rnathr mtgdaed at th's meeti,y wi need b en- sre a verbatim reoad of the pra>eerig k made and the reoad ndrlx the ==and Lv w C m vArbeS AO Aappppeal wi be based In aomnime darned by the ADA, #at n� snecd amx nDAndaban yperson �par0opa�h this b p�g, 8fii-�t2erk Ofte no later than bwir he$ days prior BE ADVISED that skald pu meld b show any doamai, pMM y obmr Ip%b the Card in qs,ptepapp t or oosUon b any tern on the agenda, a Oe�k of the dmv;e:%r . , video, or ter„ MUST be graded to the C1y ae�x Lare C�smoma, arc i oil a/ag2D1 41L�o I * k 0110 6k i I ok FORM 86 MEMORANDUM OF VOTING CONFLICT FOR COUNTY, MUNICIPAL, AND OTHER LOCAL PUBLIC OFFICERS LAST NAME —FIRST NAME —MIDDLE NAME NAME OF BOARD, COUNCIL, COMMISSION, AUTHORITY, OR COMMITTEE Watford, Dowling R., Jr. City Council MAILING ADDRESS THE BOARD, COUNCIL, COMMISSION, AUTHORITY OR COMMITTEE ON 701 NE 5th Street WHICH I SERVE ISAUNIT OF: CITY COUNTY 19 CITY ❑ COUNTY ❑ OTHER LOCALAGENCY Okeechobee Okeechobee NAME OF POLITICAL SUBDIVISION: City of Okeechobee DATE ON WHICH VOTE OCCURRED MY POSITION IS: May 1, 2018 d 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 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 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 would inure to his or her special private gain or loss. Each elected or appointed local officer also MUST ABSTAIN from knowingly voting on a measure which would inure to the special gain or loss of a principal (other than a government agency) by whom he or she is retained (including the parent, subsidiary, or sibling organization of a 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 (CRAs) 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 minutes 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 are not prohibited by Section 112.3143 from otherwise participating 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 page 2) CE FORM 86 - EFF. 11/2013 PAGE 1 Adopted by reference in Rule 34-7.010(1)(0, F.A.C. 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. I. Dowling R. Watford, Jr. DISCLOSURE OF LOCAL OFFICER'S INTEREST , hereby disclose that on (a) A measure came or will come before my agency which (check one or more) 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 _ inured to the special gain or loss of whom I am retained; or ___ inured to the special gain or loss of May 1 is the parent subsidiary, or sibling 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: 20 18 , by , which If disclosure of specific information would violate confidentiality or privilege pursuant to law or rules governing attorneys, a public officer, who is also an attorney, may comply with the disclosure requirements of this section by disclosing the nature of the interest in such a way as to provide the public with notice of the conflict. Date Filed 6ignature 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. 11/2013 PAGE 2 Adopted by reference in Rule 34-7.010(1)(f), F.A.C. 40 F \y F k City of Okeechobee s a a 17 April 2018 Administrator Marcos Mayor Watford City Council Members Re: Engine 7 repairs Exhibit 2 May 1, 2018 V® Fire Department, This letter is clarification regarding additional costs required for the refurbishment of the fire pump on Engine 7. The city council approved the dollar amount of $16,457.08 during the March 6, 2018 meeting. During the process of repairs, Troy McDonie from Ten-8 Fire Equipment contacted me to advise that the pump transmission shift fork assembly required repairs due to wear/tear. He also stated the relief valve (not part of the original job) had visible wear/tear and should be replaced while the pump was broken down and the valve can be reached more easily. The shift fork repair ($238.65) and the relief valve repair ($1827.67) totals $2066.32. The final cost of the repairs is $18,523.40 which includes both the original (council approved) amount of $16,457.08 and the new additional costs of $2066.32. The Fire Department requests councils' approval for the total amount of $18,523.40. Thank you! 0 H. Smith Fire Chief/Marshal 55 S.E. Third Avenue . Okeechobee, Florida . 34974-2932 . 863-467-1586 . Fax: 863-763-4489 PURCHr-%3'E ORDER CITY OF OKEECHOBEE 55 S.E. THIRD AVENUE OKEECHOBEE, FLORIDA 34974-2903 Tel:863/763-3372 Fax:863/763-1686 FTo: Ten-8 Fire Equipment 2SO4 59th Ave. Dr. East Bradenton, FI. 34203 L THIS ORDER SUBJECT TO CONDITIONS ON FACE. NO CHANGES MAY BE MADE WITHOUT WRITTEN PERMISSION OF PROCUREMENT MANAGEMENT. SHIPTO: City of Okeechobee Fire Dept 55 SE 3ri Avenue Okeechobee, FI. 34974 INVOICE IN DUPLICATE: F—City Okeechobee Fire Dept. or 55 SE 3rd Avenue Okeechobee, FI. 34974 DATE VENDOR NO, DELIVERY DATE SHIP VIA BEST WAY F.O.B. DESTINATION TERMS ITEM ACCT. NUMBER QUANTITY UNIT DESCRIPTION UNIT AMOUNT NO. 001-522-4600 Quote #SVG'15727 $16,467.U8 Repairs to fire pump on Engine $16,457.03 CITY OF OKEECHOBEE IS EXEMPT FROM FEDERAL EXCISE AND TRANSPORTATION TAXES AND STATE SALES TAX. DO NOT INCLUDE THESE TAXES IN YOUR INVOICE. EXEMPTION CERTIFICATEJ�LL BE SIGNED UPON REQUEST STATE SALES TAX EXEMPTION 85-80126216562---6 FEDERAL I.D. 59-6000-393 AUTHORIZED SIGNATURE RECEIVING RECORD PARTIAL ❑ FINAL 0 7 NAAW& IN SERVICE TO SERVE YOU TEN-8 FIRE EQUIPMENT, INC. 2904 59TH AVENUE DRIVE EAST BRADENTON, FL 34203 Phone No. 800-228-8368 Fax No. 941-756-2598 CITY OF OKEECHOBEE CHIEF HERB SMITH 55 SE 3RD AVENUE OKEECHOBEE, FL 34974 Phone No.: 1-863-467-1586 Email: Invoice to CITY OF OKEECHOBEE Customer ADD -ON TO PO# 4488 Vehicle Services Service !tern No. Serial No."Description" Complaint 1 : REPLACE SHIFT FORK ASSY. Service Estimate Page 1 No. SVQ15773 Status Pending Order Date 03/20/18 Order Time 12:16:27 PM Contract No. Veh. Warranty Hours Veh. Mileage Approved By Service Lines Type No. Description Quantity Unit Price Amount Disc, Amt Net Amount Excl. Tax Item WAT-K1102 KIT SHIFT FORK CONVERSION 1.00 238.646 238.65 0.00 238.65 C10 (TOO) Total THIS IS AN ESTIMATE. NOT A CONTRACT AND IS VALID FOR 30 CALENDAR DAYS. ESTIMATES ARE PROVIDED ON A BEST ENDEAVORS BASIS ONLY. WORK WILL BE CHARGED BASED UPON THE PRICE OF PARTS PROVIDED BY TEN-8 FIRE EQUIPMENT PLUS LABOR IF THERE IS ANY UNFORESEEN WORK DIRECTLY RELATED TO THE REPAIRS ON THE ESTIMATE, THE CUSTOMER WILL BE CONTACTED FOR AUTHORIZATION TO COMPLETE THE ADDITIONAL WORK IF THE ADDITIONAL WORK IS DECLINED THE CUSTOMER IS STILL LIABLE FOR ANY WORK COMPLETED, BY SIGNING BELOW YOU AUTHORIZE TENS EQUIPMENT TO PERFORM THE REPAIRS DETAILED IN THE ESTIMATE ABOVE ' Confirm Info: signature: Date: 238.65 0.00 238.65 Total $ 238.65 Amount Discount $ 0.00 Taxes $ 0.00 Balance Due $ 238.65 7 NAM r w 8 IN SERVICE TO SERVE YOU TEN-8 FIRE EQUIPMENT, INC. 2904 59TH AVENUE DRIVE EAST BRADENTON, FL 34203 Phone No. 800-228-8368 Fax No. 941-756-2598 CITY OF OKEECHOBEE CHIEF HERB SMITH 55 SE 3RD AVENUE OKEECHOBEE, FL 34974 Phone No.: 1-863A67-1586 Email: Invoice to CITY OF OKEECHOBEE Customer Vehicle Services Service Item No. Serial No. 'Description' Complaint 1 : ADDITIONAL SUPPLEMENT ITEMS REQUIRED Fault PLEASE ALLOW 3-5 DAYS TO RECEIVE FROM FACTORY Service tines Type No. Item PIE-51-2578 Item WAT-K763 Rem WAT-K764 Resource W ILSON Description 'VALVE.RELtEF,ELK 40.20 'KIT REPR INT REL VLV R46 KIT REPR INT REL VLV GILBERT WILSON Service Estimate Page 1 No. SVQ15780 Status Pending Order Date 03/29/18 Order Time 2:30:06 PM Contract No. Veh. Warranty Hours Veh. Mileage Approved By Quantity Unit Price Excl. Tax 1.00 573,47 1.00 26T851 1.00 296,345 6.00 115.00 Total THIS IS AN ESTIMATE. NOT A CONTRACT AND IS VALID FOR 30 CALENDAR DAYS_ ESTIMATES ARE PROVIDED ON A BEST ENDEAVORS BASIS ONLY, WORK WILL BE CHARGED BASED UPON THE Amount Disc.Amt. Net Amount 573.47 0.00 S73.47 267.86 0.00 267.86 295.35 0.00 296.35 690.00 0.00 690.00 1827.68 0.00 1,827.68 PRICE OF PARTS PROVIDED BY TEN-8 FIRE EQUIPMENT PLUS LABOR. IF THERE IS ANY Total $ 1827.67 UNFORESEEN WORK DIRECTLY RELATED TO THE REPAIRS ON THE ESTIMATE, THE CUSTOMER WILL BE CONTACTED FOR AUTHORIZATIONK TO COMPLETE THE ADDITIONAL WORK. IF THE Amount ADDITIONAL WORK 15 DECLINED THE CUSTOMER tS STILL LIABLE FOR ANY WORK COMPLETED. DISCOUrtt $ O.00 BY SIGNING BELOW .YOU AUTHORIZE'TEN-8 EQUIPMENT TO PERFORM THE REPAIRS DETAILED IN THE ESTIMATE ABOVE, Taxes $ 0.00 Confirm Info: signature: Balance Due S 1,827.67 Date: Exhibit 3 May 1, 2018 City of Okeechobee u PROPOSED AMENDED 2017/2018 BUDGET CAPITAL PROJECTS IMPROVEMENTS 2017/2018 201712018 1 2017/2018 BUDGET AMENDED PROPOSED F/Y BEGINNING FUND BALANCE $ 4,136,380 $ 4,136,380 $ 4,136,380 304-383.0000 304-364.1000 304-361.1000 304-369.1000 DISPOSITION OF FIXED ASSETS $ 225,000 $ 225,000 $ 225,000 INTEREST EARNINGS $ 2,500 $ 2,500 $ 2,500 MISCELLANEOUS $ 500 $ 500 $ 500 TOTAL REVENUES $ 228,000 1 $ 228,000 $ 228,000 EXPENDITURES 304-549-3100 Professional Services $ 25,000 $ 25,000 $ 25,000 304-529-4600 REPAIR & MAINTENANCE $ 25,000 S 25,000 $ 25,000 304-513-3100 Professional Services $ 9,500 $ 9,500 $ 9,500 304-512-6400 ADMINISTRATION CAPITAL $ 4,230 $ 4,230 $ 4,230 304-513-6400 FINANCE CAPITAL $ 3,200 $ 3,200 $ 3,200 304-519-6400 GENERAL SERVICES CAPITAL $ 35,000 $ 35,000 $ 35,000 304-522-6400 FIRE PROTECTION CAPITAL $ 4aoa0s, 100,800 $ 100,800 $ 100,800 304-522-6401 FIRE PROTECTION CAPITAL $ - $ - $ - 304-536.6400 SEWER/WASTEWATER $ 12,500 $ 12,500 $ 12,500 304-541-6400 PUBLIC WORKS CAPITAL $ 19,250 $ 19,250 $ 19,250 304-549-6401 PARKS CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT $ 78,000 S 78,000 $ 78,000 304-549-6402 MEDIAN REPLACEMENT & ROW $ 30,000 $ 30,000 $ 30,000 304-584.6400 FUTURE CAPITAL PROJECTS $ - $ - $ - 304-2512-6400 CLERK CAPITAL $ 18,300 $ 18,300 $ 18,300 304-584.7100 PRINCIPAL $ - 304-584.7200 INTEREST $ - $ $ $ 780,985 TRANSFER OUT TO Other Funds $ 53,060 $ 53,060 $ 53,060 TRANSFER OUT TO GENERAL FUND $ 535,453 $ 535,453 $ 535,453 TOTAL TRANSFER OUT $ 588,513 $ 588,513 $ 588,513 ASSIGNED FUND BALANCE TOTALASSIGNED FUND BALANCE $ - $ $ $ Z,994,882 +7a10100 -#,y0t.c0 -i-+51(000,d0 (D3, 0' Copy of 2017 04 24 Capital LE Mid change 1 Of 1 City of Okeechobee PROPOSED 2017/2018 BUDGET °sE3 Capital Projects Improvements Specific Projected cost/esdmates Adim -Carpet, Lateral file cabinet.Admin & Chambers LED 512-6400 fixtures _ $4,230.00 b12-4400_ 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-ib400 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 HID Security Lock System $15 000.00 __ New Roof $70,000.00 Capital Exp 2 car w/equip, laptops,2 PORTABLE radios' l=ir'earm & Taser $63,6W.00 521-6400 Police PD Subtotal $483,805.00 522-6400 Fire 2 - Portable Radios $8,000.00 SCBA_Bottle Replacements (continued reoccurring) $5,000.00 _- r a pQO, _ SCBA Harnesses (6) $8,000.00 1 _ 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 L+� 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 Publk Works 1_ - OperationsSupervisorComputer _. _ _ _- , _ $750.00 Gas Pump Replacement_ $10,000.00 lyC upgrade%repiacement.._ __. $6,000.00 _ ___..__ ____ .._ Backup Generator Enclosure .._. . ..__._ _$2500.00 ..-VISO- 541-6400 _ _ Public Works _ PW Sub total $ A0 54l -6401 Parks 6 Replacement Trees Flagler Parks _.._. _$14,000.00 Centennial Park _Exercise Equip _$10,000.00 _._ Centennial Park BBQ Grills,(12)_ _4,000.00 _..._. Centennial Park -_Irrigation ___ Centennial Park Landscaping. 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 Repi Subtotal $30,000.00 536-6400 SewerMa,_stewr atehambe Cr IJft Station and hookup fees.._.. $12,500.00 536-6400 Sewer Wastewater $1zw0.00 2512-6400 ... Clerk Replacement Scanner for Laser Fidie $1,300.00 Video recording system _ _._$17,000.00 _ 2512-6400_.-- -.--.._ Clerk ._ _ _... _ _._ Clerk.Subtotal $10,300.00 Copy of 2017 04 24 Capital LE Mid change4120120182:46 PM 1 of 1 City of Okeechobee PROPOSED 2017/2018 BUDGET LAW ENFORCEMENT SPECIAL FUND RECAPITULATION - REVENUE & EXPENSES 2017/2018 2017/2018 2017/2018 BUDGET BUDGET PROPOSED F/Y BEGINNING FUND BALANCE I $ 4,311 $ 4,311 1 $ 11,620 REVENUES 601-351.1000 601-351.2000 601-354.1000 601-361.1000 601-369-1000 CONFISCATED PROPERTY FINES LOCAL ORD. VIOL. $ 500 $ 500 .S INTEREST EARNINGS MISCELLANEOUS TOTAL REVENUE S 500 1 S 500 1 S 1,0001 EXPENDITURES 601-529.4909 601-549.6300 601-549.6400 LAW ENF. SPECIAL MISC. $ 250 $ 250 $ 500> LAW ENF. SPECIAL IMPROVE S - $ - $ LAW ENE SPECIAL MACH& S 1,500 S 1,500 8400 TOTAL EXPENDITURES 1,750 1,750 8,900 E/Y ENDING BALANCES S 3,061 1 $ 3,061 S 3,720 601-549-6400 2 -Mobile (car)i46s ®4685 each 3 aq, 00 +5oo,rn 00 l�q 00 ,00 W Qr lN`oa ai l A- W� U- -� (,0gj,6o Copy of 2017 04 24 Capital LE Mid change4/20/20182.46 PM �qoo- 1 Of 1 w f Exhibit 4 City of Okeechobee May 1, 2018 u Police Department April 201", 2018 From: Chief R.C. Peterson To: Okeechobee City Council Ref: Request for expenditure from the Law Enforcement Special Fund I am requesting to use $8302.06 from our law Enforcement Special Fund to purchase two Harris XG-75p Handheld Portable Radios to be assigned to our newly created School Resource Officers. I certify that the use of these funds for this purpose complies with F.S.S. 932.7055, and that there are enough monies in the fund to cover the expenditure. Your consideration is greatly appreciated. Chief Robert C. Peterson 50 S.E. Second Avenue • Okeechobee, Florida 34974 • 863/763-5521 • Fax: 863/763-7804 A J�y.oFOKFFcy PURCHASE REQUISITION CITY OF OKEECHOBEE y `�c 55 S.E. Third Avenue Okeechobee, FL 34974-2903 * • ' Tel: 863-763-3372 Fax: 863-763-1686 TO: COMMUNICATIONS INTERNATIONAL 4450 US HIGHWAY 1 VERO BEACH, FL 32967 THIS ORDER SUBJECT TO CONDITIONS ON FACE. NO CHANGES MAY BE MADE WITHOUT WRITTEN PERMISSION OF PROCL IRFMFNT MANAr FMFNT SHIP TO: Req. No. _ 16529 :Important: This number must be shown on all invoices, :packages, cases, tickets and correspondence. City of Okeechobee - Police Dept. 50 SE 2nd Avenue Okeechobee, FL 34974 INVOICE IN DUPLICATE: DATE IVENDORNO. I DELIVERY DATEI SHIP VIA BEST WAY F.O.B. DEST. TERMS 4/17/2018 ITEM NO ACCT. NUMBER QUANTITY UNIT DESCRIPTION UNIT AMOUNT 1 001-521-6400 ✓ 2 PORTABLE RADIO'S 4151.3 $8,302.60 2 -521-6400 2 MOBILE RADIO'S 4684.4 $9,368.80 l FOR SRO'S TOTAL $17,671.40 CITY OF OKEECHOBEE IS EXEMPT FROM FEDERAL EXCISE AND TRANSPORTATION TAXES AND STATE SALES TAX. DO NOT INCLUDE THESE TAXES IN YOUR INVOICE. EXEMPTION CERTIFICATE WILL BE SIGNED UPON REQUEST. STATE SALES TAX EXEMPTION NO. 85-8012621656C-6 FEDERAL I.D. NO 59-60000-393 STATE CONTRACT # 725-001-01-1 0 PARTIAL �1 AUTHORIZED SI TURE 0 FINAL r ASWE® Project quotation confirmation COMMUNICATIONS ®®® INTERNATIONAL ac CmpbyVa Ownsd Company Page 1 of 2 Communications International Quotation Number Q00002879 4450 US Highway 1 Date 04/17/2018 VERO BEACH, FL 32967 Expiration Date 05/17/2018 Terms of Payment N30 Customer Contact Capt Donald Hagan Customer PO Salesperson John P Gonzalez Quotation Name COOPD XG-75M Syst Mobile SLERS (2) Customer (Bill to) Customer Site (Delivery address) Okeechobee, City of Okeechobee, City of 55 Southeast Third Ave. 55 Southeast Third Ave. OKEECHOBEE, FL 34974 OKEECHOBEE, FL 34974 Description PRICES REFLECT STATE CONTRACT # 725-001-01-1 DISCOUNT LEVELS. Quotation Description Item Quantity Unit Price Discount Discount Extended Line Percent Amount Price Expense Programming 2.00 78.01 0.00 0.00 156.02 Item MOBILE,XG-75M/M7300,764- MAMW-SDMXX 2.00 1,358.45 0.00 0.00 2,716.90 870MHZ,HALF DPLX Item Feature, Max(1024+) Sys/Grp MAMW-NPL3R 2.00 0.01 0.00 0.00 0.02 Option Item Feature, Ove r-the-Air-Rekeying MAMW-NPL5L 2.00 364.20 0.00 0.00 728.40 Item Feature, EDACS Security Key MAMW-NPL7G 2.00 80.13 0.00 0.00 160.26 Item Feature, Provoice MW-PRO 2.00 186.17 0.00 0.00 372.34 Item Feature,256-AES,64-DES ECP MAMW-PKG8F 2.00 433.29 0.00 0.00 866.58 Encryption Item FEATURE PACKAGE,P25 MW-P25ED 2.00 1,191.48 0.00 0.00 2.382.96 TRUNKING & EDACS Item Control Unit, CH-721, System, MAMW-NCP9F 2.00 600.92 0.00 0.00 1,201.84 Remote Mount Item M7300 Remote Mount MAMW-NZN7R 2.00 262.22 0.00 0.00 524.44 Accessory Kit Item Microphone, Standard,CH721 MAMW-NMC7Z 2.00 58.72 0.00 0.00 117.44 Control Unit (MC101616041) Item Antenna Element, 700/800 3dB AN-225001-001 2.00 36.60 0.00 0.00 73.20 COMMUNICATIONS INTERNATIONAL nr. cmutpy..e ovinyd Company Communications International 4450 US Highway 1 VERO BEACH, FL 32967 Customer (Bill to) Okeechobee, City of 55 Southeast Third Ave. OKEECHOBEE, FL 34974 Item Antenna, Base, Standard Roof AN-125001-002 Mnt Low Loss By signing this quotation and/or submitting a purchase order pursuant to this quotation you acknowledge that you have read and agree to be bound by Communications International, Inc.'s terms and conditions of sale, service, and technical support. Orders may be subject to shipping & handling charges. All warranties are manufacturer's warranties. Terms and Conditions: www.ask4ci.com/termsconditions Project quotation confirmation Page 2 of 2 Quotation Number Q00002879 Date 04/17/2018 Expiration Date 05/17/2018 Terms of Payment N30 Customer Contact Capt. Donald Hagan Customer PO Salesperson John P Gonzalez Quotation Name COOPD XG-75M Syst Mobile SLERS (2) Customer Site (Delivery address) Okeechobee, City of 55 Southeast Third Ave. OKEECHOBEE, FL 34974 2.00 34.20 0.00 0.00 68.40 Sales subtotal amount Sales tax amount Net amount 9,368.80 0.00 9,368.80 Order Acceptance - Please sign below Printed Name Signature Date COMMUNICATIONS INTERNATIONAL An Emp107e, Ocinac C9mpany Communications International 4450 US Highway 1 VERO BEACH, FL 32967 Project quotation confirmation Page 1 of 2 Quotation Number 000002880 Date 04/17/2018 Expiration Date 05/17/2018 Terms of Payment N30 Customer Contact Capt. Donald Hagan Customer PO Salesperson John P Gonzalez Quotation Name COOPDXG-75Pe Syst Portable SLERS (2) Customer (Bill to) Customer Site (Delivery address) Okeechobee, City of Okeechobee, City of 55 Southeast Third Ave. 55 Southeast Third Ave. OKEECHOBEE, FL 34974 OKEECHOBEE, FL 34974 Description PRICES REFLECT STATE CONTRACT # 725-001-01-1 DISCOUNT LEVELS. 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Donald Hagan Customer PO Salesperson John P Gonzalez Quotation Name COOPDXG-75Pe Syst Portable SLERS (2) Customer (Bill to) Customer Site (Delivery address) Okeechobee, City of Okeechobee, City of SS Southeast Third Ave. SS Southeast Third Ave. OKEECHOBEE, FL 34974 OKEECHOBEE, FL 34974 Item Charger, Single, Tri-Chemistry MAEV-NCH9T 2.00 87.41 000 0.00 174,82 (CH104560007) Sales subtotal amount Sales tax amount Net amount 8302.60 0.00 8,302,60 By signing this quotation and/or submitting a purchase Order Acceptance - Please sign below order pursuant to this quotation you acknowledge that you have read and agree to be bound by Communications Printed Name International, Inc.'s terms and conditions of sale, service, and technical support. Orders may be subject to shipping Signature & handling charges. All warranties are manufacturer's warranties. Terms and Conditions: Date www.ask4ci.com/termsconditions Exhibit 5 May 1, 2018 APPLICATION POLICY I. Applications are accepted only when there is an open and listed job vacancy and may be obtained from the City Clerk's Office. a) Exceptions - In case of highly skilled jobs, the City may look at the qualifications of any potential candidate who sends in a resume. These jobs may be specifically designated as eligible for unsolicited resumes. 2. Every person must fill out an application form to be considered an applicant (even for inter -City job transfers). 3. Applicants must specify the job applied for. Applications will be accepted in person by the respective Department Head or other City designated officer. 4. A cut-off time and date will be set for positions where many resumes are submitted. NO APPLICATIONS WILL BE CONSIDERED AFTER THE CUT OFF TIME AND DATE. CERTIFICATION POLICY An employee hired, transferred or promoted to a position which requires a level of certification must become certified at the required level within the time period set for the position. Any employee who fails to become certified at the required level within the time period set for that employee's particular job description may be discharged or returned to the prior position held. QUALIFICATIONS'. 2• 7 1. Appointees must meet the City and/or State minimum position qualifications. 2. Appointees must not be less than eighteen (18) years of age. 3. IWt fdif"Vepartrrient Fl"eads, f'W?K*Iice Dt� p�trttl n'[ Ediplti , appointees must be fesiderits of Okeechobee County, Buckhead Ridge area of Glades County, or any areas lying outside the Okeechobee County line, but have Okeechobee addresses (tlW.sieal, not pd office boxes), by the end of the six (6) ruontla,-..pro onapar od, citizens or resident aliens of the State of Florida and the United States of America. Upon employment by the City a Department Head will enter a three (3) month probationary period. After the probationary period ends satisfactorily, a Department head will be allowed up to six (6) months to become a resident of Okeechobee County, Buckhead Ridge area of Glades County, or any areas lying outside the Okeechobee County line, but have Okeechobee addresses (physical, not post office boxes). 4. Appointees must pass a drug screening test and physical examination by a doctor before being hired by the City. Personnel Policies & Procedures REVISED AS OF 2017-10-17 7 2 Okeechobee News May S, 2018 Okeechobee Forecast � r Extended Forecast Thursday: lntervais of clouds and sun- shine in ro b7rr—kP r:.,, r�,mf mote' shine in the morning with more clouds for ww.Qtmutgacok.e.com ¢67-154$ later in the day. High 86F. Winds ENE at 5 to 10 mph. Today: Sunshine. High Thursday Night: Considerable clouds 86F. Winds NE at 10 to 15 early. Some decrease in clouds late. Low mph. 63F. Winds ENE at 5 to 10 mph. Tonight: A few clouds. Friday: Considerable cloudiness. A stray Low 62F. Winds NE at 10 to shower or thunderstorm is possible. High Is mph. 87F. Winds ENE at 5 to 10 mph. Special to the Okeechobee News Municipal Clerks Week City Clerk Lane Gamiotea (left) and Deputy City Clerk Bobble Jenkins (right) were presented a proclamation certificate by Mayor Dowling R. Watford Jr. at the Tuesday. May 1, council meeting in recognition of Municipal Clerks Week held next week from May 6 to May 12. Special to the Okeechobee News National Public Works Week Left to right, Kay Chapman, Donnie Robertson. Kade Smith. Trevor Brady, Willie Hall, Marvin Roberts, Cody Rodriguez, Jeff Treece and Public Works Director David Allen were presented the proclamation certificate by Mayor Dowling R. Watford Jr. at the Tuesday, May 1, council meeting In recognition of "National Public Works Week' during the week of May 20 to May 26. 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Depth given in feet above sea level 19 Find us on Facebook See page 4 for information abou how to contact this newspaper. olinchobeenews.net ECHOBEE NEWS Sunday, May 6. 2018 750 plus tax Mice department adds 2 officers By Matteo Tullio Okeechobee News The Okeechobee Police Department (OPD) held a swear- ing -in ceremony for its two newest officers and explained some changes in the department at the Tuesday. May 1, City Council meeting. "We very rarely have openings here, and to have two openings at the same time is an extremely rare event," said Police Chief Bob Peterson. "We are a small agency and do riot have a lot of openings, so it is hard to get hired, as it should be. I don't lure the new people; the hiring board comprised of five sergeants, the lieutenant and the major do that. They go through the applications, conduct the inter- views and make their recommendations to me. These two applicants, Jason Gavern and Jessica Francis, went through that process and were recommended by all seven members of the board_" Chief Peterson then introduced Officers Jessica Francis and Jason Gavern to the council. Officer Francis moved to Okeechobee when she was 8 years old. She was formerh employed by the Okeechobee County Sheriffs Office from Okeechobee News,'OPU 2015 until her transfer to the city. Officer Gavern was already The Okeechobee Police Department officially welcomed its two newest See CITY — Pale 5 officers, Jason Gavern (left) and Jessica Francis (center), who were kock crash warns sworn In by Chief Bob Peterson at the May 1 city council meet) students of DUI danger Special to the Okeechobee Ne�� Okeechobee High School students were given a visual re- minder of the dangers of drink- ing and driving with a mock crash demonstration at the school on Friday. The Okeechobee Couniv Sheriff's Office (OCSO), with the help of the Okeechobee County Fire Rescue (OCFR) and the Community Health As- sessment Team of the Florida Department of Health, set the scene on the OHS football field. Juniors and seniors watched .,wi...., nuc n.a_ Okeechobee News'OCso ma students played the parts of Okeechobee News'OCSO A drama student on a stretcher Is loaded Into the the students involved in a fatal In the morning hours of Friday, May 4, back of an ambulance by emergency medical per- Okeechobee Nigh School students were sonnet In the mock crash scenario performed Friday able to witness a mock fatality DUI crash morning for high school seniors and Juniors. See CRASH — Page 5 set up on the football field. HAP V -our euow ia.eu N.J•,e sun c.umforr. lr^ :i 467-1545 �-. a�nrA � eC0- ,May 6, 2018 Okeechobee News 5 CITY Continued From Page i in the auxiliary program and in the process of becoming a part-time officer in the midst of his field training portion when the open- ings became available. Officer Gavern was a member of the Scranton Police Department in Pennsylvania in 1998 to 2006, when he moved to Kissimmee to pursue a profession- al boxing career in the heavyweight division. Chief Peterson admonished the council to watch the fight between Officer Gavern and Alexander Ustinov, known as "The Gi- ant Russian," because of his 6-foot-8-inch, 320-pound stature on YouTube, stating, "I've watched it and can attest that he can take a beating," which was followed by a sym- phony of laughter from those in attendance. "Gavem has 54 professional fights under his belt and walked away with a winning rec- ord," Chief Peterson added. "These are great candidates, and we are glad to have both of you," Chief Peterson continued before he invited the new offi- cers' guests to pin the city badge on their uniforms during the oath of office swear- ing -in ceremony. Officer Francis addressed the council. "I hope that 1 am part of the family and make you all proud," he said. "Personally, I am very happy to see you with the city police," Councilman Gary Ritter replied. Officer Gavern addressed the council as well. "i appreciate the opportunity and I'm excited to get back on the road. Thank you." Mayor Dowling R. Watford Jr. stated: "Welcome to our city family. We are proud that you chose to apply with us and are re- ally excited just to have you both. Like the chief said, it's kind of unusual for us to have two openings like that, and I think you'll find out why once you really get staned, I think you'll really enjoy it. Congratulations and welcome aboard!" The police chief also explained some re- cent changes in the department. "The number one complaints I receive from citizens are traffic -related," said Chief Peterson. "1 get more complaints related to traffic from the citizens and businesses than all other complaints combined. We are going to assign Officer Ryan Holroyd — who vol- unteered — to utilize a department -owned black Dodge Charger with subdued striping during business hours, Monday through Fri- day, for the foreseeable future to address the issue." Chief Peterson also introduced new school resource officer (SRO) Kelley Mar- gerum, who was recuperating from surgery during the last meeting and is poised to have Central Elementary School as her duty as- signment, stating: "She has been with us for 13 years, and I don't believe I have ever seen her not smile. She volunteered for this job, with her first official day at the school being next Monday, May 7." Kelley, thank you. We look forward to your service," said Mayor Watford. "We know how serious this job is with the new legislation that we are forced to comply with, but I'd like to thank you for volunteering for this position. I agree with the chief that the two SROs we have selected will be perfect matches for the school, and look forward to hearing great things from them." In other business, Mayor Watford pro- claimed the month of May as "Building Safety Month." He presented the procla- mation certificate to Okeechobee Building Department building official Jeffrey Newell. Mayor Watford also proclaimed the week of May 6-12 as "Municipal Clerks Week" in the city and presented the proclamation certifi- cate to City Clerk Lane Gamiotea and Dep- uty Clerk Bobbie Jenkins. Mayor Watford's final proclamation was that the week of May 21-27 be recognized in the city as "National Public Works Week," with the proclamation certificate presented to Public Works Direc- tor David Allen. In an open public hearing for ordinance adoption, the council voted on the motion to adopt proposed Ordinance No. 1165. Or- dinance No. 1165 rezoned an 8,172-square- foot (0.19 acre) property, vacant, from resi- dential multiple family to heavy commercial. The property is proposed to be used as part of the existing Gilbert Outdoors commercial use. In business actions at the Tuesday meet- ing: • The council approved an amendment to a previously approved purchase order to include the costs in the amount of $2,066.32 for additional repairs to Fire Engine 7. Okeechobee Fire Department Fire Chief new Smith's request stated: The council approved the dollar amount of $16,457.08 during the March 6 meeting. During the proc- ess of repairs, Ten-8 Fire Equipment contact- ed Chief Smith to inform him that the pump transmission shift fork assembly required repairs due to wear and tear. They also stat- ed the relief valve (not part of the original repair) had visible wear and tear and should be replaced while the pump was disas- sembled as the valve can be reached more easily. The shift fork repair will cost $238.65 and the relief valve repair will cost $1,827.67 for a total of $2,066.32, The final cost of the repairs is $18,523.40, which includes both the original (council -approved) amount of $16,457.08 and the new additional costs of $2,066.32. • The council approved a budget amend- ment to reallocate expenditures to the Law Enforcement Fund. • The council approved the purchase of four police radios for the School Resource Officers Program. Two portable radios were OC SO warns of new FPL phone Special to the Okeechobee News The Okeechobee County Sheriff's Office (OCSO) is warning the public about a new phone scam reported by a scam victim on May 3. A male caller identified himself by name and stated he was from Florida Power & Light (FPL). He went on to say that the vic- fim was two months behind on paying his bill and asked for the victim's account num- ber. The victim thought right away that this was a scam and told the caller he was not giving his account number to anyone, and then asked for a supervisor. The caller gave the phone number of FPL as 1-844-266-1860. This is the scary part: When you call this number, it sounds just like the legitimate FPL number. It gives you several options, just like FPL. It then trans- fers your call to "an operator," just like FPL — but it is not FPL. It's another scam. Luck- ily, this victim did not give in to the caller's demands. If you are unsure, contact the sheriffs of- fice before you proceed. call scam Here are examples of other scams; do not fall victim to them: " The Internal Revenue Service will never call you on the phone and state you must pay or be arrested. " A law enforcement agency will never call and say there is a warrant for your arrest but if you pay, they will dismiss It. • If someone says they need your help to cash a check because they have no Identifi- cation, say "no" and walk away or hang up the phone. " If someone contacts you saying that your grandchild is in jail and needs bond money, stop, contact other relatives and ver- ify that your loved one is in jail. • The Social Security Administration will not contact you and ask for money. • If someone claims they have won the lottery and need your help to collect the money, walk away or hang up the phone. If something sounds too good to be true, it probably is! rains we ,�, m.,a.ed f $9 � ` Okeechobee Police Department Officer Kelley Margerum (left) was introduced radius were purchased for o9,36unic fora to the council at the Tuesday, May 1, regular meeting by Chief Bob Peterson total of $17,671.40, from Communications (center) and Major Donald Hagan (right) as one of the newly appointed School International located in Vero Beach. Resource Officers for the city. Officer Margerum's duty assignment will officially • The council ratified the reappointments start Monday, May 7, at Central Elementary School. of Willie Hall as the fifth trustee and Jack- ie Dunham as an elected fund trustee to Christina Torres were the investigators. The the General Employees Pension Fund with CRASH drunken driver was arrested and taken to terms ending Dec. 31, 2021. jail, • Approved an amendment to the Per- Continued From Page t OCSO thanked Brian Sell with the Florida sonnel Policies and Procedures of Chapter Department of Health CHAT (Community 2 - Hiring Process, in paragraph three un- traffic crash on prom night. The driver of ve- Health Assessment Team) group and his der Qualification regarding the residence hide No. I was intoxicated and caused the assistant Linda Hazellief, Deputy Fire Chief requirement. The new paragraph will read, crash. Of the five teens involved in the scene, Earl Wooten, Captain Justin Hazellef and all aliens of the State of Florida and the United P Appointees maul be citizens or resident one on was dead, one was in critical involved with OCFR and, most importantly, States of America." condition and evacuated to a trauma center, the staff at Okeechobee High School. " The council appointed Councilwoman o were transported to the hospital and the The vehicles were provided by BMJ Tow - Monica Clark as an alternate member to the inebriated driver was walking around. ing. The helicopter was provided by Aem Healthy Start Board. Deputies Tyler Ott, Maria Camacho and Med.