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406 `.���°F'OK,�ti LL. T O r 91 CITY OF OKEECHOBEE DECEMBER 18, 2018, REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING 55 SE 3RD AVENUE * COUNCIL CHAMBERS * OKEECHOBEE, FL 34974 SUMMARY OF COUNCIL ACTION PAGE 1 OF 6 II AGENDA II COUNCIL ACTION - DISCUSSION - VOTE II CALL TO ORDER - Mayor December 18, 2018, City Council Regular Meeting, 7:00 P.M. II. 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 Wes Abney Council Member Noel A. Chandler Council Member Monica M. Clark Council Member Gary Ritter City Attorney John R. Cook City Administrator Marcos Montes De Oca City Clerk Lane Gamiotea Deputy City Clerk Bobbie Jenkins Fire Chief Herb Smith Police Chief Bob Peterson Public Works Director David Allen IV. AGENDA AND PUBLIC COMMENTS - Mayor A. Requests for the addition, deferral or withdrawal of items on today's agenda. B. Public participation for any issues not on the agenda - Agenda Item Form or Comment Card is required. Citizen comments are limited to 3 minutes per speaker unless otherwise approved by the Mayor. V. MINUTES - City Clerk A. Motion to approve the Summary of Council Action for the November 27, 2018, Regular Meeting. Mayor Watford called the December 18, 2018, Regular City Council Meeting to order at 7:00 P.M. The invocation was offered by Father 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 Absent (with consent) Present Present Present Present Present Present Mayor Watford asked whether there were any requests for the addition, deferral, or withdrawal of items on today's agenda. New Business Item VIII.D was changed to Item VIII.E and a new Item VIII.D was added. Mayor Watford opened the floor for public comment on matters not on the agenda; there were none. Council Member Chandler moved to dispense with the reading and approve the Summary of Council Action for the November 27, 2018, Regular Meeting; seconded by Council Member Clark. There was no discussion on this item. DECEMBER 18. 2018 - REGULAR MEETING - PAGE 2 OF 6 407 AGENDA V. MINUTES CONTINUED A. Motion to approve the Summary of Council Action for the November 27, 2018, Regular Meeting continued. VI. WARRANT REGISTER - City Administrator A. Motion to approve the November, 2018 Warrant Register: General Fund..........................................................................$453,813.29 Public Facilities Improvement Fund ..... ................................... $ 11,297.37 Capital Improvement Proiects Fund ........................................$ 9,007.94 Law Enforcement Special Fund ..............................................$ 100.00 VII. OPEN PUBLIC HEARING FOR ORDINANCE ADOPTION - Mayor A.1.a) Motion to read proposed Ordinance No. 1176 by title only, updating the five-year Capital Improvement Projects - Planning Consultant (Exhibit 1). b) Vote on motion to read proposed Ordinance No. 1176 by title only. c) City Attorney to read proposed Ordinance No. 1176 by title only 2.a) Motion to adopt proposed Ordinance No. 1176. b) Public discussion and comments. COUNCIL ACTION - DISCUSSION - VOTE VOTE: WATFORD — YEA ABNEY — YEA CHANDLER — YEA CLARK — YEA RITTER — YEA MOTION CARRIED. Council Member Ritter moved to approve the November, 2018 Warrant Register in the amounts: General Fund, four hundred fifty-three thousand, eight hundred thirteen dollars and twenty-nine cents ($453,813.29); Public Facilities Improvement Fund, eleven thousand, two hundred ninety-seven dollars and thirty-seven cents ($11,297.37); Capital Improvement Projects Fund, nine thousand, seven dollars and ninety-four cents ($9,007.94); and Law Enforcement Special Fund, one hundred dollars and zero cents; seconded by Council Member Abney. There was no discussion on this item. VOTE: WATFORD — YEA ABNEY — YEA CHANDLER — YEA CLARK — YEA RITTER — YEA MOTION CARRIED. MAYOR WATFORD OPENED THE PUBLIC HEARING FOR ORDINANCE ADOPTION AT 6:05 P.M. Council Member Clark moved to read proposed Ordinance No. 1176 by title only, updating the Five -Year Capital Improvement Projects; seconded by Council Member Ritter. VOTE: WATFORD — YEA ABNEY — YEA CHANDLER — YEA CLARK— YEA RITTER — YEA MOTION CARRIED. Mayor Watford read proposed Ordinance No. 1176 by title only as follows: "AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF OKEECHOBEE, FLORIDA; UPDATING THE FIVE-YEAR SCHEDULE OF CAPITAL IMPROVEMENTS OF THE CITY'S COMPREHENSIVE PLAN AS MANDATED BY FLORIDA STATUTES SECTION 163.3177(3)(b); PROVIDING FOR CONFLICT; PROVIDING FOR SEVERABILITY, AND PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE." Council Member Clark moved to adopt proposed Ordinance No. 1176; seconded by Council Member Ritter. City Planning Consultant, Mr. Bill Brisson, explained that the update reflects the Capital Improvement items adopted in the Fiscal Year 2018-2019 Budget. This is a modification, not a text amendment, to the Comprehensive Flan. Administrator MontesDeOca added the City is not limited to the items listed in this update. Mayor Watford asked whether there were any questions from the public; there were none. DECEMBER 18.2018 a REGULAR MEETING a PAGE 3 OF 6 AGENDA VII. PUBLIC HEARING FOR ORDINANCE ADOPTION CONTINUED A.2.c) Vote on motion. CLOSE PUBLIC HEARING Vill. NEW BUSINESS A. Update from Okeechobee Utility Authority - John Creasman, Chairman B. Present the Conduct of Election Report for the 2018 General Election - City Clerk (Exhibit 2). COUNCIL ACTION - DISCUSSION - VOTE VOTE: WATFORD — YEA ABNEY — YEA CHANDLER — YEA CLARK — YEA RITTER — YEA MOTION CARRIED. MAYOR WATFORD CLOSED THE PUBLIC HEARING AT 6:07 P.M. Mr. John Creasman, Okeechobee Utility Authority (OUA) Board Chair, provided updates on current and future projects. The OUA will be replacing the Southeast 8tn Avenue water main in the future; a map with the location of the line was distributed. Connections to wastewater services are currently being completed in the Whispering Pines area of the County, which is being funded by a Community Development Block Grant. The OUA has applied for a historic grant to restore the main office to its original bank building facade; they are currently ranked 24th for this grant. South Florida Water Management District is currently performing short term testing on the injection well located at the Wastewater Treatment Plant to confirm it can take in more than 15,000,000 gallons of disposal water per day. The OUA will be seeking funding in the future for an estimated $12,000,000.00 expansion project and will be looking for the City's support at the Legislative level. Lastly, Mr. Creasman explained the OUA will be increasing rates by 3.5 percent next year. This will be the first rate increase since 2011. Mayor Watford asked for an update on the treatment and disposal of sludge that has been a topic of great interest and discussion. Mr. Hayford explained how sludge is processed at the OUA Wastewater Treatment Plant, and then sold or given away to licensed certified fertilizer companies. Should the material not be sold, it is taken to the landfill for disposal. Mayor Watford thanked Mr. Creasman and Mr. Hayford for the update. He also added that he has been receiving verbal updates after every OUA Board meeting by an appointed City representative and will begin providing the Council with these updates in memorandum form. No official action was required for this item. Clerk Gamiotea provided the Conduct of Election Report for the November 6, 2018 General Election. The vote -by -mail ballots were processed by two central count marksense scanners; no scanners had to be removed or replaced. Early vote ballots were processed with one ballot scanner and one Americans with Disabilities compliance scanner as there is only one early vote polling location; neither scanner had to be removed or replaced. On election day all eleven precincts were provided with a scanner and an Americans with Disabilities compliant scanner; no scanners had to be removed or replaced. At the close of polling on election night Precinct No. 3 could not complete its upload through the modem and the equipment was escorted by a Deputy and uploaded in the Canvassing Board room. There were no election definition errors after the logic and accuracy testing. Ballot printing was done on demand during early voting and vote -by -mail. A printing service was utilized to print the ballots for vote -by -mail and election day precincts. There were no ballot printing problems, no staffing shortages and/or procedural problems by employees or precinct workers, and no instances when the need for staffing and equipment was insufficient to meet the voters' needs. Lastly, there were no issues with voter check -in to report. DECEMBER 18, 2018 - REGULAR MEETING - PAGE 4 OF 6 29 AGENDA VIII. NEW BUSINESS CONTINUED B. Present the Conduct of Election Report for the 2018 General Election continued. C. Discuss Code Enforcement change of administration - City Administrator, Fire Chief, Police Chief. COUNCIL ACTION - DISCUSSION - VOTE The first three -race mandatory state-wide machine recount was conducted on November 13, 2018. The machine recount provided the same numbers as reported on election day. The manual recount of the over and under ballots held on November 16, 2018, resulted in two votes for Bill Nelson in the United States Senate race; the remaining 91 ballots were not allocated. The manual recount resulted in three votes for Matt Caldwell and one vote for Nicole Fried in the Commissioner of Agriculture race; the remaining 219 ballots were not allocated. Clerk Gamiotea expressed her gratitude to Supervisor of Elections Diane Hagan and her staff; everyone takes their duties very seriously and wants everyone's vote to count. Merging the City's election day with the County is beneficial to everyone. Mayor Watford acknowledged the report; no official action was required for this item. Due to the recent change to a Magistrate system, Administrator MontesDeOca, Chief Smith, and Chief Peterson have been discussing the possibility of transferring the administration of Code Enforcement from the Fire to the Police Department. Chief Peterson explained his research efforts from other municipalities, and found the majority of them are administered through the Police Department. The City should have a robust Code Enforcement with the efforts of economic development in Okeechobee. Florida Statute provides for Law Enforcement Officers to be Code Officers to a point. Currently Chief Smith and Code Officer Fred Sterling oversee the code enforcement issues. However, Mr. Sterling is limited in the number of hours he works each week as he is only part-time. The majority of Chief Smith's efforts are specific to the operations of the Fire Department during regular office hours. Police Officers are on duty 24 hours per day, seven days per week, and can provide responses to calls for code enforcement issues after hours and/or on weekends, Administrator MontesDeOca explained Code Officer Sterling will remain employed as a part-time Code Officer, but would be reporting through the Police Department. Mayor Watford asked Chief Smith his thoughts on the transfer; he did not have any objections to the change. Council Member Clark voiced her concerns on construction being performed on weekends without permits. Administrator MontesDeOca explained Officers could respond to the complaint, document the work being performed, then follow-up with the City Building Official, resulting in increased fees to the owner for performing work without a permit. Council Member Abney asked for the number of employees within the Code Enforcement Departments of the municipalities contacted and voiced his concerns with properly running a Code Enforcement Department with one part-time employee. Chief Peterson explained he did not keep a tally, but smaller municipalities had an average of one or two full-time employees. DECEMBER 18, 2018 - REGULAR MEETING - PAGE 5 OF 6 410 AGENDA COUNCIL ACTION - DISCUSSION - VOTE VIII. NEW BUSINESS CONTINUED C. Discuss Code Enforcement change of administration continued. Mayor Watford asked for any public comments or questions. Mr. Bobby Keefe addressed the Council and asked whether an incentive will be given to Police Officers who are trained in Code Enforcement, as there are different levels of training. Chief Peterson explained the stipend pay is already provided in the budget and this would qualify as another one. The plan is to have the Police Lieutenant become level four certified and each Sergeant having at least a level one certification. Chief Peterson acknowledged additional funding will be required for training initially. The consensus of the Council was to instruct Administrator MontesDeOca, Chief Smith, and Chief Peterson to meet with Attorney Cook to research the necessary ordinances that would be needed to implement the transfer. The matter will be brought back to the Council. ITEM ADDED TO THE AGENDA D. Discuss adding New Year's Eve as a Administrator MontesDeOca explained he was asked by Staff to request the Council consider closing the temporary holiday - City Administrator. administrative offices of the City to observe New Year's Eve as a temporary holiday for 2018 since it falls on a Monday. Council Member Clark commented the City offers a liberal paid time off benefits package and did not think the offices should close for the full day. Council Member Abney recommended closing for part of the day. Council Member Clark moved to close City Hall at 2:00 P.M. on Monday, December 31, 2018 (includes administrative staff in the Fire, Police, and Public Works Departments); seconded by Council Member Ritter. VOTE: WATFORD — YEA ABNEY — YEA CHANDLER — YEA CLARK — YEA RITTER — YEA MOTION CARRIED. E. Recognize Council Members Noel Chandler and Gary Ritter for their The final item on the agenda was to honor Council Members Chandler and Ritter for their years of service. Unless a years of service on the City Council, January 5, 2015 through January special meeting is required to be called, this will be their last official meeting as a Council Member. However, their 7, 2019 - Mayor Watford. term of office remains effective until January 7, 2019. Mayor Watford took a moment to personally express his appreciation for the different aspects Council Members Chandler and Ritter have added to the dynamics of the Council and thanked them for their years of service to the City. Council Member Clark and Abney also thanked them for their service and leadership. A custom framed shadow box plaque featuring a Key to the City was presented to Council Member Chandler. Mayor Watford read the following into the record: "KEY TO THE CITY, Presented To Noel A. Chandler For Outstanding Leadership, Whereas, on November 4, 2014, by virtue of the provisions of the Charter of the City of Okeechobee and Florida State Law, a General City Election was held by the qualified voters; and Whereas, the City Council for the City of Okeechobee, Florida adopted ,resolution No. 2014-09 accepting the Canvassing Board Official Results whereby Mr. Noel A. Chandler was declared as an elected City Council Member, term designated as January 5, 2015 to January 7, 2019; and Whereas, during the course of his term in office, Council Member Chandler served as a Liaison for the City of Okeechobee to the (CONTINUED) DECEMBER 18. 2018 - REGULAR MEETING - PAGE 6 OF 6 411 AGENDA VIII. NEW BUSINESS CONTINUED E. Recognize Council Members Noel Chandler and Gary Ritter for their years of service continued. IX. ADJOURNMENT - Mayor Please take notice and be advised that when a person decides to appeal any decision made by the City Council with respect to any matter considered at this meeting, he/she may need to insure that a verbatim record of the proceeding is made, which.record includes the testimony and evidence upon which the appeal is to be based. City Clerk media are for the sole purpose of backup for official records of the Clerk. ATTE T: 7� Lane Gamiot a, AMC, City Clerk a. [fowling R. Watford', Jr., Mayor COUNCIL ACTION - DISCUSSION - VOTE Okeechobee County Tourist Deveiopment Council (January 6, 2015 to January 7, 2019), and the Economic Council of Okeechobee (January 6, 2015 to January 5, 2017). Now, Therefore, in appreciation of his Service and Outstanding Leadership as an Elected Official to our great community, the City of Okeechobee proudly recognizes his contributions by honoring him with a KEY TO THE CITY." A custom framed shadow box plaque featuring a Key to the City was presented to Council Member Ritter. Mayor Watford read the following into the record: "KEY TO THE CITY, Presented To Gary Ritter For Outstanding Leadership, Whereas, on November 4, 2014, by virtue of the provisions of the Charter of the City of Okeechobee and Florida State Law, a General City Election was held by the qualified voters; and Whereas, the City Council for the City of Okeechobee, Florida adopted Resolution No. 2014-09 accepting the Canvassing Board Official Results whereby Mr. Gary Ritter was declared as an elected City Council Member, term designated as January 5, 2015 to January 7, 2019; and Whereas, during the course of his term in office, Council Member Ritter served as a Liaison for the city of Okeechobee to the Central Florida Regional Planning Council (January 6, 2015 to January 7, 2019), the Okeechobee County Family Health and Healthy Start Coalition, Inc. (January 6, 2015 to January 7, 2019), the Treasure Coast Regional League of Cities (January 5, 2017 to January 7, 2019), and the Heartland Rural Mobility Plan -Project Steering Committee (April 3, 2018 to January 7, 2019). Now, Therefore, in appreciation of his Service and Outstanding Leadership as an Elected Official to our great community, the City of Okeechobee proudly recognizes his contributions by honoring him with a KEY TO THE CITY." Council Member Ritter conveyed a message of gratitude to his fellow Council Members, past and present. Council Member Chandler stated the best advice he could give was for each Council Member to take the time to learn the history of the City by going to the Clerk's office and reading the minutes starting with the first meeting of 1915. 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 January 15, 2019. 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Cook Clerk Lane Gamiotea Deputy Clerk Bobbie Jenkins Fire Chief Herb Smith Police Chief Bob Peterson Public Works Director David Allen IV. AGENDA AND PUBLIC COMMENTS — Mayor A. Requests for the addition, deferral or withdrawal of items on today's agenda. B. Public participation for any issues not on the agenda —Agenda Item Form or Comment Card is required. Citizen comments are limited to 3 minutes per speaker unless otherwise approved by the Mayor. December 18, 2018 PAGE 2 of 3 V. MINUTES — City Clerk A. Motion to dispense with the reading and approve the Summary of Council Action for the November 27, 2018 Regular Meeting. VI. WARRANT REGISTER — City Administrator A. Motion to approve the November 2018 Warrant Register. General Fund $453,813.29 Public Facilities Improvement Fund $ 11,297.37 Capital Improvement Projects Fund $ 9,007.94 Law Enforcement Special Fund $ 100.00 VII. OPEN PUBLIC HEARING FOR ORDINANCE ADOPTION — Mayor A.1.a) Motion to read proposed Ordinance No.1176 by title only, updating the Five -Year Capital Improvement Projects — Planning Consultant (Exhibit 1). b) Vote on motion to read proposed Ordinance No.1176 by title only. c) City Attorney to read proposed Ordinance No.1176 by title only. 2.a) Motion to adopt proposed Ordinance No.1176. b) Public discussion and comments. c) Vote on motion. CLOSE PUBLIC HEARING VIII. NEW BUSINESS A. Update from Okeechobee Utility Authority — John Creasman, Chairman 4. Vill. NEW BUSINESS CONTINUED B. Present the Conduct of Election Report for the 2018 General Election — City Clerk (Exhibit 2). C. Discuss Code Enforcement change of administration — City Administrator, Fire Chief, Police Chief D. Recognize Council Members Noel Chandler and Gary Ritter for their years of service on the City Council, January 5, 2015 through January 7, 2019 — Mayor Watford 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. December 18, 2018 PAGE 3 OF 3 City of Okeechobee, December 18, 2018 Meeting Minutes taken during the meeting by Lane Gamiotea CALL TO ORDER: Mayor Watford called the Regular City Council Meeting to order on December 18, 2018, at 6:00 P.M. in the Council Chambers, Room 200 located at City Hall, 55 SE 3rd Avenue, Okeechobee, Florida 34974. OPENING CEREMONIES: The invocation given by Father Jim Shevlin, Church of Our Saviour; the Pledge of Allegiance was led by Mayor Watford. MAYOR, COUNCIL MEMBERS AND STAFF ATTENDANCE - City Clerk Mayor Dowling R. Watford, Jr. Present Council Member Wes Abney Present Council Member Noel Chandler Present Council Member Monica Clark Present Council Member Gary Ritter Present City Attorney John R. Cook Absent w/consent (vacation) City Administrator Marcos MontesDeOca Present City Clerk Lane Gamiotea Present Deputy City Clerk Bobbie Jenkins Present Fire Chief Herb Smith Present Police Chief Bob Peterson Present Public Works Director David Allen 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. New Business change item D to E and add a new item D. B. Public participation for any issues not on the agenda - Agenda Item Form or Comment Card is required. Citizen comments are limited to 3 minutes per speaker unless otherwise approved by the Mayor. Mayor Watford asked whether there were any comment cards presented for public comment. There were none. V. MINUTES — City Clerk A. Motion to dispense with the reading and approve the Summary of Council Action for the November 27, 2018, Regular Meeting. Council Member Chandler moved to dispense with the reading and approve the Summary of Council Action for the November 27, 2018, Regular Meeting; seconded by Council Member Clark. No discussion VOTE: WATFORD — YEA ABNEY — YEA CHANDLER — YEA CLARK — YEA RITTER — YEA MOTION CARRIED. VI. WARRANT REGISTER — City Administrator A. Motion to approve the November, 2018 Warrant Register. General Fund $453,813.29 Pagel of 6 Public Facilities Improvement Fund $ 11,297.37 Capital Improvement Projects Fund $ 9,007.94 Law Enforcement Special Fund $ 100.00 Council Member Ritter moved to approve the November, 2018 Warrant Register in the amounts: General Fund, four hundred fifty-three thousand, eight hundred thirteen dollars and twenty-nine cents ($453,813.29); Public Facilities Improvement Fund, eleven thousand, two hundred ninety-seven dollars and thirty-seven cents ($11,297.37); Capital Improvement Projects Fund, nine thousand, seven dollars and ninety-four cents ($9,007.94); and Law Enforcement Special Fund, one hundred dollars and zero cents; seconded by Council Member Abney. No discussion. WATFORD — YEA CLARK — YEA VOTE: ABNEY — YEA RITTER — YEA VII. OPEN PUBLIC HEARING FOR ORDINANCE ADOPTION MAYOR WATFORD OPENPED THE PUBLIC HEARING AT 6:05 P.M. CHANDLER — YEA MOTION CARRIED. A.1.a) Motion to read proposed Ordinance No. 1176 by title only, updating the Five -Year Capital Improvement Projects — Planning Consultant (Exhibit 1). Council Member Clark moved to read proposed Ordinance No. 1176 by title only, updating the Five -Year Capital Improvement Projects; seconded by Council Member Ritter. b) Vote on motion to read proposed Ordinance No. 1176 by title only. VOTE: WATFORD — YEA CLARK — YEA ABNEY — YEA RITTER — YEA C) City Attorney to read proposed Ordinance No. 1176 by title only. CHANDLER — YEA MOTION CARRIED. In the absence of Attorney Cook, Mayor Watford read proposed Ordinance No. 1176 by title only as follows: "AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF OKEECHOBEE, FLORIDA; UPDATING THE FIVE-YEAR SCHEDULE OF CAPITAL IMPROVEMENTS OF THE CITY'S COMPREHENSIVE PLAN AS MANDATED BY FLORIDA STATUTES SECTION 163.3177(3)(b); PROVIDING FOR CONFLICT, PROVIDING FOR SEVERABILITY; AND PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE." 2.a) Motion to adopt proposed Ordinance No. 1176. Council Member Clark moved to adopt proposed Ordinance No. 1176; seconded by Council Member Ritter. b) Public discussion and comments. Staff Report — Brisson. State mandate to update the comp plan annually. Includes the county school board items as required. MDO — projected, not limited to these items only. Public — none. Council — none. Page 2 of 6 c) Vote on motion. VOTE: WATFORD — YEA ABNEY — YEA CHANDLER — YEA CLARK — YEA RITTER — YEA MOTION CARRIED. MAYOR WATFORD CLOSED THE PUBLIC HEARING AT 6:07 P.M. Vill. NEW BUSINESS A. Update from Okeechobee Utility Authority — John Creasman, Chairman. Chair John Creasman appeared before the Council along with John Hayford. Per agreement, periodically address the city council to tell you all what's going on with the OUA. Project with BOCC support, whispering pines project, CDBG funds, 197 meters installed. Continuing to go after historic grants to restore our building. Rank 24 this year. Refurbishing the outside of the building. SE 8th Avenue — distributed handout. Board voted to replace this old pipe. Noel AC & GS? Galvanized and asbestos. Well — SFWMD talking about putting throughout the county. Running a test to see if that will work with our well. WWTP location.15 MGPD capacity. Help — last year gracious to help with the treasure island for WW hook-ups. New area: oak lake north to old dixie, echo estates. Problem in area with water draining with any moderate to heavy rains. Human health risks, great time to target that. BOCC on board to help through legislative assistance. We had a rate year, kept rates down again, will have to increase next year. Been 2011 since last increase. 197 meters was the 60%? We have the potential of possible 197 customers, 60% have hooked up. Clark — thought there was mandatory hook ups? Working with BOCC to enforce that mandatory requirement. Watford — septic tanks??? Strike while the irons hot, several ..... Design? Approval to move the $500,000 to this portion, RFP have gone out can use some of this money for design. SE 8th Avenue will start in a few months, John Hayford. Much of the main is in the grass area of the ROW. Much of the larger area will be to remove or bypass. Gary — SW section of the city, you have a mix there of some sewer and septic, folks in that area that have failed drain fields, long term plan to move up in that area? Folks in that area that would love to hook up to that. John C — we will look at any area that's willing to hook up. MDO — additional capacity long term? Short term testing.... Long term testing .... Total 18 million to get out of that well. 4, 5-hour flow rates. Watford — lot of discussion on sludge, currently doing? We currently take it out of the digesture, centerfudge. Solar drying facility, meets 503 rules and based on nutrient analysis, comes out as a double a class matieral, give or sell to licensed fertilizer dealer or landfill. State level prohibited for land application and what we had done for many years. Gary — sit on the state biosolids board. OUA facility highlighted by ..... generation for class AA. Lake 0 watershed banned the application. Moved up to the St Johns basin. What kind of response John H — possible expand 2019 master plan effort, one is where can we move into and what other areas can we serve. Improve quality or add new areas to the system. Watford — city representative calling me after their meetings to give updates. Will begin putting that in memo and distributing to the city council. Page 3 of 6 B. Present the Conduct of Election Report for the 2018 General Election — City Clerk (Exhibit 2). Gamiotea reviewed the Conduct of Election Report with the Council. The November 6, 2018, General Election Conduct of Election Report. To process the vote -by -mail ballots, two central count marksense scanners were used. None had to be removed or replaced. To process the early vote ballots, one ballot scanner and one Americans with Disabilities compliance scanner were used as there was only one early vote polling location. None had to be removed or replaced. Election date, all eleven precincts were provided with a scanner and a Americans with Disabilities compliant scanner. None had to be removed or replaced. At the close of polling on election night. Precinct No. 3, could not complete their upload through the modem and the equipment was escorted by a deputy and uploaded in the canvassing board room. There was not any election definition errors after the logic and accuracy testing. Ballot printing was done on demand during early voting and vote -by -mail. And printing service was utilized to print the ballots for election day precincts as well as vote -by -mail. There were no ballot printing problems to report. There were no staffing shortages and/or procedural problems by employees or precinct workers. No instances when the needs for staffing and equipment were insufficient to meet the voters needs. No issues with voter check -in to report. The first 3-race mandatory state-wide machine recount was conducted on November 13, 2018. The machine recount provided the same numbers as reported on election day. The manual recount of the over and under ballots held on November 16, 20189, resulted in two votes for Bill Nelson in the US Senate race; the remaining 91 ballots were not allocated. The manual recount resulted in three votes for Matt Caldwell and one vote for Nicole Fried in the Commissioner of Agriculture race; the remaining 219 ballots were not allocated. Want to express my gratitude to the Supervisor Diane Hagan and her staff. Everyone takes their duties very serviously and wants everyone's votes to count. Merging the city's election with the county is most beneficial to everyone. No Official action was required for this item. C. Discuss Code Enforcement change of administration — City Administrator, Fire Chief, Police Chief. MDO — code enforcement issues, recently changed to magistrate, council to know change that we're proposing. Bob -increase in econocmic development, roburst code enforcement. How can we provide best code enforcement for our cities. Calling other cities our size and bigger found to our surprise that most of their code enforcement falls under their police department. Makes sense to maek this change now. Direction from the council as to what you expect of the code enforcement department to do. Example of local business doing work without a permit on a weekend. Officer would take that call if under our department. Officers 24/7, can enforce codes and enact on code infractions. Resources that the fire dept does not have available, mostly personnel. MDO — Fred still code officer, part time basis, reporting will be through the Police Dept. When Fred is not here the officers could take. No additional budget costs, utilize the officers. Bob — changes with who code officer reports to, he'd have different supervisors that he reports to. Have spoke with Fred and this. There will be a training curve. Herb has done many years of training and done a great job. Watford — don't mind giving this up? Herb no, merry Christmas to me. Be careful what you ask for. Advantage of having ..... building codes. Bob -- eventually the end game would be to have our officers be able to handle it. FS provides that law enforcement is a code officer. People love immediate responses. Benefit of living in the city, the services you get. Code enforcement would require a learning curve. Watford — somehow approve this change, consensus to cover us. MDO — no changes to code needed. Gamiotea — the code provides that the code enforcement department be under the direction of fire chief and in the fire department. Clark — building codes are handled through building department, not Fred. Someone doing work illegally the police officer could stop the illegal work. I called in the work with the crane being done illegally. Officers need to be able to stop the work from being done when doing illegal. Bob — it doesn't take long for word to get out.... Clark — mostly landlords doing illegal work on the weekends. Page 4 of 6 . t MDO — them responding and documenting the work being done and Jeff can follow up with charging double or triple fees. Wes — number of employees within the code enforcement? Didn't keep a tally with the number of employees. Many retired officers transfer into the code enforcement. Smaller had about one to two. Wes — theres a process for a complaint to work through. Part time alone will not be able to keep up with the work log. Bob — that may be, its unknown at this time, people will be less inclined to continue doing illegal work. Clark — enough funds for us to process the extra time. Bob — will be busy at first until things level out. Watford — magistrate .... May work out with this change .... Public — questions/comments: Bobby Keefe — Abney brought up a good point, more time, training that's going to be involved, include step 1, 2, 3 code enforcement. Incentive? Additional pay? Bob — stipend for FTO and other types, LT Bernst would be trained up to a level 4. Each Sgt trained so always at least 1 on the time. Will take additional training funds, Watford, if no further questions/comments then the consensus of the council is to instruct the Department Heads to get with the attorney to see what ordinances are necessary to put this in place. E. Discussion on adding 12/31/2018 as a temporary Holiday. MDO - Dec 31 falls on a Monday, on behalf of employees I'm asking if they can take 31st off as well for this year only, close city hall, public works, fire, police admin staff as well. Clark — think we have a very liberal holiday and paid leave in the city. Businesses don't see the same paid time off. Rather see open partial day and close early. Wes — could see a half day. Watford if no motion to change it will remain as is. Council Member Clark moved to approve closing City Hall at 2:00 P.M. on December 31, 2018; seconded by Council Member Ritter. VOTE: WATFORD — YEA ABNEY — YEA CHANDLER — YEA CLARK — YEA RITTER — YEA MOTION CARRIED. D. Recognize Council Members Noel Chandler and Gary Ritter for their years of service on the City Council, January 5, 2015 through January 7, 2019 — Mayor Watford. Watford — hard for me, some council brings different things to the board. Appreciate your wisdom and years of being here. Ritter, added some humor and added class to the council. Appreciate what you have brought to us, especially agriculture and water issues, no one else I'd turn to for those issues. Added a degree of class, professionalism. Appreciate your - service, will be missed on this council. Nothing against the new members coming on to the council. Clark — passes the chocolate bars when I get too serious. Asked to sit in his seat. Abney — appreciate both of you. "KEY TO THE CITY, Presented To Noel A. Chandler For Outstanding Leadership, Whereas, on November 4, 2014, by virtue of the provisions of the Charter of the City of Okeechobee and Florida State Law, a General City Election was held by the qualified voters; and Whereas, the City Council for the City of Okeechobee, Florida adopted Resolution No. 2014-09 accepting the Canvassing Board Official Results whereby Mr. Noel A. Chandler was declared as an elected City Council Member, term designated as January 5, 2015 to January 7, 2019; and Whereas, Page 5 of 6 during the course of his term in office, Council Member Chandler served as a Liaison for the City of Okeechobee to the Okeechobee County Tourist Development Council (January 6, 2015 to January 7, 2019), and the Economic Council of Okeechobee (January 6, 2015 to January 5, 2017). Now, Therefore, in appreciation of his Service and Outstanding Leadership as an Elected Official to our great community, the City of Okeechobee proudly recognizes his contributions by honoring him with a KEY TO THE CITY." "KEY TO THE CITY, Presented To Gary Ritter For Outstanding Leadership, Whereas, on November 4, 2014, by virtue of the provisions of the Charter of the City of Okeechobee and Florida State Law, a General City Election was held by the qualified voters; and Whereas, the City Council for the City of Okeechobee, Florida adopted Resolution No. 2014-09 accepting the Canvassing Board Official Results whereby Mr. Gary Ritter was declared as an elected City Council Member, term designated as January 5, 2015 to January 7, 2019; and Whereas, during the course of his term in office, Council Member Ritter served as a Liaison for the city of Okeechobee to the Central Florida Regional Planning Council (January 6, 2015 to January 7, 2019), the Okeechobee County Family Health and Healthy Start Coalition, Inc. (January 6, 2015 to January 7, 2019), the Treasure Coast Regional League of Cities (January 5, 2017 to January 7, 2019), and the Heartland Rural Mobility Plan -Project Steering Committee (April 3, 2018 to January 7, 2019). Now, Therefore, in appreciation of his Service and Outstanding Leadership as an Elected Official to our great community, the City of Okeechobee proudly recognizes his contributions by honoring him with a KEY TO THE CITY." IX. ADJOURNMENT - Mayor There being no further items on the agenda, Mayor Watford adjourned the meeting at 7:15 P.M. Page 6 of 6 T City of Okeechobee, December 18, 2018 Meeting Minutes taken during the meeting by Bobbie Jenkins C L TO ORDER: Mayor Watford called the Regular City Council Meeting to order on December 18, 2018, at P.M. in the Council Chambers, Room 200 located at City Hall, 55 SE 3rd Avenue, Okeechobee, Florida 34974. OPENING CEREMONIES: The invocation given by Father Jim Shevlin, Church of Our Saviour; the Pledge of Allegiance was led by Mayor Watford. MAYOR, COUNCIL MEMBERS AND STAFF ATTENDANCE - City Clerk Mayor Dowling R. Watford, Jr. Present ✓ Council Member Wes Abney Present i/ Council Member Noel Chandler Present Council Member Monica Clark Present✓ Council Member Gary Ritter Present ✓ m City Attorney John R. Cook Absent w/consent City Administrator Marcos MontesDeOca Present City Clerk Lane Gamiotea Present Deputy City Clerk Bobbie Jenkins Present Fire Chief Herb Smith Present/ Police Chief Bob Peterson Present ✓ Public Works Director David Allen 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, deferr I, or withdrawal of items on today's agenda. New Business Item E. was added. OJW D fD E tmd cad Nw 14M p B. Public participation for any issues not on the agenda - Agenda Item Form or Comment Card is required. Citizen comments are limited to 3 minutes per speaker unless otherwise approved by the Mayor. Mayor Watford asked whether there were any comment cards presented for public comment. V. MINUTES — City Clerk A. Motion to dispense with the reading and approve the Summary of Council Action for the November 27, 2018, Regular Meeting. Council Member C moved to dispense with the reading and approve the Summary of Council A' tion for the November 27, 2018, Regular Meeting; seconded by Council Member Iw VOTE: WATFORD — YEA ABNEY — YEA C CLARK—YEA RITTER—YEA 4!5a:) VI. WARRANT REGISTER — City Administrator A. Motion to approve the November, 2018 Warrant Register. General Fund $453,813.29 Public Facilities Improvement Fund $ 11,297.37 Capital Improvement Projects Fund $ 9,007.94 Law Enforcement Special Fund $ 100.00 Page 1 of 8 Council Member PI., moved to approve the November, 2018 Warrant Register in the amounts: General Fund, four hundred fifty-three thousand, eight hundred thirteen dollars and twenty-nine cents ($453,813.29); Public Facilities Improvement Fund, eleven thousand, two hundred ninety-seven dollars and thirty-seven cents ($11,297.37); Capital Improvement Projects Fund, nine thousand, seven dollars and ninety-four enr ,007.94); and Law Enforcement Special Fund, one hundred dollars and zero cents; seconded by Council Member DISCUSSION: VOTE: WATFORD — YEA ABNEY — YEA CHANDL — CLARK—YEA RITTER—YEA OTION CARRI VII. OPEN PUBLIC HEARING FOR ORDINANCE ADOPTION TIME: �D5 A.1.a) Motion to read proposed Ordinance No. 1176 by title only, updating the Five -Year Capital Improvement Projects — Planning Consultant (Exhibit 1). Council Member Firnoved to read proposed nance No. 1176 by title only, updating the Five -Year Capital Improvement Projects; seconded by Council Member b) Vote on motion to read proposed Ordinance No. 1176 by title only. VOTE: WATFORD — YEA ABNEY — YEA CH — CLARK — YEA RITTER — YEA MOTION CARRIED. c) City Attorney to read proposed Ordinance No. 1176 by title only. Mayor Watford read proposed Ordinance No. 1176 by title only as follows: "AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF OKEECHOBEE, FLORIDA; UPDATING THE FIVE-YEAR SCHEDULE OF CAPITAL IMPROVEMENTS OF THE CITY'S COMPREHENSIVE PLAN AS MANDATED BY FLORIDA STATUTES SECTION 163.3177(3)(b); PROVIDING FOR CONFLICT, PROVIDING FOR SEVERABILITY; AND PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE." 2.a) Motion to adopt proposed Ordinance No. 1176. (� Motion and second by Council MembersKandto adopt proposed Ordinance No. 1176. b) Public discussion and comments. ill Kris - sfA mandakd WOW ht&#, Sc{1Gb1 tYr is mho- 0 hnt�w �b I &q 6cul c) Vote on motion. 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D m po - «(3r �ccw on �Y�' fidlplfi mar, A 0� "w am�1�q�s Germasked(91/f $r am &�9- mQ��y l,(�S ;bnr� e �d use /tee Uil) ? !2 pay ?Of &d&,t me miohor /c�a dnd to M q a��rta lkff i E. W--rW daq / mrntws � dai-e &g.N.� q6 Cio. IX. ADJOURNMENT - Mayor -71/ There being no further items on the agenda, Mayor Watford adjourned the meeting at 1 P.M. Page 8 of 8 ri�►cd �+- 14t � TSt� y, I 1 LEGEND WATER MAIN TO BE REPLACED tits � �•.�, .: �'� _`� 'r � i^ V _ II \ •' ` w. .fir Ilk h73 SE8th DR 41. 61 Ae SE 8th AVE. . v► .`. _ Vt :.4 LALL68 HOURS BEFORE °" OKEECHOBEE UTILITY JOB No.: YOU DIG IN FLORIDA, ITS THE LAW D"Aw „ OKEECHOBEE xDxED AUTHORITY SCALE: 1 =100, UTILITY EDSCA LOCATED IN OKEECHOBEE COUNTY PR `MI( AUTHORITY DE SHEET 0 50 100' 200' ' WATER MAIN IMPROVMENTS 01 OF 02 NO. DATE BY REVISIONS EXHIBIT A AC= fkbesks CDnu`e-& C-,s= wavaillad LEGEND WATER MAIN TO BE REPLACED (TYP.) if 46 I1'SE' mow 6U. vi fn 6U ui t of vWj L Jk" 41 :% r L I PAt SCALE: 1"=200' 0 10000' I � _4_1 D " Al L OKEECHOBEE K:= UTILITY AUTHORITY cp —D 11LE OKEECHOBEE UTILITY AUTHORITY LOCATED IN OKEECHOBEE COUNTY WATER MAIN IMPROVEMENTS EXHIBIT B JOB No.: .j Exhibit 1 Dec 18, 2018 ORDINANCE NO. 1176 AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF OKEECHOBEE, FLORIDA; UPDATING THE FIVE-YEAR SCHEDULE OF CAPITAL IMPROVEMENTS OF THE CITY'S COMPREHENSIVE PLAN AS MANDATED BY FLORIDA STATUTES SECTION 163.3177(3)(b); PROVIDING FOR CONFLICT; PROVIDING FOR SEVERABILITY; AND PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE. WHEREAS, Florida Statutes Section 163.3177(3)(b) requires local governments to annually update a Five -Year Schedule of Capital Improvements which is consistent with the Plan and may be accomplished by Ordinance rather than as an Amendment to the Local Comprehensive Plan; and WHEREAS, the City's Planning Board, acting as the Local Planning Agency, has reviewed the proposed Five -Year Schedule of Capital Improvements, at its public meeting held on November 15, 2018, and found it to be consistent with the City s Comprehensive Plan and hereby forwards its recommendation to the City Council; and WHEREAS, the City Council has agreed with the recommendations of the Planning Board that the proposed Five -Year Schedule of Capital Improvements complies with the requirements of Florida Statutes Section 163.3177(3)(b), that the proposed improvements are consistent with the Comprehensive Plan; and WHEREAS, the City Council desires to adopt this Schedule to guide future development of the City and protect the public's health, safety, and welfare. NOW, THEREFORE, be it ordained before the City Council for 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: SECTION 1: Revision. The City Council hereby revises the Capital Improvements Element of its Comprehensive Plan by updating the Five -Year Schedule of Capital Improvements (Five - Year Capital Improvement Plan) attached as Exhibit "A". SECTION 2: Conflict. All ordinances or parts of ordinances in conflict herewith are hereby repealed. SECTION 3: Severability. If any provision or portion of this ordinance is declared by a 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 4: Effective Date. This Ordinance shall take effect immediately upon its passage. INTRODUCED for First Reading and set for Final Public Hearing on this 27th day of November, 2018. ATTEST: Lane Gamiotea, CMC, City Clerk Dowling R. Watford, Jr., Mayor Ordinance No. 1176 Page 1 of 4 PASSED AND ADOPTED after Second and Final Public Hearing this 18t' day of December, 2018. ATTEST: Lane Gamiotea, CMC, City Clerk REVIEWED FOR LEGAL SUFFICIENCY: John R. Cook, City Attorney Dowling R. Watford, Jr., Mayor Ordinance No. 1176 Page 2 of 4 �A .i Ordinance No. 1176 Exhibit "A" Projected Revenues Funding Source FY 18-19 FY 19.20 FY 20.21 FY 21.22 FY 22.23 Public Facility Revenues Local Option Gas Tax Gas Tax $ 364,880 $ 372.178 $ 379,621 $ 387,214 $ 394,958 Local Alter Fuel User Fee Gas Tax $ 224,965 $ 229,464 $ 234,054 $ 238,735 $ 243,509 SRS Eight Cent Motor Fuel Gas Tax $ 64,225 $ 65,510 $ 66,820 $ 68,156 $ 69,519 Ninth Cent Fuel Tax Gas Tax $ 62,975 $ 64,235 $ 65,519 $ 66,830 $ 68,166 SCOP (Small County Grant Prog) SCOP $ 177,537 $ $ $ $ Subtotal General Fund Revenues $ 894,582 $ 731,387 $ 746,014 $ 760,935 $ 776,152 Ad Valorem Tax General $ 2,181,694 $ 2,225,328 $ 2,269,834 $ 2,315,231 $ 2,361,536 Intergovernmental Revenues General $ 1,645,216 $1.678,120 $ 1,711,683 $ 1,745,916 $ 1,780,835 Fines and Forfeitures General $ 9,775 $ 9,971 $ 10,170 $ 10,373 $ 10,581 Use of Money General $ 100,000 $ 102,000 $ 104,040 $ 106,121 $ 108,243 Other Revenues General $ 28,114 $ 28,676 $ 29,250 $ 29,835 $ 30,431 Subtotal $ 3,964,799 $ 4,044,095 $ 4,124,977 $ 4,207,476 $ 4,291,626 State Appropriation Fund State Grant $ 209,000 $ $ $ $ Subtotal $ 209,000 $ $ $ $ Projected Expenditures Transportation Projects Funding Source Median Replacement & Right of Way Gas Tax $ 10,000 $ 10,000 $ 10,000 $ 10,000 $ 10,000 Install Baffle Box & Raise Road Elevation SCOP $ 177,537 $ $ $ $ Asphalt Program Gas Tax $ 120,000 $ 55,000 $ 200,000 $ $ 300,000 Sidewalk Program Gas Tax $ 15,000 $ 15,000 $ 15,000 $ 15,000 $ 15,000 Sign Repair/replacement Gas Tax $ 15,000 $ 15,000 $ 15,000 $ 15,000 $ 15,000 Traffic Signal Upgrades Gas Tax $ 12,500 $ 12,500 $ 12,500 $ 12,500 $ 12,500 Street Improvements -SE 8th Ave Gas Tax $ 209,000 $ 200,000 $ $ $ Sub Total $ 559,037 $ 307,500 $ 252,500 $ 52,500 $ 352,500 ROW Drainage Gas Tax $ 10,000 $ 10,000 $ 10,000 $ 10,000 $ 10,000 R&M Roads and Culverts Gas Tax $ 10,000 $ 10,000 $ 10,000 $ 10,000 $ 10,000 Storm Water Infiltration Repair Gas Tax $ 10,000 $ 10,000 $ 10,000 $ 10,000 $ 10,000 Storm Water Ditch Adjustments Gas Tax $ 10,000 $ 10,000 $ 10,000 $ 10,000 $ 10,000 Sub Total Parks & Recreation Projects $ 40,000 $ 40,000 $ 40,000 $ 40,000 $ 40,000 Tree Program General $ 15,000 $ 15,000 $ 15,000 $ 15,000 $ 15,000 Centennial Park- Solar Area Lights General $ 6,000 $ $ $ $ Centennial Park- Chickees General $ 20,000 $ $ $ $ Centennial Park - Picnic Tables General $ 5,000 $ $ $ $ Centennial Park - Playground Equipment General $ 10,000 $ $ $ $ Centennial Park - Landscaping General $ 10.000 $ $ $ $ Centennial park -Concrete for pads General $ 2,000 $ $ $ $ Sub Total $ 68,000 $ 15,000 $ 15,000 $ 15,000 $ 15,000 Total Expenditures $ 667,037 $ 362,500 $ 307,500 $ 107,500 $ 407,500 Source: City of Okeechobee 2018-2019 Annual Budget Ordinance No. 1176 Page 3 of 4 4�-, Ordinance No.1176 Exhibit "A" Okeechobee County School District Summary of Revenue/Expenditures Available for New Construction and Remodeling Projects Only 2018-19 2019-20 2020-21 2021-22 2022-23 Five Year Total Total $0 ($6,489,479) ($5,304,479) ($4,719,479) ($4,809,479) ($21,122,916) Revenues Total Project $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 Costs Difference (Remaining $0 ($6,489,479) ($5,104,479) ($4,719,479) ($4,809,479) ($21,122,916) Funds) Source: Okeechobee County School District 2018-19 Work Plan Okeechobee County School District Capacity Project Schedules Project Description Location 2018-19 2019-20 2020-21 2021-22 2022-23 Total Funded Project description Location not specified Planned Cost: $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 not Student Stations 0 0 0 0 0 0 No specified Total Classrooms 0 0 0 0 0 0 Gross Sq Ft 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 Planned Cost $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 District Student Stations 0 0 0 0 0 0 Totals Total Classrooms 0 0 0 0 0 0 Gross Sq Ft 0 0 0 0 0 0 Source: Okeechobee County School District 2018-19 Work Plan Ordinance No. 1176 Page 4 of 4 _ ;i �.; inr -- Memorandum To: Honorable Mayor and City Council From: Bill Brisson, AICP Sr. Planner, LaRue Planning Date: November 19, 2018 Subject: First reading 11-27-2018 of Ord. 1176, Annual Update of the Five -Year Schedule of Capital Improvements, Each year, the City is required to update its Five -Year Schedule of Capital Improvements in the Capital Improvements Element (CIE) of the Comprehensive Plan. This schedule is represented on page 9-7 of the CIE and typically includes those capital expenditures the City Administration feels are necessary to maintain the adopted Level of Service Standards identified in the Comp Plan. These deal with public works types of improvements such as street paving, sidewalks, curb & gutter, stormwater/ drainage, and recreation improve- ments. The City is also required to include in its Five -Year Schedule, the Okeechobee County School Capacity Program (SCP) adopted by the School Board each year as part of its Annual Work Plan. This is represented on page 9-8 of the CIE. Both of these pages are included in Attachment A to the Ordinance. The Planning Board, sitting as the Local Planning Agency (LPA) reviewed the materials at its meeting on November 15th and found the update consistent with the City's Comprehensive Plan. look forward to seeing you on the 27th. Providing Planning and management solutions for local governments 1575 Jac6on cjtreet, juite 206 Fort MNers, FL 5590l 259-55+-5566 www.larueplannin.E;.com STATE OF FLORIDA COUNTY OF OKEECHOBEE Before the undersigned authority personally appeared Katrina Elsken, who on oath says she is the Publisher of the Lake Okeechobee News, a three times a week Newspaper published at Okeechobee, in Okeechobee Couj jty, Flprida, that the attached copy of advertisement being a rCLU� i,,V6+C-Q, in the matter of W`��lt�ti'�—u 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 Lake 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 17th day of ' DP-C%'0 -bU- aQ�x AD Notary Public, State of Florida at Large �; Y •Y�F • ANGIE BRIDGES ,t:;te MY COMMISSION # FF 976149 =: :o EXF'IRES:Apri120,2020 "' %FOF ;°,".• Bonded Thru Notary Public Underwriters Lake Okeechob°Wft ews 107 SW 17th Str et, Suife.D ~ ; t Okeechobee, F� ida 34974 863-763-h34 yeti CaYOFOKOKNOBEE PUBLWHOTICE CDtSIDERAATM OF ADOPnM A CrTY ORDINANCE Nanx:E ISF¢REErYMVEN eathe aty Cant ort a atQyyofOredd", FbrWvdmrdualk l mThcs,Der- 2D18,at6.00PK or as som thereafter pomtle F6T, SS SE 3 d Aue. qk-tnbe% Ri a0e Uw*g OdInance n law. NCIto9 AYNrhEm CITY OF OI�EQIOBFF, F1ARIIlfI; UPDATING IM FIVE-YEAR SCHEDDLXE of Ci1PITAL II•iPROYE- M¢MS OF 7HE Crr S COMPR9iIISIVE PLAN As MANDATED BY FI. M STATIRES SECTION 1633177 xbp PROYIDIIIG taR OOMiSCI; PRovlDING FDR ) AtP PRO r.I AN EFFECAVEDATE: AI ue nbas cf the plic are enmhraged m aUnd and patl�e0e h said Heat�r�.Thep��a ahmrraybe�edInI . �s pbEcA���CtyOek . =@60 � aryinatPERSON ta aAPPEAL ftthisme#h9�i1meadmen- Cty are a oebatin record cfuWtthme j �rnrdrgaaIs �ffe IdIe and the record tddes the �y wlh D'eabi+b'e, Act (AI , aH wtwth wil be based. a � as ddned W the Apo that reeds speM �to D P h th6 g=tZriadthe 4yOalu Olfre no bteithan Mo bah mdays pior 853-763-3i7L BE ADVISED to shDtO you Fierd h Im any do� pq� video or tterm to the Card hpi�ahppo,rt or oppo3kn m arry tan m the agwde; a Oakof �rert p �ortanM1USTbepo�7dadWtheOty t> 1G 7� Exhibit 2 Dec 18, 2018 CONDUCT OF ELECTION REPORT The County Canvassing Board must submit a completed Conduct of Election Report to the Division of Elections at the same time that the board submits its certified official election results for any presidential preference primary, general, primary, or special election, whichever is applicable, pursuant to Section 102.141(9), Florida Statutes, (F.S.). On behalf of the county canvassing board, the Supervisor can submit the report via the SOE File Transfer Utility on the SOE portal. If assistance is needed in the completion of this report, please contact Bureau of Voting Systems Certification, Eleonor Lipman; Eleonor.Lipman cr,dos.myflorida.com; 850-245-6258 or Zane Wood; Zane.Wood(7a,dos.myflorida.com; 850-245-6123. . �'1'h'"'Y".�v^'T'^..^^^!-•^.+'.,�e'Tti ;, .'?-^�_;: .*+c+'m"n`?e7>">.•e_ s.'i'^+°r=.'�: ^+!4'^t?"' P ' GENERAL; ::INEORIVIA�'ION�� � �� . 1. County: Okeechobee Date of Election: November 6, 2018 Election (Check one): ❑ Presidential Preference Primary Election ❑ Primary Election ® General Election ❑ Other election (specify): 2. Election Definition created by (Check one): 0 County Supervisor of Elections' Office (SOE) 0 Vendor ❑ Consultant ❑ Other (specify): 3. Voting Devices (Insert the applicable number): Vote by=Mai1,(VBM);Ceritral'Coanf 1V1ar1isense Scanners Initial Total VBM Scanners Removed Replaced or Added 2 0 0 r, `< Pre`cmctCount Marksense Scanners 4 Number of Polling Initial Total Deployed Removed Replaced or Added Locations Early Voting 1 1 0 0 Election 11 11 0 0 I Day DS-DE 81 (eff.04/2018) Page 1 of 10 A CONDUCT OF ELECTION REPORT ADA (Americans with D►sab�hues)'Votmg Devices (e g., Marling device and%or DRE Touchs'creen) Number of Polling Locations Initial Total Deployed Removed Replaced or Added Early Voting 1 1 0 0 Election Da 11 11 0 0 Reason for removal, replacement or addition of voting devices: 4. Did equipment or sofnvare issues occur at the precinct level, at a counting location, or within computer and telecommunications networks supporting county location? (Section 102.141(9)(a)1., F.S.) ❑ NO Proceed to #5. © YES Specify the number of issues in the appropriate column(s) in the table below, indicate the specific type of issue(s) incurred on the checklist, and explain the steps taken to resolve the issue(s) on the lines provided (❑ check this box if on a separate sheet). Equipment Marksense Scanner G- UM _=Nber`of�isu`' - A Early Voting Site Election Day/ Polling Locations C entral Location r� ADA Marking Device ADA DRE Touchscreen Software Marksense Scanner ADA Marking Device ADA DRE Touchscreen Computer Election Mgmt. System ; Telecommunications Modems and Phone lines 1 DS-DE 81 (eff.04/2018) Page 2 of 10 1 CONDUCT OF ELECTION REPORT ';Cf<ecklist for type f equipm, nt/sofWire issues encountered:(Check,all that apply) Early Voting and Election Day Voting devices Voting devices — not connected to electrical power or power source issue Voting devices — battery backup issue — battery not charged Voting devices — battery backup issue — removed from service p ADA device issue — repaired — remained in service ADA device media issue — media replaced Marksense scanner issue — repaired — remained in service Marksense scanner memory media issue — media replaced El Marksense scanner did not reject a blank ballot Marksense scanner did not reject a ballot with an overvoted contest Marksense scanner did not accept one or more undervoted contests Ballot box diverter issue — removed from service Q Ballot box diverter issue — repaired — remained in service Q Used the marksense scanner's ballot box emergency/auxiliary bin Could not complete a planned modem upload or problems with the phone lines Other —Provide the description Central Location Vote -by -Mai! tabulation 0 Marksense scanner issue — repaired — remained in service EJ Marksense scanner memory media issue — media replaced ♦2 Other— Provide the description Election Management Problem uploading results or creating reports Other— Provide the description Resolution Steps: Precinct 3 was unable to modem upload, media was brought in for upload. DS-DE 81 (eff.04/2018) Page 3 of 10 I CONDUCT OF ]ELECTION REPORT S. Were any election definition errors discovered after the logic and accuracy test? (Section 102.141(9)(a)2., F.S.) 0 NO Proceed to #6. 0 YES Specify the number of issues in the appropriate column(s) in the table below and explain the steps taken to resolve the issue(s) on the lines provided (0 check this box if on a separate sheet). -b er.of iss Election definition Precinct count media Central count media Mcreated "ormedia issues issues issues County definition Vendor created definition or media with correct county information Vendor created definition or media with incorrect information from the county Notes: Election Day refers to the polling locations. Media refers to a tabulator's memory cards, memory packs, USB flash memory, zip drive, PEBs, etc. Resolution Steps: 7777�-ma7 6. Ballot -Printing (Check all that apply): 'b'-m p 13 17 Ballot -on -Demand (BOD) Ballot Printer Service (provided by SOE's Voting System Vendor) p 11 11 Ballot Printer Service (provided by vendor other than SOE's Voting System) 91 DS-DE 81 (eff.04/20 IS) Page 4 of 10 CONDUCT OF ELECTION REPORT 7. Did any ballot printing and/or ballot supply problems occur? (Section 102.141(9)(a)3., F.S) 0 NO Proceed to #8. ❑ YES Specify the number of issues in the appropriate column(s) in the table below, indicate the specific type of issue(s) incurred on the checklist, and explain the steps taken to resolve the issue(s) on the lines provided (❑ check this box if on a separate sheet). ..Number;ofis§ues< _ Electronic Paper ballot Paper ballot Paper ballot ballot layout layout issues printer issues supply issues problems C10k ounty created the ballot Vendor created with correct county information Vendor created with incorrect information from the county x".Check s f st yp of,ballot'or,printe issues encountereil.((3tieck;all that apply); Early Voting and Election Day Polling location (please identify the location) Incorrect ballots provided to the voter— poll worker Ballot moisture (humidity) cannot scan Vote -by -Mail Incorrect ballots provided to the voter— election staff Incorrect ballots provided to the voter— vendor error Ballot -on -demand (BOD) Printed incorrect ballots — printer configuration error, such as duplex Printed incorrect ballots — software error Printer failure Incorrect ballots provided to the voter —poll worker Other 91 Describe the issue: Resolution Steps: DS-DE 81 (eff.04/2018) Page 5 of 10 a CONDUCT OF ELECTION REPORT I ECTIO MINIST77 _ _r �7777,77 N1AD R.ATIU 8. Did you have any staffing shortages and/or procedural problems by employees or precinct workers during the conduct of the election? (Section 102.141 (9)(a)4., F.S) 0 NO Proceed to 49. ❑ YES Specify the number of issues in the appropriate columns) in the table below, indicate how the issue was addressed , and explain the steps taken to resolve the issue(s) on the lines provided (❑ check this box if on a separate sheet). Numlieroffimeschat" Numberzoftimesavhen -Who experienced n. .•.•r=.�';�- .:,.:,:.:: , ahe issue, 3Additwnal tramirig;may,haye proceduzes were'pot , . Number of shortages mingatedithe problems) followed Poll workers Election staff Security Temporary support Resolution Steps: 9. Were there instances when the needs for staffing and equipment were insufficient to meet voters' needs? (Section 102.141(9)(a)5., F.S.) C7c NO Proceed to #10. ❑ YES Specify the numbers in the appropriate column(s) in the next table and explain the steps taken to resolve the issue(s) on the lines provided (❑ check this box if on a separate sheet). DS-DE 81 (eff.04/2018) Page 6 of 10 CONDUCT OF ELECTION REPORT WA' st `Number ,Number,ofeinsu"fficieiif"� of�plsiiined� � lynmber of resources,'- s M Electron t resoiirees for Election w �� avarlalile for�Electron resources'on t 3= F * > ,, x x e , Poll workers Election staff Voting devices ai�dsae 1 ;`tpttiefio Other equipment and supplies Note: The number of " lap nned" items is based on the Election Day estimates, and "available" is the actual items at the start of the Election Day. Note that the number of voting devices available is based on the actual initial total deployment including ADA devices as provided on page 1 for Election Day. Other equipment and supplies, for example, refers to summation of the number of electronic pollbook devices, provisional ballot supplies, ballot boxes, transfer bags, etc. Resolution Steps: 10. Did you experience any issues associated with Voter Check — In? (Section 102.141(9)(a)6., F.S.) ® NO Proceed to 411. ❑ YES Specify the number of issues in the appropriate column(s) in the table below, indicate the specific type of issue(s) incurred on the checklist, and explain the steps taken to resolve the issue(s) on the lines provided (❑ check this box if on a separate sheet). '<Nuinlier ofiissues. Early Voting Site Election Day Polling Locations ElectroMok nic Poll Book/ Precinct Register (If used in election) Paper poll book / precinct register DS-DE 81 (eff.04/20 IS) Page 7 of 10 CONDUCT OF ELECTION REPORT Checklist V6ter.�ch6ck-h".W....ucsfeAeo teked,(C#�6 ill"th't-,- , apply) Early Voting and Election Day Electronic -Poll Book Type: Vendor: Electronic Poll Book — not connected to electrical power or power source issue Electronic Poll Book functionality issue — repaired — remained in service Electronic Poll Book functionality issue — removed from service Electronic Poll Book media issue — media replaced Electronic Poll Book connectivity issue — repaired — remained in service Electronic Poll Book connectivity issue — removed from service Electronic Poll Book Check -In Process Paper poll book/ precinct register P Paper Poll Book — Incorrect 0 Paper Poll Book — Check -In Process Other P Describe the issue: Resolution Steps: 11. Did you experience any additional issues associated with the conduct of election? (Section 102.141(9)(a)6., FS.) 0 NO Proceed to #12. 0 YES Indicate on the checklist the type of issue(s), and explain the steps taken to resolve the issue(s) on the lines provided (0 check this box if on a separate sheet). Cl f' kl ec Rtfor Add�t�onAl Issues ; Early Voting and Election Day Polling location 0 1 Incorrect setup DS-DE 81 (eff.04/2018) Page ofI0 CONDUCT OF ELECTION REPORT ~Checklist for Aildrtional`Issuesd. , =. _, . ... Solicitation area violated Incompatible for ADA accessibility Incompatible for use as a polling location Voters Fleeing voter Disruptive behavior Disruptive photography Observers Not approved Disruptive behavior Disruptive photography Media and/or citizen polling Disruptive behavior Other Describe the issue: Resolution Steps: -,.m,^ee.rc.,,..,;Y.. :.lr.�.F-r 7177'+:1,!'M:7 !„�M"' 5;^7 ^; !,a�++,m;: ^..'..^r;*,,*,«wm,,.s-^rw*>,.�.....�..z� r ;; ,.,,...•�,�y.-.wr..;=`,S r 5 k s 4 2 \ ; }_�� 12. If the canvassing board conducted a manual recount of overvotes and undervotes, does the canvassing board have suggested revisions for the standards for determining a voter's choice as set forth in law or rule to better determine the voter's choice for any ballot on which a determination could not be made? (Sections 101.6952(2) and 102.166(4), F.S. and Rules 1S-2.027 and 1S 2.051) ❑ N/A Proceed to #13. NO Proceed to #13. ❑ YES Provide suggested revisions to the standards below and, as necessary, attach additional pages and a copy of a representative ballot for which a determination could not be made to illustrate the issue. DS-DE 81 (eff 04/20I S) Page 9 of 10 Suggestions: 13. Signatures CONDUCT OF ELECTION REPORT County Canvassing Board S1 IIAtUIe` . 8 County J 11/17/2018 Commissioner 11/17/2018 isor of Elections 11/17/2018 No"rICE: A statutory duty exists to continually report any new or additional information on ally ol'the items required to be included in this Report. The supervisor ofelections must: • Notify the Division of Elections no later than the next business day after the discovery of the information; and • Submit a signed written report amended report no later than no later than 10 days after the discovery. (Section 102.141(9)(b), F.S.) DS-DE 81 (eff.04/2018) Page 10 of 10 a Vol 1 am VI11.a DislYibu-kcl of Meefi n Jo COLLABORATION Police Code: A Merger that Is Creatinga Safer Community Cocoa's code enforcement officers work with police to take quick action by Yvonne Martinez City of Cocoa COCOA Brevard County Pop.18,102 ' he house at 509 Washington Avenue on the City of Cocoa's south'side was rife with ilhzgal drug activity. Parked vehi- cles blocked the street, and the high volume of transient traffic at all hours made it unsafe for residents. Police officers responded to frequent fights and neighbor disputes. The worst came when three suspects barricaded themselves inside the house while they kept police at bay for several hours one April afternoon. When a SWAT team finally forced its way inside to make arrests, code enforcement officers were right in the mix to declare the property unsafe. This forced the owners to resolve the blight that had plagued the community for so many years. The problem tenants were evicted. A new owner purchased the property. Today, the 16 QUALITY CITIES I JANUARY/FEBRUARY 2018 CI Y SPO`MIGHT house has fresh paint and landscaping. Broken windows have been replaced. The street is clear of vehicle congestion. Most importantly, there are no active code violations. Order has been restored. This victory is testimony to the City of Cocoa's decision last year to move its code enforcement operations into the Police Department. Before, a situation like the one on Washington Avenue would have taken years to resolve, instead of a few short weeks. It's a big reason why cities around the state are making the same move. "It makes perfect sense," said Dennis Bunt, the Police Depart- ment's code enforcement manager. "Functioning separately takes significantly longer to address the issues, and any consequence was not taken seriously. When you put them together, it is much more effective." The Code Enforcement Division's personnel are civilian employees with full access to all the Police Department's investigative and personnel resources. The merger is part of a continuing effort to improve compliance with city codes, improving the overall quality of life within the city. "Dilapidated and vacant structures and nuisance properties can become havens for criminal activity and accelerate the cycle of disinvestment and decline," said City Manager John Titkanich. "Code enforcement operating out of the Police Department will enhance the city's efforts to address and prevent the spread of blight and curtail criminal activity. Collaboration and greater coordination between law enforcement and code enforcement staff will expand our abilities to make our neighborhoods safer." Data from March to November 2017 show the Code Enforce- ment Division generated a total of 803 cases -152 more than the 651 active cases duringthe same period the year before. That was nearly double the 429 cases generated in 2014. More than 30 of the pending cases arose from leads generated by patrol officers. Those cases involved illegal rooming houses, abandoned vehi- cles, unsafe structures and a host of other problems. "Our patrol officers see a lot, and are now able to connect the problems to a potential solution," said Police Chief Mike Cantaloupe. "Code enforcement brings a more complete approach to problem -solving policing, and we are starting to see great results." The Code Enforcement Division consists of a manager, a coordinator and two code enforcement officers. They have the full resources of the Police Department to ensure code compliance. "This will help us tremendously," said Bunt. "We now have access to investigative tools and are in constant communication with law enforcement. When we work together like that, everything changes:' "The relationship between code -related issues contributing to blight in areas of our city and law enforcement's ability to solve problems and reduce crime go hand in hand," Cantaloupe added. "It makes sense to have this as part of our law enforcement and public safety function, and we are looking forward to continuing to make a positive impact" Yvonne Martinez is public information officer for the City of Cocoa Police Department. CODE ACTIVITY REPORT Below is a comparison of code cases covering March through November in four successive years. In 2017, code enforcement officers generated 152 more cases than during the previous year. The office has received more than 30 complaints from police officers. Alleged violations include illegal rooming houses, abandoned vehicles and unsafe structures. 803 2017 651 20,6 681 16 2015 ■ 2014 W a w 429 0 0 v 0 L w m z 3/5/17 3/5/16 3/5/15 3/5/14 - 11/1/17 - 11/1/16 - it/1/15 - 11/1/14 JANUARY/FEBRUARY 2018 1 QUALITY CITIES 17 r,� i�[tlri`k�f�aC����,r �ifllbs,�.,..tt., .. �.•:,�,a,a�t�. �. a NUISANCE ABATEMENT 1 _ . R J1111111M&, Dealing with Derelict- Properties Largo's lien forgiveness and purchase of abandoned houses improve neighborhoods by Carol SitrruckHn Ciity of Largo Almost every city has them - der- elict properties with overgrown yards, broken windows and dete- riorating structures. Abandoned houses, a legacy of the recession and property foreclosures, attract criminal activity, de- press property values and discourage new investment. The City of Largo is abating these problem properties through innova- tive strategies incliAing lien forgiveness and the acquisition of properties through the city's affordable housing program. CODE LIEN FORGIVENESS Code liens are created through the assessment of fines by the Code Enforce- ment Board (CEB) after a property owner fails to correct a code violation. These unresolved code enforcement cases can result in thousands of dollars in unpaid fines, but the chronic nuisance properties ILARGO Pinellas County Pop. 83,065 remain. The CEB can only reduce liens once the code violations are corrected. Liens dissuade buyers from purchasing and fixing up properties, due to financing and title impediments. The CEB process provides no guarantee to buyers reluctant to invest' in the properties because of the risk that they would not receive the lien reduction upon project completion. Largo's New Owner Code Lien Release Program, created in 2016, allows new property owners or contract purchasers to administratively obtain the release of code liens. The program seeks to stabilize neighborhoods through renovation and rehabilitation of houses, and requires a city inspection to identify any violations of the standards identified in the Minimum Property Maintenance Code. The new property owners or contract purchasers enter into an agreement with the city whereby they agree to correct all code violations in return for the release of the liens associated with the proper- ties. The new property owner must obtain permits and per€orin all work within 90 days. Upon successful completion and in- spection of the work, the city releases the liens administratively. The program has resulted in the reno- vation of four properties. Code violations dating back for more than 10 years on these properties had resulted in almost $400,000 in code liens. One vacant house with code violations related to a structure fire in 2011 had accrued fines of more than $140,000. An investor bought the property 18 QUALITY CITIES I JANUARY/FEBRUARY 2018 aI°Y SPOTLIGHT 0 for $51,000, completely renovated it and sold it within five months for $187,000. One of two additional programs cre- ated in 2017, Code Lien Forgiveness for Non -Profit Affordable Housing Organiza- tions, allows the city to administratively release the liens for properties purchased by qualifying organizations that intend to renovate, or demolish and replace, resi= dential structures for use as affordable housing. The second program, Code Lien Forgiveness for Demolition, addresses the elimination of code violations through the removal of structures. It also allows liens to be administratively released upon demolition and the issuance of building permits for a new home. PROPERTY ACQUISITION The city's housing program has also addressed nuisance properties by building strong partnerships with non- profit affordable housing developers, such as Habitat for Humanity and the Largo Affordable Housing Development Corporation (LAHDC). During the reces- sion, financial institutions voluntarily donated abandoned properties in poor condition to Habitat for Humanity, and the city funded demolition. Largo helps finance the purchase of derelict proper- ties for rehabilitation or demolition and construction of replacement houses by nonprofit affordable housing developers. Recently, the city acquired two adjacent substandard lots in the Clearwater -Largo Road Community Redevelopment District, both containing derelict structures. The city worked with LAHDC to acquire and combine the properties, demolish the structures and construct a new affordable house. The city has foreclosed on properties with liens when the owner had died and no heirs were willing to take the property through probate. This process was lengthy and incurred legal costs, but ultimately resulted in the city taking possession of two properties, one of which was renovated through the city's housing program. The house on the other property was demolished and the lot donated to Habitat for Humanity, which constructed a new home. LESSONS LEARNED Derelict properties represent a chron- ic nuisance that can harm an entire .`Lr`�.�;;deiiL- a�a'+�•�PyT/+"��J�^r.,.'h'..Y�#7�.:+x` :. t N•y.YMI�'A'S r . neighborhood. Code enforcement tech- niques are not always effective, because properties often lack clear title or are subject to unfinished foreclosure or pro- bate proceedings. Creating a database of these properties, and focusing on individ- ual cases for nuisance abatement, requires flexibility, as each one is different. Moni-, toring problem properties and city actions such as boarding or fencing hIardous properties provide oniy temporary relief. The success of the city's code lien for- giveness program in revitalizing derelict properties required partnerships between code enforcement, housing and legal staff Direct city purchase or foreclosure can serve to abate nuisance properties, but the process can be lengthy and expensive. Creating code Iien forgiveness pro- grams provides incentives for the private and nonprofit sectors to invest in these properties, and shows great promise. Each derelict property brought back to life through rehabilitation or new con- struction has a lasting benefit to the quality of the city's neighborhoods. Carol Stricklin, AICP, is community devel- opment director for the City of Largo. c. - i .,_y•Sr S'.. a JANUARY/FEBRUARY 2018 1 QUALITY CITIES 19 KEY TO THE CITY Presented To NOEL A. CHANDLER For OUTSTANDING LEADERSHIP WHEREAS, on November 4, 2014, by virtue of the provisions of the Charter of the City of Okeechobee and Florida State Law, a General City Election was held by the qualified voters; and WHEREAS, the City Council for the City of Okeechobee, Florida adopted Resolution No. 2014-09 accepting the Canvassing Board Official Results whereby Mr. Noel A. Chandler was declared as an elected City Council Member, tern designated as January 5, 2015 to January 7, 2019; and WHEREAS, during the course of his term in office, Council Member Chandler served as a Liaison for the City of Okeechobee to the Okeechobee County Tourist Development Council (January 6, 2015 to January 7, 2019), and the Economic Council of Okeechobee (January 6, 2015 to January 5, 2017). NOW, THEREFORE, in appreciation of his Service and Outstanding Leadership as an Elected Official to our great community, the City of Okeechobee proudly recognizes his contributions by honoring him with a KEY TO THE CITY. Presented on this 181h day of December, 2018 Dowling R. Watford, Jr., Mayor ATTEST: &w hag ola Lane Gamiotea, CMC, City Clerk KEY TO THE CITY Presented To GARY RITTER For OUTSTANDING LEADERSHIP WHEREAS, on November 4, 2014, by virtue of the provisions of the Charter of the City of Okeechobee and Florida State Law, a General City Election was held by the qualified voters; and WHEREAS, the City Council for the City of Okeechobee, Florida adopted Resolution No. 2014-09 accepting the Canvassing Board Official Results whereby Mr. Gary Ritter was declared as an elected City Council Member, term designated as January 5, 2015 to January 7, 2019; and WHEREAS, during the course of his term in office, Council Member Ritter served as a Liaison for the City of Okeechobee to the Central Florida Regional Planning Council (January 6, 2015 to January 7, 2019), the Okeechobee County Family Health and Healthy Start Coalition, Inc. (January 6, 2015 to January 7, 2019), the Treasure Coast Regional League of Cities (January 5, 2017 to January 7, 2019) and the Heartland Rural Mobility Plan -Project Steering Committee (April 3, 2018 to January 7, 2019). NOW, THEREFORE, in appreciation of his Service and Outstanding Leadership as an Elected Official to our great community, the City of Okeechobee proudly recognizes his contributions by honoring him with a KEY TO THE CITY. Presented on this 18`h day of December, 2018 Dowling R. Watford, Jr., Mayor �G ATTEST: i/ , hQYI ol-ya Lane Gamiotea, CMC, City Clerk Lake Okeechobee News December 21, 2018 ty councilmen att their final meeting By Cathy Womble opmenl comes an increase in the need for Lake Okeechobee News code enforcement. He said they have been The Dec. IS City Council meeting was researching, and just about every city the the final meeting for Councilmen Noel size of Okeechobee has a division of the po- Chandler and Gary Ritter as they move lice department that handles code enforce - on to the next phase in their lives. Mayor ment. He said the job of code enforcement Dowling Watford presented them each with is to investigate, and that is what the police plaques and keys to the city, but Council- department does: they investigate. He said man Chandler was quick to quip, "You there would be no additional cost involved. know they're gonna change the lock, right, He believes they have more resources and W. more personnel so this will take some of Mayor Dowling said of Councilman the burden off the fire department. y ! He explained their � - research fowtd / no other cityhad code enforcement handled by the fire department in the stale of Florida. -- ` Fire Chief Herb Smith seemed hap- ' py with the idea, and said, "Merry Christmas to me." Councilwoman yy' Clark mentioned y a the fact many people know there is no code enforce- ment at night or Special to the 1_nke Okeechobee Ne—Cathy Womble on the weekend Mayor Dowling Watford presented Councilmen Gary Ritter right now, and they and Noel Chandler with keys to the city at their final meeting, deliberately wait until then to do Chandler that it was a great pleasure unpermitled work serving with him and he always briought a thinking they won't get caught. If they make level of humor that was sometimes needed. this change, that problem will be resolved. "Thank you for your 14 years of service. We The decision will be finalized at the next certainty appreciate it," he said, meeting after the legality of changing the The mayor said Councilman Ritter added jurisdiction is taken care of. a little class to the council, and said he ap- Okeechobee Utilities Authority Chair- preciated what Councilman Ritter brought roan John Creasman gave a report on to them: his knowledge of agriculture and their activity this year. He mentioned water issues in particular. He also felt Cotm- that approximately 60 percent of the 197 cilman Ritter added a much -needed air of customers who were offered the opportu- professional(sm and assured him he would nity to hook up to OUA at no expense to be missed. themselves took them up on the offer. He Councilwoman Monica Clark expressed said they plan to try the same program in her appreciation for both men, and said they would both be missed. She said not the southwest section in the coming year if many knew it, but when she tended to get they can get the financing. He also said they cranky or out of hand, Councilman Chan- will be implementing a small rate increase dler would sneak her a Snickers bar under next year, and they will be replacing a water the table. She said he told her she might not main on Southeast Eighth Street. They will be able to fill his shoes, but she can fill his be installing new hydrants and moving seat at the table after he leaves. some of the old ones. Councilman Wes Abney said he has City Administrator Marcos Monies De learned a lot from both men and appreci- Oca brought a request to the council from ates them both. the city administrative staff. He said they Councilman Ritter said, "It has been a wanted to know if they could take Monday, pleasure serving on the council for the last Dec. 31, off so they would have a four -day four years." In other business, the council discussed weekend. After a discussion in which it was moving away from having code enforce- mentioned that the business community merit done by the fire department, and generally only gets seven holidays off and instead having it handled by die police the city already gets 12 holidays, it was department. Chief Bob Peterson explained decided they would work that day but dose X hat with an increase in economic devel- at 2 p.m. / Check out the Lake Okeechobee News Facebook for daily prize announcements December 13th - 24th and follow the link to register to win! Or, simply look for the link on lakeokeechobeenews.com to enter! You may enter daily for more chances to win! Sponsored by: Ukeeftbee ELI'S WESTERN WEAR, INC. 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