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2019-03-05
CITY OF OKEECHOBEE MARCH 5, 2019, REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING 55 SE 3RD AVENUE * COUNCIL CHAMBERS * OKEECHOBEE, FL 34974 SUMMARY OF COUNCIL ACTION PAGE 1 OF 11 II AGENDA II COUNCIL ACTION - DISCUSSION - VOTE II CALL TO ORDER - Mayor March 5, 2019, City Council Regular Meeting, 6:00 P.M. II. OPENING CEREMONIES Invocation given by Jim Dawson, First United Methodist Church; Pledge of Allegiance to be led by Mayor Watford. III. MAYOR, COUNCIL AND STAFF ATTENDANCE - City Clerk Mayor Dowling R. Watford, Jr. Council Member Wes Abney Council Member Monica M. Clark Council Member Bob Jarriel Council Member Bobby Keefe City Attorney John R. Cook City Administrator Marcos Montes De Oca City Clerk Lane Gamiotea Deputy City Clerk Bobbie Jenkins Fire Chief Herb Smith Police Chief Bob Peterson Public Works Director David Allen IV. AGENDA AND PUBLIC COMMENTS - Mayor A. Requests for the addition, deferral or withdrawal of items on today's agenda. B. Public participation for any issues not on the agenda - Agenda Item Form or Comment Card is required. Citizen comments are limited to 3 minutes per speaker unless otherwise approved by the Mayor. Mayor Watford called the March 5, 2019, Regular City Council Meeting to order at 6:00 P.M. The invocation was offered by Pastor Dawson of the First United Methodist Church; the Pledge of Allegiance was led by Mayor Watford. City Clerk Gamiotea called the roll: Present Present Present Present Present Present 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 IX.A was changed to Item IX.A.2 and the content was changed to discussion only; Item IX.A.1 was added. Mayor Watford opened the floor for public comment on matters not on the agenda; there were none. M •� MARCH 5, 2019 - REGULAR MEETING o PAGE 2 OF 11 M AGENDA V. PROCLAMATIONS AND PRESENTATIONS X Proclaim the month of March 2019 as "Red Cross Month." E. Present a Certificate of Appreciation to Senior Planner, Mr. Bill Brisson COUNCIL ACTION e DISCUSSION e VOTE March was proclaimed as American Red Cross Month; Mayor Watford presented the proclamation to John and Peggy DuBose, Sarah Ruwe, and Cindy Thompson. The proclamation was read into the record as follows: "Whereas, more than 137 years ago, the American Red Cross was established as a humanitarian organization, guided by seven fundamental principles —including humanity, impartiality and independence —to provide services to those in need regardless of race, religion, gender, sexual orientation or citizenship status. Today, the American Red Cross is one of the largest humanitarian organizations in the world, and delivers its mission every day to prevent and alleviate human suffering in the face of emergencies; and Whereas, in Okeechobee county, the Red Cross has a long history of helping our neighbors in need. Florida's Coast to Heartland Chapter assisted with 113 local disasters in the past year alone and helped save lives through our Home Fire Campaign. Since the campaign launched in October 2014, the chapter has worked with community partners to install 2,900 smoke alarms making households safer. Meanwhile, in our area, the Red Cross handles an average of 600 emergency military calls every year; and Whereas, March is Red Cross Month, a special time to recognize and thank the Red Cross volunteers and donors who give of their time and resources to help members of the community. The Red Cross depends on these local heroes to deliver help and hope during a disaster. We applaud our heroes here in Okeechobee County who give of themselves to assist their neighbors when they need a helping hand; and Whereas, the American Red Cross shelters, feeds and provides emotional support to victims of disasters; supplies about 40 percent of the nation's blood; teaches skills that save lives; provides international humanitarian aid; and supports military members and their families; and Whereas, we dedicate the month of March to all those who support the American Red Cross mission to prevent and alleviate human suffering in the face of emergencies; our community depends on the American Red Cross, which relies on donations of time and money to fulfill its humanitarian mission. 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 March 2019 as `American Red Cross Month'." Mayor Watford presented Senior Planner, Mr. Bill Brisson with a Certificate of Appreciation that read as follows: "Whereas, Mr. Bill Brisson attended his first City of Okeechobee Planning Board Meeting on January 16, 2007. This meeting holds the record as the longest in recent history, approximately three -hours of which he provided Planning Staff findings and recommendations on a Special Exception Petition for the City's first adult entertainment business (which was denied), two Future Land Use Map Amendments and two Rezoning Petitions. He also assisted Attorney Cook in obtaining recommendations to amend the Land Development Regulations to create a special exception use for residences of convicted .sexual offenders, - and amend the billboard policy, that unknowingly would become the "Perfect Sign Ordinance;" and Whereas, the land development regulation text amendment fondly known as the "Perfect Sign Ordinance" will be one that Bill will remember for many years to come as this amendment took five meetings before the Planning Board, eight meetings before the City Council, and two combined Council and Planning Board workshops, until it was finally adopted in April of 2009. During this two years and four months, Bill (continued) MARCH 5, 2019 - REGULAR MEETING - PAGE 3 OF 11 441 AGENDA COUNCIL ACTION - DISCUSSION - VOTE V. PROCLAMATIONS AND PRESENTATIONS CONTINUED B. Present a Certificate of Appreciation to Senior Planner continued. worked dauntlessly in creating the regulations that would govern and define: all signage within the City; and Whereas, during the 12-years he was assigned as Senior Planner for the City of Okeechobee, Bill has proven to be dedicated to the community, going above and beyond to provide assistance to residents and applicants. He remained true to his calling as a professional Planner, even when it was not popular to provide a recommendation of denial. Now, Therefore, 1, Dowling R. Watford, Jr., by virtue of the authority vested in me as Mayor of the City of Okeechobee, Florida, proudly extend our sincere appreciation to Bill Brisson for his unwavering devotion to proper growth management, his service to the people of this community, and his friendship extended to City Staff. We are a better community by his guidance, and wish him all the best. Presented on this 5th day of March, 2019." Mr. Jim LaRue, Mr. Ben Smith, and Ms. Gloria Pellito of LaRue Planning Services, City Planning Board Secretary Patty Burnette and Member Jonassaint were in attendance to participate in the presentation of this commendation and show their support. VI. MINUTES - City Clerk A. Motion to approve the Summary of Council Action for the February 19, 2019, Regular Meeting. VII. OPEN PUBLIC HEARING FOR ORDINANCE ADOPTION - Mayor A.1.a) Motion to read proposed Ordinance No. 1181 by title only, transferring all responsibility of code enforcement from the Fire Department to the Police Department - City Attorney (Exhibit 1) b) Vote on motion. c) City Attorney to read proposed Ordinance No. 1181 by title only Council Member Clark moved to dispense with the reading and approve the Summary of Council Action for the February 19, 2019, Regular Meeting; seconded by Council Member Keefe. There was no discussion on this item. VOTE: WATFORD - YEA ABNEY - YEA CLARK - YEA JARRIEL - YEA KEEFE - YEA MOTION CARRIED. MAYOR WATFORD OPENED THE PUBLIC HEARING AT 6:18 P.M. Council Member Jarriel moved to read proposed Ordinance No. 1181 by title only, transferring all responsibility of code enforcement from the Fire Department to the Police Department; seconded by Council Member Abney, VOTE: WATFORD - YEA ABNEY - YEA CLARK - YEA JARRIEL - YEA KEEFE - YEA MOTION CARRIED. Attorney Cook read proposed Ordinance No. 1181 by title only as follows: "AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF OKEECHOBEE, FLORIDA TRANSFERRING RESPONSIBILITY FOR ALL CODE ENFORCEMENT PURSUANT TO FLORIDA STATUTES CHAPTER 162 FROM THE FIRE DEPARTMENT TO THE POLICE DEPARTMENT; AMENDING THE CODE OF ORDINANCES, CHAPTER 2 ADMINISTRATION, ARTICLE 111, DIVISION 6, SECTION 2-172 THEREOF; AMENDING THE CODE OF ORDINANCES, CHAPTER 2 ADMINISTRATION, ARTICLE III, DIVISION 6, SECTION 2-173 THEREOF; AMENDING THE CODE OF ORDINANCES, CHAPTER 18, ARTICLE 11, SECTION 18-34 THEREOF; PROVIDING FOR CONFLICT, PROVIDING FOR SEVERABILITY; AND PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE." 442 MARCH 6, 2019 - REGULAR MEETING - PAGE 4 OF 11 AGENDA VII. PUBLIC HEARING FOR ORDINANCE ADOPTION CONTINUED A.2.a) Motion to adopt proposed Ordinance No, 1181. b) Public comments and discussion. c) Vote on motion. CLOSE PUBLIC HEARING e Mayor VIII. UNFINISHED BUSINESS A. Review of the City Charter, Code of Ordinances, Zoning Map, Future Land Use Map, and Comprehensive Plan - City Planning Consultant. COUNCIL ACTION e DISCUSSION a VOTE Council Member Clark moved to adopt proposed Ordinance No. 1181; seconded by Council Member Keefe. Mayor Watford asked whether there were any questions or comments from the public; there were none. There was no discussion from the Council as the details of this Ordinance were discussed at the first reading held on February 19, 2019, WATFORD m YEA JARRIEL — YEA VOTE: ABNEY m YEA CLARK ® YEA KEEFE m YEA MOTION CARRIED. MAYOR WATFORD CLOSED THE PUBLIC HEARING AT 6:20 P.M. At the February 19, 2019, meeting, Council Member Keefe expressed his interest in performing a review of the City Charter, Code of Ordinances, Zoning Map, Future Land Use Map, and Comprehensive Plan, The Council learned that Mr. Brisson, who has been the Senior Planner assigned to the City since 2007 is retiring. LaRue Planning and Management, who by contract provides the City's Planning Staff services, will be assigning Mr. Ben Smith in April as the Planner. Because of this change, the Council asked Mr. Brisson to provide recommendations and priorities he believes the City needs to address, at least from a Planner's standpoint. Mr. Brisson explained the City Charter was not within his jurisdiction, but provided a list of pending items needing to be resolved relative to the Future Land Use and Zoning Maps, the Comprehensive Plan, and amendments to the Land Development Regulations: 1. Rezone properties still identified as Holding on the Zoning Map. These were identified in 2013, but only some have been addressed on an individual basis. A chart with this information has been provided to Mr. Smith. 2. Eleven properties with Future Land Use and Zoning conflicts in the area between Northwest 2nd to 5th Avenues, and Northwest 4th to 8th Streets. The Future Land Use Map should be amended to a classification compatible with the Commercial Professional Office zoning. 3. A large number of other Future Land Use and Zoning conflicts identified are in the Southeast quadrant of the City, but also scattered in other areas, and should be amended for compatibility. Mr. Smith has been provided This information. 4: Variety of needed changes to the Land Development Regulations including: a) differentiating between temporary uses and temporary structures; b) revision to the landscape regulations such as requiring changes of use and change in ownership to meet landscape requirements, requiring irrigation systems, allow flexibility to meet landscape regulations; emphasize concentrated landscaping in areas adjacent to the actual residential use when more intense use is located nearby; more intense landscaping between non-residential and residential uses; require xeriscaping. MARCH 6, 2019 - REGULAR MEETING - PAGE 6 OF 11 AGENDA COUNCIL ACTION - DISCUSSION - VOTE VIII. UNFINISHED BUSINESS CONTINUED A. Review of the City Charter, Code of Ordinances, Zoning Map, Future c) Modify sign regulations to take on a'content neutral approach' as required by the recent Supreme Court ruling. d) Land Use Map, and Comprehensive Plan continued. Mandatory wastewater connections �s required by State Legislation; mandatory water connections in a practical and sensitive manner. e) Differentiate between a major and minor site plan review and when a Technical Review Committee review is required. 6. Update the required Water Supply Plan within the Comprehensive Plan. This is a requirement, but is not critical. Lastly, Mr. Brisson explained the current Comprehensive Plan is not as detailed as it should be, but the State has not reported any problems with it. An evaluation is required to be performed every five years and reported to the State. The Council thanked Mr. Brisson for his service and continued professionalism. No official action was taken on this item. IX. NEW BUSINESS ITEM ADDED TO AGENDA A.1 Motion to approve a request by Okeechobee A memorandum from Administrator MontesDeOca was distributed prior to the meeting requesting the Council County Firefighters for a Boot Drive at the main intersection of State Road 70 consider approving the Muscular Dystrophy Association (MDA) Boot Drive. Council Member Keefe moved to and Highway 441 on March 22, 2019, from 4:00 to 6:00 P.M.; March 23, 2019, approve a request by Okeechobee County Firefighters to conduct a Boot Drive at the main intersection of North Park Street/State Road 70 and Parrott Avenue/U.S. Highway 441 on March 22, 2019, from 4:00 to 6:00 and March 24, 2019, from 9:00 A.M. to 2:00 P.M. to benefit the Muscular P.M.; March 23, 2019, and March 24, 2019, from 9:00 A.M. to 2:00 P.M. to benefit the MDA; seconded by Dystrophy Association - City Administrator. Council Member Abney. Mr. Jarrod Akins of the Okeechobee County Fire Rescue, and Local Union 2918, appeared before the Council noting his appreciation for support by the Council and the community. He provided a brief history on how funds are expended to local citizens. He confirmed the Firefighters will be wearing bunker gear and the proper safety vests. VOTE: WATFORD • YEA ADNEY - YEA CLARK YEA JARRIEL - YEA KEEFE YEA MOTION CARRIED, A.2 Motion to adopt proposed Resolution No. 2019-02 concerning Lake This item was changed to discussion only. Mayor Watford distributed two news articles from recent issues of the Okeechobee levels - City Administrator (Exhibit 2). Palm Beach Post (dates not provided) pertaining to a proposed lower water level for Lake Okeechobee entitled the National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA), to be adopted by the Army Corps of Engineers (Corps). He has had i discussions with Okeechobee County Commissioner Owens and Hendry County Commissioner Carson Tuifner to develop a resolution for cities and counties around the Lake to adopt stating objections, and the devastation NEPA would. have if adopted. Palm Beach County, along with Okeechobee, does not support the proposed 'ten and one-half feet avater level. Okeechobee County Commissioner Hazellief is working with the 16-County Coalition to adopt a similar resolution. These resolutions and information would be provided to the Corps, South Florida Water Management District, and Governor DeSantis as a means to keep the NEPA proposal from being adopted. 443 I I I MARCH 5, 2019 - REGULAR MEETING - PAGE 6 OF 11 11 AGENDA 11 COUNCIL ACTION - DISCUSSION - VOTE 11 IX. NEW BUSINESS CONTINUED A.2 Motion to adopt proposed Resolution No. 2019-02 concerning Lake Okeechobee levels continued. B. Motion to approve a Grant of Easement for Encroachment for property located at 308 Northwest 5th Avenue - City Attorney (Exhibit 3). C. Motion to dispose of obsolete and surplus equipment that is no longer needed by the City - City Administrator (Exhibit 4). Council Member Abney agreed with Mayor Watford on this issue and announced he invited Mr. Jeff Sumner, President of the Economic Council of Okeechobee, to address the Council and answer any questions they may have regarding the technical aspects of the lower Lake water levels. Mr. Sumner thanked Mayor Watford and Council Members Abney and Keefe for attending and speaking at a recent public meeting held in Okeechobee by the Corps and encouraged the Council to stay involved in the process. He announced that the Corps has extended the public comment deadline for the NEPA scoping phase from March 31, 2019, to April 22, 2019, and encouraged the Council to submit written comments, in addition to any resolution adopted. Mr. Sumner offered to provide the Council with a copy of the letter he will be preparing on behalf of the Economic Council of Okeechobee. He has also attended and spoke at the Corps' public meetings held in West Palm Beach and Stuart, adding Palm Beach County and the City of West Palm Beach have recently come out strongly against the proposed NEPA regulations as they understand how greatly this will affect their water supply. He then briefly discussed a few of the potential downsides to the proposal and publicly endorsed by Congressman Mast. The Council thanked Mr. Sumner for his information. No official action was taken on this item. Council Member Keefe moved to approve a Grant of Easement for Encroachment for property located at 308 Northwest 5th Avenue [LEGAL: Lots 3, 4, 5, and 6, of Block 126, TOWN OF OKEECHOBEE, Plat Book 1, Page 10; and Plat Book 5, Page 5, Public Records of Okeechobee County, Florida]; seconded by Council Member Jarriel. The City owns the rights -of -way, Northwest 4th Street and Northwest 5th Avenue. There is an existing permanent structure that was built in or around 1962, on Lot 6 of Block 126, that encroaches into the right-of-way by two -feet on the 4tn Street side. Since this structure cannot be moved, the lending company is requesting an Agreement with the City to allow the structure to remain, and the owner will hold the City harmless of liability. Attorney Cook explained the encroachment agreement will be recorded in the public records and remain with the land until the building is demolished. VOTE: WATFORD — YEA ABNEY — YEA CLARK — YEA JARRIEL — YEA KEEFE — YEA MOTION CARRIED. Motion and second by Council Members Clark and Keefe to dispose of obsolete and surplus City equipment as listed in Exhibit 4 as follows: Asset No. Year/Make/Model VIN No. Asset No. Year/Make/Model VIN No. 990 2018 Dodge Charger 2C3CDXAG4JH230468 991 2018 Dodge Charger 2C3CDXAG1J1-1230461 992 2018 Dodge Charger 2C3CDXAG1JH230458 993 2018 Dodge Charger 2C3CDXAGXJH230460 994 2018 Dodge Charger 2C3CDXAG9JH230465 995 2018 Dodge Charger 2C3CDXAGOJH230466 996 2018 Dodge Charger 2C3CDXAG3JH230459 997 2018 Dodge Charger 2C3CDXAG2JH230467 998 2018 Dodge Charger 2C3CDXAG5JH230463 999 2018 Dodge Charger 2C3CDXAG3JH230462 1000 2018 Dodge Charger 2C3CDXAG7JH230464. MARCH 5, 2019 - REGULAR MEETING - PAGE 7 OF 11 445 AGENDA IX. NEW BUSINESS CONTINUED C. Motion to dispose of obsolete and surplus equipment that is no longer needed by the City continued. D. Consider a Temporary Street Closing Application, submitted by Okeechobee Main Street, for the 54th Annual Speckled Perch Festival, closing Southwest 3rd Avenue and Southwest 4th Avenue between North and South Park Streets, beginning Friday, March 8, 2019, at 5:00 P.M. and re -opening Sunday, March 10, 2019, at 11:00 P.M. - City Administrator (Exhibit 5). E. Motion to approve additional administrative leave for Police Dispatcher Tiffany Noel - City Administrator and Police Chief. F. Consider a motion to appoint alternates to the Planning Board/Board of Adjustment/Design Review Board - City Clerk (Exhibit 6). COUNCIL ACTION - DISCUSSION - VOTE Administrator MontesDeOca explained the auditors. recommended that prior to the sale of the police cars each year, they be declared surplus. The vehicles will he sold to Desoto County and the City of Sebring for $20,500.00 per vehicle. VOTE: WATFORD — YEA ABNEY — YEA CLARK — YEA JARRIEL — YEA KEEFE — YEA MOTION CARRIED. A revised Exhibit 5 was distributed prior to the meeting, requesting to add the use of Park 2; Mayor Watford suggested the addition of closing Southwest 2nd Avenue. Council Member Clark moved to approve a Temporary Street Closing Application, submitted by Okeechobee Main Street, for the 54th Annual Speckled Perch Festival, closing Southwest 2nd, 3rd and 4th Avenues between North and South Park Streets, beginning Friday, March 8, 2019, at 5:00 P.M. and re -opening Sunday, March 10, 2019, at 11:00 P.M.; seconded by Council Member Abney. There was a brief discussion on this item. VOTE: WATFORD — YEA ABNEY — YEA CLARK — YEA JARRIEL — YEA KEEFE — YEA MOTION CARRIED. Council Member Jarriel moved to approve additional administrative leave for Police Dispatcher Tiffany Noel; seconded by Council Member Abney. Mayor Watford clarified the type of leave to be approved is personal unpaid leave. The motion and seconded withdrawn. Council Member Jarriel moved to approve additional Personal Unpaid leave for Police Dispatcher Tiffany Noel up to 30 days, through May 1, 2019; seconded by Council Member Abney. VOTE: WATFORD — YEA ABNEY — YEA CLARK — YEA JARRIEL — YEA KEEFE — YEA MOTION CARRIED. There are two vacant alternate member positions on the Planning Board/Board of Adjustment/Design Review Board previously held by Council Members Jarriel and Keefe. After advertising in multiple sources, applications were received from Mr. Rick Chartier, Mr. Felix Granados, Ms. Roberta Ann Vu, and Mr. Mike O'Connor. Mayor Watford recommended using a ballot -type system to rank the applicants where each Council Member writes their first and second choice on a piece of paper. The Council offered the applicants in attendance the opportunity to give a brief background of themselves and why they were interested in the appointment. MR MARCH 5, 2019 - REGULAR MEETING - PAGE 8 OF 11 AGENDA IX. NEW BUSINESS CONTINUED F. Consider a motion to appoint alternates to the Planning Board/Board of Adjustment/Design Review Board continued. G. Update regarding Code Enforcement foreclosures - City Attorney COUNCIL ACTION - DISCUSSION - VOTE In alphabetical order the following applicants addressed the Council: Mr. Chartier moved to Okeechobee in 1977 and is a 1983 Okeechobee High School graduate. After completing his tenure at the University of Central Florida in 1990, Mr. Chartier moved back to Okeechobee and opened ICS Computers. Although he lives in the County, his business has been in the City since inception. He has also been involved in multiple civic organizations and is willing to become a regular member when the opportunity arises. Mr. Granados was born in Okeechobee but recently moved back from Orlando to raise his family. He has been in the Engineering business for approximately 13 years, and wants to contribute to the expansion of this community. He also is willing to become a regular member. Mr. O'Connor moved to Okeechobee in 1964. He is a City resident, business owner and former Council Member. He has served on the City Planning Board and Code Enforcement Board and feels his past experience on these Boards adequately qualifies him for this appointment. He feels he has a progressive attitude and also agrees to becoming a regular member. The rankings were tabulated with the assistance of Clerk Gamiotea. Mr. Chartier received four number one rankings and zero number two rankings; Mr. Granados did not receive any number one rankings but received five number two rankings; Ms. Vu did not receive any rankings; and Mr. O'Connor received one number one ranking and zero number two rankings. The'papers were collected by the Clerk and will become part of the official minutes record. Council Member Keefe moved to appoint Mr. Rick Chartier, term being March 6, 2019, through April 30, 2021, and Mr. Felix Granados, term being March 6, 2019, through April 30, 2020 as an Alternate Members to the Planning Board/Board of Adjustment/Design Review Board; seconded by Council Member Jarriel. VOTE: WATFORD — YEA ABNEY — YEA CLARK — YEA JARRIEL — YEA KEEFE — YEA MOTION CARRIED. Attorney Cook provided a memorandum to the Mayor and Council dated February 20, 2019, explaining to them the methods the City has used for many years regarding foreclosures enacted on Code Enforcement Cases. The memorandum explained once the special magistrate finds a property in violation, a daily fine is recorded as a lien in the public records. Once the lien has accrued for at least 90 days without any cooperation to bring it into compliance, the Case is then reevaluation and either the fine continues to accrue; or one option is to file foreclosure on the property. This is done by the special magistrate recommending the City Council approve the foreclosure (previously the Code Board made the recommendation). The recommendation is then considered by the City Council for approval or denial. The unwritten policy That staff has followed for nearly 30 years as directed by Mayor Kirk is that the City should not be in the business of foreclosing on real property, and this option should be pursued as a last resort. Should the Council approve the foreclosure, it is not filed immediately. The majority of the times, the owners have brought the property into compliance without the foreclosure being filed. Filing a foreclosure does not bring the property into compliance, which is the ultimate goal. MARCH 5, 2019 - REGULAR MEETING - PAGE 9 OF 11 AGENDA COUNCIL ACTION - DISCUSSION - VOTE IX. NEW BUSINESS CONTINUED G. Update regarding code enforcement foreclosures continued. Should a foreclosure be filed its purpose is to recover the amount of the lien plus interest, the filing costs (approximately $2,000.00) is not recovered by the City. The procedures through the court system c -m be lengthy. Another option the City can take it to instruct Public Works to enter the property, clean it, and then file a lien covering the costs to clean the property. Code enforcement issues can be frustrating, and unfortunately take time, when the owner does not cooperate. The policy staff has followed can be changed. If it is the intent of the Council to bear the expense and file a foreclosure action the day after City Council approval, it is the Council's prerogative to enact this and perfectly legal. The memorandum concluded that this matter could be placed on an agenda and a written policy for code violation enforcement be considered. Since the memorandum was prompted from a recent conversation between Council Member Abney and Attorney Cook, he (Abney) requested that this be on the agenda, along with Code Violation Cases that were approved by the City Council for foreclosure, and the action taken to date of them. At the request of Attorney Cook, research materials were distributed by the Clerk's Office to the Mayor and Council via email on March 4, 2019. The research provided a summarized list of properties that the Code Enforcement Board had recommended foreclosure, the Council action on the recommendation, date foreclosure filed, and date brought into compliance (if applicable). Copies of City Council and Code Enforcement minute pages accompanied the list. Out of the twelve cases on the list, two have not come into compliance and foreclosure filed; eight were brought into compliance with no foreclosure being filed. One was brought into compliance after the foreclosure was filed, and one Case has not been presented to the City Council to date. Below is the list provided: CEB RECOMMENDS BROUGHT INTO CITY COUNCIL BROUGHT IN COMPLIANCE CASE # ADDRESS LEGAL FORECLOSURE COMPLIANCE? APPROVED FOR FORECLOSURE FILED YET? DATE IF YES FORECLOSURE 17-036 800 SW 2nd Ave Lot 1, Blk 3, So Okee 2018 09-11 No Has not been presented to data N/A N/A 17-028 1006 SW 51h Ave 2018-08-14 No 2018.09.04 Yes, 2019.03.04 No 15-010 1002 SW 61h Ave Lots 2-3,BIg 247, PB1/PG11 2016-08-09 No 2016-09-06 Yes, 2017-09-15 No No, 2011-01-19line reduced fine Yes, 2016-10.18, Paid $500 on 201: not to exceed $1500, acWa pd: 14073 1102 NW 2nd St Los 19-20, Blk 25, PBt/PG25 2016-06.14 No 201&07-19 5500 01-19 Yes, Magistrate approved reducfion Yes, 2018-09-24 in fine to$1100 on 2019-01-08; pad 206 SW 9tlr Ave unplaltod 0.951 acres 206 S W 91h on 2019-01-29. Date of compliance: 14-071 Case # 12-139 is the same property Ave 2016-02-09 No 2016-03-15 2018-09-24 14-060 Ave See Case # 11-113 & 10-097 Lot 48 River Run Phase II 2015-07-14 No 201507-21 No, 2015-12-28, owner pd reduced fine $3,000 Yes, 2015.12-15 No, property sold on 2014-10-02 Yes, 2014-10-01, Pad $545 an 201! 13-098 919 NW 100r St Lot II,E1/2 of 12. Blk 42, PS1/PG70 2014-06-10 No 2014-07-15 05-21 11-113 Ave See Case # 14-060 & 10-097 Lot 48 River Run Phase II 2012-10-09 No 2012-11-13 Halted/Bank began foreclosure Yes, 2012-01-31. 2012-02-13; recommended legal No 2014-09-03 action to gain access 11-072 406 NW 5th St Lots 3-4,Blk 105, PB1/PG70 to property tor cleanup No 2014-03-18 11-069 510 E Nodh Park St -AT unplaftod 1.105 acres NIA No 19 Acton Delayed by Council Yes, 2018.09-24 10-097 e See Case :14-060 & 11-113 Lot 48 River Run Phase II 2012-10-09 No 2012-11-13 Halle d/Bank began foreclosure Yes, 2012-01-31. Excluding Case #17-036, this list does not include cases that carne into compliance affor CEB recommended foreclosure & before it went b Council. 447 MARCH 5, 2019 -REGULAR MEETING -PAGE 10 OF 11 AGENDA COUNCIL ACTION - DISCUSSION - VOTE IX. NEW BUSINESS CONTINUED G. Update regarding Cade Enforcement foreclosures continued. Council Member Keefe voiced his concerns of staff operating under unwritten policies. Several Council Members voiced concerns over the as well as the length of time to file the foreclosure or to bring the property into compliance. It was suggested that new policies and/or regulations regarding code violations, cases, and foreclosure processes be written and adopted. Attorney Cook added that he recently met with Code Officer Sterling to review some new procedures and methods to be implemented. Mayor Watford suggested, since Code Enforcement has just as of tonight officially been transferred to the Police Department, that the Council give Chief Peterson and his staff time. to implement these changes, before making new ones. The Council also wanted time to review and process the research provided. The Council instructed the Administrator to have this item on the agenda for further discussion at the April 16, 2019, regular meeting. Chief Peterson added that he will be prepared to give a presentation on changes/methods being implemented and provide a complete step-by-step process on the code violation policies. Additionally, should Council want any further information on these Cases, they need to provide them to Clerk Gamiotea as she will be providing a revised list with details explained better. This list provided was rushed in order to furnish it to the Council as soon as possible; there is information that should be provided to give a complete picture for each Case. X. COUNCIL COMMENTS A. Mayor Watford. Mayor Watford offered no comments. B. Council Member Abney. Council Member Abney thanked the Clerk's office for their research efforts on the foreclosure cases. He also thanked Mr. Jeff Sumner for his attendance at tonight's meeting to provide insight on the Lake Okeechobee water levels. C. Council Member Clark. Council Member Clark commented about the increase in traffic and its impact on traffic flow at the intersection of North Park Street/State Road 70 and Parrott Avenue/U.S. Highway 441. Prior to the expansion of that intersection, her travel time to work took approximately seven minutes; it now takes a minimum of 17 minutes. She asked Public Works Director Allen to contact Florida Department of Transportation to see whether it would be possible to make adjustments to the traffic lights. D. Council Member Jarriel. Council Member Jarriel expressed his excitement for the upcoming Town Hall meeting (March 19, 2019) at the Okeechobee Freshman Campus Auditorium. He has been walking door to door in neighborhoods and the downtown businesses handing out the Town Hall flyer. He encouraged other Council to do the same in their neighborhoods. Council Member Abney asked whether the City was doing anything different to promote the event, and how it was being advertised. Since all City advertising falls under the responsibility of the City Clerk, Mrs. Gamiotea explained the flyer has been shared via email, with a request to "post it and forward it" to all local government agencies, including their various departments and divisions. MARCH 5.2019 - REGULAR MEETING - PAGE 11 of 11 no AGENDA X. COUNCIL COMMENTS D. Council Member Jarriel. E. Council Member Keefe. XI. ADJOURNMENT — Mayor Please take notice and be advised that when a person decides to appeal any decision made by the City Council with respect to any matter considered at this meeting, he/she may need to insure that a verbatim record of the proceeding is made, which record includes the testimony and evidence upon which the appeal is to be based. City Clerk media are for the sole purpose of backup for official records of the Clerk. ATTEST: Dowling R. Watford, r., Kayor Lane Gamiotea, CMC, City Clerk COUNCIL ACTION - DISCUSSION - VOTE The flyer was emailed to the Economic Council Director to share with their members; to the Chamber of Commerce and Okeechobee Main Street to include within their websites, emails on events in the community, the Chamber Community Calendar; the local newspaper and radio station; to all City employees and citizen board members with a request to share with friends, family, and post at any businesses. It is posted on the City's website, City's digital sign at City Hall, posted on the City's Facebook page asking all to share it and attend, and will be posted within Facebook groups. A large display advertisement will be published in multiple editions of the Okeechobee News. Flyers are being distributed with every building and temporary/special use permit issued in General Services, and with every business tax receipt application issued in the Finance Department. The Fire Department has flyers at the front desk for distribution, and there are flyers in the magazine rack at the main entrance of City Hail. Should anyone have ideas or suggestions to promote in any other manner, they are to share that with Clerk Gamiotea. Council Member Keefe asked whether Council Members were going to make individual opening remarks at the Town Hall meeting. This lead to a discussion that clarified the room set up within the auditorium in that there will be a table with chairs for the Mayor and Council to sit facing the audience, and their nameplates will be on the table. Mayor Watford will moderate the meeting, individuals who wish to address the Council will need to complete a comment card and submit it to the City Clerk. There will be a three to five minute time limit for comments. For those who have comments, but do not want to speak, there will be a separate form they can submit those comments on to the City Clerk, these will not be read into the record, the Clerk will provide a copy to the Mayor and Council after the meeting. There being no further discussion, nor items on the agenda, Mayor Watford adjourned the meeting at 7:47 P.M. The March 19, 2019, regularly scheduled meeting was cancelled in order to host the Town Hall meeting therefore the next regularly scheduled City Council meeting will be April 2, 2019. 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 County F orida, that the attached copy -of advertisement -being a-- �t1��-1�►c�l _ __. __ ._ in the matter ofL� �=1 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. 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BEADVISED detdoJdyouBendmshm iamatpdiae, Jdeo or lens to die Chad In appat a to ary Rem an d>e ampydd�edoarner W." alanMUSTbe ppeided tffiofhe QyClalcfixd�e Qy§ remtd„ aas °`omDZW � " ord, x ANGIE 9RI0GEs W COMMISSION 9 FF 975149 'o? _JJD(PIRES:Ap�r5200..2M0_-.�{,, 111VA,_ 1 JTMr• Notary RMUndetmftera CITY OF OKEECHOBEE 55 SE 3RD AVENUE ♦ COUNCIL CHAMBERS ♦ OKEECHOBEE, FL 34974 MARCH 5, 2019 REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING OFFICIAL AGENDA PAGE 1 OF 3 CALL TO ORDER — Mayor: March 5, 2019, City Council Regular Meeting, 6:00 p.m. II. OPENING CEREMONIES: Invocation given by Jim Dawson, First United Methodist Church; Pledge of Allegiance led by Mayor III. COUNCIL MEMBERS AND STAFF ATTENDANCE - City Clerk Mayor Dowling R. Watford, Jr. Council Member Wes Abney Council Member Monica Clark Council Member Bob Jarriel Council Member Bobby Keefe Administrator Marcos Montes De Oca Attorney John R. 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. h V. PROCLAMATIONS AND PRESENTATIONS — Mayor A. Proclaim the month of March 2019 as "Red Cross Month." B. Present a Certificate of Appreciation to Senior Planner, Mr. Bill Brisson. VI. MINUTES — City Clerk A. Motion to dispense with the reading and approve the Summary of Council Action for the February 19, 2019 regular meeting. VII. OPEN PUBLIC HEARING FOR ORDINANCE ADOPTION — Mayor A.1.a) Motion to read proposed Ordinance No.1181 by title only, transferring all responsibility of code enforcement from the Fire Department to the Police Department — City Attorney (Exhibit 1) b) Vote on motion. c) City Attorney to read proposed Ordinance No.1181 by title only. 2.a) Motion to adopt proposed Ordinance No.1181. b) Public comments and discussion. c) Vote on motion. CLOSE PUBLIC HEARING Vill. UNFINISHED BUSINESS A. Review of the City Charter, Code of Ordinances, Zoning Map, Future Land Use Map, and Comprehensive Plan — City Planning Consultant IX. NEW BUSINESS A. Motion to adopt proposed Resolution No. 2019-02 concerning Lake Okeechobee levels — City Administrator (Exhibit 2) March 5, 2019 PAGE 2 of 3 March 5, 2019 PAGE 3 of 3 IX. NEW BUSINESS CONTINUED B. Motion to approve a Grant of Easement for Encroachment for property located at 308 NW 5th Avenue — City Attorney (Exhibit 3) C. Motion to dispose of obsolete and surplus equipment that is no longer needed by the City — City Administrator (Exhibit 4) D. Consider a Temporary Street Closing Application, submitted by Okeechobee Main Street, for the 54th Annual Speckled Perch Festival, closing SW 3rd Avenue and SW 4th Avenue between North and South Park Streets, beginning Friday, March 8, 2019 at 5:00 p.m. and re -opening Sunday, March 10, 2019 at 11:00 p.m. — City Administrator (Exhibit 5) E. Motion to approve additional administrative leave for Police Dispatcher Tiffany Noel — City Administrator and Police Chief F. Consider a motion to appoint alternates to the Planning Board/Board of Adjustment/Design Review Board — City Clerk (Exhibit 6) G. Update regarding code enforcement foreclosures — City Attorney X. COUNCIL COMMENTS — Mayor XI. 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, March 5, 2019 Meeting Minutes taken during the meeting by Lane Gamiotea CALL TO ORDER: Mayor Watford called the Regular City Council Meeting to order on March 5, 2019, at 6:00 P.M. in the Council Chambers, Room 200 located at City Hall, 55 SE 3rd Avenue, Okeechobee, Florida 34974. II. OPENING CEREMONIES: The invocation given by Jim Dawson, First United Methodist Church; 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 Monica Clark Present Council Member Bob Jarriel Present Council Member Bobby Keefe Present City Attorney John R. Cook 'Present 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 Item IX.A.1. was added Watford New Business Item IX.A will now be A.2. was change to discussion only, no resolution received to date. 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. PROCLAMATIONS AND PRESENTATIONS — Mayor A. Proclaim the month of March 2019 as "Red Cross Month." March was proclaimed as American Red Cross Month; Mayor Watford presented the proclamation to John and Peggy DuBose, Sarah Ruwe, Tom Lee, and Cindy Thompson. The proclamation was read into the record as follows: "Whereas, more than 137 years ago, the American Red Crosswas established as a humanitarian organization, guided by seven fundamental principles —including humanity, impartiality and independence —to provide services to those in need regardless of race, religion, gender, sexual orientation or citizenship status. Today, the American Red Cross is one of the largest humanitarian organizations in the world, and delivers its mission every day to prevent and alleviate human suffering in the face of emergencies; and Whereas, in Okeechobee County, the Red Cross has a long history of helping our neighbors in need. Florida's Coast to Heartland Chapter assisted with 113 local disasters in the past year alone and helped save lives through our Home Fire Campaign. Since the campaign launched in October 2014, the chapter has worked with community partners to install 2,900 smoke alarms making households safer. Meanwhile, in our area, the Red Cross handles an average of 600 emergency military calls every year; and Whereas, March is Red Cross Month, a special time to recognize and thank the Red Cross volunteers and donors who give of their time and resources to help members of the community. The Red Cross depends on these local heroes to deliver help and hope during a disaster. We applaud our heroes here in Okeechobee County who Page 1 of 9 give of themselves to assist their neighbors when they need a helping hand, and Whereas, the American Red Cross shelters, feeds and provides emotional support to victims of disasters; supplies about 40 percent of the nation's blood; teaches skills that save lives; provides international humanitarian aid; and supports military members and their families; and Whereas, we dedicate the month of March to all those who support the American Red Cross mission to prevent and alleviate human suffering in the face of emergencies; our community depends on the American Red Cross, which relies on donations of time and money to fulfill its humanitarian mission. 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 March 2019 as 'American Red Cross Month'." B. Present a Certificate of Appreciation to Senior Planner, Mr. Bill Brisson. Mayor Watford presented Senior Planner, Mr. Bill Brisson with a Certificate of Appreciation that read as follows: "Whereas, Mr. Bill Brisson attended his first City of Okeechobee Planning Board Meeting on January 18, 2007. This meeting holds the record as the longest in recent history, approximately three -hours of which he provided Planning Staff findings and recommendations on a Special Exception Petition for the City's first adult entertainment business (which was denied), two Future Land Use Map Amendments and two Rezoning Petitions. He also assisted Attorney Cook in obtaining recommendations to amend the Land Development Regulations to create a special exception use for residences of convicted sexual offenders; and amend the billboard policy, that unknowingly would become the "Perfect Sign Ordinance;" and Whereas, the land development regulation text amendment fondly known as the "Perfect Sign Ordinance" will be one that Bill will remember for many years to come as this amendment took five meetings before the Planning Board, eight meetings before the City Council, and two combined Council and Planning Board workshops, until it was finally adopted in April of 2009. During this two years and four months, Bill worked dauntlessly in creating the regulations that would govern and define all signage within the City, and Whereas, during the 12-years he was assigned as Senior Planner for the City of Okeechobee, Bill has proven to be dedicated to the community, going above and beyond to provide assistance to residents and applicants. He remained true to his calling as a professional Planner, even when it was not popular to provide a recommendation of denial. Now, Therefore,l, Dowling R. Watford, Jr., by virtue of the authority vested in me as Mayor of the City of Okeechobee, Florida, proudly extend our sincere appreciation to Bill Brisson for his unwavering devotion to proper growth management, his service to the people of this community, and his friendship extended to City Staff. We are a better community by his guidance, and wish him all the best. Presented on this 5tn day of March, 2019." Bill - list of pending items. Sign ordinance - have of amend again because of the recent supreme court ruling. Truling enjoyed working with all your staff, never considered this work, only by personal decisions made me decide not to be so far from home. Not work, true joy. Hope to stop by every once in a while. Watford - more city staff than normal and that speaks volumes. VI. MINUTES - City Clerk A. Motion to dispense with the reading and approve the Summary of Council Action for the February 19, 2019 regular meeting. > Council Member Clark moved to dispense with the reading and approve the Summary of Council Action for the February 19, 2019, Regular Meeting; seconded by Council Member Keefe. There was no discussion on this item. VOTE: WATFORD - YEA ABNEY - YEA CLARK - YEA .IARRIEL - YEA KEEFE - YEA MOTION CARRIED. Page 2 of 9 VII. OPEN PUBLIC HEARING FOR ORDINANCE ADOPTION — Mayor MAYOR WATFORD OPENED THE PUBLIC HEARING AT 6:18 P.M. A.1.a) Motion to read proposed Ordinance No. 1181 by title only, transferring all responsibility of code enforcement from the Fire Department to the Police Department - City Attorney (Exhibit 1) Council Member Jarriel moved to read proposed Ordinance No. 1181 by title only, transferring all responsibility of code enforcement from the Fire Department to the Police Department; seconded by Council Member Abney. b) Vote on motion. WATFORD — YEA JARRIEL — YEA VOTE: ABNEY — YEA KEEFE — YEA c) City Attorney to read proposed Ordinance No. 1181 by title only. CLARK — YEA MOTION CARRIED. Attorney Cook read proposed Ordinance No. 1181 by title only as follows: "AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF OKEECHOBEE, FLORIDA TRANSFERRING RESPONSIBILITY FOR ALL CODE ENFORCEMENT PURSUANT TO FLORIDA STATUTES CHAPTER 162 FROM THE FIRE DEPARTMENT TO THE POLICE DEPARTMENT, AMENDING THE CODE OF ORDINANCES, CHAPTER 2 ADMINISTRATION, ARTICLE 111, DIVISION 6, SECTION 2-172 THEREOF, AMENDING THE CODE OF ORDINANCES, CHAPTER 2 ADMINISTRATION, ARTICLE 111, DIVISION 6, SECTION 2-173 THEREOF; AMENDING THE CODE OF ORDINANCES, CHAPTER 18, ARTICLE 11, SECTION 18-34 THEREOF; PROVIDING FOR CONFLICT; PROVIDING FOR SEVERABILITY; AND PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE." 2.a) Motion to adopt proposed Ordinance No. 1181. Council Member Clark moved to adopt proposed Ordinance No. 1181; seconded by Council Member Keefe. b) Public comments and discussion. Mayor Watford asked whether there were any questions or comments from the public. Herb — looks good. Council — Watford — discussion at first reading.... c) Vote on motion. WATFORD — YEA JARRIEL — YEA VOTE: ABNEY — YEA KEEFE — YEA MAYOR WATFORD CLOSED THE PUBLIC HEARING AT 6:20 P.M. CLARK — YEA MOTION CARRIED. VIII. UNFINISHED BUSINESS A. Review of the City Charter, Code of Ordinances, Zoning Map, Future Land Use Map, and Comprehensive Plan — City Planning Consultant. At the February 19, 2019, meeting, under Council Comments, Council Member Keefe: ".... interest in performing a review of the City Charter, Code of Ordinances, Zoning Map, Future Land Use Map, and Comprehensive Plan...... Council Member Clark suggested requesting Mr. Brisson to provide a list of priorities the City needs to work toward as most of these topics relate to matters Page 3 of 9 handled by the planning consultant; Council Members Abney and Jarriel agreed. ..... The Council requested these recommendations be discussed with Mr. Brisson at the next meeting." Bill — no comments on the charter. Comp plan — number of major issues started years ago, 150 or more conflicts between the future land use and zoning map. Conflict due to CFRPC used information from the PA office. Zoning different. Properties around the court house. Properties with the old holding zoning district. Property owners need to decide what zoning they want, nothing has been done because so time consuming. Most will go to RSF, some RH anything less than 2 ac then should be RSF-1. I have a chart with all this information for Ben to use. SE quad, been identited. Maps that show them all can be addressed, been before the planning board in a workshop session only. In the mean time we've only done these individually. Zoning code 12 to 15 issues that need to be addressed. Need to provide a planning staff recommendation to them. One is when does property requires a site plan. Landscaping regulations is another pending item. CM Clark met with us and we have her concerns on the list. Provisions to allow grouping of islands. Storage outside with concentration of landscaping. f Sign will need to be addressed and will not be fun. Guidence from other communities that have already address this. Mandatory hook up needs to be addressed, FS provides very strict on sewer, theres not a FS on mandatory water. Least important — water supply plan needs to be done, very little real value but needs to be done as required. Not as critical. DW understand zoning issues. Comp plan we have to amend assume plan itself should be in fairly good order. BB not as explanatory as detailed as it should be but we haven't had problems with it. Every 5 years required of do an evaluation to it, let them know where you are. We haven't had any issues to that yet. Been a long time looked at in total and not a requirement of the state either. Clark — thank you for being so professional on spending 2 years when I gave you the proposed amendments. Bill — strange situation with that sign ordinance, no one had every approached the entire sign ordinance until then. Cook — any conselation the one I drafted they liked it less than years. DW — hopw his information helps you with the request you *obtain the list Bill read from* IX. NEW BUSINESS A.2. Motion to adopt proposed Resolution No. 2019-02 concerning Lake Okeechobee levels - City Administrator (Exhibit 2). NO EXHIBIT, ITEM CHANGED TO DISCUSSION ONLY DW — 2 articls in recent issue of the palm beach post. Some of our neighbors on the coast critical on the lake levels. Speak up quite clearly about the lake level (read thru article to get more info on this) clear we don't want it to get too low. BOCC Owens suggested the county adopt a resolution concerning the lake level. Contacted her, she has been in contact with carson turner from Hendry county, he's adamant about this, Owens, Turn and I in conversations, all have similar resolutions. Hazeliffe trying to gete passed on the 16-county coalition. Turner beliees enough support. This will come back when this is completed. Updated on what we're trying to`do. Hope rest of council on board with this. Hoping to have resolutions by tongith, didn't happen.. Abney — hope in step with the County and get it adopted. Jeff Sumner invited to attend tonight if you have any questions. Comments on it. Jeff Sumner — appreciate wes asking me to be here, appreciate Wes & Keefe attend and speaking. Public comment period for has been extended to Mar 31. Scopign meeting in the Keys. Discharges. Encourage you to adopt resolution and more details on top of that. EOC will be providing details and will share with each your. Use us as a resource. Spoke at corp meeting here. PBC one eye opening, rermembered the drought when lake dropped below 9 feet. Little over 2 ft from what Mast is recommending. Models increase annual discharges to estuaries and increase many other factors. Trifecta horrible water policy. No helped in the Stuart meeting. Do not be in favor of the lower lake levels. Wish Hazeliffie well and getting adopted by 16 county coalition. Page 4 of 9 Watford why are they releasing now? JS misinformation. Rain in upper basin. Lake is higher now than 2 months ago. Rose and continued to rise, needed to pulse releasing. Rumors mast told them to get it down and that's not the case. Watford — important issue for us. ITEM ADDED TO AGENDA: A.1. Motion to approve a request by Okeechobee County Firefighters for a Boot Drive at the main intersection of State Road 70 and Highway 441 on March 22, 2019, from 4 to 6 pm and March 23, 2019, from 9 am to 2 pm to benefit the muscular Dystrophy Association — City Administrator. Council Member Keefe moved to approve a request by Okeechobee County Firefighters for a Boot Drive at the main intersection of North Park Street/State Road 70 and Parrott Avenue/U.S. Highway 441 on March 22, 2019, from 4 to 6 pm and March 23, 2019, from 9 am to 2 pm to benefit the muscular Dystrophy Association; seconded by Council Member Abney. Jarrod Akins, OCFR, Local 2918. Appreciate being able to ask you for this today. Monies stay local. Provides for treatment and any equipment they may need. Summer camp once a year in Orlando, no family members are allowed to go, the MDA person only and completely taken care of and be with other MDA individuals. Last year they found a cure for a lady who Ilives in Port St Lucie.' Protective gear, safety vest, we are well scene for vehicles. Incident several years ago, different safety issues than a few years ago. JCook — FDOT still require a permit? JA — not that I'm aware of . MDO — will also have a police unit there to assist. JA — 4th year, community is great, they give, and look out for us, in pairs of 2. MC — can they slow the red light down to ? WATFORD — YEA JARRIEL — YEA VOTE: ABNEY — YEA KEEFE — YEA CLARK — YEA MOTION CARRIED. B. Motion to approve a Grant of Easement for Encroachment for property located at 308 Northwest 5th Avenue - City Attorney (Exhibit 3). Council Member Keefe moved to approve a Grant of Easement for Encroachment for property located at 308 Northwest 5th Avenue; seconded by Council Member Jarriel. The City (Grantor) owns the right-of-way, Northwest 4th Street, at the intersection of Northwest 5th Avenue. An existing building (permanent structure) was in about 1962, on Lot 6 of Block 126, TOWN OF OKEECHOBEE, Plat Book 1, Page 10, Okeechobee County Public Records. Address is 308 Northwest 5th Avenue, Okeechobee, Florida, 34972. The property is being sold, the structure that was built in about 1962 encroaches into the right-of-way by two -feet on the 4th Street side, since it cannot be removed, the lending company is requesting an agreement with the City. JC — DW — just this encroachment, and no other encroachment. Yes. JC — once demolished goes away. MDO — hold harmless biggest. VOTE: WATFORD — YEA ABNEY — YEA CLARK — YEA JARRIEL—YEA KEEFE—YEA MOTION CARRIED. Page 5 of 9 C. Motion to dispose of obsolete and surplus equipment that is no longer needed by the City - City Administrator (Exhibit 4). Council Member Clark moved to dispose of obsolete and surplus equipment that is no longer needed by the City; seconded by Council Member Keefe. MDO — audit addressed, every year before we sell these cars they have to be declaried surplus. You will see every year from now on. The Police Department, as per the 2019 Fiscal Year Budget, is requesting to dispose of eleven 2018 Dodge Chargers as part of the rotation of police vehicles each year. The vehicles will be sold to Desoto County and the City of Sebring for the price of $20,500.00 per vehicle. The asset numbers to be disposed are 990 through 1,000. WATFORD — YEA JARRIEL — YEA VOTE: ABNEY — YEA KEEFE— YEA CLARK — YEA MOTION CARRIED. D. Consider a Temporary Street Closing Application, submitted by Okeechobee Main Street, for the 54th Annual Speckled Perch Festival, closing Southwest 3rd Avenue and Southwest 4th Avenue between North and South Park Streets, beginning Friday, March 8, 2019, at 5:00 P.M. and re -opening Sunday, March 10, 2019, at 11:00 P.M. - City Administrator (Exhibit 5). Council Member Clark moved to approve a Temporary Street Closing Application, submitted by Okeechobee Main Street, for the 54th Annual Speckled Perch Festival, closing Southwest 2nd, 3rd and 4th Avenues between North and South Park Streets, beginning Friday, March 8, 2019, at 5:00 P.M. and re -opening Sunday, March 10, 2019, at 11:00 P.M.; seconded by Council Member Abney WATFORD — YEA JARRIEL — YEA VOTE: ABNEY — YEA KEEFE — YEA CLARK — YEA MOTION CARRIED. E. Motion to approve additional admiRistFative personal unpaid leave for Police Dispatcher Tiffany Noel - City Administrator and Police Chief. Council Member Jarriel moved to approve additional [Personal Unpaid leave] administrative leave for Police Dispatcher Tiffany Noel; seconded by Council Member Abney MDO — met with her, the employee is paramount, helped her, careful Motion and seconded withdrawn. Council Member Jarriel moved to approve additional Personal Unpaid leave for Police Dispatcher Tiffany Noel up to 30 days, through May 1, 2019; seconded by Council Member Abney. VOTE: WATFORD — YEA ABNEY — YEA CLARK — YEA JARRIEL — YEA KEEFE — YEA MOTION CARRIED. F. Consider a motion to appoint alternates to the Planning Board/Board of Adjustment/Design Review Board - City Clerk (Exhibit 6). Page 6 of 9 There are two vacant member positions on the Planning Board/Board of Adjustment/Design Review Board that were left vacant by the resignations of Council Members Jarriel and Keefe. After advertising in multiple sources, applications were received from Richard Chartier, Felix Granados, Roberta Ann Vu, and Michael O'Connor. DW — good problem to have with more applicants than vacancies. Best to handle this tonight same way we've done with hiring department heads. Do we want to have each of you rank them by first pick and then so on. Agreeable. BJ — I agree WA — I agree. MC — I would like to see if they would like to say anything, take a minute are two to hear from them. I don't know two of them. Keefe — that's fine. Watford — didn't tell applicants about that ahead of time, if you want to take a minute to tell us about yourself and why you applied for the position. Thank each of you for appling. We can go in the order they are listed. Do not hold it against anyone who does not want to make any comments. Rick Chartier — lived in Okeechobee 1977, 1983 OHS, UCF ran ICS for almost 29 years, involved in many organizations, business in the city since inception. Live in the county. Keefe — alternate, interested in being a regular member? Yes sir.. Felix Gra — grew up in Okee, engineering 13.14 years. Recently moved back from Orlando, love this town, feels like home, want to raise my daughter, have a family, want to be part of helping it grow and be a part. Keefe — same question? Absolutely. Ann Vu — not in attendance. Mike O'Connor, 409 SE 4th Ave, been on the Planning Board, City Council, all except pension board. Qualified for it. John and Lane were here. Qualified to do the job. Terry and Devin on there, was an alternate after some people resigned, enjoyed it. Been here since 1964 as an apprentice lineman. Always lived in the city (mostly) fence business, cow hunting business, my city. Mayor been here longer than me, only other one. Progressive attitude of the way to go for the city. Mayor changed views from years ago. My desire. Keefe — same question. Absolutely. Keefe — clarification... DW — rank them 1 to 4 and pass to me. Lets do your two 2 and see how that comes out. Rick with 4. Felix with 5. Mike with 1 and Roberta with zero. Give you all a compfort leve. Council Member Keefe moved to appoint Rick Chartier March 6, 2019 through April 30, 2021 and Felix Granados term being March 6, 2019 through April 30, 2020 as an Alternate Members to the Planning Board/Board of Adjustment/Design Review Board, term being; seconded by Council Member Jarriel. VOTE: WATFORD — YEA ABNEY — YEA CLARK — YEA JARRIEL — YEA KEEFE — YEA MOTION CARRIED. G. Update regarding code enforcement foreclosures - City Attorney. Cook — thank Lane and Bobbie for going through all these old files. Back to 1994. Put together the chart before you. 90 day term period do little or nothing. Ask for option of foreclosure. Perhaps new council wasn't aware and could have and probably should have brought you all up to date. Foreclosure is the last resort. See from chart. 10 of the 12 resolved. 3 open foreclosures in the court house. Alumni Partners. Be a man buy land purchased. Need to file dismissal in court. Preety much ignore us, foreclosure does nothing to get the property into compliance and get the money back unless purchasing. Outbids the city and they reimburse our court costs. Concluding the memo if youre noto comfortable, Page 7 of 9 draw up guidelines, direction on how to handle can do that. All except 2 worked out it does work, amy nto be in same Absney requested these to be brought — like more time to review, have some more questions on preliminary revidew. Clark — agree, getting this yesterday afternoon didn't have sufficient time, with change in code enforcement thank there will be more of these, the city get reimbursed. Discussed. April 16. Jarriel — once foreclosure filed, time element. JC out of all these we've never concluded one. Back load of foreclosures finally courts getting caught up. 4 to 6 months at the earliest. Jarriel j- at theat point done everything you can to comply. Cook — most buy up corp out of state. Wes — fines reduced, down to whatever the city's costs were, how do we tabulate those costs? JC Sue kept track of all that, admin fee, certified mail expenses, actual are less than $100. MDO — doesn't include staff time and personal costs. JC — that issue has come up before, FS doesn't allow us to collect staff time. Can review it again. Wes — update CVS, JC discussed with Fred don't know how it would look for the city to foreclosure on a pharmacy. Want to get their attention. Manager passes it up. Permission to sue CVS for a money judgement of what ever the finen it. That should get someones attention. Wes — don't want to go that route, want them to clean it up. MDO — how is it updated? JC — runs day to day Wes notified local or up to corp? JC — have to research. Keefe — raised eyebrows, issues itself, concerning transparacy issues, govt has unwritten policy, precludes the public from knowing how we govern ourselves. We should not have unwritten policies. Regardless of how it got there and how long it took to get there. If we don't foreclosure on these properties we are doing a disservice to the community and filing timely the foreclosures. Very estounding to me that we have an unwritten policy. Don't want any other unwritten polieis. What other unwritten policies do we have? Want them in writing so my constitutants know how we govern. JC — unwritten doesn't mean unknown. DW — BK — apologies..... BJ — time to review these ... DW — basically changing the whole way were dealing with code enforcement, take time to let all this will work out before we start setting a policy that may be working different under a different department. Clark — when we come back, copy of procedures for code enforcement how we treat the property. Think it needs to available. BJ — think magistrate could give us some input on these. MC — keep saying .... Implemented and interpertations, write ordinances, policies and procedures, flexiable enough to have lee way, don't want to be so hard core but want to give them chances to get the properties cleaned up. JC — since gone to PD, policies implemented new, couple doz items for failure to pay BTRs that's going to be addressed, assuming don't want to Bob — we will be prepared to provide the Lane —individually? Clark — no other research on this, know whats been happening, fines and reduction, like to look forward to what we're going to look forward to. Bob — admin costs, reasonable, attend to do that and studying what all we can charge for. Defer to the April 16. Page 8 of 9 X. COUNCIL COMMENTS — Mayor A. Mayor Watford B. Council Member Abney — thank you to Bobby and Lane, took a lot of time, and Jeff for coming in. C. Council Member Clark — traffic on 441 and 70, again last two weeks take intersection„ 3 to 4 times per day, sit through 3 light changes, why we cant add minutes to that light. Truck in either turn lanes, cant get more than 3 to 4 cars through the turn. Before intersection redone,17 minutes for me to get to work. Tonight traffic was backed up all the way to 6th. People looking if there was an accident. People are complaining all the time, don't think the MDO — traffic cam now, watch a little bit, number of traffic volume that flows through it, and will be on the new website. . MD — we had the presentation from FDOT. They said they'd look at that and the time. DA they have and I will have them come back out. As we add time for traffic to go that puts longer times on lanes. We have contraints with the number of lanes. D. Council Member Jarriel — ran into Gary Ritter and told him about the comments. Excited about the 19th, hope for good turn out, excited that we decided, 5-0 vote, need them to step up and willing to come. Were here to rep them. Make sure to give to busiensses, and knock on doors. WA — DW — comment cards, 3-5 min time limit. Input from them. Mayor's job to moderate the meeting. Clark - DW — don't want to get itno a dialog, but ask for clarification. Clark — address that they are speaking for on the card, don't wait through entire meeting. MDO — written comments — DW good idea. E. Council Member Keefe — are we going to introduce ourselves, make intro comments, think its great to not respond to question. Bob wear your new shirt with your namem on it. DW — don't want to make speech. Don't know what we'll gain by doing that. BK — bringing positive comments than any negative comments. MC — how will they know who we are Claified — name plates, table on floor area, they will be addressing us, not sitting in the audience. XI. ADJOURNMENT - Mayor There being no further items on the agenda, Mayor Watford adjourned the meeting at 7:47 P.M. Page 9 of 9 City of Okeechobee, March 5, 2019 Meeting Minutes taken during the meeting by Bobbie Jenkins CALL TO ORDER: Mayor Watford called the Regular City Council Meeting to order on March 5, 2019, 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 given by Jim Dawson, First United Methodist Church; 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 Monica Clark Present Council Member Bob Jarriel Present Council Member Bobby Keefe Present City Attorney John R. Cook Present 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, d erral, r ithdrawal f items on today's agenda. New Business .. Chan c �X. � f o /}�, �%.� 06f New Business Ite IX.A%was change to discussion only _ 10.1- �o N-I trc 1 X. A, 2- fidb f)" b e 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. PROCLAMATIONS AND PRESENTATIONS — Mayor A. Proclaim the month of March 2019 as "Red Cross Month." March was proclaimed as American Red Cross Month; Mayor Watford presented the proclamation to John and Peggy DuBose, Sarah Ruwe, Tom Lee, and Cindy Thompson. The proclamation was read into the record as follows: "Whereas, more than 137 years ago, the American Red Cross was established as a humanitarian organization, guided by seven fundamental principles —including humanity, impartiality and independence —to provide services to those in need regardless of race, religion, gender, sexual orientation or citizenship status. Today, the American Red Cross is one of the largest humanitarian organizations in the world, and delivers its mission every day to prevent and alleviate human suffering in the face of emergencies; and Whereas, in Okeechobee County, the Red Cross has a long history of helping our neighbors in need. Florida's Coast to Heartland Chapter assisted with 113 local disasters in the past year alone and helped save lives through our Home Fire Campaign. Since the campaign launched in October 2014, the chapter has worked with community partners to install Z900 smoke alarms making households safer. Meanwhile, in our area, the Red Cross handles an average of 600 emergency military calls every year; and Whereas, March is Red Cross Month, a special time to recognize and thank the Red Cross volunteers and donors who give of their time and resources to help members of the community. The Red Cross depends on these local heroes to deliver help and hope during a disaster. We applaud our heroes here in Okeechobee County who give of themselves to assist their neighbors when they need a helping hand; and Whereas, the American Red Cross shelters, feeds and provides emotional support to victims of dis ters; supplies about 40 percent of the nation's blood; teaches skills that save lives; provides international humanitarian aid; and supports military members and their families; and Whereas, we dedicate the month of March to all those who support the American Red Cross mission to prevent and alleviate human suffering in the face of emergencies; our community depends on the American Red Cross, which relies on donations of time and money to fulfill its humanitarian mission. 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 March 2019 as `American Red Cross Month'." B. Present a Certificate of Appreciation to Senior Planner, Mr. Bill Brisson. Mayor Watford presented Senior Planner, Mr. Bill Brisson with a Certificate of Appreciation that read as follows: "Whereas, Mr. Bill Brisson attended his first City of Okeechobee Planning Board Meeting on January 18, 2007. This meeting holds the record as the longest in recent history, approximately three -hours of which he provided Planning Staff findings and recommendations on a Special Exception Petition for the City's first adult entertainment business (which was denied), two Future Land Use Map Amendments and two Rezoning Petitions. He also assisted Attorney Cook in obtaining recommendations to amend the Land Development Regulations to create a special exception use for residences of convicted sexual offenders; and amend the billboard policy, that unknowingly would become the "Perfect Sign Ordinance;" and Whereas, the land development regulation text amendment fondly known as the "Perfect Sign Ordinance" will be one that Bill will remember for many years to come as this amendment took five meetings before the Planning Board, eight meetings before the City Council, and two combined Council and Planning Board workshops, until it was finally adopted in April of 2009. During this two years and four months, Bill worked dauntlessly in creating the regulations that would govern and define all signage within the City; and Whereas, during the 12-years he was assigned as Senior Planner for the City of Okeechobee, Bill has proven to be dedicated to the community, going above and beyond to provide assistance to residents and applicants. He remained true to his calling as a professional Planner, even when it was not popular to provide a recommendation of denial. Now, Therefore,/, Dowling R. Watford, Jr., by virtue of the authority vested in me as Mayor of the City of Okeechobee, Florida, proudly extend our sincere appreciation to Bill Brisson for his unwavering devotion to proper growth management, his service to the people of this community, and his friendship extended to City Staff. We are a better community by his guidance and wish him all the best. Presented on this 5th day of March 2019." thUA oi&Md I�TSDod r 6)11 rid Caen, dim present' DW- 0n'yn�'�' ,Ih wa°srMs 9 uhl, wer MDo, Pa Iln Gill ate ltsrti� ms fio /►��ao-�gcudocncc, �� shots fio I►. lYlack�J Y1 s 1J not r �u�suxe� ulrq miss dl�s n 16f rcd (Ifaha) supr�nu- VI. IVII E P ut o jSto MQ kt f but 6Gma "(ky Clerk � Ym +� Qe A. Motion to dispense with the reading and approve the Summary of Council Action for the February 19, 2019 regular meeting. Council Member X moved to dispense with the rea ' and approve the Summary of Council Action for the February 19, 2019, Regular Meeting; seconded by Council Member. There was-icediscussion on this item. VOTE: WATFORD — YEA ABNEY — YEA CLARK — YEA .IARRIEL — YEA KEEFE — YEA ION ARRIED. VII. OPEN PUBLIC HEARING FOR ORDINANCE ADOPTION — Mayor Time: 6.1 S A.1.a) Motion to read proposed Ordinance No. 1181 by title only, transferring all responsibility of code enforcement from the Fire Department to the Police Department - City Attorney (Exhibit 1) Council Member & moved to read proposed Ordinance No. 1181 by title only, transfercing all responsibility of code enforcement from the Fire Department to the Police Department; seconded by Council MembAL . b) Vote on motion. VOTE: WATFORD — YEA ABNEY — YEA CLARK — YEA .IARRIEL—YEA KEEFE—YEA ` TION CARRIED. Page 2 of 16 c) City Attorney to read proposed Ordinance No. 1181 by title only. Attorney Cook read proposed Ordinance No. 1181 by title only as follows: "AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF OKEECHOBEE, FLORIDA TRANSFERRING RESPONSIBILITY FOR ALL CODE ENFORCEMENT PURSUANT TO FLORIDA STATUTES CHAPTER 162 FROM THE FIRE DEPARTMENT TO THE POLICE DEPARTMENT; AMENDING THE CODE OF ORDINANCES, CHAPTER 2 ADMINISTRATION, ARTICLE 111, DIVISION 6, SECTION 2-172 THEREOF; AMENDING THE CODE OF ORDINANCES, CHAPTER 2 ADMINISTRATION, ARTICLE 111, DIVISION 6, SECTION 2-173 THEREOF; AMENDING THE CODE OF ORDINANCES, CHAPTER 18, ARTICLE 11, SECTION 18-34 THEREOF, PROVIDING FOR CONFLICT; PROVIDING FOR SEVERABILITY; AND PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE." 2.a) Motion to adopt proposed Ordinance No. 1181. Council Member Smoved to adopt proposed Ordinance No. 1181; seconded by Council Member & b) Public comments and discussion. M/1,6 co mm l s m �Oubl �v cau.�� �s cussi� c) Vote on motion. VOTE: WATFORD—YEA ABNEY—YEA C SCR K— JARRIEL — YEA KEEFE — YEA ION CLOSE PUBLIC HEARING Time: Page 3 of 16 VIII. UNFINISHED BUSINESS A. Review of the City Charter, Code of Ordinances, Zoning Map, Future Land Use Map, and Comprehensive Plan — City -Planning Consultant. ��-�110� address �hQrfe� C I1sf read %YO �m Plan- I �o �" ra eons, cis Cu zan i�t fWW5,1rjpofed_ cy a VQCM� kfylct a s W dkhePr d- &'Wd ���� C fins �� t ram) I� sj Ural kylMge lac min. Sfa�rIWI has chad- Ow SE &a bw &M � J . I al5 issWQ In 2anln g ems- hos ljsv- aiw Stye /m, whinT�c,Ise r cur s � Oydtnora6-01 �cv�(L���' ZU 6 - 0 WOJOS7. BF��u� Cu�� Si Is Vl�usi lieoddrz�:(,7od Cdakyq hxK�l�rslafi� �rry s�ne�- sfa�e maicdu�rs �U tc� SLwer- /�1an bl�v fb. Skk ll�giUh UJa�+ Su�r��f PI¢n �r3.zar5 ��ru aaQ d � bras Id�u�furl. u l as ckzhrdc /nit DW� udt"stand -Uniqlssujs- Qssww &rnp plQn in�" rd 0&1 Ibl�� Nt�ctb PY1r►�-ei'd.�a,&d c�,ahQu.ed 6,�- Q� 6qrs �xs� �ii�/ OLh/f l�l sir r11C- a �uv �D air a.P 0 9 Page 4 of 16 IX. NEW BUSINESS A.I Motion to adopt proposed Resolution No. 2019-02 concerning Lake Okeechobee levels - City Administrator (Exhibit 2). NO EXHIBIT, ITEM CHANGED TO DISCUSSION ONLY IsSu.0 160 poS1- MM hey WCO why WWI Ian Wds 16wod. POP A(& Gun cshf syix* s- Cc e �� � Gras bem U- �� add �s �c�u D 414i� .&VW TuIrw J 4wrqCo 00 Col ud 6'Ais ka"Un -M ass- IT,#lout4w�P � 76� k� P MV b4J MW Uy arL f q bj W s��1 �0 gPo Jeff 9MW I �Alw L Motion to approve a request by Okeechobee County Firefighters for a boot drive at the main intersection of State Road 70 and Highway 441 on March 22, 2019 from 4:00 to 6:00 PM, and March 23, 2019 and March 24, 2019 from 9:00 A.M. to 2:00 P.M. to benefit Muscular Dystrophy Association — City Administrator. Council Member moved to approve a request by Okeechobee County Firefighters for a boot drive at the main intersection of State Road 70 and Highway 441 on March 22, 2019 from 4:00 to 6:00 PM, and March 23, 201 and March 24, 2019 from 9:00 A.M. to 2:00 P.M. to benefit Muscular Dystrophy Association; seconded by Council Member dMul kk* LOW Zq l URI D cFP -tu&W WOA I'1' O Aut-, IDau- S"Ur� 04 .� (y vgAd4t s ! YnM tow k 2 o �Im sL - rid -�an�.t c1i Q peud tJ W s is 0-0-1 ate. J& OT r W,Rv road ? Elk Moo- ►�� - �o rs sz�s - mc ouid g l% dow r&. i C�� OTE: WATFORD — YEA ABNEY — YEA CLARK — YEA JARRIEL—YEA KEEFE—YEA - QIION CARRIED Page 5 of 16 B. Motion to approve a Grant of lasement for Encroachment for property located at 308 Northwest 5th Avenue - City Attorney xhibit 3). Council Member moved to appr Grant of Easement for Encroachment for property located at 308 Northwest 5th Avenue; seconded by Council Member_. The Grantor is the owner of a parcel of land located at the intersection of Northwest 4th Street being a 100-foot right-of-way, and Northwest 5th Avenue being a 70-foot right-of-way of said Northwest 4th Street. There is an existing permanent structure at this intersection, described as: 308 Northwest 5th Avenue, Okeechobee, Florida, 34972, being Lots 3, 4, 5, and 6, of Block 126, TOWN OF OKEECHOBEE, according to the map or.plat thereof as recorded in Plat Book 2, Page 17, Public Records of St. Lucie County, Florida; and a copy of said plat being recorded in Plat Book 1, Page 10; and Plat Book 5, Page 5, Public Records of Okeechobee County, Florida. The existing the existing building is situated on Lot 6 of said Block 126, and it appears by boundary survey that the northernmost portion of the building encroaches 2-feet into the right-of-way at the intersection of Northwest 4th Street and Northwest 5th Avenue; it does not appear that the encroachment interferes with the right-of-way, utilities, drainage or building access. Z� abQu,+du.eFuVc selhngh�d�sg, �clineerchsc�overr�ud�n I Sbcg' CAI- beep & aYs dkw WAze, WATFORD — YEA JARRIEL — YEA VOTE: ABNEY — YEA KEEFE — YEA � oac�hme✓� rPw��am rARR ON CARRIED. Page 6 of 16 C. Motion to dispose of obsolete and surplus equipment that is no longer needed by the City - City Administrator (Exhibit 4). Council Member oved to dispose of obsolete and surplus equipment that is no longer needed by the City; seconded by Council Member The Police Department, as per the 2019 Fiscal Year Budget, is requesting to dispose of eleven 2018 Dodge Chargers as part of the rotation of police vehicles each year. The vehicles will be sold to Desoto County and the City of Sebring for the price of $20,500.00 per vehicle. The asset numbers to be disposed are 990 through 1,000. nn au c� VOTE: WATFORD — YEA ABNEY — YEA CLARK — YEA JARRIEL — YEA KEEFE — YEA ION CARRIED. Page 7 of 16 `� D. Consider a Temporary Street Closing Ap ' ation, submitted by Okeechobee Main Street, for the 54th Annual Speckled Perch Festival, closing Southi Ad Avenue and Southwest 4th Avenue between North and South Park Streets, beginning Friday, March 8, 2019, at 5:00 P.M. and re -opening Sunday, March 10, 2019, at 11:00 P.M. - City Administrator (Exhibit 5). Council Member Kmoved to approve a Temporary Street#rd sing Application, submitted by Okeechobee Main Street, for the 54th Annual Speckled Perch Festival, closing Southwe and 4th Avenues between North and South Park Streets, beginnin F i ay, March 8, 2019, at 5:00 P.M. and re -opening Sunday, March 10, 2019, at 11:00 P.M.; seconded by Council Member au'ad r�.(a���ca�,�► rcc�ed �b odd pa* 2 a.{�r�ed VOTE: WATFORD — YEA ABNEY — YEA CLARK — YEA JARRIEL — YEA KEEFE — YEA M ON ARRIE . Page 8 of 16 _ E. Motion to approve additional administrative leave for Police Dispatcher Tiffany Noel - City Administrator and Police Chief. Council Member 6 moved to approve a itional [Personal Unpaid leave] for Police Dispatcher Tiffany Noel; seconded by Council Membe. m00- rO 6J [hpp LaannnnF vinla6e. ��pipR {�QI'1 �p,+2ed & lA1dl� LQ9'U1YIw fD 114k.�. NJ ' W lihdraw pifl- [up 2-nd f�1 wd+ldreu, �lah� MbfiD fD row add�hana�rersunu�wi/�cd(�uc q61 91� wVjr VOTE: WATFORD — YEA ABNEY — YEA CLARK — JARRIEL—YEA KEEFE—YEA TION CARRIED. Page 9 of 16 e� F. Consider a motion to appoint alternates to the Planning Board/Board of Adjustment/Design Review Board - City Clerk (Exhibit 6). There are two vacant member positions on the Planning Board/Board of Adjustment/Design Review Board that were left vacant by the resignations of Council Members Jarriel and Keefe. After advertising in multiple sources, applications were received from Richard Chartier, Felix Granados, Roberta Ann Vu, and Michael O'Connor. 0 Council Member n moved to appoint Qlqas an Alternate Member to the Planning Board/Board of Adiustment/Design Review Board, term beina March 6.2019 throuah April 30.2020: seconded by Council Member r X= moved to an Alternate Member to the AdLustment/Design Review Board, term being March 6, 2019 throuqh April 30. 2021; seconded by Council Member V0u1 hart �Yta`.e Q.� Tan Uacanu.�s - sines+ ( - [ff0&_S9 f ���,3,�►.. WarK ISt p LQn s-- berm (w�l) AM+o (zozo) red -� �roc�cl u�.� w A, �bs Mfu--,�u.ncu � DW-�ue LOW� I,c lce �o asl� C t�' ak) or fed► ua - �t�T dam` foY Uolu.maviv�- OrdO Affs 10d. R: Aa*r- qd�r� d &0aC*d` j9j7 fzQida.� e5 oHs brad igqo o,vd i�s ���p� s, °a�+y b+''ut,�ovu� �oK, UPAc.i Df u(h�.f Q i�i�.a hd(ds IbK �(o qw hcrAr-r Inkresf m IhWiq ? �z S F Yuacl6 Wu tk4��-q. 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J�— qhu& l.�Ne � Ih �r e�,ny `�Gvu odd files WO balk 199V On [ash WOK qO tod./ IWs auA al '7,-,0 A0 dskelostcr-e^/0 rYla�lh� F� IVI vQ.�tUytg UI�s pismis�a( 1� hl� pre�erfi�s Lit �.AY I(M �+'+ifi ca�ks - v� �u,�e�R � A�� y �cer So-Pd oar feu ea.� AaAJ � g a s � ho,�r � Via�dd� � b'O Yhaa (eucaw. pbs�� Mc- IY1�.t��rl .. -- �tpn a d re�ach. po sfj�art�-f� �t rq Oar SIG will flof he hpa- j C- tshrno l�i�► �z scG.rch a�aarr �S PhM ��r �ptrm�s Qf peroalv4oslu � 4 j �dg' hW WU q-b Page 11 of 16 X. COUNCIL COMMENTS CO III ED Council Member Abney -41" U c DC 6JO jefp Page 13 of 16 s�oJ41U6Eo C. Ta4'Fc �c�9y4IISR10 las{ desks 44110 mark liqhl �y 3 sl r0j u,e add n�u�k� to Anal ��ae� 5enu 4 �an�-r--7 Ms bo +hvu G�h1. �fsed }� IOU�m+ns Irwo lraffiC bawrl up &-W y4/ to NW (nth dup�o tj 10 MR- irA� eam sh&s UoWK�-- DW— DDT prP xW&b w - SaAd luoulc! dm Study. Do7�{�fin�, DP- add l �M� �h�-r iV'A dcmow Page 14 of 16 X. COUNCIL COMMENTS COOLED D. Council Member Jarriel aAq t #9 4u" dh9u� � I4M ¢f�p7e HN R �G' w ° ""• 5-b vok AY @(rpnavan %�un� inaad ho ��^P Nda sub 0��W, CQS 3 muwk hme Umi� adUeV�'sin� face�a�k, amau ro G1,� 2d mnrs, 'L� (kffip �r 1a9 Ad Im Nwus, nnnD 68i �1jop"OfI mbw�tts {Ov d�sivtlrw'i�av� Will qk# mc- M0&rajvr -/D k ice,,-,�, Uw- I r )tlIrr f11L-sass W-✓. MOO-WR*A hToTwifs ? and Ljea- wll�r�. wpm aa� r�at�e �6(to,4 111te Page 15 of 16 X. COUNCIL COMMENTS CONILED E. Council Member Keefe M6ho TH Oodaa se1� DW C00 ftak Io SIwwa ma ahnl w"M&JCJ ILK- MMW5 JJA k4d a,m me nou pis ? @ fao #W1 saw �om � dos°sue "OU �'I n�o canvn4nt �a�ycw XI. ADJOURNMENT - Mayor -T V There being no further items on the agenda, Mayor adjourned the meeting at / P.M. Page 16 of 16 VIII. 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Aw-i �- mei tub AU-KYaf uh a� ur4s�„e Been implemm( p �h�s �o address I� IMP be prepcu�el u� g4�j &P 0v''Fr�e Ohm m� CC- Info want on �Ius . athu +Iwn �rrw�c�el mc- j o u�o+ {u I� one �p -�mi ��ny research fmm J9�e (X� PC- Admen fie creA#uam F;-d office of t�e mgor Okeechobee, Ff oriba WHEREAS, more than 137 years ago, the American Red Cross was established as a humanitarian organization guided by seven fundamental principles — including humanity, impartiality and independence — to provid services to those in need regardless of race, religion, gender, sexual orientation or citizenship status. Today the American Red Cross is one of the largest humanitarian organizations in the world, and delivers it mission every day to prevent and alleviate human suffering in the face of emergencies; and WHEREAS, in Okeechobee County, the Red Cross has a long history of helping our neighbors in need. Florida' Coast to Heartland Chapter assisted with 113 local disasters in the past year alone and helped save live through our Home Fire Campaign. Since the campaign launched in October 2014, the chapter has worke, with community partners to install 2,900 smoke alarms making households safer. Meanwhile, in ou area, the Red Cross handles an average of 600 emergency military calls every year; and WHEREAS, March is Red Cross Month, a special time to recognize and thank the Red Cross volunteers and donor who give of their time and resources to help members of the community. The Red Cross depends on thes local heroes to deliver help and hope during a disaster. We applaud our heroes here in Okeechobee County who give of themselves to assist their neighbors when they need a helping hand; and WHEREAS, the American Red Cross shelters, feeds and provides emotional support to victims of disasters; supplie about 40 percent of the nation's blood; teaches skills that save lives; provides international humanitaria) aid; and supports military members and their families; and WHEREAS, we dedicate the month of March to all those who support the American Red Cross mission t, prevent and alleviate human suffering in the face of emergencies; our community depends on the American Red Cross, which relies on donations of time and money to fulfill its humanitarian mission. NOW, THEREFORE, I, Dowling R. Watford, Jr., by virtue of the authority vested in me as Mayor of th City of Okeechobee, Florida, do hereby proclaim March 2019 as "American Red Cross Month." In witness whereof, on March 5, 2019, I have set my hand and caused this seal to be affixed r d Attest: Dowling R. Lane Gami Office of the Mayor City of Okeechobee, Florida WHEREAS, Mr. Bill Brisson attended his first City of Okeechobee Planning Board Meeting on January 18, 2007. This meeting holds the record as the longest in recent history, approximately three -hours of which he provided Planning Staff findings and recommendations on a Special Exception Petition for the City's first adult entertainment business (which was denied), two Future Land Use Map Amendments and two Rezoning Petitions. He also assisted Attorney Cook in obtaining recommendations to amend the Land Development Regulations to create a special exception use for residences of convicted sexual offenders; and amend the billboard policy, that unknowingly would become the "Perfect Sign Ordinance;" and WHEREAS, the land development regulation text amendment fondly known as the "Perfect Sign Ordinance" will be one that Bill will remember for many years to come as this amendment took five meetings before the Planning Board, eight meetings before the City Council, and two combined Council and Planning Board workshops, until it was finally adopted_ in April of 2009. During this two years and four months, Bill worked dauntlessly in creating the regulations that would govern and define all signage within the City; and WHEREAS, during the 12-years he was assigned as Senior Planner for the City of Okeechobee, Bill has proven to be dedicated to the community, going above and beyond to provide assistance to residents and applicants. He remained true to his calling as a professional Planner, even when it was not popular to provide a recommendation of denial. NOW, THEREFORE, I, Dowling R. Watford, Jr., by virtue of the authority vested in me as Mayor of the City of Okeechobee, Florida, proudly extend our sincere appreciation to Bill Brisson for his unwavering devotion to proper growth management, his service to the people of this community, and his friendship extended to City taff. We are a better community by his guidance, and wish him all the. best. Presented on this 5M day of March, 2019. - n AV- Z ZZ eel T • 91 Dowlin R. Watf, d, r., Mayor � - g CMC, City Clerk 06n; shed lhuw&sl V11/. q: POINTS FOR CITY COUNCIL MEETING: 3-5-19 Mar �i/ 2-6/1 Work iteMS to be addressed 1. Rezone properties still identified as "HOLDING" on the Zoning Map These were identified in 2013, but only some were addressed 2. FLUM and Zoning conflicts [n in vicinity of County buildings In area between NW 2nd and 5th Aves between 4th and 8th Streets, 11 properties are shown as S1= on the FLUM but are all zoned CPO 3. Large number of other conflicts that were identified, many in the SE quadrant of the City but also scattered in other areas. 4. Variety of needed changes to the LDRs including a. Differentiating between temporary uses and temporary structures b. Revision landscape regulations to such as: (1) Requiring changes of use and change in ownership to meet landscape requirements. (2) Require irrigation systems (3) Allow flexibility to meet landscape regs; e.g., landscaped islands rather than stringing along property line, emphasizing concentrated landscaping in areas adjacent to the actual residential use when more intense use is located nearby. (4) More intense landscaping between nonresidential and residential uses. (5) Require xeriscaping 5. Modify sign regulations, they remain confusing and difficult to enforce But when we do, the entire ordinance will need to be changed to take on a content neutral approach as required by the Supreme Court ruling. 6. Mandatory sewer hook-up (as required by state legislation). 7. Mandatory water hook-up in a practical and sensitive manner. I didn't find any State requirements or guidelines. May need to check further 8. Differentiate between a major and minor site plan review and when a TRC review is required. 9. Update required Water Supply Plan Exhibit 1 Mar 5, 2019 ORDINANCE NO. 1181 AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF OKEECHOBEE, FLORIDA TRANSFERRING RESPONSIBILITY FOR ALL CODE ENFORCEMENT PURSUANT TO FLORIDA STATUTES CHAPTER 162 FROM THE FIRE DEPARTMENT TO THE POLICE DEPARTMENT; AMENDING THE CODE OF ORDINANCES, CHAPTER 2 ADMINISTRATION, ARTICLEIII, DIVISION 6, SECTION 2-172 THEREOF; AMENDING THE CODE OF ORDINANCES, CHAPTER 2 ADMINISTRATION, ARTICLE III, DIVISION 6, SECTION 2-173 THEREOF; AMENDING THE CODE OF ORDINANCES, CHAPTER 18, ARTICLE II, SECTION 18.34 THEREOF; PROVIDING FOR CONFLICT; PROVIDING FOR SEVERABILITY; AND PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE. WHEREAS, the City Council of the City of Okeechobee, Florida recognizes that enforcement of City Codes pursuant to the provisions of Florida Statutes Chapter 162 is a high priority for the City and its citizens, and that continuing efforts to set policies and procedures for code enforcement within the City are necessary and justified as needed; and WHEREAS, code enforcement in the City has been traditionally performed under the auspices of the Fire Chief and his staff, although current codes also name certified law enforcement officers as code inspection officers as well; and WHEREAS, as the Fire Chief and staff have performed code enforcement functions admirably, but it is believed that transferring these functions to the Office of Chief of Police and his officers will greatly increase the number of code officers within the City, and permit code enforcement activities to be performed 24-hours per day, seven days per week. NOW, THEREFORE, be it ordained by 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: SECTION 1: Amendment and Adoption to Section 2-172 Fire Department. That the City Council for the City of Okeechobee, Florida, amends herein Part I I of the Code of Ordinances, Subpart A -General Ordinances; Chapter 2-Administration; Article III -Departments, Officers, and Employees; Division 6-Departments and Offices; Section 2-172 Fire department as follows: There is hereby created and established a Fire Department. The head of the department shall be known as the Fire Chief who shall be responsible for ^^de eRf^.^or ent fire protection and fire inspections as required by law. The Fire Chief shall supervise all employees assigned to the department and shall be responsible for the maintenance of the buildings and equipment needed in the operation of the department. The Fire Chief shall perform such other duties as may be prescribed by the City Council SECTION 2: Amendment and Adoption to Section 2.173 Police Department. That the City Council for the City of Okeechobee, Florida, amends herein Part I I of the Code of Ordinances, Subpart A -General Ordinances; Chapter 2-Administration, Article III -Departments, Officers, and Employees; Division 6-Departments and Offices; Section 2-173 Police department as follows: There is hereby created and established a Police Department of the City whose head shall be known as Chief of Police. This department shall be responsible for the preservation of law and order in the City and shall be responsible for the enforcement of the laws and ordinances of the City. This department shall also be responsible for all code enforcement activities pursuant to Florida Statutes Chapter 162 within the City. This department shall have general supervision over the control of traffic, the school crossing guards and all employees assigned to the department. The Chief of Police shall be responsible for the proper maintenance of the buildings and equipment used in the operation of the department. The Chief of Police shall perform such other duties as may be prescribed by the City Council. Ordinance No. 1181 - Page 1 of 2 Language to be added is underlined. Language to be deleted is skaek-through. SECTION 3: Amendment and Adoption to Section 18-34 Administrative Procedure. That the City Council for the City of Okeechobee, Florida, amends herein Part II of the Code of Ordinances, Subpart A -General Ordinances; Chapter 18-Code Enforcement; Article II -Code Enforcement Board; Procedure; Section 18-34 Administrative procedures as follows: All code enforcement operations for the City shall be administratively handled through the Fife chief Police Chief, who shall provide the appropriate forms; take complaints; process complaints; direct his the code enforcement officers irr or 4ef law enforcement officers in the investigation into such complaints; schedule code board meetings; provide a tape recorded record of such meetings; prepare and record official acts and orders of the board; prepare and file any liens as directed by the board; and to generally be responsible for all operation and record keeping for the code enforcement board. The code enforcement board may from time to time forward on to the City Council as an agenda item, or for general consideration, any matter, request, suggestion or concern the board may vote upon at a regular or special meeting that it determines should be addressed by the City Council. SECTION 4: Conflict. All Ordinances or parts of Ordinances in conflict herewith are hereby repealed. SECTION 5: 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 6: Effective Date. This Ordinance shall take effect immediately upon its passage. INTRODUCED for First Reading and set for Final Public Hearing on this 19th day of February, 2019. Dowling R. Watford, Jr., Mayor ATTEST: Lane Gamiotea, CMC, City Clerk PASSED AND ADOPTED after Second and Final Public Hearing this 5ch day of March, 2019. Dowling R. Watford, Jr., Mayor ATTEST: Lane Gamiotea, CMC, City Clerk REVIEWED FOR LEGAL SUFFICIENCY: John R. Cook, City Attorney Ordinance No. 1181 - Page 2 of 2 Language to be added is underlined. Language to be deleted is skocklpreugH. 0" Lake Okeechobee 107 SW 17th.t, ANDEPENDENTOkeechobee) '' rida434974 863-7q3.-b 134 NEWSMEDIA 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 Lake Okeechobee News, a three times a week Newspaper published at Okeechobee, in Okeechobee CounX,y, ,lorida, that the attached copy of advertisement being a '(-L' ,C. �'G-+Qj in the matter of in the 19th Judicial District of the Circuit Court of Okeechobee County, Florida, was published in said newspaper in the issues of �Llasd'ztiq 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. .':2�7" = �p j Katrina Elsken Sworn to and subscribed before me this Y day of 6P-6+ UCL t,i -C) AD Notary Public, State of Florida at Large t3TYOFOKPEWOBU WNSMERATIONOFAoOMM AMYORDBUME i{�trrj,The R� p�r� r�rey be�t�ated h �eilHy 6/nianhas tithe ouh6catthe0lfim tithe atyOekduty rom d a� haM Morn Fro&6llPM UPM,o-ptbrhoidais ANY PERSM DEMM TO APPEAL dedvon made bl the ay =WM,,1.q OoaHM=mrsdaehiVaneedmerr sie a �ebatin record tithe pnoaealix7 64 anti the rmad hddes the try and Wla- Wan vMdi the app�I vA he band In aamrdmm wihlheMraSmrswihD®bHiesAct(AtY1),arry vAhad�hrgyas defiled by the ADq that nee= spatial amamio bn rfo partid�te h fhls pap�r�, mrtadtlreqy aoit fioenoWxd bmbr#vzd4spbr pIp oa�Yg n8W53-763-M BEAUMMtint youhidOomowanryd�anrn4p�+�w� ommrppk/m Oo The CnraKi h s4poit: a oppa�xr To ban on ire a Oaf:farthe r3y§r video, a tan I be p aided to the Qy q F:1 ANGI nncot i EB sra1a9 _.:.- I3nWThruNoI:WPLftUndwWtem .OF'ONpECy MEMORANDUM o _ 6 - � 915• • To: Mayor and City Council From: Marcos Montes De Oca, City Admini Subject: March 5, 2019 City Council Additional Agenda Item Date: March 5, 2019 NCIV &) off S Jkm I uh, I Wr 5 26I 9 Please add the following item to the March 5, 2019 City Council Regular Meeting: NEW BUSINESS A.1. Motion to approve a request by Okeechobee County Firefighters for a Boot Drive at the main intersection of State Road 70 and Highway 441 on March 22, 2019 from 4:00 p.m. — 6:00 p.m. and March 23, 2019 and March 24, 2019 from 9:00 a.m. — 2:00 p.m. to benefit the Muscular Dystrophy Association — City Administrator Exhibit 2 Mar 5, 2019 Exhibit 2 will be provided at the meeting. 0 his Was 8haq)d f n Discu-<SIOn W 4ibi+ provided- county and West Count of *ehrV? Palm (I1 each water man- V 5i J76llj�agers said Tuesday weighs in targeting cause a lake level could cause envi- ronmental disaster, crop on Lake 0 failures and water short- ages during drought when Palm Beach County relies dispute on Lake O water. Commissioners agreed to pass a resolution at The upshot? `Don't their March meeting Push Treasure Coast's opposing a lower Lake problems in Palm Beach Okeechobee. County's backyard' "The real push here should be for the state of By Kimberly Miller Florida to do its part in The Palm Beach Post cleaning up the water and for Congressman Mast to Palm Beach County com- quit trying to push Martin missioners accused U.S. County's problems onto Rep. Brian Mast of favor- Palm Beach County," said ing the Treasure Coast over Commissioner Melissa his southern constituents McKinlay, whose dis- on Tuesday in his campaign trict includes western for lower Lake Okeechobee farms and the lake towns levels. of Pahokee and Belle Mast, a Republican from Glade. "There is com- Palm City whose dis - plete disregard for Palm trict includes areas from Beach County and our Royal Palm Beach through water resources, and a Fort Pierce, wants Lake lot of the momentum is Okeechobee lowered to 10.5 to take someone else's feet going into the rainy Problem and put it in our season to reduce harmful backyard." discharges into the St. Lucie Mast spokesman Brad and Caloosahatchee estuaries Stewart said the foot during summer months. Gov. Ron DeSantis has lake level;sn t a made - " m upntunber, 11 and iswithin echoed the request, and in guidelines in the current rules governing Lake a surprise move Friday, the Okeechobee. Army Corps of Engineers began lowering the lake when According to Corps it was just 12:86 feet above sea spokesman John level — a measurement within Campbell, 10.5 feet on the traditional 12.5 to 15.5 foot June 1 is the cutoff line, comfort zone. anything below that would begin water short- age measures. He said there is no intention to get to 10.5 feet with the current discharges, but instead try to restore sub- merged vegetation wiped out by a consistently high lake. "There are a lot of people out there seek- ing to set up a straw man argument against good policy in order to knock it down easier," Stewart said. "Anybody trying to convince people that he is advocating for water levels where negative impacts would occur is being disingenuous." The discussion about how much water to hold Rep. Brian Mast, center, explains why he wants Lake Okeechobee lowered during the rainy season to Col. Jason Kirk, the Jacksonville district commander for the Corps, during a public forum Aug. 17,2018, to discuss the algae problems in South Florida. in Lake Okeechobee comes as the Corps begins a rewrite of the 2oo8 rules to take better care of the estuaries and still provide enough water for commu- nities and farms. When the lake gets too high, the brackish estuaries get bombed by freshwater that dilutes the salin- ity and encourages toxic blue-green algae blooms. A public forum is scheduled for tonight at the South Florida Water Management District headquarters in West Palm Beach between 6 and 8 p.m. "We've been told not to panic, but I am pan- icking," said -West -Palm Beach Assistant City Administrator Scott Kelly during Tuesday's County Commission meeting. "People have concentrated on what's happened in the St. Lucie, but we've had impacts in our county as well." While officials don't want more Lake Okeechobee water sent to the brackish Lake Worth Lagoon, there are times when the freshwa- ter is needed. Last year, West Palm Beach shut off its canal feed from Lake Okeechobee in May after algae was detected in water that goes to the Grassy Waters Preserve. The preserve supplies the bulk of the city's drinking water. As the preserve dried down during months of lower summer rainfall and no supplemental lake water, it couldn't send fresh water to the Loxahatchee River, one of only two federally desig- nated Wild and Scenic rivers in .n _. Florida. ' The fresh- water flows are needed to fight McKinlay saltwater intrusion from the Jupiter Inlet, which has caused man- groves to overtake riverbanks once lined with stately cypress trees native to the waterway. "You would have irre- versible damage," Scott said about a prolonged lack of freshwater to the river. Some environmental groups say agriculture interests that rely on lake water, including sugar cane farmers, are driving the opposition against lower lake levels. "We can't fix the system if we are unwill- ing to accept change," said Everglades Trust Executive Director Kimberly Mitchell. "Clearly, Palm Beach and Martin counties would both like to avoid Lake Okeechobee discharges, but unfortunately, this is water the Everglades and the rest of South Florida needs." A final plan on lake management isn't expected until 2022. "We have plenty of opportunities to weigh in," said Everglades Law Center Executive Director Lisa Interlandi. "I don't think the Corps will move forward with a project that will signifi- cantly impact Palm Beach County's well fields or drinking water supply." Kmiller@pbpost.com O,KmiilerWeather Disf rihUkd 0- mee,h ri Mar, 1 2o11 , group rf, �_ Flyeers that county's drran?�ing �a per sz'Lln 1p,° a tacku refs, to 2011 drvuaght -By Rimb, erly t MI' el The Palm Beach Post Debate over Lake Okeechobee water levels is raising the hackles of city officials and a new group led by a former Florida House contender that is concerned a lower lake will leave West Palm Beach high and dry during drought. Flyers distributed in West Palm Beach this past week- end by the South Florida Water Coalition refer to the toll drought when the lake dropped so low the city was forced to buy water from the county, public fountains were shut off and a glass of water at a restaurant was a special request. Lake Okeechobee, the backup water supply for West Palm Beach and PalraBea.ch, dipped below 10 feet that year and left too little water for gravity to puL it south for irrigation and drinking. Gov. Ron DeSantis has sug- gested keeping the lake at io,; feet to alleviate harmful dis- charges to the Caloosahatchee and St. Lucie estuaries that can spur toxic algae blooms. "I understand the impor- tance of preserving boating See LAKE, Fs7 IL J Y and tourism, but we have to have this conversation with the understanding that the City of West Palm Beach relies on rainwater for our drinking water and if you drop the lake for one reason %,vithout considering the other, we are setting ourselves up for trouble," said West Palm Beach City Commissioner Paula Ryan, who added that she was unaware of the flyers or the group that paid for them. The flyers say Palm Beach County's drinking water is "under attack" and that "Lake Okeechobee is being drained to dangerously low levels to please political special interests." Ryan Rossi, a Democrat who lost a bid for the coastal Palm Beach County District 89 House seat in the fall, said he founded the coali- tion after campaigning, in part, on improving the environment. He said the coalition is being paid for by "local residents who have decided to put some resources in our hands for the cause:" "I don't think you fight a disaster by creating another disaster," Rossi said. Lake Okeechobee levels are under review by the Army Corps of Engineers in a rewrite of rules governing lake height. Public meetings on the Lake Okeechobee System Operating Manual are being held statewide, including one Wednesday at 6 p.m. at the South Florida Water Management District headquarters in West Palm Beach. The Palm Beach County Commission is also sched- uled to hear a presentation Tuesday morning about the rewrite. The new .rules aren't expected to begin until 2022, but city officials and water managers are concerned that the Corps began releasing water from 1 Lake Okeechobee to the St. Lucie Estuary on Saturday and increased flows to the Caloosahatchee while the lake was at 12.86 feet above Lake Okeechobee is being drainesi' ,06gsrousi; low levels to please poh."ical sperm-, irtsrests.. KNOWTHE FACTS: • Lake Okeechobee acts as a viral backup •,vatu, suFo4t tar?a"m Base'[ ter„ rs•G= s and bFlsiFl9asas' •Water from take 0ksecnobssrschargss Our, ,Gssyst.r+rtd our drinking ware _ Republican Congressman Brian iMastwamato dragths 3Ae would be catestraphic! +The U.S. Army Carp of Engineers is alreadyviaming jhksw!i e^vande: navigation forboaters, while theihreat'toour communi,ywiii a:aa+.rase' THE THREAT ISREAL- • Rem$mber2DIW" Waterlevels in Lake Okeechobee reached ie €aet and ;vats: hit their all-time most dangerous levels 6111" of West Palm Reach waa II" han'onewaak f!m!n runnbtg outcondos and office btpidmy3 Ntatanearly gtosed due to aeu rslt?dions covered all '& iA �at�xCpunty. A flyer distributed over the weekend by the South Florida Water Coalition raises concerns about hove lower Lake Okeechobee levels could hurt !Nest Palen Beach's drinking water supply. It's unclear who the coalition is attar Incorporation papers were filed and closed within a few days in February 2019. [PHOTO PROVIDED] sealevei. While that level is a 6 -inch increase in the past month, it's within the 12.5 to 15.5 feet comfort zone of the Corps. Jacksonville District Commander Col. Andrew Kelly said the releases are an effort to avoid discharges during the summer when blue-green algae can quickly spread. "We were kind of shocked when they just started lowering the levels and we don't know what the weather is going to be like between now and June," said Scott Kelly, assistant city administra- tor for West Palm Beach. "What if there is a drought and you are lowering the level and puttingpeople at risk." West Palm Beach has instituted backup water supplies to prevent a repeat of 2011, but Kelly said those are based on the current rules governing lake levels and would face a redo if changes are made. The drought of 2011 was so severe neighbors tattled on each other when they watered their lawns, small oads of laundry were dis- couraged and monkeys at the Palm Beach Zoo had to be moved inside temporar- y because the water that prevents escape from their islands was too low. Everglades Trust Executive Director Kimberly Mitchell, who was a West PalmBeachcon nissioverin 2011, saidtheweekendflyers warning of "catastrophic" impacts from lower lake levels are alarmist. "There isn't enough information right now to say one way or another so calm down everyone," Mitchell said. "Nobody knows what the right level is going to be. Let the pro- cess play out. There is away to make this work so every- one can survive." Tommy Strowd, director Of operations and mainte- nance at the Lake Worth Drainage District, said salt- water could creep inland and contaminate well fields if Lake Okeechobee water isn't available to keep groundwater levels stable. While the district's primary source of water is the Loxahatchee National Wildlife Refuge, its backup is Lake Okeechobee. "There are a lot of areas where a lower lake could have unintended conse- quences, and that is the history of man and the Everglades, unintended consequences," he said. Kmiller@pbpost.corn @KmillerWeather V rJ Exhibit 3 Mar 5, 2019 RETURN TO: CITY OF OKEECHOBEE OFFICE OF THE CITY CLERK 55 SOUTHEAST 3RD AVENUE OKEECHOBEE, FLORIDA 34974 GRANT OF ENCROACHMENT STATE OF FLORIDA COUNTY OF OKEECHOBEE THIS INDENTURE, made and entered into this 5th day of March, 2019, by and between State of Florida, (hereinafter "GRANTEES"), and the CITY OF OKEECHOBEE, FLORIDA; a municipal corporation existing under the laws of the State of Florida, (hereinafter "GRANTOR"); WHEREAS, GRANTOR is the owner of a parcel of land, roadway, alley, or right-of-way located at: the intersection of Northwest 4ch Street being a 100-foot right-of-way, and Northwest 5th Avenue being a 70-foot right-of-way of said Northwest 4ch Street; and There is an existing permanent structure at this intersection, described as: 308 Northwest 5th Avenue Okeechobee, Florida 34972, being: Lots 3, 4, 5, and 6, of Block 126, TOWN OF OKEECHOBEE according to the map or plat thereof as recorded in Plat Book 2, Page 17, Public Records of St. Lucie County, Florida; and a copy of said plat being recorded in Plat Book 1, Page 10; and Plat Book 5, Page 5, Public Records of Okeechobee County, Florida. WHEREAS, the existing building is situated on Lot 6 of said Block 126, and it appears by boundary survey, Mark W. Teepe, Professional Land Surveyor Florida Registration Number 4811, dated February 6, 2019, and attached as Exhibit A, that the northernmost portion of the building encroaches 2-feet into the right-of-way at the intersection of Northwest 4th Street and Northwest 5th Avenue of the GRANTOR, and WHEREAS, it does not appear that the encroachment interferes with the right-of-way, utilities, drainage or building access, and WHEREAS, GRANTOR has agreed and in consideration of the sum of Ten Dollars ($10.00) and other valuable considerations, the sufficiency of which is herein acknowledged, for itself and successors in interest, to grant and convey to GRANTEES an encroachment for use, or right-of-way over the land described, for the purposes and in the manner expressed below. NOW, THIS INDENTURE WITNESSETH: 1. That GRANTOR grants unto GRANTEES, its assigns, successors in interest or subsequent entities, and to all other likely situated as above described; 2. Full and free right and liberty for them and their authorized tenants, servants, agents, employees, visitors, licensees, in common with all persons having the like right, at all times hereafter, for all purposes connected with the use and enjoyment of the lands of the GRANTOR and those likely situated for whatever purpose the land, from time to time lawfully may be used and enjoyed, and the right further granted to GRANTEES, to cross and re -cross the encroachment, and to erect or maintain a permanent structure over or across the encroachment. 3. It is understood that this encroachment is given upon the express understanding and condition that it may be used by GRANTEES, its successors in interest, or its heirs executors and assigns in conjunction with the use of GRANTOR and the public, to the extent such use does not materially interfere with such right-of-way as provided by GRANTOR to the public. 4. It is further understood that the GRANTEES will hold the GRANTOR harmless and indemnify the GRANTOR for any accident, injury, property damage, or claim of any nature made by any person concerning their use of this encroachment. Page 1 of 3 V 5. That this encroachment shall expire upon demolition of the existing building, and while in full force and effect, shall run with the land. IN WITNESS WHEREOF, GRANTEE has set their hand and seal on the aforesaid date. ATTEST: Secretary STATE OF FLORIDA COUNTY OF By: Its authorized officer or agent The foregoing instrument was acknowledged before me this day of , 2019, by (name), who is personally known to me or who has produced (type of identification) as identification. NOTARY PUBLIC My Commission Expires: IN WITNESS WHEREOF, GRANTOR has set its hand and seal on the aforesaid date accepting on behalf of the City of Okeechobee, Florida such dedication and grant of encroachment. ATTEST: Lane Gamiotea, CMC, City Clerk REVIEWED FOR LEGAL SUFFICIENCY: John R. Cook, City Attorney Dowling R. Watford, Jr., Mayor Page 2 of 3 Q m'. x LU �d O 3�,0" _ as t4t1G Too" AL _ �oIL1'�d4'L I _ .irl✓.(.��.�� ' ii'i AfG I Klyb 111.4�KI%G ffida 126 ou" -ARCOTH WARE N -O- -%- -FASTING MIRE FENCE -EYISTNMG CHWNUW FENCE P N&D /, `� J -EwsnND wooD PENCE LASTIC FENCE CM POO .�, Lam/' j �V/ Tjo-' _MTiERR LINE -RIGHT-OF PCP MARK W. TEEPE CONc PT RETTEwAv -wow PROFESSIONAL LAND SURVEYOR PC - OF TANGENCI -POINT OF CURVATURE JDJ FLORIDA REGISTRATION NUMBER # 4611 CH CHORD AE 2R5[ W VA URE CB . A -CHORD BEARING -DELTA AROLE LB LMAL DESCRIPMON LOTS 3,4,5 AND 6, BLOCK 126, TOWN OF OKEECHOBEE, ACCORDING, TO THE MAP OR PLAT THEREOF AS RECORDED IN PLAT BOOK 2, PAGE,17, PUBLIC RECORDS OF ST. LUCIE COUNTY, FLORIDA AND A I COPY OF SAID PLAT BEING RECORDED IN PLAT BOOK 1, PAGE 10, AND PLAT BOOK 5, PAGE 5, PUBLIC RECORDS OF OKEECHOBEE COUNTY, FLORIDA. >fq SURVEY NOTES: 1. SURVEY OF DESCRIPTION AS FURNISHED BY CLIENT; LANDS SHOWN HEREON WERE . - 9 NOT ABSTRACTED FOR EASEMENTS ANDIOR RIGHT-OF-WAYS OF RECORD. 2, THIS SURVEY DOES NOT MAKE ANY ATTEMPT TO DELINEATE OR DEFINE AREAS OF ENVIRONMENTAL CONCERN OTHER THAN PROVIDED AND SHOWN HEREON. THERE AT MAY BE AREAS OF ENVIRONMENTAL CONCERN ON THIS SITE NOT NOTED OR MAPPED ON THIS SURVEY. 3, UNLESS OTHERWISE STATED THE BASIS OF BEARINGS AND DISTANCES ARE IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE RECORD PLAT AND HAVE BEEN VERIFIED BY FIELD MEASUREMENTS, .� 4. ALL MEASUREMENTS SHOWN HEREON ARE IN FEET. 5, ALL ELEVATIONS SHOWN HEREON ARE BASED ON �. THE NORTH AMERICAN VERTICAL DATUM OF 1G88 (NAVD88). \� 8. THIS SURVEY MEET$ OR EXCEEDS APPLICABLE ACCURACY REQUIREMENTS AND IS O PREPARED ACCORDING TO THE STANDARDS OF PRACTICE SET FORTH BY THE [j FLORIDA ADMINISTRATIVE CHAPTER 5J-17 AS CODE, ADOPTED BY THE BOARD OF PROFESSIONAL SURVEYOR AND MAPPERS. 7, WRITTEN DIMENSIONS TAKE PRECEDENTOVER SCALED DIMENSIONS AND SYMBOLS • OF FEATURES ARE NOT TO SCALE AND ARE ONLY A REPRESENTATION OF LOCATION IN THE FIELD, 8. THIS SURVEY IS NOT VALID WITHOUT THE ORIGINAL SIGNATURE AND EMBEDDED SEAL OF THE SURVEYOR IN RESPONSIBLE CHARGE, THIS SURVEY CANNOT BE. TRANSFERRED OR ASSIGNED WITHOUT THE SPECIFIC WRITTEN PERMISSION OF THE SURVEYOR HEREON, AND IT IS A VIOLATION OF CHAPTER 5J-17, FLORIDA ADMINISTRATIVE CODE TO ALTER THIS SURVEY WITHOUT THE EXPRESS PRIOR. WRITTEN CONSENT OF THE SURVEYOR, ADDITIONS AND/OR DELETIONS MADE TO THIS SURVEY IN ANY FORM RENDERS THIS SURVEY INVALID. . S. NO UNDERGROUND IMPROVEMENTS HAVE BEEN LOCATED AS PART OF THE SURVEY. 10. BY ACCEPTING THIS SURVEY, ALL PARTIES AGREE THAT THE SIGNING SURVEYOR'S LIABILITY IS LIMITED TO THE AMOUNT PAID FOR SAID SURVEY. 11. NO OWNERSHIP OF FENCE LINES HAS BEEN DETERMINED AS PART OF THIS SURVEY, tV� 12. THIS SURVEY IS INCOMPLETE WHEN ALL SHEETS IN THE SET ARE NOT SHOWN IN 13, THEIR ENTIRETY, THE LAST FIELD DATE OF THIS SURVEY WAS: © ia. FLOOD FLOOD ZONE oX°,TMAP: 12093CO480C L4! DATED: 7/16/15 RJM I C✓. 308 NW 5TH AVE., OKE LEGEND (ADDRESS: -OONCRETE MONUMENT EL EV -EEVAIION IRON ROD -IRON PPE -NM. & DISK FFS BMA ORB -FINISH FLOOR BENCHMARK MAIM -OFFICIAL RECORD BOOK -CONCRETE MONUMENT - -POINT OF COMMENCEMENT PB DO -PUT GOOK -DEED SM -FE �TA�ATER REFERENCE MONUMENT PO -FOUND -PERMANENT CONTROL POINT -4011A9IRED DISTANCE h SEARNG TIP w -TYPICAL NATCR NM -PUTTED DWANCE' k BEARING MH -MANHOLE -CALCULATED DISTANCE a M"NO L -DETOm DISTANCE k SEARNC UP -PROFESLICENSESIONALSLIR -PROFESSIONAL SURVEYOR AND MAPPER NY� T, T POLE -U14JiY PDLE- BUSINESS R,, _FEMSTRMED LAND SURVEYOR CERTIFIED TO: HAVEN MEDICAL LLC, a Florida Limited Liability Company SUNTRUSI BANK, it's successors and/or assigns as their interests may appear _ CASSELS AND McCAU FL. 34972 OLD REPUBLIC NATIONAL TITLE INSURANCE COMPANY CORNERSTONE SURVEYING LB# 7941 325 SW SOUTH QUICK CIRCLE PORT ST. LUCIE, FLORIDA 34953 TEL: 772-418.2376 CORN ERSTON ESURVEYINO�HOTMAIt,.COM BOUNDARY SURVEY PREPARED ON THE ORDER On '. THE TUCKER GROUP, LLC SCAT! A B : NUM City of Okeechobee poLace o*isciooEc Police Exhibit 4 Mar 5, 2019 To: Marcos Montes De Oca, City Administrator From: Robert Peterson, Chief of Police Date: 2/25/2019 Re: Request for disposal of 2018 dodge Chargers including attached equipment The Police Department as per the 2019 Fiscal Year Budget, is requesting to dispose of eleven (11) 2018 Dodge Chargers as part of the rotation of police vehicles each year. The process for disposal will be the same as last year to Desoto County and City of Sebring. Year Make Model Vin # Asset # Selling Price 2018 Dodge Charger 2C3CDXAG4JH230468 990 $20,500 2018 Dodge Charger 2C3CDXAG1JH230461 991 $20,500 2018 Dodge Charger 2C3CDXAG1JH230458 992 $20,500 2018 Dodge Charger 2C3CDXAGXJH230460 993 $20,500 2018 Dodge Charger 2C3CDXAG9JH230465 994 $20,500 2018 Dodge Charger 2C3CDXAGOJH230466 995 $20,500 2018 Dodge Charger 2C3CDXAG3JH230459 996 $20,500 2018 Dodge Charger 2C3CDXAG2JH230467 997 $20,500 2018 Dodge Charger 2C3CDXAGSJH230463 998 $20,500 2018 Dodge Charger 2C3CDXAG3JH230462 999 $20,500 2018 Dodge Charger 2C3CDXAG7JH230464 1000 $20,500 Chief R.C. Peterson 50 S.E. Second Avenue o Okeechobee, Florida 34974 a 863/763-5521 e Fax: 863/763-7804 +4`* it LL 11 f S L I-) I R50sed t hlbrf.5 giqe I sh-)'W d Qf Page 1-6f 3 Revised 3-21-17 � Mar, 51 Z,U j ,CITY O F OKE CHOBEE 55 SE THIRD AVENUE OKEECHOBEE, FL 34974 Tele: 863-763-9821 Fax: 863-763-1686 PARK USE AND/OR TEMPORARY STREET/ SIDEWALK CLOSING PERMIT APPLICATION Date Received: - I - Date Issued: I_Application No: Date(s) & Times of Event: chqw, Cu,OtI T'-ir Information: Organization: e chc) 0-p- V YtcuvieR-, Mailing Address: " D- — ..C_;'1 Contact Name: i OL` D S E-Mail Address: I rioldelt, 191M,elftIE!i: Telephoilg�; Work: I ilb') :h`�' 1 l `LLI (.P I Home: �1l ,Cell: f I OLLIE Summary of activitie-R-6 J - - �-,Ven8 erl C G ";3/jc) aVflf.4. - - l � S) M c[c `T cc k > V Please check requested Parks: Flagler Parks: ❑ City Hall Park ❑ #1 Memorial Par 2;/ ��'� 44 ❑ #5 ❑ #6 [Park 3 is location of Gazebo. Park 4 isn oA�anand] (If other private property used in conjunction with this Park Use Permit please provide the address and parcel number below along with notarized letter of authorization from property owner) Additional Addresses, if applicable Parcel ID: Park # 2 $tatiq rya 7u Park field@F 0 J 0 0 1d ., - Park Tab1@s \•'�ljdQr . 5, Al P,,rFk Sir n3 Exhibit 5 Mar 5, 2019 Page 1 of 3 Revised 3-21-17 CITY OF OKEECHOBEE 55 SE THIRD AVENUE OKEECHOBEE, FL 34974 Tele: 863-763-9821 Fax: 863-763-1686 PARK USE AND/OR TEMPORARY STREET/ SIDEWALK CLOSING PERMIT APPLICATION Date Received: : ; 1, -1 ;J Date Issued: Application No: Date(s) & 'Times of Event: . 1 Cj '� ('� r.tic, I c G, Information: Organization: , -e chL-) Go-t %o. Y1✓? cci Mailing Address: Contact Name: -�-�- E-Mail Address: - Kip1- { ,�—� Telephone: Work: (d 'J-L4 Li I Home: Cell: Summary of activities: L -41- 16.-'),u!; , > 5 :3 / 4, Uzi ! J i I -I, i, '" nF Jid i .o:'1 ,L? (,t .0 "PDli 1 9 i 1 N l.oc--- `z r' Lri'oa 7,r6-Wc, n -mi;k> /i //L�2��L�' C� C l��' Y? '1 .1..`�EJ �; y1�%� i'' "I � � .A,� /' .�S rr� �?! �f )'✓!' Jeri' - ' J f Please check requested Parks: Flagler Parks: ❑ City Hall Park ❑ #1 Memorial Park ❑ #2 &_:-Jli3 0�4❑ #5 ❑ #6 [Park 3 is location of Gazebo. Park 4 is location on`dstand] (If other private property used in conjunction with this Park Use Permit please provide the address and parcel number below along with notarized letter of authorization from property owner) Additional Addresses, if applicable Parcel ID: Page 2 of 3 Revised 11/4/16 TEMPORARY STREET AND SIDEWALK CLOSING INFORMATION (Street Closings require City Council approval. Meetings 15� & 3`d Tuesdays but subject to change) Address of Event: ..c [ ' ZE- ll,� .�e�r) i•��� i,:, tel:?!:��� G.�-'!i � �? b:�.J f 1e�_ l i,(: i''C't\ ��i�r"�1�: �•. 4�'iil.?�7-i•- j :U� E"� 1 Street(s) to be closed. --V^ (L,�-��. Dates to be closed---d ; '� °r } "> t.1� - , ;n - j ` 2� Time(s) to be closed -,a C r <:.%l 'z=1�:�,�° k-� r`= ,^" rt ,tilts C i ti ! v r; : i C%l Purpose of Closing: --� uo C- o0_�I, �J° �; ° • t �'i/C? Attachments Required for Use of Parks Attachments Required for Street/Sidewalk Closings ► Site Plan ® Site Plan ► Copy of liability insurance in the amount of ® Copy of liability insurance in the amount of $1,000,000.00 with the City of Okeechobee as $1,000,000.00 with the City of Okeechobee and R.E. additional insured. Hamrick Testamentary Trust as Additional Insured. ®Proof of non-profit status (IRS Determination ► Original signatures of all residents, property owners and Letter) business owners affected by the closing. ► State Food Service License if> 3 days. ► State Food Service License if> 3 days. ► Notarized letter of authorization from ► State Alcoholic Beverage License, if applicable.** —property owner, if applicable.* * Required if private property used in conjunction with a Park Use application. ** Alcoholic beverages can be served only on private property. Alcoholic beverages NOT ALLOWED in City Parks, City streets or City sidewalks. See additional note below. ❑ Please check if items will be sold on City streets/sidewalks. Each business will need to apply for a Temporary Use Permit 667 along with the Street Closing application. Note: ► Clean-up is required within 24 hours. ► No alcoholic beverages permitted on City property, streets or sidewalks. ► No donations can be requested if any type of alcoholic beverages are served on private property/business unless you possess a State Alcoholic Beverage License. Please note there are inside consumption and outside consumption licenses. You must have the appropriate license(s). ► The Department of Public Works will be responsible for delivering the appropriate barricades. ► Dumpsters and port-o-lets are required when closing a street for more than three (3) hours. Applicant must meet any insurance coverage and code compliance requirements of the City and other regulations of other Rovernmental rerulatory agencies. The applicant will be responsible for costs associated with the event, including damage of property. By receipt of this permit, the applicant agrees and shall hold the City harmless for any accident, injury, claim or demand whatever arises out of applicant's use of location for such event, and shall indemnify and defend the City for such incident, including attorney fees. The applicant shall be subject to demand for, and payment of, all of the actual costs incurred by the City pertaining to the event including, but not limited to, Police, Fire, Public Works or other departmental expenses. The City reserves the right to require from an applicant a cashier's check or advance deposit in the sum approximated by the City to be incurred in providing City services. Any such sum not incurred shall be refiinded to the applicant of this Park Use/Street Closing Permit. Page 3 of 3 Revised 11/4/16 I hereby acknowledge that I have read and completed this application, the attached Resolutions No.(s) 03-8 and 04-03, concerning the use and the rules of using City property, that the information is correct, and that I am the duly authorized agent of the organization. I agree to conform with, abide by and obey all the rules and regulations, which may be lawfully prescribed by the City Council of the City of Okeechobee, or its officers, for the issuance isurance musnam City of Okeechobee as Additional Insured as well as R.E. Hamrick Trust if closing st ets or sidewalks. iq iture Date ••'•OFFICE USE ONLY•••• Staff Review ,f . . Fire Department: Date: Building Official: T G. Date: Public Works: Date: Police Department: Date: Z s 7 BTR Department: tip i(j i��, t is Date: City Administrator: % Date: City Clerk: `�} /�Lt C� Date: �%. -� f i9 NOTE: APPLICATION AND INSURANCE CERTIFICATE MUST BE COMPLETED AND RETURNED TO THE GENERAL SERVICES DEPARTMENT THIRTY (30) DAYS PRIOR TO EVENT FOR PERMITTING. Temporary Street and Sidewalk Closing submitted for review by City Council on Temporary Street and Sidewalk Closing reviewed by City Council and approved Date Date MA 0 Park # 3 OK►AS Site Map State Rd 70 Tree fir,= Trash Can Light Posf • Power Star Park Street Park #4 OKMS Site Map State Rd 70 Tree —Trashcon I*light Posf Power F Part. Tables 438 433--- 431 430 ------- 426 Limit osf Bench 424 Park Tables Gazebo 423 A Can 410 ----- 413 Bench Linhi Post 416 Bencl I I ughT POST El 417 414 .17 GG�Park Tables ,,��� _T�n� 0 0 409 -------- 402 Bench"-.-."., IFTT..T M O TO: FROM: MEMORANDUM Mayor Watford & City Council City Clerk Gamiotea DATE: Exhibit 6 Mar 5, 2019 February 22, 2019 SUBJECT: Code Enforcement Board Terms/Appointments There are two alternate member positions on the Planning Board/Board of Adjustments/Design Review Board that were left vacant by the resignations of Council Members Jarriel and Keefe. After advertising in multiple media sources, we received four applications (see attached). Current Members Motion needed: Chair Dawn Hoover Elbert Batton Mac Jonassaint Vice -Chair Douglas McCoy Karyne Brass Vacancy (Alternate) Les McCreary Phil Baughman Vacancy (Alternate) 1. Motion to appoint two Alternate Members to the Planning Board/Board of Adjustments/Design Review Board, terms being March 6, 2019, to April 30, 2020, and March 6, 2019, to April 30, 2021. 55 Southeast 3' Avenue * Okeechobee * Florida * 34974 APPLICATION FOR CITY CITIZEN BOARD/COMMITTEE ',CITY OF OKEECHOB`EE, , �463)-763-3372 1 APkOINTMENT Please print or type all information. The information from this application will be -u$e'd,_99 th'e City Council in considering action on your appointment. The application MUST BE COMPLETED IN FULL. Answer "None" "Not Applicable" or "N/A" where appropriate. CHECK (0) THE 130ARD(S) OF INTEREST TO YOU A COPY OF EACH BOARDS DUTIES, MEETING DATES, AND TIMES ARE ATTACHED p Planning Board/Board of Adjustment & Appeals/Design Review Board Okeechobee Utility Authority Board of Directors(city Residents only) J Police Officers Pension, Firefighters Pension, or General Employees' Retirement System Board of Trustees (City Resident Trustee: OR Fifth Member Trustee: ) ❑ Other. - APPLICANT'S FULL NAME: !� _ NAME COMMONLY USED: RESIDENCE ADDRESS:%C;z `I f LL G. '7 =T HOW LONG AT ADDRESS: Years:'" Is this in the City Limits? ❑ Yes Q)No MAILING ADDRESS: TELEPHONE/CELL.- ARE YOU AN US CITIZEN? 0 Yes ❑ No, explain: FLORIDA REGISTERED VOTER? ©i Yes County Registered in: ❑ No EDUCATION: High School Name & Location Year Graduated POST SECONDARY EDUCATION: CollegeName(s) certificate/Degree(s)Awarded Dale(s)Attended -)..5, fzJ ,;, y,,-��- ,S'c% MILITARY SERVICE: Branch(es) Dates of Service Discharge Date CURRENT OR MOST RECENT EMPLOYER: JOB TITLE/DESCRIPTION: �. , / �,�'- WORK ADDRESS: /, '1c ) , j S, f�jt??7; C i % �Ve: WORK TELEPHONE: J ARE YOU CURRENTLY EMPLOYED AS: --i General Contractor rl Business Person ❑ Architect (CHECK ✓ ALL THAT APPLY) u Engineer J Sub -Contractor J Realtor J Attorney ❑ Doctor ❑ Surveyor J Lay Person J Urban Planner ❑ Landscape Architect Have you ever been appointed to, or do you currently serve on, a citizen or community board for any other agency or government? 0 No ❑ Yes, and list: AGENCY BOARD NAME POSITION DATE(S) Are you now, or have you ever been, elected or appointed to any public office? U No ❑ Yes, and list: LEVEL OF GOVERNMENT OFFICE TITLE DATE OF ELECTION TERM(S) Do you work with or have any association with a current member of the board/committee to which you are requesting appointment? In No ❑ Yes, and list: NAME OF BOARD/COMMITTEE MEMBER(S) RELATIONSHIP/ASSOCIATION Are you related to, or employed by, any City of Okeechobee employees or elected officials? a No ❑ Yes, and list: NAME OF EMPLOYEE/ELECTED OFFICIAL RELATIONSHIP/ASSOCIATION Have you ever been found to be in violation of Florida Statutes Chapter 112, Part 111, Code of Ethics for Public Officers and Employees? 0 No ❑ Yes, and list: DATE(S) NATURE OF VIOLATION Have you ever been convicted of a FELONY, plead guilty or no contest, or entered into an agreement setting forth the terms leading to the reduction or dismissal of the charges? 0 No ❑ Yes, and list: DATE(S) VIOLATION CITY AND STATE ALL INFORMATION PROVIDED ON THIS FORM IS A PUBLIC RECORD. Information for certain individuals with a specific public records exemption can be withheld. In order to claim the exemption complete the following: Are you a current or former, the spouse of a current or former, or the child of a current or former sworn or civilian law enforcement personnel, certified firefighter, EMT, paramedic, code enforcement officer, or other covered employee who is exempt from public records disclosure under Florida Statute 119.071? Review list of other covered employees before responding. 8 No ❑ Yes, and list: JOB TITLE OR COVERED POSITION TITLE RELATIONSHIP Describe any skills, experiences, interests and/or background information about yourself that would be helpful to the Board you wish to serve on. Include personal accomplishments that qualify you for the appointment. 1,` mere space is needed, please attach an additional page. THE FOLLOWING INFORMATION IS USED WITHOUT REGARD TO RACE, COLOR, RELIGION, SEX, NATIONAL ORIGIN, AGE, DISABILITY, OR MARITAL STATUS. HOWEVER, THE FEDERAL AND STATE GOVERNMENTS REQUIRE THE CITY TO PROVIDE STATISTICS ON THE NUMBER OF WOMEN, MINORITIES, VETERANS, AND DISABLED PERSONS THAT ARE APPOINTED TO BOARDS. INFORMATION WILL BE USED FOR STATISTICAL PURPOSES ONLY AND HAVE NO BEARING ON YOUR APPOINTMENT: SEX: U MALE C) FEMALE ETHNIC GROUP: O CAUCASIAN ❑ BLACK 0 SPANISH HERITAGE ❑ NATIVE AMERICAN C) ASIAN OR PACIFIC ISLANDER ❑ OTHER(specify): ,/ALL THAT APPLY: C) WARTIME PERIOD VETERAN C) DISABLED VETERAN C) VIETNAM VETERAN HANDICAPPED STATUS: 0 NO 0 YES, AND LIST THE HANDICAP: ATTACHMENT I have been a resident of Okeechobee since 1977. 1 graduated OHS in 1983. 1 also attended UCF and graduated with a B.S. in Business Management in 1989. 1 started my own business, ICS Computers, in July 1990. We have been an active part of the business community for over 28 years. I am a member of the Chamber of Commerce as well as Main Street. I have been an active member/past board member/chair of the Economic Council of Okeechobee since 1995. 1 have served on various subcommittees of the Council such as Governmental Affairs, Quality of Life and Education. I have been actively involved in my community through the years and I would like to continue that activity by joining the City Planning Board/Board of Adjustment & Appeals. I understand I am a resident of the county; however, my place of business has been located in the city limits for almost 29 years. I am excited to see and be an active part of the economic growth of the City as it benefits all the residents of both the City and County. Thank you for your consideration. Rick Chartier STATEMENT OF APPLICANT: I certify that the answers are true and complete to the best of my knowledge. I authorize investigation of all statements contained in this application. I hereby release all companies, schools, or persons from all liability for any damage for issuing this information. I understand that the City may request a copy of my driver's license. I have the right to request that the City completely and accurately disclose to me the contents of any investigation or reports upon request to the Office of the City Clerk. I further understand all information provided becomes a matter of public record. CERTIFICATION: I understand that falsification, omission, misleading statements, or misrepresentation is cause for rejection of this application. I understand that this application is a Public Record and is subject to the provisions of Florida Statutes Chapter 119. FINANCIAL DISCLOSURE REPORTING: I understand that should I be appointed to a City of Okeechobee citizen board I am required to complete and file a State of Florida Financial Disclosure Form 1 upon my appointment, annually and a Financial Disclosure Form 1-Final upon my resignation/sunset of term. PUBLIC RECORDS/OPEN MEETINGS LAWS: I understand and agree that should I be appointed to a citizen board/committee for the City of Okeechobee, I will comply with all State Statutes, Florida Administrative Code, and State Constitution regarding public records, records retention, public record requests, and the open public meeting requirements. I hereby acknowledge that I have rea .a%Qd _,-eaGh-of_th above statements. Signature of Applicant: f / �� Date: - �31,41 1. The City Code Book Sec. 70-151, 70-171, 70-19170-211 read: membership of the board, where possible, shall consist of any of the following: architect, engineer, surveyor, urban planner, landscape architect, general contractor, realtor, business person, and lay persons." 2. Other covered jobs include current or former, their spouse, and children: correctional and correctional probation officers; juvenile probation officers, supervisors, detention superintendents and assistants; Department of Juvenile Justice: detention officers I and II, detention office supervisors, residential officers, residential officer supervisors I and II, counselors and supervisors, human services counselor administrators, senior human services counselor administrators, rehabilitation therapists, and social services counselors; certain personnel of: the Department of Children and Families; the Department of Health; the Department of Financial Services; and the Department of Revenue or local governments whose responsibilities include revenue collection and enforcement or child support enforcement; investigators or inspectors of the Department of Business and Professional Regulation; the Office of the Inspector General or internal audit department; justices of the Supreme Court; judges of the district court of appeals, circuit court, and county court; general and special magistrates, judges of compensation claims, administrative law judges of the Divisions of Administrative Hearings, and child support enforcement hearing officers; state attorneys and assistants, statewide prosecutors and assistants; public defenders and assistants, criminal conflict and civil regional counsel and assistants; guardians ad litem; human resource, labor relations, or employee relations directors and assistants, managers or assistant managers of any local government agency or water management district whose duties include hiring and firing employees, labor contract negotiations, administration, or other personnel -related duties; tax collectors; certain impaired practitioners and consultants; [see §119.071, Florida Statues]. PLEASE RETURN COMPLETED APPLICATION TO: CITY OF OKEECHOBEE OFFICE OF THE CITY CLERK 55 SE 3RD AVENUE, ROOM 100 OKEECHOBEE, FLORIDA 34974 CITY CLERKS OFFICE USE ONLY APPOINTED TO: CITY COUNCIL MEETING: INITIAL TERM DATES: NOTIFICATION SENT: RE -APPOINTED TERM DATES: RE -APPOINTMENT NOTIFICATION SENT: RESIGNEWERM SUNSET: CERTIFICATE OF APPRECIATION PRESENTED: 55 Southeast 3Id Avenue * Okeechobee * Florida * 34974 APPLICATION FOR CITY CITIZEN BOARD/COMMITTEE T/763-3372-.- Pb I N T M E N T L`;' Please print or type all information. The information from this application will 614,Gsed.py the -- i Council in considering action on your appointment. The application MUST BE C LET D_ FULL. Answer "None" "Not A,Iplicable" or "NIA" where appropriate. CHECK (0) THE BOARD(S) OF INTEREST TO YOU A COPY OF EACH BOARDS DUTIES, MEETING DATES, AND TIMES ARE ATTACHED 9 Planning Board/Board of Adjustment & AppealsiDesign Review Board 0 Okeechobee Utility Authority Board of Directors(City Residents Only) Cl Police Officers Pension, Firefighters Pension, or General Employees' Retirement System Board of Trustees (City Resident Trustee: OR Fifth Member Trustee: C1 Other: APPLICANT'S FULL NAME: L lX(RALV OS NAME COMMONLY USED: RESIDENCE ADDRESS: M'05( 944ADLAAID 1,AA16- 6KCC--Cuo64 3 HOW LONG AT ADDRESS: Years: 4� Is this in the City Limits? Q Yes $ No MAILING ADDRESS: /71/015 '990A%AwP TELEPHONE/CELL: 163 - 5-3 z - r3c) C) ARE YOU AN US CITIZEN? ;9Yes Q No, explain: FLORIDA REGISTERED VOTER? Fb"es County Registered in: Q No EDUCATION: High School Name & Location Year Graduated XTC-CMoaeE- 9/6Y 5000L , 096ECKW&F-8 42WY POST SECONDARY EDUCATION: College Narnew Certifirate/Deciref(s) Awarded Date(s) Attended XIZ99, VA1_CdbA SVVrE, 1-6(k MILITARY SERVICE: Branches) Dates of Service Dischar a Date C, W (I We 04 A(L(q, CURRENT OR MOST RECENT EMPLOYER.- w IF JOB TITLE/DESCRIPTION: WORK ADDRESS: Wo 5 W z S I QAe-C-046156-6' R, 3yq7Z WORK TELEPHONE: Y63- 7� 3 -q Y71V "ARE YOU CURRENTLY EMPLOYED AS: Q General Contractor Q Business Person Ll Architect (CHECKV ALL THAT APPLY) 0 Engineer C1 Sub -Contractor 0 Realtor 0 Attorney 0 Doctor C1 Surveyor 0 Lay Person 13 Urban Planner 0 Landscape Architect wt/ 17q Have you ever been appointed to, or do you currently serve on, a citizen or community board for any other agency or government? PJ�No ❑ Yes, and list: AGENCY BOARD NAME POSITION DATE(S) Are you now, or have you ever been, elected or appointed to any public office? "o ❑ Yes, and list: LEVEL OF GOVERNMENT OFFICE TITLE DATE OF ELECTION TERM(S) Do you work with or have any association with a current member of the board/committee to which you are requesting appointment? QI�No 0 Yes, and list: NAME OF BOARD/COMMITTEE MEMBER(S) RELATIONSHIPIASSOCIATION Are you related to, or employed by, any City of Okeechobee employees or elected officials? Z�No 0 Yes, and list: NAME OF EMPLOYEE/ELECTED OFFICIAL RELATIONSHIP/ASSOCIATION Have you ever been found to be in violation of Florida Statutes Chapter 112, Part III, Code of Ethics for Public Officers and Employees? Mi No 0 Yes, and list: DATES NATURE OF VIOLATION Have you ever been convicted of a FELONY, plead guilty or no contest, or entered into an agreement setting forth the terms leading to the reduction or dismissal of the charges? O No 0 Yes, and list: DATE(S) VIOLATION CITY AND STATE ALL INFORMATION PROVIDED ON THIS FORM IS A PUBLIC RECORD. Information for certain individuals with a specific public records exemption can be withheld. In order to claim the exemption complete the following: Are you a current or former, the spouse of a current or former, or the child of a current or former sworn or civilian law enforcement personnel, certified firefighter, EMT, paramedic, code enforcement officer, or other covered employee who is exempt from public records disclosure under Florida Statute 119.071? Review list of other covered employees before responding. 19�No ❑ Yes, and list: JOB TITLE OR COVERED POSITION TITLE RELATIONSHIP Describe any skills, experiences, interests and/or background information about yourself that would be helpful to the Board you wish to serve on. Include personal accomplishments that qualify you for the appointment. If more space is needed, please attach an additional page. T 1,4/ rN,�- 14r(41—E6-0,11 1/441 TKY 51410E .r y �2i4_O,j A -SS) Krt„K s g ooi- I /(/' Z oo N o✓Ex- vyr z sT i S- h ALs HA(iF- ?SEF LAIMSME"D /�/ ._ ,�}�L ��`S✓c.[is 1.d Ok CHoTi�`E- JyC ?90;res Ij P N�CaVCCZ:P 130,0' To (0/' S-Vh.Q c,) I T-1-j D. J•A M /At VPVAT-E" 14FiR "►LoZTE&T IA4eCo-990OA- ioU, / 4,44 vEzY I/E-a -nVET i5TI Li f-DY5 p n/D JFM a-vl/Ag Le I Cx>uE OKegCKog(Fc- �.v D rN e a. 4.44ya 1 r Y AID F.A*->Y '96(Nfz MaT CT ITS has w -r H I— A^ I L1A1 Uhc_ cv%-rq A ST-"Ath `LbCLtJF YSEC F f- ARL%),J If . T e E T'TACv �, Equ,4 E THE FOLLOWING INFORMATION IS USED WITHOUT REGARD TO RACE, COLOR, RELIGION, SEX, NATIONAL ORIGIN, AGE, DISABILITY, OR MARITAL STATUS. HOWEVER, THE FEDERAL AND STATE GOVERNMENTS REQUIRE THE CITY TO PROVIDE STATISTICS ON THE NUMBER OF WOMEN, MINORITIES, VETERANS, AND DISABLED PERSONS THAT ARE APPOINTED TO BOARDS. INFORMATION WILL BE USED FOR STATISTICAL PURPOSES ONLY AND HAVE NO BEARING ON YOUR APPOINTMENT: SEX: aMALE ❑ FEMALE ETHNIC GROUP: ❑ CAUCASIAN El BLACK LI'SPANISH HERITAGE a NATIVE AMERICAN ❑ ASIAN OR PACIFIC ISLANDER a OTHER(specify): ✓ALL THAT APPLY: ❑ WARTIME PERIOD VETERAN ❑ DISABLED VETERAN 0 VIETNAM VETERAN HANDICAPPED STATUS: XJ NO u YES, AND LIST THE HANDICAP: STATEMENT OF APPLICANT: I certify that the answers are true and complete to the best of my knowledge. I authorize investigation of all statements contained in this application. I hereby release all companies, schools, or persons from all liability for any damage for issuing this information. I understand that the City may request a copy of my driver's license. have the right to request that the City completely and accurately disclose to me the contents of any investigation or reports upon request to the Office of the City Clerk. I further understand all information provided becomes a matter of public record. CERTIFICATION: I understand that falsification, omission, misleading statements, or misrepresentation is cause for rejection of this application. I understand that this application is a Public Record and is subject to the provisions of Florida Statutes Chapter 119. FINANCIAL DISCLOSURE REPORTING: I understand that should I be appointed to a City of Okeechobee citizen board I am required to complete and file a State of Florida Financial Disclosure Form 1 upon my appointment, annually and a Financial Disclosure Form 1-Final upon my resignation/sunset of term. PUBLIC RECORDS/OPEN MEETINGS LAWS: I understand and agree that should I be appointed to a citizen board/committee for the City of Okeechobee, I will comply with all State Statutes, Florida Administrative Code, and State Constitution regarding public records, records retention, public record requests, and the open public meeting requirements. I hereby acknowledge that 1 hav e and understand each of the above statements. p �i Signature of Applic Date:01— 1. The City Code Book Sec. 70-151, 70-171, 70-19170-211 read: "....membership of the board, where possible, shall consist of any of the following: architect, engineer, surveyor, urban planner, landscape architect, general contractor, realtor, business person, and lay persons." 2. Other covered jobs include current or former, their spouse, and children: correctional and correctional probation officers; juvenile probation officers, supervisors, detention superintendents and assistants; Department of Juvenile Justice: detention officers I and II, detention office supervisors, residential officers, residential officer supervisors I and II, counselors and supervisors, human services counselor administrators, senior human services counselor administrators, rehabilitation therapists, and social services counselors; certain personnel of: the Department of Children and Families; the Department of Health; the Department of Financial Services; and the Department of Revenue or local governments whose responsibilities include revenue collection and enforcement or child support enforcement; investigators or inspectors of the Department of Business and Professional Regulation; the Office of the Inspector General or internal audit department; justices of the Supreme Court; judges of the district court of appeals, circuit court, and county court; general and special magistrates, judges of compensation claims, administrative law judges of the Divisions of Administrative Hearings, and child support enforcement hearing officers; state attorneys and assistants, statewide prosecutors and assistants; public defenders and assistants, criminal conflict and civil regional counsel and assistants; guardians ad litem; human resource, labor relations, or employee relations directors and assistants, managers or assistant managers of any local government agency or water management district whose duties include hiring and firing employees, labor contract negotiations, administration, or other personnel -related duties; tax collectors; certain impaired practitioners and consultants; [see §119.071, Florida Statues]. PLEASE RETURN COMPLETED APPLICATION TO: CITY OF OKEECHOBEE OFFICE OF THE CITY CLERK 55 SE 3RD AVENUE, ROOM 100 OKEECHOBEE, FLORIDA 34974 CITY CLERKS OFFICE USE ONLY APPOINTED TO: CITY COUNCIL MEETING: INITIAL TERM DATES: NOTIFICATION SENT: RE -APPOINTED TERM DATES: RE -APPOINTMENT NOTIFICATION SENT: RESIGNEDTTERM SUNSET: CERTIFICATE OF APPRECIATION PRESENTED: FELIX GRANADOS Okeechobee, Florida 34974 (863) 532-9300 / (863) 532-2208 Felix oranados85Co)4mali.com SUMMARY: Intelligent and hardworking architectural and Engineering Technician, with a strong background in mechanical drafting and AutoCAD design software as well a project managing. TECHNICAL SKILLS • AutoCAD 2002-2019 • AutoCAD Civil 3D 2007-2019 • AutoDesk Architectural Desktop 3.3 • AutoDesk Land Development 2005-2010 • SolidWorks 2005-2 016 • Applications: Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Access, Outlook, Explorer DRAFTING AND DESIGN EXPERIENCE • Commercial and Residential Presentation Drawings & Construction Documents • Land Development, Civil & Agricultural Engineering Construction Plans • Site Plans For Land Development and Presentation • Local and National Building Codes • Water Management and Treatment & Construction Technology EDUCATION A.S. Electrical Power Technology 2017-Current A.A Pre -Engineering 2016 A.A General Studies 2008 A.S Architectural Drafting & Design 2006 Indian River State College, Ft. Pierce, FL Valencia State College, Orlando, FL Indian River Community College, Okeechobee, FL New England Tech, West Palm Beach, FL Academic Diploma 2004 Okeechobee High School, Okeechobee, FL General studies included 3 years drafting with extensive practice with hand mechanical drafting & AUTOCAD. EXPERIENCE Sumner Engineering & Consulting, LLC. Senior Engineering Technician 2017-Current Okeechobee, FL Project management from.conception thru construction Design of full construction plans for commercial development Creation of design standards for company Municipal meeting for permit acquisitions Onsite inspections and data gathering Hanlex Civil, LLC. Senior. Engineering Technician 2013-2016 Orlando, FL Project management from conception thru construction Design of full construction plans for commercial development Creation of project presentation documents for client meetings Document preparation for permit acquisition Onsite inspections and data gathering Royal Consulting Services Inc. Engineering Drafter 2011 -2012 Okeechobee, FL Design of full construction plans for irrigation systems Optimization of property to yield maximum profitability achieva.Ile Onsite inspections and data gathering Okeechobee Utility Authority Engineering Drafter 2008-2009 Okeechobee, FL Update utility maps for Entire Count,. Created prcjects for county upgrades. Designed project exhibits for future water and waste water expansions. Prepared design projects for FDEP approval. Boyle Engineering (aka A.E com) Engineering Drafter 2006 2008 Okeechobee, FL Designed site plans for commercial and private developers. Worked with e:lgineering team in order to meet and exceed de.^dlines. Worked as an Engineering Tech dire My under an Engineer. (R&rences avcilable upon request) 55 Southeast 3rd Avenue * Okeechobee * Florida * 34974 * (863:.763-3372 I� 6 " APPLICATION FOR CITY CITIZEN BOARD/COMMITTEE APPOIf '-"_Mi M. Please print or type all information. The information from this application will be used by the City Council in considering action on your appointment. The application MUST BE COMPLETED IN FULL. Answer 'none, " `not applicable, "or VIA "where appropriate. CHECK (✓) THE BOARD(S) OF INTEREST TO YOU A COPY OF EACH BOARDS DUTIES, MEETING DATES, AND TIMES ARE ATTACHED 0 Planning Board/Board of Adjustment & Appeals/Design Review Board Code Enforcement Board (city Residents only) ❑ Okeechobee Utility Authority Board of Directors (city Residents Only) ❑ Police Officers Pension, Firefighters Pension, or General Employees' Retirement System Board of Trustees (City Resident Trustee: OR Fifth Member Trustee:y ❑ Other: APPLICANT'S FULL NAME: Roberta Ann Vu NAME COMMONLY USED: Ann Vu RESIDENCE ADDRESS: 3870 SE 132nd Avenue HOW LONG AT ADDRESS: Years: 1 yr 8 months Is this in the City Limits? 0 Yes E]No MAILING ADDRESS: 3870 SE 132nd Ave TELEPHONE/CELL: 585-752-9082 ARE YOU AN US CITIZEN? 9Yes © No, explain: FLORIDA REGISTERED VOTER? 011yes County Registered in: Okeechobee No EDUCATION: High School Name & Location Year Graduated Hazelwood West, MO 1984 POST SECONDARY EDUCATION: College Name(s) Cerlificale/Degree(s) Awarded Dale(s) Attended Purdue Glahal/Kaplan University: Juris Doctorate: 2014: University of MO St. Louis: BA Chem 1992 MILITARY SERVICE: Branch(es) Dates of Service Discharge Date NA CURRENT OR MOST RECENT EMPLOYER: Zimmer Biomet JOB TITLE/DESCRIPTION: Vice President, Global Quality & Regulatory WORK ADDRESS: 4555 Riverside Drive, Palm Beach Gardens, FL 33410 WORK TELEPHONE: 561-308-2094 ARE YOU CURRENTLY EMPLOYED AS: ❑General Contractor Ug Susiness Person ❑Architect (CHECK ✓ ALL THAT APPLY) ❑Engineer ❑Sub -Contractor El Realtor ❑Attorney El Doctor ❑Surveyor ❑Lay Person El Urban Planner ❑Landscape Architect Have you ever been appointed to, or do you currently serve on, a citizen or community board for any other agency or government? ®No ruYes, and list: AGENCY BOARD NAME POSITION DATE(S) Town of Farmington. NY Zoning Board of Appeals Member 2010-2013 Town of Farmington. NY Zoning Board of Appeals Chair Person 2013-2016 Are you now, or have you ever been, elected or appointed to any public office? gNo ®Yes, and list: LEVEL OF GOVERNMENT OFFICE TITLE DATE OF ELECTION TERM(S) Do you work with or ave an association with a current member of the board/committee to which you are requesting appointment? UNo Yes, and list: NAME OF BOARD/COMMITTEE MEMBER(S) RELATIONSHIP/ASSOCIATION Are you related to, or employed by, any City of Okeechobee employees or elected Officials? ®No Yes, and list: NAME OF EMPLOYEE/ELECTED OFFICIAL RELATIONSHIP/ASSOCIATION Have you ever been found to be in violation of Florida Statutes Chapter 112, Part III "Code of Ethics for Public Officers and Employees"? [ No Yes, and list: DATES NATURE OF VIOLATION Have you ever been convicted of a FELONY, plead guilty or no contest, or entered into an agreement setting forth the terms leading to the reduction or dismissal of the charges? EfNo []Yes, and list: DATE(S) VIOLATION CITY AND STATE ALL INFORMATION PROVIDED ON THIS FORM IS A PUBLIC RECORD. Information for certain individuals with a specific public records exemption can be withheld. In order to claim the exemption complete the following: Are you a current or former, the spouse of a current or former, or the child of a current or former sworn or civilian law enforcement personnel, certified firefighter, EMT, paramedic, code enforcement officer, or other covered employee"i' who is exempt from publi records disclosure under Florida Statute 119.071? Review list of other covered employees before responding. ENo [Yes, and list: JOB TITLE OR COVERED POSITION TITLE RELATIONSHIP Describe any skills, experiences, interests and/or background information about yourself that would be helpful to the Board you wish to serve on. Include personal accomplishments that qualify you for the appointment. If more space is needed. please attach an additional page. In my role as member and chair of the Town of Farmington, NY Zoning Board of Appeals I was asked to review applications of fellow residents of the town, and make a determination about the minimum relief necessary for the applicant. This review often took into consideration the changing dynamics of the town, the current town code, as well as prior decisions of the board on similar matters, with the view of preserving the character of the Town. In addition, as the chair, I provided key input during the town Comprehensive Review and update of Town Strategic Plan, including recommendations for revision to the Code in areas of multi -family developments, signage and side/setback restrictions. This experience directly prepares me for the Boards of Adjustment, Design and Planning Boards. In my professional roles, I have been responsible for the review and interpretation of regulations for more than 20 years. Progressing through the ranks from that of Quality Lab technician, to Quality Manager, Quality Auditor, Regulatory Affairs Manager, Director, and my current role, Vice President, I have demonstrated both leadership capabilities as well as the capacity to make decisions based on facts and circumstances. I work well under pressure, and can turn complex situations into those which are simple. My current responsibilities include management of the quality systems for the development and medical devices, where the consequences of performing a process incorrectly are dire. Results matter, and I strive for the best products manufactured in the best way possible in order to ensure that our customers are safe and achieving the best health outcomes possible. This constant consideration of the customer can directly be translated into decisions made based on principle. My law degree and studies further underscore my commitment to our government and communities. I firmly believe in the role of local government as a contributor to both economy as well as the communities in which we live. By making solid decisions with the interests of the community at heart, volunteers within our Town have chance to make a positive impact by always keeping residents front and center. Although I have only been a resident for a short time, I believe I am well equipped to contribute quickly to the goals of the Town. I look forward to your consideration of my application. THE FOLLOWING INFORMATION IS USED WITHOUT REGARD -ro RACE, COLOR, RELIGION, SEX, NATIONAL ORIGIN, AGE, DISABILITY, OR MARITAL STATUS. HOWEVER, THE FEDERAL AND STATE GOVERNMENTS REQUIRE THE CITY TO PROVIDE STATISTICS ON THE NUMBER OF WOMEN, MINORITIES, VETERANS, AND DISABLED PERSONS THAT ARE APPOINTED TO BOARDS. INFORMATION WILL BE USED FOR STATISTICAL PURPOSES ONLY AND HAVE NO BEARING ON YOUR APPOINTMENT: SEX: ❑ MALE ❑ FEMALE ETHNIC GROUP: dc-AUCASIAN ❑ BLACK 0 SPANISH HERITAGE ❑ NATIVE AMERICAN ❑ ASIAN OR PACIFIC ISLANDER ❑ OTHER(specify): ./ALL THAT APPLY: 0 WARTIME PERIOD VETERAN 0 DISABLED VETERAN ❑ VIETNAM VETERAN HANDICAPPED STATUS: pA NO 0 YES, AND LIST THE HANDICAP: STATEMENT OF APPLICANT: I certify that the answers are true and complete to the best of my knowledge. I authorize investigation of all statements contained in this application. I hereby release all companies, schools, or persons from all liability for any damage for issuing this information. I understand that the City may request a copy of my driver's license. I have the right to request that the City completely and accurately disclose to me the contents of any investigation or reports upon request to the Office of the City Clerk. I further understand all information provided becomes a matter of public record. CERTIFICATION: I understand that falsification, omission, misleading statements, or misrepresentation is cause for rejection of this application. I understand that this application is a Public Record and is subject to the provisions of Florida Statutes Chapter 119. FINANCIAL DISCLOSURE REPORTING: I understand that should I be appointed to a City of Okeechobee citizen board I am required to complete and file a State of Florida Financial Disclosure Form 1 upon my appointment, annually and a Financial Disclosure Form 1-Final upon my resignation/sunset of term. PUBLIC RECORDSIOPEN MEETINGS LAWS: I understand and agree that should I be appointed to a citizen board/committee for the City of Okeechobee, I will comply with all State Statutes, Florida Administrative Code, and State Constitution regarding public records, records retention, public record requests, and the open public meeting requirements. I hereby acknowledge that a read and understand each of the above statements. Signature of Applicant: Date: 110 Ay ozolff 0The City Code Book Sec. 70-151, 70-171, 70-19170-211 read: ....membership of the board, where possible, shall consist of any of the following: architect, engineer, surveyor, urban planner, landscape architect, general contractor, realtor, business person, and lay persons." OOther covered jobs include current or former, their spouse, and children: correctional and correctional probation officers; juvenile probation officers, supervisors, detention superintendents and assistants; Department of Juvenile Justice: detention officers I and II, detention office supervisors, residential officers, residential officer supervisors I and II, counselors and supervisors, human services counselor administrators, senior human services counselor administrators, rehabilitation therapists, and social services counselors; certain personnel of: the Department of Children and Families; the Department of Health; the Department of Financial Services; and the Department of Revenue or local governments whose responsibilities include revenue collection and enforcement or child support enforcement; investigators or inspectors of the Department of Business and Professional Regulation; the Office of the Inspector General or internal audit department; justices of the Supreme Court; judges of the district court of appeals, circuit court, and county court; general and special magistrates, judges of compensation claims, administrative law judges of the Divisions of Administrative Hearings, and child support enforcement hearing officers; state attorneys and assistants, statewide prosecutors and assistants; public defenders and assistants, criminal conflict and civil regional counsel and assistants; guardians ad litem; human resource, labor relations, or employee relations directors and assistants, managers or assistant managers of any local government agency or water management district whose duties include hiring and firing employees, labor contract negotiations, administration, or other personnel -related duties; tax collectors; certain impaired practitioners and consultants; [see §119.071, Florida Statues]. PLEASE RETURN COMPLETED APPLICATION TO: CITY OF OKEECHOBEE OFFICE OF THE CITY CLERK 55 SE 3RD AVENUE, ROOM 100 OKEECHOBEE, FLORIDA 34974 CITY CLERKS OFFICE USE ONLY APPOINTED TO: CITY COUNCIL MEETING: INITIAL TERM DATES: NOTIFICATION SENT: RE -APPOINTED TERM DATES: RE -APPOINTMENT NOTIFICATION SENT: RESIGNEDITERM SUNSET: CERTIFICATE OF APPRECIATION PRESENTED: SHOWN_ 1 ( ITY,,`OF UKEECHOBEE 55 Southeast 3' Avenue * OkeE)chobee * Florida * 34974 * (863) 763-3.372 APPLICATION FOR CITY CITIZEN BOARD/COMMITTEE APP.9.LNTMEN4 Please print or type all information. The information from this application will be used -by_' the "City Council in considering action on your appointment. The application MUST BE COMPLETED IN FULL. Answer "None" "Not Applicable" or "N/A" where appropriate. CHECK (0) THE BOARD(S) OF INTEREST TO YOU A COPY OF EACH BOARDS DUTIES, MEETING DATES, AND TIMES ARE ATTACHED Planning Board/Board of Adjustment & Appeals/Design Review Board ❑ Okeechobee Utility Authority Board of Directors(city Residents only) ❑ Police Officers Pension, Firefighters Pension, or General Employees' Retirement System Board of Trustees (City Resident Trustee: OR Fifth Member Trustee: ) ❑ Other: APPLICANT'S FULL NAME- ,M %C � L `oz� d NAME COMMONLY USED: /4t-; �/ Q r //C O RESIDENCE ADDRESS: 4-o S HOW LONG AT ADDRESS.- Years: yiC, q Is this in the CityLimits?Yes ❑ No MAILING ADDRESS: 05- TELEPHONE/CELL: �3-67 q r—&2, ARE YOU AN US CITIZEN? es ❑ No, explain: FLORIDA REGISTERED VOTER? Yes County Registered ❑ No EDUCATION: H' School Name & Location Year Graduated $ POST SECONDARY EDUCATION: College N2me(s) ertiricate/Degree(s) Awarded Dates) Attended MILITARY SERVICE: U S m4I? ►ir.r�� � � P4 Branch(es) Dates of Service Discharge Date l bw l H r CURRENT OR MOST RECENT EMPLOYER: 13J51 N 70 019 vIJ / JOB TITLE/DESCRIPTION: vv � vtr [,4� L�C�, gu 5 � L.C� WORK ADDRESS: S S.1.+� • �, �y-�4 ©iC ` 3L7 WORK TELEPHONE: ��p •� ��v3� ® Z Z ° ARE YOU CURRENTLY EMPLOYED AS: ❑ General Contractor Business Person ❑ Architect (CHECK ✓ ALL THAT APPLY) ❑ Engineer ❑ Sub -Contractor ❑ Realtor ❑ rney ❑ Doctor ❑ Surveyor VrT-ay Person ❑ Urban Planner ❑ Landscape Architect Have you ever been appointeo, or do you currently serve on, a citizen or community board for any other agency or government? ❑ No Yes, and list: AG BOARD NAME POSITION DATE(S) Kai e• / tYs a. dlo os Are you now, or have you ever been, elected or appointed to any public office? ❑ No Xyes, and list: LEVEL OF GOVERNMENT OFFICE TITLE DATE OF ELECTION TERMS) C• epvJC, GoUNGi�rrist,c! Qq3-IElti'i'J t1 e- rr h ca r 9:D orL 4L'l�- OTC T-np V 2 S Do you work with or have any association with a current member of the board/committee to which you are requesting appointment? )(No ❑ Yes, and list: NAME OF BOARD/COMMITTEE MEMSER(S) RELATIONSHIP/ASSOCIATION Are you related to, or employed by, any City of Okeechobee employees or elected officials? *o ❑ Yes, and list: NAME OF EMPLOYEE/ELECTED OFFICIAL RELATIONSHIP/ASSOCIATION Have you ever been fo d to be in violation of Florida Statutes Chapter 112, Part 111, Code of Ethics for Public Officers and Employees? ANo ❑ Yes, and list: DATE(S) NATURE OF VIOLATION Have you ever been convicted of a FELONY, plead guilty or no c ntest, or entpred into an agreement setting forth the terms leading to the reduction or dismissal of the charges? Yes, and list: DATES VIOLATION CITY AND STATE pr-dYq J • / X1A1�� r ry [ Os ALL INFORMATION PROVIDED ON THIS FORM IS A PUBLIC RECORD. Information for certain individuals with a specific public records exemption can be withheld. In order to claim the exemption complete the following: Are you a current or former, the spouse of a current or former, or the child of a current or former sworn or civilian law enforcement personnel, certified firefighter, EMT, paramedic, code enforcement officer, or other covered employee who is exempt from public records disclosure under Florida Statute 119.071? Review list of other covered employees before responding. VNo ❑ Yes, and list: JOB TITLE OR COVERED POSITION TITLE RELATIONSHIP C 0* e -r 0 c- S h c rf P cD�S cr�,t ��sc ��, wt� 5 �/ �3 drd-tf y6*ks (J41^ Gr h/b t3J/Jb is J• Describe any skills, experiences, interests and/or background information about yourself that would be helpful to the Board you wish to serve on. Include personal accomplishments that qualify you for the appointment. !1 more space is needed, please attach an additional page. 045 A mvcAtZzr 0 V 4, k4ys RdAjlrj Bgr-d > � P'hlay ts6rP Ste/ d�EG� � �S C , -t' Cedes A4 j tom,19f Z �� cog —ao!g ii�Lj Dk4p, 4--lze-_Ig161-/g1.3 A_.md tAX0 L kV VO - er -6 h %—, Ci�V o ©Lkv--/kuinf.; d&N �� oN eu gc l t 6 i4 ecd a O- yrS. IF THE FOLLOWING INFORMATION IS USED WITHOUT REGARD TO RACE, COLOR, RELIGION, SEX, NATIONAL ORIGIN, AGE, DISABILITY, OR MARITAL STATUS. HOWEVER, THE FEDERAL AND STATE GOVERNMENTS REQUIRE THE CITY TO PROVIDE STATISTICS ON THE NUMBER OF WOMEN, MINORITIES, VETERANS, AND DISABLED PERSONS THAT ARE APPOINTED TO BOARDS. INFORMATION WILL BE USED FOR STATISTICAL PURPOSES ONLY AND HAVE NO BEARING ON YOUR APPOINTMENT: SEX: MMALE ❑ FEMALE i ETHNIC GROUP: )�fCAUCASIAN ❑ BLACK: C] SPANISH HERITAGE 0 NATIVE AMERICAN 0 ASIAN OR PACIFIC ISLANDER ❑ OTHER(specify): VALL THAT APPLY: WARTIME PERIOD VETERAN 0 DISABLED VETERAN VIETNAM VETERA K o rE4u V HANDICAPPED STATUS: )(NO 0 YES, AND LIST THE HANDICAP: STATEMENT OF APPLICANT: I certify that the answers are true and complete to the best of my knowledge. I authorize investigation of all statements contained in this application. I hereby release all companies, schools, or persons from all liability for any damage for issuing this information. I understand that the City may request a copy of my driver's license. I have the right to request that the City completely and accurately disclose to me the contents of any investigation or reports upon request to the Office of the City Clerk. I further understand all information provided becomes a matter of public record. CERTIFICATION: I understand that falsification, omission, misleading statements, or misrepresentation is cause for rejection of this application. I understand that this application is a Public Record and is subject to the provisions of Florida Statutes Chapter 119. FINANCIAL DISCLOSURE REPORTING: I understand that should I be appointed to a City of Okeechobee citizen board I am required to complete and file a State of Florida Financial Disclosure Form 1 upon my appointment, annually and a Financial Disclosure Form 1-Final upon my resignation/sunset of term. PUBLIC RECORDS/OPEN MEETINGS LAWS: I understand and agree that should I be appointed to a citizen board/committee for the City of Okeechobee, I will comply with all State Statutes, Florida Administrative Code, and State Constitution regarding public records, records retention, public record requests, and the open public meeting requirements. I hereby acknowledge that I havef read and understand each of the above statements. t� �ff Signature of ApplicantQ !L� �f �� Date: � / /y1` c�d� 1. The City Code Book Sec. 70-151, 70-171, 70-19170-211 read: membership of the board, where possible, shall consist of any of the following: architect, engineer, surveyor, urban planner, landscape architect, general contractor, realtor, business person, and lay persons." 2. Other covered jobs include current or former, their spouse, and children: correctional and correctional probation officers; juvenile probation officers, supervisors, detention superintendents and assistants; Department of Juvenile Justice: detention officers I and II, detention office supervisors, residential officers, residential officer supervisors I and II, counselors and supervisors, human services counselor administrators, senior human services counselor administrators, rehabilitation therapists, and social services counselors; certain personnel of: the Department of Children and Families; the Department of Health; the Department of Financial Services; and the Department of Revenue or local governments whose responsibilities include revenue collection and enforcement or child support enforcement; investigators or inspectors of the Department of Business and Professional Regulation; the Office of the Inspector General or internal audit department; justices of the Supreme Court; judges of the district court of appeals, circuit court, and county court- general and special magistrates, judges of compensation claims, administrative law judges of the Divisions of Administrative Hearings, and child support enforcement hearing officers; state attorneys and assistants, statewide prosecutors and assistants; public defenders and assistants, criminal conflict and civil regional counsel and assistants; guardians ad litem; human resource, labor relations, or employee relations directors and assistants, managers or assistant managers of any local government agency or water management district whose duties include hiring and firing employees, labor contract negotiations, administration, or other personnel -related duties; tax collectors; certain impaired practitioners and consultants; [see §119.071, Florida Statues]. PLEASE RETURN COMPLETED APPLICATION TO: CITY OF OKEECHOBEE OFFICE OF THE CITY CLERK 55 SE 3RD AVENUE, ROOM 100 OKEECHOBEE, FLORIDA 34974 CRY CLERKS OFFICE USE ONLY APPOINTED TO: CRY COUNCIL MEETING: INITIAL TERM DATES: NOTIFICATION SENT: RE -APPOINTED TERM DATES: RE -APPOINTMENT NOTIFICATION SENT: RESIGNEDITERM SUNSET: CERTIFICATE OF APPRECIATION PRESENTED: 'o 714 t"i I I I I I I } I� �l r d Code Enforcement Foreclosure Recommendation List CEB BROUGHT INTO CITY COUNCIL FORECLOSURE BROUGHT IN CASE # ADDRESS LEGAL RECOMMENDS COMPLIANCE? APPROVED FOR FORECLOSURE FORECLOSURE FILED COMPLIANCE YET? DATE IF YES Has not been presented to N/A N/A 17-036 800 SW 2nd Ave Lot 1, Blk 3, So Okee 2018-09-11 No date 17-028 1006 SW 5th Ave 2018-08-14 No 2018-09-04 Yes, 2019-03-04 No Lots 2-3, Blg 247, 15-010 1002 SW 6th Ave PB1/PG11 2016-08-09 No 2016-09-06 Yes, 2017-09-15 No Lots 19-20, Blk 25, No, 2017-01-19 fine reduced Yes, 2016-10-18, Paid $500 on 14-073 1102 NW 2nd St PB1/PG25 2016-06-14 No 2016-07-19 fine not to exceed $1500, actual d: $500 2017-01-19 Yes, Magistrate approved 206 SW 9th Ave unplatted 0.951 acres Yes, 2018-09-24 reduction in fine to $1100 on 14-071 Case # 12-139 is the same property 206 SW 9th Ave 2016-02-09 No 2016-03-15 2019-01-08; paid on 2019-01- 29. Date of compliance: 2018-09-24 407 NE 9th Ave Lot 48 River Run No, 2015-12-28, owner pd 14-060 See Case # 11-113 & 10-097 Phase II 2015-07-14 No 2015-07-21 reduced fine $3,000 Yes, 2015-12-15 Lot 11,E 1 /2 of 12, Blk No, property sold on 2014-10 Yes, 2014-10-01, Paid $545 on 13-098 919 N W 10th St 42, PB 1 /PG 10 2014-06-10 No 2014-07-15 02 2015-05-21 407 NE 9th Ave Lot 48 River Run Halted/Bank began I I- 113 see Case 14-060 & 10-097 Phase ii 2012-10-09 IVO 2012- I I-13 foreclosure Yes, 2012-01-31. 2012-02-13; recommended legal action to gain access to No 2014-09-03 Lots 3-4,Blk 105, property for 11-072 406 NW 5th St PB1/PG10 cleanup No 2014-03-18 2017-09-19 & 11-069 510 E North Park St unplatted 1.105 acres N/A No 2017-12-19 Action Delayed by Council Yes, 2018-09-24 407 NE 9th Ave Lot 48 River Run Halted/Bank began 10-097 See Case # 14-060 & 11-113 Phase 11 1 2012-10-09 No 2012-11-13 reclosure fo Yes, 2012-01-31. Excluding Case #17-036, this list does not include cases that came into compliance after CEB recommended foreclosure & before it went to Council. 358 CASE # 17-028 AGENDA VI. MINUTES - City Clerk A. Motion to dispense with the reading and approve the Summary of Council Action for the August 21, 2018 Regular Meeting and Budget Workshop, VII, NEW BUSINESS A. Motion to approve a payment in the amount of $10,000.00 deductible in the Florida Department of Environmental Protection (FDEP) Florida Petroleum Liability and Restoration Insurance Program (FPLRIP) for the purpose of assessment and remediation of an aged petroleum spill at the Public Works Facility - Public Works Director (Exhibit 1). B. Motion to approve a recommendation by the Code Enforcement Board to consider foreclosure proceedings on property located at 1006 Southwest 5th Avenue - Chief Smith (Exhibit 2). SEPTEMBER 4, 2018 - REGULAR MEETING & FIRST BUDGET PUBLIC HEARING - PAGE 3 OF 8 COUNCIL ACTION - DISCUSSION - VOTE Council Member Clark moved to dispense with the reading and approve the Summary of Council Fiction for the August 21, 2018, Regular Meeting and Budget Workshop; seconded by Council Member Ritter. There was no discussion on this item, VOTE: WATFORD — YEA ABNEY — YEA CHANDLER —YEA CLARK— YEA RITTER—YEA MOTION CARRIED. Council Member Chandler moved to approve a payment in the amount of $10,000.00 for the deductible in the Florida Department of Environmental Protection (FDEP) Florida Petroleum Liability and Restoration Insurance Program (FPLRIP) for the purpose of assessment and remediation of an aged petroleum spill at the Public Works Facility; seconded by Council Member Clark. The Public Works Facility has become eligible for funding from FDEP through the Petroleum Restoration Program for further assessment and remediation of a petroleum spill that occurred many years ago when the underground fuel tank in the yard was removed and replaced with the above ground tank that is currently in use. FDEP recently lowered the minimum priority score to fund discharges to scores of 20 or above; our site score is 25. Administrator MontesDeOca explained the deductible covers FDEP to perform a full remediation to the site. Once FDEP receives the deductible, the site remediation will be put on the schedule. He added, funds are available in this Fiscal Year's budget and will he expensed from the gas tax dollars. VOTE: WATFORD — YEA ABNEY — YEA CHANDLER —YEA CLAR.K — YEA RITTER — YEA MOTION CARRIED. Motion and second by Council Members Clark and Ritter to approve a recommendation by the Code Enforcement Board to consider foreclosure proceedings on property located at 1006 Southwest 5th Avenue [Case No. 17-028, Parcel ID: 3-21-37-35-0040-0010Y-0020]. On August 14, 2018, the Code Enforcement Board made a recommendation to have City Council consider foreclosure on the property listed above. According to Code Officer Sterling, the property owner is deceased, there is a house on the property that does not have electric or water and the grass is considerably overgrown. He has only been in contact with the individual who resides there once, as he is only there during the evening. As of August 31, 2018, the fine has accrued to $3,375.00 and continues to accrue at a rate of $15.00 per day. Attorney Cook recommended the City consider foreclosure on this property, but noted the only obstacle he foresees is dealing with the estate probate. CASE # 17-028 AGENDA VII. NEW BUSINESS CONTINUED B. Motion to approve a recommendation by the Code Enforcement Board to consider foreclosure proceedings on property located at 1006 Southwest 5th Avenue continued. VIII. PUBLIC HEARING FOR FIRST READING OF BUDGET ORDINANCES -Mayor A. Mayor announces that the purpose of this Public Hearing is to consider the first reading of ordinances for the proposed Millage Rate levy and proposed Budget for Fiscal Year (FY) 2018-19. B. Mayor announces that the proposed Millage Rate levy represents 5.00 percent more than the roll -back rate computed pursuant to Florida Statute 200.065(1), C.1.a) Motion to read proposed Ordinance No. 1171 by title only, and set September 18, 2018, at 6:00 P.M. as a final public hearing date, levyino a millage rate of 7.9932 for FY 2018-19 - City Attorney (Exhibit 3). b) Vote on motion to read by title only and set final public hearing date. c) City Attorney to read proposed Ordinance No. 1171 by title only SEPTEMBER 4, 2018 -REGULAR MEETING & FIRST BUDGET PUBLIC HEARING -PAGE 4 OF 8 359 COUNCIL ACTION - DISCUSSION - VOTE Council Member Chandler provided some information on the person living at the address, the deceased property owner's son. The son gets partial electric from another home and gets his waterfrom the parks. Council Member Ritter expressed his concern with the condition of the home, as it appears to be condemnable and has no windows. The windows are covered with plywood making it hard for an individual to escape if there was a fire. VOTE: WATFORD—YEA ABNEY—YEA CHANDLER —YEA CLARK— YEA RITTER—YEA MOTION CARRIED. MAYOR WATFORD OPENED THE FIRST BUDGET PUBLIC HEARING AT 6:34 P.M. Mayor Watford announced that the purpose of this Public Hearing is to consider the first reading of ordinances for the proposed Millage Rate levy and proposed Budget for Fiscal Year (FY) 2018-19. Mayor Watford announced that the proposed Millage Rate levy represents 5.00 percent more than the roll -back rate computed pursuant to Florida Statute 200.065(1). Council Member Ritter moved to read proposed Ordinance No. 1171 by title only, and set September 18, 2018, at 6:00 PA. as a Final Public Hearing date, levying a millage rate of 7.9932 for FY 2018-19; seconded by Council Member Clark. VOTE: WATFORD — YEA ABNEY— YEA CHANDLER — YEA CLARK— YEA RITTER—YEA MOTION CARRIED. Attorney Cook read proposed Ordinance No. 1171 by title only as follows: "AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF OKEECHOBEE, FLORIDA, ADOPTING A MILLAGE RATE TO BE LEVIED ON ALL REAL AND TANGIBLE PERSONAL PROPERTY WITHIN THE CITY FOR THE FISCAL. YEAR BEGINNING OCTOBER 1, 2018 AND ENDING SEPTEMBER 30, 2019; PROVIDING THAT 7.9932 PER THOUSAND DOLLAR VALUATION SHALL NOT BE LEVIED ON HOMESTEAD PROPERTY, THAT 7.9932 VALUATION SHALL BE USED FOR GENERAL CITY PURPOSES; THAT SAID MILLAGE RATE IS 5.00 PERCENT (5.00YO) MORE THAN THE ROLL -BACK RATE COMPUTED IN ACCORDANCE WITH FLORIDA STATUTE 200.065(1); PROVIDING FOR CONFLICT; PROVIDING FOR SEVERABILITY, AND PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE." CASE # 17-028 Exhibit 2 Sept 4, 2018 Case #17-028 Lorene Mott 1006 SW 5th Avenue Lots: 2 , 3 & 4 Blk: 7 Sec: South Okeechobee Parcel: 3-21-37-35-0040-OOl OY-0020 On August 14, 2018 the Code Enforcement Board made a recommendation to have City Council consider foreclosure on the property Iisted above. According to Code Officer Sterling the property owner is deceased. The property has a house with no electricity/water and the grass is veryovergrown. As of August 3l" the fine has accrued to $3,375.00 and continues to accrue at a rate of $15.00 per day. B. CASE # 15-010 SEPTEMBER 6, 2016 - REGULAR MEETING & FIRST BUDGET PUBLIC HEARING - PAGE 6 OF 15 AGENDA I COUNCIL ACTION - DISCUSSION - VOTE JSINESS CONTINUED Motion to approve an Inter -local Agreement between Okeechobee Utility Authority and the City of Okeechobee to apportion accrued retirement benefits into their respective retirement plans continued. Consider a Temporary Street Closing Application submitted by The Warrior Center to close SW 2nd, 3rd, and 41h Avenues between NW Park Street and SW Park Street on September 17, 2016 from 8:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. for Veteran Appreciation Day - City Administrator (Exhibit 4). Based on information supplied by the Actuary at the April 19, 2016, meeting, as of December 2, 2015, the City's accrued liability is $3,462,570.00 and valuation assets are $3,854,813.00. The OUA's accrued liability is $7,018,472.00 and valuation assets are $5,698,626.00, which equals to a separation of 40 percent for the City and 60 percent for the OUA. The OUA has conveyed to Administrator MontesDeOca they are in agreement to the apportionment. This Agreement authorizes the OUA to withdraw their 60 percent portion of accrued benefits through September 30, 2015, and only 80 percent of their 60 percent for October 1, 2015, through September 30, 2016, The purpose of the 20 percent retention is to determine whether the fund's investment strategy yield gains or losses to the account, determine costs associated with servicing the fund, or determine other variables that may affect how the remaining funds are distributed. Upon conclusion of the FY 2015-16 audit and actuary reports, should there be no investment losses in the funds, the 20 percent retention held by the City will be transferred to the OUA. On the other hand, should the audit and actuary reports indicate losses, the retention held by the City will be applied against the losses and any remainder will be distributed to the OUA. Council Member Watford asked Attorney Cook, Administrator MontesDeOca, and Finance Director Riedel individually whether they were absolutely certain the percentages are correct and that the City is getting its fair share of the funds. Each stated yes, based on the audit and actuary reports. VOTE: KIRK —YEA CHANDLER —YEA O'CONNOR—YEA RITTER — YEA WATFORD — YEA MOTION CARRIED. Council Member Watford moved to approve a Temporary Street Closing Application submitted by The Warrior Center to close Southwest 2nd, 3rd, and 4th Avenues between North and South Park Streets on September 17, 2016, from 8:00 A.M. to 8:00 P.M., for a Veteran's Appreciation Day; seconded by Council Member Chandler. There was a brief discussion on this item. VOTE: KIRK —YEA CHANDLER —YEA O'CONNOR—YEA RITTER — YEA WATFORD — YEA MOTION CARRIED. D. Consider a recommendation by the Code Enforcement Board to Council Member Chandler moved to authorize Staff to proceed with foreclosure proceedings based on the proceed with foreclosure on abandoned property located at 1002 SW recommendation of the Code Enforcement Board for Case No. 15-010, (Lots 2 and 3 of Block 247, FIRST 6t" Avenue - Fire Chief Smith (Exhibit 5). ADDITION TO CITY OF OKEECHOBEE, Plat Books 1, Pages 11, Okeechobee County Public Records) located at 1002 Southwest 61h Avenue, as presented; seconded by Council Member O'Connor. 12 AGENDA CASE # 15-010 SEPTEMBER 6, 2016 - REGULAR MEETING & FIRST BUDGET PUBLIC HEARING - PAGE 7 OF 15 COUNCIL ACTION - DISCUSSION - VOTE NEW BUSINESS CONTINUED D. Consider a recommendation by the Code Enforcement Board to proceed with foreclosure on abandoned property located at 1002 SW 61h Avenue continued. The property owner, Crystal 1, LLC, was cited as being in violation of Code Sections 30-43 Public Nuisances and 30-44 General Cleaning and Beautification. Notices were sent on December 11, 2014, February 13, 2015, March 20, 2015, and July 19, 2016. On April 14, 2015, the Code Enforcement Board imposed a fine of $15.00 per day, which continues to date, and has an accrued total of $$7,290.00 as of September 1, 2016 (Lien filed in Official Records Book 761, Page 72. Okeechobee County). After a brief discussion, Council Member Chandler inquired to the possibility of adopting a resolution or policy that provides for demolishing abandoned structures within a certain time frame. Attorney Cook Administrator MontesDeOca and Fire Chief Smith were instructed to gather information on this and bring it back to Council for further review. VOTE: KIRK — YEA CHANDLER —YEA O'CONNOR — YEA RITTER — YEA WATFORD—YEA MOTION CARRIED. E. Motion to approve a Memorandum of Agreement with the Department of Council Member Watford moved to approve a Memorandum of Agreement (]NOA) with the Department of Economic Economic Opportunity detailing the terms and conditions of the Opportunity (DEO) detailing the terms and conditions of the re -designation of the South Central Rural Area of re -designation of the South Central Rural Area of Opportunity - City ( Opportunity; seconded by Council Member Ritter. Administrator (Exhibit 6). The purpose of this MOA implementing the Rural Area of Opportunity (RAO), formerly the Rural Area of Critical Economic Concern (RACEC), is to recognize rural communities who face extraordinary challenges in their efforts to significantly improve their economies. Florida Statute 288,0656 establishes the Rural Economic Development Initiative (REDI), and authorizes participation. RAO's are rural communities that have been adversely affected by extraordinary economic events, severe or chronic distress; a natural disaster, or an event that presents a unique economic development opportunity of regional impact. RED] met on February 19, 2016, and recommended the re -designation of the South Central region composed of DeSoto, Glades, Hardee, Hendry, Highlands, and Okeechobee counties, the cities of Belle Glade, Pahokee, and South Bay in Palm Beach County, and the area around Immokalee included within the Round II Federal Rural Enterprise Community located in Northeast Collier County as a RAO. Executive Order 16-150 re -designated the area for another five-year term with an expiration date of June 27, 2021. The City's responsibilities are: designate a City elected official as the point of contact in all matters and activities; designate a person from a Non -Profit Organization actively engaged in Economic Development within the City, to serve as the point of contact to represent and provide input on all matters and activities relating to the South Central RAO,- inform the DEO in writing by either mail or email of any changes to the specified persons within 10 business days of the change-, and ensure one or both of the designated representatives participate in at least two economic development training events offered by various organizations during the term of this MOA. CASE # 15-010 Exhibit 5 Sept 6, 2016 Case 41.5-010 Crystal 1 LLC 1002 SW 6"' Avenue Lots: 2 & 3 1311c 247 Sec: 1ST Addition to City of Okeechobee Pai-ccl: 3-21.-37-35-0020-02470-0020 On August 9, 2016 the Code Enforcement Board made a recommendation to have City Council consider foreclosure on the property listed above. According to Code Officer Sterling the property has been abandoned. The property has a structure which is unfit for human habitation and the grass is very overgrown. The property owner has been notified by certified mail several times, but has not responded. As of September I" the fine has accrued to $7,290 and continues to accrue at a rate of $15.00 per day. 6qA CASE # 14-073 JULY 19, 2016 - REGULAR MEETING - PAGE 14 OF 16 AGENDA COUNCIL ACTION - DISCUSSION - VOTE IX. NEW BUSINESS CONTINUED G. Motion to approve an agreement with LAT & Associates. LLC for Grant ` This is a one-year contract, allowing for two additional one-year renewals with mutual approval by the City Council and Administration Services continued. Ms. Tomeu. As pointed out by Council Member Watford. the difference in this agreement to that of the previous long-term one with Nancy Phillips & Associates is that the consultant gets paid whether or not the City is awarded the I grant applied for. It was clarified during this discussion and acknowledged by the Administrator that the consultant would be required to receive authorization from the City Council prior to applying for any grants. H. Consider a recommendation from the Code Enforcement Board to begin foreclosure proceedings on property located at 1002 NW 2" d Street, Nalionstar Mortgage, LLC - Chief Smith (Exhibit 13). Renewal of Public Risk Management Group Health Insurance - Finance Director (Exhibit 14). Council Member Watford also asked Attorney Cook whether mediation as a condition precedent to litigation as stated on page 8, Section 13.4 of the contract was a good idea. Attorney Cook replied typically the City has not had good experience with mediation. However, he did not offer a recommendation to remove or amend this language. ( VOTE - KIRK — YEA CHANDLER — YEA O'CONNOR — YEA RITTER — YEA WATFORD—YEA MOTION CARRIED, Council Member Watford moved to authorize City Staff to proceed with foreclosure procedures based on the recommendation of the Code Enforcement Board for Case No, 14-073, Lots 19 and 20 of Block 25, NORTHWEST ADDITION, Plat Book 1, Page 25, Okeechobee County Public Records, as presented; seconded by Council Member O'Connor. The vacant property is located at 1002 Northwest 2nd Street. The owner was cited as being in violation of Code Book Sections 30-43 PublicNiiicances, and 30-44 General Cleaning and Beautification. Notices were sent on September 12, 2014 (signed by Charles Goodson on September 18, 2014), and November 14, 2014 (signed by Charles Goodson on November 20, 2014). On January 14, 2015. the Code Enforcement Board imposed a fine of $25.00 per day, which continues to date, and has an accrued total of $13,625.00 as of July 1, 2016 (Lien filed in Official Records Book 756, Pages 182, Okeechobee County). VOTE: KIRK —YEA CHANDLER — YEA O'CONNOR — YEA RITTER — YEA WATFORD—YEA MOTION CARRIED. Finance Director Riedel presented a health insurance renewal proposal from the current provider, Public Risk Management (PRM) Group Health Trust. The proposed premiums for Blue Options 3748 have increased by $66,140.00 (or 14.1 percent), largely due to the City's increase in claims for health coverage and prescriptions. The maximum the City's premiums can increase in any one year is six points over the group average. The Grouf average experience base rating is 9 percent (effective October 1, 2016). CASE 0 14-073 Exhibit 13 Robin Brock July 19, 2016 From: Sue Christopher Sent: Tuesday, July 12, 2016 10:33 AM To: Robin Brock Subject: Agenda Item Case ##14-073 Nationstar Mortgage LLC 1002 NW 2"d Street Lots: 19 & 20 Blk: 25 Parcel: 3-16-37-35-0160-00250-0190 On June 14, 2016 the Code Enforcement Board made a recommendation to have City Council consider foreclosure on Nationstar Mortgage LLC at 1002 NW 2"d Street. According to Code Officer Sterling the property has not been maintained for approximately two years and is very overgrown. The property owner has been notified by certified mail several times, but has not responded. The fine began on January 14, 2015 and is accruing at $25.00 per day. 1 CASE # 14-071 MARCH 15, 2016 - REGULAR MEETING - PAGE 3 OF 3 521 AGENDA COUNCIL ACTION - DISCUSSION -VOTE Vill. NEW BUSINESS CONTINUED B. Approval for direction of letter to Okeechobee Utility Authority regarding Following discussion, the Mayor and Council directed the Administrator to generate the letter, sending the draft to local economic development and projects continued them for review and suggested changes. Administrator MontesDeOca is to deliver the final letter to the CILIA Board Members in person. C. Consider a recommendation presented by the Code Enforcement Board to begin foreclosure proceedings on overgrown property located at 206 Southwest 9th Avenue, Alumni Partners II, LLC — Chief Smith (Exhibit 2). D. Update regarding mosquito spraying — City Administrator 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 i a verbatim record of the proceeding is made, which record includes the testimony and evidence upon the appeal' to be based�Mjnecfia are for the sole purpose of backup for official records of the Clerk. ATT T: James E. Kirk, Mayor Lane G miotea, CMC, dty Clerk Council Member Watford moved to authorize staff to proceed with foreclosure procedures based on the recommendation of the Code Enforcement Board for Case No. 14-071 as presented; seconded by Council Member Chandler. The vacant property is located at 206 Southwest 9th Avenue and is an unplatted 0.951 acre parcel (Parcel ID #2-21-37-35-OA00-00008-B000). The owner was cited as a repeat violator of Code Book Section 30-43 public nuisances and 30-44 general cleaning and beautification. Notices were sent on July 31, 2014, September 10, 2014 (signed by J. Perri on September 15, 2014), and November 14, 2014 (signed by J. Perri on November 17, 2014). On December 9, 2015, the Code Enforcement Board imposed a fine of sixty dollars and zero cents ($60.00) per day, which continues to date, and has an accrued total of twenty-six thousand, seven hundred dollars and zero cents ($26,700.00) as of March 14, 2016 (Lien filed in OR Book 756, Pages 180-181). In addition to the accrued fines, the Public Works Department has expended fifty-two dollars and twenty-four cents ($52.24) in lawn maintenance services. VOTE: KIRK —YEA CHANDLER —YEA O'CONNOR—YEA RITTER — YEA WATFORD — YEA MOTION CARRIED. Administrator MontesDeOca updated the Council on the mosquito spraying item from the February 16, 2016, meeting. He stated that the City could not piggyback with the Buckhead Ridge Mosquito Control District (Charlie Norris) due to it being a special taxing district. Staff is recommending a one-time ground spray for the entire City in the amount of two thousand, four hundred forty dollars and zero cents ($2,440.00). This estimate was given by Fleming Pest Control, which is the same company used in 2012. Mayor Kirk stated no motion was needed as this expenditure falls under the amount authorized by the Administrator. There being no further discussion, nor items on the agenda, Mayor Kirk adjourned the meeting at 6:35 P.M. CASE # 14-071 Exhibit 2 Robin Brock March 15, 2016 From: Sue Christopher Sent: Tuesday, March 08, 2016 10:43 AM To: Robin Brock Subject: City Council Agenda Item Follow Up Flag: Follow up Flag Status: Flagged Case No. 14-071 Alumni Partners II LLC 206 SW 9`h Avenue Parcel: 2-21-37-35-OA00-00008-13000 On February 9, 2016 the Code Enforcement Board recommended City Council begin foreclosure proceedings on Case No. 14-071, Alumni Partners If LLC. According to Code Officer Sterling the property is very overgrown with a fine of $60.00 per day which has been accruing since December 12, 2014. 430 CASE # 14-060 JULY 21, 2015 - REGULAR MEETING -PAGE 9 OF 10 X. NEW BUSINESS CONTINUED J. Consider a request for a monetary donation or sponsorship in the amount of $2,000.00, or agreed upon amount, to assist with the purchase of snow for the snow play area that Okeechobee Main Street will host for the Centennial Tree Lighting Ceremony — Shade Turgeon, Executive Director (Exhibit 12). K. Motion to approve a recommendation by the Code Enforcement Board to begin foreclosure proceedings on property located at 407 Northeast 9m Avenue, Lot 48, River Run Resort Phase II, owed by Tax Ease Florida Reo, I I C — Chief Rmith Xyhihif 141 L. Update on the City Administrator applications and consider holding a Special Meeting — City Clerk (Exhibit 14). Council Member O'Connor moved to approve a two thousand dollars ($2,000.00) sponsorship to assist Okeechobee Main Street (OKMS) with the purchase of snow for the snow play area for the Centennial Tree Lighting Ceremony; seconded by Council Member Ritter. Council Member Watford expressed his concern of how all the planned activities for this event will come together and not be a distraction during the Mayors' presentation, and whether the request should come from the Centennial Committee and paid from Centennial funds. Mrs. Turgeon stated that OKMS considers this an honor to be a Centennial Partner with the opportunity to provide a snow play area and be a part of this years' Centennial Tree Lighting Ceremony. She and Clerk Gamiotea agreed that many logistics remain to be worked out. In regards to the expenditure, City Staff was instructed to process all items directly related to the Centennial activities through that specific account. This expenditure would follow the same process. The forty pounds of snow is being purchased by OKMS from SnoWonder Inc., of Santa Cruz, California in the amount of $3,055.00. Council Member O'Connor expressed his support of the request as this is a historic event. VOTE: KIRK —YEA CHANDLER —ABSENT O'CONNOR—YEA RITTER — YEA WATFORD — YEA MOTION CARRIED. As recommended by the Code Enforcement Board, Council Members O'Connor and Ritter moved to approve foreclosure proceedings for Case No. 14-060 on property located at 407 Northeast 9th Avenue, Lot 48, River Run Resort Phase II, Plat Book 6, Page 33, Okeechobee County Public Records, owned by Tax Ease Florida Reo, LLC. Interim Administrator Cook explained this is the second time this property has been considered for foreclosures by the City Council. On November 13, 2012, the City approved foreclosure proceedings for Case No. 10-097 and Case No. 11-113, property then owned by Kurt and Jacqueline Keplinger. The City had begun the proceedings, but halted when the bank holding the interest began their foreclosure proceedings. The property now has new owners, and they have not made any attempt to bring the property into compliance. VOTE: KIRK —YEA CHANDLER —ABSENT O'CONNOR—YEA RIT rER — YEA WATFORD — YEA MOTION CARRIED. City Clerk Gamiotea explained there is no exhibit for this item as she is working with Attorney Cook to confirm public record privacy exemption on four of the applicants. There were 52 applications requested, and 17 were submitted by the deadline of Wednesday, July 15, 2015. Mayor Kirk expressed the need for a special meeting to review the 17 applications and decide on those who will be interviewed. The Mayor and Council agreed to conduct a Special Meeting on August 4, 2015, at 5:00 P.M. hibit 13 Robin Brock CASE # 14-060 July 21, 2015 From: Sue Christopher <schristopher@cityofokeechobee.com> Sent: Wednesday, July 1S, 2015 8:55 AM To: 'Robin Brock' Subject: Code Board Recommendation Case #14-060 Tax Ease Florida Reo LLC 407 NE 9eh Avenue Lot: 48 River Run Resort Phase If Parcel #3-15-37-35-021B-00000-0480 On July 14, 2015 the Code Board made a recommendation to have City Council begin foreclosure proceeding on the property listed above. According to Code Officer Sterling the property has been abandoned for several years. The tax certificate was sold to Tax Ease Florida Reo LLC on January 9, 2014, but they have not made any attempt to bring the property into compliance. No virus found in this message. Checked by AVG - www.avg.com Version: 2015.0.6081 / Virus Database: 4392/10234 - Release Date: 07/15/15 1 266 CASE # 13-098 JULY 15, 2014 - REGULAR MEETING - PAGE 9 OF 12 AGENDA COUNCIL ACTION - DISCUSSION - VOTE IX. NEW BUSINESS CONTINUED. F. Renewal of Public Risk Management Group Health Insurance Council Member Watford asked what was the deadline for a decision, to which Finance Director Riedel answered, the continued, proposal had to be submitted by July 17, 2014, for open enrollment eligibility. Council Member Williams suggested educating the employees on their benefits and initiating health preventives may assist in lowering the insurance claims. The consensus of the Council was to stay the course and renew the current Blue Option 3748 Plan. Implementing an employee contributory plan can be considered during the budget process should it be necessary. Council Member Williams moved to approve the (one-year) renewal of the PRM Group Health Insurance Contract with Blue Cross Blue Shield Blue Options Plan 3748 (in the amount of $496,882.00); seconded by Council Member O'Connor. VOTE KIRK - YEA MAXWELL - YEA O'CONNOR - YEA WATFORD - YEA WILLIAMS - YEA MOTION CARRIED. G. Consider a recommendation from the Code Enforcement Board to A motion and second was offered by Council Members O'Connor and Williams to begin foreclosure proceedings on begin foreclosure proceedings on property located at 919 Northwest property located at 919 Northwest 10'" Street, Lot 11 and the East one-half of Lot 12, of Block 42, City of Okeechobee 10" Street, Lots 11 and East one-half of 12, Bock 42, City of Subdivision, Plat Book 1, Page,10, Okeechobee County Public Records, Code Enforcement Board Case No.13-098, Okeechobee - Chief Smith (Exhibit 9). property owner is Janet Estrella. At the June 10, 2014, Code Enforcement Board meeting, a recommendation was approved for the City Council to begin foreclosure proceedings, on this case. The violation is for Code Sections 30-43 Public Nuisance and 30-44 General Cleaning and Beautification. The materials in Exhibit Nine illustrate how the Code Enforcement Department made every attempt to contact the property owner regarding their violations as shown in the time -line leading up to the Code Board Action. July 31, 2013, courtesy letter sent to holder of the mortgage, Terri Coule. September 6, 2013, Notice of Violation mailed. September 7, 2013, Notice of Violation received, signed by Janet Estrella. December 18, 2013, Notice of Hearing mailed. December 27, 2013, Notice of Hearing, returned not deliverable. January 8, 2014, property posted with Notice of Hearing. le-i w Case # 13-098 0 Janet Estrella N 919 NW 10t" Street 30-43 Public Nuisance 30-44 General Cleaning & Beautification 07/31/2013 — Sent Courtesy Letter to Ms. Terri Coule, Holder of the mortgage. 09/06/2013 — Mailed Notice of Violation. 09/07/2013 — Notice of Violation received, signed by Janet Estrella. 12/18/2013 — Mailed Notice of Hearing. 12/27/2013 — Notice of Hearing returned, not deliverable as addressed. Oi/ ve/2vi.+ — r osted property. I.,. ....w.�i"r�•. ,T.�/��%i�i�46'�d.'.TA�.� �v-_4:.c l.ri_� �s�k a-..�_j •a ! •1y - F;,S� art h � whr a�_r `��✓ 3 H� _.'J.�i... ��:.'�.' llt,�Y�u.a 2i`r���.i "L.S%^�...3�. 6 CASE # 11-113 & 10-097 NOVEMBER 13, 2012 - REGULAR MEETING - PAGE 6 OF 8 AGENDA IX. NEW BUSINESS CONTINUED. C. Motion to approve a request by the CDBG Grant Administrator to exceed the $1,000 limit for temporary relocation on an "as needed" basis per applicant for CDBG Housing Contract No. 10DB-05-07- 57-02-H08 - City Administrator (Exhibit 2). D. Consider a recommendation presented by the Code Enforcement Board to begin foreclosure proceedings on Case 10-097 and Case 11-113, Kurt and Jacqueline Keplinger, 407 NE 9' Avenue - City Attorney (Exhibit 3). E. Motion to award a bid for the purchase of 14 Dodge Charger squad cars in the amount of $297,053.00 - City Administrator (Exhibit 4). COUNCIL ACTION - DISCUSSION -VOTE Council Member Watford moved to approve the request by the Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) Administrator, Nancy Phillips, to exceed the $1,000,00 limit for temporary relocation on an as needed basis per applicant for CDBG Housing Contract No. 10DB-05-07-57-02-H08, RFP No. ADM-05-00-09-12; seconded by Council Member O'Connor. Five housing rehabilitation projects were awarded on October 16, the contractors and property owners met on October 30.One of the awarded projects, Patricia Anderson withdrew from the program. Several of these projects will require the owners to temporarily relocate. The budget for this expense is $35,000.00, and to date $300,00 has been spent. The City's Housing Assistance Plan allows for the Council to approve exceeding the limit, should it become necessary. Since most of these projects are estimated to take up to 90 days, the limit will be exceeded with fair market rates of $450 to $500 per month. Administrator Whitehall reassured the Council this change would not jeopardize the grant. VOTE KIRK -YEA MAXWELL-YEA O'CONNOR - YEA WATFORD -YEA WILLIAMS - YEA MOTION CARRIED. Council Member Watford moved to approve a recommendation by the Code Enforcement Board to begin foreclosure proceedings on Case No.10-097 and No.11-113, property owners Kurt and Jacqueline Keplinger, 407 Northeast 9"' Avenue, Legal: Lot 48 River Run Resort Phase II, as recorded in Plat Book 489, Page 1548; seconded by Council Member O'Connor. Based on Code Board minutes, the property was abandoned by the owners, the bank holding the mortgage, Wells Fargo, decided after looking at the property to file a release of mortgage, dated June 28, 2012. The City has had to mow the lawn several times. No one is living in the residence. Case No.10-097 had a $25 per day fine accrue for 229 days until the property was found in compliance, lien total is $5,725.00. Then Case No. 11-113 has a $500 per day fine which has accrued for 95 days, the total to date is $47,500.00. Total of both liens equals $53,225.00. KIRK - YEA MAXWELL- YEA O'CONNOR - YEA WATFORD - YEA WILLIAMS - YEA MOTION CARRIED. Council Member O'Connor moved to award the annual police vehicle purchase bid to Maroone Dodge of Pembroke Pines, under the Florida Sheriffs Association (State) Bid, for 14 Dodge Chargers, in the amount of $297,053.00 ($21,216.00 per vehicle); seconded by Council Member Williams. There was a brief discussion on this item. CASE # 11-113 & 10-097 Exhibit 3 Robin Brock Nov 13, 2012 From: Sue Christopher<schristopher@cityofokeechobee.com> Sent: Wednesday, October 17, 2012 3:02 PM To: 'Robin Brock' Subject: Cases to be put on next CC mtg. agenda At their last meeting on Oct. 9`h the Code Board made a recommendation to have City Council consider foreclosure proceedings on the following: Case 10-097 and 11-113 Kurt & Jacqueline Keplinger at 407 NE 9`s Avenue, Lot: 48 River Run Resort Phase 11, Parcel #3-15-37-3S-0213-00000-480. According to the Code Officer the property was abandoned by the owners and Wells Fargo Bank decided after looking at the property to file a release of mortgage dated June 28, 2012. Case 10-097 had a $25/day fine which accrued for two -hundred twenty-nine days. This lien is $5,725.00. Case 11-113 had a $500/day fine which accrued for ninety-five days. This lien is $47,500.00. The total of both liens is $53,225.00. CASE # 11-113 & 10-097 Case No.12-078 Reynaldo Esqulvel.1108 NW 7" Court Ch 30 Sec 30.43 Public nuisance Ch 30 Sec 30.44 General cleaning & beaul ficatlon Case No. 10-097 & Case No.11-113 Kurt & Jacqueline Keplinger. 407 NE 9" Avenue Code Board considered recommending foreclosure OCTOBER9,2012•CEB REGULAR MEETING - PAGES OF Code Officer Sterling testified notice of violation/notice of hearing was posted on the property aftercertified mail was returned. Mr. Starting stated he was unable to make contact with the property owner and the property has been vacant for about year. Member Conrad moved to find Case 12-078, Reynaldo Esqulvel,1108 NW 7" Court, in violation of Ch 30 Sec 30.43 Public nuisance and Sec 3044 General cleaning and beautification, based on the testimony of Code Officer Sterling, Imposing a fine of twenty-five dollars per day beginning seven days after receipt of proper notification or pasting notification on property; seconded by Member Pippin. VOTE GAIAIOTEA- ABSENT HUCKASEE-YES CLOSE -YES-- - _.DENI.3UK•ABsENT DOUGLAS- ABSENT PIPPIN -YES SWEDA•ABSENT . CONRA11-- ES MURPNY4dV!NT MOTION CARRIED, Code Officer Sterling testified Kurt and Jacqueline Keplinger abandoned the property at 407 NE 9" Avenue several years go and It has two Code Enforcement liens for public nuisance and general cleaning totaling $53,225.00. The first Ilan an Case 10- 097 accnied for two -hundred twenty nine days at $25.00 per day for a total of $5,725.00. The second Hen on Case 11-113 accrued forninety-five days at $500.00 per day fora total of $47,500.00. According Lo.Mr. Sterling, Wells Fargo Bank no longer has any Interest in the property and has filed a satisfactionfrelease of mortgage dated June 28, 2012. Member Close moved, based on the testimony of Code Officer Sterling, torecommend City Council consider, attheirnext regularly scheduled meeting, beginning foreclosure proceedings on Case 10-097 & Case 11-113 Kurt & Jacqueline Keplinger, 407 NE 9"Avenue; seconded by Member Pippin. VOTE GAMIOT SENT HOCKASEE•YES CLOSE - YES DENISUK -Asavr OOua ABSEN PIPPIN -YES DA• SSENT CONRAD-YES MURPHY-ABSENT CARRIED. 206 CASE # 11-072 MARCH 18, 2014 - REGULAR MEETING - PAGE 5 OF 10 II AGENDA III COUNCIL ACTION - DISCUSSION - VOTE II VIII. PUBLIC HEARING CONTINUED. A. 2. b) Public comments and discussion continued. c) Vote on motion. CLOSE PUBLIC HEARING - Mayor. IX. NEW BUSINESS. A. Consider a Temporary Street Closing Application to close Southwest 4t' Avenue, between North and South Park Streets, from 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. on April 6, 2014 for a Motorcycle Run Event in recognition of National Crime Victims' Rights Week - Joan Johnson, Okeechobee County Sheriffs Office (Exhibit 2). B. Consider a recommendation by the Code Enforcement Board to proceed with foreclosure in Case No. 11-072, Barbara Mills, 406 Northwest 5t' Street, Lots 3-4 of Block 105, City of Okeechobee Attorney Cook. Mr. Gary Carver of 1105 Southeast 9" Drive, addressed the Council by commenting he wanted to be sure his grandchildren were going to have the same opportunity as his children regarding raising their4H projects on his 2-acre unplatted parcel. The Council reassured Mr. Carver this would still be allowed. Administrator Whitehall cautioned that zoning, other than RH, will have a limitation of animals, as those properties would be regulated by Chapter 10 regarding Animals. He reminded the Council of the issues pointed out at the first reading, and proposed amendments to this chapter will be presented to them soon. Attorney Cook echoed and reaffirmed Mr. Whitehall's comments. KIRK -YEA MAXWELL-YEA O'CONNOR-YEA WATFORD - YEA WILLIAMS - YEA MOTION CARRIED. MAYOR KIRK CLOSED THE PUBLIC HEARING AT 6: 25 P.M. (Note for Clarification: upon the closing of the public hearing, Staff realized the Council had not considered the amendment to the ordinance. The issue was brought to Council's attention. After New Business item B, the Mayor re -opened the Public Hearing to reconsider the matter). Council Member Watford moved to approve a Temporary Street Closing Application to close Southwest 4" Avenue, between North and South Park Streets, from 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. on April 6, 2014 for a Motorcycle Run Event in recognition of National Crime Victims' Rights Week; seconded by Council Member O'Connor. Undersheriff Noel Stephen was in attendance to respond to questions or concerns. KIRK - YEA MAXWELL - YEA O'CONNOR - YEA WATFORD - YEA WILLIAMS - YEA MOTION CARRIED. On March 5 of last year the Council approved, as recommended by the Code Enforcement Board, Case No. 11-072, for the City to take the necessary legal action to obtain an inspection warrant through the courts, in order to gain access to Lots 3 and 4 of Block 105, City of Okeechobee, (owner: Barbara Mills, 406 Northwest 51" Street) and bring it into compliance. The violations are cited for Code Section 30-43 Public nuisance and Section 30-44 General cleaning and beautification. The property has been in violation for the same reasons in 2001, 2003, and 2009. A fine of twenty-five dollars ($25.00) per day was imposed on December 8, 2011 (O.R. Book 709, Pages 18-19, Okeechobee County Public Records). As of January 31, 2014, the fine has accumulated to nineteen thousand, six hundred fifty dollars ($19,650.00). AGENDA IX. NEW BUSINESS CONTINUED. CASE # 11-072 B. Consider a recommendation by the Code Enforcement Board to proceed with foreclosure in Case No.11-072, Barbara Mills, 406 Northwest 5" Street, Lots 34 of Block 105, City of Okeechobee continued. Vill. RE -OPEN THE PUBLIC HEARING FOR ORDINANCE ADOPTION - Mayor A. 2. c) Re -consider the action to adopt Ordinance No. 1108 - City Planner. Consider a motion to amend Ordinance No. 1108. MARCH 18, 2014 - REGULAR MEETING - PAGE 6 OF 10 207 COUNCIL ACTION - DISCUSSION - VOTE Attorney Cook explained the Code Enforcement Board discussed the case at their meeting held March 11, 2014, and recommended the Council consider proceeding with foreclosing on the property, since he had not been successful in obtaining the inspection warrant from County Judge, Jerry Bryant. Council Member Watford moved to proceed with the foreclosure proceedings for Code Enforcement Case No 11 072 property owner, Barbara Mills located at 406 Northwest 9 Street legal description being: Lots 3 and 4 of Block 105 City of Okeechobee subdivision as recorded in Plat Book 1 Page 10 Okeechobee County public records: seconded by Council Member O'Connor. Mayor Kirk and each Council Member commented individually at the dilemma the City was in by the owners refusal to cooperate in any manner. Mr. Richard Mills (property owners' son who lives out of state), neighbors, and friends of the family such as County Commissioner Ray Domer, have made attempts to intervene in the matter. The City's goal is to bring the property into compliance, and keep it in compliance. KIRK - YEA MAXWELL - YEA O'CONNOR - YEA WATFORD - YEA WILLIAMS - YEA MOTION CARRIED. It was called to the Council's attention that Ordinance No. 1108, previously address at this meeting, needed to be reconsidered as the amendment suggested by Planning Staff was not acted upon. MAYOR KIRK RE- OPENED THE PUBLIC HEARING AT 6:40 P.M. Council Member Watford made a motion to reconsider previous action, adoption of Ordinance No. 1108; seconded by Council Member O'Connor. VOTE ON MOTION TO RECONSIDER (REQUIRES 213 MAJORITY) KIRK - YEA MAXWELL - YEA O'CONNOR - YEA WATFORD-YEA WILLIAMS-YEA MOTION CARRIED TO RECONSIDER Planner Brisson explained, an amendment to add language to proposed Ordinance No. 1108, expanding the permitted uses list for the Rural Heritage Zoning, will allow owners who have more than three goats, pigs or sheep and a valid agriculture exemption on their property assessment, to continue using their property as they are now. Council Members Watford and Maxwell commented theywere of the understanding that the amendment was already included in the ordinance. Clerk Gamiotea explained Staff cannot change the content of an ordinance once the first reading has been approved, only the Council, by motion to amend, can change the language. CASE # 11-069 4 __ _ SEPTEMBER 19, 2017 -REGULAR MEETING $FINAL BUDGET PUBLIC HEARING -PAGE 4 Of 11 AGENDA COUNCIL ACTION - DISCUSSION - VOTE VIII. NEW BUSINESS CONTINUED A. Hurricane Irma Recovery Status continued. Okeechobee does not have a local television station and the area has to rely on the stations located in Palm Beach County. Unfortunately, the majority of these stations did not see the importance of providing news updates from Okeechobee, except WPBF News Channel 25, which Mayor Watford was grateful they took his calls to conduct telephone interviews, as well as a telephone interview from CNN news. B. Motion to re -appoint Mr. Herb Smith to the Firefighters' Pension Board of Trustees, term being October 1, 2017, through September 30, 2021 - City Clerk (Exhibit 1). C. Consider a recommendation by City Attorney Cook to proceed with foreclosure proceedings for Super Stop Petroleum, Inc., located at 510 Northeast Park Street, due to property owner's failure to honor terms of the Lien Release Agreement with a lien in the amount of $29,500.00, which was to be released if the new owner brought the property into compliance; nothing has been done as of this date to bring the property into compliance with City ordinances - Attorney Cook. It was comforting to have telephone calls from Governor Scott's office and an aide from the White House Office of Inter -Governmental Affairs. Congressman Rooney and Florida Representative Pigman visited the EOC command center; their aides have continued to keep in touch and assist in the distribution and clean-up operations. The Army Corps of Engineers and South Florida Water Management District's updates and assistance were appreciated and commended. The National Guard was staged at the Okeechobee County Agri -Center; they along with Operations Director Matt Dorriety were very efficient in providing supplies to residents. All in all, the community came together, everyone pitched -in going above and beyond what is expected, and then extended that same willingness and assisted surrounding counties with man -power and resources. It has been a shining moment well worth documenting. There was no official action required for this item. Exhibit one consisted of a memorandum from Clerk Gamiotea explaining Mr. Herb Smith, one of the two City residents appointed by the City Council to the Firefighters' Pension Fund Board of Trustees, term sunsets September 30, 2017. Her office published multiple notices and has not received any applications to date. Other Trustees' are Mr. John Koepke (City Council appointed since August 2003), Lieutenant Glen Hodges (elected by the Fund Members since February 1996), Lieutenant Adam Crum (elected by the Fund Members since December 2012), and the Fifth Trustee, Firefighter Mike Skipper (appointed by the four Trustees since February 2011). Council Member O'Connor moved to re -appoint Mr. Herb Smith to the Firefighters' Pension Board of Trustees, term being October 1, 2017, through September 30, 2021; seconded by Council Member Ritter. Mayor Watford expressed his appreciation to Chief Smith for serving in this capacity. VOTE; WATFORD — YEA CHANDLER — YEA CLARK — YEA O'CONNOR — YEA RITTER — YEA MOTION CARRIED. In May of 2015, Fortex Holdings, LLC's legal counsel contacted Attorney Cook regarding a Code Enforcement Lien, Case Number 11-069 (recorded in Official Record Book 709 Page 20), on property located at 510 East North Park Street. On May 12, 2015, the Code Enforcement Board approved the release of the Lien, per Attorney Cook's recommendation with stipulations to be spelled out in an agreement. The agreement was signed May 22, 2015, providing that the $29,500.00 Lien would be released so long as the property was brought into compliance within 12 months. CASE # 11-069 SEPTEMBER 19, 2017 - REGULAR MEETING & FINAL BUDGET PUBLIC HEARING - PAGE 5 OF 11 215 AGENDA COUNCIL ACTION - DISCUSSION -VOTE NEW BUSINESS CONTINUED C. Consider a recommendation to proceed with foreclosure proceedings for Super Stop Petroleum, Inc. continued. D. Motion to approve proposed Amendment Five to the Waste Management Franchise Agreement - City Attorney (Exhibit 2). E. Motion to approve Addendum No. 1, JMC Landscaping Services, Inc., for additional lawn maintenance due to Hurricane Irma - City Administrator (Exhibit 3). After failure to comply with the Agreement, a letter was sent to Fortex Holdings, LLC, advising that a recommendation for foreclosure was being presented to the City Council at the September 19, 2017, meeting. Mr. Masroor Rab, Manager of Fortex Holdings, LLC, provided documentation today in the form of email correspondences between himself and the Florida Department of Environmental Protection Petroleum Restoration Program on soil contamination issues he has been diligently working to get resolved. Attorney Cook requested to delay the foreclosure proceedings based on the update provided by Mr. Rab. The Mayor and City Council agreed. However, a status report is to be provided to them in 60 to 90 days. A revised exhibit two was distributed at the meeting amending Section 2 of the Franchise, extending the expiration date to September 30, 2022, unless terminated by either party, and clarifying an extension after that date is not an automatic renewal; amending Section 29 adding a paragraph that the City approved annual commercial and residential rate schedules on July 18, 2017; and incorporated into the renewal along with future annual rate resolutions. The revision included the statutorily required public records verbiage for contracts awarded or amended after July 1, 2016. Attorney Cook confirmed Waste Management failed to send the City their request by April, to extend the current Franchise Agreement; it expires September 30, 2017. Council Member Chandler moved to approve Amendment Five to the Waste Management Franchise Agreement (as presented in revised exhibit two); seconded by Council Member Clark. VOTE: WATFORD - YEA CHANDLER - YEA CLARK - YEA O'CONNOR - YEA RITTER - YEA MOTION CARRIED. A revised exhibit three was distributed at the meeting authorizing the proposal for additional work and adding the statutoriiy required public records verbiage for contracts awarded or amended after July 1, 2016. Administrator MontesDeOca explained the proposal provided by Mr. Jose Manuel Cisneros, owner of JMC Landscaping Services, Inc., who was in attendance, details the work to be completed is directly related to damage from Hurricane Irma. The work will be processed by separate records in order to apply for reimbursement from the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA). The cost breakdown and services are as follows: $5,000.00 for the removal of five damaged oak trees in FLAGLER PARK; $3,850.00 for the trimming of 110 palm trees located within FLAGLER PARK, right-of-ways, medians, and flower beds along Parrott Avenue, North Park Street (East 13th to West 12th Avenues), and South Park Street (East 2na to West 6th Avenues); and $1,500.00 for the cleaning of medians and FLAGLER PARK areas. 260. l IX. CASE # 11-069 AGENDA NEW BUSINESS CONTINUED - --- --- ---- D. Discuss Annexation Study for the City of Okeechobee continued E. Discuss code compliance status of Super Stop Petroleum, Inc located at 510 Northeast Park Street - City Attorney (Exhibit 7). X. ADJOURNMENT • Mayor Please take notice and be aavised that when a person decides to appeal any decision made by the City Council with respect to any matter considered at this meeting, he/she may need to insure that a verbatim record of the proceeding is made, which record includes the testimony and evidence upon which the appeal is to be based. City Clerk media are for the sole purpose of backup for official records of the Clerk. ATTEST: -Au AU(ICA Lane amiotea, CMC, City Clerk Dowling R. Watford, Jr., Mayor DECEMBER 19, 2017 - REGULAR MEETING - PAGE 8 of 8 COUNCIL ACTION - DISCUSSION - VOTE Mr. Bob Franke, AICP of LaRue Planning and Management Services prepared the Annexation Study and reviewed the findings with the City Council. During the initial planning horizon of five years, the annexation would be fiscally neutral and possibly generate a small gain to the City. However, as development progresses in the suggested annexation areas, the long-term fiscal perspective is positive with larger gains, all while being able to maintain essential services. Additional capital facility needs and future revenues will be produced with annexation. A more detailed capital improvements study should be completed prior to annexation. The consensus of the City Council was to bring this item back at a later date as additional time is needed to review the study. No official action was taken on this item. Attorney Cook was contacted by Mr. Masroor Rab, Manager of Fortex Holdings, LLC, property owner of Super Stop Petroleum, Inc. located at 510 Northeast Park Street. He informed Mr. Rab the code compliance issue was going to be addressed again at this meeting. Over the weekend, Mr. Rab had the property mowed and cleaned up. He has been working diligently with the Florida Department of Environmental Protection Petroleum Restoration Program in Tallahassee on the soil contamination issues. This item was previously addressed at the September 19, 2017, meeting. Mayor Watford recommended the City continue to monitor the situation as the property owner is making some progress on the contamination issue and has made an effort and responded to the City's request. The Council agreed. A status report is to be provided to the Council in An to 0 davv-g. There being no further discussion, nor items on the agenda, Mayor Watford adjourned the meeting at 7:54 P.M. The next regular scheduled meeting is January 16, 2018. 1 CASE # 11-069 Exhibit 7 Dec 19, 2017 Robin Brock From: John Cook <jrcookl648@yahoo.com> Sent: Tuesday, November 28, 2017 10:43 AM To: Marcos Montes De Oca; Robin Brock; Dowling Watford Subject: Fw: FW: Global #1124 - LSSI Deliverable Review -- Event 2 Response to Comments (R... Attachments: winmail dat; image001Jpg As this item concerning the gas station on E. hwy 70 is coming up I am forwarding the email chain from the owner up to our last one on November 1 st; I will make contact with him prior to the December meeting. jcook ----- Forwarded Message From: John Cook<iohncook@cityofokeechobee.c:om> To: 'John Cook' <jrcook 1648 @yahoo. com> Sent: Monday, November 06, 2017 08:18:36 AM Subject: FW: Global #1124 - LSSI Deliverable Review — Event 2 Response to Comments (R... From: rabmass2@aol.com [mailto:rabmass2@aol.com] Sent: Wednesday, November 01, 2017 12:30 PM To: okeeman37@omail.com; John Cook Subject: Fwd: Global #1124 - LSSI Deliverable Review — Event 2 Response to Comments (R... John, Trying to keep you updated and forwarding you the below email received from the consultant stating that the report was submitted to the state and hoping to get the approval or the comments in next couple of weeks. Let me know if you have any questions or need any clarification. Regards, Rab -----Original Message ----- From: thepearco <thepearco@aol.com<mailto:the�2earco@aol.com>> To: rabmass2 <rabmass2@aol.com<mailto:rabma3s2@aol.com>> Sent: Tue, Oct 24, 2017 3:04 pm Subject: Re: Re: Global #1124 - LSSI Deliverable Review -- Event 2 Response to Comments (R... Hi Rab: The final report was submitted on the 10th. We're waiting on the State review now. I think we should get approval or any comments within 30 days (about 2 more weeks). "ou should also receive a copy at the same time. There have been instances where the owner has received a letter a few days before us. If you do receive their letter, and for whatever reason you haven't heard from me please contact me about it. I will let you know as soon as I receive anything. Thanks. Properties Environmental Assessment & Remediation, Inc. Rudi Thyn, CASE # 11-069 Senior Environmental Scientist Project Manager P.O. Box 811674 Boca Raton, FL 33481-1674 Tel 786-229-2530 Fax 561-717-6915 In a message dated 10/24/2017 2:28.51 PM Eastern Standard Time, rabmass2@aol.com<mailto:rabmass2®aol.com> writes: Rudi, Any update with submitting the Final Report ? Regards, Rab -----Original Message ----- From: ThePEARCO <ThePEARCO*aol.com<mailto:ThePEARCO®aol.com>> To: rabmass2 <rabmass2®aol.com<mailto:rabmass2@aol.com>> Sent: Wed, Sep 20, 2017 7:52 pm Subject: Fwd: Global #1124 - LSSI Deliverable Review — Event 2 Response to Comments (R... Hi Rab: Sorry for the delay, but we lost power in the office after the hurricane and are just catching up with everyone. I have forwarded you the State's approval of the field assessment work received last Friday morning. Notice that there is now the Final Report to be completed and submitted. It will take 2.5 weeks to complete the final report. The State guides this process from beginning to end. There is nothing we can do about it, except to do the work asap as we have done. The State will make their final decision on the USTs after they review the Final Report. You can forward this information to the City so they can see that you are being compliant. I will copy you with the Final Report when submitted to the State. Let me know if you need any additional information. Thanks. Properties Environmental Assessment & Remediation, Inc. Rudi Thyn, Senior Environmental Scientist Project Manager P.O. Box 811674 Boca Raton, FL 33481-1674 Tel 786-229-2530 Fax 561-717-6915 From: EPerison®ene.com<mailto:EPerisonCene.com> To: ThePEARCO®aol.com<mailto:ThePEARCO@aol.com> CC: PGruzlovic@ene.com<mailto:PGruziovic@ene.com>, Team6®ene.com<mailto:Team6Cene.com>, Felicia.Mizener@dep.state.fl.us<mailto:Felicia. Mizener® dep.state.fl. us>, Lance.G.Jones @ dep.state.fl. us<mailto: Lance.G.Jones ® dep.state.fl. us> Sent: 9/14/2017 4:43:16 P.M. Eastern Daylight Time Subj: Global #1124 - LSSI Deliverable Review — Event 2 Response to Comments (RTC) Mr. Rudi Thyn Properties Environmental Assessment & Remediation, Inc. PO Box 811671 1� CASE # 11-069 Boca Raton, FL, 33481-1674 Subject: LSSI Deliverable Review — Event 2 Response to Comments (RTC) Facility: Global #1124 FAC ID: 47 / 8841570 Discharge Date: 6/24/1988 Program: EDI Score: 11 Address: 510 NE Park Ave., Okeechobee, FL Dear Mr. Thyn, The Petroleum Restoration Program (PRP) has reviewed the Event 2 Response to Comments dated September 11, 2017 (received September 13, 2017) submitted for this Facility. The Event 2 Deliverable now demonstrates that the work outlined in LSSI Work Order # 2017 — 96 — W0065B has been satisfactorily performed. Please continue implementation of the Work Order and submit the (Final) LSSI Site Assessment Report, due no later than October 10, 2017. In your submission of the (Final) LSSI Site Assessment Report, please provide an explanation regarding why filtered readings were not collected with the OVA-FID for soils with OVA readings in excess of 1,000 ppm. If you have any questions regarding this Review, please contact me at 850-877-1133 ext. 3721, or by email at eperison Cal ene.com <mailto:eoerison @ ene.com>. Sincerely, fhftp://www.ene.com <http://www.ene.com/> Beth Perison, Environmental Specialist FDEP Petroleum Restoration Program Team 6 2002 Old Saint Augustine Road Tallahassee, FL, 32301 850-877-1133 ext. 3721 EPerison@ene.com<mailto:EPerison@ene.com> - www.ene.com<http://www.ene.com> MapPrint_Okeechobee-Cou —rope -A raiser_ I2-14-2017 �Y Pp CASE # 11-069 bab i1 Y� 5t 0 ,.. s v7r Ai Noe � eysy� I1�Y 4 h.^Mi F i �4�` u � T — , t� a i ea. c ds" xy.• a, nt fi �, h r y a 4 6 y�-,,A'•�v n. r 'u r 6 v q Page 1 of 2 h'j as 1 I fr +: y v 0 0.01 0.02 0.03 0.04 0.06 0.00 0.07 0.08 Okeechobee County Property Appraiser Mickey L. 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