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2019-10-15 Handwritten MinutesCity of Okeechobee, October 15, 2019 Meeting Minutes taken during the meeting by ��f(�r 6t' t I. CA'L TO ORDER mor Watfo rd called the Rep, lar_ City Council Meetiqj to .order on October 15, 2019, at P.M. in the Council Cha -nbers, Room 200 located at City Hall, 55 SE 3rd Avenue eecho- bee, Florida 34974. The invocaii:)n was offered by i a-S4pr L>or} The Pledgei of Allegiance was led by Mavor Watford. II. ATI ENDANCE Mayor Dowling R. Watford, Jr. Council Member Wes Abney Cou'icil Member Monica Clark Cou lcil Member Bob Jarriel Cou icil Member Bobby Keefe CitAttorney John R. Cook Cityy'Administrator Marcos MontesDeOca Police Chief Bob Peterson FireChief Herb Smith Pmrworks Director David Allen _ Cit Jerk Lane Gamiotea Pa urnette, General Services Secretary - 'ty City Clerk Bobbie Jenkins III. AGE NIDA AND PUBLIC COMMENTS - Mayor- A. Requests for the addition, deferral or withdrawal of agenda items. Present Present Present Present Present Present Present Present Present Present Absent (w/consent @FACC Fall Academy) Mayor Watf rd asked whether there were any requests for the addition, deferral, or withdrawal of items on today's agenda. May�r Waller ove New 13Le�rrkPSS Irtem ft }o rtghf .f,Fer the Co +�� !ria 9 Pub c participation for any issues not on the agenda - Agenda Item Form oComment 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. �o� IV. PR ENTATIONS AND PROCLAMATIONS Pre 5-year service award to Justin Bernst, Police Department. - --- - On beity, Mayor Watford and hoof Pederson presented Mr. Justin Bernst with a Longevity Service Award ia framed certificate which read, "In recognition of your 15 -years of service, hard work, and dedication to the City, its citizens, and youF6kilow employees from October 15, 2004 to October 15, 2019." his Wife bund(/ VJ0' d� �,` 4,. - T hao Keck +;Y 001 , i � 0.f► v -f-(k- 11Q S n t r g b 40 3 .., 2019-10-15 Regular Meeting, Handwritten_Minutes_Page 1 of 13 V. CONSENT AGENDA A. Approval of Minutes - September 24, 2019 and October 1, 2019. B. Approval of Warrant Register - September 2019. C. Ratify the re -appointment of Mr. Josh Sanders as the Fifth Member of theIreF fg1-i ef—rs-'-Derision Fund Board of Trustees, term being October 1, 2019 to September 30, 2023. D. Re -appoint Mr. Ray Worley as one of two City Resident Members of the Police Officers' Pension Fund Board of Trustees, term being October 1, 2019 to September 30, 2023..._.._._._.__ E. Approval of a Temporary Street Closing Application submitted by First Baptist Church for a Fall Festival on October 31, 2019, 5:30 to 7:30 PM (Exhibit 1). F. Approval of a Temporary Street Closing Application submitted by Okeechobee Main Street for a 3 -day Fall Fest event on November 9-11, 2019 (Exhibit 2). ---- G. Approval of purchase - 2020 Dodge Ram 1500 truck for Public Works (Exhibit 2a). Council Member 00-rK moved to approve the consent agenda items A through G; seconded by Council Member 1477F [Approve th minutes for September 24, 2019 and October 1, 2019; Approv eptember 2019 Warrant Register, in the amounts: General Fund $479,006.72, Capital Improvement Projects Fund $15,202.47, and Public Facilities Improvement Fund $13,394.74; Ratify the re -appointment of Mr. Josh Sanders as the Fifth Member of the Firefighters' Pension Fund Board of Trustees, term being October 1, 2019 to September 30, 2023; Re -appoint Mr. Ray Worley as one of two City Resident Members of the Police Officers' Pension Fund Board of Trustees, term being October 1, 2019 to September 30, 2023; Approve the Application submitted by First Baptist Church to temporarily close the portion of Southwest 411, Street, between 51h and 6th Avenue's for a Fall Festival on October 31, 2019, 3:00 to 9:00 PM (Festival is 5:30 to 7:30 P.M.); Approve the Application submitted by Okeechobee Main Street to temporarily close the portion of Southwest 3rd and 41h Avenue's between North and South Park Street's, for a 3 -day Fall Fest event from 5:00 P.M. November 9 through 5:00 P.M. November 11, 2019; Approve the of purchase of a 2020 Dodge Ram 1500 truck for Public Works, in the amount of Beck Auto Sales in the amount of $31,748.00 (Okeechobee Dodge did not offer a quote, Alan Jay Enterprises offered a quote of $32,774.00)] VOTE: WATFOR! D —TEA ABNEY — YEA CLARE. -YEA._ .IARRIEL — YEA KEEFE — YEAOTION CARRIED. VI. OPEN PUBLIC HEARING FOR ADOPTION QF COMPREHENSIVE PLAN FUTURE LAND USE MAP AMENDMENT MAYOR WATFORD OPENED THE PUBLIC HEARING AT TIME: P.M. A.1.a) Motion to read proposed Ordinance No. 1195 by title only, for Comprehensive Plan Small Scale Future Land Use Map Amendment Application No. 19 -002 -SSA, submitted by Rhonda Waldron, reclassifying Lots 8-10 of Block 4, SOUTHWEST ADDITION from Public Facilities to Commercial - (Exhibit 3). LP Council Member .&'a' -i -moved to read proposed Ordinance No. 1195 by title only, regarding Comprehensive Plan Small Scale Future Land Use Map Amendment Application No. 19 -002 -SSA, submitted by Rhonda Waldron, reclassifying ER's 8 through 10 of Block 4, SOUTHWEST ADDITION [PlR Book—, Page _, Okeechobee County Public Records from Public Facilities to Commercial; seconded by Council Member ft-brleu b) Vote on motion to read by title only. COTE:-- WATFORD —YEA ABNEY — YEA —EA JARRIEL — YEA KEEFE — YEA L MOTI0NCARRIED F- 2019-10-15 Regular Meeting, Handwritten Minutes Page 2 of 13 _ C) City Attorney to read proposed Ordinance No. 1195 by title only. Attorney Cook read proposed Ordinance No. 1195 by title only as follows: "AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF OKEECHOBEE, FLORIDA; AMENDING THE CITY OF OKEECHOBEE COMPREHENSIVE PLAN, ORDINANCE NO. 635 AMENDED;-"B`Y REVISING THE FUTURE LAND USE MAP ON A CERTAIN TRACT OF LAND MORE PARTICULARLY DESCRIBED HEREIN FROM PUBLIC FACILITIES TO COMMERCIAL (APPLICATION NO. 19 -002 - SSA); PROVIDING FOR INCLUSION OF ORDINANCE N REVISED FUTURE LAND USE MAP IN THE COMPREHENSIVE PLAN; PROVIDING FOR CONFLICT; PROVIDING FOR SEVERABILITY; AND PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE." 2.a) Motion to adopt proposed Ordinance No. 1195. _.__._--Cou>Tcit-Member Jtk v. 10 moved to adopt proposed Ordinance No. 1195; seconded by Council Member Kee k -N, b) Public comments and discussion. � Sn'li�-h _ I�v�eweC� Tra,�f►c lr��ac-� S�-n'af 1 �tSa rPtt.�.� ��_ f'isd-�,��rQf use of d PoS+ ori-, e e 05 170+ Q Lt ke I u� pj. 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Cf �e Id1 FIQCP Ctr'�i I' _0 C�UU chcj:- Ct(�n 0.t 5L+e Ian vie(t) clse Qn c� 11ratt'l TO MITT-— Cvunui Keel _ 2 W h Y is CiA ✓ Ikcf +VCL4-1s vJha4 is �� Yp pp� IF VOTE: J�ARR�IEL — YEA KEEFE — YEA MOTION CARRIED 2019-10-15 Regular Meeting, Handwritten Minutes Page 3 of 13 13.1.a) Motion to read proposed Ordinance No. 1196 regarding Comprehensive Plan Small Scale Future Land Use Map Amendment Application No. 19 -003 -SSA submitted by Reuven Rogatinsky on behalf of Frank Altobello Charitable Remainder Trust III, reclassifying 9.12+/- unplatted acres located in the 800 to 900 blocks of South Southwest 6th Street from Single Family Residential to Multi -Family Residential - Exhibit Council f4imber moved to read proposed Ordinance No. 1196 by title only, regarding Compre Reuven R atinsky on behalf of Frank Altobello Charitable Remainder Trust III, reclassifying 9.12+1- unplatted acres IOC toHN Residenti seconded by Council Member �itrr►�( _...__ b) Vote on motion to read by title only. (i �• Voi ABNEY—ABSTAINEDyI ZEA CLARK —TEA, KEEFE — YEAOTION CARRIED. C) Cit Attomey to read proposed Ordinance No. 1196 by title only. Attorney %lbon, reama eidhiance No. 1196 by title emily as follows: " OKEECHOBEE, FLORIDA; AMENDING THE CITY OF OKEECHOBEE COMPREHENSIVE PLAN, ORDINANCE NO. 635 -----AS AMEND , PARTICULARLY DESCRIBED HEREIN FROM SINGLE FAMILY RESIDENTIAL TO MULTI -FAMILY RESIDENTIAL (APPLICATION N0. 19-003- S , PROVIDING FOR INCLU 1 DINA R REVISED FUnWLAND USE MAP IN THEMMPREHENSIVE PLAN, PROVIDING FOR CONFLICT; PROVIDING FOR SEVERABILITY: AND PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE." 2.a) Motion to adopt proposed Ordinance No. 1196. Co�}j�il�Member �a,vrttl moved M f� to adopt proposed Ordinance No. 1196; seconded by Council Member Public comments and discussion. •council Member Abney to state his conflict of interest and abstain from voting as Steve Dobbs, Abnev's business the with �2�0,,5/�O�kp�eechobee, LLC is the agent of record for this Application, Form 8B to be completed and filed in --Lhe C40erk's 1 Ffiicewithin 1.5 dams . ben- jj_fccu.sed on -Era se a-nd (2viewed -ris 04et-s are oot si9nifraf)t �1 E t-,Vcomrnends 0.pp�va( 01e S�t,vp Zobns - has p io_ n r�, r and efx t r f Prts6naottnca Mz q spoxe O D kA- ra�rta9e VOTE: ATFORD— YEA ABNEY—ABSIAmtu TEA — JARRIEL — YEA KEEFE — YEA MOTION CARRI TFORD CLOSED THE PUBLIC HEARING AT TIME:_ 6- 39 P.M. Page 4 of 13 VII. UN - NISHED BUSINESS A. Update on the Mott property foreclosure proceedings and probate process. d Memo4iv�, Affvrtivt( qb Cou,,rtl �e a4 h Ceif if 1 CiLk u�m Cece t vV- CC, II /fid for GierEEn II II II II I I it 2019-10-15 Regular Meeting, Handwritten Minutes Page 5 of 13 B. Update on the Primitive Baptist property tax certificate foreclosure process. Jaw 0066- ma Ctt11 pd dva(o�ao�7 �a� �s� a AP l +aLr ote ed l� pos�fior� �OT� prz)Wr q iF we are tn+ere�kd - {Mayor �, Spv ►4e u� , +�, 6� tai i C'a io le. rn" {ae (,00 r nq �b Cj o q -f rou j h - .he p rvre ss C -F MSO Feachtd oLL--- -Fa D'Wh r jI)Lk✓IF.CL.Ra-to-h-er tett O►� r�2r5 Rare Y��rnrtu-tLe� 4 -ha re . 2019-10-15 Regular Meeting. Handwritten Minutes Paoe 6 of 13 VIII. NEW BUSINESS A. Consider a new mural project in the downtown area - Okeechobee Main Street, Bridgette Waldau, Arts & Culture Alliance Director (Exhibit 5) The muraltheme is based around the Markham Brother's Cannery and will be painted on the east wall of the building located at 601 WS Park Street, Park Street Office Suites. Artist conceptua drawing a�"�s'�ieen approved by building w iUer C and sponsor. %�h bKee. YVIS roleC1 Sp)ct'ec( b� [P(Z t_+q Cass D . Chr r n e� h as s i r,eaC 0. Ioa. l l Ct reQrry ; ¢ hv Sob +5 pat,�+ 41e fou od - -came arHsi 0ht_ R(P+'1f OX sPa ((,a ('14 f��osyc ct QCs, n fvc.<< nod- be eLt+ered Cbldrz, ry-bai be a 11 Te Cis e�ellt Ct.s the 00 )Ors Ail C6F J �s i ,Wt cookrr5 ore ca. Uftt-e rt(ff reef n irLm�acrs ® Lea6 (s 1: ie 010m u-)Qre ;o tk ar u_ . ee - Will 4�r_ I•eaciQrshi C("6 toe repo r i�L? des plat, aG (k)t (�. f 4'b murt6- t Motion bv. ouncil Member 0U7-17 , second by Council Member rAr) to approve Okeechobee Main Street's =ject_No. 8 featuring the Markham Brothers Cannery to be located on the east wall of the tructure located at 601 West South Park Street (insert Legal description) VOTE: WATFORD - YEA ABNEY - YEA CLARK -YEA ��- JARRIEL - YEA KEEFE - YEA ON CARRIED. 2019-10-15 Regular Meeting, Handwritten Minutes Page 7 of 13 B. Discuss City Fire Service Options (Exhibit 6) As directed by Administrative MontesDeOca prepared clarifications and a basic outline for potential fire service options for review and discussion. Staff has met with county administration and fire departments for clarification of the expectations and potential future of fire services within the city and has incorporated a summary for review. An immediate resolution for determining the future of the fire services are crucial due to staff morale and potential timing of completing council's direction prior to the upcoming budget year-end__._ Future Fire Service Options for the City: 1. Retain Fire Department -Continue with current Fire department with additional review of standard operation procedures to explore additional efficiencies; Prepare an update to the previous report to complete an updated fire assessment for the City and residences. Millage drop would be an immediate match in what is collected via the assessment. 2. Creation of an Independent Fire District (An option not discussed, however, is in operation at several areas surrounding Okeechobee County) -Would be an independent taxing authority for both county and city; Would require "buy -in" from both entities prior to execution. -—:Contracting Services to County -All fire department services, fire and related inspections removed from City control; City retains taxing authority over residences and businesses; Millage would be required to drop to "true costs" of fire department, a future potential drop of millage of 34% depending on merger and other future costs. 4. Consolidation of Fire Services to County -All fire depaTr ment services removed from Citycontrol;i� surrenders taxing authority over residences and businesses, county to apply a newly determined fire assessment on all businesses and residents in county. Note: it is expected that the fire assessment for the county would decrease as the city's businesses and re4gtents will supplant county costs. Residential assess ments_in-1he_.county are currently $108.15. Business assessments are based on industrial or commercial usages, then applied to a rate table based on a square footage basis and laddered on a flat rate between given ranges. The table will be forthcoming if required. A note from staff regarding ad valorem; during the initial City Fire Assessment discussion -in 2016 it was discovered that 25- 30% of residences do not pay $100 combined in taxes to the city due to exemptions and home values. County Fire Assessments do not exempt any uses, i.e. houses of—worship. A millage-rice uction would be drastic,nue-Fo the costs diverted to the County and ultimately to the residents. Residents would cover the assessment and potential future increased costs. A future potential drop of millage of 5-6% may occur depending on merger details and other future costs. Items of Consideration for Contracting of Services or Consolidation (Independent Fire District Considerations Omitted) • ISO rating potentially will remain the same, a review of the county as a single operating agency will be required. • Level of service to citizens will remain close to current level. Approximately 300 minor accident / medical type calls per year will not have a fire response. Currently, under county standard operating procedure would not warrant a response. amity does not duplicate county fire service, county does duplicate fire services within city due to county EMS _standard operating procedures, excludes mutual aid _or,auto-aid. Over 1000 new business construction inspections and business tax inspections are conducted annually. These inspections as well as any revenue generated would be lost. Inspections must be merged with fire services, as they are an ISO item and cannot be separated. Equipment transfer not included, however items would be negotiated on a one -on -one -basis - County would require no more than 6 more employees, estimated currently at 0-6 new employees, to cover the additional area. City Fire has 12 Firefighters, whom wi e afforded the opportunity to apply, however not guaranteed a position _ • City Firefighters would be afforded the opportunity to apply, however all rank and years of services would be relinquished. 2019-10-15 Regular Meeti_ng,_Handmitten Minutes Page 8 of_1.3_4- • City could potentially have to pay 60% of the salary of all those displaced for unemployment benefits for up to two years • Pension benefits are to be determined — costs associated depend on other decisions. Additional costs are expected for those vested (6), and potentially involve a severance/benefit given once position is lost for those not ested based on years of service (6). Additional discussions with pension attorney for continuation of the operation of the fire department pension to be determined as well as costs associated. Based on initial review with the county, costs for services would range from $0 up to $625k. Our current total costs are approximately $1.3M. The City may incur additional costs for potential plan reviewer and/or professional services for pension administration. Current request from staff to retain internal Fire Department Plan Reviewer proposed. Reviewer would have ability to assist with other building department reviews. There will also be a loss of revenue for all inspections. Note: fire plan review costs are to stay within the City. 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Q- L c_ v+'iL �LG' _ 11I -plc), FD, pD C'cry rs�c e.s oaf lYz-o-lre_ oc�r '%c- l r 1�ck2s K►�o��cn� h� f;a _ III ~ �P P nPS• r ct�gn L� (ase �i,e ►l�r�3t %feaec�� q -hen III ��Shua SCIr�Gie�3 -F►re.�jghkr ULCc-,.( _ 11Ikal(A►L �y10Lf 17 5t a (d_ 5� _ 1II IIGc� J 33�o us�t- ::Yr � CU�'::� r��ctKts bicsine_;,;�r�se-t�c��cS C'or�so�icJaf-rci� _ II Sti o� 4Ler 5frv(e1-, Codi Inc clone , roacts, 111 ? �°°•�e� c IIl �° 9A of- ►� r N� t4ei'nb• �D�15enS1tS III/u�oil�Shof m DD 'f'a Ccwrrl cr, rite do --t?- wl f -k OCXA �- f pale P60-1-15 I J C.1.a) Motion to read by title only and set Nov 5 as a final public hearing date for proposed Ordinance No. 1198 regarding Rezoning Petition No. 19-004-R submitted by Rhonda Waldron, to rezone Lots 8-10 of Block 4, SOUTHWEST ADDITION from Residential Single Family -One to Heavy Commercial (Exhibit 7) Council Member-=7a�= s moved to read by title only, and set November 5, 2019, as a Final Public Hearing date for proposed Ordinance No. 1198, regarding Rezoning Petition No. 19-004-R submitted by Ms. Rhonda _ Waldron, to'rezone Lots 8 through 10 of Block 4, SOUTHWEST ADDITIOm Residential Single Family -One to Heavy Commercial; seconded by Council Member 0 �-r'IC_. b) Voteon motion to read by title only and set public hearing date ii VOTE: WATFORD —YEA ABNE7 —YEA JARRIEL — YEA KEEFE — YEA MOTION CARRIED. C) City°Attorney to read proposed Ordinance No. 1198 by title only. orney Cook react proposed Ordinan-`�lo. 1198 by title only as follows: "AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF OKEECHOBEE, FLORIDA; AMENDING THE OFFILIAL ZONING MAP OF THE CITY OF OKEECHOBEE BY REZONING A CERTAIN TRACT OF LAND MORE PARTICULARLY DESCRIBED HEREIN, FROM RESIDENTIAL SINGLE FAMILY ONE TO HEAVY COMMERCIAL ZONING DISTRICT (PETITION NO. 19-004-R); AMENDING THE ZONING MAP ACCORDINGLY; PROVIDING FOR CONFLICT; PROVIDING FOR SEVERABILITY; AND PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE." rl �..� 2:Rj'�""IV1btltfY6'� first reading of proposed Ordinance No. 1198. Council Member moved to approvet e first er ading of proposed Ordinance No. 1198; seconded by Council Member I_lnf� I. b) Public comments and discussion. - ben'. jpqt)T � � l�-l- t ( �'•v�f f' i� %�:i1 �. E,L.�.+?I. (l '� Ali} S �Q fr.f.,(kA tfi e c .p4I.. ei 1 re co>ry, r if( �a p pn) 0c,.I , 104,N fol) cf,n d rVC FLU MOTr'.> too' n-ferLtr'. eV 1P l6nQ+7( }t f)f ^�-�i� �c �4►1�+,'r>t Ol �- QP�.C�._ et,- Q CtW C 14 cles) a,-,641 Y,3 opt (►L"n r"'el �1'0 l 1 i�ltbttC Comm( I Jo-niee Lo Lo,trc►are. L`"�% hvoV3 4TH _3P60Yldfl(S t `i"fY]Qt.j 0_LtU APA_ `FD COO), J l)AfWr17 ori 41111111 0—n b+V /- 7ty" ! rn I'rlp�ly: fyws fL"`SrrIP,' S!-zr t, t- pro m,( C'Ur51'0ef ': '+ •'rnr a3ppcfS 4Ltarz ret.L'tc, (10'ry �. T 2 x -� c) Vote in motion. VOTE: ATFORD — YEA ABNEY — YEA CLARK— YEA ARRIEL — YEA KEEFE — YEA MOTION CARRIED. ' 2019-10-15 Regular Meeting, Handwritten Minutes Page 10 of 13 D.1.a) Motion to read by title only and set Nov 5 as a final public hearing date for proposed Ordinance No. 1199 regarding Rezoning Petition No. 19-00:4-R submitted by Reuven Rogatinsky on behalf of Frank Altobello Charitable Remainder Trust III to rezone 9.12+/- unplatted acres located in the 800 to 900 blocks of South Southwest 6th Street ro' - olding to Residential Multiple Family (Exhibit 8). Council Me ber _I moved to read by title only, and set November 5, 2019 as a Final Public Hearing date for proposed Ordinance No. 1199 regarding Rezoning Petition No. 19-005-R submitted by Reuven Rogatinsky on behalf of Frank Altobello Charitable Remainder Trust III to rezone 19.01+/- unplatted acres located in the 800 to 300 blocks of South Southwest 6th Street from Holding to Residential Multiple -Family; seconded by Council Member 710- 'le' b) Vote on motion to read by title only and set final public hearing date. Vp VOTE: �SK�ohn - WATFORD — YEA ABNEY — ABSTAINED`,, YEA CLARK — YEA JARRIEL —YEA KEEFE — YEA -- - MOTION CARRIED. C) City Attorney to read proposed Ordinance No. 1199 by title only. Attorney Cook read proposed Ordinance No. 1199 by title only as follows: "AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF " OKEECHOBEE, FLORIDA; AMENDING THE OFFICIAL -ZONING MAP OF THE 'CITY tyF" OKEECHOBEE BY r REZONING A CERTAIN TRACT OF LAND MORE PARTICULARLY DESCRIBED HEREIN, FROM HOLDING TO RESIDENTIAL MULTIPLE -FAMILY ZONING DISTRICT (PETITION AW 19 -005-R); AMENDING THE ZONING MAP ACCORDINGLY, PROVIDING EQo CONFLICT, PROVIDING FOR SEVERABILITY; AND PROVIDING FOR AN EFFEC VE DATE." 2.a) Motion to approve the first reading of proposed Ordinance No. 1199. Council Member ('_Icy✓f moved to approve the first reading of proposed Ordinance No. 1199; seconded by Council Member ""'ICe b) ` 'Pubnt comments and Council Member Abney to state his conflict of interest and abstain from voting as Steve Dobbs, Abney's business V partner with 205 Okeechobee, LLC is the agent of record for this Application, Form 813 to be completed and filed in the-City_Clefk's Office within 15 days. T12C, 10-11-19 T13 wo_,51,�uCGF1t #kkIred, oux-Fr&f4i� eo lr.?( i t (�v-e f �f ��L�v1C �6;r��a! Q Ftcc N{Qi or, 'Tvu##tt �{o�J— Mru►� Pr,�rarF �t,�l (nth54 e�lr{ �t �o Sty►A5 u ci.lr Qi Ib� 11-t a if v l;- s �•F,t L be e S Ie. e d A. T 1' C. a-! Q t? C'ti^ [� t +7 Lry� A QQ iL r. t..0 Q !! �n J �-"Au c- acre ss On swJ11d s, TFORD — YEA _JARRIEL — YEA VOTE: ABNEY — ABSTAINED KEEFE — YEA CLARK - YEA_ MOTION CARRIED' 2019-10-15 Regular Meeting, Handwritten Minutes Page 11 of 13 E. Motion to adopt proposed Resolution No. 2019-14, City Government Week (Exhibit 9). Council Member Abryw moved to adopt proposed Resolution No. 2019-14; seconded by Council Member Attorney Qok read proposed Resolution No. 2019-14 by title only as follows: "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY 2019, AS FLORIDA CITY GOVERNMENT WEEK" AND ENCOURAGING ALL FLORIDA CITY OFFICIALS TO I'M PART OF IT, I'M ACTIVITIE PROVIDING FOR CONFLICT; PROVIDING FOR SEVERABILITY; AND PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE Town hat ('lQ 11 VOTE: WATFORD — YEA ABNEY — YEA CLAR — i JARRIEL — YEA KEEFE —YEA eNOTION UARRIED. F. Dis ss the Legal Services Request for Qualifications (RFQ) and Legal Services Request for Proposals (RFP) M DO : nc-ru. E claff receive. process — open nOtc vGi�1 +..e)�ll [tll� ✓YICtJ Rf P bL)il b !oL.> etc( C LV kA (P Mcv-t 2019-10-15 Regular Meeting, Handwritten Minutes Page 12 of 13 VII. COUNCIL COMMENTS lortu � C- Jaxnet iii&-�Vq �,t�o✓lC S h � IeCtn ai{trt� Siaff Ovm"ok, —Y!,rq (r,4tv—na.hie (1o4- +D Oe rc�o . �-� iron Fp af,ts�c= ss� cu J). C&At St n 0 f- ai. q a-& nj �p r< r taa t �. I VIII. HUJUUKN IVItt1IIVIi There being no further items on the agenda, Mavor Watford adiourned the meetina at P.M. �n1a-10-15 Regular Meeting, Handwritten Minutes Page 1''^f 4Q C City of Okeechobee, October 15, 2019 Meeting Minutes taken during the meeting by ale wGL I. CALL.TO ORDER Mayor Watf d called the Regular City Council Meeting to order on October 15, 2019, at P.M. in the Council a bers, Room 200 locatedat CityHall, 55 SE 3rdvenue, UkeeChObee, FIRM 34914. The invocation was offered by The Pledge of Allegiance was led by Mayor Watford. II. ATTENDANCE -- Mayor Do 'id,jr FR IUSUI It Council Member Wes Abney Present Coun` it em er Monica UlarR P resen Cou it Member Bob Jarriel Present Cou it Member Bobby Keefe Present _ Present City ministrator Marcos MontesDeOca Present - Present Fire ief Herb Smith Present City jerk Lane Gamiotea a urnette,enera Absent (w/consent @FACC Fall III. ___ QA.AW-PlIEUJC .COMMENT_S�MayoL----_-.,_—_.—_ A. Req sts for the addition, deferral or withdrawal of agenda items. Mayor Wa d asked whether there were any requests for the addition, deferral, or withdrawal of items on today's B. Mayor Publip participation for any issues not on the agenda - or asked whether there were any comment cards presented for -public comment. req A. Pre t a 15 -year service award to Justin Best, Police Department. On behal he Gb Mayor Watford and Chief Paterson _presented Mr. Justin ernst with a Lo„09e i Service Award in the and a framed certificate which read, "in recognition of your 15 -years of service, hard work, and dedicatio -its citizens, and your fellow employees from October 15, 2004 to October 15, 2019." 2019-10-15 Regular Meeting, Handwritten Minutes Page 1 of 13 V. CONSENT AGENDA A. Approval of Minutes - September 24, 2019 and October 1, 2019. B. Approval of Warrant Register - September 2019. C. Ratify the re -appointment of Mr. Josh Sanders as the Fifth Member of the Firefighters' Pension Fund Board of Trustees term being October 11 2019 to September 30, 2023. D. Re -appoint Mr. Ray Worley as one of two City Resident Members of the Police Officers' Pension Fund Board of Trustees, term being October 1, 2019 to September 30, 2023. E. Approval of a Temporary Street Closing Application submitted by First Baptist Church for a Fall Festival on October 31, 2019, 5:30 to 7:30 PM (Exhibit 1). F. Approval of a Temporary Street Closing Application submitted by Okeechobee Main Street for a 3 -day Fall Fest vent on November 9-11, 2019 (Exhibit 2).---- G. Approval of purchase - 2020 Dodge Ram 1500 truck for Public Works (Exhibit 2a). Council Me ber moved to approve the conse�nt agenda ems _thr, ouch G; seconded by Council Member [Approve the ~minutes for September 24, 2019 and October 1, 2019; Approve the September 2019 Warrant Register, in the amounts: General Fund $479,006.72, Capital Improvement Projects Fund $15,202.47, and Public Facilities Improvement Fund $13,394.74; Ratify the re -appointment of Mr. Josh Sanders as the Fifth Member of the Firefighters' Pension Fund Board of Trustees, term being October 1, 2019 to September 30, 2023; Re -appoint Mr. Ray Worley as one of two City Resident Members of the Police Officers' Pension Fund Board of Trustees, term being October 1, 2019 to September 30, 2023; Approve the Application submitted by First Baptist Church to temporarily close the portion of Southwest 4th Street, between 51h and 611, Avenue's for a Fall Festival on October 31, 2019, 3:00 to 9:00 PM (Festival is 5:30 to 7:30 P.M.); Approve the Application submitted by Okeechobee Main Street to temporarily close the portion of Southwest 3,d and 4th Avenue's between North and South Park Street's, for a 3 -day Fall Fest event from 5:00 P.M. November 9 through 5:00 P.M. November 11, 2019; Approve the of purchase of a 2020 Dodge Ram 1500 truck for Public Works, in the amount of Beck Auto Sales in the amount of $31,748.00 (Okeechobee Dodge did not offer a quote, Alan Jay Enterprises offered a quote of $32,774.00)] VOTE: WA—TRO—RD-7 EA ABNEY -YEA CLARK — YEA JARRIEL — YEA KEEFE — YEA MOTION CARRIED. VI. OPEN PUBLIC HEARING FOR ADOPTION OF COMPREHENSIVE PLAN FUTURE LAND USE MAP AMENDMENT MAYOR WATFORD OPENED THE PUBLIC HEARING AT TIME: P.M. A.1.a) Motion to read proposed Ordinance No. 1195 by title only, for Comprehensive Plan Small Scale Future Land Use Map Amendment Application No. 19 -002 -SSA, submitted by Rhonda Waldron, reclassifying Lots 8-10 of Block 4, SOUTHWEST ADDITION from Public Facilities to Commercial — (Exhibit 3). Councilber moved to - �eaa propo§ed-Ordinannce No. 1195-b_-_Aitle only, regarding Com rehe ive Plan Small Scale Future Land Use Map Amendment Application No,. 19 -002 -SSA, submitted Rhonda W ron, reclassifying Lots 8 through 10 of Block 4, SOUTHWEST ADDITION [Plat Book_, Page , Okeecho County Public Records] from Public Facilities to Commercial; seconded by Council Member Ilri . b) Vot n motion to read by title only. '� WATFORD — YEA ABNEY — YEA 0 JARRIEL — YEA KEEFE — YEA CLARK— YEA MOTION CARRIED. 2019-10-15 Regular Meeting, Handwritten Minutes Page 2 of 13 C) City Attorney to read proposed Ordinance No. 1195 by title only. Attorney Cook read proposed Ordinance No. 1195 by title only as follows: "AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF OKEECHOBEE, FLORIDA; AMENDING THE CITY OF OKEECHOBEE COMPREHENSIVE PLAN, ORDINANCE NO. 635 AS AMENDED, BY REVISING THE FUTURE LAND USE MAP ON A— CERTAIN TRACT OF LAND MORE PARTICULARLY DESCRIBED HEREIN FROM PUBLIC FACILITIES TO COMMERCIAL (APPLICATION NO. 19 -002 - SSA); PROVIDING FOR INCLUSION OF ORDINANCE AND REVISED FUTURE LAND USE MAP IN THE COMPREHENSIVE PLAN; PROVIDING_ FOR CONFLICT; PROVIDING FOR SEVERABILITY; AND PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE' DATE.' 2.a) Motion to adopt proposed Ordinance No. 1195. Council Member moved to adopt proposed Ordinance No. 1195; seconded by Council Member b) Punic comments and discussion. ----VOW, on motion. WATFORD — YEA JARRIEL — YEA VOTE: ABNEY — YEA CLARK— YEA KEEFE — YEA MOTION CARRIED. 2019-10-15 Regular Meeting, Handwritten Minutes Page 3 of 13 B.1.a) Motion to read proposed Ordinance No. 1196 regarding Comprehensive Plan Small Scale Future Land Use Map Amendment Application No. 19 -003 -SSA submitted by Reuven Rogatinsky on behalf of Frank Altobello Charitable Remainder Trust III, reclassifying 9.12+/- unplatted acres located in the 800 to 900 blocks of South Southwest 6th Street from Single Family Residential to Multi-F50%1y Residential -- x`hibit 4). Council mber moved to read proposed Ordinance No. 1196 b title only, regarding Y Y� 9 9 Comprehensive Plan_ mall ale Future Land Use Map Amendment Application No. 19 -003 -SSA, submitted by Reuven Rogatinsky on behalf of Frank Altobello Charitable Remainder Trust III, reclassifying 9.12+/- unplatted acres located in the 800 to 900 blocks of South Southwest 6th Street from Single Family Residential to Multi -Family Residential', seconded by Council Member b) Vote on motion to read by title only. WATFORD — YEA ABNEY,,,,,U.STAINED CLARK—YEA ' JARRIEL — YEA KEEFE — YEA MOTION CARRIED. C) Ci `Attorney to read proposed Ordinance No. 1196 by title only. Attorney Cook read proposed Ordinance No. 1196 by title only as follows: 'AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF OKEECHOBEE, FLORIDA; AMENDING THE CITY OF OKEECHOBEE COMPREHENSIVE PLAN, ORDINANCE NO. 635 AS AMENDED, BY REVISING THE FUTURE LAND—USE MAP ON—A- CERTAIN TRACT OF LAND MORE PARTICULARLY DESCRIBED HEREIN FROM SINGLE FAMILY RESIDENTIAL TO MULTI -FAMILY RESIDENTIAL (APPLICATION NO. 19 -003 -SSA); PROVIDING FOR INCLUSION OF ORDINANCE AND REVISED FUTURE LAND USE MAP INT E COMPREHENSIVE PLAN; PROVIDING FOR CONFLICT:—ffiOVIDING FOR SEVERABILITY; AND. PROW"IN AN EFFECTIVE DATE." d4 2.a) Motion to adopt proposed Ordinance No. 1196. Council Member moved to adopt proposed Ordinance No. 1196; seconded by Council Member 4 b) PPu fic comments and discussion. Council Member Abney tostatehis conflict of interest andabstain_from voting as Steve Dobbs, Abney's business partner with 205 Okeechobee, LLC is the agent of record for this Application, Form 8B to be completed and filed in the City Clgrk's Office within 15 days. C) Vote on motion. 1� VOTE: —' WATFORD — YEA ABNEI-- ABSTAINED CLARK'— YEA JARRIEL — YEA KEEFE — YEA MOTION CARRIED. MAYOR WATFORD CLOSED THE PUBLIC HEARING AT TIME: P.M. ., 2019-10-15 Regular Meeting, Handwritten Minutes Page 4 of 13 11 UNFINISHED BUSINESS Update on the Mott property foreclosure proceedings and probate process. �I it II �I �I �i �I II �I I� fl I I II I� it 2019-10-15 Regular Meeting, Handwritten Minutes Page 5 of 13 B. Update on the Primitive Baptist property tax certificate foreclosure process. 411 15 Regular Meeting, Handwritten Minutes Pagr 0 -` ^" VIII. NE BUSINESS A. Co ider a new mural project in the downtown area — Okeechobee Main Street, Bridgette Waldau, Arts & Culture Alli ce Director (Exhibit 5) The mural . heme is based around the Markham Brother's Cannery and will be painted on the east wall of the building located at 601 WS Park Street, Park Street Office Suites. Artist conceptual drawing has been approved by building ovyper and sponsor. Motion by -1 Okeechobe wall of the i rUnvn mWInwN . acvvnaa vy vvunvu 1w1`allwW1 av wrM.vV` Main Street's Mural Project No. 8 featuring the Markham Brothers Cannery to be located on the east WATFORD — YEA ABNEY— YEA CLARK — YEA i JARRIEL —YEA MOTION CARRIED. 2019-10-15 Regular Meeting, Handwritten Minutes Page 7 of 13 B. Dis uss City Fire Service Options (Exhibit 6) As directed by Administrative MontesDeOca prepared clarifications and a basic outline for potential fire service options for review and discussion. Staff has met with county administration and fire departments for clarification of the expectations and potential future of fire services within the city and has incorporated a summary for review. An immediate resolution for determining"the future of the fire services are crucial due to staff morale and po a—htial timing of completing council's direction prior to the upcoming budget year-end. Future Fire ,$ervice Options for the City: — 1. Retain Fire Department -Continue with current Fire department with additional review of standard operation procedures to explore additional efficiencies; Prepare an update to the previous report to complete an updated fire assessment for the Cited residences. Millage drop would be an immediate match in what is collected via the assessment. 2. Creation of an Independent Fire District (An option not discussed, however, is in operation at several areas surrounding Okeechobee County) -Would be an independent taxing authority for both county and city; Would require "buy -in" from both entities prior to execution. 3. Contra ing Services to County -All fire departm.ervices, fire and related inspections remgfrom City control; City retains taxing authority over residences and businesses; Millage would be required to drop to "true costs" of fire departrnt, a future potential drop of millage of 34% depending on merger and other future costs. 4. Consolidation of Fire Services to County -All fire department services removed from City control; City surrenders taxing authority over residences and businesses, county to apply a newly determined fire assessment on all businesses and 'WUMMN"`lresidents in county. Note: it is expected that the fire assessment for the county would decrease as the city's businesses and residents will supplant rcounty costs. Residential assessments in the county are currently $108.15. Business assessments are based on industrial or commercial'—us—ages, then applied to a rate table based on a square e�oo'tage basis aqui laddered on a flat rate between .given ranges. The table will be,forthcoming if required. A note from staff regarding ad valorem; during the initial City Fire Assessment discussion in 2016 it was discovered that 25- 30% of residences do not pay $100 combined in taxes to the city due to exemptions and home values. County Fire --Assessments do not exempt any uses, i.e. houses of worship. A millage reduction would be drastic, due to the costs diverted to the County and ultimately to the residents. Residents would cover the assessment and potential future increased " Z;osts. A future potential drop of millage of 5-6% may occur depending on merger details and other future costs. Items �onsi era ion or on rbc ing of Serve es or Consolidation (Indepe� Fire District Conn ss iation d) • ISQ rating potentially will remain the same, a review of the county as a single operating agency will be required. • Level of service to citizens will remain close to current level. Approximately 300 minor accident / medical type calls per year will not have a fire response. Currently, under county standard operating procedure would not warrant a response. %A Uties lKit-dopfiCate county fire service, coaMy`does duplicate fire services within city due to -county EMS sta and operating procedures, excludes mutual aid or auto -aid. • v : 1000 new business construction inspections and business tax Inspections are conucted annually. These inspgctions as well as any revenue generated would be lost. Inspections must be mergW with fire services, as they are an ISO item and cannot be separated. F^uipment transfer not included. however items would be negotiated on a one-on-one basis - County would require no more than 6 more employees, estimated currently at 0-6 new employees, to cover the ad .onal area. City Fire has 12 Firefighters, whom will be afforded the opportunity to apply, however not au nteed a oosition would be afforded the opportunity to apply, however all rank and years of services would be 2019-10-15 Regular Meeting, Handwritten Minutes Page 8 of 13 • City could potentially have to pay 60% of the salary of all those displaced for unemployment benefits for up to two year • Penoon benefits are to be determined - costs associated depend on other decisions. Additional costs are ted for -those -vested -6); "an-d-potenfiafly-imrolve-a-severancelberrefitgivemoTTce-position -is-iostfm-those-not---- ves based on years of service (6). Additional discussions with pension attorney for continuation of the operation o ire deparFmen�pensiori to -be determined as weTras cosi associateT" Based on in4al review with the county, costs for services would range from $0 up to $625k. Our current total costs are --__.._-apptoximatgj - .$1.3JVL__The__City-may incur _additional-_cQs-ts-.for" .potentiel_.Pm-reviewer._ and/or__professional..serauces_for.. pension administration. Current req i�st from staff to retain internal Fire Department Plan Reviewer proposed. Reviewer would have ability to -_------assist with- er-building-department-reviews.--Ttrere-wilt-also-�be.a loss -for -alt -inspections: NutF-fire ptan-review..---- - costs are to ay within the City. 1i Wh ■ 1MAI,(i1 !�► .� I /�I�.� �I� Idwow I WA. I _ I � no/, ' . I � ..� W#_9 :r. •� i `� sir► �, r:. ll�*� �l c , U) ,., of 13 T - I= grp � k�s MIMI On C.1.a) Motion to read by title only and set Nov 5 as a final public hearing date for proposed Ordinance No. 1198 regarding Rezoning Petition No. 19-004-R submitted by Rhonda Waldron, to rezone Lots 8-10 of Block 4, SOUTHWEST ADDITION from Residential Single Family -One to Heavy Commercial (Exhibit 7) Council Member P--)< moved to read b title only, and set November 5, 2019, as a Final Public Hearing 'date-' proposed Ordinance No. 1198, regardinRezoning Petition No. 19-004-R submitted byRhonda Waldron, to,rezone Lots 8 throug4.19.of Block 4, SOUTHWEST ADDITION from Residential Single Family -One to Heavy Co ' ercial; seconded by Council Member MO � b) Vote on motion to read by title only and set public hearing date. VOTE: WATFORD — YEA ABNEY — YEA CLARK— YEA 4cit ARRIEL — YEA �EEFE — YEA OTION I:ARRTBB,� C) orney to read proposed Ordinance No. 1198 by title only. Attorney Cook read proposed Ordinance No. 1198 by title only as follows: "AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF O,KEECHOBEE, FLORIDA; AMENDING THE OFFICIAL ZONING MAP OF THE CITY OF OKEECHOBEE BY REZONING A CERTAIN TRACT OF LAND MORE PARTICULARLY DESCRIBED HEREIN, FROM RESIDENTIAL SINGLE FAMILY ONE TO HEAVY COMMERCIAL ZONING DISTRICT (PETITION NO. 19-004-R); AMENDING THE ZONING MAP ACCORDINGLY; PROVIDING FOR CONFLICT; PROVIDING FOR SEVERABILITY; AND PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE." 2.a MJO8n to approve theme„ fir adin of ro osed Ordinance No. 1198. Council Member W moved to approve the first reading of proposed Ordinance No. 1198; seconded by Council Member b) Publp comments and discussion. IM C) Wiwi rr _ -- rA TFORD— EA RRIEL — YEA VOTE: ABNEY — YEA CLARK_ YEA KEEFE — YEA 2019-10-15 Regular Meeting, Handwritten Minutes Page 10 of 13 \q DA.a) Motion to read by title only and set ov 5 as a final public hearing date for proposed Ordinance No. 1199 regarding Rezoning Petition No. 19-0 submitted by Reuven Rogatinsky on behalf of Frank Altobello Charitable Remainder Trust III to rezon 9.12+/- nplatted acres located in the 800 to 900 blocks of South Southwest 6th Street from- Holding to Residential Mu tip e Family (Exhibit 8). -- Count -if er moved to read by title only, and set November -5,2019 as a Final Public Hearing dqg for proposed Ordinance No. 1199 regarding Rezoning Petition No. 19-005-R submitted by Reuven Rogatinsk n behalf of Frank Altobello Charitable Remainder Trust III to rezone 19.01+/- unplatted acres located in ----- be 800 to 900 blocks oA South Southwest 6th Street from Holding to Residential Multiple -Family; seconded by Council Member b) Vote on motion to read by title only and set final public hearing date. VOTE: WATFORD —YEA ABNEY —*wPim—i y& CLARK— YEA JARRIEA-EA KEEFE — YEA MOTION CARRIED. C) City Attorney to read proposed Ordinance No. 1199 by title only. Attorney Cook read proposed Ordinance No. 1199 by title only as follows: "AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF OKEECHOBEE, FLORIDA; AMENDING THE OFFICIAL ZONING MAP OF THE CITY OF OKEECHOBEM BY REZONING A CERTAIN TRACT OF LAND MORE PARTICULARLY DESCRIBED HEREIN, FROM HOLDING TO RESIDENTIAL MULTIPLE -FAMILY ZONING DISTRICT (PETITION NO. -19-005-R); AMENDING THE ZONING MAP ACCORDINGLY; PROVIDING FOR CONFLICT, PROVIDING FOR SEVERABILITY; AND PROVIDING FOR AN EFFEC VE DAT ." 2.a) to approve the first reading of proposed Ordinance No. 1199. Council Member /I IQ,, , moved to approve the first reading of proposed Ordinance No. 1199; seconded by Council Member - - ---bT -'� Public comments and discussion. Council Member Abney to state his conflict of interest and abstain from voting as Steve Dobbs, Abney's business partner with 205 Ne_WRobee, LLC is the agent of record for this Application, Form 8B to be completed and filed in c) Vote on mo toen. WATFORD —' EEA JARRIEL — YEA VOTE: ABNEY–ABSTAINED CLARK= KEEFE– YEA MOTION CAR-ft gni 9-10-15 Reaular Meetina. Handwritten Minutes Paae 11 of 13 - D\k � I mm-, w kv im I MAL m - � §7 h Av -C W, pa "�4 A, 110 (411Z5- E. Motito adopt proposed Resolution No. 2019-14, City Government Week (Exhibit 9). Council Member moved to adopt proposed Resolution No. 2019-14; seconded b Council Member Attorney Cook read proposed Resolution No. 2019.14 by title only as follows: "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF, THE CITY OF OKEECHOBEE, FLORIDA; RECOGNIZING THE WEEK OF OCTOBER 21 THROUGH 27, 2019, AS "FLORIDA CITY GOVERNMENT WEEK" AND ENCOURAGING ALL FLORIDA CITY OFFICIALS TD SUPPORT THIS CELEBRATION BY PARTICIPATING IN THE "MY CITY. • I'M PART OF--11<,--f'M PROUD OF IT!" ACTIVITIES; PROVIDING FOR CONFLICT; PROVIDING FOR SEVERABILITY: AND PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE F i DLu-n `� �v'�j c� c�v2 VOTE: WATFORD — YEA ABNEY — YEA CL A ' JARRIEL — YEA KEEFE — YEA MO ON CARRIED'."',� Discuss the Legal Services Request for Qualifications (RFQ) and Legal Services Request for Proposals (RFP) (Exhibit 10). --�- --O- 7 re Qtaa , LCA L A S --LLL+ i .kafl Cl( _ h 2019-10-15 Regular Meeting, Handwritten Minutes Page 12 of 13 t 4. VII. COUNCIL COMMENTS I00, P mno, �llfiye' i �a imp . ho, - v\)�- Q, Lr 3-- 0&d*J fAtt ff V ff II !! ff ff I! ff ff If !f !! !I f! !! ADJOURN MEETING There being ho further items on the agenda, Mavor Watford adjourned the meeting at P.M. 2019-10-15 Regular Meeting, Handwritten Minutes Page 13 of 13