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2022 09 06 Handwritten MinutesSEPTEMBER 6, 2022, COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING AND WORKSHOP LANE GAMIOTEA HANDWRITTEN MINUTES I. CALL TO ORDER Mayor Watford called the regular meeting of the City Council for the City of Okeechobee to order on Tuesday, September 6, 2022, at ID' 0C) P.M. in the City Council Chambers, located at 55 Southeast 3rd Avenue, Room 200, Okeechobee, Florida. The invocation was offered by- aslor-Warren-Kell —ef-Okeechobee Praise and Wor3hip Center; followed by the Pledge of Allegiance led by Oyy Lxyu r cktc4 II ATTENDANCE taken by City Clerk Gamiotea to establish a quorum: Citu t �� PRESENT ABSENT Mayor Dowling R. Watford, Jr. Council Member Chandler Council Member Clark Council Member Jarriel ✓ Council Member Keefe Staff present were: City Attorney John Fumero City Administrator Gary Ritter Police Chief Donald Hagan Public Works Director David Allen General Serv. Coor. Patty Burnette City Clerk Lane Gamiotea Executive Assistant Robin Brock Deputy City Clerk Heather Prince Finance Director India Riedel Planner Ben Smith -VIA Zoom AGENDA AND PUBLIC COMMENTS A. Requests for the addition, deferral, or withdrawal of agenda items. B. Motion and second by Council Members approve the agenda as presented/amended. and ti. to VOTE: "� ndler, Clark, JarrielKeefeil , Watford. Motion' Carried/Failed. C. There were agenda item forms or comment cards submitted for public participation for any issues not on the agenda. Handwritten Minutes, 9-06-2022, CC Reg Mtg, Page I of �� PRESENTATIONS AND PROCLAMATIONS A. Proclaim the month of September 2022 as "Suicide Prevention Awareness Month." Mayor Watford proclaimed September 2022 as "Suicide Prevention Awareness Month." He presented two proclamations to two separate organizations. The first being presented to: �l0'� iilLZI �,O` Iehh_ � (��'mv 13C@�? and read into the record as follows: "WHEREAS, September is National Suicide �'(P Prevention Awareness Month, which directs the community's attention to this public �-- health epidemic destroying lives, whole families, and sometimes entire t, , communities; and WHEREAS, suicide rates on the Treasure Coast and in Okeechobee were increasing in the first half of 2022 according to our Medical Examiner's Office with four suicide deaths in Okeechobee County in quarter one of 2022; and WHEREAS, suicide is a leading cause of death in the United States with an average 130 suicides each day; and WHEREAS, in 2020, there were an estimated 1.20 million suicide attempts; and WHEREAS, in 2020, the age -adjusted rate per 100,000 population of Suicide Deaths (All) in Okeechobee County was 15.2 compared to Florida at 13.1; and WHEREAS, in Okeechobee County there were 9 suicide deaths in 2021, a 23.90 percent year over year increase from 2020; and WHEREAS, suicide is the only type of death that is 100 percent preventable; and by offering public education, data, support, and services we as a community have taken a step toward preventing another suicide by our residents those resilient people with the capacity to recover, rebound, and heal. NOW THEREFORE, I, Dowling R. Watford, Jr., by virtue of the authority vested in me as Mayor of the City of Okeechobee, Florida, do hereby proclaim the month of September 2022 as "Suicide Prevention Awareness Month." second being presented to: Vk= - _ -- ►'ipF read into the record as follows: "WHEREAS, the month of September is National _ :ide Prevention month, a time in which individuals, organizations, and communities around the country join their voices to amplify the message that suicide can be prevented; and WHEREAS, Suicide affects individuals, families, and communities across Okeechobee County, Florida, and the nation; and WHEREAS, Suicide is the second leading cause of death for people ages 10 to 34, the fourth leading cause among people ages 34 to 54, and the fifth leading cause among people ages 45 to 54; and WHEREAS, Okeechobee County is dedicated to saving lives and bringing hope to those affected by suicide, through education, advocacy, — and resources for those who have lost someone to suicide or who are contemplating suicide themselves; and WHEREAS, we recognize suicide as a preventable national and state public health problem and declare suicide prevention to be a priority and support culturally -informed and evidence -based mental health care and services; and WHEREAS, we promote awareness that there is no single cause for suicide, and that suicide most often occurs when stressors exceed the coping abilities of someone struggling with a mental health condition; and WHEREAS, Okeechobee County, recognizes the impact of awareness and education, access to services, acceptance of the importance of mental health and well-being to a person's overall success, and supports the implementation of trauma informed approaches throughout the systems of care. NOW, THEREFORE, I, Dowling R. Watford, Jr., by virtue of the authority vested in me as Mayor of the City of Okeechobee, Florida, do hereby proclaim the month of September 2022 as `Suicide Awareness Month'." - Handwritten Minutes, 9-06-2022, CC Reg Mtg, Page , 0f i P ;y IV. PRESENTATIONS AND PROCLAMATIONS CONTINUED Proclaim October 8, 2022 as "Peter Raulerson Day." Mayor Watford proclaimed October 8, 2022 as "Peter Raulerson Day". He read the following into the record: "WHEREAS, October 8, 2022, marks the seventy fifth anniversary of the passing of our founding father, Peter Raulerson, and by request of the Okeechobee Historical Society; and WHEREAS, it is fitting and proper to accord official recognition to this memorable anniversary; and WHEREAS, at the time of his passing at 90 years old, he had made remarkable contributions to this community. Moving here with his family as the first white settlers in 1896, he went on to live a life of public service. He was the first postmaster of Tantie, the first mayor once the City of Okeechobee was formed in 1915, and a County Commissioner for St. Lucie County before the County was formed. He organized the first school and established the Primitive Baptist Church. In the year 2000, he was recognized by the City of Okeechobee as a `Great Floridian.' NOW THEREFORE, I, Dowling R. Watford, Jr., by virtue of the authority vested in me as Mayor of the City of Okeechobee, Florida, do hereby proclaim October 8, 2022, as "Peter Raulerson Day." -- Proclamation was presented to: C. Proclaim the week of September 17-23, 2022 as "Constitution Week". Mayor Watford proclaimed September 17 through 23, 2022 as "Constitution Week". He read the following into the record: "WHEREAS, September 17, 2022 marks the two hundred and thirty-fifth anniversary of the drafting of the Constitution of the United States of America by the Constitutional Convention; and WHEREAS, by request of the Okeechobee Chapter of the Daughters of the American Revolution, it is fitting and proper to accord official recognition to this magnificent document and its memorable anniversary and to the patriotic celebrations which will commemorate the occasion; and WHEREAS, Public Law 915 guarantees the issuing of a proclamation each year by the President of the United States of America designating September 17 through 23 as Constitution Week. NOW, THEREFORE, I, Dowling R. Watford, Jr., by virtue of the authority vested in me as Mayor of the City of Okeechobee, Florida, do hereby proclaim the week of September 17-23, 2022 as `Constitution Week'." - Proclamation was presented to: Oahu tj D. Present a Ten -Year Longevity Service Award to Mr. David Allen, Public Works. Mayor Watford read the framed certificate as follows: "In Recognition of your 10 Years of Service, Hard Work, and Dedication to the City, its citizens, and your fellow employees from September 11, 2012 through September 11, 2022. Presented on this 6th day of September 2022 on behalf of the Mayor and City Council for the City of Okeechobee, Florida." Handwritten Minutes, 9-06-2022, CC Reg Mtg, Page of ti t p n V. CONSENT AGENDA Motion and second by Council Members _ and to A. Ratify the appointment of Mrs. Dawn Martin to the General Employees' Pension Fund Board of Trustees as the Fifth Member, replacing J.P. Ziegler; and B. Approve a purchase in the amount of $19,600.00 to Glasgow Equipment Services, Inc for the replacement of the diesel fuel pump at Public Works [as presented in Exhibit 1]. VOTE: Chandler, Clark tom% , Jarriel, Keefe,/' , WatfordL—. Motion(C-----arried/Failed . MAYOR WATFORD OPENED THE QUASI-JUDICIAL PUBLIC HEARING AT P.M. The following items are quasi-judicial in nature. In accordance with section 286.0115, Florida statutes, an opportunity for persons to speak on each item will be made available after the applicant and staff have made their presentations on each item. All testimony, including public testimony and evidence, may be made under oath or affirmation. Additionally, each person who gives testimony may be subject to cross-examination. If you do not wish to be either cross-examined or sworn, your testimony will be given its due weight. The general public may request the Board to ask questions of staff or witnesses on their behalf. Any person presenting documents to the Board should provide the City Clerk with a minimum of 10 copies. Further details of the quasi-judicial procedure may be obtained from the Clerk. No verbatim record by a certified court reporter is made of these proceedings. Accordingly, any person who may seek to appeal any decision involving the matters noticed herein will be responsible for making a verbatim record of the testimony and evidence at these proceedings upon which any appeal is to be based (see Section 286.0105, Fla. Stat.). In accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act and Section 286.26, F.S., persons needing a special accommodation to participate in this proceeding should contact the City Clerk's office at 863-763- 9814 seventy-two (72) hours in advance of this proceeding. A. Motion and second by Council Members and t t�, ��,i to read by title only proposed Ordinance No. 1261 for Rezoning Petition No. 22-005-R, submitted by property owner James Caprio/608 Okeechobee LLC, to rezone 0.64+/- acres, Lots 7-8 from Commercial Professional Office (CPO) and Lots 9-10 from Residential Single Family -One (RSF-1) to Light Commercial (CLT) of Block 78, Okeechobee. The property is located at 201-205 NE 6th Street. The proposed use is to expand the existing business located directly North of this property [as presented in Exhibit 2]. VOTE: Chandler , Clark , Jarriel , Keefe , Watford Motion: Carried/Failed City Attorney Y.read proposed Ordinance No. 1261 by title only, as follows: "AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF OKEECHOBEE, FLORIDA; AMENDING THE OFFICIAL ZONING MAP OF THE CITY OF OKEECHOBEE BY REZONING A CERTAIN TRACT OF LAND MORE PARTICULARLY DESCRIBED HEREIN, FROM CPO AND RSF-1 TO CLT, PETITION NO. 22-005-R; AMENDING THE ZONING MAP ACCORDINGLY; PROVIDING FOR CONFLICT; PROVIDING FOR SEVERABILITY; PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE." `I Motion by Council Members t �_ and ti to adopt proposed Ordinance No. 1261. �b ~'J.-aq � q �F"VOTE: Chandler, Clark, Jarriel, Keefe—, Watford MotionYCarried/Failed MAYOR WATFORD CLOSED THE PUBLIC HEARING AT lL �' P.M. �. _ Handwritten Minutes, 9-06-2022, CC Reg Mtg, Page of ��5 D,� 17 ` .. Ff .� sB Y$' q'q' a m r _ : aer;- 1 •xw. s e 14. 5:; k' VII. MAYOR WATFORD OPENED THE FIRST BUDGET PUBLIC HEARING FOR BUDGET AT P.M. Motion and second by Council Members J (&( ,*,o_� andM- read by title only, proposed Ordinance No. 1266, levying a millage rate of 6.8987 on all • real and tangible personal property for proposed Fiscal Year (FY) October 1, 2022 through September 20, 2023 [as presented in Exhibit 3], _ VOTE: Chandler_ �' _ , Clark , JarrielKeefe, Watford Motion. Carried �. Attorney read proposed Ordinance No. 1266 by title only, as follows: "AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF OKEECHOBEE, FLORIDA; LEVYING THE AD VALOREM PROPERTY TAX MILLAGE RATE FOR MUNICIPAL PURPOSES ON ALL TAXABLE PROPERTY WITHIN THE CITY IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE PROVISIONS OF STATE LAW FOR THE FISCAL YEAR BEGINNING OCTOBER 1, 2022 AND ENDING SEPTEMBER 30, 2023; PROVIDING THAT 6.8987 PER THOUSAND DOLLAR VALUATION SHALL NOT BE LEVIED ON HOMESTEAD PROPERTY; THAT 6.8987 VALUATION SHALL BE USED FOR GENERAL CITY PURPOSES; THAT SAID MILLAGE RATE IS ZERO PERCENT (0.00%) MORE THAN THE ROLL -BACK RATE OF 6.8987 COMPUTED IN ACCORDANCE WITH FLORIDA STATUTE 200.065(1); PROVIDING FOR CONFLICT; PROVIDING FOR SEVERABILITY; AND PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE". Motion and second by Council Members- and kZ4 to approve _ the first reading of proposed Ordinance No. 1266 and set September 26, 2022 as the final hearing date. c +_ y a VOTE: Chandler , Clark , Jarriel_�, Keefe L , Watford Motion: Carried/Failed Handwritten Minutes, 9-06-2022, CC Reg Mtg, Page of 1— FIRST BUDGET PUBLIC HEARING CONTINUED B. Motion and second by Council Members r and 16' �� to read by title only, proposed Ordinance No. 1267, setting the annual budget for FY 2022-23 [as presented in Exhibit 4]. \/ VOTE: Chaadler t/ , Clark r , Jarrilel�, KeefeL , Watford. Motion: Carried/Failed Attorney 1ti t t" read proposed Ordinance No. 1267 by title only, as follows: "AN ORDINANCE ADOPTING AN ANNUAL BUDGET FOR THE CITY OF OKEECHOBEE, FLORIDA; FOR THE FISCAL YEAR BEGINNING OCTOBER 1, 2022, AND ENDING SEPTEMBER 30, 2023; APPROPRIATING FUNDS FOR OPERATING EXPENSES OF THE CITY OF OKEECHOBEE FOR THE GENERAL OPERATION OF THE SEVERAL DEPARTMENTS OF THE CITY AND OTHER FIXED OBLIGATIONS OF THE CITY FOR AND DURING THE FISCAL YEAR; PROVIDING FOR CONFLICT AND SEVERABILITY; -AND PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE". ( -� Motion and second by Council Members C/�a\Il and �'^�-1�� To the first reading of proposed Ordinance No. 1267 and set September 26, 2022 as the final hearing date. a tb_ i`.r ,nQ, a- ' ►. 4674 ti f :. I rt� I, •.ice J ' , Hk/�' .. __ 04101ii Aliffm -MIT hG� Q�of VOTE: Chandler '( ,Clark_(Jarriel , Keefe —I—, Watford Motion: arried,Failed Handwritten Minutes, 9-06-2022, CC Reg Mtg, Page ofIg I War w AM MAYOR WATFORD CLOSED THE FIRST BUDGET HEARING AT ' 5 D P.M. NEW BUSINESS A. Presentation by the Florida Department of Transportation regarding SR 70 resurfacing [as presented in Exhibit 5 .�� 1 [l 1 '� ti, r��hr;.%ta . prented a seven -slide power point outlining the plans for the resurfacing of State Road 70'(North Park Street) from U.S. Highway 441 (Parrott -- Avenue) to NE 17th Avenue, with the portion within the City Limits ending at East 13th Avenue). tt� Li- (h G , �ta��� �` �, f` 0 a�it� sow - ret&d. PAAAO Mjmq Wtk Irg -hqkj..c 11t14 04 c-.o we-r pa-e.�c 9-.--Consider a request by Okeechobee Main Street to install banners of local veterans along Park Street starting November 1, 2022 for the Hometown Heroes Banner Project [as presented in Exhibit 6]. Motion by ZCVN�Q. , 2nd by�� 9Q-�. I�i'u�h+r.c� g% Swam AGr . C, A&cl�Flov, VOTE: C r , Clark— , Jarriel `I ,Keefe ,Watford Y Motion; Cars edffiailed C. Motion and second by Council Members and ck-tiAE to approve a Grant Agreement for funding with the Florida Department of Environmental Protection for the Cattlemen's Square project [as presented in Exhibit 71. (; PAM", oa) Dn eapu 9-*W i VOTE: Chandler \+ Clark _�� " ©Jarriell Keefe , WatfordMotion:,Carri'_ Failed _ #i�11 Handwritten Minutes, 9-06-2022, CC Reg Mtg, Page 1), of A 4 41 13 7v -�_7 NEW BUSINESS CONTINUED D. Motion and second by Council Members 1C.CIL`f and to approve a Roadway Improvements Contract with CW Roberts Contracting, Inc. in the amount of $80,0000 for asphalt milling and paving [as presented in Exhibit 8]. ,uOf., p`�`� VOTE: Chandler \� , Clark, Jarriel ,Keefe, Watford. M tion: Carri ' /Failed E. Motio_n and second by Council Members t and to approve Renewal of Property and Casualty Insurance coverages with Public Risk Management (PRM) with an effective date of October 1, 2022 [as presented in Exhibit 9]. .�..5d2f) I/U nnann0J VOTE: Chandler , Clark / , Jarriel ,Keefe ,Watford / Motion-Carried/Failed F. Motion and second by Council Members _ L and== - - 'C to approve the disposal of obsolete and surplus Police Department equipment and vehicles [as presented in Exhibit 10] — NAt 1) VOTE: Chandler ,Clark , Jarriel, Keefe Watford `=. M�NQCdwritten Failed Minutes, 9-06-2022, CC Reg Mtg, Page of �� k7 ' IX. CITY ATTORNEY UPDATE ------------ .�o- rn cam. muoS I CITY O. UPDATE r i +m I I WONAW Handwritten Minutes, 9-06-2022, CC Reg Mtg, Page of II� COUNCIL COMMENTS -to& O&Wd 6W pr&pV2� --- if S.. XII. ADJOURNMENT ' f All There being no further items of discussion, Mayor Watford adjourned the meeting at P.M. 'T_ Handwritten Minutes, 9-06-2022, CC Reg Mtg, Page of SEPTEMBER 6, 2022, COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING AND WORKSHOP HEATHER PRINCE HANDWRITTEN MINUTES _L TO ORDER ,or Watford called the regular meeting of the City Council for the City of Okeechobee to �r on Tuesday, September 6, 2022, at ii CSC' P.M. in the City Council Chambers, located at 55 Southeast 3rd Avenue, Room 200, Okeechobee, Florida. The invocation was (�I'L �x coffered by Pastgr-W uen-Keli-Wen-and Worsbi Center; followed by the L/"tt, G�;;�Pledge of Allegiance led by ��IGlS r1�=1� 1 Y) II. ATTENDANCE taken by City Clerk Gamiotea to establish a quorum: Mayor Dowling R. Watford, Jr. Council Member Chandler Council Member Clark Council Member Jarriel Council Member Keefe Staff present were: City Attorney John Fumero City Administrator Gary Ritter Police Chief Donald Hagan Public Works Director David Allen General Serv. Coor. Patty Burnette PRESENT ABSENT City Clerk Lane Gamiotea Executive Assistant Robin Brock Deputy City Clerk Heather Prince Finance Director India Riedel Planner Ben Smith -VIA Zoom III. AGENDA AND PUBLIC COMMENTS A. Requests for the addition, deferral, or withdrawal of agenda items. B. Motion and second by Council Members and CAI ��rk to approve the agenda as presented/amended. VOTE: Chandler, Clark, Jarriel, Keefe, Watford C�/. Motion: Carried/Fail d. J C. There were � agenda item forms or comment cards submitted for public participation for any issues not on the agenda. Handwritten Minutes, 9-06-2022, CC Reg Mtg, Page r of [ b, PRESENTATIONS AND PROCLAMATIONS A. Proclaim the month of September 2022 as "Suicide Prevention Awareness Month." Mayor Watford proclaimed September 2022 as "Suicide Prevention Awareness Month." He presented two proclamations to two separate organizations. The first being presented to: and read into the record as follows: "WHEREAS, September is National Suicide Prevention Awareness Month, which directs the community's attention to this public health epidemic destroying lives, whole families, and sometimes entire communities; and WHEREAS, suicide rates on the Treasure Coast and in Okeechobee were increasing in the first half of 2022 according to our Medical Examiner's Office with four suicide deaths in Okeechobee County in quarter one of 2022; and WHEREAS, suicide is a leading cause of death in the United States with an average 130 suicides each day; and WHEREAS, in 2020, there were an estimated 1.20 million suicide attempts; and WHEREAS, in 2020, the age -adjusted rate per 100,000 population of Suicide Deaths (All) in Okeechobee County was 15.2 compared to Florida at 13.1; and WHEREAS, in Okeechobee County there were 9 suicide deaths in 2021, a 23.90 percent year over year increase from 2020; and WHEREAS, suicide is the only type of death that is 100 percent preventable; and by offering public education, data, support, and services we as a community have taken a step toward preventing another suicide by our residents those resilient people with the capacity-o recover, rebound, and heal. NOW THEREFORE, I, I Dowling R. Watford, Jr., by virtue of the authority vested in me as Mayor of the City of Okeechobee, Florida, do hereby proclaim the month of September 2022 as "Suicide Prevention Awareness Month." nda 0 61 5=01 �aJ rw)� Mvl �3 _)Aar, �'uYlt� - 5(��n/��' of I 000cT, edit 6)f The second being presented to: and read into the record as follows: "WHEREAS, the month of September is National Suicide Prevention month, a time in which individuals, organizations, and communities around the country join their voices to amplify the message that suicide can be prevented; and WHEREAS, Suicide affects individuals, families, and communities across Okeechobee County, Florida, and the nation; and WHEREAS, Suicide is the second leading cause of death for people ages 10 to 34, the fourth leading cause among people ages 34 to 54, and the fifth leading cause among people ages 45 to 54; and WHEREAS, Okeechobee County is dedicated to saving lives and bringing hope to those affected by suicide, through education, advocacy, and resources for those who have lost someone to suicide or who are contemplating suicide themselves; and WHEREAS, we recognize suicide as a preventable national and state public health problem and declare suicide prevention to be a priority and support culturally -informed and evidence -based mental health care and services; and WHEREAS, we promote awareness that there is no single cause for suicide, and that suicide most often occurs when stressors exceed the coping abilities of someone struggling with a mental health condition; and WHEREAS, Okeechobee County, recognizes the impact of awareness and education, access to services, acceptance of the importance of mental health and well-being to a person's overall success, and supports the implementation of trauma informed approaches throughout the systems of care. NOW, THEREFORE, I, Dowling R. Watford, Jr., by virtue of the authority vested in me as Mayor of the City of Okeechobee, Florida, do hereby proclaim the month of September 2022 as `Suicide Awareness Month'." v - Handwritten Minutes, 9-06-2022, CC Reg Mtg, Page T of 6 IV. Fo)64 rr)a* a^o catnoed tie-5 e bW rae ew wA Gall shoals ,gr eGc er 06�ept�_nce &rd oLcetteress -b , et 6ab6is a p pc6lam wr Uil % e - �ekte5,ve_ 5CW/CeS . 9 hapN *,cre, are, 6z) Me4 LhL a tie) �o 6uppc�+I'& of �i,5 6toa mcJ(v- b(A'll cah ;*i Call au I Lkk are, Mae �5uppoirbtt J Mental h6czt�h *fAh eocr. FI Ltaqut of Cd7' s�e *at She fte -d � �►h� l�rde�h�p �' J if7 w(b k�� Mat Mv- l5 Seek_llx ha� Cc�(�M-ellry, I warff b be A tfet er v fr f IX, . m _0 Nxi C'el�rt -:---- r � � -Ate rr6.n R5ar(z, hog �.�GoC��A.nci t I'1'�-el' b-et(c5 . � - z _a IV. PRESENTATIONS AND PROCLAMATIONS CONTINUED B. Proclaim October 8, 2022 as "Peter Raulerson Day." Mayor Watford proclaimed October 8, 2022 as "Peter Raulerson Day'. He read the following into the record: "WHEREAS, October 8, 2022, marks the seventy fifth anniversary of the passing of our founding father, Peter Raulerson, and by request of the Okeechobee Historical Society; and WHEREAS, it is fitting and proper to accord official recognition to this memorable anniversary; and WHEREAS, at the time of his passing at 90 years old, he had made remarkable contributions to this community. Moving here with his family as the first white settlers in 1896, he went on to live a life of public service. He was the first postmaster of Tantie, the first mayor once the City of Okeechobee was formed in 1915, and a County Commissioner for St. Lucie County before the County was formed. He organized the first school and established the Primitive Baptist Church. In the year 2000, he was recognized by the City of Okeechobee as a `Great Floridian.' NOW THEREFORE, I, Dowling R. Watford, Jr., by virtue of the'authority vested in me as Mayor of the City of Okeechobee, Florida, do hereby proclaim October-8,_2022,aas "Peter Raulerson- Day." Proclamation was presented to: -��tAuri Cal�-,.6TH C. Proclaim the week of September 17-23, 2022 as "Constitution Week". Mayor Watford proclaimed September 17 through 23, 2022 as "Constitution Week". He read the following into the record: "WHEREAS, September 17, 2022 marks the two hundred and thirty-fifth anniversary of the drafting of the Constitution of the United States of America by the Constitutional Convention; and WHEREAS, by request of the Okeechobee Chapter of the Daughters of the American Revolution, it is fitting and proper to accord official recognition to this magnificent document and its memorable anniversary and to the patriotic celebrations which will commemorate the occasion; and WHEREAS, Public Law 915 guarantees the issuing of a proclamation each year by the President of the United States of America designating September 17 through 23 as Constitution Week. NOW, THEREFORE, I, Dowling R. Watford, Jr., by virtue of the authority vested in me as Mayor of the City of Okeechobee, Florida, do hereby proclaim the week of September 17-23, 2022 as `Constitution Week'." --- _-�v Proclamation was presented to: (Y)6 ( Cab(, mi L rau�.�- D. Present a Ten -Year Longevity Service Award to Mr. David Allen, Public Works. Mayor Watford read the framed certificate as follows: "In Recognition of your 10 Years of Service, Hard Work, and Dedication to the City, its citizens, and your fellow employees from September 1-1; 2012 through September 11, 2022. Presented on this 6th day of September 2022 on behalf of the Mayor and City Council for the City of Okeechobee, Florida." d kdL Ki 13=('1 b6cVt 6C Me Rik L�rK5 but now reui ur-riorstund- - andwritten Mmutes�9-08-2022, CC Reg Mtg, 09, of �(�� C- V. CONSENT AGENDA Motion and second by Council Members and J a,WL.,�-1 to A. Ratify the appointment of Mrs. Dawn Marti ` to the General Employees' Pension Fund Board of Trustees as the Fifth Member, replacing J.P. Ziegler; and B. Approve a purchase in the amount of $19,600.00 to Glasgow Equipment Services, Inc for the replacement of the diesel fuel pump at Public Works [as presented in Exhibit 1]. VOTE: Cha dlel�Id ,Clark ;r,�, Jarriel ,Keefe, Watford. Motion: rriedlA MAYOR WATFORD OPENED THE QUASI-JUDICIAL PUBLIC HEARING AT IO',99,_P.M. The following items are quasi-judicial in nature. In accordance with section 286.0115, Florida statutes, an opportunity for -- persons to speak on each item will be made available after the applicant and staff have made their presentations on each item. All testimony, including public testimony and evidence, may be made under oath or affirmation. Additionally, each person who gives testimony may be subject to cross-examination. If you do not wish to be either cross-examined or sworn, your testimony will be given its due weight. The general public may request the Board to ask questions of staff or witnesses on their behalf. Any person presenting documents to the Board should provide the City Clerk with a minimum of 10 copies. Further details of the quasi-judicial procedure may be obtained from the Clerk. No verbatim record by a certified court reporter is made of these proceedings. Accordingly, any person who may seek to appeal any decision involving the matters noticed herein will be responsible for making a verbatim record of the testimony and evidence at these proceedings upon which any appeal is to be based (see Section 286.0105, Fla. Stat.). In accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act and Section 286.26, F.S., persons needing a special accommodation to participate in this proceeding should contact the City Clerk's office at 863-763- 9814 seventy-two (72) hours in advance of this proceeding. A. Motion and second by Council Members t! b'`1 j I j �J and r- to read by title only proposed Ordinance No. 1261 for Rezoning Petition No. 22-005-R, submitted by property owner James Caprio/608 Okeechobee LLC, to rezone 0.64+/- acres, Lots 7-8 from Commercial Professional Office (CPO) and Lots 9-10 from Residential Single Family -One (RSF-1) to Light Commercial (CLT) of Block 78, Okeechobee. The property is located at 201-205 NE 6th Street. The proposed use is to expand the existing business located directly North of this property [as presented in Exhibit 2]. VOTE: Chandler , Clark_, Jarriel_, Keefe, Watford. Motion: Carr—ied d City Attorney .I� read proposed Ordinance No. 1261 by title only, as follows: "AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF OKEECHOBEE, FLORIDA; AMENDING THE OFFICIAL ZONING MAP OF THE CITY OF OKEECHOBEE BY REZONING A CERTAIN TRACT -OF LAND MORE PARTICULARLY DESCRIBED HEREIN, FROM CPO AND RSF-1 TO CLT, PETITION NO. 22-005-R; AMENDING THE ZONING MAP ACCORDINGLY; PROVIDING FOR CONFLICT; PROVIDING FOR SEVERABILITY; PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE." Motion_r� Council Members and to adopt proposed Ordinance No. 1261. Im i'nis,A red oaf -b (_9�, L tm d - a diilifront rnr�, r� bpi, Cc T;-myic -te pn et5, Cri-fcxi Q r�+:.mmrnu i ppP,6 �i P - Ct p %vu t Ma y©r- re54�xc. -Hoe_ Eat-. euotri ny retulkd ? �r» � h - I� n� tv_kr. W mma-nd -e-h hoc d V �5 ft v D q4D fUe_ ebb- bf5r ea, o4l tier. apow64W VOTE: C rtdCelr , Clark 1 , Jarriel C..� , Keefe, Watfor Motio Carried d. : Wed ; 1 �' MAYOR WATFORD CLOSED THE PUBLIC HEARING AT P.M. Handwritten Minutes, 9-06-2022, CC Reg Mtg, Page of f MAYOR WATFORD OPENED THE FIRST BUDGET PUBLIC HEARING FOR BUDGET AT ` ,GL,LP.M. Motion and second by Council Members jai"J"je-I and to read by title only, proposed Ordinance No. 1266, levying a millage rate of 6.8987 on all real and tangible personal property for proposed Fiscal Year (FY) October 1, 2022 through September 20, 2023 [as presented in Exhibit 31. VOTE: Chandler L. , Clark_, Jarriel , Keefe , Watford Motion: Carried Attorney gouRd read proposed Ordinance No. 1266 by title only, as follows: "AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF OKEECHOBEE, FLORIDA; LEVYING THE AD VALOREM PROPERTY TAX MILLAGE RATE FOR MUNICIPAL PURPOSES ON ALL TAXABLE PROPERTY WITHIN THE CITY IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE PROVISIONS OF STATE LAW FOR THE FISCAL YEAR BEGINNING OCTOBER 1, 2022 AND ENDING SEPTEMBER 30, 2023; PROVIDING THAT 6.8987 PER THOUSAND DOLLAR VALUATION SHALL NOT BE -LEVIED ON HOMESTEAD PROPERTY; THAT 6.8987 VALUATION SHALL BE USED FOR GENERAL CITY PURPOSES; THAT SAID MILLAGE RATE IS ZERO PERCENT (0.00%) MORE THAN THE ROLL -BACK RATE OF 6.8987 COMPUTED IN ACCORDANCE WITH FLORIDA STATUTE 200.065(1); PROVIDING FOR CONFLICT; PROVIDING FOR SEVERABILITY; AND PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE". Motion and second by Council Members I 24 and - to approve the first reading of proposed Ordinance No. 1266 and set September 26,�2022 as the final hearing date. -mmerl - nonce - Cbu. hU I(i�t - f� VOTE: Chad /.-, Clazlc , Jarriel_ (�mKeefe_ t- _-, oral Motion: arriedlFa ed U UU Handwritten Minutes, 9-06-2022, CC Reg Mtg, Page 6 of A VII. FIRST BUDGET PUBLIC HEARING CONTINUE B. Motion and second by Council Members —„� and�r"to read by title only, proposed Ordinance No. 1267, setting the annual budget for FY 2022-23 [as presented in Exhibit 4]. VOTE: Cha ,Clark, Jarriel C, , Keefe, Watford Motion: Parriedl Attorney l' read proposed Ordinance No:-1267 by title only, as follows: "AN ORDINANCE ADOPTING AN ANNUAL BUDGET FOR THE CITY OF OKEECHOBEE, FLORIDA; FOR THE FISCAL YEAR BEGINNING OCTOBER 1, 2022, AND ENDING SEPTEMBER 30, 2023; APPROPRIATING FUNDS FOR OPERATING EXPENSES OF THE CITY OF OKEECHOBEE FOR THE GENERAL OPERATION OF THE SEVERAL DEPARTMENTS OF THE CITY AND OTHER FIXED OBLIGATIONS OF THE CITY FOR AND DURING THE FISCAL YEAR; PROVIDING FOR CONFLICT AND SEVERABILITY; AND PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE". Motion and second by Council Members (( !' and ff� to approve the first reading of proposed Ordinance No. 1267 and set September 6, 2022 as the final hearing date. ;G(S- lob 1mcrif -tb Clak-. G .�r�'er--revic��d rcu�s 66v- at I--4,564 6 acthue ? U,� Zwc)6 �11-en - s�il1 �5p-er�1� �-x. m t t f S out-6 a VOTE: Chandler i , Clams , Jar-66 ­� , Keefe 1, , Watford_. 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WL rflh Mend erni hf -rzlr cdoerksm Lo nbt Y4- k cis r 69 AItc�1 pu II (,i��C�.hJ,1,5 c7F CouY�il Cl�riyst �I-�ese I,�rK5h�5 -h.� � Cut �72h��ns K-Ppb POW 3 UeA.r ' l� fir- a is l�Lt present r� d��-t � � ���� � ad Lt�-h`Skl amh5cat41S_ � bko c �c �Jaf QckqIf I) b: -- is, MAYOR WATFORD CLOSED THE FIRST BUDGET HEARING AT �_ �-C P.M. VIII. NEW BUSINESS A. Presentation by the Florida Department of Transportation regarding SR 70 resurfacing [as prey nted in Exhibit 51. ( )N ) M _e b = presented a seven -slide power point outlining the plans for the resurfacing of State Road 70 (North Park Street) from U.S. Highway 441 (Parrott Avenue) to NE 17th Avenue, with the portion within the City Limits ending at East 13tn Avenue). �u a�r+v CUt✓vnc1 j ryig mi7t nod Q' - t {�_ - 60 t0 �'` B. Consider a request by Okeechobee Main Street to install banners of loca veterans a ong -Park Street starting November 1, 2022 for the Hometown Heroes Banner Project [as presented in Exhibit 6]. Motion by to`I(i) 2nd by -S` c" ---------- _ ;fiti' _ 5• r 1 t Cc l C�h,�(�tc�- i i t reU1l9ad 5 1�U�e�YS l'b%YI CPU: 4p VOTE: Cha r .. , Clark (�I". , Jarriel (f , Keefeg' ;g ., Watford Motion: CdrriedlF ed C. Motion and second by Council Members f ? and a to approve a Grant Agreement for funding with the F ori`Y da Department of Environmental Protection for the Cattlemen's Square project [as presented in Exhibit 7]. c_4i�? - -ram- !Y1 •C- L_ T qlll� &- _la'tC�l c)�Cc9 VOTE: Chandler , Clark , Jarriel, Keefe ,Watford Motion: arried/F ed ritten Minutes, 9-06-2022, CC Reg Mtg, Page 13 of� �h�' ch c�- bwba�.�v nu�d i'I�irnoT pve-�.ti�n �0, -Iu ib, ol �&a, (,���e.►� 1�2�mc� /��.�.t/L�nnu�-��vrr �ur�,, (�c�-✓Cao% Phu I'Y�{t1Z�-��.a.e f(ti.�.e `N'la:� ixiG� %Jrfh46 XXYU h2Q. ►���h �n s� a�� LtR'Q•f- '(%)Cli1I�E-d% I%IC-Gif 64 M¢etrt�. 0 - h HCtq�- YYArdn? Pal?od� tuiv(f" _ �- Cl.f bo6,k Gn-- h`�{,�+�gGLh - /.�.t `l�hk. 5�.rn.e. i7✓x�-, k.�� � fjc �� � GUai, - �Uef�hsC(,txhwtCLeacl-eP2cL0, j�ltoh �t b�c�2,� ��i�.eCoe- C�.a'e�to� -- J1�- bau v/Lzfi k�uz,)tlk &MA -- sit_ Id�Ai>_ Pw w�nc�. inO-t ,¢ �.. M�f 71IY1� I�Gl9e I`I 6f 1.� n u-cd n Lcc-cl i ruouv L@L w �i�.�- 2e4urw fu- r j3— jzv�h t1v& . 1 4.1 NEW BUSINESS CONTINUED D. Motion and second by Council Members V, and to approve a Roadway Improvements Contract Roberts Contracting, Inc. in the amount of $80,0000 for asphalt milling and paving [as presented in Exhibit 8]. -0 - 6wo) - &�ri UjOLQ-d te-�A' t)d fflkMc) Jla-LL uAl -t ID, b6t - &J ttl art P I I�V-b6a LXx* �t" U0 pbost' 4L- VOTE: Chllpdt-ar-�I—, Clark Jarriel Keefe Watford Motion4arried/1741ed 4 E. Motion and second by Council Members and to approve Renewal of Property and Casualty Insurance coverages with Public Risk Management (PRM) with an effective date of October 1, 2022 [as presented in Exhibit 9]. 3 ob I`Ll&� Cha e-?:11, Watford VOTE: -ndTi _, Clark Jarriel Keefe Motioix"Carried/Fled F. Motion and second by Council Members and C&LL,' to approve the disposal of obsolete and surplus Police Department equipment and vehicles [as presented in Exhibit 10] &A, Mar - dh�llluq tut ao ddlc�Ak' LuldZ4 avj zk - nwn[� 6hL pp M 6a� A W ha tt.A Lt �waL pwr. V CWYL&A rYCaZ4. U1 VOTE: Chandler I A,,, Clark Jarriel Keefe L' Watford Motion: Carried/Fa --cj. to- (WC9"t7416dwritten Minutes, 9-06-2022, CC Reg Mtg, Page 4:of 4i 9 u'. rrUP ddV6 X. CITY ADMINISTRATOR UPDATE h _ Lam+- C6a fc.(,i Jv�rn u s � h _-I1J- C to tre& SC,he " Gi _scow m eefii n K Q. i 4L- v) rye to- b�- ac,l Ltit, s XI. COUNCIL COMMENTS mc- :JCur�� Chi' ��aa� u.rn�cum �i c/,e.cc cwq& da.t" .AkWcc Gra&e., CP /Le/�ewt � cry m y �i.e:nc{� c�rm5 Yrc� �d ea 14�UuQd JlIll.(!e /Y-c/i oIc.E i2� CCt,a Yh, on Nc- 1Y��-die, I�JQ;� ,cnh�cweQ (yza46u.%-, AY�c�C Al', si y� �t E'6n1cLtd Lh 3 m4t�-6. ADJOURNMENT There being no further items of discussion, Mayor Watford adjourned the meeting at P.M. Handwritten Minutes, 9-06-2022, CC Reg Mtg, Page 0 of `6