2023-04-04 Agenda ����'0 CITY OF OKEECHOBEE Mayor
c� 'okFFc4N Dowling R. Watford, Jr.
Q4; ,• °mm 55 SE THIRD AVENUE Vice Mayor
OKEECHOBEE,FL 34974 Monica Clark
a0 APRIL 4, 2023 Council Members
J— :it 6:00 PM Noel Chandler
I� %iii��i' REGULAR MEETING OFFICIAL AGENDA Bob Jerrie!
David McAuley
Mission Statement: The mission of the City of Okeechobee is to provide accommodating services that enhance the quality
of life for our citizens and businesses in a fiscally sound manner.
Vision Statement: The City of Okeechobee will maintain a vibrant and prosperous community built on our heritage,history,
unique character,and small-town atmosphere.
CALL TO ORDER
II. ATTENDANCE
III. AGENDA AND PUBLIC COMMENTS
A. Requests for the addition,deferral,or withdrawal of agenda items.
B. Motion to adopt agenda.
C. Public participation for any issues not on the agenda requires an Agenda Item Form or Comment Card. Citizen comments are
limited to 3 minutes per speaker unless otherwise approved by the Mayor.
IV. PRESENTATIONS AND PROCLAMATIONS
A. Presentation honoring Mr.Jeff Fadley for his years of service on the Okeechobee Utility Authority Board of Directors.
V. CONSENT AGENDA
A. Dispense with the reading and approve the March 7,2023,Minutes
VI. FINAL READING—PUBLIC HEARING
A. Motion to read by title only and adopt proposed Ordinance No.1271,updating the Five-Year Schedule of Capital
Improvements to the Comprehensive Plan. Planning Board recommending approval (Exhibit 1).
VII. NEW BUSINESS
A. Boy's School project update by Russ Brown.
B. Okeechobee Flagler Park Master Plan presentation by Tammy Cook(Exhibit 2).
C. Motion to approve letter approving the placement of a Historical Marker at Primitive Baptist Church (Exhibit 3).
D. Motion to approve letter allowing the Historical Society to apply for a grant for placement of Historical Marker at Primitive
Baptist Church(Exhibit 4).
E. Fire Services update by Ralph Franklin.
F. Consider Personnel changes and amendments to various Chapters of the Personnel Policies and Procedures(Exhibit 5).
G. Motion to approve letter of support for Comcast's grant applications for expansion of services(Exhibit 6).
VIII. CITY ATTORNEY UPDATE
IX. CITY ADMINISTRATOR UPDATE
X. COUNCIL COMMENTS
XI. ADJOURN MEETING
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Office in person or call 863-763-9814,Hearing Impaired:Florida Relay 7-1-1 no later than four business days prior to proceeding.
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''�or 0E-:8 7_ CITY OF OKEECHOBEE Mayor
`� °gym 55 SE THIRD AVENUE Dowling R. Watford, Jr.
,LLY �•,, OKEECHOBEE,FL 34974 Vice Mayor
V d '"Nit Mr a0` APRIL 4, 2023 Monica Clark
-' � i, 6:00 PM Council Members
# 4-����*40 Noel Chandler
• LIST OF EXHIBITS Bob Jarriel
David McAuley
Draft Minutes March 7, 2023
Exhibit 1 Ordinance 1271
Exhibit 2 Flagler Park Presentation
Exhibit 3 Historical Marker approval letter
Exhibit 4 Historical Marker grant application approval letter
Exhibit 5 Amendments to Personnel Policies and Procedures
Exhibit 6 Comcast grant application approval letter