2023-05-02 Published Agenda • •
'~ CITY OF OKEECHOBEE Mayor
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;LL • OKEECHOBEE,FL 34974 Monica Clark
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*•4 000-/ REGULAR MEETING OFFICIAL AGENDA Bob Jarriel
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. Proclaim the month of May 2023 as Mental Health and Prevention Month.
V. CONSENT AGENDA
A. Dispense with the reading and approve the Minutes from April 18, 2023.
VI. NEW BUSINESS
A. OUA Presentation by Tommy Clay.
B. Department Director updates by the Clerk's Office, Public Works, Police and General Services.
C. Discussion on Veteran's Square by Gary Ritter(Exhibit 1).
VII. CITY ATTORNEY UPDATE
VIII. CITY ADMINISTRATOR UPDATE
IX. COUNCIL COMMENTS
X. ADJOURN MEETING
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01•°F °4-e. CITY OF OKEECHOBEE Mayor
55 SE THIRD AVENUE
06.2- cs,o�m� Dowling R. Watford, Jr.
.LL �•,, OKEECHOBEE,FL 34974 Vice Mayor
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MAY 2, 2023 Monica Clark
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Members
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LIST OF EXHIBITS
Bob Jarriel
David McAuley
Draft Minutes April 18, 2023
Exhibit 1 Veteran's Square Plans