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2023-05-16 III. Published Agenda devised AGe ncki ,,,,...��, • MINUTE F I B ��fic•oF•004,. ITY OF OKEECHOBEE Mayor 4� � 55 SE THIRD AVENUE Dowling R. Watford, Jr. ,� oip m Vice Mayor 4- -4 OKEECHOBEE, FL 34974 Monica Clark „is -7 MAY 16, 2023 Council Members : �� 6:00 PM Noel Chandler * Bob Jarriel •��AP•,ii�a-�� REGULAR MEETING OFFICIAL AGENDA 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. I. 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 week of May 21-27,2023 as"National Public Works Week". B. Proclaim the month of May,2023 as"Building Safety Month". C. Present a 5-Year Service Award to Jessica Francis and K-9 Luna. V. CONSENT AGENDA A. Approve Warrant Register—April,2023. B. Ratify the appointment of John Creasman to the General Employees'Pension Fund Board of Trustees as the Fifth Member, term being May 1,2023,through December 31,2025, replacing Dawn Martin. VI. NEW BUSINESS A. Motion to read by title only,set June 20,2023,as the final public hearing date,and approve the first reading of proposed Ordinance No. 1273 for Rezoning Petition No.22-001-R,submitted by Rene Griffith, Registered Agent,on behalf of the property owner,Be A Man, Buy Land, LLC.,to rezone 0.36+1-unplatted acres from Holding to Industrial.The property is a triangular-shaped vacant,unaddressed parcel,located contiguous to the West-side of the East City Limits Boundary Line, North of the railroad tracks,and South of NE 12th Avenue.The proposed use is outdoor storage(Exhibit 1). B. Motion to read by title only,set June 20,2023,as the final public hearing date,and approve the first reading of proposed Ordinance No. 1274,amending Chapter 18,Code Enforcement Procedure,to include a Fine Reduction Request Process (Exhibit 2). C. Tax Abatement presentation by Stephen Conteaguero. D. Motion to approve City Hall closure for the fumigation of City Hall and the Public Safety Building from 1:00pm Friday, September 1 through 7:00 am Tuesday,September 5,2023. E. Conduct annual evaluation of City Administrator Gary Ritter. VII. CITY ATTORNEY UPDATE VIII. CITY ADMINISTRATOR UPDATE IX. COUNCIL COMMENTS X. ADJOURN MEETING 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 an 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,persons with disabilities needing special accommodation to participate in this proceeding should contact the City Clerk's Office in person or call 863-763-9814,Hearing Impaired:Florida Relay 7-1-1 no later than four business days prior to proceeding. BE ADVISED that should you intend to show any document,picture,video,or item to the Council in support of 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. 1I - • • '�``NoF•oKFFcyo� CITY OF OKEECHOBEE z. Dowling R. Watfordyor • o% 55 SE THIRD AVENUE Vice Mayor OKEECHOBEE, FL 34974 ` Monica Clark �O o , MAY 16, 2023 Council Members 6:00 PM Noel Chandler • -"iii,,/�� 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. I. 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"Building Safety Month". B. Present a 5-Year Service Award to Jessica Francis and K-9 Luna. V. CONSENT AGENDA A. Approve Warrant Register—April,2023. B. Ratify the appointment of John Creasman to the General Employees'Pension Fund Board of Trustees as the Fifth Member, term being May 1,2023,through December 31,2025,replacing Dawn Martin. VI. NEW BUSINESS A. Motion to read by title only,set June 20,2023,as the final public hearing date,and approve the first reading of proposed Ordinance No. 1273 for Rezoning Petition No.22-001-R,submitted by Rene Griffith,Registered Agent,on behalf of the property owner,Be A Man, Buy Land,LLC.,to rezone 0.36+/-unplatted acres from Holding to Industrial.The property is a triangular-shaped vacant,unaddressed parcel,located contiguous to the West-side of the East City Limits Boundary Line, North of the railroad tracks,and South of NE 12th Avenue.The proposed use is outdoor storage(Exhibit forthcoming). B. Motion to read by title only,set June 20,2023,as the final public hearing date,and approve the first reading of proposed Ordinance No. 1274,amending Chapter 18,Code Enforcement Procedure,to include a Fine Reduction Request Process (Exhibit 2). C. Tax Abatement presentation by Stephen Conteaguero. D. Motion to approve City Hall closure on Friday, September 1,2023,for fumigation of City Hall and the Public Safety Building from Friday, September 1 through Monday,September 5,2023. E. Conduct annual evaluation of City Administrator Gary Ritter. VII. CITY ATTORNEY UPDATE VIII. CITY ADMINISTRATOR UPDATE IX. COUNCIL COMMENTS X. ADJOURN MEETING 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 an 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,persons with disabilities needing special accommodation to participate in this proceeding should contact the City Clerk's Office in person or call 863-763-9814,Hearing Impaired:Florida Relay 7-1-1 no later than four business days prior to proceeding. BE ADVISED that should you intend to show any document,picture,video,or item to the Council in support of 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. 1 ' Page • • ,,,,.'y..y� ��A`�'of.OKFFcti CITY OF OKEECHOBEE Mayor ,%fir; • :.�.°om� 55 SE THIRD AVENUE Dowling R. Watford, Jr. ,o �, OKEECHOBEE, FL 34974 Vice Mayor i. ._- rnpr P MAY 16, 2023 Monica Clark 1.' -- a its 6:00 PM Council Members •• *791 *all' LIST OF EXHIBITS Noel Chandler Bob Jarriel David McAuley Warrant Register April, 2023 Exhibit 1 Ordinance No. 1273 Exhibit 2 Ordinance No. 1274