2023-10-17 Agenda • •
�Ar of oK'y---3. CITY OF OKEECHOBEE Mayor
��• ��cy 55 SE THIRD AVENUE Dowling R. Watford, Jr.
Vice Mayor
o • OKEECHOBEE, FL 34974 Monica Clark
OCTOBER 17, 2023 Council Members
�'r• a 14 6:00 PM Noel Chandler
•I'��4%ilifi o• REGULAR MEETING OFFICIAL Bob Jarriel
REVISED 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.
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. Honor Kay Matchett, Public Works Administrative Secretary, for Five Years Service.
B. Honor Jason Chapman's memory with a presentation to his family.
V. CONSENT AGENDA
A. Motion to dispense with the reading and approve the Minutes for September 14, 2023,
September 25, 2023, and October 3, 2023.
B. Motion to approve September 2023 Warrant Register.
C. Motion to temporarily close a portion of Southwest 4th Street between 5th and 6th Avenues from
5:00 to 9:00 P.M. on October 31, 2023, for the Fall Festival as submitted by First Baptist Church
of Okeechobee (Exhibit 1).
VI. OPEN PUBLIC HEARING FOR PLAT ADOPTION POSTPONED FROM SEPTEMBER 14, 2023
A. Motion to approve or deny with or without contingencies, Final Plat Application No. 23-003-
TRC/FP, proposed development is a 16.2+/- acres commercial subdivision, to be titled: PARK
STREET COMMERCE CENTER, located in the 1100 to 1200 blocks along the North side of
North Park Street/State Road 70 East, just West of the eastern City Limits/Northeast 13th
Avenue.The newly platted subdivision will consist of five lots for future commercial development,
two master stormwater tracts, rights-of-way Northeast 3rd Street and Northeast 13th Avenue, and
an abandonment of the unimproved and unutilized portion of Northeast 12th Avenue, form LLC;
Mobley Street,submitted by Adam Ramsey, Registered Agent for Park Street Okeechobee,LLC;
property owner William R. Grigsby, Jr. (Exhibit 2).
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VII. NEW BUSINESS
A. Motion to read by title only, set November 21, 2023, as the Final Public Hearing date, and
approve the first reading for proposed Ordinance No. 1275, Land Development Regulations Text
Amendment Application No. 23-002-TA, revamping the Stormwater Management regulations
within Chapter 78 of the Code of Ordinances(Exhibit 3).
B. Consider moving an alternate member and appointing a new member to the Planning Board, the
Board of Adjustment, and the Design Review Board (Exhibit 4).
C. Motion to approve Amendment No. 3 to the Florida Department of Environmental Protection
Grant Agreement No. LPQ0007 for the Taylor Creek Southeast 4th Street Stormwater Project,
amend Section 2.d. of and add Section 8.f. to Attachment 1; amend Section 4 in Attachment 2;
and amend Attachment 3 Project Timeline and Budget Detail, and add Task 2 to Attachment 3
(Exhibit 5).
D. Motion to approve an agreement in the amount of$19,210.00 to Kimley-Horn and Associates
for engineering services for the Northeast 4th drainage ditch, East of Northeast 6th Avenue
(Exhibit 6).
E. Motion to approve contracting with Newman's Power Systems to install a new generator at the
City Police Department in the amount of$67,654.00 (Exhibit 7).
F. Discussion of securing new Patrol Vehicles.
G. Discussion of adding Red Cross Emblems to the helicopter in Veteran's Park.
VIII. CITY ATTORNEY UPDATE
IX. CITY ADMINISTRATOR UPDATE
X. COUNCIL COMMENTS
XI. 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.
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From: Jacqueline Boer
Sent: Monday, October 16, 2023 11:33 AM
To: Anthony Smith; Belen Reyna; Bettye Taylor; Christina Curl; David Allen;
Donald Hagan; Heather Prince; India Riedel; Katie Rogers; Kay
Matchett; Keli Trimnal; Lane Gamiotea; Melissa Henry; Patty Burnette;
Permit; Trish Hampshire
Cc: Gary Ritter; City Attorney; Melissa D. DiNatale; Bsmith@m-da.com;
Cathy Womble
Subject: Revised Agenda and Exhibit 3 for City Council Meeting on 10/17/23
Good morning.
Please note that there is a revised agenda and exhibit 3 has been revised on the City of Okeechobee website
(https://www.cityofokeechobee.com/AgendaMlnutes-CityCouncil.html) for tomorrow's city council
meeting. Under New Business item G has been added and on exhibit 3 page 15, the minutes have been
replaced.
Please let me know if you have any questions.
Thank you,
Jacqueline
Jacqueline Boer
Executive Assistant
Okeechobee
FLORIDA•Fouwrled 191 S
55 SE 3rd Avenue
Okeechobee, FL 34974
Phone: (863) 763-3372, ext. 9812
Direct: (863) 763-9812
Email: executiveassistant@cityofokeechobee.com
Website: www.cityofokeechobee.com
NOTICE: Under Florida law, email addresses are public records. If you do not want your email address released in response to a public
records request, do not send electronic mail to this entity. Instead, contact this office by phone or in writing, Florida Statute 668.6076.
CITY OF OKEECHOBEE ELECTRONIC DEVICE DISCLAIMER: Florida has a very broad public records law. Most written
communications to or from local officials regarding city business are public records available to the public and media upon request.
Your correspondence via e-mail,text message, voice mail, etc., may therefore be subject to public disclosure.
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,o ; OKEECHOBEE, FL 34974 Monica Clark
OCTOBER 17, 2023 Council Members
4:et 6:00 PM Noel Chandler
1:i0i.•01 REGULAR MEETING OFFICIAL Bob Jarriel
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.
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. Honor Kay Matchett, Public Works Administrative Secretary, for Five Years Service.
B. Honor Jason Chapman's memory with a presentation to his family.
V. CONSENT AGENDA
A. Motion to dispense with the reading and approve the Minutes for September 14, 2023,
September 25, 2023, and October 3, 2023.
B. Motion to approve September 2023 Warrant Register.
C. Motion to temporarily close a portion of Southwest 4th Street between 5th and 6th Avenues from
5:00 to 9:00 P.M. on October 31, 2023, for the Fall Festival as submitted by First Baptist Church
of Okeechobee (Exhibit 1).
VI. OPEN PUBLIC HEARING FOR PLAT ADOPTION POSTPONED FROM SEPTEMBER 14, 2023
A. Motion to approve or deny with or without contingencies, Final Plat Application No. 23-003-
TRC/FP, proposed development is a 16.2+/- acres commercial subdivision, to be titled: PARK
STREET COMMERCE CENTER, located in the 1100 to 1200 blocks along the North side of
North Park Street/State Road 70 East, just West of the eastern City Limits/Northeast 13th
Avenue.The newly platted subdivision will consist of five lots for future commercial development,
two master stormwater tracts, rights-of-way Northeast 3rd Street and Northeast 13th Avenue, and
an abandonment of the unimproved and unutilized portion of Northeast 12th Avenue, form LLC;
Mobley Street,submitted by Adam Ramsey, Registered Agent for Park Street Okeechobee, LLC;
property owner William R. Grigsby, Jr. (Exhibit 2).
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• •
VII. NEW BUSINESS
A. Motion to read by title only, set November 21, 2023, as the Final Public Hearing date, and
approve the first reading for proposed Ordinance No. 1275, Land Development Regulations Text
Amendment Application No. 23-002-TA, revamping the Stormwater Management regulations
within Chapter 78 of the Code of Ordinances (Exhibit 3).
B. Consider moving an alternate member and appointing a new member to the Planning Board, the
Board of Adjustment, and the Design Review Board (Exhibit 4).
C. Motion to approve Amendment No. 3 to the Florida Department of Environmental Protection
Grant Agreement No. LPQ0007 for the Taylor Creek Southeast 4th Street Stormwater Project,
amend Section 2.d. of and add Section 8.f. to Attachment 1; amend Section 4 in Attachment 2;
and amend Attachment 3 Project Timeline and Budget Detail, and add Task 2 to Attachment 3
(Exhibit 5).
D. Motion to approve an agreement in the amount of $19,210.00 to Kimley-Horn and Associates
for engineering services for the Northeast 4th drainage ditch, East of Northeast 6th Avenue
(Exhibit 6).
E. Motion to approve contracting with Newman's Power Systems to install a new generator at the
City Police Department in the amount of$67,654.00 (Exhibit 7).
F. Discussion of securing new Patrol Vehicles.
VIII. CITY ATTORNEY UPDATE
IX. CITY ADMINISTRATOR UPDATE
X. COUNCIL COMMENTS
XI. 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.
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�N OF'°K�� CITY OF OKEECHOBEE Mayor
r • m` 55 SE THIRD AVENUE Dowling R. Watford, Jr.
• T•� OKEECHOBEE, FL 34974
Vice Mayor
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a i�� 6:00 PM Council Members
••�*791,41.0' Noel Chandler
LIST OF EXHIBITS Bob Jarriel
David McAuley
Draft Minutes September 14, 2023
Draft Minutes September 25, 2023
Draft Minutes October 3, 2023
Warrant Register September, 2023
Exhibit 1 Temporary Street Closing Application for First Baptist Church
Exhibit 2 Memo regarding Park Street Commerce Center
Exhibit 3 Ordinance No. 1275
Exhibit 4 Appointments to the Planning Board, Board of Adjustment, and
Design Review Board
Exhibit 5 Amendment 3 for project LPQ0007
Exhibit 6 Kimley-Horn Agreement
Exhibit 7 Memo regarding Newman's Power Systems Generator
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