2024-03-19 AgendaCITY OF OKEECHOBEE
55 SE THIRD AVENUE
OKEECHOBEE, FL 34974
MARCH 19, 2024
6:00 PM
REGULAR MEETING OFFICIAL
AGENDA
Mayor
Dowling R. Watford, Jr.
Vice Mayor
Monica Clark
Council Members
Noel Chandler
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 any modifications to the agenda.
B. Motion to adopt the agenda as published and amended.
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. CONSENT AGENDA
A. Motion to dispense with the reading and approve the March 5, 2024 minutes (Exhibit 1).
B. Motion to approve the February, 2024 Warrant Register (Exhibit 2).
V. NEW BUSINESS
A. Motion to read by title only, proposed Ordinance No. 1288 removing the longevity service awards from
Section 2-97 of the Code of Ordinances by rescinding a portion of Ordinance No. 568, approve the first
reading, and set April 16, 2024, as the final Public Hearing date (Exhibit 3).
B. Motion to approve an offer from Landmark Precast, LLC, to purchase Lots 17, 17A, and 17B, CITY OF
OKEECHOBEE COMMERCE CENTER, Plat Book 7, Pages, Okeechobee County public records,
located in the 1000 block along NE 12th Street, in the amount of $420,000.00.
C. Discussion of City Parades and City Council Members' participation (Exhibit 4).
VI. CITY ATTORNEY UPDATE
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Vill. COUNCIL COMMENTS
IX. 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
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CITY OF OKEECHOBEE
55 SE THIRD AVENUE
OKEECHOBEE, FL 34974
MARCH 19, 2024
6:00 PM
LIST OF EXHIBITS
Exhibit 1
March 5, 2024 Minutes
Exhibit 2
February, 2024 Warrant Register
Exhibit 3
Ordinance No. 1288
Exhibit 4
Discussion of City Parades Memo
Mayor
Dowling R. Watford, Jr.
Council Members
Noel Chandler
Monica Clark
Bob Jarriel
David McAuley