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CITY OF OKEECHOBEE
Mayor
Dowling R. Watford, Jr.
55 SE THIRD AVENUE
Vice Mayor
OKEECHOBEE, FL 34974
Monica Clark
MAY 7, 2024
Council Members
6:00 PM
Noel Chandler
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 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. PRESENTATIONS AND PROCLAMATIONS
A. Introduce Andres Rodriquez as the new Contracts Manager.
B. Proclaim the month of May 2024 as Building Safety Month (Exhibit 1).
C. Proclaim the week of May 6, 2024 through May '10, 2024 as Economic Development Week
(Exhibit 2).
D. Proclaim the week of May 5, 2024 through May 11, 2024 as Professional Municipal Clerks Week
(Exhibit 3).
V. CONSENT AGENDA
A. Motion to dispense with the reading and approve the April 16, 2024 minutes (Exhibit 4).
B. Appoint Mr. Frank Irby as a Regular Member to the Okeechobee Utility Authority Board of
Directors, term being May 8, 2024 through March 1, 2025 (Exhibit 5).
VI. NEW BUSINESS
A. OUA update by John Hayford.
B. Motion to read by title only, set June 4, 2024, 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 6).
VII. CITY ATTORNEY UPDATE
VIII. CITY ADMINISTRATOR UPDATE
IX. COUNCIL COMMENTS
X. ADJOURN MEETING
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CITY OF OKEECHOBEE
55 SE THIRD AVENUE
OKEECHOBEE, FL 34974
MAY 7, 2024
6:00 PM
LIST OF EXHIBITS
Exhibit 1 Building Safety Month Proclamation
Exhibit 2 Economic Development Week Proclamation
Exhibit 3 Professional Municipal Clerks Week Proclamation
Exhibit 4 April 16, 2024 Minutes
Exhibit 5 OUA Board of Directors City Representative Appointment
Exhibit 6 Ordinance 1275
Mayor
Dowling R. Watford, Jr.
Council Members
Noel Chandler
Monica Clark
Bob Jarriel
David McAuley