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2004-11-02 Regular Meeting1 CITY OF OKEECHOBEE NOVEMBER 2, 2004 REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING SUMMARY OF COUNCIL ACTION AGENDA I. CALL TO ORDER - Mayor: November 2, 2004, Regular City Council Meeting, 2:00 p.m. II. OPENING CEREMONIES: Invocation by Pastor Randy Huckabee, First Baptist Church; Pledge of Allegiance led by Mayor. III. MAYOR, COUNCIL AND STAFF ATTENDANCE - City Clerk. Mayor James E. Kirk Council Member Noel A. Chandler Council Member Lowry Markham Council Member Dowling R. Watford, Jr Council Member D. Clayton Williams, Jr. City Attorney John R. Cook City Administrator Bill L. Veach City Clerk Lane Gamiotea Deputy Clerk Melisa Eddings IV. PRESENTATIONS AND PROCLAMATIONS - Mayor. A. Present Brian Padgett with a Five -Year Service Award. PAGE 1 OF 7 COUNCIL ACTION - DISCUSSION - VOTE Mayor Kirk called the November 2, 2004 Regular City Council Meeting to order at 2:00 p.m. Pastor Randy Huckabee of First Baptist Church offered the invocation; The Pledge of Allegiance was led by Mayor Kirk. City Clerk Gamiotea called the roll: Present Absent Present Present Present Present Present Present Present 133 Mayor Kirk and City Clerk Gamiotea presented Daniel Brian Padgett with a Certificate of Longevity Service and a Cross pen engraved with his name. Mr. Padgett began his career with the City of Okeechobee on November 5,1999 as a Maintenance Operator assigned to the Public Works Department. He was originally hired by Cleveland Lamb who was acting as the City's Interim Public Works Director. He now works under the direction of Public Works Director Donnie Robertson. Mr. Padgett is a 1980 Okeechobee High School graduate. He is an experienced heavy equipment operator and during his tenure with the City he contributed greatly to the development of the City Hall Park. The City would like to extend their gratitude in appreciation of Mr. Padgett's hard work and dedication. Service is the lifeblood of any organization. Everything flows from it and is nourished by it. The citizens of the City have benefitted greatly by Mr. Padgett's performance. 134 NOVEMBER 2, 2004 - REGULAR MEETING - PAGE 2 OF 7 AGENDA IV. PRESENTATIONS AND PROCLAMATIONS CONTINUED. B. Proclaim the week of November 19 - 25, 2004 as "Farm City Week." V. MINUTES - City Clerk. A. Motion to dispense with the reading and approve the Summary of Council Action for the October 19, 2004 Regular Meeting. COUNCIL ACTION - DISCUSSION - VOTE Mayor Kirk read the following proclamation in its entirety: "WHEREAS, American farmers and ranchers literally help feed the world by producing a bounty of agricultural products. To do this, they rely on essential partnerships with urban and suburban communities to supply, sell and deliver finished products across the country and around the globe. Rural and urban communities working together have made the most of our nation's rich agricultural resources as they contribute to the health and well being of our country and to the strength of our economy, and WHEREAS, during National Farm -City Week, we recognize the importance of this cooperative network Agriculture employs more than 24 million workers including farmers and ranchers, shippers, processors, marketers, retailers, truck drivers, inspectors and others who annually contribute more than $1.3 trillion to our gross domestic product The agriculture industry provides us with food and clothing as well as fuel for our energy needs. And as we welcome new opportunities for trade, the hard work and successful cooperation between farmers and city workers will continue to play a vital role in our nation's future. WHEREAS, Farm -City collaborations help maintain and improve our food and fiber supply and contribute to a better quality of life for countless citizens. We commend the many Americans whose hard work and ingenuity reflect the true spirit ofAmerica and help to ensure a prosperous future forall. WHEREAS, this weepy as we gather with family and friends around the Thanksgiving table, it is fitting that we count among our blessings the vital Farm -City partnerships that have done so much to improve the quality of our lives. NOW, THEREFORE,1, James E.1 irly Mayor of the City of Okeechobee, by virtue of the authority vested in me, do hereby proclaim November 19 through November 25, 2004 as Farm -City Week 1 call upon citizens in rural and urban areas to acknowledge and celebrate the achievements of all those who, working together, produce and supply our community and nation with an abundance of agricultural products." Mayor Kirk presented the proclamation to David Raulerson, of Okeechobee Farm Bureau. Mr. Raulerson thanked the Mayor and Council and presented them with bags of fresh vegetables. He also extended to everyone an invitation to the November 18, 2004 luncheon at the KOA Campground to kickoff Farm -City Week. Council Member Markham moved to dispense with the reading and approve the Summary of Council Action for the October 19, 2004 Regular Meeting; seconded by Council Member Williams. There was no discussion on this item. AGENDA V. MINUTES CONTINUED. A. Motion to dispense with the reading and approve the Summary of Council Action for the October 19, 2004 Regular Meeting continued. VI. AGENDA - Mayor. A. Requests for the addition, deferral or withdrawal of items on today's agenda. VII. NEW BUSINESS. A.1. a) Motion to read by title only and set December 7, 2004 as a final public hearing date for proposed Ordinance No. 876 regarding Rezoning Application No. 04-009-R, submitted by K Builders, Inc. - City Planning Consultant (Exhibit 1). b) Vote on motion to read by title only and set final public hearing date c) City Attorney to read proposed Ordinance No. 876 by title only NOvEMBER 2, 2004 - REGULAR MEETING - PAGE 3 OF 7 COUNCIL ACTION - DISCUSSION - VOTE VOTE KIRK - YEA CHANDLER - ABSENT MARKHAM-YEA WATFORD - YEA WILLIAMS - YEA MOTION CARRIED. Mayor Kirk asked whether there were any requests for the addition, deferral or withdrawal of items on today's agenda. Item "F", Exhibit 5, is to be added as New Business. Council Member Watford moved to read by title only and set December 7, 2004 as a final public hearing date for proposed Ordinance No. 876 regarding Rezoning Application No. 04-009-R, submitted by K Builders, Inc.; seconded by Council Member Markham. VOTE KIRK - YEA CHANDLER -ABSENT MARKHAM-YEA WATFORD - YEA WILLIAMS - YEA MOTION CARRIED. Attorney Cook read proposed Ordinance No. 876 by title only as follows: "AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF OKEECHOBEE, FLORIDA AMENDING THE OFFICIAL ZONING MAP OF OKEECHOBEE BY REZONING A CERTAIN TRACT OF LAND MORE PARTICULARLY DESCRIBED HEREIN, FROM RESIDENTIAL MULTIPLE FAMILY(RMl7 ZONING DISTRICT TO LIGHT COMMERCIAL (CL 7) ZONING DISTRICT, AMENDING THEZONING MAPACCORDINGLY, PROVIDING FOR CONFLICTS, SEVERABILITYAND AN EFFECTIVE DATE." 135 136 NOVEMBER 2, 2004 - REGULAR MEETING - PAGE 4 OF 7 AGENDA Vll. NEW BUSINESS CONTINUED. A. 2. a) Motion to approve the first reading of proposed Ordinance No. 876. b) Discussion. COUNCIL ACTION - DISCUSSION - VOTE Council Member Markham moved to approve the first reading of proposed Ordinance No. 876; seconded by Council Member Williams. Mr. LaRue reviewed the Planning Status Report with the Council. The Planning Board reviewed the application on October 26, 2004 and voted unanimously to recommend approval. Planning Staff Report Summary: The current zoning designation assigned to the property does not allow office space as a permitted or special exception use. As such, the applicant is requesting the CLT zoning district. This request, if granted, will bring the subject property into consistency with the Future Land Use Map designation of Commercial. Planning Staff Report Analysis: (1) The proposed use is consistent with the Future Land Use Map and the land use policies regarding commercial development. (2) The proposed use being applied for is specifically authorized under the zoning district in the Land Development Regulations. Office space is an allowable use under the Land Development Code's permitted uses in the CLT Zoning District. (3) The proposed use will not have an adverse effect on the public interest. The site was previously used as a day care facility. (4) The established land use pattern includes primarily commercial uses. The proposed use is consistent with the surrounding areas. The proposed change will be appropriate for this location and not detrimental to urbanizing land use patterns. (5) The proposed change from RMF to CLT will not have an adverse impact on the surrounding properties. (6) The proposed use is required to provide a 20-foot setback from adjacent residential properties and adequately buffer this area. (7) The proposed use will not create a density pattern that would overburden public facilities such as schools, streets, and utility services. (8) The proposed use will not create traffic congestion, flooding or drainage problems, or otherwise affect public safety. (9) The proposed use has not been inordinately burdened by unnecessary restrictions. The only restrictions that have been placed on the subject property are those included in the City's Comprehensive Plan and those found in the City's Land Development Code. (10) The proposed change will not constitute a grant of special privilege to an individual owner as contrasted with the public welfare. Planning Staff Report Summary and Conclusion prior to Certification: This request is consistent with the Comprehensive Plan as stated in criteria 1 of the Planning Staff's Status Report. Planning Staff Report Additional Regulations: Additional regulations which shall apply to all uses in the CLT district include, but are not limited to: (1) Concurrency regulations. (2) Parking and loading regulations. (3) Landscapinc regulations. (4) Sign regulations. (5) Accessory use regulations. (6) Supplementary use regulations (T Environmental and stormwater regulations. (8) Utilities regulations. NOVEMBER 2, 2004 - REGULAR MEETING - PAGE 5 OF 7 37 1 VII. NEW BUSINESS CONTINUED. A. 2. b) Discussion continued. c) Vote on motion. B. Discuss City Council holiday schedule - City Administrator C. Motion to award a Vehicle Bid for twenty-four new police cars for the 2004/2005 Police Car Leasing Program - City Administrator (Exhibit 2). COUNCIL ACTION - DISCUSSION - VOTE Planning Staff Report Recommendation: Based on the above criteria being met, Planning Staff recommends approval of the request to allow rezoning from RMF to CLT permitting the applicant to utilize the property as an office. Council Member Watford agreed that the CLT zoning will concur with the surrounding area, and commended the applicant for choosing it. VOTE KIRK - YEA CHANDLER ABSENT MARKHAM - YEA WATFORD - YEA WILLIAMS - YEA MOTION CARRIED. The Mayor, Council and Administrator briefly discussed the meeting schedule for November and December. Council agreed to only having the first meetings of each month for November and December, with the understanding that should an emergency situation arise a special meeting could be called. Council Member Williams moved to award a Vehicle Bid to Don Reid in the amount of eighteen thousand seven hundred fifty-eight dollars ($18,758.00) per car for twenty-four new police cars, for the 2004/2005 Police Car Leasing Program; seconded by Council Member Markham. There was a brief discussion on this item. Council Member Watford abstained from voting since he is employed with one of the companies that submitted a bid. VOTE KIRK - YEA CHANDLER - ABSENT MARKHAM - YEA WATFORD - ABSTAINED (Form 8B Memorandum of Votinq Conflict for Municipal Officers and is on file in the Clerks Office.) WILLIAMS - YEA MOTION CARRIED. 133 NOVEMBER 2, 2004 - REGULAR MEETING - PAGE 6 OF 7 AGENDA VII. NEW BUSINESS CONTINUED. COUNCIL ACTION - DISCUSSION - VOTE D. Motion to award a Finance Institution Bid for the 2004/2005 Police Council Member Watford moved to award a Finance Institution Bid to Kislak National Bank in the amount of three Car Leasing Program - City Administrator (Exhibit 3). thousand dollars ($3,000) per car, per year, for the 2004/2005 Police Car Leasing Program; seconded by Council Member Williams. There was a brief discussion on this item. VOTE KIRK - YEA CHANDLER -ABSENT MARKHAM - YEA WATFORD - YEA WILLIAMS - YEA MOTION CARRIED. E. Motion to temporarily close Southwest 4`h Avenue between North Council Member Watford moved to temporarily close Southwest 4" Avenue between North and South Park Streets and South Park Streets on November 13, 2004 and December 11, on November 13, 2004 and December 11, 2004 for annual community festivals; seconded by Council Member 2004 for annual community festivals - Chamber of Commerce I Williams. There was a brief discussion on this item. VOTE KIRK - YEA CHANDLER -ABSENT MARKHAM - YEA WATFORD - YEA WILLIAMS - YEA MOTION CARRIED. ITEM ADDED TO THE AGENDA: F. Motion to ratify the appointment of Council Member Williams moved to ratify the appointment of Major Robert Peterson to the Board of Trustee's, Police Major Robert Peterson to the Board of Trustee's, Police Officers' Pension Officers' Pension Fund, term beginning October 6, 2004 and ending September 30, 2005; seconded by Council Fund, term beginning October 6, 2004 and ending September 30, 2005. 1 Member Markham. There was a brief discussion on this item. NOVEMBER 2, 2004 - REGULAR MEETING - PAGE 7 OF 7 13 AGENDA VII, NEW BUSINESS CONTINUED, ITEM ADDED TO THE AGENDA: F. Motion to ratify the appointment of Major Robert Peterson to the Board of Trustee's, Police Officers' Pension Fund, term beginning October 6, 2004 and ending September 30, 2005 continued. Vlll. ADJOURN MEETING - Mayor. Please take notice and be advised that if a person decides to appeal any decision made by the City Council with respect to any matter considered at this meeting, he/she may need to insure that 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 tapes are for the sole purpose of backup for official records of the Clerk. ATTEST: j James E. Kirk, Mayor r Lane damiotea CMC, ity Clerk COUNCIL ACTION « DISCUSSION - VOTE VOTE KIRK - YEA CHANDLER - ABSENT MARKHAM - YEA WATFORD - YEA WILLIAMS - YEA MOTION CARRIED. There being no further items on the Agenda, Mayor Kirk adjourned the meeting at 2:20 p.m. The next regularly scheduled meeting is December 7, 2004. E C7 Page -1- Tape 1 side A CITY OF OKEECHOBEE - November 2, 2004 - Regular City Council Meeting - HANDWRITTEN -MINUTES I. CALL TO ORDER- Mayor: . November 2. 2004. City Council Reaular-Meetina 2:00 fl:m. 11. OPENING CEREMONIES: --Invocation given by Pastor Randy -Huckabee, First Baptist Church. Pledge of Allegiance led by Mayor. Ill. MAYOR. COUNCIL AND STAFF ATTENDANCE - City Clerk. Present Mayor James E. Kirk Council Member Noel A. Chandler Council -Member Lowry Markham Council Member Dowling R. Watford, Jr. Council Member Clayton Williams City Attorney John R. Cook City Administrator Bill L. Veach Clerk Lane Gamiotea Deputy Clerk Melisa Eddings IV. PRESENTATIONS AND PROCLAMATIONS. Absent X A. Present Brian Padgett with a Five -Year Servioe Award. C# N(Ct W KA rK q- N+1 C +Q r-k 6t.n,-i44.4- et't.Q&�4 uAs reaA h. I4"&- to B. Proclaim the week of November 19 - 25, 2004 as "Farm City Week." Mo-q&►- Ki r-k re" i &. i 4-s e t& - 91i11:l MS, American farmers and ranchers ilteratly help feed-the,world by producing a bounty of agricultural products. To do this, they rely on essential partnerships with urban and subjurban communities to supply; seli and`deliver finfished products acrross the c6Ufdfy and around the Mobs. Rural and urban communitlas working together have made the most of our nation's rich agricultural res6ifrces as they coirftib& 'to the health and -well being of our country and to'the stmoooT our economy, and WHEREAS, during National Farm -City Week, we recognize the Importance of this cooperative network. Agriculture employs more than 24 million worTCers Including farmgi* and ranchers, shippers, processors, marketers, retailers, truck drivers, Inspectors and others who annually contribute more than $1.3 trillion to our grosadomestic product. The agriculture Industry provides us with food and, clothing as well as fuel for our energy needs. And as we welcome new opportunities for trade, the hard work and successful cooperation between farmers and city workers will continuetb play a vital.rols to our nation's future. WHEREAS, Farm -City collaborations help maintain and Im Y!e our food and fiber supply and contribute to a better quality of life for countless citizens. We command the many Americans whose hand work and Ingenuity reflect.the flue spark of America and help to ensure a prosperous future for all. WHEREAS, this week, as we gather with family and friends around the Thanksgiving table, ft Is fitting that we count among our blessings the vital Faun -City partnerehlps that have done so much to Improve the quality of our lives. NOW, THEREFORE, I, James E. Kirk, Mayor of the City -of Okeechobee, by. virtue of the authority vested in me,..do hereby proclaim November 19 through November 25, 2004 as Farm -City Week. I call upon citizens In rural and urban areas to the achlevements of all thosewtm . working together, produce andsupply our community and nation with an abundance of agricultural products." -Da v4NRotx[Q m p,1 t vaS k7CC"U_.,(_t Sw� re ce � ✓e / rodav",&k iJt,Si &2SS &t.0 Ylk � i I VAA-, 1tJ e ✓. X f U�� e .a, @ K o R 4<,A, c k -v 4 Fae Ci 4-�1 W-e t X--JIA=TES City Clerk.A. Council Member CL" , moved to dispense with the reading and approve -the--3uiiniiaiy-of-Crnmcii-Action-forthe--Cultluc, 19;-200*13,"ulai iMeeting; seconded-by-touncff Member 1 11' a ms VOTE. YEA NAY ABSTAIN ABSENT - KIRK CHANDLER--- - -- --- - - C - .----- - MARKHAM WILLIAMS "1NOTif JN: CARRIED. _ A j � �; � Gus � l v✓t, _- _ - - -- - - , . . VI. AGENDA - Mayor. - A. -Requests forfhe.addition, deferral or wi hdrawaLQf_items oatoday's._agenda.__._ VII. NEW BUSINESS. A.1. a) Council Member _Ag o rk moved to read by title only and set December 7,'2004 as a fnal -public bearing -date for proposed- G-rdinance-No.. 676 regarding Rezoning Application_ No. 04.-009-R, sub[�nnitted by K Builders, Inc. - City Planning Consultant (Exhibit 1); seconded by Council Member . -b)-- Vote -on -motion-to-read-bytitie-oniy-an&set"-public bearing -date. - - VOTE YEA NAY ABSTAIN ABSENT -- - CHANDLER MARKHAM - WATEORD. WILLIAMS - - IIAOPON. CARRIED. -- - c) Attorney Cook read proposed Ordinande No 876 by-fitie on�iy'as f-oYlows: "AN OTHE- CITY OF OK_EECHO_BEE, FLORIDAAMENDING THE OFFICIAL ZONING MAP OF OKEEC � EE BY REZONING A CERTAIN TRACT OF LAND MOREPARTICULARLY DESCRIBED HEREIN, _-RESIDENTIAL MULTIPLE FAMI_ LY(RMFI ZONINGDISTRICT TOIII ACOMMEBCK(Chi ZONING DISTRICT, AMENDING THE ZONING MAP ACCORDINGLY, PROVIDING: FOR - CANfLiCT&, SEVERABILITY-AND•AN EFFECTIVEDATE n --- -- - I sy, -Council Member - tit tC1_'_ �A�__ __-moved-to appiuve the _first -reading -of ptoposed - Ordinance No. 876; seconded by Council Member_ W i t h a rx s_ b) Discussion, 5f m I-&-R.ue �r�ca- �►,� sis C� mr kp S Ce-9-4 i &4e..wt, 4 Q,v-e.a . i��or� ��-•C.rec`�(. __._ Cn�-n�u.=�c a�P�ic� �� CI�;cQ. Vote on- motion. - VOTE YEA NAY ABSTAIN ABSENT KIRK - CHANDLER - --MARKHAW ' WATFORD WILLIAMS MOTION: CARRIED. -B. --Diseuss-Gity-Coumil bo"-schedule-Gits AdmWstratGr-; &tv rh-C-1!5h� - 01 bow M A - - 6P- � VOTE- M NAYPOSTAIX ABSENT - KIRK CHANDLER ---MARKHAM.. WATFORD WILLUM_ MOTION: CARRIED. C. Council Member 14)(1harks moved to award a Vehicle Bid to_,b6,,t in the am666F& �f&twenty-four pow ty- our new pcars for the- 2OL14/1_p0We-C*r-- U05 Leasing -Program - City AdCouncil Member h C&U4kU ue' 000.uu III ' Lus,�-t-A 4- UjAl--" QAU exV-p1k4jxj I / LONE YEA NAY ABSTAIN ABSENT k1d OArs ate ZOR CHANDLER, MARKHAM -,-WATFORD-- WILLIAMS MOTION: -CARRIED.- 0 E Page -4- D. Co cil Member moved to award a Finance Institution Bid to 1�,f for the 2004/2005 Police Car Leasing Program - CityAdmir4strator Itibit 3); seconded by Council Member VOTE YEA NAY ABSTAIN ABSENT KIRK CHANDLER MARKHAM -WATFORD.-, WILLIAMS MOTION. YA9,A-- -Pf=-I,ce P6r CA11r_ t,4, S,e_4 r-(or 4-,prfA&S7e tall bee _4'"kd I E_ Counril.Member moved to temporarily close Southwest4` Avenue between, North and South Park Streets on November 13, 2004 and December 11, 2004 for annu co I munity -festivals -Chamber of CommercejExhft4)1 seconded by Cound4&%Oer VOTE -YEA MAY ABSTAIN ABSENT KIRK CHANbLE -MARKHAM WATFORD VAII I 'AM MOTION: CARRIED. Vue-j'- Puhbl rxe of'o�&Zt — /V/,4 Vek,e_ (A KraO-A- 4t �-t — V11. ADJOURN MEETING Mayor at d '� on. al& ,,p ,I tS �� ; Page 4- Tape 1 side A CITY OF OKEECHOBEE - November 2, 2004 - Regular City Council Meeting - HANDWRITTEN MINUTES I. CALL TO ORDER -Mayor. Kirk. November 2. 2004. Citv Council Reaular Meetina 2:00 D.M. II. OPENING CEREMONIES: Invocation given by Pastor Randy Huckabee, First Baptist Church. Pledge of Allegiance led by Mayor. III. MAYOR, COUNCIL AND STAFF ATTENDANCE - City Clerk. Present Absent Mayor James E. Kirk Council Member Noel A. Chandler Council Member Lowry Markham I X Council Member Dowling R. Watford, Jr. X Council Member Clayton Williams X City Attorney John R. Cook X City Administrator Bill L. Veach X Clerk Lane Gamiotea X Deputy Clerk Melisa Eddings X IV. PRESENTATIONS AND PROCLAMATIONS. A. Present Brian Padgett with a Five -Year Service Award. X Daniel Brian Padgett began his career with the City of Okeechobee on November 5,1999 as a Maintenance Operator assigned to the Public Works Department. He was originally hired by Cleveland Lamb who was acting as the City's Interim Public Works Director. He now works under the direction of Public Works Director Donnie Robertson. Mr. Padgett is a 1980 Okeechobee High School graduate. He is an experienced heavy equipment operator and during his tenure with the City he contributed greatly to the development of the City Hall Park. The City would like to extend their gratitude in appreciation of Mr. Padgett's hard work and dedication, by presenting a Certificate of Longevity Service and a Cross Writing pen, with his name engraved on it. Service is the lifeblood of any organization. Everything flows from it and is nourished by it. The citizens of the City have benefitted greatly by Mr. Padgett's performance. B. Proclaim the week of November 19 - 25, 2004 as "Farm City Week." Mayor Kirk read the following proclamation in its entirety: "WHEREAS, American farmers and ranchers literally help feed the world by producing a bounty of agricultural products. To do this, they rely on essential partnerships with urban and suburban communities to supply, sell and deliver finished products across the country and around the globe. Rural and urban communities working together have made the most of ournadon's rich agricultural resources as they contribute to the health and well being ofourcountryand to the sbvngth ofoureconomy, and WHEREAS, duringlindonal Fenn-C1tyWeek we recognhe the Importance of this cooperative network Agriculture employs more than 24 million workers Including farmers and ranchers, shippers, processors, marketers, retailers, truck drivers, Inspectors and others who onnually contributemore than $1.3 trillion to ourgross domestic product The agriculture Industry provides us with food and clothing as well as fuel for our energy needs. And as we welcome new opportunities for trade, the hard work and successiirl cooperation between farmers and city workers will continue to play a vital role In ournedon's !inure. WHEREAS, Fenn -City collaboradons help maintain and improve ourfood and flbersupply and contribute too better quality of life for countless clf/zens. We commend the many Americans whose hard work and Ingenuity reflect the true spirit of America and help to ensure a prosperous future for all. WHEREAS, this weak as we gather with family and !Hands around the Thanksgiving table, It is flttfng that we count among ourblessings the vital Farm -City partnerships thathave done so much to Improve the quality of ourllves. NOW, THEREFORE,1, James E. K n% Mayor of the City of Okeechobee, by virtue of the authority vested In me, do 0 • Page -2- hereby proclaim November 19 through November 25, 2004 as Farm -City Week. 1 call upon citizens In rural and urban area to acknowledge and celebrate the schlevements of all those who, working together, produce and supply our community and nation with an abundance of agricultural products." Mayor Kirk presented the proclamation to David Raulerson, of Okeechobee Farm Bureau. Mr. Raulerson thanked the Mayor and Council and presented them with bags of fresh vegetable. He also extended to everyone an invitation to the November 18, 2004 luncheon at the KOA Campground to kickoff Farm -City Week. V. MINUTES - City Clerk. A. Council Member Markham moved to dispense with the reading and approve the Summary of Council Action for the October 19, 2004 Regular Meeting; seconded by Council Member Williams. There was no discussion on this item. VOTE YEA NAY ABSTAIN ABSENT KIRK X CHANDLER X MARKHAM X WATFORD X WILLIAMS X MOTION: CARRIED. VI. AGENDA - Mayor. A. Requests for the addition, deferral or withdrawal of items on today's agenda. Add New Business Item F, Exhibit 5. VII. NEW BUSINESS. A.1. a) Council Member Watford moved to read by title only and set December 7, 2004 as a final public hearing date for proposed Ordinance No. 876 regarding Rezoning Application No. 04-009-R, submitted by K Builders, Inc. - City Planning Consultant (Exhibit 1); seconded by Council Member Markham. b) Vote on motion to read by title only and set final public hearing date. VOTE YEA NAY ABSTAIN ABSENT KIRK X CHANDLER X MARKHAM X WATFORD X WILLIAMS X MOTION: CARRIED. c) Attorney Cook read proposed Ordinance No. 876 by title only as follows: "AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITYOFOKEECHOBEE; FLORIDA AMENDING THEOFFICIALZONING MAP OFOKEECHOBEE BYREZONINGACERTAIN TRACTOFLANDMOREPARTICULARLYDESCMBEDHEREIN, FROM RESIDENTIAL MULTIPLE FAMILY(RMF) ZONING DISTRICT TO LIGHT COMMERCIAL (CLn ZONING DISTRICT, AMENDING THE ZONING MAP ACCORDINGLY, PROVIDING FOR CONFLICTS, SEVERABILITYANDANEFFECTIVE DATE" 2. a) Council Member Markham moved to approve the first reading of proposed Ordinance No. 876; seconded by Council Member Williams. b) Discussion. Mr. LaRue reviewed the Planning Status Report with the Council. The Planning Board reviewed the application on October 26, 2004 and voted unanimously to recommend approval. (Melisa, need to insert the status report material, if Katrina did not email it to you, then you'll need to type it in there) Watford, agree CLT will concur, commend the applicant for choosing it. c) Vote on motion. VOTE YEA NAY ABSTAIN ABSENT Page -3- KIRK X CHANDLER X MARKHAM X WATFORD X WILLIAMS X MOTION: CARRIED. B. Discuss City Council holiday schedule - City Administrator. Mayor - requested this item to be on the agenda. During week of Thanksgiving I will be in DC area. Veach - staff always try to schedule these meetings light due holidays. Might have to call a special noon light meeting, if we had to address business right away. Council agreed to only having the first meetinps of each month for November and December., C. Council Member Williams moved to award a Vehicle Bid to Don Reid in the amount of $18,758.00 for twenty-four new police cars for the 2004/2005 Police Car Leasing Program - City Administrator (Exhibit 2); seconded by Council Member Markham. Veach - Don Reid Williams specs the same on the state bid, yes. Delivery costs also included. Kirk - like for us to be local, but with to much spread, it's hard. Before authorization, that we have the old cars sold. Bob - they are already obligated Watford - will have to abstain from voting since I am employed by one of the companies who submitted a bid. VOTE YEA NAY ABSTAIN ABSENT KIRK X CHANDLER X MARKHAM X WATFORD X (Form 86 Memorandum of voting conflict for Municipal offers Is on Me In the Clwb Office WILLIAMS X MOTION: CARRIED. D. Council Member Watford moved to award a Finance Institution Bid to Kislak National Bank in the amount $3,000 per car per year, for the 2004/2005 Police Car Leasing Program - City Administrator (Exhibit 3); seconded by Council Member Williams. Veach - worked with them for 7 years, only bidder, around 4% right now, set 7 days prior to closing, adjust up to 65%, same as every year. VOTE YEA KIRK X CHANDLER MARKHAM X WATFORD X WILLIAMS X MOTION: CARRIED. NAY ABSTAIN ABSENT M E. Council Member Watford moved to temporarily close Southwest 4'" Avenue between North and South Park Streets on November 13, 2004 and December 11, 2004 for annual community festivals - Chamber of Commerce (Exhibit 4); seconded by Council Member Williams. Closed all day, starting in the mornings. Veach - usually don't close these, new rules with new renovations, need to use the streets to put the heavier stages, etc., can't be on side walks, sprinklers, sod, pre and post inspections. VOTE YEA NAY ABSTAIN ABSENT • • KIRK X CHANDLER X MARKHAM X WATFORD X WILLIAMS X MOTION: CARRIED. Page •4- ITEM ADDED TO THE AGENDA: F. Council Member Williams moved to ratify the appointment of Major Robert Peterson to the Board of Trustee's, Police Officers' Pension Fund, term beginning October 6, 2004 and ending September 30, 2005; seconded by Council Member Markham. Watford - is this something we should do or hold off until after the hearing? Davis - the individual who was on the board previous has withdrawn their funds from the pension therefore they are no longer eligible to be on the board. VOTE YEA NAY ABSTAIN ABSENT KIRK X CHANDLER X MARKHAM X WATFORD X WILLIAMS X MOTION: CARRIED, VII. ADJOURN MEETING Mayor at 2:20 p.m. AFFIDAVIT OF&BLISHER OKEECHOB91 TIMES u 106 S.E. 5th St., Okeechobee, FL 34974 (863) 763-7283 Published Weekly STATE OF FLORIDA COUNTY OF OKEECHOBEE: Before the undersigned authority personally appeared James A. Hughes, Jr., who on oath says that he is publisher of the Okeechobee Times, a newspaper published weekly at Okeechobee in Okeechobee, Florida: that the attached copy of advertisement, being a Citv Council Meetina Time Chanae Notice PO #12666 in the matter of Citv of Okeechobee Citv of Okeechobee 55 SE Third Avenue Okeechobee, FL 34974-2932 In the , Court, was published in said newspaper in the issues of 10/28/2004 Affiant further says that the said Okeechobee Times is a newspaper published at Okeechobee, in said Okeechobee County, Florida, and that said newspaper has heretofore been continuously published in said Okeechobee, Florida as a daily, weekly, or bi-weekly and has been entered as second class mail matter at the post office in Okeechobee, in said Okeechobee County, Florida, for a period of one year next preceding the first publication of the attached copy of advertisement; and affiant further says that he has neither paid nor promised any person, firm or corporation any discount, rebate, commission or refund for the purpose of securing this advertisement for publication in the said newspaper. James A. �ghes, Jr., (Publisher) Sworn to and subscribed before me this c� 1ik day of (i�,t� , J A.D. 2004 (SEAL) Notary Public o;�P,pY PVB, Rosealee A. Brennan `= 0 Commission #DD318483 .jz Expires: Jun 25, 2008 0,7e Bonded Thru ...' Atlantic Bonding Co., Inc. CITY COUNCIL MEETING TIME CHANGE NOTICE NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the City of Okeechobee City Council will meet in Regular Session on Tuesday, November 2, 2004, 1WINT1 City Hall, 55 SE 3rd Ave., Rm 200, Okeechobee, Florida. The public is in. vited nrul encouraged to attend. For a copy of the agenda contact City Administration at (863) 763-3372 x 212. PLEASE TAKE NOTICE AND BE ADVISED that if any person desires to up - peal any decision made by the City Council with respect to nny matter considered at this meeting, such interested person will need a record of the proceedings, and for such pur- Pose ally need to ensure a verbatim record Of the Proceedings is made, which record in- cludes the testimony and evidence upon which the appeal is to be baud. Tapes are used for the sole purpose of back-up for the Clerk's Office. In accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and Florida Statute 286.26, persons with disabilities needing spe. cial accommodation to Participate in this po- ceeding should contact Lane Garniotea, no later than two (2) working days prior to the proceeding at 863.763-3372 a 214; if you are hearing or voice impaired, call TDD 1-SM. 222-3448 (voice) or, 1-888-447-5620 (TYY). BY: JAMES B. KIRK, MAYOR LANE GAMIOTXA, City CW* PUBLISH I0/26r2804 OKEECHOBERTIMEs Ir L" 04 2 On . —W Ett. �-- - a CITY OF OKEECHOBEE NOVEMBER 2, 2004 REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING OFFICIAL AGENDA PAGE 1 OF 2 I. CALL TO ORDER - Mayor: November 2, 2004 City Council Regular Meeting, 2:00 p.m. II. OPENING CEREMONIES: Invocation given by Pastor Randy Huckabee, First Baptist Church. 0 Pledge of Allegiance led by Mayor. III. MAYOR, COUNCIL AND STAFF ATTENDANCE - City Clerk. Mayor James E. Kirk Council Member Noel A. Chandler Council Member Lowry Markham Council Member Dowling R. Watford, Jr. Council Member Clayton Williams City Attorney John R. Cook City Administrator Bill L. Veach City Clerk Lane Gamiotea IV. PRESENTATIONS AND PROCLAMATIONS. 40 A. Present Brian Padgett with a Five -Year Service Award. B. Proclaim the week of November 19 - 25, 2004 as "Farm City Week." V. MINUTES - City Clerk. A. Motion to dispense with the reading and approve the Summary of Council Action for the October 19, 2004 Regular Meeting. NOVEMBER 2, 2004 - CITY COUNCIL AGENDA - PAGE 2 OF 2 VI. AGENDA - Mayor. A. Requests for the addition, deferral or withdrawal of items on today's agenda. VII. NEW BUSINESS. A.1.a) Motion to read by title only and set December 7, 2004 as a final public hearing date for proposed Ordinance No. 876 regarding Rezoning Application No. 04-009-R, submitted by K Builders, Inc. - City Planning Consultant (Exhibit 1). • b) Vote on motion to read by title only and set final public hearing date. c) City Attorney to read proposed Ordinance No. 876 by title only. 2.a) Motion to approve the first reading of proposed Ordinance No. 876. b) Discussion. c) Vote on motion. B. Discuss City Council holiday schedule - City Administrator. C. Motion to award a Vehicle Bid for twenty-four new police cars for the 2004/2005 Police Car Leasing Program - City Administrator (Exhibit 2). • D. Motion to award a Finance Institution Bid for the 2004/2005 Police Car Leasing Program - City Administrator (Exhibit 3). E. Motion to temporarily close Southwest 4`h Avenue between North and South Park Streets on November 13, 2004 and December 11, 2004 for annual community festivals - Chamber of Commerce (Exhibit 4). VIII. ADJOURN MEETING - Mayor. 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 interested person will need a record of the proceeding, and for such purposed 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 tapes are for the sole purpose of backup for official records of the Clerk. • ORDINANCE NO. 876 • EXHIBIT 1 NOVEMBER 2, 2004 AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF OKEECHOBEE, FLORIDA AMENDING THE OFFICIAL ZONING MAP OF OKEECHOBEE BY REZONING A CERTAIN TRACT OF LAND MORE PARTICULARLY DESCRIBED HEREIN, FROM RESIDENTIAL MULTIPLE FAMILY(RMF) ZONING DISTRICT TO LIGHT COMMERCIAL (CLT) ZONING DISTRICT, AMENDING THEZONING MAP ACCORDINGLY, PROVIDING FORCONFLICTS, SEVERABILITYAND AN EFFECTIVE DATE. WHEREAS, the City Council of the City of Okeechobee, Florida has adopted Ordinance Number: 402 in which a revised Official Zoning Map was adopted for said City; and WHEREAS, the owner of the property more particularly described hereafter, has heretofore filed a petition (Petition No. 04-009-R) pursuant to the Land Development Regulations of the City of Okeechobee for the purpose of rezoning a certain tract of land consisting of 0.325 acre(s) from Residential Multi -Family (RMF) Zoning District to Light Commercial (CLT) Zoning District and that this request be removed from the boundaries of the above mentioned zone to allow for the processing of the rezoning application; and WHEREAS, the City Council finds such rezoning consistent with the City's Comprehensive Plan and deems it in the best interest of the inhabitants of said City to amend aforesaid revised Zoning Map as hereinafter set forth: NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ENACTED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF OKEECHOBEE, FLORIDA; presented at a duly advertised public meeting; and passed by majority vote of the City Council; and properly executed by the Mayor or designee, as Chief Presiding Officer for the City: SECTION 1. LEGAL DESCRIPTION. The following described land, located in the City of Okeechobee, to -wit: LOTS 3 AND 4, BLOCK 21, SOUTH OKEECHOBEE, ACCORDING TO THE PLAT THEREOF AS RECORDED IN PLAT BOOK 5, PAGE 7 OF THE PUBLIC RECORDS OF OKEECHOBEE COUNTY, FLORIDA. SECTION 2. ZONING MAP AMENDMENT. That the aforesaid Revised Zoning Map of the City of Okeechobee be amended to reflect the subject property zoning classification to be changed from Residential Multiple -Family (RMF) Zoning District to Light Commercial (CLT) Zoning District. SECTION 3. CONFLICT. All ordinances or parts of ordinances in conflict herewith are hereby repealed. Page 1 of 2 u SECTION 4. SEVERABILITY. If any provision or portion of this ordinance is declared by any court of competent jurisdiction to be void, unconstitutional, or unenforceable, then all remaining provisions and portions of this ordinance shall remain in full force and effect. SECTION 5. EFFECTIVE DATE. This Ordinance shall take effect immediately upon its passage. INTRODUCED for first reading and set for final public hearing on this 2ND day of November, 2004. James E. Kirk, Mayor ATTEST: Lane Gamiotea, City Clerk PASSED AND ADOPTED after Second and Final Public Hearing this 7th day of December, 2004. ATTEST: Lane Gamiotea, City Clerk REVIEWED FOR LEGAL SUFFICIENCY: John R. Cook, City Attorney James E. Kirk, Mayor Page 2 of 2 • 0 City of Okeechobee General Services Department 55 S.E. 3`d Avenue, Room 101 Okeechobee, Florida 34974-2903 Phone: (863) 763-3372, ext. 218 Date: _ Cl' Fee Paid: q' ' O',A ' `)Q 1st Hearing. 1 n- kl it In 4 Publication Dates: t pf' a, r �Yj t Fax: (863) 763-1686 ( Notices Mailed. Uniform Land Use Application Rezone • Special Exception - Variance ✓ I Name of property owner(s): K u? t. iLbERSI Wc. A I Owner mailing address: Z 6 01 SW 3�d- Tt✓p' P P - ( Name of applicant(s) if other than owner (state relationship): cal Petition No. 0 4 Jurisdiction: 2nd Hearing: ,) I c4 -t, In li/, L I Applicant mailing address: C A Name of contact person (state relationship): N pTED kcaRt E:k (C Si Dl=h1T T I Contact person daytime Phone(s): -7 b?, - Fax: 361 -Q 65 ✓ I Property address / directions to property. 13106 & J , kq e� o E Indicate current use of property: W L&ke WQTF-Q. Describe improvements on property, including number/type of dwellin and whether occupied (if none, so state): UkOZWL� urn U 1EI) Approximate number of acres: 0.3 25 Is property in a platted subdivision? Nc) P I Is there a current or recent use of the property that is/was a violation of county ordinance? If so, describe: R NO 4 I Have there been any land use applications c nceming(al or part of this property in the last year? If so, indicate date, P nature and applicant's name: vt��Sum 1 F W Y. E '1 R I Is a sale subject to this application being granted? N0 T Y I� the subject parcel your total holdings at that location? If not, describe the remaining or intended uses: IDescribe adjoining land uses / improvements to the Northtj bT 1 Z� G"T tt1 nmE Q-6 A L_ South: IZSF DWEW 1Jfr East: QS5Tit11R,.RtJT West: (ZSF IExisting zoning: 9ES (b�-�J-r j A Future Land Use classification: (-(&� b inmC6AL Actions Requested: C� Rezone L_) Special Exception Variance J I Parcel Identification Number: 3' 2.(-3-1 • 35 - 0040 •_OO21p • 0030 I✓ I Confirmation of Information Accuracy I hereby certify that the information in this application is correct. The information included in this application is for use by the City of Okeecho ee in processing my request. False or misleading information may be punishable by a fine of up to $SOO.On yn nment of up to 30 days and may result in the summary denial of this application. Xign -Lecl Kd �k nee _ R- Z7 Printed Name Date Uniform Land Use Application (rcv. 1103) Page 1-of 2 --�m 0 ( C LT) �! Current zoning classification: � �-�� (� Requested zoning classification :,Ll &qT R What is your desired permitted use under the proposed classification: E ota5� A-S k DF� l LE N If granted, will the new zone be contiguous with a like zone? E , rLs + `� _ I Is a Special Exception necessary for your intended use? M 1 O Variance? i r O i Describe the Special Exception sought: S P E. C Provide specific LDR ordinance citation: I, A' L Are there other similar uses in the area? Is so, describe: E, X C E Why would granting your request be in the best interest of the area and residents? P T I 0 If business, briefly describe nature including number of employees, hours, noise generation and activities to be N conducted outside of a building: Describe Variance sought: V A R Describe physical characteristic of property that makes variance necessary: I A N. C Did you cause or contribute to the characteristic? Is so, describe: E IWhat is the minimum variance necessary? Uniform Land Use Application (mv. 1/03) Page 2 of 2 0 K— Builders Inc. 2801 SW 3rd Terr. Okeechobee, Florida 34974 (863)763-8613 (863) 357- 9955 Fax September 28, 2004 City of Okeechobee General Services Department 55 SE 3`' Avenue Okeechobee, FL 34974 0 Certified Building Contractors CBC 1250942 Re: Intended Use, Nature of Activities and Development of Property To Whom it May Concern; This information is in regards to #11, on the Checklist for Rezoning: The intended use for parcel #3-21-37-35-0040-00210-0030 should it be re -zoned from Light Commercial is Office Space. The nature of activities to take place at this location Residential to operations of an office. There is no intended "development" to the roe on is the daily is legally required such as a parking area. p P riy with the exception of what Re?ehner ly Submitted, ed F_Map Page I of I 2 3 4 2 14 7 6 5 2 3 19 33 35 35FI 5 1.2 K 6 34 PC 2 111 34 -.7 20 .43 Ac 5 AC 5 33 .27 AC 3 B 2 1 25 4 2 3A 4A 5A 6A 7A 0 NORTH 12 6 6 7 1 7 8 2 a 2 9 3 13 3 —18 17 11 5 11 5 12 6 12 7 7 8 2 3 2 9 3 21 22 10 10 4 11 11 5 12 6 12 6 7 1 7 8 2 2 9 9 3 10 24 4 10 23 4 11 5 ll 5 12 G 12 7 1 ScUni -tl 43 2.95 AC 42A 2.51 AC 2.52 AC 2 so 3 http://www.okeechobeepa.com/GlS/F—Map.asp 9/28/04 1%, IU Numbei 1-21-17-15-0040-00 ftT-0010 I'irp:nrd by and Rrnim to Ace- luntie I It lc l unryeny. Inc. I()5 N W 6th Street f )kcc•rbnhcc. l9uuda 14972 FILE NO 26113 Warranty Deed This Indenture, Executed this September 30, 2004 A.D Between LINDA S. CONNELLY, TRUSTEE OF THE LINDA S. CONNELLY R-E VOCABLE TRUST, DATED 3113101, whose address is 1025 S.E. 21st S"IREET, OKEECHOBEE, FL 34974, hereinafter called the grantor, to K BUILDERS, INC., A FLORIDA CORPORATION, whose post office address is: 2062 S-W ISth LANE, OKEECHOBEE, FL 34974, hereinafter called the grantee: tWhcncver used ,cum the term "grantor" and "grantee" include all the parties to this msti unrest and the hens, legal represen Wmves and assigns of indmduals, and the successors and assigns of corporations) Witllesseth, that the grantor, for and in consideration of the sum of Ten Dollars, ($1000) and other valuable considerations, receipt whereof is hereby acknowledged, hereby grants, bargains, sells, aliens, remises, releases, unto the grantee, all that certain land situate in OKEECHOBEE County, Florida, viz: couvcys and confirms LOTS 3 AND 4, BLOCK 21, SOUTH OKEECHOBEE, ACCORDING TO THE PLAT THEREOF RECORDED IN PLAT BOOK 5, PAGE 7, PUBLIC RECORDS OF OKEECHOBEE COUNTY, FLORID 1. Parcel ID Number 3-21-37-35-0040-00210-0030 Subject to covenants, restrictions, easements ofrecord and taxes for the current year Together with all the tenements, hereditaments and appurtenances thereto belonging or in anyevise appertaining. To Have and to Hold, the same in fee simple forever And the grantor hereby covenants with said grantee that the grantor is lawfully seized of said land in fee simple; that the grantor has good right and lawful authority to sell and convey said land; that die grantor hereby fully warrants the title to said land and will delcnd the same against the lawful claims of all persons whomsoever; and that said laud is free of all encnrnbrallces except taxes accruing subsequent to December 31, 2003 In Witness Whereof, the said grantor has signed and sealed these presents the day and year first above writt— Signed, sealecl and (leliv r ,t Bence 1Vrincss Pnrrlcd Naas Sylvia C. Murk wim s Printed Name State of Florida County of Okeechobee �JJ (Seal) INbA S. CONNELLY, TZSTEE Address. 1025 S.E. 2lst STREET, OKEECHOBEE, FL 34974 The foregoing instrument was acknowledged before me this September 30, 2004, by LIN?P,,S CONNELLY TRUSTEE, who is/are personally know[, to me or who has produced a drivers license as identification. ''T\NSSfONE •• ��\ ^ •moo atY 2a %o •. � ✓Notary Public J� �,,o° ,�o�, 9f,., •. Z Print Name: Uyivia �UD177696 Dly Commission Expires A o'• •' -_� DETI) Okeechobee I( t IIII10 Closers' Chace K-- Builders Inc. 2801 SW 3rd Terr. Okeechobee, Florida 34974 (863) 763-8613 (863) 357- 9955 Fax September 28, 2004 City of Okeechobee General Services Department 55 SE 3rd Avenue Okeechobee, FL 34974 Certified Building Contractors CBC 1250942 Re: Statement of Special Reasons and Basis for the Request To Whom it May Concern; We are requesting that the following parcel of land be re -zoned to light commercial. Parcel I.D. #3-21-37-35-0040-00210-0030 We plan to use this space as an office. According to L.D.R., offices are not permitted, therefore requesting this change, ore we are Thank you for your time and consideration. Respectfully Submitted, Ted Kelchner J PCr N89° 48' t2' 4 iA: 70' PSF LEGEND 142. 5f P; RBF - Pebar Found PBS - Pebar W/Cap Set IPF - Iron Pipe Found CMF - Concrete Monument Found PRM - Permanent Reference Monumen' (PI - As per the plat of { (FI - Field Measurement 1 (01 - As per the deed s Z (Cl - Calculation c LL1 w NO TES: I Basis bearing EAST LINE OF BLOCK 21 _ o Q 2, Bearings ASSUMED E NG ; MPRO'lEMEfJ T S SHCW^JI o C z 3 Not valid without the signature and the original raised z seal Of a Florida licensed surveyor and mapper a STREET 40OPESS: 1306 SW 2nd AVENUE Ln Ln 142 51P1 CERTIFIED TO' t 14e. 70' 3, ROB I N LAMB RBS RBS SURVEY OF LOTS 3 AND d, BLOCK 21, SOUTH OKEECH'OBEE, ACCOPOING TO THE PLAT THEREOF RECORDEC IN PLAT BOOK 5, PAGE 7 CF THE PUBLIC RECORDS OF a OKEECHOBEE COUNTY, FLORIDA. a a Q° � 0 o 0 KALE 1'=30" c o z CEPTIFICATE OF SURVEY I HEP,EBY CERTIFY THAT THE PLAT OF SU.P'EY SHOWN HEREON WAS PREPARED UNDER MY D I RECT I ON AND I S l'6NSE C2cVER OF �SUUPPER'f I 'CK 21 L- ANO OPALS, RLS 2084 F F a L ELAND D YAL S R. L. S. 2084 304 S. W. 3rd Ave. , Okeechobee, Fla. PHONE..... 763-4909 FAX..... 763-2500 Na I REVlSlONS I I I I I DATE I BY I SCALE: i' 3o, I LOCATIOAC LOT 394 SLK 21 S. OKEE. (COMPUTED SURVEY FOR., BY., IDRAMN LO I ROBIN BY: iNA� Y J44867 L A M B SEAL IF d /Pa.- CITY 18/k 21/37/35 IOATE: i/O4/Oi laps No.: 4867 ONG. NO. ISHEET OF October 26, 2004 - Planning Board - Page 2 of 3 AGENDA I� ACTION - DISCUSSION - VOTE IV. NEW BUSINESS. A. Rezoning Petition No. 04-009-R. Consider a recommendation to the City Council to rezone the property located at 1306 SW 2nd Avenue from Residential Multiple Family (RMF) to Light Commercial (CLT). K Builders, Inc. is the property owner, Ted Kelchner is the applicant - Exhibit 1. • Jim LaRue, City Planning Consultant, briefly described the Staff Report as follows: Planning Staff Report Summary: The current zoning designation assigned to the property does not allow office space as a permitted or special exception use. As such, the applicant is requesting the CLT zoning district. This request, if granted, will bring the subject property into consistency with the Future Land Use Map designation of Commercial. Planning Staff Report Analysis: (1) The proposed use is consistent with the Future Land Use Map and the land use policies regarding commercial development. (2) The proposed use being applied for is specifically authorized under the zoning district in the Land Development Regulations. Office space is an allowable use under the Land Development Code's permitted uses in the CLT Zoning District. (3) The proposed use will not have an adverse effect on the public interest. The site was previously used as a day care facility. (4) The established land use pattern includes primarily commercial uses. The proposed use is consistent with the surrounding areas. The proposed change will be appropriate for this location and not detrimental to urbanizing land use patterns. (5) The proposed change from RMF to CLT will not have an adverse impact on the surrounding properties. (6) The proposed use is required to provide a 20-foot setback from adjacent residential properties and adequately buffer this area. (7) The proposed use will not create a density pattern that would overburden public facilities such as schools, streets, and utility services. (8) The proposed use will not create traffic congestion, flooding or drainage problems, or otherwise affect public safety. (9) The proposed use has not been inordinately burdened by unnecessary restrictions. The only restrictions that have been placed on the subject property are those included in the City's Comprehensive Plan and those found in the City's Land Development Code. (10) The proposed change will not constitute a grant of special privilege to an individual owner as contrasted with the public welfare. Planning Staff Report Summary and Conclusion prior to Certification: This request is consistent with the Comprehensive Plan as stated in criteria 1 of this report. Planning Staff Report Additional Regulations: Additional regulations which shall apply to all uses in the CLT district include, but are not limited to: (1) Concurrency regulations. (2) Parking and loading regulations (3) Landscaping regulations. (4) Sign regulations. (5) Accessory use regulations. (6) Supplementary use regulations. (7) Environmental and stormwater regulations. (8) Utilities regulations. October 26, 2004 - Planning Board - Page 3 of 3 AGENDA IV. NEW BUSINESS. B. Rezoning Petition No. 04-009-R, continued. V. ADJOURNMENT - Chairperson. PLEASE TAKE NOTICE AND BE ADVISED that if any person desires to appeal any decision made by the Planning Board with respect to any matter considered at this proceeding, such interested person will need a record of the proceedings, and for such purpose may need to ensure a verbatim record of the proceedings is made, which record includes the testimony and evidence upon which the appeal is to be based. General Services tapes are for the sole purpose of back-up for official records of the Department. William Ledferd, Chairperson ATTEST: Katrina Vinson, Secretary ACTION - DISCUSSION - VOTE Planning Staff Report Additional Regulations: Additional regulations which shall apply to all uses in the CLT district include, but are not limited to: (1) Concurrency regulations. (2) Parking and loading regulations. (3) Landscaping regulations. (4) Sign regulations. (5) Accessory use regulations. (6) Supplementary use regulations. (7) Environmental and stormwater regulations. (8) Utilities regulations. Planning Staff Report Recommendation: Based on the above criteria being met, Planning Staff recommends approval of the request to allow rezoning from RMF (Residential Multiple -Family) to CLT (Light Commercial) permitting the applicant to utilize the property as an office. There was no public comment. There was no questions or concerns from Board. Board Member T. Keller motioned to recommend to City Council to approve Rezoning Petition 04-009-R, based on Planning Staff s Recommendation; seconded by Board Member Jones. VOTE HOOVER -YEA JONES - YEA K. KELLER - YEA T. KELLER - YEA LEDFERD - YEA MCCOY - YEA MAXWELL - YEA MOTION CARRIED. There being no further items on the agenda, Chairperson Ledferd adjourned the meeting at 7:06 I p.m. § 1375 J40on Street, Suite 206 Fort Myers, Florida 33901-2845 : Phone: 239-334-3366 Fax: 239-334-6384 Email: larue-planning(&,,att. net Staff Report Rezoning Request Applicant: Ted Kelchner, Vice President Owner: K Builders, Inc. From: RMF to CLT Petition No. 04-009 R Staff Report Rezoning Request General Information Applicant: Applicant Address Applicant Phone Number: Future Land Use Map Classification Zoning District Use of Property Acreage Access Ted Kelchner 2801 SW 3rd Terrace Okeechobee. FL 863-763-8613 Commercial RMF Daycare Center 0.325 SW 2nd Avenue Location: 1306 SW 2nd Avenue, Okeechobee, FL Applicant: Ted Kelchner Petition No. 04-009-R Commercial CLT Office 0.325 SW 2nd Avenue Legal Description: Lots 3 and 4, Block 21, South Okeechobee, According to the plat thereof recorded in Plat Book 5, Page 7 of the public records of Okeechobee County, Florida Request: The matter for consideration is an application for a change in zoning from RMF (Residential Multiple -Family) to CLT (Light Commercial). The purpose of this request is to allow the applicant to utilize the property as an office North: Future Land Use Map Classification: Single Family Zoning District: RSF 1 Existing Land Use: Residential Dwelling { East South: Future Land Use Map Classification Zoning District: Existing Land Use: Future Land Use Map Classification: Zoning District. Existing Land Use: Commercial CHV Restaurant Single Family RSF Residential West: Future Land Use Map Classification: Single Family Zoning District- RSF Existing Land Use: Residential • Staff Report Rezoning Request Applicant: Ted Kelchner Petition No. 04-009-R The current zoning designation assigned to the property does not allow office space as a permitted or special exception use. As such. the applicant is requesting the CLT zoning district. This request, if granted, will bring the subject property into consistency with the Future Land Use Map designation of Commercial. Analysis 1. The proposed use is not contrary to Comprehensive Plan requirements The proposed use is consistent with the Future Land Use Map and the land use policies regarding commercial development. 2. The proposed use being applied for is specifically authorized under the zoning district in the Land Development Regulations Office space is an allowable use under the Land Development Code's permitted uses in the CLT Zoning District. 3. The proposed use it, ill not have an adverse effect on the public interest. No, the proposed use will not have an adverse effect on the public interest. The site was previously used as a day care facility. 4. The use is appropriate for the location proposed, is reasonably compatible with adjacent land uses, and is not contrary or detrimental to urbanizing land use patterns The established land use pattern includes primarily commercial uses. The proposed use is consistent with the surrounding areas. The proposed change will be appropriate for this location and not detrimental to urbanizing land use patterns 5. The proposed use will not adversely affect property values or living conditions, or be a deterrent to the improvement or development of adjacent property The proposed change from RMF to CLT will not have an adverse impact on the surrounding properties. 6. The proposed use can be suitably buffered from surrounding uses, so as to reduce the impact of any nuisance or hazard to the neighborhood The proposed use is required to provide a 20-foot setback from adjacent residential properties and adequately buffer this area. 2 Staff Report Rezoning Request Applicant: Ted Kelchner Petition No. 04-009-R 7. The proposed use will not create a density pattern that would overburden public facilities such as schools, streets, and utility services The proposed use will not over burden public facilities. Schools — no impact Streets — minimal impact Utilities — minimal impact on the current capacity 8. The proposed use will not create traffic congestion, flooding or drainage problems, or otherwise affect public safety The subject property will not adversely effect traffic congestions, flooding, or drainage. 9. The proposed use has not been inordinately burdened by unnecessary restrictions The only restrictions that have been placed on the subject property are those included in the City's Comprehensive Plan and those found in the City's Land Development Code. 10. The proposed change will not constitute a grant of special privilege to an individual owner as contrasted with the public welfare No special privileges will be conferred on the applicant is this request is granted. This request is consistent with the Comprehensive Plan as stated in criteria 1 of this report. Other Regulations The applicant will be required to comply with the regulations set forth in Section 90- 256 of the Land Development Code, which state - Section 90-256. Additional Regulations. Additional regulations which shall apply to all uses in the CLT district include, but are not limited to, 1. Concurrency regulations. 2. Parking and loading regulations. 3. Landscaping regulations Staff Report Rezoning Request 4. Sign regulations. 5 Accessory use regulations. 6. Supplementary use regulations. 7. Environmental and stormwater regulations. 8. Utilities regulations. Applicant: Ted Kelchner Petition No. 04-009-R ekecommenua.Lon Based on the above criteria being met, staff recommends approvel of the request to allow rezoning from RMF (Residential Multiple -Family) to CLT (Light Commercial) permitting the applicant to utilize the property as an office.. Submitted by: James G. 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S/ ih 7T7kET t69' I 7-� �� .. yj I RMF 31 K t7 T1t In Errt 49, - CHV 04-009-R — Tom Keichner - - --- - s From: RMF t --- - - To: CLT _— • • Bids: TABULATION SHEET PROPOSALS FOR 2005 POLICE CARS AMENDED EXHIBIT 2 NovEMBER 2, 2004 Okeechobee Motor Company $20,045.00 per car Sebring Ford $20,568.00 per car *comparable to Florida Sheriff's Association Government rate of $18,758.00 per car No Bids: Sunrise Ford Merchants Leasing Velde Ford TABULATION SHEET PROPOSALS FOR 2005 POLICE CARS Bids: Okeechobee Motor Company Sebring Ford EXHIBIT 2 NovEMBER 2, 2004 $20,045.00 per car $20,568.00 per car *comparable to Florida Sheriff's Association Government rate of $18,872.00 per car No Bids: Sunrise Ford Merchants Leasing Velde Ford TABULATION SHEET FINANCING PROPOSALS FOR 2005 POLICE CARS Bids: Kislak National Bank No Bids: Big Lake National Bank Bank One Leasing Nations Bank Leasing Corporation Sun Trust Leasing Corporation EXHIBIT 3 NovEMBER 2, 2004 $3,000.00 per car/year FORM 8B MEMORANDUM OF VOTING CONFLICT FOR COUNTY, MUNICIPAL, AND OTHER LOCAL PUBLIC OFFICERS LAST NAME -FIRST NAME -MIDDLE NAME NAME OF BOARD, COUNCIL, COMMISSION, AUTHORITY, OR COMMITTEE Watford, Jr., Dowlina_ R. City Council MAILING ADDRESS THE BOARD, COUNCIL, COMMISSION, AUTHORITY OR COMMITTEE ON 701 Northeast 5th StrPPt WHICH I SERVE IS A UNIT OF CITY COUNTY I ]@ CITY ❑ COUNTY ❑ OTHER LOCAL AGENCY NAME OF POLITICAL SUBDIVISION: Okeechobee �uAA^h^ City of Okeechobee DATE ON WHICH VOTE OCCURRED MY POSITION IS: h_ ?r0A ELECTIVE ❑ APPOINTIVE Ar ? WHO MUST FILE FORM 813 This form is for use by any person serving at the county, city, or other local level of government on an appointed or elected board, council, commission, authority, or committee It applies equally to members of advisory and non -advisory bodies who are presented with a voting conflict of interest under Section 112.3143, Florida Statutes. Your responsibilities under the law when faced with voting on a measure in which you have a conflict of interest will vary greatly depending on whether you hold an elective or appointive position. For this reason, please pay close attention to the instructions on this form before completing the reverse side and filing the form INSTRUCTIONS FOR COMPLIANCE WITH SECTION 112.3143, FLORIDA STATUTES A person holding elective or appointive county, municipal, or other local public office MUST ABSTAIN from voting on a measure which inures to his or her special private gain or loss. Each elected or appointed local officer also is prohibited from knowingly voting on a mea- sure which inures to the special gain or loss of a principal (other than a government agency) by whom he or she is retained (including the parent organization or subsidiary of a corporate principal by which he or she is retained); to the special private gain or loss of a relative, or to the special private gain or loss of a business associate. Commissioners of community redevelopment agencies under Sec. 163.356 or 163.357, F.S , and officers of independent special tax districts elected on a one -acre, one -vote basis are not prohibited from voting in that capacity. For purposes of this law, a "relative' includes only the officer's father, mother, son, daughter, husband, wife, brother, sister, father-in-law, mother-in-law, son-in-law, and daughter-in-law A "business associate" means any person or entity engaged in or carrying on a business enterprise with the officer as a partner, joint venturer, coowner of property, or corporate shareholder (where the shares of the corporation are not listed on any national or regional stock exchange). ELECTED OFFICERS: In addition to abstaining from voting in the situations described above, you must disclose the conflict: PRIOR TO THE VOTE BEING TAKEN by publicly stating to the assembly the nature of your interest in the measure on which you are abstaining from voting; and WITHIN 15 DAYS AFTER THE VOTE OCCURS by completing and filing this form with the person responsible for recording the min- utes of the meeting, who should incorporate the form in the minutes. APPOINTED OFFICERS: Although you must abstain from voting in the situations described above, you otherwise may participate in these matters However, you must disclose the nature of the conflict before making any attempt to influence the decision, whether orally or in writing and whether made by you or at your direction IF YOU INTEND TO MAKE ANY ATTEMPT TO INFLUENCE THE DECISION PRIOR TO THE MEETING AT WHICH THE VOTE WILL BE TAKEN: • You must complete and file this form (before making any attempt to influence the decision) with the person responsible for recording the minutes of the meeting, who will incorporate the form in the minutes. (Continued on other side) CE FORM 813 - EFF 112000 PAGE 1 APPOINTED OFFICERS (continued) • A copy of the form must be provided immediately to the other members of the agency. • The form must be read publicly at the next meeting after the form is filed. IF YOU MAKE NO ATTEMPT TO INFLUENCE THE DECISION EXCEPT BY DISCUSSION AT THE MEETING • You must disclose orally the nature of your conflict in the measure before participating • You must complete the form and file it within 15 days after the vote occurs with the person responsible for recording the minutes of the meeting, who must incorporate the form in the minutes A copy of the form must be provided immediately to the other members of the agency, and the form must be read publicly at the next meeting after the form is filed DISCLOSURE OF LOCAL OFFICER'S INTEREST I, Dowling 11atford, Jr. , hereby disclose that on I�teripr �1 (a) A measure came or will come before my agency which (check one) inured to my special private gain or loss; inured to the special gain or loss of my business associate, inured to the special gain or loss of my relative, X inured to the special gain or loss of Qtcrxlulxz Fbrd M:ytr � whom I am retained, or inured to the special gain or loss of is the parent organization or subsidiary of a principal which has retained me. (b) The measure before my agency and the nature of my conflicting interest in the measure is as follows: lWverber 2, ?(Y 4 Date Filed Signature 20(4— by which NOTICE: UNDER PROVISIONS OF FLORIDA STATUTES §112.317, A FAILURE TO MAKE ANY REQUIRED DISCLOSURE CONSTITUTES GROUNDS FOR AND MAY BE PUNISHED BY ONE OR MORE OF THE FOLLOWING: IMPEACHMENT, REMOVAL OR SUSPENSION FROM OFFICE OR EMPLOYMENT, DEMOTION, REDUCTION IN SALARY, REPRIMAND, OR A CIVIL PENALTY NOT TO EXCEED $10,000. CE FORM 8B - EFF 1/2000 PAGE 2 EXHIBIT 4 iNOVEMBER 2, 2004 City of Okeechobee 55 Southeast 3r1 Avenue * Okeechobee, Florida 34974 # 863- 763-3372 Complete entire application with all applicable attachments and return to the Office of the City Clerk. The City Departments will be contacted to sign off on the application. The application is then forwarded to the City Council. You will be notified of the meeting date Please note this application will cover both a City street and sidewalk. There is a separate application should you request the sidewalk only TEMPORARY STREET AND SIDEWALK CLOSING Name of Applicant O hn m j-t— 4 Al' rml-yiw_c, Today's Date fir, / 2 rl 12f r� L.1 Address �� S . Parro A V e : Phone(s) r7 4 Name of Property Owner Address n ry �� J SAC. tlfl� 1 t VL I Ph-one(s) Street to be Closed �oi 4 o Avcnw. n d P fi (VoOS Dates to be Closed I Airo4w r /3. IT N Ca �-j �i oc^ m.13c r 11. 2Cr4 Time(s) to be Closed i��Iltli.lrLLI�'� CI11.111rC�YLC`}1� ��r51�1'�1�� t Purpose of Closing 1)-k_I� i CUCi I / h V.S. Pul lc Original Signatures of all residents, property owners and business owners affected by street closing stating whether they approve or object. This can be done on one list. Make sure if it is a business that the name of the business and owner is legible. If it is a resident make sure the name and address is legible. (Required of all applications) Copy of proof of insurance. (Minimum $1,000,000.00, required of all applications) Attachments If any items are being sold on City street or sidewalk then a Temporary Use Permit must be attached for each business participating. Permits can be obtained from General Services. State Food Service License if selling food. State Alcoholic Beverage License. (You can only serve on private property. No alcoholic beverages on City property, this includes streets and sidewalks) sa'Clean-up is required within 24 hours. oaFNo alcoholic beverages can be consumed or taken out on City property, streets or sidewalks. u�rNo donations can be requested if any type of alcoholic beverages are served on private propertylbusiness unless you possess a State Alcoholic Beverage License. Please note there are inside consumption and outside consumption licenses. You must have the appropriate license. The City Public Works Department will deliver the appropriate barricades. The City Police Department will set them out and take them down at the appropriate times. v�"Dumpsters and port -a -lets are required when closing the street for more than 3 hours. I PUBLIC WORKS DEPARTMENT Authorized Signature Date POLICE DEPARTMENT Donnie Robertson, Public Works Director Typed Name & Title Lt. D. Wilbur for Chief of Police Dennv Davis c ✓,�� /6/71 y Dennv Davis. Chief of Police Authorized Signature Date Typed Name & Title FIRE DEPARTMENT Battalion Chief Douglas for Fire Chief Herb Smith Herb Smith. _ Fire Chief Authorized Signature Date Typed Name & Title Occupational and/or State License Verified: ADMINISTRATION /� - /U --1 ]-U Rnhi n Rrnrk fnr City Admi ni cr.-ni— - R; l l A7-- Ar La 'L j.+� ,�L, c rt, 7 6 Bill L. Veach. Citv Administrator A thorized Signature Da a Typed Name & Title CLERK'S I L uU c'7 ( i—)Lo r.' oP (,c 'r i7 i OFFICE Lane Gamiotea, Citv Clerk Authorized Srgnature Date Typed Name & Title APPROVED/DENIED BY COUNCIL ON: Revised 8/05/03 MEMORANDUM TO: Mayor Kirk and Council Members FROM: Lane Gamiotea, City Clerk SUBJECT: Pension Board Appointment DATE: November 2, 2004 At the request of the Police Officer's Pension Fund, Board of Trustee's, please add the following as a New Business item on the November 2, 2004 meeting: Motion to ratify the appointment of Major Robert Peterson to the Board of Trustee's, Police Officers' Pension Fund, term beginning October 6, 2004 and ending September 30, 2005. Should you have any questions please do not hesitate to contact me. Thank you. • 4� " - V NGEVV 5ERVIGE G�R��G Presented To D11RIe[ Bpl"sR Padgett n Appreciation for Your 5 Years of tcvrj Wov� antiDedication 5, 19go through November 5, 2004 _)e-rvice is the lifeklooJ of any organization Everything flows from it antiis noul,iskeJ by it The City and Your I—ellov/ Citizens have -penefiteJ GrecAtl by Your performance ,i"Oxl ; I presented This 2nJ Jci4 of November, 2004 dames E. Kirk. Mayor c be eGamlotea, MG, GltpGlopk BRIAN PADGETT PRESS RELEASE Daniel Brian Padgett began his career with the City of Okeechobee on November 5, 1999 as a Maintenance Operator assigned to the Public Works Department. He was originally hired by Cleveland Lamb who was acting as the City's Interim Public Works Director. He now works under the direction of Public Works Director Donnie Robertson. Mr. Padgett is a 1980 Okeechobee High School graduate. He is an experienced heavy equipment operator and during his tenure with the City he contributed greatly to the development of the City Hall Park. The City would like to extend their gratitude in appreciation of Mr. Padgett's hard work and dedication, by presenting a Certificate of Longevity Service and a Cross Writing pen, with his name engraved on it. Service is the lifeblood of any organization. Everything flows from it and is nourished by it. The citizens of the City have benefitted greatly by Mr. Padgett's performance. r Office of the Mayor $EREAS, American farmers and ranchers literally help feed the world by producing a bounty of agriciyr . v - . products. To do this, they rely on essential partnerships with urban and suburban communities to suigplyt and deliver finished products across the country and around the globe. Rural and urban communities worku'. together have made the most of our nation's rich agricultural resources as they contribute to the health and being of our country and to the strength of our economy; and x WHEREAS, during National Farm -City Week, we recognize the importance of this cooperative network. Agriculture. employs more than 24 million workers, including farmers and ranchers, shippers, processors, marketers, ..,� retailers, truck drivers, inspectors and others who annually contribute more than $1.3 trillion to our gross domestic product. The agriculture industry provides us with food and clothing, as well as fuel for our energy needs. And as we welcome new opportunities for trade, the hard work and successful cooperation between farmers and city workers will continue to play a vital role in our nation's future; and WHEREAS, Farm -City collaborations help maintain and improve our food and fiber supply and contribute to a better quality of life for countless citizens. We commend the many Americans whose hard work and ingenuity reflect the true spirit of America and help to ensure a prosperous future for all; and WHEREAS, as we gather with family and friends around the Thanksgiving table, it is fitting that we count among our blessings the vital Farm -City partnerships that have done so much to improve the quality of our lives; and NOW, THEREFORE, I, James E. Kirk, Mayor of the City of Okeechobee, by virtue of the authority vested in me, do hereby proclaim November 19 through November 25, 2004 as "Farm -City Week". I call upon citizens in rural and urban areas to acknowledge and celebrate the achievements of all those who, working together, produce and supply our community and nation with an abundance of agricultural products. In witness whereof I have hereunto set my hand and caused this seal to be affixed CITY OF OKEECHOBEE MEMORANDUM TO: Mayor and City Council DATE: October 26, 2004 SUBJECT: Status Report FROM: Bill L. Veach, City Administrator Below is a brief summary of past and upcoming events. DEPARTMENT ADMINISTRATION AND GENERAL SERVICES SYNOPSIS Hurricane Related Issues — Post hurricane cleanup continues and will for several weeks. Staff is working closely with the CAS group in identifying damages and submitting proper forms necessary for FEMA reimbursement. A new roof has been installed on the City Hall Garage. Materials are on order for roofs at the City Barn and City Hall. Structural inspections are being made for each facility. GRIT — John Cook has recently unsuccessfully attempted to initiate contact with potential re -insurance providers. He has notified GRIT's attorney that there has been no response from the re -insurance contact they provided. As part of the terms of the settlement with GRIT, they must provide us with viable re -insurance contact information. Industrial Park — Construction has resumed in the industrial park. CAS is working with Ranger Construction to determine the length of time extension that needs to be requested of the granting entities, as a result of the storm. Downtown Streetscape Project — The first phase of work in the downtown parks has been completed with the exception of a few minor follow-up punch list items. Phase two should begin following the holidays, with completion before the Speckled Perch Festival. Nancy Phillips and Oscar Bermudez are finalizing the designs for storefront modification. Nancy will be discussing the design proposals with the participants, staff and the City Council before final approval is requested from the State. Locating available contractors for this portion of the project may be difficult in light of recent storm damage demands. DEPARTMENT SYNOPSIS ADMINISTRATION Impact Fees — We have received one proposal as a result of the RFP for an Impact Fee AND GENERAL Consultant. If the City were to select all four areas (transportation, law enforcement, SERVICES fire and storm water management) for a study, the cost would be $27,260.00 ($6,815.00 CONTINUED per item). The County Commission will have this as an agenda item at their November 41h meeting. I will be setting up a presentation for the City Council by the submitting firm as soon as possible (it will be after your November 2`d meeting). OUA — The City currently needs an Alternate on the OUA Board. Florida Power and Light — Attorney Cook and I met with representatives of FPL to discuss their Franchise Agreement, which will expire next. year. We will be working together to develop a new contract, which should come before the City Council early next year. PUBLIC WORKS While the Public Works Staff is still dealing with hurricane cleanup, they have begun to return to their regularly scheduled activities, as well. CODE Attorney Cook is preparing the documents related to foreclosure on the Brantley ENFORCEMENT property. He is also including a nuisance abatement element to the proceedings, which should enable the City to deal with the ongoing and growing problem while the foreclosure is being pursued. The Code Board has approved this approach. Utilization ofthe two part-time employees (Jim Byrd and Sammy Hancock) seems to be working very well and is a real plus for the City. Both are splitting the hours (and budgeted salary) that were previously going to one. FINANCE Kim Barnes has joined the Finance Department as Lydia Williams' replacement. You may recall, she has worked for about a year as a shared employee in General Services and the Clerk's office. Lola seems pleased with her progress thus far. POLICE The Police Department has returned to normal activities following the hurricanes. Chief DEPARTMENT Davis reports that morale is high. RFP's have gone out for this year's police cars and the related financing. This will come before the City Council on November 2❑d. Newly appointed Major Bob Peterson will be handling the car program. 2 DEPARTMENT FIRE DEPARTMENT CITY ATTORNEY CITY CLERK SYNOPSIS Every effort is being given to replacement of the destroyed tower and solidifying the department's communication abilities. It is planned that the old tower will be replaced by a freestanding (no supporting tension wires) tower. Herb Smith seems to be adjusting very well to the role of Chief. The following are included in the items I have asked Attorney Cook to address. l . Scheduling and conducting a hearing on the Tommy Raulerson issue. 2. GRIT related re -insurance issues. 3. Hamrick Trust — John is in discussion with the County Attorney on this matter. 4. Research annexation issues. 5. LDR issues, such as conversion of former residential structures to commercial and CBD site regulations and new development within the CBD. 6. Marvin Brantley's continuing situation. 7. Various LDR issues, including the commencement of site -work and sidewalk, curb and guttering issues. 8. Work with Administrator and FPL toward a renewal ofthe franchise agreement. Clerk Gamiotea recently attended an Employment Practices Seminar. The items covered in the seminar were understanding the Facets of the New Fair Labor Standards Act Regulations, the newest developments in Labor and Employment Laws regarding ADA, implementing the new HIPAA laws and annual training that must be met, review ADA Access Compliance and keys to lawful and effective employee monitoring. While the City is in compliance in most areas, due to the new laws, amendments to the Employee Handbook will be required and will be forwarded to the Council as soon as possible. County Supervisor of Elections Gwen Chandler has advised that early voting is going well. The last day for early voting is Monday, November 1. The Canvassing Board will meet Monday, November 1 at 5:30 p.m. to begin processing absentee ballots. Once those are completed Monday evening, the Board will recess until Tuesday, November 2 at 6:30 p.m. Beginning promptly at 7:00 p.m., the precinct ballots will be processed. Clerk Gamiotea serves as the City's non -voting ex-officio member to the Canvassing Board. The new part-time Office Assistant, Sandy Thomas, has been hired in the Clerk's Office and began work on Tuesday, October 26. 3 ?Flanks for Caring � September 14, 2004 Chief Herb Smith City of Okeechobee Fire Rescue 55 SE 3`1 Avenue Okeechobee, Florida 34974 Dear Chief Smith: REPLY TO• 7410 S. US Highway 1, #102 Port St. Lucie, FL 34952 (772)873-9422 Fax: (772) 873-9423 I hope this letter finds you safe and sound following the recent series of hurricanes that have touched down in Florida leaving their mark on our beautiful state, and on our 39th annual Jerry Lewis MDA Labor Day Telethon. I am sure you have already learned that the local portions of the Telethon were canceled throughout the state, restraining our fundraising efforts. Thank you for your support in allowing the Okeechobee City Fire Fighters to hold their annual "Fill the Boot" fundraiser for the Muscular Dystrophy Association during the weekend of August 27' & 28'. The funds they raised have become even more important in providing services for our members since Hurricane Frances has cancelled our most important fundraising program. Without your efforts it would be extremely difficult to provide clinics, support groups or medical equipment to our members. The Okeechobee City Fire Department displayed efficiency, professionalism and competency at every level. Extreme caution was used during the "Fill the Boot", and our safety professionals once again put their knowledge of emergency road skills to good use. They used caution and professionalism on our streets and this event is estimated to raise over $7,000. This outstanding effort is worthy of commendation, and our thanks go to all the men and women who took part in this effort and made it the successful event it was. So many people contributed to the success; the Fire Fighters who braved the heat to fill the boot, the coordinators who worked tirelessly and you for caring enough to make a difference. It was a pleasure working with you and the Fire Fighters of Okeechobee City. Sincerely, Sandra Ingram District Director SI:njn MUSCULAR DYSTROPHY ASSOCIATION Jerry Lewis, National Chairman MDA sponsors research into neuromuscular disorders — including the muscular dystrophies, amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS), spinal muscular atrophies, inflammatory myopathies, Charcot-Marie-Tooth disease, Friedreich's ataxia, and myasthenia gravis — and provides services to those affected by these disorders.