212  CITY OF OKEECHOBEE, FLORIDA OFFICIAL MEETING MINUTES  MARCH1, 2022, REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING  CALL TOORDER  Mayor Watford called ther regular meeting of the City Council for the City of Okeechobee to order on March 1,2 2022, at 6:00 P.M. in the City Council Chambers, located at 55 Southeast 3rd Avenue, Room 200, Okeechobee, Florida. Thei invocation was offered by Pastor Don Hanna of First United Methodist Church, Roll was taken! by City Clerk Lane Gamiotea to establish a quorum. Members present: Mayor Dowling R. Watford, Jr., Councill Members Noel A. Chandler, Monical M. Clark, Robert' "Bob" Jarriel, and Robert" "Bobby" A. There were no additions, deferrals, or withdrawals from the agenda. There was a request with no B. Motion ands second! by Council Members Keefe and. Jarriel to approve the agenda as presented. C. No comment cards were submitted for public participation fori issues not on the agenda. A. Police Sergeant Cesar Romero, accompanied byl his wife, children, ands several members oft the Police Department, was recognized byl Mayor Watford and Police Chief Donald Hagan for his years ofs service. He was presented with an engraved crystal mantel clock and framed certificate, which read "In recognition of your 15 years of service, hard work, and dedication to the City, its citizens and A. [Dispense with the reading and) approve the Minutes for the January 24, 2022, Town Hall Meeting,  followed byt the Pledge of Allegiance led! by Council Member Keefe.  II. ATTENDANCE M. Keefe, Jr.  III. AGENDA ANDI PUBLIC COMMENTS  objections tor move item" "D" at the beginning ofl New Business items.  Motion Carried Unanimously.  IV. PRESENTATIONS, ANDI PROCLAMTIONS  yourf fellow employees from March 17, 2007, through March 17,2022."  V. CONSENT AGENDA  Motion ands second by Council Members Keefe and Clark to:  February 1, 2022, and February 15, 2022, Regular Meetings, [as presented).  Motion Carried Unanimously.  VI. NEW BUSINESS  D. Motion and second by Council Members Chandler and Clark to approve a recommendation from the Technical Review Committee to deviate from the standards listed in Section 78-36 oft the City's Land Development Regulations regarding the requirements for installation of sidewalks pertaining to the Budget Home, LLC triplex project located at Northeast 3rd Avenue and 5th Street [as presented in Exhibit1 1 and postponed from the February 15r meeting). Mr. Jimenez ofE Budget Home was present and A. Mr. Jim LaRue, Ms. Gloria Pellito, and Mr. Bob Franke from LaRue Planning and Management Services, Inc. presented their qualifications as submitted to the Request For Qualifications (RFQ) No. ADM 01-32-11-21, Planning Services. They have served as the City's planning consultant for many years and aware of Okeechobee's future planning challenges, and only serve local governments. Mayor Watfordi inquired about a newi theory ofz zoning and whatt thatr meant. Mr. LaRue replied with the term Form Based Zoning, whichi is regulating land development to as specific urban form. The 11-slide powerpoint presentation has been incorporated into the official minutes. No official action was B. Mr. Billl Morris, President, Mr. Ben Smith, Director of Planning, and Ms. Cindy Leal, Principal Planner ofMorris Depew Associates, Inc, presented their qualifications as submitted to the RFQI No. ADM-01- 32-11-21, Planning Services. Their company offers full-service consulting which includes planning, engineering, landscape architecture, and surveying. Mr. Smith was previously the City's Planning Consultant when he was employed with LaRue Planning and Management Services. The 22-slide powerpoint presentation has been incorporated into the official minute file. No official action was Administrator Ritter provided an update following his meeting with Public Works Director David Allen, representatives from Okeechobee Main Street andt the City'sl landscape architects, Calvin, Giordano& Associates, Inc., and Mr. Terry Burroughs regarding the Flagler Park Master Plan. A budget of $300,000.00 or less per block has been established for better planning. The timeline provided at the  responded to various questions from the Council. Motion Carried.  requested, item was for information only.  requested, item was fori information only.  February 15, 2022r meeting remains the same. No official action was requested.  3-1-2022, CITY COUNCIL REGULARI MEETING, PAGE10F2    213  VI. NEW BUSINESS CONTINUED VII. CITY ATTORNEY  E. Motion and second by Council Members Jarriel and Keefe to approve the revised Education Reimbursement Agreement [as presented in exhibit 2). Motion Carried Unanimously. Ina addition tor reviewing the revised Education Reimbursement contracts, he provided an addendum to  adequately address the new E-verify requirements in current contracts.  VIII. ADMINISTRATOR UPDATE  The Charter amendments will be discussed soon. Verbal monthly reports from a representative ofe each Department will be on the next agenda. The presentation made by Ms. Magi Cable regarding the Primitive Baptist Church property has been sent tot the City's grant coordinator to research possibilities. A. Joint Workshop with the Planning Board will possibly be held on April 21st As of March 1st, any delinquent Business Tax Receipts will be charged a late fee of $250.00, there are  approximately 130t that are delinquent.  IX. COUNCIL COMMENTS Council Member Chandler: Council Member Jarriel: Legislative Budget. again.  Shocked at the per park budget of $300,000.00.  Confirmed with Administrator Ritter that the City's Appropriation requests were still in the proposed Recently the City received negative publicity via social media, but he is thankful for all the volunteers and businesses that do SO much for the City. Itis good to see restaurants finally getting great business Reminded everyone that the Speckled Perch parade is in two weeks, he enjoys participating ini it.  X.A ADJOURN, Mayor Watford adjourned the meeting at 7:25 P.M.  Submitted By:  Sad AGuatte Lane Gamiotea, CMC, City Clerk  Please take notice and be advised that when aperson decides to appeal any decision made by the City Council with respect to any matter considered att this meeting, s/he may needt to ensuret that a verbatim record ofti the proceedingi is made, which recordi includes the testimony and evidence upon which the appeal ist to be based. City Clerk media aref for the sole purpose oft backup for official  records ofti the Clerk.  3-1-2022, CITY COUNCIL REGULARMEETING, PAGE20F2