227  CITY OF OKEECHOBEE, FLORIDA MAY3,2022, REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING OFFICIAL MEETING MINUTES  CALLTOORDER  Mayor Watford, called the regular meeting of the City Council for the City of Okeechobee to order on May 3, 2022, at6 6:00 P.M. int the City Council Chambers, located at 55 Southeast (SE) 3rd Avenue, Room 200, Okeechobee, Florida. The invocation was offered by Pastor Don Hanna of the First United Methodist Church; followed by the Pledge of Allegiance led! by the Okeechobee High School (OHS). Junior Reserve Roll was taken by City Clerk Lane Gamiotea to establish a quorum. Members present: Mayor Dowling R. Watford, Jr., Councill Members NoelA A. Chandler, Monical M. Clark, Robert" "Bob" Jarriel, and Robert" Bobby"  Officer's Training Corp (JROTC) cadets.  II. ATTENDANCE M. Keefe, Jr.  III. AGENDA ANDI PUBLIC COMMENTS  A. There were noi items tol be added, deferred, or withdrawn from the agenda.  B. Motion ands second by Councill Members Keefe and. Jarrielt to approvet the agenda asp presented. Motion There were no commento cards submitted for public participation for issues not on the agenda. A. Mayor Watford presented Major Locklear and Division Commander Folbrecht of the OHS JROTC, along with seven JROTC Cadets with at framed Certificate of Outstanding Service, that was readi into the record as follows: Presented to the 2022 Students and Teachers of the Okeechobee High School JROTC. In recognition of their outstanding community service, hard work, and dedication in aiding to beautify Flagler Park! No. 4a and Bandstand,"There was at total of 32 cadets who participated int the community service project, and each will receive a City of Okeechobee lapel B. Proclaim the month May 2022 as "Mental Health Awareness Month" New Horizons. No one was present tor receive the document. Staff will coordinate tor reschedule them att the next meeting. C. Proclaim ther month May 2022 as' Mental Health Awareness Month" -C Our Village. No one was present tor receive the document. Staff will coordinate tor reschedule them att the nextr meeting. D. Mayor Watford proclaimed May 15 through 22, 2022, as "Water Reuse Week." The document was presented to Mrs. Libby Pigman with the South Florida Water Management District, and read intot the record as follows: "Whereas, safe, clean, and sustainable water resources are essential to Florida's environment, economy, citizens, and visitors; and Whereas, although Florida's water supplies are finite, the State's population and need for water resources continue to increase; and Whereas, water reuse provides a means for conserving and augmenting Florida's precious water resources and is key to the State's sustainable water future; and Whereas, Florida has established the encouragement and promotion of water reuse as State objectives in Chapters 373 and 403, Florida Statutes; and Whereas, Florida's permitted reuse capacity is moret than' 1.8 billion gallons per day (approximately 70 percent of Florida's total permitted capacity for all domestic wastewatert treatment facilities); and' Whereas, the City of Okeechobee hasj joined with the Water Reuse Florida, the Florida Department of Environmental Protection, and the South Florida Water Management District in encouraging and promoting water reuse and conservation; and Whereas, the City of Okeechobee has implemented a water reuse program and encourages efficient and effective use of reclaimed water. Now Therefore, 1, Dowling R. Watford, Jr., by virtue oft the authorityvestedi ini me as Mayor oft the City of Okeechobee, Florida, dol hereby proclaim! May1 15t through 22, 2022, as' 'Water Reusel Week'i int the City of Okeechobee." E. Mayor Watford proclaimed April 2022, as' "Water Conservation Month." The document was presented toN Mrs. Libby Pigman with the South Florida' Water Management District, and read intot the record as follows: "Whereas, water is al basic and essential need of everyl living creature; and Whereas, the State of Florida, Water Management Districts and the City of Okeechobee: are working together  Carried Unanimously.  IV. PRESENTATIONS. ANDI PROCLAMATIONS  pin.  toi increase awareness aboutt the importance of water conservation; and  MAY3, 2022, CITY COUNCIL REGULARI MEETING, PAGE10F3    228  IV. PRESENTATIONS, AND PROCLAMATIONS CONTINUED  E. Continued: Whereas, the State of Floridal has designated April, typicallyac dry month when water demands are most acute, as Florida's Water Conservation Month to educate citizens about! how they can help save Florida's precious water resources; and Whereas, the City of Okeechobee has always encouraged and supported water conservation through various educational programs and special events; and' Whereas, every business, industry, school, and citizen can make a difference wheni ito comes to conserving water; and Whereas, every business, industry, school, and citizen can help by saving water and thus promote a healthy economy and community. Now Therefore, 1,Dowling R.V Watford, Jr., by virtue oft the authority vestedi ini me as Mayor of the City of Okeechobee, Florida, dol hereby proclaim the month of April 2022 as' 'Water . Mayor Watford proclaimed May 1 through 7, 2022 as "Municipal Clerks' Week." He read the following into the record and presented the document to City Clerk Gamiotea: "Whereas, the Office of the Municipal Clerk, at time honored, vital part ofl local government exists throughout the world and is the oldest among public servants, and Whereas, the Office of the Municipal Clerk provides the professional link between the citizens, the local governing bodies, and agencies of government at other levels serving as thei information center on functions of local government and community, and Whereas, Municipal Clerks have pledged to be ever mindful of their neutrality and impartiality, rendering equal service to all; and Whereas, Municipal Clerks continually strive toi improve the administration oft the affairs oft the Office oft thel Municipal Clerk through participation in education programs, seminars, workshops andt the annual meetings of their state, provincial, county, and international professional organizations. Now Therefore, I, Dowling R. Watford, Jr., by virtue of the authority vested in me as Mayor of the City of Okeechobee, FL, do hereby Proclaim the week of May 1 through May 7, 2022, as Municipal Clerks' Week, and congratulates the Florida Association of City Clerks, the professional association for Florida's Municipal Clerks, in celebrating its 50th Anniversary. Ifurther extend appreciation to our City Clerk, Lane Gamiotea, andt to all Municipal Clerks for the vital services they perform and their exemplary dedication to the communities they represent.".  Conservation Month' in the City of Okeechobee."  V. MAYOR WATFORD OPENED THE PLANNING AND ZONING QUASI-JUDICIAL PUBLIC A. Motion ands second! by Council Members Keefe and Clark tor read! byt title only, proposed Ordinance No. 1252, regarding Petition No. 22-003-R submitted by the property owner, Brian Keith Hickman/Huntermacko "LLC" to rezone from Residential Single Family-One (RSF-1) to Commercial Professional Office (CPO,LotiofBlock3, SOUTH OKEECHOBEE, PlatE Book 5, Page7, Okeechobee County publicr records. Property located at8 804 Southwest (SW)2ndA Avenue, consistingof0,16+-aces. The proposed use is to join the property with adjacent lot to the South [as presented in Exhibit 1). City Attorney John Fumero read proposed Ordinance No. 1252 by title only as follows: "AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF OKEECHOBEE, FLORIDA; AMENDING THE OFFICIAL ZONING MAP OF THE CITY OF OKEECHOBEE BY REZONING CERTAIN TRACTS OF LAND MORE PARTICULARLY DESCRIBED HEREIN, FROM RSF-1 TO CPO, PETITION NO. 22-003-R; AMENDING THE ZONING MAP ACCORDINGLY; PROVIDING FOR CONFLICT; PROVIDING FOR Motion and second by Council Members Keefe and Clark to adopt proposed Ordinance No. 1252 [as Attorney Fumero collectively administered an Oath to: Mr. Steve Dobbs of 209 Northeast 2nd Street, and explained he was in attendance on behalf of his client, who is the applicant. There was no  HEARING AT 6:14P.M.  Motion Carried Unanimously.  SEVERABILITY; PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE."  recommended by the Planning Board). discussion. Motion Carried Unanimously.  MAYORI WATFORD CLOSED THE PUBLIC HEARING AT6:17P.M.  VI. NEW BUSINESS  A. Motion and second were made by Council Members Clark and! Keefe to approve amending the format ofthe Actionl Minutes toi includer recording thec dissenting voter(s)! [asr requested ande explained by Mayor B. Motion and second by Council Members Keefe and. Jarriel to dispense with the reading and approve the April 19, 2022, minutes [as presentedi in Exhibit2 2), witha added changet to amendr name of dissenting  Watford). Motion Carried Unanimously.  voter(s), [see action inp previous Item A above). Motion Carried Unanimously.  MAY 3, 2022, CITY COUNCIL REGULARI MEETING, PAGE20F3    229  VI. NEW BUSINESS CONTINUED  C. Motion and second by Council Members Keefe and Clark to [approve a] Piggyback Agreement with) Shenandoah General Construction Company, LLC [from] Broward College for Storm Drain Cleaning, Repairs, and Maintenance; [and approve Proposal No. P23885, for the South 4th Street Pipe Lining Project in the amount of $808,339.13 [as presented in Exhibit 3j. Motion Carried Unanimously. D. Motion and secondl by Council Members Clark and. Jarriel to [award al Professional Services Agreement [for Request For Qualifications No. ADM 01-32-11-21, with effective date retroactive to May 1,2 2022,] with Morris Depew Associates for [General) Planning Services [as presented in Exhibit 4J. Council Member Keefe moved to amendt the motion, changing "City Administrator" to' "City Council" inp paragraph 8.1; seconded by Council Member Clark. Motion To Amend Carried Unanimously. Following further Will amend the Morris Depew contract with changes as amended by Council on previous Item D.  discussion, Motion Carried Unanimously As Amended. Working with City Staff on two workers compensation cases. Working on the River Run Subdivision access documents. The Holding Zoning Ordinance is being renewed. between SE 5th Avenue to Taylor Creek).  VI. CITY ATTORNEY UPDATE  Working with City Staff on metal detector agreements fort the Primitive Baptist Church property and any Working on easements witht ther new owner of the Okeechobee Fishing Village and RVI Resort [located Ensured Mayor, Council, and Staff werei introduced to Mr. Stephen Conteaguero of Attorney Fumero's Provided update on thei impact of Bills 2508 and 620, ifsigned by Governor DeSantis. Explained the 'green bill" andt thati it was vetoed by Governor DeSantis. The City has several grants in the proposed State Budget, that remains unsigned to date. Ther new target date for Cattlemen's Square of Flagler Parki is June, the projecti is progressing. Asked the Council their opinions on allowing scooters for rent in the downtown area as done in many other cities. Several Council Members stated their objections to the proposal. Reminded everyone of the May 24, 2022, 6:00P.M. Joint Council and Planning Board Workshop. He will be meeting with Central Florida Regional Planning Council representatives to develop an agenda outline. Ifthere are any specific issues the Mayor or Council want to discuss, they need to provide them  City site/property.  VII. ADMINISTRATOR UPDATE  office, andi in attendance.  by next week. IX. CITY COUNCIL COMMENTS Council Member Chandler: Council Jarriel:  Noted that Cattlemen's Square doners were not mentioned in a recent article. Administrator Ritter advised he is meeting with Okeechobee News Staff Writer, Cathy Womble to resolve this.  Wished all the moms a Happy Mother's Day.  Happy to see the roadway stnpping.mprovements in the SW section.  Administrator Ritter responded to his complaint about al business along South Park Street who has too many outdoor display items and within the City right-of-way. Code Enforcement has been working to Inquired about garbage cans along South Park Street. Administrator Ritter advised the palm trees along Inquired on the status oft the Flagler Park Master Design. Administrator Ritter responded the next item  resolve this issue. Council Member Keefe:  South Park are being removed, trash receptables will be puti in their place. is due August and referenced the previously provided timeline. Wished his mom, Dolly Mullaney, a very happy! birthday! X. ADJOURN, Mayor Watford adjourned the meeting at7:03P.M.  Submitted By:  Lane Gamiotea, CMC.Ciy Clerk bonhl  Please tâke notice. and be advised that when aj person decides to appeal any decision made by the City Council with respect to any matter considered' att this meeting, s/he may need to ensure thatay verbatim record oft the proceeding is made, whichr record includes the testimony and evidence upon whicht the appeal ist to bel based. City Clerk media are for the sole purpose of backup for official  records ofti the Clerk.  MAY3,2022, CITYCOUNCIL REGULARI MEETING, ,PAGE30F3