Okeechobee public meetings in 2024
5 substantive meetings from 2024, with official agendas or minutes and plain-English summaries.
Board of County Commissioners Regular Meeting
The Board of County Commissioners will discuss a jail expansion progress report, a $150,000 funding request from the Economic Development Corporation, and a 20-year airport lot lease. The consent agenda includes fee waivers, budget amendments, and acceptance of excess fees from county officers. A public hearing will consider abandoning street rights-of-way in the Southern Pine Addition subdivision.
- Progress report on Jail Expansion & Renovation Project Phase 1B (Kitchen & Laundry) and Phase 2 (Housing Pod C)
- Funding request of $150,000 for Okeechobee County Economic Development Corporation for FY25
- 20-year lease for Airport Lot 7N to Okeechobee Painting Center at $1,053.43/month, increasing 3.5% annually
- Public hearing to abandon street and driveway rights-of-way in Southern Pine Addition subdivision
- Fee waiver request of $1,682.98 for Family Health & Safety Expo at Agri-Civic Center on January 25, 2025
Board of County Commissioners Regular Meeting
The Board of County Commissioners will hold a public hearing on an ordinance to allow backyard chickens. The body is also deciding on several grant agreements, fee waivers for the Agri-Civic Center, and a property exchange with the County School Board.
- Public hearing for Ordinance 2024-0005 to allow backyard chickens on residential properties
- Warrants list 2024-23 in the amount of $2,976,106.34
- Host Agreement for 2025 Bassmaster Elite Series with up to $70,000 in financial support
- Budget Transfer 24-08 for 2025 Bass Bash and Bassmaster Elite Series of $90,000
- Resolution No. 2024-76 for a 5-acre real property exchange on NW 23rd Lane with the County School Board
Board of County Commissioners Regular Meeting
The Board of County Commissioners will install newly elected members and conduct a 2025 reorganization. The body will also hold public hearings on allowing backyard chickens and requiring wrecker operators to repair damaged fences.
- Public hearing on Ordinance 2024-0005 to allow backyard chickens on residential properties
- Public hearing on Ordinance 2024-0006 requiring wrecker operators to repair fences damaged by towed vehicles
- Approval of Warrants list 2024-22 in the amount of $4,682,074.76
- Grant application for the repair of seven County bridges with a proposed total cost of $3,296,000
- Budget amendments BA25-01 and BA25-02 in the amount of $500,000 for Fire Rescue Station #1
Tourist Development Council Meeting
The Tourist Development Council will consider approving a $115,000 transfer from tourism reserves for fishing tournaments and other FY2025 events. They will also hear a request from Chobee Bulls Elite Corp for support of a football tournament, receive a presentation on Sunshine Law and public records, review the tourist development tax treasurer's report, and approve prior meeting minutes.
- Budget transfer of $115,000 from Tourism Reserve funds for upcoming fishing tournaments and events in FY 2025
- Request from Chobee Bulls Elite Corp for support of the Battle of the Lake Football Tournament
- Presentation by County Attorney Garrett M. Olsen on Sunshine Law, Public Records & Voting Conflicts
- Treasurer's report on Tourist Development Tax to date
- Approval of minutes from September 17, 2024 regular session
Board of County Commissioners Regular Meeting
The Board will vote on a consent agenda including a budget amendment, warrants, equipment purchases, and various agreements. They will also discuss a proposed airport lease with Tango Fox Services, facility license agreements for the youth livestock show and county fair, and a road closure for a utility project.
- Budget Amendment 24-41 for $11,083,050 to reflect unrecognized revenue
- Warrants list 2024-21 for $6,349,545.08
- Purchase of Caterpillar 315 Excavator ($309,225) and Mower Max Arm Mower ($276,400)
- Lease amendment with USDA for 4,750 sq ft at Annex Building ($95,000/year for 5 years)
- Periodic road closure request on SW 16th Avenue and SW 53rd Street at SR 78 for water main installation (Nov 11 - Dec 20, 2024)