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Sewer Warrant Register in the amount of Sixty -Two Thousand Five Hundred Nineteen and
89 /100ths Dollars ($62,519.89) and the General Fund Warrant Register in the amount of
One Hundred Sixteen Thousand Nine Hundred Seventy -Two and 98 /100ths ($116,972.98) for
the month of December, be approved, seconded by Councilman Watford. Motion carried.
Councilman Watford moved that the General Fund Warrant Register in the amount of
One Hundred Forty -Six Thousand Two Hundred Fifty and 15 /100ths Dollars ($146,250.15),
the Water & Sewer Warrant Register in the amount of One Hundred Thirty -Nine Thousand
Eighty -One and 39 /100ths Dollars ($139,081.39) and the I & S Warrant Register in the
amount of Twelve Thousand Five Hundred Seventy -Five Dollars ($12,575.00) for the month
of January, be approved, seconded by Councilman Knight. Motion carried.
Chairman Douglas brought up for further discussion, the possibility of extending
Southeast Tenth Avenue to the railroad. Douglas noted that the adjacent property
owners have tentatively agreed to give up seventy foot (70') of their property for a
right -of -way. This will give the City access to the one hundred fifty (150) acres.
Council discussed the possibility and agreed to pursue the matter. The right -of-
way will have to be surveyed. Chairman Douglas noted receipt of two (2) survey estimates
as follows:
1) Broome, VanOstran & Associates -
not to exceed $600.00
2) Leland Dyals - $2,080.00
Following discussion, Councilman Chapman moved to accept the proposal of Broome,
VanOstran & Associates for the survey not to exceed Six Hundred Dollars ($600.00),
seconded by Councilman Knight. After brief discussion, vote on the motion carried.
AGENDA ITEM / /XV - ADJOURNMENT
There being no further business the meeting adjourned at 9:50 P.M.
ATTEST:
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Bo nie S. Tho mss, CMC
City Clerk
City of Okeechobee
dward W. Douglas,
Chairman /Mayor
City of Okeechobee
THERE IS A TAPE OF THIS MEETING IN ITS ENTIRETY ON FILE IN THE CITY CLERK'S OFFICE.
SPECIAL MEETING
TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 1, 1983
Chairman /Mayor Edward W. Douglas called for a Special meeting to be held in
Council Chambers, Tuesday, February 1, 1983, at 1:00 P.M. Purpose of holding the
meeting was to discuss an up -date summary of the expansion program of the City
sewage collection system and treatment plant; also to discuss the City Hall building
expansion regarding; the relocation of the Planning, Zoning and Building Department.
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Councilmen present were Dowling Watford, Jr. and Oakland Chapman.
Councilman Watford advised those present that Mayor Douglas was called away due
to a death in the family, Councilman Thomas was ill and would not be in attendance.
Watford stated the Council was waiting for Vice Chairman Knight to chair the meeting.
At 1:30 Councilman Watford announced that with only two Councilmen present there
was no quorum, consequently the meeting was cancelled.
All items listed on the agenda for this special meeting will be discussed at the
next regular meeting, Tuesday, February 8, at 7:00 P.M.
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Edward W. Douglas, D.C.
Chairman /Mayor
ATTEST: City of Okeechobee
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:onnie S. Thomas, CMC
City Clerk
City of Okeechobee
REGULAR MEETING TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 8, 1983
The City Council of the City of Okeechobee, Florida, met in regular session in
Council Chambers, 55 Southeast Third Avenue, Okeechobee, at 7:00 P.M.
Chairman /Mayor Edward W. Douglas called the meeting to order with the following
Councilmen present:
Edward W. Douglas, Chairman /Mayor
Dowling Watford, Jr.
Oakland Chapman
Oscar Thomas
Vice Chairman James H. Knight was absent.
Others present were:
Bonnie S. Thomas, City Clerk
Richard C. Fellows, City Administrator
David M. Conlon, City Attorney
L.C. Fortner, Jr., Director of Public Works
L. Keith Tomey, Fire Chief
Larry Mobley, Police Chief
J. Mallette Westbrook, Building Official
Janice M. Mann, Deputy Clerk
AGENDA ITEMS #II & #III - INVOCATION AND PLEDGE
The invocation was offered by Director of Public Works L.C. Fortner, Jr. followed
by the Pledge of Allegiance.
AGENDA ITEM #IV - APPROVAL OF MINUTES
With no additions, deletions or corrections needed, Councilman Watford moved to
approve the minutes of the January 25, 1983, regular meeting as presented, seconded by
Councilman Chapman. Motion carried.
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AGENDA
CITY OF OKEECHOBEE
COUNCIL CHAMBERS
SPECIAL MEETING
FEBRUARY 1, 1983
1:00 P.M.
I. Call to Order
II. Update Summary- Expansion Program City Sewage Collection System and
Treatment Plant
III. Building Expansion- Proposed relocation Planning, Zoning and Building
Department.
IV. Adjournment