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FIRST REGULAR MEETING TUESDAY? NOVEMBER 1~ 19~8
The City Council of the City of Okeechobee~ Florida~ convened in
Regular Session in the Council Chambers at the ~ity Hall~ 0keechobee,
Florida, at 7:@~ P.M., Tuesday, November 1~, 1978.
President Russell V. Domer presiding.
Councilmen La¥on Bass, Edward W. Douglas, Jim B2night and Lytle
Raulerson were present. __~
Others present were: Audley Dunham, Mayor; David Conlon, City Attorney;
L. C. Fortner, Jr., Director of Public Works; E.H. Reutebuch~ Assistant
Fire Chief; Phillip Purvis, Lieutenant Police Department~ Sylvia Christian,
Acting City Clerk; and Lola Parker, Deputy Clerk.
The Invocation was offered by Councilman Jim Knight.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
It was moved by Councilman Bass and seconded by Councilman Douglas
and vote carried that the minutes of October 2~ and November 9~ 1978 be
approved as recorded with corrections.
PRE~ENTATION OF PLAQUE
President Domer presented a plaque to Mr. Lawrence 01en Godwin to
commemorate twenty three years of dedicated service as Fire Chief for
the City of 0keechobee, Florida.
President Domer also presented a certificate from the Volunteer
Firemen.
Chief Godwin expressed his appreciation to each and every person he
had worked with.
STREET LIGHT REQUEST
Mr. Brvin Butler appeared before the Council to request a Street
Light ~ ~0 North West 12th Street in the alley.
President Domer informed Mr. Butler that his request would be added
to the list and presented to Florida Power and Light Company.
REQUEST FOR SEWER CAPACITY
Mr. Jack Coker appemred before the Council requesting Sewer Capacity
for Oak Lake Apartments and 0a~ Villas. ~
President Domer informed that the Engineer would have to examine the
plans before the Council could make a decision.
PUBLIC HEARING
BID TABULATIONS - WATER MAIN AND FITTINGS
It being the hour of seven-thirty p.m. and pursuant to a notice
published November 2nd and 9th, 1978 sealed bids were received~ opened and
read for Water Main and Fittings.
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Bids were as follows:
SAV-ON UTILITY SUPPLIES
4,000 feet 6" Water Main $2,940.00
750 feet 2" Water Main $185.75
6" M.J. Cast Iron Tee $468.00
6" M.J. Cast Iron Elbow $55.00
6" M.J. Fire Hydrant $1,157.00
6" M.J. Gate Valve $480.00
Adjustable Valve Boxes $88.50
Total Bid Price of $5,352.2~
RIVERVIEW UTILITIES SUPPLY
4,000 feet 6" Water Main $5,800.00
750 feet 2" Water Main $199.88
6" M.J. Cast Iron Tee $590.00
6" M.J. Cast Iron Elbow $45.00
6" M.J. Fire Hydrant $888.00
6" M.J. Gate Valve $458.00
Adjustable Valve Boxes $69.60
Total Bid Price of $7,~$8.48
DAVIS METER & SUPPLY
4,000 feet 6" Water Main $5,720.00
750 feet 2" Water Main $217.50
6" M.J. Cast Iron Tee $419.94
6" M.J. Cast Iron Elbow $47.27
6" M.J. Fire Hydrant $1,059.44
6" M.J. Gate Valve $450.66
Adjustable Valve Boxes $85.95
Total Bid Price of $7,980.76
Following discussion Councilman Douglas moved to accept the low bid
of $5,352.25 from Sav-on Utility Supplies, seconded by Conncilman Raulerson
and vote carried.
NEIGHBORHOOD HEALTH HAZARD
Mr. Edward Womble appeared before the Council requesting an extension
of thirty days to start reconstruction on his property at ll06 South West
4th Street.
Following a lengthy discussion Councilman Raulersnn moved to give
Mr. Womble an extension of thirty days to start reconstruction on his
property located at ll06 South West 4th Street, seconded by Councilman
Douglas and vote carried.
SEWER LINE AGREEMENT - CITY MARKET BUILDING
Attorney Conlon presented the Sewer Line Agreement from City Market.
He informed there were changes made from the original agreement. He stated
Mr. Royal had seen that the Mayor signed the Agreement approving these
changes. Attorney Conlon stated this contract is not forceable.
Following a lengthy discussion the Council recommended for the
Attorney to study agreement and check changes and report at next meeting.
0KEECHOBEE COUNTY RECREATIONAL ASSOCIATION - DONATION
Acting Clerk Christian submitted a request from the 0keechobee County
Recreational Association for the $2,000 Donation as Budgeted as they have
to pay insurance.
Following discussion Councilman Knight moved to pay the 0keechobee
County Recreational Association $2,000 of the $7,000 budgeted to them,
seconded by Councilman Bass and vote carried.
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CHAMBER OF COMMERCE - DONATION
Acting Clerk Christian submitted a request from the Chamber of Commerce
for their donation of $1,500 as budgeted. --~
Following discussion Councilman Bass moved to pay the Chamber of
Commerce their donation of $1.~,~00 as budgeted, seconded by Councilman
Douglas and vote carried.
CLERK ON ELECTION BOARD
Acting Clerk Christian informed that Doris Carden, Clerk of Election,
is sister to Sam Thomas, Sr. who is a candidate for City Council, will::
this disqualify her to work as Clerk on the Election? Attorney Conlon
to investigate.
Acting Clerk Christian informed that Junnell Creel can not serve
as alternate on the Election, but Pat Dillard would like to be an alternate.
Following discussion Councilman Douglas moved to remove Junnell Creel
as alternate with Pat Dillard as her replacement on the Election Board,
seconded by Councilman Bass and vote carried.
BUILDING DEPARTMENT
Councilman Raulerson informed that Building Official Spray is going
in the Hospital and has asked for Donald A. Wells to do inspections for
him.
Pay to be Building Official Spray's $50 weekly expense check.
Following discussion Councilman Raulerson moved to use Donald A. Wells
to do inspections in the absence of Mr. Spray and draw Building Official
weekly expense allowance of $50, secanded by Councilman Douglas and vote
c arri ed.
POLICE DEPARTMENT
1. MONTHLY REPORT
Lieutenant Purvis submitted the Police Department Activity Report
for the month of October, 1978.
2. EMPLOYEE EVALUATIONS - POLICE
Lieutenant Purvis submitted employee evaluations on Kelley Ammons
and Dalton Chandler. --~
He recommended they both be taken off probation as Patrolmen and
both be given a $400 salary increase.
~ollowing discussion Councilman Bass moved to remove Ammons and
Chandler from probation with a salary increase of $400, seconded by
Councilman Knight and vote carried.
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FIRE DEPARTMENT
1. MONTHLY REPORT
Assistant Fire Chief Reu~ebuch submitted the Fire Report for the
month of October, 1978.
2. ARSON PREVENTION SEMINA~
Assistant Fire Chief Reutebuch requested permission to attend Arson
Prevention Seminar in Palm Beach Gardens on December 6, 1978.
Following discussion Councilman Raulerson moved to authorize
Assistant Chief Reutebuch to attend Arson Prevention Seminar, seconded
by Councilman Bass and vote carried.
3. FOAM
Assistant Fire Chief Remtebuch requested authorization to purchase
50 gallons of foam at $8.60 per gallon at a total cost of $450 dollars.
Following discussion Councilman Raulerson moved to authorize
Assistant Fire Chief Reutebuch to purchase 50 gallons of foam at a total
price of $450 dollars, seconded by Councilman Douglas and vote carried.
WATERy SEWER AND STREET DEPARTMENTS
1. MONTHLY REPORT
Director Fortner submitted the Water, Sewer and Street Departments
Report for the month of 0ctob~r, 1978.
2. UTILITY ADJUSTMENTS AND RELOCATION S~ATE ROAD
Director Fortner su~itted a letter from Don Shepherd, Engine&r, con-
cerning the water line from City Hall East. The Engineer covers the
possibility of running the water line to the new proposed school site.
The letter also covers the proposed relocation of the water main along
70 where it is to be f~l~ laned across Taylor Creek out to WW Lumber. Mr.
Shepherd concurs that water main adjustmmnts should include a new feed line
from the elevated tank at City Hall out to State Road 70 and thence easterly
to the b~ginning of the Utility Relocation work at North 6th Avenue.
This main should preferably be a 12" main running along the South right-
of-way of the S~ate road. If the school construction appears a distinct
possibility, the Engineer feels this main should continue easterly and
cross Taylor Creek as a preferably 12" main, at least to East 8th Avenue.
It could continue reduced in size as 10" to East 15th Avenue and from
that point on to the new school site it should be at least 8" in size.
The Council agreed to run a 10" main from the City Limits to WW
Lumber.
Decision postponed on school.
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3. 1975 WATERWORKS IMPROVEMENTS, CONTRACT NO. 7,5-1156 (LAYNE ATLANTIC
COMPANY)
Director Fortner submitted a letter from Don Shepherd, Engineer, for
the purpose of any final adjustemnts to the above contract so that it
may be closed.
Director Fortner stated that an estimate of $1,200 was lost in Revenue
due to contract not being complete~ by April. The balance of the time
lost from April 1 until June 11, 1978 totals 72 days. The City may assess
damages at the rate of $50 per day for the entire 72 days involved or any
lesser amount it may determine as being equitable.
Following discussion Councilman Douglas moved to authoirze the Engineer
to proceed with claim for $50 for 72 days, seconded by Councilman Knight
and vote carried.
4. NEW LAWN MOWER FOR WATER PLANT
Director Fortner requested authorization to purchase a 21" lawn mower
from State Purchasing for the Water Plant in the amount of $220 dollars.
Following discussion Councilman Douglas moved to authorize Director
Fortner to purchase 21" Lawn Mower from S~ate Purchasing for the Water
Plant in the amount of $220 dollars~ seconded by Councilman Bass and
vote carried.
5. TIME CLOCK FOR WATER PLANT
Director Fortner requested authorization to purchase a time clock for
the Water Plant from Federal Purchasing in the amount of $171.05.
Following discussion Councilman Douglas moved to authorize Director
Fortner to purchase Time Clock from Federal Purchasing for the Water
Plant in the amount of $171.05~ seconded by Councilman Raulerson and
vote carried.
6. HOLIDAY TIME
Director Fortner informed that the policy is when an employee works
on a Holiday they can take the time off at a later date. Will the Council
allow the employee to take pay instead.
President Domer asked if this would cause an overlap when the employee
takes off later?
Councilman Douglas suggested it be Director Fortner's and Water
Supervisor Bennett's decision as to whe~ an employee in their Department
takes time off.
7. RETIREMENT PLAN
Director Fortner informed the Council that the Actuary for Retirement
Plan can meet with the Council on ~uesday, November 21, 1978 if it meets
with their approval. He can preeent a good sound system for $1,500 dollars
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and he recommends a self administered plan.
The Council to meet with Actuary for Retirement Plan on Tuesday,
November 21, 1978 at 7:00 P.M.
8. AGREEMENT - DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION - UTILITY RELOCATION
Director Fortner submitted a Utility Relocation Agreement from Depart-
ment of Transportation for State Road 70 East concerning relocation of
Water & Sewer Lines. Need Signatures.
Councilman Douglas moved to authorize President Domer to sign
Department of Transportation Utility Relocation Agreement, seconded by
CounciLman Bass and vote carried.
9. STORAGE AREA IN POLICE DEPARTM]~NT
Director Fortner stated he had received a request from the Sergeant
in the Police Department to remove the shelves from the storage area to
make an office.
Councilman Douglas stated the room was set aside for storage.
The Council agreed to leave shelves in place as they are for storage.
Councilman Bass to contae~ Sergeant Walker.
10. ENGINEER TO ADVERTISE BIDS ON LIFT S~ATION
Director Fortner informed that the Engineer is ready to advertise
for bids on Lift S*ation and Sewer Line for Kelley Trailer Park, with
a deeper Lift S~ation.
Kelley Estate to put up bid amoumt for their portion.
Following discussion Councilman Douglas moved to authorize Engineers
to advertise bids for Lift Station, seconded BY Councilman Bass and vote
carried.
CITY CLERK
1. BUDGET
President Domer stated the millage has been received from the County
and is set at 3.94. Bebt Service is .88 Mills. Millage was accepted at
November 9, 1978 Meeting.
Does Council want to amend Budget or accept as is.
Councilman Douglas moved to adopt Annual ~eneral Fund Budget as written
and advertised, seconded by Councilman Knight and vote carried.
Councilman Douglas moved to adopt Annual Water & Sewer Fund Budget
as written and advertised, seconded by Councilman Bass and vote carried.
2. LETTER OF RESIGNAT~QN
President Domer read letter of resignation from Lacy Barton from the
Board of Adjustments and Appeals.
Councilman Raulerson moved to accept resignation of Lacy Barton from
Board of Adjustments and Appeals, seconded by Councilman Douglas and vote
carried.
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RESOLUTION - REINSTATEMENT OF CITY ATTORNEY
Be it resolved that the City of 0keechobee retains for the fiscal
year 1978-1979, David Conlon as City Attorney at the Annual Legal Expense
Budgeted.
Councilman Raulerson moved to adopt Resolution, seconded by Councilman
Knight and vote carried.
RESIGNATION - CENTRAL FLORIDA REGIONAL PLANNING COUNCIL
President Domer submitted his letter of resignation from the Central
Florida Regional Planning Council addressed to the Board of County
Commissioners.
LETTER FROM COUNTY ON FIRE HYDRANT CHARGE
President Domer read letter from County Commissioners stating they had
received a bill for Fire Hydrant Charge. They do not feel they chould
be liable for this.
Copy of letter to be sent the Auditor.
WORKSNOP ON MANUAL FOR EMPLOYEES
Councilman RaulersQn stated he would like to have a Workshop Meeting
to discuss Manmal for Employees. If there is time there can be discussion
at the meeting of November 21, 1978.
DISBURSEMENTS
Vouchers on the following funds were approved:
General Fund $48,746.47
Water & Sewer Operation & Maintenance $78,431.80
Anti-Recession Fund $60.00
Cigarette Tax Fund $50,000.00
Water & Sewer System Revenue Fund $2,024.99
Water & Sewer Revenue Fund $181,100.00
ADJ 0URNMENT
There being no further business, the meeting Recessed at 10;~5 P.M.
Russell V. Domer
President City Council
City of Okeechobee
ATTEST:
S~,, vi a Chris t ian
~ting City Clekk
City of 0keechobee