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SECOND REGULAR MEETING TUESDAY~ JANUARY 23~ 1979
The City Council of the City of 0keechobee, Florida, convened in
Regular Session in the Council Chambers at the City Hall, 0keechobee,
Florida, at 7~.00 P.M., Tuesday, January 23, 1979.
President Edward W. Douglas presiding.
Councilmen Donald Burk, Oakland Chapman, Jim Knight and Lytle
Raulerson were present.
Others present were: L.C. Fortner, Jr., Director of Public Works;
Larry Mobley, Chief of Police; Richard B. Spray, Building Official; E.H.
Reutebuch, Assistant Fire Chief; David Conlon, City Attorney; Bonnie
S. Thomas, City Clerk and Sylvia Christian, Deputy Clerk.
The Invocation was offered by Councilman Burk.
79-1 APPROVAL OF MINUTES
It was moved by Councilman Burk and seconded by Councilman Raulerson
and vote carried that the minutes of January 9th and llth, 1979 be
approved as recorded.
79-3 PROPOSED SUBDIVISION PLAT
Mr. Charles Allen Robertson appeared before the Council for further
discussion on his proposed SubdiviSion Plat. He asked what action had been
taken.
President Douglas stated that at the Meeting of January 9th, 1979 the
Council voted to advertise for rezoning and for the Attorney to check
out a couple of legal questions.
Attorney Conlon turned the discussion over to John Cassels. Mr.
Cassels stated there were several issues in question. The width of the
Streets and the Zoning Ordinance which the City Dassed sets out minimum
Mobile Home Subdivision acreage at 15 acres.
If the City wanted to make an exception they would essentially have
to be re-amending their Zoning Ordinance to change what has already been
done, which is in the City's power. According to a literal reading of
the Zoning Ordinance there would have to be a 15 acre partial in order
to establish such a Subdivision.
The existing property consists of approximately 6½ acres.
President Douglas asked Mr. Robertson to return and meet with the
Council and Dr. Bartley on Thursday, January 25, 1979.
79-6 AWARDING OF BID ON LIFT STATION AND SEWAGE FORCE MAIN ADJACENT TO K~LLEY
TRAILER PARK
Don Shepherd, Engineer, recommended for the Council to award contract
to low bidder which was Markham Pipelime for bid items A-1 and B-1.
President Douglas stated there was some question on some previous
jobs that needed to be cleaned up by Mr. Markham. Mr. Shepherd informed
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that he has contacted Mr. Markham and the jobs are cle-~ed up.
Following the discussion Councilman Knight moved to accept the low
bid from Markham Pipeline on bid item B-1 for a deeper lift station
at an additional cost of $1,425 to ~be paid by the City, seconded by
Councilman Burk and vote carried.
Attorney Conlon stated that he had been requested to check on
State Licens~g. Mr. Markham has shown no certification of license. Pro- --~
visions explained by John Cassels. According to Florida Statute 468 113
Subsection 10 deals that any contractor preforming work for the State or
any County or Municipality is requiFed to determine compliance with this
part before awarding any contract for construction, improvement, re-
modeling or repair. The City would have to have a showing that the
nedessary certificates were held by the contractor·
Following a lengthy discussion Councilman Raulerson moved to table
action until licensing can be checked into for Mr. Markham until meeting
of February 15, 1979, seconded by Councilman Chapman and vote carried·
79-14 WATERWORKS IMPROUEMENTS - RESERVOIR ADDITION - HIGH SERVICE PUMP
Don Shepherd, Engineer, informed that LaGrow has almost completed
the new clearwell addition subject to cleaning and finishing up. The
old clearwell isiin desperate need of cleaning and it has been discussed
with the Council about putting in a new high service pump on the new
clearwell and fixing it up and connecting it to the new 24" Main to town
so the o14 clearwell can be renovated. It.~would cost an estimated amount
of Twenty Five to Thirty Thousand dollars. It was agreed that DER now re-
qui~ duplicate chlorinators. LaGrows additional input is as follows:
Chlorinator and Booster Pump 8,424.00
Electrical 8,061.00
High Service Pump, piping, check valve and gauge 13,2~6.00
24 "Manifold 19,279.00
49,000.00
The material cost alone from the supplier is
Attorney Conlon questioned if this would be a change order from the
original contract for the clearwell.
Attorney Conlon is to call the Attorney General and find out in- -'~
formation on by-passing regular procedures and report back at Workshop
on Thursday, January 25, 1979.
79-9 HOSPITAL CORPORATION OF AMERICA
Attorney Conlon informed that the Hoopital Corporation of America
is prepared to forego their contractual right to rei~$~ent ~
future hook-ons of the ~57,000 they expended to get the line to the City
inexchange for us taking over lift station and perpetual maintenance.
They want to give the Lift Station to the City, and forget about
bursement of the $57,000.
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Councilman Raulerson moved to accept proposal from the Hospital
Corporation of America for the lift station, seconded by Councilman Burk
and vote carried.
BUILDING DEPARTMENT
1. BOARD OF ADJUSTMENTS AND APPEALS
Building Official Sp~ay informed the Council that there is a vacancy
on the Board of Adjustments and Appeals for a General Contractor. He
recommended Tommy Walker.
Following discussion Councilman Raulerson moved to appoint Tommy
Walker to the Board of Adjustments and Appeals, seconded by Councilman
Knight and vote carried.
2. STATEMENT OF FACT BY OWNER DESIRING TO CONSTRUCT HIS OWN RESIDENCE
Building Official Spray submitted an application or regulation for
a Home Owner building his own residence. This would put them under the
same requirements that a General Contractor would have with the exception
of him not obtaining a contractors license. Mr. Spray requested the
Council to approve this~
Councilman Rmulerson requested to study and take action on meeting
of February 13, 1979.
POLICE DEPARTMENT
1. TRANSCRIBER - RECORDER
Chief Mobley requested authorization to purchase a tranmscriber-
recorder through State Purchasing at a cost of $222.00.
Following discussion Councilman Chapman moved to authorize Chief
Mobley to purchase transcriber, recorder through State ~Purchasing at a cost
of $222.00, seconded by Councilman Knight and vo~e carried.
2. EMPLOYMENT APPLICATION - POLICE
Chief Mobley submitted an employee appli, eat~on from Richard Long as
a Certified Patrolman. Starting salary at $10,050 per year.
Following discussion Councilman Chapman moved to employ Richard Long
as Certified Patrolman starting salary at $10,050 per year on six months
probation, seconded by Councilman Knight and vote carried.
3. PARKING AREA
Chief Mobley informed the Council that he had discussed with other
department heads, about marking off parking spaces for employees and
customers at the rear of City Hall.
Chief Mobley, Director For~r and Councilman Knight to investigate.
4. ~EMPLOYMENT APPLICATION
Chief Mobley submitted an employee application from Weyman Eugene Arthur
as a Non-Certified Patrolman. Starting salary at $9,650 per year. Chief
Mobley recommended hiring of Arthur subSect to two resignations. School
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Following discussion Councilman Chapman moved to employ Weyman
Eugene Arthur subject to two resignations, on six months probation starting
salary at $9,650 per year, seconded by Councilman Raulerson and vote
carried.
79-4 FIRE DEPARTMENT~
~ . EMPL 0YEE EVALUATI ON
Assistant Chief Reutebuch submitted an employee evaluation and end of
probation on Donnie Metzhher. He recommends Metzcher be taken off pro-
bation and be given a $500 salary increase from $8,725.20 to $9,225.20.
Following discussion Councilman Knight moved to make Metzcher a
permanent employee and give $500 salary increase, seconded b~ Councilman
Chapman and vote carried.
WATER~ SEWER AND STREET DEPARTMENTS
1. PLUMBING IN MAYORS OFFICE
Director For~ner requested authorization to replace plumbing fixtures
in the Mayors Office at an approximate cost of $200.
Following discussion Councilman Burk moved to repair and replace
plumbing fixtures using anti-recession funds in the Mayors office at an
approximate cost of $200, seconded by Councilman Raulerson and vote
carried.
2. EMPLOYMENT APPLICATION
Director Fortner submitted an employment application from Stephen
Carroll Figley for the Water Department. He reoommends for the Council
to employ Figley.
Councilman Burk moved to employ Figley in the Water Department,
seconded by Councilman Raul~son and vote carried.
3. FORD COURIER - 1974
Director Fortner inofrmed the Council that the retail value of
the 1974 Ford Courier is $2,025, wholesale value is $1,350. Does the
Council wish to advertise this truck for sale? Truck is in real good
shape, has approximately 40,000 miles on it. --~
Following discussion Councilman Knight moved to put the Ford Courier
on bid with a min~mun bid of $300 and a $50 deposit, seconded by
Councilman Burk and vote carried.
4. UTILITY PERMIT - DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION - RELOCATION OF WATER
LINE - STATE ROAD 7° ---~
Director Fortner submitted applications for utility permits that
need signatures.
Councilman Burk moved to authorize signatures on Department of
Transportation utility permits, seconded by Councilman Chapman and vote
carried.
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79-14 5. 24" WATERWORKS IMPROVEMENTS TRANSMISSION LINE - EDA - LPW - FINAL
PAYMENT REQUEST
Director Fortner submitted request for final payment from Robert
E. Owens and Associates for LaGrow Irrigation in the amount of Seven
Thousand Three Hundred Sixty-five and 40/100 ($7,365.40) for 24" Trans-
mission Line.
President Douglas read letter from Robert E. 0wnes and Associates
stating their Engineering firm has checked and verified project.
Following discussion Councilman Raulerson moved bo make final pay-
ment to LaGrow Irrigation in the amount of Seven Thousand Three Hundred
Sixty-five and 40/1OO ($7,365.40) subject to the recommendations of the
Engineer on the release of lien before payment is made, seconded by
Councilman Burk and vote carried.
79-15 6. EMPLOYEE HANDBOOK
Director Fortner stated that he has received information from the
State on a personnel manuel. The State will write a ma/luel at no cost
for legal forms and will be regulated by State Laws. In return for such
assistance the City agrees to provide documented in-kind contributions of
personnel at a rate of' at least 2 times the amount of time spent by the
consultant and documented in-kind contribution~of, supplies necessary for
the consultant to perform his duties.
' Following discussion the Council decided to discuss at its next
meeting when Director Fortner receives additional information.
CITY CLERK
1. ELECTRICITY FOR CHRISTMAS LIGHTING
Clerk Thomas submitted a bill from Florida Power and Light in the
amount of $110.01 for Christmas Lighting.
Following discussion Councilman Raulerson moved to pay the bill~..of
$110.01 to Florida Power and Light for Christmas Lighting, seconded by
Councilman Burk and vote carried.
2. FLAGSHIP BANK OF TAMPA
Clerk Thomas reported receiving a letter from Flagship Bank of Tampa
where they are requesting to be advised as to what the City wishes them
bo do with cancelled coupons and bonds. If the City wishes, they
dispose of them by shredding. If they shred them a certification will
be sent along with the accounting lis%ing the coupons .and bonds which have
been destroyed.
Following discussion Councilman Burk moved to instruct Flagship Bank
of Tampa to destroy cancelled coupons and bonds by shredding and to furnish
the City a certification with the accounting listing the coupons and bonds
which have been destroyed~ seconded by Councilman Raulerson and vote
carried.
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79-16 3. COMPREHENSIVE PLANNING
Clerk Thomas informed the Council that she had received a call frsm
Dr. Bartley and he wishes to have a Workshop with the Council on
Thursday, January 25, 1979 at 7:00 P.M.
Council agreed.
4. PRINTING CALCULATORS
Clerk Thomas requested authorization to purchase 3 Burroughs printing _-~
c~lculators with part of the $800 which was allocated to the Clerk's Office
from Anti-Recession Pmnds.
The total price for the 3 calculators is $537.30.
Following discussion Councilman Knight moved to purchase 3 calculators
in the amount of $537.30, seconded by Councilman Burk and vote carried.
5. 0KEECHOBEE RECREATIONAL DEPARTMENT
Clerk Thomas reported that Darrell Enfinger had received two bids for
lighting on field across from the Elementary School. The City has
budgeted an allocation for the recreation department for lighting.
He is requesting $4,300 for lighting or equipment.
Following discussion Councilman Knight moved to buy 2 light poles and
3 fixtures for the 0keech~bee Recreational Department in the amount of
$4,300, seconded by Councilman Chapman and vote carried.
79-17 6. CONSOLIDATION COMMITTEE
Clerk l~nomas submitted a letter from Doug tassels, Chairman Con-
solidation Committee requesting balance of $2,500 for 0keechobee County-
City Consolidation Plan.
Following discussion Councilman Raulerson moved to pay balance of
$2,500 to 0keechobee County-City Consolidation Committee for the City's
sahre~ seconded by Councilman Knight and vote carried.
79-1g COUNTY FIRE DEPARTMENT
President Douglas informed the Council that he had spoken with County
Commissioner Jim Lashley and Mr. Lashley wishes to have a meeting with
the City on merger of the Fire Departments on Tuesday, January 30, 1979
if this is convenient for the Council.
SCANNER - POLICE DEPARTMENT
Councilman Chapman requested permission to purchase a scanner for
his person so he could drop in occasionally when a City P~liceman wsnt
on a call, so he could get better acquainted with the procedures in the
Police Department.
Following discussion Councilman Knight moved to purchase a scanner
at an approximatel~ost of $150, seconded by Councilman Raulerson and
vote carried.
LANDSCAPING
Councilman Knight and Councilman Chapman are to meet with Rehabilit-
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ation Center and get ideas and cost for some landscaping around City
Hall.
To submit prices to Council at next meeting.
LANIER PRODUCTS
Mr. Matthew McFadden discussed the Lanier Advocate II which re-
corded this meeting.
- President Douglas suggested using it at another meeting before
a decision is made.
ADJOURNMENT
There being no further business, the meeting Recessed at 9:45 P.M.
until Thursd.my, January 25, 1979 at 7:00 P.M.
Edward W. Dougla~J
President City Cou4%cil
City of 0keechobee
ATTEST:
I Bonnie S. Th6~mas
City Clerk
City of 0keechobee
RECESSED MEETING TH~..RS.DAY, JAN-OARY 25~ 1~7~
The City Council of the City of 0keechobee, Florida, convened in
a Recessed Session in the Council Chambers at the City Hall, 0keechobee,
Florida, at 7:00 P.M., Thursday, January 26, 1979.
President Ndward W. Douglas presiding.
Councilmen Donald Burk, Oakland Chapman and Lytle Raulerson were
present. Councilman Jim Knight was absent.
Others present were: L.C. Fortner, Jr., Director of Public Works;
David Conlon, City Attorney; Richard B. Spray, Building Official; Dr.
Ernest Bartley, Planning Consultant; Bonnie S. Thomas, City Clerk and
Sylvia Christian, Deputy Clerk.
79-16 LOCAL GOVERNMENT COMPREHENSIVE PLANNING ACT - ZONING
_ Dr. Ernest R. Bartley appeared before the Council and discussmd the
following:
1. Mobile Home Subdivision - Lowry Markham and Lee Anita Sherman
Williams. Zoning Ordinance would have to be amended.
Clerk Thomas to notify adjoining property owners.
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CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF OKEECHOBEE
COUNCIL CHAMBERS
JANUARY 23, 1979
AGENDA
SECOND REGULAR MEETING
7:00 P.M.
I. Invocation
2. Approval of Minutes for January 9th and llth, 1979.
3. Charles Allen Robertson - Proposed Subdivision Plat,
4. Open for citizens not appearing on Agenda.
5. COMMUNICATIONS FROM DEPARTMENT HEADS
A. Attorney
B. Building Official
C. Police Chief
D, Fire Chief
E. Director of Public Works
F, City Clerk
6. COMMUNICATIONS FROM COUNCILMEN
A. Edward W. Douglas
B. Oakland Chapman
C. Jim Knight
D. Donald Burk
E. Lytle Raulerson
7. ADJOURNMENT