1980-09-11 Budget Workshop Councilman Knight moved to advertise for a second and final hearing to be held on
October 28, 1980, seconded by Councilman Chapman, motion passed.
2) MEETING CALENDAR ~
The Regular meeting calendar was presented as follows:
October l~th and 28th, 1980
November llth and 25th, 1980
December 2nd and , 1980
Councilman Burk moved to accept the meeting calendar as submitted, seconded by Council-
man Raulerson, vote carried.
3) BUDGET WORKSHOP
Chairman Douglas reminded the Council of the Budget Workshop set for Thursday,
September ll, 1980, at 7:00 P.M. i
80-8 4) 201 FACILITY - COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
Chairman Douglas read a letter received from the County Commissioners concerning the
201 Facility Plan.
County Commissioners expressed the continuing desire to meet with the City Council at
the Civic Center in a joint Workshop session to discuss the sewer plan.
DISBURSEMENTS
Vouchers on the following funds were approved:
Water & Sewer Operation & Maintenance $54,650.40
Water & Sewer Revenue Fund $529,083.6~ -.~
Cigarette Tax Fund $15B,000.00
Payroll Account $16,924.20
General Fund $85,974.94
ADJOURNMENT
There being no further business, the meeting adjourned at 10:27 P.M.
Edward W. Douglas
Chairman City Council
City of Okeechobee
ATTEST:
~onnie S. Thomas
City Clerk
City of Okeechobee
BUDGET WORKSHOP THURSDAY~ SEPTEMBER ll~ 1980
The City Council of the City of Okeechobee, Florida, convened in a Budget Workshop in
the City Clerkis office, City Hall, Okeechobee, on ThurSday, September 11, 1980, at 7:00 P.M.
Chairman Edward W. Douglas presiding with the following Councilmen present: Lytle
Raulerson, Oakland Chapman, Donald Burk and Jim Knight.
Others present were: Sylvia Christian, Deputy Clerk; David Conlon, City Attorney; L.C.
Fortner, Jr., Director of Public Works; Mallette Westbrook, Building Official; Larry Mobley,
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Police Chief and Keith Tomey, Fire Chief.
DRAINAGE - NORTH OKEECHOBEE
It was brought to the attention of the Council that the County has begun a drainage
project in north Okeechobee also.
INCENTIVE RAISES
Incentive raises for City employees were discussed by Council and Department Heads.
Councilman Burk recommended across the board raises plus incentive raises for employees
who have earned them, ranging from three per cent (3%) maximum to one-half per cent (½%)
minimum. Councilman Knight agreed. Councilman Chapman agreed with the concept of incentive
raises if the department heads evaluate the employees and the Council evaluate the department
heads.
Councilman Burk suggested aratio of 5%-3%-1%-0% for the total Fifteen Thousand Dollars
($t5,000.00). Council agreed.
Immediate supervisor should help department heads with evaluations.
WATER & SEWER BUDGET
Council reviewed the 1980-81 Water & Sewer Budget. Also the Water & Sewer employee
incentive raises totaling approximately Seven Thousand Eight Hundred Forty Dollars ($7,840.00).
ADJOURNMENT
There being no further business the meeting adjourned at 10:15 P.M.
City of Okeechobee
ATTEST:
Bon~ ~. Tho~ ''
City Clerk
City of Okeechobee
SECOND REGULAR MEETING TUESDAY~ SEPTEMBER 23, 1980
The City Council of the City of Okeechobee, Florida, convened in Regular Session in the
Council Chambers of the Okeechobee City Hall, on Tuesday, September 23, 1980, at 7:00 P.M.
In the absence of Chairman/Mayor Edward W. Douglas, Vice Chairman Lytle Raulerson
presided with the following Councilmen present: Oakland Chapman, Donald Burk and Jim Knight.
Others present were: Bonnie S. Thomas, City Clerk; L.C. Fortner, Jr., Director of
Public Works; Larry Mobley, Police Chief; Keith Tomey, Fire Chief; Mallette WeStbrook,
Building Official; David Conlon, City Attorney; Dean Tooker, Assistant Attorney and Sylvia
Christian, Deputy Clerk.
The Invocation was offered by Councilman Donald Burk.
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