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1980-11-10 Regular Meeting2738 FIRST REGULAR MEETING MONDAY, NOVEMBER 10, 1980 The City Council of the City of Okeechobee, Florida, convened in a Regular Session in the Council Chambers at the City Hall, Okeechobee, on Monday, November 10, 1980, at 7:00 P.M. Chairman/Mayor Edward W. Douglas presided with the following Councilman present: Donald Burk. Councilmen absent were: Jim Knight, Oakland Chapman and Lytle Raulerson. Others present were: Bonnie $. Thomas, City Clerk; L.C. Fortner, Jr., Director of Public Works and Janice M. Mann, Deputy Clerk. Chairman Douglas called the meeting to order and informed the public that with only two councilmen present there was not a quorum so no formal action could be taken. However, the citizens present could be heard. MIKE ROSE - REQUEST CANALS BE CLEANED WILCOX SHORES Citizen Mike Rose appeared before the Council and requested that the canals in Wilcox Shores be cleaned of debris and made passable. Chairman Douglas informed Mr. Rose of past requests. Councilman Burk remarked tha~ if the City maintained the canals, it would in essence, make all the City tax payers pay for a "private" section of homes. Chairman Douglas noted the City has no proper easements along the canals to enable equipment in to clean out the area. No action taken, Mr. Rose was asked to return on November 25th for further discussion. 80-96 HARRY HORRICK - FIRST SAVINGS AND LOAN Mr. Harry Horrick of First Savings and Loan of Okeechobee appeared before the Council to request the alleyway behind the Savings and Loan building be changed to a "ONE WAY" alley (from west to east). And that "DO NOT ENTER" signs be placed on the east end of the alley. Attorney Conlon advised this should be done by an ordinance, however, it could be done by a motion. Chairman Douglas advised Mr. Horrick that action will be taken on this matter at the November 25th meeting. COMMUNICATIONS FROM DEPARTMENT HEADS A. DIRECTOR OF PUBLIC WORKS 1) BIDS - WATER CONTRACTS Director Fortner advised the Council that the Public Works Department has advertised for bids on "Boring and Jacking" and "Installation of Waterlines". The bids are to be opened November 24th. 80-~9 B. CITY CLERK l) 151 ACRES Clerk Thomas noted that two citizens have requested entrance to the 151 acres, to inspect the property prior to submitting a land lease bid. Chairman Douglas stated that Director Fortner has the key that opens the gate on Bass --'~ Street in Douglas Park. I COMMUNICATIONS FROM COUNCILMEN A. EDWARD W. DOUGLAS 2739 80-20 1) COMPREHENSIVE PLAN Chairman Douglas asked the City Attorney if some of the preliminary work on the Compre- hensive Plan can be delegated to the Planning Board. Attorney to research then report. B. DONALD BURK Councilman Burk asked Planning Board Member James Kirk, who was present, if the Board has begun any work on a lot clearing ordinance. Mr. Kirk noted that there was some preliminary discussion at the last meeting. Attorney Conlon advised the Board members requested time to study the sample ordinances and outline presented by Conlon, prior to making any recommendations. DISBURSEMENTS The vouchers were reviewed and initialed by Chairman Douglas and Councilman Burk on the following: Water & Sewer Operation & Maintanence $58,103.17 Water & Sewer Revenue Fund $108,129.14 General Fund $91,750.85 I & S Refunding Bonds $2,900.00 Federal Revenue Sharing Trust Fund $36,800.00 Cigarette Tax Fund $300,000.00 Payroll Account $21,979.37 ADJOURNMENT There being no further business, the meeting adjourned at 8:15 P.M. Edward W. Douglas Chairman/Mayor City of Okeechobee ATTEST: o ~onnie S. City Clerk City of Okeechobee SECOND REGULAR MEETING TUESDAY~ NOVEMBER 25, 1980 The City Council of the City of Okeechobee, Florida, convened in a Regular Session in Council Chambers at City Hall, Okeechobee, on Tuesday, November 25, 1980, at 7:00 P.M. Chairman/Mayor Edward W. Douglas Presiding with the following Councilmen present: Jim Knight, Oakland Chapman and Donald Burk. Councilman Lytle Raulerson absent. Others present were: Bonnie S. Thomas, City Clerk; Larry Mobley, Police Chief; Keith Tomey, Fire Chief; Richard Fellows, Administrative Assistant; L.C. Fortner, Director of Public Works; David Conlon, City Attorney; Johnny Bennett, Water Department Supervis-or and Janice M. Mann, Deputy Clerk. The Invocation was offered by Councilman Donald Burk.