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1_~Z~-~1979' CITY CLERK AND FIRE DEPARTMENT BUDGET
The Council entered into Budget Session for 1978-1979 City of
Okeechobee City Clerk and Fire Department Budget. ~
ADJOURNMENT
There being no further bumsiness, the meeting adjourned.
President City C~uncil
City of 0keechobee
ATTEST:
Sylvia Christian
Acting City Clerk
City of Okeechobee
FIRST REGULAR MEETING TUESDAY~ .AUGUST~8~ 1978
The City Council of the City of 0keechobee, Florida, convened in
Regular Session in the Council Chambers a~ the City Hall, 0keechobee,
Florida, at 7:00 P.M., Tuesday, August 8, 1978.
President Russell V. Domer presiding.
Councilmen Lavon Bass, Edward W. Douglas and Lytle Raulerson were
present. Councilman Jim Knight was absent.
Others present were: Audley Dunham, Mayor; L. C. Fortner, Jr.,
Director of Public Works; Larry Mobley, Chief of Police; David Conlon,
City Attorney; Richard B. Spray, Building Official; E. H. Reutebuch,
Assistant Fire Chief; Sylvia Christian, Acting City Clerk and Lola
Parker, Deputy Clerk.
The Invocation was offered by Councilman Edward W. Douglas.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
It was moved by Councilman Bass and seconded by Councilman Douglas
and vote carried that the minutes of June 13, 27, July 6, 11 and 20, ~978
be approved as recorded.
POLICE DEPARTMENT
1. MONTHLY REPORT
Chief Mobley submitted the Police Department Activity Report for
the month of July, 1978.
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2. PURCHASE OF TYPEWRITER
Chief Mobley requested authorization to purchase a Facit Type-
writer from State Purchasing in the amount of 9609.00.
Following discussion Councilman Bass moved to purchase type-
writer in the amount of $609, seconded by Councilman Raulerson and
vote carried.
3. COMPLETION OF SUPERVISION COURSE
C~ief Mobley informed the Council that Sergeant Jesse Aldridge
and Sergeant Jon Rucks have successfully completed the Supervision
Course at Indian River Community College. This course is one of the
career development incentive programs and carried with it a $250
per 'year salary increase. Chief Mobley recommended that each man be
~ven this $250 per year increase.
Following discussion Councilman Bass moved to give Sergeant Jesse
Aldridge and Sergeant Jon Rucks a $250 dollar a year raise for each
man for completion of supervision school, seconded by Councilman
Raulerson and vote carried.
FIRE DEPARTMENT
1. MONTHLY REPORT
Assistant Fire Chief Reutebuch submitted the Fire Report for the
month of July, 1978.
2. PERMISSION TO PURCHASE BATTERY CHARGER AND TAPE RECORDER
Assistant. Chief Reutebuch requested authorization to purchase battery
charger in:the amount of $165 and a tape recorder for $44.93.
Following discussion Councilman Raulerson moved to purchase
battery charger for $165 and tape recorder for $44.93, seconded by
Councilman Bass and vote carried.
WATER~ SEWER AND STREET DEPARTMENTS
1. WATERWORKS IMPROVEMENTS RESERVOIR ADDITION__~CON~RaCT NO. 77-11_~1
ESTIMATE NO. i ....
Director Fortner submitted request for Pay Estimate No. i from
LaGrow Irrigation in the amount of Twenty-four Thousand, Four and
90/100 Dollars (24,004.90) for clearwell.
FolloWing discussion Councilman Douglas moved to pay Estimate
No. 1 in th~ amount o£ ~wenty-£our Thousand, Four ~uad 90/1OO Dollars
(24,004.90) to LaGrow Irrigation, seconded by Councilman Bass and vote
c arri ed.
2. SER~-ICES RENDERED BY ROBERT E. OWENS AND ASSOCIATES
Director Fortner submitted a payment request from Robert E. Owens
& Associates for services on Water Intake Structure, Water Main and
Water Plant Improvements in the amount of $2,862.72.
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Following discussion Councilman Bass moved to pay Robert E.
Owens and Associates for Services, in the amount of $2,862.72, seconded '
by Councilman Douglas and vote carried. --~
3. DOOR ON COUNCIL ROOM
Director Fortner informed the Council that since ~he carpet had
been installed the door rubs the carpet. The door needs to swing out.
FollowiNg discussion Councilman Bass moved to authorize Director
Fortner and Building Official Sp~a¥ to fix door as they see fit,
secomded by Councilman Douglas and vote carried.
4. NEW DEVELOPMENT NORTH WEST SECTION
Director Fortner stated that the Streets in the New Development
in the North West Section are ready for shell. It would cost $5,000
for the City to haul and $8,.500 for Rock-A-Way to haul. A total of
2,700 y&~s. A 20 foot strip to roll over on the shoulder to give
stabilization.
Following discussion Councilman Raulerson mo'red.fro purchase shell
from Rock-A-Way for them to haul at $2.50 per ton and shell the Streets
as developer builds homes~ seconded by Councilman Bass and vote carried.
OKEECHOBEE ESTATES
Steve Nelson appeared before the Council to complain
speeding on Taylor Creek Canal. He asked if the City would Provide
signs to be posted on the property? The Private Canal that comes off
T&~rCreek stops at ~uc¥ .., Island and comes around and runs p~'at~l
to South East 8th Avenue. Attorney Conlon to find needed information
on the speed limit in canals.
Councilman Bass moved to authorize Director Fortner to provide
"No Wake and Slow" signs and meet with Steve Nelson to decide how
many they need and for the property owners to put signs on their pro-
perty, seconded by Councilman Douglas and vote carried.'
CITY CLERK
1. REZONING APPLICATION
Acting Clerk Christian presented a rezoning application from Victor
Burk, requesting the Council to rezone Lot 10 Block 18 from RG-1 ~o
Commercial.
Councilman Douglas moved to instruct Acting Clerk Christi&il to
proceed with notification to the owner and to advertise public hearings,
seconded by Councilman Bass and vote carried.
NEW ZONING ORDINANCE CORRECTION
President Domer stated that when the new zoning map was adopted the
~ee pag( Ordinance was not a~d no number was given it.
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Zoning Following discussion Councilman Bass moved to amend and correct
minutes of May 18, 1978 to show that Comneilman Bass moved to accept
and implement the advertised Comprehensive Zoning Plan and its
Ordinance, seconded by Councilman Knight and vote carried, and
Ordinance should be inserted, seconded by Councilman Raulerson and
vote carried.
President Domer stated the last three mo~ing~ needed to be cor-
rected and the new number inserted.
Councilman Douglas moved to correct the number on the last three
zonings and the correct number be inserted, seconded by Councilm.~n
Bass and vote carried.
FIRE CHIEF OFFICE
Councilman Raulerson stated Assistant Fire Chief Reutebuch needed
to get in the Fire Chief's Office, but he had no key.
President Domer asked Attorney Conlon if he could legally open
the office.
Attorney Conlon stated that it is City property so it could be
opened.
Councilman Raulerson to try and get the key from one of the
employees, if he does not have it President Domer to open office.
COMMITTEE APPOINTED TO DRAW UP EMPLOYEE RULES AND REGULATIONS
Councilman Raulerson requested that a committee be appointed to
compile employee rules and regulations.
Councilma~reed to appoint Councilman Raulerson, Director Fortner
and Attorney Conlon to compile a ,,book of employee r~les and regulations.
DISBURSEMENTS
Vouchers on the following funds were approved:
General Fund $ 23,307.45
Cigarette Tax Fund 100,000.00
Anti-Recession Fund 3,219.79
Water & Sewer Operation & Maintenance 62,699,3~
Water & Sewer Revenue Fund 114,063.32
Water & Sewer System Revenue 2,024.99
ADJOURNMENT
There being no ~urther business, the meeting adjourned at 8:16 P.M.
Russell V. Domer
President City Council
City of 0keechobee