1973-04-19 Recessed Minutes of the meetings held February 8, 13, 20, March 6, 7, 13 and 20, 1973 were read
and upon motion by CommilJ~m Hm~t, seconded by Councilmm Domer ~nd mmnimously carried ~mt. nutes were
approved as read.
The Council authorized payment of $1.50 be made to National Service Station for two quarts
of oil purchased by Police Officer R~r, H. Stone.
The Council recessed to meet at 6:30 P. M. April 19, 1973. ,~ . i!~
PRESID~T' CITY COUNCIL
ATTEST:
April 19, 197 3
The City Council of the City of Okeechobee, Florida met in recessed session at 6:30 P. M.
on the above date at City Hall with the following present: President Donald L. Burk, Councilmen:
Clif Betts, Jr., Russell V. Domer, Edward W. Douglas and E. H. Hunt with J. Edward Curren, City
Attorney, City Clerk Lorena Spivey, Director of Public Works L. C. Fortner, Jr. and Fire Chief
Olen Godwin.
Specifications on fire truck being complete, Councilman Betts moved to advertize for bids
on the purchase of a 1973 and 1974 fire truck with delivery after January 1, 1974, seconded by
Councilman Domer and unanimously carried.
NOTICE TO DEALERS
C~3.L FOR BIDS
Sealed bids will be received by the City Council of the City
of Okeechobee, Florida until 7:00 P. M. on the 8th day of May, 1973,
for furnishing:
"O~e" Class "A" 10OO G. P. M. 1973 or 1974 Fire Truck
Said bids will be opened at $..'00 P. M. on the 8th day of May,
1973, by the City Council in the council meeting room in the City Hall.
Specifications may be obtained by bona fide bidders upon
application at the office of City Clerk, City Hall, Okeechobee, Florida,
during regular office hours 8:30 A.M. to 4:30 P. M.
The City of Okeechobee reserves the right to reject any or all
bids or to accept the proposal deemed most advantageous to the City.
Donald Burk
President of City Council
City of Okeechobee
ATTEST: Lorema Spivey City Clerk
PUBLISH IN THE OR~.CHOBEE KEWS: April 26 and May 3, 1973.
Engineer R. H. Decker of Brockway, Owen and Anderson Engineers, Inc. was present. The
letter or bid submitted by ~ig Four Construction Compan~ for additional work at water plant was read.
President Burk stated that Items 1 through 9 in the amount of $6,520.00 would be considered at this
time. After consideration, Councilman Hunt moved to authorize addenda, items 1 through 9 as listed
the cost
in the amount of $6,520.00, seconded by Councilman Botts and carried. Engineer Decker stated/Item
lO on addenda was deleted, work included but no extra charge to city. Engineer Decker requested the
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the use of city trucks to relocate dirt into sludge lagoon. The Council did not favor this request.
Engineer Decker suggested keeping t/~e on truck and find out cost, due to no one knowing the exact
cost of this aPeration. The Contractor had estimated $800.00. After a lenghty discussion, Council-
man Hunt moved to go ahead and have truck there and move dirt and price to be agreed on after job is
complete, seconded by Councilman Domer and unanimously carried. Approximately 40 loads of dirt to be
moved, approximately 3 days to do work.
Councilman Domer and Director Fortner reported Mil ton Rhoden, County Road Supervisor had
requested a quotation on stop signs, children playing signs and post. Taking into consideration the
labor and material to make signs it was agreed by the Council to offer the stop signs at $8.50,
children playing signs at $6.50 with prices subject to price increase and to request Supervisor
Rhoden to furnish delivery date of signs. After dicussion Councilman Douglas authorized the
negotiation with county at prices quoted, seconded by Councilman Hunt and carried. Director Fortner
to check margin on post.
Councilman Douglas reported on request to open 17th Street from southwest 3rd Avenue to
dead end, stating four oak trees and 4 cabbage trees on street right of way. The water line
easement discussed would serve approximately six customers. It would be advantageous to make a loop
in water line to circulate water. It was agreed that each member of the Council survey street right
of way also suggested that the trees might be removed at a time when bulldozer is rented for other
work. Councilman Hunt suggested finding out cost of Job. Further discussion at next regular meeting.
A matter involving available information of public records was discussed. The Council
requested Attorney Curren to prepare guide lines on this matter for next regular meeting.
Councilman Hunt reported that Phil Y. Berger would accept re-appointment as Trustee to
Retirement Program Trust. Councilman Betts moved to appoint Councilman Russell V. Domer and Phil Y.
Berger as Trustees to Employees Retirement Trust each for two year term, seconded by Councilman
Hunt and unanimously carried.
Upon motion the Council adjourned.
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ATTEST:
CITY CLERK
May 8, 1973
The City Council of the City of Okeechobee, Florida met in regular session at 7:00 P. M.
on the above date at City Hall with the following present: Mayor Audley Dunham, President Donald L.
Burk, Councilmen: Clif Betts, Jr., Russell V. Domer, Edward ~. Douglas and E. H. Hunt with Attorney
J. Edward Curren, Clerk Lorena Spivey, Deputy Clerk Sandra Bennett, Director of Public Works L. C.
Fortner, Jr., ~Ire Chief Olen Godwin, Building Official Richard B. Spray and Chief of Police Dewitt
H. Staats.
President Burk opened the meeting with prayer.
Pursuant to notice published in the Okeechobee News regarding a public hearing to consider
rezoning of Lots 3, 4 and 6, Block 156, Original Town of Okeechobee from Residential (R-2) to Commercia~i
President Burk asked if there were any objections to the reaoning. No objection was heard or filed.
Councilman Douglas moved to rezone the above described property as requested and to amend Ordinance
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