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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~me 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 consideratiom 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.
Councilm~n 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 Councilm~n 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.
PRESIDENT CITY COUNCIL
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 W. 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., Fire 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 Commercial
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 Ordi~mnce
No. 271 accordingly, and upon being seconded by Councilman Domer was put to a vote and unanimously
adopted:
ORDINANCE NO. 271- (82)
ORDINANCE AMENDING ORDINANCE NO. 271, BEING AN ORDINANCE ESTABLISHING
ZONING REGULATIONS FOR THE CITY OF OKEECHOBEE, FLORIDA, AND PROVIDING
FOR THE ADMINISTRATION, ENFORC~ENT AND AMENDMENT TH~{EOF PURSUANT TO
THE PROVISIONS OF CHAPTER 176, FLORIDA STATUTES, 1953.
W/{ER~S, application has been made by Edward Alsobrook requesting this
Council to rezone from Residential (R-2) to Commercial Lots 3, 4 and 6, Block 156,
Original Town of Okeechobee, and
WHEREAS, notice of intention to amend City Zoning Ordinance No. 271, regard-
ing said application was duly published according to law, and
WHEREAS, on the 8th day of May, .1973, a public hearing was held in the City
Council room pursuant to said notice, and
WHEREAS, it is deemed to the best interest of the City of Okeechobee to grant
said application; now therefore
BE IT ORDAINED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF OKEECHOBEE, FLORIDA:
SECTION 1. That Lots 3, 4 and 6, Block 156, Original Town of Okeechobee be
and are hereby rezoned from Residential (R-2) to Commercial, effective May 8, 1973.
SECTION 2. That the application requesting rezoning and proof of publication
to amend Zoning Ordinance No. 271 published in connection with the above application
be attached to this Ordinance and become a part hereof.
SECTION 3. That the City Clerk make the appropriate change on the City Zoning
Map in accordance with this Ordinance.
PASSED AND ADOPTED this 8th day of May, 1973.
Donald L. Burk
' kESIDENT ciTY COUNCZL
ATTEST: Lorenz, Spivey
CITY CLERK
A PROVED BZ ME 8,t,n OAZ OF 1973.
AudleF Dunham MAYOR
Pursuant to notice published in the Okeechobee News regarding a public' hearing to consider
the rezoning of Lots 3, 4, 5 and 6, Block 159, Origimml Town of Okeechobee from Residential (R-3) to
Commercial, President Burk asked if there were any objections to the rezoning. No objection was
heard or filed. Councilman Domer moved to rezone the above described property as requested and to
amend Ordinance No. 271 accordingly and u~on being seconded by Councilman Betts was put to a vote
and unanimously adopted:
ORDINANCE NO. 271- (83)
ORDINANCE AMENDING ORDINANCE NO. 271, BEING AN ORDINANCE ESTABLISHING
ZONING REGULATIONS FOR THE CITY OF 0KEECHOBEE, FLORIDA, AND PROVIDING
FOR THE ADMINISTRATION, ENFORC~2~ENT AND AMENDMENT THEREOF PURSUANT TO
THE PROVISIONS OF CHAPTER 176, FLORIDA STATUTES, 1953.
WHEREAS, application has been made by Alfred L. Meares, Jr. requesting this
Council to rezone from Residential (R-3) to Commercial Lots 3, 4, 5 and 6, Block
159, Original Town of Okeechobee, and
WHEREAS, notice of intention to amend City Zoning Ordinance No. 271, regarding
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said application was duly published according to law, and
WHEREAS, on the 8th day of May 1973, a public hearing was held in the
City Council room pursuant to said notice, and
WHEREAS, it is deemed to the best interest of the City of 0keechobee to
gramt said application; now therefore
BE IT ORDAINED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF OKEECHOBEE, FLORIDA:
SECTI~I 1. That Lots 3, 4, 5 and 6, Block 159, Original Town of Okeechobee,
be and are hereby rezoned from Residential (R-3) to Commercial effective May 8, 1973.
SECTION 2. That the application requesting rezoning and proof of publication
to amend Zoning Ordinance No. 271 published in connection with the above application
be attached to this Ordinance and become a part hereof.
SECTION 3. That the City Clerk make the appropriate change on the City Zoning
Map in accordance with this Ordinance.
PASSED AND ADOPTED this 8th day of May 1973.
Donald L. Burk
PRESID~IT CITY COUNCIL
ATTEST: Lorena Spivey ....
CITY CLERK
APPROVED BY ME THIS 8th DAY OF MAY, 1973.
~ ,, Audley Durham MAYOR
Pursuant to notice published in the Okeechobee News regarding a public hearing to consider
rezoning Lots 15 and 16, Block 5, Southwest Addition from Residential (R-l) to Residential (R-2),
President Burk asked if there were any objections to the rezoning. No objection was heard or filed.
Councilman Betts moved to rezone the above described property as requested and to amend Ordinance No.
271 accordingly and upon being seconded by Councilman Douglas was put to a vote and unaminousl~
adopted:
ORDINANCE NO. 271 - (84)
ORDINANCE AMENDING ORDINANCE NO. 271, BEING AN ORDINANCE ESTABLISHING
ZONING REGULATIONS FOR THE CITY OF OKEECHOBEE, FLORIDA, AND PROVIDING
FOR THE ADMINISTRATION, ~IFORC~tENT AND AMENDMENT THEREOF PURSUANT TO
THE PROVISIONS OF CHAPTER 176, FLORIDA STATUTES, 1953.
WHEREAS, application has been made by Oscar Thomas requesting this Council
to rezone from Residential (R-l) to Residential (R-2) Lots 15 and 16, Block 5,
Southwest Addition, and
WHEREAS, notice of intention to amend City Zoning Ordinance No. 271,
re~arding said application was duly published according,to law, and
WHEREAS, on the 8th day of May, 1973, a public hearing was held in the City
Council room pursuant to said notice, and
WHEREAS, it is deemed to the best interest of the City of Okeechobee to grant
said application; now there£ore
BE IT ORDAINED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF OKEECHOBEE, FLORIDA:
SECTION 1. That Lots 15 and 16, Block 5, Southwest Addition be and
are hereby rezoned from Residential (R-i) to Residential (R-2) effective May 8, 1973.
SECTION 2. That the application requesting rezoning and proof of publication
to amend Zoning Ordinance No. 271 published in connection with the above application
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said application was duly published according to law, and
WHEREAS, on the 8th day of May, 1973, a public hearing was held in the City
Council room pursuant to said notice, and i--~
~tEREAS, it is deemed to the best interest of the City of Okeechobee to grant -
said application; now therefore
BE IT ORDAINED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF OKEECHOBEE, FLORIDA:
SECTION 1. That Lots 15 and 16, Block 5, Southweat Addition be and are hereby
rezoned from Residential (R-I) to Residential (R-2) effective May 8, 1973.
SECTION 2. That the application requesting rezoning and proof of publication
to amend Zoning Ordinance No. 271 published in connection with the above application
be attached to this Ordinance and become a part hereof.
SECTION 3. That the City Clerk make the appropriate change on the City Zoning
Map in accordance with this Ordinance.
PASSED AND ADOPTED this 8th day of May, 1973.
Donald L. Burk
PRESIDENT CITY COUNCIL
ATTEST: Lorenz. Spivey
CITY CLERK
APPROVED BY ME THIS 8th DAY OF MAY, 1973.
Audle~ Dunham
MAYOR __~
Pursuant to notice published in the Okeechobee News regarding a public hearing to consider
rezoning: Beg. S. W. Corner Lot 5, run north 57 feet, east 180 feet, south 57 feet, west 180 feet,
Block 50, First Addition to South Okeechobee from Residential (R-I) to Commercial, President Burk
asked if there were an~ objections to the rezoning. No objection was heard or filed. Councilman
Hunt moved to rezone the above described property as requested and to amend ~rdinance No. 271
accordingly and upon being seconded by Councilman Domer was put to a vote and unanimously adopted:
ORDINANCE NO. 271 - (85)
ORDINANCE AMENDING ORDINANCE NO. 271, BEING AN ORDINANCE ESTABLISHING
ZONING REGULATIONS FOR THE CITY OF OKEECHOBEE, FLORIDA, AND PROVIDING
FOR THE ADMINISTRATION, ENFORCEMENT AND AM~T THEREOF PURSUANT TO
THE PROVISIONS OF CHAPTER 176, FLORIDA STATUTES, 1953.
WHEREAS, application has been made by W. L. and Edwi~ G. Tomlinson
requesting this Council to rezone from Residential (R-I) to Co~ercial,
Beg. S. W. Corner Lot 5, run north 57 feet, east 180 feet, south 57 feet,
west 180 feet, Block 50, First Addition to South Okeechobee, and
WHEREAS, notice of intention to amend City Zoning Ordinance No. 271,
reEarding said application was duly published according to law, and
WHEREAS, on the 8th day of May 1973, a public hearing was held in the ~
City Council room pursuant to said notice, and t
WHEREAS, it is deemed to the best interest of the City of Okeechobee
to grant said application; now therefore
BE IT ORDAINED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF OKEECHOBEE, FLORIDA:
SECTION 1. That Beg. S. W. Corner Lot 5, run north 57 feet, east 180
feet, south 57 feet, west 180 feet, Block 50, First Addition to South Okeechobee,
be and is hereby rezoned from Residential (R-l) to Commercial, effective May 8, 1973.
SECTION 2. That the application requesting rezoning and proof of publication'
to amend Zoning Ordinance No. 271 published in connection with the above
application be attached to this Ordinance and become a part hereof.
SECTION 3. That the City Clerk make the appropriate change on the City Zoning
Map in accordance with this Ordinance.
PASSED AND ADOPTED this 8th day of May, 1973.
Donald L. Burk
PRESID~T CITY ~OUNCIL
ATTEST: Lorena ~iveF
CITY CLERK
APPROVED BY ME THIS 8th DAY OF MAY, 1973.
Audle~ Dunham MAYOR
Pursuant to notice published in the Okeechobee News regarding a public hearing to consider
rezoning Lot l, Block 176, Original Town of Okeechobee from Residential (R-3) to Commercial, President
Burk asked if there were any objections to the rezoning. No objection was heard or filed. The Council
determined that the lot and location highest and best use is commercial. Councilman Domer moved to
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rezone the above described property as~ request/in view of the fact that the highest and best use of
the property is commercial and to amend Ordinance No. 271 accordingly and upon being seconded by
Councilman Douglas was put to a vote and unanimously adopted:
ORDXNANCE NO. 271- (86)
ORDINANCE AMENDING ORDINANCE NO. 271, BEING AN ORDINANCE ESTABLISHING
ZONING REGULATIONS FOR THE CITY OF OKEECHOBEE, FLORIDA, AND PROVIDING
FOR THE ADMINISTRATION, E~FORCEMENT AND AMENDMENT THEREOF PURSUANT TO
THE PROVISIONS OF CHAPTER 176, FLORIDA STATUTES, 1953.
~EREAS, application has been made by M. L. and Lola Whitley requesting
this Council to rezone from Residential (R-3) to Commercial Lot 1 of Block 176,
Original Town of Okeechobee, according to plat thereof recorded in Plat Book 2,
Page 17, public records of St. Lucie County, Florida, and
WHEREAS, notice of intention to amend City Zoning Ordinance No. 271,
regarding said application was duly published according to law, and
WH~P~EAS, on the 8th day of May, 1973, a public hearing was held in the
City Council room pursuant to said notice, and
~LEREAS, it is deemed to the best interest of the City of Okeechobee to
~rant said application; now therefore
BE IT ORDAINED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF OKEECHOBEE, FLORIDA:
SECTION 1. That Lot 1 of Block 176, Original Town of Okeechobee according
to plat thereof recorded in Plat Book 2, Page 17, public records of St. Lucie
County, Florida be and is hereby rezoned from Residential (R-3) to Commercial,
efi~ective May 8, 1973.
SECTION 2. That the application requesting rezoning and proof of publication
to amend Zoning Ordinance Noj 271 published in connection with the above application
be attached to this Ordinance and become a part hereof.
SECTION 3. That the City Clerk make the appropriate change on the City Zoning
Map in accordance with this Ordinance.
PASSED AND ADOPTED this 8th day of May, 1973.
PRESID~T CITY COUNCIL
APPROVED BY ME THIS 8th DAY OF MAY, 1973.
Audle~ Dunham MAYOR
!! Jim Lashley, President of the Chamber of Commerce was present discussing the organization
ii of a Better Business Bureau. Services rendered would be to interview each applicant, answer complaints
and search out chredit and if applicant check out O. K. card would be issued. Mr. Lashley asked if
it would be legally posiible for the city to pass ordinance that all peddlers and soliciters be
~ required to clear through Better Business Bureau before doing business within the city. The Council
felt the organization of said Bureau would be a good thing but declined adopting ordinance until
further study was made. Councilman Domer stated he felt the matter needed to be researched. Attorney
Curren requested to research legality of such an ordinance.
Director Fortner presented the Water, Sewer and Street Department Report for month of April.
Incorporated in the report was a April 19, 1973 Memorandum from the State of Florida
Division of Health regarding adequate chlorination of all public water supply systems as provided
for in 10D-4.08(6) Florida Administrative Code, directing that all public water supplies immediately
institute action necessary to fulfill the requirement for maintaining chlorine residual throughout
the distribution system. Determining that there should ideally be 1.0 PPM free chlorine residual in
the extremities of the water system but it is recogonized this level may not be feasible of attainment
in all systems for a number of reasons, including possibility of taste complaints near a water plant.
Also stating it is absolutely necessary that minimum residual be 0.5 PPM free chlorine, but that the
goal of 1.O PPM not be lost sight of. Deficiencies must be corrected within 90 days and all public
water systems are expected to achieve compliance at least to the minimum level within this time.
Director Fortner reported the chlorine residual sufficient in some of the lines but due to water
shortage at present flushing lines was impossible.
Memorandum No. I - Water Cooler for City Hall at a cost of $160.50. Director Fortner
reported that the present water cooler was not worth repairing. A wall mount cooler was discussed but
felt it would not be feasible. Councilman Hunt moved to approve Memorandum No. I and authorize the
purchase of water cooler as listed on memorandum seconded by Councilman Domer and unanimously carried.
Memorandum No. 2 - Stock items needed at water plant at a cost of $3,007.04. Councilman
Hunt moved to approve Memorandum No. 2 and authorize the purchase of items as listed on memorandum
seconded by Councilman Betts and unanimoully carried.
Memorandum No. 3 - Extension of l0 inch water line from new elevated water tank to alley
behind Lake Dodge-Plymouth Company property at a cost of $2,744.81. Councilman Hunt and Domer .--~
recommended that action be withheld to see how finances are holding up.
Memorandum No. 4 - Material for sprinkler system in center of highway 441 from SR 70 to
railroad at a cost of $662.60. Director Fortner reported it would take 13 sprinklers in isle and
28 to 30 sprinklers in larger isles also that the Department of Transportation had agreed to put
17,000 square feet of sod in isles. Councilman Domer stated he felt the size of some of the pipe
could be reduced thus reducing cost of pipe. After discussion President Burk requested Director
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Fortner to contact Department of Transportation and see if they will furnish material and the city
would install and furnish Water. Councilman Domer felt the project should be reconsidered after
word of the Department of Transportation. Attorney Curren reported that the Department of Transporta-
tion had appropriated $50,000 in their five year program for landscaping south ~l to S..A.L. Railroad
A letter was read from Department of Transportation, District Engineer Arnold Ramos, stating
that all city streets had been maintained by the State chargeable to Okeechobee County and funded by
secondary road funds, and advised that the Department of Transportation no longer maintains county
roads including city streets with the exception of State Roads No. 15, 70 and 700 which are primary
r~ads and requested the Council to signify their intention of assuming maintenance responsibility
of city streets.
It being the hour of eight o'clock and pursuant to notice published in the Okeechobee News
re~arding the invitation to bid on "one" Class "A" 1000 G~M 1973 or 1974 Fire Truck, bids were received~
opened and read from the following:
Jack Cocke and Company, Inc., Orlando, Florida $37,893.62
Ward LaFrance Truck Corp., Elmira Heights, N.Y. hl,829.00
American LaFrance Corp., Elmira, N.Y. 39,554.00
BiScayne Fire Equipmetn Co., Miami, Florida No Bid
W. Q. Dowling Co., Keystone Heights, Florida No Bid
The Council requested Fire Chief Godwin to check specifications and tabulate bids and return a
recommendation. Chief Godwin returned at a later hour recommending that the bid from American LaFranc~
Elmira, New York in the amount of $39,554.00 be accepted. Chief Godwin reported that the low bid
being from Jack Cocke& Company did not meet specifications as to door, fire extengusher, pump warrantyi!
and was minus to beacon red lights. The other two bids were comparable with the exception of
American LaFrance air opereted clutch in lieu of vacuum. After consideration and upon recommendation
of Chief Godwin, Councilman Betts moved to accept the bid from American LaFrance Corporation for fire
truck in the amount of $39,554.00 as per specifications, seconded by Councilman Domer and unanimously
carried.
At this time the Council returned to Water, Sewer and Street Department Report.
Included in report a notice of Invitation to Bid on furnishing culverts for next
twelve (12) months. The Council instructed ~lrector Fortner to reword notice and state no quanity or
size. After the notice is correct Councilman Douglas moved to advertise for bids to furnish culverts
for the next twelve months, seconded by Councilman Hunt and carried.
CITY OF OKEECHOBEE, FLORIDA
NOTICE OF LETTING - INVITATION TO BID
Sealed bids will be received by the City Council of the City of Okeechobee, Florida
at City Hall, until 7:00 o'clock P. M., June 5, 1973, at which time the bids duly
submitted will be opened and read, for furnishing and delivering culverts to the
City Barn for the next twelve months following receipt of bids.
All culverts shall be U.S. Steel Grade #1 or equivalent meeting Florida D.O.T. specifications.
The quanity of culverts herein specified to be furnished during the period of contract is
approximate only and the successful bidder wil.1 be required to furnish the quanity from time
to time as ordered during said period for the unit price bid, whether the total quanity ordered
shall be substantially greater or less than the quanity herein specified and shall have no
claim against the City for any additional compensation by reason there of.
30 - 20 ft. lenghts of 22" x 13" culverts - 16 ga.
l0 - 20 ft. lenghts of 29" x 18" culverts - 14 ga.
The City of Okeechobee reserves the right to reject any or all bids or to accept the proposal
deemed most advantageous to the City.
PRESIDENT OF CITY COUNCIL
ATTEST: Lorena SpiveF CITY OF 0KEECHOBEE
City Clerk
PUBLISH IN OKEECHOBEE N~S: May 24 and 31, 1973.
Bid #1 - Notice of Letting - Invitation to Bid on stop sign faces and slow-children sign
faces. Councilman Douglas moved to advertise for bids on items as listed on Bid #l, seconded by
Councilman Domer and unanimously carried.
CITY OF OKEECHOBEE, FLORIDA
NOTICE OF LETTING - INVITATION TO BID
BID #1
1 Sealed bids will be received by the City Council of the City
of Okeechobee, Florida at City Hall, until 7:00 O'Clock, P, M.,
June 5, 1973, at which time the bids duly submitted will be
opened and read, for furnishin~ and delivering sign faces made
with Scotchlite Brand Reflective Sheeting or Scotchcal Brand Non-
reflective film as specified below as needed by the City during
the next full year following receipt of bids.
30"
20 - Octagon shape standard "Stop Sign" face on
Scotchlite Reflective sheeting
lOO - 24" Octagon shape standard "Stop Sign,, face on
Scotchlite Reflective sheeting
50 - 18" x 24" "Slow-Children', sign face on Scotchcal non-reflective sheeting.
The City of Okeechobee reserves the right to reject any or
all bids or to accept the proposal ceemed most advantageous to
PRESIDENT OF CITY COUNCIL
CITY OF OKEECNOBEE
ATTEST: Lorena ~ivey CITY CLERK
PUBLISH IN OKEECHOBEE NEWS: May 24 and 31, 1973.
Bid #3 - Notice of Letting - Invitation to Bid on street name faces, Councilman Hunt moved
to advertise for bids on the purchase of street name faces as listed on Bid #3, seconded by Council-
man Domer and unanimously carried.
CITY OF OKEECHOBEE
NOTICE OF LETTING - INVITATION TO BID
BID #3
Sealed bids will be received by the City Council of the City
of Okeechobee, Florida, at City Hall until 7:00 o'clock P. M.,
June 5, 1973 at which time the bids duly submitted will be opened
and read, for furnishing and delivering the material for signs,
specified below in items l, 2 and 3 as needed by the City during
the next full year following receipt of bids.
(1) Standard size street names faces will be fabricated
in multiples of from one to four legends per sheet
All faces with 4" caps will trim to 6" width.
All faces with 4" U. C. - 3" L. C. must trim to
6 3/4" width.
The majority of standard size prescreened faces
will be 24" in lenghts with the majority of the
legends in D Series letters on all lenghts. If
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esends are of such lenght as to require 30 or
36" faces, they will be fabricated to accept
standards for good legibility at no additional
cost.
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Standard pre-screened street name sign faces
in the 24", 30" or 36" lenghts will be fabricated
using the following size and series letters.
Capital legend signs
Premary Copy - Suffiz Cmpy
24" lenghts 4" B, C, D, Series-2" C Series
30" lenghts 4" B, C, D, Series-2" C Series
36" lenghts 4", A, B, C, D, Series-2" C Series
Ail street name~faces will be Scotchlite Brand
Reflective Sheeting - ENGINEER GRADE
(2) Cut-out letters, numbers, arrows, radius corners, and
sign borders in brilliant Silver "Scotchlite" Brand
Reflective Sheeting and non-reflective blank "Scotchcal"
Brand Film for mechanical applications and pressure
sensitive applications.
(3) Ail related traffic control products.
The City of Okeechobee reserves the right to reject any or all
bids or to accept the proposal deemed most ~vantageous to the City.
PRESIDENT OF CITY COUNCIL
CITY OF OKEECHOBEE
ATTEST: Lorena ~iveF
CITY CLERK
PUBLISH IN OKEECHOBEE NEWS: MAY 24 and 31, 1973.
Bid ~2 - Notice of Letting - Invitation to Bid on aluminum traffic sign blanks. Councilman
Douglas moved to advertise for bids on the purchase of aluminum traffic sign blanks as listed on
Bid #2 seconded by Councilman Domer and unanimously carried
CITY OF OKEECHOBEE, FLORIDA
NOTICE OF LETTING- INVITATION TO BID
BID ~2
Sealed bids will be received by the City Council of the City of
Okeechobee, Florida, at City Hall, until 7:00 o'clock P. M., June 5,
1973 at which time the bids duly submitted will be opened and read
for furnishing and delivering the material for signs as specified
below in items # 1, 2, 3 and 4 as needed by the City during the
next full year following receipt of bids.
(1) Aluminum traffic sign blanks made from .080 aluminum sheets.
200 - 24" x 6" blanks 25 - 36" x 12" blanks
25 - 30" x 6" blanks 25 - 24" x 24" square blanks
25 - 36" x 6" blanks 100 - 24" x 24" octagon blanks
25 - 12" x 18" blanks 25 - 36" triangle blanks
25 - 24" x 9" blank~ 25 - 24" x 30" blanks
25 - 30" triangle blanks 25 - 30" x 30" square blanks
50 - 18" x 24" blanks 25 - 30" x 30" octagon blanks
(2) 200 - 10 ft. x 2 3/8" O. D. galvanized post
200 - 10 ft. galvanized channel post, 2 # per ft.
100 - 12 ft. x 2 3/8" O. D. galvanized post
100 - 12 ft. galvanized channel post, 2 # per ft.
200 - sets - cap and cross to fit 2 3/8" O. D. post
and .080 aluminum blanks
200 - sets - cap and cross to fit channel post and
.080 aluminum blanks
200 - Flat sign mounting bracket for 2 3/8" O. D. post
with bolts and nuts.
300 - 5/16" x 2" galvanized bolts and nuts II
300 - 5/16" x 3" galvanized bolts and nuts
(3) 1 - 55 gallon drum of non caustic chemical stripper ~_~
for removal of Scotchlite cheeting, paint and
other materials from aluminum.
(4) Ail other related traffic control products.
The City of Okeechobee reserves the right to reject any or all bids or
to accept the proposal deemed most advantageous ta~the City.
PRESIDENT OF CITY COUNCIL
ATTEST: Lorena Spirey
CITY CLERK
PUBLISH IN OKEECHOBEE NEWS MAY 24 and 31, 1973.
Director Fortner presented plans from Department of Transportation and reported that
Charles Royal was requesting permission to pave the grass strips on Riverview Drive (S.E. 8th Ave)
adjacent to shopping center. Director Fortner advised the water main was located under this area.
Paving this area could cause traffic congestion. Attorney Curren pointed out that according to
Deoartment of Transportation traffic flow map no ingress or egress near north corner on Riverview Dr.
and that Mr. Royal was aware of this. President Burk recommended that the Council go over and
look situation over real carefully and have workshop meeting ~lth Mr. Royal or respresentative.
Director Fortner reported a drainage problem in Wilcox Shores behind W. R. Mc Call's
residence, stating the culvert had washed away and now was washing away property, culvert had been
installed without bulkhead. The Council agreed to make necessary repairs, clean out and fix bulkhead.
Director Fortner reported the approximate cost for cleaning 121 feet of S. W. 17th Street
right of way from Third Avenue to dead-end to be $175.00 to $200.00. Councilman Douglas recommended
that this be kept in mind until city has another area to clear up and do both jobs at one time,
feeling that it would be in the near future.
Director Fortner reported that he had notified fourteen churches the cost of re-doing
church directory signs at a cost ~f $35.O0 and that he had had no response from nine churches.
The Council agreed that the Ministerial Association be notified of offer to up date signs and let
them discuss it at their meeting, notifying the City of their decision.
Director Fortner reported receiving application for water department work. To be
further investigated.
Building Official Spray reported a request for a license to operate a Rare Pet Shop at
201 S. W. 3rd Street. The Council did not feel that it was feasible to have this type business in
the same building with other business, and advised Building Official Spray to inform applicant to
get permit from State Licensing Board of Barbers due to the beauty salon being located in building
also get a permit from Game and Fresh Water Commission. The Council tabled action for further
clarification from authorized sources.
Chief Staats reported a request from Rev. Richard E. ~ipple for two slow-children signs
on south 5th Avenue at kindergarten area due to this being a hazzardous area for the children.
Councilman Douglas moved to install signs as requested, seconded by Councilman Domer and carried.
Chief Staats reported the original CB Radio located in the Police Office had been taken
for repair and replaced with a different one that could not be converted to private line (channel 23)
for Dog Warden purposes but he had requested the retu~ of the original radio and it had been re-
turned. A misunderstanding had come up as to who owned the radio. The Council agreed not to pursue
the matter further at this time.
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Chief Staats reported the new police cars had arrived and were in operation.
Estimate No. 5 from Big Four Construction Company in the amount of $39,506.53 for work
~ accomplished on contract No. 70-1006-A Water Treatment Plant Improvements was presented for payment
by Brockway, Owen and Anderson Engineers, Inc. Councilman Hunt moved to approve Estimate No. 5 in
the amount of $39,506.53 and authorize payment upon approval by Farmers Home Administration, seconded
by Councilman Betts and unanimously carried.
Payment Request No. 9 from Brockway, O~en and Anderson Engineers, Inc. in the amount of
$673.19 for Engineering design fee and inspection of water plant expansion was presented for payment.
~ Councilman Hunt moved to approve Payment Request No. 9 from Brock~ay, Owen and ~nderson Engineers, Inc.
~ in the amount of $673.19 and authorize payment upon approval by Farmers Home Administration, seconded
by Councilman Douglas and unanimously carried.
The Fire Department ~eport for month of April was presented by Chief Godwin.
A rezoning application was received from Gilbert Culbreth requesting the rezoning of Lots
9, l0 and ll Block 207, First Addition to City of 0keechobee from Residential (R-2) to Commercial.
the building on
! In view of reports that/Lot ll was to be resided in and used for T. V. Repair Service the Council felt
., the need of clarification of intended use of property and requested Building Official Spray to contact
applicant and request written statement as to intended use of property.
A Petition was received from Richard Hale requesting the Council to close alley in Block 29
First Addition to South Okeechobee and requested a public hearing.at the Council's earliest opportunity~
Councilman Domer moved to advertise notice of public hearing to consider closing the above described
alley, seconded by Councilman Betts and unanimously carried.
NOTICE
NOTICE is hereby given that the City Council of the City of
Okeechobee, Florida, will at their regular meeting, June 5, 1973 at
7:.30 P. M. consider., vacating, discontinuing and closing the
following alley:
That certain alleyway running north and south in
Block 29, First Addition to South Okeechobee,
according to the plat thereof recorded in Plat
Book 1, page 17, public records of Okeechobee
County, Florida.
Donald L. Burk
Donald L. Burk
i President City Council
Okeechobee, Florida
;.
~ ATTEST: Lorena Spivey
City Clerk
~ Okeechobee, Florida
PUBLISH IN THE OKEECHOBEE NEWS: May 17 and 26, 1973.
A letter and proposed Franchise was received from United Telephone Company of Florida,
requestin~ to be placed on the Council meeting agenda in the near future to discuss the proper Agree-
ment and an,~,ter any question that may arise. Each Councilman was presented with a copy of proposed
' Franchise for study and it was agreed to postpone action for further study and evaluation.
A letter, formal proposal and a suggested City Ordinance to furnish "Community Autenna
~ Television Services" to the residents of Okeechobee was received from P. S. H. Industries, Inc., St.
~ of the material will
Petersburg, Florida. The Council agreed to file in Clerk's office and a study/be made from there.
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President B~,.k advised the Council that a letter had been written to Mr. Attwell, President of
UltraCom, Inc. requesting a progress report on C. A. T. V.
Co~,m¢ilman Domer discussed the condemnation a_nd demolition progra~ and asked if there was
other
any way/than lien assessment to speed up the city getting reimbursed for these services in order
for Building OfFicial to proceed with his program. The Council authorized that bills be sent to
Zollie Aldridge in the amount of $780.00 cost city paid for demolition of condemned building on
Original Town of Okeechobee
Lot 7, Block 177/and Epibanio Jriarez % Mrs. Billy Suarez in the ameunt of $75.00 cost city paid
for cleaning up remains of condemned building at Lot 2, Block 14, Wright's First Addition.
Councilman Betts reported a complaint of garbage and refuse aCcumulation at the office of
florida Federation of Teachers Association in the Zelmenovttz Building on south 5th Avenue. Building
)fficial Spray instructed to take care of this matter.
The Council requested the Clerk to check the minutes for appointment of Sanitary Inspector.
The Council agreed on workshop meeting at 6:~0 P. M., May 10, 1973 for discussion of
bill received from Attorney Curren.
President Burk suggested painting City Hall. Building Official Spray requested to get
cost estimates from Jimmie Bulk and other qualified persons for regular paint job and minor repairs
around windows and report to the Council.
A proposed daily time sheet for department use was presented for Council's consideration.
President Burk requested that copies be made for Council's study of form "evaluation of
employees".
Minutes of the meetings held April 5, lO and 19, 1973 were read and upon motion by
Councilman Hunt, seconded by Councilman Betts and unanimously carried minutes were approved as read.
The following bills in the amount of $ 26,186.~4 . , $_14.807.46 and
$ 17~116.72 were approved and ordered paid when funds are available:
Associates Capital Services Corp 150.43
L. P. Sanitation 666.67
Gateway Transportation Co., Inc. 6.05
Bond RefUnds 55.00
Donald R. Fisher 6.15
Employees Pension Trust 122.25
Fire Dept. R~ployees Pension Trust 1,O08.60
Policemen Uniform Allowances 150.OO
Radio Dispatchers Uniform Allowances 60.00
Firemen Uniform Allowances 30.00
Florida Combined Insurance A~ency 351.73
Social Security Contributions Trust Fund 1,714.20
Richard B. Spray 4.80
Robert F. Glenn, Postmaster 90.00
National Service Station 1.50
Daniel Electronic s 21.95
Colonial Life & Accident Insurance Company 5.00
United Telephone Company 183.23
Larry Mobley 8.10
St. Lucie County DWI Counter Measure Program 30.00
American Family Life Assurance Company 3.80
James E. Cotton 10.25 --~
Cigarette Tax Fund 1,142.40
Okeechobee County Bank 1,408--60
Employees Pension Trust 108.48
Fire Department Employees Pension Trust 61.88
Police Employees Pension Trust 102.79
Policemen Court Da~s 125.00
Richard B. Spray 140.OO
Board of Adjustment and Appeals 125.00
City Councilmen Monthly Expense 200.00
Audley Dunham 80.00
Olen Godwin 220.00 '~.
Edmon ~. Reutebuch 220.00
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Florida Power and Light Compan~ 1,169.60
Okeechobee Chamber of Commerce 500.00
Motorola, Inc. 58.59
Domer's Machine Shop 1.00
R & M Dairy Service 7.00
McAlpin, Curtis & O'Haire 1,500.O0
Bennie' s Auto Supply, Inc. 52.27
A A Fire Equipment Company 166.69
Leonard Berger Insurance Agency 1,181.27
Okeechobee Hardware & Furn. Company 12.OO
Attaway Lumber Company 11.40
Wherrell Auto Parts 30.30
Duro-Test Corporation 168.46
Southeastern Printing Co., Inc. 29.23
Kelley's Garage & Machine Shop 16,20
Fry Hardware Co., Inc. 3.95
Okeechobee ¥~tor Company 166.91
Martin' s Uniforms 443.55
Northwest Truck Parts, Inc. 68.87
R. L. Polk & Co. 82.50
S~rgent-Sowell, Inc. 30.80
Okeechobee County Commirrioners 336.00
Fidelity Products Co. 59.90
Okeechobee General Hospital 65.00
Kelly Tractor Company 2,976.41
Avon Drugs Inc. 16.86
W. S. Darley & Company 120.80
Sears, Roebuck & Company 58.45
The Drawing Board, Inc. 45.96
Johns Towing Service 60.00
George F. Cake Company 99.20
Parrott Inc. 531.91
Jones E~.uipment Company 5.50
The Selig Chemical Industries 14.57
Miller Machinery and Supply Company 1.70
Doc' s Texaco 5.50
The Okeechobee News 25.11
Tausch & Free Printing, Inc. 59.50
Hunt Brothers Grocery Company 53.36
Okeechobee "66" Service 4.00
Hillbilly Auto Parts 7.00
Dude's "66" Service Station 29.90
Wherrell Oil Co., Inc. 397.97
Ferguson Plumbing Inc. 59.65
Minton Equipment Compan~ 81.81
BOgen Supply Company, Inc 99.60
Carlton, Brennan, McAliley & Hayskar 4,500.93
Carlton, Brennan, McAliley & Hayskar 158.77
J. Edward Curren 1,550.OO
JONES AND JONES 19.48
Okeechobee Volunteer Fire Dept. Inc. 370.00
Texaco, Inc. 11.25
Halsey & Oriffith, Inc. 6.00
Winta Rentals 40.00
TOTAL 26,1 86.54
WATER & SEWER OPERATION AND MAINTENANCE FUND:
Gateway Transportation Co., Inc. 6.05
Water Tap Fee Refund 95.00
Clerk of the Circuit Court 53.25
Employees Pension Trust 200.00
Water Depo sit Refunds 527.27
Florida Combined Insurance Agency 330.53
Social Security Contributions Trust Fund 981.38
Terminal Transport Co., Inc. 16.16
Colonial Life & Accident Insurance Company 4.00
United Telephone Company 39.75
American Family Life Assurance Company 19.00
Petty Cash 121.O8
Okeechobee County Bank 753.40
Employees Pension Trust 191.78
John M. Bennett 100.00
Robert F. Glenn, Postmaster 186.34
Florida Poeer and Light Company 1,118.66
Motorola Inc. 25.16
Motorola Inc. 596.00
Domer' s Machine Shop 4.50
R & M Dairy Service 2.00
McAlpin, Curtis, & O'Haire 1,500.00
Bennie's Auto Supply, Inc. 63.84
A A Fire Equipment Company 164.52
Leonard Berger Insur~e Agency 28.73
0keechobee Hdwe. & Furn. Compan~ ~08.76
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Davis Meter & Supply Div. 708.74
Attaway Lumber Company 16.20
Wherrell Auto Parts 281.06
Duro-Test Corporation 77.32
Southeastern Printing Company, Inc. 29.23
Kelley' s Garage & Machine Shop .70
Pittsburg Testing Laboratory 9.00
W. W. Granger, Inc. 70.72
The Foxboro Company 37.27
Florida Level & Transit Co., Inc 16.20
Southeastern Municipal Supply 1,135.46
Analytical Measurements Inc. 21.38
Apperson Chemicals, Inc. 1,989.25
Curtin Scientific Compan~ 47.95
Central Florida Pump & Equipment Inc. 13.45
Rockw;ell Mfg. Company 1,885.76
Mims Truck Equipment, Inc. 219.97
Burgess Supply Company 28.50
Jenntngs Electric Motor Shop 173.1].
E & E Automotive Clinic 77.22
United Auto Service Inc. 19.25
Gaffney & Clum 15.OO
Texaco Inc. 11.25
Ernest Evans 686.31
TOTAL 1 4,807.46
WATER & SEWER SY~T~24 CONSTRUCTION FUND:
Big Four Construction Company (Estimate No. 3) $64,949.27 ?~
Bi~ Four Construction Company (Estimate No. 4) 66,187.73~:_~.~' ~ ~ 1
Big Four Construction Company (Estimate No. 5) 39,506.53 ';.~
Brockway, Owen and Anderson Engineers, Inc. (Paymt. Req. No.9) 673.19
Total $~71, ll6.72
WATER A~D SEWER REVENUE FUND:
City of Okeechobee - Water & Sewer Operation & Maintenance Pund
Transfer of Funds $15,000.00 '-~ .- '~'
Transfer of Funds ~,000.00 . :-
Transfer of Funds 15,000.00
Total $60,000.00
The Council recessed to meet Thursday, May 10, 1973 at 6:30 P. M.~%~ .~
PRESIDENT CITY COUNCIL
ATTEST:
CITY CLERK '"
May 10, 1973
The City Council: of the City of Okeechobee, Florida met in recessed session at the City
Hall on the above date at 6:30 P. M. with the following present: Mayor Audley Dunham, President
Donald L. Burk, Councilmen: Clif Botts, Jr., Russell V. Domer, Edward W. Douglas and E. H. Hunt
with Attorney J. Edward Ourren and City Clerk Lorena Spivey~
Lee Linkous, representative of UltraCom Inc. from office located at Deerfield Beach was
present advising the Council that his services are available and assured that the company will
build C.A.T.V., apoligizing for the company not keeping City informed and advised that
equipment would be here and begin construction within 30 days. Mr. Linkous also advised that a
local office was being negotiated, $1,0OO.00 down payment on antenna site in northeast area had
been made, certificate of compliance had been applied for a long time ago by UltraCom Inc. The
normal construction period four to six months and cable T. V. by end of year. The home office
was being moved from Lansdale, Michigan to Madiera Beach, Florida. Mr. Linkous felt sure a new
performance bond had already been posted by UltraCom Inc. The Council agreed to go along with
company for 30 days and see what they will do. The Couscil also requested UltraCom Inc. to advise