1973-09-04 Recessedwas in accord with recommendation. Also reported the meter-reader had resigned and recommended
advancing Hemry Haven to said position and salary. Reco~nendation satisfactory to Council.
Attorney Curren discussed mounting duties requiring more time to do city business and
requested the Council to issue guidelines as to what legal services they expected him to do. The
Council requested Attorney Curren to prepare a legal evaluation of what he will do and required salary.
Mayor Donham reported that a local organization was looking for a location to move the
"Old School House" to, renovate and develop into a historical muesum.
Preliminary work was done on 1973-74 ~eneral Budget.
Up-grading the salary structure, setting up classes and grades was discussed. Director
Sewer
Fortner presented recommended salary adjustments for Water and/Departments.
The Council authorized the appropriation of cna-half of present Clerk's salary in 1973-74
budget for retirement purposes.
The Council recessed to meet September 4, 1973 at 6:30 P~.~ ~ r i~t',-~' ~l
September 4, 1973
The City Council of the City of Okeechobee, Florida met in recessed session also pursuant
to notice published in the Okeechobee News, at 6:30 P. M. on the above date at the City Hall with the
following present: President Donald L. Burk, Councilmen: Clif Betts, Russell V. Domer, Edvard W.
Douglas and E. N. Hunt with Attorney J. Edward Curren, Clerk Lorena Spivey, Director of Public Works
L. C. Fortner, Jr. and Fire Chief Olen ~od~ia.
A letter dated August 31, 1973 was read from David B. Smith, Assistant Vice President of
Sverdrup & Parcel and Associates, Inc., consulting engineers of Okeechobee Beach Water Association,
stating that he had talked to Mr. Mc Cormick of the Farmers ~kaae Administration a~d Mr. Pearce, Presr_
ident of the Okeechobee Beach Water Association advising that Mc Cormick had urged that the Association.
request a workshop session with the ~ity Council at an early date in order to explore the present and
future status of a firm water supply for the Okeechobee Beach Water Association. Therefore, the
Association had asked him to _,~ke a formal request for a workshop session of the Association,
representatives of the Farmers Home Administration and City with Engineers from both parties. President
Burk ordered the letter filed, waiting a request for workshop session from the Council or Farmers
Home Administration.
Clerk Spivey reported that Athleon Alderman, Okeechobee County Tax Collector had advised of
a com~uter mistake in over payment of 1972 city tax in the total amount of $2,08§.85. General Fund
$1,472.50 - Debt Service $616.35. Councilman Hunt moved that the Clerk be authorized to make the
repayment in the amounts as stated above, seconded by Councilman Betts and unanimously carried.
Certification of millage and taxable value of property for the year 1973 was received from
Tax Assessor, W. C. Sherman.
Fire Chief Gedwin presented a list of needed Fire Department equipment. After discussion
and consideration, Councilman Betts moved to approve the list of items, as presented in the amount of
$2,267.70 and authorize the purchase of same, seconded by Councilman Domer and unanimously, carried.
The Council agreed to accept with regret the resignation of Policeman Donald Fisher, who
had resigned for employment with 3hertff*~ s department.
Councilman Domer reported a replacement for Policeman Fisher and moved to employ former
Policeman James S. Croslyn at $6300.00 per year, seconded by Councilman Betts and carried.
Director Fortner recommended for employment Larry Leroy Leggett, grader operator at $125.00
per week. Councilman Douglas moved to accept the recommendation made by Director Fortner and employ
the above named person as stated, seconded by Councilman Domer and unanimously carried.
Attorney Ourren presented Farmers Home Administration Non Discrimination Agreement regarding
$~00,000 loan closing. The Council requested Ma~or D~mham to review document -n4 authorized Mayor
~ and City Clerk to execute same.
Councilman Domer introduced a Resolution being in conjunction with closing of City of
Okeechobee Water and Sewer Revenue Bond Issue, the City being required to designate the place or
places of payment of such bonds. Said Resolution was read in full and discussed. Councilman Domer
then moved its adoption as introduced and read, being seconded by Councilman ~ was put to a vote
and unanimously adopted.'
R ss o L o N
In conjunction with the closing of City of ~keechobee $400,000 Water and Sewer
Revenue Bond Tssue, it is required that the 0ity designate the place or places
payment of such bonds as they fall due under the terms of the bond ordinance adopted
in conjunction therewith, and the City desires to make such designation by this
Resolution;
NOW HEEEFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY O0~MCIL OF T~E CITY OF
FLORIDA:
That the place of payment of CITY OF O[~EOH~ WAT~ A~D $~ER REV~UE B~DS,
SERIES lP72, shall be the Farmers ~ome Administration offfice servicing Okeechobee
County, Florida.
D~E, RESOLVED and made effective the ~th day off September, ~P73, at a
regular adjourned meeting of the City Council, City of 0keechobee, Florida.
; '" PRESID~T OF CITY'
ATTEST:~
Preliminary work was done on 1973-74 ~eneral Budget and Water and Sewer Budget.
Attorney Corren presented letter of evaluation of legal services for budget purposes as
requested by the Council.
Councilman Betts recommended the following adjustment in Fire Department salary structure:
per week
Chief Godwin salary adjusted to $2OO.00/or $10,400 year.
sistant Chief.Reutehuch salar~adJu~, ed to $1~50.00 per week or $7~800 year.
reman No. 1 (unemployed at present) salary ~125.0~ per week or $6,500.00 year.
Evaluation of Street Department salaries and Water and Sewer Deparment salaries as
presented by Director Fortner August 28th being as follows:
STREET DEPAR~T:
1 - ~ervisor $8,840.00 TRAINER - Probation Period $6,000.00
1 - MEO 1~1 (Motor Equip. Oper. ) 7,800.00 per year.
1 - MEO 11 7,200.00
50,2~0.O0
1 I I I? .... I '"I .... ,1
WATER DEPARtmENT:
I - Supervisor (Water) $ 9,100.00 per year
4- Pi~ Operator 11 · 7,200 28,800.00 per year
3 - Flant Operator 111 ~ 7,800 23,400.00 per year
1 - Meter Reader 1 6,760.00 per year
1 - Meter Reader 11 7~5~0.00 per year
$75,6oo.oo
PLA~T OPerATORS: Recommended salaries METER READ~S
Trainee ~ Probation period $6,000.00 per year TrAinee - Probation period $6,000.00
Plant Operator 1 6,600.00 per year Meter Reader 1 6,760.00
Plant Operator 11 7,200.00 per year Meter Reader 11 7,540.00
Plant Operator 111 7,800.00 per year WATEE SUPERVISOR 9,100.00
Plant Operator IV 8,320.00 per year
Director Fortner discussed unloading of chemicals at water plant stating the need of a
way to get chemicals to conveyors belt as it was not included on plans, suggested digging a pit or
purchase a 5000 pound motorized fork lift, reporting a new one would cost $9,000 and used one $5,000.
Also Director Fertner stated the contractor needed to know how to finish the door. The Council
agreed that the contractor finish door according to contract and other adjustment s would be made in
regards to the above.
The Council authorized Attorney 0urren to prepare Resolution for consideration by the
Council regarding maintenance of secondary roads in city.
PRES~E~T CITY
ATTEST:
September 6, 1973
The City Council of the City of Okeechobee, Florida met in recessed budget session at City
Hall on the above date at 6:30 P. M. with the following present: Mayor Audley Dunham, President
Donald L. Bark, Councilmen: Cliff Botts, Jr., Russell V. Domer, Edward W. Douglas and E. N. Hunt
with Clerk Lorena Spivey and Director of Public Works L. C. Fortner, Jr.
Preliminary works was done on 1973-74 General Budget and Water and Sewer Budget.
The Clerk presented Employee Performance Evaluations on employees in Clerk's office and
recommended salary Adjustment for year 1973-74.
Discussion was heard on evaluation of legal services and salary for Attorney Curren.
Upon motion the Council adjourned.
PRESIDENT CITY COUNCIL
September 11, 1973
The City Council of the City cf Okeechobee, Florida met in regular session at 7:00 P. M.
on the above date at the City Roll with the following present: Mayor Audley Dunham, President Donald
L. Burk, Councilmen: Cliff Betts, Jr., Russell V. Domer and E. H. Hunt with Attorney J. Edward Curren,
City Clerk Lorena Spivey, Deputy Clerk Sandra M. Bennett, Director of PubLic Works L. C. Fortner, Jr,
Fire Chief Olen Godwin and Building Official Richard B. Spray.
President Burk opened the meeting with prayer.
Fred Judge, representative of Chamber of Commerce was present submitting a copy of
Economic Survey made for other Florida county stating/Chamber of Commerce thought it would be a very
good way to advertize business and capabilities of Okeechobee and requested a letter from City