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1973-11-13 Recessed Harry P. Leu, Inc. $ 25.35 Industrial Supply Corp. 43.35 Southeastern Municipal Supply Co,, Inc. 217.79 Wallace & Tiernan 75.64 American Water Works Association 25.00 Atlantic Equipment & Supply Co., Inc. 23.31 Okeechobee Army Surplus Store 11.98 Winta Rentals 64.00 Okeechobee Bus Station 9.05 Apperson Chemicals 2,626.85 Ferguson Plumbing, Inc. 14.40 National Chemsearch 163.10 Hughes Supply, Inc. 27.52 Sequence Controller Company 18.00 Peabody Barnes 41.46 Mad-Ray Ready-Mix 23.00 Jimmie H. Belk 25.00 Total $8,856.93 WATER AND SEWER SYSTEM CONSTRUCTION FUND Northern Bank Note Company $ 456.20 Big Four Construction Company 21,778.21 Brockway, Owen & Anderson Eng., Inc. 371.10 Total $22,605.51 WATER AND SEWER REVENUE FUND Water & Sewer Operation and MaintenanceS15,000.00 Fund Minutes of the meetings held October 2nd and 4th were read. Councilman Betts moved to accept minutes as read, seconded by Councilman Domer and carried. The Council authorized Veterans Day for one day holiday for City employees. The Council recessed to meet at 6:30 P.M. on November 13, 1973. President City Council City Clerk November 13, 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: Russell V. Domer, Edward W. Douglas, E. H. Hunt, Clif Betts, with Attorney J. Edward Curren, Acting City Clerk, Sandra Bennett and Director of Public Works, L. C. Fortner, Jr. President Burk read a Proclamation prepared by Mayor Dunham regarding the energy crisis afterwhich the Council members executed said Proclamation. PROCLAMATION WHEREAS - The Nation is facing a serious fuel crisis that will seriously affect Industry, Agriculture, Schools and each of our private lives. WHEREAS - It is the earnest desire of the City Officials that we each one of us observe the urgent request of our Government and State Officials that we drive at speeds I ..... I I .... I requested (50 M.P.3t.) make one trip suffice for several needs - turn out each un-needed light. WHEREAS _ Let us each one cooperate to the best of our ability on this National effort to meet this Audle~ Dunham Mayor of Okeechobee, Florida City Council Donald L. Burk President Edward W. Douglas Russell Domer Clifford C. Betts, Jr. E. H. Hunt Sandra Bennett Attest this Day City Clerk President Burk presented to the Council the Memorandum on Clarification of Policy and Procedures to be issued to all Department Heads. Councilman Hunt moved to adopt said memorandum, seconded by Councilman Domer and carried. TO: ALL DEPARTMENT HEADS FROM~ THE CITY COUNCIL SUBJECT: CLARIFICATION OF POLICY AND PROCEDURES The City Council determined at the last regular meeting that certain policies and procedures were being carried out which were not in the best interests of the City and therefore should be corrected at once. The following subjects were discussed and the policies set down in this memorandum are these to be followed. 1. Hiring & Dismissal of Employees: (a) Applications must be filled out completely and interviews may be held by the department head and councilman in charge of the department if available. (b)Department heads will make recommendations to the Council who will approve or disapprove the hiring. Emergency cases will be handled on an individual basis. (c) Suspension or dismissal of an employee will be executed by the governing body only. The department head shall present all facts available and make recommendations of action to be taken. Council will approve final action. Emergency cases will be handled on an individual basis. 2. Changes in structure, Policy, Hours eet.: (a) There will be no changes in the structure of the buildings, offices, vehicles, policies or hours, without approval of the governing body in advance. (b) Department heads may present desired changes to the Councilman in charge of the department who will make recommendation to the Council on changes requested. 3. Working Hours, on Time - Tardiness: (a) There is established a regular work schedule for each depart- ment, according to need, and the schedule of working hours are to be followed by all employees. Changes are to be approved by the governing body. (b) The Council has established sick leave and annual leave which shall be used at the appropriate time for the intended fpurpose. 4. Un-authorized Action: (a) The Council does not approve the commission of actions which are not authorized by Charter, Ordinance, or Governing Body. (b) In the event an action is required and authority is uncertain, employees are instructed to contact the Mayor or the City Council for approval of action. If the subject is legal the City Attorney should be contacted at once. The Council and Mayor intend this this memorandum to be informational and hope it will clarify some uncertain areas of responsibility and authority. Your cooperation and compliance as in the past is much appreciated. Donald Burk President - City Council Councilman Domer reported on an electric Welder for the Street and Water Department. He stated that the City could purchase a Lincoln Welder in the amount of $237.00 and a pair of 50 feet leads for $115.00 from George W. Fowler Company in West Palm Beach. Councilman Domer moved to purchase Lincoln Welder and 50 ft. leads, seconded by Councilman Douglas and carried. Attorney Curren reported on meeting with County Commissioners and represen- tative from Ultra-Comm, Inc.. Attorney Curren stated that Ultra-Comm, Inc. requested a meeting with the City Council. After discussion The Council,on roll call, decided to contact other companies that were interested in supplying the City and County with cable-vision. The following voted "Aye" Clif Betts, Russell Domer, Edward Douglas and E. H. Hunt. Attorney Curren requested to examine present franchise City has with Ultra-Comm, Inc. Pursuant to notice published in The Okeechobee News regarding a public hearing to consider rezoning - The South 67~ feet of Lots 10, 11 and 12 of Block 177, of the Town of Okeechobee, according to the Plat thereof recorded in Plat Book 1, Page 10 of the Public Records of Okeechobee County, Florida from Residential (R-3) to Commercial, President Burk asked if there were any objections from the public to the requested rezoning. No objection was heard or filed. Councilman Betts moved to rezone the above described property, from Residential (R-3) to Commercial, presenting the following Ordinance and moved its adoption and upon being seconded by Councilman Domer was put to a vote and adopted: ORDINANCE NO. 271 - (93) ORDINANCE AMENDING ORDINANCE NO. 27I, BEING AN ORDINANCE ESTABLISHING ZONING REGULATIONS FOR THE CITY OF OKEECHOBEE, FLORIDA, AND PROVIDING FOR THE ADMINISTRATION, ENFORCEMENT AND AMENDMENT THEREOF PURSUANT TO THE PROVISIONS OF CHAPTER 176, FLORIDA STATUTES, 1953. WHEREAS, application has been made by Emory L. Walker and Onnie Jean Walker, requesting this Council to rezone from Residential (R-3) to Commercial The South 67½ feet of Lots 10, 11 and 12 of Block 177, of the Town of Okeechobee, according to the Plat thereof recorded in Plat Book'l, Page 10 of the Public Records of Okeechobee County, Florida, and WHEREAS, notice of intention to amend City Zoning Ordinance No. 271, regarding said application was duly published according to law, and WHEREAS, on the 13th day of November~ 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 applieationl now therefore BE IT ORDAINED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF OKEECHOBEE, FLORIDA: SECTION 1. That the South 67½ feet of Lots 10, 11 and 12, Block 177, of the Town of Okeechobee, according to the Plat thereof recorded in Plat Book 1, Page 10 of the Public Records of Okeechobee County, Florida, be and is hereby rezoned from Residential (R-3) to Commercial effective November 13, 1973. SECTION 2. That the application requesting rezoning and proof of publication to amend Zoning Ordinance No. 271 published in connection with 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 13TH DAY OF NOVEMBER, 1973. Donald L. Burk PRESIDENT CITY COUNCIL ATTEST~ Sandra Bennett CITY CLERK APPROVED BY ME THIS 13TH DAY OF NOVEMBER, 1973 Audley Dunham MAYOR Pursuant to notice Published in The Okeechobee News regarding a public hearing to consider rezoning - The North half of Lots 10, 11 and 12, of Block 177, Original Town of Okeechobee, according to the Plat Book 2, Page 17, Public Records of St. Lucie County, Florida from Residential (R-3) to Commercial, President Burk asked if there were any objections from the public to the requested rezoning. No objection was heard or filed. Councilman Domer moved to rezone the above described property, from Residential (R-3) to Commercial, presenting the following Ordinance and moved its adoption and upon being seconded by Councilman Betts was put to a vote and adopted. ORDINANCE NO. 271 - (94) ORDINANCE AMENDING ORDINANCE NO. 271, BEING AN ORDINANCE ESTABLISHING ZONING REGULATIONS FOR THE CITY OF OKEECHOBEE FLORIDA, AND PROVIDING FOR THE ADMINISTRATION, ENFORCEMENT AND AMENDMENT THEREOF PURSUANT TO THE PROVISIONS OF CHAPTER 176, FLORIDA STATUTES, 1953. WHEREAS, application has been made by Hoke Oil and Fertilizer Company, Inc. requesting this Council to rezone from Residential (R-3) to Commercial, the North half of Lots 10, 11 and 12, of Block 177, Original Town of Okeechobee, according to the 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 WHEREAS, on the 13th day of November, 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 the North half of Lots 10, 11 and 12, of Block 177 Original Town of Okeechobee, according to the Plat Book 2, Page 17, Public records of St. Lucie County, Florida, be and is hereby rezoned from Residential (R-3) to Commercial, effective November 13, 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 13th day of November, 1973. ~. .DOnald L. Burk President City Council ATTEST .. Sandra Bennett _ CITY CLERK APPROVED BY ME THIS 13TH DAY OF NOVEMBER, 1973 Audley. Dunham MAYOR Linda Gibson was present requesting a alteration and dress making occupatiom al license and. permission to install a small sign on her pro ~ '- 1108 N.W. 4th Street. After discussion the Council authd~ized the City Clerk to issue an license as it wasn't an objectable business. Director Fortner presented specifications on the new self-propelled walkie type 'lift truck. After discussion, the Council authorized Director Fortner to insert in the bid that each dealer that places a bid should demonstrate their machine. Councilman Hunt moved to advertise for bids for. the purpose of one Electric Self-Propelled Walkie Type Lift Truck as per the following specifications, with correction inserted, seconded by Councilman Betts and carried. CITY OF OKEECHOBEE 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 PoM. January 8, 1974 at which time the bids duly submitted will be opened and read for furnishing and delivering to Okeechobee, Florida the following equipment: One (1) New Self-Propelled Electric Walkie type Lift Truck; Counterbalanced, Power Tilt Mast Forward and Back; 3000 lb. lifting capacity at 24" load centers; minimum of 100" lifting height from floor; Steel Clad, 510 AMP. Hour 6 Hour rate Industrial 12 volt Battery minimum with Automatic 75 Amp. charg- er with 115 Volt power source; Cushion tires; load backrest; self-return handle with deadman mechanical brake with power cut off; two speed forward and reverse; hourmeter for travel and lift; keylock for travel and lift; 48" forks. Each dealer that places a bid with the City of Okeechobee on the above lift truck must state in writing that all items meet the above specifications and state the proposed delivery date. Each bidder should contact the Director of Public works and arrange a date for a demonstration at the City Water Treat- ment Plant, of the equipment they intend to bid. The results of the demonstration and delivery date shall be a factory in considering the purchase of such equipment. 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 L. Burk President of the City Council City of Okeechobee ATTEST: Sandra Bennett City Clerk Publish in Okeechobee News: November 22, and 29, 1973. 1,}Sl Director Fortner also presented specifications on regular gas, High Test Gas, Diesel Fuel, Motor Oil, Gear Oils, Lithium Soap multipurpose grease and Outboard Motor oil. Councilman Hunt moved to authorize the publication of the following notice for the purchase of above items, seconded by Councilman Douglas 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. December 11, 1973 at which time the bids duly submitted will be opened and read for the purchase of the following items for a period of twelve months starting with the award of a contract by the City. 1. Regular Gas with Octane rating of 93.5 or better 2. High Test Gas with Octane rating of approximately 100. 3. Diesel Fuel #2 4. Series 3 Motor Oil in single grades of 30 wt. in 55 gal. lots, which meets or exceeds all the requirements of the following manufacturer specifi- cations: Ford - M2C101 - B and C GM-6041-M/6042 M 5. Gear Oils for AP1 Service GL-5 in SAE grades 90 and 140 in 120 lb. drums. 6. Lithium Soap multipurpose grease which meets or exceeds NLGI grade 2 in following containers. (a) tubes in case lots (b) 38 pound pails 7. Outboard Motor Oil in quarts supplied in cases. SAE 30. All items to be delivered to the City Barn as needed during the period of the contract. 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 L. Burk PRESIDENT OF CITY COUNCIL CITY OF OKEECHOBEE ATTEST: Sandra Bennett CITY CLERK PUBLISH IN THE OKEECHOBEE NEWS NOV. 22, AND 29, 1973. Director Fortner presented the Council with an employee evaluation form on Michael 3ce 3essup. The report was unsatisfactory due to attitude, tardiness and quality of work. Councilman Hunt moved to dismiss 3essup as per reasons stated by Director Fortner, seconded by Councilman Betts and carried. Also submitted was employee evaluation form on Neil Courtney also unsatisfactory due to same reasons. Councilman Hunt moved to dismiss Courtney, seconded by Councilman Douglas and carried. Director Fortner reported a request from Mr.D.W. Cobb, Sr. to open N. E. 11 Street to give better access to his property and to lots he intends to sell at a ifuture date. Director Fortner stated that the property had been surveyed and was staked out. Several trees were in the street right of Way and need mowing. The' ~Council authorized Director Fortner to remove trees and mow right of way. A request for installation of water main from Contractor Joe L. Lawson at ~7th Court and North West llth Ave. Matter referred to Water Committe to investigate ~,and make recomendations at next workshop meeting. Gino Boromei was present requesting sidewalk on 3rd Street be cleared ~ii°f stones piled up and grass to be mowed as it was creating a hazzard. The Council iiauthorized Director Fortner to clear sidewalk of debris. Mayor Dunham reported on the meeting with County Commissioners regarding iadopting a dog control ordinance. Mayor Dunham stated the The County Commissioners would discuss adopting a dog control ordinance. Director Fortner inquired about sick leave days acumalating if employee i~zs absent due to injury on the job. Council advised not City Clerk asked for the Councils recomendation on City paying for monthly iicharges for extra phones for employees. After discussion the Council advised the llClerk to pay only for local services for one phone and for private line if available. It was reported that the Contract Change Order No. 1, Water Treatment Plant iland Waterworks Improvements had been received from Farmers Home Administration ~[reviewed and approved. Councilman Domer moved to waive reading of the ~Florida Department of !Transporation Maintenance agreement resolutions, seconded by Councilman Betts and carried. A letter from Okeechobee County Chamber of Commerce was read informing i~the City Council of a prospective Industry interested in locating in Okeechobee. The Council was advised that the ~n~ ~ethe Board of Adjustments and iiAppeals had to be published in The Okeechobee News. The Council approved of the iregulation. Director Fortner asked if the Council wanted included in the purposal !offered to the Commercial Bank of Okeechobee stated in October 25th meeting, the iprice of having several trees removed from proposed sewer line extension The !!Council advised not. Councilman Betts asked about the policy on firemen getting paid over !~time for working on holidays. The Council informed Councilman Betts that all ~!i°nly duty firemen and duty water plant operators was authorized to receive overtime ~on holidays. There being no futher business the Council adjourned. PRESIDENT CITY COUNCIL ATTEST: CITY CLERK November 29, 1973 The City Council of the City of Okeechbbee, Florida, met in workshop session at the City Hall on the above date at 6:30 P.M. with the following present: President, Donald L. Burk, Councilmen: Edward W. Douglas, E. H. Hunt, Clif Betts, Jr., with Attorney J. Edward Curren, Acting City Clerk, Sandra Bennett and Director of Public Works, .L~ C. Fortner, Jr. " President Burk read a letter from Okeechobee County Chamber of Commerce acknowledging receipt of the $600.00 from The City for Christmas decorations and expressing their appreciation.