1974-03-12 Regular ~accompl.ishe8 oP. cootract 70-1006-.q ~aterworks Improvement Program was presented for payment by
Robert E. ~-~en ~nd ~ssocia.tes, Inc., Engineers. The Council ~.rithhe!d action until the Water
Co~it. te could investigate perfor~nce pf plant.
Pa~ent re~uest~ _ N~. 1 3 from ~obert E. ~en and ~s~ociates, Inc. in the amount of
¢o~ fee e~rned for i ~ ~'
n..pee~ ~n of plant expansion based on Big Four Construction Company's Estimate
~o. o ~as ~resente~ For pa~q.~ent. The ''~ '
, - ~ ~ounc~! withhel~ action until water co~itte could investitate
perfo~ance off plant.
~e Clerk info,ed the Council that overtime ~.~as necessary for ~'
proce ......zn~s monthly water bills.
~She reeue~ted~ authorization to ' pa~he bil~n~ clerk overtime~ when necessa~. Co~ci~ Domer moved
to authorize Clerk to pay over time, seconded by Councilman Betts ~d carried.
Director Fortner asked for the Councils reco~endation on ,'~alt Ballo's deliquent water bill.
After discussion the ~
<~o~! requested ~rector Fortner to contact Mr. Ballo to appear at the next
scheduled meeting.
Attorney '~
~ren rec,~ended that the ~neral Fund pay for water and sewer utilities as
~allocated in the 1973-7h General ~hnd budget to be in compliance with 19~8 ~ater and Sewer ordinance.
Councilman 3omer moved to pay for utilities, seconded by Councilman Douglas and carried.
Attorney ~rren reported that there was an advance re~stration fee of $2~.00 to attend the
thirteenth a~ual pre-Le~slative Coherence for City official ~d City Atto~eys in ?allahassee, ~a.,
~rch 11th and 1 2th, 197k. Co~cilman Domer moved to authorize the City Clerk to complete the fo~
land issue a check for the re~stration fee, seconded by Councilman Betts and car~ed.
Director Fortner oresented the Co~cil with a s~ months e~loyee evaluation report on
Ca,ce Jonson and reco~ended a sala~ increase. Councilman Domer stated ~.hhat because her six
~onths probation period proved to be satisfactory, he moved to increase her sala~ to $6,000.00
Per year, seconded by Councilman Betts and carried.
Director Fortner reported the need of an adding mac,ne in his office. '~e Council
reouested Director Fortner to investigate the State price.
A bill from Tausch and Free Printing, Inc. in the a~unt of $15.00 for 1 box of business
oards for De~tt H. otaa~s ~as discusse~. Co~cil~n Domer ~6a~d that since there was no purchase
order approval, he moved that Chief Staats pay for the statement, seconded by Councilman Betts and
carried.
~on motion the ~cil adjourned.
CI~ CL~
I~rch 12, 1972 --~
'I7~e City Council 0~,~he CLty of Okeechobee, Florida, met in re~lu!ar session at 7:00 P.M. 1
on +.he above date at the ~mty'~' H~ll '~rith the followin~ present: i~L~r Audley Dunham, President
Donald L. Burk, Councilmen: 7]. H. Hunt, Ed~ard ,~. Douglas, Russell V. Domer, Clifford C. Betts, Jr.
with ~ity.~t~rk~ ~dr~ Bennett, Director of Public Vorks, L. C. Fortner, Jr., Chief of Police
Devritt H. Staats, Fire Chief Olen ~o~in.
President Burk -pened the meeting with prayer.
The following bills in the amount of $ 6__~Q~_~_,$ 17,h94.h1 $ 3,430.53 ,$ 10.039.56
and $ 3h;561 .62 were approved and ordered paid when funds are available:
GE~T ]~uL FL~D
i'~illiam DaSd Vaughn $ 1 2.20
Florida Combined Insur~ce Agency, Inc. 768.~
Treasurer of the State of Florida, ~neral ~nd 1~1.00
Social Sec~ity Contributions T~st ~nd 1 ,~72.3~
Bond Re,nd 6~.00
Robert F. Gle~, Postmaster ~.O0
~' ' ~ Inc. 2~.O0
Flo~da League of Cmtze~,
Richard B. Spray 1~0.O0
~io Dispatchers - Uniform Allowanoes 7~.00
Fm~ ~ Department - Uniform Allowances 30.00
City Of Okeechobee - ~loyees Pension T~st 76.68
Okeechobee Cowry Bank 1 ,~2~
City of Okeechobee - Police f~loyees Pension T~st 180.8~
City of ~eechobee - Fire Department ~loyees Pension T~st 70.00
~erican Fa~ly Life As~rance Company 11 .~O
Councilmen E~ense 300. O0
Au~ley ~am 1 00.00
Board of Adjustment and Appeals 12~.O0
Leonard Berger Insurance Agency
U~ted Telephone Co~a~ 2~.81
Sandra Bennett, Custodian Petty Cash 3.0~
Nornan T. Grant 22.
~yford Hen~ Stone 6.9~
PolLce Deoartment - Court Fees 9~.~
Police Department - U~fo~ ~lo~ance 1~0.00
Olen ~in 269.37
Edmond H. ~utebuch 269.
~o~da Power ~d Li~t Co~ 1,360.~
~e~ell ~l Co~, Inc. 1,237.82
Leonar8 Berger Instance Agency 3,1~.2~
Bennie' s Auto Supply, Inc. ~2.31
Wherrell Auto Parts 81 .~6
~errell ~l Co~a~, ~nc.
Glades Tire and R~ap Co~ny 69.2~
~eechobee Har~are & ~t~e Co,any 20.69
Attaway Lumber ~mpany 1.7~
Motorola, Inc. ~8.
Hal~ey & Griffith
Fort. Pierce T~ewriter Co,any, Inc. 1
Rus~ell and Schmoyer Printers, Inc. 33.~0
~an~on ~uipment Co,any 22.1 0
HarDee ~anufacturinE Co, any 1 ~.O0
IY~ Co~s 62.80
~.~ P. 3a~tation 733.33
Kelley' s Garage & ~c~ne ~op 182.6~
~o~year Ser~ce Stores ~0.00
E & E Automotive C~ni~ ~2.80
~seRec ordaCall 60.39
~e Okeechobee N
ewe, 17.00
Southeaste~ Printing Company, Ina. 10~.60
Southern Building Code Con~ess ~b!ishin~.~ Co. ;,Ina. 97 .OO
Striakland Electric ~3 · 2~
~e ~li~ Che~cal Industries 207.~h
Hunt Brothers ~oae~ Compa~ 3~.60
Glades Gas 8h. 37
Sa~er ' s 202 .O0
Indian ~ver U~form Rental, Inc. 20.80
Duda' s '%6" Ser~ae Stations .7~
Sa-So Inc. 1 2.83
~l!billy Auto Parts 76.6~,
Avon DruMs, Inc. D~/A Touahton Drugs 1~.O7
~= & ~ Automotive C~nia ~.10
Parrott Ina. 707.67
Sear% Roebuck and Co,any 82.~0
Ses rions Upholstering 88.00
~e ~orida Le~slat~e h8.00
Edmond H. Reutebuah 2.
Fountain Fire and '~fety Equipment 679.
Si.~s By ~ 20.00
Okeeahobee Volunteer }~re Department, Ina. 290.00
~soaiates Capital Ser~ces 1~O.~3
TotF, 1 ~20,628.
;~ATER AND SE~ttR OPEY[ATION AND 1,~INI;U!~ANCE FUND
Geraldine Noble
Florida Combined Insurance A,%ency, Inc. 239.10
Social Security Contribution Trust Fund 823.8~
Robert F. Glenn, Postmaster
John M. Bennett 100.00
Ray S~in 7.70
City of Okeechobee - ~!oyees Pension Trust 120.12
Okeechobee County Bank 868.80
Colonial Life and Accident Insurance Company 2.00
'American Family Life Assurance Co~oa~y 11 .20
Leonard Bet get Insurance A%ency 1 , 288.76'
Sandra Bennett, Petty Cash Custodian 188.6~
~ater Deposit Refunds 333.6~
United Telephone Company
~aerrell Oil Company 23.28
,~nerrell Auto Parts 38.80
Bennie' s Auto Supply, Inc. 92.81
Glades Tire and Recap Company 79.26
Okeechobee Hardware & Furniture Company 27.~6
Attaway Lumber Company 3~. 96
Motorola Inc. 2~. 16
Halsey and '3riffith 1.7~
Fort Pierce Typewriter Company 12t .17
Russell and Schmoyer Printers, Inc. 33.~0
Curtin ~theson cmentzfmc, Inc. 118.
Biscayne Chemical 1
~. W. Grainger, Inc. 72.28
Rusco 1,433.81
LowRance Electronics, Inc. 27.~1
Florida Cabinet ,~orks 66.00
Apperson Chemicals Incorporated
Rascher & Betzold, Inc. !~.~0
Drew Chemical Corporation
Southeastern ~nicipal Supply Compar~¥, Inc. 1,160.26
Beckman In~trm~ents, Inc. 17~. 20
He ekin s 6.60
Curren Electric Cor~oany
Consolidated Chemical Coro. of Florida 217.2~
The Seli% Chemical Industries 2~6.h0
Ernest Evans 686.31
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~eonara Bet%er Insurance Aqency I ,288.76
Florida Power and Light Company 2,993.21
Dude "66" Service Station
Total
Okeechobee ~ater and Sewer System Revenue Fun~
Okee. ~S System Bond and Interest Sinking Fund
WA'i~ AND S~iR REVENUE F~
City of Okee. - ~S Rev. Bonds Sinking Fund $ 2,O~0.83
Okee. '~F~S System %{evenue Fund 3,220.00
C'* of Okeechobee General Fund
.z .y - 29,070.79
CIGARETTE '?AX FUND
Okee. Ci~aret'te Tax ~nd $10,O39.~6
Pursuant to notice published in the Okeechobee News regarding a public hearing to consider
the rezoning of Lots 7, 8, 9 and 10 of Block 32, First Addition to South Okeechobee, according to
the Plat thereof recorded in Plat Book 1 ~ pate 17~ public records of Okeechobee County from
Residential (R-1) to Commercial, President Burk asked if there were any objeetion~ to the requested
rezoninq. No ob.jectiona were heard or filed. Councilman Douglas moved to rezone the above described
orooerty .from ]{~sidential (2-1) to Commercial, presentin~ the following ordinance for adoption and
upon being ~econded by Councilnan Hunt was put to a vote and unanimously adopted.
ORDINANCE NO. 271 - (98)
ORDINANCE A~D]~DING ORDINANCE NO. 271, BEING AN ORDINANCE ESTABLISHING
ZONING RE.GULATIONS F~R THE CITY OF 0KEECHOBEE, FLORIDA, AND PROVIDING
FOR THE ADI~2q~ISTRATION, ENFORC~NT AND J2~'iENDMENT THEREOF PURSUANT TO
THE PROVISIONS OF CHAPT~ 1 76, FLORIDA STATUTES, 1 9~3.
~E~EAS, application has been made by Richard J. and Sue G. Hales, requesting
this Council to rezone from Residential (R-1) to Commercial, Lots 7, 8~ 9 and 10 of
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Block 32, First Addition to South, according to the plat thereof recorded in
Plat Book 1, ?a~e 17, public records of Okeechobee.County, and
~q~EAS, notice of intention to amend City Zoning Ordinance No. 271, regarding
said application was duly published according to law, and
~qF~EAS, on the 1 2th day of March, 197~, a public hearing was held in the
CitM Council room pursuant to said notice, and
.,~qEREAS, it is deemed to the best interest of the City of Okeechobee to ~rant
said application; no~ therefore
BE IT ORDAINED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF TH~ CITY OF OKEECHOBE~ FLORIDA:
SECTION 1. That Lots 7, 8, 9 and 10 of Block 32, First Addition to South
Okeechobee, accordinz to the plat thereof recorded in Plat Book l, pa~e 17, public
records of Okeechobee County, be and is hereby rezoned from Residential (R-1) to
Con~ercial, effective March 1 2, 197~.
SECTION 2. That the application requesting rezoning and proof of publication
to amend .doning 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 chan~e on the City ~oning
MaD in accordance ~ith this Ordinance.
PASS~ A~D ADOPTED this 1 2th day of t.iarch~ !97~.
Donald L. Burk
PRESIDENT CITY COUNCIL
ATTEST: Sandra Bennett CITY CLEI~K
APP~0VED BY ME THIS 1 2TH DAY OF ~RCH, 197h.
Audley Dunham MAYOR
Richard Hales appeared before the Council requesting shell and grading of S.~. 17th Street.
Councilman Dormer moved to grant request, seconded by Councilman Douglas and carried.
Tave Waldron was present requestin~ permission from the City Council to raise City and
County local residential garba~e pickup rate.~ from $2.~0 to $3.~) per month due to the continuing
increase of costs. Councillao Hunt moved to authori~e ~,~. ~&!dron to raise rates, effective April
first, ~econd~d by Councilman Domer and carried, i~r. ~'~'aldron also requested persons havinE leaves
and debri to be picked up, to olace them in large olastic ba~s. ~he Council advised ~. ~aldron
to ~on~acu the 0keechobee N~'~.,~. Mr. ~harqe~ h~rvey, County Co~mmi~sioner, was present in regards
bo 'the decision the City made on raising ~arba~e pickup rates, i'~r. Harvey~ upon being questioned
about their adoptin~ a do.~ ordinance, stated that they had contacted several counties requesting
copie~ of the%r do~ ordinance.
Mayor Dunham reported a request for a City Occupational license to peddle jewelry from
house to house. After discussion the Council advised Mayor Dunham to contact the City Attorney
regarding the matter.
Richard B. Spray, Building Official, was reported ill and in the hospital. President Burk
stated that Clayton White, County Building Official, had volunteered his services until Mr. Spray
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was able to resume his duties. The Council expressed their appreciation to the County Commissioners
and Mr. '~]%ite for their cooperation.
Mayor Dunham reported receiving a questionnaire from the Senior Circuit Judge regarding a
six months survey on classification of court cases. Mayor Dunham stated that he wasn't clear as to
the proceedures in completing the questionnaire. The Council advised Mayor Dunham to contact Attorney
Curren for assistance.
Mr. Henry Hooker was present requesting sewer line extensions to Lots 1 through 5, Block
230. Mr. Hooker stated that he plans to construct five buildings with parking areas. The Council
tabled action until further study could be made on ob%aining easements and cost of project.
Mr. Sam Vaughn was present requesting water line extension to Hector Feed Mill at 1000 N.W.
9th Street. After discussion the Council agreed that further investigation was needed before any
decision could be met.
A request for street lights and street paving was heard from MrJ Patricia Grant, speaking in
behalf of the residences of Deans Court. The Council advised Mrs. Grant to submit an application for
the requested street lights with the required information to Councilman Douglas. The Council further
advised Mrs. Grant to contact the County Commissioners regarding the paving of street as the City
wasn't responsible for paving Secondary Roads within the municipal city limits.
Mr. Joe Lawson was present inquiring about the Citys future plans for sewer line extension
to Deans Court. The Council informed Mr. Lawson that there were no plans at the present time.
Mr. David W. Cobb, Sr. presented an application for rezoning of Lot1 3, Block 31 Original
Town of Okeechobee from Agriculture to Commercial. Councilman Hunt moved to authorize the notice
of public hearing to be advertized, seconded by Councilman Domer and carried.
NOTICE OF INTENTION TO AMEND CITY ZONING ORDINANCE #271
Notice is hereby given that the City Council of the City of Okeechobee, Florida a
municipal corporation, will consider rezoning from Agriculture to Commercial and to amend
accordingly the Comprehensive Zoning Ordinance #271 adopted November 21, 1955, the
following described real property, situate, lying and being within the corporate limits
of the City of Okeechobee, Florida, to-wit:
Lot 1 3, Block 31, Original Town of Okeechobee
and that a public hearing in relation thereto will be held at 7:00 P.M. on the 9th
day of April , 197_~, in the City Council room, City Hall, Okeechobee. Florida,
at which time all parties in interest and citizens shall have an opportunity to be heard.
PLEASE GOVERN YOURSELVES ACCORDINGLY.
Donald L. Burk
Donald L. Burk
President City Council
Okeechobee, Florida
ATTEST: Sandra Bennett
City Clerk
0keechobee, Florida
PUBLISH IN THE OKEECHOBEE NEWS: MARCH 21, 197h
Mr. Cobb also requested water line extension at N.E. llth Street. Director Fortner stated
that the property was directly across from the existing water main. The Council advised Mr. Cobb
that the City would supply water for the location as soon as evidence of construction had begun.
Director Fortner presented the water, sewer and Street report for the month of February.
Memorandum No. 1 - a summary of Walter Ballots deliquent water bills for the months of
September 1, 1973 through March 1, 197h in the amount of $79.0~. Director Fortner informed the Council
that the meter reader had been unable to read the meter until October 1973. Prior to this time Mr.
Ballo had been billed a minimum charge. Mr. Ballo had been informed of the situation and advised
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that a penalty would be.~char~zd if h.~ 4i.-? ;.?;i. pay each month on the bill. Mr. Ball neglected to
comply with the agreement. After discussion the Council agreed to drop the penalty that had been
char~ed and instructed Director Fortner to inform Mr. Ball to pay $51.~ by April 15, 197~.
Memorandum No. 2 - ~ pressure reducing valve for Chlorine at a cost of $23~.O0. Councilman
Hunt moved to approve memorandum No. 2, and authorie the purchase of the valve, seconded by Councilman
Betts and unanimously carried.
Memorandum No. 3 - Stock items needed at the water plant in the amount of $2,726.8~.
Councilman Hunt moved to approve memorandum no. 3 and authorize the purchase of items as listed,
seconded by Councilman Douglas and carried.
Included in the report was a letter from C.W. Eckenrode, sales manager of Rockwell
International, Municipal and Utility Division, advising the City that they were willing to extend
their present meter contract with the City of another twelve months. Included was the price list
applicable to the contract. Councilman Hunt moved to accept the contract for an addittional twelve
months, seconded by Councilman Douglas and carried.
A copy~of specifications on chemicals was included in the report. Director Fortner
requested permission to advertise for bids. Councilman Hunt moved to advertise for bids for
the purchase of chemicals, seconded by Councilman Betts and unanimously 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 P.M., April 9, 197~, at which
time the bids duly submitted will be opened and read, for the purchase of
the following chemicals.
3,6~O - Bags of Aluminum Sulfate
1~,600 - Bags of Hydrated Lime
73 - Bags of Copper Sulfate
600 - Bags of Activated Carbon
25 - Drums of 70% Powered Chlorine
36 - Ton Tanks of Chlorine
Detailed specifications may be obtained from the office of City Clerk in
City Hall.
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 0KEECHOBEE NEWS MARCH 21 and 28~ 197~.
Also included in the report was a copy of a letter from Wallace W. McCormick, Supervisor
of Farmers H. me Administration informing the Council of regulations that have to be met as soon
as the Contractor completes all adjustments necessary to have the treatment plant working properly.
A copy of a letter from William M. Bostwick, Jr. Regional Sanitary Engineer of the
Department of Health and Rehabilitative Services, Division of Health was included in the report,
acknowledging receipt of certification on renovation of the old filters and clearing the filters
for service.
Director Fortner presented an Employee Performance evaluation on Wallace Norton and
requested permission to waive the six months probation period and increase his salary due to
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iseven months past experience with the City. Councilman Domer moved to increase salary, seconded by
Councilman Hunt and carried.
Director Fortner requested instructions on continuing the barricading of Southwest Second --~
Ave. and Eighth Street. President Burk informed Director Fortner that he had been advised that the
i!Councy Commissioners had accepted the full responsibility of maintaining paved County system roads
~within the municipal city limits. The Council instructed Director Fortner to continue the barricading
!!until said roads are maintained and to submit a list of roads needing 'repai~e~ to the County Road
Department.
Director Fortner reported that the digestor at the sewer plant wasn't working properly and
was still receiving complaints on the odor. After discussion the council instructed Director Fortner
to gather information from other cities on the different types and performance of digestors. Director
iFortner also reported that the pipes within the sewer plant will have to be replaced in the future as
:they were deteriorating from rust.
An application for a National Pollutant Discharge Elimination ~stem permit to authorize
discharge of effluent into surface waters was presented by Director Fortner for execution. The
iCouncil authorized Mayor E~nhmm to execute application.
Fire Chief Olen Godwin presented the fire report for the month of February and the blue
prints on the new fire truck to be executed. Cheif Godwin reported that several items had to be
corrected. The Council instructed Chief Godwin to contact American LaFrance by letter advising them of ~_
the corrections and authorized Mayor Dunham to execute the blue prints subject to corrections.
Mayor Dunham recommended that the City purchase a mobile radar unit for the Police Department ~
with the assurance that the unit would not be abused. President Burk informed the audience that the ~
City had appropiated for the unit in the budget and the City had investigated the best system for
the City. Councilman Douglas reported on a survey he had made by contacting several cities on types
of units. Councilman Douglas stated that the majority recommended the hand gun unit. After discussion
Councilman Domer moved to purchase the hand gun complete with batteries, seconded by Councilman
Douglas and carried.
Clerk Bennett requested authorization to purchase two unicom calculators and one adding
machine for the Water Department and City Clerks Office. Councilman Douglas moved to authorize
Clerk Bennett to purchase the equipment, seconded by Councilman Betts and carried.
A request was reported by Councilman Domer from the Chamber of Commerce, for the parks to
be mowed in time for the Speckled Perch festival and maintenance of the parks after the festival.
The Council instructed Director Fortner to place trash cans in the park .
Councilman Hunt reported on the meeting held in ?unta Gorda March ll, 197h on the Federal
Flood Insurance Bill
A letter was received and read from Bill ;~hitaker, Florida State University in Tallahassee
reminding Cities that Session II of The FLC-FSU Governmental Accounting program for City Clerks in
Ft. Lauderdale April the hth through the 6th. Councilman Domer moved to authorize Clerk Bennett to
attend the second session, seconded by Councilman Douglas and carried.
Councilman Domer suggested a workshop meeting to discuss making the office of City Clerk
appointive instead of elective.
Estimate No. 9 was received from Big Four Construction Company for work accomplished on
Contract Water Improvements at Water Plant in the amount of $3~,008.21 presented by Robert E. Owen
.and Associates, Inc. Councilman Hunt moved .to approve Estimate No. 9 in the above amount and
authorized payment upon approval from Farmers H me 'dministration, seconded by Councilman Douglas
:and married.
Request for payment No. 13 from Robert E. ~en & Associates, Inc. in the amount of $596.5~
for engineering services on Waterworks Improvement Program was presented for payment. Countilman
Hunt moved to approve payment Request No. 1 3 in the above amount and authorized payment upon
approveal from Farmers Home Administration, seconded by Councilman Betts and carried.
A letter was received and read from Charles Royal requesting permission to pave the
iriEht of way on Riverview Drive adjacent to northshore Shopping Plaza. The Council tabled action
~.and instructed Director Fortner to contact Charles Royal requesting a workshop meeting to discuss
ithe paving further.
Minutes of the meeting held November 29, December 11, 18 and 21 st were read and upon motion
by Councilman Betts, seconded by Councilman Domer and carried , the minutes were approved as read.
Councilman Hunt recommended the City purchase a certificate of deposit in the amount of
i$625.00 from three checking accounts that are listed as Revenue Certificates due 2/01/26 in the amount
of $200.00, Revenue Certificates of 02/26 in the amount of $200~.00 and Revenue Certificates of 10/27 in
the amount of $225.00. After discussion Councilman Hunt moved to authorize Clerk Bennett to transfer
$625.00 to a Certificate of Deposit, seconded by Councilman Betts and carried.
The Council recessed to meet at 6:00 P.M. March 21, 1972.
PRESIDENT CITY COUMCI~
' ....... ' CITY CLERK
March 21, 1972
The City Council of the City of Okeechobee, Florida, met in recessed session at the City Hall
on the above date at 6:00 P.M. with the following present: President Donald L. Burk, Councilmen,
E. H. Hunt, Clifford C. Betts, Jr., Russell V. Domer, Edward W. Douglas, City Clerk Sandra Bennett,
Attorney, J. Edward Curren, Director of Public Works, L. C. Fortner, Jr.
President Burk stated Zhat the main purpose of the meeting was to discuss the possibility
:of the City jointly participating with the County in constructing a second bridge across Taylor
Creek bridge at First Street.
Attorney Curren stated that since the City wasn't responsible for maintaining secondary roads
within the City limits, the City would have the funds to help pay the cost of the bridge. Attorney
i~Curren also stated that the County was discussiing four-laning of State Road 70. Attorney Curren
,~rec°mmended that the City have a public hearing.. ~ '.
After discussion the Council agreed to contact the County Commissioners in setting up a
Workshop meeting to discuss the constructinn of the bridge. President Burk to contact Presidenb
.iRaulerson.
Director Fortner presented a job application on Willie D. Brown for motor operator.
!!Councilman Hunt moved to employ Brown on a thirty day trial basis, seconded by Councilman Betts and
'Carried.'
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