1975-03-06 Recessed March 6, 1975
The City Council of the City of Okeechobee, Florida, met in a recessed session at
the City Hall on the above date at 6:30 P.M. with the following present: Mayor Audley Dunham,
President Russell V. Domer, Councilmen: E. H. Hunt, Edward W. Douglas, Lavon Bass and Clif
Betts, Jr., City Clerk, Sandra Bennett, Attorney David Conlon and Director of Public Works,
L. C. Fortner, Jr.
Members of the 0keechobee Beach Water Association, Inc., Attorney George Butler
and Engineers, Mr. J. H. Weaver and Mr. C. A. Myers of Robert and Company were present discussing
proposed changes at the water treatment plant and proposed contracts between the City and Beach
Water Association.
After discussion, the City Council agreed to allow 0keechobee Beach Water Association
to install a) Allitude valves with concrete vaults at the base of each of the two water storage
tanks, b) A transmitter at the Treasure Island Water tank,c) A set of controls at the water plant
d) A new motor with appropriate controls, coupling and coupling guard and a new impeller with
shaft, shaft sleeves, bearings, packing and case wear rings at the water plant.
Raising the Beach Water's water rates was discussed. The Okeechobee Beach Water
Association, Inc. agreed to the water rate increase from .355 per thousand to ~55 contingent
upon Farmers Home Administration approval.
The Council also agreed to authorize Robert E. Owen Associates and Robert and
Company Associates to work up a preliminary estimate for new raw water intake and pumps for
City waterworks and evaluate proposal by Beach Water ~ssociation for water service.
Art Meeks, Engineer of Robert E. Owen and Associates was recognized. He explained
the "201" area facility planning program and the steps involved in submitting application for
the seventy-five percent Federal funding.
There being no further business, the meeting was adjourned.
CITY ~LERK
March 11, 1975
The City Council of the City of Okeechobee, Florida, met in regular session on
Tuesday, March 11, 1975 at 7:00 P.M. The following members were present: President Russell V.
Domer, Councilmen: E. H. Hunt, Edward W. Douglas, Lavon Bass and Clif Betts, Jr. Also in
attendance were: City Clerk, Sandra Bennett, Attorney David Conlon and Director of Public Works,
L. C. Fortner, Jr.
President Domer opened the meeting with prayer by Councilman Douglas.
Vouchers on the following funds were approved:
General Fund - $ B4,693.40
Water & Sewer Operation & Maintenance Fund ............ $15,698.35
Water & Sewer Revenue F~nd $ 39,111.08
Okeechobee Water & Sewer System Bond and Interest Sinking Fund $ 2,109.00