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from Industrial to Residential (R-3)~ Councilman Betts moved to advertise Notice of Public
Hearing to consider the rezoning of the above described property, seconded by Councilman
Bass and unanimously carried.
NOTICE OF INTENTION TO AM~D 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 Industrial to
Residential (R-3) 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:
Lots 4, 5, 6, 7, 8 and 9, Block 71, Original Town of
Okeechobee
and that a public hearing in relation thereto will be held at 7:05 P.M. on the
1 Otb day of June, 1975, in the City Council room, City Hall, Okeechobee,
Florida, at which time all parties in interest and citizens shall an opportunity
to be heard.
PLEASE GOVERN YOURSEEVES ACCORDINGLY.
Russell V. Domer
Russell V. Domer
President City Council
Okeechobee, Florida
ATTEST: Sandra Bennett
City Clerk
Okeechobee, Florida
PUBLISH IN THE OKEECHOBEE NEWS: MAY 22, 1975
A rezoning application was received from Mervel and Doris Lewis requesting Lot 8,
Block 143, Original Town of Okeechobee, be rezoned from Residential (R-1) to Commaercial.
Councilman Betts moved to authorize that the Notice of Public Hearing be published in The
Okeechobee News, seconded by Councilman Douglas and carried.
NOTICE OF INTENTION TO AMEND CITY ZONING ORDINANCE #2~1
NOTICE is hereby given that the City Council of the City of Okeechobee,
Florida, a municipal corporation, will consider rezoning from Residential (R-1)
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 8, Block 143, Original Town of 0keechobee
and that a public hearing in relation thereto will be held at 7:00 P.M. on the
lOth day of June, 1975, 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.
Russell g. Domer
President City Council
ATTEST: Sandra Bennett Okeechobee, Florida
City Clerk
Okeechobee, Florida
PUBLISH IN THE OKEEC~O~EE NEWS: MAY 22, 1975
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An agreement for professional services from Robert E. Owen & Associates, Inc. to
prepare suggested agreement document for continued water utility service between the City and
Okeechobee Beach Water Association was presented to the Council for execution. Councilman
Bass moved to approve and execute the agreemtn, seconded by Councilman Betts and carried.
Vouchers on the following funds were approved:
General Pund $2 7,604.41
Water & Sewer Oper. & Matnt. Fund 14,358.47
Water & Sewer Revenue Fund $34,111.08
Okeechobee water & sewer System Bond 4,884.98
and Sinking Fund
Okeechobee Water & Sewer System Bond 2,109.00
and Interest Sinking Fund
I & S RefUnding Bonds ~hnd 24, 357.51
Federal Revenue Sharing Trust Fund 34,660.00
Okeechobee Cigarette Tax Fund 100,000.00
Minutes of the meetings held March 20, 31, April 8 and 10, 1975 were read and
approved as read upon a motion by Councilman Douglas, seconded by Councilman Bass and carried.
Upon motion the Council adjourned.
ATTEST:
CITY CLERK
May 1 5, 1975
TO:
HON. LAVON BASS
HON. CLIFF BETTS, JR.
HON. RUSSELL V. DOMER
HON. EDWARD W. DOUG_LAS
HON. E. H. HUN~
MEMBERS OF THE CITY COUNCIL, CITY OF OKEECHOBEE, FLORIDA
I, AUDLEY DUNHAM, Mayor of the City of 0keechobee, Florida, do hereby call
a special meeting of the City Council of the City of Okeechobee, Florida, to be held
at the Council Chamber, within the City of Okeechobee, on the 15th day of May, A.D.
1975, at the hour of 6:30 P.M. for the purpose:
DISCUSSION OF THE RURAL DEVEOLPME~T ACT - TITLE IV PROGRAM
AND SUCH OTHER MATTERS AS MAY BE BROUGHT BEFORE SUCH MEETING
AT THE DISCRETION OF THE CITY COUNCIL.
You, and each of you are hereby requested and notified to be at and attend
the aforesaid meeting at the place herein named.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set m~ hand as Mayor of the City of
Okeechobee, Florida, and caused the corporate seal of said City to be affixed hereto
and the same attested by the City Clerk, this 15th day of May, A.D., 1975.
A~dley Dunham
MAYOR OF THE CITY OF OKEECHOBEE
OKEECHOBEE, FLORIDA
ATTEST: Sandra Bennett
CITY CLERK OF THE CITY OF
OKEECHOBEE, FLORIDA
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Lavon Bass
Clif Betts
Russell Domer
Edward W. Douglas
E. H. Hunt
M~4BERS OF THE CITY COUNCIL
CITY OF OKEECHOBEE
OKEECHOBEE, FLORIDA
The meeting was called in due form in accordance with Charter and upon written Notice
signed by each Councilman.
The City Council of the City of Okeechobee, Florida, met in a Special meeting 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, Lavon Bass and Clif Betts, Jr.
President Domer stated that the purpose of the meeting was to discuss the possibility
of the City seeking financial assistance from the Florida Department of Agriculture for fire
fighting equipment.
Mr. Roy Williams, District Pire Control Coordinator of the Division of Forestry was
recognized. Mr. Williams appeared to inform the Council that Title IV of the Rural Development
Act of 1972 authorizes and directs the Secretary of Agriculture to provide financial and other
assistance to State Foresters in a cooperative effort to organize, train and equip local forces
in rural areas and communities under 10,000 population to prevent, control, and suppress fires
Mr. Williams presented the Council with the application form AD-623.
Councilman Betts moved to apply for the federal assistance, seconded by Councilman
Bass and carried.
Re-planting trees in the park was discussed. President Domer reported that Mr.
G. C. Floyd of Eagle Bay Nursery would plant six Live Oaks in the Park for $50.00 each tree
and had suggested a plan to improve the park with plants. Councilman Douglas moved to approve
Mr. Floyd planting the six live Oaks and proceed with drawing up plans in the park., seconded
by Councilman Hunt and carried.
The statemsnt from Indian River Community College for The Okeechobee Police Department
prorata share for the Regional crime laboratory in the amount of $354.52 was discussed.
Councilman Bass stated that he felt the City should pay their share and moved to authorize the
payment, seconded by Councilman Betts and carried. The Council instructed Chief Staats to
investigate if payment is optional.
The General Revenue Sharing Planned Use Report was discussed. Councilman Hunt moved
to designate the entire Federal Sharing )%md of $106,675 for 'gater System Improvements, seconded
by Councilman Douglas and carried.
President Domer stated that a meeting was scheduled for May 27, 1975 at 7:30 P.M. for
the purpose of meetin~ with the County Commissioners.
There being no further business, the Council adjourned to meet Tuesday, May 20, 1975
at 7:00 P.M.
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May 20, 1975
The City Council of The City of 0keechobee, Florida, met in regular
session on Tuesday, May 20, 1975 at 7:00 P.M. with the following present:
Mayor Audley Dunham, President Russell V. Domer, Councilmen: E. H. Hunt,
Lavon Bass and Clif Betts, Jr. Also present were City Clerk, Sandra Bennett,
City Attorney David Conlon and Director of Public Works, L. C. Fortner, Jr.
President Domer reported that seven trees needed to be planted in the
park instead of six that were approved at the May l~th meeting. Councilman
Bass moved to approve the planting of seven trees in the park, seconded by
Councilman Hunt and carried.
Adopting the Southern Standard Mechanical Code Book was discussed.
Councilman Betts moved its adoption, seconded by Councilman Bass and carried.
President Domer stated that a meeting was scheduled for May 27, 1975
at 7:30 P.M. at the ~ty Hall with the County Commissioners.
Transferring the City's group insurance plan from Blue Cross and Blue
Shield was discussed. President Domer stated that after careful study on all
insurance proposals that had been submitted, the Department Heads had recommended
Aetna Life and Casualty Company. Councilman Bass moved to transfer the group
insurance plan from Blue Cross and Blue Shield to Aetna Life and Casuality
Insurance Company, seconded by Councilman Betts and carried.
A statement from Robert E. Owen & Associates~was presented f~ the
Councils approval for payment in the amount of $804.24 for plans and specification
on the 6" water feed main addition to E1 Mir Sol Subdivision on S.R. 70 West of
the City limits. Councilman Hunt moved to authorize payment, seconded by
Councilman Bass and carried.
Mayor Dunham stated The G~eechobee Retailers Association was planning
an "01d-fashioned sidewalk" sale and requested the use of the Park to set up
booths to sell hot dogs and soft drinks at low prices. He informed the Council
that during the Speckled Perch Festival activities, the Public had violated the
park by damaging the sprinkler system and had received a request from the
American Legion to rope off the memorial monument due to vandalism. President
Domer suggested that the Council allow only the west side of the park be used
in the future for the public and businesses. The Council agreed with President
Domer's suggestion. The request for the sidewalk sale was discussed. Councilman
Bass stated that City Ordinance prohibited businesses using city sidewalks for
profit. Attorney Conlon was asked to report. He atat~d that lawsuit~ could
occur if a pedestrean is injured by the blocking of the sidewalks,,he recommended
the Council reject the request. The Council instructed the Mayor to inform
the 0keechobee Retailers Association that sidewalk sales will not be permitted
and aaly the west side of the ~rk can be used.
President Domer reported that Mr. Hopke of The Division of Forestry was
in the process of drawing up plans for the City park that would require little
maintenance and would receive cooperation from local organizations. He stated