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1975-05-20 Regular1846 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 15th 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 C~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 (keechobee 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 stated that lawsuits 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 Park 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 1847 that Mr. Hopke would come before the Council as soon as the plans were completed· Mayor Dunham reported that the street lines on State Road Illll were beginning to fade· The Council instructed Director Fortner to notify the State Road Department. Attorney Conlon was called on for Es items of business. He stated that he had written Mr. Donald Atwell regarding the $5,000.00 performance bond which only guarantees the payment to all materialmen and laborers engaged in any construction. Another item discussed by Attorney Conlon concerned the damage to Oak trees on S. W. 3rd Avenue and South of S.W. 8th Street. He stated that according to the Plant Disease idenfification from Florida Agricultural Extension Service, University of Florida, the chemicals the Street Department used in spraying was at fault. Director Fortner was called on for his items of business. He reported that a drag line with a longer reach was needed to clean the ditch at S.E. 6th Street and N.W. 10th Ave. After discussion, the Council directed Director Fortner to appear before the County Commissioners to request their assistance. Director Fortner informed the Council of a two day Seminar on Water Treatment in Clewiston sponsored by the Department of Health and requested permission to attend. The Council authorized Director Fortner to attend the two day seminar. Director Fortner stated that the water tank needed painting and inquired if the Council wanted to place the job on bids. Councilman Hunt moved to instruct Director Fortner to draw up the bids, any repairs if needed, to be voted on by the Council, seconded by Councilman Bass and carried. No further business, the Council recessed to May 27, 197~ at 7:30 P.M. PI:~SIDEN~ CITY CO~2XlCIB CITY CLERK May 27, 1975 The City Council of The City of Okeechobee, Florida, met in recessed session at the City Hall on the above date with the following members present: Mayor Audley Dunham, President Russell V. Domer, Councilmen: E. H Hunt, Edward W. Douglas, Lavon Bass and Clif Betts, Jr. Also present were City Clerk Sandra Bennett and City Attorney David Conlon. Members of The Board of County Commissioners: Chairman Charles W. Harvey, Commissioners: H. H. Raulerson, Clyde R. Durrance, Oscar Thomas, L. E. Herbert, County Attorney W. L. Hendry and Deputy Clerk Sarah Price were also present at the Councils request.