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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 ~l~ll were
beginning to fade. The Council instructed Director Fortner to notify the
State Road Department.
Attorney Conlon was called on for ~s items of business. He stated
that he had written Mr. Donald Atwell regarding the $~,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.
PRESIDENT CITY COUNCIL
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CITY CLERK
May 27, 1975
The City Council of The City of 0keechobee, 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. Du~rance, Oscar Thomas,
L. E. Herbert, County Attorney W. L. Hendry and Deputy Clerk Sarah Price were
also present at the Councils request.
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President Domer opened the meeting with prayer by Councilman Douglas.
The 201 Area Facility Planning was the first item discussed. Chairman
Charles Harvey stated that Step I - Facility Planning would cost' approximately
$57,480.00. 25% to be paid by the City and County and 75% Federal funded. Mr.
Harvey pointed out that the City and County will not receive an actual commitment
from the State on the funding. After more discussion, Councilman Betts moved to
rec'eive proposals from firms on the 201 Wastewater Facilities Plan, pending
County Commissioners action at their next meeting, under the direction of
County Engineer Mosley Collins, seconded by Councilman Bass and carried.
The second item discussed was the dredging of Taylor Creek. President
Domer stated that the Creek was rank and suggested a joint resolution between
the City and County to Federal officers requesting the dredging. County
Attorney reported that the project was budgeted but was abandoned due to lack
of funds. After more discussion, Councilman Bass moved to authorize a joint
Resolution between the City and County, pending the Commissioners action at
their next meeting, seconded by Councilman Douglas and carried. Attorney
Hendry was requested to draw up the Resolution.
Building Official Richard Spray was recognized. He inquired if the
County had adopted the uniform licensing package recommended by the State
Licensing Board. Chairman Harvey stated that the plan had been submitted to
the County Competency Board and Building Official for study and recommendation.
After recommendations and suggestions, The Council agreed to submit the plan
to the City and County Competency Board and Building Officials for study.
President Domer discussed several problems incurred at the Dog Pound.
He requested the County instruct their dog Warden to leave a notice of the
condition of animals left at the Pound.
President Domer informed the Commissioners that the City is obligated
by their bonded indebtness to pay for all water services in the City. He stated
that if the County proposed to construct a County fire Department, they would
have to pay for the water used.
The request from owners of establishments desiring to sell beer
and wine sales on Sunday was discussed. President Domer recommended that the
County should have the same regulations as the City. Mayor Emqham stated that
he had talked with 41 people that did not want the regulation changed. Council-
man Hunt remarked that he prefers the Ordinance stays as it is. Councilman
Douglas questioned the closing on Sunday instead of Saturdays. Donald Burk
was recognized. He stated that the choice should be left to citizens of
0keechobee and recommended a City and County referendum. Commissioner Durrance
stated that this was not a County issue. After more suggestions and comments,
The Council tabled action for further study.
President Domer thanked the members of The County Commissioners for
app e ar ing.
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It was reported that the City Council and Police Department were
invited to attend open house Thursday, June 29 at 12:00 P.M. at the Indian
River Community College to show the new Crime Lab.
President Domer reported that Charles Taylor had requested additional
help in trimming the trees. Councilman Douglas moved to authorize additional
helD, seconded by Councilman Betts and carried.
Promoting Dispatcher Mitchell Nipper to the position of Patrolman 1
was discussed. Councilman Bass moved to promote Nipper to Patrolman I with
salary increase rate of Patrolman 1, seconded by Councilman Betts and Carried.
There being no further business, the Council adjourned.
, ~ · PRESIDENT CITY COUNCIL
- CITY CLERK
June 10, 1975
The City Council of the City of 0keechobee convened in regular session
at 7:00 P.M. on the above date at the City Hall with the following present:
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 Police
Chief Dewit Staats.
President Domer opened the meeting with prayer by Councilman Douglas.
Vouchers on the following funds were approved:
General Fund $50,549.14
Water & Sewer 0per. & Maint. Fund 24,296.10
Water & Sewer Revenue Fund $68,222.16
0keechobee Water & Sewer System Revenue 384.00
Fund
0keechobee Water & Sewer System Fund 3,834.00
Pursuant to notice published in The 0keevhobee News regarding a public
hearing to consider rezoning E6t 8, Block 143 Original Town of ~keechobee from
Residential (R-l) to Commercial. President Domer asked if There were any
objection to the requested rezoning. No objections were heard or filed. Oouncil-
man Douglas moved to rezone the ~bove described property as requested presenting
the following Ordinance for adoption and upon being seconded by vouncilman
~ass was put to a vote and unanimously adopted.
ORDINANCE NO. 271 - (105)
ORDINANCE ZMENDING ~RDINANCE NO. 271, BEING AN
ORDINANCE ESTABLISHING ZONING REGULATIONS FOR
THE CITY OF uKEECHOBEE, FLORIDA, AND PROVIDING
FOR THE ADMINISTRATION, ENFORCEMENT AND AMEND-
MENT THEREOF PURSUANT TO THE PROVISIONS OF
CHAPTER 176, FLORIDA STATUTES, 19~3.
WHEREAS, application hao been made by Mervel P. and Doris