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1975-06-24 Regular .t855 An above satisfactory employse performance evaluation was presented on Roy H. Reno, Trainee in the Water Department with recommendation by Director Fortner for Reno to be classified as a permanent employee and salary increased to $6,800.00. Councilman Hunt moved to promote Reno as an permanent employee and increase his salary to $6,800.00, seconded by Councilman Douglas and carried. President Domer reported the following dates for the regular Council meetings: July 8 and 22 August 5 and 26 September 9 and 23 Councilman Hunt reported that the O~ntral and Southern Flood Control District will be using the Council room June 11, 1975 at 11:00 P.M. for a public meeting. The signal light at the intersection of Park Street and 5th Avenue was discussed. President Doraer ~Bported that parts for the light had not been received. Minutes of meetings held on April 22, May 6 and 15, 1975 were approved as read upon motion by Councilraan Bass, seconded by Councilman Douglas and c arri ed. President Domer reported that reflectors had been placed on the baracades at the North Shore Shopping Center. There being no further business, the meeting was adjourned. PHESIDENT CITY COUNCIL CITY CLERK June 24, 1975 The City Council of the City of Okeechobee, Florida, convened in regular session at 7:00 P.M. on the 24th day of June, 1975, at the City Hall with the following present: President R~msell V. Domer, Councilmen: E. H. Hunt, Edward W. Douglas and Lavon Bass. Also present were City Clerk, Sandra Bennett, City Attorney David Conlon and Director of Public Works, L. C. Fortner, Jr. President Domer opened the meeting with prayer by Councilman Douglas. Mr. Sidney J. Merman, National Director of National Industrial Benefits Company was recognized. Mr. Merman gave a brief resume of the services that their company provides, for employees through payroll deductions. He listed recreational and travel facilities, discounts on items such as automobiles, clothing and drugs, insurance policies and a 7t~ % interest on savings. After discussion, the Council requested Mr. Merman to send the City, s Attorney a list of other cities that are participating in this plan for investigation. President Domer read a letter from The State of Florida, Department of Pollution Control, informing the City that proposed Federal regulations reduce the Federal participation from 75% to 55% in the wastewater planning (201 plan). The Council instructed the Clerk to contact the County Commissioners regarding the change. Attorney Comlon was asked for his items of. business. He read Ordinance Number 376, an ordinance granting to Florida Power and Light Company, its successors and assigns an Electric Franchise, and imDosin~ provisions and conditions relating thereto. Ordinance Number B76 was declared read for the first time upon a motion by Councilman Bass, seconded by Council- man Douglas and carried. Attorney Conlon stated that he Wasn't satisfied with the $5,000.00 performance bond submitted by 0keAirCo and informed~ the Council that he had contacted Mr. Samuel M. Merion, President, informing him that the bond does't quarantee the commencement and successfUl completion of construction by a given date. Councilman Bass stated that the 1973 Chevrolet Police car needs Painting and that he would get estimates from different companies on the price. Director Fortner presented the Water, Sewer and Street Department report for the month of May and the Annual report for said Departments. Memorandum No. I - Estimated cost per 1 000 gallons of water in the clearwell for May 1975. Director Fotner was requested to contact Robert E. Owen & Associates, Inc. regarding the possibility of the City placing a strainer around the intake valve in the lake. Director Fortner informed the Council that the County'requested the City to waive the tap fee and deposit on a 1" water meter at Douglas Park Baseball field. President Domer stated that to be in compliance with 1958 Water and Sewer Ordinance all utilities have to be paid. Councilman Douglas reported receiving a complaint of Lots 9 through 12, Block 247, overgrown with weeds. Mr. Spray was instructed to notify the property owner that they are in violation of Section 11-3 Code of Ordinance of the City of 0keechobee. There being no further business, the meeting adjourned 8:00 P.M. PRESIDENT CITY COUNCIL CIT~ CLERK July S, 1975 The City Council of The City of Okeechobee, Florida, convened in regular session at 7:00 P.M. on the 8th day of July, 1975 at the City Hall with the following present: Mayor Audley Dunham, President Pro-Tem E. H. Hunt, Councilmen: Edward W. Douglas, Lavon Bass and Clif Betts, Jr. Also present were: City Clerk Sandra Bennett, City Attorney David M. Conlon and Director of Public Works, L.C. Fortner, Jr. President Pro-Tem Hunt opened the meeting with prayer by Councilman Douglas. Minutes of the previous meetings, May 20, 27 and June 10, 24 were ap~ne~ed on a motion by Councilman Douglas, seconded by Councilman Bass and c arri ed.