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The Council discussed the constructing of the 24" water main from the water
plant to North 441. Director Fortner was instructed to contact Robert E. Owen
and Associates to set up a meeting to discuss the program.
Placing a protection screen at the mouth of the new raw water intake pump
in the Lake was discussed. Matter referred to Director Fortner for investigation.
The Clerk was asked for her items of business. She presented a letter from
The Okeechobee Chamber of Commerce ~equ~.a~ing the City for their yearly donation
to them. Councilman Hunt moved to authorize payment, seconded by Councilman Betts
and carried.
A statement from Robert E. Owens in the amount of $168.66 for services
rendered in the E1 Mir Sol installation of the 6" water main through June was
presented for payment. Council approved pryment.
Pr~ddn~,Domer reported a request for the City to haul the debri in the
alley behind the Okeechobee Missionary Baptist Church parsonage. Council
approved the request.
Councilman Douglas reported a request from Clarence Lightsey for the City
to trim the trees on his property. Matter tabled for further investigation.
The City adopting an Ordinance providing for the election of the Chief of
Police at the same time that other City officials are elected wa~ discussed
but no action was taken.
Councilman Betts stated that Taxi cab owners requested a meeting with the
City Council to discuss the Citys new Ordinance No. 230 regulating the use and
operation of taxicabs for hire. The Council requested Councilman Betts to notify
all cab owners to meet with the Council at the next regular meeting August 5, 1975
at 7:00 P.M.
Kelly Johnson was present requesting an easement through an alley way in
Block 36 to construct a fence. Councilman Douglas moved to approve the easement
seconded by Councilman Betts and aarried. Mr. Johnson also requested
The Council recessed to meet at 6:30 P.M. on July 29, 1975 for a budget
session.
PRESIDENT CITY COUNCIL
CITY CLERK
July 29, 1975
The City Council of the City of 0keechobee, Florida met in recessed budget
session at the City Hall July 29, 1975 at 6:30 P.M. with the following present:
President Russell V. Domer, Councilmen: E. H. Hunt, Edward W. Douglas and
Clif Betts, Jr. Also present were City Clerk, Sandra Bennett and Director of
Public Works, L. C. Fortner, Jr.
Director Fortner reported that the Florida Boys School requested to purchase
the old fire siren. The Council agreed to sell the siren at $200.00 to the Florida
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School for Boys.
President Domer reported the 0keechobee County BiCentennial Commission ~
of Florida requested authorization to paint the American flag on the water tank. -"
After discussion, the Council agreed to allow the Bicentennial Commission to paint
the flag on the water tank contingent upon negotiations with contractors.
Preliminary works was done on 1975-76 General budget.
Upon motion the Council adjourned at 8:00 P.M. --
PRESIDENT CITY COUNCIL
CITY CLERK
August 5, 1975
The City Council of The City of Okeechobee, Florida, convened in regular
session at 7:00 P.M. on the 5th day of August, 1975 at the City Hall with the
following present: Mayor Audley Dunham, President Pro-Tem E. H. Hunt and Council-
men: Edward W. Douglas 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 July 8, 22 and 29, 1975 were approved
on a motion by Councilman Betts, seconded by Councilman Douglas and carried.
Vouchers on the following funds were approved:
General Fund $ 16,127.50
Water & Sewer 0per. & Maint. Fund 16,000.43
Water & Sewer Revenue Fund 34,145.66
0keechobee Water & Sewer System Fund 2,109.OO
Federal Revenue Sharing Trust Fund 34,340.00
Pursuant to a notice published in The 0keechobee News regarding the
invitation to bid for furnishing and delivering to the City of Okeechobee the
following:
CITY OF OKEECHOBEE, FLORIDA
NOTICE OF LETTING - INVITATION TO BID
Sealed Bids will be received by the City Council of the
City of 0keechobee, Florida at City Hall, until 7:00 O'Clock
P.M. August 5, 19755 ~ which time the bids duly submitted
will be opened and read for furnishing and delivering to the
City Barn various sign materials as specified below as needed
by the City during the next (12) twelve months following receipt
of bids.
1. Various sizes of Aluminum Traffic Sign Blanks made
from .080 Aluminum Sheets
2. Various sizes of Round and Channel Galvanized Post
3. Various Sign Mounting Brackets for mounting sign to
round and channel post
4. 1 - 55 gallon drum of Non-Caustic Chemical Stripper
for removal of Scotb~iiooSheeting Paint and other
materials for Aluminum