1975-08-14 Recessed 1 69
August 7, 1975
The City Council of the City of 0keechobee, Florida, met in recessed
meeting at the City Hall on the above date at 6:30 P.M. with the following
present: President Russell V. Domer, Councilmen: E. H. Hunt, Edward W. Douglas
and Lavon Bass. Councilman Clif Betts was absent. Also in attendance were
City Clerk Sandra Bennett and Director of Public Works, L. C. Fortner, Jr.
President Domer remarked that due to proposed Federal regulations
reducing the Federal participation in the Wastewater planning (201 plan) from
75~ to 55~ he recommended the Council adopt a resolution to participate with
the County in the "201 Plan" program stipulating Federal participation of 75~.
Councilman Bass moved the Council adopt a resolution to participate jointly
with 0keechobee County to enter into a "201 Facilities Plan", seconded by
Councilman Hunt and carried.
RESOLUTION NO. 395
WHEREAS, th County Commission of 0keechobee
County, Florida, has previously held a meeting
with members of this Council and various other
municipal officials through-out 0keechobee
County; and
WHEREAS it was discussed that 0keechobee
County may enter into a"201 Facilities Plan" in
order to comply with Public Law 92-500; and
WI{EREAS, it was made known that the Plan
would include all of 0keechobee City; and
WI{EREAS, it appeared to be advantageous
to 0keechobee City to be included in such a
Plan; and
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City
Council of 0keechobee City, Florida~ as follows:
That 0keechobee City does hereby
acknowledge that it will join with
0keechobee County in a "201 Facili-
ties Plan", provided the County de-
cides to participate in said Plan,
and that the Federal Grant would be
PASSED AND ADOPTED TI{E 7th DAY OF August ~ 1975.
at a Recessed Meeting of the City Council.
Russell V. Domer
PRESIDENT OF THE CITY COUNCIL
ATTEST:
gandra Bennett CITY CLERK
APPROVED BY ME THIS 7TH DAY OF AUGUST, 1975.
Audle¥ Dunham
MAYOR
An agreement for professional services, work order Number 75-1156
from Robert E. Owen & Associates, Inc. pertaining to a new water intake structure
and supply main, certain plant improvements and a new finished water main from
1870
the water plant to and interconnecting with existing water mains at the ~outh
City Limits was discussed. After discussion, Councilman Douglas moved to accept
Robert E. Owen & Associates, Inc. agreement for the following:
A. New Intake Facilities $188,000.00
B. New Finish Water Main (24") 455,000.00
also to include in the work order a third item which would include the plant
improvements as listed in Robert E. Owen & Associates, Inc. letter of March
27, 1975 with the exception of the Standby Power which should be put on the bid
list as a separate item -
1) Plant old Filters
A. 1 Add surface wash capability $ 5,000.00
A.2 Reroute effluent line to new 15,000.00
filter sump and seal old sluice
gates
A.3 Install #2 Transfer pump 6,000.00
B.1 Add New Filter #2 75,000.00
2) New meter for better control of 4,000.00
old plant
3) Standby power for normal power 30,000.00
outages (15o KW) (i high service
pump, 1 transfer pump and plant
electrical)
PRELIMINARY ESTIMATE $135,000.OO
seconded by Councilman Bass and carried.
Preliminary work was done on the 1975-76 General Budget and Water and
Sewer Budget.
The Council recessed to meet Thursday, August 14, 1975 at 6:30 P.M.
ATTE ST: ~.o-~ ~ CITY CLERK
August 14, i975
The City Council of the City of 0keechobee, Florida met in recessed
budget session at the City Hall on the above date at 6:30 P.M. 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 Director of Public Works, L. C. Fortner, Jr.
A rezoning application was presented by Miss Elsa Scharfschwerdt
requesting Lots 1, 2 and 6, Block 1, South 0keechobee and Lots l, 2, 3 and 4,
Block 258, be rezoned from Residential (R-l) to Commercial. Councilman Betts --~
moved to authorize the Notice of Public Hearing to be advertized, seconded by
Councilman Douglas and carried.
NOTICE OF INTENTION TO AMEND CITY ZONING ORDINANCE #271
NOTICE is hereby given that the City Council of the City of 0keechobee~ a
Municipal corporation, will consider rezoning from Residential (R-l) 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
i i I
...the corporat~ limits of the City of 0keechobee, Florida, to-wit:
Lots 1~ 2 and 6~ Block ] ~ South 0keechobee and Lots
5 and 4, Block 258~ both in the City of 0keechobee,
Florida, said lots lyin~ between S.W. 7th Street and
S.W. 8th Street~ 0ri~inal Town of 0keechobee.
and that a public hearing in relation thereto will be held at 7:~5 P.M. on the
9th day of September~ 1975, in the City Council room, City Hall~ 0keechobee~
Florida, at which time all parties in interest and citizens shall have an
opportunity to be heard.
PLEASE GOVERN YOURSELVES ACCORDINGLY.
Russell V. Domer
RUSSELL V. DOMER
PRESIDENT CITY COUNCIL
0KEECHOBEE, FLORIDA
ATTEST: SANDRA BENNETT
CITY CLERK
0KEECHOBEE~ FLORIDA
PUBLISH IN THE 0KEECHOBEE NEWS: AUGUST 22, 1975.
Director Fortner reported a request for sewer line from McDonald
Restaurant for sewer line extension at Lots ~ 2 and 6, Block ~ South 0keechobee
and Lots ~, ~, ~ and 4~ Block 2~8, No action taken for further investigation.
President Domer reported that after Fire Chief Godwin compiled costs
of operations of the Fire Department for 1974-75 based on figures from June
1974 to June 1975. It was estimated the County's share of expenses for fire
protection was $27,666.23. The Department responded to 236 fires, 42~ in the
City~ 58~ outside the City. He recommended the Council request this 8mount from
the County for 1975-76. After discussion~ the Council agreed to request said
amount from the County and requested the Clerk to notify the Commissioners by
letter of their decision.
Councilman Douglas reported that wi~h school soon to be starting, the
school crossing moue at 441 South and SW 6th Street was still a traffic hazzard
and would need someone to direct traffic during school hours. President Domer
stated that at the February 11th meeting~ the Council approved to employ a
patrol woman for the purpose of directing traffic at $10.00 per day.
Preliminary work was done on 1975-76 General budget and Water and
Sewer budget.
Upon motion~ the Council adjourned.
V' , ~X PRESIDENT CITY COUNCIL
CITY CLERK
August 26, 1975
The City Council of the City of 0keechobee~ Florida~ convened in
regular session at 7:00 P.M. on the 26th day of August~ 1975 at ~he City Hall
with the following present: President~ Russell V. Domer~ Councilmen: Edward
W. Douglas, Lavon Bass and Cli£ Betts, Jr. Councilman E. H. Hunt was absent.
Also in attendance were: City Clerkt Sandra Bennett~ Attorney David M. Conlon
and Director of Public Workst L. C. Fortner~ Jr.
1872
It being the hour of Seven O'Clock and pursuant to a Notice published
in the 0keechobee News regarding the invitation to bid on repaying, cleaning and
painting two water tanks, bids were received, opened and read from the following
companies.
Security Tank and Tower Corporation A $11,560.00
Henderson, Kentucky B 9,413.00
Wiltsie Construction Co., Inc. A $18,404.00
Oswego, New York B 13,500.00
Sieg & Ambachtsheer, Inc. $23,615.00
Deland, Florida
American Tank & Tower Co. $11,680.00
Joplin, Missouri
The Council requested Director Fortner to tabulate the bids and present his
recommendation to the Council. Upon his return, Director Fortner stated that
the Notice of Letting Invitation to bid, specifies that bids shall be firm for
sixty days after date of bid opening, during the sixty day period the bids will
be accepted or rejected. Director Fortner requested an extension of sixty days
before making his recommendation. The Council decided to table the bids for
study.
Mr. Van Murphy, District Forester, was recognized. He informed the
Council that the City's projected application, dated May 21, 1975, for Federal
cost-sharing assistance under the provisions of Title IV of the Rural Develop-
ment Act, is approved for two walkie talkies with battery charger and presented
a check for $552.00, for 50% of the cost. He advised the Council that they
could re-apply next year. The Council thanked Mr. Murphy for his assistance to
the City in helping prepare the application.
A letter of resignation was read from James E. Croslyn, Policeman,
effective September 1, 1975. Councilman Bass moved to accept Croslyn's
resignation, seconded by Councilman Douglas and carried. The Council voiced
their regret in loosing Mr. Croslyn.
A letter of resignation was also read from Mitch Nipper, Policeman,
effective August 28, 1975. Councilman Bass moved to accept Nipper's resigna-
tion, seconded by Councilman Betts and carried.
Chief of Police, Dewitt Staats, presented a letter of resignation
effective August 29, 1975. Councilman Bass stated with deep regret, he moved
to accept Chief's Staats resignation, seconded by Councilman Betts and carrier.
Applications for Chief of Police were received and read from the
following: Larry Mobley, Edward Chisholm, David Alford and Ivan Beasley.
Councilman Douglas recommended a personel interview with each applicant. Council-
man Bass stated that he felt the Council should appoint a Chief of Police at
this meeting. Councilman Betts concured with Councilman Bass view. President
Domer asked for nominations from the Council. Councilman Bass moved to nominate
Ed Chisholm. Councilman Douglas moved to nominate Larry Mobley. The following
vote for Chief of Police was taken:
Councilman Bass voted for Edward Chisholm