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1975-08-26 Regular 187i .~the corporate limits of the City of 0keechobee, Florida, to-wit: Lots 1, 2 and 6, Block ], South 0keechobee and Lots 1, 2, ~ and 4, Block 238, both in the City of 0keechobee, Florida, said lots lying between S.W. 7th Street and S.W. 8th Street, Original Town of 0keechobee. and that a public hearing in relation thereto will be held at 7:15 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 OKEECHOBEE NEWS: AUGUST 22, 1975. Director Fortner reported a request for sewer line from McDonald Restaurant for sewer line extension at Lots 1, 2 and 6~ Block 1, South 0keechobee and Lots 1, '2, 3 and 4, Block 238, 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 amount 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.th school soon to be starting, the school crossing Lone 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. ~ . 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 Clif Betts, Jr. Councilman E. H. Hunt was absent. Also in attendance were: City Clerk, Sandra Bennett, Attorney David M. Conlon and Director of Public Works, L. C. Fortner, Jr. 1872 It being the hour of Seven O'Clock and pursuant to a Notice published in the Okeechobee 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 9,415.00 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 carrie'.. 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 Councilman Douglas voted for Larry Mobley Councilman Betts voted for Larry Mobley President Domer voted for Edward Chisholm The Council reviewed each application the second time and President Domer called for another vote. !The following votes were taken: Councilman Bass voted for Edward Chisholm Councilman Douglas voted for Larry Mobley Councilman Betts voted for Larry Mobley President Domer voted for Edward Chisholm President Domer stated that since the vote was a tie~ Lieutenant Mobley would be acting Chief until such a time a full time Chief is appointed. A satisfactory employee performance evaluation was presented on Donnie Metzcher, Fireman. Fire Chief Godwin commented in the evaluation~ that Metzcher is a good fireman and has worked hard for the City Fire Department. He recommended Metzcher be employed as a permanent fireman and his salary be in- .eased from $125.00 per week to $132.50. President Domer recommended the Council's approval. Councilman Douglas moved to employ Metzcher permanently and his salary be increased~ seconded by Councilman Betts and carried. A statement was presented to the Council for payment in the amount of $60.00 from Jimmy Godwin for twelve hours runnin~ the fire truck at the water plant due to pump disabled. Councilman Betts moved to authorize payment~ seconded by Councilman Douglas and carried. Purchasing office furniture from Policeman Perry Lamb for $400.00 was discussed. Councilman Bass moved for the City to purchase said furniture for $400.00, seconded by Councilman Betts and carried. Attorney Conlon was asked for his items of business. He informed the Council that after a thorough investigation on 0keeAirCo performance bond for ~5,000.00, he was fully satisfied that it meets the requirements of the franchise agreement. The Clerk was requested to inform Mr. Samuel Merion, President of 0keeAirCo. Attorney Conlon stated that he was still in the process of investiga- ting the bond covered by Bid Four Construction regarding the acceptance date on the City's water works improvement program. Attorney Conlon informed the Council that a public hearing would have to be scheduled to set rates for Taxi Cabs according to Ordinance #375. The Council announced October 2~ 1975 at 7:30 P.M. the City of 0keechobee will hold a Public Hearing to determine rates of Taxi Cabs. Building Official Spray reported that through error~ he had issued a building permit for a duplex on residential (R-l) property which is a violation to the City's zoning ordinance. Attorney Conlon was asked to report. He recommen- ded that the owner of the property apply for rezoning of the area. After lengthy discussion~ the Council requested Mr. Spray to contact the owner and request him to apply for rezoning of the property. 1874 Acting Chief of Police, Larry Mobley was recognized. He informed the Council that Sergeant Ray Stone and himself as Lieutenant has completed their six months probation period and recommended their classification be permanent. Councilman Bass moved to classify Lieutenant Mobley and Sergeant Stone be permanent, seconded by Councilman Betts and carried. Acting Chief of Police Mobley, stated that due to a vacancy in the Polic, Department he presonted an application for employment on Edward M. Brown for Radio Dispatcher for the Councils consideration. Councilman Bass moved to employ Brown as Radio Dispatcher at ~6,OOO.00 upon Mobley's recommendation, seconded by Councilman Betts and carried. Chief Mobley also presented an application for employment on Norman T. Grant for Policeman. Chief Mobley reported that Grant had previously been employed been previously been employed by the Ciy in 1974 and recommended he be hired as Policeman at $7,700.00. Councilman Bass moved to employ Grant at $7,7o0.00. Upon recommendation of Mobley; seconded by Councilman Douglas and carried. Director Fortner was asked for his items of business. He reported that Mr. John 'Wilson, District Traffic Operations Engineer of the Department of Trans- portation, had contacted him informing him of the Department of Transportation~ intentions to construct a five land bridge over Taylor Creek due to an operational problem at the Taylor Creek Bridge on State Road 70 as well as 8th Avenue East. As there is a continuous decline in State primary funds, the D.0.T. has requested Federal Funds for the improvements. In order to receive said funds, D.0.T. must demonstrate to the Federal Highway Administration that a four lane facility with left turn provisions can be operated from Taylor Creek west to the Seaboard Coastline Railroad. This is possible with the removal of parallel parking from SR 70. Director Fortner stated that D.0.T. requested a Resolution removing parallel parking to provide a four lane facility on SR 70. Unless such action is not taken, work on these jobs will be discontinued for an indefinite period. It will be understood that this restriction would not take effect until funds are authorized for construction in 1977. After discussion the Council tabled action for further investigation. Director Fortner gave a report on Robert E. Owen & Associates, Inc. progress on the new finished "24" water main from the water plant to the South City limits, the new water intake structure and supply main and other plant improvements. Director Fortner stated that Owen & Associates has surveyed 441 taken aerial photographs of the lake for the intake structure. President Domer reported that Fire Chief Godwin requested authorization to purchase Fireman Harold Infinger uniforms. I~ouncilman Betts moved to authorize the purchase, seconded by Councilman Douglas and carried. President Domer also reported that Chief Godwin requested authorization to make application to F.C.C. to change the Radio Frequency for the Fire Depart- ment which would cost approximately $15.00 per cyystal. The Council agreed to '- .... I 'I"" ..... I " .... 'l' 1575 authorize Chief Godwin to make application for the change. The Council discussed a building at S.W. ~orth Park Streed owned by Marvin ~errell, Sr. that had been condemed by Building Official Spray in 1975. After a lengthy discussion, Attorney Conlon reco~ended the Council request a consulting opinion by an outside Building Inspector. At Atto~ey Conlon's reco~endation, the Council agreed to contact Mr. Fra~ W. Hogan, Building Official of Ft. Pierce, to inspect said building. Councilman Betts was requested to contact Mr. Hogan. The Council recessed to meet Thursday, Au~st 28, 1975 at 6:50 P.M. CITY CLERK Au~st 28, 1975 The City Council of The City of Okeechobee,Florida, met in a recessed meeting on August 28, 1975, at 6:30 P.M. at the City Hall with the following present: Mayor Audley DuD_ham, President Russell V. Domer, Councilmen: E. H. Hunt, Edward W. Douglas, Larch Bass and Clif Betts, Jr. Also present waz : City Clerk Sandra Bennett. A re-zoning application was received from Mr. Louis DeMicco requesting that Lots 1 through 6, Block 29, McMullins Woodland Park and Lot 1, Block 44 Vickers Woodland Park, Original Town of 0keechobee be ~ezoned from Residential (R-l) to Residential (R-2). Councilman Douglas moved to advertise Notice of Publi~ Hearin~ to consider the.rezoning, seconded by Councilman Hunt and unanimously carried. NOTICE OF INTENTION TO AMEND CITY ZONING ORDINANCE #27] NOTICE is hereby given that the City Council of the City of 0keechobee, Florida, a municipal corporation, will consider rezoning from Residential (R-l) to Residential (R-2) and to amend accordingly the Comprehensive Zoning Ordinance #271 adopted November 21, 1955, the following described real property, situate, lying and being within the corporate limits of the City of 0keechobee, Florida, to-wit: Lots 1 through 6, Block 29, McMullins Woodland Park, Original Town of 0keechobee and Lot 1, Block 44, Vickers Woodland Park Original Town of Okeechobee and that a public hearing in relation thereto will be held at 7:00 P.M. on the 23rd 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 Domer RUSSELL V. DOMER PRESIDENT CITY COUNCIL 0KEECHOBEE~ FLORIDA ATTEST: SANDRA BENNETT CITY CLERK 0KEECHOBEE, FLORIDA PUBLISH IN THE 0KEECHOBEE NEWS: SEPTEMBER 4, 1975.