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for engeneering fees earned for inspection of plant expansion based on Big Four
Construction Company's estimate no. 10 and final and change order no. 1, was
presented for payment in the amount of $1,O53.83. Councilman Hunt moved to
authorize final payment in the amount of $1,053.83, upon approval by Farmers
Home Administration, seconded by Councilman Douglas and carried.
The Clerk was asked to present her items of business. The first item
presented were prices on an electronic calculator for the Clerk's office. She
recommended the calculator from Burroughs Corporation. Councilman Douglas moved
to authorize the purchase of an electronic calculator from Burroughs Corporation
in the amount of $195.OO, seconded by Councilman Bass and carried.
The Clerk presented a letter of appreciation from 0keechobee County
for the City's help in filling the drop off in Lake 0keechobee.
A letter from the Florida House of Representatives was read, regarding
Senate Bill No. 2 Chapter 75-105, passed by 1975 session of the Florida Legis-
lature regarding parking facilities for the disabled at any public building or
office. The letter and copy of the law was referred to Attorney Conlon for
study.
The Clerk advised the Council of a State Bond Loan to assist local
governments agencies in financing the construction of air and water pollution
control and abatement and solid waste disposal facilities through the Division
of Bond Finance of the Department of General Services in conjuction with the
Department of Envirorunental Regulation.
There being no further business, the meeting was recessed to Monday,
November 17, 1975 at 6:30 P.M.
PRESIDENT CITY COUNCIL
CITY CLERK
November 17, 1975
The City Council of the City of 0keechobee, Florida, met in a recessed
meeting at 6:30 P.M. at the City Hall with the following present: President
Russell Domer, Councilmen: E. H. Hunt, Edward W. Douglas and Lavon Bass.
Councilman Betts was absent. Also present were: City Clerk, Sandra Bennett and
Director of Public Works, L. C. Fortner, Jr.
President Domer stated that due to increasing costs of electricity,
fittings, labor, chemicals and repairs, Ordinance Number 356 requires the City
to increase water rates to offset the deficit so the Department can operate as
a sound business.
The Council discussed the purposed increased water rates. Councilman
Douglas suggested the rate for out of city limits be $6.50 minimum charge.
Council agreed. Councilman Hunt and Director Fortner was requested to go over
the rates and make a recommendation at the next meeting.
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The shelter for the fire truck was discussed at length. The Council
agreed to a 1~' x 56 ' building with a ]0' x 1~ ' storage room in the back, and
to enclude plans for expansion in the future. Building Official Spray was
authorized to supervise the work.
Director Fortner inquired about the school zone area speed signs on
SW 5th Ave. He questioned using 20 mph instead of 15 mph. The Council agreed to
placing 20 mph signs in the area if Chief Chisholm approved. Director Fortner
also requested authorization to order the sign material. Council approved of
the purchase.
There being no further business, the meeting was adjourned;~ l'[,o~dax,.
PRESIDENT CITY COUNCIL
CITY CLERK
November 25, 1975
The City Council of the City of 0keechobee, Florida, met in a regular
meeting at 7:00 P.M. at the City Hall with the following present: President
Russell Domer, Councilmen: E. H. Hunt, Edward W. Douglas and Clif Betts, Jr.
Councilman Lavon Bass was absent. Also present were: Attorney David Conlon,
City Clerk, Sandra Bennett, Director of Public Works, L. C. Fortner, Jr.,
'Police Chief Ed Chisholm and Fire Chief 01en Godwin.
President Domer asked Councilman Douglas to open the meeting with
prayer.
Fire Chief 01en Godwin was recognized. He presented an unsatisfactory
employee performance evaluation on Fireman Harold Enfinger. Chief Godwin commented
that Enfinger wasn't meeting the standards he wanted to maintain in the Fire
Department and requested he be terminated with a two week notice. Councilman
Douglas moved to terminate Enfinger with two weeks notice, seconded by Council-
man Hunt unanimously carried.
Mr. Allen H. Duncan and Mr. Woodson B. Duncan, Pension Brokers of
Miami were recognized. They presented an evaluation of the City's present
Pension Plan and a revise, of;,other,,plans ~or Che~6o~cils study. After discussing
the evaluation~ and purposals, The Council thanked Mr. Duncan for their work in
this study and informed them that they would review the material and contact
them of their decision.
· hoJ~pp~'i~ment of members for the Board of Adjustments and Appeals
was discussed. A list of qualified persons to serve on the board was presented
by Building Official Richard B. Spray for the Councils study. Each member of
the Council presented their choice for the Board to the Clerk . The following
men were chosen.
Leon Willis Three year term
Cecil Newman no year term