1976-01-06 Regular1926
advertise for bids. Councilman Douglas moved to advertise for bids, seconded
by Councilman Hunt and carried.
The City Council of the City of 0keechobee, Florida,
will receive sealed bids at the City Council room in the
City Hall, 0keechobee, Florida, until 7:00 P.M., January
20, 1976, for the purpose of selecting an Electronic
Accounting Machine System.
Specifications may be obtained at the City Clerk's
office, 0keechobee, Florida.
All bids shall be in sealed envelopes piainly
marked "Sealed Bid for Accounting Machine'.
The City Council reserves the right to reject any
or all bids for any reason whatsoever.
Russell V. Domer
President City Council
City of 0keechobee
ATTEST: Sandra Bennett
City Clerk
PUBLISH IN THE 0KEECHOBEE NEWS: JANUARY 8 AND 15,' 1976
Chief Chisholm presented bills from Dr. Candido P. Aragon, M.D. for
$160.00 and 0keechobee General Hospital for $1,166.95 in treatment of prisoner,
James Warren Funderburg, in March 3, 1975. He stated that the prisoner had
been released prior to entering the hospital but no record of his releasment
was filed, therefore, the hospital and Dr. Aragon were holding the City
responsible for the bills. After discussion, Councilman Douglas moved to
authorize the payment to Dr. Aragon and requested Attorney Conlon to investigate
the City's responsibility of the hospital bill, seconded by Councilman Hunt and
carried.
Chief Chisholm reported that both typewriters in the Police Department
were in need of repairs or replaced and requested authorization tp purchase a
Remington standard typewriter for $150.00. Councilman Hunt moved to authorize
the purchase of the typewriter, seconded by Councilman Douglas and carried.
There being no further business, the Council adjourned at 7:30 P.M.
PRES~ENT CITY COUNCIL
CITY CLERK
January 6, 1976
The City Council of the City of 0keechobee, Florida, met in regular
session on Tuesday, January 6, 1976 at 7:00 P.M. with the following present:
President Russell V. Domer, Councilmen: E. H. Hunt, Edward W. Douglas, Lavon
T. Bass and Clif Betts, Jr. Also in attendance were: City Clerk, Sandra Bennett,
Attorney David Conlon, Police Chief Edward Chisholm, Director of Public Works,
L. C. Fortner, Jr., Fire Chief 01en Godwin and Building Official Richard B. Spray.
President Domer asked Councilman Douglas to open the meeting with
prayer.
Vouchers on the following funds were approved:
General Fund $ 3],878.51
Water and Sewer Revenue Fund $ 39,846.56
Water and Sewer 0per. and Maint. Fund $ 22,057.23
0keechobee Cigarette Tax Fund ~ 82,754.9]
I & S Refunding Bonds Fund $ 15,787.50
- 0kee. W&S System Bond and Int. Sinking Fund $ 22,801.18
Minutes of previous meetings held November 25th, December 4th and 9th,
1975 were approved on a motion by Councilman Hunt, seconded by Councilman
Douglas and carried.
It being the hour of Seven O'Clock and pursuant to Notice of Letting,
Invitation to bid on two Portable radios and two battery chargers, bids were
received, opened and read grom the following:
General Electric Company, Miami, Florida
Two GE Model PY56YASAHX Portables @ ~585.00 ea $1 , 170.00
Two GE Model 361LDA1X Charges @ $ 52.00 ea 104.00
Two Option 4238 .Spare Batteries @ $ 44.00 ea 88.00
Total Bid ~1,362.00
Pritchett Communications, Inc., Orlando, Florida
Two IEC 100 series portable hand FM Portables
Self contained coil spring antenna@ $685.00 $l,370.00
i TWo Spare Nicad Battery packs @ $ ~.00 80.00
Two desk type deluxe batterychargers~ 39.00 78.00
TWo leather carrying cases @ ~ 22.00 44.00
Total Bid $1,572.00
Repco Incorporated, Orlando, Florida
Two Repco Model 2TN3H~l Portables @ $ 475.00 $ 950.00
Two 817-066-~1 Fast Charge Battery@ $ 46.00 92.00
Two 817-192-01 Single Unit Charger $ 85.00 ~70.00
Two Antenna for 2TNSHI] $ 8.00
Total bid $1,228.00
The Council requested Chief Godwin to tabulate the bids and return a
recommendation, afterwhich Chief Godwin returned and stated that General}{~ectric
had the lowest bid and recommended they be awarded the contract. Councilman
Betts moved to award the bid to General Electric, seconded by Councilman
Douglas and carried.
Police Chief EdWard Chisholm presented a letter of resignation from
Norman T. Grant, Patrolman, effective January 14, 1976. Councilman Bass moved
to accept Grant's resignation, seconded by Councilman Douglas and carried.
Chief Chisholm also presented an application for employment from
Bruce Michael Triolo for Police officer in the Police Department. Chief
Chisholm stated that Triolo had completed the basic Police Standard Training
School and recommended the Council employ him. Councilman Bass moved to employ
Triolo at $8,000.00 on a six months probation period, effective January
1976, seconded by Councilman Douglas and carried.
President Domer read Resolution Number 402, committing the City to
1.928
(One eighth) of the cost of study for a"201 Facilities Plan" afterwhich,Council-
man Betts presented said Resolution and moved its adoption, seconded by Council-
man Bass and carried.
CITY COUNCIL
CITY OF 0KEECHOBEE, FLORIDA
RESOLUTION NO. 402
A Resolution of the City of 0keechobee, Florida,
committing (one eight.~) of the cost of study for a --~
"201 Facilities Plan".
WHEREAS, the City of Okeechobee did, on the 7th
day of August 1975, adopt Resolution No. 395 agreeing
to participate in a "201 Facilities Program" with
0keechobee County, and
WHEREAS, the (1/Sth) cost share of the City is
the sum of $6,250.00, and
WHEREAS, the City, in recognition of said committ-
ment desires to proceed with said program:
NOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED:
1) That the City of OkeechObee agrees to pay its
(1/Sth) cost share of the "201 Facilities Plan"
which is determined to be the sum of $6,250.00.
2) That said sum of $6,250.00 shall be paid to
0keechobee County, on or before 30 days after
request for payment by said County, as its full
cost share of said program, provided the
Federal Grant would be 75~ for Okeechobee City
20] Planning District.
PASSED AND AOPTED THIS 6TH DAY OF JANUARY, 1976.
at a regular meeting of ~ity Council.
Russell V. Domer
PRESIDENT OF THE CITY COUNCIL
ATTEST:
Sandra Bennett
CITY CLERK
APPROVED BY ~E THIS DAY OF .JANUARY, i976.
Audl ey Dunham
MAYOR
Codification of the City's Ordinances and revision of the City's
Charter at the 1976 City election was discussed. Attorney Conlon stated that
he felt a revision of the City's zoning program should come first. The Council
requested Attorney Conlon to investigate different firms for the price for such
a projoc%.
Councilman Hunt reported the City's Auditor, :Lee Thomas of McAlpin,
Curtis & O'Haire had requested the Council take action on the $59,970.61
transferred from the General fund into the Water Department in 1972 for Engineers
fees to either provide for repayment or to consider the loan as a contribution
of capital. Action was postponed for further investigation.
The Clerk presented an application from Mr. Roy Dyer for an Occupatio -
al license to open a Goodwill Thrift Store at 119 S.W. 5th Ave. She stated that
1929
the Goodwill Store was not a profit making business and used only handicapped
employees. After disu..cssion, Councilman Betts moved to exempt payment of the
license fee, seconded by Councilman Bass and carried.
Chief Chisholm presented the Activity Report and the feed bill for
prisoners for the month of December.
Fire Chief Godwin presented the Fire report for the month of December.
Councilman Hunt moved to confirm employment of Charles Hood to the
Fire Department as of December ]2, 1975, seconded by Councilman Douglas and
carried.
The City Clerk presented prices from Halsey and Griffith on Copy
paper and electromix for the council's approval. The Council approved the
purchase of 20 rolls of copy paper for $2]0.00 and two boxes of Electromis for
$25.o0.
Councilman Betts stated ihat after investigation, Attorney Conlon had
reported that the Council could donate funds for public recreation, and moved
to donate $2,000.00 to the 0keechobee Citizens Recreation Association, seconded
by Councilman Bass and carried. Councilman Hunt voted no.
A~etter thanking the Council for a $15.00 Christmas Bonus was read
from Shirley Williams.
Director Fortner reported on the Department of Transportation hearing
Mr. Spray and himself and attended. He stated that the four-laning and widening
the Taylor Creek bridge is not scheduled until 1977-78 fiscal year and that
Rights-of-way still remain to be purchased by the Department of Transportation.
Director Fortner presented new water and sewer rates, water and sewer
~ppa~'e fees and water deposits for the Council's approval. Councilman Betts
moved to change Memorandum #6 Section 2 to read: The owner of property connected
to the City Systems may request a temporary disconnection of water and sewer
service for a period of one year ~nd the owner shall pay a reconnection charge of
$25.00 when the service is re-connected, seconded by Councilman Bass and carried.
Attorney Conlon read Ordinance Number 377, an Ordinance amending
Ordinance Number 348, Cede of Ordinances, City of 0keechobee, Florida, by pro-.
riding an increase of water service, taggage fees and further paroviding for
increase in water consumer account deposits and providing an effective date thereof
Ordinance Number 377 was declared read for the first time upon a motion by Council-
man Betts, seconded by Councilman Bass and carried.
Attorney Conlon also read Ordinance Number 378, an Ordinance amending
Ordinance Number 355, Section 5, by providing an increase in rates to be charged
for water service and providing an effective date thereof. Ordinance Number 378
was declared read for the first time upon a motion by Councilman Betts, seconded
by Councilman Bass and carried.
Notifying the customers of the water and sewer increases were discussed.
It was decided to place an ad in the Okeechobee News and sending a notice with
each water bill. Councilman Betts moved to set the date of March ], 1976 for the
1930
increase in water and sewer rates, seconded by Councilman Bass and carried.
Director Fortner requested authorization to purchase eight tires and
tubes for the Street Department trucks for $720.00. Councilman Douglas moved to --'
authorize Director Fortner to purchase the tires, seconded by Councilman Bass and
carried.
There being no further business, the Council adjourned.
PRESIDENT CITY COUNCIL
CITY CLERK
January 20, 1976
The City Council of the City of 0keechobee, Florida, met in regular
session on Tuesday, January a0, 1976 at 7:00 P.M. with the following present:
President Russell V. Domer, Councilmen: E. H. Hunt and Clif Betts, Jr. Council-
men Lavon Bass and Edward Douglas were absent. A~o in attendance were: City
Clerk Sandra Bennett, Director of Public Works, L. C. Fortner, Jr., Captain
Larry Mobley and Building Official Richard B. Spray.
It being the hour of Seven O'Clock and pursuant to a Notice published --~'
in The 0keechobee News regarding a public hearing to consider rezoning of Lots ~
18 and 19, Block 163, Original Town of 0keechobee from Residential (R-2) to
Commercial. President Domer asked if there were any objections to the requested
rezoning. No objections were heard of filed. Councilman Betts moved to rezone
the above described property as requested and to amend Ordinance Number 271,
seconded by Councilman Hunt and unanimously adopted.
ORDINANCE AMENDING ORDINANCE NO. 271, BEING AN
ORDINANCE ESTABLISHING ZONING REGULATIONS FOR
THE CITY OF 0KEECHOBEE, FLORIDA, AND PROVIDING
FOR THE ADMINISTRATION, ENFORCEMENT AND AMEND-
MENT THEREOF PURSUANT TO THE PROVISIONS OF
CHAPTER 176, FLORIDA STATUTES, 1953.
WHEREAS, application has been made by Edward W. Douglas
requesting this Council to rezone from Residential (R-2) to
Commercial.
Lots 18 and 19, Block 163, Original Town of
0keechobee, and,
WHEREAS~ notice of intention to amend City Zoning
Ordinance No. 271, regarding said application was duly
published according to law, and --~
WHEREAS, on the 20th day of January, 1976, a public
hearing was held in the City Council room pursuant to said
notice, and
WHEREAS, it is deemed to the best interest of the City
of 0keechobee, to grant said application; now therefore
BE IT ORDAINED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
0KEECHOBEE, FLORIDA:
SECTION 1. That Lots 18 and 19, Block 163, Original