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1976-10-19 Regular2O28 MICROFILM READER Building Official Spray, requested authorization to purchase a microfilm reader to read the list of licensed contractors send to him by the State. The Clerk stated that the Clerk's office could also use the reader. Following discussion, Councilman Betts moved to authorize the purchase of a reader after researching to find the one suitable for all Departments, seconded by Councilman Douglas and vote carried. CETA Following discussion, the Council agreed to authorize the CETA boys to be under the direction of Chief Chisholm. DISBURSEMENTS Vouchers on the following funds were approved: GENERAL FUND $31,942.80 WATER AND SEWER OPERATION & MAINT. FUND 12,739.44 ADJOURNMENT There being no further business, the meeting was declared adjourned at 9:30 P.M. RUSSELL V. DOMER ~ ~ PRESIDENT CITY COUNCIL ~(/,, ,~ ~ ,~ /" ~ CITY 0F 0KEECHOBEE ATTEST: SANDRA BENNETT CITY CLERK SECOND REGULAR MEETING TUESDAY, OCTOBER 19, 1976 The City Council of the City of 0keechobee, Florida~ convened in regular session at the City Hall on Tuesday, October 19, 1976 at 7:00 P.M. President Russell Domer presiding. Councilmen E. H. Hunt, Edward W. Douglas, Clif Betts, Jr. and Lavon Bass were present. Others present were: Audley Dunham, Mayor; Sandra Bennett, City Clerk; Sylvia Christian, Deputy Clerk; 01eh Godwin, Fire Chief; L. C. Fortner, Jr., Director of Public Works and Richard B. Spray, Building Official. The invocation was offered by Councilman Douglas. PUBLIC HEARING BID TABULATION - ABANDONED MOTORCYCLE It being the hour of Seven O'Clock and pursuant to Notice of Public Hear- ing, one bid was received from Marvin Brantley in the amount of $125.OO for the purchase of an abandoned motorcycle. It was moved by Councilman Betts, seconded by Councilman Douglas and vote carried to waive technicalities and award the bid to Marvin Brantley in the amount of $125.00 0KEECHOBEE COUNCIL ON AGING Ms. B. J. Fennell, Project Director for the 0keechobee Council on Aging appeared before the Council presenting a brief description of services that 2029 are available to senior citizens and requesting a donation of $1,000.00 from the City to help fund the program. It was moved by Councilman Hunt, seconded by Councilman Douglas and vote carried to donate $500.00 which was allocated in the 1976-77 budget, to the 0keechobee Council on Aging. ORDINANCES: 1. ORDINANCE NUMBER 387 - PRESCRIBING THE QUALIFICATIONS OF CANDIDATES - SECOND READING. President Domer introduced for a second reading by the title only, Ordinance Number 387, being an Ordinance abolishing Ordinance Number 307, prescribing the qualifications of candidates for offices of the City of 0keechobee, Florida. No one appeared for or against the Ordinance. It was moved by Councilman Betts, seconded by Councilman Bass and vote carried that Ordinance Number 587 be approved on second reading. 2. ORDINANCE NUMBER 592 - CLOSING~ DISCONTINUING AND VACATING ALLEYWAY RUNNING EAST AND WEST IN BLOCK 38 - SECOND READING. President Domer introduced for a second reading by title only, Ordinance Number 592, being an Ordinance closing, discontinuing and vacating that certain alleyway running East and West in Block 58. No one appeared for or against the Ordinance. It was moved by Councilman Betts to approve Ordinance Number 592 on the second reading, which was seconded by Councilman Bass and vote carried. 3. .Q.RDINANCE NUMBER 391 - ASSESSMENT OF ONE DOLLAR AS COURT COSTS FOR LAW ENFORCEMENT EDUCATION PURPOSES - SECO'ND RE~DING. '' President Domer introduced for a second reading by title only, Ordinance Number 391, being an Ordinance amending Chapter 13 of the Code of Ordinances of the City of Okeechobee by adding a new section to said Chapter 13 to be known as Section 13-8 providing for the assessment of one dollar as court costs against every person convicted of violating a municipal ordinance, to be used for law enforcement education purposes. No one appeared for or against the Ordinance. It was moved by Councilman Betts to approve Ordinance Number 391 on the second reading, which was seconded by Councilman Bass and vote carried. 4. REZ0NING ORDINANCE - SECOND READING President Domer submitted on second reading by title only, an Ordinance amending Ordinance 271, to amend the Zoning from Residential (R-3) to Commercial on property described as "Lots 5 and 6, Blocl 79, Original Town of 0keechobee." Request by 3ohn E. and Patricia A. Peterson. It was moved by Councilman Betts to approve Ordinance on the requested rezoning on the second reading, seconded by Councilman Bass and vote carried. 5. ORDINANCE NUMBER 393 - RELATING TO THE REGULATIONS OF TRAFFIC~ CREATING CHAPTER 316, KNOWN AS TH~ FL0..RIDA UNIFORM TRAFFIC CONTROL LAW - INTRODUCTORfAND FIRST READING President Domer submitted for first readi~lg Ordinance Number 393, being an Ordinance adopting "An act relating to the regulations of traffic, creating Chapter 316, Florida Statutes, to be known as the 'Florida Uniform Traffic Control Law'": Repealing all Ordinances or parts of ordinances in conflict herewith: providing for the effective date hereof. 2O3O It was moved by Councilman Betts, seconded by Councilman Bass and vote carried to approve Ordinance Number 393 on the first reading. COUNCIL MEETING SCHEDULED --~ President Domer announced Council meetings for Thursday, October 28, 1976 at 1:30 P.M. and Thursday, ~ovember 4, 1976 at 1:30 P.M. P~ - i~30LUTZ~ Mayor Dunham reported a request from Mr. Warren Preville for permission to use the west park to place containers for collecting aluminum cans for the Okeechobee Council on aging. Following discussion, the Council agreed to approve the Council on Agins to use the park. EMPLOYEE APPLICATION -~-POLICE DEPARTMENT An employee application was submitted on William M. Raulerson by Councilman Bass for Patrolman in the Police Department. It was moved by Councilman Bass, seconded by Councilman Betts and vote carried to employ Raulerson on a six months probation. FIRE DEPARTMENT 1. SPECIFICATIONS ON HOSE AND TWO TURBOJET It was moved by Councilman Betts, seconded by Councilman Bass and vote carried to authorize Chief Godwin to advertise for bids on the purchase of 1500 feet of 23 foot double jackett hose and two Turbojet Nozzles 13". 2. VOLUNTEER FIREMEN PHONES Chief Godwin reported a request from the Volunteer firemen to be called on the emergency fi.re phones to be reminded of meetings on Monday nights. Following considerable discussion, the Council requested President Domer to attend the next Volunteer Firemens meeting to discuss any questions they might have. 3. FiRE CALLS Chief Godwin requested permission to use only the paid City Firemen to fight fires on the vehicle accidents. Council agreed with Chief Godwin's request. WATER, SEWER AND STREET DEPARTMENT 1. SPECIFICATIONS ON 350 KW DIESEL GENERATOR SET Director Fortner submitted specifications on a 350 KW Diesel Generator Set for the water plant for the Councils approval. It was moved by' Councilman Betts, seconded by Councilman Bass and vote carried to approve the specifications to be advertised. 2. TERMITE CONTROL Director Fortner submitted prices from two companies for treatment of infestation of termites at the city barn. Councilman recommended requiring an assurance in the contract guaranteeing service in the event of re-infestation. It was moved by Councilman Betts, seconded by Councilman Bass and vote carried to accept Burke Pest Control, Inc. contract to fumigate the City Barn for drywood termites with a stipulation in the contract to guarantee that Burke Pest Control will re-fumigate within fifteen days of notice if reinfestation is discovered in the amoun~ of $610.00. 2031 ATTORNEY Attorney Conlon appeared at this time. PRECONSTRUCTION CONFERENCE RE: WATER TREATMENT PLANT IMPROVEMENTS Director Fortner announced a Preconstruction meeting on the water plant improvements Wednesday, October 20, 1976 at 10:00 A.M. at the City Hall. DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION - UTILITY RELOCATION AGRF. KMENT Director Fortner submitted a Utility Relocation Agreement from the Department of Transpor- tation to replace the 8" water main at the North city limit ditch . The Department of Transpor- tation plans to remove the bridge and replace it with a culvert. Following discussion, Councilman Bass moved for passage of a Resolution authorizing ex- exution of an utilities agreement for the adjustment, change or relocation of certain utilities within the right-of-way limits hereafter described, and providing when this Resolution shall take effect~ and authorizing Director Fortner to replace the North 8" water main. Councilman Douglas seconded the motion which passed unanimously. OKEECHOBEE BEACH WATER ASSOCIATION Attorney Conlon reported that he had received a letter from Robert and Company Associates regarding the agreement between City and the Okeechobee Beach Water Association and informing him that in order that the agreement may be drafted, it will be necessary that the Beach Association be furnished with a copy of the Contract, including all contract documents and drawings, between the City and Layne-Atlantic Company and a copy of the joint meeting held September 2, 1976. Following discussion, Councilman Betts moved to authorize the Citys Auditor to work with the Engineer, Donald Shepherd to prepare a formula for establishing the cost of water production. CITY CLERK DEPARTMENT 1. SPRINKLERS '~ The City Clerk reported the need for something to be done to the sprinklers on the East side of the City Hall. The Council requested Director Fortner to cap off the sprinklers and to fill in the holes. 2. CREDENZA It was moved by Councilman Bass, seconded by Councilman Betts and vote carried to authorize the purchase of a credenza at the best and lowest price for the City Clerk's office. 3. ADDRESSER - PRINTER A letter was read from the Grace Brethren Church requesting to purchase the addresser, printer, machine stand and cabinet , plate embosser and 3000 metal plates for $450.00. It was moved by Councilman Betts, seconded by Councilman Bass to sell the above equipment to the Grace Brethren Church for $450.00. 4. HOLIDAYS Councilman Betts moved to officially move the Veterans Day holiday for all City employees to the day after Thanksgiving until further revoked, seconded by Councilman Bass and vote carried. 4. CHAMBER OF COMMERCE A letter was read from the Okeechobee Chamber of Commerce acknowledging the receipt of a in the amount of $1,500.00 and expressing their thanks for the City's support and assuring City that the money will be '.~pen$ according to instructions from Attorney Conlon. 2032 Mayor Dunham questioned if the Council desired to contact the Veterinarians of the City of Okeechobee if they would be interested in inoculating dogs in Okeechobee for a reduced price. Following discussion, the Council authorized Mayor Dunham to contact the Veterinarians in the Okeechobee area to see if they would be interested in a program. ADJOURNMENT There being no further business, President Domer declared the meeting recessed at 8:30 P.M. until Wednesday, 0ctober 28, 1976 at 10:00_A.M.~-~C 4~- ~~~/~~ ~x~~ RUSSELL V. DOMER PRESIDENT CITY COUNCIL CITY OF OKEECHOBEE SANDRA M. BENNETT CITY CLERK PRECONSTRUCTION MEETING WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 20, 1976 A Preconstruction meeting was held at the City Hall on Wednesday, October 20, 1976, at 10:00 A.M. with the following present: President City Council, Russell V. Domer, Councilman E. H. Hunt, City Clerk Sandra Bennett, Director of Public Works, L. C. Fortner, Jr., Water Supervisor, John Bennett, Engineer, Donald Shepherd, Engineer, Art Meeks, Construction Managers of Layne Atlantic Company, W. L. Hutcheson and Paul Nunn and Oscar Thomas, County Commissioner. Engineer, Don Shepherd explained the reasons of the preconstruction meeting: to sign the contracts, to give instructions of whom to notify where and when and other questions that might arise. Mr. Shepherd submitted approved contracts for execution by the City Council and Layne Atlantic for the water plant improvements and water intake line. The following items were discussed and approved: 1. Contact Mr. L.C. Fortner, Director of Public Works and Mr. John Bennett for site matters and location of equipment. 2. D.O.T. Preconstruction required prior to crossing road at site. 3. Contact County Building Department for any permits or County Occupational license. 4. It was approved for Layne Atlantic to place a construction trailer at the plant until construction is completed. 5. Signed contracts and notices to proceed were delivered to City and Contractor. 6. Payment and Construction schedule was present to Engineer. 7. Powell Co'. sub-contractor for intake structure. 8. Pump house and line across dike staked out. 9. PowelI Co. to give seperate price for existing pile replacement at the existing old intake structure. 10. Wood piles or concrete, contractor to report on basis of bid. 11. Engineers to notify County Building Inspection and City Inspector for site structures. 12. Keep old plant munning (continuous) a) 12" line contract item 6-B, Filter Effluent line. Tie 12" raw water to new plant (Item 2-b) and 10" raw water to existing settling basin. cbl New filter - work out for continuous operation. Connect 1 part before next. 13. Electrical Sub Contractor will be Edwards Electric of West Palm Beach. There being no further business, the meeting was adjourned at 11:00 P.M.