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REGULAR MEETING TUESDAY~ MARCH 8~ 1977
The City Council of the City of 0keechobee, Florida, convened in regular
session in the Council Chambers at the City Hall, 0keechobee, Florida~ on Tuesday
March 8, 1977 at 7:00 P.M. President Russell V. Domer presiding. Councilmen
Lytle Raulerson, Edward Douglas, Jim Knight and Lavon Bass were present. Others
present were: Audley Dunham, Mayor; Sandra Bennett, City Clerk; David Conlon,
City Attorney; L. C. Fortner, Director of Public Works; John Bennett, Water
Supervisor; Richard Spray, Building Official and Sylvia Christian, Deputy Clerk.
The Invocation was offered by Councilman Douglas.
PUBLIC HEARING
REZONING ORDINANCE - FIRST HEARING - STRATTON
President Domer presented on first reading amended Ordinance rezoning from
Residential (R-2) to Commercial for property described as "Lots 5 and 4, Block
199, Original Town of 0keechobee" by Charles V. and Margaret P. Stratton. No one
appeared Sn opposition.
It was moved by Councilman Douglas seconded by Councilman Bass and vote car-
ried that the first reading of the Ordinance be approved.
PUBLIC HEARING
REZONING ORDINANCE - FIRST HEARING - RODE
President Domer presented on first reading amended Ordinance rezoning from
Residential (R-i) to Commercial for property described as "Commencing at the
North East corner of section 28, township 37 south, range 55 east, thence run
south along the east boundary line of said section 28, for a distance of 567.00
feet, thence run west for a distance of 150 feet for P.0.B. thence continue west
for a distance of 211.00 feet, thence run south for a distance of 192.7° feet,
thence run east for a distance of 211.00 feet, thence run north for a distance of
192.70 feet to P.0.B., section 28, township 57 south, range 55 east. Original
Town of 0keechobee" by Paul and Alma Rode. No one appeared in opposition.
It was moved by Councilman Bass, seconded by Councilman Raulerson and vote
carried that the first reading of the Ordinance be approved.
ORDINANCE NUMBER 596 - ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGES - SECOND READING
President Domer reported that Ordinance Number 396 which was read on second
reading at the February 22nd meeting was not approved by a motion.
Councilman Raulerson moved to approve the second reading on Ordinance Number
596 which was read at the February 22nd meeting seconded by Councilman Douglas
and approved.
POLICE DEPARTMENT
Acting Chief Mobley submitted the following for discussion or approval:
1. MONTHLY REPORT
Police Department activity report for the month of February, ~1977 was sub-
mitted.
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2. LEAA GRANT
Acting Chief Mobley informed the Council of a revision to the City's sub-
grant application reflecting an additional $2,500.00 for a VHF Repeater. The
City will have to fund additional $242.00 for repeater which will update commun-
ications system.
Attorney Conlon stated that funds can be used through the anti-reCession
funds.
Following discussion, Councilman Bass moved to authorize the additional funds
for the repeater ~through the anti-recession funds, seconded by Councilman Knight
and motion carried.
5. PATROL CAR - LIGHTS
Acting Chief Mobley requested authorization to purchase double lights for th,
two new police cars at $194.45 per vehicle.
Councilman Bass moved to purchase the lights for the new cars, seconded by
Councilman Raulerson and motion carried.
JAIL MATTRESSES
Acting Chief Mobley stated that the Sheriff's Department was in need of eigh'
(8) mattresses for the county jail and questioned if the Council desired to lend
eight (8) of the City's twelve (12-) mattresses to the County.
Councilman Bass moved to give the county jail eight (8) of the City's
mattresses~ as they are no longer in use,seconded by Councilman Douglas and passed
COMMUNICATIONS
Cottncilman Raulerson brought to the Councils attention the need for a new
base station for the Fire Department and Water Department.
Director Fortner submitted prices on new base stations for the Fire Departmen
and Public Works Department in the amount of $7,764.0o.
The Council questioned if antirecession funds could be used to purchase the
equipment.
Attorney Conlon stated that the Council would have to come to their own
decision.
President Domer requested the Clerk to contac% Washington for clarification
of use of funds.
WATER: SEWER AND STREET DEPARTMENTS
Director Fortner submitted the followin~ for discussion or approval:
1. MONTHLY REPORT
Director Fortner submitted the Water, Sewer and Street Departments report
for the month of February, 1977.
2. CULVERTS
Director Fortner requested authorization to purchase twelve (12) culverts in
the amount of $1,071.00.
Councilman Knight moved to purchase culverts, seconded by Councilman Bass and
motion carried.
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5. CITY ROADS TO BE PAVED BY COUNTY
Director Fortner submitted a list of streets that the county has approved to
be paved.
Director Fortner stated that one of the streets on South East 2nd Avenue has
oak trees on both sides of the street. He requested Councils decision on
whether to remove them.
Councilman Knight moved to authorize Director Fortner to remove trees at
lowest possible cost, seconded by Councilman Raulerson and passed.
4. GENERATOR BUILDING - WATER
Director Fortner stated that Lacy Construction was about 45~ through with.
the generator building at the water plant and was requesting partial payment.
Councilman Douglas moved to authorize 45~ of the payment, on re'commendation
of the Building Inspector, seconded by Councilman Raulerson and passed.
CITY CLERK
1. CITY COUNCIL MEETINGS SCHEDULED
President Domer presented the schedule for the regular Council meeting
dates to be as follows:
April 12, and 26, 1977
May 10, and 24, 1977
June 14, and 28, 1977
2. WORKSHOP MEETINGS
A letter from Dr. Bartley was submitted requesting meetings be set for March
17,24, and 51, 1977 for more discussion on draft text of new zoning Ordinance.
Council approved.
5. DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION - FEDERAL AVIATION ADMINISTRATION
President Domer read a letter from the Federal Aviation Administration re-
questing approval or disapproval on Guyed Antenna Tower located between Indian-
town and Stuart. Council approved.
SIDEWALK REPAIR
Director Fortner reported sidewalk at 800 South West 5rd Avenue in need of
repair, and questioned if the Council desired for him to repair or report it to
the County .....
Attorney Conlon advised the Council not to repair due to the fact that the
sidewalks belon~ to the County.
Council authorized Attorney Conlon to investigate and notify County again.
DRAINAGE
Councilman Raulerson reported County Commissioner spoke with him in regards
to drainage in the North West section of the City. He reported that the property
owner in this section would pay for his own culvert. Matter referred to
Councilman Jim Knight to contact County Commissioner Jim Lashley and report at
next meeting.
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DISBURSEMENTS
Vouchers on the following funds were approved:
General Fund $ 36,526.93
Water and Sewer Operation and Maintenance $ 58,625.28
Federal Revenue Sharing Trust Fund $265,434.47
Cigarette Tax Fund $ 5,545.20
Water and Sewer Revenue Fund $ 54,010.96
Water and Sewer System Revenue Fund $ 1,945.46
ADJOURNMENT
Thoro being no further business, President Domer declared the meeting
recessed at 9:00 P.M., until 1:30 P.M., Friday, March 11, 1977.
RUSSELL ~ DOMER
PRESIDENT CITY COUNCIL
CITY OF 0KEECHOBEE
ATTEST:
SANDRA BENNETT
CITY CLERK
CITY OF 0KEECHOBEE
RECESSED MEETING FRIDAY, MARCH 11, 1977
The City Council of the City of 0keechobee, Florida, convened in a rec-
essed session in the Council Chambers at the City Hall, 0keechobee, Florida, on
Friday, March 11, 1977 at 1:30 P . M. President Russell V. Domer presiding.
Councilmen Edward W. Douglas, Jim Knight, Lytle Raulerson and Lavon Bass were
present· Others present were: Sandra Bennett, City Clerk; Larry Mobley, Acting
Chief of Police
BID TABULATIONS
It being the hour of 1:}0 P.M. and pursuant to a notice of public hearing,
sealed bids were opened and read from two (2) companies for the purchase of two
(2) 1977 Police vehicles:
Gilbert Chevrolet Company: With Trade In $10,100.00
Without Trade In $11,100 00
0keechobee Motor Company : With Trade In ~10,198.00
Without Trade In $11,248.00
Acting Chief Mobley pointed out that the specs called for a 550 motor with
two barrell and that Gilbert Chevrolet Company submitted a bid for a 350 four
barrell.
Following discussion, Councilman Bass moved to award the bid to the lowest
bidder, Gilbert Chevrolet Company, with trade in, in the amount of ~10,100.00 for
the purchase of two police vehicles, seconded by Councilman Douglas and passed.
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~JOURNMENT
There being no further business, President Domer declared the meeting ad-
journed at 2:00 P.M. --
RUSSELL 'V. DOMER
PRESIDENT CITY COUNCIL
CITY OF 0KEECHOBEE
ATTEST:
SANDRA BENNETT
CITY CLERK
CITY OF 0KEECHOBEE
RECESSED WORKSHOP MEETING THURSDAY~ MARCH 17~ 1977
The City Council of the City of Okeechobee, Florida, convened in a rec-
essed workshop session at 7:00 P.M., on Thursday, March 17, 1977. President
Russell V. Domer presiding. Councilmen Lytle Raulerson, Jim Knight and Edward
W. Douglas were present. Councilman La¥on Bass was absent. Others present were:
Sandra Bennett, City Clerk and Ernest R. Bartley, Planning Consultant.
LOCAL GOVERNMENT COMPREHENSIVE PLANNING ACT - ZONING
Dr. Ernest R. Bartley, A.I.P., appeared before the Council to go over the
draft text of the new zoning Ordinance.
ADJOURNMENT
There being no further business, President Domer declared the meeting
adjoUrned.
PRESIDENT CITY COUNCIL
CITY OF OKEECHOBEE
ATTE ST:
SANDRA BENNETT
CITY CLERK
CITY OF OKEECHOBEE