1977-05-12 Workshop 2107
ADJOURNMENT
There being no further business, the Council adjourned at 10:40 P.M.
Russell V. Domer
President City Council
City of 0keechobee
ATTEST:
Sandra Bennett
City Clerk
City of 0keechobee
RECESSED WORKSHOP MEETING THURSDAY~ MAY 12~ 1977
The City Council of the City of 0keechobee, Florida, convened in a rec-
essed session in the Council Chambers at the City Hall, Okeechobee, Florida,
Thursday, May 12, 1977, at 6:00 o'clock P.M. President Russell V. Domer
presideing. Councilmen Edward W. Douglas, Lavon Bass, Lytle Raulerson and Jim
Knight were present. Others present were: Sandra Bennett, City Clerk.
COUNTY FIRE AGREEMENT
Councilman Raulerson submitted Statement of Expenses from June 1, 1976 to
February 28, 1977 on the Fire Department. He also submitted annual Fire Report
which list total of City and County fires from May 1976 to April 1977. He in-
formed the Council of the City and County property assessments and population.
FollowinC discussion the Council agreed to authorize Attorney Conlon to
draw a rough draft in simulation of .the following:
1, At end of budget year, County's share to be based on percentage of
actual use in County.
2. Actual cost of operation, plus Fire Hydrant rental and water used fight-
ing fires.
3. County to pay 50~ of projected costs April 1Mt, balance of actual costs_~t
end of budget year.
4. Dates to begin August 1 through July 31, allowing time for final figures
and billin~ during current budget year.
The present Fire A~reement ends Aucust 10, 1977, decision must be reached
by this date.
The Council agreed to have a joint meeting with the County Commissioners on
Tuesday, May 17, 1977 at 7:00 P.M.
Lp. CAL GOVERNMENT COMPREHENSIVE PLANNING ACT -. ZONING
Dr. Ernest R. Bartley, A.I.P., appeared before the Council to discuss the
draft text of the new zoning Ordinance. The next meeting with Dr. Bartley was
scheduled for Thursday May 26 1977.
2108
ADJOURNMENT
There being no further business, President Domer declared the meeting recessed
at 9:30 until Tuesday, May 17, 1977 at 7:00 P.M.
Russell V. Domer
President City Council
City of 0keechobee
ATTEST:
City Clerk
City of 0keechobee
RECESSED WORKSHOP MEETING TUESDAY?r MAY 17, 19,77
The City Council of the City of Okeechobee, Florida, convened in a recessed
session in the Council Chambers at the City Hall, 0keechobee~ Florida, Tuesday,
May 17, 1977, at 7:00 o'clock P.M. President Russell V. Domer presiding.
Councilmen Lavon Bass, Jim Knight, Lytle Raulerson, and Edward Douglas were presenl
Others present were: Sandra Bennett, City Clerk; County Con~nissioners: Hiram
Raulerson, Charlie Harvey, Oscar Thomas , Clyde Durrance, and Jim Lashley; Clif
Betts, Jr., County Clerk, David Conlon, City Attorney; Bill Hendry, County Attorne~
Roy Williams, Division of Forestry and Van Murphy, Head of Forestry Division.
COUNTY FIRE AGREEMENT
President Domer submitted the Fire Department, Statement of Expenses, from
June 1, 1976 to February 28, 1977 to the County Commissioners.
He reported that during a Workshop Meeting on May 12, 1977 the Council agreed
on terms which stipulated 50~ of estimated previous years expenses which would
be due on August 1, 1977 and after July 31, 1978 the rest' of cost would be due.
President Domer read Rough Draft of A~reement. He stated that the Rough Draft
Agreement was not negotiable.
Councilman Raulerson gave a report of property tax population, concluding --~
that the City Tax payers are paying 1/5 of County taxes.
Attorney Hendry questioned Insurance rates on Fire Department.
The County Commissioners stated that they would hold a meeting for further
discussion on the matter and inform the Council of there decision.
ADJOURNMENT
Following a lengthy discussion the meeting adjourned at 8:00 P.M.
RUSSEL~L V. DOMER
PRESIDENT CITY COUNCIL
CITY OF 0KEECHOBEE
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