1977-05-17 Workshop2108
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.
R'usse'll' V, Domer ....
President City Council __~
City of 0keechobee
ATTE ST:
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City Clerk
City of 0keechobee
RECESSED WORKSHOP MEETING TUESDAY~r MAY 17~ 1~7~
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 present.
Others present were: Sandra Bennett, City Clerk; County Commissioners: Hiram
Raulerson, Charlie Harvey, Oscar Thomas , Clyde Durrance, and Jim Lashley; Clif
Betts, Jr., County Clerk, David Conlon, City Attorney; Bill Hendry, County Attorney,
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 Agreement. 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.
ADJ'0URNMENT
Following a lengthy discussion the meeting adjourned at 8:00 P.M.
PRESIDENT CITY COUNCIL
CITY OF 0KEECHOBEE
2109
ATTEST:
SANDRA BENNETT
CITY CLERK
CITY OF 0KEECHOBEE
SECOND REGULAR MEETING
~UESDAY~ MAY 24, 1977
The City Council of the City of 0keechobee, Florida~ convened in regular
session in the Council Chambers at the City Hall, 0keechobee, Florida, at 7:00
P.M., May 10, 1977. President Russell V. Domer presiding... Councilmen Jim
Knight, Edward W. Douglas, and Lytle Raulerson were present. Councilman Lavon
Bass was absent. Others present were: Sandra Bennett, City Clerk; Larry
Mobley, Acting Chief of Police; L. C Fortner, Director of Public WorksI Olen
Godwin, Fire Chief and Sylvia Christian, Deputy Clerk~ David Conlon, City Atty.
PUBLIC HEARING
ZONING 0~DINANCE, - DAVIS - FINAL HEARING
President Domer presented the final reading on rezoning of lots 23, 24, 25,
and 26, Block 200, Original Town of 0keechobee, from Residential (R-l) to
Commercial.
President Domer asked if there were any objections to the requested rezoning.
No objections were heard or filed.
Councilman Douglas moved to rezone the above described property as requested
and to amend Ordinance No. 271, seconded by Councilman Raulerson motion carried.
PUBLIC HEARING
ZONING ORDINANCE- ROBERTSON - FINAL HEARING
President Domer presented the final reading on rezoning of lot 26, Block 3,
Original Town of 0keechobee, from Industrial to Commercial.
President Domer asked if there were any objections to the requested rezoning.
No objections were heard of filed.
Councilman Knight moved to rezone the above described property as requested
and to amend Ordinance No. 271, seconded by Councilman Douglas motion carried.
PUBLIC HEARING
ZONING ORDINANCE - CHANNEL PROPERTIES - FINAL HEARINC
President Domer presented the final reading on rezoning of lots 5, 6~ 11, and
12 of Block 41, First Addition to South Okeechobee~ and except the South 7 feet
of said lots 6 and 12 from Residential (R-l) to Commercial
Those appearing in opposition to the requested rezoning were: T. W. Conley,
III, for Mrs. Martha Conley, Mr. Bob Phillips, Mr. Lawrence Feldman, Mr. Edward
Sizemore and Mr. Thee Arthur.
Mr. Conley pointed out that if the property was rezoned it would be classif-
ied as spot zoning.
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