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RECESSED MEETING TUESDAY~ SEPTEMBER,,6, 1977
The City Council of the City of 0keechobe~ Florida convened in a Recessed
Meeting in the Council Chambers at the City Hall, 0keechobee, Florida, at 7:00
P.M., September 6, 1977.
President Russell V. Domer presiding.
Councilmen Edward W. Douglas and Lytle Raulerson were present. Councilmen
Jim Knight and Lavon Bass was absent.
Others present were: Sandra Bennett, City Clerk; L. C. Fortner, Director of
Public Works; David Conlon, City Attorney; Don Shepherd City Engineer; Richard
B. Spray, Building Official and ~ylvia Christian, Deputy Clerk.
LOT VARIANCE
Mr. Hubert Harden, Builder, appeared before the Council requesting a variance
on lot width on lots 11 and 12, block 145. He staged that he wanted to split the
two lots East and West imstead of North and S~uth to be able for houses to face
the Avenue.
Following discussion, the Council postponed action and requested Mr. Harden
to investigate the purchase of an additional lot for the required lot width as
required by City Ordinance.
TAYLOR ESTATES SUBDIVISION
Mr. Joseph W. Porten appeared before the Council in regards to Taylor Creek
Subdivision plans.
Following lengthy discussion, the following was agreed upon:
1. Taylor Estates will provide cost for sanitary sewer and the required lift
station for connection to the CiSy sewer system.
2. The City to accept 56" street width as shown on plat.
5. Lots to be 40' by 75' width as required by Ordinance Number 598. Irre,
arly shaped lots to be increased in size subject to Council approval.
4. Taylor Estates to dedicate drainage easements and streets to the City,
5. President Dm~er to investigate the flood plane and inspect the building
sites.
6. Plans to be revised ~or a pavement width of 22' as required by City
Ordinance Number 598.
7. Plans to be revised to meet the paving requirement of 1½" of asphalt.
P~ans to be revised and re-submitted by Mr. Porten with changes as required by
Council.
ADJOURNMENT
There being no further business, the Meeting Recessed at 9:50 P.M. until
September 8, 1977 at 7:50 P.M.
Russell V. Domer
President City Council
City of 0keechobee
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8--andra ~ennet t'
City Clerk --~
City of 0keechobee
BUDGET WORKSHOP MEETING THURSDAY~ SEPTEMBER 8,..1977
The City Council of the City of 0keechobee, Florida convened in a Budget
Workshop Session in the City Clerk's Office at the City Hall, 0keechobee, Florida,
at 7:30 P.M., September 8, 1977.
President Russell V. Domer presidiig.
Councilmen Lytle Raulers~, Edward W. Douglas and Jim Knight were present.
Councilman Lavnn Bass was absent.
Others present were: Sandra Bennett, City Clerk; Larry Mobley, Chief of
Police; 01eh Godwin, Fire 8hief; Louis Keith Tomey, Assistance Fire Chief; L. C.
Fortner, Director of Public Works and Sylvia Christian, Deputy Clerk.
1977 - 1,~78 WATER~ SEWER AND GENERAL BUDGET
The Council entered into Budget Session for the 1977-1978 Water, Sewer and
General Budget.
Councilm~ Douglas moved to accept the 1977-1978 Water, Sewer and General
Budget, seconded by Councilman Raulerson motion carried.
ADJOURNMENT
There being no further business, the Cuuncil adjourned.
Russell V. Domer
President City Council
City of 0keechobee
ATTEST:
Sandra Bennett
City Clerk
City of 0keechobee
FIRST REGULAR MEETING TUESDAY~ SE~EMBER 1.3, 1977
The City Council of the City of 0keechobee, Florida convened in regular --~
session in the Council Chambers at the City Hall, 0keeshobee, Florida, at 7:00
P.M., September 13, 1977.
President Russell V. Domer presiding.
Councilmen Edward W. Douglas, Lavon Bass and Lytle Raulerson ~ere present.
Councilman Jim Knight was absent, i '
Others present were: Sandra Bennett, City Clerk; Audley Dunham, Mayor; L.C.
Fortner, Director of Public Works; David Conlon, City Attorney; 01en Godwin, Fire
Chief; Phillip Purvis, Sergeant Police Department; Richard Spray, Building 0ffic~l
and Sylvia Christian, Deputy Clerk.
The Invocation was offered by Councilman Edward W. Douglas.