1977-10-06 Workshop 2167
CITY CLERK
1. RESTORATION OF KISSIMMEE RIVER
City Clerk Bennett, submitted a letter from coordinating Council on the
Restoration of the Kissinnnee River Valley, Taylor Creek and Nubbin Slough.
Following discussion Councilman Knight moved to appoint Director Fortner
to represent the City, Seconded by Councilman Bass motion carried.
2. HEARTLAND MANPOWER CONSORTIUM
City Clerk Bennett, submitted a letter from Heartland Manpower Consortium
in accordance with the Comprehensive Employment and Training Act (C.E.T.A.)
The Council requested Fire Chief Assistant to investigate.
COMPREHENSIVE PLANNING MEETING
Clerk Bennett reported on meetings with Dr. Bartley for October 6th and 20th
CHAMBER OF COMMERCE
President Domer reported on request f~ $~,000.O0 from the Chamber of
Commerce for 77-78 Budget for Christmas Lights instead of $500.00 the Conncil
had allocated in the Budget.
Action postponed for further investigation by Councilman Knight.
ADJOURNMENT
There being no further business, the Council Recessed until October 6th
at 7:00 P.M.
Russell Vo Domer
President City Council
City of 0keechobee
ATTEST:
Sandra Bennett
City ~lerk
City of Okeechobee
RECESSED WORKSHOP MEETING THURSDAY~ OCTOBER 6, 1977
The City Council of the City of 0keechbbee, Florida, convened in a recessed
workshop session in the Council Chambers at the City Hall, 0keechobee~ Florida~
at 6:50P.M., on Thursday, October 6, 1977.
President Russell V. Domer presiding.
Councilmen Jim Knight and Edward W. Douglas w~re present. Councilmen Lytle
Raulerson and Lavon Bass were absent.
Others presente were: Sandra Bennett, City Clerk and Ernest R. Bartley,
P~anning Consultant.
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LOCAL GOVERNMENT COMPREHENSIVE PLANNING ACT - ZONING
Dr. Ernest R. Bartley, A.I.P., appeared before the Council for further
discussion on the draft text of the new zoning Ordinance.
ADJ 0URN~E~T
There being no further business, President Domer declared the meeting
adjourned at 9:00 P.M.
Russ ll~~V. Dome~r~'~-''~--~
President City Council
City of 0keechobee
ATTEST:
Sandra Bennett
City Clerk
City of 0keechobee
FIRST REGULAR MEETING TUESDAY~ OCTOBER 11~ 1977
The City Council of the City of Okeechobee, ~lorida, convened in regular
session in the Council ~hambers at the City Hall, 0keechobee, Florida, at
7:00P.M., on Tuesday, October 11, 1977.
President Russell V. Domer presiding.
Councilmen Edward W. Douglas, Lytle Raulerson and Jim Knight were present.
Councilman Lavon Bass ~as absent.
Others present were: Audley DuD_ham, Mayor; Sandra Bennett, City Clerk;
David Conlon, City Attorney; Larry Mobley, Chief of Police; L. C. Fortner,
Director of Public Works; Olen Godwin, Fire Chief; Richard B. Spray, Building
Official and Sylvia Christian, Deputy Clerk.
The Invocation was offered by Councilman Edward W. Douglas.
PUBLIC HEARING
BID TABULATIONS
It being the hour of seven o'clock and pursuant to a notice of public hearing
sealed bids were received opened and read from two (2) companies for the purchase
of two 1977 or 1978 ½ fon pick-up trucks, with trade-in on one 1969 Dodge ½ ton
pick-up truck.
Gilbert Chevrolet Company - $9,956.00
0keechobee 'Motor Company - $9,832.00
Following discussion, Councilman Douglas moved to award bid to Okeechobee
Motor Company in the amount of $9,832.00, seconded by Councilman Raulerson,
motion carried.
TAYLOR ESTATES SUBDIVISION
Mr. Joseph W. Porten appeared before the Council submitting revised plans