1978-04-11 RegularFIRST REGULAR MEETING TUESDAY~ APRIL 11~ 1978
The City Council of the City of 0keechbbee, Florida, convened
in Regular Session in the Council Chambers at the City Hall, 0keechobee,
Florida, at 7:00 P.M., Tuesday, April ll, 1978.
President Russell V. Domer presiding.
Councilmen Jim Knight, Lytle Raulerson and Edward W. Douglas were
present. Councilman Larch Bass was abaent.
Others present were: Audley Dunham, Mayor; L. C. ~ortner, Jr.,
Director of Public Works; 01en Godwin, Fire Chief; Phillip Purvis,
Lieutenant Police Department; David Conlon, Attorney; Sylvia Christian,
Acting City Clerk and Shirley Williams, Deputy Clerk.
The Invocation was offered by Councilman Jim Knight.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
It was moved by Councilman Douglas, seconded by Councilman Raulerson
and vote carried that the Minutes of March 16th and 28th, 1978, be
approved as recorded.
PUBLIC HEARING
ZONING ORDINANCE - ABNEY - FINAL HEARING
President Domer presented the final reading on rezoning of property
described as all of Blocks 4, 13, 12, 29, 21, 22, 11 and 20, City of
0keechobee. Blocks 11 and 22 and Lots 12 and 13 Block 20 are presently
zoned Industrial. From Residential (R-i) and Industrial to Residential
President Domer asked if there were any objections to the requested
rezoning. No objections were heard or filed.
Councilman Douglas moved to rezone Blocks 11, 12, 21 and 22 to
Ri to conf~rm with new zoning map, and Blocks 4, 13, 29 and 20, City of
0keechbbee B~ocks 11 and 22 and Lots 12 and 13 Block 20 to RG-2, seconded
by Councilman Knight and vote carried.
Attorney Conlon stated that When the mylar was published in the paper
the regulations are not required to be published. The publishing would
be on the. 2Oth and 27th of April. The earliest possible date for a
public hearing is May 4th.
Acting Clerk Christian resubmitted Mr. Donald Fales rezoning application.
Mr. Fales request that Lots 17 & 18 in Block 37, North West 9th Street,
West Parrott Avenue, Original Town of 0keechobee, be zoned from Industrial
to Commercial.
Councilm~n Raulerson moved toccontinue line on new proposed zoning
map from north boundary to include Lots 17 through 26 of Block 37 and
make them Commercial, seconded by Councilman Knight and vote carried.
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PROPOSED RESIDENTIAL DEVELOP~NT-NORTHWEST AREA-CITY OF 0KEECHOBEE
Mr. Dwight R. Weyant, P.E., appeared before the Council for
further discussion on Subdivision Plan North WeSt of Town.
Mr. Weyant stated there were only a few items he needed to bri~
before the Council. The City's Attorney needs to approve the plans.
Confirmation is needed from the City.
President Domer questioned if Hospital Corporation of America
had been contacted concerning the possibility of tying into their force
main? Mr. Weyant stated he had not contacted Hospital Corporation of
America yet because of financial status. Mr. Weyant mentioned ~here
were a few alley exchanges. Don Shepherd, Engineer, stated he felt a
Loop would be needed if they tied into the Hospital's force main. Mr.
Weyant s~ated there were a few streets that needed opening, also pieces
of Alleys. It was discussed that the streets~ drainage and~.wat~r, would be
opened up as needed. Tentative agreement by each Councilman. Mr.
Weyant to discuss the situation with Don Shepherd, Engineer.
FIREMEN'S AUXILIARY
Mrs. Pearl Godwin appeared before the Council to request permission
for the' Firemen's Auxiliary to hQld a Spaghetti Supper in the Fire
Department as a fund raising project.
Councilman Knight moved tp allow the Firemen's Auxiliary to hold
a Spaghetti Supper in the Fire Department, seconded by Councilman
Raulerson and vote carried.
CANAL 4~1 NORTH
Mr. Harvey Hamrick and Mr. Leland Dyals, appeared before the Council
to discuss the City ditch located under Highway 441 and South of the new
Hospital Site. He proposes to move the ditch to flow under Highway 4~1
and East on hal~ of the Street Right-of-Way of North East l~th Street
(01d 20th Street) to empty in to Taylor Creek. This would alleviate
the present draining on to Mr. Hamrick's Property.
The Council agreed to contact the property- owners adjoining l~th
Street on the South, and ask them to come before the Council on April
25th, 1978 to voice their objections or approval for this project.
Property owners to be contacted by Certified Mail.
REQUEST SOUTH WEST 8th STREET CLOSED
Mr. Jim Dykes appeared before the Council requesting that South
West 8th Street be closed.
Following discussion the Council to investigate and discuss further
at next meeting.
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BUILDING DEPARTMENT
Building Official, Richard B. Spray, submitted the following
items for discussion or approval:
1. QUARTERLY REPORT
Building Official Spray submitted the Building Department Quarterly
Report for the months of January, February and March, 1978.
POLICE DEPARTMENT
Lieutenant, Phillip Purvis, submitted the following items for
discussion or approval:
1. MONTHLY REPORT
Lieutenant Purvis submitted the Police Department Activity Report
for the month of March, 1978.
2. RESIGNAT~0N - POLICE
Lieutenant Purvis submitted a verbal resignation from Patrolman
James L. Keadle, effective April 7, 1978.
Following discussion Councilman Raulerson moved to accept Keadle's
resignation, seconded by Councilman Douglas and vote carried.
FIRE DEPARTMENT
Fire C~ief, 01eh Godwin, submitted the following items for dis-
cussion or approval:
1. MONTHLY REPORT
Fire Chief Godwin submitted the Fire Report for the month of March,
1978.
2. ALUMINIZED BUNKER GEAR
Chief Godwin stated he would like to purchase Bun~er Gear for
the V~lunteers.
~he cost is around $200 dollars per suit.
More discussion later about Anti-Recession Funds.
3. FIRE TRUCK REPAIR
Chief Godwin stated thmt the pump on #2 Fire Truck needs over-
hauling.
C~ief Godwin to get prices.
CLEARWELL - WATER PLANT
Don Shepherd, Eningeer, requested approval to have am~vertisement on
bids for Clearwell published on April 2Otb and 27th, 1978 an~ for bids
to be opened at 7:30 P.M. May 23rd, 1978.'
Following discussion Councilman Douglas moved to advertise bids
on Clearwell to be published Apmil 20th and 27th, 1978 and for bids to
be opened May 23rd, 1978 at 7:50 P.M., seconded by Councilman Knight and
vote carried.
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WATER~ SEWER AND STREET DEPARTMENTS
Director Fortner submitted the following items for discussion
or approval:
1. MONTHLY REPORT
Director Fortner submitted the Water, Sewer and Street Departments
report for the month of March, 1978.
2. TENNIS COURT BEHIND CHAMBER OF COMMERCE
Director Fortner stated he had been inquiring on prices for re-
paving of tennis court behind the Chamber of Commerce. He is to con-
tact someone in that field thmough Rock-A-Way. Councilman Knight to
investigate.
3. EMPLOYEE EVALUATION - STREET
Dimector Fortner submitted an employee evaluation on Joe Brown,
Jr. Director Fortner stated Mr. Brown had been employed with the City
for six months. He recommended Brow~l be made a permanent employee with
a yearly salary increase of $500 dollars.
Councilman Knight moved to make Brown a permanent employee with a
salary increase of $500 dollars annually, seconded by Councilman Douglas
and vote carried.
CITY CLERK
Acting Clerk, Sylvia Christian, submitted the following items for
discussion or approval:
1. ANTI-RECESSION FUNDS - ALLOCATED
Acting Clerk Christian informed the Council there were $6,799.72
dollars of Anti-Recession Funds that needed ~o be allocated by April
19, 19 78.
Following discussion Councilman Raulerson moved to allocate the
Anti-Recession funds of $6,799.72 as follows:
Street Department $1,599.72
FiFe Department 1,200.00
Sewer Department .4~000.00
Total $6,799.72
seconded by Councilman Knight and vote carried.
2. COPIER
Acting Clerk Christian informed the Council that Murray Insurance
Company had offered a price of $500 dollars for the copy machine.
Councilman Knight moved to sell the copier for $500 dollars to
Murray Insurance Company.
Attorney Conlon stated it could not be sold without being re-
advertised.
Councilman Knight withdrew his motion.
Following discussion Councilman Raulerson moved to re-advertise
the copier for sale and the Council has the right to re~se any and
all bids, seconded by Councilman Knight and vote carried.
EMPLOYEE EVALUATIONS - CLERK'S OFFICE
Acting Clerk Christian submitted employee evaluations on Shirley
Williams and Lola Parker. She requemtmd that Williams be raised from
$7,722.00 per year to $8,500.00 per year and Parker be raised~from
$8,587.85 per year to $9,000.00 per year.
President Domer stated Acting Clerk Christian's Expense allowance
needed to be discussed also. He suggested she be given a $150 dollar
per month expense.
Following discussion Councilman Knight moved to give Williams an
increase in pay to $8,500 per year; Parker an increase to $9,000 per
year and Christian an expense of $150.00 dollars per month, seconded
by Conncilm~ Raulerson and vote carried.
BURNED OUT HOUSE IN SOUTHWEST 0KEECHOBEE
President Domer reported on receiving several complaints from
surrounding property owners about a burned out house in southwest
0keechobee.
Following discussion Attorney Conlon agreed to search City Ordinances
to determine if the Council has the authority to impose a citation on
property owners who permit dangerous or hazardous conditions to exist.
DISBURSEMENTS
Vouchers on the following funds were approved:
General Fund $ 41,431.08
Anti-Recession Fund $ 1,221.60
Cigarette T~ Fund $ 30,000.00
Water & Sewer Operation & Maintenance $ 29,701.64
Water & Sewer System Rewenue Fund $ 2,024.99
Public Works Fund $104,842.62.
Water & Sewer Revenue Fund $ 34,036.24
ADJOURNMENT
There being no further business, President Domer declared the meeting
Recessed at lO:lO P.M.
Russ~ V. Domer
President City Council
ATTEST:
S ia Christian
Acting City Clerk