1978-05-09 Regular 33 ~
A meeting tentatively set for May 16th, 1978. Definite date
to be set at next regular Council meeting.
ADJOURNMENT
There being no further business, the Meeting Recessed at 8:30
P.M. until Tuesday, May 9, 1978.
Russell V. Domer
President City Council
City of 0keechobee
ATTEST:
Acting City Clerk
City of 0keech0bee
FIRST REGULAR MEETING TUESDAY~ ~AY 9, 1978
The City Council of the City of 0keechobee~ Florida~ convened in
i Regular Session in the Council Chambers at the City Hall, 0keechobee,
Florida, at 7:00 P.M.~ Tuesday, May 9, 1978o
President Russell V. Domer presiding.
Councilmen Jim Knight and Lytle Raulerson were present. Councilmen
Lavon Bass and Edward W. Douglas were absent.
Others present were: Audley Dunham, Mayor; David Conlon, City Attorney;
L. C. Fortner, Director of Public Works; Larry Mobley, Chief of Police;
Richard B. Spray, Building Official; Sylvia Christian, Acting City Clerk
and Shirley Williams, Deputy Clerk.
The Invocation was offered by Conncilman Jim Knight.
PUBLIC HEARING
BID TABULATION - SURPLUS EQUIPMENT - SAVIN 220 COPIER
It being the hour of seven o'clock and pursuant to a notice published
April 27th and May 4th, 1978 sealed bids were received, opened and read
for the saleoof Savin 220 Copier.
A bid of $525.50 was submitted from Murray Insurance Services.
Following discussion Councilman Knight moved to acdept Murray's bid
i ' in ~he amount of $525.50, seconded by Councilman Raulemson and vote
carried.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
It was moved by Councilman Knight, seconded by Councilman Raulerson
and vote carried that the minutes of April 25th and May 4th, 1978 be
approved as recorded.
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REQUEST SOUTH WEST 8TH STREET CLOSED
Mr. Jim Dykes appeared with further discussion on closing of Somth
West 8th Street.
Attorney stated a petition would be needed to close the street and
the hearing and notice published in the paper.
Council to be kept posted on further action.
RESHAPING STREET
Mr. W. I. Rooks appeared requesting permission to rearrange the
elevation of a newly filled street (north east 3rd street, between 4th
and 5th avenue).
Mr. Rooks informed he would pay all expenses if the City would furnish
the culvert. Director Fo~tner to inspect.
Following discussion Councilman Knight moved to allow Mr. Rooks to
reshape~this street and the City to furnish culvert subsect to Director
Fortners inspection, seoonded by Councilman Raulerson and vote carried.
REQUEST 19TH STREET OPENED
Mr. Joe Flannagan appeared before the Council requesting 19th Street
be opened to his property. He stated part of the street is fenced. There
are also several trees in the street that would need to be removed. Mr.
Flannagan needs access to the rea~ of his property.
President Domer requested an estimate for the removal of the trees.
Mr. Flannagan will help share this cost.
President Domer requested Director Fo~tner and Police Chief Mobley to
investigate.
More discussion at next meeting.
L. P. SANITATION FRANCHISE
Mr. Tare Waldron appeared before the Council informing them he has
sold L. P. Sanitation Corporation to Jay Huffman. The Franchise needs to
be transferred.
Following discussion Councilman Raulerson moved to transfer ~arbage
Franchise from Mr. Tare Waldron to Mr. Jay Huffman, seconded by Council-
man Knight and vote carried.
CHRISTIAN FELLOWSHIP CENTER
A license application from Rev. Richard Currey was submitted for a
non-profit religious organization. He request a fellowship hall in front
and recreation in rear. Location at 508 North Park Street. The Council
questioned parking facilities.
Following discussion Councilman Knight moved to table action for
a two week investigation~ seconded by Councilman Raulerson and vote carried.
WATER MAIN - TWO INCH
Mr. Geo~e P. Wolf~ Sr. and Osee Jeffers appeared before the Council
requesting inf~rmation on having a water main installed.
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President Domer informed they would have to pay theccost to have
the water main installed. Director Fortner to be able to inspect at any
time.
Water Main will belong to the City after it is installed.
Following discussion, Attorney Conlon, informed the Council that
a contract agreement should be drawn.
CANAL 441 NORTH
Attorney Conlon informed that the 50 foot road requirement i~ deriv~n
from State Statute. Requirement could change at any time. In this
Situation a public hearing and a petition from the County to close the
north 20 feet is needed. The State Road Department needs an easement.
The Road Department wants 30 feet, that wQuld leave the City 40 feet.
More discussion after Attorney Conlon contacts the County Attorney.
NEMEC - OPENING 0KEECHOBEE AVENUE
Attorney Conlon informed the Council he could not get an abstract.
Attorney to contact Bill Hendry.
POLICE DEPARTMENT
Chief of Police, Larry Mobley, submitted the following items for
discussion or approval:
1. MONTHLY REPORT
Chief Mobley submitted the Police Department Activity Report for
the month of April, 1978.
2. RESIGNATION - POLICE
Chief Mobl~y submitted a verbal resignation from Michael E. Brown,
effective May 5, 1978. Chief Mobley recommen4ed the Council accept
Brown's resignation.
Following discussion Councilman Knight moved to accept Brown's resignation
on the Chief's recommendation, seconded by Councilman Raulerson and vote
carried.
FIRE DEPARTMENT
1. MONTHLY REPORT
The Fire Report for the month of April, 1978 was submitted.
WATER~ SEWER AND STREET DEPARTMENTS
Director Fo~tner submitted the following items for discussion or
approval:
1. MONTHLY REPORT
Director Fortner submitted the Water, Sewer and Street Departments
report for the monthoof April, 1978.
2. ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT ADMINISTRATION
Director Fortner submitted a letter for Presiden't Domer's signature
to be sent to the Economic Development Administration REV EDA LPW 04-51-
20988, 0keechobee, Florida, Waterworks Improvements. Additional funds for
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Waterworks ImprovementS.
Council agreed to send letter for additional funds.
FREDERICK BELL CONSULTING ENGINEERS~ INC.
Director Fortner submitted a letter from Frederick Bell Consulting
Engineers, Inc. which stated that during the recent internal inspection
of the 0keechobee Wastewater collection system it was noted that an
exposed area drain located to the rear of the Gilbert Chevrolet Company
was connected to the wastewater collection system. It is estimated that
t~is drain could contribute as much as lO,O00 gallons to the wastewater~
flow during a i inch rainfall. In view of the excessive loading on the
treatment plant during rainfall it is essential that such connections be
diverted from the collection system aS soon as practical. Th~].Enviromental
Pro~ection A~ency considers this type of connection as a source of inflow
and as such is the responsibility of the City and the owner of the source
to take corrective action.
Following a lengthy discussion the Council agreed for a copy of the
letter to be taken to Mr. Gil Culbreth, ow3aer of Gilbert Chevrolet, and
inform him of the situation.
4. ADVERTISE BIDS ON CHEMICALS
Director Fortner infommed the Council he needed authorimation to advertise
and accept bids for chemicals on Jnne 13th, 1978.
Councilman Raulerson moved to advertise for bids on Chemicals,.seconded
by Councilman Knight and vote carried.
5. ROYALS - WINN DIXIE
Director Fortner stated that Charles Royal had contacted him questioning
if the City would allow his Company to put money in escrow with the City
and the Ci%y to hire Engineer.
Attorney Conlon suggested they submit a proposal.
Get proposed copy ~o Attorney for discussion at meeting of May 18th, 1978.
6. MICROFILMING
Director Fortner informed the Council that a Company in West Palm
Beach had contacted him concerning microfilming City Records. He stated --~
the Company w~uld do a feasibility study free of charge.
Council agreed to allow the Company to do a study.
7. DIRT PILE - PARKING AREA
Director Fortner questioned what the Council wished to do with the
dirt piled up from the Parking Area?
Following discussion Director Fortner to contact someone who might
be interested in trading a load of shell for a load of dirt.
CITY CLERK
Acting Clerk, Sylvia Christian, submii~ed ~he following items for
discussion of approval:
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1. SIX MONTHS REPORT
Actiaag Clerk Christian submitted the Water and Sewer six months
report.
2. ROBERT E. ~WENS & ASSOCIATES - BIL~ING FOR SERVICES THROUGH APRII,
Acting Clerk Christian submitted a bill in the amount of $159.60
from Robert E. Owens and Associaees for services through April~ Director
~ Fortner informed that the School Board was to pay this bill. A bill in
the amount of $2,800.00 and a bill in the amount of $661.20 for the City
to pay was submitted. This is for services on the Clearwell and the
Layne Atlantic project.
It was moved by Councilman Knight to pay these two bills in the
total amount of $5,461.20, seconded by Councilman Rau~erson and vote
carried.
3. BILL - FREDERICK BELL-201 FACILITIES WORK
Acting Clerk Christian submitted a bill from Frederick Bell Consulting
Engineer for Work on the 201 Facilities Plan, in the amount of $2,209.00.
It was moved by Conncilman Raulerson to pay Frederick Bell the
$2,209.00, seconded by Councilman Knight and vote carried.
4. HEALTH INSURANCE - ~ETNA
Acting Clerk Christian submitted the new Fates on the He&~th Insurance
from Aetna Insurance Company.
The rates were as follows:
Medical Expense Benefit $27.74 to $29.58
Medical Supplement $11.89 to $11.46
Following discussion Councilman Knight moved to renew Health Insurance
with Aetna at the above rates, seconded by Councilman Raulerson and vote
carried.
5. STORAGE FILES
Act~mg Clerk Christian requested authorization to purchase a years
supply of storage files for the Clerks Office. A eost of $12.90 each, a
years supply would eo~t $150.00.
· Following discussion Councilman Rmulerson moved to purchase a years
supply of storage files for the Clerks office, seconded by Councilman
Knight and vote carried.
BEACHWATER MEETING SCHEDULED
President Domer informed the Council that a meeting needs to be set
up with Beachwater for Tuesday, May 16th, 1978 at 7:00 P.M.
The Clerk was instructed to notify the news media and the Beachwater
Board Members.
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APPOINTING ACTING FIRE CHIEF
Councilman Raulerson informed the Council ~hat an Acting Chief needed
to be appointed in the Fire Department while Chief Godwin is in the
hospital. He mentioned that Godwin had appointed Jody Rhymes.
Following discussion Councilman Knight moved to give Council~n
Rau~erson the authority to appoint an Acting Fire Chief~ seoonded
by Councilman Raulerson and vote carried.
POLICE DEPARTMENT INVESTIGATION
Councilman Raulerson requested that an investigation be made in the
Police Department as to why there ha~ been such a large number of
employees lea~ing this year.
Police Commissioner Bass to be informed of the situation.
President Domer to investigate also.
DISBURSEMENTS
Vouchers on the following funds were approved:
Water & Sewer Operation & Maintenance $ 96,783.67
Public W~ks Fund $ -0--
Water & Sewer System Revenue Fund $ 2,024.99
Water & Sewer Revenue Fund $ 99,036.24
General Fund $ 23,112.94
Cigarette Tax Fund $ -0-
Anti-Recession Fund $ 3,706.84
ADJOURNMENT
There being no further business PreSident DO~e~ declared the Meeting
Recessed! at 9:00 P.M. until Tuesday, May 16, 1978 at 7:00 P.Mo for meeting
with Beachwater Association.
Russell~V. Domer
President City Council
City of 0keechobee
ATTEST:
a Christian
Acting City Clerk
City of 0keechobee