1978-06-06 Special 2283
SPECIAL MEETING TUESDAY~ JUN~ 6, 1978-
The City Council of the City of 0keechobee, F~orida, convened in
Special Session in the Council Chambers at the City Hail, Okeechobee,
Florida, at 1:30 P.M. ~uesday, June 6, 1978.
President Russell V. Domer presiding.
~Councilmen Lavon Bass, Edward W. DougRas and Lytle Raulerson were
present. Councilman Jim Knight was absent.
Others present were: Audley Dunham, Mayor; David Conlon, City
Attorney; John Cassells, and Sylvia Chriatian,
Acting City Clerk.
SICK LEAVE - POLICY
President Domer informed those present that the special meeting
was called for discussion on Employees sick leave.
Councilman Raulerson questioned if there was already a policy set
forth regarding this?
President Domer ~tated that as far as he knww there was no policy,
but that each employee earns so many hours per month.
President Domer stated he felt a policy should be drawn.
Mayor Dunham to obtain a handbook from the City of Ft. P~erce to
check their policy and use for a guideline.
Attorney Conlon suggested that it should be a policy that after
prolonged illness an employee should have a statement from his doctor
allowing him to return to work. Council members agreed.
Councilman Bass moved to pay Fire Chief 01en Go~win each week on
full pay scale until a policy can be established, seconded by Councilman
Raulerson and vote carried.
ADJOURNMENT
There being no further business, the meeting adjourned at 2~17 P.M.
Russeil V. Domer
President City Council
City of Okeechobee
ATTEST:
Sy<~ia Christian
Acting City Clerk
City of 0keechobee
FIRST REGULAR MEETING TUES, DAY~ JUNE 13~ .1978
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., Tuesday, June 1D, 1978.
President Russell V. Domer presiding.
Councilmen Edward W. Douglas and Lytle Raulerson were present.
Councilmen Larch Bass and Jim Knight were absent.
Others present were: Audley Dunham, Mayor; L. C. Fortner, Director
of Public Works; David Conlon, City Attorney; Larry Mobley, Chief of
Police; Richard B. Spray, Building Official; E. H. Reutebuch, Assistant
Fire Chief; Sylvia Christian, Acting City Clerk and Shirley Williams,
Deputy Clerk.
The Invocation was offpred by Councilman Edward W. Douglas.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
It was moved by Councilman Douglas and seconded by Councilman Raulerson
that the Minutes of May 23rd and June 6th, 1978 be approved as recorded.
WATER SYSTEM SOUTH DURRANCE ROAD
Mr. J. E. Ousley appeared before the Council requesting authorization
to install a Water Line on South Durrance Road.
Discussion of fire plugs at a cost of $120 dollars per plug per year.
President Domer informed Mr. 0usley that every item had to meet with
Director Fortner's approval.
Council agreed for Mr. 0usley to begin laying of Water Line.
PUBLIC HEARING
BID TABULATION - CHEMICALS
It being the hour of seven-thirty and pursuant to a notice published
May llth and 18th, 1978 sealed bids were received, opened and read for
Ch emi c al s.
Bids were as follows:
Ton Tanks
COMPANY Aluminum Hydrated Copper Activated Powdered
of
Sulfate Lime Sulfate Carbon Chlorine
Chlorine
Apperson Chemicals 34,640.0£ 18~8OO.O(1~103.4£ 7,803.00 330.60 4,116.00
Moreland Chemicals 14.50 b{ 7.80 bg. 54.00 b~ 16.00 bg. 79.00 bg $300 Ton
Ashland Chemicals '38~0/40o00 22,983.0(.1,287.00 10,784.3~ 386.40 Can't supply
The total bid from Apperson Chemicals was $66,793.06 and the total
bid from Ashland Chemicals was $73,480.78. Mor~l:mad Chemicals did not
supply a total bid price.
The low bid was from Apperson Chemical Company in the amount of
$66,793. o6.
Director Fortner recommended the bid be awarded to Apperson Chemical
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Company,
Follow±ng d±scuss-ion Counc±lman Douglas mo¥od to ~tward. the ¢ontrac~
to Apporson Ch~m£¢al Company -in tho amount of $66,793.06, socondod by
Counc-ilman Raulorson and. ',rote carr-iecl,
OPENING OKEECHOBEE AVENUE - NEMEC
Attorney Conlon s~a~od that he had aqu:i, red onough ±nforma~±on ~o
file suit on opening Okeechobee Avenue.
FIRE HYDRANT
Attorney Oonlon stated that a suit needed to be filed a~ainst a
person who damaged a fire hydrant in the amount of $600 dollars.
.Attorney Conlon to study Accident Report and submit at next meeting.
~0T SIZE VARIANCE
Build±n~ Official Spray submitted a request for Lot Size Variance
on South West llth Avenue and 10th Street~ Lot 5 Block D. The lo/ is
76 fo~t wide and 117 foot in depth.
President Domer stated that no variance can be made.
No action until further research.
LOT CLEANING
Building Official Spray requested authorimation to use funds in
condemnation proceedings to clean lots in the City.
Following discussion Attorney Conlon to research for further dis-
cussion at next meel~ng.
POLICE DEPARTMENT
Police Chief, 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 May, 1978.
2. APPLICATION FOR RE-EMPLOYMENT
Chief Mobley submitted an employment application from Michael Brown.
His starting salary to be $10,050.00.
.... Following discussion Councilms_n Douglas moved to re-hire Brown as
a patrolman retroactive to May 27, 1978, seconded by Councilman Ra~lerson
and vote carried.
3. RESIGNATION
Chief Mobley eubmitted a resignation from Richard P. Lamb.
; Councilman Raulerson moved to accept Lamb's resignation, seconded by
.. Councilman Do~las and vote carried.
FIRE DEPARTMENT
Assistant Fire Chief~ E. H. Reutebuch, submitted the ~ollowing items
t for discussion or approval:
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1. FIRE REPORT
Assistant Fire Chief Reutebuch submitted the Fire Report for the
month of May, 1978.
2. PUMP REPAIR - TRUCK #2
Assistant Chief Reutebuch informed the Council that the parts for
repairing Pump on Truck #2 would cost $875 dollars and a new pump would
cost $1,100 dollars.
Councilman Raulerson questioned if Anti-Recession Funds could be
used to purchase new pump.
Following discussion Councilman Raulerson moved to purchase new pump
for truck #2 from Anti Recession funds. If funds allocated from Anti
Recession are not sufficient, additional allocation will be made, seconded
by Councilman Douglas and vote carried.
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 May, 1978.
2. WATERWORKS IMPROVEMENTS - RESERVOIR ADDITION - CONTRACT NO. 77-1151
Director Fortner submitted a letter from Don Shepherd, Engineer
pertaining to the awarding of the contract on the clearwell at the Water
Plant. He recommended the award for the alternate 1.0 million gallon reservoir.
The low bid, with contingency is $262,950.00 from LaGrow Irrigation.
Following discussion Councilman Raulerson moved to award theccontract
to LaGrow Irrigation in the amount of $262,950.00 for the 1.0 Million
Gallon Clearwell, seconded by Councilman Douglas and vote carried.
Director Fortner to notify Engineer to prepare necessary papers
for signing.
3. BILL FROM ENGINEER
Director Fortner submitted a billffrom Robert E. Owens and Associates
in the amount of $8,396.25 for Engineering fees.
Followin~ discussion Councilman Douglas moved to pay Engineering fees
in the amount of $8,596.25, seconded by Councilman Raulerson and vote
carried.
4. MAP FOR CITY UTILITIES
Director Fortner ~nformed the Council that it would cost approximately
$3,154.00 dollars to construct mylar for water system.
President Domer to sign contmact.
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CONTRACT - RELOCATING WATER LINE ON ROUTE 70
Director Fortner informed the Council that Don Shepherd, Engineer,
had given a budget estimate of $80,000.00 dollars ~or relocating the
water and sewer line on State Road 70.
6. BID OFFER TO IN~TALL WATER LINE
Director Fortner submitted a bid offer from Markham Pipelines at a
cost of $1.50 per lineal foot~ to install 4~9OO feet of water line, total
price of $7,350 dollars.
President Domer stated that bids would ha~e to be advertised.
The Council requested for the Water Department to lay the water line
at their convenience.
7- EMPLOYEE EVALUATION - WATER DEPARTMENT
Director Fortner submitted employee evaluation on Clyde Long and
Klm Marshall. He informed the Council that both men had passed their exam
for his class "C" certificate in water treatment. He recommended that
Long and Marshall be increased $416 dollars per year.
Following discussion Councilman Douglas moved to increase Long and
Marshall $416 dollars per year, seconded by Councilman Raulerson and Vote
c arri ed.
8. ITEMS FOR PARKING LOT
Director Fortner requested authorization to purchase the following
items at ~he following prices for the parking lot:
32 - Concrete Parking Bumpers - $208.00
8 - Gallons Yellow Paint - $64.00
Rent Garbage Container - $10 dollars per month.
Councilman Raulerson moved to purchase items for parking lot, seconded
by Councilman Douglas and vote carried.
9. DIRT PILE
Director Fortner informed he had received complaints as to the dirt
pile. Director Fortner to get an estimate of the eost to move the dirt
and negotiate.
Director Fortner to make offer for $500.
10. LANDSCAPING
Director Fortner questioned what type landscaping was preferred in the
parking area.
Councilman Knight to be contacted for recommendations.
ll. SEWER CLEANING EQUIPMENT
Director Fortner reqmmsted authorization to purchase sewer equipment
for cleaning in the amount of $569.45.
Following discussion Councilman Douglas moved to authorize Director
Fortner to purchase sewer cleaning equipment in the amount of $569.45,
seconded by Councilman Raulerson and vote carried.
12. LEAK IN WATER LINES UNDER CITY HALL
Director Forther informed the Council of a leak in the water line
under ~ity Hail.
Councilman Raulerson moved for Director Fortner to hire a plumber
to repair water line, seconded by Councilman Douglas and vote carried.
CITY CLERK
Acting Clerk, Sylvia Christian, submitted the following items for
discussion or approval:
1. REZONING APPLIC~ION
Acting Clerk Christian s~bmitted a rezoning application from Richard
J. Hales, requesting the Council to advertise and rezone from RSF to
Commercial, B~ock 34,,Lots 7,8,9,and10.
Following discussion Councilman Raulerson moved to instruct Acting
Clerk Christian to proceed with notification to the owner and to advertise
the public hearing, seconded by Councilman Douglas and vote carried.
2. REZONING APPLICATION
Acting Clerk Christian submitted a rezoning application from Haynes
E. W~lli~s, requesting the Council to advertise and rezone from RG-2
to Commercial,Block 141, Lots 2 & 3.
Following discussion Councilman Raulerson moved to instruct Acting
Clerk Christian to proceed with notification to the owner and to advertise
the public hearing, seconded by Councilman Douglas and vote carried.
REZONING APPLICATION
Acting Clerk Christian submitted a rezoning application from D. L.
Eubanks, requesting the Council to advertise and rezonerfrom RG-2 to RMV,
Block 252, Lots K & L.
Following discussion Councilman Raulerson moved to instruct Acting
Clerk Christian to proceed with notidication to the owner and to advertise
the public hearing, seconded by Councilman Douglas and vote cam~ied.
4. REGULAR MEETINGS - SET UP
The Regular Meetings of the City Council to be as follows:
July llth and 25th, 1978
August 8th and 22nd, 1978
SePtember 12th and 26th, 1978
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5. 24" WATERWORKS IMPROVEMENTS ~RANSMISSION LINE -EDA - LPW - PAYMENT
REQUEST #5
Acting Clerk Christian submitted a letter from Don M. Shepherd,
Engineer, recommending payment in the amount of Fifty-Six Thousand,
Two Hundred twenty-Four and 50/100 (56,224.50) for estimate No.#5 to
LaGrow Irrigation.
Councilman Douglas moved to authorize payment of Fifty-Six Thousand,
Two Hundred twenty-Four and 50/100 (56,224.50) for estimate No.#5 as
recommended by Engineer, Don Shepherd, seconded by Conncilman Rmulerson
and vote carried.
6. DEPARTMENT OF ENVIROMENTAL REGULA~IONS
Acting Clekk Christian submitted a letter from Department of Envir-
omental Regulations acknowledging receipt of plans and related documents
pertaining to construction of a 0.5 MG finished water storage tank (with
an alternate design of 1.O MG) along with valves, fittings, appurtenances
and pump support pad. Effective May 16, 1978 the above project plans
and documents are approved under Permit No. WC47-9406.
7. LETTER FROM L. A. A~ER
Acting Clerk Christian submitted a letter from L. A. Ager pertaining
to his garbage not being picked up due to lack of payment.
Council advised Acting Clerk Christian to file ou~ copy and send
L. P. Sanitation a copy of the letter.
8. 0KEECHOBEE RECREATION DEPARTMENT
Acting Clerk Christian submitted a request from the 0keechobee
Recreation Department for participation in next years budget.
9. 0KEECHOBEE CITY/COUNTY CONSOLIDATION CHARTER COMMISSION
ACting Clerk Christi annsubmitted a letter from Doug Cassels, Chairman
of the City/County Consolidation Committee, requesting ½ payment ($2,500)
of the City's $5,000 committment.
Coun~ilm~u Raulerson moved to pay the requested $2,500, seconded by
Councilman Douglas and vote carried.
10. 0KEECHOBEE COUNTY BANK
Acting Clerk Christian submitted a letterffrom 0keechobee County Bank
requesting the City's permission to reduce their pledging of securities
to secure funds on deposit from $850,000 to $450,000.
Attorney Conlon examined document and advised Acting Clerk Chris~ian
to sign.
Councilman Douglas moved to authorize Acting Clerk Christian to sign
document, seconded by Councilman Raulerson and vote carried.
11. FREDERICK BELL ~0NSULTING ENGINEERS - PAYMENT REQUEST NO. 10
Acting Clerk Christian submitted a partial payment request #10 in
the amount of $617.50 from Frederick Bell Consulting Engineers for --~
Professional Engineering Services. 1
Following discussion Councilman Douglas moved to pay the City's
partial payment of request #10 in the amount of $617.50, seconded by
Councilman Raulerson and vote carried.
12. FLORID~. DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
Acting Clerk Christian submitted a letter from John Wilson,
District Traffic Services Engineer, which had attached a copy of mem-
orandum approved by the Secretary of Transportation, relative to
Parking Prohibition on Highway 70.
This is for City records.
13. ADDING MACHINE
Acting Clerk Christian requested authorization to get prices on
adding machines and present at next meeting. Auth~mization granted.
FIRST FEDERAL SAVING~ AND LOAN ASSOC/~TION OF 0KEECHOBEE
Councilman Douglas presented a letter from First Federal Savings
and Loan Association of Okeechobee County requesting theyCouncil to
vote on converting the Association from a Federal Mutual Association
to a Florida Capital Stock Association.
Councilman Raulerson abstained from voting.
Actim~ tabled.
DISBURSEMENTS
Vouchers on ~he following funds were approved:
General $50,282.48
Anti-Recession Fund $ 1,723.05,
I & S Refunding Bonds Fund $30,037.65
Water & Sewer Operation & Maintenance $41,909.37
Public Works Fund $ 56,224.50
Water & Sewer Revenue Fund $$93,696.89
Water & Sewer System Revenue Fund $ 2,024.99 __
ADJOURNMENT
There being no further business, the meeting Recessed at 10:05 P.M.
Russell ¥. Domer
President City Council
ATTEST: City of 0keechobee
S~ia Christian '
A6ting City Clerk
City of 0keechobee