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1978-07-25 Regular 2301 Director Fortner stated he could use from $3,000 to $5,000 for equipment repairs in the Street Department. The Police Department could use.the remainder $795 for auto repairs Following discussion CounCilman Bass moved to allocate $5,000 to the Street Department and $795 to the Police Department, seconded by Councilman Douglas and vote carried. DISBURSEMENTS Vouchers on the following funds were approved: General Fund $39,453.34 Water & Sewer Operation and Maintenance Fund $27,777.93 Wa~er & Sewer Revenue Fund $34,036.24 Water & Sewer System Revenue Fund $2,024.99 Public Works Fund $17,262.12 Cigarette Tax Fund $50,000.00 Federal Revenue Sharing Trust Fund $27,929.05 Anti-Recession Fund $1,405.04 ADJOURNMENT There being no further business the meeting Recessed at 9:30 P.M. Russell'V. Domer President City Council City of 0keechobee ATTEST: ct via Christian ing City Clerk City of 0keechobee BUDGET WORKSHOP SESSION THURSDAY~ JULY 20~ 1~78 The City Council of the City of 0keechobee, Florida, convened in a Budget Session in the Clerk's Office at the City Hall, 0keechobee, Florida, at 7:00 P.M., Thursday, July 20, 1978. President Russell V. Domer presiding. Councilmen Edward W. Douglas, and Lytle Raulerson were present. Councilmen Lavon Bass and Jim Knight were absent. Others present were: David Conlon, City Attorney; L. C Fortner~ Christian, Acting City Clerk and Lola Director of Public Works; Sylvia Parker, Deputy Clerk. 1978-197~ GENERAL EXPENSES AND GENERAL REVENUES The Council entered into Budget Session for 1978-1979 City of 0keechobee '2302 General Expenses and General Revenues, ADJOURNMENT There being no further buainess, the meeting adjourned. '-~ Russell V. Domer ~resident City Council City of Okeechobee ATTEST ~ a Chri ~timm' Acting City Clerk City of 0ke~chobee SECOND REGULAR MEETING TUESDAY, JULY The City Council of the City of Okeechobee, Florida, convened in Regular Session in the Council Chambers at the City Hail, 0keechobee, Florida, at 7:00 P.M., Tuesday, July 25, 1978. President Russell V. Domer presiding. Councilmen Lavon Bass, Edward W. Douglas, Jim Knight and Lytle Raulerson were present. Others present were: Audrey Dunham, Mayor; David Conlon~.City Attorney; L. C. Fortner, Jr., Director of Public Works; E. H. Reutebuch, Assistant Fire Chi~ef; Sylvia Christian, Acting City Clerk and Lola Parker, Deputy Clerk. The Invocation was offered by Councilman Edward W. Douglas. PUBLIC-HEARING ZONING ORDINANCE - HALES - FINAL HEARING President Domer presented the final hearing on rezoning of pro- perty described as Block 34, Lots 7,8,9 and 10. From RSF to Commercial. President Domer asked if there were any objections to the re- quested rezoning. No objections were heard or filed. Councilman Douglas moved to rezone the above described property as requested a~d to amend Ordinance No. 271, seconded by Councilman Raulerson and vote carried. PUBLIC HEARING ZONING ORDINANCE - WILLIAMS - FINAL HEARING President Domer presented the final hearing on rezoning of property described as Block 141, Lots 2 and 3. From RG-2 to Commercial. 2303 President Domer asked if there were ~ny objections to the requested rezoning. No objections were heard or filed. i Councilman Raulerson moved to rezone the above described property as requested and to amend Ordinance No. 271, seconded by Councilman Knight and vote carried. PUBLIC H~ARING ~ ZONING ORDINANCE - EUBANKS - FINAL HEARING President Domer presented the final hearing on remoning of property described as Block 252, Lots K and Lo From RG-2 to RMH. President Domer asked if there were any objections to the requested rezoning. No objections were heard or filed. Councilman Knight moved to rezone the above described property as requested and to amend Ordinance No. 271, seconded by Councilman Douglas and vote carried. ALLEYWAY REQUEST - BLOCK !~ Mr. and Mrs. Frank Miller appeared before the Council requesting fill dirt in the alleyway located in Block 15 South West Addition. Director Fortner stated it would take from a foot to 18 inches to bring it level with their p~operty. ! Councilman Knight moved to authorize Director Fortner to put adequate fill in alley, seconded by Councilman Raulerson and vote carried. The Miller's also request a 99 year lease on this alleyway. The other persons involved are James D. Giles and Larry Mobley. Folio'wing a lengthy discussion Councilman Raulerson moved to grant 99 year lease to the three parties on alleyway with rights reserved for Utility Easements and a thirty day clause of cancellation in case of needing the alleyway for more utilities, seconded by Councilman Douglas and vote carried. 0KEECHOBEE RECREATIONAL ASSOCIATION Dr. Frank Platt appeared before the Council requesting a donation of $20,000 dollars for the 0keechobee Recreational Association. ~-~ Following a lengthy discussion President Domer infommed that the Okeechobee Recreational Associations request would be given every con- sideration as the Council meets in their Budget Sessions. FIRE DEPARTMENT 1. RESIGNATION ! Assistant Fire Chief Reutebuch submitted resignation from Jowell L. Bass, effective July 27, 1978. Following discussion Councilman Raulerson moved to accept the res- ignation of Jowell L. Bass, effective July 27, 1978, seconded by Council- man Bass and vote carried. 2304 2. EMPLOYMENT APPLICATION - FIRE Assistant Fire Chief Reutebuch submitted an employment application from Don Metz~her. He has been employed with the Fire Department before. Assistant Chief Reutebuch recommended Metzcher be re-hired after physical. Following discussion Councilman Raulerson moved to re-hire Don Metzcher as firem~n with starting salary of $8,125.~0 after physical, __~ seconded by Councilman Knight and vote carried. WATE~u_~EWER AND STREET DEPARTMENTS 1. STREET LIGHTING AGREEMENT Director Fortner submitted two Street Lighting Agreements 8nd Resolutions Department of Transportation on 441 South from 9th Street to the City Limits. Bids will be advertised in November for the light on South 441. Attorney Conlon studied the Agreements and advised for them to be signed and a Resolution be drawn up. Following discussion Councilman Douglas moved to adopt Resolution authorizing execution of a highway lighting agreement fo~ the!adjuStment, relocation and/or installation of a certain lighting system within the right-of-way limits hereafter described and previding when this Resolution shall take effect pertaining to Highway 70 East and 441 Somth with correct number inserted, seconded by Councilman Bass and vote carried. 2. METERS INSTALLED ON PUMPS Director Fortner requested authorization to install~..electric meters on pumps to show hours used on water brought into the City. Following discussion Councilman Douglas moved to authorize Director Fortner to make arrangements to have meters installed on the pumps that bring the water into the City, seconded by Councilman Bass and vote carried. 3. LETTER FROM 0KEECHOBEE LIMITED Director Fortner submitted a letter fom Okeechobee Limited as re- quested by the members of the City Council for the assurance that they will continue their project on North West 2nd Street. President Domer stated that he felt the letter was inadequate for an assurance. It has no ~darsntee that their project will continue. They request the City to shell Streets;~nst~i~wa~er 9th Street and' Dr~ Awenue West to 5%h Avenu~ 'and'N~m~h 4 Blocks.- Septic Tanks for houses. Total of 4 Blocks. When rental section is developed sewer line to tie into hospital line. Councilman Raulerson stated that there has to be an approval from the Department of Env~romental Reg- ulations. President Domer requested the previous minutes be checked as to the request of the City. Request the Company submit a perform- 2305 ance bond. ~. TAYLOR ESTATES SUBI~VISION Attorney Conlon stated Taylor Estates needed to be given so many days to start construction and put a sum in escrow for the capacity they have requested in the sewer system mud if they have not started const~action at the time designated they will be informed that their capacity will be given to someone else. Following discussion Councilman Bass moved to inform Porten they have 90 days to put money in escrow account and 180 days to start con- struction and ~60 days to complete construction or City will not be able to assure them of the right to hook on to the Sewer, seconded by Councilman Douglas and vote carried. BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS 201 PROGRAM President Domer read letter from the Board of County Commissioners requesting the City's share of costs of the 201 Program, in the amo'unt of $37,184.00. Following discussion Councilman Douglas moved to pay $37,184.00 for the City's share in the costs of the 201 P~gram Phase II, seconded by Councilman Bass and vote carried. REQUEST FOR TYPEWRITER Acting Clerk Christian requested authorization to purchase a type- writer in the amount of $602.55 and a table for the typewriter is $87.00 at a total of $689.55. Following discussion Councilman Knight moved to purchase typewriter and table in the amount of $689.55, seconded by Councilman Do~as aud vote carried. UNITED STATES POSTAL DEPARTMENT President Domer stated that there has been no effort made to correct the ingress, egress and parking problems at the Post Office by the United Postal Department. He requested Council pemmission to write letter to Mr. Joe Vitek, Customer Services. Council approved. STREET OPENING REQUEST Councilman Raulerson questioned if the Council had agreed to open part of a Street for Irena Williams. Director Fortner stated that the Council had agreed to open part of the Street from llth Street to 4th : Avenue into her property when she started construction. Director Fortner to investigate and report back. 23O6 TEEN TOWN Councilman Raulerson stated he had heard Teen Town was going to close. He questioned what the young people would do in town if it is --' to move to the new civic center on Highway 98. Councilman Raulerson to investigate and report back. i PHONE INSTALLATION FOR EMPLOYEES President Domer questioned what the policy should be on phone in-r ,'. stallation for employees, if they move to different locations? The Council agreed to pay for the first installation and the employee will have to pay after that if he moves. Councilman Raulerson stated he felt a City Policy Manuel for all employees needed to be drawn up. BEACHWATER ASSOCIATION Meeting tentatively set for August 15, 1978 with the Beachwater Association. ADJOURNMENT Theme being no further business, the meeting Recessed at 9:35 P.M. President City Council City of 0keechobee ATTEST: istina Acting City Cle~.k City of 0keechobee COUNTY COMMISSIONERS JAMES D. LASHLEY Dismcl-1 OSCAR THOMAS MSTRICT2 H. H. RAULERSON cligmci3 CLYDE R. DURRANCE DISIRIC1 CHARLES W. HARVEY DISTRICTS CLIFF BETTS, JR. CLERK, BOARD COUNTY COMMISSIONERS KYLE S. VAN LANDINGHAM COL N AT1ORNEY MOSELEY COLLINS COUNTY ENGINEER MILTON RHODEN ROAD SUPERINTENDENT CLAYTON WHITE BUILDING OFFICIAL AND ZONING ADMINISTRATOR R. KENT PRICE EXTENSION DIRECTOR DARRELL ENHANCER RECRI f ioNAt DIRECTOR CLYDE E. KAUFFMAN CIVIL DU ENS' DIRECTOR Ateeripabre Countg OKEECHOBEE, FLORIDA 33472 July 20, 1978 Okeechobee City Council City Hall 55 S. E. 3rd Ave. Okeechobee, Florida 33472 Gentlemen: Per my telephone conversation, this date, with City Clerk Sylvia Christian, I am hereby requesting payment of the City's share of costs of the 201 Program. The amount of this requisition is $ 37,184. Thank you for your cooperation. Yours truly, • Clif Betts, Jr., Clerk Board of County Commissioners CB,Jr/sp