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After discussion and consideration the Council agreed that the Jailer release prisoners upon
authority from the Police Department office and that the Police Officers act as Bailiff at City
Court.
Upon motion the Council adjourned.
PRESIDENT CITY COUNCIL
ATTEST: ~,~ ~j~_~., C-iTY CLERK ~
January 18, 1966
The City Council of the City ef Okeechobee, Florida, met in regular adjourned session at the
City Hall on the above date at 5:15 P. M. with the following present: President Mc Crocklin, Council-
men Gardner, Hunt, Walker and Watford with Clerk Spivey.
Councilman Walker moved to instruct Attorney Hendry te prepare Ordinance increasing the minimun
charge on water 50~ (from $3.00 te $3.50) to all consu~mers outside the city limits, seconded by
Councilman Gardner and unanimously carried. Also Attorney Hendry was requested te prepare letter
notifying all consumers outside city limits of price increase.
Councilman Hunt moved to authorize work te be started at the water plant installing safety
devices as required by Flerida Industrial Cemmissien, seconded by Ceuncilman Gardner and carried.
A request was tabled for water line extension en west 10th street west ef Hillsborough street.
Upon recommendation of Ceuncilman Watferd, Chairman Parks, Laws and Rule8 Cemmittee, Ceuncilman
Gardner moved to increase Policeman Alan H. Thomas salary $7.50 per month, retreactive t~ January 1,
1966, secende~ by CounciLman Watferd and carried.
was presented
A request/frem the Leyal Order ef the Meese #1753, fer certificate ef zening at 1900 S. Parrett
Avenue for beer license. Councilman Watferd moved that upem approval ef City Attorney Hendry the
certificate be executed by the proper City Official, seconded by Ceuncilman Gardner and carried.
Upon motion the Ceuncil adjourned.
PRESIDENT CITY COUNCIL
ATTEST: ~A~L~_~_~_ ~
CITY
February 8, 1966
The City Council of the City of Okeechobee, Florida met in regular session at the City
Hall on the above date at 7:00 o'Clock P. M. with the following present: Mayor Audley Dunham,
President Clyde McCrocklin, Councilmen Claude Gardener, E. H. Hunt, Franklin Walker, and Alto
Watford, Jr., with City Attorney W. L. Hendry and Clerk Lorena Spivey.
Minutes of the meetings held January 4, 7 and 18, 1966 were read and apDroved as
re ad.
The following bills in the amount of $~~_ and $ 7.622.35 were approved and
ordered paid when funds are available:
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GENERAL FUND
Arthur McGill $ 25.00
Susie Baldwin Jones $ 50.00
Okeechobee Motor Company $2,095.00
Blue Cross of Florida, Inc. $ 34.70
P~lice Uniform Allowance $ 60.00
O. A. S. I. Contribution Fund $ 923.65
District Director of Internal Revenue $1365.05
Robbins Signs $ 18.O0
Okeechobee Volunteer Fire Department, Inc. ~ 70.00
Clayton White $ 120.00
Jack Ezell $ 88.00
Audley Dunham $ 50.00
Olen Godwin $ 601.$0
Florida Power and Light Company $ 802.98
Inter County Telephone and Telegraph Company $ 32.90
The Okeechobee News $ 2.57
Alto Watford and Sons $ 27.05
Burton Plumbing $ 36.20-
Rankin Plumbing $ 39.55
Park Drug Company $ 15.95
Domers Machine Shop $ 7.00
Okeechobee General Hospital $ 16.35
Motorola Communications and Electronics, Inc. $ 46.00
Okeechobee Hardware and Furniture Company $ 18.49
John's Pure Service $ 17.50
Hunt Brothers Grocery Company $ 20.95
Okeechobee County Road ~md Bridge Fund $ 535.50
The Selig Company $ 42.60
Jo~n's Rx Drugs $ 1.50
Wherrell Oil Company $ 101.18
OkeeChobee "66" Service $ 3.00
Standard Oil Company $ 27.31
Mobley's Garage $ 36.10
Okeechobee Army and Navy Surplus Store ~ 45.00
Den's Auto Supply $ 33.44
Turner Machine and Supply Company $ 2.50
Robinson Seed Store $ 1.89
Associates Financial Services Corporation $ 25.60
Lewis H. Dreese Garage $ 3.00
Raulerson Department Store $ 22.50
Doc' s Texaco ~ 2.75
Gilbert Culbreth $ 21.24
Okeechobee Shell Service $ 166.12
Okeechobee County Chamber of Co~erce $ 250.00
Bruce E. Mills, M.D. $ 6.00
Royal Typewriter Company, Inc. $ 209.25
Fort Pierce Fire Equipment Company $ 5.50
Zep Manufacturing Company $ 35.40
Glades Gas Company $ 50.42
0keechobee Motor Company $ 6.17
Beanie's Auto Supply, Inc. $ 32.00
The Western Union Telegraph Company $ 3.34
Martin's Uniforms $ 11.10
Tropical Termite Control, Inc. $ 30.00
Donald R. Mack Insurance Agency $ 146.00
Big Lake Printers $ 73.50
C. G. Baok $ 117.00
H. L. Schofield, Jr., M.D. $ 30.OO
Leonard Berger Insurance Agency $1114.67
Halsey and Griffith, Inc. $ 34.20
The Pure Oil Company $ 142.28
Donald S. Lavigne, Inc. $ 226.51
$10,178.46
WATER AND SEWER OPERATION AND MAINTENANCE FUND
Alan E. Chandler, Acting Postmaster $ 50.64
Blue Cross of Florida, Inc. $ 21.80
O. A. S. I. Contribution Fund $ 834.91
District Director of Internal Revenue $1219.20
Water Deposit Refund $ 16.10
L. C. Fortner, Jr. $ 15.OO
Alfred Watterson $ 72.00
Petty Cash $ 122.31
Florida Power and Light Company $ 681.67
W. H. Curtin and Company $ 22.03
Okeechebee Hardware and Furniture Company $ 69.85
Breoks Products of Florida, Inc. * 211.33
Central Electric and Gas Company $ 8.20
Biscayne Chemical Laboratories, Inc. $ 14.74
Attaway Lumber Company $ 133.60
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(~urren Electric Company $ 22.82
Demer's Machine Shop $ 3.30
Jack Sharpe's, Inc. $ 600.00
Kelley's Garage and Custom Shop $ 14.80
F. H. Ross and Company $ 736.85
Wallace and Tiernan Inc. $ 33~00
Industrial Supply Corporation $ 252.41
Davis Meter and Supply Company, Inc. $ 228.62
Alte Watford and Sons $ 6.44
Fergeson Plumbing and Electric $ 7.56
Hayes Standar~ Service $ 6.25
Park Stationers, Inc. $ 9.60
Okeechobee "66" Service $ 3.30
D and D Grocery $ 3.81
Dairy Supply a~d Equipment, Inc. ~ 120.00
Robinson Seed Stere $ 126~22
Mixon Machine Shop $ 16.32
Raulersom Department Store $ 7.95
K and M Khemical Company, Inc. $ 121.90
Bonnie' s Auto Supply, Inc. $ 3.23
Big Lake Printers $ 7.63
Inter County Telephone and Telegraph Company $ 9.65
Tesce Chemicals $ 225.~O
Southern Pipe and Supply Cempany $ 394.41
Leonard Berge~~ Insurance Agency $'.1~6.5~
Halsey amd Griffith, Inc. $ 35.90
The Pure Oil Company $ 95.55
$ 7,622.35
Ownership ef the Chamber ef Commerce building and grounds was discussed. Attorney Hendry stated
that in his search he found that R. E. Hamrick had deeded the land to the City ef Okeechobee for a
Chamber of Commerce building. Tom Edwards, representing the Chamber of Commerce was present discussing
needed repairs on the Chamber ef Commerce building, stating that the County Commissioners had agreed
to donate one half of cost of repairs. Councilman Watfor~ moved, seconded by Councilman Gardner and
carried, to donate $100.00 to Okeechobee County Chamber ef Commerce for buildi~ repairs. Mr. Edwards
also requested that the city street department truck haul off junk and trash from the Chamber of
Commerce building. Councilman Gardner, Chairman of Street Department agreed this could be arranged.
Gladys Stelle appeared before the Council in behalf of A~Ars. Marjerie Coleman, regarding a water
line extension te house en west llth street. Due to the distance from existing water line this matter
was tabled in minutes of January 18, 1966, but after due consideration the Council referred the matter
to Councilman Walker, Chairman of Water Department and recommended that a pressure check be made om
the existing water line.
Ernest Evans, appeared before the Council presenting a revised plat ef parts of Thir~ Addition te
Okeechobee Estates for approval. Councilman Gardner moved to accept said plat seconded by Councilman
Watford and unanimously carried.
Bids were received on water meters from the following:
Rockwell Manufacturing Ce. 3/4" $30.80 1" $67.76 1½" $127.05 2" $190.96 less cons.
Horsey - S~arli~g Meter Ce. " 31.78 " 69.92 " 131.O9 " 197.04 " "
Davis Meter & Supply Co., Inc. " 30.55 " 66.75 " 130.30 " 194.25 " "
After consideration Councilman Walker moved to accept the bid price from Rockwell Manufacturing Company
as stated above, seconSed by Councilman Watfer4 and unanimously carreed. ~
Bids were received en galvanized Ripe from the follewing:m
3~4" 1" 1~" 2"
Hughes Supply Inc. 14.36 cfr. 20.37 cfr. 32.25 cft. 43.19 cfr.
Industrial Supply Corp. 15.56 22.20 35.26 47.26
B & H Sales Inc. 16 23 33½ 45½
Davis meter & Supply Ce. ,Inc. 16 22 35 47
Artce Supply, Inc. 14.09 2O.0O 31.98 43.98
Southern Pipe & Supply Ce. 15.15 21.60 34.32 46.00
After consideration Councilman Walker moved to accept bid price from Hughes Supply Inc. as stated
above seconded by Councilman Gardner and unanimously carried.
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The Council discussed the light bill and chemical bill for the Okeechcbee Beach Water Association,
Inc. Councilman Watferd moved te charge the Okeechobee Beaeh Water Association, Inc. for electricity
and chemicals at the same price the city pays, seconded by Ceuncilma~ Walker and carried.
Ceuncilman Gardner moved te purchase a calculator at approximately $59~.$$ for the City Clerk's
office with the water department paying half the cost, seconded by Ceuncilma~ Hunt and unanimously
carried.
Water Supt. Fertner submitte~ prices en pipe and necessary fittings for water line extension
on west State Read #7S. It was suggested that the backhee could be used te dig ditch for the pipe.
Supt. Williams instructed te get price on bucket for bacMhee.
Councilman Walker move~, seconded by Councilman Gardner amd unanimously carried to instruct
Attorney Hendry to prepare amendment te Ordinance establishing tap fees, sewer tap and deposits as
follows: 3/4" tap fee ~.OO (Water)
1" tap fee
1½" tap fee
2" tap fee 230o00
Sewer Tap fee
Water Deposit Residential $15.0~
Water Deposit Com~aereial 20.05
Laundremats
Councilman Walker presented the fcllewing Ordinance and moved its adoptie~ and upon being
seconded by Councilman Gardner was put tea veto and u~animeusly adopted:
O~DINANCE NO. ~ ~ o
AN ORDINANCE AM~ING ORDINANCE NO. 289 BEING AN ORDINANCE ESTABLISHING ~ATES AND
C~ES FOR THE USE AND SERVICES OF THE MUNICIPAL WATER WORKS AND SEWER SYSTEM OF
THE CITY OF OKEECHOBEE, FLORIDA AND PROVIDING FOR THE COLLECTION OF SUCH ~ATES AND
CHARGES.
NOW, THEREFORE, Be It Ordained by the City Council ef the City of Okeechcbee, Florida:
That Section 4 of Ordinance #289 be and it is hereby amen~e~ te read as follows:
Section 4. That commencing with the first water meter readings following the
adoption cf this ordinance there is hereby established a schedule ~f meathly rates and
charges f.r the use am/ se~ices of the municipal waterwerks system, as fellews:
MONTHLY WATER ~ATES
Metered Water Sales:
3,00~ gallens er less @ $3.~ (minimum)
3,000 gallons er less, eutside
city limits @ 3.50 (minimum)
Next 4,0~0 gallons .60 per theusaa4 gallons
Next 8,~O0 gallems .50 per thousand gallons
Next 35,000 gad_lens .40 per thousand gallons
Ail Over 50,000 gallons .30 per thousand gallo~s
Passed and Adepte~ this 8th day of February, 1966.
Clyde Mc Crecklin
Claude Gardner
Alte Watferd~ Jr.
E. H, Hu~t
Frankli~ Walker
City Ceu~cil
ATTEST: Lorena Spivey
City Clerk
Approved by me this 8th day ef February, 1966.
Audle~ Dumham
Mayer
The Clerk was i~structed by the Ceua¢il te mail letters to all water consumers effected by
above Ordinance°
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Councilman Gardner reported on investigation of sewer matters at Markham Brothers Cannir~ Plant,
stating that the Couaty had agreed te clean out Markham Ditch ae soon as the dragline is moved back
into city,
Supt. Fortner discussed the purchase of a drying oven and BOD box fer sewer plant. The Council
suggested that Supt. Fertner get prices en above items
Councilman Watford authorized te get price en floor cevering for police department effice.
Councilman Gar~ner discussed building additional jail teem. Matter tabled.
Ceuncilman Watferd reeved te purchase 1 set ef 1965 Florida State Statutes, seconded by Ceuncil-
man Gardner and carried.
The Council authorized Mayor Dunham to investigate and find out what the charge would be for
Dr. H. L. Schefield to appear as a witness in city court.
A rezoning application was presented for J. H. Ward requesting that Lets 1 and 2, Bleck 163 be
rezoned from Industrial te Commercial. The Council authorized publication ef notice for public
hearing.
NOTICE OF INTENTION TO AMEND CITY ZONING ORDINANCE #271
NOTICE is hereby given that the City Council of the City of the City of Okeechobee,
Florida, a municipal corporation, will consider rezoning from INDUSTRIAL to COMMERCIAL
and te amend accordingly the Comprehensive Zening Ordinance #271 adopted November 21,
1955, the fell.wing described real property, situate, lying and being within the corporate
limits of the City of Okeechcbee, Flerida, to-wit:
Lots 1 an~ 2, Block 163, Original Town of Okeechobee
and that a public hearing in relation thereto will be held at 5:15 P. M. on the 15th
day ef March, 1966 in the City Ceuncil recto, City Hall, Okeechobee, Florida at which
time all parties in interest and citizens shall have au opportunity te be heard.
PLEASE GOVERN YOURSELVES ACCORDINGLY.
Clyde Mc Crecklin
Clyde Mc Crecklim
ATTEST: Lorena Spivey President City Council
City Clerk City of Okeechobee
City of Okeechobee Okeechobee, Florida
Okeechobee, Florida
PUBLISH: February 22, 1966·
Councilman Gardner stated that George Trumble had reported that he was being assessed for
street right of way. Matter to be investigated.
Upon motion the Council adjourned.
FEE~IDENT OlTY ~OUN~IL
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March 8, 1966
The City Council of the City ef Okeechobee, Florida, met in regular session at the City
Hall on the above date at 7:00 P. M. with the following present: Mayor Dunham, President Mc Crecklin,
Councilmen Gardner, Hunt, Walker and Watford with Attorney Hendry and Clerk Spivey~
Minutes of the meeting held February 8, 1966 were read and approved as read.
The following bills in the amount of $ 29,93 . , $ 4~787.10 and $ 4,038.26 , were
approved and ordered paid when funds are available:
I & S REFUNDING BONDS FUND:
Irving Trust Company $ 29.93
GENERAL FUND:
Police Uniform Allowances $ 60.00
George Limic Clay 25.00
Alan E. Chandler, Ac~ing Postmaster 25.00
Okeechobee County Chamber ef Commerce 1Oo.oo
Blue Cross of Flerida, Inc. 34.70
Internal Revenue Service 48.05
Clayton White 120.O~
Jack Ezell 106.OO
R. C. White 60.0~
Okeechobee Volunteer Fire Department, Inc. 56.00
Audley Dunham 50.00
Olen Godwin 369.00
Charles Glenn Lewis 50.00
Florida Power and Light Company 802.98
Big Lake Printers 289.51
Domer' s Machine Shop 76.63
Okeechobee Motor Com~pany 84.96
0keechobee Hdwe. & ~'urn. Company 47.21
Bonnie ' s Auto Supply, Inc. 18.95
Kale Uniforms 40.13
Alford's Photographic Center 9.00
John's Pure Service 52.77
DeWitt Chemical Company 58.35
H. L. Schofield, Jr., M.D. 100.OO
George F. Cake Company 96.68
Gilbert Culbreth 2.25
Royal' s Inc. 9.90
Martin's Uniforms 16.90
Ray's American Station 5.24
Okeechobee General Hospital 61.70
Lewis H. Dreese Garage 7.50
Ridge Tanklines Truck Step 37.88
Sessions Uphols toting 16. OO
Standard Oil Compan~ 13.92
Florida Microfilm Corporation 6.48
Motorola Communications and Electronics Inc. 79.50
Park Drug Company 6.10
Glades Gas Company 61.18
Associates Financial Services Corporation 25.60
Hunt Brothers Grocery Company 3.70
Fort Pierce Fire Equipment 13.50
Wherrell Oil Comoany 41.38
Doc's Texaco 116.17
The Okeechobee News 7.70
Worth Paint Stere 57.53
Alto Watfor~ & Sons 21.52
Park "66" Service 2.60
Dorothy H. Featheringham 1.00
Inter County Tel and Tel Compan~ 37.82
Donald R. Mack Insurance Agency 1,232.08
Halsey & Griffith, Ince 15.80
The Pure Oil Company 105.23
TOTAL $ 4,787.10