1968-04-09 Regular1098
April 9, 1968
The City Council o~ the City of 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,
Gardner, Councilmen Hunt, Padgett, Walker and Watford with Attorney Hendry and Clerk Spivey.
Minutes of the meeting held March 5, 1968 were read and approved as read.
The following bills in the amount of $14,324.11 and $ 6.206.39 were approved and
ordered paid when funds are available:
GENERAL FUND
Audley Dunham $ 50.00
Okeechobee Volunteer Fire Deoartment, Inc. 70.00
Olen Godwin 692.00
Robert Mays 300.00
Blue Cross of Florida, Inc. 53.20
Okeechobee County B~nk 623.95
Police Uniform Allowance 100.00
Houdaille-Duval-Wright Company 3,874.64
Bond Refund 115.00
John Batchelor 472.50
Clayton White 150.00
Pure Oil Division 116.25
Florida Power and Light Company 807.30
Michael O'Donnell 56.00
D & D Tile and Terrazzo Company 550.12
Halsey and Griffit~, Inc. 19.22
Williams Electric 419~95
Bennie's Auto Supply, Inc. 19.87
Park Drug 8.54
Okeechobee Hardware and Furniture Company 279.36
Okeechobee Motor Company 46.35
G and S Builders, Inc. 578.82
Domer's Machine Shop 2.00
Ranch Machine Shop 12.96
Pure Oil Company 90.48
Dude's 66 Service Station 60.38
Meekins 1,891.84
Halsey and Griffith, Inc. 67.94
Attaway Lumber Company 147.61
Session's Upholstering 110.00
Rock A Way, Inc. 98.00
Kale Uniforms 13.55
Hayes Electric 11.20
Garden, Ranch and Pet Supply 1.22
Mobley's Garage 15.43
Florida Microfilm Corporation 4.40
Dewitt Chemical Company 59.15
R. L. Polk and Company 44.00
John's Standard Service 2.00
Zep Manufacturing Company 58.15
The Selig Chemical Industries, Inc. 140.90
Okeechobee General Hospital 35.00
Standard Oil Company 28.10
Hammond Cabinet Sh6p 450.00
Wherrell Oil Company 84.88
Ridge Tanklines Atlantic Truck Stop 6.00
Glades Gas Company 50.40
Worth Paint Store 3.58
Hunt Brothers Grocery Company 60.25
The Okeechobee News 2.57
Okeechobee County Road and Bridge Fund 546.00
Alto Watford and Sons 42.90
Prince Pure Service 114.23
Robert Mays 22.50
Gilbert Culbreth 23.95
Pursell's Wrecker Service 10.00
Fort Pierce Fire Equipment Company 9.50
H. L. Schofield, Jr., M.D. 30.00
Chicago-Kent College of Law 5.00
Sargent - Sowell, Inc. 179.48
United Telephone Company of Florida 37.99
Okeechobee Volunteer Fire Department, Inc. 347.50
Total $14,324.11
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WATE~ & SEWER OPERATION & MAINTENANCE FUND
Alfred Watterson $ 90.00
Petty Cash 293.15
Water Deposit Refunds 28.88
Okeechobee County Bank 400.10
Blue Cross of Florida, Inc. 64.20
C. C. Betts, Postmaster 66.95
Florida Power and Light Company 684.29
HalseY and Griffith, Inc. 13.15
Williams Electric 9.47
Bennie' s Auto Supply, Inc. 198.31
Park Drug Company 3.20
Okeechobee Hardware and Furniture Company 118.24
Okeechobee Motor Company 1.46
G and S Builders, Inc. 102.59
Domer's Machine Shop 96.36
Ranch Machine Shop 44.90
Pure Oil Division 47.75
Dude' s 66 Service Station 9.43
Meekins 3 · 20
Halsey and Griffith 67.94
Attaway Lumber Company 22.04
Industrial Supply, Corp. 79.66
Jennings Electric Motor Shop 1.40
Davis Meter and Supply Company, Inc. 159.70
W. H. Curtin and Company 557.50
Ferguson Plumbing and Electric 6.44
~utledge Ice Service 3.00
Southern Meter and Supply Company, Inc. 796.97
Robinson Seed Store 232.00
Hughes Supoly, Inc. 195.20
Beckman Instruments, Inc. 32.35
Utility Supply Company 87.17
F. H. Ross and Company 1,174.84
Equi~ent - Controls, Company 42.76
Mixon Machine Shop 6.92
W. W. Grainger, Inc. 96.83
American Water Works Assn. 15.00
Okeechobee "66" Service 4.61
Kennedy Valve Mfg. Co., I~. '82.03
Tesco Chemicals 150.00
Session' s Upholstering 110.OO
United Telephone Company of Florida 6.40
Total $6,206.39
Allen Markham was present discussing the improvement to a tract of land in Northeast section
of the city which they were interested in subdividing into lots 75x145 for home sites, offering to
dedicate a street within the tract of land to the city and requesting a culvert at the entrance.
After discussion Councilman Padgett moved t~ install 30 feet of 36 inch culvert providing Markham
dedicates a 60 foot street to the city secomdedby Councilman Watford and carried.
Supt. Fortner requested permission to have old water department truck painted . Councilman
Walker moved to grant request seconded by Councilman Hunt and carried. Supt. Fortner was advised to
get several prices on paint job and the Council approved blue to be in accord with new truck.
Supt. Fortner reported the need of a winch for the new truck at an es$imated cost of $125.OO·
Councilman Walker moved to authorize the purchase of a winch seconded by Councilman Padgett and carrie~.
Pursuant to notice posted the Council received, opened and read two bids for the purchase of
junked 1953 chevrolet pickup truck: d.E. Jaeger $25.00
Johnny Gilbert $35.00
Councilman Walker moved to accept the offer of $35.00 from Johnny Gilbert seconded by Councilman
Hunt and carried.
Bid prices on a septic tank for the new library building were received from the following:
Oscar's Septic Tank Service 900 gal. tank $265.00
750 gal. tank $250.00
Honeycutt Inc. 820 gal. tank $270.00
1000 gal tank $305.00
After discussion Councilman Watford moved to accept the bid from Oscar's Septic Tank Service for 900
gallon tank at $265.00 with traffic lid seconded by Councilman Hunt and carried.
Councilman Watford moved to purchase the following riot control equipment for the Police
Department at an approximate cost of $800.00 seconded by Councilman Padgett and unanimously carried.
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15 Riot Helmets, 1 Crowd Disperser Tear Gas, 4 Tear Gas Grenades and 15 Gas Masks.
Councilman Watford moved to pay the Policemen for overtime during emergency (racial disturbance
seconded by Councilman Walker and unanimously carried.
Councilman Hunt moved to approve State Road Department Utility Agreement and presented the
following Resolution and moved its adoption and upon being seconded by Councilman Walker was put
to a vote and unanimously adopted:
FLORIDA STATE ROAD DEPARTMENT CITY RESOLUTION
COUNTY SECTION UTILITY JOB NO. STATE ROAD NO. COUNTY NAME PARCEL & R/W JOB NO
91 530 6617 Okeechobee 4 (2617)
A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING EXECUTION OF AN UTILITIES AGREEMENT FOR THE ADJUSTMENT, CHANGE OR RE-
LOCATION OF CERTAIN UTILITIES WITHIN THE RIGHT-OF-WAY limts HEREAFTER DESCRIBED, AND PROVIDING WHEN
THIS RESOLUTION SHALL TAKE EFFECT.
WHEREAS, the State Road Department of Florida has located and proposes to construct or re-
construct a part of State Road ; and
WHEREAS, in order for the State Road Department to further and complete said project, it is
necessary that certain utilities and/or facilities within the Right of Way limits of said State
Road be adjusted, changed or relocated; and
WHEREAS, the State Road Department having requested the City of Okeechobee, Florida, to
execute and deliver to the State Road Department a Utilities Agrement, agreeiD~ to make or cause
to be made such adjustments, changes or relocations of said utilities and/or facilities as set out
in said agreement, and said request having been duly considered;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Okeechobee, Florida, that
the Mayor and Clerk (City Manager) be and they are hereby authorized and directed to make, execute
and deliver to the State Road Department a Utilities Agreement for the adjustment, change or re-
location of certain utilities within the Right of Way limits of said State Road
Section 91530-6617;
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that a certified copy of this Resolution be forwarded to the State
Road Department at Tallahassee, Florida.
Councilman Padgett moved to approve a replat of Lots 1 to 14 inclusive, Second Addition to
Okeechobee Estates, Section 22 & 27 in order to correct a survey error, seconded by Councilman
Watford and carried.
Councilman Hunt moved to add one Policeman Gary Eubanks to accidental death insurance plan
.seconded by Councilman Walker and carried.
A request for street light south of Okeechobee Trailer and Fishing Resort and east Fourth
Street (Near Mrs. Mc Farland residence). The Council authorized the two locations to be placed on
requested street light list.
Councilman Padgett moved to approve building of cabinets and purchase of desk and necessary
chairs for City Clerk's office seconded by Councilman Hunt and carried.
The Clerk was instructed to send statement to the County Commissioners for picking up dogs
outside city limits at a fee of $2.'50 each.
requesting
Jimmie Belk an~ Homer Hayes representing the American Legion were present/permission to
move the ma~Ame~ in the park west approximately forty feet in order to get out frG, under the trees
and to give more space when programs are held. Councilman Warlord moved to grant request upon approval
of Mr. R. E. Hamrick , seconded hy Councilman Padgett and carried. Councilman Hunt requested to
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Attorney Hend~-y informed the Council that according to law any taxes twenty years old or older
should be cancelled due to statute of limiation. Councilman Hunt moved to authorize Attorney Hendry
to prepare proper Ordinance cancelling 1~6 and prior taxes, seconded by Councilman Watford and carrie
Councilman Hunt movedto comply with Insurance Cc~pany recommendation and place signs on
slow moving
vehicles in street department as~ stated in recommendation seconded by 8ouncilman Walker and carried.
Mayor Dunham discussed the possibility of the fire siren being blown less times for different
kind of fires and shorter. Matter to be discussed further.
Mayer Dunham reported complaints of the old material from Southland Hotel building having been
dumped in ditch on property owned by D. R. Watford on Twelfth Street.
Attorney Hendry requested to check law governing a person living outside of city limits
connecting to water main without the City's knowledge and using water.
Upon motion the Council adjourned. ~~
PREgI~ENT CITT COUNCiL-
ATTEST: ~JL&~
CITY CLER~ ~
May 7, 1968
The City Council of the City of Okeechobee, Florida, met in regular session at the City Hall
on the above date at 7:00 P. M. with the following present: President Gardner, Councilmen Hunt,
Padgett, Walker and Watford with Attorney Hendry and Clerk Spivey.
Minutes of the meeting held April 9, 1968, were read and approved as read.
Councilman Hunt reported that Mr. R. E. Hamrick granted permission for set back of monument
in park.
Mrs. Betty Mace was present again requesting permission to park trailer on her property Lot
1, Block 1, Wright's First Addition agreeing to completely inclose trailer providing the Council would
grant permission to park trailer on lot. After discussion the Council agreed to discuss matter further!
and to consult with the Building Inspector.
Councilman Watford presented the following Ordinance and moved its adoption and upon being
seconded by Councilman Padgett was put to a vote and unaminously adopted:
ORDINANCE NO. 328
AN ORDINANCE REGULATING THE MOVEMENT AND RELOCATION OF HOUSES AND BUILDINGS
WITHIN THE CITY OF OKEECHOBEE
Be tt Ordained By The Mayor and City Counsil of the City of Okeechobee, Florida:
Section 1. That no houses, buildings or other structures shall be moved or re-
located from a place outside the City limits of Okeechobee to a place within the City
of Okeechobee.
Section 2. That no house, building or structure shall be moved from a place within
the City of Okeechobee to another place within the City of Okeechobee.
Section 3. Nothing in this Ordinance shall preclude the movement and relocation of
houses, buildings and ether structures from a place within the City of Okeechobee to a
place outside the City of Okeechobee.
Section ~. All persons, firms or corporations violating the provisions of this