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Upon motion the Council adjourned to meet November 2~,t 1968 at 5,30 P.. M. /7 ) I -i
November 26, 1968
The City Council of the City of Okeechobee, Florida, met in regular adjourned session at
the City Hall on the above date at 5:30 P. M. with the following present: President Gardner, Council-
men Hunt, Padgett, Walker and Watford with Clerk Spivey.
Pursuant to notice published in the Okeechobee News, President Gardner stated that the
Council would hear complaints from anyone ha~ng had their name stricken from the City Registration
Book. No complaints were heard, therefore, Councilman Walker moved that the names on list as
advertised remain stricken from the Registration Books, seconded by Councilman Watford and uaanimously
carried.
Upon recommendation of Chief of Police Thomas, Councilman Watford moved to employ Henry
Prescott as Policeman at $90.00 per week, seconded by Councilman Padgett and b~animously carried.
The list of needed items as presented by Fire Chief Godwin for the Fire Department was
discussed. After study, discussion and recommendation, Councilman Hunt moved, seconded ~y Council-
man Watford and unanimously carried, to purchase the following items:
1. 1 - Dryer
2. i - Double Bunk Bed
3. 500 feet of 2½ inch hose
4. 200 feet of 3/4 inch hose
5. 250 feet of i inch hose
6. 2 - gas masks
Upon motion the Council adjourned to meet December 5, 1968 at 5:15 P. M.
- PRESIDENT CITY COUNCIL
ATTEST:
December 5, 1968
The City Council of the City of Okeechobee, Florida, met in regular adjourned session at
present
the City Hall on the above date at 5:15 P. M. with the following: Mayor Dunham, President Gardner,
Councilmen Hunt, Padgett, Walker and Watford with Attorney Hendry and Clerk Spivey.
At this time President Gardner stated that the Council would sit as a Camvassing Board
to canvass the election returns of the General City Election held December 3, 1968. The following
is the count in accordance with Talley Sheet as presented by Official Election Clerk and upon motion
by Councilman Hunt, seconded by Councilman Watford and unanimously carried, the count was accepted
as per Talley Sheet prepared and presented by the Official Election Board.
FOR CITY COUNCILMAN:
Charles Breland 260
J. P. Deloney 177
Edward W. Douglas 134
E. N. Hunt 267
Robert M. Lightsey 36
Edith L. May 123
D. p. (Pete) Raulerson 118
Alto (Bubba) Watford, Jr. 199
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FOR CHIEF OF POLICE,
Alan H. Thomas 233
Carlisle Thomas 509
Councilman Hunt presented the following Resolution and moved its adoption and upon being
seconded ~y Councilman Walker was put to a vote and unanimously adopted:
RESOLUTION
WHEREAS, the City Council of the City of Okeechobee, Florida, sitting as a
board of canvassers, has canvassed the returns of the General City Election held
December 3, 1968, and
L.
WHEREAS, E. H. Hunt and Charles Breland received the highest number cf votes
for Councilmen and Carlisle Thomas received the highest number of votes for Chief
of Police.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that E. H. Hunt ~nd Charles L. Breland be,
and they are hereby declared elected for four (4) years as City Councilmen; and
that Carlisle Thomas be, and he is hereby declared elected Chief of Police for four
(4) years.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the City Clerk be, and she is hereby instructed
to issue and deliver certificates of election to each of the above persons.
PASSED AND ADOPTED in regular a~x~ session this 5th day of December,
A. D. 1968.
Claude Gardner
PRESIDENT CITY COUNCIL
ATTEST: Lorena Spive~
CITY CT.~K
The above and foregoing Resolution is hereby approved by me this 5th day
of December, A. D. 1968.
AudleF Dunham
MAYOR
Upon motion the Ceuncil adjourned.
PRESYDENT CI~Y - ~OU~C~L-
ATTEST, ~~ ~
- ~ CITY CLERK
December 10, 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: Councilmen Hunt, Padgett,
Walker and Watford with Clerk Spivey.
President Pro-Tem Watford presided over meeting in absence of President Gardner.
Minutes of the meetings held October 1, 8, 22, November 5, 15, 26 and December 5, 1968
were read and approved as read.
The following bills in the amount of $. 7~466,O~ and $._5~762.71
were approved and ordered paid when funds are available:
GENERAL FUND
Audley Dunham $ 50.00
Okeechobee Volunteer Fire Dept., Inc. 70.00
Olen Godwin 33~8.00
Clayton White 150.OO
Michael ) ' Donnell 337.40