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Mr. James ~q~itton was present regarding his water bill which he felt was an excessive
amount. Councilman Walker advised him that Supt. Fortner would check the meter out and he would
be advised of finding.
J. V. Dykes appeared before the Council to see what the decision was in replacing bridge
with culvert to his property on Okeechobee Street, as requested in a previous meeting. The Council
instructed Supt. Williams to investigate matter and find out if the bridge can be repaired and report
at next regular meeting of the Council.
A request to open Seminole Street between First Street and South Street was heard. Council-
man Padgett moved to grant request and open said street, seconded by Councilma~ Walker and carried.
Councilman Walker moved to purchase necessary pipe and flow meter for water plant in order
to get an accurate account of gallons of water pumped, seconded by Councilman Hunt and carried.
The Clerk reported that the Franchise check for 1968 from the Florida Power and Light
Company in accordance with Ordinance No. 223 had been received in the amount cf $16,556.53.
Councilman Hunt moved to give all regular employees a Christmas Bonus of $15.00, seconded
by Councilman Walker and carried.
Councilman Padgett moved to authorize the purchase of Chistmas decoration for City Hall not
to exceed $75.00, seconded ~y Councilman Walker and carried.
Upon motion the Council adjourned to meet December 31, 1968/~ 5:30 P.M. ~
PE0 ~T~ -PRESIDE~/d~I TY C~NCIL ~-~
ATTEST: ,, CiTY CL
December 31, 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,
Councilmen Hunt, Padgett and Watford with Clerk Spivey.
The Council agreed to advertise for bids on ½ ton pickup truck for water department.
NOTICE
NOTICE IS hereby given that the City Codicil of the City of Okeechobee, Florida will
receive sealed bids for the purchase of the following:
1 - ~ Ton pickup truck with side running boards and long wheel base, Standard spring
capacity, Front and Read, 4- ~eavy Duty Double Action Shock Absorbers, Small V-8
Engine, Rear Axle Ratio to match engine size, Automatic Transmission, 5-7.0OX 15 Truck
Type Tires 6 Ply Rating, Ammeter and 0il Pressure Gauges, 1-55 Amp. Alternator, 1-66
Plate - 70 Amp. Hour Battery, Complete Under Coating, 4 Way Emergency Flashers, Heater
and Defroster, 2- Jr. West Coast Mirrors, Heavy Duty Vinyle Seat Covers, One Tone Paint,
2 Speed Windshield Wipers, Back Up Lights
Trade in allowance on 1965 Ford 1 Ton Pickup Truck with Utility Body, Series F-350.
Said Bids will be opened in the Council Chamber at the City Hall in Okeechobee, Florida,
at 8:00 P. M. January 7, 1969. The Council reserves the right to reject any and all bids.
Claude Gardner
ATTEST: Lorena Spivey President City Council
City Clerk Okeechobee, Florida
0keechobee, Florida
PUBLISH IN OKEECHOBEE NEWS: December 26, 1968 and January 2, 1969.
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Councilman Watford moved to adopt the following Water and Sewer Budget for the year 1969,
seconded by Councilman Padgett and carried.
WATER AND SEWER BUDGET FOR YEAR 1969
ANTICIPATED REVENUE:
WATER REVENUE $ 95,000.00
SEWER REVENUE 20,000. O0
UTILITY TAX 33,000.00
TAPPAGE FEES 3,300.00
INTEREST ON SAVINGS 2,800. O0
TOTAL $154,1OO.00
ANTICIPATED EXPENSE:
WATER SUPT. SALARY - 6,500.00
WEEKLY SALARIES - - = 39,000.00
BOOKKEEP~ SALA.~ES 8,320.00
CHEMICALS 24,000.00
ELECTRICITY 8,000.00
METER REPAIRS 2,0OO.00
TRUCK EXPENSE 3,000.00'
WATER PIPE, FITTINGS AND SUPPLIES 20,000.00
; WATER AND SEWER REVENUE BONDS PRINCIPAL 10,000.00
WATER AND SEWER REVENUE BONDS INTEREST 14,080.00
DEPRECIATION FUND l, 000. OO
OFFICE SUPPLIES 2,500.O0
WATER TANK AGREemENT 600.00
SOCIAL SECURITY AND INSURANCE - 5,200.00
EQUIPMENT 5, O00.00
AUDIT FEE 750.00
NEW METERS AND METER BOXES - 3,000.00
NEW EXTENSIONS 500.00
CONTINGENCES 650.O0
TOTAL $154,100.00
Upon motion the Council adjourned.?
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CITY CLERK ~
January 7, 1969
The City Council of the City of Okeechobee, Florida, met in regular session at the
City Hall on the above date ~t 7:00 P.M. with the following oresent: Mayor Dunham, President
Gardner, Councilmen Hunt, Padgett, Walker and Watford with Attorney Hendry and Clerk Soivey.
Minutes of the Meetings held December 10 and 31, 1968 were read and approved as read.
The following bills in the amount of $ 7,442,~2 , $_ 4.672..49