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1971-05-08 Regular Adjourned May 18, 1971 The C%ty Council of the City of Okeechobee, Florida met in regular adjourned session at the City Hall on the above date at 7:00 P. M. with the following present: Mayor Dunham, President Burk, Councilman Breland, Domer and Douglas with Attorney Curren, Clerk Spivey and Deputy Clerk Bennet President Burk opened the meeting with prayer. Minutes of the meetings held April 6 and 20, 1971 were read and approved as read. The following bills in the amount of $ 307.39 and $ 75.52 were approved and ordered paid when funds are available: GENERAL FUND: Rutledge Ice Service $ 2.10 Wherrell Oil Co., Inc. 27.85 Domer' s Machine Shop 161.17 Ferguson Plumbing, Inc. 12.95 Record Ranch 8.85 Turner Machine & Supply Co. 25.47 Dave ' s Communications 69.00 $ 307.39 WATER & SEWER OPERATION AND MAINTENANCE FUND: Rutledge Ice Service 4.20 Wherrell Oil Co., Inc. 70.12 Domer' s Machine Shop 1.20 $ 75.52 Mr. and Mrs. Archie Bass were present regarding their previous request for a water line extension to their property Lots 4 and 5 of Block 1, Okeechobee Heights, stating that construction had begun and they were in need of the water. After discussion on easements, Councilman Domer moved to instruct the Water Superintendent to proceed with laying water line as originally planned, seconded by Councilman Douglas and carried. Don Gsha, Engineer was present reporting that the Department of Transportation had a new regulation requiring a Corrosion Survey for corrosion protection before the sewer pipe could be attached to T~lor Creek bridge, also stating that he had contacted a Professional Corrosion Engineer- ing Service in Coral Gables and a fee of $400.00 would be required for these services. After discussion Couhcilman Domer moved to authorize the corrosion survey to be made, seconded by Council- man Breland and carried. Councilman Domer moved to ratify action done in emergency and authorized the installation of an emergency intake line coming off the 14 inch suction line with 14" x 12" tee and 12 inch intake line, to the ~t~rior of the canal, with a gate valve to shut off if not needed, seconded by Councilmal Douglas and carried. Assistant Fire Chief Godwin presented the Fire Department report for month of April. Attorney Curren read and explained Resolution amending Bond Resolution #343. Afterwhich Councilman Domer moved to adopt Resolution amending Bond Resolution #343 and upon being seconded by Councilman Douglas was put to a vote and carried: RESOLUTION NO. 344 (Ordinance) A RESOLUTION AMENDING RESOLUTION NO. 343 ENTITLED "A RESOLUTION PROVIDING FOR THE ISSUANCE OF GENERAL OBLIGATION BONDS OF THE CITY OF OKEECHOBEE, FLORIDA, NOT TO EXCEED IN THE AGGREGATE $480,500 FOR THE PURPOSE OF REFUNDING CERTAIN OUTSTANDING BONDS; AND CONTAINING OTHER PROVISIONS RELATING TO SUCH BONDS." WHEREAS, the Council has heretofore, under date of April 6, 1971, duly adopted Resolution No. 343, entitled: "A RESOLUTION PROVIDING FOR THE ISSUANCE OF GENERAL OBLIGATION BONDS OF THE CITY OF OKEECHOBEE, FLORIDA, NOT TO EXC~ IN THE AGGREGATE $480,500 FOR THE PURPOSE OF REFUNDING CERTAIN OUTSTANDING BONDS; AND CONTAINING OTHER PROVISIONS RELATING TO SUCH BONDS." authorizing and providing for the issuance of $480,500 General Obligation Refunding Bonds; and WHEREAS, inadvertently, the redemption provisions for said Bonds, set forth in Section 9 of said Resolution and in the bond form set out in Section l0 of said Resolution are incorrectly stated and it is necessary and desirable that said redemption provisions be clearly set forth; now, therefore, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF OKEECHOBEE, FLORIDA. SECTION 1. That Section 9 of Resolution No. 343 adopted on April 6, 1971 and entitled: "A RESOLUTION PROVIDING FOR THE ISSUANCE OF GENERAL OBLIGATION BONDS OF THE CITY OF OKEECHOBEE, FLORIDA, NOT TO EXCEED IN THE AGGREGATE $480,500 FOR THE PURPOSE OF REFUNDING CERTAIN OUTSTANDING BONDS; AND CONTAINING OTHER PROVISIONS RELATING TO SUCH BONDS." be and the same is hereby amended to read as follows: SECTION 9. REDEMPTION PROVISIONS. Bonds maturing in the years 1972 to 1981, inclusive, shall not be redeemable prior to their stated dates of maturity. Bonds maturing in the years 1982 through 1996, both inclusive, shall be redeemable at the option of the City, on July 1, 1981, or on any interest payment date thereafter, at the price of par and accrued interest to the date of redemption, plus the following premiums, expressed as a per centage of the par value thereof; if redeemed at the following times: Three per centun (3%) if redeemed on July 1, 1981, to and including January 1, 1986; T~o per centum (2%) if redeemed on July 1, 1986, to and including January l, 1991; One per centum (1%) if redeemed on July l, 1991, or thereafter prior to maturity. Notice of Bonds to be redeemed shall be given not less than thirty days prior to the redemption date by registered or certified mail to banks or trust companies serving as paying agents and by publication at least once not less than thirty days prior to such redemption date in a financial newspaper or Journal of general circulation published in the City of New York, New York." SECTION 2. That ~the bond form contained in Section l0 of said Resolution No. 343 be and the same is hereby amended to conform with the provisions of Section i of this Resolution. SECTION 3. The remaining provisions of Resolution No. 343 shall remain in full force and effect and are hereby ratified and confirmed. SECTION 4. This Resolution shall take effect in the manner provided by law. Chief Thomas was present reporting that he was having numerous complaints of people holding Church and Prayer meetings in residential areas causing a disturbance. Mayor Dunham to get inform- ation from adjoining cities how this matter is governed, also Attorney Curren to analyze law governing same. Councilman Domer reported that the County Commissioners had adopted a Resolution on re- naming streets and had agreed to share the cost with the City on a 50 - 50 basis, also agreed to contact K. C. Mopp and Associates of West Palm Beach and get information on the cost of project. Councilman Domer reported that the water department employees had worked many hours over- time during the recent emergency on water intake line suggesting that overtime be paid. Councilman Douglas moved to pay water department employees overtime, for hours worked during the recent emergency 1317 on water intake line, seconded by Councilman Domer and carried. Councilman Domer reported that the fire truck parts and repairs was more than anticipated, approximately $1,200.00 but the truck was in good order now. Councilman Domer moved to accept charge for fire truck parts and repairs, seconded by Councilman Breland and carried. Councilman Domer suggested that Attorney Curren contact the Department of Transportation on signal light at intersection of SE 70 and Riverview Drive The Council agreed. President Burk proposed that the Building Official be paid $25.00 per week expense allowance. Upon motion by Councilman Breland Building Official Spray was granted $25.00 per week expense allowance, seconded by Councilman Douglas and carried. The Council discussed needed improvements at the Dog Pound. President Burk proposed erecting a chaim link fence around all pound area. Councilman Breland Stated the need of additional kennels, l~yor Dun.ham recommended that the food storage and pump house be inclosed in the fence. The a list of Council agreed to propare/the necessa~r improvements and Councilman Breland requested to get estimate of cost. Councilman Douglas reported that he had met with the County Commissioners regarding their charge to the City for shell and was advised the matter would be discussed and he would be informed. A discussion by the Council regarding the City furnishing free water to the Wayside Park and b--~mming Pool was heard. After~hich the Council agreed to bill the County Cormissioners for water used at above locations. Councilman Breland reported a request from Chalk Ward for a trailer park license. The Council agreed to instruct Building Official Spray to investigate matter. Attorney Curren presented copies of excerpts from Florida State Statutes to the Council. Councilman Domer discussed with the Council obtaining water from ground water source. The Council requested Engineer Osha to get estimate of cost for Geological Survey. Upon motion the Council adjourned. ATTEST: ~ The City Council of the City of Okeechobee, Florida met in workshop session on the above date at 6:00 P. M. with the following present: President Burk, Councilman Breland, Domer and Douglas with Attorney Ourren, Clerk Spivey and Deputy Clerk Bennett. President Burk opened the meeting with prayer. Mr. Wallace W. Mc Cormick, County Supervisor of Farmers Home Administration was present with additional forms to sign relative to city obtaining loan from F. H. A. Tave Waldron was present regarding Garbage Franchise and Trash Contract. Charges were discussed, containers and location of containers for pickup service. It was agreed that upon execution of Trash Contract, the public should be advised that the City no longer will provide such service and that an extra charge will be made to have debris moved. Attorney to prepare necessary doucments for the Councils approval. V. James Landriscina, field underwriter for New York Life Insurance Company was present presenting a proposed pension plan for employees for the Councils consideration. After a lenghty discussion the Council agreed to take matter under advisement and investigate further. Donald Edgar, Dog Warden was present suggesting the City request aid from the County to help with the dog pound improvements. The Council agreed to make arrangements for Mr. Edgar to get necessary immunization shots. Building Official Spray discussed a weekly expense allowance for Electrical Inspector Strickel. Matter postponed to regular meeting. Supt. Fortner reported that Mr. Royal had requested a change in location of water meters at the new shopping center. Locating meters to rear of building instead of front area, also Mr. Royal wanted the tenants to pay for tappage fees. The Council agreed f~ Water Supt. Fortner to proceed with installation of meters at rear of building and bill Mr. Royal with all tappage fees. There being no further business the Council adjourned. June 8, 1971 The City Council of the City of Okeechobee, Florida met in regular session at 7:00 P.M. on the above date at City Hall with the following present: Mayor Dunham, President Pro-Tern Hunt, Councilmen Breland, Domer and Douglas with Attorney Curren, Clerk Spivey and Supt. Fortner. The meeting was called to order by President Pro-Tern Hunt in the absence of President Burk. Rev. Keys opened the meeting with prayer. The Council agreed to postpone rea&tug of the minutes to regular adjourned meeting to be held June 22, 19?l. The following bills in the amounts of $ 22~919.92 ,$ 12,966.74 were approved and orSered paid when funds are available: 0keechobee County Bank $ 1,059.05 Uniform Allowance 1 25.00 Colonial Life and Accident Ins. Co. 29.00 Treasurer of the State of Fla.-Gen. Fund 56.00 R.E. & J.H. Hamrick 2,000.00 Bond Refund 105.00 Florida Combined Insurance Agency, Inc. 24h.6h American Family Life Assurance Company 3.80 Okeechobee Motor Company 9,294.00 Athleon Alderman, Tag Agent 5.00 United Telephone Company 150.93 Board of Adjustments and Appeals 250.00 Audley Dunham 100.00 Petty Cash 1 9.00 Breathalyzer Test 55.00 Richard B. Spray 50.00 01eh Cie dwln 730.00 Florida Power and Light Company 1,080.86 Parrott Inc. 191.45 Printing by Hearn 342.20 Leonard Berger Insurance Agency 668.00 Motorola Communications and Electronics, Inc. 58.59 Domer ' s Machine Shop 95.95 Dude' s 66 Servic~ Station ~44.49 John' s Standard 16.85 Rutledge Ice Service 2.10 Park Stationers, Inc. 3.63 441 Enco Station 101.10 Bennie' s Auto Supply, Inc. 1 51.26 Okeechobee Hardware and Furniture Company 57.35 McAlpin, Curtis & O'Haire 1,125.00 Russell and Schmoyer Printers, Inc. 12.25 Wherrell Auto Parts 161 .49