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1971-06-08 Regular 1317 on water intake line, seconded by Councilman Domer and carried. Councilman Domer reported that the fire truck parts and repairs was more than anticiDated, 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 chain link fence around all pound area. Councilman Breland Stated the need of additional kennels. Mayor Dunham recommended that the food storage and pump house be inclosed in the fence. The a list of Council agreed to prepare/the necessary i~provements and Councilm~zu 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 Swimming Pool was heard. Afterwhich the Council agreed to bill the County Commissioners 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. PRESIDENT CITY COUNCIL ATTEST: ~ .. ~'uk~ck& CITY C May 25, 1971 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 Curren, Clerk Spivey and Deputy Clerk Bennett. Presiden~ Burk opened %he 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 immTanization 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 for Water Supt. Fortner to proceed with installation of meters at rear of building and bill Mr. Royal with all tappage fees. There being no f~zrther 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 Dund~am, President Pro-Tern Hunt, Councilmen Bre!and, Domer and Douglas with Attorney Curren, Clerk Spivey and Supt. Fortner. The meeting was called to order by President Pro-Tem Hunt in the absence of President Burk. Rev. Keys opened the meeting with prayer. The Council agreed to postpone reading of the minutes to regular adjourned meeting to be held June 22, 1971. The following bills in the amounts of $ 22~919.92 ,$ 12,966.74 were approved and ordered paid when funds are available: Okeechobee County Bank $ 1,059.05 Uuiform 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. 244.64 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 1 00.00 Petty Cash 19.00 Breathalyzer Test 55.00 Richard B. Spray 50.00 Olen Godwin 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 544.49 John' s Standard 16.85 Rutledge Ice Service 2.10 Park Stationers, Inc. 3.63 441 Enco Station 101.10 Ben~ie's Auto Supply, Inc. 151.26 Okeechobee Hardware and Furniture Company 57 ..35 McAlpin, Curtis a, O'Haire 1,125.00 Russell and Schm~yer Printers, Inc. 12.25 Wherrell Auto Parts 161.49 Okeechobee Army Surplus Store $ 6.72 Atlantic Equipment & Supply Co., Inc. 29.42 Ft. Pierce Oxygen & Equipment, Inc. 8.50 Jones' Equipment Company 58.75 Attaway Lumber Company 23.95 Okeechobee Motor Company 2.60 Regml Lite Company 23.76 Glades Gas Company 33.00 Indian River Co,unity College 197.36 John's Rx Drugs 1.28 M. F. Kinsaul 10.00 Tropical Termite Control 50.00 AA Fire Equipment Co. 96. O0 Fort Pierce Typewriter Co. 28.50 Fdliott Appliance Service 60.00 The Okeechobee News 59.29 Doc' s Texaco 6.50 Harley's Radio and T.V. 14.07 Okeechobee Tractor Company 27.00 Hunt Brothers Grocery Company 78.35 Dr. John P. Turk, Jr. 8. O0 Selig Chemical Industries 248.47 Sun Protective Equipment Corp. 6.00 Bob Turner Sanitary Supply, Inc. 68.75 Kale Uniforms 44.20 Engel ' s 27.90 R. L. Polk & Company 82.50 Park Drug 1 7.1 9 American LaFrance 681.77 Biscayne Fire Equipment Co., Inc. 69.95 Ferguson Plumbing, Inc. 17.00 W. W. Grainger, Inc. 66.55 SArgent - SOwell, Inc. 89.84 Minton Equipment Company 64.62 R. M. Faglie, Agent 156.42 M. D. Moody & Sons, Inc. 79.20 W. S. Darley & Company 62.83 Barnes Manufacturing Co. 63.31 J. Edward Curren 375.00 Southern Building Code Publishing Co., Znc. 3.29 Dick's TV & Appliance Repair Services 12.45 Okeechobee "66" Service 18.98 Okeechobee Volunteer Fire Dept. Znc. 885.00 Standard Oil Company 9.06 Meekins 57.60 Total $ 22,919.92 WATER AND S~ER OPERATION AND MAINTENANCE FUND Okeechobee County Bank $ 730.60 Colonial Life and Accident Ins. Co. 11.00 Pet ty Cash 1 55.40 Florida Combined Insurance Agency, Inc. 169.42 American Family Life Assurance Company 15.20 United Telephone Company 33.45 J. C. Fewell, Postmaster 181.66 Ion Johns 1 2.50 Alfred Watterson 1 00.00 Water Deposit Refund 229.66 Charles Danielson 4.00 Florida Power and Light Company 863.28 Parrott, Inc. 16.04 Leonard Berger Insurance Agency 163.00 Motorola Co~unications & Electronics, Inc. 25.16 Domer's Machine Shop 8.40 Dude's 66 Service Station 196.75 John's Standard Service 24.89 Rutledge Ice Service 3.50 Park Stationers, Inc. 39.42 441 Enco Station 4.45 Be~nie' s Auto Supply, Inc. 25.08 Okeechobee Hardware & Furniture Company 66.77 McAlpin, Curtis and O'Haire 1,125.00 Russell and Schmoyer Printers, Inc. 12.25 Wherrell Auto Parts, Inc. 130.77 D & D Grocery 2.08 Jennings Electric Motor Shop 35.00 Ferguson Plumbing, Inc. 1. l0 Halsey & Griffith 4.15 Winta Rentals 22.00 Curren Electric Company 5.92 Southeastern Municipal Supply CO., Inc. 3,608.03 Hay~es E. Williams 70.60 Sun Protective Equipment Corp. 1 5.20 Induatrial Supply Corporation $ 8.98 Rock-A-Way, Inc. 90.00 South Flo~.da Freightways, Inc. 9.04 Peerless Pump 83.49 Robinson Seed Store ~ · Apperson Chemicals, Inc. 3'~089.65 W. S. Darley& Company 43.20 Brockway, Owen & Anderson Engineers, Inc. 1',353,61 Me ekd~ns 24.20 Wallace & Tiernan 117.84 Water Information Center, Inc. 28.00 Total $1 2,966.74 City of C~eechobee - Water & Sewer Operation & $15,0OO.00 ~ Maintenance Fund Jack Williamson, County Commissioner was present regarding the proposed improvements at the dog pound, stating that the Board of County Commissioners had agreed to share the cost with the City. It was reported that the proposed improvements would cost approximately $1,500.00. Said improvements to be 6 foot heavy duty chain link fence with 3 strands of barb wire, 8 foot gate, septic tank, one additional kennel with concrete footer and slab. After discussion of plans Councilman Breland moved to proceed with the improvements as outlined, seconded by Councilman Domer and carried. Commissioner Williamson authorized a bill for one half of the cost to be sent to the County. Also Commissioner Williamson reported that the Board of County Commissioners had reconsidered their charge to the city for shell and had agreed to offer shell to the city for $3.00 per load (.605 per yard) ~.n lieu of $5.00 per load. The Council accepted the offer and expressed their appreciation to the Commissioners for their reconsideration. A1 Stokes of OkeeAirCo Incorporated and Attorney Woods was present regarding the Council's progress on study and investigation on C. A. T. V. as agreed on at meeting held May 18. Attorney Curren reported that he had received a response from F. C. C. regarding inquiry requested by the Council. Councilman Breland stated that he felt OkeeAirCo had met all the requirements requested by the City and moved to grant C. A. T. V. P~anchise to OkeeAirCo subject to the deletion of the word exclusive in Mranchise and inclusion of different standards of operation, seconded by Councilman DouElas and carried. Mr. Stokes agreed to the exceptions. Pursuant to notice published in the Okeechobee News regarding the notice of public hearing to consider rezoning of Lots I and 2 of Block 154, Original Town of Okeechobee from Residential (R-l) to Commercial, President Pro-Tern Hunt asked if there were any objections to the requested rezoning. No objection was heard or filed. After discussion Councilman Breland moved to rezone the above described property from Residential (R-l) to Commercial, presenting the following Ordinance amending Ordinance No. 271 and upon being seconded by Councilman Douglas was put to a a vote and adopted: ORDINANCE NO. 271- /J, ~- ORDINANCE AMENDING ORDINANCE NO. 271, BEING AN ORDINANCE E~TABLISNING ZONING REGULATIONS FOR THE CITY OF OKEECHOBEE, FLOR.IDA, AND PROVIDING FOR THE ADMINSTRATION, ENFORCEMENT AND AMENDMENT THEREOF PURSUANT TO THE PROVISIONS OF CHAPTER 176, FLORIDA STATUTES, 1953. WHEREAS, application has been made by Mrs. O. C. Cone, requesting this Council to rezone from Residential (R-i) to CommercialLots 1 and 2, Block 154, Original Town of Okeechobee, and WHEREAS, notice of intention to amend City Zoning Ordinance No. 271, re- garding said application was duly published according to law, and WHERFAS, on the 8th day of June, 1971, a public hearing was held in the C~ ty Council room pursuant to said notice, and WHEREAS, it is deemed to the best interest of the City of Okeechobee to grant said application; now therefore BE IT ORDAi~ED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF OKEECHOBEE, FLORIDA: SECTION 1. That Lots I and 2, Block 154, Original Town of Okeechobee, be and are hereby rezoned from Residential (R-l) to Commercial effective June 8, 1971. SECTION 2. That the application requesting rezoning and proof of publication to amend Zoning Ordinance No. 271 published in connection with the above application be attached to this Ordinance and become a part hereof. SECTION 3. That the City Clerk make the appropriate change on the City Zoning ~P in accordance with this Ordinance. PASSED AND ADOPTED this 8th day of June, 1971. E. H. Hunt PRESIDENT PRO-TEM CITY COIHICIL ATTEST:" Lorena Spive~ City Clerk APPROVF~ BY ME ~tIS 8th DAY OF JUNE, 1971. Audle~ Dunham MAYOR Joe Lawson, Building Contractor appeared before the Council stating that he anticipated ten, low inco~e houses, one being aldread constructed, requesting the City to improve Northwest 16th and 17th streets to meet city specifications in order for him to get loan approval . After discussion Councilman Douglas moved to do the necessary improvements to the above streets, seconded by Councilman Breland and carried. Attorney Tom Cone!y, 111, appeared before the Council in behalf of Petitioners, Lee Anita Sherman and ~oscoe Lowry Markham, Jr., as Trustees of the Christine P. Markham Trust, requesting and return to acreage the Council t~o vacate/the following streets and alleys: The. t part of Cherokee Street lying North of Third Street; that part of Cherokee Street lying South of Third Street; that part of Tallahassee Street lying South of Third Street; that part. of Second Street lying between Tallahassee Street and Hiwassee Street; that part of Hiwassee Street lying South of Second Street; and the alleys in Block H, I, M, L and K, all in Central Park Subdivision, according to plat thereof recorded in Plat Book 2, page 39, public records of Okeechobee Co~.nty, Florida; ALSO that part of Cherokee Street lying South of Fourth Street in the City of Okeechobee, according to plat thereof recorded in Plat Book 2, page 17, public records of St. Lucie County, ~lorida presenting the written Petitioo, Notice to Vacate and Proof of Publication. After discussion and concern of f~ture development and utility easements, President Pro-Tern Hunt recommended a ~orough investigation before action is taken. Councilman Breland moved, seconded by Councilman Douglas and carried to postpone action for further investigation and study. AJso Attorney Conely reported that he had had several calls from a client Mr. Newall owner of the C. D. Walk water line, regarding a reimbursement due Mr. Newall as per agreement with the late C. L. Walk. Attorney Curren stated that the money was in escrow but had not been disbursed also informed Attorney Conely that the city had been negotiating with the present owner regarding this matter as per minutes of Council meeting held May, 4, 1971. The Council requested Attorney Conely to contact his client and have him state his position on matter. Building Official Spray in the absence of Electrical Inspector Strickel presented a revised fee schedule for electrical permits for the Councils approval, requesting permission to use same, stating it would provide additional revenue for the city. Councilman Domer suggested that the City Building Official meet with the County Building Official work out and compare fee schedule used by the county. After further discussion Councilman Breland moved for Attorney Curren to draft amendment to Chapter 8, Section I Code of Ordinance, subject to the fees corresponding with fees used in county, seconded by Councilman Domer and carried. Attorney Curren urged the adoption of 1967 Southern Standard Plumbing Code and amendments. ern Councilman Domer moved to adopt the 1967 South/Standard Plumbing Code and amendments as recommended by Attorney Curren, seconded by Councilman Breland and carried.. Councilman Domer presented the following Ordinance and moved its adoption and upon being seconded by Councilman Breland was put to a vote and adopted: ORDINANCE NO. 3h5 AN ORDINANCE ADOPTING A PLUMBING CODE PRESCRIBING REGULATIONS GOVERNING INSTALLATION AND MAINTENANCE OF ALL PLUMBING IN THE CITY OF OKEECHOBEE, FLORIDA; PROVIDING FOR A PLUMBING INSPECTION DEPARTMENT; PRESCRIBING THE POWERS AND DUTIES OF THE PLUMBING OFFICIAL; PROVTDING FOR APPLICATION FOR, ISSUANCE .OF AND FEES FOR PLIYMBING PERMITS; PROVIDING FOR INSPECTIONS AND CERTIFICATE OF APPROVAL; PROVIDING FOR LICENSING AND BONDING OF PLI~BERS; PROVIDING FOR APPEALS FROM DECISIONS OF THE PLUMBING OFFICIAL; PROVIDING FOR PENALTIES FOR VIOLATION; ESTABLISHING VALIDITY; PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE. BE IT ORDAINED By the _Mayor and City Council of the City of Okeechobee, Florida: Section 1. ADOPTION OF SOUTHERN STANDARD PLU~MING CODE: There is hereby adopted by the City of Okeechobee, Florida, for the purpose of prescribing regulations governing installation and maintenance of all plumbing in the city', in the interest of the public health, safety, convenience and welfare, that certain code known as The Southern Standard Plumbing Code, 1967 Edition with 1970 Revisions thereof and the whole thereof, save and except such portions as are hereinafter deleted, modified or amended, of which code not less three (3) copies have been and now are filed in the office of the City Clerk of the City of Okeechobee, and the same are hereby adopted and incorporated as fully as if set out at lenght herein, and from the date on which this ordinance shall take effect, the provisions thereof shall be controlling within the municipal limits of the City of Okeechobee, Florida. Section 2. PLUMBING OFFICIAL: The Building Official of the City of Okee- chobee is hereby designated as the Plumbing Official. The said Plumbing Official shall be inspector of plumbing, and as to said Official, the experience require- ments of Section 102.2 of the ~outhern Standard Plumbing Code shall not be applicable. Section 3. APPEALS: Any person whose application for any permit hereunder has been refused, of who feels aggrieved by any decision or action of the Plumbing Official or inspector of plumbing, may appeal to the Board of Adjustments and Appeals in accordance with the procedure set forth in Section ll2 and ll3 of the Southern Standard Section 4. VALIDITY: Should any section, paragraph, sentence, or word of this ordinance or of the code hereby adopted be declared for any reason to be invalid~ it is the intent of the City Council that it would have passed all other portions of this ordinance independent of the elimination here- from of any such portion as ~ay be declared invalid. Section 5. EFFECTIVE DATE: This Ordinance shall take effect upon its passage by the City Council and approval by the Mayor. PASSED AND ADOPTED TH~S 8th day of June, 1971. Donald Burk President of City Council ATTEST: Lorena ~ive~ City Clerk APPROVED by me this 8th day of June, 1971. Audle~ Dunham Mayor, City of Okeechobee Also Building Official Spray proposed increasing the contractor's license fee. Matter referred to workshop meeting. It was the consensus of the Council that the complete occupational license ordinance needed to be revised. Ceuncilman Breland moved to pay Electrical Inspector Strickel $25.00 per week expense allowance, seconded by Councilman Douglas and carried. .Mr. George C. Bius was present requesting the Council to relocate a street, stating that present street Avenue C was on his property being Lot 2, Block 3, Revised Plat of Wilcox Shores. Matter to be investigated by the Council. A letter from Central Florida Flood Control District was read requesting a weekly report on water use in gallons. Supt. Fortner requested to submit report. Attorney Curren reported that he had met with Mr. Mc Cormick, County Supervisor of Farmers Home Adminstration, regarding additional documents required by F. H. A. Councilman Domer moved to authorize Mayor Dunham to execute letter of intent to meet conditions as stated in letter of June 9, 19?l, seconded by Councilman Douglas and carried. Attorney Curren also reported that the specifications and contract documents for construction of sewer service to Winu Dixie had been received, noting the letter of credit from First American Ban~ of North Plam Beach dated M~y 27, 19?l would expire in one month from date and dne to unexpected delay in construction recommended requesting contractor to get the bank to extend letter of credit. The Council agreed for Attorney to take care of this matter. Water & Street Supt. Fortner presented April and May Water, Sewer and Street Department report also annual report on same. S~.pt. Fortner reported that he had. received prices from two companies for 200 feet of l~ inch pipe and appurtances with deliver in six to eight weeks. Cost of pipe $?.19 per foot, approximate cost of pipe and appurtances $~,000.00. After discussion President Pro-Tern Hunt recommended that an order be placed for necessary material to repair intake line. Councilman Domer moved to purchase pipe and appurtances, seconded by Councilman Breland and carried. Al~o Supt. Fortner reported the need of equipment to clean sewer lines. Lease purchase agreement and demonstration of equipment was discussed but no definite action taken at this time. Ceuncilman Domer reported the need of street repairs on streets north and south of new Handy Store on South Parrott Avenue. Matter referred to Supt. Mortnero Attorney Curren recommended that the City secure abstract on two parcels of land adjacent to City Hall property purchased from R. E. Hamrick. Councilman Breland moved to secure abstract on above parcels of land as recommended by Attorney Curren, seconded by Councilman Douglas and carried.li Upon motion the Council adjourned to meet June 22, 1971 at 6:0~P. M. PRE PRO-TEM CITY COUNCIL June 22, 1971 The City Council of the City of Okeechobee, Florida, met in regular adjourned session at the City Hall on the above date at 6:00 P. M. with the following Present: Mayor Dunham, President Burk, Councilman Breland, Domer, Douglas and Hunt with Attorney Curren, Clerk Spivey and Supt. Fortner..~ President Burk opened the meeting with prayer. Minutes of the Meeting held May 4, 1971 were read and approved as read. Supt. Fortner presented information on equipment used to clean sewer lines. After discussion the Council agreed to observe demonstration and employ Utility Service, Inc. to clean sewer line under Markham warehouse and charge to be deducted from original price if city purchased machine. Supt. Fortner reported that Bill Tomlinson requested a water line extension to proposed subdivision "Wint~ Park Subdivision" west on State Road 70, stating he would pay for al-1 labor and material but requested the city to install said pipe. Approximate cost of project $4,000.00. M~. Tomlinson being present stated the money was in escrow at Okeechobee County Bank. After discussion Councilman Hunt moved for Attorney Curren to prepare contract agreement that the city will provide water to Winta Park Subdivision with the provision that Bill Tomlinson will pay upon completion of job the cost of all labor and material, authorizing President of the Council to execute contract agreement with Tomlinson and authorizing Supt. Fortner to proceed, with necessary installation~subject to execution of contract agreement, seconded by Councilman Domer and unanimously c~ried. Jess James resident of county (lowe Road) appeared before the Council regarding dogs running loose requesting the Dog Warden to go on owners property and pick up the dogs. Attorney Curren advised theft the C~ ty had no jurisdiction in county and suggested that Mr. James contact the County Attorney and County Commissioners regarding his problem. Don Osha, Engineer was present stating he had been in contact with the Department of Transportation in regards to the Utility Permit to cross Taylor Creek Bridge with sewer line and was advised the City should receive permit within the next few days. Attorney Curren reported the loan had been approved by F. H. A. and recommended that the City advertize for bids on first phase of water improvement program, said bids to be received Tuesday, July 20, 1971 at 7:15 P. M. Upon recommendation of Attorney Curren, Councilman Douglas moved to advertize for bids on first phase of water improvement program being transmission mains and tank~, said bids to be received Tuesday, July 20, 1971 at 7:15 P. M. seconded by Councilman Domer and carried. Donald Edgar, Dog Warden was present suggesting that the City collect a fee for dog license to help defray the expense in the department. Councilman Domer expressed his view on adopting licensing ordinance which would be a fee for adminstration. Mayor Dunham requested to contact Dr. Platt and arrange a meeting to discuss inoculation program.