1971-08-03 Workshop Upon notion the Co~uacil adjourned.
PRESIDENT CITY COUNCIL
ATTEST:
August 3, 1971
The City Council of the City of Okeechobee, Florida, met in workshop session at 6:00 P. M.
i on the above date at the City Hall with the following present: President Burk, Councilman Domer,
Douglas and Hunt with Attorney Curren, Clerk Spivey and Supt. Fortner.
President Burk opened the meeting with prayer by Councilman Douglas.
A letter was received from C. R. Buckner, president of OkeAirCo, Inc. stating their acceptance
i of the Cablevision Ordinance Franchise Agreement to build and operate a cablevision system in the City
~.~ of Okeechobee, accepting the terms and conditions as set forth in the complete Franchise Ordinance
' passed and signed by the City Council on the 6th day of July, 1971. Also stating that the liability
insurance and performance bond coverage was ordered and being processed by Insurance Firm of Nabers,
Cranc e and Sivers of St. Petersburg. Attorney Ourren advised that the performance bond would have
to be in the city's possession by August 5, 1971.
Don Osha, Consulting Engineer was present submitting a report for the Council's study on
water and sewer rate comparison with other cities, proposed water and sewer rate schedule, flow of
funds and financial analysis. After a detail discussion the Council agreed to submit the proposed
rate schedule to F. H. A. for their approval.
Supt. Fortner presented existing rate for water tappage fees and a cost schedule on various
size of meter installation. Councilman Hunt recommended that the report be studied by the Council.
The Council requested Supt. Fortner to prepare schedule on existing water deposits.
Tave Waldron of L. P. Sanitation was present as requested by the Council, for discussion on
trash hauling. Mr. Waldron stated that some of the people had cooperated and paid to have their trash
removed and others refused to pay, therefore he had not removed their trash. After detail discussion
and in view of the trash situation in the city the Council decided to enter into a cLty wide cleanup
program and employ Mr. Waldron to pickup all trash for one month.
Councilman Douglas discussed a street department matter, suggesting that the Council get
someone to head up the depaetment under Supt. Fortner's supervision. Also discussed by Supt. Fortner
with the Council the possibility of creating a Director of Public Works. Matter to be discussed
further at August lOth meeting.
Mayor Dunham discussed with the Council a matter concerning dogs belon~in~ to Ardell Breland.
Also Mayor Dunham discussed the possibility of the city organizing to hold jury trials.
Mayor and Attorney to get facts on the requirements of developing a jury system.
Attorney Curren reported that the next phase in the Refunding Bonds program is the publication
of notice of sale of bonds which was to be advertized in August 12th Okeechobee News.
NOTICE OF SALE
Sealed proposals will be received by the City of Okeechobee, Florida,
at the City Hall until l:oo P. M. EDST, Tuesday, August 24, 1971, for the ourchase
of all, but not less than all, of $480,500 City of Okeechobee General Obligation
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Refunding Bonds, dated January 1, 1971, in the denomination of $5,000 each
except for bond number i for $500, bearing interest, not exceeding the maximum
legal rate, payable semi-annually on January i and July i each year, and maturing
serially on July i in the years and amounts as follows:
MATURITY AMOUNT MATURITY AMOUNT
1972 $. 500 1985 $20,0OO
1973 10, O00 1986 20,000
1974 10,000 1987 20, O00
1975 10,000 1988 25,000
1976 10,000 1989 25,000
1977 10, O00 1990 25,000
1978 15,000 1991 25,000
1979 15, O00 1992 30,0OO
1980 15,000 1993 30,000
1981 15,000 1994 30,000
1982 15,000 1995 35,000
1983 15,000 1996 35,000
1984 20,000
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 to 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 follwing premiums, expressed as a percentage
of the par value thereof, if redeemed at the following times:
Three per centum (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 1, 1991;
One per centum (1%) if redeemed on July 1, 1991, or thereafter prior to maturity.
No bid for less than 100% of the par value thereof will be considered.
Each proposal must be accompanied by a certified or bank cashier's or treasurer's
check in the amount of $9,610.00 payable to the order of the City of Okeechobee, on
which no interest will be allowed. The check of the successful bidder will be
retained and applied on the purchase price of the bonds pending full performance of
said successful bidder, or will be forfeited to the city as and for Full liquidated
damages upon failure to take up and pay for the bonds.
The city reserves the right to reject any and all bids or to take any action it may
deem to be in its best interest.
/s/ Lorena H. ~ive~
City Clerk
City of Okeechobee
Publish: August 12, 19, 1971
The Ckeechobee News
Councilman Domer recommended the NO TURN ON RED sign be removed from the south side of
traffic light at corner of Osceola Street and North Park Street. Matter referred to Sept. lOth meetin
Supt. Fortner reported that a licensed tree trimmer had approached him in regards to trimmin~
and removing dead trees from city parks. No action taken.
The erection of NO TRUCK PARKING sign on North Park Street in front of Hodges Real Estate
office discussed.
A request from Joe Lawson Contractor, for a letter from the City to F. H. A. confirming
that the city will grade and maintain 16th Street as needed was granted by the Council.
There being no further business the Council adjourned.
August 10, 1971
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: Mayor Dunham, President Burk,
Councilman Breland, Domer and Hunt with Attorney Curren, Clerk Spivey, Deputy Clerk Bennett and
Supt. Fortner.
President Burk opened the meeting with prayer.
Minutes of the meetings held July 6 and 20th, 1971 were read and approved as read.
The following bills in the amount of $ 13,869.60 and $25,786.78
were approved and ordered paid when funds are available:
Associates Capital Services Corporation $ 305.86
The Law Officers Press 37.50
Bond Refund 35.00
Florida Combined Insurance Agency, Inc. 277.96
Colonial Life & Accident Insurance, Company 24.00
Police Department Uniform Allowance 1 50.00
Treasurer of the State of Florida, Gen. F~nd 1 59.00
~ Oasi Contribution Fund 2,679.66
Internal Revenue Service 91 4.70
American Family Life Assurance Company 7.60
United Telephone Company 159.22
Charles Strickel 125.00
Richard Spray 1 25.00
Police Department Breathalyzer Test 25.00
Jimmie H. Belk 41 3.00
Board of Adjustments and Appeals 125.00
Audley Dunham 50.00
Olen Godwin 41 5.00
Florida Power and Light Company 1,155.08
Pippin Tractor & Equipment, Inc. 11 8.99
Curren Electric Company 1.32
J. Edward Ourren 375.00
~_ John' s Standard 40.09
i 0keechobee Hardware & Furniture Company 32.60
! Parrott, Inc. 408.74
Motorola Co~m~nications & Electronics, Inc. 58.59
Attaway Lumber Company 45.36
Okeechobee Shell Service 425.93
Dude's 66 Service Station 8.50
Ft. Pierce Typewriter Company 26.57
The Okeechobee News 24.14
Southeastern Printing Company, Inc. 284.50
Kelley's Garage & Machine Shop 20.40
Wherrell Auto Parts 94.40
Bennie's Auto Supply, Inc. 35.49
Standard Oil Company 49.82
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Board Of County Commissioners $ 516.00
National Chemsearch Corp. 11 2.80
Standard Oil Company 9.06
Glades General Hospital 1 5.00
The Fair Store 15.95
Everson - Ross Company 124.00
441 Enco Station 190.65
Okeechobee Abstract Company 220.00
Johnson Reporting 30.00
Okeechobee Radiator Service 25.50
Olen Godwin 9 · 33
Okeechobee "66" Service 14.99
M&nton Equipment Company 96.20
Hunt Brothers Grocery Company, Inc. 103.35
Halsey & Griffith 248.75
Governmental Guide 5.00
Park Discount Company 7.30
Engel ' s 94.10
Okeechobee Motor Company 176.35
United States Steel Corporation 808.59
Walter F. Stephens, Jr., Inc. 36.24
Elliott Appliance Service 1 2.50
Burgess Supply Compar4v 1 08.71
Selig Chemical Industries 237.44
Strickland Electric 5.20
Bowen Supply Company, Inc. 21.44
Okeechobee Tractor Company, Inc. 17.28
Haynes E. Williams 21.90
Rutledge Ice Service 1.05
M. D. Moody & Sons, Inc. 1,072.50
South Florida Freightways, Inc. 16.00
Okeechobee Volunteer Fire Dept., Inc. 52.50
Meekins~ Inc. 209.90
TOTAL $13,869.60
WATER AND SEWER OPERATION AND MAINTENANCE ~dND
Petty Cash $ 172.30
Florida Combined Insurance Agency, Inc. 255.44
Colonial Life & Accident Insurance Company 11.00
Oasi Contribution Fund 2,196.49
Internal Revenue Service 674.50
American Family Life Assurance Company 15.20
United Telephone Company 32.73
J. C. Fewell, Postmaster 122.40
Alfred Watterson 1 25.00
Water Deposit Refund 238.87
Florida Power and Light Company 81 2.08
John' s Standard 16.57
Okeechobee Hardware & Furniture Company 114.70
Parrott Inc. 194.54
Motorola Communications and Electromics, Inc. 25.16
Attaway Lumber Company 65.73
Okeechobee Shell Service 11 9.89
Dude's "66" Service Station 27.35
Fort Pierce Typewriter Company 21.79
Haynes E. Williams 21.90
The Okeechobee News 126.00
Southeastern Printing Company, Inc. 150.59
Kelley's Garage & Machine Shop 36.76
Wherrell Auto Parts, Inc. 49.08
Bennie's Auto Supply, Inc. 39.55
Simon's Wheel Allignment 25.95
Biscayne Fire Equipment Company, Inc. 270.00
B & H Sales, Inc. 255.08
Consolidated Chemical Corp. 406.50
Wallace & Tiernan 21 2.25
Apperson Chemicals, Inc. 5,870.22
Industrial Supply Corporation 60.56
R~nch Fertilizer 55.90
Fidelity Products Company 34.80
Park Stationers, Inc. 1.10
Robinson Seed Store 10.20
Jennings Electric Motor Shop 12.50
Boynton & Associates, Inc. 642.00
Winta Rentals 15.00
Southeastern Municipal Sapply Co., Inc. 3,552.06
Rutledge Ice Service 8.05
Sun Protective Equipment Corp. 16.70
Davis Meter & Supply Company 2,154.40
Conco, Inc. 300.00
Meekins 1 58 · 80
Gateway Transportation Co., Inc. 13.81
Larry Jarrell Construction, Inc. 6,045.08
TOTAL $25,786.78