1971-09-30 Workshop 1361
President Burk stated that the Dean's Court Clean-up Committee had contacted him and
requested a truck and driver for 7:30 A. M. Saturday, September 25th at Mack Mitchell's place
to pickup trash and junk. The Council instructed Street Supt. Bennett to have truck and driver there
at that time.
President Burk brought to the Council's attention that Mr. Charles Royal had requested an
extension of time to get several pending items cleared UP and he felt he had had sufficient time to
bring items up to specifications. Attorney Curren was requested to remind Mr. Royal of this matter
and request him to clear up the pending items.
PreSident Burk reported that John Wilson, Department of Transportation Distri~ Traffic
Operations Engineer had contacted him regarding the city's request to update traffic signal control
at the intersection of State Road 70 and Osceola Street, stating that the present traffic light
was obselete and no way to bring it up to standard. Mr. Wilson advised that the Department. of
Transportation planned to install a new traffic control signal at said intersection and also at the
intersection of State Road 15 and SR 70. If funds are available, both jobs are planned in the ?1-72
budget year. However, should total funds not be available, D. O. T. will improve the light at the
intersection of State Road 70 and Osceola Street in the 71-72 budget year and the intersection of
SR 15 & SR 70 in the 72-73 budget.
The need for right of way points at intersection of Riverview Drive and State Road 70
to place new light poles was discussed. Matter referred to Mayor Dunham.
Upon motion the Council adjourned.
PRESIDENT CITY COUNCIL
September 30, 1971
The City Council of the City of Okeechobee, Florida, met in Workshop session on the
above date at 6:30 P.M. with the following present: Mayor Dunham, President Burk, Councilmen
Breland, Domer and Douglas, with Attorney Curren and Clerk Spivey.
A discussion was heard on several future proposed projects.