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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 pic~p 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 District 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 l~ 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
ATTEST: ~~ ~~,
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
Bre]and, Domer and Douglas, with Attorney Curren and Clerk Spivey.
A discussion was heard on several .future proposed projects.
October 5, 197].
The City Council of the City of 0keechobee, Florida, met in regular session at the
City Hall on tH~ above date at 7:00 P.M. with the following present: Mayor Dunham, President Burk,
Counnilmen Brela~d, Domer, Douglas and Hunt, with Attorney Curren, Clerk Spivey, Deputy Clerk
Bennett, Water Supt. Fortner, Street Supt. Bennett, Fire Chief Godwin, Police Chief Thomas, Building
Official Spray and Fdectrical Inspector Strickel.
President Burk opened the meeting with prayer.
Minutes of the meetings held September 7th, 21 st and 30th, 1971, were read and
approved as read.
The following bills in the amount of $ 11 ~324.73 ,$ 7;802.14 &
$ 47.94 were approved and ordered paid when funds are available:
GENERAL M~ND
Hubert Harden $ 8.66
Okeechobee County Bank 973.50
Associates Capital Services Corp. 150.43
Police U~form Allowance 150.00
Florida Combined Insurance Agency, Inc. 277.96
Colonial Life & Accident In~lrance Company 24.00
American Family Life 7.60
Fine Refund 60.00
Charles Strickel 1 00~00
Richard Spray 100.00
Okeechobee County Sheriff's Department 450.00
United Telephone Company 174.98
J. C. Fewell, Postmaster 80.00
Treasurer of the State of Florida 140.O0
Board oF A ~, ~ Appeals 12~.OO
dj-stm~nts and .
Audley l~.mha~ 50.00
Police Dept. Breathalyzer Test 25.00
Petty Cash 8.48
Olen Godwin 1 80.00
Florida Powe~ & Light Company 1,144.70
Fort Pierce Typewriter Company 2.93
Park Stationers, Inc. 2.05
National Chemsearch Corp. 448.18
Attaway Lumber Company 1 0.02
Wherrell Auto Parts 26.84
Motorola Communications and Electronics Inc. 58.59
Parrott Inc. 1 3.19
Okeechobee Hardware & Furniture Company 21.45
E & E Automotive Clinic 351.65
Domer's Machine Shop 16.95
Bennies Auto ~upply, Inc. 8.77
Mel!ey's Garage & Machine Shop 68.41
John' s Standard 571.80
J. Edward Co,ren 515.00
Palm Beach Tank & Culvert Co.~ Inc. 580.03
Board of County Commissioners 177.00
Vaughn & Wright, Inc. 29.67
Del Chemical Corporation 681.32
Minton Equipment Company 746.89
L. P. Sanitation 666.67
Olen Godwin 7.00
Emory Walker Company 1 2.O0
Athleon Aide-man, Tax Collector 528.37
Printing by Hearn 272.25
Southern Building Code Publishing Co., Inc. 134.~8
Hetrick: s Locksmith 26.95
Biscayne Fir~ Equipment 11.00
Sam Thomas, Sr. & Sam Thomas, Jr. 35.00
441 Enco Station 24.27
Syble's Flowers & Gifts 15.60
Winta Rentals 90. O0
Park Discount Drugs 2.90
Ring's Sales & Service 194.46
Burgess Supply Company 8.26
W & W Lumber and Building Supplies, Inc. 3..38
Hunt Brothers Grocery Company, Inc. 64.80
Okeechobee Shell Service 8.10
Doc' s Texaco 3.67
Okeechobee Arm~ Surplus Store 21.80
National Fire Protection Association 39.91
Dude's "66" Service Station 23.59
Hayes Electric $ 5.00
Kicliter Funeral Home 15.00
Okeechobee General Hospital 75.75
Royal's Dept. Store 45.04
Okeechobee Volunteer Fire Dept., Inc. 160.OO
Wherrell Oil Company, Inc. 100.79
Standard Oil Company 9.06
A A Fire Equipment Co. 158.68
Total $11,324.73
WATER AND SEWER OPERATION AND MAINTENANCE FUND
Okeechobee County Bank $ 641 .50
Colonial Life & Accident Insurance C. 11.00
Fla. Combined Insurance Agency, Inc. 255.h4
American Family Life 1 5.20
Ion Johns 1 00. OO
United Telephone Company 21.95
J. C. Fewell, Postmaster 118.80
Petty Cash 1 83.10
Water Deposit Refunds 235.90
Florida Power & Light Company 711.62
Fort Pierce Typewriter Company 3.78
Park Stationers, Inc. 4.60
National Chemsearch Corp. 167.20
Attaway Lumber Company .30.59
Wherrell Auto Parts, Inc. 64.36
Motorola Communications & Electronics, Inc. 25.16
Parrott, Inc. 1.26
Okeechobee Hardware & Furniture Co. 83.42
E & E Automotive Clinic 16.40
Domer ' s Machine Shop 1 2.65
Bennie' s Auto Supply, Inc. 24.16
Kelley' s Garage & Machine Shop 72.1 3
John' s Standard Service 1 47 · 78
Southeastern Municipal Supply Co., Inc. 285.1 3
Jennings Electric Motor Shop 2.20
D & D Grocery 2.80
R & M Dairy Service, Inc. 2.53
Apperson Chemicals, Inc. 2,668.70
Davis Meter & Supply Company 168.58
Industrial Supply Corporation 88.57
W. W. Grainger, Inc. 120.25
Harry P. Leu, Inc. 11 2.00
Kennedy Valve Mf~. Co., Inc. 32.75
Analytical Measurements 34.65
Rockwell Manufacturing Co. 1,224.33
Wherrell Oil CO., Inc. 98.06
Ferguson Plumbing, Inc. 1 3.59
Total $ 7,802.1 4
IRVING TRUST COMPANY
Irving Trust Company $ 47.94
Exchange Fee
CITY OF OKEE. - GENERAL FUND
Transfer of funds from Cig. Tax Fund $20,000.00~ r~.~
CITY OF OKEE. - WATER & SEWER REVENUE FUND
Transfer of funds for operating Exp. $15,000.00
Don Osha, Engineer with Brockway, Owen and Anderson Engineers, Inc. was present, as requested
by the Council, for the purpose of preliminary discussion on re-naming streets program. After dis-
cussion and consideration the Council authorized Mr. Osha to proceed with map preparation using
number system in lieu of the present name system.
President Burk discussed the immediate need of adoption for a sick leave program for the City,ii
proposing that each employee be given 5 days accrued sick leave time to begin the program, six days
each year accumulative to 120 working days total, death leave for immediate family two (2) days in
state and five (5) days out of state, other situations to be at the disgression of the Council. After
discussion and consideration Councilman Hunt moved to adopt the policy as discussed, using the County ..
policy as a ~ideline with deletions and additions as the Council deems necessary to alter, retroactiv~i
to October 1, 1971 - Sick leave -- shall be six days each year accu~]lative to 120 working days total, i
Any accu~nllated time w-ill be lost if an employe~ quits, is fired, or retires from the job. After
five consecutive working days any illness mist be verified by a doctor's statement. At no time is
sick time to be converted into cash. Death leave for immediate family two (2) days in state and
five (5) days out of state, other situations to be at the disgression of the Council, seconded by
Councilman Breland and unanimously carried.
Charles Taylor was present requesting shell on road to his residence in southwest section
of city, east of Pensacola Street. Said property being formerly owned by G. W. Clay and described
designated
in m~eks and bounds &having no/street right of way, therefore, Mr. Taylor had no access to his
property. Matter referred to workshop meeting and an investigation of property by the Council.
J. G. Kelly was present requesting a sewer line extension to Florida Palms Trailer Park
on east north Park Street, stating that the State Board of Health had advised him the present park
system was not adequate. Mr. Kelly agreed to pay for engineering services and was referred to Don
Osha, Engineer with Brockway, Owen and Anderson Engineers, Inc. who was present at this time.
Supt. Fortner presented Water and Sewer Department report for September, also a memorandum
of needed pipe, fittings, parts for ditch trencher, c~orimeter test center for sewerage plant needed
to ~n test that are required by the AJ_r and Water Pollution Control Commission and I drum (55 Gal)
concentrated odor control ~for sewerage plant. After consideration and discussion, Councilman Hunt
moved to purchase I - #2277-00 Colorimeter Test Center Model IR - DR, ll5 volts, $ $310.00, seconded
by Councilman Domer and unanimously carried.
Councilman Hunt moved to purchase I - Drum (55 gal) ~HS - 103 concentrated odor control
@ $233.75, seconded by Councilman Breland and unanimously carried.
Councilman Hunt. moved to purchase pipe and fittings for stock replacement as listed in
Memorandum, seconded by Councilman Domer and unanimously carried.
Councilman Hunt moved to purchase parts as listed on Memorandum to rebuild digging chain
and drive on ditching machine, model Mb-22 at approximate cost of $300.00, seconded by Councilman
Douglas and ~animously carried.
Councilman Domer discussed the combined organization of the water, sewer and street
department, recommending Supt. Fortner for public works director with said departments under his
supervision, also each department would have a department head. The public works director would
be under the supervision of the Council. Matter referred to workshop meeting.
The Co~mcil agr~eed to discuss the purchase order system at workshop meeting.
Councilman Domer reported that Fire Chief Godwin had been serving as Fire Chief and Jailer
for a number of years and now he had requested to move from the City Hall. The Council was in
accord to his moving, th~s giving the living quarters to much needed space for other city offices.
Councilman Domer moved to adjust Fire Chief Godwin's salary comparable to other department heads
$8,206.50, effective when he moved from City Hall, seconded by Councilman Breland and unanimously
carried. The Jailer situation to be worked out with Police Department and referred to workshop.
Councilman Domer discussed a uniform allowance for .full time firemen, suggesting $15.00
per month. After considmration and discussion Councilman Domer moved to grant $15.00 per month
uniform allowance to each full time fireman, effective October 15, 1971, seconded by Councilman
Breland and unanimously carried.
Street Supt. Bennett re?orted the need of the following items and requested permission
to purchase same. 12 stop signs @ 12.00 each and 6 slow children playing signs @ $7.00 each.
Councf~lman Douglas moved 'r,o purchase the above needed signs, seconded by Councilman Breland and
carried.
Chief Tho~s reported a shrub or bush at the corner of Miami Street and Stafford Place as
being a traffic hazzard. Matter referred to Supt. Bennett for investigation.
Councilman Douglas reported that Marvin Arrants, Manager of Florida Power and Light Company
had requested to meet with the Council to discuss a street lighting program. The Council agreed
to invite Mr. Arrants to workshop meeting Thursday October 21, at 6:00 P. M.
St~-eet S~lpt. Bennett reported the need of a ~8" cu]vert for Northwest 16th Street, city limit.~
ditch, stating that the County was in the process of cleaning said ditch and he felt it would be a
good time to install said culvert. After d~scussion Councilman Douglas moved to purchase necessary
~8" cu]vert at approximate cost of $700.00 seconded by Councilman Breland and unanimous]y carried.
addressed to Chief Thomas
Pr~sident Burk read a letter of appreciation/from John Harvie, owner of H & S Tastee Freeze
regarding improvement of parking and loitering situation at his place of business.
Co~mcilman Domer discussed the praposed dog ordinance. Also discussed contacting the
County Commissioners to find out if they would favor the adoption of a dog licensing ordinance with
monies derived from the license fee put in ar~_mal shelter fund. Attorney Ourren requested to draft
a proposed d~o~ ordinance using information as proposed by Councilman Domer. Councilman Breland
expressed his appreciation to Councilman Domer for his interest in the dog situation. The Clerk was
requested to forward bill to County Commissioners on dog pound i~torovement expense.
Co~nci!man Bre!and reported the need of street r~pair on Tallahassee Street behind Daniel's
Restaurant. Matter referred to Supt. Bennett. Also reported a request from Mr. Daniels for a street
light on Tal]ahassee Street behind restaurant. Matter referred to workshop meeting.
Co~,nci]~man Hunt reported he had noticed several piles of trash that seemed to have been
there for sometime and wondered why L. P. Sanitation had not picked it up. Matter to be checked out.
Also discussed George Dempsey water line extension to Granada Terrace and the need of a letter from
Mr. Dempsey conveying line to city also discussed agreement with W. L. Tomlinson on water line exten-
sion to Winta Park. Both matters referred to Attorney Curren.
Councilman Douglas discussed a control on size and installation of culverts. Suggesting
that an Ordinance be drafted governing same, proposing that the Street Supt. be authorized to issue
permits for dnstallation with the Bu~].ding Official remind~_ng builders to get permit for c~.].vert
installation.
President Burk discussed the need in the near future for an office and clerk for the
Building Of fi cial. Councilman Domer suggested using the present kitchen for Building Official office
when Chief Godwin moves. Also Councilman Domer discussed feeding of the prisoners suggesting getting
food prices from several restaurants. Councilman Breland was requested to take care of this matter.
President Burk requested a meeting with the Chief of Police and all Policemen on Thursday
October 7 at 6:30 P. M.
Chief Thomas reported the need of stop signs at ?th Street and Micanopee Street and 7th St~et
and Tallahassee Street. Councilman Breland moved to have the above signs erected and to designate
Micanopee Street at 7th Street and Tallahassee Street at 7th Street as stop streets seconded by
Councilman Douglas and unanimously carried.
Fire Chief Godwin reported that he was in the process of building his home on Lots 2 and 3
Block 8, Okeechobee Heights and requested Melville Street opened east from Main Street. The Council :
granted request.
President Burk Discussed city retirement system. The Clerk was requested to invite the
New York Life agent who had previously proposed a retirement program to attend a Council meeting.
Also the Council authorized the preparation of a notice to advertize for bids on retirement system
in the near future.
President Burk recommended that condemuation proceedings be delayed until the first of yea~.
AttorneY Curren reported that he had contacted Mr. Charles Royal regarding the unfinished
business at Royal's Shopping Center and was advised that his Engineer would complete within two weeks.
Upon motion the Council adjourned to meet October 19, 1971 at 6:30 P. M.
PRESIDENT CITY COUNCIL
ATTEST: ~-~Z~~ ~
CITY CLERK ~ ~-
October 19, 1971
The City Council of the 0ity of Okeechobee, Florida, met in regular adjourned session at
the City Hall on the above date at 6:30 P. M. with the following present: Mayor Dunham, President
5~rk, Councilmen Bre]and, Domer, Douglas and Hunt with Attorney Curren, Clerk Spivey, Deputy Clerk
Bennett, Water ~pt. Fortner, Street Supt. Bennett and Chief Thomas.
The meeting was opened with prayer by Councilman Breland.
h~rsuant to notice published in the Okeechobee News, bids were received, opened and read
for the purchase of one Special Police Car as per specifications from the foil. owing:
Okeechobee Motc-- 1972 Ford Custom 500 - 4 Door Sedan
equipped per bid request and trade
in of 1970 Chev. $2,551.00
Lake Dodge-Plymouth, Inc. - 1972 Plymouth Fury ll
4 Door Sedan as per
specifications with trade
in 1970 Choy. $2,642.50
After consideration, Councilman Breland moved to accept the bid from Okeechobee Motor Company in the
amount of $2,551.O0 for oue 1972 Ford Custom 500 equipped as per specifications, seconded by Council-
man Domer and unanimously carried.
Supt. Fortner gave a progress report from Brockway, Owens and Anderson, Engineers, Inc.
on elevation storage ta~k to be erected adjacent to City Hall. The tenative shipping date for tank
is January 26th, foundation crew to begin November 15th and completion date April 1, 1972.
Supt. Fortner submitted memorandum on needed meters, meter boxes and 2 - 3" Sump Pumps
for lift station on llth Street, stating it would cost approximately $125.00 each to repair present
pumps and new price is $200.00 each. After consideration and discussion, Councilman Hunt moved to
purchase 30 - 5/8" × 3/~" SR Water Meters at $996.00 and 100 - #36H Concrete Meter Boxes at $450.00,
seconded by Councilman Domer and unanimously carried.
Councilman Hunt, moved to purchase 2 - 3" Sump Pumps for lift station on llth Street -
I HP Motor, 220 volt, single phase at $200.00 each, seconded by Councilman Domer and unanimously
carried.
Supt. Fortner requested permission to take two remaining days of bis vacation. Council
granted request.
After study and comparison of rates, Councilman Domer moved to authorize Attorney Curren
to draft Ordinance adjusting the rates on water tappage fee, sewer tappage fee and meter deposits
as discussed, effective December l, 1971 and publish notice of new rates in the Okeechobee News,