1971-10-21 Regular Adjourned and Winta Park (Bill Tom]inson). Attorney Curren requested to write to both parties regarding matter.
It was reported that the trip light on Riverview Drive was not functioning properly, but it
was felt that this was due to persons crossing the center line when turning on to Riverview Drive
approaching from the wes~ possibly due to drop off of pavement at this point. Matter to be taken up
with Department of Transportation MaiNtenance.
Councilman Douglas was requested to check with the Department of Transportation regarding
the r~.ght turn only at the east ~xit from North Shore Shopping Plaza entering SR #70, this being
according to blue print prepared by the Department of Transportation, also to check with the Departmentl
on cleaning ditch on east SR #70.
Councilman Breland moved to pay off duty Policemen who have to attend Court $5.00 for
effective October 2~, 1971
Court time,/seconded by Councilman Domer and urm. minously carried.
Councilman Douglas discussed the city investigating the possibility of getting a tractor
through the government surplus. President Burk urged the city to use great caution in the purchase
of the surplus equipment.
Supt. Bennett d.~.scussed the need for additional back-hoe or front-end loader. Matter to
be discussed at preparation of water budget. The Council authorized Supt. Bennett to prepare
specifications for backhoe and submit to Water Committee.
road
The Council authorized that the/south of fire station be used as one-way, enter from the
east and exit on Cherokee Street, also authorized the purchase of proper signs for this change.
Alphonso Crowe!l, President of Community Action Club, appeared before the Council stating
that he had been informed that the Firemen had been instructed not to go to a fire in Douglas Park
without a Dsputy escort and if true requested the Council to rescind action. The Council advised that
this action had been taken due to problems the Firemen had encountered in the area. Also Mr. Crowell
requested that the co5ore8 be allowed membership in the Vol~:nte~r F~re Department Organization. He
was advised to check with Mire Chief Godwin regarding this matter. The Council suggested to Mr.
Crowell that hd s Club organize a co~tte of responsible me~bers with a roster of members to help
keep the people from interfering with firemen and equipment d~:ring a fire. Mr. Crowell felt this
would be a help and agreed to organize a committee and furnish the names of members. Also requested
a Negro Policeman as they reit the colored people werenot receiving adequate protection. He was
referred to Chief Thomas.
Upon motion the Council adjourned to meet October 21, 1971 at 6:00 P. M.
October 21, 1971
The City Council ~f 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: President Burk, Councilman
Breland and Hunt w~.th Attorney Curren and Deputy Clerk Bennett.
The Council discussed the plans for Attorney Curren to go to New York for the closing on the
Genera]. Obl~ gation Refunding Bonds on Tuesday, October 26, 1971. Councilman Hunt moved to authorize
Attorney Curren to act in the City's behalf in the closing on the General Obligation Refunding Bonds,
also authorization to carry the Official Seal of the City so he can affix the seal on the
bonds at closing and to give authorization to carry a Cashier's check to be executed in the amount,
of $12,O12.qO~. and to invest +.he funds at closing in a time account at interest~ seconded by Council-
man Breland and carried.
The letter to Farmers Home Adminstration was discussed at lenght. Councilman Hunt moved
to accept th= letter and to authorize the Mayor to sign it in behalf of the City of Okeechobee,
seconded by Councilman Breland and carried.
Upon motion the Council adjourned.
November 9, 1971
The City Council of the City of Okeechobee, Florida met in regular session at the
City Hall o~ the above date at 7:00 P.M. with the following present: Mayor Dunham, President
Burk, Councilmen Breland, Domer, Douglas and Hunt with Attorney Curren, Clerk Snivey~ Deputy
Clerk Bennett, Chief of Police Thomas, Fire Chief Godwin, Water Suoerintendent Fortner,
Street Supt.. Bennett, ~ildin~ Off~ cia] Spray an~ Electrical Inspector Strickel.
P~es~.~ent Burk opened the meeting with prayer by Rev. Keys.
The following b~.~ls in the amount of $ 22,117.hl~ ,$ 11~81.0~ &$ 12,212.~0
were approved and ordered paid when funds are available:
G~N ERAL M~D
Associates Capita]. Services $ 150.h3
Colonial Life & Accident Insurance Company 16.OO
F~orida Combined Insurance Agency~ Inc. 22h.74
Oasi Contribute.on Fund 2,98h..~6
Internal Revenue Services 1,060.19
Signal Construction Company, Inc. 9,61h.00
Uniform Allowance 11 2.
A~erican Family Life 7.60
F~ re Department Uniform Allowance 30.00
Bond Refund 31 ~.00
U~ited Telephone Company 179.9h
Charles Strickel 1 2~.00
R~chard Spray 125.00
Board of Adjustments and Appeals 125.00
A~dley ~mham ~0.00
P~l_~-ce Breathalyzer Fees 25.00
Police Court Fees 10.O0
A~erican National Standards Institute, Inc. 2.7g
O~ en Godwin 6~.OO
I,, P. Sanitation 66 .67
~lvert ManufacturinE Company 912.~9
Florida Power and Light Company 1,147.57
Steve's G~].f Service 315.15
M~ nton F~ulpment Company 1 70.07
Kelley's Garage & Machine Shop
Fort P~erce ,T~j~ewriter Co., Inc. 7.29
Wberrel] Auto Parts ?9.66
Okeechobee Hardware & ~rniture Company 26.75
Davd. s & Valeute Office Supply & Eeuipment 1 7~.OO
W~ uta Rentals ~2.00
Motorola Comn~nications & Electronics, Inc. ~8.~9
Attaway Lumber Company 60.9~
Pa~rott Inc. 5~. 20
L. H. Willis 37..~O
Ferg~son Plumbing, Inc. 19.91
Park Statione~s~ Inc. 2.60
John' s Standard 8~o91
Ih]ale's "66" Service Station 3.00
E & E Automotive Clinic 178.27
Okeechobee Insurance Agency 3o8.1 3
J. Edward Curren h~O.O0