1972-01-11 Regular 1401
Contingences 18,496.28
Total Anticipated Expenditures $516,800.00
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Attorney Curren requested to contact Robert J. Van Eynd% Internal Revenue Service in
regards to the wage increase permitted for city employees.
The City Clerk reported that she was unable to take all of vacation and requested one week
additional pay. The Council granted request.
The Council authorized December 31 and January I as New Year holiday for city employees.
The Council authorized payment of $1,170.00 less $45.00 State Sales Tax to Advanced
Business Products for the following sound system and recorder:
Sony BM - 30 #226747 525.00
Sony BM - 10~ 11669 175.00
Complete Sound System with Bogen MXGATMixer, Bogen 10 Watt Amp., 4 E~IO0 Microphones
with stands and a loudspeakers 425.00
Total $1,125.00 (lease purchase cost $1,684.80)
Upon motion by Councilman Breland the minutes of the meetings held November 9 and 16, 1971
were read and approved as read, seconded by Councilman Douglas and carried.
The Council recessed meeting to December 28, 1971 at 6:30 P. M.
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December 28, 1971
The City Council of the City of Okeechobee, Florida, met in regular recessed session at
the City Hall on the above date at 6:30 P. M. with the following present: President Donald L. Burk,
Councilman Charles L. Breland, Russell V. Domer and Edward ~. Douglas with Clerk Lorena Spivey,
Deputy Clerk Sandra Bennett, Water Supt. L. C. Fortner, Jr., Chief of Police C. A. Thomas, Fire
Chief Olen Godwin and Building Official Richard B. Spray.
President Burk opened the meeting with prayer by Councilman Brel~nd.
Mrs. Delight Kennedy appeared before the Council stating that she operated an alteration
shop and answering phone service in the Daniels building on east south Park Street and was having
a customers parking problem due to persons parking and leaving cars for long period of time and
requested that one parking space be designated for her customers. Mrs. Kennedy agreed to pay for
sign to this effect or for having curb painted. The Council agreed if there was no legal hinderance
there would be no problem. Councilman Douglas requested to check with Attorney Curren on this matter
and contact Mrs. Kennedy on cost.
W. G. and Marvin Brantley of 1905 south Parrott Avenue were present regarding a permit for
sign that they had placed on their property according to set back approved by Department of
Transportation, stating that they had been advised by Building Official Spray that a $3.00 permit
was necessary to erect the sign on property and wanted to know if they had to purchase the permit.
The Council advised that Building Official Spray was acting in accordance with Southern Standard
Building Code in requiring the purchase of a $3.00 permit to erect sign on property.
Building Official Spray reported that he had checked on the jail door in the old county
jail building and the door could be used but would need a steel frame. Councilman Breland requested
to ~'~heck with Cou~rl,y Commissioners regarding door.
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The matter of feeding prisoners after Fire Chief Godwin moves from City Hall was discussed
and referred to Councilman Breland to get prices from Restaurants for providing meals. Councilman
Breland reported that Mrs. Jeanette King owner of King's Burger had given him a price for this service.
Chief Thomas reported several hazzardous street corners due to cars parking to close to
intersection and requested the Council to designate a no parking space at these locations. President
Burk recommended that Chief Thomas prepare a schedule where these conditions exist and present at
next regular meeting of the Council.
Chief Thomas discussed the numerous accidents on private parking lots that his department
was called on to investigate. The Council agreed to request Attorney Curren to make a research
on law governing this matter.
President Burk discussed with the Council the S~bhern Standard Housing Code and urged
serious oonsideration in adopting said code. Councilman Douglas and Councilman Domer were of the
opinion that if it is limited to commercial and rental property is would be good but opposed it
applying to residential property. Matter referred to workshop meeting.
Upon motion the Council adjourned.
PRESIdeNT CITY COUNCIL
ATTEST: ~-~ ~ ~/~~
CITY CLERK ~/ ~
January 11, 1972
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 Audley Dunham, President
Donald Burk, Councilman Charles L. Breland, Russell V. Domer, Edward W. Douglas and E. H. Hunt with
Attorney J. Edward Curren, Clerk Lorena Spivey, Deputy Clerk Sandra Bennett, Water Supt. L. C. Fortner,
Jr., Street Supt. Frank Bennett, Fire Chief Olen Godwin, Chief of Police C. A. Thomas, Building
Official Richard B. Spray and Electrical Inspector Charles L. Strickel.
President Burk opened the meeting with prayer.
The following bills in the amount of $ 11~95~.~7,$27~197.5~, $18~168.75 and
$ 18~067.11 were approved and ordered paid when funds are. available:
Associates Capital Services Corporation $ 150.23
Okeechobee County Bank 838.90
Colonial Life and Accident Insurance Company 10.O0
Treasurer of The State of Fla., General Fund 89.00
Police Uniform Allowance 100.00
Fireman Uniform Allowance 30.00
Florida Combined Insurance Agency, Inc. 317.70
St. Lucie- Okeechobee Regional Libary 1,000.00
American Family Life Assurance Company 7.60
Cash (Christmas Bonus) 300.00
Bond Refunds 60.00
United Telephone Company 205.36
Okeechobee Volunteer Fire Department, Inc. 300.00
Southern Building Code Publishing Co., Inc. 5.00
Policemen Operator's Breathalyzer Fees 70.00
Building Official Weekly Expense 125.00
Electrical Inspector Weekly Expense 125.00
Police Court Fees 60.00
Board of Adjust~nents and Appeals 125.00
Audley Dunham 50.00
Okeechobee Auxiliary Police Inc. 300.00
Petty Cash 2.78
Olen Godwin $ 621 .00
Lorena Spivey 4.50
Florida Power and Light Company 1,062~.45
L. P. Sanitation 666.67
J. Edward Curren 650. OO
Okeechobee "66" Service 334.49
John' s Standard 81 .23
Southeastern Printing Co., Inc. 255.90
Fort Pierce Typewriter Co., Inc. 107.41
Motorola Inc., 58.59
Hunt Brothers Grocery Company, Inc. 63.10
R & M Dairy Service, Inc. 10.33
McAlpin, Curtis & O'Haire 245.00
Rutledge Ice Service .70
Russell and Schmoyer Printers, Inc. 12.25
Okeechobee Hardware & Furniture Company 22.27
Davi s & Valente 87.50
Kelley' s Garage & Machine Shop 1 5.21
National Chemsearch Corp. 1 82.63
Bennie's Auto Supply, Inc. 58.92
Domer's Machine Shop 23.51
Park Stationers, Inc. 1.00
Dave' s Department Store 24.8 3
Kraft Printing Company 30.00
Okeechobee Insurance Agency 714.00
AA Fire Equipment Company 10.50
Burgess Supply 3.90
Parrott Inc. 86.10
The Okeechobee News 4.81
Okeechobee General Hospital 60.00
Fairchild Products Corp. 23.40
Bowen Supply Company, Inc. 12.50
Hayes Electric 1 2.20
Avon Drugs, Inc. Okeechobee Division 11.05
Florida League of Citiex, Inc. 300.00
Jones ' Equipment Company 170.00
E & E Automotive Clinic 231.00
Martin' s Uniforms 1 50.95
Jennings Electric Motor Shop 55.50
SArgent-SOwell, Inc. 52.30
R. M. Faglie, Agent 100.O2
Minton Equipment Company 38.34
Winta Rentals 1 2.00
Del Chemical Corporation 166.45
Printing by Hearn 120.75
Southern Building Code Publishing Co~, Inc. 115.68
National Fire Protection Association 45.29
Zep Manufacturing Company 31.60
Wherrell Auto Parts 106.81
Okeechobee Vol. Fire Department, Inc. 275.00
Halsey & Griffith 3 · 75
Glades Gas Company 51 .76
En~el ' s 97.55
TOTAL $11,954.47
WATER AND SEWER OPERATION AND MAINTENANCE FUND
Okeechobee County Bank $ 672.10
Addressograph Multigraph Corporation 3.50
Colonial Life and Accident Insurance Company 11 .00
Florida Combined Insurance Agency, Inc. 267.16
American Family Life Assurance Company 1 5.20
Cash (Christmas Bonus) 180.00
L. C. Fortner, Jr. 50.00
Okeechobee Beach Water Association, Inc. 11,722.11
United Telephone Company 28.20
Alfred -~atterson 1 25. OO
Water Deposit Refunds 21 7.2 ~
Petty Cash 81 .68
J. C. Fewell, Postmaster 146. ~0
Florida Power and Light Company 698.1 0
0keechobee "66" SerVice 128.69
John' s Standard 1 2.47
Southeastern Printing Co., Inc. 83.60
Fort Pierce Typewriter Company 32.70
Motorola Inc. 25.16
Hunt Brothers Grocery Company, Inc. 9.00
R. M. Dairy Service, Inc. 1.79
McAlpin, Curtis & O'Haire 245.00
Rutledge Ice Service 2.45
Russell and Schmoyer Printers, Inc. 12.25
Okeechobee Hardware & Furniture Company 25.80
Davis & Valente 87.50
Kelley's Garage & Machine Shop 55.56
National Chemsearch Corp. 401.36
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Bennie ' s Auto Supply, Inc. $ 19.48
Wherrell Auto Parts, Inc. 54.80
Wherrell 0il Co., Inc. 4.98
Okeechobee Army Surplus Store 1.97
Robinson Seed Store 5.10
Dude' s "66" Service Station 10.20
Curren Electric 69.76
Attaway Eumber Company 1 4.8 3
Industrial Supply Corporation 242.85
Rockwell Manufacturing Company 7,750.00
Rockwell Manufacturing Company 1 46.08
Gondas Corporation 46.1 0
Davis Meter & Supply Company 340.00
Southeastern Municipal Supply Co., Inc. 81 8.69
Apperson Chemicals, Inc. 2,328.05
Halsey & Griffith 3.75
TOTAL $27,197.55
I & S REFUNDING BONDS FUND
American National Bank and Trust Co. $18,018.75
American National Bank and Trust Co. 150.00
TOTAL $1 8,168.75
WATER AND SEWER REVENUE FUND
Water & Sewer Revenue Bonds Sinking Fund $ 6,345.00
Water & Sewer Operation & Maint. Fund $11,722.11
Transfer of funds for West Okee. Water Line)
Water & Sewer Operation & Maint. Fund (transfer) 15,000.00
Arthur Mc Gill owner of Lot 6, Block 26, Original Town of Okeechobee, appeared before the
Council requesting permission to puttrailer on lot and possibly make a trailer park. The Council
advised this to be in conflict with Ordinance.
Building Official Spray presented 1971 Building Department Report as follows:
Estimated cost of buildings 886,721.00
Issued 110 building permits 4,426.31
Issued 79 electrical permits 770.45
Issued 16 A/c permits 234.45
Issued 61 Plumbing Permits 420.00
Issued 23 Si~n permits
Issued 21 Miscellaneous Permits Fees included in Building Permits
Grand total of revenue received from Building Department $5,851.21
Councilman Domer reported that he had taken his equipment and made five borings on land
behind water plant to determine the the possibility of shell and had found approximately 40 feet
down a good quality of shell. The Council felt this was worth due consideration. Councilman
Domer performed this service at no cost to city.
Pursuant to notice published in The Okeechobee News regarding a public hearing to consider
rezoning Lot 10, Block 100, Original Town of Okeechobee from Residential (R-2) to Commercial,
President Burk asked if there were any objections to the requested rezoning. No objection was heard
or filed. David Daniels was present stating that a ~ition had been signed by the neighbors stating
they had no objection to the Citizen Band Radio Shop being located at the above location. After
due consideration Councilman Domer moved to rezone the above described property~ to amend Ordinance
No. 271 by presenting the following Ordinance and moved its adoption and upon being seconded by
Councilman Douglas was put to a vote and unanimously adopted:
ORDINANCE NO. 271 - (69)
ORDINJJ~CE AMENDING ORDINANCE NO. 271, BEING AN ORDINANCE ESTABLISHING
ZONING REGULATIONS FOR THE CITY OF OKEECHOBEE, FLORIDA, AND PROVIDING
FOR THE ADMINSTRATION, ENFORCEMENT AND AMENDMENT THEREOF PURSUANT TO
THE PROVISIONS OF CHAPTER 176, FLORIDA STATUTES, 1953.
~w~EREAS, application has been made by Jannie B. Lee, requesting this Council to
rezone from Residential (R-2) to Commercial, Lot 10, Block 100, Original Town of
Okeechobee, according to the plat thereof recorded in Plat Book 2, page 17,
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public records of St. Lucie County, Florida, and
~HEREAS, notice of intention to amend City Zoning Ordinance No. 271,
regarding said application was duly published according to law, and
WHEREAS, on the llth day of January, 1972, a public hearing was held
in the City 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 ORDAINED BY THE CITY COUNCIl. OF THE CITY OF OKEECHOBEE, FLORIDA:
SECTION 1. That Lot lO, Block 100, Original Town of Okeechobee, according to ii
the plat thereof recorded in Plat Book 2, page 17, public records of St. Lucie
County, Florida, be and is hereby rezoned from Residential (R-2) to Commercial
effective January ll, 1972.
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 Map in accordance with this Ordinance.
PASSED AND ADOPTED this llth day of January, 1972.
Donald Burk
PRESIDENT CITY COUNCIL
ATTEST: Lorena Spive~ CITY CLERK
APPROVED BY ME THIS llTH DAY OF JANUARY, 1972.
Audle~ Dunham MAYOR
Cor~atssioner Jack Williamson, representing the Board of County Commissioners was present
in regards to a request before the Board of County Commissioners from Alphonso Crowell, President
of Community Action Now organization for additional fire protection in Douglas Park area, reading
the minutes of the
excerpts from/County Commissioners meeting. Councilman Domer, Chairman of the Fire Committee,
explained to Commissioner Williamson the agreement with Mr. Crowell as set out in City CounCil
meeting minutes October 19, 19?l, further stating that the organization had not presented the City
with requested roster. Commissioner Williamson stated that he was not aware of this action and he
would report this to the Board. The Council assured Commissioner Williamson that the City would
with
work/Commissioners in any way possible.
Chief Godwin reported a newspaper article and desired to clarify same by stating that at
not time had one fire truck and one fireman gone to Douglas Park to extingush a fire.
W. G. Brantley and son Marvin Brantly were present regarding a matter that was discussed
at Council meeting December 28th concerning a permit for a sign and the fact that his son had been i~
fined $50.00 for violation of code, stating that he had removed the sign but he had not been given
written notice to do so as set out in the code. President Burk advised Mr. Brantley that the City ~
Council had no jurisdiction over the Mayor's Court.. President Burk asked Marvin Brantley what kind
of questions did he want answered in connection to a radio report. President Burk endeavored to
explain the Courmil's action regarding this matter.
Lacy Batton was present stating %hat he had purchased ten lots in Block 21, Southwest
Addition and was in the process of improvement requesting that the east end of Petit Street
between Hillsborough Avenue and Pensacole St. be opened and Pensacola Street from Petit to South
Street, stating he wanted to build a house on Pensacole Street, also requested that the alley
in Block 21, Southwest Addition be opened, reporting several junked automobiles in said alley.
Councilman Douglas advised that he was aware of the street and alley opening request and was making
arrangements on this matter. Mr. Batton also requested a street light at corner of Petit Street
and Pensacola St. Request added to list of requested street lights.
GlynnRutledge representing Postmaster J. G. Fewell was present requesting the Council
to make one alteration on street renaming map to correct situation in east Okeechobee. The
Council granted request.
Ronnie Watts, local contractor was present stating he had option to buy a piece of
property in Woodland Park Subdivision and requested that Westmoreland Drive and Hampton Place
be opened stating the right of way had been surveyed and flagged. ~!r. Watts reported that he
would possibly build 27 houses in this area. The Council agTeed to open said streets.
W. L. "Bill" Tomlinson, contractor was present requesting that the alley in Block lB1
be opened. Matter referred to Councilman Douglas. ~. Tomlinson again requested a mercury vapor
street light at Hicpochee Street and Sixth Street. Councilman Douglas advised that the Florida
Power and Light Company Engineer was working on light program for city. Also Mr. Tomlinson requested
a reduction in water tap fees installed in Winta Park Subdivision due to him having paid to have
the lines installed. Matter referred to workshop.
Street Supt. Bennett presented December monthly Street Department Report and advised
that his department had built the sidewalk edger.
Supt. Bennett reported the need of a 5 speed drill press with motor for the street
maintenance shop at a cosb of approximately $1~7.62 and requested the Council to purchase same.
Councilman Douglas moved to purchase the above drill press with motor at approximate cost of
$1~7.62, seconded by Councilman Breland and unamimously carried.
Supt. Bennett discussed the need of a back blade with three point hitchup t? use on
Massey Ferguson tractor, approximate cost $125.00 - $13~.00. Stating this equipment could be
used by the water and street department. Councilman Douglas moved to purchase the above
described equipment seconded by Councilman Domer and unanimously carried.
Supt. Bennett reported that it had cost $135.OO to repair cycle bar mower. Also Supt.
Bennett discussed the culvert requested by James Attaway on Hale Street stating that the Department
culvert
of Transportation recommended a/36 inch x ~5 feet long. The cost of culvert would be $~h0.10.
~$atter referred to workshop and the Council agreed to invite Mr. Attaway to attend meeting.
A request from B. A. Burton for street light at corner of Kissimmee Street and Third
Street was received. Said light having been previously requested by other residents had already
been placed on requested street light list.
The Clerk presented several names of places of business that was in question as to
whether to issue 1972 occupatioral license due to previous discussion. The Council instructed
the Clerk to issue the license for the fruit stand on south Parrott Avenue and referred the others
to Attorney Curren for opinion.
Councilman Domer reported that in preparing 1972 Fire Department Budget the Council took
into consideration the purchase of additional Fire Department equipment thereby presenting the
following list of needed equipment at an approximate cost of $1,682.?0:
1 - Scott Air Pac
3 - Air Pacs
3 sets of bumper gear
500 feet - 2~inch fire hose
Councilman Domer moved to purchase the above equipment for the Fire Department, seconded by Council-
man Douglas and unanimously carried.
Councilman Domer reported that he had talked with a representative of the Department of
Transportation regarding the right of way south on State Road ~l and the city's need of the right
of way to relocate water transmission main stating that the representative suggested that the
Council request a meeting with Department of Transportation in Ft. Lauderdale to discuss this matter.
Councilman Domer felt that the Council should meet with the Department as soon as possible. Matter
referred to workshop meeting.
Supt. Fortner presented monthly water and sewer department report, also included
memorandum for replacement of stock items and items needed to be purchased to install water line
extension as requested by Buford Warf whose property is located west of city on the north side of
State Road 70 including blocks numbered hS, h6, h7 and h8 located between State Road 70 and North-
west 10th Street.
The contract between city of Okeechobee and Buford Warf having been properly executed
.... and a check in the amount of $5,000.00 received from Mr. Warf to be deposited in escrow account,
Councilman Hunt moved to purchase the necessary materials as listed on memorandum of January ll
for Warf water line extension, seconded by Councilman Douglas and unanimously carried. Councilman
Hunt moved to purchase items from Davis Meter & Supply Company as listed on Jan. ll memorandum
seconded by Councilman Domer and unanimously carried. Councilman Hunt moved to purchase items
~ from Utility Supply Company as listed on January ll memorandum, seconded by Councilman Domer and
unanimou sly carried.
WATER CONTRACT
THIS AGREF~T, made and entered into this hth day of January, 1972, by
and betweeen the City of Okeechobee, Florida, a municipal corporation, here-
inafter called City, and Buford Warf and George A. Wheeler, owners and
developers of a portion of Okeechobee Park, hereinafter called Developers,
WITNESSETH:
WHEREAS, The City owns and operates a water works and distributing
system in the City of Okeechobee, Florida, and
WHEREAS, Developers own and are developing a portion of Okeechobee
Park, a subdivision beyond the municipal boundaries in Okeechobee County,
being Block 25 and 26, Okeechobee Park, according to plat in Plat Book l,
page 28, and Block 27 and ~8, Okeechobee Park, according to plat in Plat
Book l, page 25, of the Public Records of Okeechobee County, Florida, and
WHEREAS, Developers have applied to the City for an extension of
the City's distribution system from a point on State Road 8 at the southwest
corner of Block 28 in said subdivision by mains to be installed in Lauderdale
Street according to said plats so as to serve each of said Blocks, and
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'~{EREAS, the City Council and the Water Committee have authorized such
water main extension to its present system, upon the express condition that
no portion of the cost be borne by the City but that the entire cost be borne
by the Developers,
IT IS HEREBY AGREED as follows:
The City will furnish engineering experience and service and will prepare
necessary plans and specifications, will furnish all materials, including
connectors, valves, and PVC pipe, and shall install by City crews the following
mains and laterals: 6-inch PVC from City's main on State Road 8 north on
Lauderdale Street to the Southwest' corner of Charles Street to connect to a
fire hydrant at that point. From that point by U-inch PVC north on Lauderdale
Street to the east end of the alley located in Block ~5. 2-inch PVC shall be
laid in alleys located in Block ~5, ~6, 27 and h8. All such mains and laterals
shall be and remain the property of the City of Okeechobee, Florida.
Developers agree to pay all costs of such installation including, but not
limited to, costs of materials, labor, permits and State Board of Health approval,
engineering fees and legal fees. To guarantee payment of all such costs,
Developers at the time of execution of this agreement agree to pay over to the
City for deposit in the Water Department account, the sum of $5,000.00. ~his
sum shall be held by the City in escrow for the exclusive purpose of paying all
costs aforesaid. Upon completion of all work a final bill shall be prepared and
rendered to Developers. Thereupon the City is authorized to immediately pay to
itself the full amount of said statement as rendered, by crediting such portion
of the escrow funds as may be necessary. Any overage shall thereafter be refunded
to Developers. Any balance due shall be immediately paid to the City by Developers.
Thereafter, the City agrees to furnish to consumers adjacent to said mains
and laterals within said blocks, water service as long as the City shall maintain
a public water supply and distribution system. Said water service shall be furnished
to the consumers through individual meters, which shall be read by employees of the
City and bills sent by the City and collection made by the City for and on account
of the use of the water as measured through the individual meters.
Such water as furnished to the individual consumer shall be furnished at
whatever pressure may be available with the existing mains and other facilities
now existing or which may hereafter be improved or enlarged, and said water
furnished the consumers shall be of the same standard of purity as is furnished
the residents of the City. The service of water to the consumers in 0keechobee
Park, the installation of meters and the rates to be charged for service, and all
other work or services to be furnished or performed by the City for the con.mnners,
shall be subject to the rules and regulations and/or ordinances now in effect or
as the same, from time to time, be amended or enacted, and any particular service
or charge not spefically mentioned shall likewise be governed by such rules and
regulations and/or ordinances.
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Due execution of this contract by the City of Okeechobee with the Developers
was authorized by the City Council at its regular adjourned meeting on December
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the City has executed this contract by the President of
the City Council, whose due execution has been attested by the City Clerk who
affixed the official seal of the City; and the Developers have each duly executed
and are bound jointly and severally to the performance of this contract, the day
and year first above written.
CITY OF 0KEECHOBEE, a Municipal
Corporation
By: Donald Burk
President, City Council
ATTEST: Lorena Spive~
Clerk
Jud~v Johns
Witness
Sandra Bennett
Witness
Buford Warf
Buford Warf
George A. Wheeler
George A. Wheeler
J. Edward Curren
Witness
Patricia A. B~rd
Witness
Supt. Fortner reported the need of four tires for Water Department truck. Councilman
Hunt moved to authorize the purchase of four tires and best price available, seconded by Councilman
Breland and unanimously carried.
Supt. Fortner also stated the constant need of a flat bed trailer to haul equipment,
requesting permission to build trailer or purchase factory built one, stating it would be much
cheaper to build one. Councilman Domer moved to authorize the construction of a flat bed trailer,
seconded by Councilman Breland and unanimously carried.
Also included in Water and Sewer Department monthly report was a progress schedule from
Pittsburg-Des Moines Steel company on new water tank.
Supt. Fortner suggested renting a trench machine to install Buford Warf water line extension
and for use in the connection of water line on west State Road 70 with Eagle Bay Drive. Stating
that all per,mits had been secured and work had been detained due to wet weather.
Councilman Breland reported that he had contacted several of the restaurant owners in
regards to furnishing meals for the prisoners and had found King's Burger interested at a price of
$3.00 per day for three meals and Gladys Restaurant interested but had not quoted a price. Mayor
Dunham requested this matter to be referred to workshop meeting January 13th.
Councilman Breland also reported on the developments of securing a crossing guard for
school zone, stating that Chief Thomas had contacted Sheriff Collier as requested by the Council
but did not receive any definite response. Councilman Breland reported that the lady crossing guard
was paid $12.00 per day. The Council agreed for Chief Thomas to talk with his auxilary police
regarding this matter. Also President Burk requested Attorney Curren to write a letter to the
School Board advising them whose responsibility it is to furnish crossing guard and recommend
that they approach the County Commissioners with problem and if they get no response the city will
take care of it the best way available.
Council~n Breland reported that the Dog Warden needs a key to 'the dump as it is
necessary at times for him to get into the city-county dog pound at night. Mayor Dunham requested
to talk with Mr. Waldron and if he does not agree to give key contact the County Commissioners.
Councilman Douglas discussed cleaning and opening the alley in Block 21 as requested by
Mr. Batton earlier in meeting. It was reported that the junked automobiles in the alley was an
accumulation over a period of years. Councilman Douglas to discuss matter with Building Official
Spray. Also Councilman Douglas reported a request to open alley North of First Street west of
Hillsborough Street. The Council referred matter to Councilman Douglas for investigation.
Councilman Douglas stressed the need of making a survey of needed street signs and
~et prices on signs. Supt. Fortner reported a representative from a sign company had contacted
him ix regards to furnishing needed signs.
Councilman Douglas moved to approve the street renaming map including the one change
requested by Postmaster J. C. Fewell, as prepared by Brockway, ~en and Anderson Engineers, Inc.,
seconded by Councilman Breland and unanimously carried. The Council authorized the reproduction
of fifty maps.
Supt. Bennett reported the switch on signal light at intersection of State Road 70 and
Riverview Drive was not operating properly. The Council requested Supt. Fortner to advise
Signal Construction Company, Inc. of thismatter.
Councilman Domer moved to promote Water Supt. L. C. Fortner, Jr. to Director of Public
Works, seconded by Councilman Breland and unanimously carried.
The Clerk reported the need of a new calculator presenting a quotation from Ft. Pierce
Typewriter Co~any on a Victor Calculator, model 77-86-~h at a price of $~h~.O0 less 10% discount
$~.~0 - total of Sho0.~0 or a trade in allowance of $6~.00 for present Totalia machine, stating
it would cost approximately $~0.00 for repair present machine. After consideration Councilman
Douglas moved to purchase the new Victor Machine at a cost of $~00.~0 and have the present machine
repaired for use in other departments, seconded by Councilman Breland and unanimously carried.
The Council authorized the Clerk to get prices on filing cabinets.
Building Official Spray reported the need of secretarial help. Matter referred to
Public Works Director Fortner and Building Official Spray to work out matter.
Upon motion the Council recessed to meet January 13, 1972 at 6:30 P. M.
CITY C