1972-01-13 Regular Recessed 1,4ll
January 13, 1972
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: Mayor Audley Dunham,
President Donald Burk, Councilman Charles L. Breland, Russell V. Domer, and E. H. Hunt with Clerk
Lorena Spivey, Deputy Clerk Sandra Bennett and Water Supt. L. C. Fortner, Jr.
President Burk opened the meeting with prayer by Councilman Breland.
Councilman Domer discussed the requirements to lower insurance rates as set forth in letter
from Southeastern Underwriters Associatio~ recommending that the Engineer check this out. Councilman
Hunt suggested getting a current list of requirements. Mayor Dunham requested to write letter to
above association for this information.
Councilman Domer discussed the Council reque~ing a meeting with Department of Transportation
officials in Ft. Lauderdale to endeavor to find out the status of four laning ~l south in reference
to the right of way in order for the city to replace water transmission main from water plant to
water tank. Matter referred to Councilman Hunt to arrange meeting with proper offficals.
In the absence of Councilman Douglas, President Burk discussed the Seventh Day Adventist
Church School on west Twelfth Street and the need for a designated school zone area and speed limit
signs, if legal to do so. Mayor Dunham reported that this would be governed by Department of
Transportation regulations. Mr. Jim Tomey, Okeechobee News Editor offered to take pictures of the
childred and school area in an effort to get the public conscious of the school site. Mayom Dunham
requested to contact Department of Transportation on this matter.
Councilman Breland reported that he had talked with Ernest Evans in reference to purchase
of water line stating he as in favor of selling and terms could be negoiated. Aslo Mr. Evans
requested a meeting with the Council. Matter referred to Councilman Hunt.
Director of Public Works Fortner, requested permission to issue purchase orders for the
departments under his supervision. The Council granted request, providing the purchase orders did
not exceed $100.00. For purchases over $100.00 the approval of the Council is required.
Director of Public Works Fornter discussed the purchase of a truck for the meter reader and
need of radio in said truck, stating that he would like to organize a system so that the meter reader
could change meters and do some minor meter repair relieving the water department from this work. The
Council authorized Director Fortner to get prices and style of truck.
Director Fortner discussed the need of additional truck in water department suggesting that
he furnish his own conveyance and be granted expense allowance and turn his present truck over to
the Water Superintendent. The Council agreed to look into this further. Additional radios would be
needed at an approximate cost of $500.00 each. Dir. Fortner also reported trouble with the present
radio reception. The Council requested him to contact Motorola Inc. and request a representative to
meet with Council at next meeting. Councilman Breland suggested paying the radio and equipment contract
to save interest.
Director Fortner reported the bids for chemicals and water meters had expired but the
companies would extend the present bid price for additional year. Matter referred to Attorney Curren
to advise the legality.
Mayor Dunham reported that he had checked with other towns and was advised that it was not
feasible for restaurants to prepare meals for prisoners. Mayor Dunham advised that Fireman Reutebuch
offered to prepare the meals in Fire Department kitchen for added compensation. Councilman Domer to
discuss ~tter with Fireman Reutebuch. President ~rk expressed appreciation to M~or Du~am for
his study on this ~tter.
Mayor ~am reported that he had been unable to contact ~. Walton in regards to the
key to the dump area.
Director Fortner discussed W. L. To~inson request for adjusted tap fee in ~nta Park
Subdi~sion, stating t~t if the Council granted an adjusted rate the other sub~Sion developers
would expect the same. After discussion the Council unanimous~ agreed to de~ W. L. To~inson
request and keep the tap fees the same as set forth in Ordinance No. 3~8.
Director Fortner ad~sed to check with Attorney Curren regarding title change and salary
increase.
Councilman Domer discussed the request from James Attaway for culvert on Hale Avenue,
prese~ing sketch of prope~y and ad~sed of an offer from Attaway. ~tter referred to Attorney
~rren for ad, ce.
~on motion the ~cil adjou~ed.
CLE
February 8, 1972
The City Council of the City of Okeechobee, Florida, met in regular session at the City
I~ll on the above date at 7:00 P. M. with the following present: Presi4ent Donald Burk, Councilman
Charles L. Breland, Russell V. Domer, Edward W. Douglas and E. H. Hunt with Attorney J. Edward Curren,
Clerk Lorena ~ivey. Deputy Clerk Sandra Bennett, Director of Public Works L. C. Fortner, Jr.,
Street Superintendent Frank Bennett, and Building Official Richard Spray.
President Burk opened the meeting with prayer.
The following bills in the amount of $ 2~381.31 , .1~676.~1 and
~ were approved and ordered paid when funds are available:
GENERAL FUND:
United Telephone Company $ 221 .26
Ellis Insurance Agency 102.00
Associates Capital Services Corporation 150.43
Treasurer of the State of Florida General Fund 59.00
Bond Refunds 65.00
Police Uniform Allowances lOO.OO
Firemen Uniform Allowances 30.00
Oasi Contribution Fund 2,801.11
Colonial Life and Accident Insurance Company lO.O0
Fire Department Employee Pension Trust 1,430.30
Police Department Employee Pension Trust 4,025.60
City Employee Pension Trust 1,652.00
American Family Life Assurance Company 7.60
Internal Revenue Service 1,052.90
Florida Combined Insurance Agency, Inc. 31 7.70
Electrical Inspector Weekly Expense 100.O0 --~
Building Official Weekly Expense lO0.O0
Okeechobee Motor Company 2,551 .00
Olen Godwin 38 3.00
Policemen Court Attendance 70.00
Police Department Breathalyzer Test Fees lO.O0
Board of Adjustments and Appeals 125.00
City Councilmen Monthly Expense 200.00
Audley Dunham 80.00
Florida Power and Light Company I ,185.88
L. P. Sanitation 666.67
Okeechobee "66" Service
Wherrell Oil Company, Inc. 19.h8
Johns Standard 18.62