1972-03-07 Regular Attorney Curren was requested to prepare Resolution adopting new street names. Councilman
Domer reported that the Postmaster was pleased with the new street map.
Councilman Breland reported that Donald Edgar, Animal Warden had requested permission to
take his vacation at this time. The Council granted request providing Mr. Edgar gets someone to relieve
him.
A letter and proposal from Signal Leasing Corporation regarding signalization at intersection
of State Road 70 and Osceola Street was submitted to the Council for study.
A letter of February 23, 1972 was read from LaGrow Irrigation Systems, Inc. regarding
changing coverage of water line along South Park Street. Director Fortner explained the letter.
President Burk recommended that the Council should followup on action taken by Building
Official Spray in news article in reference to Ordinance No. 32h and get the clean up program organized.
Councilman Hunt reported that Farmers Home Adminstration representative had advised that he
had received no monthly progress reports on water works improvement operations. Director Fortner
requested to contact City Engineers regarding this matter.
Councilman Domer moved to accept the proposal from Rockwell Manufacturing Company and
purchase water meters in 1972 at the 19?l bid price seconded by Councilman Breland and carried.
Minutes of the meetings held December 7, l~, 21, 28, 1971 and January 13, 1972 were read
and upon motion by Councilman Domer was approved as read, seconded by Councilman Breland and carried.
Upon motion the Council adjourned.
ATTEST:
- ' C~T~ CL$~K ~
March ?, 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.
i~!Edward Curren, Clerk Lorena ~ivey, Deputy Clerk Sandra Bennett, Director of Public Works L. C. Fortner,
~Jr., Building Official Richard B. Spray and Fire Chief OlenGodwin.
President Burk opened the meeting with prayer.
Roger Mc Carthy, representative of Advanced Business Products was present, submitting letter
re~arding the sound system that he had installed in the Council room, stating that after spending hours
of figuring and trial and error attempts to correct the problem, it is found that this system is not
suitable for City's need. Mr. Mc Carthy inclosed with his letter brochure of equipment recommended by
the sound, en~.neer at Flamingo Electronics, Inc. of West Palm Beach, and requested the Council to
consider purchasing only the Sony Recording equipment and then possibly seek bids on a ~ound system.
Th~ Council advised that they would .give him their decision soon.
Mrs. Beatrice Fullick, local photographer was present regarding photographers coming into
City and workiag without a license. Mayor Dunham presented a copy of Ordinance governing peddlers,
solicitors and canvassers for the Council's study. Matter referred to workshop.
Glenn Prescott resident of West South Park Street was present voicing his complaint of the
noise from the trucks at Para Marine Distributors, Inc. truck parking lot located across the street
from his residence. After discussion the Council requested Attorney Curren to make a research on
co~olaint.
James Landriscina, representative of New York Life Insurance Company was present in
re~ards to the Trust A~reements for the retirement plan. Attorney Ourren stated the Trust Agreements
were completed.
Director Fortne~ presented monthly Water, Sewer and Street Departments report. Also
included March 7, 1972 Memorandum of needed stock replacement items and two fire hydrants to be used
to replace hydrant behind Dixie Home Furniture Company and install new one behind Fire Station to be
used to fill fire trucks and drain new water tank. Councilman Hunt moved to authorize Director
Fortner to purchase items as listed on Page 1 o~ March 7th memorandum, seconded by Councilman Domer
and carried.
Dir. Fortner included also the specifications on truck for meter reader in the report.
The Council authorized the publication of bid notice for purchase of the above stated truck.
CITY OF OKEECHOBEE, FLORIDA
NOTICE OF LETTING - INVITATION TO BID
Sealed bidswill be received by the City Council of the
City of Okeechobee, Florida, at City Hall, until 7:00
o'clock, P. M. April ll, 1972, at which time the bids duly
submitted will be opened and read, for the purchase of the
following vehicle.
One - ~.ton pickup truck with stepside body with out
rear bumper; Heavy duty vinyl seat cover; Turn signals
and h-way flashers; Oil pressure gauge; Ampere gauge;
One tone paint; Undercoat; Standard 6 cylinder engine;
Three speed transmission; 5-G78-15, h Ply tires; ll5
inch wheelbase.
Please furnish date for delivery.
The City of Okeechobee reserves the right to reject any
or alt bids or to accept the proposal deemed most advantageous
to the City.
DONALD L. BURK
President of City Council
City of Okeechobee
ATTEST: Lorena ~ive~
CITY CLERK
PUBLISH IN THE 0KEECHOBEE N~S: March 23 and 30, 1972
Councilman Hunt moved to approve Change Order No. 1, LaGrow Irrigation Systems, Inc.,
providing that the water main along South Park Street from Parrott Avenue to Cherokee Street will be
raised so as to provide 2h" of cover over the top of pipe and authorize Mayor Dunham to execute
documents seconded by Councilman Domer and unanimously carried. --~
Included also i~ Director Fortner's report was a copy of letter received from the Department
of Transportation, stating that a study will be made on the requested parking signs on Parrott Avenue
(Daniel's Building) and a copy of letter from the Department of Transportation regarding budget hearing
to plan D. O. T. program for 1972-73 through 1976-77 inviting the city officials to attend. Council-
man Hunt reported that he would be able to attend the meeting. Matter referred to workshop.
Fire Chief Godwin submitted Fire Department report for month of February.
Attorney Curren read Resolution on street re-designation. Councilman Douglas presented
the following Resolution and moved its adoption and upon being seconded by Councilman Breland was
put to a vote and unanimously adopted:
R E S 0 L U T I 0 N
WHEREAS, it has been recognized for several years that the system
of designation of streets and avenues within the municipal boundaries has
been confusing and inconvenient to the citizens of the city and to visitors,
and
WHEREAS, this council adopted a resolution on March 23, 19?l, for
the purpose of exploring the feasibility of establishing a uniform system of
street designations in the city and the County Commission was to make such a
study for the county so that a uniform system would be adopted, and
WHEREAS, this council authorized its city engineers to prepare a
a ~treet map of the City of Okeechobee, Florida, setting forth revised
street names based upou designated numbered streets running east and west
and avenues running north and south, with only Parrott Avenue as the east-
we~t dividiug line and North and South Park Streets being the north-south
dividing lines still retaining their original names, and
WHEREAS, the engineers completed such map in February of 1972
and submitted to the city 50 copies thereof setting forth the street
designations as ordered by the council.
NO~, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY
OF OKEECHOBEE, FLORIDA:
That the street and avenue numbering system as set forth on said
street map, copies of which are on file in the City Clerk's office, be and
it is hereby adopted, and by this adoption all present designations are
hereby discontinued.
DONE, RESOLVED and made effective at the regular meeting of the
City Council of the City of Okeechobee, Florida, held on the ?th day of
March, 1972.
DONALD BURK
PRESIDENT OF CITY COUNCIL
AT'tEST: Lorena Spive~
CITY CLERK
Bennett
The Council a~reed to request Street Superintendent/bo make a survey o.f needed street signs.
Councilman Douglas discussed the delayed progress on Florida Power and Light Company
iustallation of approved street lights. The Council agreed for Councilman Douglas to contact Florida
Power and Light Company again regarding this matter.
Attorney Curren reported that the children in Okeechobee Estates were using the newly paved
Alabama Avenue for a playground and urged that stop signs and children playing signs be placed in
said area. The Council would designate the stop streets. After discussion the Council requested
Director Fortner and Chief Thomas to make a traffic study.
Cld~f Betts was present requesting that the police patrol more in Okeechobee Estates. Matter
referred to Councilman Breland for discussion with Chief Thomas.
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Director Fortner reported that the bill to Lake Dodge-Plymouth, Inc. in the amount of
$303.00 for damage to 8 inch water main by bulldozer while clearing their property had not been paid
and that a final notice had been mailed requesting payment before February 8, 1972. The Council
aEreed that the bill be filed in Small Claims Court. Chairman of ~4ater Committee to file claim or
designate a person.
The Council authorized a charge o.f $.50~ for new street name maps.
Councilman Hunt reported that Alfred Watterson had used all of his sick leave. The Council
agreed to continue his compensation.
Attorney Curren read a letter from D. C. Smith, Chief Judge, in regards to what the
feelings of the City Coumcil would be as to the abolition of City Court in the event proposed
Article V is adopted. After discussion the Council resolved to submit the issue to the
people on the December Municipal Ballot.
The following bills in the amount of $ 16,106.51 , $ 8,7h6.59 and
were approved and ordered paid when funds are available:
GENERAL FUND:
Okeechobee County Ba~k $ 943.80
Athleon Alderman, Tag Agent 3.50
Associates Capital Services 150.23
Colonial Life & Accident Insurance Company 5.00
J. C. Fewell, Postmaster 10.00
Stout's Trailer Sales (St. Lucie Acres, Inc.) 60.00
Police Uniform Monthly Allowance 1 25.00
Radio Dispatcher Uniform Monthly Allowance 30~00
Firemen Uniform Allowance 30.00
Building Official Weekly Expense 100.00
Jimmie H. Belk 699.50
United Telephone Company 176.76
Florida Combined Insurance Agency, Inc. 263.52
American Family Life Assurance Company 7.60
Treasurer of the State of Florida-Gen. Fund 33.00
Bond Refund 325. O0
Policemen Reimbursement for meals 39.82
Petty Cash 1.06
Policemen Breathalyzer Fees 20.00
Policemen CoUrt, Fees 25.00
Board of Adjustments & Appeals 125.00
Audley Dunham 80.00
Councilmen Expense 200. O0
Edmond H. Reutebuch 79.38
Olen Godwin 328.12
Florida Power & Light Company 1,063.19
L. P. Sanitation 666.67
Culvert Manufacturing Company 286.27
United Telephone Company 31 .16
John' s Standard 11~. 57
Industrial Supply Corporation 1~5.52
Okeechobee Tractor Company, Inc. 226.55
Fort Pierce Typewriter Company, Inc. 688.79
Winta Rentals 18.00
Motorola Inc. 92.09
Leonard Berger Insurance Agency 1 ,900.00
Wherrell Auto Parts .11.07
Park Stationers, Inc. 1.h0
Okeechobee Hardware & Furniture Company 137.53
Apperson Chemicals, Inc. 15.50
Minton Equipment Company 30.81
J. Edward Curren 650.00
Domer' s Machine Shop 66.26
Fairchild Products Corporation 76.80
Okeechobee Motor Company 25.25
M & 0 Motors 28
0keechobee General Hospital 13.75
SeliK Chemical Industries 29.25
Biscayne Fire Equipment, Inc. I ,551 .80
Dewitt Chemical Company 62.50
The Okeechobee News 22.k5
Vaughn & Wright, Inc. 88.O1
Ft. Pierce Oxygen & Equipment.,, Inc. 2.50
Kelley's Garage & Machine Shop 37.58
Pittsburgh Testing Laboratory 9.00
John' s Standard 31 . 62
Hunt Brothers Grocery Company, Inc. $ 53.25
Attaway Lumber Company 331.16
0keechobee Insurance Agency 2.00
Okee Glass & Window Company 293.82
Wherrell Oil Company, Inc. 61.32
Let,-er Shoo of VeTo Beach 68.00
Ed~ond H. Reutebuch 4.83
Signs ~y Mann 10.00
Board of County Commissioners 1,275.00
Ferguson Plumbing, Inc. 288. l0
Dude's "66" Service Station 14.80
Dick Seitner 14.85
Bob Turner Sanitary Supply, Inc. 25.00
A A Fire Equipment Company 23.50
Fry Hardware Company, Inc. 3.53
Glades Gas Company 29.55
E & E Automotive Clinic 18.70
Park Drug 17.17
Guaranty Blue Printers 32.60
Governmental Guide 5.00
Curren Electric 39.35
Bennie ' s Auto Supply, Inc. 261.73
House of Carpets 79..35
Davis & Valente 87.50
Okeechobee Volunteer Fire Dept., Inc. 405.00
Carpet Sales 143. O0
Tropical Termite Control 80.00
Martin's Uniforms 190.05
Total $1 6,106.51
WATER AND SEWER OPERATION AND MAINTENANCE FUND
Okeechobee County Bank $ 763.80
Colonial Life and Accident Insurance Company ll.O0
Petty Cash 104.40
Alfred Watterson 75. O0
Ion Johns 25.00
United Telephone Company 38.44
John M. Bennett 25.00
Florida Combined Insurance Agency, Inc. 267.16
American Family Life Assurance Company 15.20
J. C. Fewell, Postmaster 146.96
Water Deposit Refunds 237.90
Carpet Sales 143.00
Florida Power & Light Company 929.81
John's Standard Service 5.29
Industrial Supply Corporation 145.51
Okeechobee Tractor Company, Inc. 137.36
Fort Pierce Typewriter Company 456.58
Winta Rentals 22.00
Motorola Inc. 25.16
Leonard BerEer Insurance Agency 345.00
Wherrell Auto Parts, Inc. 89.62
Park Stationers, Ins. 4.70
Okeechobee Hardware & Furniture Company 66.22
Apperson Chemicals, Inc. 1,34L.85
Minton Equipment Company 20. _34
National Chemsearch; Corp. 270.70
Southeastern Municipal Supply Co., Inc. 591.22
Davis Meter & Supply Company 987.21
Lake Dodge Plymouth, Inc. 6.30
United States Concrete Pipe Company 8.70
Al' s Equipment Rentals 765.00
McGraw - Hill Book Company 20.11
The Drawing Board, Inc. 38.10
Utility Supply Company 330.30
Parrish Septic Tank Service 1 2.00
Engineered Products 2.3.46
Brockway, Owen & Anderson Engineers, Inc. 90.00
Parrott Inc. 6.1 2
Davis & Valenti Office Supply & Equip. 87.50
Bennie's Auto Supply, Inc. 64.57
Total $ 8,746.59
I & S REFUNDING BONDS FUND
Irving Trust Company $ 505.04
WAT~ AND SEWER REVENUE FUND
Water & Sewer Operation & Maintenance Fund $15,000.00
(Transfer of Funds)
Upon motion the Council recessed to meet in workshop session March 9 and regular recessed
session March 14 and 6:30 P. M.
PRESIDENT CITY COUNCIL
C TY
March 14, 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: President Donald Burk, Council-
man Charles L. Breland, Russell V. Domer, Edward W. Douglas and E. H. Hunt with Attorney J. Edward
Curren, Clerk Lorena Spivey, Director of Public Works L. C. Fortner, Jr. and Building Official
Richard B. Spray.
President Burk opened the meeting with prayer by Councilman Douglas.
The following bill was approved and ordered paid when funds are available:
GENERAL FUND:
Treasure Island Drapery Service $97.99
WATER& SEWER OPERATION AND MAINTENANCE FUND:
Treasure Island Drapery Service $97.98
Pursuant to notice published in The Okeechobee News for invitation to bid on 1. furnishing
and delivering culverts required in conjunction with construction of city street paving projects
included in Okeechobee County secondary road program and 2. contract price for furnishing culverts
as needed by the city during next full year. The followdng bids were received:
Palm Beach Tank and Culvert Company, Inc.
1. 34 - 20' - 22" x lB" 16 gauge $49.40 each Total $1,679.60
24 - 2'bands22" x lB" 16 gauge $ 4.94 each Total $ 118.56
7 - 20' - 29" x 18" 14 gauge $78.60 each Total $ 550.20
5 - 2'bands29" x 18" 14 gauge $ 7.86 each Total $ 39.30-Grand Total $2,387.66
2. With price lift attached (dated January l, 1972) a discount of 46% off this list for
year contract price.
Culvert Msnufact~ring Company
1. 34 - 20' - 22" x lB" 16 gauge $ 3.08 per ft Total $2,094.40
24 - 2'bands22" x lB" 16 gauge $ 6.16 per ft Total $ 147.84
7 - 20' - 29" x 18" 14 gauge $ 4.76 per ft Total $ 666.40
5 - 2'bands29" x 18" 14 gauge $ 9.52 per ft Total $ 47.60-Grand Total $2,956.24
2. With price list attached (1972-1973) a discount of 30% off this list for year contract
price.
After discussion Councilman Douglas moved to accept the bid from Palm Beach Tank and Culvert Company,
Inc. in the amount of $2,387.66, seconded by Councilman Breland and unanimously carried.
Councilman Domer recommended that the curb just south of fire station be replaced with a
driveway to keep the cars from usingdriveway directly in front of fire station, said curb and sidewalk
removed due to water main construction. Engineer Osha requested to instruct the contractor to this
effect.
President Burk read a letter from C. R. Buckner of OkeAirCo in regards to the adoption of
revised franchise and an extension of time. President Burk recommended an extension of time be granted.
Matter referred to Attorney Curren.
A letter was read from Brockway, Owen and Anderson Engineers, Inc. with Estimate No. l,
from LaGrow Irrigation Systems, Inc. in the amount of $32,370.33 and Estimate No. l, from Pittsburg-
Des Moines Steel Company in the amount of $25,823.52 for work accomplished on contract No. 70-1006
for the Council's approval for payment after approval from Farmers Home Adminstration. Councilman
Hunt moved to approve Esti~ate No. i as stated above, authorize Mayor Dunham to execute documents