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1972-06-13 Recessed147',' Florida Power and Light Company 957.38 Meekins ? 5.98 Standard Dry Wall Products, Inc. 21.25 Parrott, Inc. 2.08 Apperson Chemicals, Inc. 1,805.90 Southeastern Municipal Supply Company, Inc. 825.78 Rockwell Manufacturing Company 3,388.36 ~allace & Tiernan Division 173.95 Flexible Pipe Tool Division 11 2.22 Neptune Meter Company 1.50 Davis Meter & Supply Division 1,003.39 Kelley' s Garage & Machine Shop 1OO.67 Utility Supply Company 18.85 The Okeechobee News 17.87 Motorola Inc. Communications Division 85.66 Hunt Brothers Grocery Company, Inc. 12.00 McCall Office Supply & Equipment 39.00 W. S. Darley & Company 49.75 Johns Standard 5.1 2 441 Enco Station 163.97 Okeechobee Hardware & Furniture Company 78.04 Wherrell Auto Parts 1 3.01 Bennie's Auto Supply, Inc. 64.85 Winta Rentals 1 5.00 Park Stationers, Inc. 13.98 Attaway Lumber Company 1 5.30 Dude's 66 Service Station 12.06 W & W Lumber and Building Supplies, Inc. 7.70 TOTAL $1 2,245.77 WATERWORKS IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM FUND La Grow Irrigation Systmes, Inc. $6,805.77 Transfer of Funds (Cigarette Tax Fund) 6,805.77 WATER AND SEWER REVENUE FUND Transfer of Funds Water and Sewer Operation & Maintenance Fund 15,OO0.O0 CIGARETTE TAX FUND Transfer of Funds (General Fund) 20,000.00 Upon motion the Council recessed meeting to June 13, 1972 at 6:30 P. M. PRESIDENT CITY COUNCIL ATTEST: CITY CLERK June 13, 1972 The City Council of the City of Okeechobee, Florida, met in recessed session at 6:30 P. M. on the above date at City Hall with the following present: President Donald L. Burk, Councilmen: 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. Pursuant to notice published in the Okeechobee News regarding a public hearing to consider rezoning Lots 16, 17, 18 and 19, Block 27, Northwest Addition from Residential (R-2) to Commercial, President Burk asked if there was any objections to the requested rezoning. No objection was heard or filed. Councilman Domer moved to rezone the above described property from Residential (R-2) to Commercial, presenting the following Ordinance and moved its adoption and ~pon being seconded by Councilman Hunt was put to a vote and unanimously adopted. ORDIN CE NO. 271- (76) ORDINANCE AMENDING ORDINANCE NO. 271, BEING ~3~ ORDINANCE ESTABLISHING ZONING REGULATIONS FOR THE CITY OF ~EE~OBEE, FLORIDA, AND PROVIDING FOR TH~ ADMINISTRATION, ENFORCEMENT AND AMENDMENT THEREOF PURSUANT TO THE PROVISIONS OF CHAPTER 176, FLORIDA STATUTES, 1953. WHEREAS, application has been made by HUBERT HARDEN requesting this Council to rezone from Residential (R-2) to Commercial Lots 16, 17, 18 and 19, Block 27, Northwest Addition, and ~WHEREAS, notice of intention to amend City Zoning Ordinance No. 271, re- garding said application was duly published according to law, and ~4EREAS, on the 13th day of June, 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 Lots 16, 17, 18 and 19, Block 27, Northwest Addition, be and are hereby rezoned from Residential (R-2) to Commercial, effective June 13, 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 13th day of June, 1972. Donald Burk PRESIDENT CITY COUNCIL ATTEST: Lorena Spive~ CITY CLERK APPROVED BY ME THIS 13th DAY OF JUNE, 1972. Audle~ Dunham MAYOR Engineer Don Shepherd was present as requested by the Council offering further evaluations and concluded that the recommendations in their letter dated May 23rd still Stands. The cost of including all alternate items in the bid letting was discussed and it was determined that because of the bids reasonably low on alternates that they should be undertaken at this time. Whereupon motion by Councilman Domer it was resolved the low bid of Big Four Construction Company including base bid and all three alternates in the total amount of $h07,010.20 be accepted, subject to Farmers Home Administration approval and authorization to award contract, it was further resolved that the additional funds needed in excess of loan funds shall be provided by the city from Cigarette Tax Fund reserves, seconded by Councilman Hunt and unanimously carried. Also the Council agreed that at the proper time Mayor Dunham be authorized to execute notice of award of contract. Councilman Domer suggest that Director Fortner prepare a new article for the Okeechobee News advising the public to be on the alert for leaks or bursted water pipes when beoth water tanks are in service. The Council was in accord. Ta~e Waldron was present as requested by the Council. President Burk stated the Dog ~arden's need for a key to the disposal area giving him access to the dog pound and requested that a key be i474 ~iven to Mr. Edgar. Mr. ~JJaldron stated that the dump area was open from 7:00 A. M. to 7:00 P. M. seven days a week, that he Would cooperate with the Dog Warden and offered to stay after hours one day each week for the disposal of dogs, but due to past experience he did not want to give a key. The Council agreed to designate each Friday after 7:00 P. M. for this purpose. The Council instructed il the Clerk to advise by letter both parties concerned of this action. The Council also discussed with Mr. Waldron several complaints on trash pickup service. Attorney Curren reported receiving an opinion letter from Bond Council approving the 'Water and Sewer Revenue Bonds Anticipation Note on interim financing. Councilman Breland presented the following Ordinance Q~4~a~ee and moved its adoption and upon being seconded by Councilman Douglas was put to a vote and unanimously adopted: ORDINANCE NO. 359 AN ORDINANCE PROVIDING FOR DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC WORKS AND PROVIDING FOR A DIRECTOR THEREOF; DESIGNATING RESPONSIBILITY OF SAID DEPARTMENT; PROVIDING FOR THE DEPARTM~T'S o~USTODY OF CITY'S PROPERTIES. BE IT ORDAINED BY THE MAYOR AND THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF 0KEECHOBEE, FLORIDA: Section 1. Establishment There is hereby created the department of public works for the city. This department shall consist of the director of public works and such other officers and employees as may be provided for by the council. Section 2. Director of Public Works There is hereby created the office of director of public works, who shall be appointed by the city council as provided by law. The director shall have supervision over all employees assigned to the department, subject to the control of the City Council. Section 3. Functions The director shall have charge of and supervision over all public property of the city, including all streets, parks, parkways, sidewalks, municipal buildings and all other property of the city not specifically assigned to some other officer. He shall have charge of, and be responsible for the care, maintenance, and operation of the city water distribution system; the sanitary sewer system and disposal plant; the street lighting system and all streets and sidewalks and the drainage thereof. All construction, repair or extension of any pavement, building, sewer or lighting system, water mains, and any appurtenances thereto, and all other construction, repair or maintenance work conducted by the city, shall be done by or under the supervision of the director of public works unless specific direction to the contrary is made by the city council. The director shall also have charge of the collection and disposal of garbage and refuse, unless such responsibility is otherwise contracted for by the City Council. The director of public works shall also have charge of and be responsible for the condition of all motor vehicles, trucks and other equipment of the city; and of all buildings or places in which the same are housed or kept. And he shall have charge of all radio equipment owned or operated by the city. PASSED AND ADOPTED this 13th day of June, 1972. Donald Burk PRESIDENT OF THE CITY COUNCIL ' l · ! ATTEST: Lorena Spivey CITY CLERK APPROVED by me this l~th day of June, 1972. Audle[ Dunham MAYOR, CITY OF OKEECHOBEE The Council postponed action on culvert ordinance for further study at workshop meeting June 27th at 6:30 P. M. The 1971 Audit Report prepared by Mc Alpin, Curtis and O'Haire, Certified Public Accountants was submitted to the Council. Attorney Curren discussed post audit provisions to comply with State Law. Councilman Hunt, Chairman of Finance Committee to act for Council in the interim financing proceedures. Building Official Spray was present discussing with the Council the letter from Lura P. Owens~,i requesting permission to build a duplex on Lot 8, Block 175, Original Town of Okeechobee, Zoned Residential (R-3). The Council instructed Building Official Spray to advise Mrs. Owens the request was contrary to the city zoning regulations and could only be used for single family use. Council- man Domer suggested closing the gap in zoning and prohibit construction on one lot. President Burk suggested that this not apply to tearing down building and rebuilding. Action postponed for further study and consideration, in amending Zoning Ordinance. Building Official Spray discussed demolition program. Councilman Breland moved to auth- orize the publication of notice to advertise for bids for demolition of condemned buildings, seconded by Councilman Domer and unanimously carried. A proposed Gas Ordinance was presented to the Council by Building Official Spray. Matter referred to workshop meeting for further study. The Clerk was requested to make copies for each Councilman. Building Official Spray discussed an unsanitary condition in Dean's Court relating to sanitary facilities. President Burk urged adoption of Southern Standard Housing Code which covers existing construction with the Council deleting the parts they do not wish to comply with or adopt a minimum Standard Housing Code for the Building Official to work with. Matter to be studied further at June 27th workshop meeting. The unsanitary condition in Dean's Court referred to Building Official Spray for correction. Director Fortner discussed the request for water line extension from Mr. Tidwell to property south of State Road 70 known as the "Domer Property" stating his proposal of thirteen trailer spaces Water Committe~ and residence. The Engineering cost would be approximately $600.00. Matter referred to/ and workshop session. The Council agreed to determine fire limits. The Council approved letter wrote by Director Fortner to Charles Royal regarding lift station on Riverview Drive requesting that the electrical panel be changed to meet engineers specification or approved equal. Councilmmn Douglas moved, seconded by Councilman Breland and carried to eliminate the penalty charge on Okeechobee General Hospital for this time but to advise the Hospital Board that in the future the bill would have to be paid on or before due date or penalty would be charged. Councilman Hunt reported the County Commissioners and City Council workshop session would be held on June 19th at 7:30 P. M. at Barlow's Restaurant stating that Mr. Tomey, Editor of Okeechobee News had been invited. 1476 Councilman Breland rePorted that he had located a 1966 Chevrolet E1 Camino, six cylinder, 52,000 miles, cost of $750.00. Councilman Domer also had inspected vehicle. After discussion Councilman Breland moved, seconded by Councilman Domer and carried, to purchase the above described vehicle at a cost of $750.00 from Tom Collins Auto Sales. The altitude valve for new water tank had been received. A discussion on altering pipe to new tank was heard. La Grow Irrigation Systems, Inc. was unable to come for l0 days to make the alteration Engineer Shepherd reported. Director Fortner reported the tank needs to be filled and chlorinated for approximately l~ days, stating the city would be able to uncover pipe if La Grow will send some one to make the alteration. Engineer Shepherd agreed to contact LaGrow to this effect. The Council was in accord. The Council adjourned to meet in recessed session at 6:30,~ M. June 20~1972. PRESIDENT CITY COUNCIL ATT ES T: city June 20, 1972 The City Council of the City of Okeechobee, Florida, met in recessed session at 6:30 P. M. pn the above date at City Hall with the follo~ring present: M~yor Audley Dunhara, President Donald L. Burk, Councilmen: Charles L. Breland, Russell V. Domer, Edward ~. Douglas and E. H. Hunt with Attorney J. Edward Curren, Clerk Lorena Spivey and Director of Public Works L. C. Fortner, Jr. President Burk opened the meeting with prayer. Attorney Ourren read proposed culvert ordinance. Several changes were recommended by the Council. Attorney Curren to make changes and have ready for July ll Council meeting. /~ Stokes, representative of OkeAirCo, Inc. was present presenting rider to be attached to Franchise covering the changes recommended by the Council at the time the Franchise was granted on May 23rd subject to these changes. President Burk and Mayor Dunham were authorized by the Council to execute Franchise Ordinance No. 357 adopted on May 23, 1972. Attorney Curren read and explained letter of June 20', 1972 from Farmers Home Administration Supervisor, Wallace W. I~ Cormick setting out the requirements when the City submits for approval the final payment estimate on contracts. The Council advised Attorney Curren to contact the Engineers and request them to take care of items mentioned in letter. Estimate No. 4 from Pittsburg-Des Moines Steel Company in the amount of $2,992.50 was present~ ed and recommended for payment by Brockway, Owen and Anderson Engineers, Inc. for work accomplished on Contract No. 70-1006 Division "B" Elevated Storage Tank. Councilman Hunt moved to approve Estimate No. 4 and authorize payment in the above amount subject to Farmers Home Administration approval, seconded by Councilman Breland and unanimously carried. Councilman Breland moved to execute Termination Agreement with Department of Transportation relating to relocation of utilities on Okeechobee Avenue and 15th Avenue, seconded by Councilman Domer and unanimously carried. STATE OF FLORIDA DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION DIVISION OF ROAD OPERATIONS TERMINATION AGREEMENT UTILITY/RAILROAD CITY ~OUNTY SECTION UTILITY JOB NO. STATE ROAD NO. COUNTY NAME PARCEL & R/W JOB NO FAP NO, 91 530 6~28 Okeechobee Ave & Okeechobee 4 2628 15 Ave. I -1 '[ i .... "'