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1972-06-20 Recessed 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 lh 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~h1972. PRESIDENT CITY COUNCIL ATTEST: CITY CLERK 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 following present: Mayor Audley Dunham, President Donald L. Burk, Councilmen: Charles L. Breland, Russell V. Domer, Edward ~. Douglas and E. H. Hunt with Attorney J. Edward Curren, Clerk Lorena ~ivey~and Director of Public Works L. C. Fortner, Jr. President Burk opened the meeting with prayer. Attorney Curren read proposed culvert ordinance. Several changes were recommended by the Council. Attorney Curren to make changes and have ready for July ll Council meeting. A1 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 ~yor 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. Mc 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. h 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. h 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 C'OUl~l'f~ SECTION UTILITY JOB NO. STATE ROAD NO. COUNTY NAME PARCEL & R/W JOB NO FAP NO, 91 530 6628 Okeechobee Ave & Okeechobee h 2628 15 Ave. 1477 THIS AGREEMENT, made and entered into this day of 19 , by and between the STATE OF FLORIDA DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION, component agency of the State of Florida, hereinafter called the DEPARTMENT, and CITY OF OKEECHOBEE, a corporation orgained and existing under the laws of with its principal place of business in the City of , County of , State of hereinafter called the COMPANY. ~/I TNES SETH: ~EREAS, the DEPARtmENT and the CO~?ANY heretofore on the day of , 19 , entered into an Agreement whereby the COMPANY agreed to perform certain services for the DEPARTMENT under State Job No. 91~30-3628 ... , AND ~'fHEREAS, the parties hereto are now desirous of terminating said Agreement, NOW, THEREFORE, the premises considered, and in consideration of the sum of On~ Dollar each to the other in hand paid, the receipt whereof is hereby ack- nowledged, and in further consideration of the mutual covenants hereinafter contained, it is agreed by the parties as follows: That the CO~ANY and the DEPARTMenT hereby agree to the cancellation and termination of said agreement and each of the parties hereby releases and dis- charges the other from any other further claims or demands thereunder. IN WITNESS ~HEREOF, the parties hereto have caused these presents to be executed by their duly authorized officers, and their official seals hereto affixed, the day and year first above written. STATE OF FLORIDA WI'~NESSES: DEPARtmENT OF TRANSPORTATION BY: Director of Administration As to the DEPARTMENT ATTEST: (SEAL) Executive Secretary CITY CITY OF OKEECHOBEE BY: Donald Burk President As to the COMPANY ATTEST: Lorena Spive[ (SEAL) . Secretary Approved as to Form, Legality and Execution Examined as to provisions and STATE OF FLORIDA participating items of cost DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Approved: Date BY: ..... Assistant Attorney Division Engineer Bureau of Public Roads Attorney Curren pointed out that the Audit Report for year 1971 under General Comments stated that the insurance coverage on city owned property was limited to the City Hall property and vehicular equipment. Section 7 (b) of the water and sewer bond indenture requires that the plant facilities be insured to the extent permissable to protect both the interest of the City and bond- holders. Upon recommendation of Attorney Curren the Council agreed to authorize Insurance Company to give estimate on water plant coverage. Matter referred to Director Fortner. Attorney Curren recommended employing the City Auditors as advisor in setting up all city accounts and funds. Mayor Dunham recommended that the Council consider the purchase of two air conditioners for Building Official Office and Office of Director of Public Works. President Burk recommended that Director Fortner investigate the purchase under the State Purchase Contract. Also Mayor Dunham reported the trash cans in front of the Chamber of Commerce needed painting. Matter referred to Director Fortner. Mayor Dunham also discussed the need to have dogs purchased from the dog pound inoculated by purchaser. Councilman Breland agreed to contact Veterinarian and see if a system could be worked out on this matter. The Council agreed that the Dog Warden should be instructed to operate the dart gun. Director Fortner reported that the cost of repairs on tractor was doubled the expected cost of Sho0.o0 and recommended the purchase of a new tractor at an approximate cost of $~,900.00 less trade in. The Council instructed Director Fortner to prepare specifications on tractor for June 27th recessed meeting. Director Fortner also reported that the bushhog was in bad condition. The meeting recessed to June 27, 1972 at 6:30 P. M. PRESIDENT CITY COUNCIL ATTEST: CITY CLERK June 27, 1972 The City Council of the ~lty 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, 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. Director Fortner presented specificiations on tractor. Councilman Hunt moved to advertise for bids for the purchase of one diesel tractor as per the following specifications, seconded by Councilman Douglas and carried. CITY OF 0KEECHOBEE NOTICE OF LETTING - INVITATION TO BID Sealed bids will be received by the City Council of the City of Okeechobee, Florida at City Hall, until 7:30 o'clock, P. M., July ll, 1972, at which time the bids duly submittedwill be opened and read, for furnishing and delivering the new equipment as specified below. All new equipment must be manufactured in the U. S. A. One - Diesel Tractor with a P. T. O. H. P. range of 37 H. P. minimum and ~2 H. P. Maximum; Power Steering; 10 Forward speed and 2 reverse speed transmission; 2 rear tires, size 1~.9 x 2~, 6 ply, Bar type; 2 front tires, si~e 600 x 16, ~ ply; Live power take off; 12 volt electric system with alternator; Lights; Horizonal Exhaust; Manually adjusted rear wheels; Full Live 3 point hydraulic System; 3 point Stabilizer Kit, Category I; Delux seat; Swinging Drawbar; and with all other standard equipment not listed above. Bid price must include mounting City owned M. F. 135 side bar mower to new tractor to meet City's satisfaction. TRADE-IN: One M. F. utility 35 tractor with .3 point Hydraulic system.