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1972-06-27 Recessed1478 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 $200.00 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 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, 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 OKEECHOBEE 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 submitted will 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 22 H. P. Maximum; Power Steering; l0 Forward speed and 2 reverse speed transmission; 2 rear tires, size 1~.9 x 2~, 6 ply, Bar type; 2 front tires, size 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. One M. F. Model 200 front end loader for above M. F. tractor. One M. F. Model 220 backhoe for above M. F. tractor. Frontend loader and Backhoe are not mounted on M. F. tractor at this time. Items to be traded-in can be seen at the City Barn of the City of Okeechobee, Florida, located at corner of N. W. 12th St. and Hillsborough Ave. during the day from 8 A. M. to ~ P. M. from Monday through Friday. The City of Okeechobee reserves the right to reject any or all bids or to accept the proposal deemed most advantageous to the City. Donald Burk PRESIDENT OF CITY COUNCIL CITY OF OKEECHOBEE ATTEST: Lorena ~iveF CITY CLERK PUBLISHED IN OKEECHOBEE NEWS JUNE 29 and JULY 6, 1972. Attorney Curren reported the interim financing closed and discussed depository funds. The Council authorized Councilman Hunt to represent the Council at bank financing. Director Fortner reported on prices of air conditioners. ll,O00 B. T. U. Sears, Roebuck and Company $238.00 each lO,OO0 B. T. U. State purchase price (Emerson) $150.00 each After consideration Councilman Hunt moved to purchase 2 Emerson Air Conditioners at State purchase price of $150.00 each, seconded by Councilman Breland and carried. Director Fortner reported that Phil Berger had requested a letter for Farmers Home Administration, stating the City would provide streets and water in proposed subdivision in North- west section of city. The Council agreed that Director Fortner request Mr. Berger to come before the Council and discuss in detail the request. Director Fortner reported the Salesman who sold the sewer cleaning machine wanted to rent the machine for demonstration purposes in other city"s. The Council rejected request. Director Fortner reported two accidents due to fragments being thrown from mowing machine, stating the mowers were worn out, and the approximate cost of new mower $278.00. Director Fortner also reported a complaint from James Enfinger on Southwest Park Street of water from Para Marine Distributors Inc. property used to wash milk trucks drained and settled into ditches in area causing odor and contamination. Mr. Enfinger had agreed to purchase 50 for 60 feet of culvert fo~ drainage ditch adjoining his property is the City would install it. The City having adopted The Sanitary Code of the State of Florida and this being a matter of health hazzard referred co~plaint to Building Official Spray for investigation. Upon request of the City Clerk, Councilman Hunt moved to purchase two desks for Clerk's office, seconded by Councilman Breland and carried. Money for the desks had been appropriated for in the 1972 budget. Upon motion the Council adjourned. P SIDENT CITY COUNCIL ATTEST: CITY CLERK. July 11, 1972 The City Council of the City of Okeechobee, Florida, met in regular session at 7:00 P. M. on 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 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 and prayer was by Councilman Breland. President Burk read a letter from Okeechobee Motor Company in reference to a financial loss due to recent sewer stoppage with attached list of parts and assessories damaged beyond use or were rendered unmarketable in the amount of $1,352.76. P~esident Burk stated that he had talked by telephone with D. R. Watford and advised that the insurance company representative had been contacted and the adjusters notified. President Burk and Councilm~n Domer submitted estimated cost of $700.00 for one year water plant and machinery insurance coverage from Leonard Berger Insurance Agency. Building and Machinery!value $70,000 - Cholorinator $3,500 - 2 filters at $15,000 each - open holding tank each. $20,000 - closed holding 'tank $1hO,O00 - h Chemical Feeders at $2,000/ After discussion the Council requested President Burk to invite Mr. Berger to Council meeting to discuss further details. Director Fortner presented to the Council copies of proposed Franchise Ordinance from United Telephone Company to read and study. Matter referred to workshop and the Council requested telephone respresentative to be present. Director Fortner submitted monthly report on Water, Sewer and Street Departments. Director Fortner presented copy of letter from the Department of Transportation regarding City's request to erect "one hour parking" signs on east side of Parrott Avenue at Dainels building and "no parking" signs next to fire hydrant on east side of Parrott Avenue 150 feet south of South Park Street. Said Deparment granted request and agreed to install said signs. Director Fortner submitted in monthly report July 11, 1972 Memorandums. Memorandum No. 1 needed stock items needed to be replaced at water plant in the approximate amount of $3,hh6.70. Councilman Hunt moved to approve the purchase of items listed on Memorandum No. 1, seconded by Councilman Domer and carried. Memorandum No. 2 - Lawn Mowers needed for Street Department. Director Fortner recommended at a cost of $278.50 each. the purchase of two mowers/ Councilman Domer recommended mowers with Briggs & Stratton motor. Also the Council discussed contacting the Department of Transportation Division of Maintenance and see if they would take over the maintenance of the islands. After discussion Councilman D~uglas moved to approve the purchase of two mowers as listed on Memorandum No. 2 and approve additional cost to get Briggs and Stratton motor, seconded by Councilman Breland and carried. Memorandum No. 3 - Air Conditioner for Clerk's office. Councilman Hunt moved to approve the purchase of 1 - 15,000 BTU Emerson Air Conditioner for the Clerk's office at the State Contract Price $190.80 as listed on Memorandum No. 3, seconded by Councilman Douglas and carried. Pursuant to notice published in the Okeechobee News bids were received, opened and read for the purchase of one diesel tractor. President Burk requested Director Fortner to assist in the bid opening. The following bids were received: Pippen Tractor and Equipment, Inc. - Fort Pierce $5,320.00 $~,900.00 Alternate Bid 2:lbO less trade in 2;100.00 less Trade in 3,200.00 2,800.00 Okeechobee Tractor Company, Inc. - 0keechobee $~,o8o.oo 3,530.00 Alternate Bid (Demonstrator) 850.00 less trade in or either machine Sunrise Ford Tractor Company - Fort Pierce $5,862.0o 1,389.00 less trade in 4,473.0o Trail Ford Tractor Company - Lake Worth $5,872.00 2~375.00 less trade in 3,497.00 President Burk requested Director Fortner to check specificatio~ and tabulate bids and report to the Council later on during meeting. Director Fortner reported that the low bid was from Pippen Tractor and Equipment Company, Inc. and met all specification~ therefore, recommended that the bid from Pippen Tractor and Equipment Company, Inc. in the amount of $3,200.00 be accepted. Upon recommendation of Director Fortner, Councilman Douglas moved to accept the low bid being from Pippen Tractor and Equipment Company, Inc. for the purchase of one Massey Ferguson diesel tractor in the amount of $3,200.00 as per specifications, seconded by Councilman Breland and unanimously carried. Building Official Spray submitted quarterly Building Department report. Councilman Domer commended Building Official Spray. on a job well done. President Burk recommended a special workshop meeting to study the housing and gas codes in two or three weeks. The Council requested Building Official Spray to present at workshop meeting the bids he had received on demolition of condemned buildings. Mr. Spray reported the clean-up pro,ram was progressing according to schedule. Jir~ie Belk was present stating that Councilman Breland had contacted him in regards to installing a chain link fence around both water tanks. Mr. Belk stated that a six foot fence could be purchased for approximately $2.48 per foot. After discussion, President Burk recommended to the Council to consider a workshop meeint in approximately six weeks on this matter. The Council thanked Mr. Belk for his presence. Mr. R. E. Hamrick was present suggesting in the future planning to consider extending water line to the east and around eastern lake area. President Burk expressed his appreciation to ~. Hamrick for h~s interest and presence. Director Fortner reported a tenative date of July 17th to commence the sewer plant digester cleaning. Director Fortner reported a request from Phil Berger for a letter for Farmers Home Admini- stration purposes stating the City would provide stree~ and water to proposed subdivision development in northwest section of city. The Council instructed Director Fortner to request Mr. Berger to attend Council meeting for detailed discussion. Director Fortner reported Mc Arthur Properties~ Inc. located on Wolff Road had requested a master meter for development. Director Fortner recommended seperate meters. The Council agreed that they would have to pay all cost of a six inch water installation. Councilman Hunt, Chairman of Inc. the l~ter Co~mittee recommended that Mc Arthur Properties/representative come before the Council and explain exactly what they want. Director Fortner reported the Farmer's Production Credit Association had requested sewer line extensi~n to their property east of hospital. Councilman Hunt recommended that the Council investigate this matter. Department from Florida School Director Fortner' reoorted that Mr. Sparkman, Maintenance for Boys had requested that the City run tests on the schools water and sewer, due to insufficient help. After discussion the Council agreed that time and man hours was not available. Director Fortne? reported a request to open Southwest Tenth Street, west of Miami Street, Director Fortner discussed discontinuing the signal light at Third Street and Osceola Street during the summer months. Councilman Domer moved to discontinue light now and turn back on one week before school be.~ins, seconded by Councilman Breland and carried. Director Fortner reported the traffic light at Eighth Street and Osceola Street had been damaged beyond repair by a sem.i truck, stating that he was now using the city's only spare light at this location and suggested checking with Fort Pierce for a stand by light. The Council was in accord with this suggestion. Fire Department Report for June was submitted by the Fire Department. Donald Edgar, Dog Warden, and Mrs. Austin were present regarding a misunderstanding between them in regards to the purchase of two dogs which were purchased personally from Mr Edgar and did not involve the dog pound. President Burk reminded Mr. Edgar that he had been instructed by the Council not to deal in dogs outside of city business and he had not adhered to instructions advising him to work out the above matter ~,rith parties involved. Councilman Breland discussed a ouestion asked previously by Mr. Edgar, as to who is Dog Warden's boss, also stating that Mr. not Edgar had been instructed to mark vehicle and put a permanent cage on truck and to date he had/done as instructed. President Burk advised I~. Edgar that the Council is the policy making body and that he is under direct, supervision of Mayor and is to take orders from the Mayor and Councilman Breland. ~i~e vehicle never to be used outside of county, instructed to get purchase orders before purchasing dog food and not to pickup dogs in the county unless specifically instructed by the Bheriff's Department or County Commissioner. Attorney Curren read culvert Ordinance. Councilman Domer presented the following Ordinance and moved its adoption and upon being seconded by Councilman Douglas was put to a vote and unanimously adopted. ORDINANCENO. 360 AN ORDINANCE ESTABLISHING STANDARDS OF CONSTRUCTION FOR PRIVATE DRIVE- ~AYS UPON OR ACROSS PUBLIC PROPERTY; PROVIDING FOR PERMITS AND FEES THF_~EFORE; ESTABLISHING JURISDICTION UNDER TH~ DIRECTOR OF PUBLIC IdORKS; ESTABLISHING MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS; AND PROVIDING FOR FUTURE MAINTENANCE BY THE PERSONS CONSTRUCTING OR USING THE SAME AS ADJUNCT OR APPURTENANT TO LANDS OR PROPERTIES /MMEDIATELY ADJACENT THERETO. BE IT ORDAINED BY THE MAYOR AND THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF 0KEECHOBEE, FLORIDA: Section 1. No person, firm or corporation shall hereafter construct, build, establish or maintain any driveway over, across or upon any portion of the public sidewalk or public parkway, including public drainage ditches, without first having obtained a written permit to do so from the Director of Public i~orks. No such permit ~hall be issued for construction or establishment of any such driveway except in accordance with the provisions herein contained. Application for permit must be made in writing upon forms furnished by the cindy. S~id application shall contain the name and address of the person, fi~m, or corporation making the application, the name of the contractor or pe~son who is ~.o construct said driveway and the proposed location and dimensions of such driveway. Section 2. Fees. Before any work is started, the contractor shall pay to the city, permit and inspection fees as follows: (a) For all new driveway construction the fee shall be five dollars. (b) For all resurface work of an existing driveway, the fee shall be tw.~ dollars. (c) For all ordinary maintenance of an existing driveway, the fee shall be one dollar. Section 3. Ail such work shall be done under the jurisdiction of the director of public works and in accordance with this ordinance and with o~her ordinances of the city; and shall be inspected upon completion by the constitu±~ed member of the Department of public works. Section ~. Ail plans and specifications must conform to the following minimum requirements before permit for construction or reconstruction shall be permitted: (a) Ail Driveways shall be constructed in a manner and of such materials an~ of such thickness as determined by the Director of Public Works. (b) No part of any driveway shall interfer with or obstruct the free flow of water in gutters and drainage ditches. (c) Where driveways cross open ditches in the parkways, culverts shall be installed. Said culverts shall be of such size and such material as deter- mined by the Director of ~h~blic ~orks, depending on the conditions existing. In no instance shall the size of opening be less than that obtained by a twelve-inch diameter pipe. The lenght of culvert shall be determined by the following method: For ditch depth of two feet or less the culvert shall ex- tepid no~ less tha~ four feet beyond both edges of the driveway where it crosses the ditch. For each additional foot depth of ditch add two feet to the above figure, except that no culvert shall be less than twenty feet long and except · that where headwalls are constructed at the ends of the culvert the lenght sh~ll' be as determined by the Director of Public ~"~orks. Section ~. Ail driveways constructed or reconstructed over, acro~-~s or upton any public street or public par~r~ay in 'the city shall be kept and ma~ ntained at all times in accordance with the provisions hereof by the persons so constructing, reconstructing or using the same as an adjunct or ap.~'~rtenance to lands or properties i~aediately adjacent thereto. Section 6. No Certificate of Occupancy shall be issued until this or~!l, nance has been fully complied with. Section 7. Any person who shall violate any of the provisions of thf s ordinance or fail to comply with any of its requirements, or who shall bufld or alter any driveway or culvert contrary to the intent herein expressed an~t approved, shall, upon conviction thereof, be fined not more than five hundred dollars, and each day such violation continues shall constitute a seperate offense. The owner of any building or premises or part or area adjacent thereof where any violation of this chapter shall occur, and any architect, builder, contractor, agent, person or corporation employed in connection with such violation who shall be found guilty of participating therein shall be guilty of a seperate offense, and suffer the penalties herein provided. PASSED AND ADOPTED this llth day of July, 197_~2. Donald Burk President of the City Council ATTEST: Lo rena . Spive~ Ci by Clerk APPROVED by me this llth day of July, 1972. Audley Dunham Mayor, City of Okeechobee Attorney Curren reported that Ernest Evans was still interested in negotiating with the ~ -] City on water system in ,~i.._cox Shores and 0keechobee Estates subdivision. The Council agreed on special workshop meeting to discuss this matter in detail. Attorney Curren reported a drive sponsored by the Supervisor of Registration to get the public out to register and vote, stating a request from the Key Club of 0keechobee High School for ~ permission to paint a neat stencil sign on side walk reminding the public to register and vote. President Burk recommended that representatives from club meet with Mayor Dunham and Councilman Hunt and present details of program. Attorney Curren reported that under a new state law the city was required to adopt an occupational license fee ordinance by October l, 1972 for period of one year. President Burk re- commended two or three workshop meetings on this matter. Councilman Domer reported that he had submitted a six months report of Fire Department expenses and six months fire report to County Commissioners for budget purposes. President Burk expressed his appreciation to Council Domer for taking care of this detail. Councilman Douglas reported a request from Franklin Walker for the city to mow right of way between his and Leon Williams property in South Okeechobee. Drainage ditch between hth and ~th Street in South Okeechobee discussed. Matter to be investigated. Councilman Douglas inquired if the condition at the end of west Eighth Street had been corrected. Director Fortner to check this out. Councilman Douglas reported a request from Larry Mobley to purchase the eleven foot strip of land between alley and street south of his new house on south Hillsborough Street. No action taken. President Burk recommended blocking drive east of City Hall. Matter to be investigated. Councilman Hunt expressed his appreciation for flowe~ sent during his illness. was read A letter to Olen Godwin, Fire Chief from Sheriff John W. Collier/commending the Fire Department for their assistance and services provided following the disastrous tornado. A letter was rea~ from OkeAirCo, Inc. asking the Council to confirm that their acceptance of the Franchise was timely made. The date that the Franchise was granted was as indicated in the Ordinance, May 23, 1972. Final Typographical changes by the City Council caused 0keAirCo, Inc. not ' to receive an executed copy until late June and they accepted July 7, 1972. Therefore, this Resolution validates the Franchise and it is valid in accordance with Section 20 of said Franchise. ?a~ Co~ncJ.] and Hayor met in an informational workshop meeting on July 6th in regards to informing all Council me~bers of informatio~ received from the Attorney General in reference to the status o? the Chief of Police and being advised that the Chief of Police was not required to resi%ua from his position to be eli~ble to run for another office providing the terms didnot overlap. $ !4,942.61 Th.: follo~ang bills in the amount of $[['!~.~44.~6 , $ 4.992.~0 . , $ 18,07~.0~ and ~j17~!~]~ .~!~ were approved and ordered paid when funds are available: GE?.[ERAL FUND: Florida Power and Light. Company $ 1,130.t6 L. ?. Sanitation 666.67 McAlpin, Curtis & O'Haire 1,250.00 Bu~t's Union 76 362.37 E & E Automotive Climic 22.~4 Emorson Radio of Florida 224.ho Motorola, Inc. ~67.00 Ru'i.!ed!~e Ice Service 5.95 Ok~ echobe~ Hardware & ~rniture Company 9.60 ~-~o~ oro!a, Inc. ~8.59 In~blstrial Supply Corporation 56.0~ Bennie's Auto Supply, Inc. 129.86 ['{e ekins 31 9.08 PaY'tort, Inc. 261 .19 DunCe's "66" Service Station 6.00 Apperson Chemicals, Inc. 1 37.50 ~herrell Auto Parts 4.32 Ok~echobee Volunteer Fire Dept., Inc. 1 8.50 Ca~brell' s Auto Repair 7.h0 .... Hu?b Brothers Grocery Company ~2.~5 John' s Standard 6.46 Johns Standard 76.79 Ok~:.echobee '66" Service 11.80 Th~ Okeechobee News 1 2.10 Ew.~rson Ross Company 167.91 Bo~en Supply Company, Inc. 99.85 Southeastern Printing Co., Inc. 53.36 441 Enco Station 20.09 Atbaway Lumber Company 1 50.18 Kelly Tractor Company 491.82 R. M. Faglie, Agent ~0.20 McCain Sales of Florida, Inc. 2,~42.15 St. Lucie Chemical & Supply, Inc. 55.50 J. Edward Curren 550.00 JuiLan' s Welding Service 3.30 Minton F~uipment Company 267.19 Ok~echobee ~olun-teer Fire Dept., Inc. 352.50 Fort Pierce Typewriter Co., Inc. 12.80 The Selig Chemical Industries 1 ~3.~ Osceola MedicalCe~tm~ 10.00 En~el ' s 101.00 Olen Godwin 93.75 Edmond H. Reutebuch 93.7~ Policemen Court Fees 70.00 Policemen Breathalyzer Fees 20.00 Richard B. Spray 175.00 City Councilmen Monthly Expense 200. OO Audley Dumham 80.00 Board of Adjustments and appeals 1 2~.00 State of Florida, Dept. of Highway Safety 2.~0 Petty Cash 5.55 Uni ted Telephone Company 224.56 Melvin Roy Lamb 15.00 -~ Florida Combined Insurance Agency Inc. 317.34 Firemen Uniform Allowances 30.00 ; Radio Dispatchers Uniform Allowance 45.00 Police Department Uniform Allowance 125.00 Tom Collins Auto Sales 753.00 COlonial Life & 'Ac~iden{ InsUrance Company 5.00 Treasurer of the State of Florida, Gen. Fund 86.00 Bond Refunds 30.OO Associates Capital Services Corp. 150.43 0keechobee County Bank 1,278.20 'WATER AND S~gER OPERATION AND PLilNTENANCE FUND Water Deposit Refunds $ 291.13 Petty Cash 1 90 · 9 3 United Telephone Company 31.22 J. C. Fewell, Posbmaster 116.16 John M. Bennett 100.00 Ion Johns 50. O0 State of Florida, Dept. 3. Gilbert Chevrolet Company, Inc. 2,295.00 Athleon Alderman, Tag Agent 3.00 Florida Combined Insurance Agency, Inc. 322.83 Colonial Life and Accident Insurance Company 11.00 Jimmy Belk 1 25.00 Okeechobee County Bank 853.50 Fort Pierce Typewriter Company 38.51 National Chemsearch Corp. 185.50 Halsey & Griffith 8.20 Okeechobee Shell ?~rvice 7.06 Okeechobee Abstract Company 28.00 Lagrow Irrigation Systems, Inc. 2~7.81 Winta Rentals 3~.O0 Freeman, Richardson, Watson, Slade & McCarthy Utility S~.~pply Haynes E. ~i!liam~ 36.30 Southeastern-~ ' ' a . l'unmc~p 1 Supply Conpany, Inc ~,083.8~1 Dsvis Meter & Supply Di~ision 781.08 l'~allace & Tiernan 7~.38 Mad-Ray Ready-Mi:~ 2 3 · OO Selig Chemical In~ustries 217.80 JenninEs Electric Motor Shop 260.57 Okeechobee Radiator Service ~ 2.00 ~'~errell An~o Parbs 1 31 .69 . Apperson Chem~cal~, Inc. 1,982.h~ Dude's 66 Service Station Parrott, Inc. ]..81 Meekins Bennie' s Auto Supply, Inc. 10. Industrial Supply Corporat:ion Motorola, Ir!c. 27.16 Okeechobee Hardwa:~e & Furniture Company hh. 38 Rutled~e Ice Serv:] ce 7. ~ onoro~a, Inc. 567.O0 Emerson I{adio of Florida 72.80 E & E Automotive ]linic 17].01 Bud ' s Uni.on 7 $ 1~ c. 69. l[cA!pin, Ourtis & 0'Hair~'. 1 ,250.00 Florida Power and Light Co'~any 892.]9 WATER A SL~ .~ER SYST~.{ CONS~{UCTION Transfer of Funds - Cigarette Ta~ Fund $ 161,9h9.32 Transfer of Funds - Purchase of Cert. of Dep. 200,000.00 Pi ttsbur~-Des J. Edwarc] Curren, Attorney at Law 1 ,000.00 Freeman, Richard s-~n, Watson, Slade, Mc Carthy ~, 000.00 To tal $ ~.~, 992. ~0 City of 0~ecchobe~-dater and Sewer Revenue Bonds ~<mng Fund , m 18,07~.00 Transfer of Funds - ~'~ & S ~eration & ]~int. Fd. 30,000.00 CIO~ETTE T~ F~D ~ans~er of Funds ~neral ~nd $ 20,000.00 Transfer of Funds - Purchase of Cert. of Dep. 200,000.00 I & S RE~ING BO~S ~D ~erican National Ba~ and Trust Co. $ of South Pasadena The Counci?. recessed to meet at 6:30 P. M. on the 18th day ~$xJuly, 1972, in ~rkshop session. 'PRESIDENT CITY COUNCIL ATTEST: CITY CLERK July 18, 1972 'il'lac City Council of the City of Okeechobee, Florida, met in recessed workshop session at 6:30 P. M. on the above date at City Hall with the follo~,,~[ng present: President Donald L. Burk, Councilmen: Russell V. Domer, Edward W. Dou~ias and E. H. Hunt with Deputy Clerk Sandra Bennett and ~.ractor of Oublic Works L. C. Fortner, Jr. A discussion was heard on water for Mc Cathur Properties, Inc., located on Wolff Road. Director Fortner reported that they had requested a master meter. The Council did not agree to this request but decided on 9 - 2 inch meters to be installed along front of property with a six inch line to cross ~olff Road and two inch line from meter to each unit. Mc Arthur Properties, Inc. to pay $3~.OO for each tap fee, $85.00 for each deposit and all cost of pipe and labor to cross' Wolff Road to their property. President Burk asked Donald Edgar, Dog Warden several questions concerning the disposal of dogs on Friday. The Council requested that a letter be written to Mr. Edgar for auditing purposes asking for a monthly report of the following: 1. Daily entry of dogs picked up in city and county 2. Number of Do~s sold 3. Amount received from sale of dogs ~. Number of dogs disposed of each Friday A proposed telephone franchise discussed. Copies of Section 167.22 and 167.23 Florida State Statutes relating to franchise to be made for the Council. Councilman Domer discussed a new fire truck. Chief Godwin to present specifications on new truck. President Bark reported that Building Official Spray was planning vacation and Mr. ~ells will take his place while on vacation. President Burk to see about pay and transportation. Councilman Douglas agreed to make another list of street lights that had been requested to be installed by Florida Power and Light Company.