1972-09-12 Regular1500
Councilman Domer reported the need of wheel alignment on Dog Warden Truck. The Council
authorized the truck to be taken to Gilbert Chevrolet Company for wheel alignment.
The Council instructed the Clerk to request Charles A. Royal to attend September 12th
regular Council meeting in regards to letter received from him in relation to water meter and water
situation at Royal's Shopping Center.
Upon motion the Council adjoured.
PRESIDENT CITY COUNCIL
ATTEST:
CITY CLERK
September 12, 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: President Donald L. Burk, Council-
men: Charles L. Breland, Russell V. Domer, Edward W. Douglas and E. H. Hunt with Attorney J. Edward
Curren, Clerk Lorena Spivey, Deputy Clerk Sandra Bennett and Director of Public Works L. C. Fortner, J~..
President Burk opened the meeting with prayer.
Pursuant to notice published in the Okeechobee News regarding a public hearing to consider
rezoning from Residential (R-2) to Commercial Lots 7 to 12 inclusive, Block ]340, Original Town of
Okeechobee, President Burk asked if there were any objections to the requested rezoning. No
objection was heard or filed. Councilman Douglas moved to rezone the above described property
from Residential (R-2) to Commercial, presenting the following Ordinance and moved its adoption
and upon being seconded by Councilman Domer was put to a vote and unanimously adopted:
ORDINANCE NO. 271 - (77)
ORDINANCE AMENDING ORDINANCE NO. 271, BEING AN ORDINANCE ESTABLISHING
ZONING REGULATIONS FOR THE CITY OF OKEECHOBEE, FLORIDA, AND PROVIDING
FOR THE ADMINISTRATION, ENFORCEMENT AND AMENDMENT THEREOF PURSUANT TO
THE PROVISIONS OF CHAPTER 176, FLORIDA STATUTES, 1953.
WHEREAS, application has been made by Ralph N. Harper, President of Okeechobee
County Bank, requesting this Council to rezone from Residential (R-2) to Commercial
Lots 7 to 12 inclusive, Block lb0, Original Town of Okeechobee, and
WHEREAS, notice of intention to amend City Zoning Ordinance No. 271, regard-
ing said application was duly published according to law, and
WHEREAS, on the 12th day of September, 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 s~id application; now therefore
BE IT ORDAINED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF OKEECHOBEE, FLORIDA:
SECTION 1. That Lots 7 to 12 inclusive, Block lbO, Original Town of
Okeechobee, be and are hereby rezoned from Residential (R-2) to Commercial,
effective September 12, 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 12th day of September, 1972.
Donald L. Burk
PRESIDENT CITY COUNCIL
ATTEST: Lorena Spivey
CITY CLERK '
APPROVED BY ME THIS 12th DAY OF SEPTEMBER, 1972.
Audley Dunham MAYOR
Engineer Don Osha was present presenting status report on water treatment plant contract
as being approved and executed. All inspections have been made on water main as per contract.
Also discussed the installation of altitude valves on water tanks. The Council agreed that any
cost for installation incurred by the City would be back charged to Pittsburg-Des Moines Tank Co.
Councilman Hunt recommended that Engineer Osha encourage the Contractor on the water treatment
plant improvements to begin with the construction of the filter first.
Engineer Osha reported on the meeting with Farmers Home Administration representatives
in regards to necessary requirements for loan or grant to finance sewer system, recommending that
the City apply for miximum amount also stated a preliminary report was required and that a
comprehensive report would cost approximately $5,000.00 to $7,000.00 and it would take about six
months to prepare said report. This amount would come out of percentage fee if construction is
merited. The Council agreed to discuss this matter in more detail at workshop meeting.
Charles Royal was present in regards to water situation at North Shore Shopping Center
being an excessive amount of gallons on master meter that could not be accounted for, requesting a
new lb inch master meter. Mr. Royal stated that he had his engineers working on this but they were
unable to find the trouble~ reporting the meter valve at Touchton Drugs could not be turned off.
After discussion the Council requested Director Fortner to work with Mr. Royal on this matter in
an effort to eliminate the problem. Mr. Royal offered a copy of blue prints of water lines to
help him in the investigation. Mr. Royal agreed to pay his fair share of cost for the investigation
and city's help to correct this situation.
Bob Harris, Superintendent with Okeechobee Beach Water Association was present requesting
permission to install a larger pump at water plant to service Taylor Creek and Taylor Creek Isles,
and the present pump service west of water plant and Buckhead Ridge area. It was agreed there
was no extra space to install additional pump inside of the water plant building. Director Fortner
suggested installing pump on top of clearwell, also reported that the pumping capacity is near
maximum with present filters. Mr. Harris stated that the Association wanted to go along with City
and upgrade their system and requested permission at present time to install larger pump for a
stand by unit, reporting that the Association had 1290 meters at present and gaining approximately
150 per year. The Council agreed to postpone matter for further consideration and investigation
and to call a special workshop meeting for further discussion and agreed to notify Mr. Harris
date of meeting.
Attorney Curren reported Building Official Spray had requested that the Southern Standard
Gas Code be studied further as he had new information on subject.
Councilman Domer presented Ordinance No. 362 (Occupational License) for first reading and
moved that it be passed to final reading on September 29, 1972, seconded by Councilman Breland
and unanimously carried.
Curren read Ordinance No. 362 adopting the Southern Standard H0uL~ng ~0~,
Attorney
afterwhi~h, Councilman Breland presented said Ordinance and moved its adoption and upon being
seconded by Councilman Hunt was put to a vote and unanimously adopted:
ORDINANCE NO. 362
AN ORDINANCE ESTABLISHING MINIMUM STANDARDS GOVERNING THE USE, OCCUPANCY
AND MAINTENANCE OF DWELLINGS, D~WELLING UNITS AND ACCESSORY STRUCTURES;
ESTABLISHING MINIMUM STANDARDS GOVERNING SUPPLIED UTILITIES AND FACILITIES,
AND OTHER PNYSICAL THINGS AND CONDITIONS ESSENTIAL TO MAKE DW~,T,T,INGS SAFE,
SANITARY, AND FIT FOR HUMAN HABITATION; ESTABLISHING MINIMUM STANDARDS
GOVti~NING THE CONDITION AND MAINTENANCE OF DWELLINGS AND ACCESSORY STRUCTURES;
FIXING CERTAIN RESPONSIBILITES AND DUTIES OF OWNERS AND OCCUPANTS OF D'WELLINGS;
CREATING A HOUSING BOARD OF ADJUSTMENTS AND APPEALS AND FIXING THE DUTIES AND
RESPONSIBILITES THEREOF; AUTHORIZING THE INSPECTION OF DWELLINGS AND ACCESSORY
STRUCTURES AND PROVIDING FOR THE CONDN~NATION OF ALL BUILDINGS AND STRUCTURES
DE~ED UNFIT FOR HUMAN HABITATION AND USE; AND FIXING PENALTIES FOR VIOLATIONS.
BE IT ORDAINED BY THE MAYOR AND THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF OKEECHOBEE, FLORIDA:
WHEREAS, within the area of jurisdiction of the City of Okeechobee, Florida
there are or may be dwellings, dwelling units and accessory structures which are
unfit for human habitation and use due to inadequate maintenance, obsolescence
or abandonment; containing defects which increase the hazards of fire, accident,
or other calamities, and which by reason of the lack of maintenance, inadequate
ventilation, light and sanitary facilities or other conditions render such
dwellings and accessory structures unsafe, unsanitary and dangerous or detrimental
to the health, safety, morals, and general welfare of the community; and
'~I4EREAS, e.rperience and accepted national housing surveys have clearly
demonstrated that such conditions result in a large measure from improper main-
tenance, inadequate sanitary facilities, overcrowded conditions in residential
occupancies, buildings and premises and from general neighborhood neglect; and,
WHEREAS, it has now become common knowledge that these conditions can be
relieved, in a measure prevented and often eliminated through planned and properly
enforced minimum housing standards, resulting thereby in the upgrading of
living conditions and over-all enhancement of the general health, safety and
welfare of all residents and property owners of the community; and
TWHEREAS, the Southern Building Code Congress, a non-profit association,
has developed and made available a set of minimum housing standards which have
been recognized as being acceptable as a model housing code; and
WHEREAS, Chapter !6~, Section 165.191 of the General Statutes of the State
of F3..orid~ pro.~ides ,~,hat such mode], codes may be adopbed be reference:
Now, Therefore Be It Enacted, That,
Section 1, The Southern Standard Housinog Gode, being particularly the
1969 edition +,hereof and the whole thereof, save and except such portions as
may hereinafter be amended, of which not ],ess than three (3) copies have been
and are now fi]ed in +,he office of the City Clerk of the City of Okeechobee,
Florida and the same are hereby adopted and incorporated as fully as if set
forth at lenght herein, and from +.,he date on which this ordinance shall take
effect, the pro~risions therein shall be controlling in the use, maintenance
and occupancy of all dwellings, dwelling units and/or structures within the
area of jurisdiction of the City of Okeechobee, Florida.
SECTION 2. Nothing in this ordinance or in the code hereby
adopted shall be construed to affect any suit or proceeding now
pending in any court, or any rights acquired or liability incurred,
nor any cause or causes of action accrued or existing, under any
act or ordinance repealed hereby. Nor shall any right or remedy
of any character be lost, impaired or affected by this ordinance.
SECTION 3. The invalidity of any section or provision of
this ordinance or of the code hereby adopted shall not invalidate
other sections or provisions thereof.
SECTION h. All ordinance or parts of ordinances in force at
the time that this ordinance shall take effect and inconsistent here-
with are hereby repealed.
SECTION 5. This Ordinance shall take effect immediately upon
passage, the welfare of the City of Okeechobee, Florida, requiring it.
PASSED AND ADOPTED this 12th day of September, 1972.
Donald L. Burk
PRESIDENT OF CITY COUNCIL
ATTEST: Lorena S~ive~
CITY CLERK
Approved by me this 12th day of September, 1972.
Audley Dunham
Mayor, City of Okeechobee
Director Fortner presented Water, Sewer and Street Departments monthly report in-
cluding the following September 12th memorandums:
Memorandum No. i - purchase of new tractor to replace old tractor that had been wrecked.
After discussion and the emergency need of a tractor, Councilman Douglas moved to purchase one -
Farmall Cub Tractor and 22 inch mower to be mounted under tractor at $2,500.00 less trade-in of one -
Farmall Cub Tractor with h2 inch woods mower $650.00 a total of $1,850.00, seconded by Councilman
Breland and unanimously carried.
Memorandum No. 2 - Water used by Okeechobee Beach Water Association.
Memorandum No. 3 - Items needed for stock at water plant in the amount of Sh68.hg.
Councilman Hunt moved to authorize the purchase of items as listed on Memorandum No. 3 to replace
stock at water plant in the amount of Sh68.hg, seconded by Councilman Domer and unanimously carried.
Memorandum No. h - Mrs. J. R. Minehan, Sr. meter readings and consumption from
December 16, 1971 through August 15, 1972. President Burk stated that Mrs. Minehan had requested a
rebate on water bill as she felt the meter was incorrect. After study of the readings and in view
of the fact that the meter did not exceed average use the Council unanimously agreed that the petition
for rebate be denied.
Memorandum No. ~ - Report on water used at North Shore Shopping Plazza from December
16, 1971 through September 12, 1972.
Memorandum No. 6 - The need of air conditioner at sewer plant. After discussion the
Council a~reed to postpone purchase until after January 1, 1973.
Memorandum No. 7 - One year Membership to the American Public Works Association in the
amount of $25.00. The Council postponed matter until after the first of year.
The Council discussed the need of additional street sweeping. Director Fortner reported
the need of~ additional personel.
Director Fortner reported some of the problems incurred by the City in the county road
paving program. The Council advised Director Fortner to do the best he can through this first
phase and if second phase com~ up matter to be taken up with the County Commissioners.
The Fire Report for month of August was submitted by the Fire Department.
CoUncilman Breland presented the following Resolution and moved its adoption and upon
being seconded by Councilman Domer was put to a vote and unanimously adopted:
RESOLUTION
(UtilitY Termination Agreement)
COUNTY SECTION UTILITY JOB NO. STATE ROAD NO. COUNTY NAME PARCEL & R/W JOB NO.
91 530 6628 Okeechobee Ave. Okeechobee 4 2628
& 15 Ave.
A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING EXECUTION OF ~ UTILITIES AGREEMENT FOR THE
ADJUSTMENT, CHANGE OR RELOCATION OF CERTAIN UTILITIES WITHIN THE RIGHT-
OF-WAY LIMITS HEREAFTER DESCRIBED, AND PROVIDING WHEN THIS RESOLUTION
SHALL TAKE EFFECT.
WHEREAS, the State of Florida Department of Transportation has located and
proposes to construct or reconstruct a part of State Road Okeechobee Ave. & 15 Ave.
AND WHEREAS, in order for the State of Florida Department of Transportation
to further and complete said project it is necessary that certain utilities
and/or facilities within the Right-of-Way limits of said State Road --~
Okeechobee Ave. & 15 Ave., be adjusted, changed or relocated,
AND ~EREAS, the State of Florida Department of Transportation having
requested the City of Okeechobee, Florida, to execute and deliver to the State
of Florida Department of Transportation a Utilities Termination Agreement, agree-
ing to make or cause to be made such adjustments, changes or relocations of said
utilities and/or facilities as set out in said Agreement, and said request having
been duly considered,
NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Okeechobee,
Florida, that the President of City Council and Clerk be and they are hereby
authorized and directed to make, execute and deliver to the State of Florida
Department of Transportation a Utilities Termination Agreement for the adjustment,
change or relocation of certain utilities within the Right-of-Way limits of said
State Road Okeechobee Ave. & 15 Ave. Section 91~30-6628;
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that a certified copy of this Resolution be forwarded
to the State of Florida Department of Transportation at Tallahassee, Florida.
President Burk read September llth letter from Brockway, Owen and Anderson, Engineers,
i: Inc., advising that Contract 70-1006 Division "A" Trans~ission Main System constructed under
above contract had been completed to their satisfaction in substantial compliance with contract
~ and the Palm Beach County Health Department had conducted bacteriological testing of the system
and released it for service to the full extent of the approved plans.
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Councilman Breland moved to accept ownership of lift station located on Riverview Drive
ser~ng North Shore Shopping Plazza, seconded by Councilman Douglas and unanimously carried. The
Clerk instructed to notify Charles Royal of action.
Councilman Domer reported a request for street light at the corner of Avenue D and Taylor
Street. Matter to be investigated and surveyed.
The Council discussed installing some manner of device at the corner of Avenue D. and
Taylor Street to keep automobiles from turning corner to short and cutting into Mrs. R. Hare's property!
Councilman Douglas reported the drainage was also bad at this location. Matter referred to Director
Fortner for investigation.
The month of August report for dog kennel was submitted. The Council agreed on a workshop
session on matters pertaining to the caine department.
Councilman Breland reported a request from the Civil Defense for $300.00 to purchase radio
to connect with the Dire Department. Matter to be studied further.
Minutes of the meetings held July 18, August 8, l0 and 22, 1972 were read and approved as
read.
The following bills in the amount of $ 1--1 ,?34.86 , $ 10~1 30.76 and $ 46.0~
were approved and ordered paid when funds are available:
GENERAL FUND:
Associates Capital Services Corporation 150.43
Police Employees Pension Trust 124.00
Fire Department Employees Pension Trust 42.48
Employees Pension Trust 87.72
Okeechobee County Bank 1,250.70
Colonial Life & Accident Insurance Company 5.00
Florida Combined Insurance Agency, Inc. 396.63
Treasurer of the State of Fla., Gen. Fund, Fla. Police 48.00
Dept. of Highway Safety & Motor Vehicles 2.50
Radio Dispatchers Uniform Allowances 45.00
Firemen Uniform Allowance s 30. OO
Police Uniform Allowances 125.00
Archie Hancock 2.59
Police Court Fees 10.00
American Family Life Assurance Company 7.60
United Telephone Company 184.24
Employees Pension Trust 79.39
Fire Dept. Employees Pension Trust 42.48
Police Employees Pension Trust 120.56
Richard B. Spray 140.00
Policemen Court Fees 55.00
Board of Adjustment and Appeals 100.00
Audley Dunham 80. O0
Councilmen Expense 200. O0
Edmond H. Reutebuch 176.88
Olen Godwin k176.87
Florida Power and Light Company 1,221 .87
L. P. Sanitation 666.67
Winta Rentals 7 · 35
Rutledge Ice Service 1.75
Okeechobee Hardware & Furniture Company 32.10
Dude's "66" Service Station 8.00
Bennie's Auto Supply, Inc. 66.86
Motorola Inc. Communications Division 99.84
Apperson Chemicals, Inc. 35.80
Domer' s Machine Shop 7.50
~errell Auto Parts 15.96
Wherrell Oil Company, Inc. 58.17
John' s Standard 69.96
Parrott, Inc. 1 38.73
Southeastern Printing, Inc. 42.68
W & W Lumber and Building Supplies, Inc. 159.86
Unijax, Inc. 19.62
Pitney Bowes ll. 25
441 Enco Station 15.36
R. M. Faglie, Agent 55.84
Pippin Tractor & Equipment, Inc. 19.78
Okeechobee "66" Service 4.97
The Okeechobee News 4.49
Big "D." Refrigeration 15.00
Saint Lucie County Fire District 374.00
Engel ' s 51.30
Meekins 257.86
Okeechobee Motor Company 62.94
J. Edward Curren 475.00
3M Company 41 O. 25
Phil's American Service 368.23
McCain Sales of Florida, Inc. 238.50
M. D. Moody & Sons, Inc. 77.40
Service Iron, Inc. 375.00
Attaway Lumber Company 41 2.30
Okeechobee County Commissioners 486.00
~wyer ' s 278.50
Biscayne Fire Equipment Co., Inc. 45.40
Kelley's Garage & Machine Shop 11.37
Minton Equipment Company 40.33
Emory Walker Company 80.30
Curren Electric 9.80
Avon Drugs, Inc. 27.04
P~rk Drug 5.26
Hunt Brothers Grocery Company 42.80
Simon' s -~eel Ali g~ent 11.95
Industrial Supply Corp. 98.91
W & W Lumber of Okeechobee, Inc. 8.94
Donald L. Burk 20.00
Russell V. Domer 28.00
Rock-A-Way, Inc. 780. OO
Okeechobee Volunteer Fire Dept., Inc. 195.00
TOTAL $11,7 34.86
WATER AND SEWER OPERATION AND MAINTENANCE FUND
Water Deposit Refunds 368.38
Okeechobee County Bank 784.40
Colonial Life & Accident Insurance Company 4.00
Florida Combined Insurance Agency, Inc. 322.83
American Family Life Assurance Company 1~,O0
United Telephone Company 1 30.03
Employees Pension Trust 368.45
Petty Cash 1 70.32
Jerry W. Sones 10.00
J. C. Fewell, Postmaster 104.28
John M. Bennett 100.00
Florida Power and Light Company 1,011.11
Winta Rentals 1 6.50
Rutledge Ice Service 5.25
Okeechobee Hardware & Furniture Company 24.24
Phil' s American Service 11 8.31
Bennie' s Auto Supply, Inc. 51.35
Motorola, Inc. · 38.91
Apperson Chemicals, Inc. 2,889.60
Domers Machine Shop 98.87
~nerrell Auto Parts 22.04
Wherrell Oil Co., Inc. 59.24
Johns Standard 16.95
Gilbert Culbreth 3.65
Southeastern Printing Co., Inc. 108.12
Unijax, Inc. 17.89
Pitney Bowes 11.25
441 Enco Station 8.18
'Wallace & Tiernan ~! 71.00
Ditch Witch Trencher, Inc. of Florida 3.10
Guaranty Blue Printers 1 6.80
Davis Meter & Supply Division 2,833.52
Georgia Highway Express, Inc. 53.84
Kimbro ' s Gulf Service 6.99
Industrial Supply Corporation 162.36
Total $1 O, 130.76
CITY OF OKEECHOBEE - WATER AND SEWER REVENUE FUND
Transfer of Funds
Water and Sewer Operation & Maintenance Fund 15,000.00
I & S REFUNDING BONDS FUND
Ir,~ing Trust Co. 46.05
The Council recessed to meet september 21, 1972 at 6:30 P. M.
PRESIDENT CITY
ATTEST:
CITY CLERK