1953-12-07 Regular Leo Bratton, Commander of the local American Legion Post was present and
requested a donation from the City for the purchase of rescue equipment. Due to the
financial status of the city at this time the Council was unable to make requested donati¢
but agreed to help in the near future.
Upon motion the Council adjourned.
December 7, 1953
The City Council of the City of Okeechobee, Florida, met in regular session
on the above date at 7:00 P..~. at the City Hall with the following present: President
Chandler, Councilmen Coker, Roe and Thomas with G. C. Durrance, City Attorney and
Lorena Spivey, City Clerk.
Minutes of the meeting held November 2, 1953, were read and approved as read.
The following bills were approved and ordered paid when funds are available:
0keechobee ~otor Company .......... $ 1.23
The 0keechobee News ................. 12.50
Park Drug Company -- .......... - ---- -- 2.58
0. C. Wipper and Associates ............................... 21.00
Gilbert Culbreth ...... 85.51
Electric Service & Repair ................. 7.20
Inter Co Tel and Tel Company .... 44.40
Inter Co Tel and Tel Company .............. 39.55
0keechobee Builders Supply Co. ........... 5.50
Bennie' s Auto Supply ..................... .87
Dorset's Machine Shop .......... 56.47
Lewis H. Dreese Garage ........... 5.17
Watford's Gulf Service Station - 20!.38
Albert Ezell ........................ 4.50
Smith PILunbing and Well Drilling ...... 16.00
0keechobee Lumber Company- ...................... - ---- - - --- 11.55
Standard 0fl Compmy ...................... - - - 4.70
City of Fort Pierce .......... 19.00
City of Fort Pierce ................ 256.25
0keechobee Hdwe. & Fu~n. Company .... 132.16
Atlantic Service Station ...................... 35.73
At3sntic Service Station .......... 33.08
Parrott Service Station ................... 244.35
The H & B W Drew Company ............. 22.09
Mobley's Garage ............ - - -- 149.13
Davis ~eter Repair & Supply Compmy ............. 30.76
G. C. Dur~ance .................. 5.50
Flomida Power and Light Company .... 367.50
..... 25
The Chase National Bank .... 5.85
Alto Watford and Sons .................... 137.50
Councilman Thomas moved that a street light be installed in East 0keechobee
near the residence of R. E. Willis, seconded by Counci3_man Coker and carried. The
Clerk was instructed to notify Florida Power and Light Co. of action.
Leo Bratton, Com~.ander of local American Legion was present and requested
permission froE the Council to make a rifle range on American Legion g~ounds Mr
Bratton assured the Council that it would be made safe for the public and would be used
only when~supervised by Legion Eembers. The Council agreed to grant permission in
the event that there were no public complaints.
~rs. Polly Carter discussed ~ithihe Council plan~ f~ the home she is build-
ing in Southwsst section of City. The Council advised her to complete sanitary
facilities before completing her home.
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James Miles discussed the matter of a shed that had been built on his pro-
perty. The Council advised him to remove the structure.
Frank Altobe!lo was p~ esent and stated the need of a night policeman.
November 3C., the City Council instructed the City Clerk to write a letter
to the special policeman, notifying him that the position of special police was t o be
eliminated as of December l, 1955, due to insufficient funds. The Council agreed un-
animously that the aforesaid action taken be officially recorded in the minutes.
Barry former special police discussed wlththe Council his dismissal. The Council
was
assured him that the action/taken due to lack of funds.
Leo Bratton, in behalf of the American Legion, suggested the idea of the
merchants contributing enough money to pay night police salary. The Council agreed to
corporate but details to be worked out amoung merchants.
Upon motion the Council adjourned.
Januarys4, 1954
The City Coumil ot eh City of 0keechobee, Florida, met in regular session at
the City Hall at 7:00 P. M. on the above date with the following present: Mayor H.H. '-1
Raulerson, President 3hmdler, Councilman Coker~and Roe with G. C. Durrance, City Attorne
and Lorena Spivey, City Clerk.~
Minutes of the meeting held December 7, 1953, were read and ~approved as read.
The following bills were approved and prdered paid when funds are available:
Davis ~eter Repair & Supply Co. .- $ 14.48
Western Auto Associate Store ..................... 3.69
0keechobee Lumber Company ........ _ ...... 7.46
Twin 0akes Cafe .... 7.95
Florida Power and Light Company ......... 398.39
Connie W. Ratulerson ........................ 1.60
R. B. Meserve 15.00
City of Fort Pierce ....... ---- - - -- ----- 246.25
0kee. Hdwe. & Furn. Co. ........................ 15.40
Gilbert Culbreth ............ --- ---- 73.21
Mobley's Garage ---. ............. 106.77
Atlantic Service Station ............. 42.06
Railway Expresss Agency. ...... 9.20
E. W. Hilliard ........ 162.60
Sanfax Company ................. -- --- 40.38
Robbins Electric ~ompmy ........... 12.60
Edwards Bassett Cattle Comply ...................... 58.08
Standard Steel Company ..... 120.~0
The 0keechobee News 12.50
0keechobee ~.~.otor Company .......... .__ 55.53
Watford's Gulf Service Station-------- ............... -- - -- -- 96.21
A request frOm Joe Bongiovanni to transfer liquor license from Lot 6, Block
161, to Lots 7 and 8 Block 159, was not granted, l
A discussion on the unpaid account due Belcher 0il 0omparry was discussed.
Councilman Roe moved to pay $1,0000.8~ to Belcher 0il Compmy and to endeavor to pay
$250.00 per month until account was paid in full, seconded by Councilman Coker and carrie~
The Clerk waa advised to investigate the cost of installation of street light
at corner of State Roa~ #70 and Hillsborough Avenue.