03/02/2021 Regular Meeting
FRIEND CITY COUNCIL
MINUTES-REGULAR MEETING
MARCH 2, 2021
Mayor Knoke called the regular meeting of the City Council to order at 7:00 p.m. at the City Hall. Advanced notice of the meeting was given by publication in The Sentinel, the appointed method for giving advanced notice. All proceedings shown were taken while the meeting was open to the attendance of the public.
Mayor Judith Knoke presided, and City Clerk Kim Goossen recorded the proceedings. The following Councilmembers were present: Kristen Milton, Shane Stutzman, Jeremy Collier, and David Sladek. A quorum being present, and the meeting duly convened, the following proceedings were had and done.
As required by the Nebraska Open Meetings Act, Mayor Knoke announced that a copy of the Nebraska Open Meetings Act has been posted on the south door of the City Hall meeting room for all in attendance to review.
Motioned by Sladek, seconded by Collier, to approve the Minutes of the February 2, 2021 Regular Meeting and the February 2021 Treasurer's Report as presented and file same. On roll call voting aye to approve minutes of the February 2, 2021 Regular Meeting and the February 2021 Treasurer's Report, Stutzman, Milton, Collier, Sladek. Nays none. Motion carried.
Motioned by Collier, seconded by Sladek, to approve the Friend Community Healthcare Systems Financial Reports for January 2021. On roll call voting aye Stutzman, Milton, Sladek, Collier. Nays none. Motion carried.
A motion was made by Milton, seconded by Stutzman, that payroll and claims be approved after review, by the claims committee, and be allowed, and the Clerk instructed to issue warrants on the respective funds to pay same. On roll call voting aye, Sladek, Collier, Stutzman, Milton. Nays none. Motion carried.
The claims approved were as follows: February Payroll, 31,509.42; Ameritas, 2,961.87; EFTPS, 10,211.97; NE Dept of Rev SWH, 1,804.85; 34 Electric, su 858.31; Aqua-Chem, fe 175.00; Baker & Taylor Books, su 66.17; Black Hills Energy, fe 1173.78; Blue360 Media, su 83.75; BCBS of NE, fe 8,395.25; Border States, su 269.16; Brothers Equip, se 11.40; Bruning Law, fe 4503.25; Carrothers Construction, fe 285,764.04; Center Point Large Print, su 88.68; Jacob & Johnathan Clouse, fe 450.00; Creative Product Source, su 594.29; Culligan, se 33.00; Dale Lawver Repair, se 202.09; Danko, su 72.92 & 234,872.00; Diode, fe 46.45; Eakes, se 275.00; Farm & Ranch Living, su 25.98; First Wireless, su 132.00; Follett School Solutions, su 870.45; FCHS, fe 128.75; Gale, su 45.73; Goldstar Products, su 2786.10; Graham Tire, su 450.28; Midwest Labs, fe 194.10; NE DHHS, fe 40.00; NE Public Health Environ Lab, se 316.00; NE Public Power, se 71,598.09; Norris Public Power, se 5606.12; Diane Odoski, re 138.34; One Call Concepts, se 9.60; Kelly Paulsen, re 31.00; Potter Repair, se 116.50; Principal Mutual Life, fe 63.12; Saline County Clerk, fe 1996.35; Seward County Independent, fe 114.95; Marvin Slepicka, fe 1250.00; Stryker Sales Corp, su 2737.23; University of NE Omaha, fe 836.00; Waste Connections, se 338.84; Darla Welch, fe 450.00. Total Claims Approved $674,698.18.
Proposed Ordinance No. 21-772 was read by title, by Mayor Knoke. Councilman Stutzman moved that the statutory rule requiring reading on three different days be suspended. Councilwoman Milton seconded the motion to suspend the rules and upon roll call, voting on the motion was as follows: Members voting aye, Collier, Sladek, Milton, Stutzman. Members voting nay, none. The motion to suspend the rules was adopted by at least three-fourths of the Council and the statutory rule was declared suspended for consideration of the ordinance.
ORDINANCE NO. 21-772
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING ORDINANCE 20-767 REGARDING THE GRANT OF A SUBDIVISION OF LOT 8, BLOCK 2 JJ AINSWORTH’S ADDITION, in THE CITY OF FRIEND, NEBRASKA; AND TO PROVIDE FOR THE EFFECTIVE DATE HEREOF. (A complete copy is available for review at City Hall during regular office hours.)
Councilman Stutzman moved for final passage of Ordinance No. 21-772, which motion was seconded by Councilman Collier. On roll call voting aye, Sladek, Milton, Collier, Stutzman. Voting nay, none. The passage and adoption of said ordinance, having been concurred and by a majority of all Members of the City Council, Ordinance No. 21-772 was adopted this 2nd day of March 2021.
Proposed Ordinance No. 21-773 was read by title, by Mayor Knoke.
ORDINANCE NO. 21-773
AN ORDINANCE TO AMEND CHAPTER 98: NUISANCES OF THE MUNICIPAL CODE OF THE
Proposed Ordinance No. 21-771 was read by title, by Mayor Knoke.
ORDINANCE NO. 21-771
AN ORDINANCE TO AMEND CHAPTER 92: PUBLIC WAYS AND PROPERTY OF THE MUNICIPAL CODE OF THE
Proposed Ordinance No. 21-769 was read by title, by Mayor Knoke.
ORDINANCE NO. 21-769
AN ORDINANCE TO AMEND CHAPTER 97: FIRE REGULATIONS OF THE MUNICIPAL CODE OF THE
Councilman Sladek moved for final passage of Ordinance No. 21-769, which motion was seconded by Councilman Collier. On roll call voting aye, Milton, Stutzman, Collier, Sladek. Voting nay, none. The passage and adoption of said ordinance, having been concurred and by a majority of all Members of the City Council, Ordinance No. 21-769 was adopted this 2nd day of March 2021.
Motion made by Collier, second by Stutzman to approve Marvin Slepicka’s request for an increase of the monthly fee at the city dump to $2,000/month and sign a contract over 10 years. On roll call voting aye, Sladek, Milton, Stutzman, Collier. Nays none. Motion carried.
Discussion was held on single source for garbage collection billed monthly on the city bill. Jeremy stated he had discussed the contract with City Attorney Katie Spohn. She stated there should be an ordinance adopted to authorize Waste Connections as the company to provide the single source collection. During Council discussion, the $20 fee that will be added on the city bill would include the garbage collection fee, use of the city dump for brush and yard waste, as well as the recycling bins on the west side of town. Katie will work on drafting an ordinance to adopt the contract with Waste Connections as the single source for garbage collection.
Mayor Knoke reported on behalf of Friend Community Healthcare System. Due to an increase in building materials, there will be some changes made to the hospital building plans.
Kristen Milton provided the Council with an update on the pool construction. Milton stated that the slabs on the bath house have been poured; the masonry will be delivered next week. The pool is being sandblasted and walls texturized. Kristen states the project is about 67% complete.
There was no Building Inspector report.
Police Chief, Shawn Gray, reported they are still on par for calls and he will be scheduling a meeting with Alan Michl from Exeter in the next few days to discuss the interlocal agreement.
Billy Baugh reported on behalf of the Public Works department. Items he reported on included the following:
-there were a couple of water meter emergencies due to the cold weather;
-14 locates;
-trimmed tree that affected the bathhouse;
-maintenance done at city hall and fire barn;
-will be attending Nebraska Rural Water Conference in Kearney, March 14-17;
-discuss setting a fee for baseball/softball teams to offset expenses for preparing & upkeep at the field;
-Dennis to attend National Certified Pool Operator Course in April.
Motion made by Collier, second by Stutzman to approve a fee of $150 per team per season and $150 per tournament for baseball/softball field usage. On roll call voting aye, Sladek, Milton, Stutzman, Collier. Nays none. Motion carried.
Motion made by Stutzman, seconded by Milton to approve the Electronic Meeting Software Agreement (Tier 2) with Sparq Data Solutions. On roll call voting aye, Collier, Sladek, Milton, Stutzman. Nays none. Motion carried.
Motion by Sladek, seconded by Collier to approve the purchase of laptop and tablets for use with the electronic meetings. On roll call voting aye, Stutzman, Milton, Collier, Sladek. Nays none. Motion carried.
Motion made by Stutzman, second by Collier to approve and allow Mayor Knoke to sign the Smart Print Agreement (SPA) with Eakes Office Solutions. On roll call voting aye, Sladek, Milton, Collier, Stutzman. Nays none. Motion carried.
Discussion was held on having H&L Asphalt do the parking area at the pool. It was suggested to check with Carrothers and possibly Troyer Concrete to see if either of them would be willing to do this project and what the cost would be.
No further business to come before the City Council, motion was made by Stutzman, seconded by Collier, to adjourn the meeting. On roll call voting aye, Milton, Sladek, Collier, Stutzman. Nays, none. Motion carried. Meeting adjourned at 8:09 p.m.