04/30/2019 Regular Meeting
FRIEND CITY COUNCIL
MINUTES-REGULAR MEETING
APRIL 30, 2019, 7:00 p.m.
Mayor Knoke called the regular meeting of the City Council to order 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 Kim Goossen recorded the proceedings. The following Councilmembers were present: Shane Stutzman, Phyllis Ryan, Stan Krause, and Harlan Schrock. 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.
Mayor Knoke introduced Clay Peterson from Inspro Insurance. Mr. Peterson attended the meeting to present a check in the amount of $2822.05 to the city. This check is a result of Friend’s participation in a dividend program offered by Inspro/EMC that was created to encourage safety and good loss-control to their participants. This check marks the 3rd highest payout that Friend has received through their participation in this program.
Jim Ryan and Jim Vossler attended the meeting to discuss the progress of the proposed annexation project.
Motioned by Krause, seconded by Schrock, to approve the Minutes of the April 2, 2019 regular meeting and the April 2019 Treasurer's Report as presented and file same. On roll call voting aye to approve the April 2, 2019 regular meeting minutes and the April 2019 Treasurer's Report, Stutzman, Ryan, Krause, Schrock. Nays none. Motion carried.
Motion was made by Stutzman, seconded by Ryan, to approve the financial statements submitted for Friend Community Healthcare System for the months of February and March 2019. On roll call voting aye, Schrock, Stutzman, Ryan. Voting nay, Krause. Motion carried.
A motion was made by Schrock, seconded by Stutzman, that claims, and payroll be approved 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, Krause, Ryan, Stutzman, Schrock. Nays none. Motion carried.
The claims approved were as follows: April Payroll, 27,503.62; Ameritas, 3314.83; Awards Plus, su 84.00; BNSF, fe 1101.41; Baker & Taylor, su 82.60; Beatrice Concrete, su 4079.98; Black Hills Energy, fe 387.25; BCBS, fe 7962.81; Border States, su 874.25; Bruning Law, fe 2262.00; Center Point, su 88.68; Central States, su 2851.35; Citizens, inv 8000.00; Keith Clouse, fe 250.00; Coast to Coast, su 1078.02; CRA, fe 3269.37 & 836.07; Core & Main, su 10,658.43; Culligan, se 146.25; Danko, se 622.97; Diode, se 46.45; Dollar General, su 15.98; Drakes, se 45.00; EFTPS, 9595.33; EMS, se 130.18; Farmers Coop, se & su 1439.06; GT Distr, su 100.00; Gale, su 47.23; Paul & Gail Gropp, fe 225.00; HD Arms, su 499.50; Elly Korbelik, re 80.00; Lincoln Winwater, su 104.86; Metro Chem, su 10,727.47; Mid America Books, su 484.75; NDEQ, fe 150.00; NE Dept of Rev, SWH 1558.03, ST 5169.62; NLETC, fe 135.00; NE Public Health, se 30.00; NE Public Power, se 50,613.20; Norris Public Power, se 5432.32; Diane Odoski, re 140.15; One Call, se 13.83; Postmaster, fe 264.00; Principal Mutual, fe 119.33; Schindler Elevator, se 167.94; Seward County Independent, fe 120.41; Marvin Slepicka, fe 1250.00; Southeast Library System, fe 25.00; Aliscia Stutzman, re 80.00; The Depository Trust, 15,435.00 & 12,933.75; Verizon Wireless, se 319.90; Visa, su 99.09; WMH Foundation, fe 520.00; Waste Connections, se 310.16; Windstream, se 1002.49. Total Claims Approved $194,883.92.
Mayor Knoke read proposed Resolution #19-02.
RESOLUTION #19-02
A RESOLUTION OF THE MAYOR AND THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF FRIEND, SALINE COUNTY, NEBRASKA, APPROVING THE APPLICATION OF IC INVESTMENTS LLC, THE TIPSY COW, FOR A SPECIAL DESIGNATED LICENSE UNDER THE NEBRASKA LIQUOR CONTROL ACT, TO SELL LIQUOR, BEER AND WINE AT AN EVENT TO BE HELD ON MAY 18, 2019 BETWEEN THE HOURS OF 11:00 AM AND 4:00 PM IN THE CITY OF FRIEND. THE SAID SPECIAL DESIGNATED LICENSE TO BE FOR AN OUTDOOR AREA LOCATED AT 123 MAPLE STREET, PURSUANT TO THE MUNICIPAL CODE OF THE CITY OF FRIEND, AND THE NEBRASKA LIQUOR CONTROL ACT.
Motion was made by Schrock, seconded by Ryan to approve Resolution #19-02, approving application of IC Investments LLC, The Tipsy Cow, for a special designated license for their May 18 event. On roll call voting aye, Krause, Stutzman, Ryan, Schrock. Nays none. Motion carried. Resolution #19-02 was passed and approved this 30th day of April 2019.
As all necessary documentation was not available at this time, motion was made by Schrock, seconded by Stutzman, to table the consideration of proposed Resolution #19-03, relating to the purchase of real estate located on 1st Street, between Chestnut and Maple Street. On roll call voting aye, Ryan, Krause, Schrock, Stutzman. Nays none. Motion carried.
Patrick Gates, Utilities Superintendent, gave his report.
Shawn Gray, Police Chief, reported on behalf of the Police Department.
Mayor Knoke reported on behalf of Friend Community Healthcare System.
Kristen Milton attended the meeting to share information with the Mayor and Council about recent and upcoming community events.
Motion was made by Schrock, seconded by Krause, to enter into closed/executive session for discussion of contractual information relating to the city potentially purchasing real estate located on 1st Street, between Chestnut and Maple Streets. On roll call voting aye, Ryan, Stutzman, Krause, Schrock. Nays none. Motion carried. Closed/executive session began at 7:51 p.m.
Motion to reconvene regular session was made Schrock, seconded by Ryan. On roll call voting aye, Schrock, Krause, Stutzman, Ryan. Nays none. Motion carried. Regular session reconvened at 8:03 p.m.
No further business to come before the City Council, motion was made by Stutzman, seconded by
Krause, to adjourn the meeting. On roll call voting aye, Ryan, Schrock, Krause, Stutzman. Nays none. Motion carried. Meeting adjourned at 8:04 p.m