07/02/2019 Regular Meeting
FRIEND CITY COUNCIL
MINUTES-REGULAR MEETING
JULY 2, 2019, 7:00 PM
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 City Clerk Debbie Gilmer recorded the proceedings. The following Councilmembers were present: Harlan Schrock, Shane Stutzman, Stan Krause, and Phyllis Ryan. 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 announced that public comments would be accepted at this time. No comments were offered.
Motioned by Krause, seconded by Schrock, to approve the Minutes of the June 4, 2019 regular meeting, the June 17, 2019 special meeting, and the June 2019 Treasurer's Report as presented and file same. On roll call voting aye to approve the June 4, 2019 regular meeting minutes, the June 17, 2019 special meeting minutes, and the June 2019 Treasurer's Report, Stutzman, Ryan, Schrock, Krause. Voting nay, none. Motion carried.
Motion was made by Schrock, seconded by Ryan, to approve the Friend Community Healthcare System’s financial statements submitted for the month of May 2019. On roll call voting aye, Krause, Stutzman, Ryan, Schrock. Voting nay, none. Motion carried.
A motion was made by Stutzman, seconded by Krause, 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, Ryan, Schrock, Krause, Stutzman. Voting nay, none. Motion carried.
The claims approved were as follows: June Payroll, 38,069.05; Ameritas, 4050.87; EFTPS, 12,608.82; ACCO, su 352.20; Baker & Taylor, su 67.94; Barco, su 879.44; Beaver Hardware, su 239.99; Bizco, su 1664.00; Black Hills Energy, fe 164.48; Blue Blossom, su 58.97; BCBS, fe 7502.41; Brandenburgh, se 977.82; Brothers, su 6.22; Bruning Law, fe 2611.50; CBlake, fe 114.35; Center Point, su 88.68; Central States, su 21,864.75; Keith Clouse, fe 250.00; Coast to Coast Solutions, su 700.80 & 893.54; CRA, fe 5774.40 & 2130.55; Consolidated Mgmt, fe 292.08; Core & Main, su 1763.32; Crete Ace Hardware, su 40.95; Culligan, su 57.00; Danko, su 2611.32; Diode, se 46.45; Discover, su 600.81; Dollar General, su 30.21; Eakes, su 46.99; EMS, se 295.03; Ed M. Feld,su 500.00; EMP, su 190.92; EMS, se 295.03; Farmers Coop, se & su 1896.30; Friend Sentinel, su 30.00; Gale, su 46.48; Great Plains Uniforms, su 153.25; Paul & Gail Gropp, fe 450.00; Johnsons, su 67.46; Jr. Library Guild, su 1572.76; Kirkham Michael, se 430.00; Menards, su 572.91 & 909.50; Metro Chem, su 14,739.31; Chris Michl, se 436.80; Midwest Labs, se 293.25; NE Dept of Rev, SWH 1886.22, ST 7539.62, Charitable Gaming Comm, 150.00; NE Public Health, se 448.00; NE Public Power, se 69,699.65; NE Power Review Board, fe 155.97; Nicks Farm Store, su 30.75; Norris Public Power, se 5389.32 & 39.00; Diane Odoski, re 64.12; One Call, se 11.90; Postmaster, fe 208.32; Potter Repair, se 218.42; Principal Mutual, fe 119.33; Railroad Mgmt, fe 235.41; Saline Co. Clerk, fe 10.00; Seward Independent, fe 490.69; Marvin Slepicka, fe 1250.00; Solomon Elect, su 7242.00; St Francis Med Center, se 75.00; Tim Stutzman, se 1297.50; The Depository Trust, 7503.75; Verizon Wireless, fe 519.93; Waste Connections, se 310.16; White Elect, su 8.35; Windstream, se 1106.87. Total Claims Approved $235,449.19.
Proposed Ordinance #19-753 was read by Mayor Knoke. Councilman Schrock moved that the statutory rule requiring reading on three different days be suspended. Councilman Krause seconded the motion to suspend the rules and upon roll call, voting on the motion was as follows: Members voting aye, Ryan, Stutzman, Krause, Schrock. Members voting nay, none. The motion to suspend the rule requiring reading on three different was adopted by at least three-fourths of the Council and the statutory rule was declared suspended for consideration of the ordinance.
ORDINANCE NO. 19-753
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF FRIEND, NEBRASKA TO CONFIRM THE PURCHASE OF REAL ESTATE IN THE CITY OF FRIEND, MORE PARTICULARLY DESCRIBED AS HEREIN SET FORTH, AND TO PROVIDE FOR THE PUBLICATION OF THIS ORDINANCE AND AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
BE IT ORDAINED BY THE MAYOR AND THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF FRIEND, NEBRASKA:
Section 1. Pursuant to Neb. Rev. Stat. § 18-1755 (Reissue 2012), following notice, a public hearing, and the passage of Resolution No. 19 -753 to authorize the purchase of real estate, the transfer of the real estate from Gail Gropp to the City of Friend is hereby confirmed.
Section 2. The real estate is described as follows:
Part of Lot Number One Hundred Thirty-Nine (139) in the Original Town, now City of Friend, Saline County, Nebraska, and described as follows: Beginning at a point on the South Line of said Lot Number One Hundred Thirty-Nine (139) Forty (40) feet East from the Southwest Corner of said Lot, thence East Eighty-Two and One Half (82 1/2) feet, thence running North to the North Line of said Lot Number One Hundred Thirty-Nine (139) thence running West on the North Line of said Lot to a point due North of the place of beginning, thence South to the place of beginning.
Section 3. This Ordinance shall be published pursuant to law.
Section 4. This Ordinance shall take effect and be in force from and after its passage and publication as required by law.
2nd day of July 2019.
Resolution #19-07 was introduced and read by Mayor Knoke.
RESOLUTION #19-07
A RESOLUTION OF THE MAYOR AND THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF FRIEND, SALINE COUNTY, NEBRASKA, APPROVING THE APPLICATION FOR ADDITION TO LIQUOR LICENSE FOR LICENSEE, POUR HOUSE LLC UNDER THE NEBRASKA LIQUOR CONTROL ACT. THIS ADDITION IS AN OUTDOOR AREA APPROXIMATELY 29 X 24 TO THE WEST. THIS REQUEST FOR ADDITION WILL MAKE THE NEW DESCRIPTION OF THE LICENSE AREA AT 511 SECOND STREET, TO BE THE MAIN FLOOR IRREGULAR SHAPED AREA APPROXIMATELY 142 X 92 MEZZANINE AREA APPROXIMATELY 20 X 10, BASEMENT 24 X 142, SUITES A,B,C, INCLUDING OUTDOOR AREA TO THE EAST 35 X 7 AND OUTDOOR AREA TO THE WEST APPROXIMATELY 29 X 24.
Councilman Stutzman motioned, which motion was seconded by Councilman Schrock, to adopt proposed Resolution #19-07 approving the application for addition to liquor license for the Pour House LLC. On roll call voting aye, Ryan, Schrock, Stutzman. Krause voted aye, providing compliance is met in regard to any fencing and railing regulations. Voting nay, none. Motion carried. Resolution #19-07 was adopted this 2nd day of July 2019.
Patrick Gates, Utilities Superintendent, gave his report. Mr. Gates reported that the swimming pool pump burned out and that he is working on getting that fixed. Mayor Knoke commended Mr. Gates and his crew for the wonderful job they did preparing and maintaining the ballfields for the recent baseball tournament that was hosted by Friend.
Police Chief, Shawn Gray reported that the department has received 105 calls for service this year. Mr. Gray reported that Dominic Lombardo is midway through the academy. He also shared with the mayor and council that he has been addressing code violations on certain properties in the last few weeks and has been receiving positive responses.
Shawn Gray discussed purchasing in-car videos for the police vehicles. He reported that he has been in contact with the Ihde Foundation and they have indicated that they would contribute funds toward this purchase. He has also applied for a grant from the state of Nebraska. Councilman Stutzman made a motion approving the purchase of in-car video equipment and to accept funds from the Ihde Foundation and the state of Nebraska to cover costs of the equipment. Motion was seconded by Ryan. On roll call voting aye, Schrock, Krause, Ryan, Stutzman. Nays none. Motion carried.
Building Inspector, Mark Stutzman gave his report.
Stan Krause reported on behalf of the Friend Volunteer Fire Department. Krause had requested at a previous meeting the approval to enter into a lease/purchase agreement for new air packs for the department. He reported that the department has received a forestry grant to help pay for the air packs. Krause then continued to report that with the forestry grant, FVFD funds, a contribution from the rural board, and with a donation from another individual, entering into a lease/purchase agreement will no longer be necessary, as with these resources the total cost of the air packs will be covered.
Krause said the department will be burning a house in town on State Street once necessary paperwork is received and filed with appropriate offices.
Mayor Knoke announced that there are going to be changes with Human Resources at Friend Community Healthcare System. She reported that there are positions available/open now.
Kristen Milton attended the meeting to report on behalf of the swimming pool advisory committee. (A packet of information that was discussed during the meeting and provided by Kristen is attached.)
Mary and Aubree Smith attended the meeting to request council’s approval of their application for a permit to keep fowl within the city limits. After review and brief discussion, it was determined that the Smiths needed to obtain signatures from additional residents in their neighborhood, as the permit requires a statement be signed by all property owners or residents living within 200 feet in all directions from the property lines where the animal(s) will be kept, indicating that they have no objections.
At 7:50 p.m., motion was made by Schrock, seconded by Stutzman, to enter executive session for the purpose of discussing human resource issues. On roll call voting aye, Ryan, Krause, Stutzman, Schrock. Nays none. Motion carried.
Motion to reconvene regular session was made by Stutzman, seconded by Krause. On roll call voting aye, Krause, Ryan, Stutzman, Schrock. Voting nay, none. Motion carried. Regular session reconvened at 8:28 p.m.
No further business to come before the City Council, motion was made by Schrock, seconded by Ryan, to adjourn the meeting. On roll call voting aye, Ryan, Stutzman, Krause, Schrock. Nays none. Motion carried. Meeting adjourned at 8:30 p.m.