12/05/2017 Regular Meeting
FRIEND CITY COUNCIL
MINUTES-REGULAR MEETING
DECEMBER 5, 2017
Mayor Vossler 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 James Vossler presided and City Clerk Debbie Gilmer recorded the proceedings. The following Councilmembers were present: Shane Stutzman, Stan Krause, and Harlan Schrock. Phyllis Ryan was unable to attend. 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 Vossler 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 Vossler announced that public comments would be received at this time. No comments offered.
Motioned by Schrock, seconded by Krause, to approve the minutes of the November 7th regular meeting, and the November 2017 Treasurer’s Report as presented and file same. On roll call voting aye to approve the November 7th regular meeting minutes, and the November 2017 Treasurer’s Report, Stutzman, Krause, Schrock. Nays none. Ryan, absent. Motion carried.
Krause motioned to approve October 2017 financial report for Friend Community Healthcare Systems, which motion was seconded by Schrock. On roll call voting aye, Stutzman, Schrock, Krause. Nays none. Ryan absent. Motion carried.
A motion was made by Stutzman, seconded by Krause, that payroll and claims 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, Schrock, Krause, Stutzman. Nays none. Ryan absent. Motion carried.
The claims approved were as follows: November Payroll, 57,015.87; Ameritas, 5434.96; EFTPS, 13,145.09; 34 Electric, se 4140.00; American Fence, fe 14,908.16; BCBS, fe 5941.76; Baker & Taylor, su 153.42; Beaver Hardware, su 644.83; Black Hills Energy, fe 427.64; Blue Tarp, su 5200.21; Bruning Law, fe 1599.00; Center Point, su 88.68; Central States, su 15,471.54; Citizens Bank, 5000.00, 750.00; Keith Clouse, fe 250.00; CRA, re 74.04, 1046.97, 1662.25; Danko, su 319.51; Diode Comm, fe 46.45; Discover, su 1662.25; EMS, fe 559.53; Eakes, su 97.57; Farmers Coop, se & su 1948.32; First Wireless, su 385.00; Galls, su 227.31; General Fire, su 96.00; Paul & Gail Gropp, fe 150.00; Heath Sports, su 245.98; J.P. Cooke, su 61.19; Johnsons, su 51.25; Kirkham Michael, fe 84.51; Kriz Davis, su 1913.81; Load Mgmt Refunds, 8475.00; MY-LOR, su 84.25; Justin Meader, se 418.50; Menards, su 638.89; Metro Chem, su 12,654.63; NDEQ, fe 7046.72; NE Dept of Rev, sw 1816.21; NE Muni Power Pool, fe 5152.00; NE Public Health, fe 30.00; NE Public Power, fe 60,465.12; Natl Geographic, su 12.98; NMCA, fe 70.00; Norris Power, se 5547.44; Diane Odoski, re 168.17; One Call, se 6.42; Orkin, se 51.00; Deb Paulsen, re 68.00; Penners, se 828.85; Postmaster, fe 251.84; Principal Mutual, fe 114.83; RR Mgmt, fe 214.01; Redfield, & Co. su 201.56; Seward Cnty Independent, fe 194.44; Shell, fe 256.87; Marvin Slepicka, fe 1000.00; Taste of Home, su 12.98; Verizon, se 469.43; Waste Connections, fe 298.24; Windstream, se 960.95; Youngs, se 35.16. Total Claims Approved $218,061.64.
As a representative of Friend Public Schools, Superintendent Dave Krause was in attendance to discuss with the Mayor and Council strategic planning between the school district, Friend Pubic Schools, and the City.
Utility Superintendent, Patrick Gates gave his report.
Mark McFarland, Police Chief, did not attend the meeting, but provided a copy of his monthly report for the Mayor and Council to review.
Jim Ryan reported on behalf of the Friend Development Group. Mr. Ryan reported that the FDGI recently purchased property at the end of 3rd Street.
Continued discussion was had relating to paperless agendas, council packets, and meetings. It was agreed upon by Mayor and Council to wait on making a decision until further information is obtained relating to the capabilities of the new city website. No action was taken at this time.
Mayor Vossler gave the Council his recommendations for appointments to fill expired/vacant positions on committees for 2018. (A complete copy of appointed positions and committees is available to view upon request at City Hall during regular office hours.) Motion was made by Schrock, seconded by Stutzman to accept Mayor Vossler’s recommended appointments to fill expired/vacant positions on committees for 2018. On roll call voting aye, Krause, Stutzman, Schrock. Nays none. Ryan absent. Motion carried.
Mayor Vossler announced that election of President was now in order. Motion was made by Schrock, nominating Shane Stutzman for President of the City Council, as well as motioning that nominations cease, which motion was seconded by Krause. On roll call voting aye, nominating Shane Stutzman for President of the City Council and that nominations cease, Schrock, Krause, Stutzman. Nays none. Ryan absent. Motion carried electing Shane Stutzman as President of the Friend City Council for 2018.
Discussion was had relating to the employee appreciation dinner and an appreciation bonus for City employees. Motion was made by Krause, seconded by Stutzman approving the employee appreciation dinner by held January 13, 2018, and to approve $50 be given to City employees as an acknowledgment of appreciation. On roll call voting aye, Schrock, Krause, Stutzman. Nays none. Ryan absent. Motion carried.
No further business to come before the City Council, motion was made by Schrock, seconded by Krause, to adjourn the meeting. On roll call voting aye, Stutzman, Schrock, Krause. Nays, none. Ryan absent. Motion carried. Meeting adjourned at 7:55 p.m.