01/05/2016 Regular Meeting
FRIEND CITY COUNCIL
MINUTES-REGULAR MEETING
JANUARY 5, 2016
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: Phyllis Ryan, Stan Krause, Harlan Schrock. Shane Stutzman was absent. 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 Krause, seconded by Schrock, to approve the Minutes of the December 1, 2015 regular meeting, and the December 2015 Treasurer's Report as presented and file same. On roll call voting aye to approve the December 1, 2015 regular meeting minutes, and the December 2015 Treasurer's Report, Ryan, Schrock, Krause. Nays none. Stutzman absent. Motion carried.
Motion to approve financial reports submitted for Friend Community Healthcare System for November 2015 was made by Schrock, seconded by Krause. On roll call voting aye Ryan, Krause, Schrock. Nays none. Stutzman absent. Motion carried.
A motion was made by Schrock, seconded by Ryan, 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, Krause, Ryan, Schrock. Nays none. Stutzman absent. Motion carried.
The claims approved were as follows: December Payroll, 33,827.09; Ameritas, 4619.21; EFTPS, 12,014.12; BVH, su 9.80; Baker & Taylor, su 290.82; Beatrice Concrete, su 302.34; Black Hills Energy, fe 679.27; BC/BS, fe 3835.30; Bros Equip, su 10.00; Bruning Law, fe 702.00; Central States, su 14,277.78; Keith Clouse, fe 250.00; CRA, 972.99 & 1394.67; Culligan, su 51.00; Danko, su 188.35; Diode Comm, se 49.78; Discover, su 1167.04; Eakes, su 37.99; EMS, se 330.66; Farmers Coop, se & su 932.47; Fireguard, su 3842.55; FCC, fe 3131.57; FPS, re 1160.00; Gale, su 89.96; Gene’s Elect, se 5053.96 & 5304.14; Paul & Gail Gropp, fe 150.00; HD Supply, su 3580.29; IIMC, fe 250.00; J.P. Cooke, su 61.28; Jr Library Guild, su 60.48; Seth Knoke, re 20.00; Lynn Peavey, su 154.75; Magazine Line, su 24.00; Rosemarie Markus, se 50.00; Matt Friend Truck Equip, se 262.00; Chris Michl, fe 436.80; Muni Su, su 2465.24; NCSPC, 1357.18; NE Dept of Rev, SWH 1555.42 & ST, 5993.22; NE Dept of Rev, Gaming Comm, fe 388.00; NE Public Health Env Lab, fe 30.00; NE Public Power, se 69,064.88; NRWA, fe 175.00; NMC, fe 3600.00; Natl Pen, su 92.90; Noble Ind Su, su 134.58; Norris Public Power, se 5700.25; One-Call, fe 10.75; Mike Paulsen, re 20.00; Pioneer Publ, su 54.00; Postmaster, fe 245.79; Principal Mutual, fe 114.83; RR Donnelley, su 154.46; Austin Rohrig, re 20.00; Mindy Rohrig, re 20.00; Ray Rohrig, fe 40.00; Saline County Treas, fe 1285.03; Salt Creek, fe 2130.00; Seward Independent, fe 114.46; Shell Fleet, su 289.55; Marvin Slepicka, fe 1000.00; Mark Stutzman, fe 1425.00; TV Svc, se 39.99; The Depository Trust, fe 7495.75; Tim Gill Ins, re 29.37; Verizon Wireless, se 585.38; Waste Connections, se 284.04; Windstream, se 904.70; Young’s, se 46.61. Total Claims Approved $206,440.84.
Mayor Vossler shared with the Council a card of thanks received from Bob and Darlene Samuelsen for the city appreciation dinner.
Utilities Superintendent, Patrick Gates gave his report. Mr. Gates reported on the progress of the demolition of the old park clubhouse. Mr. Gates also told the Mayor and council thank you from him and the city maintenance crew for the appreciation dinner and bonus.
Mark McFarland reported to the Mayor and council of a truck parking issue on 3rd and State Street.
Building Inspector, Mark Stutzman, reported to the Mayor and council of an application he received from Martin Verway requesting a short-form subdivision of a lot on Maple Street.
Mayor Vossler reported that the hospital is getting assistance from Bryan LGH on their search for a chief executive officer.
Jim Ryan, representing the Community Redevelopment Authority, attended the meeting to update the Mayor and Council on the CRAs situation regarding 525 1st Street (property located at the corner of Maple and 1st). Mr. Ryan discussed the possibility that, if the CRA obtains a clear title for this property, the CRA proposes to remodel the building for the City to use as the police office/station. Their proposal would be to trade the remodeled police office/station to the City in exchange for the City’s interest in the fire damaged bowling alley/veterinarian clinic/etc property obtained by the City after the bowling alley fire. No action taken at this time. It was decided to table this issue and to have further discussion at the February 2nd City Council meeting.
As the CRA 2015 Year End Cash Statement and Financial Report was not available, review and discussion was table until the February 2nd City Council meeting.
Mayor Vossler gave his recommended appointment of Steve Ryan to complete Dan Drake’s term on the hospital board. Motion was made by Phyllis Ryan, seconded by Stan Krause, to approve Mayor Vossler’s recommended appointment of Steve Ryan to complete Dan Drake’s term for 2016, 2017, and 2018 on the hospital board. On roll call voting aye, Schrock, Krause, Ryan. Nays none. Stutzman absent. Motion carried.
Discussion was had relating to the regular date and time of the Friend City Council meetings. Motion was made by Krause, seconded by Schrock to continue holding the regular meetings of the Friend City Council on the first Tuesday of each month, at 7:00 p.m. On roll call voting aye, Ryan, Schrock, Krause. Nays none. Stutzman absent. Motion carried.
No further business to come before the City Council, motion was made by Ryan, seconded by Krause, to adjourn the meeting. On roll call voting aye, Schrock, Krause, Ryan. Nays none. Stutzman absent. Motion carried. Meeting adjourned at 7:35 p.m.