02/08/2016 Regular Meeting
FRIEND CITY COUNCIL
MINUTES-REGULAR MEETING
FEBRUARY 8, 2016
Mayor Vossler 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 James Vossler presided and City Clerk Debbie Gilmer recorded the proceedings. The following Councilmembers were present: Harlan Schrock, Shane Stutzman, Phyllis Ryan, and Stan Krause. 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 it was time to open the public hearing to receive comments for the One and Six Year Road and Street Plan for Friend. Motion was made by Schrock, seconded by Ryan, to open the public hearing for the purpose of receiving comments relating to the One and Six Year Road and Street Plan for Friend. On roll call voting aye, Stutzman, Krause, Ryan, Schrock. Nays none. Motion carried. Public hearing opened at 5:01 p.m.
Mayor Vossler announced that public comments would be accepted at this time. No comments offered.
Motioned by Stutzman, seconded by Schrock, to approve the Minutes of the January 5, 2016 regular meeting, the January 25, 2016 special meeting, and the January 2016 Treasurer's Report as presented and file same. On roll call voting aye to approve the January 5, 2016 regular meeting minutes, the January 25, 2016 special meeting minutes, and the January 2016 Treasurer's Report, Krause, Ryan, Schrock, Stutzman. Nays none. Motion carried.
Motion was made by Krause, seconded by Stutzman, to approve the Friend Community Healthcare System financial statements submitted for the month December 2015. On roll call voting aye, Schrock, Ryan, Stutzman, Krause. Nays none. Motion carried.
A motion was made by Krause, seconded by Ryan, 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, Stutzman, Schrock, Ryan, Krause. Nays none. Motion carried.
The claims approved were as follows: January Payroll, 21,380.94; Ameritas, 3230.17; EFTPS, 8021.39; NCSPC, 877.95; Baker & Taylor, su 312.80; Beaver Hardware, su 72.27; Black Hills Energy, fe 909.82; BlueCross, fe 4097.04; 3835.30; Bill Bode, re 200.00; Bruning Law, fe 702.00; Central NE Bobcat, fe 596.50; Central States, su 12,618.76; Keith Clouse, fe 250.00; CRA, fe 1516.59; Crete True Value, su 472.42; Diode, se 53.78; Eakes, su 351.39; EMP, su 270.39; EPS, fe 1069.81; Farmers Coop, se & su 1072.27; Fireguard, su 3842.55; Friendship Terrace, re 250.00; Patrick Gates, re 200.00; Gene’s Elect, se 5304.14 & 5016.80; Paul Gropp, fe 150.00; HD Supply, su 3246.31; Joseph Wayne Havlat, se 292.50; Holiday Inn, fe 179.90; Johnsons, su 140.92; Jr Library Guild, su 60.48; Kirkham Michael se 2200.00; Lincoln Patio, su 2800.00; Matt Bender & Co, su 68.08; Menards, su 558.02; Midwest Labs, se 200.02; NE Dept of Rev, SWH 1096.77 & ST 5993.22 & Gaming Comm, 388.00; NE Public Health, se 465.00; NE Public Power, fe 73,856.00; Norris Public Power, se 5364.63; Office Cash, re 106.08; One Call, se 4.17; Kelly Paulsen, re 69.69; Kevin Paulsen, re 560.00; Postmaster, fe 246.08; Principal Mutual, fe 114.83; Sargent Drilling, se 759.53; Seward County Independent, fe 63.22; Shell, su 289.55; Sid Dillon, se 63.95; Marvin Slepicka, fe 1000.00; Kathy Spicka, re 108.63; Taser International, su 83.34; Tim Gill, re 54.59; Verizon Wireless, se 643.50; Waste Conn, se 284.04; Windstream, se 900.69. Total Claims Approved $178,936.82.
Utility Superintendent, Patrick Gates, gave his report. Mr. Gates reported that he received a bid to repair the shop roof. He reported on the status of the 2009 well. Patrick also informed the Mayor and Council that an awning has been installed on the new park clubhouse.
Discussion was had relating to kids operating riding mowers on city streets and using the mowers for moving snow. Concern was expressed as two adolescents were sitting in the middle of a city street on mowers after dark, and visibility was poor, which put them in a dangerous situation.
Building Inspector, Mark Stutzman, attended the meeting and presented to the Mayor and Council for their review and consideration, recommendation from the Planning Commission for approval of a short-form subdivision application that he received. The subdivision application proposes converting three (3) lots into two (2) lots. After review, motion was made by Krause, seconded by Ryan, to accept the recommendation of the Planning Commission to approve subdivision application submitted for the Davis/Verway subdivision. On roll call voting aye, Schrock, Stutzman, Ryan, Krause. Nays none. Motion carried.
Mark Stutzman reported that he received a building permit application from Jerod Stutzman. He also informed the Mayor and Council that he will be in contact with an individual that recently obtained an application. According to Mr. Stutzman, the application did not include plans for residential/living quarters and that he has been notified that the building does in fact include living quarters.
Stan Krause reported on behalf of the Friend Volunteer Fire Department. He informed all in attendance that BJ Fictum is no longer with Saline County Emergency Management Association. He said that Saline County will no longer be dispatching storm spotters. Krause also informed the Mayor and Council that the Fire Department is considering plans for a new fire hall.
Mayor Vossler announced that it was time to close the public hearing to receive comments for the six year road and street plan. Motion was made by Krause, seconded by Schrock to close the public hearing for the purpose of receiving comments relating to the One and Six Year Plan for City Improvements for Friend. On roll call voting aye, Ryan, Stutzman, Schrock, Krause. Nays none. Motion carried. Public hearing closed at 6:06 p.m.
Mayor Vossler read proposed Resolution #16-01.
RESOLUTION #16-01
“WHEREAS, the City Street Superintendent has prepared a One Year and Six Year Plan for Street Improvement Program for the City of Friend, Nebraska, and
WHEREAS, a public meeting was held on the eighth (8th) day of February, 2016, to present this plan and there were no objections to said plan;
THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE City Council of Friend, Nebraska, that the plans and data as furnished are hereby in all things accepted and adopted.”
Motion was made by Schrock, seconded by Ryan to approve Resolution #16-01. On roll call voting aye, Krause, Stutzman, Ryan, Schrock. Nays none. Motion carried. Resolution #16-01 was passed and approved this 8th day of February, 2016.
Discussion was had regarding an interlocal agreement to create a mutual finance organization as authorized by the Nebraska Municipal Finance Assistance Act. Motion was made by Stutzman, seconded by Ryan, to enter into agreement by and between certain cities, villages and rural fire protection districts of the State of Nebraska to create a mutual finance organization, known as the Saline County Rural Fire Protection Mutual Finance Organization, as authorized by the Nebraska Municipal Finance Assistance Act by authorizing Mayor Vossler to sign necessary documentation upon receipt. On roll call voting aye, Krause, Schrock, Ryan, Stutzman. Nays none. Motion carried.
On behalf of the Friend Community Redevelopment Authority, Jim Ryan attended the meeting to present to the Mayor and Council the CRA’s 2015 Year End Financial Report. (Copy of this report is attached.) Motion to accept the CRA’s 2015 Year End Financial Report was made by Krause, seconded by Ryan. On roll call voting aye, Schrock, Stutzman, Ryan, Krause. Nays none. 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, Ryan, Stutzman, Schrock, Krause. Nays none. Motion carried. Meeting adjourned at 6:35 p.m.