03/01/2016 Regular Meeting
FRIEND CITY COUNCIL
MINUTES-REGULAR MEETING
MARCH 1, 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: Shane Stutzman, Harlan Schrock, and Phyllis Ryan. Stan Krause 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 accepted at this time.
Motioned by Schrock, seconded by Ryan, to approve the Minutes of the February 8, 2016 regular meeting, and the February 2016 Treasurer's Report as presented and file same. On roll call voting aye to approve the February 8, 2016 regular meeting minutes, and the February 2016 Treasurer's Report, Stutzman, Ryan, Schrock. Nays none. Krause absent. Motion carried.
Motion was made by Stutzman, seconded by Schrock, to approve the WMH financial statements submitted for the month of January 2016. On roll call voting aye, Ryan, Schrock, Stutzman. Nays none. Krause absent. 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, Ryan, Stutzman, Schrock. Nays none. Krause absent. Motion carried.
The claims approved were as follows: February Payroll, 21,123.85; Ameritas, 3302.73; EFTPS, 7985.12; BSBC, fe 3966.17; BVH, su 5.52; Baker & Taylor, su 72.57; Beaver Hardware, su 54.35; Black Hills Energy, fe 783.33; Bruning Law, se 39.00; Central State, su 21,386.93; Keith Clouse, fe 250.00; CRA, fe 2637.13; Diode, se 50.45; Discover, su 874.75; EMS, se 324.23; Eakes, su 127.96; Farmers Coop, se & su 1700.33; Follett School Solutions, se 829.00; Susan Fortune, se 200.00; Galls, su 59.85; Gene’s Electric, se & su 11,034.04; Paul Gropp, fe 150.00; Jensen Lumber, su 333.19; Johnsons, su 129.42; Jr Library Guild, su 60.48; League of NE Muni, fe 160.00; Magazine Line, su 17.00; Menards, su 832.53; Midwest Labs, se 175.25; Midwest Radar, se 80.00; Natl Arbor Day, fe 15.00; NCSPC, fe 864.00; NE Gaming Comm, fe 100.00; NE Dept of Rev, SWH 1106.81 & ST 6718.85; NE Public Health, se 46.00; NDHHS, fe 40.00 NE Public Power, se 64,934.24; NMC, fe 366.51; Norris Public Power, se 5124.87; Office Cash, re 300.00; One Call, se 3.78; People Mag, su 116.07; Postmaster, fe 208.94; Principal Mutual, fe 114.83; Mindy Rohrig, re 200.00; Harlan Schrock, re 113.90; Seward County Independent, fe 93.06; Shell Fleet Plus, su 449.05; Marvin Slepicka, fe 1000.00; Tim Gill Ins, re 59.10; Verizon, se 737.74; Jim Vossler, re 114.95; Warren Memorial, fe 450.00; Waste Connections, se 284.04; Windstream, se 906.72. Total Claims Approved $163,213.64.
Patrick Gates, Utilities Superintendent, gave his report. Mr. Gates reported on various projects from the past month. Mr. Gates reported that work needs to be done on one of the City wells and asked for Council’s approval to proceed with having Sargent Drilling do the work. After discussion Council agreed and gave their approval.
Patrick Gates reported that an insurance adjuster inspected storm damage that was done to the city shop. Mr. Gates said the adjuster would be submitting a claim and that we should be hearing from EMC shortly.
Mayor Vossler informed Patrick Gates that he had been approached by an individual inquiring about using the ballfield prior to April 15. Discussion was had, no action taken.
Mark McFarland, Chief of Police gave his report.
Jim Ryan attended the meeting to discuss the future use of the former Standard station that is located at 1st and Maple Street. After discussion, motion was made by Schrock, seconded by Stutzman to decline the offer from the Community Redevelopment Authority to utilize this property for the city police department. On roll call voting aye, Ryan, Stutzman, Schrock. Nays none. Krause absent. Motion carried.
Mayor Vossler announced that the Gilbert Library Board has hired Diane Odoski as the Librarian and Melissa Foley as the Assistant Librarian.
Mayor Vossler requested City Council consider his recommendation of Shelly Bresson to serve on the Gilbert Library Board to complete Diane Odoski’s term. Motion was made by Stutzman, seconded by Ryan, to accept Mayor Vossler’s recommendation for appointment of Shelly Bresson to the Gilbert Library Board to complete Diane Odoski’s term. On roll call voting aye, Schrock, Ryan, Stutzman. Nays none. Krause absent. Motion carried.
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, Stutzman, Ryan, Schrock. Nays none. Krause absent. Motion carried. Meeting adjourned at 7:31 p.m.