05/02/2016 Regular Meeting
FRIEND CITY COUNCIL
MINUTES-REGULAR MEETING
MAY 2, 2016, 5:30 p.m.
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: Phyllis Ryan, Stan Krause, Harlan Schrock, Shane Stutzman. 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. MaryAnn Losh was in attendance and commended the Mayor on the article that was in the Friend Sentinel relating to the manor and the hospital.
Motioned by Krause, seconded by Schrock, to approve the Minutes of the April 5, 2016 regular meeting and the April 2016 Treasurer's Report as presented and file same. On roll call voting aye to approve the April 5, 2016 regular meeting minutes and the April 2016 Treasurer's Report, Stutzman, Ryan, Schrock, Krause. Nays none. Motion carried.
Motion was made by Schrock, seconded by Stutzman, to approve the financial statements submitted for Friend Community Healthcare System for the months of February and March 2016. On roll call voting aye, Krause, Ryan, Stutzman, Schrock. Nays none. Motion carried.
A motion was made by Stutzman, 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, Schrock, Krause, Ryan, Stutzman. Nays none. Motion carried.
The claims approved were as follows: April Payroll, 21,267.71; Ameritas, 3147.05 & 340.00; EFTPS, 7754.42; NCSPC, 476.90; Baker & Taylor, su 288.15; Black Hills Energy, fe 305.08; BC/BS, fe 503.20; BNSF, fe 1007.94; Brothers, su 13.00; BVH, su 9.54; Central States, su 25,843.28; Chief, su 370.90; Keith Clouse, fe 250.00; CRA, fe 1836.46 & 741.83; Mark Crawford, re 323.81; Crete True Value, su 425.51; Culligan, se 50.00; Danko, se 1276.40; Demco, su 27.74; Diode, se 39.12; Discover, su 5675.22; EMS, se 188.75; Farmers Coop, se & su 775.35; Fireguard, su 1465.67; FVF, 3000; Gene’s Elect, se 6284.72; General Fire, su 55.90; Paul & Gail Gropp, fe 150.00; Johnsons, su 38.12; Jr. Library Guild, su 60.48; Lincoln Winwater, su 1692.94; Menards, su 2060.76; Midwest Storm Solutions, fe 20,653.69 & 28,498.23; Natl Geographic, su 15.00; NE Dept of Rev, SWH 1053.23; NE Public Health, se 30.00; NE Public Power, se 49,832.22; NEMSA, fe 360.00; Norris Public Power, se 5124.87; Diane Odoski, re 89.98; Precision Seed, se 50.00; Principal Mutual, fe 114.83; Romans, Wiemer, & Assoc. fe 4725.00; Saline Co Aging Svcs, fe 4992.00; Seward County Independent, fe 108.83; Shell, su 307.21; Marvin Slepicka, fe 1000.00; Sudrla, se 160.00; The Depository Trust, 14,094.50; Tim Gill Ins, re 37.84; UMB, 1429.50; UNO, fe 300.00; Verizon Wireless, se 636.67; Vyhnalek Ins, fe 6560.00; Waste Connections, se 284.04; Windstream, se 904.85. Total Claims Approved $229,108.44.
Patrick Gates, Utilities Superintendent, gave his report. He reported that the contractor is getting the steel up at the City shop building. Mr. Gates said he has been in contact with engineers regarding the design and cost for new tennis court at the park. Patrick Gates proposed that the Mayor and Council consider authorizing a resolution to recognize military related groups by offering to waive their monthly customer charge and to bill them for actual usage only. Discussion was had and it was decided to check with other communities to see if they offer anything similar to this to military groups, and to consult with the city attorney for her advice on this issue.
Mark McFarland, Police Chief, gave his report. McFarland reported that he has received a request to reduce the speed limit and to move the engine brake sign along Highway 6. Discussion was had. No action taken at this time.
Craig Vyhnalek was in attendance to discuss combining the Friend Fire and Friend Rescue insurance policies. Friend Fire Department has already met to discuss this and approved combining these policies. After discussion, motion was made by Schrock, seconded by Stutzman, to approve, upon approval of the Friend Rescue Squad, combining the Friend Fire and Friend Rescue insurance policies, resulting in a savings of $930. On roll call voting aye, Ryan, Krause, Stutzman, Schrock. Nays none. Motion carried.
Stan Krause reported on behalf of the Fire Department.
Mark Stutzman, Building Inspector, gave his report.
Motion was made by Stutzman, seconded by Schrock, to accept and approve the City’s Financial Statements and Supplemental Data (audit for year ending September 30, 2015). On roll call voting aye, Krause, Ryan, Schrock, Stutzman. 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, Krause, Schrock. Nays none. Motion carried. Meeting adjourned at 6:10 p.m.