06/07/2016 Regular Meeting
FRIEND CITY COUNCIL
MINUTES-REGULAR MEETING
JUNE 7, 2016, 7:00 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: Shane Stutzman, Harlan Schrock, Phyllis Ryan, 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 public comments would be accepted at this time. Ann Bruntz attended the meeting to discuss plans for maintenance and various plantings at the Friend pond. Mrs. Bruntz proposed forming a group to draft a master plan for plantings, maintaining memorials, weeding, watering, etc. After discussion, Council approved Mrs. Bruntz to move forward with this plan.
Motioned by Krause, seconded by Schrock, to approve the Minutes of the May 2, 2016 regular meeting, and the May 2016 Treasurer's Report as presented and file same. On roll call voting aye to approve the May 2, 2016 regular meeting minutes, and the May 2016 Treasurer's Report, Ryan, Stutzman, Schrock, Krause. Nays none. Motion carried.
Motion was made by Schrock, seconded by Ryan, to approve the WMH financial statements submitted for the month of April 2016. On roll call voting aye, Krause, Stutzman, Ryan, Schrock. Nays none. Motion carried.
A motion was made by Stutzman, seconded by Schrock, 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, Krause, Schrock, Stutzman. Nays none. Motion carried.
The claims approved were as follows: May Payroll, 17,237.60; Ameritas, 3104.86; EFTPS, 8184.75; NCSPC, 476.90; Acco, su 825.84; American Fence, se 18,205.00; BVH, su 9.50; Baker & Taylor, su 49.17; Barco, su 712.50; Beaver Hardware, su 309.02; Birds & Blooms, fe 10.00; Black Hills Energy, fe 132.44 & 73.16; Bonsall Pool, su 169.95; Broad Reach, su 235.92; Brothers, su 17.00; Central States, su 23,486.01; Keith Clouse, fe 250.00; CRA, fe 27,819.89 & 774.73; Consolidated Mgmt, fe 347.75; Country, fe 12.98; Danko, su 771.74; Diode, se 92.23; Discover, su 1288.82; Drakes, se 7566.27; EMS, se 27.22; Eakes, su 117.93; Exeter Lumber, su 5.55; Farmers Coop, se & su 947.79; Friend Development Group, re 500.00; Friend Sentinel, fe 30.00; Gale, su 61.57; Patrick Gates, re 1037.89; Kim Goossen, re 17.69; Gene’s Electric, se 15,000.00; Paul & Gail Gropp, fe 150.00; HD Supply, su 330.15; Johnsons, su 44.60; Jr. Library Guild, su 90.72; Lincoln Winwater, su 346.13; Mark McFarland, se 100.00; Justin Meader, se 2631.23; Menards, su 1294.23 & 543.01; Midwest Labs, se 172.03; Midwest Storm Solutions, fe 3280.00; Muni Supply, su 1487.73; NDEQ, fe 7118.55; NE Dept of Rev, SWH 1112.92; NE Public Health, se 448.00; NE Public Power, se 50,602.59; NE Life, su 24.00; NE Statewide EMS, fe 910.00; Norris Public Power, se 5124.87; Diane Odoski, re 93.47; Ron Odoski, re 233.87; Pioneer Publishing, fe 106.00; Principal Mutual, fe 114.83; Ramada, fe 316.00; Alison Riley, re 59.10; Mindy Rohrig, re 225.00; Sams Club, su 212.46; Seward Independent, fe 140.40; Shell Fleet Plus, su 281.37; Marvin Slepicka, fe 1000.00; Tim Gill Ins, re 28.84; Upstart, su 91.72; Verizon Wireless, se 668.61; Waste Connections, se 556.69; Windstream, se 942.03; Zoll, su 1553.76. Total Claims Approved $217,699.55.
Mayor Vossler read proposed Resolution #16-02.
RESOLUTION #16-02
A RESOLUTION OF THE MAYOR AND THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF FRIEND, SALINE COUNTY, NEBRASKA, APPROVING THE APPLICATION OF CITY OF FRIEND VOLUNTEER FIRE DEPARTMENT, FOR SPECIAL DESIGNATED LICENSE UNDER THE NEBRASKA LIQUOR CONTROL ACT, TO SELL, SERVE AND/OR CONSUME BEER, WINE, AND DISTILLED SPIRITS ON JUNE 25, 2016 IN THE CITY OF FRIEND. THE SAID SPECIAL DESIGNATED LICENSE TO BE LIMITED TO THE INSIDE AREA OF THE FRIEND CITY HALL/FRIEND FIRE HALL, AND AN OUTSIDE AREA OF 35’ X 75’, AT 235 MAPLE STREET, TO BE HELD BETWEEN THE HOURS OF 2:00 P.M. AND 1:00 A.M. PURSUANT TO THE MUNICIPAL CODE OF THE CITY OF FRIEND, AND THE NEBRASKA LIQUOR CONTROL ACT.
Motion was made by Schrock, seconded by Stutzman to approve Resolution #16-02. On roll call voting aye, Krause, Ryan, Stutzman, Schrock. Nays none. Motion carried. Resolution #16-02 was passed and approved this 7th day of June, 2016.
Patrick Gates, Utilities Superintendent, gave his report. Some of the items Mr. Gates reported on included the following.
- The fence at the ballfield has been installed.
- The pool pump has been replaced and the swimming pool opened Saturday of Memorial Day weekend.
- Flag holders have been attached to downtown area light poles.
- Relating to the new tennis court, the engineer has advised that a geological study be conducted. After discussion, Patrick Gates was directed by the Mayor and Council to proceed with having a geological study conducted for the tennis court project.
- Patrick Gates reported that, as was previously discussed and approved by Mayor and Council, he was successful in purchasing a digger truck at a cost of $15,000 from Gene’s Electric.
Mark McFarland gave his report. McFarland requested the Council consider and approve paying an invoice from Consolidated Management for meals at the Nebraska Law Enforce Training Center for Ryan Musil. These charges were incurred while Musil was employed with the City. McFarland informed the Mayor and Council that he will proceed with necessary steps to collect money from Ryan Musil to reimburse the City for payment of this invoice.
Mark Stutzman, Building Inspector, gave his report.
Stan Krause reported on behalf of the Fire Department.
Mayor Vossler reported on behalf of the hospital. He reported that Chad Thompson has been hired as the Chief Executive Officer of the hospital.
Motion was made by Stutzman, seconded by Schrock, to approve a general ledger entry of $75,289.00 to reflect the Fire Department’s repayment to the water department for the loan to purchase the grass rig. On roll call voting aye, Ryan, Krause, Schrock, Stutzman. Nays none. Motion carried.
Motion to enter into executive session at 7:48 p.m. as requested by Patrick Gates relating to a personal issue, was made by Schrock, seconded by Ryan. On roll call voting aye, Stutzman, Krause, Ryan, Schrock. Nays none. Motion carried.
Motion to reconvene regular session was made by Krause, seconded by Schrock. On roll call voting aye, Ryan, Stutzman, Schrock, Krause. Nays none. Motion carried. Regular session reconvened at 8:00 p.m.
Motion was made by Schrock, seconded by Stutzman, to approve extending an offer of part-time employment to Kevin Barnard. On roll call voting aye, Ryan, Krause, Stutzman, Schrock. Nays none. Motion carried.
No further business to come before the City Council, motion was made by Krause, seconded by Stutzman, to adjourn the meeting. On roll call voting aye, Schrock, Ryan, Stutzman, Krause. Nays none. Motion carried. Meeting adjourned at 8:04 p.m.