09/06/2016 Regular Meeting
FRIEND CITY COUNCIL
REGULAR MEETING
SEPTEMBER 6, 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, Phyllis Ryan and Stan Krause. Harlan Schrock was not yet in attendance. 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.
Motion was made by Ryan, seconded by Stutzman, to open the public hearing to receive comments relating to the property tax request for 2016-2017, and to receive comments relating to the proposed 2016-2017 budget. On roll call voting aye, Krause, Ryan, Stutzman. Nays none. Schrock, not yet in attendance. Motion carried. Public hearing opened at 7:02 p.m.
Mayor Vossler announced that public comments would be received at this time. No comments were offered.
Motioned by Krause, seconded by Ryan, to approve the minutes of the August 2, 2016 regular meeting and the August 2016 Treasurer’s Report as presented and file same. On roll call voting aye to approve the August 2, 2016 regular meeting minutes and the August 2016 Treasurer’s Report , Stutzman, Krause, Ryan. Nays none. Schrock, not yet in attendance. Motion carried.
Motion was made by Stutzman, seconded by Ryan, to approve the Friend Community Healthcare System’s financial statements submitted for the month of July 2016. On roll call voting aye, Krause, Ryan, Stutzman. Nays none. Schrock not yet in attendance. Motion carried.
A motion was made by Stutzman, 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, Stutzman. Nays none. Schrock, not yet in attendance. Motion carried.
The claims approved were as follows: August Payroll, 27,332.83; Ameritas, 3104.46; EFTPS, 9,635.06; NCSPC, 476.90; Arnold Motor, su 22.32; BHV, su 14.07; Baker & Taylor, su 32.80; Bartels Body Shop, se 429.81; Beaver Hardware, su 337.62; Black Hills Energy, fe 168.30; Central States, su 27,487.80; Citizens Bank, CD 5000.00; Keith Clouse, fe 250.00; Colin Elect, se 1237.50; CRA, 1310.00 & 861.54; Concord Health, su 1934.00; Country, su 12.98; Danko, su 48.81; Diode, se 46.45; Discover, su 1929.19; EMC, fe 42,002.00; EMS, se 77.89; Eakes, su 45.27; EMP, su 74.09; Farmers Coop, se & su 1924.97; Fireguard, su 3402.13; Paul & Gail Gropp, fe 150.00; HGTV Mag, su 24.00; HRW, fe 713.72; Kriz-Davis, se & su 2731.69; Menards, su 64.95; Midwest Labs, su 190.25; NE Dept of Rev, SWH 1291.66 & ST 10,389.45 & fe 25.00; NE Muni Power Pool, fe 100.00; NE Public Health, se 806.00; NE Public Power, se 84,173.10; Nick’s, su 80.58; Norris Power, se 5171.04; Diane Odoski, re 500.16; Pioneer Publ, su 130.00; Principal Mutual, fe 114.83; Seward County Independent, fe 114.81; Shell Fleet Plus, su 310.71; SENDD, fe 1575.00; Marvin Slepicka, fe 1000.00; Taste of Home, su 12.00; Tim Gill Ins, re 16.17; Troyer, fe 110.00; Verizon Wireless, se 528.12; Waste Connections, se 284.04; White Elect, se 1427.06; Windstream, se 973.57. Total Claims Approved $242,206.70.
Motion was made by Ryan, seconded by Stutzman, to close the public hearing to receive comments relating to the property tax request for 2016-2017, and to receive comments relating to the proposed 2016-2017 budget. On roll call voting aye, Krause, Ryan, Stutzman. Nays none. Schrock not yet in attendance. Motion carried. Public hearing closed at 7:07 p.m.
Proposed Ordinance #16-745 was read by Mayor Vossler. Councilman Krause moved that the statutory rule requiring reading on three different days be suspended. Councilman Stutzman seconded the motion to suspend the rules and upon roll call, voting on the motion was as follows: Members voting aye, Ryan, Stutzman, Krause. Members voting nay, none. Schrock not yet in attendance. The motion to suspend the rules was adopted by at least three-fourths of the Council and the statutory rule was declared suspended for consideration of the ordinance.
ORDINANCE NO. 16-745
AN ORDINANCE TO ADOPT THE BUDGET STATEMENT TO BE TERMED THE ANNUAL APPROPRIATION
BE IT ORDAINED BY THE MAYOR
Section 1.
That after complying with all procedures required by law, the budget presented and set forth in the budget statement is hereby approved as the Annual Appropriation Bill for the fiscal year beginning October 1, 2016 through September 30, 2017. All sums of money contained in the budget statement are hereby appropriated for the necessary expenses and liabilities of the City of
Section 2.
This ordinance shall take effect and be in full force from and after its passage, approval, and publication or posting as required by law.
Councilman Stutzman moved for final passage of Ordinance Number 16-745, which motion was seconded by Councilman Krause. On roll call voting aye, Ryan, Krause, Stutzman. Voting nay, none. The passage and adoption of said ordinance, having been concurred and by a majority of all Members of the City Council, Ordinance Number 16-745 was adopted this 6th day of September, 2016.
Resolution #16-04 was introduced and read by Mayor Vossler.
RESOLUTION NO. 16-04
WHEREAS, Nebraska Revised Statute 77-1601.02 provides that the property tax request for the prior year shall be the property tax request for the current year for purposes of the levy set by the County Board of Equalization unless the Governing Body of the City of Friend passes by a majority vote a resolution or ordinance setting the tax request at a different amount; and
WHEREAS, a special public hearing was held as required by law to hear and consider comments concerning the property tax request; and
WHEREAS, it is in the best interests of the City of
1. The 2016-2017 property tax request be set at $417,946.57.
2. A copy of this resolution be certified and forwarded to the County Clerk on or before October 13, 2016.
Motion was made by Krause, seconded by Ryan to approve Resolution #16-04 relating to the 2016-2017 property tax request of $417,946.57. On roll call voting aye, Stutzman, Ryan, Krause. Nays none. Resolution #16-04 was passed and approved this 6th day of September, 2016.
Ryan Brandt, with Kirkham Michael Engineers, attended the meeting to report to the Mayor and Council on the geotechnical findings of Terracon relating to the tennis court project at the park.
Discussion was had relating to the annual agreement between Friend Public Schools and the City for the school’s use of the ballfield for their 2016 season. Motion was made by Krause, seconded by Ryan to authorize Mayor Vossler to execute by signing agreement between Friend Public Schools and the City of Friend for the school’s use of the ballfield for their 2016 season, which reflects a fee of $1200. On roll call voting aye Stutzman, Ryan, Krause. Nays none. Motion carried.
Councilman Schrock now present at 7:20 p.m.
Patrick Gates, Utilities Superintendent, gave his report.
Mark Stutzman, Building Inspector, gave his report.
Stan Krause reported on behalf of the Friend Volunteer Fire Department.
Jim Ryan presented to the Mayor and Council the mid-year financial report for cash received and disbursed from Tax Increment Financing. (See attached report/statement.) Motion was made by Stutzman, seconded by Schrock, to accept and approve the mid-year financial report and cash statement submitted by the Community Redevelopment Authority as presented for Tax Increment Financing. On roll call voting aye, Krause, Ryan, Stutzman, Schrock. Nays none. Motion carried.
Jim Ryan presented to the Mayor and Council the mid-year financial report for Occupation Taxes from businesses within the Enhanced Employment Area. (See attached report/statement.) Motion was made by Krause, seconded by Ryan, to accept and approve the mid-year financial report and cash statement submitted by the Community Redevelopment Authority as presented for Occupation Taxes from businesses within the Enhanced Employment Area. On roll call voting aye, Stutzman, Schrock, Ryan, Krause. Nays none. Motion carried.
Motion to enter into executive session at 7:50 p.m. for discussion of employee salary increases was made by Schrock, seconded by Stutzman. On roll call voting aye, Krause, Ryan, Stutzman, Schrock. Nays none. Motion carried.
Motion to reconvene regular session of the Friend City Council meeting was made by Schrock, seconded by Ryan. On roll call voting aye, Stutzman, Krause, Ryan, Schrock. Nays none. Regular session resumed at 8:15 p.m.
Motion was made by Schrock, seconded by Krause, to approve the following increases in wages for city employees to be effective October 1, 2016: Utilities Superintendent-increase of $0.24/hr., City Clerk-increase of $0.45/hr., Bookkeeper-increase of $0.35/hr., Police Chief-increase of $0.15/hr., Street Maintenance-increase of $0.40/hr. On roll call voting aye, Ryan, Stutzman, Schrock, Krause. Nays none. Motion carried.
No further business to come before the City Council, motion was made by Krause, seconded by Ryan, to adjourn the meeting. On roll call voting aye, Schrock, Stutzman, Ryan, Krause. Nays, none. Motion carried. Meeting adjourned at 8:20 p.m.