10/04/2016 Regular Meeting
FRIEND CITY COUNCIL
MINUTES-REGULAR MEETING
OCTOBER 4, 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 Stan Krause. Phyllis Ryan was not 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.
Mayor Vossler announced that public comments would be received at this time. No comments were offered.
Motioned by Schrock, seconded by Krause, to approve the minutes of the September 6, 2016 regular meeting, and the September 2016 Treasurer’s Report as presented and file same. On roll call voting aye to approve the September 6, 2016 regular meeting minutes, and the September 2016 Treasurer’s Report , Stutzman, Krause, Schrock. Nays none. Ryan absent. Motion carried.
Motion was made by Stutzman, seconded by Schrock to approve the Friend Community Healthcare Systems Financial Statements for August 2016. On roll call voting aye, Krause, Schrock, Stutzman. Nays none. Ryan absent. Motion carried.
A motion was made by Schrock, seconded by Stutzman, 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, Stutzman, Schrock. Nays none. Ryan absent. Motion carried.
The claims approved were as follows: September Payroll, 25,896.37; Ameritas, 3480.80; EFTPS, 9042.94; Baker & Taylor, su 97.82; Beatrice Hosp, fe 136.50; Beaver Hardware, su 513.03; Black Hills Energy, fe 168.59; BCBS, fe 4346.93; Central States, se & su 26,706.15; Keith Clouse, fe 250.00; CRA 30,077.04; Crete Lumber, su 119.99; Culligan, se & su 51.00; Diode Comm, fe 46.45; Discover, su 1349.23; EMP, su 228.44; EMS, se 138.55; EPS, fe 1223.41; Farmer’s Coop, se/su 1290.15; Fireguard, su 9832.69; First Wireless, su 812.00; Freightliner Truck Center, se 2000.65; Gale, su 90.71; Kim Goossen, re 101.52; Paul & Gail Gropp, fe 150.00; HD Supply, su 532.50; Johnsons, su 62.54; Rosemarie Markus, se 50.00; McKinnis Roofing, se 1724.70; Chris Michl, se 453.60; Midwest Labs, se 190.25; NCSPC, fe 476.90; NE Dept of Charitable Gaming, fe 306.00; NE Dept of Rev, SWH 1189.86, ST 8373.20; NE Public Health, se 46.00; NMCA, fe 50.00; NE Public Power, se 78,751.93; Norris Public Power, se 5,171.04; Diane Odoski, re 212.34; Office Cash, su 107.92; One Call, se 11.34; Physio-Control, se 10,854.20; Pioneer Publishing, su 145.00; Potter Farms, su 276.90; Principal Mutual, fe 114.83; Ross Repair, se 42.00; Sargent Drilling, se 9610.43; Seward Independent, fe 79.32; Shell, su 283.97; Marvin Slepicka, fe 1000.00; Mark Stutzman, fe 2500.00; Tim Gill Ins, re 15.36; Troyer Concrete, su 3162.00; Upstart, su 41.15; Verizon, se 669.95; Waste Connections, se 284.04; Windstream, se 981.68; ZOLL Medical, su 322.88; Zeilinger Keno, re 2000.00. Total Claims Approved $245,041.64.
Mayor Vossler presented and read by title proposed Resolution #16-05.
RESOLUTION # 16-05
APPLICATION TO BECOME DEPOSITORIES
To the Honorable Mayor and City Council, Friend, Nebraska;
Come now the following financial institutions and herewith respectfully petition and make application to serve as depositories of monies and funds of the City of Friend, Nebraska, for coming fiscal year beginning October 1, 2016.
- Citizens State Bank (of Friend)
- Farmers and Merchants Bank of Milligan
- Bank of Friend
- Generations Bank of Exeter
BE IT RESOLVED BY THE Mayor and the City Council of the City of Friend, Saline County, Nebraska.
WHEREAS; the aforementioned financial institutions have each filed application for the privilege of becoming a depository for monies and funds of the City of Friend, Nebraska for the fiscal year beginning October 1, 2016, and
WHEREAS; the aforementioned financial institutions have furnished bond for the safekeeping and securing said monies and funds as required by law in addition to the security given to the City of Friend as a depository by the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation;
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED; by the Mayor and City Council of the City of Friend, Saline County, Nebraska, that the Citizens State Bank, the Farmers and Merchants Bank of Milligan, the Bank of Friend, and Generations Bank of Exeter are hereby approved as depositories for monies and funds and in compliance with the terms and provisions of the Section 17-607 of the revised statutes for the year 1943 and all amendments hereto.
Motion was made by Krause, seconded by Stutzman to approve Resolution #16-05. On roll call voting aye, Schrock, Stutzman, Krause. Nays none. Ryan absent. Resolution #16-05 was passed and approved this 4th day of October 2016.
Utilities Superintendent, Patrick Gates gave his report.
Mr. Gates requested Council consider approving contract for professional engineering services with Kirkham Michael for Street Superintendent, as required by NBCS and to authorize contract be signed by Mayor Vossler upon receipt. Motion was made by Schrock, seconded by Krause to approve contract between the City of Friend and Kirkham Michael for professional engineering services relative to the completion of all Street Superintendent Services as required by the Nebraska Board of Classifications and Standards and to authorize contract be signed by Mayor Vossler upon receipt. On roll call voting aye, Stutzman, Krause, Schrock. Nays none. Ryan absent. Motion carried.
There was no police report as Chief Mark McFarland was not in attendance.
Building Inspector, Mark Stutzman gave his report.
Nothing reported for the fire department.
Mayor Vossler reported on behalf of Friend Community Healthcare Systems.
Discussion was had relating to nuisance properties in the community. Mary Jo Weber attended the meeting to discuss a property she owns and to get direction from Mayor and Council as to what she has to do to become in compliance with City Code and to find out what time frame she has to do this. After discussion, the Mayor requested Ms. Weber develop a plan/proposal and bring it to the next meeting of the City Council for further discussion and consideration.
Mayor Vossler requested City Council consider his recommendation of Roger Brandt to serve on the Planning Commission to complete Dave Stutzman’s term. Motion was made by Stutzman, seconded by Schrock, to accept Mayor Vossler’s recommendation for appointment of Roger Brandt to the Planning Commission to complete Dave Stutzman’s term. On roll call voting aye, Krause, Schrock, Stutzman. Nays none. Ryan absent. Motion carried.
Discussion was had regarding a request for approval for a proclamation from the Saline County Drug/Alcohol Prevention Coalition-Community Against Underage Risky Behavior (CURB). The Coalition is working with communities in Saline County to promote the responsible use of alcohol and the opposition to the illegal use of alcohol and other drugs. The following proclamation was read by Mayor Vossler.
2016 Red Ribbon Week
-PROCLAMATION-
October 23-31, 2016
WHEREAS, alcohol and drug abuse in this Nation have reached epidemic stages; and
WHEREAS, it is imperative that visible, unified prevention education efforts by community members be launched to eliminate the demand for drugs; and
WHEREAS, the National Red Ribbon Campaign offers citizens the opportunity to demonstrate their commitment to drug-free lifestyles (no use of illegal drugs, no illegal use of legal drugs, no irresponsible use of alcohol); and
WHEREAS, business, government, parents, law enforcement, media, medical institutions, religious institutions, schools, senior citizens, service organizations, and youth will demonstrate their commitment to healthy, drug-free lifestyles by wearing and displaying red ribbons during this week-long campaign; and
WHEREAS, the City of Friend further commits its resources to ensure the success of the Red Ribbon Campaign:
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, the City of Friend does hereby proclaim October 23-31, 2016 as RED RIBBON WEEK, and encourages its citizens to participate in drug prevention education activities, not only during Red Ribbon Week, but all year long, making a visible statement that together we are committed to Saline County being drug-free.
To signify their stand against drug abuse and to show support of the 2016 Red Ribbon Week event, Council approved Mayor Vossler to place his signature on this Proclamation.
Motion to enter into executive session at 7:25 p.m. for discussion of a concern relating to personnel was made by Schrock, seconded by Krause. On roll call voting aye, Stutzman, Krause, Schrock. Nays none. Ryan absent. Motion carried.
Motion to reconvene regular session of the Friend City Council meeting was made by Krause, seconded by Schrock. On roll call voting aye, Stutzman, Krause, Schrock. Nays none. Ryan absent. Regular session resumed at 8:00 p.m.
No further business to come before the City Council, motion was made by Stutzman, seconded by Schrock, to adjourn the meeting. On roll call voting aye, Krause, Schrock, Stutzman. Nays, none. Ryan absent. Motion carried. Meeting adjourned at 8:03 p.m.