11/01/2016 Regular Meeting
FRIEND CITY COUNCIL
MINUTES-REGULAR MEETING
NOVEMBER 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: Harlan Schrock, Shane Stutzman, Phyllis Ryan, and 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 received at this time. No comments were offered.
Motioned by Krause, seconded by Ryan, to approve the minutes of the October 4, 2016 regular meeting and the October 2016 Treasurer’s Report as presented and file same. On roll call voting aye to approve the October 4, 2016 regular meeting minutes and the October 2016 Treasurer’s Report, Schrock, Stutzman, Ryan, Krause. Nays none. Motion carried.
No financial reports for Friend Community Healthcare Systems were available at this time as Friend Community Healthcare Systems is in process of review for audit.
A motion was made by Stutzman, seconded by Schrock, 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, Schrock, Stutzman. Nays none. Motion carried.
The claims approved were as follows: October Payroll, 23,037.59; Ameritas, 3450.09; EFTPS, 8348.71; NCSPC, 476.90; BVH, su 3.37; Baker & Taylor, su 168.63; Beaver Hardware, su 51.97; Black Hills Energy, fe 175.11; BlueCross, fe 4346.93; Bruning Law, fe 556.50; Candlewood Suites, 267.00; Central States, su 23,399.06; Keith Clouse, fe 250.00; CRA, re 2588.52 & 2071.33; Crete Ace Hardware, su 368.77; Culligan, su 150.00; Danko, su 447.21; Diode Comm, fe 46.45; Drake Refrigeration, su 2048.75; Eakes, su 251.14; Eletech, se 1125.00; Farmers Coop, su 1506.79; Friend Ins, fe 100.00; General Fire, su 84.00; Paul & Gail Gropp, fe 150.00; Holiday Inn, fe 297.00; HRW, re 7644.95; Johnsons, su 57.88; Kirkham Michael fe. 4000.00; Kriz-Davis, se 1103.07; Justin Meader, se 418.50; Menards, su 266.92; Midwest Labs, su 190.25; NMPP, fe 50.00; NE Public Health, se 267.00; NE Dept of Rev, ST, 6203.54 & SWH 1150.94; NE Public Power, se 61,177.19; Nick’s, su 108.31; One-Call, se 15.06; Norris, se 5171.04; Diane Odoski, re 306.39; Orkin, se 171.00; Kevin Paulsen, se 30.00; POAN, fe 8.50; Postmaster, su 246.72 & 215.00; Principal Mutual, fe 114.83; Roman’s, Wiemer & Assocs, fe 1250.00; Seward Independent, fe 82.92; Shell, su 297.76; Marvin Slepicka, fe 1000.00; Smart Apple, su 228.42; Phyllis Svehla, se 168.00; Terracon, fe 3500.00; Tim Gill, re 16.17; The Depository Trust, fe 542.00; USA Blue Book, su 1626.38; Verizon, fe 484.04; Waste Connections, se 284.04; Windstream, se 983.60; Zeilinger Keno, re 1466.71. Total Claims Approved $160,644.83.
Mayor Vossler reported that copies of the Southeast Nebraska Development District 2014-2016 Performance Report had been received at City Hall and that these copies are available for Council to review.
Utilities Superintendent, Patrick Gates gave his report. Mr. Gates reported that EMC recently conducted a facilities inspection/review of the City. He also reported that the meter at the Cordova pumping station was not working properly. Mr. Gates said that Fall chores have been completed.
Patrick Gates requested the Mayor and Council approve the annual agreement between NDOR and the City relative to surface maintenance of Highway 6. Motion was made by Schrock, seconded by Ryan, to authorize Mayor Vossler execute by signing Maintenance Agreement Number 69 between the Nebraska Department of Roads and the City of Friend relative to surface maintenance of 2.54 lane miles of Highway 6. On roll call voting aye, Stutzman, Krause, Ryan, Schrock. Nays none. Motion carried.
Mark McFarland gave his report for the Friend Police Department.
Stan Krause reported on behalf of the Friend Volunteer Fire Department.
Rick Sheehan attended the meeting to report to the Mayor and Council the status of properties that he owns that he has been renovating and cleaning up. After discussion, Mr. Sheehan was asked to provide a plan to the Mayor and Council of his intentions for his property located at the corner of 4th Street and Chestnut Street.
Brandon Vossler attended the meeting to present a proposal to the Mayor and Council for improvements to the existing t-ball field. (Handout provided by Brandon Vossler is attached.) After discussion, motion was made by Krause, seconded by Ryan, to approve certain improvements to renovate the existing t-ball field and that the City agrees to be responsible for installation and cost of proposed fencing. On roll call voting aye, Schrock, Stutzman, Ryan, Krause. Nays none. Motion carried.
Motion was made by Stutzman, seconded by Schrock to approve the installation of a Diamond Pro infield on the existing t-ball field. On roll call voting aye, Krause, Ryan, Schrock, Stutzman. Nays none. Motion carried.
Discussion was had relating to having the main ball field open for practice use March 15, rather than April 15. It was suggested that Billy Baugh’s input be considered for this request. No action taken at this time.
Motion to enter into executive session at 7:58 p.m. for discussion of customer accounts was made by Krause, seconded by Schrock. On roll call voting aye, Ryan, Stutzman, Schrock, Krause. Nays none. Motion carried.
Motion to reconvene regular session of the Friend City Council meeting was made by Schrock, seconded by Krause. On roll call voting aye, Ryan, Stutzman, Krause, Schrock. Nays none. Regular session resumed at 8:18 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, Schrock, Krause, Ryan, Stutzman. Nays, none. Motion carried. Meeting adjourned at 8:20 p.m.