12/06/2016 Regular Meeting
FRIEND CITY COUNCIL
MINUTES-REGULAR MEETING
DECEMBER 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: Stan Krause, Phyllis Ryan, Shane Stutzman, Harlan Schrock. 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. Attending the meeting were Rick and Lori Sheehan. The Sheehan’s were in attendance to report to the Mayor and Council the progress they have made and the plan they have to improve their property located at the corner of 4th Street and Chestnut. Mayor Vossler acknowledged to the Sheehan’s that improvements they have made so far on the property are quite evident and their efforts are greatly appreciated.
Councilman, Harlan Schrock, reported that he has been notified by Mary Jo Weber relating to her property located at 308 Maple Street. Mary Jo asked Harlan to inform the Mayor and Council that as part of the process of moving forward with getting this property cleaned up she has made arrangements to have the property surveyed.
Motioned by Krause, seconded by Schrock, to approve the minutes of the November 1st regular meeting, and the November 2016 Treasurer’s Report as presented and file same. On roll call voting aye to approve the November 1st regular meeting minutes, and the November 2016 Treasurer’s Report, Ryan, Stutzman, Schrock, Krause. Nays none. Motion carried.
A motion was made by Schrock, 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, Stutzman, Ryan, Schrock. Nays none. Motion carried.
The claims approved were as follows: November Payroll, 35,190.62; Ameritas, 5204.64; EFTPS, 12,947.63; NCSPC, 715.35; BCBS, fe 4564.25; BVH, su 3.76; Baker & Taylor, su 100.15; Beaver Hardware, su 817.86; Black Hills Energy, fe 197.11; Blue Blossom, fe 62.50; Brothers, su 39.99; Central NE Bobcat, se 582.00; Central States, su 25,023.71; John Chase, re 21.72; Keith Clouse, fe 250.00; CRA, re 1031.89; Country Sampler, su 14.98; Diode Comm, fe 46.45; Discover, su 133.21; EMS, fe 771.00; Eakes, su 379.78; Larry Eberhardt, re 119.16; Exeter Lumber, su 135.79; Farmers Coop, se & su 928.55; First Wireless, su 88.00; Paul & Gail Gropp, fe 150.00; Greg Holdren, se 63.00; J.P. Cooke, su 66.72; Johnsons, su 54.16; Load Mgmt Refunds, 6005.00; Matt Bender & Co., su 72.08; Menards, su 614.18; MidAmerica Books, su 670.18; Midwest Labs, se 170.25; NDEQ, fe 7094.84; NE Dept of Rev, sw 1785.74; NE Muni Power Pool, fe 5117.00; NE Public Health, fe 30.00; NE Public Power, fe 59,010.48; Norris Power, se 5171.04; Diane Odoski, re 533.63; One Call, se 7.95; Orkin, se 51.00; Kelly Paulsen, re 200.00; Postmaster, fe 247.40; Principal Mutual, fe 114.83; RR Mgmt, fe 194.55; Readers Digest, su 12.98; Mindy Rohrig, re 354.68; Seward Cnty Independent, fe 248.19; Shell, fe 183.03; Sid Dillon, su 466.00; Marvin Slepicka, fe 1000.00; Smithfield Foods, su 90.00; Tim Gill Ins, re 17.06; Verizon, se 595.45; Waste Connections, fe 284.04; Windstream, se 970.92. Total Claims Approved $181,016.48.
Utility Superintendent, Patrick Gates gave his report. Mr. Gates reported on the status of the tennis courts project, patching streets, and the Ach memorial.
Mark McFarland, Police Chief, did not attend the meeting, but provided a copy of his monthly report for the Mayor and Council to review.
Mayor Vossler gave the Council his recommendations for appointments to fill expired/vacant positions on committees for 2017. (A complete copy of appointed positions and committees is available to view upon request at City Hall during regular office hours.) Motion was made by Stutzman, seconded by Ryan to accept Mayor Vossler’s recommended appointments to fill expired/vacant positions on committees for 2017. On roll call voting aye, Krause, Schrock, Ryan, Stutzman. Nays none. Motion carried.
Mayor Vossler announced that election of President was now in order. Motion was made by Schrock, nominating Phyllis Ryan for President of the City Council. Ryan made a motion nominating Harlan Schrock for President of the City Council. Stutzman made a motion, which was seconded by Krause, that nominations cease. On roll call voting aye, nominating Phyllis Ryan for President of the City Council and that nominations cease, Ryan, Schrock, Krause, Stutzman. Nays none. Motion carried electing Phyllis Ryan as President of the Friend City Council for 2017.
Discussion was had relating to the employee appreciation dinner and an appreciation bonus for City employees. Motion was made by Schrock, seconded by Krause approving the employee appreciation dinner by held January 13, 2017, and to approve $50 be given to City employees as an acknowledgment of appreciation. On roll call voting aye, Ryan, Krause, 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 7:30 p.m