02/03/2015 Regular Meeting
FRIEND CITY COUNCIL
MINUTES-REGULAR MEETING
FEBRUARY 3, 2015
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, 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 it was time to open the public hearing to receive comments for the One and Six Year Road and Street Plan for Friend. Motion was made by Schrock, seconded by Ryan, to open the public hearing for the purpose of receiving comments relating to the One and Six Year Road and Street Plan for Friend. On roll call voting aye, Krause, Stutzman, Ryan, Schrock. Nays none. Motion carried. Public hearing opened at 7:02 p.m.
Mayor Vossler announced that public comments would be accepted at this time. No comments offered.
Motioned by Krause, seconded by Stutzman, to approve the Minutes of the January 6, 2015 regular meeting, and the January 2015 Treasurer's Report as presented and file same. On roll call voting aye to approve the January 6, 2015 regular meeting minutes, and the January 2015 Treasurer's Report, Ryan, Schrock, Krause, Stutzman. Nays none. Motion carried.
Motion was made by Stutzman, seconded by Schrock, to approve the WMH financial statements submitted for the months of October (revised), November and December 2014. On roll call voting aye, Ryan, Krause, Schrock, Stutzman. Nays none. Motion carried.
A motion was made by Krause, seconded by Ryan, 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, with the exception of claim in the amount of $643.50 submitted by Baylor Evnen Curtiss Grimit & Witt, LLP for legal fees incurred as a result of recent issue with administrative plat for property owned by Jim Surber at 2nd Street and State Street, which motion included direction to City Clerk to invoice Mr. Surber for 50% of this claim ($321.75). On roll call voting aye, Stutzman, Schrock, Krause, Ryan. Nays none. Motion carried.
The claims approved were as follows: January Payroll, 18,172.40; Ameritas, 2908.78; EFTPS, 6475.19; NCSPC, 731.14; ALA, fe 48.00; Alamar, su 199.97; Baker & Taylor, su 339.70; Barco, su 63.46; Baylor Evnen Curtiss Grimit & Witt, fe 643.50; Black Hills Energy, fe 475.30; Central States, su 12,868.69; Keith Clouse, fe 250.00; CRA, fe 1513.84; Crete Lumber, su 307.98; Crete True Value, su 204.78; Diode, se 50.45; Discover, su 465.70; Eakes, su 205.46; EMC, fe 122.00; EMS, se 500.47; Exeter Lumber, su 97.92; Farmers Coop, se & su 1038.14; Fransyl, su 868.30; FPS, fe 940.00; Gale, su 89.96; Patrick Gates, re 272.25; Gene’s Elect, se 5717.33; Paul Gropp, fe 150.00; Debra Hulse, re 20.00; IIMC, fe 250.00; Johnsons, su 122.52; Jr Library Guild, su 59.76; Justin Meader, se 637.68; JWC, su 372.60; Seth Knoke, re 60.00; Jackie Larsen, su 56.25; Lynn Peavey, su 61.50; Rosemarie Markus, fe 50.00; Menards, su 6071.23; Midwest Labs, se 163.00; Midwest Radar, se 80.00; Natl Safety Council, fe 85.00; NE Dept of Rev, SWH 821.28; NE Public Health, se 92.00; NE Public Power, fe 73,975.41; NMC, su 3000.00; Norris Public Power, se 4911.14; Office Cash, re 100.00; Kelly Paulsen, re 40.00; Mike Paulsen, re 40.00; Pioneer Publ, su 182.00; Principal Mutual, fe 95.29; Mindy Rohrig, re 40.00; Ray Rohrig, re 120.00; Teresa Roth, re 20.00; SCAT, fe 763.00; Seward County Independent, fe 45.68; Seward Elect, se 68.50; Shell Fleet Plus, su 198.33; Marvin Slepicka, fe 1000.00; Kathy Spicka, re 17.99; Steve’s Repair, se 1418.75; Tim Gill, re 58.41; Troyer, se 3085.00; UNO, fe 340.00; Verizon Wireless, se 539.94; Waste Conn, se 284.04; Wingate, fe 175.90; Windstream, se 916.75, Youngs, se 2954.80. Total Claims Approved $159,114.46.
Mayor Vossler reported to the Council that he received a letter of resignation from the City’s attorney, William F. Austin from Baylor Evnen Curtiss Grimit & Witt, LLP. Resignation to be effective January 31, 2015.
Proposed Resolution #15-02 was introduced and read by Mayor Vossler.
RESOLUTION #15-02
A RESOLUTION OF THE MAYOR AND THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF FRIEND, SALINE COUNTY, NEBRASKA, APPROVING THE APPLICATION OF POURHOUSE LLC DBA POURHOUSE, FOR SPECIAL DESIGNATED LICENSE UNDER THE NEBRASKA LIQUOR CONTROL ACT, TO SELL, SERVE AND/OR CONSUME BEER, WINE, AND DISTILLED SPIRITS ON FEBRUARY 20, 2015 IN THE CITY OF FRIEND. THE SAID SPECIAL DESIGNATED LICENSE TO BE LIMITED TO THE INSIDE AREA OF THE HISTORIC WARREN BUILDING, 511 SECOND STREET, SUITES A AND B, TO BE HELD BETWEEN THE HOURS OF 4:00 P.M. AND 11:00 P.M. PURSUANT TO THE MUNICIPAL CODE OF THE CITY OF FRIEND, AND THE NEBRASKA LIQUOR CONTROL ACT.
Motion to adopt Resolution #15-02 declaring governing body’s approval of special designated liquor license as applied for by the Pourhouse for event to be held February 20th was made by Schrock, seconded by Stutzman. On roll call voting aye, Krause, Ryan, Stutzman, Schrock. Nays none. Motion carried and Resolution #15-02 was passed and approved this 3rd day of February 2015.
Utility Superintendent, Patrick Gates, gave his report.
On behalf of Building Inspector, Mark Stutzman, Mayor Vossler reported a request by Ray Sueper and Carey Potter for subdivision of a parcel (#760061262, 569 County Road E of northwest corner of parcel) currently owned by Richard Fischer, for a single family residence. Mr. Sueper was in attendance and gave a brief overview of the plans for this request. After discussion it was determined that this issue be forwarded to the Planning Commission for their consideration and recommendation.
Stan Krause reported that the annual dinner hosted by the Friend Volunteer Fire Department will be March 1st.
Chris Bjornberg attended the meeting representing Warren Memorial Hospital. Mr. Bjornberg addressed the Mayor and Council with a request to consider a proposal to approve designating the name of the combined three entities of the Warren Memorial Hospital, Zimmer Medical Clinic, and the Friend Manor as dba Friend Community Healthcare System. Mr. Bjornberg explained that the three separate entities will continue to identify themselves as WMH, Zimmer Medical Clinic, and the Friend Manor, but overall/combined will be referenced as Friend Community Healthcare System to reflect that they are joined and work together as a single, viable unit. After discussion, motion was made by Stutzman, seconded by Schrock, to accept proposal presented by Chris Bjornberg to approve designating the name of the combined three entities of the Warren Memorial Hospital, Zimmer Medical Clinic, and the Friend Manor as dba Friend Community Healthcare System to reflect that they are joined and work together as a single, viable unit, yet to maintain each of the three entities continue to be identified by their individual, respective names. On roll call voting aye, Krause, Ryan, Schrock, Stutzman. Nays none. Motion carried.
Dr. Moody from Friend Public School attended the meeting to present an overview of tentative plans that FPS is considering for future use(s) of certain school-owned lots, specifically the addition of a storage facility/unit (roughly 30 ft. by 40 ft.). After lengthy discussion, it was determined that before proceeding, the area in consideration will need to be rezoned so the structure to be erected will be in compliance with all zoning regulations for that particular area. No action taken at this time.
Discussion was had regarding an interlocal agreement to create a mutual finance organization as authorized by the Nebraska Municipal Finance Assistance Act. Motion was made by Schrock, seconded by Stutzman, to enter into agreement by and between certain cities, villages and rural fire protection districts of the State of Nebraska to create a mutual finance organization, known as the Saline County Rural Fire Protection Mutual Finance Organization, as authorized by the Nebraska Municipal Finance Assistance Act by authorizing Mayor Vossler to sign necessary documentation upon receipt. On roll call voting aye, Krause, Ryan, Stutzman, Schrock. Nays none. Motion carried.
On behalf of the Friend Community Redevelopment Authority, Jim Ryan attended the meeting to present to the Mayor and Council the CRA’s 2014 Year End Financial Report. (Copy of this report is attached.)
Jim Ryan also brought to the Mayor and Council a memorandum of understanding between Brad Drake and the City of Friend proposing a property trade. (Illustration of property trade proposal and Memorandum of Understanding are attached.) After discussion, motion was made by Schrock, seconded by Ryan, to accept proposed property trade, contingent on approval from Patrick Gates, and to approve the Memorandum of Understanding between Brad Drake and the City of Friend relating to this property trade (two parcels of property along 3rd Street west of State Street). On roll call voting aye, Stutzman, Krause, Ryan, Schrock. Nays none. Motion carried.
Mayor Vossler announced that it was time to close the public hearing to receive comments for the six year road and street plan. Motion was made by Krause, seconded by Schrock to close the public hearing for the purpose of receiving comments relating to the One and Six Year Plan for City Improvements for Friend. On roll call voting aye, Ryan, Schrock, Stutzman, Krause. Nays none. Motion carried. Public hearing closed at 8:06 p.m.
Mayor Vossler read proposed Resolution #15-01.
RESOLUTION #15-01
“WHEREAS, the City Street Superintendent has prepared a One Year and Six Year Plan for Street Improvement Program for the City of Friend, Nebraska, and
WHEREAS, a public meeting was held on the third (3rd) day of February, 2015, to present this plan and there were no objections to said plan;
THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE City Council of Friend, Nebraska, that the plans and data as furnished are hereby in all things accepted and adopted.”
Motion was made by Schrock, seconded by Krause to approve Resolution #15-01. On roll call voting aye, Stutzman, Ryan, Krause, Schrock. Nays none. Motion carried. Resolution #15-01 was passed and approved this 3rd day of February, 2015.
Motion to enter into executive session was made by Schrock, seconded by Ryan. On roll call voting aye, Stutzman, Krause, Schrock, Ryan. Nays none. Motion carried. Executive session convened at 8:06 p.m.
Motion to reconvene regular session was made by Krause, seconded by Schrock. On roll call voting aye, Stutzman, Ryan, Krause, Schrock. Nays none. Motion carried. Regular session reconvened at 8:22 p.m.
No further business to come before the City Council, motion was made by Schrock, seconded by Stutzman, to adjourn the meeting. On roll call voting aye, Ryan, Krause, Stutzman, Schrock. Nays none. Motion carried. Meeting adjourned at 8:25 p.m.