08/04/2015 Regular Meeting
FRIEND CITY COUNCIL
MINUTES-REGULAR MEETING
AUGUST 4, 2015
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: Phyllis Ryan, Shane Stutzman, Harlan Schrock, and Stanley 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 accepted at this time. No comments were offered.
Motioned by Krause, seconded by Ryan, to approve the Minutes of the July 7, 2015 regular meeting, and the July 2015 Treasurer's Report as presented and file same. On roll call voting aye to approve the July 7, 2015 regular meeting minutes, and the July 2015 Treasurer's Report, Stutzman, Schrock, Ryan, Krause. Nays none. Motion carried.
Motion was made by Schrock, seconded by Stutzman, to approve the WMH financial statements submitted for the month of June 2015. On roll call voting aye, Krause, Ryan, Stutzman, Schrock. Nays none. Motion carried.
A motion was made by Krause, seconded by Schrock, 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. On roll call voting aye, Ryan, Stutzman, Schrock, Krause. Nays none. Motion carried.
The claims approved were as follows: July Payroll, 38,183.34; Ameritas, 4467.46; EFTPS, 12,949.13; NCSPC, 1105.89; Alamar Uniforms, 269.43; BHV, su 15.63; Baker & Taylor, su 275.60; Beatrice Concrete, su 937.74; Beaver Hardware, su 238.60; Black Hills Energy, fe 179.99; Brothers, su 1.78; Central States, su 27,223.44; Chief Su, su 111.31; Keith Clouse, fe 250.00; CRA, 3878.24; Computer Hardware, se 1397.12; Culligan, se & su 60.00; Danko, su 1296.17; Diode, se 50.45; Discover, su 3121.91; Ed M. Feld, su 600.00; EMP, su 102.00; EMS, se 192.73Exeter Lumber, su 284.00; Farmers Coop, se & su 1639.03; First State Ins., fe 1302.00; Friend, Med Center, fe 177.00; Patrick Gates, re 40.11; Genes Elect, se & su 3917.28; Paul & Gail Gropp, fe 150.00; Havlat Computers, fe 400.00; Hayek Poured Walls, se 172.00; Jr Library Guild, su 60.48; Jackie Larsen, re 49.29; Lincoln Winwater, su 1070.47; Mark McFarland, re 33.21; Menards, su 783.58 & 824.82; Midwest Labs, su 604.34; Midwest Unlimited, su 131.95; Muni Supply, su 911.13; NLETC, fe 50.00; NE Dept of Rev, SWH 1575.98, Sales Tax, 8526.02; NE Public Health, se 30.00; NWEA, fe 700.00; NE Magazine, fe 18.00; NE Public Power, se 87,336.40; NE Rural Water, fe 621.30; Nick’s, su 85.71; Norris Power, se 5201.74; Office Cash, su 55.05; One Call, se 12.95; Plains Power, su 17.96; Principal Mutual, fe 95.29; Reeves Co, su 15.79; SCAT, fe 1459.00; SCEM, fe 384.30; Salt Creek, su 1940.86; Seward County Independent, fe 183.30; Seward Elec, su 188.48; Shell Fleet Plus, su 294.72; Marvin Slepicka, fe 1000.00; Streichers, su 119.96; Tim Gill Ins, re 15.28; UMB, fe 265.00; Verizon Wireless, se 485.08; Waste Connections, se 284.04; Wastewater Svc, se 360.00; Windstream, se 997.28; Wingate, fe 474.75; Youngs, su 7.80. Total Claims Approved $222,260.69.
Patrick Gates gave his report. Mr. Gates reported on the progress of the new park building. He reported that the swimming pool will be closing on Friday, August 7th. Gates asked for input and direction on what to do with the old park clubhouse. After discussion all were in agreement that the structure needs to be taken down.
Discussion was had relating to increasing the limit on the City’s umbrella insurance coverage. No action was taken at this time.
Correspondence was received from the Nebraska Liquor Control Commission requesting Council’s recommendation for addition to liquor license as applied for by the PourHouse, LLC. Motion was made by Stutzman, seconded by Ryan, to accept and approve request from the PourHouse, LLC, to add to their existing license description an outdoor area of approximately 35’ X 7’. On roll call voting aye, Schrock, Krause, Ryan, Stutzman. Nays none. Motion carried.
Jim Ryan presented to the Mayor and Council the mid-year financial report for the Community Redevelopment Authority. (See attached report/statement.) Motion was made by Schrock, seconded by Stutzman, to accept and approve the mid-year financial report and the mid-year cash statement submitted by the Community Redevelopment Authority as presented. On roll call voting aye, Krause, Stutzman, Ryan, Schrock. Nays none. Motion carried.
Saline County Area Transit submitted their annual allocation request for 2015-2016 of Friend’s share of local matching funds in the amount of $1459. (The request from last year was $763.) Motion was made by Schrock, seconded by Stutzman to approve the Saline County Area Transit 2015-2016 allocation request of $1459 for Friend’s share of local matching funds. On roll call voting aye, Ryan, Krause, Stutzman, Schrock. Nays none. Motion carried.
Motion was made by Krause, seconded by Schrock, to approve a 1% increase in the 2014-2015 funds subject to limitation (as allowable by law) for fiscal year 2015-2016. On roll call voting aye, Stutzman, Ryan, Schrock, Krause. 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, Stutzman, Ryan, Krause, Schrock. Nays none. Motion carried. Meeting adjourned at 7:45 p.m.