12/01/2015 Regular Meeting
FRIEND CITY COUNCIL
MINUTES-REGULAR MEETING
DECEMBER 1, 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: Harlan Schrock, Phyllis Ryan, Stan Krause. Shane Stutzman was absent. 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.
Motion was made by Krause, seconded by Ryan to open the public hearing to receive comments relating to application to the Nebraska Liquor Control Commission for a Class C Liquor License for IC Investments LLC, dba The Tipsy Cow. On roll call voting aye Schrock, Ryan, Krause. Nays none. Stutzman absent. Public hearing opened at 7:01 p.m.
Mayor Vossler announced that public comments would be received at this time. No comments offered.
Motioned by Krause, seconded by Ryan, to approve the minutes of the November 3rd regular meeting, and the November 2015 Treasurer’s Report as presented and file same. On roll call voting aye to approve the November 3rd regular meeting minutes, and the November 2015 Treasurer’s Report, Schrock, Ryan, Krause. Nays none. Stutzman absent. Motion carried.
Motion was made by Ryan, seconded by Schrock, to approve the Warren Memorial Hospital financial reports as presented for the month of October 2015. On roll call voting, Krause, Schrock, Ryan. Nays none. Stutzman absent. 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, Ryan, Schrock. Nays none. Stutzman absent. Motion carried.
The claims approved were as follows: November Payroll, 22,296.79; Ameritas, 3111.17; EFTPS, 8080.07; NCSPC, 891.80; BCBS, fe 3835.30; BVH, su 10.95; Baker & Taylor, su 307.33; Beaver Hardware, su 256.40; Black Hills Energy, fe 245.03 & 109.43; Brothers, su 16.40; Bruning Law, fe 780.00; Central States, su 23,011.82; Keith Clouse, fe 250.00; CRA, re 349.76 & 1037.45; CMC, fe 60.25; Culligan, se 126.25; Diode Comm, fe 42.45; Discover, su 864.89; Drakes, se 3898.98; EMC, fe 381.00; Eletech, se 287.79; EMS, se 89.48 & 55.10; Farmers Coop, se & su 1376.06; Friend Ins, fe 100.00; Frontier Cnty Ambulance, re 171.21; Patrick Gates, re 230.00; Paul & Gail Gropp, fe 150.00; HRW, re 7644.95; Heath Sports, su 83.46; Heiman, su 284.70; Johnsons, su 58.73; Jr. Library Guild, su 60.48; Jackie Larsen, re 25.98; Lincoln Winwater, su 408.49; Load Mgmt Rebates, 5500.00; Gerald McCullough, re 152.13; Menards, su 70.04 & 377.97; Midwest Labs, se 301.28; Ryan Musil, re 19.00; NDEQ, fe 7142.00; NMPP, fe 4932.00; NE Dept of Rev, SWH 1070.86, ST 5830.14; NE Public Health, fe 30.00; NE Public Power, fe 64,350.96; Norris Power, se 5364.63; Office Cash, re 750.00; One Call, se 9.65; Platte Valley Comm, se 90.50; POAN, fe 24.00; Postmaster, 247.85; Principal Mutual, fe 114.83; Seward Cnty Independent, fe 226.87; Shell, fe 419.07; Sid Dillon, su 84.81; Marvin Slepicka, fe 1000.00; Streichers, su 231.96; The Depository Trust, fe 99,276.50; TV Svc, su 79.98; Tim Gill Ins, re 16.25; UMB Bank, fe 123,109.50; Verizon, se 547.14; Waste Connections, fe 284.04; Windstream, se 898.01; Young’s Welding, se 74.46. Total Claims Approved $403,616.38.
Utility Superintendent, Patrick Gates gave his report. Mr. Gates said he would be preparing a list of customer’s eligible for load management rebates and asked for Council’s approval to pay these rebates. Motion was made by Schrock, seconded by Ryan, to approve to pay rebates to eligible customers participating in the load management program. On roll call voting aye, Krause, Ryan, Schrock. Nays none. Stutzman absent. Motion carried.
Mr. Gates asked the Mayor and Council to confirm their approval to demolish the old clubhouse at the park. All present were in agreement and directed Mr. Gates to proceed with demolishing and removing the old park clubhouse.
Mark McFarland, Police Chief, gave his report.
Building Inspector, Mark Stutzman gave his report. Mr. Stutzman said he had received an application for a building permit from Ray Seuper and that if there were no questions or objections he would approve the application. No objections were given.
Stan Krause reported on behalf of the Friend Volunteer Fire Department.
Mayor Vossler reported on behalf of the hospital. Mayor Vossler informed the Council that at this time the CEO position is still vacant.
Motion was made by Schrock, seconded by Ryan to close the public hearing to receive comments relating to application to the Nebraska Liquor Control Commission for a Class C Liquor License for IC Investments LLC, dba The Tipsy Cow. On roll call voting aye Krause, Ryan, Schrock. Nays none. Stutzman absent. Public hearing closed at 7:20 p.m.
Motion was made by Krause, seconded by Schrock for recommendation to the Nebraska Liquor Control Commission for a Class C Liquor License for IC Investments LLC, dba The Tipsy Cow. On roll call voting aye, Ryan, Schrock, Krause. Nays none. Stutzman absent. Motion carried.
Discussion and consideration was given to designating The Tipsy Cow as a Keno Sales Outlet. Motion was made by Schrock, seconded by Ryan, to approve and designate IC Investments LLC, dba The Tipsy Cow as a Keno Sales Outlet in the City of Friend. On roll call voting aye, Krause, Ryan, Schrock. Nays none. Stutzman absent. Motion carried.
Mayor Vossler read the following appointments to fill expired/vacant positions on committees for 2016. (Mayor is member of all standing committees.) Utilities-Stutzman & Ryan; Finance-Council; Street & Alley-Krause & Ryan; Park-Gates & Council; Police-Schrock & Stutzman; Chief of Police-McFarland; City Attorney (Civil)-Katie Spohn; Prosecuting Attorney-Tad Eickman; City Engineers-Kirkham Michael; City Street Superintendent (for professional engineering services required by Nebraska Board of Classifications and Standards)-Rich Robinson, Kirkham Michael; City Clerk-Gilmer; Sewer & Water Commissioner-Gates; Light Commissioner-Gates; Street Commissioner-Gates; Superintendent of Utilities-Gates; Building Inspector-Stutzman; City Physician-McKeeman; Solid Waste Management Coalition- Harlan Schrock; Housing Authority-Greg Holdren & Danielle Cox; Community Redevelopment Authority-Dave Bruntz; Hospital & Nursing Home Board-Dan Drake; Cemetery Board-Bill Bruntz & Roger Brandt; Library Board-Greg Holdren; Planning Commission-Max Kellough & Dave McCracken.
Motion was made by Schrock, seconded by Krause to accept Mayor Vossler’s recommended appointments to fill expired/vacant positions on committees for 2016. On roll call voting aye, Ryan, Krause, Schrock. Nays none. Stutzman absent. Motion carried.
Mayor Vossler announced that election of President was now in order. Motion was made by Schrock, seconded by Ryan, nominating Krause for President of the City Council and that nominations cease. On roll call voting aye, nominating Krause for President of the City Council and that nominations cease, Ryan, Schrock. Nays, none. Krause abstained. Stutzman absent. Motion carried electing Stan Krause President of the Friend City Council for 2016.
Discussion was had relating to an appreciation bonus for City employees. Motion was made by Schrock, seconded by Krause approving $50 be given to City employees as an acknowledgment of appreciation. On roll call voting aye, Ryan, Krause, Schrock. Nays none. Stutzman absent. Motion carried.
Motion to enter into executive session at 7:27 p.m. as requested by Patrick Gates relating to a personal issue, was made by Schrock, seconded by Ryan. On roll call voting aye, Krause, Ryan, Schrock. Nays none. Stutzman absent. Motion carried.
Motion to reconvene regular session was made by Schrock, seconded by Krause. On roll call voting aye, Ryan, Krause, Schrock. Nays none. Stutzman absent. Motion carried. Regular session reconvened at 7:40 p.m.
No further business to come before the City Council, motion was made by Schrock, seconded by Ryan, to adjourn the meeting. On roll call voting aye, Krause, Ryan, Schrock. Nays, none. Stutzman absent. Motion carried. Meeting adjourned at 7:41 p.m.