01/07/2014 Regular Meeting
FRIEND CITY COUNCIL
MINUTES-REGULAR MEETING
JANUARY 7, 2014
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 Kim Goossen recorded the proceedings. The following Councilmembers were present: Stan Krause, Dan Drake, Phyllis Ryan, and 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. No comments offered.
Motioned by Schrock, seconded by Ryan to approve the Minutes of the December 3, 2013 regular meeting, and the December 2013 Treasurer's Report as presented and file same. On roll call voting aye to approve the December 3, 2013 regular meeting minutes, and the December 2013 Treasurer's Report, Schrock, Drake, Ryan, Krause. Nays none. Motion carried.
No financial reports were submitted for Warren Memorial Hospital.
A motion was made by Krause, 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, Drake, Schrock. Nays none. Motion carried.
The claims approved were as follows: December Payroll, 21,113.13; Ameritas, 2540.76; EFTPS, 6965.32; Aflac Insurance, 52.78; Baker & Taylor, su 263.03; Beaver Hardware, su 63.81; Black Hills Energy, fe 709.72; BlueCross, fe 5853.71; Blue Blossom, 53.00; Central States, su 21,072.90; Chief Supply, su 73.27; Citizens Bank, CD 5000.00; Keith Clouse, fe 250.00; Constructors, Inc. fe 463,556.13; Culligan, su 65.00; Danko, su 50.02; Discover, su 949.24; Lee DeBevoise, se 825.00; Diode Comm, se 35.45; Dorchest Coop, se 139.50; EMS, se 222.97; Eakes, su 98.75; Eletech, se 14,755.00; Farmers Coop, se & su 1401.39; Fireguard, su 670.15; Friend Country Club, 2854.50; Friend Freightways, su 13.99; Gale, su 88.46; Galls, su 256.06; IIMC, fe 230.00; J.P. Cooke, su 60.38; Johnsons, su 29.06; Jr Library Guild, su 56.88; Kremer’s se 10,375.00; Jackie Larsen, re 22.84; Matt Friend Truck Eq, su 540.00; Matthew Bender & Co, su 65.08; Menards, su 542.92; Chris Michl, fe 453.60; Midwest Labs, se 163.48; Midwest Refuse, se 267.96; Michael Mullally, fe 68.00; NE Dept of Rev, SWH 853.89 & ST 6364.54; NE Public Health Env Lab, fe 30.00; NE Public Power, se 78,898.69; NMC, su 7.64; Norris Public Power, se 5363.38; One-Call, fe 6.25; Precision Signs, su 1210.00; Principal Mutual, fe 104.92; R.R. Mgmt Co, fe 146.16; Reeves Co, su 30.44; Sensus, fe 370.00; Shell Fleet Plus, su 415.80; Marvin Slepicka, fe 1000.00; The Depository Trust, fe 8867.77; Verizon Wireless, se 521.70; Windstream, se 929.38; Youngs, se 19.68. Total Claims Approved $668,008.48.
Patrick Gates reported Constructor’s Inc. submitted a pay request for the city-wide pavement improvements project. After review and discussion, motion was made by Krause, seconded by Drake, to approve Contractor’s Progress Estimate (CPE) No. 5 Final in the amount of $463,556.13 for Constructors, Inc., contractor for construction of the Friend Pavement Improvements, with retainage of 2 percent. On roll call voting aye, Schrock, Drake, Ryan, Krause. Nays none. Motion carried.
Patrick Gates also reported that he picked up the City’s new dump truck.
Building Inspector, Mark Stutzman, gave his report.
Dan Drake reported on behalf of Warren Memorial Hospital. He stated that the comptroller position has been filled.
On behalf of the Friend Community Redevelopment Authority, Jim Ryan attended the meeting to present to the Mayor and Council the CRAs 2013 Year End Financial Report. (Copy of this report is attached.)
Mr. Ryan also presented to the Mayor and Council a plan for incentives for improving vacant properties in the designated TIF district. (Copy of this report is attached.)
Discussion was had relating to the regular date and time of the Friend City Council meetings. Motion was made by Drake, seconded by Schrock to continue holding the regular meetings of the Friend City Council on the first Tuesday of each month, at 7:00 p.m. On roll call voting aye, Krause, Ryan, Drake, Schrock. Nays none. Motion carried.
No further business to come before the City Council, motion was made by Schrock, seconded by Drake, to adjourn the meeting. On roll call voting aye, Schrock, Drake, Ryan, Krause. Nays none. Motion carried. Meeting adjourned at 7:40 p.m.