02/04/2014 Regular Meeting
FRIEND CITY COUNCIL
MINUTES-REGULAR MEETING
FEBRUARY 4, 2014
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: Harlan Schrock, Phyllis Ryan, and Stan Krause. Dan Drake 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.
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, Ryan, Schrock. Nays none. Drake absent. Motion carried.
Mayor Vossler announced that public comments would be accepted at this time. No comments offered.
Motioned by Krause, seconded by Schrock, to approve the Minutes of the January 7, 2014 regular meeting, and the January 2014 Treasurer's Report as presented and file same. On roll call voting aye to approve the January 7, 2014 regular meeting minutes, and the January 2014 Treasurer's Report, Ryan, Schrock, Krause. Nays none. Drake absent. Motion carried.
Motion was made by Schrock, seconded by Ryan, to approve the WMH financial statements submitted for the months of October 2013, November 2013 and December 2013. On roll call voting aye, Krause, Ryan, Schrock. Nays none. Drake absent. 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, Schrock, Krause. Nays none. Drake absent. Motion carried.
The claims approved were as follows: January Payroll, 28,250.67; Ameritas, 3654.15; EFTPS, 9143.09; Aflac Insurance, 52.78; ALA, fe 47.00; BVH, su 9.95; Baker & Taylor, su 269.78; Black Hills Ammunition, su 389.50; Black Hills Energy, fe 867.24; Blue Blossom, su 62.00; Boys Life, su 15.00; Central States, su 18,027.23; Keith Clouse, fe 250.00; CRA, fe 1624.61; Danko, su 1129.38; Lee DeBevoise, se 325.00; Diode, se 50.45; Discover, su 1014.61; EMC, fe 332.00; Ed M. Feld, su 600.00; Emblem Ent, su 58.67; EMP, su 274.00; EMS, se 9.06; Farmers Coop, se & su 1562.74; Patrick Gates, re 86.57; Debra Hulse, re 40.00; Jr Library Guild, su 56.88; Johnsons, su 64.10; Kirkham Michael, fe 2000.00; Seth Knoke, re 20.00; Stanley Krause, re 40.00; Jackie Larsen, su 6.94; League of NE Muni, fe 678.00; MPH, su 287.50; Menards, su 2011.12; Mid Plains, se 993.87; Midwest Labs, se 314.64; Midwest Living, su 19.97; Midwest Radar, se 80.00; Midwest Refuse, se 267.96; NE Dept of Rev, SWH 1137.16 & ST 6495.36; NE Public Health, se 94.00; NE Public Power, se 80,630.74; NE Wastewater Ops, fe 10.00; NMC, su 7.64; NE Envir Prod, su 817.57; Norris Public Power, se 4980.67; One Call, fe 3.30; Kelly Paulsen, re 20.00; Mike Paulsen, re 40.00; Pioneer Publ, su 208.74; Principal Mutual, fe 104.92; Mindy Rohrig, re 60.00; Ray Rohrig, re 60.00; Teresa Roth, re 20.00; SCEMA, fe 355.25; Seward County Independent, fe 78.25; Shell Fleet Plus, su 430.95; Marvin Slepicka, fe 1000.00; Kathy Spicka, re 173.04; Tuttle Inc, su 126.43; Ultramax, su 164.00; Verizon Wireless, se 524.10; Dick Weber, re 20.00; Windstream, se 942.96, Wingate, 165.90. Total Claims Approved $173,657.44.
Proposed Resolution #14-01 was introduced and read by Mayor Vossler.
RESOLUTION #14-01
A RESOLUTION OF THE MAYOR AND THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF FRIEND, SALINE COUNTY, NEBRASKA, APPROVING THE APPLICATION OF SOC 153, LLC DBA POUR HOUSE, FOR SPECIAL DESIGNATED LICENSE UNDER THE NEBRASKA LIQUOR CONTROL ACT, TO SELL, SERVE AND/OR CONSUME BEER, WINE, AND DISTILLED SPIRITS ON FEBRUARY 8, 2014 IN THE CITY OF FRIEND. THE SAID SPECIAL DESIGNATED LICENSE TO BE LIMITED TO THE INSIDE AREA OF THE HISTORIC WARREN BUILDING/SAN CARLO ROOM/WELCOME CENTER, 511 SECOND STREET, SUITES B AND C, TO BE HELD BETWEEN THE HOURS OF 4:00 P.M. AND 10:00 P.M. PURSUANT TO THE MUNICIPAL CODE OF THE CITY OF FRIEND, AND THE NEBRASKA LIQUOR CONTROL ACT.
Motion to adopt Resolution #14-01 declaring governing body’s approval of special designated liquor license as applied for by the Pour House for event to be held February 8th was made by Krause, seconded by Ryan. On roll call voting aye, Krause, Ryan, Schrock. Nays none. Drake absent. Motion carried and Resolution #14-01 was passed and approved this 4th day of February 2014.
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 Krause, 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, Ryan, Krause, Schrock. Nays none. Drake absent. 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 Ryan, seconded by Krause 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, Schrock, Krause, Ryan. Nays none. Drake absent. Motion carried.
Mayor Vossler read proposed Resolution #14-02.
RESOLUTION #14-02
“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 fourth (4th) day of February, 2014, 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 Krause, seconded by Schrock to approve Resolution #14-02. On roll call voting aye, Ryan, Schrock, Krause. Nays none. Drake absent. Motion carried. Resolution #14-02 was passed and approved this 4th day of February, 2014.
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. Drake absent. Motion carried.