03/04/2014 Regular Meeting
FRIEND CITY COUNCIL
MINUTES-REGULAR MEETING
MARCH 4, 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: Harlan Schrock, Phyllis Ryan, Stanley Krause. Dan Drake was unable to attend. 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 obtain comments prior to considering an amendment to the general redevelopment plan, including certain redevelopment grants, in an area of the City that has previously been declared blighted and substandard and in need of redevelopment pursuant to the Community Development Law. Motion to open public hearing was made by Schrock, seconded by Ryan. On roll call voting aye, Schrock, Ryan, Krause. Nays none. Drake absent. Motion carried. Public hearing opened at 7:01 p.m.
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 February 4, 2014 regular meeting, and the February 2014 Treasurer's Report as presented and file same. On roll call voting aye to approve the February 4, 2014 regular meeting minutes, and the February 2014 Treasurer's Report, Ryan, Schrock, Krause. Nays none. Drake absent. Motion carried.
Motion was made by Ryan, seconded by Schrock, to approve the WMH financial statements submitted for the month of January 2014. On roll call voting aye, Krause, Ryan, Schrock. Nays none. Drake absent. 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. On roll call voting aye, Schrock, Krause, Ryan. Nays none. Drake absent. Motion carried.
The claims approved were as follows: February Payroll, 19,605.87; Ameritas, 2538.05; EFTPS, 6507.81; Aflac, 52.78; Baker & Taylor, su 229.79; Black Hills Energy, fe 789.09; CAMC, su 94.50; Central State, su 13,058.87; Chief Supply, su 47.27; Keith Clouse, fe 250.00; CRA, fe 955.90; Crete Lumber, su 161.55; Danko, su 29.89; Demco, su 101.87; Diode, se 50.45;Dorchester Farmers Coop, se 1474.53; Eakes, su 43.99; Erickson/ Sederstrom, fe 441.00; Exeter Lumber, su 322.46; Farmers Coop, se & su 1508.75; Field & Stream, su 13.97; Fireguard, eq 19,076.65; Follett School Solutions, se 829.00; Susan Fortune, fe 150.00; Patrick Gates, re 200.00; Gene’s Electric, se & su 10,024.55; Kim Goossen, re 131.04; Johnsons, su 50.30; Jr Library Guild, su 56.88; League of NE Muni, fe 75.00; Matt Friend, eq 6825.00; Menards, su 539.28; Midwest Labs, se 12.11; Midwest Refuse, se 323.96; Municipal Su, su 816.82; NDHHS, fe 40.00; NE Dept of Rev, SWH 808.34; NE Public Health, se 30.00; NE Public Power, se 74,785.12; Natl Arbor Day, fe 15.00; Norris Public Power, se 4865.51; One Call, fe 11.00; Pioneer Publishing, fe 253.47; Principal Mutual, fe 112.42; Mindy Rohrig, re 205.00; Ross Repair, se 73.50; Seventeen, su 14.97; Seward County Independent, fe 170.57; Shell Fleet Plus, su 532.74; Sid Dillon, se 182.40; Marvin Slepicka, fe 1000.00; Streicher’s, su 227.17; Troyer Concrete, su 3000.00; Verizon, se 522.04; Jim Vossler, re 114.80; WEF, fe 109.00; Windstream, se 928.03, Youngs, se 47.92. Total Claims Approved $175,437.98.
Motion to close the public hearing to obtain comments relating to amendment to the general redevelopment plan, was made by Ryan, seconded by Krause. On roll call voting aye, Krause, Ryan, Schrock. Nays none. Drake absent. Motion carried. Public hearing closed at 7:15 p.m.
Motion to approve an amendment to the general redevelopment plan, including certain redevelopment grants, in an area of the City that has previously been declared blighted and substandard and in need of redevelopment pursuant to the Community Development Law. was made by Schrock, seconded by Ryan. On roll call voting aye, Schrock, Ryan, Krause. Nays none. Drake absent. Motion carried. (Amendment and samples of applications are attached.)
Mayor Vossler shared with the Council that the downtown improvement branch of the Friend Area Fund has inquired about the City assisting them in the renovation of the Friend city neon sign. They are requesting that the City pay for the renovation with the Friend Area Fund reimbursing the City for the cost as has been approved by the FAF for this purpose. Motion to approve this request was made by Krause, seconded by Ryan. On roll call voting aye, Ryan, Krause, Schrock. Nays none. Drake absent. Motion carried.
Proposed resolution numbers 14-03 through 14-09 were introduced by Mayor Vossler.
RESOLUTION #14-03
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 MARCH 14, 2014 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 B AND C, TO BE HELD BETWEEN THE HOURS OF 5:00 P.M. AND 12:00 A.M. MIDNIGHT PURSUANT TO THE MUNICIPAL CODE OF THE CITY OF FRIEND, AND THE NEBRASKA LIQUOR CONTROL ACT.
RESOLUTION #14-04
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 APRIL 5, 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 11:00 A.M. AND 3:00 P.M. PURSUANT TO THE MUNICIPAL CODE OF THE CITY OF FRIEND, AND THE NEBRASKA LIQUOR CONTROL ACT.
RESOLUTION #14-05
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 APRIL 25, 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, MARY MARY GALLERY, 511 SECOND STREET, SUITES B, C AND D, 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.
RESOLUTION #14-06
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 MAY 17, 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, MARY MARY GALLERY, 511 SECOND STREET, SUITES B, C AND D, TO BE HELD BETWEEN THE HOURS OF 12:00 P.M. NOON AND 11:00 P.M. PURSUANT TO THE MUNICIPAL CODE OF THE CITY OF FRIEND, AND THE NEBRASKA LIQUOR CONTROL ACT.
RESOLUTION #14-07
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 MAY 23, 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, MARY MARY GALLERY, 511 SECOND STREET, SUITES B, C AND D, TO BE HELD BETWEEN THE HOURS OF 12:00 P.M. NOON AND 11:00 P.M. PURSUANT TO THE MUNICIPAL CODE OF THE CITY OF FRIEND, AND THE NEBRASKA LIQUOR CONTROL ACT.
RESOLUTION #14-08
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 JUNE 21, 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 12:00 P.M. NOON AND 11:00 P.M. PURSUANT TO THE MUNICIPAL CODE OF THE CITY OF FRIEND, AND THE NEBRASKA LIQUOR CONTROL ACT.
RESOLUTION #14-09
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 JUNE 28, 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, MARY MARY GALLERY, 511 SECOND STREET, SUITES B, C AND D, TO BE HELD BETWEEN THE HOURS OF 12:00 P.M. NOON AND 11:00 P.M. PURSUANT TO THE MUNICIPAL CODE OF THE CITY OF FRIEND, AND THE NEBRASKA LIQUOR CONTROL ACT.
Motion to adopt Resolutions #14-03 through #14-09 declaring governing body’s approval of special designated liquor licenses as applied for by the Pour House for events to be held March 14th, April 5th, April 25th, May 17th, May 23rd, June 21st, and June 28th was made by Schrock, seconded by Ryan. On roll call voting aye, Krause, Ryan, Schrock. Nays none. Drake absent. Motion carried and Resolutions #14-03, #14-04, #14-05, #14-06, #14-07, #14-08, and #14-09, was passed and approved this 4th day of March 2014.
Patrick Gates, Utilities Superintendent, gave his report.
Mark McFarland, Chief of Police gave his report. He reported that as Officer Hensel accepted a position with another police department, McFarland will be interviewing candidates for a new officer for the Friend department. Chief McFarland also discussed with the Mayor and Council a proposed lease agreement for consideration to lease space at 124 Maple to house the Friend Police Department.
Stan Krause reported that there were two electric heaters in the fire bay that started on fire and need to be replaced. Krause requested Council’s approval to pursue soliciting bids for gas heaters to replace the electric heaters in the fire bay. After discussion, Council had no objections.
No further business to come before the City Council, motion was made by Krause, seconded by Schrock, to adjourn the meeting. On roll call voting aye, Ryan, Schrock, Krause. Nays none. Drake absent. Motion carried. Meeting adjourned at 7:50 p.m