04/01/2014 Regular Meeting
FRIEND CITY COUNCIL
MINUTES-REGULAR MEETING
APRIL 1, 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, Dan Drake, Phyllis Ryan, 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 received at this time.
Motioned by Krause, seconded by Schrock, to approve the Minutes of the March 4, 2014 regular meeting, and the March 2014 Treasurer's Report as presented and file same. On roll call voting aye to approve the March 4, 2014 regular meeting minutes, and the March 2014 Treasurer's Report, Krause, Schrock, Ryan. Drake abstained. Nays none. Motion carried.
Motion was made by Drake, seconded by Krause, to approve the WMH financial statements submitted for the month of February 2014. On roll call voting aye, Schrock, Krause, Ryan, Drake. Nays none. Motion carried.
A motion was made by Schrock, seconded by Drake, 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, Drake, Schrock,Ryan. Nays none. Motion carried.
The claims approved were as follows: March Payroll, 19,704.49; Ameritas, 2456.34; EFTPS, 6062.85; Aflac Insurance, 52.78; Baker & Taylor, su 284.14; Barco, su 362.06; Beaver Hardware, su 341.81; Black Hills Energy, fe 658.18; Blue Cross/Blue Shield, fe 5571.25; Central NE Bobcat, su 24.39; Central States, su 25,088.05; Keith Clouse, fe 250.00; Sharon Clouse, se 84.00; CRA, fe 4361.26; Consumer Reports, su 26.00; Crete Lumber, su 148.43; Crete True Value, su 227.08; Culligan, se 91.50; Lee DeBevoise, se 175.00; Diode Comm, fe 50.45; EMS, se 234.88; Eakes, su 175.49; Family Circle, su 19.98; Farm & Home, su 215.00; Farmers Coop, su 1366.81; Gene’s Electric, se & su 4028.06; Debbie Gilmer, re 200.31; Goossen, re 22.85; Gregg Johnson-Ent, se 300.00; Paul & Gail Gropp, fe 300.00; Stan Houlden, se 11,661.92; Johnsons, su 141.48; Jr. Library Guild, su 56.88; McGowen Comp Se, re 520.68; Menards, su 323.16; Midwest Labs, su 344.55; Midwest Living, su 19.97; NE Dept of Rev, SWH 703.28 & sales tax 6014.04; NE Public Health, se 196.00; NE Public Power, se 68,473.78; Norris Public Power, se 4865.51; One Call, se 12.15; Postmaster, su 244.50; Principal Mutual, fe 112.42; Ramada Inn, fe 560.00; Reiman Publications, su 14.98; Ross Repair, se 8.00; Seventeen, su 14.93; Seward County Independent, fe 54.57; Shell, su 300.84; Marvin Slepicka, fe 1000.00; Steve’s Repair, se 74.48; Streicher’s, su 14.98; Phyllis Svehla, se 168.00; UNO, fe 616.00; Verizon, se 522.04; Waste Connections, fe 267.96; Windstream, se 932.69. Total Claims Approved $171,123.23.
Patrick Gates gave his utility report. Mr. Gates reported that work is necessary at the ballfield to prepare it for use for the coming season. He indicated that the field should be ready for use April 15. Motion approving this was made by Schrock, seconded by Drake. On roll call voting aye, Ryan, Schrock, Krause, Drake. Nays none. Motion carried.
Gates also discussed upcoming maintenance to be done by Norris Public Power, the annual contract with Friend Public School for use of the ballfield, and work to be done as a memorial at the park.
Mark McFarland, Police Chief, gave his report.
Stanley Krause reported on behalf of the fire department.
Discussion was had relating to considering transferring city property located at Maple Street and Highway 6 to the Community Redevelopment Authority. It was decided to advertise this property for sale.
No further business to come before the City Council, motion was made by Drake, seconded by Schrock, to adjourn the meeting. On roll call voting aye, Krause, Ryan, Schrock, Drake. Nays, none. Motion carried. Meeting adjourned at 7:35 p.m.