05/05/2014 Regular Meeting
FRIEND CITY COUNCIL
MINUTES-REGULAR MEETING
MAY 5, 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, Dan Drake, Phyllis Ryan, and Stan 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 accepted at this time.
Motioned by Drake, seconded by Schrock, to approve the Minutes of the April 1, 2014 regular meeting, and the April 2014 Treasurer's Report as presented and file same. On roll call voting aye to approve the April 1, 2014 regular meeting minutes, and the April 2014 Treasurer's Report, Ryan, Krause, Drake, Schrock. Nays none. Motion carried.
Motion was made by Schrock, seconded by Ryan, to approve the WMH financial statements submitted for the month of March 2014. On roll call voting aye, Krause, Drake, Ryan, Schrock. Nays none. 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, Drake, Schrock, Ryan, Krause. Nays none. Motion carried.
The claims approved were as follows: April Payroll, 18,872.71; Ameritas, 2586.71; EFTPS, 6164.83; Aflac Insurance, 52.78; BVH, su 12.60; Baker & Taylor, su 99.66; Barco, su 1149.14; Baylor Evnen Curtiss Grimit & Witt, se 117.00; Beatrice Concrete, se 287.00; Beaver Hardware, su 92.71; Black Hills Energy, fe 458.37; Brandenburgh Disposal, se 438.07; Brandt Carpet, se 62.00; Brothers, su 12.10; Central States, su 10,003.49; Chief Supply, su 60.97; Keith Clouse, fe 250.00; CRA, fe 21,126.80; Crete Lumber, su 106.00; Culligan, se 50.00; Danko, su 555.50; Lee DeBevoise, se 50.00; Diode, se 50.45; Discover, su 1601.94; EMS, se 104.13; Eakes, su 579.97; EMP, su 234.28; Exeter Lumber, su 225.00; Farmers Coop, se & su 4664.41; First State Ins, fe 9601.00; Friend Girls Softball, re 178.00; Friend Medical Center, se 640.00; Friend Sentinel, fe 30.00; Gale, su 88.46; Gene’s Electric, se 6100.00; General Fire, su 50.00; Gregg Johnson-Ent, se 300.00; Paul & Gail Gropp, fe 150.00; A.J. Hansen, se 35.00; Johnsons, su 134.02; Jr. Library Guild, su 56.88; Kirkham Michael, fe 648.00; Jackie Larsen, re 50.90; Lynn Peavey, su 40.10; Menards, su 403.66; Chris Michl, se 449.40; NE Dept of Rev, SWH 746.47 & ST 5307.57; NE Public Health, se 46.00; NE Public Power, se 54,508.54; NE Rural Water, fe 925.00; NEMSA, fe 175.00; NE Envir Prod, su 2000.00; Nicks, se 4141.00; Norris Public Power, se 4865.51; Principal Mutual, fe 112.42; Redbook, su 19.97; Romans, Wiemer, & Assoc. fe 4525.00; Ross Repair, se 49.00; Seward County Independent, fe 150.25; Shell Fleet Plus, su 341.66; Marvin Slepicka, fe 1000.00; Streichers, su 7.99; TV Se. 277.46; The Penworthy Co, su 75.83; Verizon Wireless, se 522.14; WEF, fe 109.00; WMH, se 500.00, fe 300.00; Waste Connections, se 268.80; Windstream, se 793.39, Zito Media, se 74.17. Total Claims Approved $170,866.21.
Marc Munford from Ameritas attended the meeting to introduce and present a proposed ordinance authorizing the issuance of District Improvement Bonds of Street Improvement District Numbers 2013-1 through 2013-6 issued to pay the cost of improving certain streets.
Council Member Stan Krause introduced Ordinance No. 14-736 and moved its adoption. Council Member Harlan Schrock seconded said motion and moved that the statutory rule requiring reading on three different days be suspended. Council Member Dan Drake seconded the motion to suspend the rules and upon roll call vote on the motion the following Council Members voted YEA: Phyllis Ryan, Stan Krause, Dan Drake, Harlan Schrock. The following voted NAY: none. The motion to suspend the rules was adopted by three-fourths of the Council and the statutory rule was declared suspended for consideration of said ordinance.
Said ordinance was then read by title and thereafter Council Member Stan Krause moved for final passage of the ordinance, which motion was seconded by Council Member Phyllis Ryan. The Mayor then stated the question “Shall Ordinance No. 14-736 be passed and adopted?” Upon roll call vote, the following Council Members voted YEA: Stan Krause, Harlan Schrock, Dan Drake, Phyllis Ryan. The following voted NAY: none. The passage and adoption of said ordinance having been concurred by three-fourths of all members of the Council, the Mayor declared the ordinance adopted and the Mayor in the presence of the Council signed and approved the ordinance and the Clerk attested the passage and approval of the same and affixed her signature thereto and ordered the Ordinance to be published in pamphlet form as provided therein.
ORDINANCE NO. 14-736
AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE ISSUANCE OF DISTRICT IMPROVEMENT BONDS OF STREET IMPROVEMENT DISTRICTS NOS. 2013-1 TO 2013-6 INCLUSIVE, OF THE CITY OF FRIEND, NEBRASKA OF THE PRINCIPAL AMOUNT OF ONE MILLION THREE HUNDRED TWENTY-FIVE THOUSAND DOLLARS ($1,325,000) ISSUED TO PAY THE COST OF IMPROVING CERTAIN STREETS (EXCLUSIVE OF INTERSECTIONS AND AREAS FORMED BY THE CROSSING OF STREETS, AVENUES AND ALLEYS) IN STREET IMPROVEMENT DISTRICTS NOS. 2013-1 TO 2013-6 INCLUSIVE; PROVIDING FOR A SINKING FUND AND FOR THE LEVY OF TAXES TO PAY SAID BONDS; PROVIDING FOR THE SALE OF THE BONDS; AUTHORIZING THE DELIVERY OF THE BONDS TO THE PURCHASER; PROVIDING FOR THE DISPOSITION OF THE BOND PROCEEDS AND ORDERING THE ORDINANCE PUBLISHED IN PAMPHLET FORM (A true and complete copy of the Ordinance is published in pamphlet form and available for review upon request at City Hall during regular office hours.)
Patrick Gates, Utilities Superintendent, gave his report. Included in Mr. Gates’ report was an update of the street improvement project, status of the swimming pool and preparation for its’ opening, the hiring of Allison Riley for the pool manager, and planning/building a memorial at the park. Gates informed the Mayor and Council of the upcoming golf outing fundraiser for the Warren Memorial Hospital Foundation and asked Council if they would consider sponsoring a team, with the individual team members personally contributing money to sponsor a flag. Council had no objections. Mr. Gates reported to the Mayor and Council that he would compile information for Council’s consideration at the June Meeting relating to changes in the electrical rates.
Dan Drake informed Patrick Gates that the area around the City shop looks good and that he and the City workers did a great job cleaning and organizing this area.
Police Chief, Mark McFarland, gave his report. He reported to the Mayor and Council that he has extended an offer of employment, which offer has been accepted, for the full time police officer position. The individual hired is William Findlay, a certified officer currently residing in Wilber.
Stan Krause reported on behalf of the Fire Department and informed all in attendance that the annual fundraiser for Fourth of July fireworks is scheduled for June 1st.
Jim Ryan attended the meeting to present plans to the Mayor and Council for the upcoming 4th annual Hike-or-Bike event on May 10th. Mr. Ryan asked Council’s approval to temporarily close Chestnut Street from 9th to 11th, to allow the use of golf carts, to open fire hydrant, and to have restrooms open as has been done in previous years. Council had no objections.
Mayor Vossler discussed with the Council a new park clubhouse project that the group representing the Estate of Leona M. Ihde is considering. Mayor Vossler shared a drawing/plan of the clubhouse drafted by Patrick Gates. After discussion, the Council agreed and approved proceeding with this project.
Mayor Vossler shared with the Council that his recommended appointment to the Library Board to complete Jordan McGowan’s term is Richard Ziegler. Motion was made by Schrock, seconded by Drake, to accept Mayor Vossler’s recommended appointment of Richard Ziegler to serve as a member of the Gilbert Library Board to complete Jordan McGowan’s term. On roll call voting aye, Ryan, Krause, Drake, Schrock. Nays none. Motion carried.
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, Drake, Ryan, Schrock, Krause. Nays none. Motion carried.