08/05/2014 Regular Meeting
FRIEND CITY COUNCIL
MINUTES-REGULAR MEETING
AUGUST 5, 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 City Clerk Debbie Gilmer recorded the proceedings. The following Councilmembers were present: Harlan Schrock, Phyllis Ryan, Dan Drake, and 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 accepted at this time. No comments were offered.
Motioned by Drake, seconded by Schrock, to approve the Minutes of the July1, 2014 regular meeting, and the July 2014 Treasurer's Report as presented and file same. On roll call voting aye to approve the July 1, 2014 regular meeting minutes, and the July 2014 Treasurer's Report, Krause, Ryan, Drake, Schrock. Nays none. Motion carried.
Motion was made by Krause, seconded by Ryan, to approve the WMH financial statements submitted for the month of June 2014. On roll call voting aye, Schrock, Drake, Ryan, Krause. Nays none. Motion carried.
A motion was made by Schrock, 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, Krause, Ryan, Schrock. Nays none. Motion carried.
The claims approved were as follows: July Payroll, 41,459.02; Aflac, fe 52.78; Ameritas, 4751.45; EFTPS, 13,055.08; ACCO, su 1009.50; Alamar Uniforms, 1169.40; All You, su 20.04; Baker & Taylor, su 291.13; Baylor Evnen Curtiss Grimit & Witt, fe 1111.50; Black Hills Energy, fe 165.40; Brandts, su 21.65; Central States, su 25,332.63; CRA, 186.13; Cooking Light, su 24.00; Country Woman, su 16.98; Crete Auto, su 142.61; Culligan, se & su 15.50; D&D Comm, se 65.00; Danko, su 77.08; Demco, su 113.86; Diode, se 50.45; Discover, su 1130.84; Eakes, su 375.16; EMC, fe 36,258.00; Exeter Lumber, su 78.82; Farmers Coop, se & su 2575.68; Fireguard, su 1271.31; FVFD, 3000.00; Gale, su 88.46; Genes Elect, se & su 2054.62; HGTV, su 27.97; Johnsons, su 67.38; Jr Library Guild, su 59.76; Jackie Larsen, re 33.00; LONM, fe 741.00 & 1578.00; Menards, su 979.28; Midwest Labs, su 168.34; Mohrhoff Power, su 26.44; NE Dept of Rev, SWH 1503.23, Sales Tax, 7170.99; NE Public Health, se 576.00; NE Public Power, se 82,888.18; Nick’s, su 113.05; Norris Power, se 4865.51; One Call, se 5.55; People, su 116.07; Precision Signs, su 167.00; Principal Mutual, fe 108.14; Railroad Mgmt, fe 146.16; Ramada Inn, fe 316.00; Rembolt, fe 1325.00; Ray Rohrig, re 216.94; Ross Repair, se 32.00; Sargent Drilling, se 392.83; Seward County Independent, fe 139.62; Shell Fleet Plus, su 462.40; Marvin Slepicka, fe 1000.00; SENDD, fe 1575.00; Troyer, Concrete, fe 4917.45; UMB, fe 265.00; Verizon Wireless, se 558.96; Waste Connections, se 342.96; Windstream, se 903.36; Wingate, fe 1109.50; Zito, fe 44.96. Total Claims Approved $250,907.11.
Mayor Vossler shared with the Council that he received notification from Lee DeBevoise that he was resigning as Editor/Webmaster of the City of Friend website. Council accepted, with regret, the letter of resignation submitted by Mr. DeBevoise and after discussion it was decided that Debbie Gilmer will be assuming these responsibilities.
The third reading was done by Mayor Vossler of Ordinance #14-737 relating to a zoning change on Highway 6 from B-1 Highway Business District to B-2 Business District. Ordinance follows.
ORDINANCE NO. 14-737
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE OFFICIAL ZONING DISTRICT MAP OF THE CITY OF FRIEND, NEBRASKA, ATTACHED TO AND MADE A PART OF CHAPTER 11 OF THE MUNICIPAL CODE OF THE CITY OF FRIEND, NEBRASKA BY CHANGING THE BOUNDARIES OF THE DISTRICTS ESTABLISHED AND SHOW THEREON (FRIEND CITY E WHITCOMB’S 1ST ADDITION, LOTS 32, 33, 34 AND 35 FROM B1 TO B2).
BE IT ORDAINED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF FRIEND, NEBRASKA:
Section 1. That the Official Zoning District Map of the City of Friend, Nebraska attached to and made of Chapter 11 of the Municipal Code of the City of Friend, Nebraska, be and it hereby is amended by changing the boundaries of the Districts established and shown on said map as follows:
Friend City E Whitcomb’s 1st Addition, Lots 32, 33, 34 and 35, Friend, Saline County, Nebraska;
be and they hereby are transferred from the B1 Highway Business District to the B2 Business District and are hereby made a part of the B2 Business District and governed by all the provisions and regulations pertaining to the B2 Business District.
Section 2. That this Ordinance shall take effect and be in full force from and after its passage, approval, and publication as required by law.
Representing the Community Redevelopment Authority, Jim Ryan attended the meeting and asked that consideration of Ordinance No. 14-737 be postponed until further notice. Motion was made by Schrock, seconded by Drake to table consideration of Ordinance No. 14-737 to a future meeting, as requested by the Community Redevelopment Authority. On roll call voting aye, Krause, Ryan, Drake, Schrock. Nays none. Motion carried.
Proposed Resolution #14-12 was read by Mayor Vossler relating to a special designated liquor license application submitted by Soc153 dba Pour House for a September 20, 2014 event.
RESOLUTION #14-12
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 SEPTEMBER 20, 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 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 was made by Drake, seconded by Ryan, to approve Resolution #14-12 approving special designated liquor license application for Soc153 dba Pour House for an event to be held September 20, 2014. On roll call voting aye, Schrock, Krause, Ryan, Drake. Nays none. Motion carried.
Patrick Gates gave his report. Mr. Gates informed the Mayor and Council that he had been contacted by personnel from Citizens State Bank requesting permission to erect a sign directing bank customers to their drive-through location. Discussion was had and there were no objections.
Discussion was had relating to the annual agreement between Friend Public Schools and the City for the school’s use of the ballfield for their 2014 season. Motion was made by Schrock, seconded by Ryan to authorize Mayor Vossler to execute by signing agreement between Friend Public Schools and the City of Friend for the school’s use of the ballfield for their 2014 season, which reflects a fee of $2100. On roll call voting aye Drake, Krause, Ryan, Schrock. Nays none. Motion carried.
Mark Stutzman, Building Inspector, had nothing to report.
Stanley Krause reported on behalf of the Friend Volunteer Fire Department.
Jim Ryan presented to the Mayor and Council the mid-year financial report for the Community Redevelopment Authority.
Saline County Area Transit submitted their annual allocation request for 2014-2015 of Friend’s share of local matching funds in the amount of $763. (The request from last year was $1502.) Motion was made by Drake, seconded by Schrock to approve the Saline County Area Transit 2014-2015 allocation request of $763 for Friend’s share of local matching funds. On roll call voting aye, Ryan, Krause, Schrock, Drake. Nays none. Motion carried.
The annual report for Saline County Aging Services (formerly Saline County Eldercare Coalition) was provided to the Mayor and Council for their review and consideration. The amount of funding Saline County Aging Services is requesting for their 2014-2015 fiscal year is $2496. Motion was made by Schrock, seconded by Ryan, to approve the request from Saline County Aging Services to allocate $2496 for financial support for their fiscal year 2014-2015. On roll call voting aye, Krause, Drake, Ryan, Schrock. Nays none. Motion carried.
Motion was made by Krause, seconded by Drake, to approve a 1% increase in the 2013-2014 funds subject to limitation (as allowable by law) for fiscal year 2014-2015. On roll call voting aye, Schrock, Ryan, Drake, Krause. Nays none. Motion carried.
Motion was made by Krause, seconded by Schrock, to approve annual renewal of membership with the Southeast Nebraska Development District for $1575. On roll call voting aye, Schrock, Ryan, Drake, Krause. Nays, none. Motion carried.
Motion to enter into executive session at 7:38 p.m. to discuss personnel issues was made by Drake, seconded by Ryan. On roll call voting aye, Krause, Schrock, Ryan, Drake. Nays none. Motion carried.
Motion to reconvene regular session was made by Schrock, seconded by Drake. On roll call voting aye, Ryan, Krause, Schrock, Drake. Nays none. Motion carried. Regular session resumed at 8:10 p.m.
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, Ryan, Krause, Schrock, Drake. Nays none. Motion carried. Meeting adjourned at 8:11 p.m.