10/07/2014 Regular Meeting
FRIEND CITY COUNCIL
MINUTES-REGULAR MEETING
OCTOBER 7, 2014
Mayor Vossler called the regular meeting of the City Council to order at 7:03 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: Dan Drake, Phyllis Ryan, and Harlan Schrock. (Stan Krause was not yet in attendance.) 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. No comments were offered.
Motioned by Drake, seconded by Ryan, to approve the minutes of the September 2, 2014 regular meeting and the September 2014 Treasurer’s Report as presented and file same. On roll call voting aye to approve the September 2, 2014 regular meeting minutes and the September 2014 Treasurer’s Report , Schrock, Ryan, Drake. Nays none. Motion carried.
Motion was made by Schrock, seconded by Ryan to approve the WMH Financial Statements for August 2014. On roll call voting aye, Drake, Ryan, Schrock. Nays none. Motion carried.
A motion was made by Drake, seconded by Schrock, 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, Ryan, Schrock, Drake. Nays none. Motion carried.
The claims approved were as follows: September Payroll, 22,071.30; Ameritas, 2876.12; EFTPS, 6980.56; Baker & Taylor, su 372.65; Barco, su 998.25; Baylor Evnen Curtiss Grimit, fe 429.00; Beaver Hardware, su 584.65; Black Hills Energy, fe 273.12; Blue Blossom, su 8.00; BCBS, fe 3455.11; Brandts, su 10.00; Central States, se & su 11,243.23; Keith Clouse, fe 250.00; CRA 2801.04; Crete True Value, se 168.35; Crist, se 306.22; Culligan, se & su 53.25; Lee Debevoise, se 385.65; Diode Comm, fe 50.45; Discover, fe 830.71; EMC, fe 479.00; EMS, fe 332.92; Eakes, su 166.97; Energy Pioneer, fe 611.32; Farmer’s Coop, se/su 2053.61; Bonnie Felt, re 10.27; Fireguard, su 11,120.35; First State Ins, fe 1302.00; Galls, su 247.59; Gene’s Electric, se & su 6938.79; Kim Goossen, re 102.82; Paul & Gail Gropp, fe 150.00; Heartland Pest Control, se 50.00 Johnsons, su 58.10; Jr. Library Guild, su 59.76; Jackie Larsen, re 44.08; Menards, su 1563.29; Midwest Labs, se 12.11; Nat’l Geographic, fe 39.00; NE Muni Power Pool, fe 582.72; NE Dept of Rev, SWH 786.35, ST 7562.92; NE Public Health, se 267.00; NE Public Power, se 74,871.15; Norris Public Power, se 4911.14; Office Cash, su 95.14; One Call, se 43.25; Thomas Paris, se 380.00; Principal Mutual, fe 108.14; Ross Repair, se 17.00; Saline Co Clerk, fe 10.00; Saline Co Treas, fe 315.45; Sargent Drilling, se 900.00; Seward Independent, fe 370.58; Shell, su 603.26; Marvin Slepicka, fe 1000.00; SE Library Systems, fe 15.00; Mark Stutzman, fe 925.00; Phyllis Svehla, fe 84.00; Verizon, se 572.62; Waste Connections, se 267.96; Windstream, se 937.69; Youngs, se 126.22; Zito, se 63.65. Total Claims Approved $175,305.88.
Mayor Vossler presented for the third and final reading proposed Ordinance #14-737. (Stan Krause now present at 7:08 p.m.)
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.
After the third reading, motion was made by Drake, seconded by Ryan, to approve Ordinance #14-737, relating to a zoning change on Highway 6 from B-1 Highway Business District to B-2 Business District. On roll call voting aye, Schrock, Krause, Ryan, Drake.
Mayor Vossler presented proposed Ordinance #14-739 for the first reading. Ordinance #14-739 proposes to designate an Enhanced Employment Area within corporate limits and to provide for the levy of an occupation tax on certain businesses within the designated Enhanced Employment Area.
Proposed Resolution #14-15 was introduced and read by Mayor Vossler.
RESOLUTION #14-15
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, AND WINE ON OCTOBER 26, 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 8:00 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 #14-15 approving application for a special designated liquor license from Soc153 dba Pour House for an event to be held October 26, 2014. On roll call voting aye, Schrock, Krause, Ryan, Drake. Nays none. Resolution #14-15 was passed and approved this 7th day of October, 2014.
Utilities Superintendent, Patrick Gates gave his report. Gates requested Council consider approving contract for professional engineering services with Kirkham Michael for Street Superintendent, as required by NBCS. Motion was made by Schrock, seconded by Drake to approve contract between the City of Friend and Kirkham Michael for professional engineering services relative to the completion of all Street Superintendent Services as required by the Nebraska Board of Classifications and Standards. On roll call voting aye, Ryan, Krause, Drake, Schrock. Nays none. Motion carried.
Patrick Gates reported that he received a request for stop signs and yield signs at the intersections of 4th and Cedar and 5th and Cedar. A resolution (#14-16) was prepared for council’s consideration and approval of this request.
Mayor Vossler read proposed Resolution #14-16.
RESOLUTION NO. 14-16
WHEREAS, Section 5-205 of the Municipal Code of the City of Friend, Nebraska directs that the City Council may by resolution provide for the placing of signs or signals in any street under the jurisdiction of the City for the purpose of regulating traffic thereon, and
WHEREAS, it is deemed necessary to place such sign(s) at the appropriate location for the protection of the public;
Stop signs are hereby designated to be erected, maintained and rules to be enforced in accordance with Nebraska State Statute (60-6,148; 60-6,121; 60-686) at the intersection of 4th Street and Cedar Street for eastbound and westbound traffic; and
Yield signs are hereby designated to be erected, maintained and rules to be enforced in accordance with Nebraska State Statute (60-6,148; 60-6,121; 60-686) at the intersection of 5th Street and Cedar Street for eastbound and westbound traffic.
It shall be unlawful for any driver approaching Cedar Street on 4th Street or 5th Street, except when directed by a peace office or other traffic control signal and/or device, to proceed in a manner deemed a violation of the Nebraska State Statue.
Motion was made by Schrock, seconded by Krause to approve Resolution #14-16 approving the placement of stop signs at the intersection of 4th and Cedar for east and westbound traffic, and the placement of yield signs at the intersection of 5th and Cedar for east and westbound traffic. On roll call voting aye, Drake, Ryan, Krause, Schrock. Nays none. Resolution #14-16 was passed and approved this 7th day of October, 2014.
Building Inspector, Mark Stutzman gave his report. He reported that he had been contacted by the school with an inquiry to put a building (approximately 30 ft. x 40 ft.) on their property located at 5th and Pine Street. Mr. Stutzman said he will schedule a meeting of the Planning Commission for their consideration and recommendation of this request.
Jim Ryan attended the meeting representing the Community Redevelopment Authority. Mr. Ryan requested the City Council consider approving proposed changes to the CRA Redevelopment Contract. (See attachments.) After review and discussion, motion was made by Schrock, seconded by Drake, to approve the proposed change in the Community Redevelopment Authority “projected 11 year revenue” to the 2008 redevelopment plan as defined in attachment A. On roll call voting aye, Ryan, Krause, Drake, Schrock. Nays none. Motion carried.
Jim Ryan requested the City Council consider approving proposed changes to the CRA “budget for commercial and residential property rehabilitation and demolition grants” to the 2008 redevelopment plan as defined in attachment A. Motion was made by Drake, seconded by Krause to approve proposed changes to the CRA “budget for commercial and residential property rehabilitation and demolition grants” to the 2008 redevelopment plan as defined in attachment A. On roll call voting aye, Schrock, Ryan, Krause, Drake. Nays none. Motion carried.
Motion was made by Krause, seconded by Schrock, to approve changes to the CRA “in offering applications for grants for rehab and demolition of commercial and residential property” to the 2008 redevelopment plan as defined in attachment A, as requested by Jim Ryan. On roll call voting aye, Ryan, Drake, Schrock, Krause. Nays none. Motion carried.
Jim Ryan reviewed with the Council a proposed contract between the Community Redevelopment Authority and Friend DNP X, LLC. Motion was made by Krause, seconded by Schrock, to approve the CRA contract with Geren Moor, Dallas Texas Properties X, LLC, the sole member of Friend DNXP, LLC for the construction and operation of a retail store on lots 32, 33, 34, and 35 of Whitcomb’s First Addition of the City of Friend.
Continued discussion was had relating to city employee wage increases. Motion was made by Drake, seconded by Schrock to approve the following wage increases for city employees to be effective October 1st: Billy Baugh (hourly) $0.85/hr., Patrick Gates $0.40/hr., Debbie Gilmer (hourly) $0.32/hr., Kim Goossen (hourly) $0.55/hr., Mark McFarland $0.40/hr., Ryan Yoder (hourly) $0.31/hr. On roll call voting aye, Krause, Ryan, Schrock, Drake. Nays none. Motion carried.
No further business to come before the City Council, motion was made by Drake, seconded by Krause, to adjourn the meeting. On roll call voting aye, Schrock, Ryan, Krause, Drake. Nays, none. Motion carried. Meeting adjourned at 8:08 p.m.