01/02/2013 Regular Meeting
FRIEND CITY COUNCIL
MINUTES-REGULAR MEETING
JANUARY 2, 2013
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: Stan Krause, Dan Drake, Phyllis Ryan, and Harlan Schrock. Attorney Mullally was also 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. Saline County Deputy, Zach Cavalier attended the meeting to inform the Mayor and Council that Saline County Sheriff’s Office is in the process of raising money for the purchase of a new K-9 patrol dog, as the current patrol dog is set to retire. The cost for the dog is $8500. Cavalier requested the Mayor and Council consider a donation to the Saline County Canine fund for the purchase of the dog, as well as assist with any incidental costs that may be incurred in getting the dog to Nebraska, purchasing equipment, and for the cost of any additional training that may be necessary upon the dog’s arrival. After discussion, Mayor Vossler and Council directed the City Clerk to include this issue on the February Council meeting agenda for further discussion and approval of a monetary donation to the Saline County Sheriff’s Canine Program Fund.
Motioned by Krause, seconded by Schrock to approve the Minutes of the December 5, 2012 regular meeting, the December 13, 2012 special meeting, and the December 2012 Treasurer's Report as presented and file same. On roll call voting aye to approve the December 5, 2012 regular meeting minutes, the December 13, 2012 special meeting minutes, and the December 2012 Treasurer's Report, Drake, Krause, Ryan, Schrock. Nays none. Motion carried.
Motion to approve the financial reports submitted by Warren Memorial Hospital for October 2012 was made by Schrock and seconded by Ryan. On roll call voting aye, Drake, Krause, 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, Krause, Ryan, Drake, Schrock. Nays none. Motion carried.
Mayor Vossler shared a thank-you received from former City Clerk, Phyllis Svehla, for being invited to attend the City of Friend appreciation dinner held earlier in the month.
The claims approved were as follows: December Payroll, 20,887.26; Ameritas, 2535.12; EFTPS, 6086.16; Aflac Insurance, 52.78; BVH, su 13.91; Baker & Taylor, su 167.28; Barco Muni Prod, su 472.68; Black Hills Energy, fe 438.74; BlueCross, fe 5441.85; Brothers, su 4.75; CLIA, Labs, fe 150.00; Central States, su 24,014.75; Keith Clouse, fe 250.00; CRA, fe 118.02; Culligan, su 48.00; Danko, su 915.13; Discover, su 553.20; Lee DeBevoise, se 175.00; Diode Comm, se 35.45; Drake Refrigeration, se 213.00; EMS, se 48.73; Exeter Lumber, su 58.54; Farmers Coop, se & su 2902.87; First State Ins, fe 2573.00; Friend Country Club, 3703.86; HRW, su 29.08; Patrick Gates, re 200.00; Gene’s Electric, se & su 2000.00; IIMC, fe 230.00; J.P. Cooke, su 60.51; Johnsons, su 103.39; Jr Library Guild, su 54.72; Kirkham Michael, fe 2355.00; Menards, su 711.32; Chris Michl, fe 436.80; Midwest Labs, se 156.26; Midwest Refuse, se 246.75; Michael Mullally, fe 1040.00; NE Dept of Rev, SWH 848.75 & ST 5810.56; NE Muni Power Pool, se 2280.00.; NE Public Health Env Lab, fe 265.00; NE Public Power, se 65,578.63; NE Rural Water Assoc, fe 175.00; Nicks Farm Store, su 532.81; Norris Public Power, se 5825.20; One-Call, fe 4.80; Mike Paulsen, re 350.00; Postmaster, 230.28; Principal Mutual, fe 104.48; Seward County Independent, fe 56.48; Shell Fleet Plus, su 530.23; Marvin Slepicka, fe 1000.00; TDL Gutters, su 288.10; Utility Svc Co, 10,270.00; Verizon Wireless, se 469.88; Windstream, se 864.87. Total Claims Approved $174,968.98.
Proposed Resolutions #13-01 and #13-02 were introduced and read by Mayor Vossler.
RESOLUTION #13-01
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 A SPECIAL DESIGNATED LICENSE UNDER THE NEBRASKA LIQUOR CONTROL ACT, TO SELL, SERVE AND/OR CONSUME BEER, WINE, AND DISTILLED SPIRITS ON JANUARY 12, 2013 IN THE CITY OF FRIEND. THE SAID SPECIAL DESIGNATED LICENSE TO BE LIMITED TO THE INSIDE AREA OF WARREN BUILDING/ SAN CARLO ROOM/ WELCOME CENTER & MARY MARY GALLERY, 511 SECOND STREET, SUITE B, C & D, TO BE HELD BETWEEN THE HOURS OF 3:00 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 #13-02
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 A SPECIAL DESIGNATED LICENSE UNDER THE NEBRASKA LIQUOR CONTROL ACT, TO SELL, SERVE AND/OR CONSUME BEER, WINE, AND DISTILLED SPIRITS ON JANUARY 25, 2013 IN THE CITY OF FRIEND. THE SAID SPECIAL DESIGNATED LICENSE TO BE LIMITED TO THE INSIDE AREA OF WARREN BUILDING/ SAN CARLO ROOM/ WELCOME CENTER, 511 SECOND STREET, SUITE B & C, TO BE HELD BETWEEN THE HOURS OF 3:00 P.M. 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 #13-01 and #13-02 approving special designated liquor licenses as applied for by SOC 153, LLC dba Pour House for events to be held January 12th and January 25th was made by Drake, seconded by Schrock. On roll call voting aye, Ryan, Krause, Schrock, Drake. Nays none. Motion carried and Resolutions #13-01 and #13-02 were passed and approved this 2nd day of January 2013.
Jim Ryan attended the meeting to give the Mayor and Council an update on the status of the Community Development Block Grant Revolving Loan Fund Program. Ryan informed the Mayor and Council that correspondence from the Department of Economic Development indicates that monitoring loans made in 2011 will be conducted and that Friend made no loans during 2011.
Patrick Gates reported on the status of the street project. Once bids are received and the final bid is awarded Gates said the tentative start date for the project is April 30.
Building Inspector, Mark Stutzman reported that an application to drill a well had been submitted for approval from Dustin Weber. After discussion, motion was made by Schrock, seconded by Ryan, to approve the application submitted by Dustin Weber for an irrigation well located at Section 2681E contingent upon approval from the state. On roll call voting aye, Drake, Krause, Ryan, Schrock. Nays none. Motion carried.
Stanley Krause reported that the new grass rig for the fire department has been ordered.
Discussion was had relating to the regular date and time of the Friend City Council meetings. Motion was made by Drake, seconded by Krause to continue holding the regular meetings of the Friend City Council on the first Tuesday of each month, at 7:00 p.m. On roll call voting aye, Ryan, Schrock, Krause, Drake. Nays none. Motion carried.
No further business to come before the City Council, motion was made by Schrock, seconded by Krause, to adjourn the meeting. On roll call voting aye, Ryan, Drake, Schrock, Krause. Nays none. Motion carried. Meeting adjourned at 7:30 p.m.