07/02/2013 Regular Meeting
FRIEND CITY COUNCIL
MINUTES-REGULAR MEETING
JULY 2, 2013
Mayor Vossler called the regular meeting of the City Council to order at 7:06 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: Stanley Krause, Dan Drake and Harlan Schrock. Phyllis Ryan was not present. 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 accepted at this time. No comments offered.
Motioned by Drake, seconded by Schrock, to approve the Minutes of the June 4, 2013 regular meeting, and the June 2013 Treasurer's Report as presented and file same. On roll call voting aye to approve the June 4, 2013 regular meeting minutes, and the June 2013 Treasurer's Report, Krause, Schrock, Drake. Nays none. Ryan absent. Motion carried.
Motion was made by Schrock, seconded by Krause, to approve the WMH financial statements submitted for the month of May 2013. On roll call voting aye, Drake, Krause, Schrock. Nays none. Ryan absent. Motion carried.
A motion was made by Krause, seconded by Drake, 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, Schrock, Drake, Krause. Nays none. Ryan absent. Motion carried.
The claims approved were as follows: June Payroll, 25,503.29; Aflac, fe 52.78; Ameritas, 2477.42; EFTPS, 8096.02; ACCO, su 570.00; BSN Sports, su 813.32; BVH, su 11.63; Baker & Taylor, su 436.90; Beaver Hardware, su 24.75; Black Hills Energy, fe 159.36; Blue Cross/Blue Shield, fe 5714.58; Brandts, se & su 3561.95; Brothers, su 16.35; Central States, su 25,199.46; Chief Supply, su 58.68; Keith Clouse, fe 250.00; CRA, fe 3092.26; Constructors Inc, fe 175,847.94; Crete Lumber, su 69.93; Crete True Value, su 1769.02; Culligan, se & su 65.00; Danko, su 53,543.00 & 1396.54; Discover, su 1338.53; Lee DeBevoise, se 150.00; Diode, se 35.45; Drake Refrigeration, se 393.00; EMS, se 233.89; Eakes, su 682.97; Farmers Coop, se & su 2264.97; First State Ins, fe 2725.00; Friend Freightways, su 52.75; Friend Ins, fe 200.00; Gale, su 89.21; Genes Elect, se & su 8250.84; Johnsons, su 41.96; Jr Library Guild, su 56.88; Kirkham Michael, fe 11,580.00; Ronald McConnell, se 380.00; Menards, su 3512.84; Chris Michl, se 445.20; Midwest Labs, se 168.21; Midwest Refuse, se 259.11; Michael Mullally, fe 476.00; Muni Supply, su 2681.14; NE Dept of Rev, SWH 939.48, Sales Tax, 7225.38; NE Public Health, se 28.00; NE Public Power, se 82,721.68; NMC, se 1545.57; Natl Pen Co, su 99.90; NE Crime Comm, su 7.50; Nick’s Farm Store, su 118.14; Norris Public Power, se 5596.55; One Call, fe 71.15; Pioneer Publ, su 128.87; Platte Valley Comm, su 35.90; Principal Mutual, fe 104.92; Railroad Mgmt, fe 132.87; Ramada Inn, fe 150.00; Readers Digest, su 17.98; Ross Repair, se 81.00; Seward County Independent, fe 373.84; Shell Fleet Plus, su 467.28; Sid Dillon, se 1064.99; Marvin Slepicka, fe 1000.00; Streichers, su 132.95; Verizon Wireless, se 491.57; Windstream, se 922.71; York Farm Supply, su 505.00; Youngs Welding, se 1749.88. Total Claims Approved $450,461.24.
Proposed Resolution Numbers 13-24 through 13-29 declaring Council’s approval of applications for SDLs submitted by Soc153, LLC dba Pour House for events to be held August 16 and 17, August 23, October 12, October 18, October 25 and 26, and November 1, 2013, were introduced by Mayor Vossler.
RESOLUTION #13-24
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 AUGUST 16 AND 17, 2013 IN THE CITY OF FRIEND. THE SAID SPECIAL DESIGNATED LICENSE TO BE LIMITED TO THE INSIDE AREA OF THE HISTORIC WARREN BUILDING/SAN CARLO ROOM/WELCOME CENTER, 511 SECOND STREET, SUITES B-C, TO BE HELD BETWEEN THE HOURS OF 3:00 P.M. AND 10:00 P.M. ON AUGUST 16TH, AND 12:00 P.M. NOON AND 11:30 P.M. ON AUGUST 17TH, PURSUANT TO THE MUNICIPAL CODE OF THE CITY OF FRIEND, AND THE NEBRASKA LIQUOR CONTROL ACT.
RESOLUTION #13-25
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 AUGUST 23, 2013 IN THE CITY OF FRIEND. THE SAID SPECIAL DESIGNATED LICENSE TO BE LIMITED TO THE INSIDE AREA OF THE HISTORIC WARREN BUILDING/SAN CARLO ROOM/WELCOME CENTER, 511 SECOND STREET, SUITES B-C, TO BE HELD BETWEEN THE HOURS OF 3:00 P.M. AND 11:30 P.M. PURSUANT TO THE MUNICIPAL CODE OF THE CITY OF FRIEND, AND THE NEBRASKA LIQUOR CONTROL ACT.
RESOLUTION #13-26
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 WINE ON OCTOBER 12, 2013 IN THE CITY OF FRIEND. THE SAID SPECIAL DESIGNATED LICENSE TO BE LIMITED TO THE INSIDE AREA OF THE HISTORIC WARREN BUILDING/SAN CARLO ROOM/WELCOME CENTER, 511 SECOND STREET, SUITES B-C, TO BE HELD BETWEEN THE HOURS OF 11:00 A.M. AND 5:00 P.M. PURSUANT TO THE MUNICIPAL CODE OF THE CITY OF FRIEND, AND THE NEBRASKA LIQUOR CONTROL ACT.
RESOLUTION #13-27
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 OCTOBER 18, 2013 IN THE CITY OF FRIEND. THE SAID SPECIAL DESIGNATED LICENSE TO BE LIMITED TO THE INSIDE AREA OF THE HISTORIC WARREN BUILDING/SAN CARLO ROOM/WELCOME CENTER/MARY MARY QUITE CONTRARY, 511 SECOND STREET, SUITES B-C-D, TO BE HELD BETWEEN THE HOURS OF 2:00 P.M. AND 11:30 P.M. PURSUANT TO THE MUNICIPAL CODE OF THE CITY OF FRIEND, AND THE NEBRASKA LIQUOR CONTROL ACT.
RESOLUTION #13-28
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 OCTOBER 25 AND 26, 2013 IN THE CITY OF FRIEND. THE SAID SPECIAL DESIGNATED LICENSE TO BE LIMITED TO THE INSIDE AREA OF THE HISTORIC WARREN BUILDING/SAN CARLO ROOM/WELCOME CENTER/MARY MARY GALLERY, 511 SECOND STREET, SUITES B-C-D, TO BE HELD BETWEEN THE HOURS OF 12:00 P.M. NOON AND 10:00 P.M. ON OCTOBER 25TH, AND 12:00 P.M. NOON AND 11:30 P.M. ON OCTOBER 26TH, PURSUANT TO THE MUNICIPAL CODE OF THE CITY OF FRIEND, AND THE NEBRASKA LIQUOR CONTROL ACT.
RESOLUTION #13-29
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 NOVEMBER 1, 2013 IN THE CITY OF FRIEND. THE SAID SPECIAL DESIGNATED LICENSE TO BE LIMITED TO THE INSIDE AREA OF THE HISTORIC WARREN BUILDING/SAN CARLO ROOM/WELCOME CENTER, 511 SECOND STREET, SUITES B-C, TO BE HELD BETWEEN THE HOURS OF 3:00 P.M. AND 11:30 P.M. PURSUANT TO THE MUNICIPAL CODE OF THE CITY OF FRIEND, AND THE NEBRASKA LIQUOR CONTROL ACT.
Motion was made by Krause, seconded by Schrock, to adopt proposed Resolution Numbers 13-24 through 13-29 declaring Council’s approval of applications for SDLs submitted by Soc153, LLC dba Pour House for events to be held August 16 and 17, August 23, October 12, October 18, October 25 and 26, and November 1, 2013. On roll call voting aye, Drake, Schrock, Krause. Nays none. Ryan absent. Motion carried.
Patrick Gates reported that Contractor’s Progress Estimate No. 2 from Constructor’s Inc. was received. This progress estimate is in the amount of $175,847.94 for the city-wide street improvement project. Motion was made by Schrock, seconded by Drake, to accept Contractor’s Progress Estimate No. 2 from Constructor’s Inc. and approve payment to them in the amount of $175,847.94 for the street paving improvements project. On roll call voting aye, Krause, Drake, Schrock. Nays none. Ryan absent. Motion carried.
Patrick Gates invited the Mayor and Council, and all attending the meeting, to join him at the Friend Lake Park following the Fourth of July parade for the Spreeman/Ach dedication.
Mayor Vossler reported for Mark Stutzman, Building Inspector. Mayor stated that Stutzman provided him with information that Tom Clouse has applied for a permit to move the duplex west of the school to a lot on the west side of town on 6th Street. Also, an application for a permit was submitted by Ben Paulsen to build a garage. A permit to construct a pole building was also applied for by Friend Freightways.
Stanley Krause reported on behalf of the Friend Volunteer Fire Department.
Dan Drake reported on behalf of Warren Memorial Hospital. Mr. Drake stated that WMH has received applications for the Chief Executive Officer position from six well qualified individuals.
Discussion was had regarding cleaning up areas (buildings and houses) within the community. Potential methods for paying to clean up and/or demolish various areas were also discussed. No action taken at this time.
Police Chief, Mark McFarland present at 7:50 p.m. Discussion was had relating to the purchase/lease of two new police vehicles. This will be considered at a later date, no action was taken at this time.
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, Krause, Schrock, Drake. Nays none. Ryan absent. Motion carried. Meeting adjourned at 8:13 p.m