08/06/2013 Regular Meeting
FRIEND CITY COUNCIL
MINUTES-REGULAR MEETING
AUGUST 6, 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: Dan Drake, Phyllis Ryan, and Stanley Krause. Harlan Schrock was not 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. On behalf of Friend Rescue Service, Ray Rohrig attended the meeting to inform the Mayor and Council of an upcoming fundraiser they are planning.
Motioned by Drake, seconded by Ryan, to approve the Minutes of the July 2, 2013 regular meeting, and the July 2013 Treasurer's Report as presented and file same. On roll call voting aye to approve the July 2, 2013 regular meeting minutes, and the July 2013 Treasurer's Report, Krause, Ryan, Drake. Nays none. Schrock absent. Motion carried.
Motion was made by Krause, seconded by Drake, to approve the WMH financial statements submitted for the month of June 2013. On roll call voting aye, Ryan, Drake, Krause. Nays none. Schrock absent. 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, Ryan, Krause. Nays none. Schrock absent. Motion carried.
The claims approved were as follows: July Payroll, 38,716.44; Aflac, fe 52.78; Ameritas, 3688.52; EFTPS, 11,921.34; ACCO, su 1879.50; American Patriot Pictures, su 19.99; BVH, su 3.18; Baker & Taylor, su 350.38; Beaver Hardware, su 36.40; Black Hills Energy, fe 229.66; Blue Blossom, 457.95; Blue Cross/Blue Shield, fe 5714.58; Bonsall Pool, su 279.00; Brothers, su 32.43; Central States, su 26,990.67; Keith Clouse, fe 250.00; CRA, fe 8297.48; Constructors Inc, fe 369,811.22; Crete Lumber, su 111.81; Culligan, se & su 108.75; Danko, su 1021.29; Discover, su 583.44; Lee DeBevoise, se 100.00; Diode, se 50.45; EMS, se 58.71; Farmers Coop, se & su 2470.28; First State Ins, fe 2725.00; Genes Elect, se & su 4922.36; HGTV, su 18.00; Holiday Inn, fe 85.49; Johnsons, su 51.04; Jr Library Guild, su 56.88; Kirkham Michael, fe 8685.00; Jackie Larsen, su 3.50; League of NE Muni, fe 2358.00; Ronald McConnell, se 280.00; Justin Meader, se 167.47; Menards, su 264.90; Mid-State Engineering, se 575.00; Midwest Labs, se 724.67; Midwest Refuse, se 259.11; Michael Mullally, fe 884.00; NE Dept of Rev, SWH 1379.51, Sales Tax, 8852.45; NE Public Health, se 338.00; NE Public Power, se 85,330.21; Nebraska Environmental, se 302.14; NE Power Review Board, fe 103.25; Nick’s Farm Store, su 158.80; Norris Public Power, se 5596.55; Platte Valley Comm, su 35.90; Principal Mutual, fe 104.92; Ray Rohrig, fe 905.92; SCAT, fe 1502.00; Saline County Clerk, fe 10.00; Saline County Eldercare, fe 2496.00 Seward County Independent, fe 51.08; Shell Fleet Plus, su 462.80; Marvin Slepicka, fe 1000.00; Streichers, su 216.29; Mark Stutzman, fe 870.00; UMB, fe 265.00; Verizon Wireless, se 503.18; Von Busch Refuse, se 403.45; Windstream, se 894.53; Wingate, fe 269.85. Total Claims Approved $607,348.50.
Patrick Gates reported to the Mayor and Council information he obtained from Olathe, Kansas on a 2013 Ford F650 truck with a 10 foot box for $59,834. This is the lowest of five bids received, with the highest being $68,654. Mr. Gates stated that if Council would approve this purchase there is a 90-120 day waiting period after ordering before the City would have the truck. After consideration and discussion, motion was made by Drake, seconded by Ryan, to authorize Patrick Gates to proceed with ordering and to purchase the 2013 Ford F650 for $59,834 as discussed for the primary use of a snow plow for the City. On roll call voting aye, Krause, Ryan, Drake. Nays none. Schrock absent. Motion carried.
Patrick Gates reported that Contractor’s Progress Estimate No. 3 from Constructor’s Inc. was received. This progress estimate is in the amount of $369,811.22 for the city-wide street improvement project. Motion was made by Krause, seconded by Ryan, to accept Contractor’s Progress Estimate No. 3 from Constructor’s Inc. and approve payment to them in the amount of $369,811.22 for the street paving improvements project. On roll call voting aye, Drake, Ryan, Krause. Nays none. Schrock absent. Motion carried.
Mark McFarland gave his police report. After continued discussion, motion was made by Krause, seconded by Drake to approve Mark McFarland pursue with the process of purchasing the 2 new vehicles as discussed for the Friend police department (see attached information). On roll call voting aye, Ryan, Drake, Krause. Nays none. Schrock absent. Motion carried.
Mark Stutzman, Building Inspector gave his report. Stutzman stated he was assisting Pastor Gill in obtaining the proper approval from the Department of Roads to place a sign along the highway on the church’s lot.
Stanley Krause reported on behalf of the Friend Volunteer Fire Department.
Dan Drake reported on behalf of Warren Memorial Hospital.
Kate Vossler attended the meeting to report on the status of the park improvements project. Ms. Vossler requested Council’s approval to finalize the equipment order and to approve purchase of the playground equipment. Motion was made by Krause, seconded by Drake, to approve the Friend Area Fund Park Improvement Committee finalize the equipment order and approve the City purchase the new playground equipment for the City park with funds raised by the Friend Area Fund Park Improvement Committee. On roll call voting aye, Ryan, Drake, Krause. Nays none. Schrock absent. Motion carried.
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 2013-2014 of Friend’s share of local matching funds in the amount of $1502. (The request from last year was $749.) Motion was made by Ryan, seconded by Drake to approve the Saline County Area Transit 2013-2014 allocation request of $1502 for Friend’s share of local matching funds. On roll call voting aye, Krause, Drake, Ryan. Nays none. Schrock absent. 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 2013-2014 fiscal year is $2496. Motion was made by Drake, seconded by Ryan, to approve the request from Saline County Aging Services to allocate $2496 for financial support for their fiscal year 2013-2014. On roll call voting aye, Krause, Ryan, Drake. Nays none. Schrock absent. Motion carried.
Motion was made by Krause, seconded by Ryan, to approve a 1% increase in the 2012-2013 funds subject to limitation (as allowable by law) for fiscal year 2013-2014. On roll call voting aye, Drake, Ryan, Krause. Nays none. Schrock absent. Motion carried.
No further business to come before the City Council, motion was made by Ryan, seconded by Krause, to adjourn the meeting. On roll call voting aye, Drake, Krause, Ryan. Nays none. Schrock absent. Motion carried. Meeting adjourned at 8:02 p.m.