01/03/2012 Regular Meeting
FRIEND CITY COUNCIL
MINUTES-REGULAR MEETING
JANUARY 3, 2012
Mayor Vossler called the regular meeting of the City Council to order at 5:00 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, Harlan Schrock, and Dan Drake. 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. No comments offered.
Motioned by Drake, seconded by Krause to approve the Minutes of the December 5, 2011 regular meeting, and the December 2011 Treasurer's Report as presented and file same. On roll call voting aye to approve the December 5, 2011 regular meeting minutes, and the December 2011 Treasurer's Report, Schrock, Drake, Krause. Nays none. Motion carried.
No financial reports were submitted by Warren Memorial Hospital.
A motion was made by Krause, 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, Drake, Krause, Schrock. Nays none. Motion carried.
The claims approved were as follows: December Payroll, 21,154.66; Ameritas, 2443.10; EFTPS, 5819.39; Aflac Insurance, 153.42; BVH, su 16.56; Baker & Taylor, su 336.97; Barco Muni Prod, su 1574.31; Black Hills Energy, fe 604.60; Blue Cross/Blue Shield, fe 3752.92 & 2893.98; Central NE Bobcat, fe 425.00; Central States, su 22,483.95; Keith Clouse, fe 250.00; CRA, fe 40.47; CMC, fe 88.75; Culligan, su 202.07; D&D Comm, se 928.01; Discover, su 384.31; Lee DeBevoise, se 355.00; Demco, su 81.55; Diode Comm, se 35.45; Drake Refrigeration, se 69.00; EMS, se 238.37; Eakes, su 41.99; Ed M. Feld Equip, su 885.00; Farmers Coop, se & su 1888.67; FCC, 2169.01; Friend Fire, re 510.00; FPS, re 1140.00; Gale, su 88.48; Patrick Gates, re 74.54; Gene’s Electric, se & su 7870.55; Goodman Factors, su 363.00; Great Plains, se 14.35; Heath, se 373.45; Johnsons, su 84.60; Jr Library Guild, su 40.17; Jackie Larsen, re 19.96; Matthew Bender, su 56.49; Menards, su 224.11; Chris Michl, fe 478.80; Mid Plains, se 92.52; Midwest Labs, se 91.04; Michael Mullally, fe 435.00; NE Dept of Rev, SWH 782.82 & ST 5970.11; NE Muni Power Pool, se 2280.00.; NE Public Power, se 63,087.83; NE Rural Water Assoc, fe 175.00; NMC, fe 2500.00; Norris Public Power, se 5416.04; Overhead Door, se 173.50; Penguin Comm, se & su 774.00; Platte Valley Comm, su 68.00; Postmaster, 192.20; Principal Mutual, fe 47.49; Quartermaster, su 23.49; Scholastic Library, su 42.51; Seward County Independent, fe 90.57; Shell Fleet Plus, su 464.95; Marvin Slepicka, fe 1000.00; The Garbage Co, se 238.56; Verizon Wireless, se 564.63; Windstream, se 789.72. Total Claims Approved $165,954.99.
Proposed Resolution #12-01 was introduced and read by Mayor Vossler.
RESOLUTION #12-01
Whereas, the State of Nebraska intends to make improvements to a portion of Link 80E that is located within the City of Friend corporate limits, and
Whereas, the City of Friend is in favor of said improvements,
Therefore by virtue of the passage of this resolution by the Friend City Council, the City authorizes the Mayor of Friend, James W. Vossler, to sign all necessary documents to enter into “Agreement” with the State of Nebraska for said improvements as laid out in detail within the “Agreement”. (Copy of said “Agreement” is available at City Hall for review upon request.)
Motion to adopt Resolution #12-01 was made by Schrock, seconded by Drake. On roll call voting aye, Krause, Drake, Schrock. Nays none. Motion carried and Resolution #12-01 was passed and approved this 3rd day of January 2012.
Motion was made by Schrock, seconded by Krause, for approval of renewal of lease agreement for the CAT 262C Skid Steer Loader for an annual fee of $2500. On roll call voting aye, Drake, Krause, Schrock. Nays none. Motion carried.
Police Chief, Mark McFarland, asked for Council approval to pay newly hired police officer, Robert Coffey, an hourly wage of $14. Motion to approve a wage of $14 per hour for Police Office, Robert Coffey was made by Drake, seconded by Schrock. On roll call voting aye, Krause, Schrock, Drake. Nays none. Motion carried.
Dan Drake reported on behalf of Warren Memorial Hospital. Drake reported that WMH’s annual audit is complete.
Oath of Office for Police Officer was recited and signed by Robert Coffey. Robert Coffey is the newly hired full time Police Officer serving the City of Friend.
Mayor Vossler relayed that he received notification of resignation from Dale Lawver for his position as a member of the City Council. Motion to accept Dale Lawver’s resignation as a member of the Friend City Council was made by Drake, seconded by Schrock. On roll call voting aye, Krause, Schrock, Drake. Nays none. Motion carried.
Mayor Vossler requested that consideration and acceptance be made for his recommendation for appointment of Phyllis Ryan to fill the vacancy created by Dale Lawver’s resignation as a member of the Friend City Council. Motion was made by Drake, seconded by Krause to accept Mayor Vossler’s recommended appointment of Phyllis Ryan to fill the vacancy created by Dale Lawver’s resignation as a member of the Friend City Council. On roll call voting aye, Schrock, Krause, Drake. Nays none. Motion carried.
Oath of Office for City Council was recited and signed by Phyllis Ryan. At this time Phyllis Ryan joined current Council to serve as an active member to complete Dale Lawver’s term through December 2014.
On behalf of the Friend Rescue Service, Ray Rohrig submitted a request for Council’s approval to purchase a CD for Friend Rescue in the amount of $10,000. Motion was made by Schrock, seconded by Drake to approve purchasing a CD for Friend Rescue in the amount of $10,000. On roll call voting aye, Krause, Ryan, Drake, Schrock. Nays none. Motion carried.
Jim Ryan attended the meeting to present to the Council year end financial reports for the Friend Community Redevelopment Authority. (Copy attached.)
Discussion was had relating to the regular date and time of the Friend City Council meetings. Motion was made by Schrock, 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, Drake, Krause, Ryan, Schrock. Nays none. Motion carried.
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, Drake, Schrock. Nays none. Motion carried. Meeting adjourned at 5:38 p.m.