02/07/2012 Regular Meeting
FRIEND CITY COUNCIL
MINUTES-REGULAR MEETING
FEBRUARY 7, 2012
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 it was time to open the public hearing to receive comments for the One and Six Year Road and Street Plan for Friend. Motion was made by Schrock, seconded by Drake to open the public hearing for the purpose of receiving comments relating to the One and Six Year Road and Street Plan for Friend. On roll call voting aye, Ryan, Krause, Schrock, Drake. Nays none. Motion carried. Public hearing opened at 7:02 p.m.
Mayor Vossler announced that public comments would be received at this time. No comments offered.
Motioned by Krause, seconded by Schrock, to approve the Minutes of the January 3, 2012 regular meeting, and the January 2012 Treasurer's Report as presented and file same. On roll call voting aye to approve the January 3, 2012 regular meeting minutes, and the January 2012 Treasurer's Report, Drake, Schrock, Krause, Ryan. Nays none. Motion carried.
Motion was made by Drake, seconded by Schrock, to approve the WMH financial statements submitted for the month of December 2011. On roll call voting aye, Krause, Ryan, Schrock, Drake. Nays none. Motion carried.
A motion was made by Krause, seconded by Drake, 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, Schrock, Ryan, Drake, Krause. Nays none. Motion carried.
The claims approved were as follows: January Payroll, 19,171.11; Ameritas, 2440.66; EFTPS, 5645.90; Aflac Insurance, 306.84; ALA, fe 46.00; BVH, su 1.09; Baker & Taylor, su 216.63; Bank of Friend, cd 7500.00; Beaver Hardware, su 239.54; Black Hills Energy, fe 683.29; Blue Cross/Blue Shield, fe 3652.56; Boys Life, fe 24.00; Caterpillar, fe 125.00; Central States, su 8255.83; Keith Clouse, fe 250.00; CRA, fe 2015.18; CMC, fe 229.25; D&D Comm, se 4854.87; Discover, su 503.26; Diode Comm, se 35.45; Don’s Pioneer, su 775.00; Drake Refrigeration, se 173.00; EMC, fe 17.00; Eakes, su 111.94; Farmers Coop, se & su 1122.21; Fireguard, su 665.16; FCC, 1142.57; Front Range Fire, se 661.00; Patrick Gates, re 484.94; Gene’s Electric, se & su 7083.34; Great Plains, se 6.24; HD Supply, su 3146.67; Highsmith, su 412.87; IIMC, fe 135.00; Johnsons, su 94.96; Jr Library Guild, su 40.17; Jackie Larsen, re 64.04; League of NE Muni, fe 220.00; Matthew Bender, su 56.49; Midwest Labs, se 182.36; Michael Mullally, fe 336.00; NE Dept of Rev, SWH 801.44 & ST 6353.86; NE Public Health, se 281.00; NE Public Power, se 67,671.97; NE Wastewater Assoc, fe 20.00; NEMSA, fe 660.00; Norris Public Power, se 4775.55; Office Cash, re 32.60; Overhead Door, se 910.58; Pioneer Publishing, su 268.38; Postmaster, 212.48; Principal Mutual, fe 81.95; Quartermaster, su 323.65; Reiman Publ, su 14.98; Saline County Clerk, fe 6.50; Sargent Drilling, se 987.74; Seward County Independent, fe 20.70; Shell Fleet Plus, su 295.64; Marvin Slepicka, fe 1000.00; Jared Stutzman, se 160.00; The Garbage Co, se 227.76; UNL, fe 320.00; UNO, fe 173.00; Verizon Wireless, se 724.29; Village of McCool Junction, su 220.00; Windstream, se 892.61. Total Claims Approved $160,564.10.
Proposed Resolutions #12-03 and #12-04 were introduced and read by Mayor Vossler.
RESOLUTION #12-03
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 BEER, WINE AND DISTILLED SPIRITS ON FEBRUARY 12, 2012 IN THE CITY OF FRIEND. THE SAID SPECIAL DESIGNATED LICENSE TO BE LIMITED TO THE INSIDE AREA OF WARREN BUILDING/HISTORICAL SOCIETY, 511 SECOND STREET, SUITE B, C, AND D, TO BE HELD BETWEEN THE HOURS OF 12:00 P.M. NOON AND. 11:00 P.M. PURSUANT TO THE MUNICIPAL CODE OF THE CITY OF FRIEND, AND THE NEBRASKA LIQUOR CONTROL ACT.
RESOLUTION #12-04
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 BEER, WINE AND DISTILLED SPIRITS ON MARCH 17, 2012 IN THE CITY OF FRIEND. THE SAID SPECIAL DESIGNATED LICENSE TO BE LIMITED TO THE INSIDE AREA OF WARREN BUILDING/HISTORICAL SOCIETY, 511 SECOND STREET, SUITE B, C, AND D, 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 #12-03 and #12-04 was made by Schrock, seconded by Drake. On roll call voting aye, Ryan, Drake, Schrock. Krause abstained. Nays none. Motion carried and Resolutions #12-03 and #12-04 were passed and approved this 7th day of February 2012.
Mayor Vossler acknowledged and commended Patrick Gates and his employees for the excellent job they did with the snow removal during and after the recent snow storm. Mayor Vossler said he received many good comments on this.
Patrick Gates distributed to the Mayor and Council a report of cost proposals prepared by Kirkham Michael for painting the water tower. After discussion, motion was made by Drake, seconded by Schrock authorizing Patrick Gates to contact Kirkham Michael to request they proceed with soliciting bids for alternative #2, as presented on the cost proposal report. On roll call voting aye, Krause, Ryan, Schrock, Drake. Nays none. Motion carried.
Relating to the Hazard Mitigation Grant Program, Gates informed the Mayor and Council that he and Debbie Gilmer have spent time reviewing the application and are struggling as the process is complicated and neither he nor Gilmer are qualified or have the expertise required to complete the application. Gates indicated that he believes it to be necessary that an engineer is involved in this process. After discussion, as the city is a member of the Southeast Nebraska Development District (SENDD), Council recommended contacting SENDD to find out if assistance with the Hazard Mitigation Grant Program application process is a service they may provide and, if it is, to pursue utilizing their service.
Police Chief, Mark McFarland, gave his report.
Building Inspector, Mark Stutzman, had nothing to report.
On behalf of the Friend Volunteer Fire Department, Stan Krause announced that the Department’s annual appreciation dinner will be held on March 4th from 11:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. Krause also reported that the Department has done some inquiring on replacing one of their trucks. According to Krause, money from the Fire Truck Sinking Fund, along with money from the Rural Fire Board will be sufficient to cover the cost of the truck. Krause requested Council’s approval to proceed with soliciting bids for a new equipment truck. Motion was made by Schrock, seconded by Ryan, approving the Friend Volunteer Fire Department proceed with soliciting bids for a new equipment truck. On roll call voting aye, Drake, Schrock, Ryan. Nays none. Krause abstained. Motion carried.
Jim Ryan attended the meeting and provided to the Council copies of minutes from a meeting of the Friend Industrial Development Corporation that was held on January 25, 2012. Proceedings at this meeting included a recommendation of the FIDC to the Friend City Council regarding Hardwood Artisan’s CDBG loan. The FIDC voted unanimously to recommend that relief from Hardwood Artisan’s CDBG loan payments and interest accumulation be continued until August 1st of 2012. After discussion, motion was made by Schrock, seconded by Krause, to accept recommendation from the Friend Industrial Development Corporation relating to Hardwood Artisan’s CDBG loan and to revisit the issue in six months. On roll call voting aye, Ryan, Drake, Krause, Schrock. Nays none. Motion carried.
Motion was made by Drake, seconded by Krause, to approve “Letter of Understanding” relating to the City audit as presented by Romans, Wiemer & Associates. On roll call voting aye, Schrock, Drake, Krause, Ryan. Nays none. Motion carried.
As the paperwork for the Interlocal Cooperation Agreement to Create a Mutual Finance Organization had not been received, Debbie Gilmer was directed to include this item on the agenda for the March 6, 2012 meeting.
Relating to a motion from the January 3, 2012 meeting approving the Friend Rescue Service purchase a certificate of deposit for $10,000, and at the request of Friend Rescue Service Captain Ray Rohrig, motion was made by Krause, seconded by Ryan to amend and change the motion to approve purchasing a $7500 certificate of deposit, rather than a $10,000 certificate of deposit. On roll call voting aye, Schrock, Drake, Ryan. Nays none. Krause abstained. Motion carried.
Mayor Vossler announced that it was time to close the public hearing to receive comments for the six year road and street plan. Motion was made by Drake, seconded by Krause to close the public hearing for the purpose of receiving comments relating to the One and Six Year Plan for City Improvements for Friend. On roll call voting aye, Ryan, Schrock, Krause, Drake. Nays none. Motion carried. Public hearing closed at 8:05 p.m.
Mayor Vossler read proposed Resolution #12-02.
RESOLUTION #12-02
“WHEREAS, the City Street Superintendent has prepared a One Year and Six Year Plan for Street Improvement Program for the City of Friend, Nebraska, and
WHEREAS, a public meeting was held on the seventh (7th) day of February, 2012, to present this plan and there were no objections to said plan;
THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE City Council of Friend, Nebraska, that the plans and data as furnished are hereby in all things accepted and adopted.”
Motion was made by Krause, seconded by Ryan to approve Resolution #12-02. On roll call voting aye, Drake, Schrock, Ryan, Krause. Nays none. Motion carried. Resolution #12-02 was passed and approved this 7th day of February, 2012.
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, Drake, Ryan, Krause, Schrock. Nays none. Motion carried. Meeting adjourned at 8:07 p.m.