04/03/2012 Regular Meeting
FRIEND CITY COUNCIL
MINUTES-REGULAR MEETING
APRIL 3, 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: Phyllis Ryan, Stanley Krause, Dan Drake, and Harlan Schrock. Attorney Mullally was 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.
Motioned by Drake, seconded by Ryan, to approve the Minutes of the March 6, 2012 regular meeting, and the March 2012 Treasurer's Report as presented and file same. On roll call voting aye to approve the March 6, 2012 regular meeting minutes, and the March 2012 Treasurer's Report, Schrock, Drake, Krause, Ryan. Nays none. Motion carried.
Motion was made by Krause, seconded by Schrock, to approve the WMH financial statements submitted for the month of February 2012. On roll call voting aye, Drake, Ryan, Schrock, Krause. Nays none. Motion carried.
A motion was made by Schrock, 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, Krause, Schrock, Ryan, Drake. Nays none. Motion carried.
The claims approved were as follows: March Payroll, 21,164.07; Ameritas, 2389.17; EFTPS, 5896.63; Aflac Insurance, 153.42; BVH, su 34.21; Baker & Taylor, su 301.04; Beaver Hardware, su 52.05; Black Hills Energy, fe 414.92; Blue Cross/Blue Shield, fe 3936.60; Central States, su 8720.95; Keith Clouse, fe 250.00; CRA, fe 1236.70; Crete Area Medical Center, fe 69.00; Crete True Value, su 149.84; Culligan, se 48.00; D&D, su 5412.50; Danko, 39,872.00; Lee DeBevoise, se 200.00; Diode Comm, fe 35.45; Discover, su 437.15; EMS, se 65.50; Eakes, su 50.92; Emergency Med Prod, su 157.10; Farmers Coop, su 2000.71; Field & Stream, su 11.97; Patrick Gates, re 275.85; Gene’s Electric, se & su 18,735.64; Great Plains, se 3.12; HD Supply, su 7561.50; Highsmith, su 52.16; Holiday Inn, fe 224.85; Hornady, su 352.20; Jr Library Guild, su 80.34; Johnsons, su 37.01; Jackie Larsen, re 60.07, Patricia McDaniel, su 20.00; Menards, su 155.88; Chris Michl, se 436.80; Midwest Living, su 19.97; Michael Mullally, fe 1789.50; Muni Emergency Svc, su 430.05; NE Muni Power Pool, fe 905.54; NE Dept of Rev, SWH 806.19; NE Public Health, se 2050.00; NE Public Power, se 54,272.87; Nick’s Farm Store, su 260.98; Norris Public Power, se 5422.56; Pioneer Publishing, su 144.85; Postmaster, su 235.60; Principal Mutual, fe 86.30; Quartermaster, su 212.47; Redbook, su 12.00; Reiman Publ, su 44.94; Ross Repair, se 102.90; Sargent Drilling, se 330.47; Susan Schrock, re 121.00; Seward County Independent, fe 387.73; Shell, su 888.21; Marvin Slepicka, fe 1000.00; The Depository Trust, fe 13204.00; The Garbage Co, se 231.99; Tuttle Inc. su 9.80; Verizon, se 581.63; Windstream, se 792.87; Youngs, se 30.00. Total Claims Approved $205,429.74.
Mayor Vossler read Ordinance #12-727 by title. Councilman Drake moved that the statutory rule requiring reading on three different days be suspended. Councilman Schrock seconded the motion and upon roll call, voting on the motion was as follows: Members voting aye, Krause, Schrock, Drake, Ryan. Members voting nay, none. The motion to suspend the rule was adopted by at least three-fourths of the Council and the statutory rule requiring reading on three different days was declared suspended for consideration of Ordinance #12-727.
Ordinance No. 12-727
An ordinance of the City of Friend, Nebraska creating Street Improvement District No. 2012-1; (Page and 5th Streets in the City of Friend, Nebraska) describing the properties included within the District; providing for the construction of certain street improvements including concrete paving, grading, curb and gutter and such other work as is necessary and incidental thereto; and ordering the publication of the ordinance in pamphlet form.
After discussion of the Page and 5th Street improvement project, motion to adopt Ordinance #12-727 relating to creating Street Improvement District No. 2012-1 (Page and 5th Street in the City of Friend, Nebraska), was made by Krause, seconded by Ryan. On roll call voting aye, Drake, Schrock, Ryan, Krause. Nays, none. Motion carried. Ordinance No. 12-727 was adopted this 3rd day of April 2012.
Rich Robinson, Project Engineer from Kirkham Michael was in attendance to present to the Mayor and Council a proposal to provide professional engineering services in connection with repainting the City’s water tower. After discussion, motion was made by Schrock, seconded by Drake, to accept proposal and to authorize Kirkham Michael to proceed with professional engineering services for the repainting of the City’s elevated water storage tank. On roll call voting aye, Krause, Drake, Ryan, Schrock. Nays, none. Motion carried.
Bill Abts, bond underwriter from Ameritas, attended the meeting to discuss financing options for city-wide street improvements/repairs. After discussion, Mr. Abts informed the Council that he would like to have bond council review possible funding options for the street improvement/repair project and bring bond council’s recommendation to the Friend City Council for review and consideration at a future meeting. Mayor and Council agreed.
Patrick Gates gave his utility report. Included in Mr. Gates’ report was discussion on correspondence from Laurie Kelly regarding ADA issues, replacing flooring and other improvements at City Hall, and plans for upgrading/replacing City equipment.
Mark McFarland, Police Chief, gave his report.
Stanley Krause reported on behalf of the Friend Volunteer Fire Department.
Dan Drake reported on behalf of Warren Memorial Hospital.
Solid waste collection in Friend was discussed. Attorney Mike Mullally informed the Mayor and Council that a municipality cannot commence municipal solid waste collection for a period of one year from the date of passing an authorizing resolution stating their intent to do so. An authorizing resolution relating to solid waste collection in the City of Friend was adopted by the Council at their May 3, 2011 meeting. As Council is in favor of contracting municipal solid waste collection, motion was made by Drake, seconded by Schrock, to authorize Attorney Mullally to begin groundwork necessary to put municipal solid waste collection into place for the City of Friend. On roll call voting aye, Ryan, Krause, Schrock, Drake. Nays, none. Motion carried.
No further business to come before the City Council, motion was made by Schrock, seconded by Ryan, to adjourn the meeting. On roll call voting aye, Drake, Krause, Ryan, Schrock. Nays, none. Motion carried. Meeting adjourned at 8:55 p.m.