05/01/2012 Regular Meeting
FRIEND CITY COUNCIL
MINUTES-REGULAR MEETING
MAY 1, 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, Dan Drake, Harlan Schrock, and Stanley Krause. 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. Kate Vossler attended the meeting and informed the Council of a community organization recently formed whose initial focus is to update the Friend City park. The group plans to eventually remove all existing equipment at the park and replace it with new equipment and make it ADA compliant. Once the park updating project is complete, the group’s intentions are ongoing improvement projects throughout the community.
Motioned by Drake, seconded by Schrock, to approve the Minutes of the April 3, 2012 regular meeting, and the April 2012 Treasurer's Report as presented and file same. On roll call voting aye to approve the April 3, 2012 regular meeting minutes, and the April 2012 Treasurer's Report, Krause, Ryan, Schrock, Drake. Nays none. Motion carried.
Motion was made by Krause, seconded by Ryan, to approve the WMH financial statements submitted for the month of March 2012. On roll call voting aye, Schrock, Drake, Ryan, Krause. Nays none. Motion carried.
A motion was made by Drake, seconded by Krause, 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, Ryan, Schrock, Krause, Drake. Nays none. Motion carried.
The claims approved were as follows: April Payroll, 19,249.01; Ameritas, 2420.57; EFTPS, 5766.34; Aflac Insurance, 153.42; Don Anderson, se 93.52; BVH, su 21.62; Baker & Taylor, su 278.76; Beaver Hardware, su 424.15; Black Hills Ammunition, su 349.00; Black Hills Energy, fe 191.92; Blue Blossom, fe 40.00; Blue Cross/Blue Shield, fe 3936.60; Harold Brown, fe 300.00; Burlington Northern, fe 895.54; Central States, su 23,854.59; Keith Clouse, fe 250.00; CRA, fe 9083.71; Crete Area Medical Center, fe 9.00; Culligan, se 114.50; Demco, su 50.94; Diode Comm, fe 35.45; Discover, su 965.03; EMS, se 125.59; Eakes, su 228.07; Farmers Coop, su 6368.63; Gale, su 88.46; Gene’s Electric, se & su 10,246.44; Great Plains, se 13.52; Jr Library Guild, su 40.17; Johnsons, su 31.09; Ronald McConnell, se 120.00; Menards, su 1037.60; Midwest Labs, se 206.14; Michael Mullally, fe 768.00; NE Dept of Rev, SWH 850.49 & ST 5161.89; NE Public Power, se 53,738.52; NE Rural Water, fe 750.00; Norris Public Power, se 5422.56; Overhead Door, se 182.00; Pioneer Publ, su 61.00; Postmaster, su 185.28 & 69.40; Potter Farms, su 600.00; Principal Mutual, fe 86.30; Quartermaster, su 103.98; Romans Wiemer & Assoc, se 4475.00; Seventeen, fe 18.00; Seward County Independent, fe 491.16; Shell, su 284.36; Marvin Slepicka, fe 1000.00; Kathy Spicka, re 50.00; The Garbage Co, se 231.99; Verizon, se 626.83; Windstream, se 926.95; York Farm Supply, 2400.00; Youngs Welding, se 625.84. Total Claims Approved $166,098.93.
Councilmember, Phyllis Ryan, left the meeting at 7:20 p.m.
Mayor Vossler read by title, Resolution Numbers 12-07 through 12-12.
RESOLUTION #12-07
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 MAY 12, 2012 IN THE CITY OF FRIEND. THE SAID SPECIAL DESIGNATED LICENSE TO BE LIMITED TO THE INSIDE AREA OF WARREN BUILDING, 511 SECOND STREET, SUITE B, C, AND D, TO BE HELD BETWEEN THE HOURS OF 12:00 P.M. NOON AND. 12:00 A.M. MIDNIGHT PURSUANT TO THE MUNICIPAL CODE OF THE CITY OF FRIEND, AND THE NEBRASKA LIQUOR CONTROL ACT.
RESOLUTION #12-08
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 MAY 20, 2012 IN THE CITY OF FRIEND. THE SAID SPECIAL DESIGNATED LICENSE TO BE LIMITED TO THE INSIDE AREA OF WARREN BUILDING, 511 SECOND STREET, SUITE D, TO BE HELD BETWEEN THE HOURS OF 12:00 P.M. NOON AND. 10:00 P.M. PURSUANT TO THE MUNICIPAL CODE OF THE CITY OF FRIEND, AND THE NEBRASKA LIQUOR CONTROL ACT.
RESOLUTION #12-09
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 MAY 25, 2012 IN THE CITY OF FRIEND. THE SAID SPECIAL DESIGNATED LICENSE TO BE LIMITED TO THE INSIDE AREA OF WARREN BUILDING, 511 SECOND STREET, SUITES B, C, AND D, TO BE HELD BETWEEN THE HOURS OF 12:00 P.M. NOON AND. 12:00 A.M. MIDNIGHT PURSUANT TO THE MUNICIPAL CODE OF THE CITY OF FRIEND, AND THE NEBRASKA LIQUOR CONTROL ACT.
RESOLUTION #12-10
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 MAY 26, 2012 IN THE CITY OF FRIEND. THE SAID SPECIAL DESIGNATED LICENSE TO BE LIMITED TO THE INSIDE AREA OF WARREN BUILDING, 511 SECOND STREET, SUITES B, C, AND D, TO BE HELD BETWEEN THE HOURS OF 12:00 P.M. NOON AND. 12:00 A.M. MIDNIGHT PURSUANT TO THE MUNICIPAL CODE OF THE CITY OF FRIEND, AND THE NEBRASKA LIQUOR CONTROL ACT.
RESOLUTION #12-11
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 JUNE 1, 2012 IN THE CITY OF FRIEND. THE SAID SPECIAL DESIGNATED LICENSE TO BE LIMITED TO THE INSIDE AREA OF WARREN BUILDING, 511 SECOND STREET, SUITES B, C, AND D, TO BE HELD BETWEEN THE HOURS OF 12:00 P.M. NOON AND. 12:00 A.M. MIDNIGHT PURSUANT TO THE MUNICIPAL CODE OF THE CITY OF FRIEND, AND THE NEBRASKA LIQUOR CONTROL ACT.
RESOLUTION #12-12
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 JUNE 15, 2012 IN THE CITY OF FRIEND. THE SAID SPECIAL DESIGNATED LICENSE TO BE LIMITED TO THE INSIDE AREA OF WARREN BUILDING, 511 SECOND STREET, SUITES B, C, AND D, TO BE HELD BETWEEN THE HOURS OF 12:00 P.M. NOON AND. 12:00 A.M. MIDNIGHT PURSUANT TO THE MUNICIPAL CODE OF THE CITY OF FRIEND, AND THE NEBRASKA LIQUOR CONTROL ACT.
Motion to adopt Resolution Numbers 12-07 through 12-12 was made by Schrock, seconded by Drake. On roll call voting aye, Krause, Drake, Schrock. Nays none. Ryan absent. Motion carried. Resolution Numbers 12-07 through 12-12 were passed and approved this 1st day of May, 2012.
Becky Hauffle from Inspro Insurance presented a check to the city for a safety group dividend in the amount of $2,667.06.
Bill Abts, bond underwriter from Ameritas, and City Engineer, Rich Robinson, attended the meeting for continued discussion of the city-wide street improvements/repairs project. After discussion, motion was made by Schrock, seconded by Krause, to approve Bill Abts with Ameritas, along with Rich Robinson from Kirkham Michael, work together in moving forward with the street repair project and proceed with the recommendations as contained in the Pavement Rehabilitation Preliminary Design Report of October 2011, as prepared by Kirkham Michael. On roll call voting aye, Drake, Krause, Schrock. Nays none. Ryan absent. Motion carried.
Patrick Gates gave his utility report. Mr. Gates provided to the Mayor and Council recommendations for managers and lifeguards at the swimming pool and general summer help. Gates said he planned to have more information regarding the flooring replacement project at City Hall for consideration at the next Council meeting. Mr. Gates also shared with the Mayor and Council that the Girl Scouts are interested in doing some community work at the City park.
Mr. Gates had been requested at last month’s meeting to determine the number of households in the community to use for soliciting bids from garbage companies for city-wide garbage service. Mr. Gates said there are approximately 525 customers and the City currently has four dumpsters. After discussion, motion was made by Drake, seconded by Schrock, to initiate the process of implementing city-wide garbage service, (to include receptacles for the City and management of the recycling trailer) by proceeding to solicit bids for this service. On roll call voting aye, Krause, Schrock, Drake. Nays none. Ryan absent. Motion carried.
Patrick Gates said he and two other City employees are interested in forming a team to golf in an upcoming tournament for Warren Memorial Hospital and asked if the Council would approve the City sponsor this team. Gates said any winnings they may receive will be donated back to the hospital. Council approved.
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.
Mayor Vossler shared with the Council, bids that he had received for a new tractor/mower for the City. After discussion, motion was made by Schrock, seconded by Drake, to approve the purchase of a new Maschio 71” finishing mower from York Farm Supply. On roll call voting aye, Krause, Drake, Schrock. Nays none. Ryan absent. Motion carried.
No further business to come before the City Council, motion was made by Drake, seconded by Krause, to adjourn the meeting. On roll call voting aye, Schrock, Krause, Drake. Nays, none. Ryan absent. Motion carried. Meeting adjourned at 8:25 p.m.