06/05/2012 Regular Meeting
FRIEND CITY COUNCIL
MINUTES-REGULAR MEETING
JUNE 5, 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: Harlan Schrock, Dan Drake, Phyllis Ryan, and Stanley Krause. Attorney Mullally was unable to attend. 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. None offered.
Motioned by Drake, seconded by Ryan, to approve the Minutes of the May 1, 2012 regular meeting, and the May 2012 Treasurer's Report as presented and file same. On roll call voting aye to approve the May 1, 2012 regular meeting minutes, and the May 2012 Treasurer's Report, Schrock, Krause, Ryan, Drake. Nays none. Motion carried.
Motion was made by Schrock, seconded by Krause, to approve the WMH financial statements submitted for the month of April 2012. On roll call voting aye, Ryan, Drake, Krause, Schrock. Nays none. Motion carried.
A motion was made by Schrock, 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, Drake, Krause, Schrock. Nays none. Motion carried.
The claims approved were as follows: May Payroll, 18,825.14; Ameritas, 2371.46; EFTPS, 5540.86; Aflac Insurance, 103.10; ACCO, su 979.16; All You, su 17.00; B&D Diamond, su 610.00; BVH, su 8.10; Baker & Taylor, su 284.23; Barco Muni Prod, su 314.33; Beaver Hardware, su 162.90; Black Hills Energy, fe 163.82; Blue Cross/Blue Shield, fe 5308.93 & 4605.56; Central States, su 15,632.13; Citizens/Kevin & Kim Hulse, CDBG 20,000.00; Keith Clouse, fe 250.00; Tom Clouse, CDBG 175,000.00; Consumer Reports, su 26.00; D&D Comm, se 61.50; Diode Comm, fe 35.45; Discover, su 805.08; EMS, se 247.50; Eakes, su 411.06; Emergency Med Prod, su 453.39; Exeter Lumber, su 27.20; Farmers Coop, su 1517.08; Gene’s Electric, se & su 4376.04; Debbie Gilmer, re 122.94; Kim Goossen, re 122.94; Great Plains, se 14.56; Johnsons, su 160.01; Jackie Larsen, re 9.99; League of NE Muni, fe 548.00; Ronald McConnell, se 320.00; Menards, su 214.79; Michael Mullally, fe 496.00; NDEQ, fe 7299.90; NE Dept of Rev, SWH 807.72; NE Public Health Lab, fe 12.00; NE Life, su 21.00; NE Statewide EMS Conf, fe 165.00; Nebraskaland Magazine, su 19.17; NE Public Power, se 56,552.81; Nick’s Farm Store, su 45.00; Norris Public Power, se 5422.56; Principal Mutual, fe 86.30; Quartermaster, su 266.92; Reiman Publ, su 19.98; Ray Rohrig, re 292.69; Susan Schrock, re 37.88; Seward County Independent, fe 167.55; Shell, su 275.53; Marvin Slepicka, fe 1000.00; The Garbage Co, se 546.49; The Penworthy Co, su 50.00; Verizon, se 612.79; Windstream, se 819.92; York Farm Supply, 183.55. Total Claims Approved $334,851.01.
Mayor Vossler read Ordinance #12-727-A by title. Councilman Drake moved that the statutory rule requiring reading on three different days be suspended. Councilman Ryan seconded the motion and upon roll call, voting on the motion was as follows: Members voting aye, Schrock, Krause, Ryan, Drake. 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-A.
Ordinance No. 12-727-A
An Ordinance creating Street Improvement District Nos. 2012-1 to 2012-6 inclusive in the City of Friend, Nebraska, ordering the construction of street improvements therein and ordering the publication of the ordinance in pamphlet form. (Ordinance No. 12-727-A can be viewed in its entirety at City Hall upon request, during regular office hours.)
After discussion of proposed Ordinance No. 12-727-A, motion was made Krause, seconded by Schrock to adopt Ordinance No. 12-727-A creating Street Improvement District Nos. 2012-1 through 2012-6. On roll call voting aye, Drake, Ryan, Schrock, Krause. Nays, none. Motion carried. Ordinance No. 12-727-A was adopted this 5th day of June 2012.
Mayor Vossler read proposed Resolution No. 12-13.
RESOLUTION NO. 12-13
BE IT RESOLVED BY THE MAYOR AND COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF FRIEND, NEBRASKA, as follows:
The Mayor and Council hereby find and determine that the Mayor and Council will meet on the 3rd day of July, 2012, at 7:00 o’clock p.m. at the regular meeting place of the Council, at which time a hearing will be held as to the sufficiency of the written objections filed objecting to the creation of Street Improvement Districts Nos. 2012-1 to 2012-6 inclusive of the City and as to the existence of the required facts and conditions relative to the creation of the Districts. The Clerk is hereby instructed to cause notice of this hearing to be included in the Notice of Creation of the Districts, published as provided by law. (Passed and approved this 5th day of June, 2012.)
Motion to adopt Resolution No. 12-13 was made by Schrock, seconded by Drake. On roll call voting aye, Krause, Ryan, Drake, Schrock. Nays none. Motion carried.
Mayor Vossler read proposed Resolution No. 12-14.
RESOLUTION NO. 12-14
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/SERVE/CONSUME WINE ON JUNE 14, 2012 IN THE CITY OF FRIEND. THE SAID SPECIAL DESIGNATED LICENSE TO BE LIMITED TO THE INSIDE AREA OF WARREN BUILDING/MARY MARY QUITE CONTRARY GALLERY, 511 SECOND STREET, SUITES B, C, AND D, TO BE HELD BETWEEN THE HOURS OF 3:00 P.M. AND. 10:00 P.M. PURSUANT TO THE MUNICIPAL CODE OF THE CITY OF FRIEND, AND THE NEBRASKA LIQUOR CONTROL ACT. (Passed and approved this 5th day of June, 2012.)
Motion to adopt Resolution No. 12-14 was made by Schrock, seconded by Drake. On roll call voting aye, Ryan, Schrock, Drake. Nays none. Krause abstained. Motion carried.
Mayor Vossler read proposed Resolution No. 12-15.
RESOLUTION NO. 12-15
A RESOLUTION OF THE MAYOR AND THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF FRIEND, SALINE COUNTY, NEBRASKA, APPROVING THE APPLICATION OF FRIEND HISTORICAL SOCIETY, FOR A SPECIAL DESIGNATED LICENSE UNDER THE NEBRASKA LIQUOR CONTROL ACT, TO SELL/SERVE/CONSUME BEER AND WINE ON JULY 4, 2012 IN THE CITY OF FRIEND. THE SAID SPECIAL DESIGNATED LICENSE TO BE LIMITED TO THE INSIDE AREA OF WARREN BUILDING/YOKEL COURTYARD, 511 SECOND STREET, SUITES B, AND C, 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. (Passed and approved this 5th day of June, 2012.)
Motion by Schrock, seconded by Drake, to adopt Resolution No. 12-15, for an SDL for the Historical Society for their July 4, 2012 event, with the stipulation that a 6-foot fence surrounds the beer garden and that security is present. On roll call voting aye, Ryan, Schrock, Drake. Nays none. Krause abstained. Motion carried.
Gayla Drake attended the meeting on behalf of the Friend Chamber of Commerce to discuss the location of the new city sign for Friend. Their proposed location for this sign is on the north side of Highway 6, between Cherry and Chestnut.
Utility Superintendent, Patrick Gates was unable to attend the meeting. No utility report submitted.
Police Chief, Mark McFarland was unable to attend the meeting. No police report submitted.
Building Inspector, Mark Stutzman was unable to attend the meeting. No report submitted.
Stan Krause reported that $2000 was raised at the June 3rd fundraiser to help pay for the Friend Fourth of July fireworks display. Krause said with the anticipation of $800 from the Chamber, $1000 from the FVFD, $200 from scrapping iron, and $3000 from the City, the department will still be approximately $2000 short. After discussion, Drake motioned that, as was done last year, the City contribute $3000 toward the Friend Fourth of July fireworks display, which motion was seconded by Ryan. On roll call voting aye, Schrock, Ryan, Drake, Krause. Nays none. Motion carried.
Mark Baumert from Energy Pioneer Solutions attended the meeting and gave a presentation of their services to the Mayor and Council. After discussion, Council requested additional information before considering entering into any agreement with Energy Pioneer Solutions to provide services in the form of a residential energy savings program, with billing of these services being included on resident’s monthly utility bill. No action taken at this time.
Jim Ryan attended the meeting to give an overview to the Mayor and Council of a letter received from the Nebraska Department or Economic Development regarding the Friend CDBG Program Income Revolving Loan Fund. The letter states that the use and administration of CDBG Program Income funds are subject to federal rules and regulations, including but not limited to Environmental Review clearance, Davis Bacon wages, and low-to-moderate income job creation or retention requirements. It also states that in order to ensure that all CDBG program income funds are being used in accordance with CDBG requirements, the DED will be conducting a compliance monitoring review. DED offered as an alternative to on-site monitoring the option to notify DED that the City would no longer manage the local CDBG RLF, the balance of the RLF would be returned to DED and any future debt service payment for loans made from the RLF would be directed to DED. After discussion and review of FAQs and answers provided by the Department of Economic Development (see attached), Council directed Jim Ryan to research the issue further and to present his findings and recommendation(s) to the Friend City Council at a special scheduled meeting to be held before the July 3, 2012 regular meeting, as the deadline to respond to the DED is July 4, 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 Schrock, Krause. Nays, none. Motion carried. Meeting adjourned at 8:35 p.m.