08/07/2012 Regular Meeting
FRIEND CITY COUNCIL
MINUTES-REGULAR MEETING
AUGUST 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: Stanley Krause, Phyllis Ryan, and Harlan Schrock. Dan Drake was absent. 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. None offered.
Motioned by Schrock, seconded by Ryan, to approve the minutes of the June 27, 2012 special meeting, and the July 3, 2012 regular meeting, and to approve the July 2012 Treasurer's Report as presented and file same. On roll call voting aye to approve the June 27, 2012 special meeting minutes, the July 3, 2012 regular meeting minutes, and the July 2012 Treasurer's Report, Krause, Ryan, Schrock. Nays none. Drake absent. Motion carried.
No WMH financial reports submitted.
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, Ryan, Schrock, Krause. Nays none. Drake absent. Motion carried.
The claims approved were as follows: July Payroll, 25,038.86; Ameritas, 2313.93; EFTPS, 6921.23; Aflac Insurance, 103.10; BVH, su 2.18; Baker & Taylor, su 358.29; Barco, su 54.62; Beaver Hardware, su 52.05; Black Hills Energy, fe 42.51; Blue Cross/Blue Shield, fe 5308.93; Keith Clouse, fe 250.00; Combs Concrete, se 15,860.88; CRA, re 499.43; Crete Glass, se 278.26; Crete True Value, su 228.52; Culligan, su 51.00; D&D, su 49.00; Diode Comm, fe 35.45; Discover, su 1105.90; Drakes, se 3413.50 Eakes, su 153.72; EMC, fe 30,704.00; EMS, se 306.97; Family Circle, su 11.98; Farmer’s Coop, se/su 3232.59; First State Ins, fe 2378.00; Gene’s Electric, se & su 4891.70; Great Plains, se 50.75; Hampton Inn, 85.00; Heiman, su 17,510.00; JJs Lawn Care, se 250.00; Johnsons, su 44.86; Jr. Library Guild, su 54.72; Kirkham Michael, fe 13,335.00; League of NE Muni, fe 1568.00; MC2, su 1691.76; Ronald McConnell, se 320.00; Menards, su 1113.68; Midwest Labs, se 262.02; Michael Mullally, fe 624.00; NE Dept of HHS, fe 950.00; NE Dept of Rev, SWH 953.32; NE Power Review Board, fe 151.96; NE Public Health, se 305.00; NE Public Public Power, se 96,761.74; Norris Public Power, se 5676.00; Principal Mutual, fe 104.48; Reiman, su 14.98; SCAT, fe 749.00; Sargent Drilling, se 469.75; Sensus Metering Systems, se 595.93; Seward County Independent, fe 147.67; Shell, su 338.35; Sid Dillon, se 652.16; Marvin Slepicka, fe 1000.00; SENDD, fe 1575.00; Steve’s Repair, se 179.20; Streichers, su 304.91; Mark Stutzman, fe 1185.00; The Garbage Co, se 231.99; TV Svc, su 6.29; UMB, fe 261.25; Verizon, se 616.32; Warren Memorial, su 23.56; Windstream, se 854.58; Wingate, fe 255.00; Winning Traditions, su 61.00; York Farm Supply, 100.50; Young’s Welding, su 155.62. Total Claims Approved $255,236.95.
Mayor Vossler shared with the Council a card of thanks received from Debbie Gilmer’s family for the plant that was sent at the time of her sister’s passing.
Cara Potter asked Mayor Vossler if he had received correspondence from Dave Jarecke with Blankenau Wilmoth LLP. Mr. Jarecke represents the Pour House and had been asked to review the recent vote before the Friend City Council regarding the Special Designated License request voted upon at their July 3, 2012 meeting, as the request for the SDL was approved, but a “no” vote without explanation or reason was cast. Mayor Vossler acknowledged receiving this correspondence and shared it with the Council.
Mayor Vossler introduced and read proposed Resolutions #12-27 and #12-28.
RESOLUTION #12-27
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 BEER AND WINE ON SEPTEMBER 09, 2012 IN THE CITY OF FRIEND. THE SAID SPECIAL DESIGNATED LICENSE TO BE LIMITED TO THE INSIDE AREA OF WARREN BUILDING/ SAN CARLO ROOM & WELCOME CENTER, 511 SECOND STREET, SUITES B & C, TO BE HELD BETWEEN THE HOURS OF 12:00 P.M. NOON AND. 6:00 P.M. PURSUANT TO THE MUNICIPAL CODE OF THE CITY OF FRIEND, AND THE NEBRASKA LIQUOR CONTROL ACT.
RESOLUTION #12-28
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 BEER, WINE AND DISTILLED SPIRITS ON SEPTEMBER 14, 2012 IN THE CITY OF FRIEND. THE SAID SPECIAL DESIGNATED LICENSE TO BE LIMITED TO THE INSIDE AREA OF WARREN BUILDING/ SAN CARLO ROOM & WELCOME CENTER, 511 SECOND STREET, SUITES B & C, 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.
Motion to adopt Resolutions #12-27 and #12-28 approving Special Designated Liquor Licenses as applied for by SOC153 dba Pour House for events to be held September 9th and September 14th was made by Schrock, seconded by Ryan. On roll call voting aye, Krause, Ryan, Schrock. Drake absent. Motion carried.
Bob Theis and Keith Clouse attended the meeting for continued discussion of the financial status of the Andrew Cemetery. They informed the Mayor and Council that they had conducted a survey of eight communities from the surrounding area on how they manage their cemeteries and their financial affairs. (See attached.) After discussion it was decided that the proposals presented by Theis and Clouse on behalf of the Andrew Cemetery board will be taken into consideration when planning and preparing the upcoming budget for fiscal year 2012-2013. No action taken at this time.
Utility Superintendent, Patrick Gates gave his report. (See attached.) Mr. Gates informed the Council that Windstream has requested permission to place buried communications wires on public right-of-way behind the Green Top Café. Motion to authorize Mayor Vossler to sign the necessary paperwork allowing Windstream to place buried communications wires on public right-of-way behind the Green Top Café was made by Schrock, seconded by Ryan. On roll call voting aye, Krause, Ryan, Schrock. Nays none. Drake absent. Motion carried.
Patrick Gates informed the Council that he received a bid from Troyer Concrete to repair Chestnut Street near the pond. The bid was just over $10,000. After discussion, Council directed Mr. Gates to have Troyer proceed with the repair work.
New vinyl tile and carpeting at City Hall was again discussed. Motion was made by Krause, seconded by Ryan to proceed and to award the project to Brandt Carpet. On roll call voting aye, Schrock, Ryan, Krause. Nays none. Drake absent. Motion carried.
The agreement between Friend Public Schools and the City of Friend for use of the ballfield for the 2012 season was discussed. The annual fee was also discussed. Motion was made by Krause, seconded by Schrock, to approve the proposed agreement between Friend Public Schools and the City of Friend for use of the ballfield for the 2012 ball season for a fee of $1500. On roll call voting aye, Ryan, Schrock, Krause. Nays none. Drake absent. Motion carried.
Mark McFarland was not in attendance, but did submit his report to the Mayor and Council for their review.
Building Inspector, Mark Stutzman had nothing to report.
Nothing reported for the Fire Department.
April Christensen from Energy Pioneer Solutions attended the meeting for continued discussion of the City of Friend entering into an 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. Debbie Gilmer was directed by the Mayor and Council to contact the City accountant to find out if entering into any type of agreement like this and providing billing services for an outside business is allowable and if so what impact, if any, this may have on the City’s budget. No action taken at this time.
Margo Houlden attended the meeting to review and discuss the long term goals that the library board has for Gilbert Library. (See attached.)
Jim Ryan requested action from the Council to release/subordinate the City’s collateral position for Mid Plains Electric’s Community Development Block Grant. Motion was made by Krause, seconded by Schrock for the City of Friend to release/subordinate collateral position for Mid Plains Electric’s Community Development Block Grant. On roll call voting aye, Ryan, Schrock, Krause. Nays none. Drake absent. Motion carried.
Jim Ryan presented to the Mayor and Council the semi-annual financial report for the Community Redevelopment Authority.
Discussion was had relating to the construction of a well and lagoon system for Precision Seed and Chemical. Motion was made by Schrock, seconded by Krause to allow the construction of a domestic well by Precision Seed and Chemical, contingent upon approval from the State of Nebraska. On roll call voting aye, Ryan, Krause, Schrock. Nays none. Drake absent. Motion carried.
Motion to allow/approve a lagoon system for Precision Seed and Chemical was made by Schrock, seconded by Ryan. On roll call voting aye, Ryan, Schrock. Nays none. Krause abstained. Drake absent. Motion carried.
Motion was made by Schrock, seconded by Ryan, to authorize Mayor Vossler to execute agreement with Norris Public Power to construct/supply electrical service to Precision Seed and Chemical by signing necessary documents upon receipt. On roll call voting aye, Krause, Ryan, Schrock. Nays none. Drake absent. Motion carried.
Saline County Area Transit submitted their annual allocation request for 2012-2013 of Friend’s share of local matching funds in the amount of $749. (The request from last year was $1375.) Motion was made by Krause, seconded by Ryan to approve the Saline County Area Transit 2012-2013 allocation request of $749 for Friend’s share of local matching funds. On roll call voting aye, Schrock, Ryan, Krause. Nays none. Drake absent. Motion carried.
Motion was made by Krause, seconded by Schrock, to approve a 1% increase in the 2011-2012 funds subject to limitation (as allowable by law) for fiscal year 2012-2013. On roll call voting aye, Ryan, Schrock, Krause. Nays none. Drake absent. Motion carried.
Motion was made by Krause, seconded by Schrock, to approve annual renewal of membership with the Southeast Nebraska Development District for $1575. On roll call voting aye, Ryan, Schrock, Krause. Nays, none. Drake absent. 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, Krause, Ryan, Schrock. Nays, none. Drake absent. Motion carried. Meeting adjourned at 9:03 p.m.