10/02/2012 Regular Meeting
FRIEND CITY COUNCIL
MINUTES-REGULAR MEETING
OCTOBER 2, 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: Dan Drake, Phyllis Ryan and Stanley Krause. Harlan Schrock 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 Krause, seconded by Ryan, to approve the minutes of the September 4, 2012 regular meeting and the September 2012 Treasurer’s Report as presented and file same. On roll call voting aye to approve the September 4, 2012 regular meeting minutes and the September 2012 Treasurer’s Report, Drake, Krause, Ryan. Nays none. Schrock absent. Motion carried.
Motion was made by Drake, seconded by Ryan to approve the WMH Financial Statements for August 2012. On roll call voting aye, Krause, Ryan, Drake. Nays none. Schrock absent. Motion carried.
A motion was made by Drake, seconded by Ryan, 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, Drake, Ryan Nays none. Schrock absent. Motion carried.
The claims approved were as follows: September Payroll, 19,914.19; Ameritas, 2311.06; EFTPS, 6109.19; ACCO, su 186.20; Alan Ray, se 643.99; AlcoPro, su 34.49; BVH, su 1.59; Baker & Taylor, su 305.90; Barco, su 91.34; Beaver Hardware, su 288.13; Black Hills Energy, fe 133.46; Blue Blossom, fe 45.00; Blue Cross/Blue Shield, fe 5441.85; Central States, se & su 25,543.50; Keith Clouse, fe 250.00; CRA, re 2352.22; Country Woman, su 14.98; Crete Lumber, su 85.96; Culligan, su 48.00; Lee DeBevoise, se 175.00; Diode Comm, fe 35.45; Discover, su 980.68; Eakes, su 222.97; EMP, su 355.01; EMS, se 242.17; Exeter Lumber, su 19.04; Farmer’s Coop, se/su 3793.44; First State Ins, fe 1386.00; GPM, se 511.50; Gene’s Electric, se & su 3200.00; HGTV, su 15.00; Jr. Library Guild, su 54.72; Lynn Peavey, su 23.94; Ronald McConnell, se 240.00; Menards, su 803.85; Chris Michl, se 436.80; Midwest Labs, se 107.38; Michael Mullally, fe 853.50; Natl Geographic, su 34.00; NE Dept of Rev, SWH 847.81, ST 7418.59; NE Public Health, se 103.00; NE Public Power, se 82,422.84; Norris Public Power, se 5693.60; Pioneer Publishing, su 121.41; Principal Mutual, fe 104.48; Romans, Wiemer & Assocs, fe 1075.00; Ross Repair, se 29.00; Sargent Drilling, se 900.00; Seward Independent, fe 99.45; Shell, su 349.79; Marvin Slepicka, fe 1000.00; The Depository Trust, fe 2992.00; The Garbage Co, se 242.52; Troyer Concrete, se 10,887.00; Verizon, se 604.75; Windstream, se 865.52; Youngs Welding, se 47.55. Total Claims Approved $193,095.81.
Mayor Vossler shared with the Council that he had received from Ray Rohrig a letter of application to fill the vacancy on the Hospital District Board created by the resignation of Dennis Peters.
Discussion was had relating to a proposed resolution to designate the amount of funding for perpetual care from the sale of cemetery lots at Andrew Cemetery. The cemetery board recommends the amount be changed from 50% of the sale of each lot to $50 per lot. Motion was made by Drake, seconded by Krause directing Attorney Mullally to prepare a formal resolution for Council’s consideration at their November meeting designating $50 from the sale of each cemetery lot at Andrew Cemetery for perpetual care. On roll call voting aye, Ryan, Krause, Drake. Nays none. Schrock absent. Motion carried.
Mayor Vossler introduced proposed Resolutions #12-34, #12-35, #12-36 and #12-37.
RESOLUTION #12-34
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 OCTOBER 21, 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 AND C, TO BE HELD BETWEEN THE HOURS OF 12:00 P.M. NOON AND 9:00 P.M. PURSUANT TO THE MUNICIPAL CODE OF THE CITY OF FRIEND, AND THE NEBRASKA LIQUOR CONTROL ACT.
RESOLUTION #12-35
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 OCTOBER 27, 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/MARY MARY GALLERY, 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 #12-36
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 NOVEMBER 3, 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/MARY MARY GALLERY, 511 SECOND STREET, SUITES B, C AND D, TO BE HELD BETWEEN THE HOURS OF 10:00 A.M. AND 8:00 P.M. PURSUANT TO THE MUNICIPAL CODE OF THE CITY OF FRIEND, AND THE NEBRASKA LIQUOR CONTROL ACT.
RESOLUTION #12-37
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 NOVEMBER 24, 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 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.
Motion to adopt Resolutions #12-34, #12-35, #12-36 and #12-37 approving Special Designated Liquor Licenses as applied for by SOC153 dba Pour House for events to be held October 21st, October 27th, November 3rd and November 24th was made by Ryan, seconded by Drake. On roll call voting aye, Krause, Drake, Ryan. Nays none. Schrock absent. Motion carried.
Utility Superintendent, Patrick Gates gave his report. Mr. Gates reported that the water tower painting project has begun and is anticipated to be complete by November 19th. Gates also reported to the Mayor and Council on the sewer smoking project and various issues/problems discovered during the smoking process. Continued discussion was had of repairing/renovating the garage at the sewer plant. Council directed Gates to proceed with this project. Mr. Gates informed the Mayor and Council that the manhole on Second Street, between Main and Maple has been repaired.
Stan Krause reported on behalf of the Friend Volunteer Fire Department.
Dan Drake reported on behalf of Warren Memorial Hospital.
April Christensen from Energy Pioneer Solutions attended the meeting for continued discussion of their services and to request the City of Friend enter into an agreement with Energy Pioneer Solutions, whereby EPS shall offer Friend ratepayers certain energy efficiency services and Friend shall assist EPS in its provision of and billing for such services and remit Qualifying Revenues to EPS once per month, commencing upon Friend’s completion of all internal work necessary to carry out its obligation under this agreement. After discussion, motion was made by Drake, seconded by Ryan, to enter into a three year contract with Energy Pioneer Solutions relating to EPS offering their energy efficiency services to Friend customers, with Friend receiving compensation of $0.75 per participating customer per month for the service of billing EPS participating customers and submitting collected revenues monthly to EPS, by authorizing Mayor Vossler to sign said contract. On roll call voting aye, Ryan, Drake. Nays, Krause. Schrock absent. Motion carried.
Mayor Vossler announced that his recommended appointment to the Warren Memorial Hospital Board to complete Dennis Peter’s term through 2013 was Aubrey Paulsen. Motion was made by Krause, seconded by Drake, to accept Mayor Vossler’s recommended appointment of Aubrey Paulsen to the Warren Memorial Hospital Board to complete Dennis Peter’s term through 2013. On roll call voting aye, Ryan, Drake, Krause. Nays none. Schrock absent. Motion carried.
Motion to enter into executive session at 8:00 p.m. for discussion of employee salary increases was made by Drake, seconded by Ryan. On roll call voting aye, Krause, Ryan, Drake. Nays none. Schrock absent. Motion carried.
Motion to reconvene regular session of the Friend City Council meeting was made by Krause, seconded by Ryan. On roll call voting aye, Drake, Krause, Ryan. Nays none. Schrock absent. Regular session resumed at 8:20 p.m.
Motion was made by Ryan, seconded by Drake to approve employee wage increases as follows: Billy Baugh-2.5%, Robert Coffey-2.5%, David Domeier-1%, Patrick Gates-1%, Debbie Gilmer-1.5%, Kimberly Goossen-$0.50 per hour upon completion of probationary period, Ryan Yoder-2%. On roll call voting aye, Krause, Drake, Ryan. Nays none. Schrock 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, Ryan, Krause, Drake. Nays, none. Schrock absent. Motion carried. Meeting adjourned at 8:25 p.m.