12/05/2012 Regular Meeting
FRIEND CITY COUNCIL
MINUTES-REGULAR MEETING
DECEMBER 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 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. April Christensen with Energy Pioneer Solutions was in attendance and requested that the Mayor and Council consider allowing Energy Pioneer Solutions to solicit their services via telephone and accept verbal authorization from potential customers for the City of Friend to release historical energy usage and billing information to Energy Pioneer for their review prior to conducting a free energy assessment and for calculating potential savings from proposed energy-efficient upgrades. After discussion, Council agreed that in the best interest of the City written authorization was the method the City should continue to accept prior to releasing customer information to Energy Pioneer Solutions.
Motioned by Drake, seconded by Schrock, to approve the minutes of the November 6, 2012 regular meeting and the November 2012 Treasurer’s Report as presented and file same. On roll call voting aye to approve the November 6, 2012 regular meeting minutes and the November 2012 Treasurer’s Report, Ryan, Schrock, Krause, Drake. Nays none. Motion carried.
Financial reports for Warren Memorial Hospital were not submitted.
A motion was made by Krause, 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, Drake, Schrock, Krause, Ryan. Nays none. Motion carried.
The claims approved were as follows: November Payroll, 20,019.67; Ameritas, 2515.72; EFTPS, 6145.55; Aflac, fe 52.78; BVH, su 5.43; Baker & Taylor, su 271.52; Bauers Trucking, se 1734.23; Beatrice Concrete, su 763.03; Beaver Hardware, su 109.45; Black Hills Energy, fe 184.40; Brothers, su 8.11; Central NE Bobcat, fe 591.00; Central States, se & su 21,308.22; Keith Clouse, fe 250.00; CRA, re 525.96; Cooking Light, fe 24.00; Crossroads Awards, 42.00; Culligan, su 117.50; D&D, su 99.00; Danko, 135.16; Lee DeBevoise, se 262.50; Diode Comm, fe 35.45; Discover, su 898.78; Eakes, su 259.68; Ed M. Feld, su 700.00; EMS, se 408.57; Farmers Coop, se & su 1485.43; First State Ins, fe 206.00; Friend Ins, fe 100.00; GPM, su 98.65; Gene’s Electric, se & su 5399.71; Jr. Library Guild, su 54.72; Johnsons, su 46.41; Jackie Larsen, re 165.72; Menards, su 1136.11; Moses Motor, se 43.80; Michael Mullally, fe 640.00; NDEQ, fe 7278.00 & 10,250.62; NMPP, fe 4626.00; NE Dept of Rev, SWH 909.34; NE Public Health, fe 72.00; NE Public Power, fe 56,963.41; Norris Power, se 5693.60; Office Cash, se 403.90; Pioneer Publishing, su 181.00; Principal Mutual, fe 104.48; Quartermaster, su 72.47; Railroad Mgmt, fe 132.87; Reiman Publication, fe 14.98; Seward Cnty Independent, fe 217.88; Sid Dillon, se 267.51; Marvin Slepicka, fe 1000.00; Steve’s Repair, se 78.60; The Garbage Co, se 242.52; Verizon, se 471.88; Windstream, se 868.30. Total Claims Approved $156,693.62.
Fire Chief, Brent Milton and Stanley Krause extended thanks to Patrick Gates and the City employees (Billy Baugh, Dave Domeier and Ryan Yoder), and Mark McFarland and the Police Department for their assistance and cooperation with the recent fire at the Methodist Church. Chief Milton said their efforts were greatly appreciated.
Mayor Vossler introduced proposed Resolution #12-41.
RESOLUTION #12-41
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 AND/OR CONSUME BEER, WINE, AND DISTILLED SPIRITS ON DECEMBER 8, 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, SUITE B & C, TO BE HELD BETWEEN THE HOURS OF 4:00 P.M. AND 12:00 A.M. MIDNIGHT PURSUANT TO THE MUNICIPAL CODE OF THE CITY OF FRIEND, AND THE NEBRASKA LIQUOR CONTROL ACT.
Mayor Vossler introduced proposed Resolution #12-42.
RESOLUTION #12-42
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 AND/OR CONSUME BEER, WINE, AND DISTILLED SPIRITS ON DECEMBER 19, 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, SUITE B & C, TO BE HELD BETWEEN THE HOURS OF 4:00 P.M. AND 11:00 P.M. PURSUANT TO THE MUNICIPAL CODE OF THE CITY OF FRIEND, AND THE NEBRASKA LIQUOR CONTROL ACT.
Mayor Vossler introduced proposed Resolution #12-43.
RESOLUTION #12-43
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 AND/OR CONSUME BEER, WINE, AND DISTILLED SPIRITS ON JANUARY 5, 2013 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, SUITE B, C & D, TO BE HELD BETWEEN THE HOURS OF 4:00 P.M. AND 11:00 P.M. PURSUANT TO THE MUNICIPAL CODE OF THE CITY OF FRIEND, AND THE NEBRASKA LIQUOR CONTROL ACT.
Motion to adopt Resolutions #12-41, #12-42 and #12-43 approving Special Designated Liquor Licenses as applied for by SOC153 dba Pour House for events to be held December 8th, December 19th, and January 5th was made by Schrock, seconded by Ryan. On roll call voting aye, Drake, Krause, Ryan, Schrock. Nays none. Motion carried.
Utility Superintendent, Patrick Gates gave his report. Mr. Gates reported that it has been determined that the leak in the water tower was not caused by the painters, but rather a result of a rust hole in the fill-pipe. Mr. Gates said Young’s Welding will weld the hole and he and city personnel will do the remaining repair work (insulation, painting, etc.). He also reported that the city/county street project was near completion.
Continued discussion was had relating to the fire department’s proposal for a lease/purchase of fire apparatus/grass rig. Mayor Vossler shared his concern of what affect this might have on the amount of unexpended funds this would leave to be considered when the time comes to renew the tax anticipation note at Citizens Bank that is in place to cover certain operating expenses of Warren Memorial Hospital. It was decided that the City’s accountant should be contacted for advisement prior to further consideration of this. City Attorney, Mike Mullally was also directed to review and to give Council his advice as well.
Dan Drake reported on behalf of Warren Memorial Hospital.
Jim Ryan attended the meeting to update the Mayor and Council on the status of the Community Development Block Grant Revolving Loan Fund Program. Motion to approve Attorney Mike Mullally send a letter to the Department of Economic Development to inform them that the City is no longer participating in the Community Development Block Grant Revolving Loan Fund Program and to send a check to them for the remaining balance in the CDBG fund account, was made by Drake, seconded by Ryan. On roll call voting aye, Krause, Schrock, Ryan, Drake. Nays none. Motion carried.
Mayor Vossler and council reviewed the Gilbert Public Library annual report for 2012 submitted by Librarian, Jackie Larsen.
Mayor Vossler announced he would now give the Council his recommendations for new appointments to various boards and committees for vacant positions created by expired terms and/or resignations, as well as annual appointments for 2013.
Chief of Police-Mark McFarland; City Attorney (Civil)-Mike Mullally; Prosecuting Attorney-Tad Eickman; City Engineers-Kirkham Michael; City Clerk-Debbie Gilmer; Sewer & Water Commissioner, Light Commissioner, and Superintendent of Utilities-Patrick Gates; Building Inspector-Mark Stutzman; City Physician-Dr. McKeeman; Solid Waste Management Coalition-Mayor Vossler; Library Board-Dave McClatchey & Diane Odowski; Planning Commission-Max Kellough; Board of Adjustments-Don Anderson as alternate; Hospital & Nursing Home Board-Dan Drake; Cemetery Board-Richard Thompson & Roger Brandt; Housing Authority-Lois Schweitzer; Community Betterment Chairperson-Bill Bode & Les Weber; Fire Inspector-Brent Milton; Community Redevelopment Authority-Brian Himmelberg. (A complete list of committees and committee members is available at City Hall for review upon request.)
Motion to approve Mayor Vossler’s recommended appointments for 2013 was made by Drake, seconded by Ryan. On roll call voting aye, Schrock, Krause, Ryan, Drake. Nays, none. Motion carried.
Mayor Vossler announced that election of President was now in order. Motion was made by Krause, seconded by Ryan, nominating Schrock for President of the City Council. Drake moved that nominations cease. On roll call voting aye, nominating Schrock for President of the City Council and that nominations cease, Krause, Ryan, Drake. Schrock. Nays, none. Motion carried electing Harlan Schrock President of the Friend City Council for 2013.
Discussion was had relating to an appreciation bonus for City employees. Motion was made by Schrock, seconded by Krause approving $25 be given to City employees as an acknowledgment of appreciation. On roll call voting aye, Ryan, Drake, Schrock, Krause. Nays none. Motion carried.
As the first Tuesday in January 2013 is January 1st, motion was made by Schrock, seconded by Krause, to hold the January 2013 regular meeting of the City Council on Wednesday, January 2, 2013. On roll call voting aye, Drake, Ryan, Krause, Schrock. Nays none. Motion carried.
No further business to come before the City Council, motion was made by Ryan, seconded by Drake, to adjourn the meeting. On roll call voting aye, Schrock, Krause, Ryan, Drake. Nays none. Motion carried. Meeting adjourned at 8:05 p.m.