01/04/2011 Regular Meeting
FRIEND CITY COUNCIL
MINUTES-REGULAR MEETING
JANUARY 4, 2011
In Mayor Vossler’s absence, Stan Krause 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.
Council President, Stan Krause, presided and City Clerk, Debbie Gilmer, recorded the proceedings. The following Councilmembers were present: Harlan Schrock, Dan Drake, and Dale Lawver. (Attorney Mullally was not 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, Stan Krause 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.
Krause announced that public comments would be received at this time. Krause reported that Mayor Vossler received a proposal from Ron’s Refuse to serve the City of Friend. The proposal is based on 430 homes and includes once a week residential service for $16.50 per month with the use of a 90-gallon cart per household, and yard waste service at $11.00 per month with a separate cart provided.
Motioned by Drake, seconded by Schrock to approve the Minutes of the December 7, 2010 regular meeting, and the December 2010 Treasurer's Report as presented and file same. On roll call voting aye to approve the December 7, 2010 regular meeting minutes, and the December 2010 Treasurer's Report, Lawver, Drake, Schrock, Krause. Nays none. Motion carried.
Motion to approve the WMH Financial Statements for October 2010 was made by Schrock, seconded by Drake. On roll call voting aye, Krause, Lawver, Schrock, Drake. Nays none. Motion carried.
A motion was made by Lawver, 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, Drake, Krause, Lawver, Schrock. Nays none. Motion carried.
The claims approved were as follows: December Payroll, 18,964.92; Ameritas, 2500.52; EFTPS, 5109.03; Aflac Insurance, 153.32; BVH, su 2.38; Baker & Taylor, su 220.70; Beatrice Concrete, su 236.05; Beaver Hardware, su 175.65; Black Hills Energy, fe 316.92 & 345.28; Brothers Equip, su 23.70; CLIA Lab Program, fe 150.00; Central States, su 8636.25; City of Friend CDBG Acct, fe 16000.00; Keith Clouse, fe 250.00; CRA, fe 86.69; Culligan, su 45.00; Discover, su 1331.35; EMC, fe 50.00; Eakes, su 108.62; Ed M. Feld Equip, su 50.00; Exeter Lumber, su 168.00; Farmers Coop, re 750.00 & se/su 1562.42; Fireguard, su 175.83; Friend Historical Society, re 400.00; Gale, su 88.48; Patrick Gates, re 133.00; Gene’s Electric, se & su 5049.89; Harry Ferris Co, su 936.84; Hornady, su 229.00; IIMC, fe 135.00; J.P. Cooke, su 48.56; Johnsons, su 89.56; Jr Library Guild, su 40.17; Konica, fe 73.05; Dale Lawver, se 1954.20; Menards, su 3024.03; Chris Michl, fe 453.60; Mid Plains, se 226.62; Michael Mullally, fe 416.00; NE Dept of Rev, SWH 647.32 & ST 2066.66; NE Muni Power Pool, su 288.10.; NE Public Power, se 55,557.54; NE Rural Water Assoc, fe 175.00; NMC, su 56.89; Norris Public Power, se 6302.06; OMB Guns, su 387.00; Pioneer Publishing, fe 24.00; Postmaster, 192.20; Principal Mutual, fe 4590.11; Mindy Rohrig, re 96.28; Roger Rotschafer, re 470.00; Saline County Clerk, fe 1016.28; Seward County Independent, fe 288.00; Shell Fleet Plus, su 272.79; Marvin Slepicka, fe 750.00; Sower Printing, su 52.50; The Garbage Co, se 205.02; Verizon Wireless, se 521.25; Windstream, se 863.52; Young’s Welding, se 929.61; Zito Media, se 39.95. Total Claims Approved $146,502.71.
Proposed Resolutions #10-15, #10-16, #10-17, and #10-18 were introduced by Stan Krause.
RESOLUTION #10-15
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 JANUARY 8, 2011 IN THE CITY OF FRIEND. THE SAID SPECIAL DESIGNATED LICENSE TO BE LIMITED TO THE INSIDE AREA OF POUR HOUSE, 511 SECOND STREET, SUITE B TO BE HELD BETWEEN THE HOURS OF 5:00 P.M. AND 11:00 P.M. ON 01/08/2011, PURSUANT TO THE MUNICIPAL CODE OF THE CITY OF FRIEND, AND THE NEBRASKA LIQUOR CONTROL ACT.
RESOLUTION #10-16
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 JANUARY 15, 2011 IN THE CITY OF FRIEND. THE SAID SPECIAL DESIGNATED LICENSE TO BE LIMITED TO THE INSIDE AREA OF POUR HOUSE, 511 SECOND STREET, SUITE B TO BE HELD BETWEEN THE HOURS OF 12:00 P.M.NOON 01/15/2011 AND 12:00 A.M. MIDNIGHT 01/16/2011, PURSUANT TO THE MUNICIPAL CODE OF THE CITY OF FRIEND, AND THE NEBRASKA LIQUOR CONTROL ACT.
RESOLUTION #10-17
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 JANUARY 28, 2011 IN THE CITY OF FRIEND. THE SAID SPECIAL DESIGNATED LICENSE TO BE LIMITED TO THE INSIDE AREA OF POUR HOUSE, 511 SECOND STREET, SUITE B TO BE HELD BETWEEN THE HOURS OF 12:00 P.M.NOON 01/28/2011 AND 12:00 A.M. MIDNIGHT 01/29/2011, PURSUANT TO THE MUNICIPAL CODE OF THE CITY OF FRIEND, AND THE NEBRASKA LIQUOR CONTROL ACT.
RESOLUTION #10-18
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 FEBRUARY 12, 2011 IN THE CITY OF FRIEND. THE SAID SPECIAL DESIGNATED LICENSE TO BE LIMITED TO THE INSIDE AREA OF POUR HOUSE, 511 SECOND STREET, SUITE B TO BE HELD BETWEEN THE HOURS OF 12:00 P.M.NOON 02/12/2011 AND 12:00 A.M. MIDNIGHT 02/13/2011, PURSUANT TO THE MUNICIPAL CODE OF THE CITY OF FRIEND, AND THE NEBRASKA LIQUOR CONTROL ACT.
Motion to adopt Resolutions #10-15, #10-16, #10-17, and #10-18 was made by Drake, seconded by Schrock. On roll call voting aye, Lawver, Drake, Schrock. Nays none. Krause abstained. Motion carried and Resolutions #10-15, #10-16, #10-17, and #10-18 were passed and approved this 4th day of January 2011.
Building Inspector, Mark Stutzman, gave his report. Stutzman reported that he has received an application for a building permit from Greg Ricenbaw for an addition to the north side of his shop building located on East 5th Street. Greg Ricenbaw was in attendance and explained to the Council that his intentions are to add approximately 15 to 18 feet to the north side of his building (total additional feet dependent upon requirements for the door size). Ricenbaw informed the Council that he has been in contact with neighbors to this property and they have no objections to this addition. He also stated that the addition will not affect the existing tree line. The addition to the building will be used for miscellaneous storage. Morton Buildings will construct the addition. Mark Stuztman added that frost footing will be required. After lengthy discussion, Council recommended a meeting of the Board of Adjustments be scheduled to consider this request, as this building is located in a residential zone and as there is no primary residence with this building, a variance must be granted by the Board of Adjustments before a building permit may be issued. Motion was made by Lawver, seconded by Drake, to approve Greg Ricenbaw’s request for a building permit for a 15-18 foot addition to the north side of his shop building located on East 5th Street, contingent upon approval from the Board of Adjustments. On roll call voting aye, Schrock, Lawver, Drake, Krause. Nays none. Motion carried.
Utilities Superintendent, Patrick Gates, reported to the Council that he obtained a key from the Village of Cordova for their water pumping station, allowing him access to the building for the purpose of collecting and recording flow and pumping data.
Stanley Krause reported that the Friend Fire Department is considering purchasing new heaters for use in the fire barn. Krause said he has received proposals for both electrical and natural gas heaters. On behalf of Mayor Vossler, Patrick Gates requested the Council consider electric heaters rather than natural gas heaters. Although the cost may be greater for purchasing electric heaters, over time the savings of purchasing electricity opposed to natural gas will exceed the initial incentive(s) for the natural gas units.
Dan Drake reported on behalf of Warren Memorial Hospital. Drake said the annual audit has been conducted. Drake reported favorably on the manor, in that they currently have more residents than they have had in the last four years.
Relating to the proposed personnel handbook, Clerk Debbie Gilmer was directed to include this on the February City Council meeting agenda for further consideration.
Discussion was relating to a request from Linda Rotschafer for a wall display at the Community Building for the Girl Scouts. This display would consist of a small bulletin board and a shelf and/or shadow box for trophies, awards, plaques, etc. Motion was made by Schrock, seconded by Lawver, to approve Linda Rotschafer’s request for a wall display at the Community Building for the Girl Scouts that would consist of a small bulletin board and a shelf and/or shadow box for trophies, awards, plaques, etc. On roll call voting aye, Drake, Krause, Schrock, Lawver. Nays none. Motion carried.
Mayor Vossler requested that consideration and acceptance be made for his recommendation of Connie Pieper for appointment to the Gilbert Library Board to complete Shelley Smith’s term through 2012, as Shelley Smith has respectfully submitted her resignation. Motion was made by Drake, seconded by Schrock, to accept Mayor Vossler’s recommendation of Connie Pieper for appointment to the Gilbert Library Board to complete Shelley Smith’s term through 2012, as Shelley Smith has respectfully submitted her resignation. On roll call voting aye, Lawver, Krause, Schrock, Drake. Nays none. Motion carried.
Jim Ryan attended the meeting to present to the Council year end financial reports for the Friend Community Redevelopment Authority. (Copy attached.) After Mr. Ryan’s presentation, motion was made by Lawver, seconded by Schrock to accept the 12/30/2010 financial reports for the Friend Community Redevelopment Authority as presented by Jim Ryan. On roll call voting aye, Drake, Krause, Lawver, Schrock. Nays none. Motion carried.
Discussion was had relating to the regular date and time of the Friend City Council meetings. Motion was made by Krause, seconded by Schrock to continue holding the regular meetings of the Friend City Council on the first Tuesday of each month, at 7:00 p.m. On roll call voting aye, Lawver, Drake, Schrock, Krause. Nays none. Motion carried.
No further business to come before the City Council, motion was made by Lawver, seconded by Schrock, to adjourn the meeting. On roll call voting aye, Krause, Drake, Lawver, Schrock. Nays none. Motion carried. Meeting adjourned at 7:40 p.m.
