04/05/2011 Regular Meeting
FRIEND
MINUTES-REGULAR MEETING
APRIL 5, 2011
Mayor,
As required by the Nebraska Open Meetings Act,
Mayor Vossler announced that public comments would be received at this time. No comments were offered.
Motioned by Drake, seconded by Krause to approve the Minutes of the March 1, 2011 regular meeting, and the March 2011 Treasurer's Report as presented and file same. On roll call voting aye to approve the March 1, 2011 regular meeting minutes, and the March 2011 Treasurer's Report, Lawver, Schrock, Krause, Drake. Nays none. Motion carried.
Motion to approve the WMH Financial Statements for February 2011 was made by Lawver, seconded by Schrock. On roll call voting aye, Drake, Krause, Schrock, Lawver. Nays none. Motion carried.
A motion was made by Krause, seconded by Lawver, 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, Schrock, Lawver. Nays none. Motion carried.
The claims approved were as follows: March Payroll, 29,115.25; Ameritas, 3750.91; EFTPS, 7661.73; Aflac Insurance, 153.42; BVH, su 2.98; Baker & Taylor, su 140.06; Beaver Hardware, su 255.74; Black Hills Energy, fe 751.71; Brothers Equip, se 29.09; Central States Labs, su 26,226.35; Chief Supply, su 261.71; Keith Clouse, fe 250.00; CRA, re 986.87; Crete Lumber, su 68.97; Crete True Value, su 47.19; Culligan, fe 45.00; Discover, su 593.60; EMS Billing, se 313.23; Eakes, su 16.99; Farmers Coop, se/su 1204.79; Gale, su 88.48; Gene’s Electric, se 2290.87; Great Plains One-Call Svc, se 29.95; Hampton Inn, fe 224.85; Jean’s Creative Sewing, se 15.25; Johnsons, su 68.07; Jr Library Guild, su 40.17; Menards, su 1297.71; Chris Michl, se 420.00; Midwest Labs, se 15.79; Michael Mullally, fe 870.00; Muni Supply, su 670.34; NE Dept of Rev, SWH 349.55 & ST 5255.18; NE Muni Power Pool, fe 660.67; NE Public Power, se 53,264.26; NMC, su 140.76; Nicks Farm Store, su 11.10; Norris Public Power, se 4710.45; Postmaster, 192.20; Principal Mutual, fe 4260.46; Reiman Publications, su 29.96; Ross Repair, se 20.00; Susan Schrock, re 70.00; Seward County Independent, fe 219.30; Shell Fleet Plus, su 284.10; Sid Dillon, se 127.14; Marvin Slepicka, fe 1000.00; Jared Stutzman, se 160.00; The Depository Trust, bond pmt, 13,417.50; The Garbage Co, se 206.97; Verizon Wireless, se 525.12; Windstream, se 811.37; Young’s Welding, se 1559.80; Zito Media, se 39.95. Total Claims Approved $165,222.91.
Proposed Resolution #11-04 was introduced and read by Mayor Vossler.
RESOLUTION NO. 11-04
HAZARD MITIGTION PLAN APPROVAL
WHEREAS, the Federal Disaster Mitigation Act of 2000 was signed into law on October 30, 2000, placing new emphasis on state and local mitigation planning for natural hazards and requiring communities to adopt a hazard mitigation action plan to be eligible for pre-disaster and post-disaster federal funding for mitigation purposes; and
WHEREAS, a Multi-jurisdictional All-Hazard Mitigation Plan was prepared by Little Blue and Lower Big Blue Natural Resource Districts with assistance from Olsson Associates of Lincoln, NE, which includes the City of Friend; and
WHEREAS, the purposes of the mitigation plan are to 1) increase the vulnerability awareness of the Districts and participating jurisdictions located within the planning boundary, 2) identify the hazards that affect the District and participating jurisdictions, 3) identify projects and strategies which would lessen the effects of the identified hazards, 4) prioritize mitigation projects and strategies to reduce potential loss of life and property damage from those hazards; and
WHEREAS, the planning process afforded the local units of government and its citizens the opportunity to comment and provide input in the plan and actions recommended in the plan
WHEREAS, FEMA regulations require documentation that the plan has been formally adopted by the governing body of the City of Friend in the form of this resolution; and
NOW, THEREFORE, the governing body of the City of Friend hereby adopts the Little Blue/Lower Big Blue Natural Resource District Multi-jurisdictional All-Hazard Mitigation Plan in its entirety and resolves to execute the plan as proposed and as approved by the Federal Emergency Management Agency.
Motion to adopt Resolution Number 11-04 was made by Drake, seconded by Schrock. On roll call voting aye, Lawver, Krause, Schrock, Drake. Nays none. Motion carried. Resolution Number 11-04 was passed and approved this 5th day of April 2011.
Proposed Resolution #11-08 was introduced and read by Mayor Vossler.
RESOLUTION #11-08
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 APRIL 23, 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 3:00 P.M. AND 12:00 A.M. MIDNIGHT, PURSUANT TO THE MUNICIPAL CODE OF THE CITY OF FRIEND, AND THE NEBRASKA LIQUOR CONTROL ACT.
Motion to adopt Resolution Number 11-08 was made by Schrock, seconded by Drake. On roll call voting aye, Lawver, Drake, Schrock, Krause. Nays none. Motion carried. Resolution Number 11-08 was passed and approved this 5th day of April 2011.
Proposed Resolution #11-09 was introduced and read by Mayor Vossler.
RESOLUTION #11-09
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 AUGUST 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 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 Resolution Number 11-09 was made by Drake, seconded by Lawver. On roll call voting aye, Krause, Drake, Lawver, Schrock. Nays none. Motion carried. Resolution Number 11-09 was passed and approved this 5th day of April 2011.
Patrick Gates, Utilities Superintendent, was unable to attend the meeting. No report submitted.
Mark McFarland, Police Chief, discussed with the Mayor and Council a proposed ordinance relating to residency restrictions for sexual predators. McFarland recommended to the Council that an ordinance be drafted to mirror Nebraska State Statutes that relate to this issue and have this proposal on the agenda for consideration at the May meeting. Mayor Vossler and Council agreed.
Mark Stutzman, Building Inspector, gave his report. Stutzman reported that he approved an application from Verizon Wireless for a permit to make changes to their existing cellular tower located here in Friend.
Mark Stutzman requested that the Council consider the possible adoption of an ordinance prohibiting car ports within the City limits. (No action taken at this time.)
Stan Krause reported on behalf of the Friend Fire Department.
Discussion was had relating to the possibility of having city-wide garbage service. This is a timely process that would take at least a year after adoption of an ordinance stating the City’s intent to do so. Attorney Mullally will draft an ordinance for Council’s consideration at the May 3rd meeting. Debbie Gilmer was directed to place an ad in the Friend Sentinel informing the citizens that this will be considered at the May meeting.
The Council reviewed a proposed agreement between Marvin Slepicka and the City of Friend for the Friend tree and yard waste disposal site. After discussion and review, Council approved.
Craig Vyhnalek from First State Insurance attended the meeting to present to the Council a proposal for a workers compensation supplement insurance policy for the Friend Fire Department and the Friend Ambulance Service. Motion was made by Schrock, seconded by Drake, to accept the proposal presented by Craig Vyhnalek from First State Insurance for a workers compensation supplement insurance policy for the Friend Fire Department and the Friend Ambulance Service, with an annual premium of $2,531. On roll call voting aye, Lawver, Schrock, Drake. Nays none. Krause abstained. Motion carried.
On behalf of the Friend Industrial Development Corporation, Jim Ryan attended the April 5, 2011 Friend City Council meeting to present to the Mayor and Council for their review and consideration a “Disclaimer Agreement” relating to the Cattle National Bank & Trust Company, Friend Fertilizer, and Grow It Big Seeds, LLC. The recommendation from the Friend Industrial Development Corporation states the following:
The FIDC recommends by a unanimous vote for the City Council to pass a motion to approve a request by the Cattle National Bank & Trust of Seward Nebraska for a “Disclaimer Agreement” for equipment they are financing for Friend Fertilizer’s Grow It Big Seeds, LLC and to grant the Mayor authority to sign the documents. (See attached.)
After Council’s consideration and review of recommendation from the Friend Industrial Development Corporation, motion was made by Drake, seconded by Lawver, to approve the request by the Cattle National Bank & Trust of Seward, Nebraska for a “Disclaimer Agreement” for equipment they are financing for Friend Fertilizer’s Grow It Big Seeds, LLC, and to grant authority to the Mayor to sign documents necessary for this transaction. On roll call voting aye, Schrock, Drake, Krause, Lawver. Nays none. Motion carried.
Pastor Gill attended the meeting to discuss the possibility of having a miniature golf course on property located between 2nd and 3rd Streets and State and Walnut Streets. After discussion, it was determined that this was an issue that needed consideration of the Planning Commission. Debbie Gilmer will contact Planning Commission members to schedule this meeting.
A proposed “Employee Handbook” was tabled as employees planning to be at the meeting for this agenda item were unable to attend due to unforeseen work circumstances. Debbie Gilmer was directed to inform employees of this and request that they put any concerns relating to the handbook in writing and submit to her for distribution to the Council prior to next month’s meeting for Council’s review and consideration.
Discussion was had relating to updating the existing Friend City Code. It was decided that continued discussion should be had upon receipt of a formal proposal from American Legal Publishing for this service.
Motion to enter into executive session at 9:00 p.m. for discussion of a personnel issue was made by Lawver, seconded by Drake. On roll call voting aye, Schrock, Krause, Drake, Lawver. Nays none. Motion carried.
Motion to reconvene regular session of the Friend City Council meeting was made by Schrock, seconded by Krause. On roll call voting aye, Lawver, Drake, Krause, Schrock. Nays none. Regular session resumed at 9:15 p.m.
No further business to come before the City Council, motion was made by Krause, seconded by Schrock, to adjourn the meeting. On roll call voting aye, Lawver, Drake, Schrock, Krause. Nays none. Motion carried. Meeting adjourned at 9:17 p.m.