12/05/2011 Regular Meeting
FRIEND
MINUTES-REGULAR MEETING
DECEMBER 5, 2011
Mayor,
As required by the Nebraska Open Meetings Act,
Motioned by Drake, seconded by Schrock to approve the Minutes of the November 1, 2011 regular meeting, the November 21, 2011 special meeting, the November 30, 2011 special meeting, and the November 2011 Treasurer's Report as presented and file same. On roll call voting aye to approve the November 1, 2011 regular meeting, the November 21, 2011 special meeting, the November 30, 2011 special meeting, and the November 2011 Treasurer's Report, Lawver, Krause, Schrock, Drake. Nays none. Motion carried.
Motion to approve the WMH financial statements for October 2011 was made by Krause, seconded by Lawver. On roll call voting aye, Drake, Schrock, Lawver, Krause. Nays none. Motion carried.
A motion was made by Schrock, seconded by Drake, 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, Lawver, Drake, Schrock. Nays none. Motion carried.
The claims approved were as follows: November Payroll, 19,162.40; Ameritas, 2452.53; EFTPS, 5274.70; Aflac Insurance, 153.42; American Legal, fe 2960.00; BVH, su 1.09; Baker & Taylor, su 184.25; Barco, su 371.63; Bauers Trucking, su 2240.28; Beatrice Concrete, su 1547.25; Beaver Hardware, su 89.55; Black Hills Energy, fe 215.43; Bors Tree Transplanting, fe 770.00; Central States, su 15,922.21; Keith Clouse, fe 250.00; CMC, fe 214.50; Computer Tutor, se 215.00; Diode, se 83.26; Discover, su 5.29; EMC, fe 280.00; EMS Billing, se 32.17; Eakes, su 242.90; Ed M Feld Equip, se 600.00; Electronic Eng, su 111.50; Emergency Medical, su 265.50; Farmers Coop, se & su 1746.47; Bonnie Felt, re 5.00; Friend Country Club, fe 550.00; Friend Ins, fe 100.00; Gene’s Electric, se & su 20,502.30; Grafix Shoppe, su 583.16; Great Plains, se 19.34; Stan Houlden, fe 614.00; Johnsons, su 27.00; Jr Library Guild, su 80.34; Kirkham Michael, fe 2040.00; Jackie Larsen, re 70.94; League of NE Muni, fe 35.00; Load Mgmt Rebates, 5080.36; Menards, su 634.66; Mid America Books, su 95.70; Midwest Labs, se 91.04; Midwest Radar, se 80.00; Michael Mullally, fe 1530.00; Muni Supply, su 3852.38; NDEQ, fe 7321.56; NE Dept of Rev, SWH 706.10 & ST 5215.93; NE Muni Power Pool, fe 5671.00; NE Public Health, se 837.00; NE Public Power, se 52,618.83; NE Muni Clerks Assoc, fe 25.00; Norris Public Power, se 4775.55; Office Cash, su 416.76; Overhead Door, su 51.50; Platte Valley Comm, su 68.00; Principal Mutual, fe 99.18; Quartermaster, su 29.95; Reeves, su 24.87; Ross Repair, se 44.00; Saline County Clerk, fe 2348.00; Seward County Independent, fe 141.49; Shell Fleet Plus, su 281.48; Sid Dillon, se 449.68; Marvin Slepicka, fe 1000.00; Sport Supply, su 645.81; Sports Illustrated, su 77.84; Steve’s Repair, se 104.45; TV Svc, se 49.99; The Garbage Co, se 227.76; Verizon Wireless, se 582.11; Windstream, se 835.79; Young’s su 6.48. Total Claims Approved $176,038.66.
Motioned by Drake, seconded by Lawver, to approve Resolution 11-44 through Resolution 11-51 for special designated licenses for Soc153, LLC dba Pour House events to be held December 14, 16, 17, 18 and 21, 2011, and January 7, 14, and 28, 2012. On roll call voting aye, Schrock, Krause, Lawver, Drake. Nays none. Motion carried.
Stanley Krause reported on behalf of the Friend Fire Department. Krause stated that the amount of money collected from donations for the 2011 fireworks was $500 short of what the Department paid for them. Motion was made by Schrock, seconded by Drake, to approve giving $500 to the Friend Fire Department for their fireworks fund, in addition to the $2500 contribution that was previously given to them by the City in June. On roll call voting aye, Lawver, Schrock, Drake, Krause. Nays none. Motion carried.
Dan Drake reported on behalf of Warren Memorial Hospital.
Copies amending section 525 of the City of Friend Employee Handbook relating to compensation time were provided to the Mayor and Council. This amendment was approved at the November 1st meeting.
Mayor Vossler presented to the Council a copy of a bid given to him from the Friend Chamber relating to the proposed Friend welcome sign. Motion was made by Drake, seconded by Schrock, to accept the presented bid of $11,682 from Comb’s Masonry for material and the construction of a welcome sign for Friend, and to approve using money from the Johnson Trust to pay for a portion of this. On roll call voting aye, Lawver, Krause, Schrock, Drake. Nays none. Motion carried.
On behalf of the Friend Community Redevelopment Authority, Jim Ryan attended the meeting to request from the Mayor and Council, affirmation of the CRAs commitment to Brothers Equipment relating to utilizing TIF (Tax Increment Financing) for repayment of a loan from Citizen’s State Bank. After Mr. Ryan’s presentation, the following motion was made by Krause, seconded by Schrock. “The Friend City Council affirms the Friend Community Redevelopment Authority’s commitment of Brothers Equipment Inc. Tax Increment Financing split on their property taxes for the repayment of a loan from Citizens State Bank to the Friend Community Redevelopment Authority in the amount of approximately $57,000, plus interest, for a period of thirteen (13) years, or less if the note is paid off sooner.” On roll call voting aye, Lawver, Drake, Schrock, Krause. Nays none. Motion carried.
A copy of the annual report of Gilbert Public Library for 2011 was provided to the Mayor and Council by Librarian, Jackie Larsen. Motion to approve the presented annual report of Gilbert Public Library for 2011 was made by Schrock, seconded by Drake. Voting aye, Krause, Drake, Schrock, Lawver. Nays none. Motion carried.
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 2012.
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-Linda Woolsey; Planning Commission-Stan Houlden & Dave Stutzman; Board of Adjustments-Jim Ryan & Brian Himmelberg; Hospital & Nursing Home Board-Ron Corbett; Cemetery Board-Bob Theis & Keith Clouse; Housing Authority-Max Kellough; Community Betterment Chairperson-Bill Bode & Les Weber; Fire Inspector-Brent Milton; Community Redevelopment Authority-Jim Ryan. (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 2012 was made by Lawver, seconded by Schrock. On roll call voting aye, Krause, Schrock, Lawver. Nays, Drake. Motion carried.
Mayor Vossler announced that the election of President of the Council was now in order. Motion was made by Drake nominating Schrock for President of the City Council and that nominations cease. Lawver seconded the motion. On roll call voting aye, Schrock, Krause, Drake. Voting nay, Lawver. Motion carried electing Harlan Schrock President of the Friend City Council for 2012.
Discussion was had relating to an appreciation bonus for City employees. Motion was made by Krause, seconded by Lawver approving $25 be given to City employees as an appreciation bonus. On roll call voting aye, Drake, Schrock, Krause, Lawver. Nays none. Motion carried.
No further business to come before the City Council, motion was made by Drake, seconded by Schrock, to adjourn the meeting. On roll call voting aye, Lawver, Krause, Drake, Schrock. Nays none. Motion carried. Meeting adjourned at 8:05 p.m.