08/23/2010 Special Meeting
FRIEND CITY COUNCIL
MINUTES-SPECIAL MEETING
AUGUST 23, 2010
Mayor Vossler called the special meeting of the City Council to order at 7:00 p.m. at the City Hall. Advanced notice of the meeting was given by posting notices on August 20, 2010 in three prominent places in the City (City Hall, Johnson’s Pharmacy and Orv’s Grocery Store). All proceedings shown were taken while the meeting was open to the attendance of the public.
The Mayor, James Vossler, presided and City Clerk, Debbie Gilmer, recorded the proceedings. The following Councilmembers were present: Stan Krause, Dale Lawver, Dan Drake and Harlan Schrock. 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 accepted at this time. Comments were offered and discussion was had on the following.
- Request by the Friend Ambulance Service to purchase a $10,000 Certificate of Deposit.
- Renewal of City insurance policy through Inspro Insurance. City Clerk, Debbie Gilmer was directed to obtain additional information from Inspro Insurance and have it available prior to the September meeting for Council’s review and consideration.
- Budget proposals for fiscal year 2010-2011. To accommodate for potential fees relating to city streets, Utilities Superintendent, Patrick Gates will increase the request of legal fees for the Street Department to $15,000.
Motion was made by Krause, seconded by Schrock, to authorize the purchase of a $10,000 Certificate of Deposit for the Friend Ambulance Service. On roll call voting aye, Drake, Lawver, Schrock, Krause. Nays none. Motion carried.
With no further business to come before the Council, motion to adjourn the meeting was made by Lawver, seconded by Schrock. On roll call voting aye, Schrock, Drake, Lawver, Krause. Nays none. Meeting adjourned at 8:40 p.m.
