06/02/2009 Regular Meeting
FRIEND CITY COUNCIL
MINUTES-REGULAR MEETING
JUNE 2, 2009
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: Dan Drake, Stanley Krause, Harlan Schrock and Dale Lawver. City Attorney, Mike 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. No comments offered.
Motioned by Drake, seconded by Lawver to approve the Minutes of the May 5, 2009 regular meeting, and the May 2009 Treasurer's Report as presented and file same. On roll call voting aye to approve the Minutes of the May 5, 2009 regular meeting, and the May 2009 Treasurer's Report, Schrock, Krause, Lawver, Drake. Nays none. Motion carried.
No Warren Memorial Hospital financial reports submitted.
A motion was made by Krause, 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, Lawver, Drake, Krause, Schrock. Nays none. Motion carried.
The claims approved were as follows: May Payroll, 17,793.97; ACCO, su 1009.00; Ameritas, 1854.83; EFTPS, 5950.12; Alltel Cellular, 443.95; Don Anderson, re 237.43; BVH, su 8.72; Baker & Taylor, su 116.98; Beatrice Concrete, su 784.00; Beaver Hardware, su 24.80; Black Hills Energy, fe 186.20; Bonsall Pool, su 359.45; Boundtree Medical, su 36.12; Brothers Eq, su 16.78; Central States Lab., su 22,155.90; Keith Clouse, fe 250.00; Conrad Fire Eq, su 10600.00; Crete True Value, su 62.69; D&D, Comm, se 207.00; Danko, su 304.23; Discover, su 3268.73; Don Hume Leather, su 103.01; EMS Billing, se 52.38; Eakes, su 37.99; Erickson/Sederstrom, P.C., fe 564.90; Exeter Lumber, su 127.35; Farmers Coop, su & se 1222.59; Fireguard, su 146.13; First National Bank, fe 15.00; Galaxy Cable, se 39.95; Gale, su 47.18; Gene’s Electric, se & su 21,762.20; Debbie Gilmer, re. 123.75; Great Plains One-Call, se 24.06; Gregg Johnson-Ent, se 337.05; Roger Hanneman, re 37.00; Johnson Pharmacy, su 48.15; Jr Library Guild, su 39.75; Kirkham Michael, fe 7065.10; Konica, fe 73.05; Jackie Larsen, re 83.98; Lincoln Winnelson Co, su 203.29; Menards, su 812.80; Midwest Labs, se 167.63; Michael Mullally, fe 480.00; Muni Emergency Svc, se 167.56; Muni Supply, su 49.76; NDEQ, fe 150.00; NE Dept of Rev, SWH, 931.75, Sales & Use Tax, 5167.26; NE Public Health, se 40.00; NE Public Power, se 32,840.02; NE Life, su 21.00; Nick’s Farm Store, se & su 6013.56; Norris Public Power, se. 3875.85; Pioneer Publishing, fe 98.20; Principal Mutual, fe 4513.03; Ron’s Rolloffs, se 302.21; Ross Repair, su 167.00; Seward Electronics, se 161.98; Shell Fleet Plus, su 372.21; Shelley Smith, re 191.53; Marvin Slepicka, fe 750; TV Svc, su 35.98; The Garbage Co, se 203.07; Upstart, su 15.00; Windstream, se 778.78. Total Claims Approved $156,130.94.
Attorney Mullally communicated news to the Mayor and Council regarding LB 60, which is a bill relating to abandoned vehicles. Attorney Mullally explained that LB 60, which will become law on August 30, 2009, redefines vehicles municipalities might remove from properties and allows them to acquire title to these vehicles, giving municipalities the ability to sell the vehicles and generate money to offset the removal costs. (See attached letter from Mullally.)
Discussion was had regarding proposed resolution numbers 09-08 and 09-09 for the Friend Historical Society, applications for special designated liquor licenses for the Friend Historical Society’s September and October fundraising events. These proposed resolutions were tabled until the next regular City Council meeting.
Utilities Superintendent, Patrick Gates, gave his report. Patrick’s report included the following items.
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- Pool Employee Wages for 2009
- Proposed Pool Regulations and Handbook
- Status of Storm Culvert on Chestnut Street
- June 25th Bid Letting for New Well and Wastewater Treatment Plant Upgrade
- Status of the Trail Project
Motion to adopt swimming pool employee wages for 2009, along with proposed minimum and maximum hour limits for co-managers, as presented by Patrick Gates (see attached), was made by Schrock, seconded by Lawver. On roll call voting aye, Drake, Krause, Lawver, Schrock. Nays none. Motion carried.
Motion to adopt proposed regulations and handbook for the swimming pool was made by Drake, seconded by Krause. On roll call voting aye Lawver, Schrock, Drake, Krause. Nays none. Motion carried.
After discussion on the Chestnut Street box culvert between 2nd and 3rd Street, motion was made by Krause, seconded by Schrock, to enter into an agreement with Kirkham Michael for design and construction engineering services. On roll call voting aye, Lawver, Krause, Schrock, Drake. Nays none. Motion carried.
Patrick Gates also reported to the Mayor and Council that the shop well will be chemically cleaned sometime in June, that an extensive sanitary survey will be conducted tomorrow, and that he plans to take vacation the month of June.
Police Chief, Mark McFarland was not in attendance at the meeting, but did submit his police report to the Council for the month of May. (Copy of this report is attached.)
Building Inspector, Mark Stutzman, gave his report. Discussion was had relating to building regulations. It was decided that building regulations need to be communicated to the public. Dale Lawver and Mark Stutzman will meet to draft an article to be published in the paper in an effort to inform the community what requires a building permit (i.e. building, destruction, moving structures, etc.), as well as fines/penalties for not acquiring the proper permit(s) for such work. Discussion was also had regarding the possibility of publishing building permits in the Sentinel.
Fire Chief, Brent Milton reported on behalf of the Fire Department. Chief Milton said the Department recently burned three houses/buildings, with one more to be burned in the near future.
Dan Drake reported on behalf of Warren Memorial Hospital.
Ray Rohrig, Captain of the Friend Rescue Squad, informed the Council that the cot previously discussed and approved for purchase by the Council has been purchased. Rohrig said he has been contacted by the Dwight Fire Department regarding the possible purchase of the old cot.
Harlan Schrock updated the Council on recent correspondence from the U.S. Attorney General’s office regarding certain ADA issues. Schrock said there will be some minor changes made to the concession building at the ballfield to ensure it is in compliance with ADA regulations.
Councilman Schrock also addressed the Mayor and Council about the possibility of the City contributing money for a concrete project that the ballfield improvement committee is working on, providing the school and Norris Public Power also contribute to this project. No action taken at this time.
No further business to come before the City Council, motion was made by Schrock, seconded by Drake to adjourn the meeting. On roll call voting aye, Krause, Lawver, Drake, Schrock. Nays none. Motion carried. Meeting adjourned at 8:50 p.m.
