08/17/2009 Special Meeting
FRIEND CITY COUNCIL
MINUTES-SPECIAL MEETING
AUGUST 17, 2009
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 14, 2008 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.
- Stan Krause inquired about an allowance being included in the proposals for the 2009-2010 budget for a new siren.
- Discussion was had relating to the increase in the City’s insurance premiums and the possibility of increasing the deductible in an effort to offset the exceptional increase.
- Harlan Schrock questioned if funds would be available to cover costs for necessary improvements related to ADA issues within the community.
After discussion and questions relating to various departments’ proposals for revenues and expenditures, motion to accept budget proposals and to approve presented proposals be forwarded to the City Accountant for final preparation was made by Lawver, seconded by Drake. On roll call voting aye, Krause, Schrock, Drake, Lawver. Nays none. Motion carried.
With no further business to come before the Council, motion to adjourn the meeting was made by Schrock, seconded by Krause. On roll call voting aye, Lawver, Drake, Krause, Schrock. Nays none. Meeting adjourned at 8:08 p.m.
