FRIEND CITY COUNCIL MINUTES-REGULAR MEETING JULY 11, 2023 Mayor Knoke called the regular meeting of the City Council to order at 7:00 p.m. Councilmembers present: Phyllis Schwab, David Sladek, & Kristen Milton. Absent Jeremy Collier. Mayor Knoke led the meeting in reciting the Pledge of Allegiance. As required by the Nebraska Open Meetings Act, Mayor Knoke announced that a copy of the Nebraska Open Meetings Act has been posted on the south door of the City Hall meeting room. Motions were made, seconded, and passed unanimously for the following: With Collier absent. -to approve the minutes of the July 11th meeting -to approve the treasurers report -to approve the Hospital finances -to approve the claims and payroll -to adopt Resolution 23-04 -to approve the CRA financial report -to approve the CRA fund report -to approve SDL from American Legion post # 183 -to allow Friend VFD to donate or trade parcel of land for future development -to allow Friend VFD to purchase land from Harlan Schrock -to approve application for fowl by Dan Sandoz -to adjourn. The claims approved were as follows: July Payroll, 36170.66; Ameritas, 3810.26; EFTPS, 9553.36; NE Dept of Rev SWH, 1515.54; Aliscia Alley, re 210.95; Aqua-Chem Inc, su 3810.26; Baker & Taylor Books, su 17.57; Black Hills Energy, fe 804.59; Blue Cross Blue Shield, fe 4443.18; Center Point Large Print, su 93.48; Jacob & Johnathan Clouse, fe 850.00; Collaborative Summer Library Program, fe 262.25, DL Millwright Services LLC, fe 1760.00;Diode Communications, fe 46.45; Earhugger Safety Products, su 172.00; Fairfield Inn & Suites, fe 1079.55; Gale, su 94.46; Great Plains Uniforms LLC, su 253.96; Holiday Inn of Kearney, fe 419.85; Hometown Leasing, fe 93.01;Johnson Services, se 1050.00; LaQuinta Inn & Suites, fe 795.66; Rosemarie Markus, se 50.00; Mastiff System, fe 190.00; Midwest Assistance Program Inc, fe 485.00; Midwest Laboratories Inc, se 231.37; Mutual of Omaha fe 517.56; NE Public Health Environmental Lab, fe 60.00; Nebraska Power Review Board, fe 123.12; Diane Odoski, re 132.41;Personnel Concepts, se 483.52; Saline County Aging Services, fe 2551.25; Schindler Elevator Corporation, fe 191.46; Marvin Slepicka, fe 2000.00; US Cellular, se 61.49; Vyhnalek Insurance Agency, fe 1900.08; Total Claims Approved: 73474.47. Proposed Ordinance# 23-800 was introduced and read by Mayor Knoke. Second reading. ORDINANCE NO. 23-800 AN ORDINANCE TO AMEND CHAPTER 150: BUILDING REGULATIONS AND CHAPTER 154 ZONING REGULATIONS OF THE MUNICIPAL CODE OF THE CITY OF FRIEND, NEBRASKA TO REGULATE WHEN BUILDING PERMITS ARE REQUIRED AND TO ALLOW FOR THE CONSTRUCTION OF ACCESSORY BUILDINGS AS A PRINCIPLE USE, CONSTRUCTION OF DWELLING UNITS, SPECIAL TYPES, AND TO REGULATE SINGLE FAMILY DWELLINGS IN B-1 OR B-2 BUSINESS DISTRICTS, TO REPEAL ALL ORDINANCES IN CONFLICT HEREWITH, TO PROVIDE FOR THE POSTING OR PUBLICATION OF THIS ORDINANCE IN PAMPHLET FORM; AND TO PROVIDE FOR A TIME WHEN THIS ORDINANCE SHALL TAKE EFFECT. Proposed Resolution# 23-04 was introduced and read by Mayor Knoke. RESOLUTION NO. 23-04 SIGNING OF THE MUNICIPAL ANNUAL CERTIFICATION OF PROGRAM COMPLIANCE 2023 Aaron Bos from Nebraska Class gave his presentation. No action taken. Friend Neon sign was discussed. It was decided to have an electrician look at it and give a quote to fix. Also, to call Norris and see if they could fix it. Friend Community Healthcare Systems No Report. Building Inspector Mark Stutzman, No report Chief Brent Milton and Asst. Chief Stan Krause discussed options for the new fire hall. No action taken. Police Chief Shawn Gray presented his report. Pool Manager Heather Black reported on the pool. Public Works Supervisor Billy Baugh presented his report. City Clerk John R. Schwab presented his report. No further business to come before the City Council, meeting adjourned at 8:53 p.m. Judith Knoke, Mayor ATTEST John R. Schwab, City Clerk/Treasurer A complete copy of the minutes is available for review upon request at City Hall during regular office hours. FS — August 16, 2023 ZNEZ
