FRIEND CITY COUNCIL MINUTES- REGULAR MEETING JULY 11, 2023 President Milton called the regular meeting of the City Council to order at 7:00 p.m. Councilmembers present: Phyllis Schwab, Jeremy Collier, David Sladek, & Kristen Milton. President Milton led the meeting in reciting the Pledge of Allegiance. As required by the Nebraska Open Meetings Act, President Milton 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: -to approve the minutes of the June 6th & 29th meetings -to approve the treasurers report -to approve the Hospital finances -to approve the claims and payroll -to approve letter of support for Friend Historical Society CDAA grant -to approve Fire Department to use SENDD -to adopt Resolution 23-01 -to adopt Resolution 23-03 -to approve participation of conference for Public Works Supervisor, and City Clerk August 23, 2023 -to adjourn. The claims approved were as follows: June Payroll, 36628.86; Ameritas, 5929.56; EFTPS, 14676.81; NE Dept of Rev SWH, 2242.74; ACE Industrial Supply, su 539.70; Aqua-Chem Inc, su 1239.87; Baker & Taylor Books, su 105.41; Barco Municipal Products Inc, su 105.41; Black Hills Energy, fe 742.47; Blue Cross Blue Shield, fe 4443.18; BOKF, NA, fe 133960.00; Bonsall Pool & Spa, su 342.68; Brother’s Equipment, su 30.90; Bruning Law Group, fe 3880.00; Center Point Large Print, su 93.48; Jacob & Johnathan Clouse, fe 850.00; Community Redevelopment Authority, fe 1485.91; Core & Main LP, su 2570.00; Depository Trust Company, fe 5735.00; Diode Communications, fe 46.45; Eakes Office Solutions, su 1036.63; Farmer’s Union Cooperative Co., su 324.63; Friend Insurance Center Inc, fe 41.00; Gale, su 94.46; H&S Plumbing, Heating, & Air, se 1171.00; HTM Sales Inc, se 4188.60; Hometown Leasing, fe 98.01; John R. Schwab, re 56.33; Junior Library Guild, su 2083.64; Kianna Bachle, re 21.00; Mastiff System, fe 200.00; Chris Michl, fe 453.60; Middle Creek Printing, su 185.05; Midwest Laboratories Inc, se 231.37; Miller Agri Sales, su 46.74; Mutual of Omaha fe 517.56; NE Public Health Environmental Lab, fe 166.00; Nick’s Farm Store Co, su 46.58; Nickel Automotive, se 118.32; Norris Public Power District, fe 9032.00; Diane Odoski, re 272.65; One Billing Solutions, fe 399.81; One Call Concepts, Inc. se 14.36; Paper Tiger Shredding, su 275.00; Kelly Paulsen, re 275.00; Kevin Paulsen, fe 700.00; Postmaster, fe 197.61; Qwik 6, su 776.11; Railroad Management Co, fe 344.67; Sargent Drilling, se 1026.67; Schindler Elevator Corp, fe 1033.58; Seward County Independent, fe 76.36; Sid Dillion Chevrolet Buick, se 375.68; Marvin Slepicka, fe 2000.00; The Friend Sentinel, fe 32.00; Troyer Concrete, fe 8500.00, Warren Memorial Hospital Foundation, ln 100000.00; Waste Connection of Nebraska, fe 5878.00; Total Claims Approved: 359886.21 Proposed Ordinance# 23-800 was introduced and read by President Milton. First 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# 23-01 was introduced and read by President Milton. RESOLUTION 23-01 To Authorize Membership in the League Insurance Government Health Team (LIGHT) Proposed Resolution# 23-03 was introduced and read by President Milton. Resolution 23-03 A resolution of the City of Friend establishing water and sewer rates for the customers of the City of Friend; Providing for repeal of conflicting Ordinances or Resolutions; and providing an effective date of implementation. President Milton moved the following items up in the agenda order. Friend Community Hospital- Jared Chafin CFO presented the report on ways hospital is going to increase revenue. No action taken. Pam Hromadka Friend Historical Society asked for a letter for support for a CDAA grant. Tyler Cox Thrasher Foundation Repair answered questions on the quote given for Par 3 Dr and Edward St. No action taken. Tony Ryan presented concerns over the plugged corporation stops in his neighborhood. Many neighbors have paid to have them cleaned out and reconnected. He is concerned that there is something in the main line causing this problem. Discussion with Public Works Supervisor Billy Baugh will be held to investigate this. Brent Milton Fire Chief and Stanley Krause Assistant Fire Chief presented an update on the Fire station. Ask if the Department can use SENDD for grant opportunities. No further business to come before the City Council, meeting adjourned at 9:27 p.m. Kristen Milton, Council President 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 — July 26, 2023 ZNEZ
