FRIEND CITY COUNCIL MINUTES-REGULAR MEETING JULY 5, 2022 Mayor Knoke called the regular meeting of the City Council to order at 7:00 p.m. Councilmembers present: Shane Stutzman, Jeremy Collier, David Sladek, & Kristen Milton 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: -to approve the minutes of the June 7, & 20 meeting -to approve the treasurers report -to approve the Hospital finances -to approve the claims and payroll -to approve bid for repair to Neon sign -to approve hiring of lifeguard by Heather Black pool manager -to approve offering AFLAC to full time employees -to approve proposal for Long & Short-term disability insurance through Principal -to approve repair to well #77-1 -to adjourn the meeting The claims approved were as follows: June Payroll, 38161.68; Ameritas, 3436.85; EFTPS, 63.62; NE Dept of Rev SWH, 766.27; AT&T Mobility, se 194.22; Aqua-Chem Inc, su 1860.78; Baker & Taylor Books, 68.49; Black Hills Energy, se 2335.30; Blue Cross Blue Shield of Nebr., fe 7753.22; BOKF, 134510.00;Center Point Large Print, su 91.08; Chase NYC, fe 5735.00; Diode Communications, se 46.45; Eakes Office Solutions, su 641.31; First Wireless Inc, fe 194.35; Friend Sentinel, fe 32.00; Gale 44.98; Heather Black, re 373.22; Hometown Leasing, fe 90.75; John R. Schwab, re 153.73; Julie Lampe, re 100.00; Junior Library Guild, fe 1818.00; KBK Creative Design, se 126.00; LINPEPCO, se 478.30; Mariah Beck, re 50.00; Mastiff Systems, se 685.00; Matheson Tri-Gas, se 27.79; Chris Michl, fe 420.00; Modern Marketing, su 73.46;,Ne Public Health Environmental Lab, fe 488.00;Ne Public Power Dist., fe 74747.78; Nebraska Generator Service, se 3559.43; Nebraska.Gov, fe 340.00; Nick’s Farm Store, fe 5112.45; Norris Public Power, fe 6235.05; Diane Odoski, re 17.35; One Call Concepts, se 11.92; Kevin Paulsen, fe 420.00; Phyllis Schwab, re 130.56; Railroad Management Co., fe 313.34; Reminisce, su 10.00; Ray Rohrig, re 215.50; Romans, Wiemer, & Associates, fe 7000.00; Marvin Slepicka, fe 2000.00; Total Claims Approved 38161.68 Discussion held on the Friend Pond. Tony Ryan commented that since the pond was put in flooding has happened more frequently. The decision was made to contact Pankoke Construction to clean the silt pond, and contact city engineer to look at pond for solutions. Update on Building next to Pour House. No report Dorothy Hamilton, and Kim Moore presented information on parking on 5th Street. No action taken. Discussion on Dog Park. Gather more information and take a possible survey. Mayor Knoke reported on the Friend Community Healthcare Systems. Fire Inspector inspection passed. Waiting on DHHS inspection. Building Inspector- No report Fire Department – No report Chief Shawn Gray gave his report. No issues over the July 4th weekend. President Milton, and Pool Manger Heather Black reported on the pool. Billy Baugh Public Works Supervisor presented his report. No further business to come before the City Council, meeting adjourned at 8:03 p.m. Judith K. 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 — July 20, 2022 ZNEZ
