FRIEND CITY COUNCIL MINUTES-REGULAR MEETING JUNE 7, 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 May 3rd meeting -to approve the treasurers report -to approve the Hospital finances -to approve the claims and payroll -to approve Interlocal Agreement with Saline County Rural Fire Protection Mutual Finance Organization -to approve SDL for the American Legion on 3 July -to approve lease contract of Police Dept with Jacob & Johnathan Clouse -to approve installation of second battery system in police car -to approve repairs of police car not to exceed $1750 -to approve hiring AMGL CPA’s & advisors -to approve Pool Manager to hire lifeguards -to approve Mayors recommendation to Housing Authority -to approve purchase Payport system not to exceed $800 -to approve free swim on July 4th -to approve annual payment to Saline County Area Transport for $2329.00 -to approve purchasing tank tops for pool not to exceed $60 The claims approved were as follows: May Payroll, 29102.03; Ameritas, 1751.54; EFTPS, 2371.16; NE Dept of Rev SWH, 688.70; AT&T Mobility, se 194.22; Aqua-Chem Inc, su 2063.70; Bailey Zimmer, re 200.00; Baker & Taylor Books, 52.10; Barco Municipal Products, Inc, su 628.57; Beaver Hardware, su 299.15; Black Hills Energy, se 1096.45; Blue Blossom Florist, se 125.00; Blue Cross Blue Shield of Nebr., fe 3376.68; Border States Industries, su 62.43; Brandenburgh Hauling, se 444.96; Carrothers Construction LLC, fe 90577.93; Center Point Large Print, su 91.08; Chase NYC, fe 7468.75; Citizens State Bank, fe 200.00; Jacob & Johnathan Clouse, fe 450.00; Coast to Coast Solutions, su 145.06; Collaborative Summer Library Program, fe 301.41; Community Redevelopment Authority, fe 4499.33; Credit Bureau Services, fe 10.11; Culligan Water Services, fe 330.93; Danielle Duba, re 100.00; Diode Communications, se 46.45; Eakes Office Solutions, su 515.13; Fairfield Inn & Suites, 321.20; Farmers Union COOP, su 594.24; Farmers Cooperative, su 753.87; Gale 45.73; Generations Insurance Group, fe 149.00; H&L Asphalt, se 27275.00; H&S Plumbing Heating & Air, se 975.00; Harmony Nursery & Daylily Farms, se 2037.04; Heather Black, re 666.31; Hometown Leasing, fe 90.75; League of Ne Municipalities, fe 377.00; Mastiff Systems, se 190.00; Midwest laboratories, fe 336.95; Modern Marketing, su 177.23; NDEE, fe 6816.82; NE Public Health Environmental Lab, fe 760.00; NPPD, se 54495.75; Nebraska Generator Service, su 2911.00; Nebraska Life Magazine, fe 44.00; Nick’s Farm Store, su 16335.64; Norris Public Power Dist., fe 6238.05; Diane Odoski, re 357.56; Ron Odoski, re 20.00; One Call Concepts, fe 16.68; Pepsi Cola of Hastings, se 377.48; Principal Life Ins., fe 258.57; Sandry Fire Supply, su 76.95; Sargent Drilling, se 1442.02; Susan Schrock, re 100.00; Seward County Independent, fe 54.62; Marvin Slepicka, fe 2200.00; Scholl Enterprises Inc, se 468.22; Verizon Wireless, se 1151.83; Vynalek Insurance Agency, fe 12376.00; Waste Connections of Nebr., se 13327.25; Darka Welch, fe 450.00; Douglas Welch, re 989.00; White Electric Supply, su 50.80; Total Claims Approved 302600.43 Rick Sheehan gave update on status of building. Discussion of Dog Park. More information needed. Mayor Knoke reported on behalf of the Friend Community Healthcare Systems. Building Inspector- No report Fire Department – No report Chief Shawn Gray presented his report President Milton commented on the Pool. Billy Baugh Public Works Supervisor presented his report. John R. Schwab City Clerk presented his report. No further business to come before the City Council, meeting adjourned at 8:35 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 — June 15, 2022 ZNEZ
