CITY OF MILFORD REGULAR MEETING APRIL 4, 2017 A regular meeting of the Mayor and Council of the City of Milford, Nebraska was held at the Webermeier Library Building in said City on the 4th day of April 2017 at 7:30 pm. Present were: Mayor Glanzer; Council members: Baker, Bashore, Kelley, Kral; Attorney Carlson. Notice of the meeting was given in advance thereof by publishing in the Milford Times; a designated method for giving notice, as required by law. CALL TO ORDER: Mayor Glanzer called the meeting to order. Nebraska Open Meetings Act requirement met. MINUTES: Approved the minutes of the 3/7/17 meeting. PAYMENT OF BILLS: Approved payment of bills by the Auditing Committee. Abbreviation for bill listing: Fe, Fee; Ml, Mileage; Re, Reimbursement; Se, Services; Su, Supplies; Ex, Expense. SALARIES: $37,995.55 GENERAL FUND: (See attached list) REPORTS OF OFFICERS, BOARDS AND COMMITTEES: Written reports for March: Milford Aging Services Commission, Planning & Zoning Commission, Webermeier Scholarship Committee, Community Betterment Committee, Pool Board, Library Report, Website overview, Building Inspector report, Police Activity Report. Milford Economic Development Committee minutes for 1/31/17, 2/16/17 and 3/2/17. Monthly reports were given by Council and staff. COMMUNICATIONS: *Sales tax received for the month of 1/17 in the amount of $15,834.34. PUBLIC HEARING: Update citywide zoning regulations and official zoning map: Mayor Glanzer opened the public hearing. Jeff Ray with JEO worked with the Planning Commission. Changes made: wall height for accessory buildings from 10’ to 12’ and added solar panel regulations in TA, SOB (Sexually Oriented Business) designated area for such business. The Industrial 2 Zoning District allows it as a permitted use. Updating the zoning district map was also a part of this project. With no further questions Mayor Glanzer closed the public hearing. UNFINISHED BUSINESS: Discuss /Action – Authorize signature of LPA Program Agreement -Federal-Aid funds for Milford Trail – Phase I between City of Milford and NDOR: At the last meeting the Council had concerns and asked Attorney Carlson to review the LPA Agreement. She submitted her opinion to the Council and Kral agreed with and supported her legal opinion; this is not something we want to get involved with. Baker provided information as to how the Master Trial Plan was established: In 2012 NPPD assisted the Council in creating a community survey where roughly 200 people participated. The results showed interest in a walking/bike trail. In 2014 we engaged the services of JEO to develop a Master Trail Plan. This plan was adopted by the City Council and presented in its entirety to numerous community organizations. We pursued funding thru grant writing for Phases I and II. The matching or city’s portion of the grant will come from the Community Betterment funds. Kral noted separating the Trail project and this particular agreement. There are over a dozen scenarios where we could be liable for the entire cost, 1.3 or 1.6 million dollars. There is also a hold harmless where we hold the State & Federal Gov’t harmless for anything that happens. If most people read the agreement they would run from it, not saying it’s a bad project! Mayor Glanzer opened the floor for comments from the public. Several individuals were very unsettled with the Boards decision to place a walking/bike trail in their front yard. Items of concern: No public hearing or notification was presented to the homeowners. The proposed trail is designed to be 10’ wide and remove up to 30 trees. There are numerous driveways along the route and adding pedestrian flow to the area is a safety concern. The trail will take away homeowner parking area. Who will maintain the trail and remove snow? Has the City considered compensating the homeowner for disruption of lawns, sprinklers, trees and parking? Baker answered multiple questions. Glanzer questioned trying to redesign the trail; if we are going to do a trail we don’t want to lose federal dollars. Glanzer made a recommendation to table the item since there is no date on the agreement. Council tabled item. Discuss/Action – allowing fowls in corporate limits – Brandon & Mary Henley: No discussion held. NEW BUSINESS: Introduction and Adoption of Ordinance – Approve the updates to the citywide zoning regulations and official zoning map as presented by JEO: ORDINANCE NO. 910 AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF MILFORD, NEBRASKA, REVISING AND SUPERSEDING THE ZONING ORDINANCE FOR THE CITY THAT WAS LAST CODIFIED IN 2007, SUCH ORDINANCE CONSISTING OF TEXT, ZONING DISTRICT BOUNDARIES, REGULATIONS AND RESTRICITONS, AND AN OFFICIAL ZONING MAP; REPEALING ANY AND ALL ORDINANCES, RESOLUTIONS, REGULATIONS AND RESTRICTIONS CONFLICTING HEREWITH; AND PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE. Discuss/Action-Updating Comprehensive Plan – Jeff Ray, JEO: Jeff Ray asked the Council to consider updating the City of Milford Comprehensive Plan. Other than the 2014 Energy Element update the plan is 10 years old. A cost estimate is between $30,000 & $35,000 with up to 30% grant funding. Jeff will wait to hear back from us. Introduction and Adoption of Ordinance – Allow poultry to be kept within City limits: ORDINANCE NO. 911 AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF MILFORD, NEBRASKA TO ALLOW POULTRY TO BE KEPT WITHIN THE CITY LIMITS; REPEALING ALL ORDINANCES IN CONFLICT HEREWITH; AND PRESCRIBING REGULATIONS FOR THE KEEPING OF POULTRY. Authorize use of donated funds for Sr. Center – new sign: Authorized the use of donated funds for the purchase of a new sign at the Sr. Center not to exceed $1200.00. Hire Additional Pool Employees & Set Wages: Approved hiring the additional pool employees for the 2017 season: Cameryn Kremer, Chloe Kolb and Phillip Schildt. The following employee’s positions were defined: Brett Kremer-Asst. Manager, Jerry Miller-Head Guard, Natalie Kremer and Trey Frey-Lifeguard with Pool Op Cert. Hire part-time summer maintenance employees & set wages: Approved hiring Stacey Rediger and Kyle Hoggins as part-time summer maintenance employees. Appointment: Approved the Mayors recommendation to appoint Rick Bell to the Housing Authority. Award $17,500.00 for disbursement toward Webermeier Scholarships for 2017-2018 School Year: Award $17,500.00 towards 14 renewals, 8 new scholarship recipients. Discuss/Action – Request for LB840 funds, Economic Development, to build fiber optic network in the Milford Business District: Jonathan Jank presented on behalf of SCCDP to boost and upgrade productivity of the internet service for the business district in Milford. The request is for a grant totaling $50,000.00 to help subsidize the cost of building a fiber optic network in the downtown business district as well as the residential district of Milford. Council authorized a grant of LB840 funds in the amount of $30,000.00 to Bluestem Fiber. Discuss/Action – Request funds from Community Betterment Committee: Purchase a temporary power distribution center for additional power in the Uptown Park during Fund Days: Authorized use of the Community Betterment donated funds in the amount of $720.00 to purchase a temporary power distribution center. Funds to assist with establishing residential fiber optic network with Bluestem Fiber: Authorized use of the Community Betterment donated funds in the amount of $20,000.00 to establish fiber optics in the residential district. Payment to Bluestem Fiber will be $10,000.00 per year over a 5 year period. Discuss/Action – Proposal from Bluestem Fiber to build fiber optic network within Milford: Authorized Attorney Carlson to negotiate a contract with Bluestem Fiber. Discuss/Action – Adopt Drug Testing Policy for City Pool Employees: Kelley researched procedures of several different aquatic centers. Due to the safety sensitive positions the pool staff holds he approached the Pool Board with adding employee drug testing as a requirement for all pool employees. They are employed to protect and oversee the children at the pool and he wants to make sure they are free of drugs or alcohol. Kelley looked into a third party company with a random computer based system. Baker also opened discussion adding drug testing to other parts of the City treating everyone the same. It was decided to pursue this policy citywide and the Council asked Attorney Carlson to present drug testing and background checks at the May meeting. Council approved both pre-employment and random drug testing for pool employees. Introduction and Adoption of Resolution – Allow parking on the south side of the 1100 & 1200 Block of First Street, effective April 15th thru July 31st: Councilmember Baker presented a resolution allowing parking on the south side of First Street in the 1100 and 1200 block of First Street. Mr. Wingard requested a sign stating, not for student drop off or pick-up. RESOLUTION NO. 550 BE IT RESOLVED BY THE MAYOR AND COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF MILFORD, NEBRASKA: Section 1. Parking shall be allowed on the south side of the 1100 and 1200 block of First Street from April 15th thru July 31st (beginning at 4:00 pm on Friday thru Sunday) and that signs indicating as such shall be erected. Passed and adopted this 4th day of April 2017. Attest: Jeanne Hoggins, City Clerk Nick Glanzer, Mayor Hire part-time receptionist and set wage: A motion was made to go into Executive Session at 10:33 pm for the purpose of discussing personnel. Mayor Glanzer stated a motion has been made and second to go into Executive Session for the purpose of discussing personnel. A motion was made at 10:44 pm to come out of Executive Session and resume to regular session. Item tabled until a special meeting on Monday, 4/10/17. ADJOURNMENT: Meeting adjourned. Jeanne Hoggins, City Clerk Nick Glanzer, Mayor Dempsters, Ex, 985.00; A. Crabtree, Re, 25.00; A. Upton, Re, 50.00; Aramark, Se, 312.78; AT&T, Se, 9.24; Black Hills Energy, Se, 876.59; Blue Valley Pest Control, Se, 65.00; BSN Sports, Ex, 124.99; Canon Financial Services, Su, 254.00; Canon Solutions America, Su, 155.98; Carlson West Povondra, Se, 1,000.00; Cash-Wa, Su, 24.50; Central Management Group, Ex, 10,000.00; City of Wisner, Fe, 45.00; Petty Cash, Re, 50.20; Colin Electric, Ex, 70.00; Complete Access, Se, 2,228.00; Concrete Works, Ex, 26,491.00; Culligan, Su, 55.95; Eakes Office, Su, 307.35; Farmers Co-op, Ex, 1,256.95; Future Technologies, Se, 50.38; Interstate Battery, Su, 220.47; K. Hoggins, Re, 156.74; Matheson Tri-Gas, Su, 107.52; Menards, Su, 30.44; Midwest Auto Parts, Su, 157.52; Milford Fire & Rescue, Fe, 420.00; Milford Plumbing, Se, 123.95; Nationwide, Ex, 200.00; NPPD, Se, 4,508.36; Neenah Foundry, Ex, 350.00; NuStep, Ex, 4,123.00; OHSS, Fe, 650.00; One Call Concepts, Ex, 9.39; Pac-N-Save, Su, 125.99; Pizza Kitchen, Se, 455.00; Rediger Automotive, Su, 33.48; Sack Lumber, Su, 21.45; Sam’s Club, Ex, 988.60; Schmader Electric, Se, 2,141.00; Seward Co. Public Power, Se, 259.98; Seward Co Independent, Ex, 516.17; Shell Fleet Plus, Ex, 143.71; Shell Fleet Plus, Ex, 27.56; Sunrise Country Manor, Su, 630.00; Troyer Concrete, Se, 200.00; U.S. Postmaster, Fe, 225.00; Uribe Refuse, Se, 100.00; Verizon Wireless, Se, 99.08; Verizon Wireless, Su, 50.29; Verizon Wireless, Se, 110.77; Windstream, Se, 361.99; Wolfe, Snowden, Hurd, Luers & Ahl, Se, 1,253.50; Zito Media, Se, 5.09; Ameritas, Se, 2030.89; KS Payment Center, Fe, 177.23; Union Bank, Se, 1007.50; Aflac, Se, 342.61; American Legal Publising, Se, 763.00; Comfort Inn, Se, 189.90; Dearborn National, Ex, 233.92; Erica Pallas, Mi, 172.60; Federated Health Ins, Ex, 9395.14; J. Hoggins, Re, 141.68; Mid America Recycling, Fe, 44.25; Shell Fleet Plus, Ex, 633.98; Verizon Wireless, Ex, 40.01; Ameritas, Ex, 2,032.89; KS Payment Center, Fe, 177.23; Union Bank, Ex, 1,007.50; Aloha Roth, Se, 25.00; Baker & Taylor, Su, 1,032.52; Bruce Stutzman, Fe, 840.00; Card Service Center, Ex, 2,672.47; Cash-Wa Dist., Su, 130.41; City- Petty Cash, Ex, 7.50; Concrete Works, Ex, 21,551.00; Demco, Su, 345.58; Dempsters, Ex, 870.00; EMP, Su, 729.09; Hockenbergs, Su, 42.63; JEO, Se, 25,865.00; Lincoln Patio & Awning, Se, 195.00; Midwest Automotive, Se, 65.00; Midwest A/C, Se, 267.65; Milford Frame Clinic, Se, 65.00; Milford School Dist, Fe, 90.00; NE Public Health, Ex, 199.50; NPPD, Se, 1728.13; Neenah Foundry, Ex, 334.00; Office Depot, Su, 69.99; Card Services, Ex, 44.75; PowerPlan, Su, 61.68; S. Pullen, Se, 213.60; Seward Co. Public Power, Se, 218.81; Gary TeSelle, Fe, 400.00; Uribe Refuse, Se, 39.00; Wal-Mart, Su, 278.24; Windstream, Ex, 575.15; Zito Media, Se, 5.09; Racom, Se, 670.00. MT — April 19, 2017
