MEETING MINUTES CITY OF MILFORD REGULAR MEETING MARCH 4, 2014 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 March at 7:30 pm. Present were: Mayor Bruha; Council members: Baker, Heckman, Kral; Chief of Police Siebken; Attorney Blevens; Maintenance Supt. Frey and City Clerk Hoggins. Absent: Council member Fortune. 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 Dean Bruha called the meeting to order. Nebraska Open Meetings Act requirement met. MINUTES: Approved the minutes of the 2/14/14 and 2/17/14 meetings. 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: $25,799.41 GENERAL FUND: NE Dept of Rev, Ex, 1610.05; Ameritas, Ex, 1585.78; Union Bank, Ex, 945.00; Lawrence Gardiner, Re, 50.00; Shelby Hershberger, Re, 51.03; T-J Rentals, Re, 75.00; Allied Insurance, Ex, 200.00; Aramark, Se, 636.15; Ashley Kontor, Ex, 64.00; AT&T, Se, 12.77; Black Hills Energy, Se, 1784.01; Canon Financial, Fe, 254.00; Canon Solutions, Su, 76.56; City of Milford, Ex, 38.76; DHHS, Fe, 80.00; Diode, Se, 55.22; Eakes, Su, 119.17; Emergency Medical Products, Su, 254.83; Farmers Co-op, Ex, 731.05; Jake Mensik, Ex, 64.00; John Deere, Ex, 2.40; Matheson Tri-Gas, Su, 626.15; Midwest Refuse, Se, 118.14; Municipal Supply, Su, 159.70; Mutual of Omaha, Ex, 30.24; NE Motor Parts, Ex, 49.22; NPPD, Se, 7068.04; One Call Concepts, Se, 4.45; Pac-N-Save, Ex, 26.75; Pizza Kitchen, Ex, 152.50; Roxanne Roth, Se, 50.00; Seward Co Public Power Dist, Se, 504.88; Seward County Independent, Se, 262.67; Seward Lumber, Su, 125.99; Shell Fleet Plus, Ex, 99.73; Subway Motors Co, Ex, 125.50; Sunrise Country Manor, Su, 624.75; Tracy Yeackley, MI, 14.99; Verizon Wireless, Se, 80.08; Verizon Wireless, Se, 104.79; Windstream NE, Se, 260.12; U.S. Postmaster, Ex, 204.81; Ameritas, Ex, 1585.78; Union Bank, Ex, 945.00; Aflac, Ex, 563.80; BC&BS, Ex, 9305.61; DHHS, Ex, 300.00; Fort Dearborn, Ex, 120.40; National Casualty Co, Ex, 737.08; Aloha Roth, Ex, 20.00; Baker & Taylor, Su, 475.63; Bill Hord, Ex, 60.00; Blevens Law Office, Se, 350.00; Bruce Stutzman, Re, 1000.00; Card Services Center, Ex, 244.34; Card Services Center, Se, 170.40; Cash-Wa, Ex, 180.80; CBS-Reporting Services, Fe, 60.00; City of Milford, Ex, 88.85; Culligan, Su, 46.95; D&D Communications, Ex, 65.00; Demco, Ex, 141.09; Electronic Engineering, Ex, 15.00; George Matzen, Ex, 28.97; JEO Consulting Group, Ex, 4581.50; Menards, Su, 542.38; Milford A/C&Appliance, Se, 100.32; Milford Plumbing, Su, 12.30; Milford School Dist. #5, Ex, 80.00; Municipal Supply, Su, 5546.76; NPPD, Se, 256.80; Nebraska Public Health, Ex, 30.00; Reader Service, Su, 25.98; Roxanne Roth, Se, 50.00; Sack Lumber, Su, 402.94; Seward County Independent, Se, 16.60; Shell Fleet Plus, Ex, 694.72; U.S. Postmaster, Ex, 220.00; Gary TeSelle, Re, 450.50; Verizon Wireless, Se, 95.26; Verizon Wireless, Se, 40.01; Walmart, Su, 23.91; Windstream, Se, 183.55 REPORTS OF OFFICERS, BOARDS AND COMMITTEES: Written reports: Milford Housing Authority minutes for 2/13/14; Milford Aging Services Committee minutes for 2/25/14; Pool Board minutes for 2/25/14; Police Dept. Activity Report for 2/14 and MVFD Rescue NARSIS Report for 2/14. Baker attended: SCEDC Strategic Planning Session on 2/17 held in Milford at S.C.C. where goals were established for the next year. The Executive Director Job Performance Evaluation in accordance with our Disbursement Agreement. A meeting between the Sports Express Organization and the Recreation Director and a Sr. Center Board meeting. Kral reported 1 fire (grass) call on 238th Rd. and 3 good intent calls. Chief Siebken – 2 officers will be interviewed tomorrow night. COMMUNICATIONS: *Sales tax received for the month of 12/13 in the amount of $15,465.10. *NPPD 4th Quarter Lease Payment for 2013 received in the amount of $47,309.46. UNFINISHED BUSINESS: Discuss/Action on ATV/UTV use on Public Streets: Chief Siebken presented an ordinance taking into consideration the changes requested by Joe Schluckebier, Sean Kremer and Roy Cast. Majority of discussion was held regarding the use of helmets. The individuals present asked for this section to be removed, as they don’t think it’s necessary to wear helmets. They are adults and should be allowed to make that decision on their own. Mayor Bruha noted that if you’re riding on your own property that’s completely different than being on the public streets, having an accident and being thrown from the vehicle, becomes a liability issue. Chief Siebken mentioned that mistakes can be made and asked to leave the helmet requirement in the ordinance. Council member Baker questioned the ordinance and clarified that the operator must still obey the rules of the road and speed limits as they apply. A safety flag and lights are also required. Changes to the proposed ordinance: Age 21, route of travel, 1 passenger no less than 7 years of age and annual inspection and sticker license/permit. The $50.00 fee was brought up and Kral noted that the fee should remain. Introduction and Adoption of Ordinance – ATV & UTV use on Public Streets: ORDINANCE NO. 879 AN ORDINANCE TO ADD SECTION 5-415 TO THE MILFORD MUNICIPAL CODE RELATING TO THE OPERATION OF ALL TERRAIN AND UTILITY TYPE VEHICLES; TO PRESCRIBE THE TIME THIS ORDINANCE SHALL BE IN FORCE AND TAKE EFFECT. Discuss/Action on split season for alley vs curbside garbage service: Last month we had an individual that questioned the need to put the trash cans along the curbside and there was discussion regarding a split season. Uribe representative Nick Crow commented that allowing a split season would open up a can of worms. With rental properties and students moving in and out, notifying them would be difficult and time consuming. The move from alley to curb side pickup has made them more efficient. Kral noted that we are wasting our time talking about this issue as we have not gone full circle with the change. We have yet to find out how or if this change will affect the condition of the alleys. Baker asked for this issue to be placed back on the agenda due to several comments about the trash cans on Main Street. The cans are being left on the street or Hwy instead of in the right of way. There’s a bit of congestion in the mornings when people are taking kids to school and the trash is being picked up. The consensus is to give it a little time and see how it works. Discuss/Action regarding Radio Read meter installation: Since last month Tracy and Gary have worked out a system and have installed 19 new meters as well as scheduling 16 new meters to be installed in March. We printed a notice on the water bills and have had a great response. Discuss/Action-Mobile Home Non-Conforming minimum requirements: The Council agreed to have the P & Z review the new information researched and presented. A public hearing has been scheduled for March 11th. NEW BUSINESS: Audit Report for Fiscal Year ending 9/30/13: Carmen Standley with Marvin Jewell highlighted information in the 9/30/13 audit report. Both opinions submitted for the City of Milford were presented fairly. The City is financially in good standing. Award Bid for new Pool Slide: Council awarded the bid to Natural Structures in the amount of $38,853.00 and authorize purchase of the slide. Motion carried. Authorize Mayor’s signature on the “Managed Agency (Discretionary)” document from Union Bank Endowment Accounts (3): No action taken. Discuss/Action on Zito Media – Janet Newton: Janet Newton explained in detail her dissatisfaction of service with Zito Media. She lives at Linden Village and their only television choice is thru cable/Zito Media. She has called the Better Business Bureau in NE and Pennsylvania, since this is where they are based. She has called Washington D.C. and filed a complaint with the FCC as well as calling Attorney Jon Bruning’s Office. Mayor Bruha explained to her that Zito Media is the only cable company in town. She understood that but wondered why the City couldn’t notify them about improving their services. Council authorized Mayor Bruha to write a letter to Zito Media requesting that they review this situation. Discuss/Action on Master Trail Plan – JEO: Council authorized the Mayor to sign the agreement between the City of Milford and JEO to create a master trail plan providing services in the amount of $7,750.00. Motion carried. Discuss/Action on 5th & F Street Crossing & Sidewalks: When weather permits Council member Heckman, Chief Siebken and Maint. Supt. Frey will talk to the owners at 5th & F St. explaining the sidewalk project. Introduction and Adoption of Ordinance – Create Committee for City of Milford Endowment Account “Milford Community Betterment Committee”: Item tabled. Hire Pool Employees and set wages: Council hired the following pool employees and set their wages accordingly: Lindsey Sample, Manager @ $10.50 per hr.; Hunter Jensen, Lifeguard @ $7.40 per hour and if he get his Pool Operators Certification, Head Guard @ $8.00 per hr.; Joshua Dalton, Lifeguard @ $7.40 per hr.; Zach Danekas and Natalie Kremer, Lifeguards pending certifications @ $7.25 per hr.; Cole Hartgerink, Lifeguard (Sub) @ $7.40 per hr. Roll call vote: Heckman yes, Baker yes, Fortune absent, Kral yes. Motion carried. Approve T.I.F. Application: Council approved the TIF application as presented. Motion carried. ADJOURNMENT: Meeting adjourned. Jeanne Hoggins, City Clerk Dean A. Bruha, Mayor MT — March 26, 2014
