MEETING MINUTES CITY OF MILFORD SPECIAL MEETING JANUARY 20, 2014 A special meeting of the Mayor and City Council of the City of Milford, Nebraska was held at the Webermeier Library Building, 617 2nd Street in said City on the 20th day of January 2014 at 3:00 pm. Present were: Mayor Bruha; Council members: Baker, Fortune, Heckman, Kral; Chief of Police Siebken, Maintenance Supt. Frey; City Clerk Hoggins; Library Director Matzen; Sr. Center Manager Aschoff; Fire Chief Melena and Recreation Director Yeackley. Notice of the meeting was given in advance thereof by posting in three public places; a designated method for giving notice, as required by law. CALL TO ORDER: Mayor Bruha called the meeting to order. Nebraska Open Meetings Act requirement met. Discuss/Action on the Anonymous Donation to the City of Milford of 158 shares of stock totaling $1,000,000.00 and terms: The Council was very appreciative of the donation. Council accepted the $1,000,000.00 and the terms attached to the donation. Discuss/Action on the Anonymous Donation to the Sr. Center of 47 shares of stock totaling $300,000.00 and terms: Approved selling the 47 shares totaling $300,000.00 for the Milford Sr. Center and agree to the terms set forth to the donation. Discuss/Action on the Anonymous Donation to the Webermeier Library of 47 shares of stock totaling $300,000.00 and terms: Discussion as to the process of approving purchases/projects. The Sr. Center Board and the Library Board will make a recommendation to the City Council for final approval. The Council agreed that this would be the best format. Approved selling the 47 shares totaling $300,000.00 and agree to the terms set forth to the donation. Requested Mayor Bruha sends a Thank You to the Milford Times acknowledging the donation. City Retreat: Update/Discussion regarding Dept.: General, Streets, Police, Fire/Rescue, Cemetery, Parks, Pool, Recreation, Library, Water, Sewer and Sr. Center. (Not necessarily in this order): The retreat was opened up for comments and discussion by the Department Heads. Areas of discussion from each department can be reviewed in the original minute records at City Hall. NPPD Strategic Planning Survey work shop: NPPD representatives were present to conduct the work shop relating to the Strategic Planning Survey. There were approximately 200 responses to the survey. The group held discussion and noted projects of importance. Some areas mentioned: Residential/Commercial development, Safe crossing at 5th & F and 5th & D, Walk/Bike Path, RV Park, Infrastructure, Continue Sidewalk/Curb replacement in Business District, Brush Pile for grass/trees, Comprehensive Study Update, Wellness Center, Tree Trimming just to name a few. The Council then rated these projects according to their personal priority level. The results were presented and then the top 10 were chosen. The NPPD team will be returning to complete the work shop. ADJOURNMENT: Meeting adjourned. Jeanne Hoggins, City Clerk Dean A. Bruha, Mayor MT — January 29, 2014
