PROCEEDINGS CITY OF MILFORD REGULAR MEETING JANUARY 11, 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 11th day of January 2017 at 7:30 pm. Present were: Mayor Glanzer; Council members: Baker, Bashore, Kelley, Kral; Attorney Carlson; Chief of Police Siebken and City Clerk Hoggins. 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: Approve minutes of the 12/6/16 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: $42,957.11 GENERAL FUND: Ameritas, Ex, 2030.89; Union Bank, Ex, 1004.00; Aramark, Se, 208.94; Ashley Cameron, Ex, 310.00; AT&T, Se, 11.00; Black Hills Energy, Se, 422.35; Brownells Inc., Su, 125.75; Canon Financial Services, Se, 254.00; Canon Solutions, Se, 165.96; D.J. Gongol & Assoc., Su, 71.88; EMC, Ex, 283.00; Farmers Coop, Su, 2138.46; Interstate All Battery, Su, 132.30; Matheson Tri-Gas, Su, 115.20; Memorial Health, Su, 412.50; Meyer Laboratory, Su, 180.05; Midwest Auto Parts, Su, 102.15; Milford Fire & Rescue, Ex, 400.00; Municipal Supply, Inc., Ex, 593.91; Mutual of Omaha, Ex, 1362.51; NPPD, Se, 5930.37; Nebraska Environmental, Ex, 3409.72; One Call Concepts, Se, 14.37; Oswald Electric, Se, 167.05; Overhead Door Co., Se, 964.10; Pac-N-Save Milford, Su, 80.63; Physio-Control, Inc., Se, 375.96; Pizza Kitchen, Ex, 430.00; Seward Co. Public Power Dist., Se, 570.72; Shell Fleet Plus, Ex, 19.21; Seward County Clerk, Ex, 192.70; Seward County Independent, Ex, 433.23; Ameritas, Ex, 2030.89; Seward County Treasurer, Ex, 1261.40; Shell Fleet Plus, Ex, 62.56; Subway Motors, Se, 20.00; Sunrise Country Manor, Ex, 519.75; Toofast Supply, Su, 295.67; Verizon Wireless, Ex, 99.09; Verizon Wireless, Ex, 50.08; Verizon Wireless, Se, 96.43; Waste Connections, Se, 118.11; Westover Rock & Sand, Su, 3504.00; Windstream, Se, 781.26; Aflac, Ex, 342.61; Wolfe, Snowden, Hurd, Luers & Ahl, LLP, Se, 1227.00; Ashley Cameron, Ex, 450.00; Dearborn National Life, Ex, 113.52; Federated Health Insurance, Ex, 9395.14; Zito Media, Ex, 5.09; Milford A/C & Appliance, Ex, 8662.19; Shell Fleet Plus, Ex, 1052.89; Verizon Wireless, Ex, 40.01; Union Bank, Ex, 1004.00; Lane Brammer, Re, 63.43; Trey Catlett, Re, 47.41; Seth Doty, Re, 50.00; John Gingerich, Re, 48.74; Sheryl Keller, Re, 50.00; Michael SimmonsRe, 55.41; Samantha West, Re, 12.85; U.S. Postmaster, Ex, 196.97; Ameritas, Ex, 2030.89; ASCAP, Ex, 341.00; Union Bank, Ex, 1004.00; Aloha Roth, Se, 25.00; American Water Works, Ex, 187.00; Baker & Taylor, Su, 75.11; Blue River Transmissions, Se, 150.62; Central States Lab, Su, 200.83; Card Service Center, Ex, 1552.53; Culligan Water, Su, 146.45; D.J. Gongol & Assoc., Su, 7.92; Demco, Inc., Su, 224.51; Eakes Office Solutions, Su, 180.95; Heartland Auto Body, Se, 49.50; Emergency Medical Products, Su, 333.06; Fire Fox Rescue Equipment, Se, 91451; Ingram Library Services, Su, 84.81; Jeo Consulting Group, Ex, 2500.00; Mike Roth, Se, 190.00; Kelly Supply Company, Su, 51.28; Matthew Bender & Co. Inc., Su, 128.53; Walmart, Su, 514.97; Mid America Recycling, Se, 46.25; Milford Art Club, Ex, 25.00; Milford School Dist., Ex, 70.00; Milford Chamber of Commerce, Ex, 75.00; Milford Plumbing, Su, 87.70; Sandra Shaw, MI, 35.48; Municipal Supply, Su, 217.52; Nebraska Public Health, Su, 314.00; Office Depot, Su, 104.97; Omaha World Herald, Ex, 127.40; Card Services, Ex, 208.08; Oswald Electric, Se, 182.00; Seri-Tech Inc., Ex, 96.70; Seward Co. Public Power Dist., Se, 338.52; Union Bank, Ex, 400.00; Storey Kenworthy/Matt Parrott, Ex, 968.56; TCA Outdoor Power, Se, 783.84; Windstream, Se, 234.70; Acuity Specialty Products, Su, 1184.98; REPORTS OF OFFICERS, BOARDS AND COMMITTEES: Written reports received for December: Website overview; Building Inspector; Police Activity; Library. Baker – New Sr. Center Manager Sandy Shaw has started and doing well. CMG has completed the main level remodel project. The Sr. Board is considering remodeling the basement. Baker attended his last SCCDP meeting and Mayor Glanzer will take over the position. Kral reported 2 fire calls, 19 rescue calls. 2016 Totals: 215 Ambulance calls; 165 Milford, 47 Pleasant Dale, 1 mutual aid for each Seward, Dorchester and Denton. December 21st Gary, Kendall, Dan and Jank met with a developer from CA. They are looking into interested parties to purchase ground for development. Chief Siebken – Officers are currently attending a NDT Training at SCC. The course covers Nuclear Regulatory Incident Training. Bashore – Met with Dane Simonsen regarding updates on the new well project. Kelley – Milford Skills & Drills basketball program started last Saturday for kids K – 3rd grade. Nick Restau is interested in working as the Pool Manager. COMMUNICATIONS: *Sales tax received for the month of 10/16 in the amount of $13,636.84. *Received a check in the amount of $250,000.00 from BNSF for closure of the Walnut Street Crossing. UNFINISHED BUSINESS: Discuss/Action – Snow Removal on Thornridge Acres Dr. – Roy Cast: After research was conducted it still remains; Thornridge Acres Dr. was developed as a Planned Development and a private drive. The City will not be clearing snow or taking on maintenance of the established private drive. NEW BUSINESS: Review One & Six Year Plan – Troy Johnston, JEO: Street Superintendent Troy Johnston explained where the highway allocation money comes from, how it can be spent, requirements of the program as well as covering the annual deadline schedule. The City has two projects listed in their One & Six Year Plan, 2 phases of Welch Park Rd. and Oak Ave. along with general maintenance. Kelley asked about adding F Street, between Linden Ave. and Locust St., to the plan. This section of street is deteriorating. Troy will evaluate this section of street and add it to the plan. Set Public Hearing Date for One & Six Year Plan: Mayor Glanzer set the public hearing date of the One & Six Year Plan for 2/7/17. Appointments/Re-appointments: Approved the following as recommended by Mayor Glanzer: Susan Birkey, Ray Hostetler and Elna Lambert to the Milford Aging Services Commission; Mike Howe, Dean Bruha, Kelley Newton and Jean Ferrill to the Board of Adjustments; Amy Danekas, Jim Kremer and Kevin Wingard to the Economic Development Committee; Jolene Pohlman to the Milford Housing Authority; Leslie Toovey and Haley Norvell to the Recreation Board; Wayne Stohlman as Emergency Management Director; Brent Schweitzer as Assistant Emergency Management Director; Connie Lindquist, Carma Meierdierks and Bill Lauber to the Cemetery Board; Kevin Wingard to the Planning Commission. Approve 2017 Committee List: Approved the 2017 Committee List. Approve 2017 Fire Dept. Roster: Approved the 2017 Fire Dept. Roster. Approve plans, specifications and set a letting date to resurface Welch Park Road, Troy Johnston, JEO: The project includes a mill and overlay of Welch Park Rd. from 5th St. to Oak Ave. It also includes, patching, crack sealing prior to the overlay, building up the crown so it sheds water and paint markings. Tonight’s action will include approval of the plans and specifications and discussion on a letting date. With the current traffic, how many years will we get out of this overlay? A projected 15 to 20 years with periodic maintenance. Concerns were raised regarding new addition opportunities going in north of town and all the heavy trucks accessing that area via Welch Park Rd. Discussion was held again regarding paving sections of the road, mainly between 1st St. and Oak Ave. Troy offered to gather the numbers again for concrete recalling the prior discussion and concern of funding. Kral and Bashore both addressed “If” development occurs. Should we wait to see if development starts? Kelley would still like to see the cost estimates for concrete in phases. Kelley referenced our Comprehensive Plan with growth to the north and west, Welch Park Rd is planned as an Arterial road. Bashore commented, we are hanging a large dollar sign on a pretty big “If”. The Council decided to table the item until the special meeting on 1/19. Authorize Mayor’s signature on forms DR-530 and DR53 for the Transportation Alternative Plan, Trail Plan Phase I project: Authorized the Mayor to sign forms DR-530 and DR53 for the Transportation Alternative Plan, Trail Plan Phase I project. Discuss/Action – Renew 2017 NE Main Street Network Assoc. Membership/Partner with Chamber of Commerce: Council decided to forgo the membership renewal following the Chamber’s lead as they didn't feel they would utilize the program. ADJOURNMENT: Meeting adjourned. Jeanne Hoggins, City Clerk Nick Glanzer, Mayor MT — January 25, 2017
