03/30/2026 Special Meeting
FRIEND CITY COUNCIL
SPECIAL MEETING
March 30, 2026
Mayor Judith Knoke called the special meeting of the City Council to order at 6:30 p.m. at the City Hall. Advanced notice of the meeting was given by posting notice at three places in town, one method for giving advanced notice. All proceedings shown were taken while the meeting was open to the attendance of the public.
Mayor Judith Knoke presided and recorded the proceedings. The following Councilmembers were present: Kristen Milton, Phyllis Schwab, David Sladek, and Jeremy Collier. A quorum being present, and the meeting duly convened, the following proceedings were had and done.
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 for all in attendance to review.
Mayor Knoke led the pledge of Allegiance.
Discussion about hiring City Clerk. Motion by Milton, second by Collier to approve hiring Amie Underwood full-time for the clerk’s position at a salary of $60,000.00 per year. On roll call voting aye Milton, Collier, Schwab, and Sladek. Nays none.
Discussion about hiring Pool Manager. Motion by Sladek, second by Collier to approve hiring Heather Black as Pool Manager. On roll call voting aye Collier, Schwab, Sladek, and Milton. Nays none.
Discussion about SDL for American Legion for May 8, 2026. Motion by Schwab, second by Collier to approve SDL. On roll call voting aye Schwab, Sladek, Milton, and Collier. Nays none.
Discussion about bid for landscaping for Binzebo park. Motion by Milton, second by Collier to approve bid by Cutting Edge Landscapes for $2,337.99. On roll call voting aye Sladek, Milton, Collier, and Schwab. Nays none.
No further business to come before the City Council, a motion was made by Milton, seconded by Collier, to adjourn the meeting. On roll call voting aye Schwab, Sladek, Collier, and Milton. Nays none. Motion carried and meeting adjourned at 6:35 pm.