05/19/2025 Special Meeting
FRIEND CITY COUNCIL
SPECIAL MEETING
May 19, 2025
Mayor Knoke called the special meeting of the City Council to order at 7:15 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 Deputy City Clerk Heather L. Varney recorded the proceedings. The following Councilmembers were present: Kristen Milton, Phyllis Schwab, and David Sladek. Jeremy Collier absent. 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.
Jason Combs, Aubrie Lawrence, and Craig Bennett for Miller & Associates presented for the second meeting of the Comprehensive Plan. No action.
Discussion about employee health insurance. No action.
Discussion about employee vacation/sick time. Motion by Milton, seconded by Schwab to approve matching State of Nebraska PTO effective June 1, 2025. Banked hours will remain available until used. On roll call voting aye Sladek, Schwab, and Milton. Collier absent. Nays none.
Motion by Milton, seconded by Schwab to enter executive session to discuss personnel. On roll call voting aye Schwab, Sladek, and Milton. Collier absent. Nays none. Entered executive session at 9:10 pm.
Motion by Sladek, seconded by Schwab to exit executive session. On roll call voting aye Milton, Schwab, and Sladek. Collier absent. Nays none. Exited executive session at 9:25 pm.
No further business to come before the City Council, a motion was made by Schwab, seconded by Milton, to adjourn the meeting. On roll call voting aye Sladek, Milton, and Schwab. Collier absent. Nays none. Motion carried and meeting adjourned at 9:30 pm.