08/29/2023 Emergency Meeting
FRIEND CITY COUNCIL
MINUTES-EMERGENCY MEETING
AUGUST 29, 2023
Mayor Knoke called the emergency meeting of the City Council to order at 7:00 p.m. at the City Hall. There was a minimum advance notice given due to the unforeseen circumstances regarding a matter that required immediate attention from the Council.
Mayor Judith Knoke presided, and City Clerk John R. Schwab recorded the proceedings. The following Councilmembers were present: Kristen Milton, Jeremy Collier, David Sladek , and Phyllis Schwab. 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.
Jared Chaffin Hospital CFO presented the hospital financials. Discussion was held regarding the status of the financials. Options for assistance to the hospital were presented.
Motion by Milton, seconded by Schwab to enter into executive session to discuss personnel, inviting the Hospital Board members and City Attorney Katie Spohn. On roll call voting aye, Collier, Sladek, Milton, and Schwab. Nays none. Entered executive session at 9:14pm.
Motion by Collier, seconded by Sladek to exit executive session. On roll call voting aye Sladek, Schwab, Milton, and Collier. Nays none. Exited executive session 10:15 pm
Motion by Collier, seconded by Milton to issue a check for $150,000.00 to the hospital and to hold a town hall meeting September 14, 2023 at 7:00 pm at the Grange Hall, community building. On roll call voting aye, Schwab, Sladek, Milton, and Collier. Nays none.
No further business to come before the City Council, motion was made by Sladek, seconded by Schwab, to adjourn the meeting. On roll call voting aye, Milton, Collier, Sladek, and Schwab. Motion carried. Meeting adjourned at 10:17 p.m.