Friend City Council Meeting

Tuesday, February 4, 2025 7:00 PM

City Hall
235 Maple Street
Friend, NE 68359

Agenda

ROLL CALL

ANNOUNCEMENTS: Open Meetings Act
 

PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE

APPROVAL OF MEETING MINUTES

TREASURER'S REPORT

APPROVAL OF CLAIMS AND PAYROLL 

APPROVAL OF HOSPITAL FINANCIAL REPORTS 

MAYOR COMMENTS

PUBLIC COMMENTS:  

COMMUNICATIONS

NEW BUSINESS

Discussion/Possible Action: Johansen Bill

Discussion/Possible Action: Approve Appointment of New Police Chief

Discussion/Possible Action: Appointments to Boards & Committees by Mayor

Discussion/Possible Action: 2025 Proclamation for March Problem Gambling Awareness Month

Discussion/Possible Action: Arbor Day Foundation Membership Dues

Discussion/Possible Action: Approval of Check to Rico's Mexican Restaurant for Catering City Appreciation Dinner

Discussion/Possible Action: Employee Benefits & Vacation Days

Speaker(s): Katie Spohn, Dan Duren

Discussion/Possible Action: review text notification proposals- TextMyGov, UpAhead

DEPARTMENT REPORTS

Friend Community Healthcare Systems

Speaker(s): Jared Chaffin CEO

Building Inspector Report 

Speaker(s): Mark Stutzman

Fire Department Report

Speaker(s): Stanley Krause or Brent Milton

Rescue Squad Report

Speaker(s): Kelly Paulsen

Police Report

Pool Report: Need to approve posting employment adds

Speaker(s): Kristen Milton

Public Works Report 

Speaker(s): Billy Baugh

Clerks Report

Speaker(s): Heather Varney

ADJOURNMENT

The Mayor and the Board reserve the right to enter into Executive Session 

The Council will review all items above and will take action as deemed appropriate