FRIEND CITY COUNCIL SPECIAL MEETING October 18, 2023 Mayor 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 City Clerk John R. Schwab recorded the proceedings. The following Councilmembers were present: Kristen Milton, Jeremy Collier, and Phyllis Schwab. Absent David Sladek. 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. Mayor Knoke introduced and read Ordinance 23-802 ORDINANCE NO. 23-802 AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE ISSUANCE, SALE, AND DELIVERY OF A TAX ANTICIPATION NOTE OF THE CITY OF FRIEND, NEBRASKA IN THE MAXIMUM PRINCIPAL AMOUNT OF $654,000 TO PROVIDE FINANCING FOR CERTAIN OPERATING EXPENSES OF WARREN MEMORIAL HOSPITAL (AKA FRIEND COMMUNITY HEALTHCARE SYSTEMS); PRESCRIBING THE FORM AND DETAILS OF THE NOTE; COVENANTING TO PAY SUCH NOTE FROM THE REVENUES OF WARREN MEMORIAL HOSPITAL (FRIEND COMMUNITY HEALTHCARE SYSTEMS) AND, IF NECESSARY, TO PAY THE PRINCIPAL AND INTEREST ON THE NOTE; PROVIDING FOR THE PUBLICATION OF THIS ORDINANCE IN PAMPHLET FORM AND RELATED MATTERS Discussion was held regarding the Ordinance. Motion by Milton, seconded by Schwab to waive the three readings of the ordinance. On roll call voting aye Collier, Schwab, and Milton. Sladek absent. Nays none. Motion by Collier, seconded by Schwab to adopt Ordinance 23-802. On roll call voting aye Milton, Collier, and Schwab. Sladek Absent. Nay none. No further business to come before the City Council, a motion was made by Milton, seconded by Schwab, to adjourn the meeting. On roll call voting aye Schwab, Milton, and Collier. Nays none. Absent Sladek. Motion carried and meeting adjourned at 7:10 p.m. Judith Knoke, Mayor ATTEST John R. Schwab, City Clerk FS — October 25, 2023 ZNEZ
