OGALLALA, Neb. (AP) – The Ogallala City Council has eliminated the paid full-time job of fire chief.
The council voted 4-0 to change the job to a volunteer position. The new city code says the chief will be a volunteer who is elected to the position by the general membership of the department, subject to approval of the city manager.
Councilman Mark Knudsen says the possibility of eliminating the paid position has been discussed during the budget process for the seven years he’s been on the council.
Councilman Pete Peterson says money was budgeted for the position during last year’s budget process, but revenue has fallen short of projections.
The council action eliminated the job of Chief Greg Stofer.