City of Oshkosh - Minutes - February 9, 2017
The City of Oshkosh Mayor and City Council met for regular session on February 9, 2017 at 7:00 p.m.
In compliance with the Open Meetings Act of Nebraska, a current copy of the act is posted in the council chambers. Notice of this meeting was posted at City Hall, Garden County Courthouse, and Post Office. The agenda for this meeting was kept current and available for inspection at the office of the City Clerk.
Mayor Levick called the meeting to order and read the Open Meetings Act, LB 898.
Present were: Mayor, Jim Levick and Council Members: David Cook, Gary DeCock, and Sarena Assmann. Absent: Terry Davis. Also attending: Attorney, Mary Kay Robinson-Boone, Administrator, Bill Campbell, and City Clerk, LeAnn Brown.
Motion made by DeCock, seconded by Assmann, to approve the agenda and approve the minutes of the previous meeting and to waive the reading thereof. Motion carried unanimously.
Motion by Assmann, seconded by Cook, to approve the Treasurer’s Report. Motion carried unanimously.
A motion by Cook, seconded by DeCock, to approve the following bills. Motion carried unanimously. Salaries-17,999.87, IRS-4,637.07, NE Dept. of Revenue-2,175.17, Bank of America-391.06, Black Hills Energy-1,194.50, Blue Cross Blue Shield-5,352.48, Board of Examiners-10.00, Central Dist.-131.50, CenturyLink-287.48, Eagle Auto-156.50, Garden Co. News-66.04, Garden Co. Register of Deeds-16.00, Hire Right-250.00, Nationwide-197.25, NMC-139.13, NE Clerk Acadamy-223.00, NE Public Health-38.00, NPPD-5,078.33, Office Service-14.48, Tim Olson-100.00, Oshkosh True Value-76.33, Pershing-1,646.32, Peterson Welding-517.14, Scotty Ray-700.00, Mary Kay Robinson-Boone-650.00, Sedgwick Co. Sales-2,493.40,Valley Tire-334.44
Mayor Levick welcomed the people in attendance.
OLD BUSINESS:
The Health Board Report was gone over. Attorney Robinson-Boone will notify by certified mail the residents that are in violation of the city code.
Attorney, Robinson-Boone gave an update on the progress of the wellfield project.
NEW BUSINESS:
Mayor Levick opened the One & Six Year Street Improvement Program hearing at 7:37 p.m. Street Supt., Campbell gave an overview of the program. Mayor Levick closed the hearing at 7:40 p.m. A motion by DeCock, seconded by Assmann, to approve Resolution No. 01-17. Motion carried unanimously.
RESOLUTION NO. 01-17
WHEREAS, Legal notice of the time and place and purpose of hearing on the One (1) and Six (6) Year Street Improvement Program for the City of Oshkosh, was published in the Garden County News, a legal paper circulated within the City of Oshkosh; and
WHEREAS, Posting of the time and place in three public places within the City, prior to the meeting; and
WHEREAS, At the time and place of the hearing, no persons appeared as being opposed to said Street Improvement Plan, and no changes are to be made in plan;
THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE MAYOR OF THE CITY OF OSHKOSH, NEBRASKA, that the One (1) and Six (6) Year Street Improvement Program for the City of Oshkosh, Nebraska, is approved and the Board of Public Roads Classifications and Standards be advised of the adoption of Resolution No. 01-17. The Mayor declared Resolution No. 01-17 duly passed and approved this 9th day of February, 2017.
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James R. Levick
Mayor
ATTEST:
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LeAnn Brown
City Clerk
Deputy Yost handed out the January Sheriff’s Report.
Scotty Ray, Animal Control Officer, gave his report.
Sandy Newman spoke to the Mayor and Council requesting to bury a time capsule for the Nebraska sesquicentennial celebration from items placed in the capsule from towns in the panhandle. After some thought and discussion, the city’s suggestion is to ask the Elementary School for the burial of the time capsule.
Motion by Cook, seconded by DeCock, to approve an Interlocal Agreement between the City and Garden County Schools for students to gather in the event of an emergency evacuation of the school’s buildings. Motion carried unanimously.
A discussion was held on starting the condemnation process of several houses. Attorney Robinson-Boone explained the process in depth. It was concluded that the city’s code book under the Nuisance Special Procedures would a better process for houses that are in need of major repairs.
No action taken on the sub-division of land for Tim and Lana Olson to Jeff Cooper as it was not under the city’s Zoning Regulations and not subject to sub-divide.
The Mayor and Council discussed the health insurance for the city’s employees.
Motion by Cook, seconded by DeCock, to approve a building permit for Freda Champion. Motion carried unanimously.
Two engine brake signs will be ordered and placed in the one mile exterritorial jurisdiction.
Motion by Assmann, seconded by Cook, to adjourn the meeting at 8:55 p.m. Motion carried unanimously.
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James R. Levick, Mayor
ATTEST:
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LeAnn Brown, City Clerk
In compliance with the Open Meetings Act of Nebraska, a current copy of the act is posted in the council chambers. Notice of this meeting was posted at City Hall, Garden County Courthouse, and Post Office. The agenda for this meeting was kept current and available for inspection at the office of the City Clerk.
Mayor Levick called the meeting to order and read the Open Meetings Act, LB 898.
Present were: Mayor, Jim Levick and Council Members: David Cook, Gary DeCock, and Sarena Assmann. Absent: Terry Davis. Also attending: Attorney, Mary Kay Robinson-Boone, Administrator, Bill Campbell, and City Clerk, LeAnn Brown.
Motion made by DeCock, seconded by Assmann, to approve the agenda and approve the minutes of the previous meeting and to waive the reading thereof. Motion carried unanimously.
Motion by Assmann, seconded by Cook, to approve the Treasurer’s Report. Motion carried unanimously.
A motion by Cook, seconded by DeCock, to approve the following bills. Motion carried unanimously. Salaries-17,999.87, IRS-4,637.07, NE Dept. of Revenue-2,175.17, Bank of America-391.06, Black Hills Energy-1,194.50, Blue Cross Blue Shield-5,352.48, Board of Examiners-10.00, Central Dist.-131.50, CenturyLink-287.48, Eagle Auto-156.50, Garden Co. News-66.04, Garden Co. Register of Deeds-16.00, Hire Right-250.00, Nationwide-197.25, NMC-139.13, NE Clerk Acadamy-223.00, NE Public Health-38.00, NPPD-5,078.33, Office Service-14.48, Tim Olson-100.00, Oshkosh True Value-76.33, Pershing-1,646.32, Peterson Welding-517.14, Scotty Ray-700.00, Mary Kay Robinson-Boone-650.00, Sedgwick Co. Sales-2,493.40,Valley Tire-334.44
Mayor Levick welcomed the people in attendance.
OLD BUSINESS:
The Health Board Report was gone over. Attorney Robinson-Boone will notify by certified mail the residents that are in violation of the city code.
Attorney, Robinson-Boone gave an update on the progress of the wellfield project.
NEW BUSINESS:
Mayor Levick opened the One & Six Year Street Improvement Program hearing at 7:37 p.m. Street Supt., Campbell gave an overview of the program. Mayor Levick closed the hearing at 7:40 p.m. A motion by DeCock, seconded by Assmann, to approve Resolution No. 01-17. Motion carried unanimously.
RESOLUTION NO. 01-17
WHEREAS, Legal notice of the time and place and purpose of hearing on the One (1) and Six (6) Year Street Improvement Program for the City of Oshkosh, was published in the Garden County News, a legal paper circulated within the City of Oshkosh; and
WHEREAS, Posting of the time and place in three public places within the City, prior to the meeting; and
WHEREAS, At the time and place of the hearing, no persons appeared as being opposed to said Street Improvement Plan, and no changes are to be made in plan;
THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE MAYOR OF THE CITY OF OSHKOSH, NEBRASKA, that the One (1) and Six (6) Year Street Improvement Program for the City of Oshkosh, Nebraska, is approved and the Board of Public Roads Classifications and Standards be advised of the adoption of Resolution No. 01-17. The Mayor declared Resolution No. 01-17 duly passed and approved this 9th day of February, 2017.
____________________________________
James R. Levick
Mayor
ATTEST:
___________________________________
LeAnn Brown
City Clerk
Deputy Yost handed out the January Sheriff’s Report.
Scotty Ray, Animal Control Officer, gave his report.
Sandy Newman spoke to the Mayor and Council requesting to bury a time capsule for the Nebraska sesquicentennial celebration from items placed in the capsule from towns in the panhandle. After some thought and discussion, the city’s suggestion is to ask the Elementary School for the burial of the time capsule.
Motion by Cook, seconded by DeCock, to approve an Interlocal Agreement between the City and Garden County Schools for students to gather in the event of an emergency evacuation of the school’s buildings. Motion carried unanimously.
A discussion was held on starting the condemnation process of several houses. Attorney Robinson-Boone explained the process in depth. It was concluded that the city’s code book under the Nuisance Special Procedures would a better process for houses that are in need of major repairs.
No action taken on the sub-division of land for Tim and Lana Olson to Jeff Cooper as it was not under the city’s Zoning Regulations and not subject to sub-divide.
The Mayor and Council discussed the health insurance for the city’s employees.
Motion by Cook, seconded by DeCock, to approve a building permit for Freda Champion. Motion carried unanimously.
Two engine brake signs will be ordered and placed in the one mile exterritorial jurisdiction.
Motion by Assmann, seconded by Cook, to adjourn the meeting at 8:55 p.m. Motion carried unanimously.
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James R. Levick, Mayor
ATTEST:
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LeAnn Brown, City Clerk