City of Oshkosh-Minutes-July 2024
The City of Oshkosh Council met for regular session July 11, 2024, at 5:00 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 advertised in the Garden County News and posted at the Oshkosh Post Office, City Hall and Courthouse. The agenda for this meeting was kept current and available for inspection at City Hall.
Mayor Davis called the meeting to order and read the Open Meetings Act, LV 898.
Present: Mayor, Terry Davis & Council Members: Mike Piva, George Zoucha, Gary DeCock, Jaden Porter. Also attending: Administrator, James Bondegard, Deputy Clerk, Kim Martin, City Attorney, Rory Roundtree, Sheriff Randy Ross, Deputy Ryan Dean, Erica Bush with WCNDD ,and Tina Sullivan.
Motion by Zoucha seconded by Porter, to approve the consent agenda: agenda, minutes, claims, Treasurer’s Report. Motion carried unanimously.
Salaries-39,534.38, IRS-6,681.62-Taxes, NE Dept. of Revenue-1,716.61-Taxes, 3D Lawn-66.81-Weed Control, Amanda Kahrs-668.40-Coaching, Ameriprise Financial-1,553.00-Retirement, Austin Wolfe-150.00-Deposit Reimbursement, Bank of America-1,217.88-Supplies, Subscriptions-Black Hills Energy-183.90-Heat & Gas, Blue Cross Blue Shield- 9,939.30-Insurance, Bytes-165.50-Computer Backup, CenturyLink- 206.11- City Hall & Library Phone, Enviro Service-30.00-Water Testing, Garden County News-145.00-Publishing, Garden County Treasurer-226.38-Election Fees, Jace Roberson-603.30-Coaching, Jerry Smith-700.00-Animal Control, Jessica Elliot– 688.40-Coaching, Kim Martin -354.48-Medical Reimbursement, Larz Elliot-787.30-Coaching Linpepco-Alliance– 1,763.75-Concession Supplies, Mike Wesch-743.60-Coaching, Municipal Supply-1,465.41-Repairs & Parts, Mutual of Omaha- 79.03-Insurance, NE Public Health & Enviro Lab-446.00-Water Testing, NPPD-3,260.46-Electricity, Northwest Pipe Fittings-146.11-Parts& Repairs, One Call Concepts-19.88-Call to Dig, Oshkosh Ace- 553.86-Supplies, Oshkosh Superette- 295.32-Supplies, Panhandle Tech-85.00-Internet, Pedro Reyes-150.00-Deposit Reimbursement. Powermanager-1.833.33-Maintenance Agreement, Roundtree Law-543.60-Attorneys Fee, Scott Smith- 20.00-Phone Reimbursement, Taylor Waltman- 20.00- Phone Reimbursement, The Cornhusker Marriot-357.00-Confrence Stay, Us Foods-3,495.66-Concession Supplies, Valley Tire-583.46-Fuel & Parts, Viaero-104.84-Cell Phone, Waste Connections- 11,963.62-Junkyard/Trash services, Wheatbelt-2,008.20-Electricity.
OLD BUSINESS:
ARPA Funds: Updated financials and future projects
Broadband: Discussed project and materials.
NEW BUSINESS:
Erica Busch, representing WCNDD gave a presentation on nuisance properties. Motion by Zoucha seconded by Piva to declare nuisance by Resolution No. 24-24-2024 OSH 022-204 -204 E Ave I, Resolution No. 25-24-2024 OSH 037-1202 W 2nd. Voting AYE: Piva, Zoucha, Porter, DeCock. Voting NO: None. Motion carried. Full Resolutions are on file at City hall for Public Reading.
Motion by Zoucha seconded by DeCock to Rescind by Resolution the following Properties: No . 26-24-2024 OSH 006-1003 W 1st, No. 27-24-2024 OSH 010-1108 Main St, No. 28-24-2024-OSH 028-404 E Ave I, No. 29-24-2024 OSH 057-305 W Ave O, No. 30-24-2024 OSH 005-1007 W 1st . . Voting AYE: Piva, Porter, Zoucha, DeCock. Voting NO: None. Motion carried
Motion by Zoucha seconded by Piva to Abate the following Properties: 2024 OSH 013-1007 Main St, 2024 OSH 025 1010 E 2nd. Voting AYE: Piva, Porter, Zoucha, DeCock. Voting NO: None. Motion carried.
Sheriff Report was reviewed..
The Animal Control Report was reviewed.
Administrator Bondegard discussed the Grants received from Good Sports for 5-year Equipment Grant for the Baseball/Softball Program and Buckley Trust Grant for the New Story Walk Program through the Library.
Motion by Porter seconded by DeCock to move approve Resolution No. 23-24, League Association of Risk Management 2024-2025 Renewal Proposal.. AYE: Piva, Zoucha, DeCock, Porter. Voting NO: None. Motion carried.
League Association of Risk Management
2024-25 Renewal Resolution
RESOLUTION NO. 23-24
WHEREAS, CITY OF OSHKOSH is a member of the League Association of Risk Management (LARM);
WHEREAS, section 8.10 of the lnterlocal Agreement for the Establishment and Operation of the League Association of Risk Management provides that a member may voluntarily terminate its participation in LARM by written notice of termination given to LARM and the Nebraska Director of Insurance at least 90 days prior to the desired termination given to and that members may agree to extend the required termination notice beyond 90 days in order to realize reduced excess coverage costs, stability of contribution rates and efficiency in operation of LARM; and
WHEREAS, the Board of Directors of LARM has adopted a plan to provide contribution credits in consideration of certain agreements by members of LARM as provided in the attached letter.
BE IT RESOLVED that the governing body of Oshkosh, Nebraska, in consideration of the contribution credits provided under the LARM Board’s plan, agrees to:
Provide written notice of termination at least 180 days prior to the desired termination date, which date shall be no sooner than September 30, 2027. (180 day and 3 year commitment; 5% discount)
Adopted this 11th day of July, 2024.
Motion by Zoucha seconded by Porter to approve Anthony Stegman building permit at 101 W Ave B. Voting AYE: Piva, Zoucha, DeCock, Porter. Voting NO: None. Motion carried.
Motion by DeCock seconded by Zoucha to approve Anthony Stegman building permit at 300 W Ave I. Voting AYE: Piva, Zoucha, DeCock, Porter. Voting NO: None. Motion carried.
Motion by Zoucha seconded by Porter to approve Sally Corfield building permit at 217 Main. Voting AYE: Zoucha, DeCock, Porter. Voting NO: None. Abstained: Piva. Motion carried.
Motion by DeCock seconded by Porter to approve Dale Flemings building permit at 1006 West 1st Street. Voting AYE: Piva, Zoucha, DeCock, Porter. Voting NO: None. Motion carried.
Motion by Zoucha seconded by Porter to approve Ordinance NO. 481 on first reading. Voting AYE: Piva, Zoucha, . Voting NO: None. Motion carried.
CITY OF OSHKOSH
ORDINANCE NO. 481
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF OSHKOSH, GARDEN COUNTY, NEBRASKA, TO AMEND THE ZONING DESIGNATION OF LOT NINE (9), AND PT LOT EIGHT (8) IN BLOCK SIX (6), MALOYS FIRST ADDITION OF OSHKOSH, GARDEN COUNTY NEBRASKA, AS RECOMMENDED BY THE PLANNING COMMISSION; TO REPEAL ALL OTHER ORDINANCES AND RESOLUTIONS, OR PARTS THEREOF IN CONFLICT; TO PROVIDE THAT THE PROVISIONS OF THIS ORDINANCE SHALL BE MADE A PART OF THE CODE OF THE CITY OF OSHKOSH; AND TO PROVIDE WHEN THIS ORDINANCE SHALL BE IN FULL FORCE AND EFFECT. Full Ordinance on file at City Hall.
Bondegard discussed with Council to consider Recycling through the summer next year.
Motion by Piva seconded by Zoucha to approve the use of Keno funds as a donation to the Rural Fire Department. Voting AYE: Piva, Porter, Zoucha, DeCock. Voting NO: None. Motion carried.
Bondegard discussed in length about the 2024-2025 Budget.
Roundtree discussed with Council the Ordinance Enforcement and the need for a Prosecuting Attorney.
Motion by Zoucha seconded by Piva to adjourn the meeting at 6:03 P.M. Voting AYE: Piva, Zoucha, Porter, DeCock. Voting NO: None. Motion carried.
Mayor Davis called Public Hearing for an application for Class D Liquor License for Blackmon Inc at 6:04 P.M.
There was no public comment for or against said application.
Motion by Piva seconded by Zoucha to approve application for Liquor License for Blackmon Inc. Voting AYE: Porter, Piva, Zoucha, DeCock. Voting NO: None. Motion carried.
Motion by Piva seconded by Porter to adjourn the meeting at 6:05 P.M. Voting AYE: Piva, Zoucha, Porter, DeCock. Voting NO: None. Motion carried.
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Terry G. Davis Mayor
ATTEST:
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James Bondegard City Administrator/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 advertised in the Garden County News and posted at the Oshkosh Post Office, City Hall and Courthouse. The agenda for this meeting was kept current and available for inspection at City Hall.
Mayor Davis called the meeting to order and read the Open Meetings Act, LV 898.
Present: Mayor, Terry Davis & Council Members: Mike Piva, George Zoucha, Gary DeCock, Jaden Porter. Also attending: Administrator, James Bondegard, Deputy Clerk, Kim Martin, City Attorney, Rory Roundtree, Sheriff Randy Ross, Deputy Ryan Dean, Erica Bush with WCNDD ,and Tina Sullivan.
Motion by Zoucha seconded by Porter, to approve the consent agenda: agenda, minutes, claims, Treasurer’s Report. Motion carried unanimously.
Salaries-39,534.38, IRS-6,681.62-Taxes, NE Dept. of Revenue-1,716.61-Taxes, 3D Lawn-66.81-Weed Control, Amanda Kahrs-668.40-Coaching, Ameriprise Financial-1,553.00-Retirement, Austin Wolfe-150.00-Deposit Reimbursement, Bank of America-1,217.88-Supplies, Subscriptions-Black Hills Energy-183.90-Heat & Gas, Blue Cross Blue Shield- 9,939.30-Insurance, Bytes-165.50-Computer Backup, CenturyLink- 206.11- City Hall & Library Phone, Enviro Service-30.00-Water Testing, Garden County News-145.00-Publishing, Garden County Treasurer-226.38-Election Fees, Jace Roberson-603.30-Coaching, Jerry Smith-700.00-Animal Control, Jessica Elliot– 688.40-Coaching, Kim Martin -354.48-Medical Reimbursement, Larz Elliot-787.30-Coaching Linpepco-Alliance– 1,763.75-Concession Supplies, Mike Wesch-743.60-Coaching, Municipal Supply-1,465.41-Repairs & Parts, Mutual of Omaha- 79.03-Insurance, NE Public Health & Enviro Lab-446.00-Water Testing, NPPD-3,260.46-Electricity, Northwest Pipe Fittings-146.11-Parts& Repairs, One Call Concepts-19.88-Call to Dig, Oshkosh Ace- 553.86-Supplies, Oshkosh Superette- 295.32-Supplies, Panhandle Tech-85.00-Internet, Pedro Reyes-150.00-Deposit Reimbursement. Powermanager-1.833.33-Maintenance Agreement, Roundtree Law-543.60-Attorneys Fee, Scott Smith- 20.00-Phone Reimbursement, Taylor Waltman- 20.00- Phone Reimbursement, The Cornhusker Marriot-357.00-Confrence Stay, Us Foods-3,495.66-Concession Supplies, Valley Tire-583.46-Fuel & Parts, Viaero-104.84-Cell Phone, Waste Connections- 11,963.62-Junkyard/Trash services, Wheatbelt-2,008.20-Electricity.
OLD BUSINESS:
ARPA Funds: Updated financials and future projects
Broadband: Discussed project and materials.
NEW BUSINESS:
Erica Busch, representing WCNDD gave a presentation on nuisance properties. Motion by Zoucha seconded by Piva to declare nuisance by Resolution No. 24-24-2024 OSH 022-204 -204 E Ave I, Resolution No. 25-24-2024 OSH 037-1202 W 2nd. Voting AYE: Piva, Zoucha, Porter, DeCock. Voting NO: None. Motion carried. Full Resolutions are on file at City hall for Public Reading.
Motion by Zoucha seconded by DeCock to Rescind by Resolution the following Properties: No . 26-24-2024 OSH 006-1003 W 1st, No. 27-24-2024 OSH 010-1108 Main St, No. 28-24-2024-OSH 028-404 E Ave I, No. 29-24-2024 OSH 057-305 W Ave O, No. 30-24-2024 OSH 005-1007 W 1st . . Voting AYE: Piva, Porter, Zoucha, DeCock. Voting NO: None. Motion carried
Motion by Zoucha seconded by Piva to Abate the following Properties: 2024 OSH 013-1007 Main St, 2024 OSH 025 1010 E 2nd. Voting AYE: Piva, Porter, Zoucha, DeCock. Voting NO: None. Motion carried.
Sheriff Report was reviewed..
The Animal Control Report was reviewed.
Administrator Bondegard discussed the Grants received from Good Sports for 5-year Equipment Grant for the Baseball/Softball Program and Buckley Trust Grant for the New Story Walk Program through the Library.
Motion by Porter seconded by DeCock to move approve Resolution No. 23-24, League Association of Risk Management 2024-2025 Renewal Proposal.. AYE: Piva, Zoucha, DeCock, Porter. Voting NO: None. Motion carried.
League Association of Risk Management
2024-25 Renewal Resolution
RESOLUTION NO. 23-24
WHEREAS, CITY OF OSHKOSH is a member of the League Association of Risk Management (LARM);
WHEREAS, section 8.10 of the lnterlocal Agreement for the Establishment and Operation of the League Association of Risk Management provides that a member may voluntarily terminate its participation in LARM by written notice of termination given to LARM and the Nebraska Director of Insurance at least 90 days prior to the desired termination given to and that members may agree to extend the required termination notice beyond 90 days in order to realize reduced excess coverage costs, stability of contribution rates and efficiency in operation of LARM; and
WHEREAS, the Board of Directors of LARM has adopted a plan to provide contribution credits in consideration of certain agreements by members of LARM as provided in the attached letter.
BE IT RESOLVED that the governing body of Oshkosh, Nebraska, in consideration of the contribution credits provided under the LARM Board’s plan, agrees to:
Provide written notice of termination at least 180 days prior to the desired termination date, which date shall be no sooner than September 30, 2027. (180 day and 3 year commitment; 5% discount)
Adopted this 11th day of July, 2024.
Motion by Zoucha seconded by Porter to approve Anthony Stegman building permit at 101 W Ave B. Voting AYE: Piva, Zoucha, DeCock, Porter. Voting NO: None. Motion carried.
Motion by DeCock seconded by Zoucha to approve Anthony Stegman building permit at 300 W Ave I. Voting AYE: Piva, Zoucha, DeCock, Porter. Voting NO: None. Motion carried.
Motion by Zoucha seconded by Porter to approve Sally Corfield building permit at 217 Main. Voting AYE: Zoucha, DeCock, Porter. Voting NO: None. Abstained: Piva. Motion carried.
Motion by DeCock seconded by Porter to approve Dale Flemings building permit at 1006 West 1st Street. Voting AYE: Piva, Zoucha, DeCock, Porter. Voting NO: None. Motion carried.
Motion by Zoucha seconded by Porter to approve Ordinance NO. 481 on first reading. Voting AYE: Piva, Zoucha, . Voting NO: None. Motion carried.
CITY OF OSHKOSH
ORDINANCE NO. 481
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF OSHKOSH, GARDEN COUNTY, NEBRASKA, TO AMEND THE ZONING DESIGNATION OF LOT NINE (9), AND PT LOT EIGHT (8) IN BLOCK SIX (6), MALOYS FIRST ADDITION OF OSHKOSH, GARDEN COUNTY NEBRASKA, AS RECOMMENDED BY THE PLANNING COMMISSION; TO REPEAL ALL OTHER ORDINANCES AND RESOLUTIONS, OR PARTS THEREOF IN CONFLICT; TO PROVIDE THAT THE PROVISIONS OF THIS ORDINANCE SHALL BE MADE A PART OF THE CODE OF THE CITY OF OSHKOSH; AND TO PROVIDE WHEN THIS ORDINANCE SHALL BE IN FULL FORCE AND EFFECT. Full Ordinance on file at City Hall.
Bondegard discussed with Council to consider Recycling through the summer next year.
Motion by Piva seconded by Zoucha to approve the use of Keno funds as a donation to the Rural Fire Department. Voting AYE: Piva, Porter, Zoucha, DeCock. Voting NO: None. Motion carried.
Bondegard discussed in length about the 2024-2025 Budget.
Roundtree discussed with Council the Ordinance Enforcement and the need for a Prosecuting Attorney.
Motion by Zoucha seconded by Piva to adjourn the meeting at 6:03 P.M. Voting AYE: Piva, Zoucha, Porter, DeCock. Voting NO: None. Motion carried.
Mayor Davis called Public Hearing for an application for Class D Liquor License for Blackmon Inc at 6:04 P.M.
There was no public comment for or against said application.
Motion by Piva seconded by Zoucha to approve application for Liquor License for Blackmon Inc. Voting AYE: Porter, Piva, Zoucha, DeCock. Voting NO: None. Motion carried.
Motion by Piva seconded by Porter to adjourn the meeting at 6:05 P.M. Voting AYE: Piva, Zoucha, Porter, DeCock. Voting NO: None. Motion carried.
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Terry G. Davis Mayor
ATTEST:
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James Bondegard City Administrator/Clerk