Oshkosh City Council - Minutes - November 2016
The City of Oshkosh Mayor and City Council met for regular session on November 10, 2016 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, LB898.
Present were: Mayor, Jim Levick and Council Members: David Cook and Sarena Assmann. Absent: Brian Moffat and Gary DeCock. Also attending: Attorney, Mary Kay Robinson-Boone, Administrator, Bill Campbell, and City Clerk, LeAnn Brown.
Motion made by Cook, 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 Assmann, to approve the following bills. Motion carried unanimously. Salaries-13,337.15, IRS-4,618.23, NE Dept. of Revenue-2,699.14, Bank of America-403.58, Banner Health-316.00, Blue Cross Blue Shield-5,352.48, Campbell Drug-6.28, CenturyLink-287.77, Eagle Auto-6.99, Floyd’s-485.63, Garden Co. News-97.15, Garden Co. Sheriff-37.14, J.P. Cooke-58.70, Nationwide-197.25, NDEQ-100.00, NPPD-4,960.32, Oshkosh Library-1,000.00, Oshkosh Superette-1.064.50, Oshkosh True Value-71.47, Pershing-1,646.32, Mary Kay Robinson-Boone-950.00, Sedgwick Co. Sales-2,688.66, Source Gas-157.89, Southwestern Equip.-327.89, Twin Rivers testing-2,950.00, Valley Tire-650.35, Budaroo’s-400.00, Scotty Ray-700.00, Jean Jensen-500.00
Mayor Levick welcomed the visitors in attendance.
OLD BUSINESS:
The Health Board Report was discussed.
The progress of the new wellfield was discussed. A motion by Cook, seconded by Assmann, to approve the Road Crossing Agreement for conveyance of primary city water supply through a 12” PVC waterline under and across the county road and right of way. Motion carried unanimously.
NEW BUSINESS:
Deputy Sheriff, Ryan Dean handed out the October Sheriff Report.
Scotty Ray, Animal Control Officer, gave his October report to the Mayor and Council.
Paula Bondegard requested to foster an older dog for an animal rescue group until said dog could be adopted or the death of the dog. Motion by Cook, seconded by Assmann, to approve Bondegard’s request. Motion carried unanimously.
Representing RWGC Hospital Foundation, Terry Davis, asked the Mayor and Council to waive the setup fee for the craft fair at the City Auditorium on November 18 and 19th. Motion made by Cook, seconded by Assmann, to waive the setup fee. Motion carried unanimously.
A motion by Cook, seconded by Assmann, to approve a Special Designated Liquor License Application for RWGC Hospital Foundation on February 4, 2017, for a benefit dinner and dance, and allow the Foundation to serve and sale alcoholic beverages from the front room of the Auditorium. Motion carried unanimously.
A motion by Cook, seconded by Assmann, to approve a recommendation from the Economic Development Advisory Review Committee for a grant/loan to an established business for $6,505.00. Motion carried unanimously.
Attorney Robinson-Boone showed the Mayor and Council the new website being designed by Jean Jensen. Motion by Assmann, seconded by Cook, to approve the website. Motion carried unanimously.
The new website address is: oshkoshnebraska.com.
Motion by Cook, seconded by Assmann, to approve a building permit for Leroy Holcomb. Motion carried unanimously.
Motion by Assmann, seconded by Cook, to change the amount in the Delinquent Bills Policy from $20 to $50 for balance due in two monthly installments per payment. Motion carried unanimously. Mayor Levick requested the policy be included with all delinquent notices that are sent out.
Motion by Assmann, seconded by Cook, to adjourn the meeting at 8:55 p.m. Motion carried unanimously.
James R. Levick, Mayor
ATTEST:
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, LB898.
Present were: Mayor, Jim Levick and Council Members: David Cook and Sarena Assmann. Absent: Brian Moffat and Gary DeCock. Also attending: Attorney, Mary Kay Robinson-Boone, Administrator, Bill Campbell, and City Clerk, LeAnn Brown.
Motion made by Cook, 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 Assmann, to approve the following bills. Motion carried unanimously. Salaries-13,337.15, IRS-4,618.23, NE Dept. of Revenue-2,699.14, Bank of America-403.58, Banner Health-316.00, Blue Cross Blue Shield-5,352.48, Campbell Drug-6.28, CenturyLink-287.77, Eagle Auto-6.99, Floyd’s-485.63, Garden Co. News-97.15, Garden Co. Sheriff-37.14, J.P. Cooke-58.70, Nationwide-197.25, NDEQ-100.00, NPPD-4,960.32, Oshkosh Library-1,000.00, Oshkosh Superette-1.064.50, Oshkosh True Value-71.47, Pershing-1,646.32, Mary Kay Robinson-Boone-950.00, Sedgwick Co. Sales-2,688.66, Source Gas-157.89, Southwestern Equip.-327.89, Twin Rivers testing-2,950.00, Valley Tire-650.35, Budaroo’s-400.00, Scotty Ray-700.00, Jean Jensen-500.00
Mayor Levick welcomed the visitors in attendance.
OLD BUSINESS:
The Health Board Report was discussed.
The progress of the new wellfield was discussed. A motion by Cook, seconded by Assmann, to approve the Road Crossing Agreement for conveyance of primary city water supply through a 12” PVC waterline under and across the county road and right of way. Motion carried unanimously.
NEW BUSINESS:
Deputy Sheriff, Ryan Dean handed out the October Sheriff Report.
Scotty Ray, Animal Control Officer, gave his October report to the Mayor and Council.
Paula Bondegard requested to foster an older dog for an animal rescue group until said dog could be adopted or the death of the dog. Motion by Cook, seconded by Assmann, to approve Bondegard’s request. Motion carried unanimously.
Representing RWGC Hospital Foundation, Terry Davis, asked the Mayor and Council to waive the setup fee for the craft fair at the City Auditorium on November 18 and 19th. Motion made by Cook, seconded by Assmann, to waive the setup fee. Motion carried unanimously.
A motion by Cook, seconded by Assmann, to approve a Special Designated Liquor License Application for RWGC Hospital Foundation on February 4, 2017, for a benefit dinner and dance, and allow the Foundation to serve and sale alcoholic beverages from the front room of the Auditorium. Motion carried unanimously.
A motion by Cook, seconded by Assmann, to approve a recommendation from the Economic Development Advisory Review Committee for a grant/loan to an established business for $6,505.00. Motion carried unanimously.
Attorney Robinson-Boone showed the Mayor and Council the new website being designed by Jean Jensen. Motion by Assmann, seconded by Cook, to approve the website. Motion carried unanimously.
The new website address is: oshkoshnebraska.com.
Motion by Cook, seconded by Assmann, to approve a building permit for Leroy Holcomb. Motion carried unanimously.
Motion by Assmann, seconded by Cook, to change the amount in the Delinquent Bills Policy from $20 to $50 for balance due in two monthly installments per payment. Motion carried unanimously. Mayor Levick requested the policy be included with all delinquent notices that are sent out.
Motion by Assmann, seconded by Cook, to adjourn the meeting at 8:55 p.m. Motion carried unanimously.
James R. Levick, Mayor
ATTEST:
LeAnn Brown, City Clerk