The City of Oshkosh Mayor and City Council met for regular session on March 8, 2018 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 Cook, seconded by Asmann, to approve the agenda, approve the minutes of the previous meeting and to waive the reading thereof. Motion carried unanimously.
Motion by DeCock, seconded by Cook, to approve the Treasurer’s Report. Motion carried unanimously.
A motion by Assmann, seconded by DeCock, to approve the following bills. Motion carried unanimously. Salaries-14,071.867, IRS-4,430.33, NE Dept. of Revenue-4,113.02, Ameriprise Financial-1,707.18, Bank of America-377.51, Black Hills Energy-1,144.03, Blue Cross Blue Shield-8,381.27, Connecting Point-355.50 CenturyLink-250.86, DHS-40.00, DN Tanks-46,927.30, Downey Drilling-84,125.24, Eagle Auto-138.20, Floyd’s-103.94, Garden Co. News-92.87, Garden Co. Treas.-23,197.50,Heartland Lumber-2,889.09, Midlands-96,071.55, Moffat Land-150.00, Nationwide-197.25, NE Public Health-185.00, NPPD-4,297.38, NW Pipe-287.75, Office Service-109.74, Oshkosh Animal Repair-12.00, Oshkosh Library-1,000.00, Oshkosh Superette-61.50, Oshkosh True Value-234.82, Peterson Welding-76.83, Scotty Ray-700.00, Mary Kay Robinson-Boone-675.00, Emily Russell-83.94, Sedgwick Co. Sales-2,668.20, Valley Tire-1,683.78, Wheat Belt PPD-1,110.49
Mayor Levick welcomed the visitors in attendance.
OLD BUSINESS:
Health Board Report is ongoing.
Motion by Cook, seconded by DeCock, to program the well to never exceed 50KW demand automatically. Motion carried unanimously.
Motion by Assmann, seconded by DeCock, to approve Resolution No. 03-18. Motion carried unanimously.
RESOLUTION NO. 03-18
SALE OF REAL PROPERTY
BE IT RESOLVED by the Mayor and City Council of the City of Oshkosh, in the State of Nebraska as follows:
Section 1. That pursuant to its authority under 17-503.01 Nebraska Revised Statutes does hereby authorize the sale of the following real property: Lot 7 Block 8 of the Bott-Hart Addition to the City of Oshkosh.
Section 2. This sale shall be by sealed bid, subject to reserve amount set by the Mayor and City Council, bids to be opened April 12, 2018 at 7:30 p.m. in the council chambers at City Hall.
Section 3. Notice of this sale shall be posted in three prominent places within the City of Oshkosh for a period of not less than 7 days prior to the opening of bids giving a general description of the property and the terms and conditions of the sale.
ADOPTED this 8th day of March, 2018.
_________________________
James R. Levick, Mayor
ATTEST:
_____________________________
LeAnn Brown, City Clerk
NEW BUSINESS:
Sheriff Deputy Dean handed out the Sheriff’s Report, which was reviewed.
Animal Control Officer, Scotty Ray, handed out his report, which was discussed.
Blake Stegman asked to block off part of Main Street, part of East 1st and Avenue B for a Car Show of approximately 300 or more cars that will be visiting on June 2nd. Motion made by DeCock, seconded by Cook, to allow Stegman’s request. Motion carried unanimously.
Wendy Krueger, representing Regional West Garden County Foundation, explained the kind of signage that the foundation would like to put up on Callihan’s east end lot, north of Highway 26. Motion by Assmann, seconded by Cook, to approve the Sign Permit. Motion carried unanimously.
Judy Soule requested a Livestock Permit for three llamas from April 1st to October 31, 2018. Motion by Assmann, seconded by Cook, to allow Soule a Livestock Permit. Motion carried unanimously.
Mayor Levick opened a hearing for the One & Six Year Street Improvement Program at 7:30 p.m. No persons appeared in favor or against said program. Mayor Levick closed the hearing at 7:31 p.m.
Motion made by DeCock, seconded by Assmann, to approve Resolution No. 01-18. Motion carried unanimously.
RESOLUTION NO. 01-18
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. 01-18. The Mayor declared Resolution No. 01-18 duly passed and approved this 8th day of March, 2018.
____________________________________
James R. Levick
Mayor
ATTEST:
___________________________________
LeAnn Brown
City Clerk
Motion by Assmann, seconded by DeCock, to approve a Special Designated Liquor License Application for Fraternal Order of Eagles at the Auditorium on April 14, 2018. Motion carried unanimously.
Debra Condra came before the Mayor and Council with a petition asking that the water tower not be taken down. A discussion was held on this. Mayor Levick explained the costs involved with keeping the tower up and that the city could not justify it.
A discussion was held on Oshkosh Heifer Development’s interest in acquiring the water tower. After the bids are received to take the water tower down this item will be considered.
Motion by DeCock, seconded by Cook, to approve Resolution No. 04-18. Motion carried unanimously.
RESOLUTION NO. 04-18
INSURANCE REIMBURSEMENT FOR EMPLOYEES ON MEDICARE
BE IT RESOLVED by the Mayor and City Council of the City of Oshkosh, in the State of Nebraska as follows:
Section 1. That pursuant to its authority does hereby authorize the payment of $400.00 a month to full time employees who are over 65 and qualify for Medicare to assist in the payment of a Medicare supplement and prescription drug card.
Section 2. This payment shall be in lieu of the employee being covered under the City’s group health plan.
ADOPTED this 8th day of March, 2018.
_________________________
James Levick, Mayor
ATTEST:
_____________________________
LeAnn Brown, City Clerk
Motion by Cook, seconded by DeCock, to approve Resolution No. 05-18. Motion carried unanimously.
RESOLUTION NO. 05-18
RESOLUTION FOR “PARTICIPATING MEMBERS” OF LARM
TO CALL FOR A SPECIAL MEETING OF MEMBERS
AND TO SELECT A VOTING REPRESENTATIVE AND ALTERNATE
TO ELECT 15 MEMBERS TO THE LARM BOARD OF DIRECTORS
WHEREAS, the CITY OF OSHKOSH, NEBRASKA, is a “participating member” of the League Association of Risk Management (“LARM”); and
WHEREAS, the Interlocal Agreement that formed and continues to govern LARM provides in 8.1.4.2. that “Each participating member may cast one vote for each of the open Board positions.”; and
WHEREAS, LARM staff stated in marketing materials that LARM is “member controlled” and that the LARM Board of Directors is elected by its members; and
WHEREAS, despite these statements, none of the individuals listed as currently serving on the LARM Board of Directors were duly elected by “participating members” as required in the Interlocal Agreement; and
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY the CITY OF OSHKOSH, NEBRASKA:
City of Ainsworth City of Gibbon City of Norfolk
606 E 4th Street 715 Front Street 309 N 5th Street
Ainsworth, NE 69210 Gibbon, NE 68840 Norfolk, NE 68701
Village of Ansley City of Hickman City of North Platte
217 Nile Street 115 Locust Street 21 West Third Street
Ansley, NE 68814 Hickman, NE 68372 North Platte, NE 69101
City of Beaver City City of Imperial City of Oshkosh
301 10th Street 740 Court Street 305 West 1st Street
Beaver City, NE 68926 Imperial, NE 69033 Oshkosh, NE 69154
RESOLUTION NO. 05-18
INSURANCE REIMBURSEMENT FOR EMPLOYEES ON MEDICARE
BE IT RESOLVED by the Mayor and City Council of the City of Oshkosh, in the State of Nebraska as follows:
Section 1. That pursuant to its authority does hereby authorize the payment of $400.00 a month to full time employees who are over 65 and qualify for Medicare to assist in the payment of a Medicare supplement and prescription drug card.
Section 2. This payment shall be in lieu of the employee being covered under the City’s group health plan.
ADOPTED this 8th day of March, 2018.
_________________________
James Levick, Mayor
ATTEST:
_____________________________
LeAnn Brown, City Clerk
Motion by Cook, seconded by Assmann, to adjourn the meeting at 8:07 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, 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 Cook, seconded by Asmann, to approve the agenda, approve the minutes of the previous meeting and to waive the reading thereof. Motion carried unanimously.
Motion by DeCock, seconded by Cook, to approve the Treasurer’s Report. Motion carried unanimously.
A motion by Assmann, seconded by DeCock, to approve the following bills. Motion carried unanimously. Salaries-14,071.867, IRS-4,430.33, NE Dept. of Revenue-4,113.02, Ameriprise Financial-1,707.18, Bank of America-377.51, Black Hills Energy-1,144.03, Blue Cross Blue Shield-8,381.27, Connecting Point-355.50 CenturyLink-250.86, DHS-40.00, DN Tanks-46,927.30, Downey Drilling-84,125.24, Eagle Auto-138.20, Floyd’s-103.94, Garden Co. News-92.87, Garden Co. Treas.-23,197.50,Heartland Lumber-2,889.09, Midlands-96,071.55, Moffat Land-150.00, Nationwide-197.25, NE Public Health-185.00, NPPD-4,297.38, NW Pipe-287.75, Office Service-109.74, Oshkosh Animal Repair-12.00, Oshkosh Library-1,000.00, Oshkosh Superette-61.50, Oshkosh True Value-234.82, Peterson Welding-76.83, Scotty Ray-700.00, Mary Kay Robinson-Boone-675.00, Emily Russell-83.94, Sedgwick Co. Sales-2,668.20, Valley Tire-1,683.78, Wheat Belt PPD-1,110.49
Mayor Levick welcomed the visitors in attendance.
OLD BUSINESS:
Health Board Report is ongoing.
Motion by Cook, seconded by DeCock, to program the well to never exceed 50KW demand automatically. Motion carried unanimously.
Motion by Assmann, seconded by DeCock, to approve Resolution No. 03-18. Motion carried unanimously.
RESOLUTION NO. 03-18
SALE OF REAL PROPERTY
BE IT RESOLVED by the Mayor and City Council of the City of Oshkosh, in the State of Nebraska as follows:
Section 1. That pursuant to its authority under 17-503.01 Nebraska Revised Statutes does hereby authorize the sale of the following real property: Lot 7 Block 8 of the Bott-Hart Addition to the City of Oshkosh.
Section 2. This sale shall be by sealed bid, subject to reserve amount set by the Mayor and City Council, bids to be opened April 12, 2018 at 7:30 p.m. in the council chambers at City Hall.
Section 3. Notice of this sale shall be posted in three prominent places within the City of Oshkosh for a period of not less than 7 days prior to the opening of bids giving a general description of the property and the terms and conditions of the sale.
ADOPTED this 8th day of March, 2018.
_________________________
James R. Levick, Mayor
ATTEST:
_____________________________
LeAnn Brown, City Clerk
NEW BUSINESS:
Sheriff Deputy Dean handed out the Sheriff’s Report, which was reviewed.
Animal Control Officer, Scotty Ray, handed out his report, which was discussed.
Blake Stegman asked to block off part of Main Street, part of East 1st and Avenue B for a Car Show of approximately 300 or more cars that will be visiting on June 2nd. Motion made by DeCock, seconded by Cook, to allow Stegman’s request. Motion carried unanimously.
Wendy Krueger, representing Regional West Garden County Foundation, explained the kind of signage that the foundation would like to put up on Callihan’s east end lot, north of Highway 26. Motion by Assmann, seconded by Cook, to approve the Sign Permit. Motion carried unanimously.
Judy Soule requested a Livestock Permit for three llamas from April 1st to October 31, 2018. Motion by Assmann, seconded by Cook, to allow Soule a Livestock Permit. Motion carried unanimously.
Mayor Levick opened a hearing for the One & Six Year Street Improvement Program at 7:30 p.m. No persons appeared in favor or against said program. Mayor Levick closed the hearing at 7:31 p.m.
Motion made by DeCock, seconded by Assmann, to approve Resolution No. 01-18. Motion carried unanimously.
RESOLUTION NO. 01-18
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. 01-18. The Mayor declared Resolution No. 01-18 duly passed and approved this 8th day of March, 2018.
____________________________________
James R. Levick
Mayor
ATTEST:
___________________________________
LeAnn Brown
City Clerk
Motion by Assmann, seconded by DeCock, to approve a Special Designated Liquor License Application for Fraternal Order of Eagles at the Auditorium on April 14, 2018. Motion carried unanimously.
Debra Condra came before the Mayor and Council with a petition asking that the water tower not be taken down. A discussion was held on this. Mayor Levick explained the costs involved with keeping the tower up and that the city could not justify it.
A discussion was held on Oshkosh Heifer Development’s interest in acquiring the water tower. After the bids are received to take the water tower down this item will be considered.
Motion by DeCock, seconded by Cook, to approve Resolution No. 04-18. Motion carried unanimously.
RESOLUTION NO. 04-18
INSURANCE REIMBURSEMENT FOR EMPLOYEES ON MEDICARE
BE IT RESOLVED by the Mayor and City Council of the City of Oshkosh, in the State of Nebraska as follows:
Section 1. That pursuant to its authority does hereby authorize the payment of $400.00 a month to full time employees who are over 65 and qualify for Medicare to assist in the payment of a Medicare supplement and prescription drug card.
Section 2. This payment shall be in lieu of the employee being covered under the City’s group health plan.
ADOPTED this 8th day of March, 2018.
_________________________
James Levick, Mayor
ATTEST:
_____________________________
LeAnn Brown, City Clerk
Motion by Cook, seconded by DeCock, to approve Resolution No. 05-18. Motion carried unanimously.
RESOLUTION NO. 05-18
RESOLUTION FOR “PARTICIPATING MEMBERS” OF LARM
TO CALL FOR A SPECIAL MEETING OF MEMBERS
AND TO SELECT A VOTING REPRESENTATIVE AND ALTERNATE
TO ELECT 15 MEMBERS TO THE LARM BOARD OF DIRECTORS
WHEREAS, the CITY OF OSHKOSH, NEBRASKA, is a “participating member” of the League Association of Risk Management (“LARM”); and
WHEREAS, the Interlocal Agreement that formed and continues to govern LARM provides in 8.1.4.2. that “Each participating member may cast one vote for each of the open Board positions.”; and
WHEREAS, LARM staff stated in marketing materials that LARM is “member controlled” and that the LARM Board of Directors is elected by its members; and
WHEREAS, despite these statements, none of the individuals listed as currently serving on the LARM Board of Directors were duly elected by “participating members” as required in the Interlocal Agreement; and
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY the CITY OF OSHKOSH, NEBRASKA:
- That the CITY OF OSHKOSH calls for a special meeting by telephone conference call of all LARM “participating members” to select 15 directors to the LARM Board on March 21, 2018, from 2-4 pm CT/1-3 pm MT at one of the following designated places:
City of Ainsworth City of Gibbon City of Norfolk
606 E 4th Street 715 Front Street 309 N 5th Street
Ainsworth, NE 69210 Gibbon, NE 68840 Norfolk, NE 68701
Village of Ansley City of Hickman City of North Platte
217 Nile Street 115 Locust Street 21 West Third Street
Ansley, NE 68814 Hickman, NE 68372 North Platte, NE 69101
City of Beaver City City of Imperial City of Oshkosh
301 10th Street 740 Court Street 305 West 1st Street
Beaver City, NE 68926 Imperial, NE 69033 Oshkosh, NE 69154
RESOLUTION NO. 05-18
INSURANCE REIMBURSEMENT FOR EMPLOYEES ON MEDICARE
BE IT RESOLVED by the Mayor and City Council of the City of Oshkosh, in the State of Nebraska as follows:
Section 1. That pursuant to its authority does hereby authorize the payment of $400.00 a month to full time employees who are over 65 and qualify for Medicare to assist in the payment of a Medicare supplement and prescription drug card.
Section 2. This payment shall be in lieu of the employee being covered under the City’s group health plan.
ADOPTED this 8th day of March, 2018.
_________________________
James Levick, Mayor
ATTEST:
_____________________________
LeAnn Brown, City Clerk
Motion by Cook, seconded by Assmann, to adjourn the meeting at 8:07 p.m. Motion carried unanimously.
____________________________
James R. Levick, Mayor
ATTEST:
_______________________
LeAnn Brown, City Clerk