City of Oshkosh - Minutes - June 14, 2018
The City of Oshkosh Mayor and City Council met for regular session on June 14, 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: Gary DeCock, Sarena Assmann, and Terry Davis. Absent: David Cook. 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, approve the minutes of the previous meeting and to waive the reading thereof. Voting Yea: DeCock, Assmann, and Levick. Abstained: Davis. Motion carried.
Motion by Assmann, seconded by Davis, to approve the Treasurer’s Report. Motion carried unanimously.
A motion by Davis, seconded by DeCock, to approve the following bills. Motion carried unanimously. Salaries-15,659.74, IRS-4,819.82, NE Dept. of Revenue-2,427.94, American Red Cross-252.00, Ameriprise Financial-1,707.18, Bank of America-307.59, Black Hills Energy-271.74, Blue Cross Blue Shield-6,877.01, LeAnn Brown-199.47, Campbell Drug-3.29, Rob Carlton-11.98, CenturyLink-115.06, Eagle Auto-136.20, Garden Co. News-126.64, Garden Co. Register of Deeds-16.00, Garden Co. Treas.-23,197.50, Heartland Lumber-70.27, Denise Ketchens-50.14, Kurtzers-119.69, Lake Backhoe-419.85, Lou’s Sporting Goods-382.87, Midlands Contracting-145,314.83, Nationwide-209.03, NMPP-298.57, NDEQ-35,064.55, NMC-158.93, NE Public Health-223.00, NPPD-2,951.02, NRD-87,884.58, NE State Bank-9,960.00, NeRWA-125.00, One Call Concept-15.81, Oshkosh Library-625.00, Oshkosh Superette-1,741.73, Oshkosh True Value-266.33, Dorene Paisley-231.00, Pepsi-Cola-1,006.50, PrestoX-87.00, Rauner & Assoc.-3,500.00, Scotty Ray-700.00, Rec Supply-187.52, Mary Kay Robinson-Boone-675.00, Sedgwick Co. Sales-3,162.00, Scott Smith-24.70, The Thompson Co.-1,336.81, USA BlueBook-962.25, Valley Repair-99.96, Valley Tire-661.75, Westco-545.55, Wheat Belt PPD-1,343.91, George Zoucha-38.70
Visitors: JoLynn Petty-Blackwell, Jim Blackwell, Mike Piva, Brian Moss, JP Phillips, Jason Axthelm, and Tim Smith
OLD BUSINESS:
Health Board Report was discussed.
Jo Lynn Petty-Blackwell presented the Mayor and Council with a video showing her vision for the water tower to remain in place. After much discussion, the Mayor and Council tabled the proposal until more questions could be answered and clarification from the city’s engineer for the timeline for the demolition of the tower bids to go out. Jason Axthelm, representing Nebraska Link, spoke in favor of keeping the tower in place.
No action was taken on placing a street light and pole at 413 West Ave O, that is outside the city limits.
ORDINANCE NO. 439
TO REPEAL AND REPLACE ORDINANCE 3-2.21 WHICH PROVIDES FOR MUNICIPAL WATER SUPPLY PROTECTION, TO ESTABLISH ENFORCEMENT PROCEDURES AND PROVIDE WHEN THIS ORDINANCE SHALL BE IN FULL FORCE AND EFFECT.
Councilman DeCock moved that said Ordinance No. 439 be approved on its first reading and its title agreed to. Councilperson Assmann seconded this motion. Councilperson Assmann called for the question. Motion carried unanimously.
NEW BUSINESS:
The Sheriff’s Report was not available.
The Animal Control Report was reviewed. A motion by Davis, seconded by Assmann, to renew the Animal Officer’s Contract. Motion carried unanimously.
The Mayor and Council graciously accept the portable bar that Callihan’s have donated to the Garden County Hospital Foundation and that the Foundation has given to the City Auditorium for the public to use there.
Buying and installing a pole for the Civil Defense siren was tabled.
Mayor Levick opened three sealed bids for the generator that the city has for sale. The top bidder was Sargent Irrigation at $25,000.00. A motion by Assmann, seconded by DeCock, to sell the generator to Sargent Irrigation. Motion carried unanimously.
Motion by Assmann, seconded by Davis, to allow a Livestock Permit for Joe Quinn for four horses at 1005 E. 2nd. Motion carried unanimously.
A motion by Davis, seconded by Assmann, to approve a building permit for Don Bentley. Motion carried unanimously.
A motion by Davis, seconded by Assmann, to approve a building permit for Tony Martinez. Voting Yea: Davis, Assmann, and Levick. Abstained: DeCock. Motion carried.
Motion by Assmann, seconded by Davis, to approve a Special Designated Liquor License Application for Fraternal Order of Eagles at the City Auditorium on June 30, 2018. Motion carried unanimously.
The Interlocal Agreement with the Village of Lewellen was discussed.
Motion made by DeCock, seconded by Cook, to adjourn the meeting at 9:24 p.m. Motion carried unanimously.
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: Gary DeCock, Sarena Assmann, and Terry Davis. Absent: David Cook. 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, approve the minutes of the previous meeting and to waive the reading thereof. Voting Yea: DeCock, Assmann, and Levick. Abstained: Davis. Motion carried.
Motion by Assmann, seconded by Davis, to approve the Treasurer’s Report. Motion carried unanimously.
A motion by Davis, seconded by DeCock, to approve the following bills. Motion carried unanimously. Salaries-15,659.74, IRS-4,819.82, NE Dept. of Revenue-2,427.94, American Red Cross-252.00, Ameriprise Financial-1,707.18, Bank of America-307.59, Black Hills Energy-271.74, Blue Cross Blue Shield-6,877.01, LeAnn Brown-199.47, Campbell Drug-3.29, Rob Carlton-11.98, CenturyLink-115.06, Eagle Auto-136.20, Garden Co. News-126.64, Garden Co. Register of Deeds-16.00, Garden Co. Treas.-23,197.50, Heartland Lumber-70.27, Denise Ketchens-50.14, Kurtzers-119.69, Lake Backhoe-419.85, Lou’s Sporting Goods-382.87, Midlands Contracting-145,314.83, Nationwide-209.03, NMPP-298.57, NDEQ-35,064.55, NMC-158.93, NE Public Health-223.00, NPPD-2,951.02, NRD-87,884.58, NE State Bank-9,960.00, NeRWA-125.00, One Call Concept-15.81, Oshkosh Library-625.00, Oshkosh Superette-1,741.73, Oshkosh True Value-266.33, Dorene Paisley-231.00, Pepsi-Cola-1,006.50, PrestoX-87.00, Rauner & Assoc.-3,500.00, Scotty Ray-700.00, Rec Supply-187.52, Mary Kay Robinson-Boone-675.00, Sedgwick Co. Sales-3,162.00, Scott Smith-24.70, The Thompson Co.-1,336.81, USA BlueBook-962.25, Valley Repair-99.96, Valley Tire-661.75, Westco-545.55, Wheat Belt PPD-1,343.91, George Zoucha-38.70
Visitors: JoLynn Petty-Blackwell, Jim Blackwell, Mike Piva, Brian Moss, JP Phillips, Jason Axthelm, and Tim Smith
OLD BUSINESS:
Health Board Report was discussed.
Jo Lynn Petty-Blackwell presented the Mayor and Council with a video showing her vision for the water tower to remain in place. After much discussion, the Mayor and Council tabled the proposal until more questions could be answered and clarification from the city’s engineer for the timeline for the demolition of the tower bids to go out. Jason Axthelm, representing Nebraska Link, spoke in favor of keeping the tower in place.
No action was taken on placing a street light and pole at 413 West Ave O, that is outside the city limits.
ORDINANCE NO. 439
TO REPEAL AND REPLACE ORDINANCE 3-2.21 WHICH PROVIDES FOR MUNICIPAL WATER SUPPLY PROTECTION, TO ESTABLISH ENFORCEMENT PROCEDURES AND PROVIDE WHEN THIS ORDINANCE SHALL BE IN FULL FORCE AND EFFECT.
Councilman DeCock moved that said Ordinance No. 439 be approved on its first reading and its title agreed to. Councilperson Assmann seconded this motion. Councilperson Assmann called for the question. Motion carried unanimously.
NEW BUSINESS:
The Sheriff’s Report was not available.
The Animal Control Report was reviewed. A motion by Davis, seconded by Assmann, to renew the Animal Officer’s Contract. Motion carried unanimously.
The Mayor and Council graciously accept the portable bar that Callihan’s have donated to the Garden County Hospital Foundation and that the Foundation has given to the City Auditorium for the public to use there.
Buying and installing a pole for the Civil Defense siren was tabled.
Mayor Levick opened three sealed bids for the generator that the city has for sale. The top bidder was Sargent Irrigation at $25,000.00. A motion by Assmann, seconded by DeCock, to sell the generator to Sargent Irrigation. Motion carried unanimously.
Motion by Assmann, seconded by Davis, to allow a Livestock Permit for Joe Quinn for four horses at 1005 E. 2nd. Motion carried unanimously.
A motion by Davis, seconded by Assmann, to approve a building permit for Don Bentley. Motion carried unanimously.
A motion by Davis, seconded by Assmann, to approve a building permit for Tony Martinez. Voting Yea: Davis, Assmann, and Levick. Abstained: DeCock. Motion carried.
Motion by Assmann, seconded by Davis, to approve a Special Designated Liquor License Application for Fraternal Order of Eagles at the City Auditorium on June 30, 2018. Motion carried unanimously.
The Interlocal Agreement with the Village of Lewellen was discussed.
Motion made by DeCock, seconded by Cook, to adjourn the meeting at 9:24 p.m. Motion carried unanimously.