Minutes - City of Oshkosh - February 14, 2019
The City of Oshkosh Mayor and City Council met for regular session on February 14, 2019 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, and advertised in the Garden County News. 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, and Terry Davis. Also attending: Attorney, Mary Kay Robinson-Boone, Administrator, Bill Campbell, and City Clerk, LeAnn Brown.
Motion made by Davis, seconded by DeCock, 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 Davis, to approve the Treasurer’s Report. Motion carried unanimously.
A motion by DeCock, seconded by Davis, to approve the following bills. Motion carried unanimously. Salaries-16,208.36, IRS-5,063.59, NE Dept. of Revenue-2,429.11, Ameriprise Financial-1,776.68, Bank of America-577.00, Black Hills Energy-983.14, Blake’s Automotive-983.14, Blue Cross Blue Shield-6,877.01, LeAnn Brown-197.29, Campbell Drug-7.39, Bill Campbell-110.07, Cash-Wa-197.20, Central Dist.-139.50, CenturyLink-254.61, Contractors Materials-106.50, Eagle Auto Supply-35.98, Garden Co. Sheriff-37.14, Heartland Lumber-12.99, HireRight-250.00, Jordan’s-990.31, RJ Meyer-6,000.00, Municipal Supply-140.26, Nationwide-209.03, NMC-286.77, NPPD-3,593.25, NW Pipe Fittings-383.30, Oshkosh ACE Hardware-115.36, Oshkosh Library-1,000.00, Oshkosh Superette-1,152.95, Scotty Ray-700.00, Mary Kay Robinson-Boone-1,275.00, Sedgwick Co. Sales-2,947.08, Tool House Small Engine-59.64, Valley Tire-253.50, Wheat Belt PPD-1,220.74, WindBreak Cable-62.50
Council member Assmann present at this time.
OLD BUSINESS:
The Health Board Report was discussed.
Mayor Levick tabled approval of the Employee Handbook.
NEW BUSINESS:
Motion by DeCock, seconded by Davis, to approve Mayor Levick’s appointment of Mike Piva to the City Council to fill out David Cook’s term. Motion carried unanimously.
Mike Piva took the Oath of Office.
Mayor Levick opened the One & Six Year Street Improvement Program at 7:43 p.m.
Deputy Yost went over the Sheriff’s Report for January 2019.
The Animal Control Report was reviewed.
Terry Rajewich, NPPD Account Manager and Biff Blessin, NPPD District Supervisor, spoke to the Mayor and Council concerning Local Manager, Jason Krueger no longer having a residence in Oshkosh.
The Mayor and Council had no objections.
Rajewich also explained the Enhanced PRO Agreement that is available for the City to enter into. No action taken.
Joe McGinley, representing the Garden County Airport Authority came before the Mayor and Council to discuss installing a new water line for the airport. Attorney Robinson-Boone and Administrator Campbell will research this further.
Mayor Levick discussed the employee’s health insurance plan. The new rate will decrease by 8.11% and the City will pay the first $1,200 of the deductible.
RESOLUTION NO. 03-19
BE IT RESOLVED by the Mayor and City Council of the City of Oshkosh, in the State of Nebraska as follows:
Section 1. Resolution No. 14-17 of the City of Oshkosh is to read as follows:
MUNICIPAL TRASH SERVICE RATES. Commencing with the March 2019, billing, each resident user and each and all business users shall pay for services provided by the City of Oshkosh on a flat rate monthly schedule as follows:
Residential Per Month:
One Member Household Age 65 and Older $13.00
Two Member Household Age 65 and Older $14.50
Resident Customer $16.45
Apartment/Duplexes per Unit $16.00
Churches $10.00
Yard Waste Pickup Per Month: $8.00
Rural Per Month:
1 ½ Yard Dumpster $19.50
(2) Pickups per Month for 3-Yard Dumpster $38.00
2 – 3 Yard Dumpster Weekly Pickup $159.00
Alternate Trash Route #1: People that Haul Their Own Trash $16.50
Alternate Trash Route #2: People that Haul City Owned Dumpster
Back & Forth to Trash Shop $18.50
Commercial Per Month:
Light Users $17.50
Moderate: 50 lbs. Average a Week $29.00
Garden County, Nebraska: $545.00
Re-Connection Fee:
$40 will be charged as a re-connection fee for service that has been terminated because of a delinquent bill during business hours. $125 will be charged as a re-connection fee for service that has been terminated because of a delinquent bill after business hours.
Section 3. It is the responsibility of the resident to inform the office of the City Clerk as to a rate change due to age and number of household occupants when change occurs.
Section 4. This resolution replaces any previous resolution or ordinance regarding trash rates.
No persons appeared in favor or against said One & Six Year Street Improvement Program. Mayor Levick closed the hearing at 8:45 p.m.
Motion by Assmann, seconded by Davis, to approve Resolution No. 04-19. Motion carried unanimously.
RESOLUTION NO. 04-19
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 AND 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. 04-19. The Mayor declared Resolution No. 04-19 duly passed and approved this 14thday of February, 2019.
Motion by Davis, seconded by Assmann, to approve Resolution No. 03-19. Motion carried unanimously.
Motion by DeCock, seconded by Assmann, to approve a building permit for Guy Harris. Motion carried unanimously.
Motion by Assmann, seconded by DeCock, to adjourn the meeting at 9:00 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, and advertised in the Garden County News. 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, and Terry Davis. Also attending: Attorney, Mary Kay Robinson-Boone, Administrator, Bill Campbell, and City Clerk, LeAnn Brown.
Motion made by Davis, seconded by DeCock, 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 Davis, to approve the Treasurer’s Report. Motion carried unanimously.
A motion by DeCock, seconded by Davis, to approve the following bills. Motion carried unanimously. Salaries-16,208.36, IRS-5,063.59, NE Dept. of Revenue-2,429.11, Ameriprise Financial-1,776.68, Bank of America-577.00, Black Hills Energy-983.14, Blake’s Automotive-983.14, Blue Cross Blue Shield-6,877.01, LeAnn Brown-197.29, Campbell Drug-7.39, Bill Campbell-110.07, Cash-Wa-197.20, Central Dist.-139.50, CenturyLink-254.61, Contractors Materials-106.50, Eagle Auto Supply-35.98, Garden Co. Sheriff-37.14, Heartland Lumber-12.99, HireRight-250.00, Jordan’s-990.31, RJ Meyer-6,000.00, Municipal Supply-140.26, Nationwide-209.03, NMC-286.77, NPPD-3,593.25, NW Pipe Fittings-383.30, Oshkosh ACE Hardware-115.36, Oshkosh Library-1,000.00, Oshkosh Superette-1,152.95, Scotty Ray-700.00, Mary Kay Robinson-Boone-1,275.00, Sedgwick Co. Sales-2,947.08, Tool House Small Engine-59.64, Valley Tire-253.50, Wheat Belt PPD-1,220.74, WindBreak Cable-62.50
Council member Assmann present at this time.
OLD BUSINESS:
The Health Board Report was discussed.
Mayor Levick tabled approval of the Employee Handbook.
NEW BUSINESS:
Motion by DeCock, seconded by Davis, to approve Mayor Levick’s appointment of Mike Piva to the City Council to fill out David Cook’s term. Motion carried unanimously.
Mike Piva took the Oath of Office.
Mayor Levick opened the One & Six Year Street Improvement Program at 7:43 p.m.
Deputy Yost went over the Sheriff’s Report for January 2019.
The Animal Control Report was reviewed.
Terry Rajewich, NPPD Account Manager and Biff Blessin, NPPD District Supervisor, spoke to the Mayor and Council concerning Local Manager, Jason Krueger no longer having a residence in Oshkosh.
The Mayor and Council had no objections.
Rajewich also explained the Enhanced PRO Agreement that is available for the City to enter into. No action taken.
Joe McGinley, representing the Garden County Airport Authority came before the Mayor and Council to discuss installing a new water line for the airport. Attorney Robinson-Boone and Administrator Campbell will research this further.
Mayor Levick discussed the employee’s health insurance plan. The new rate will decrease by 8.11% and the City will pay the first $1,200 of the deductible.
RESOLUTION NO. 03-19
BE IT RESOLVED by the Mayor and City Council of the City of Oshkosh, in the State of Nebraska as follows:
Section 1. Resolution No. 14-17 of the City of Oshkosh is to read as follows:
MUNICIPAL TRASH SERVICE RATES. Commencing with the March 2019, billing, each resident user and each and all business users shall pay for services provided by the City of Oshkosh on a flat rate monthly schedule as follows:
Residential Per Month:
One Member Household Age 65 and Older $13.00
Two Member Household Age 65 and Older $14.50
Resident Customer $16.45
Apartment/Duplexes per Unit $16.00
Churches $10.00
Yard Waste Pickup Per Month: $8.00
Rural Per Month:
1 ½ Yard Dumpster $19.50
(2) Pickups per Month for 3-Yard Dumpster $38.00
2 – 3 Yard Dumpster Weekly Pickup $159.00
Alternate Trash Route #1: People that Haul Their Own Trash $16.50
Alternate Trash Route #2: People that Haul City Owned Dumpster
Back & Forth to Trash Shop $18.50
Commercial Per Month:
Light Users $17.50
Moderate: 50 lbs. Average a Week $29.00
Garden County, Nebraska: $545.00
Re-Connection Fee:
$40 will be charged as a re-connection fee for service that has been terminated because of a delinquent bill during business hours. $125 will be charged as a re-connection fee for service that has been terminated because of a delinquent bill after business hours.
Section 3. It is the responsibility of the resident to inform the office of the City Clerk as to a rate change due to age and number of household occupants when change occurs.
Section 4. This resolution replaces any previous resolution or ordinance regarding trash rates.
No persons appeared in favor or against said One & Six Year Street Improvement Program. Mayor Levick closed the hearing at 8:45 p.m.
Motion by Assmann, seconded by Davis, to approve Resolution No. 04-19. Motion carried unanimously.
RESOLUTION NO. 04-19
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 AND 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. 04-19. The Mayor declared Resolution No. 04-19 duly passed and approved this 14thday of February, 2019.
Motion by Davis, seconded by Assmann, to approve Resolution No. 03-19. Motion carried unanimously.
Motion by DeCock, seconded by Assmann, to approve a building permit for Guy Harris. Motion carried unanimously.
Motion by Assmann, seconded by DeCock, to adjourn the meeting at 9:00 p.m. Motion carried unanimously.
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James R. Levick, Mayor
ATTEST:
___________________________
LeAnn Brown, City Clerk