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Minutes of City Council Meeting October 11, 2019

​The City of Oshkosh Mayor and City Council met for regular session on October 11, 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, Council Members:   Gary DeCock, Sarena Assmann, Terry Davis, and Mike Piva.  Also attending:  Administrator, Bill Campbell, and Clerk, LeAnn Brown.
 
Motion made by Piva, seconded by DeCock, to approve the agenda, approve the minutes of the previous meetings 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 Assmann, seconded by Piva, to approve the following bills.  Motion carried unanimously. Salaries-15,439.41, IRS-4,456.95, NE Dept. of Revenue-3,286.25, Ameriprise Financial-1,701.00, Bank of America-283.68, Black Hills Energy-176.68, Blue Cross Blue Shield-7,776.13, LeAnn Brown-685.76, Bytes-64.00, Bill Campbell-87.20, CenturyLink-157.94,  Eagle Auto Supply-54.13, Econo Signs-4,809.31, Floyd’s Sales & Service-399.44, Kyle Fornander-911.00, Garden Co. News-226.93, Garden Co. Sheriff-18.50, Elaine Lake-89.38, Lincoln Marriott-327.00, Miller & Assoc.-9,618.25, Moffat Land Co.-150.00, Monument Inn-89.00, Nationwide-125.22, NE Public Health-514.00, NPPD-2,964.47, NeRWA-215.00, One Call Concepts-31.10, Oshkosh ACE Hardware-65.22, Oshkosh Library-3,500.00, Oshkosh Superette-1,183.83, Scotty Ray-750.00, Mary Kay Robinson-Boone-1,530.00, Sedgwick Co. Sales-4,309.84, US Foods-245.46, Valley Tire-584.64, Wheat Belt PPD-1,532.88
 
OLD BUSINESS:
 
The Health Board report was gone over.  Certified letters will be sent to code violators.
 
NEW BUSINESS:
 
Deputy Dean handed out the Sheriff’s Report for September and it was reviewed.
 
The Animal Control Officer’s Report was gone over.
 
Melinda Rice requested her agenda item be tabled until the November meeting.
 
Allen Gamble and Clint Holthus, representing Regional West Garden County Hospital, requested to put in a culvert in front of the hospital so the water will drain properly.  Motion by Assmann, seconded by DeCock, to allow the culvert.  Motion carried unanimously.
 
Motion by Piva, seconded by Davis, to approve a building permit for Mark Krajewski.  Motion carried unanimously.
 
A motion made by Davis, seconded by Piva, to approve a building permit for Cody Assmann.  Voting Yea:  Davis, Piva, and DeCock.  Abstained:  Assmann.  Motion carried.
 
A motion was made by DeCock, seconded by Piva, to approve a Livestock Permit for two to three horses for Cody and Sarena Assmann at 411 East Ave A.  Voting Yea:  DeCock, Piva, and Davis.  Abstained:  Assmann.  Motion carried.
 
Sarena Assmann, representing Volunteers of America, requested a reduction in the rent for the Craft Fair the VOA is sponsoring.  No action was taken.
 
Motion by Davis, seconded by Piva, to approve Resolution No. 24-19.  Motion carried unanimously.
RESOLUTION NO. 24-19
 
         RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING ASSESSMENT AGAINST THE PROPERTY OF LAND OWNERS FOR DELINQUENT WATER, SEWER, AND/OR TRASH COLLECTION FEES.  Article 3-2.19, State Statute 18-503.
 
            WHEREAS, the City of Oshkosh, City Code requires that utilities be paid to the City of Oshkosh on or before the 14th day of each and every month; and
 
            WHEREAS, the City, after delinquent notices were mailed to property landowners and occupants of said property, utilities were turned off at said property.
 
            WHREAS, the delinquent customer has thirty (30) days to pay the City Clerk the delinquent set assessment after said resolution has been passed and approved by the City Council; and 
 
            WHREAS, the City Clerk has the authority to remove said assessment for said paying customer listed in this resolution; and
 
            NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, by the City of Oshkosh that the following property owners of the following Real Estate be assessed the following amounts and that the assessment be levied against the property and that the Garden County Treasurer be authorized to assess the tax against the property.
            
            SANDRA CHACON                                $105.10
         308 2ND STREET
         LISCO NE  69148
         350010943
 
         PAUL COMFORT                                  $314.93
         310 WEST 1ST STREET
350001642
 
         BRIAN EPP                                         $61.84
         101 WEST AVE D
         350000077
 
         LINDA MARTINEZ-CALDERA                    $280.93
         206 WEST 2ND STREET
         350002398
 
         DAVID SCHWARTZ                               $19.50
         4070 ROAD 195
         LEWELLEN NE  69147
         350012598
 
         SPURGIN INC.
         401 WEST AVE A                                  $225.55
         350002797
         (TOMMY STUTZMAN)
         
            Passed and approved this 10th day of October, 2019.
 
                                                                                    _________________________
                                                                                    James R. Levick, Mayor
 
ATTEST:
 
__________________________
LeAnn Brown, City Clerk
 
Motion made by Piva, seconded by DeCock, to approve Resolution No. 25-19.  Motion carried unanimously.
 
RESOLUTION NO. 25-19
 
A RESOLUTION AMENDING RESOLUTION NO. 12-18 AUTHORIZING ASSESSMENT AGAINST THE PROPERTY OF LAND OWNERS FOR REMOVING WEEDS AND GRASS MOWING.
 
         WHEREAS, the City of Oshkosh, pursuant to Section 5-3.7.2.3 of Ordinance No. 388, City Code requires that vegetation be mowed or removed so that it extends no more than six inches above the ground and:
 
            WHEREAS, the City, after notice proceeded to mow certain properties within the City limits to comply with City Code.
 
            NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, by the City of Oshkosh that the following property owners of the following Real Estate be assessed the following amounts and that the assessment be levied against the property and that the Garden County Treasurer be authorized to assess the tax against the property.  
 
 
 
LAURA MARTINEZ-CALDERA      BLK 3, LOT 4, MALOYS 1ST ADDITION                $900.00
350002398
 
CHARLES T. HALL TRUSTEE       BLK 9, LOTS 3 & 4, AUGUSUT SUDMAN ADD.       $600.00
350001502
 
CHARLES T. HALL TRUSTEE       BLK 11, LOT 18, AUGUST SUDMAN ADDITION     $900.00
350001782
 
JEANNIE BENDER  &                 LOTS 3, 4, 5, BLK 4, ORIGINAL TOWN                $700.00
FRANK WEISS
350000301
 
IDA CHRISTIANSEN                 BLK 4, LOTS 4, 5, & 6, AUGUST SUDMAN ADD.      $600.00
350000956
 
DAN JOHNSON                       E 165’ LOT 5, BLK 7, DUFFINS 2ND ADDITION        $700.00
350005869
 
SUSAN LUNDY                        LOTS 16, 17, 18 BLK. 7, BOTT HART ADDITION     $700.00
350003807
 
CHARLES T. HALL TRUSTEE        BLK 11, LOT 18, AUGUST SUDMAN ADDITION    $900.00
350001782
 
JACQUELINE TISON & 
GUSTAVO GODOY                    BLK 5, LOT 16, AUGUST SUDMAN ADDITION      $700.00
350001162
 
BRIAN FROST & AMY                 BLK 1, LOTS 26, 27, 28, HUWALDT ADDITION     $350.00
350005303
 
LEROY & KATHLEEN SHELDON  BLK 4, LOT 16, AUGUST SUDMAN ADDITION      $700.00
350001049
 
WILLIAM & KELLYANN STEKA      BLK 3, LOT 1, MALOYS 1ST ADDITION              $300.00
350002371
 
TERRY JESSEN                          PARTIAL BLK 1, LOTS 5 & 6, AUGUST SUDMAN   $700.00
350004277                                      NORTH ADDITION                                   
 
LONNIE PERKINS                       PARTIAL TAX LOT 23 25-17-44                       $350.00          
350006652
 
MARTIN SMITH                         BLK 1, LOT 7, AUGUST SUDMAN ADDITION      $600.00
350000808
 
NANCY SORENSEN-POORE            BLK 8, LOT 9, BOTT HART ADDITION             $300.00
350003890
 
ILENE VIAN & SUSIN PIKE             BLK 6, LOT 9, BOTT HART ADDITION             $350.00
350003688
         
Passed and approved October 10, 2019.
 
                                                                                    ______________________________
                                                                                    James R. Levick, Mayor
 
ATTEST:
 
______________________________
LeAnn Brown, City Clerk
 
            
 
         
Passed and approved October 10, 2019.
Motion by Davis, seconded by Assmann, to adjourn the meeting a 7:58 p.m.  Motion carried unanimously.
 
                                                                                    __________________________
                                                                                    James R. Levick, Mayor
 
ATTEST:  
 
_____________________________
LeAnn Brown, City Clerk
 
            
 

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