OSHKOSH CITY COUNCIL MINUTES JUNE 13, 2019
The City of Oshkosh Mayor and City Council met for regular session on June 13, 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, Sarena Assmann, Terry Davis, and Mike Piva. Also attending: Attorney, Mary Kay Robinson-Boone, Administrator, and Bill Campbell.
Motion made by DeCock, seconded by Davis, to approve the agenda, approve the minutes of the previous meetings and to waive the reading thereof. Motion carried unanimously.
Motion by Assmann, seconded by DeCock, to approve the Treasurer’s Report. Motion carried unanimously.
A motion by Davis, seconded by Piva, to approve the following bills. Motion carried unanimously. Salaries & Lifeguard Reimbursements-16,022.91, IRS-4,485.37, NE Dept. of Revenue-3,196.31, Ameriprise Financial-1,601.00, Anderson Sign Co.-2445.00, Bank of America-999.34, Black Hills Energy-244.17, Blue Cross Blue Shield-7,776.13, Border League-400.00, LeAnn Brown, 336.00, BytesComputer-68.50, CenturyLink-151.79, Kaitlyn Doty-82.94, Eagle Auto Supply-61.25, Embroidery Emporium-1,058.00, Garden Co. News-182.30, Garden Co. Sheriff-26.72, Garden Co. Treas.-23,197.50, Heartland Lumber-72.15, Jordan’s-25.14, JP Cooke Co.-146.57, Kurtzer’s-15.04, LARM-251.00, Liz Loyd-1,555.76, Loomis Trucking-70476, RJ Meyer & Assoc.-3,000.00, Nationwide-209.03, NDEQ-80,663.00, NMC-631.05, NPPD-2,701.65, NE State Bank-9,793.75, NE Workforce Dev-63.23, NW Pipe Fittings-332.08, Office Service-26.05, Oshkosh ACE Hardware-1,863.32, Oshkosh Animal Repair-15.00, Oshkosh Eastern Star-141.00, Oshkosh Library-1,500.00, Oshkosh Superette-1,179.69, Pepsi-Cola-668.90, Jerad Peterson-210.00, Scotty Ray-700.00, Rec Supply-30.87, RWGC-48.00, Logan Rethwisch-21.58, Mary Kay Robinson-Boone-850.00, Sedgwick Co. Sales-4,324.19, The Thompson Co.-1,312.68, United Industries-163.50, Valley Tire-1,338.52, Wagon Wheel Vet-70.00, WRC-172.00, Whiskey board Construction-472.77, Wheat Belt PPD-1,170.98
OLD BUSINESS:
The Health Board Report was reviewed.
Jess Underwood was present to address any questions or comments concerning his building permit. Carol Santero spoke against said permit. Randy Stanczyk spoke for the permit. After further review by the mayor, council, and attorney, said building permit is a permitted use under the current zoning regulations. A motion by Davis, seconded by DeCock, to approve a building permit for Jess Underwood. Motion carried unanimously.
NEW BUSINESS:
Chris Miller, Miller & Associates presented his engineer’s opinion of probable construction cost of the refurbishing the existing sewer facility. The City of Oshkosh entered into an agreement for professional services for a Wastewater Facility Rehabilitation and System Improvements.
A Sheriff’s Report was not available.
Scotty Ray, Animal Control Officer gave his monthly report
A motion by DeCock, seconded by Assmann, to renew Scotty Ray’s Animal Control Contract. Motion carried unanimously.
Motion by Davis, seconded by DeCock, to approve Mayor Levick’s appointment of Larry Gette to the Planning & Zoning Commission. Motion carried unanimously.
The Mayor and Council gave their approval to the Library Board of hiring Elaine Lake as Director of the Library.
Motion by Piva, seconded by Assmann, to rename the swimming pool to The W. S. Olson Swimming Pool. Motion carried unanimously.
Raising the rates for weed mowing lots that do not comply with the city code was discussed. Motion by Assmann, seconded by DeCock, to approve Resolution No. 07-19. Motion carried unanimously.
RESOLUTION 07-19
WHEREAS, pursuant to Section 5-3.7.2.3 of Ordinance No. 440, City Code requires that vegetation be mowed or removed so that it is extends no more than six
inches above ground; and
WHEREAS, the City, after notice in local newspaper will mow certain properties that have not complied with City Code and;
WHEREAS, the following charge will be assessed to the property owners for the cost of the mowing certain properties.
WHEREAS, any other resolution or section passed and approved prior to the passage and approval of this resolution and in conflict with its passage is repealed.
THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, BY THE CITY OF OSHKOSH, NEBRASKA, that the following charges will be assessed to all property owners that the City of Oshkosh mows or removes vegetation for said property owners:
Three Hundred Dollars ($300.00) when mowed with the small mower and
Three Hundred Fifty ($350.00) with the large mower
Passed and approved this 13thday of June, 2019.
_______________________
James R. Levick, Mayor
ATTEST:
____________________________
Bill Campbell, Acting City Clerk
A motion by Piva, seconded by Davis, to raise the City Auditorium deposit for public dances to five hundred dollars ($500.00). Motion carried unanimously.
A motion by Assmann, seconded by DeCock, to adjourn the meeting at 8:30 p.m. Motion carried unanimously.
________________________
James R. Levick, Mayor
ATTEST:
____________________________
Bill Campbell, Acting 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, Sarena Assmann, Terry Davis, and Mike Piva. Also attending: Attorney, Mary Kay Robinson-Boone, Administrator, and Bill Campbell.
Motion made by DeCock, seconded by Davis, to approve the agenda, approve the minutes of the previous meetings and to waive the reading thereof. Motion carried unanimously.
Motion by Assmann, seconded by DeCock, to approve the Treasurer’s Report. Motion carried unanimously.
A motion by Davis, seconded by Piva, to approve the following bills. Motion carried unanimously. Salaries & Lifeguard Reimbursements-16,022.91, IRS-4,485.37, NE Dept. of Revenue-3,196.31, Ameriprise Financial-1,601.00, Anderson Sign Co.-2445.00, Bank of America-999.34, Black Hills Energy-244.17, Blue Cross Blue Shield-7,776.13, Border League-400.00, LeAnn Brown, 336.00, BytesComputer-68.50, CenturyLink-151.79, Kaitlyn Doty-82.94, Eagle Auto Supply-61.25, Embroidery Emporium-1,058.00, Garden Co. News-182.30, Garden Co. Sheriff-26.72, Garden Co. Treas.-23,197.50, Heartland Lumber-72.15, Jordan’s-25.14, JP Cooke Co.-146.57, Kurtzer’s-15.04, LARM-251.00, Liz Loyd-1,555.76, Loomis Trucking-70476, RJ Meyer & Assoc.-3,000.00, Nationwide-209.03, NDEQ-80,663.00, NMC-631.05, NPPD-2,701.65, NE State Bank-9,793.75, NE Workforce Dev-63.23, NW Pipe Fittings-332.08, Office Service-26.05, Oshkosh ACE Hardware-1,863.32, Oshkosh Animal Repair-15.00, Oshkosh Eastern Star-141.00, Oshkosh Library-1,500.00, Oshkosh Superette-1,179.69, Pepsi-Cola-668.90, Jerad Peterson-210.00, Scotty Ray-700.00, Rec Supply-30.87, RWGC-48.00, Logan Rethwisch-21.58, Mary Kay Robinson-Boone-850.00, Sedgwick Co. Sales-4,324.19, The Thompson Co.-1,312.68, United Industries-163.50, Valley Tire-1,338.52, Wagon Wheel Vet-70.00, WRC-172.00, Whiskey board Construction-472.77, Wheat Belt PPD-1,170.98
OLD BUSINESS:
The Health Board Report was reviewed.
Jess Underwood was present to address any questions or comments concerning his building permit. Carol Santero spoke against said permit. Randy Stanczyk spoke for the permit. After further review by the mayor, council, and attorney, said building permit is a permitted use under the current zoning regulations. A motion by Davis, seconded by DeCock, to approve a building permit for Jess Underwood. Motion carried unanimously.
NEW BUSINESS:
Chris Miller, Miller & Associates presented his engineer’s opinion of probable construction cost of the refurbishing the existing sewer facility. The City of Oshkosh entered into an agreement for professional services for a Wastewater Facility Rehabilitation and System Improvements.
A Sheriff’s Report was not available.
Scotty Ray, Animal Control Officer gave his monthly report
A motion by DeCock, seconded by Assmann, to renew Scotty Ray’s Animal Control Contract. Motion carried unanimously.
Motion by Davis, seconded by DeCock, to approve Mayor Levick’s appointment of Larry Gette to the Planning & Zoning Commission. Motion carried unanimously.
The Mayor and Council gave their approval to the Library Board of hiring Elaine Lake as Director of the Library.
Motion by Piva, seconded by Assmann, to rename the swimming pool to The W. S. Olson Swimming Pool. Motion carried unanimously.
Raising the rates for weed mowing lots that do not comply with the city code was discussed. Motion by Assmann, seconded by DeCock, to approve Resolution No. 07-19. Motion carried unanimously.
RESOLUTION 07-19
WHEREAS, pursuant to Section 5-3.7.2.3 of Ordinance No. 440, City Code requires that vegetation be mowed or removed so that it is extends no more than six
inches above ground; and
WHEREAS, the City, after notice in local newspaper will mow certain properties that have not complied with City Code and;
WHEREAS, the following charge will be assessed to the property owners for the cost of the mowing certain properties.
WHEREAS, any other resolution or section passed and approved prior to the passage and approval of this resolution and in conflict with its passage is repealed.
THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, BY THE CITY OF OSHKOSH, NEBRASKA, that the following charges will be assessed to all property owners that the City of Oshkosh mows or removes vegetation for said property owners:
Three Hundred Dollars ($300.00) when mowed with the small mower and
Three Hundred Fifty ($350.00) with the large mower
Passed and approved this 13thday of June, 2019.
_______________________
James R. Levick, Mayor
ATTEST:
____________________________
Bill Campbell, Acting City Clerk
A motion by Piva, seconded by Davis, to raise the City Auditorium deposit for public dances to five hundred dollars ($500.00). Motion carried unanimously.
A motion by Assmann, seconded by DeCock, to adjourn the meeting at 8:30 p.m. Motion carried unanimously.
________________________
James R. Levick, Mayor
ATTEST:
____________________________
Bill Campbell, Acting City Clerk