City of Oshkosh-Minutes-10-2022
The City of Oshkosh Council met for regular session October 13, 2022, at 5:00 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 advertised in the Garden County News and posted at the Oshkosh Post Office, City Hall, and Courthouse. The agenda for this meeting was kept current and available for inspection at City Hall.
Mayor Davis called the meeting to order and read the Open Meetings Act, LV 898.
Present: Terry Davis, Mayor and Council Members: Mike Piva, Gary DeCock, George Zoucha, Jaden Porter. Also attending: Administrator, Bill Campbell, Interim Administrator, Al LeClair, James Bondegard, Deputy Clerk.
Motion by DeCock, seconded by Zoucha, to approve the consent agenda: minutes, claims, Treasurer’s Report. Motion carried unanimously.
Salaries-22,317.14, IRS-6,411.61-Taxes, NE Dept. of Revenue-2459.92-Taxes, Ameriprise Financial-2,326.00-Retirement, Bank of America-577.45-Postage & Misc. Expenses, Black Hills-162.78-Heat, Blue Cross Blue Shield-12,449.43-Ins., James Bondegard-724.79-Mileage & Meals, LeAnn Brown-415.36-Meals & Mileage, Bytes-125.00-Backup & Support, Century Link-173.83-Phone,Cummins Sales & Service-1,873.69-Standard Service, Eagle Auto-54.00-Repairs, Enviro-160.00-Water Testing, Garden Co. News-211.22-Publishing, Roy Gunderson-100.00-Trim, Al LeClair-1,052.00-Deductible & Mileage, Lincoln Marriott-218.00-Hotel, Miller & Associates-12,142.15-Sewer Project, NMC-132.95-Repairs, NPPD-2,393.82-Electricity, NE.Gov-130.00-Card Device, Northwest Pipe-62.17-Repairs, One Call Concepts-60.56-Diggers Hotline, Oshkosh ACE-36.87-Supplies & Repairs, Oshkosh Library-2,500.00-Books, Oshkosh Superette-19.43-Supplies, Panhandle Tech-99.99-Internet, Redfield-198.74-Ordinance Sheets, Reliance Standard-518.16-Life/AD&D, Mary Kay Robinson-Boone-1,717.0000-Attorney Fees, Scott Smith-100.00-Mileage, Shilow Smith-700.00-Animal Control, Valley Tire-545.92-Fuel, Viaero Wireless-179.26, Cell Phones, Waste Connections-12,042.12-Trash Contract, Wheat Belt-2,043.32-Electricity
OLD BUSINESS:
Broadband companies were discussed. A quote was requested from Glenwood for cost, length of time and grants available to Oshkosh.
Mike Atterbury from Darrah Oil addressed council. Darrah Oil would like to give a donation to the City of Oshkosh.
Second Reading of Ordinance No. 370 was read for the sale of alcohol on Sundays. The full ordinance is on file at city hall for public reading.
NEW BUSINESS
Sherriff Ross presented the Sherriff’s report.
The Animal Control Report was discussed.
Gerald Frerichs, and Terry Krauter, Garden County representatives presented a proposal for County roll-off cost share. County asked for City to pay a share of the cost, Council made suggestion for County to have metal brought to waste yard as part of City’s share. No further action was taken.
Chubby Rhino requested a change to serve alcohol until 2:00 a.m. Motion to keep the current time at 1:00 a.m. by DeCock, seconded by Zoucha. Motion carried unanimously.
The council discussed charging food trucks an occupation tax.
Motion by Piva, seconded by Zoucha, to approve Resolution No. 36-22. Motion carried unanimously. Effective November 1, 2022, rates for sewer usage will change. The full resolution is on file at city hall for public reading.
Interim Administrator LeClair discussed with Council empty lots on Main St. and Asked permission to contact the owners to see if there are plans for the lots. Motion by Piva, seconded by DeCock to allow LeClair his request. Motion carried unanimously.
The First Reading of Ordinance No. 372 was held on: Vacant Property Registration: An Ordinance of the City of Oshkosh to provide for vacant property registration within the city limits, establish fees, and provide for appeal pursuant to the Vacant Property Registration Act NRS 19-5401.The full ordinance is on file at City Hall for public reading.
Motion by DeCock, seconded by Porter, to suspend the rules of reading Ordinance No. 373, Unlawful Use & Possession of Tobacco) three times and be passed on same date as final reading. Motion carried unanimously. The full resolution is on fille at City Hall. Motion by DeCock, seconded by Piva, for final passage of Ordinance No 373. Motion carried unanimously.
No action taken On Agenda Item No. 10.
Motion by Piva, seconded by Porter, to approve Resolution No 38-22. Appoint County Attorney as prosecutor of violations of city code. Motion carried unanimously. The full resolution is on file at city hall for public reading.
Motion by Piva, seconded by DeCock, to approve Resolution No 39-22. Weed Mowing Assessment. Motion carried unanimously. The full resolution is on file at city hall for public reading.
Motion by Piva, to go into closed session at 5:45 p.m., with Interim and Administrator and Deputy Clerk to discuss agenda item No. 13, a recommendation from the Economic Development Advisory Committee, to allow a five-year new business loan of $50,000 to Brandon and Jodi Dreiling; in order to protect the public interest and to prevent needless injury to the reputation of an individual. Seconded by DeCock. Motion carried unanimously
Motion by DeCock, seconded by Zoucha to come out of closed session at 6:10 p.m. Motion carried unanimously.
Motion by DeCock, seconded by Porter, to approve the Economic Development Advisory Committee recommendation of a five-year new business loan of $50,000 to Brandon & Jodi Dreiling, Motion carried unanimously.
Motion by Piva, seconded by DeCock, to approve the appointment of Marlis Shearer to the Library Board. Motion carried unanimously.
Motion by Porter, seconded by DeCock, to adjourn the meeting at 6:24 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 advertised in the Garden County News and posted at the Oshkosh Post Office, City Hall, and Courthouse. The agenda for this meeting was kept current and available for inspection at City Hall.
Mayor Davis called the meeting to order and read the Open Meetings Act, LV 898.
Present: Terry Davis, Mayor and Council Members: Mike Piva, Gary DeCock, George Zoucha, Jaden Porter. Also attending: Administrator, Bill Campbell, Interim Administrator, Al LeClair, James Bondegard, Deputy Clerk.
Motion by DeCock, seconded by Zoucha, to approve the consent agenda: minutes, claims, Treasurer’s Report. Motion carried unanimously.
Salaries-22,317.14, IRS-6,411.61-Taxes, NE Dept. of Revenue-2459.92-Taxes, Ameriprise Financial-2,326.00-Retirement, Bank of America-577.45-Postage & Misc. Expenses, Black Hills-162.78-Heat, Blue Cross Blue Shield-12,449.43-Ins., James Bondegard-724.79-Mileage & Meals, LeAnn Brown-415.36-Meals & Mileage, Bytes-125.00-Backup & Support, Century Link-173.83-Phone,Cummins Sales & Service-1,873.69-Standard Service, Eagle Auto-54.00-Repairs, Enviro-160.00-Water Testing, Garden Co. News-211.22-Publishing, Roy Gunderson-100.00-Trim, Al LeClair-1,052.00-Deductible & Mileage, Lincoln Marriott-218.00-Hotel, Miller & Associates-12,142.15-Sewer Project, NMC-132.95-Repairs, NPPD-2,393.82-Electricity, NE.Gov-130.00-Card Device, Northwest Pipe-62.17-Repairs, One Call Concepts-60.56-Diggers Hotline, Oshkosh ACE-36.87-Supplies & Repairs, Oshkosh Library-2,500.00-Books, Oshkosh Superette-19.43-Supplies, Panhandle Tech-99.99-Internet, Redfield-198.74-Ordinance Sheets, Reliance Standard-518.16-Life/AD&D, Mary Kay Robinson-Boone-1,717.0000-Attorney Fees, Scott Smith-100.00-Mileage, Shilow Smith-700.00-Animal Control, Valley Tire-545.92-Fuel, Viaero Wireless-179.26, Cell Phones, Waste Connections-12,042.12-Trash Contract, Wheat Belt-2,043.32-Electricity
OLD BUSINESS:
Broadband companies were discussed. A quote was requested from Glenwood for cost, length of time and grants available to Oshkosh.
Mike Atterbury from Darrah Oil addressed council. Darrah Oil would like to give a donation to the City of Oshkosh.
Second Reading of Ordinance No. 370 was read for the sale of alcohol on Sundays. The full ordinance is on file at city hall for public reading.
NEW BUSINESS
Sherriff Ross presented the Sherriff’s report.
The Animal Control Report was discussed.
Gerald Frerichs, and Terry Krauter, Garden County representatives presented a proposal for County roll-off cost share. County asked for City to pay a share of the cost, Council made suggestion for County to have metal brought to waste yard as part of City’s share. No further action was taken.
Chubby Rhino requested a change to serve alcohol until 2:00 a.m. Motion to keep the current time at 1:00 a.m. by DeCock, seconded by Zoucha. Motion carried unanimously.
The council discussed charging food trucks an occupation tax.
Motion by Piva, seconded by Zoucha, to approve Resolution No. 36-22. Motion carried unanimously. Effective November 1, 2022, rates for sewer usage will change. The full resolution is on file at city hall for public reading.
Interim Administrator LeClair discussed with Council empty lots on Main St. and Asked permission to contact the owners to see if there are plans for the lots. Motion by Piva, seconded by DeCock to allow LeClair his request. Motion carried unanimously.
The First Reading of Ordinance No. 372 was held on: Vacant Property Registration: An Ordinance of the City of Oshkosh to provide for vacant property registration within the city limits, establish fees, and provide for appeal pursuant to the Vacant Property Registration Act NRS 19-5401.The full ordinance is on file at City Hall for public reading.
Motion by DeCock, seconded by Porter, to suspend the rules of reading Ordinance No. 373, Unlawful Use & Possession of Tobacco) three times and be passed on same date as final reading. Motion carried unanimously. The full resolution is on fille at City Hall. Motion by DeCock, seconded by Piva, for final passage of Ordinance No 373. Motion carried unanimously.
No action taken On Agenda Item No. 10.
Motion by Piva, seconded by Porter, to approve Resolution No 38-22. Appoint County Attorney as prosecutor of violations of city code. Motion carried unanimously. The full resolution is on file at city hall for public reading.
Motion by Piva, seconded by DeCock, to approve Resolution No 39-22. Weed Mowing Assessment. Motion carried unanimously. The full resolution is on file at city hall for public reading.
Motion by Piva, to go into closed session at 5:45 p.m., with Interim and Administrator and Deputy Clerk to discuss agenda item No. 13, a recommendation from the Economic Development Advisory Committee, to allow a five-year new business loan of $50,000 to Brandon and Jodi Dreiling; in order to protect the public interest and to prevent needless injury to the reputation of an individual. Seconded by DeCock. Motion carried unanimously
Motion by DeCock, seconded by Zoucha to come out of closed session at 6:10 p.m. Motion carried unanimously.
Motion by DeCock, seconded by Porter, to approve the Economic Development Advisory Committee recommendation of a five-year new business loan of $50,000 to Brandon & Jodi Dreiling, Motion carried unanimously.
Motion by Piva, seconded by DeCock, to approve the appointment of Marlis Shearer to the Library Board. Motion carried unanimously.
Motion by Porter, seconded by DeCock, to adjourn the meeting at 6:24 p.m.