City of Oshkosh-Minutes-November
The City of Oshkosh Council met for regular session November 10, 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, 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: Gary DeCock, George Zoucha, Jaden Porter. Absent: Mike Piva. Also attending: Administrator, Bill Campbell, Interim Administrator, Al LeClair, Attorney, Mary Kay Robinson-Boone, Clerk, LeAnn Brown, Deputy Clerk, James Bondegard.
Motion by Zoucha, seconded by Porter, to approve the consent agenda: minutes, claims, Treasurer’s Report. Motion carried unanimously.
Salaries-25,929.30, IRS-7,020.20-Taxes, NE Dept. of Revenue-2,384.56-Taxes, Ameriprise Financial-2,636.40-Retirement, Bank of America-1,767.04-Travel, Training & Misc. Expenses, Black Hills-166.87-Heat, Blue Cross Blue Shield-12,449.43-Ins., Bytes-316.00-Backup & Support, Century Link-172.47-Phone, Allen Dunhill-81.45-Return Deposit, Eagle Auto-245.51-Repairs, Garden Co. News-219.11-Publishing, Garden Co. Treas.-246.92-Postage, Heartland Lumber-18.75-Repairs, Loomis Trucking-718.00-Haul Gravel, Michael Todd & Co.-2,512.52, Miller & Associates-8,653.95-Sewer Project, NE Municipal Clerks Assoc.-100.00-Dues, NE Public Health-482.00-Water Testing, NPPD-2,247.20, Electricity, Office Service-244.90-Toner, Martha Olson-64.80-Return Deposit, Oshkosh ACE-257.85-Supplies & Repairs, Oshkosh Library-2,000.00-Books, Oshkosh Superette-8.29-Supplies, Panhandle Tech-99.99-Internet, Reliance Standard-542.16-Life/AD&D, Mary Kay Robinson-Boone-200.00-Attorney Fees, Scott Smith-20.00-Reimburse Cell Phone, Sedgwick Co. Sales-244.58, Jerry Smith-700.00-Animal Control, Valley Tire-1,026.99-Fuel, Viaero Wireless- 104.56-Cell Phones, Taylor Waltman-20.00-Reimburse Cell Phone, Waste Connections-11,878.50-Trash Contract, WCNDD-Nuisance Agreement-2,502.00, Wheat Belt-1,614.31-Electricity
OLD BUSINESS:
ARPA Funds: No change.
LeClair reported his findings on getting high-speed internet to Oshkosh.
The second reading for Ordinance No. 372 was held. No persons spoke in favor or against said ordinance. 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 AND PROVIDE WHEN THIS ORDINANCE SHALL BE IN FULL FORCE AND EFFECT.
Motion by Zoucha, seconded by DeCock, to charge effective immediately, $50 yearly fee for all food trucks that set up in city limits of Oshkosh and said trucks need to present the city clerk liability insurance documentation in the amount of $1,000,000. Motion carried unanimously.
NEW BUSINESS:
Sheriff Ross presented his report.
Motion by DeCock, seconded by Zoucha, to approve the purchase of a speed trailer and share the cost with the Village of Lewellen. Motion carried unanimously.
The Animal Control Report was reviewed.
Erica Bush, representing WCNDD presented the following resolutions to rescind: No 40-22, 41-22, 42-22, 43-22, 44-22, 45-22, 46-22. Motion by DeCock, seconded by Zoucha, to rescind the said resolutions. The full resolutions are on file at City Hall for public reading. Motion carried unanimously.
WCNDD will post five-day letter to abate on the following properties: 211 W. Ave I, 205 W. Ave I, 106 E. Ave I, 110 E. Ave I, 609 W. 1st St.
Ms. Bush asked the council for direction and what steps they would like WCNDD to take on OSH 024, OSH 044, OSH 053, OSH 039. Another 30-day extension will be given.
Mayor Davis opened the pubic hearing on a variance for O & S Investments at 1009 E. 2nd Street, at 5:30 p.m. Randy Stanczyk provided the council with information on rerouting Lost Creek since this property is in the floodplain. Administrator Campbell told of his findings concerning this and will continue to work with the floodplain administration for a solution. Mayor Davis closed the hearing at 5:59 p.m. A motion by DeCock, seconded by Porter, to approve the recommendation from the Planning Commission to approve a variance to O & S Investments contingent on approval from flood plain administration. Motion carried unanimously.
Mayor Davis opened the public hearing for a Class K Liquor License for Charging Rhino dba Chubby Rhino at 315 Main Street at 5:59 p.m. No one spoke in favor or against said application. Mayor Davis closed the hearing at 6:10 p.m. Motion by Zoucha, seconded by Porter, to approve said Class K license. Motion carried unanimously.
Motion by Zoucha, seconded by DeCock, to approve building permits for Janet Zoucha and Marth Olson. Motion carried unanimously.
Motion by Zoucha, seconded by DeCock, to approve an SDL license to Fraternal Order of Eagles on December 3, 2022, at the Auditorium for a benefit. Motion carried unanimously.
Motion by DeCock, seconded by Porter, to approve the changes to the Employee Handbook. Motion carried unanimously.
Motion by Zoucha, seconded by DeCock, to approve Resolution No. 47-22. Motion carried unanimously.
RESOLUTION NO. 47-22
SIGNING OF THE
YEAR-END CERTIFICATION OF THE CITY STREET SUPERINTENDENT
2022
Whereas: State of Nebraska Statutes, sections 39-2302, and 39-2511 through 39-2515 details the requirements that must be met in order for a municipality to qualify for an annual Incentive Payment; and
Whereas: The State of Nebraska Department of Transportation (NDOT) requires that each incorporated municipality must annually certify (by December 31st of each year) the appointment(s) of the City Street Superintendents(s) to the NDOT using the Year-End Certification of City Street Superintendent form; and
Whereas: The NDOT requires that each certification shall also include a copy of the documentation of the city street superintendent’s appointment, i.e., meeting minutes; showing the appointment of the City Street Superintendent by their name as it appears on their License (if applicable), their License Number (if applicable), and Class of License (if applicable), and type of appointment, i.e., employed, contract (consultant, or interlocal agreement with another incorporated municipality and/or county), and the beginning date of the appointment; and
Whereas: The NDOT also requires that such Year-End Certification of City Street Superintendent form shall be signed by the Mayor or Village Board Chairperson and shall include a copy a resolution of the governing body authorizing the signing of the Year-End Certification of the City Street Superintendent form by the Mayor or Village Board Chairperson.
Be it resolved that the Mayor of the City of Oshkosh is hereby authorized to sign the attached Year-End Certification of City Street Superintendent completed form(s).
Adopted this 10th day of November, 2022, at Oshkosh, Nebraska.
Motion by DeCock, seconded by George, to approve a contract with Rory Roundtree for city attorney. Motion carried unanimously.
Motion by DeCock, seconded by Zoucha, to approve Miller & Associates recommendation to accept the low bid of $208,794.41 from Hydro-Klean for sewer rehabilitation. Motion carried unanimously.
Motion by Zoucha, seconded by Porter, to adjourn the meeting. 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 advertised in the Garden County News and posted at the Oshkosh Post Office, City Hall, 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: Gary DeCock, George Zoucha, Jaden Porter. Absent: Mike Piva. Also attending: Administrator, Bill Campbell, Interim Administrator, Al LeClair, Attorney, Mary Kay Robinson-Boone, Clerk, LeAnn Brown, Deputy Clerk, James Bondegard.
Motion by Zoucha, seconded by Porter, to approve the consent agenda: minutes, claims, Treasurer’s Report. Motion carried unanimously.
Salaries-25,929.30, IRS-7,020.20-Taxes, NE Dept. of Revenue-2,384.56-Taxes, Ameriprise Financial-2,636.40-Retirement, Bank of America-1,767.04-Travel, Training & Misc. Expenses, Black Hills-166.87-Heat, Blue Cross Blue Shield-12,449.43-Ins., Bytes-316.00-Backup & Support, Century Link-172.47-Phone, Allen Dunhill-81.45-Return Deposit, Eagle Auto-245.51-Repairs, Garden Co. News-219.11-Publishing, Garden Co. Treas.-246.92-Postage, Heartland Lumber-18.75-Repairs, Loomis Trucking-718.00-Haul Gravel, Michael Todd & Co.-2,512.52, Miller & Associates-8,653.95-Sewer Project, NE Municipal Clerks Assoc.-100.00-Dues, NE Public Health-482.00-Water Testing, NPPD-2,247.20, Electricity, Office Service-244.90-Toner, Martha Olson-64.80-Return Deposit, Oshkosh ACE-257.85-Supplies & Repairs, Oshkosh Library-2,000.00-Books, Oshkosh Superette-8.29-Supplies, Panhandle Tech-99.99-Internet, Reliance Standard-542.16-Life/AD&D, Mary Kay Robinson-Boone-200.00-Attorney Fees, Scott Smith-20.00-Reimburse Cell Phone, Sedgwick Co. Sales-244.58, Jerry Smith-700.00-Animal Control, Valley Tire-1,026.99-Fuel, Viaero Wireless- 104.56-Cell Phones, Taylor Waltman-20.00-Reimburse Cell Phone, Waste Connections-11,878.50-Trash Contract, WCNDD-Nuisance Agreement-2,502.00, Wheat Belt-1,614.31-Electricity
OLD BUSINESS:
ARPA Funds: No change.
LeClair reported his findings on getting high-speed internet to Oshkosh.
The second reading for Ordinance No. 372 was held. No persons spoke in favor or against said ordinance. 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 AND PROVIDE WHEN THIS ORDINANCE SHALL BE IN FULL FORCE AND EFFECT.
Motion by Zoucha, seconded by DeCock, to charge effective immediately, $50 yearly fee for all food trucks that set up in city limits of Oshkosh and said trucks need to present the city clerk liability insurance documentation in the amount of $1,000,000. Motion carried unanimously.
NEW BUSINESS:
Sheriff Ross presented his report.
Motion by DeCock, seconded by Zoucha, to approve the purchase of a speed trailer and share the cost with the Village of Lewellen. Motion carried unanimously.
The Animal Control Report was reviewed.
Erica Bush, representing WCNDD presented the following resolutions to rescind: No 40-22, 41-22, 42-22, 43-22, 44-22, 45-22, 46-22. Motion by DeCock, seconded by Zoucha, to rescind the said resolutions. The full resolutions are on file at City Hall for public reading. Motion carried unanimously.
WCNDD will post five-day letter to abate on the following properties: 211 W. Ave I, 205 W. Ave I, 106 E. Ave I, 110 E. Ave I, 609 W. 1st St.
Ms. Bush asked the council for direction and what steps they would like WCNDD to take on OSH 024, OSH 044, OSH 053, OSH 039. Another 30-day extension will be given.
Mayor Davis opened the pubic hearing on a variance for O & S Investments at 1009 E. 2nd Street, at 5:30 p.m. Randy Stanczyk provided the council with information on rerouting Lost Creek since this property is in the floodplain. Administrator Campbell told of his findings concerning this and will continue to work with the floodplain administration for a solution. Mayor Davis closed the hearing at 5:59 p.m. A motion by DeCock, seconded by Porter, to approve the recommendation from the Planning Commission to approve a variance to O & S Investments contingent on approval from flood plain administration. Motion carried unanimously.
Mayor Davis opened the public hearing for a Class K Liquor License for Charging Rhino dba Chubby Rhino at 315 Main Street at 5:59 p.m. No one spoke in favor or against said application. Mayor Davis closed the hearing at 6:10 p.m. Motion by Zoucha, seconded by Porter, to approve said Class K license. Motion carried unanimously.
Motion by Zoucha, seconded by DeCock, to approve building permits for Janet Zoucha and Marth Olson. Motion carried unanimously.
Motion by Zoucha, seconded by DeCock, to approve an SDL license to Fraternal Order of Eagles on December 3, 2022, at the Auditorium for a benefit. Motion carried unanimously.
Motion by DeCock, seconded by Porter, to approve the changes to the Employee Handbook. Motion carried unanimously.
Motion by Zoucha, seconded by DeCock, to approve Resolution No. 47-22. Motion carried unanimously.
RESOLUTION NO. 47-22
SIGNING OF THE
YEAR-END CERTIFICATION OF THE CITY STREET SUPERINTENDENT
2022
Whereas: State of Nebraska Statutes, sections 39-2302, and 39-2511 through 39-2515 details the requirements that must be met in order for a municipality to qualify for an annual Incentive Payment; and
Whereas: The State of Nebraska Department of Transportation (NDOT) requires that each incorporated municipality must annually certify (by December 31st of each year) the appointment(s) of the City Street Superintendents(s) to the NDOT using the Year-End Certification of City Street Superintendent form; and
Whereas: The NDOT requires that each certification shall also include a copy of the documentation of the city street superintendent’s appointment, i.e., meeting minutes; showing the appointment of the City Street Superintendent by their name as it appears on their License (if applicable), their License Number (if applicable), and Class of License (if applicable), and type of appointment, i.e., employed, contract (consultant, or interlocal agreement with another incorporated municipality and/or county), and the beginning date of the appointment; and
Whereas: The NDOT also requires that such Year-End Certification of City Street Superintendent form shall be signed by the Mayor or Village Board Chairperson and shall include a copy a resolution of the governing body authorizing the signing of the Year-End Certification of the City Street Superintendent form by the Mayor or Village Board Chairperson.
Be it resolved that the Mayor of the City of Oshkosh is hereby authorized to sign the attached Year-End Certification of City Street Superintendent completed form(s).
Adopted this 10th day of November, 2022, at Oshkosh, Nebraska.
Motion by DeCock, seconded by George, to approve a contract with Rory Roundtree for city attorney. Motion carried unanimously.
Motion by DeCock, seconded by Zoucha, to approve Miller & Associates recommendation to accept the low bid of $208,794.41 from Hydro-Klean for sewer rehabilitation. Motion carried unanimously.
Motion by Zoucha, seconded by Porter, to adjourn the meeting. Motion carried unanimously.