City of Oshkosh-Minutes-October 2023
The City of Oshkosh Council met for regular session October 12, 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: Mayor, Terry Davis & Council Members: Gary DeCock, Mike Piva, George Zoucha, Mike Piva. Absent, Jaden Porter. Also attending: City Administrator James Bondegard, Deputy Clerk Kim Martin, City Attorney, Rory Roundtree, Chief Deputy, Ryan Dean, Erica Busch representing WCNDD, Matt Silverman, Mick Ireson, & Paul Siebke with Vistabeam.
Motion by Zoucha seconded by Piva, to approve the consent agenda: agenda, minutes, claims, Treasurer’s Report. Motion carried unanimously.
Salaries-21,004.68, IRS-4,213.71-Taxes, NE Dept. of Revenue-584.42-Taxes, Alter Metal-242.00-Bailing wire, Ameriprise Financial-1,581.80-Retirement, Bank of America-431.00-Postage & Training, Black Hills-178.43-Heat, Blue Cross Blue Shield-10,032.18-Insurance, Bytes-155.50-Backup & Support, Century Link-169.86-Phone, Core & Main-764.52-Supplies, Display Sales-7,637.00-Christmas Decorations, Eagle Auto-88.64-Parts, Enviro Services-25.00-Water Testing, Garden County News-231.36-Publishing, Hampton Inn-196.00-Training, James Bondegard-419.20- Reimbursement, Jerry Smith-700.00-Animal Control, LCL Truck Equipment-3,801.00-Tommy Liftgate, League of Muncipalities-1,705.00-Dues, Monument Inn-95.00-Training, Mutual of Omaha-79.03-Life Insurance, NE Municipal Clerk Assoc.-150.00-Dues, NE Public Health Enviro Lab-380.00 Water Test, NPPD-2,234.03-Electricity, Northwest Pipe-427.16-Repairs, One Call Concepts-25.36-Call to Dig, Oshkosh ACE-275.08-Supplies, Oshkosh Library-2,000.00-Deposit, Panhandle Tech-99.99-Internet, PowerManager-2,644.50-Billing Software subscription, Rory Roundtree-374.00-Attorney Fees, Scott Smith-124.80-Reimbursement, Valley Tire-685.54 Fuel, Viaero Wireless-105.42-Phones, Quinton Wagoner-575.25-Concrete, Taylor Waltman-20.00-Reimbursement, Waste Connections-12,108.60-Trash Contract, Wheat Belt-1,947.52-Electricity, WCNDD-2649.00-Nusiance Abatement.
OLD BUSINESS:
ARPA Funds: Discussed shade structure in the park and put advertisement for bids in newspaper.
Broadband-Matt, Mick & Paul with Vistabeam gave a thorough update on status of fiber internet in Oshkosh. Vistabeam was awarded a grant for project & plans on starting construction in the winter. Talked about providing high speed internet to all of Oshkosh. Provided maps of plans.
NEW BUSINESS:
Motion by Piva seconded by Zoucha to abate 410 W 5th, 117 W 4th, 210 W 3rd. Motion carried unanimously.
Motion by Piva seconded by Zoucha to renew Nuisance Abatement application. Motion carried unanimously.
Chief Deputy Sheriff Dean discussed the sheriff’s report.
The Animal Control Report was reviewed.
Larry Rahe request for removal of carport was reviewed and extension until next meeting was given and would reconvene if still not removed.
Motion by Piva seconded by DeCock to pass Resolution 27-23 to Assess weed mowing to property owners. Motion carried unanimously. Full resolution on file at city hall for public reading.
RESOLUTION NO. 27-23
A RESOLUTION AMENDING RESOLUTION NO. 39-22 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 $ 1,800.00
350002398
Hall Trustee Charles T Mark I Trust BLK 9, LOT 3, MALOYS 1ST ADDITION $ 1800.00
350001502
DAN JOHNSON E 165’ LOT 5, BLK 7, DUFFINS 2ND ADDITION $ 1,050.00
350005869
Hall Trustee Charles T Mark I Trust LOT 18 BLK 11 SUDMAN CO ADD $ 1,800.00
350001782
ARAGON/WENDY JAZMIN FIGUEROA LOT 12 BLK 2 SUDMAN NORTH ADD $ 600.00
350004447
JAMES HEFTI LOT 9 BLK 7 BOTT-HART ADD $ 300.00
350003769
CAROL/ORVIN LAKE LOT 1 BLK 6 SUDMAN CO ADD $ 300.00
350001197
Passed and approved October 12, 2023.
Motion by Zoucha seconded by Piva to pass Resolution 28-23 to become a participant of Nebraska Class Trust. Motion carried unanimously. Full resolution on file at city hall for public reading.
Resolution 28-23
WHEREAS, Neb. Const. art. XV, § 18(1) authorizes local government entities to exercise their powers and functions, including financing, jointly or in cooperation with other governmental entities and Nebraska law express allows public agencies to invest surplus or excess funds;
WHEREAS, Neb. Rev. Stat. § 13-804 authorizes public agencies to enter into interlocal agreements in order for such agencies to take joint or cooperative action;
WHEREAS, the Nebraska Cooperative Liquid Assets Securities System Trust (“Nebraska CLASS Trust”) has been formed pursuant to the provisions of the Interlocal Cooperation Act, Neb. Rev. Stat. §§ 13-801 to 13-827;
WHEREAS, the Declaration of Trust and Interlocal Agreement and an Information Statement relating to the Nebraska CLASS Trust have been presented to this Governing Body;
WHEREAS, the Declaration of Trust authorizes public agencies to adopt and enter into the Declaration of Trust and become Participants of such trust;
WHEREAS, this Governing Body deems it advisable for this Public Agency to adopt and enter into the Declaration of Trust and become a participant of the Nebraska CLASS Trust for the purpose of the joint investment of this Public Agency’s money with those other public agencies so as to enhance the investment earnings accruing to each such public agency,
NOW THEREFORE, be it resolved as follows:
Motion by DeCock seconded by Zoucha write off old trash accounts. #2708-$45.54, #3189-$45.10, #2201-$295.20, #3202-$185.00Motion carried unanimously.
Motion by Piva seconded by DeCock to approve writing a support letter for NPPD for Solar for All Program. Motion carried unanimously.
City Administrator Bondegard gave thoughts on where additional speed limit signs should be put up from the request of the council from previous month’s meeting. The council agreed on the locations.
The council discussed a possible project in the future for replacing sidewalk on Main Street. City Attorney Roundtree discussed procedure with the council. City Administrator Bondegard advised that he reach out to Miller & Associates to request assistance and advice on project for grant possibilities and cost.
Bondegard gave an update on the process of becoming a Creative District. Advised the council that he has reached out to some members of the community to check on interest and there has been some great interest & feedback.
Motion by Zoucha seconded by Piva, to adjourn meeting at 6:09 PM. 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 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: Mayor, Terry Davis & Council Members: Gary DeCock, Mike Piva, George Zoucha, Mike Piva. Absent, Jaden Porter. Also attending: City Administrator James Bondegard, Deputy Clerk Kim Martin, City Attorney, Rory Roundtree, Chief Deputy, Ryan Dean, Erica Busch representing WCNDD, Matt Silverman, Mick Ireson, & Paul Siebke with Vistabeam.
Motion by Zoucha seconded by Piva, to approve the consent agenda: agenda, minutes, claims, Treasurer’s Report. Motion carried unanimously.
Salaries-21,004.68, IRS-4,213.71-Taxes, NE Dept. of Revenue-584.42-Taxes, Alter Metal-242.00-Bailing wire, Ameriprise Financial-1,581.80-Retirement, Bank of America-431.00-Postage & Training, Black Hills-178.43-Heat, Blue Cross Blue Shield-10,032.18-Insurance, Bytes-155.50-Backup & Support, Century Link-169.86-Phone, Core & Main-764.52-Supplies, Display Sales-7,637.00-Christmas Decorations, Eagle Auto-88.64-Parts, Enviro Services-25.00-Water Testing, Garden County News-231.36-Publishing, Hampton Inn-196.00-Training, James Bondegard-419.20- Reimbursement, Jerry Smith-700.00-Animal Control, LCL Truck Equipment-3,801.00-Tommy Liftgate, League of Muncipalities-1,705.00-Dues, Monument Inn-95.00-Training, Mutual of Omaha-79.03-Life Insurance, NE Municipal Clerk Assoc.-150.00-Dues, NE Public Health Enviro Lab-380.00 Water Test, NPPD-2,234.03-Electricity, Northwest Pipe-427.16-Repairs, One Call Concepts-25.36-Call to Dig, Oshkosh ACE-275.08-Supplies, Oshkosh Library-2,000.00-Deposit, Panhandle Tech-99.99-Internet, PowerManager-2,644.50-Billing Software subscription, Rory Roundtree-374.00-Attorney Fees, Scott Smith-124.80-Reimbursement, Valley Tire-685.54 Fuel, Viaero Wireless-105.42-Phones, Quinton Wagoner-575.25-Concrete, Taylor Waltman-20.00-Reimbursement, Waste Connections-12,108.60-Trash Contract, Wheat Belt-1,947.52-Electricity, WCNDD-2649.00-Nusiance Abatement.
OLD BUSINESS:
ARPA Funds: Discussed shade structure in the park and put advertisement for bids in newspaper.
Broadband-Matt, Mick & Paul with Vistabeam gave a thorough update on status of fiber internet in Oshkosh. Vistabeam was awarded a grant for project & plans on starting construction in the winter. Talked about providing high speed internet to all of Oshkosh. Provided maps of plans.
NEW BUSINESS:
Motion by Piva seconded by Zoucha to abate 410 W 5th, 117 W 4th, 210 W 3rd. Motion carried unanimously.
Motion by Piva seconded by Zoucha to renew Nuisance Abatement application. Motion carried unanimously.
Chief Deputy Sheriff Dean discussed the sheriff’s report.
The Animal Control Report was reviewed.
Larry Rahe request for removal of carport was reviewed and extension until next meeting was given and would reconvene if still not removed.
Motion by Piva seconded by DeCock to pass Resolution 27-23 to Assess weed mowing to property owners. Motion carried unanimously. Full resolution on file at city hall for public reading.
RESOLUTION NO. 27-23
A RESOLUTION AMENDING RESOLUTION NO. 39-22 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 $ 1,800.00
350002398
Hall Trustee Charles T Mark I Trust BLK 9, LOT 3, MALOYS 1ST ADDITION $ 1800.00
350001502
DAN JOHNSON E 165’ LOT 5, BLK 7, DUFFINS 2ND ADDITION $ 1,050.00
350005869
Hall Trustee Charles T Mark I Trust LOT 18 BLK 11 SUDMAN CO ADD $ 1,800.00
350001782
ARAGON/WENDY JAZMIN FIGUEROA LOT 12 BLK 2 SUDMAN NORTH ADD $ 600.00
350004447
JAMES HEFTI LOT 9 BLK 7 BOTT-HART ADD $ 300.00
350003769
CAROL/ORVIN LAKE LOT 1 BLK 6 SUDMAN CO ADD $ 300.00
350001197
Passed and approved October 12, 2023.
Motion by Zoucha seconded by Piva to pass Resolution 28-23 to become a participant of Nebraska Class Trust. Motion carried unanimously. Full resolution on file at city hall for public reading.
Resolution 28-23
WHEREAS, Neb. Const. art. XV, § 18(1) authorizes local government entities to exercise their powers and functions, including financing, jointly or in cooperation with other governmental entities and Nebraska law express allows public agencies to invest surplus or excess funds;
WHEREAS, Neb. Rev. Stat. § 13-804 authorizes public agencies to enter into interlocal agreements in order for such agencies to take joint or cooperative action;
WHEREAS, the Nebraska Cooperative Liquid Assets Securities System Trust (“Nebraska CLASS Trust”) has been formed pursuant to the provisions of the Interlocal Cooperation Act, Neb. Rev. Stat. §§ 13-801 to 13-827;
WHEREAS, the Declaration of Trust and Interlocal Agreement and an Information Statement relating to the Nebraska CLASS Trust have been presented to this Governing Body;
WHEREAS, the Declaration of Trust authorizes public agencies to adopt and enter into the Declaration of Trust and become Participants of such trust;
WHEREAS, this Governing Body deems it advisable for this Public Agency to adopt and enter into the Declaration of Trust and become a participant of the Nebraska CLASS Trust for the purpose of the joint investment of this Public Agency’s money with those other public agencies so as to enhance the investment earnings accruing to each such public agency,
NOW THEREFORE, be it resolved as follows:
- This Public Agency shall and does hereby join with other Nebraska public agencies in accordance with the provisions of Nebraska law and in accordance with the Interlocal Cooperative Act, as applicable, by becoming a Participant of the Nebraska CLASS Trust, and the Declaration of Trust and Interlocal Agreement, as amended from time to time, is hereby adopted by this reference with the same effect as if it had been set out verbatim in this Resolution. A copy of the Declaration of Trust is attached hereto and incorporated herein by this reference and shall be filed with the minutes of the meeting at which this Resolution was adopted.
- The Trustees of the Nebraska CLASS Trust are hereby designated as having official custody of this Public Agency’s monies which are invested in accordance with the Declaration of Trust.
- Authorization is hereby given for members of this Governing Body and officials of this Public Agency to serve as Trustees of the Nebraska CLASS Trust from time to time if elected as such pursuant to the Declaration of Trust.
- The Key Contact and Authorized Signatories are those persons listed on the Trust Registration Form attached hereto and incorporated herein. The Authorized Signatories are authorized by the Participant to direct the investment of such Participants’ investment funds and to take all such actions deemed necessary or desirable to carry out the activities otherwise authorized by this Resolution, subject to the Authorized Signatories’ obligation to take such actions only in the name of and for the benefit of this Participant.
- The Key Contact and Authorized Signatories may be changed from time to time by written notice to Nebraska CLASS.
- All resolutions and parts of resolutions insofar as they conflict with the provisions of this Resolution being the same are hereby rescinded.
Motion by DeCock seconded by Zoucha write off old trash accounts. #2708-$45.54, #3189-$45.10, #2201-$295.20, #3202-$185.00Motion carried unanimously.
Motion by Piva seconded by DeCock to approve writing a support letter for NPPD for Solar for All Program. Motion carried unanimously.
City Administrator Bondegard gave thoughts on where additional speed limit signs should be put up from the request of the council from previous month’s meeting. The council agreed on the locations.
The council discussed a possible project in the future for replacing sidewalk on Main Street. City Attorney Roundtree discussed procedure with the council. City Administrator Bondegard advised that he reach out to Miller & Associates to request assistance and advice on project for grant possibilities and cost.
Bondegard gave an update on the process of becoming a Creative District. Advised the council that he has reached out to some members of the community to check on interest and there has been some great interest & feedback.
Motion by Zoucha seconded by Piva, to adjourn meeting at 6:09 PM. Motion carried unanimously.