City of Oshkosh Minutes-September
The City of Oshkosh Council met for Budget Hearing September 14, 2023, 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: Mike Piva, George Zoucha, Jaden Porter. Absent, Gary DeCock. Also attending: City Administrator James Bondegard, Deputy Clerk Kim Martin, City Attorney, Rory Roundtree, Chief Deputy Ryan Dean, Erica Busch representing WCNDD, Gaylen Potts, Laurie Soper & Trevor Schuessler with Rauner & Associates.
Mayor Davis opened the Budget Hearing at 5:01 p.m. Clerk Bondegard handed out the summarized budget from Trevor Schuessler. Schuessler discussed the budget with the council. Mayor Davis asked for public comment concerning the proposed budget. No person spoke in favor or against the proposed budget.
Mayor Davis closed the budget hearing at 5:12 p.m.
Mayor Davis opened the levy hearing at 5:12 p.m.
Motion by Zoucha, seconded by Porter, to adopt the proposed budget for 2023-2024. Motion carried unanimously.
Motion by Porter, seconded by Piva, to set levies at a different amount than prior year tax request. Motion carried unanimously.
Motion by Zoucha, seconded by Porter to approve Resolution 35-22. Motion carried unanimously.
RESOLUTION NO. 26-23
WHEREAS, Nebraska Revised Statute 77-1632 and 77-1633 provides that the Governing Body of the City of Oshkosh passes by a majority vote a resolution or ordinance setting the tax request; and
WHEREAS, a special public hearing was held as required by law to hear and consider comments concerning the property tax request;
NOW, THEREFORE, the Governing Body of the City of Oshkosh resolves that:
1. The 2023-2024 property tax request be set at:
General Fund: $71,807.78
Bond Fund: $49,231.25
2. The total assessed value of property differs from last year’s total assessed value by 0.16 percent.
3. The tax rate which would levy the same amount of property taxes as last year, when multiplied by the new total assessed value of property would be 0.321651 per $100 of assessed value.
4. The City of Oshkosh proposes to adopt a property tax request that will cause its tax rate to be 0.319421 per $100 of assessed value.
5. Based on the proposed property tax request and changes in other revenue, the total operating budget of the City of Oshkosh will increase (or decrease) last year’s budget by -2.96 percent.
6. A copy of this resolution be certified and forwarded to the County Clerk on or before October 15, 2023.
Passed and approved this 14th day of September 2023.
Motion by Piva, seconded by Zoucha to adjourn the meeting at 5:14 p.m.
The City of Oshkosh Mayor and City Council met for regular session after the Budget Hearing at 5:15 p.m.
Motion by Zoucha, seconded by Porter to approve the consent agenda: agenda, minutes, claims, Treasurer’s Report. Motion carried unanimously.
Salaries-19,110.82, IRS-4,518.38-Taxes, NE Dept. of Revenue-828.94-Taxes, Ameriprise Financial-1,501.40-Retirement, Bank of America-1,736.41-Postage & Supplies, Black Hills-175.77-Heat, Blue Cross Blue Shield-10,032.18-Insurance, Bytes-153.50-Backup & Support, Century Link-200.99-Phone, Cummins Sales & Service-1791.69 Maintenance, Eagle Auto-7.24-Parts, Enviro Services-30.00-Water Testing, Garden County News-249.71-Publishing, Garen County Treasureer-24,371.15-Police Contract, James Bondegard-1,451.52- Reimbursement, Jerry Smith-700.00-Animal Control, Jessica Carter-107.06- Deposit refund, LARM-42,720.00- Insurance, Miller & Assoc.-657.50-Sewer project, Mutual of Omaha-79.03-Life Insurance, NE Municipal Clerk Assoc.-150.00-Dues, NE Public Health Enviro Lab-38.00 Water Test, NPPD-6,454.33-Electricity, Office Services- 569.98-Supplies, Oshkosh ACE-35.63-Supplies, Oshkosh Superette-32.69-Supplies, Panhandle Tech-99.99-Internet, Rory Roundtree-360.00-Attorney Fees, Scott Smith-45.19-Reimbursement, Spic N Span-5,850-Street Supplies, Valley Tire-716.64 Fuel, Viaero Wireless-105.42-Phones, Taylor Waltman-20.00-Reimbursement, Waste Connections-12,123.85-Trash Contract, Wheat Belt-2,073.92-Electricity, WCNDD-2651.00-Nusiance Abatement.
OLD BUSINESS:
ARPA Funds: Discussed Shade Structure in park.
The third reading of Ordinance The full ordinance is on file at City Hall for public reading.
Motion by Zoucha, seconded by Piva to adopt Ordinance No. 478. Motion carried unanimously.
NEW BUSINESS:
Erica Busch, representing WCNDD gave a presentation on nuisance properties. Motion by Piva seconded by Zoucha to declare a nuisance by Resolution No.19-23. Motion carried unanimously. Full Resolutions are on file at City Hall for Public Reading.
Motion by Piva seconded by Zoucha to abate 400 W 2nd. Motion carried unanimously.
Motion by Piva seconded by Zoucha to rescind by Resolution No. 20-23, 211 W 4th, No. 21-23 203 W Ave F, No. 22-23 208 W Ave G, & 23-23 307 W 4th. Motion carried unanimously. Full resolution is on file at City Hall for public reading.
Chief Deputy Dean presented Sherriff’s report.
Animal report was reviewed.
Motion by Zoucha, seconded by Porter to approve building permits for Moe Moffat, O & S Investments, Dennis Seibel, & Andrew Schlager. Motion carried unanimously.
Gaylene Potts discussed Homecoming week and plans.
Motion by Piva, seconded by Porter, to approve the Economic Development Committee recommendation of a $14,000 loan to Sally Corfield for improvements. Motion carried unanimously.
Laurie Soper presented information on new downtown business to the Council.
Motion by Piva, seconded by Porter to approve the Economic Development Committee recommendation of a 15-year new business loan of $212,000 to Wise Choice 2. Motion carried unanimously.
Motion by Piva, seconded by Porter to approve Resolution 25-23 & Interlocal agreement with ESUCC Cooperative purchasing program. Motion carried unanimously. Full resolution on file at city hall for public reading.
Motion by Zoucha, seconded by Piva to approve Resolution 24-23 Municipal Annual Certification of Program Compliance. Motion carried unanimously.
RESOLUTION NO. 24-23
WHEREAS: State of Nebraska Statutes, sections 39-2115, 39-2119, 39-2120, 39-2121, and 39-2520(2), requires an annual certification program compliance to the Nebraska Board of Public Roads Classifications and Standards; and
WHEREAS: State of Nebraska Statute, section 39-2120 also requires that the annual certification of program compliance by each municipality shall be signed by the Mayor and shall include the resolution of the governing body of the municipality authorizing the signing of the certification.
BE IT RESOLVED that the Mayor is hereby authorized to sign the Municipal Annual Certification of Program Compliance.
Adopted this 14th day of September, 2023 at Oshkosh, Nebraska.
Motion by Zoucha, seconded by Porter to adjourn the meeting at 6:03 p.m.
Special Meeting on 9-25-2023
The City of Oshkosh Mayor and City Council met for special session on September 25, 2023, at
6:30 a.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 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 and Council Members: Mike Piva, George Zoucha, Jaden Porter. Absent: Gary DeCock. Also attending: City Clerk James Bondegard, Deputy Clerk Kim Martin.
Mayor Davis opened the meeting for a Special Designated Liquor License request for Fraternal Order of Eagles for the Pheasants Forever Banquet on October 14th, 2023.
Motion by Piva, seconded by Porter to approve SDL request. Motion Carried unanimously.
Motion by Zoucha, seconded by Piva, to adjourn the meeting at 6:37 a.m. 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: Mike Piva, George Zoucha, Jaden Porter. Absent, Gary DeCock. Also attending: City Administrator James Bondegard, Deputy Clerk Kim Martin, City Attorney, Rory Roundtree, Chief Deputy Ryan Dean, Erica Busch representing WCNDD, Gaylen Potts, Laurie Soper & Trevor Schuessler with Rauner & Associates.
Mayor Davis opened the Budget Hearing at 5:01 p.m. Clerk Bondegard handed out the summarized budget from Trevor Schuessler. Schuessler discussed the budget with the council. Mayor Davis asked for public comment concerning the proposed budget. No person spoke in favor or against the proposed budget.
Mayor Davis closed the budget hearing at 5:12 p.m.
Mayor Davis opened the levy hearing at 5:12 p.m.
Motion by Zoucha, seconded by Porter, to adopt the proposed budget for 2023-2024. Motion carried unanimously.
Motion by Porter, seconded by Piva, to set levies at a different amount than prior year tax request. Motion carried unanimously.
Motion by Zoucha, seconded by Porter to approve Resolution 35-22. Motion carried unanimously.
RESOLUTION NO. 26-23
WHEREAS, Nebraska Revised Statute 77-1632 and 77-1633 provides that the Governing Body of the City of Oshkosh passes by a majority vote a resolution or ordinance setting the tax request; and
WHEREAS, a special public hearing was held as required by law to hear and consider comments concerning the property tax request;
NOW, THEREFORE, the Governing Body of the City of Oshkosh resolves that:
1. The 2023-2024 property tax request be set at:
General Fund: $71,807.78
Bond Fund: $49,231.25
2. The total assessed value of property differs from last year’s total assessed value by 0.16 percent.
3. The tax rate which would levy the same amount of property taxes as last year, when multiplied by the new total assessed value of property would be 0.321651 per $100 of assessed value.
4. The City of Oshkosh proposes to adopt a property tax request that will cause its tax rate to be 0.319421 per $100 of assessed value.
5. Based on the proposed property tax request and changes in other revenue, the total operating budget of the City of Oshkosh will increase (or decrease) last year’s budget by -2.96 percent.
6. A copy of this resolution be certified and forwarded to the County Clerk on or before October 15, 2023.
Passed and approved this 14th day of September 2023.
Motion by Piva, seconded by Zoucha to adjourn the meeting at 5:14 p.m.
The City of Oshkosh Mayor and City Council met for regular session after the Budget Hearing at 5:15 p.m.
Motion by Zoucha, seconded by Porter to approve the consent agenda: agenda, minutes, claims, Treasurer’s Report. Motion carried unanimously.
Salaries-19,110.82, IRS-4,518.38-Taxes, NE Dept. of Revenue-828.94-Taxes, Ameriprise Financial-1,501.40-Retirement, Bank of America-1,736.41-Postage & Supplies, Black Hills-175.77-Heat, Blue Cross Blue Shield-10,032.18-Insurance, Bytes-153.50-Backup & Support, Century Link-200.99-Phone, Cummins Sales & Service-1791.69 Maintenance, Eagle Auto-7.24-Parts, Enviro Services-30.00-Water Testing, Garden County News-249.71-Publishing, Garen County Treasureer-24,371.15-Police Contract, James Bondegard-1,451.52- Reimbursement, Jerry Smith-700.00-Animal Control, Jessica Carter-107.06- Deposit refund, LARM-42,720.00- Insurance, Miller & Assoc.-657.50-Sewer project, Mutual of Omaha-79.03-Life Insurance, NE Municipal Clerk Assoc.-150.00-Dues, NE Public Health Enviro Lab-38.00 Water Test, NPPD-6,454.33-Electricity, Office Services- 569.98-Supplies, Oshkosh ACE-35.63-Supplies, Oshkosh Superette-32.69-Supplies, Panhandle Tech-99.99-Internet, Rory Roundtree-360.00-Attorney Fees, Scott Smith-45.19-Reimbursement, Spic N Span-5,850-Street Supplies, Valley Tire-716.64 Fuel, Viaero Wireless-105.42-Phones, Taylor Waltman-20.00-Reimbursement, Waste Connections-12,123.85-Trash Contract, Wheat Belt-2,073.92-Electricity, WCNDD-2651.00-Nusiance Abatement.
OLD BUSINESS:
ARPA Funds: Discussed Shade Structure in park.
The third reading of Ordinance The full ordinance is on file at City Hall for public reading.
Motion by Zoucha, seconded by Piva to adopt Ordinance No. 478. Motion carried unanimously.
NEW BUSINESS:
Erica Busch, representing WCNDD gave a presentation on nuisance properties. Motion by Piva seconded by Zoucha to declare a nuisance by Resolution No.19-23. Motion carried unanimously. Full Resolutions are on file at City Hall for Public Reading.
Motion by Piva seconded by Zoucha to abate 400 W 2nd. Motion carried unanimously.
Motion by Piva seconded by Zoucha to rescind by Resolution No. 20-23, 211 W 4th, No. 21-23 203 W Ave F, No. 22-23 208 W Ave G, & 23-23 307 W 4th. Motion carried unanimously. Full resolution is on file at City Hall for public reading.
Chief Deputy Dean presented Sherriff’s report.
Animal report was reviewed.
Motion by Zoucha, seconded by Porter to approve building permits for Moe Moffat, O & S Investments, Dennis Seibel, & Andrew Schlager. Motion carried unanimously.
Gaylene Potts discussed Homecoming week and plans.
Motion by Piva, seconded by Porter, to approve the Economic Development Committee recommendation of a $14,000 loan to Sally Corfield for improvements. Motion carried unanimously.
Laurie Soper presented information on new downtown business to the Council.
Motion by Piva, seconded by Porter to approve the Economic Development Committee recommendation of a 15-year new business loan of $212,000 to Wise Choice 2. Motion carried unanimously.
Motion by Piva, seconded by Porter to approve Resolution 25-23 & Interlocal agreement with ESUCC Cooperative purchasing program. Motion carried unanimously. Full resolution on file at city hall for public reading.
Motion by Zoucha, seconded by Piva to approve Resolution 24-23 Municipal Annual Certification of Program Compliance. Motion carried unanimously.
RESOLUTION NO. 24-23
WHEREAS: State of Nebraska Statutes, sections 39-2115, 39-2119, 39-2120, 39-2121, and 39-2520(2), requires an annual certification program compliance to the Nebraska Board of Public Roads Classifications and Standards; and
WHEREAS: State of Nebraska Statute, section 39-2120 also requires that the annual certification of program compliance by each municipality shall be signed by the Mayor and shall include the resolution of the governing body of the municipality authorizing the signing of the certification.
BE IT RESOLVED that the Mayor is hereby authorized to sign the Municipal Annual Certification of Program Compliance.
Adopted this 14th day of September, 2023 at Oshkosh, Nebraska.
Motion by Zoucha, seconded by Porter to adjourn the meeting at 6:03 p.m.
Special Meeting on 9-25-2023
The City of Oshkosh Mayor and City Council met for special session on September 25, 2023, at
6:30 a.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 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 and Council Members: Mike Piva, George Zoucha, Jaden Porter. Absent: Gary DeCock. Also attending: City Clerk James Bondegard, Deputy Clerk Kim Martin.
Mayor Davis opened the meeting for a Special Designated Liquor License request for Fraternal Order of Eagles for the Pheasants Forever Banquet on October 14th, 2023.
Motion by Piva, seconded by Porter to approve SDL request. Motion Carried unanimously.
Motion by Zoucha, seconded by Piva, to adjourn the meeting at 6:37 a.m. Motion carried unanimously.