City of Oshkosh -Minutes-October 2025
The City of Oshkosh Council met for regular session October 9th, 2025, 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 Terry Davis called the meeting to order and read the Open Meetings Act, LV 898.
Present: Mayor Terry Davis, Council Members: Jaden Porter, Mike Piva, Gary DeCock, and Jeannie Schwartz. Also attending: City Administrator James Bondegard, Deputy Clerk Kim Martin, Sally Anderson, Lewis Hyatt with Miller & Associates, and Sheriff Randy Ross.
Motion by DeCock, seconded by Porter to approve the consent agenda: agenda, minutes, claims, Treasurer’s Report. Motion carried unanimously.
Salaries-24,443.89, Alter Metal-Supplies-242.00American Legal-Ordinance Codification –
1,190.00; Ameriprise Financial-Retirement - 1,869.20; Bank Of America-
Postage/Supplies/Subscriptions – 634.44; Black Hills Energy For Gas – 230.17; Blue Cross
Blue Shield-Health Insurance - 9,912.75; Bytes-Computer Backup - 180.44; Century Link-
Phone – 87.50; Eagle Auto For Parts – 131.32; Enviro Service-Water testing-30.00;
Heartland Lumber-Supplies-446.21; Guardian Life Insurance-Life Insurance - 90.13; James
Bondegard-Mileage; 442.0; Jerry Smith-Animal Control - 700.00; Miller and Associates-
Sewer Project- 5,370.00; NE Public Lab-Water testing-61.50; NPPD-Electricity – 2,392.88;
NE Rural Water Assoc.-Dues-300; Northwest Pipe-Parts-13.49; Oshkosh Ace-Parts/Supplies
– 483.19; Oshkosh Superette-Supplies – 4.00; Roundtree Law-Attorney Fees -240.00; Scott
Smith-Reimbursement – 127.20; Taylor Waltman-Reimbursement – 127.20; Valley Tire-
Fuel And Parts – 482.6; Viaero-Cell Phone - 131.14; Vistabeam-Phone, Fax, -164.02; Waste
Connections-Trash Contract - 12,150.53; WCNDD-Nuisance Abatement – 3.232.50;
Wheatbelt-Electricity - 1,731.01; Ne Dept Of Revenue-Taxes- 1470.07; IRS-Taxes-5,036.15.
OLD BUSINESS:
Recycle Program: Bondegard updated the council on the recycle trailer that was brought to the school that will be in town year-round now.
GIS Mapping Project: Bondegard updated council on the drafted maps we have received.
Twin Cities Development and Creative District: Bondegard gave update on moving forward with the application for the $100,000. grant for the Creative District.
NEW BUSINESS:
The Animal Control Report was reviewed.
Council discussed Allan Beberniss request to remove his property from city limits. No action taken.
Motion by DeCock, seconded by Schwartz to approve the bid tabulation from Miller & Associates for the Sanitary Sewer Improvement Project. Motion carried unanimously.
Motion by Piva, seconded by Porter to approve funding Package Proposal from Water/Wastewater Advisory Committee for Collection System Improvements Motion carried unanimously.
Motion by Piva, seconded by Schwartz to approve the SDL for Fraternal Order of Eagles-Pheasants Forever Banquet. Motion carried unanimously.
Motioned by Schwartz, seconded by Porter to approve the SDL for Fraternal Order of Eagles- Wedding Event. Motion carried unanimously.
Motion by Piva, seconded by DeCock to appoint Jeremy Callihan to Planning & Zoning Committee. Motion carried unanimously.
Motion by Piva, seconded by Schwartz to approve Resolution NO. 52-25, Authorizing Assessment for Weed Mowing. Motion carried unanimously.
Second reading of Ordinance NO. 487 (Amending 73-17 License or Permit Required; incorporating into Code Book) No action taken.
Motion by Schwartz, seconded by Porter to adjourn the meeting at 5:28 P.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 Terry Davis called the meeting to order and read the Open Meetings Act, LV 898.
Present: Mayor Terry Davis, Council Members: Jaden Porter, Mike Piva, Gary DeCock, and Jeannie Schwartz. Also attending: City Administrator James Bondegard, Deputy Clerk Kim Martin, Sally Anderson, Lewis Hyatt with Miller & Associates, and Sheriff Randy Ross.
Motion by DeCock, seconded by Porter to approve the consent agenda: agenda, minutes, claims, Treasurer’s Report. Motion carried unanimously.
Salaries-24,443.89, Alter Metal-Supplies-242.00American Legal-Ordinance Codification –
1,190.00; Ameriprise Financial-Retirement - 1,869.20; Bank Of America-
Postage/Supplies/Subscriptions – 634.44; Black Hills Energy For Gas – 230.17; Blue Cross
Blue Shield-Health Insurance - 9,912.75; Bytes-Computer Backup - 180.44; Century Link-
Phone – 87.50; Eagle Auto For Parts – 131.32; Enviro Service-Water testing-30.00;
Heartland Lumber-Supplies-446.21; Guardian Life Insurance-Life Insurance - 90.13; James
Bondegard-Mileage; 442.0; Jerry Smith-Animal Control - 700.00; Miller and Associates-
Sewer Project- 5,370.00; NE Public Lab-Water testing-61.50; NPPD-Electricity – 2,392.88;
NE Rural Water Assoc.-Dues-300; Northwest Pipe-Parts-13.49; Oshkosh Ace-Parts/Supplies
– 483.19; Oshkosh Superette-Supplies – 4.00; Roundtree Law-Attorney Fees -240.00; Scott
Smith-Reimbursement – 127.20; Taylor Waltman-Reimbursement – 127.20; Valley Tire-
Fuel And Parts – 482.6; Viaero-Cell Phone - 131.14; Vistabeam-Phone, Fax, -164.02; Waste
Connections-Trash Contract - 12,150.53; WCNDD-Nuisance Abatement – 3.232.50;
Wheatbelt-Electricity - 1,731.01; Ne Dept Of Revenue-Taxes- 1470.07; IRS-Taxes-5,036.15.
OLD BUSINESS:
Recycle Program: Bondegard updated the council on the recycle trailer that was brought to the school that will be in town year-round now.
GIS Mapping Project: Bondegard updated council on the drafted maps we have received.
Twin Cities Development and Creative District: Bondegard gave update on moving forward with the application for the $100,000. grant for the Creative District.
NEW BUSINESS:
The Animal Control Report was reviewed.
Council discussed Allan Beberniss request to remove his property from city limits. No action taken.
Motion by DeCock, seconded by Schwartz to approve the bid tabulation from Miller & Associates for the Sanitary Sewer Improvement Project. Motion carried unanimously.
Motion by Piva, seconded by Porter to approve funding Package Proposal from Water/Wastewater Advisory Committee for Collection System Improvements Motion carried unanimously.
Motion by Piva, seconded by Schwartz to approve the SDL for Fraternal Order of Eagles-Pheasants Forever Banquet. Motion carried unanimously.
Motioned by Schwartz, seconded by Porter to approve the SDL for Fraternal Order of Eagles- Wedding Event. Motion carried unanimously.
Motion by Piva, seconded by DeCock to appoint Jeremy Callihan to Planning & Zoning Committee. Motion carried unanimously.
Motion by Piva, seconded by Schwartz to approve Resolution NO. 52-25, Authorizing Assessment for Weed Mowing. Motion carried unanimously.
Second reading of Ordinance NO. 487 (Amending 73-17 License or Permit Required; incorporating into Code Book) No action taken.
Motion by Schwartz, seconded by Porter to adjourn the meeting at 5:28 P.M. Motion carried unanimously.