City of Oshkosh-Minutes-November 2025
The City of Oshkosh Council met for regular session November 13th , 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, Brandon Reyman, Stevey Prachett, Vicente & Kelli Rodarte, Shaun Friedrichsen, Samantha Pedraza, and Andrea Beierle.
Motion by DeCock, seconded by Porter to approve the consent agenda: agenda, minutes, claims, Treasurer’s Report. Motion carried unanimously.
Action Communications- FCC License renewal 400; Ameriprise Financial- Retirement
1,858.72; Bank of America- postage/supplies/subscriptions 2,899.60; Black Hills Energy-
Gas 245.86; Blue Cross Blue Shield- health insurance 9,912.75; Bytes- computer backup
180.44; Century Link- phone 88.56; Enviroservice- water testing 60.00; Garden County
News- publishing 174.94; Guardian Life Insurance- life insurance 90.13; Garden County
Treasurer- postcard notice 363.94; James Bondegard-mileage/reimbursement, 475.70.
Jerry Smith-Animal control 700; Miller & Associates sewer project engineering 10,850.
Miller & Associates GIS mapping project- 7,160; Municipal Supply-parts 30.22; NMC
parts/supplies 281.80; NPPD- electricity 2,302.42; Oshkosh Ace-supplies 208.64; Oshkosh
Library-deposit request 2,000; Oshkosh Superette supplies 59.35; Roundtree Law attorney
fees 60; Scott Smith- reimbursement/mileage 57.80; Taylor Waltman- reimbursement
20.00; Valley Tire- fuel and parts 1,691.49; Viaero cell phone- 131.06; Vistabeam- phone,
fax, 162.04; Waste Connections-junkyard/trash contract 12,312.91; Westco- fuel 606.10.
Wheatbelt- electricity 1,578.59; Ne Dept of Revenue- Sales tax 811.28; Neb Dept of Revenue
Income tax 750.09; IRS- Federal tax 5144.96; Northland First National- Pool Bond 6,325.
Northland First National-Pool Bond 45, 000.
GIS Mapping Project: Bondegard updated council on the drafted maps we have received.
Twin Cities Development and Creative District: Bondegard gave update on grants that have been submitted. Also, they will be celebrating 40 years of service on November 17th.
NEW BUSINESS:
The Sheriff’s report was reviewed. Piva requested a more detailed report.
The Animal Control Report was reviewed.
Motioned by Schwartz, seconded by Porter to approve Keno License for Reyman’s Roadhouse. Motion carried unanimously.
Motioned by DeCock, seconded by Porter to approve the building permit at 210 E Ave H. Motion carried unanimously.
Motioned by Schwartz, seconded by DeCock to approve the building permit for a shed at 514 Main Street. Motion carried unanimously.
Motioned by DeCock, seconded by Schwartz to approve the building permit for a shed at 402 W 5th. Motion carried unanimously.
Mayor Davis opened the Public Hearing at 5:15 P.M. for Class C Liquor License for OE Holdings LLC & Reyman’s Roadhouse LLC. The Public Hearing was closed at 5:23 P.M.
Motioned by Schwartz, seconded by Porter to approve OE Holding LLC Class C Liquor License. Motion carried unanimously.
Motioned by DeCock, seconded by Schwartz to approve Reyman’s Roadhouse LLC Class C Liquor License. Motion carried unanimously.
Motioned by DeCock, seconded by Porter to approve Resolution NO. 53-25 Year End Certification of City Street Superintendent. Motion carried unanimously.
Motioned by DeCock, seconded by Porter to approve the Final reading of Ordinance NO. 487. Motion carried unanimously.
CITY OF OSHKOSH
ORDINANCE NO. 487
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF OSHKOSH, GARDEN COUNTY, NEBRASKA, AMENDING § 73-17 LICENSE OR PERMIT REQUIRED, OF THE CITY CODE BOOK; TO PROVIDE THAT THE PROVISIONS OF THIS ORDINANCE SHALL BE MADE A PART OF THE CODE OF THE CITY OF OSHKOSH; AND PROVIDE WHEN THIS ORDINANCE SHALL BE IN FULL FORCE AND EFFECT.
BE IT ORDAINED BY THE MAYOR AND THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF OSHKOSH, NEBRASKA:
SECTION 1.
§ 73-17 License or Permit Required is hereby amended as follows:
Any person operating an all-terrain vehicle or utility-type vehicle as authorized in § 73.16(A) shall have proof upon their person of:
(A) A valid Class O operator's license or a farm permit as provided by Neb. RS 60-4,126;
(B) Liability insurance coverage for the all-terrain vehicle or utility-type vehicle while operating the vehicle on a street or highway. The person operating such vehicle shall provide proof of such insurance coverage to any peace officer requesting such proof within five days of such request; and
(C) Operator must be at least 19 years of age. (Prior Code, § 4-2.13)
(D) No person shall operate an all-terrain vehicle or utility-type vehicle on the streets of the city until the owner has provided proof of insurance to the City Office or city designee for the City of Oshkosh and obtained an insurance decal for the current year. The City of Oshkosh will issue a decal for the current year which shall be affixed to the all-terrain vehicle or utility-type vehicle in a conspicuous place. All insurance decals will expire on December 31 in the year of issuance and must be renewed on or before January 1 of each year. The city will charge a fee of $25 for the issuance of such insurance decal.
SECTION 2.
Any other ordinance or section passed and approved prior to passage, approval, and publication or posting of this ordinance and in conflict with its provisions is repealed.
SECTION 3.
This ordinance shall be in full force and effect from and after its passage, approval and publication according to law.
Passed, approved and adopted on this13th day of November, 2025.
Motioned by Schwartz, seconded by DeCock to approve Jaden Porter’s Resignation as Council President. Voting AYE: Schwartz, DeCock, and Piva. Abstained: Porter.
Motioned by Porter, seconded by DeCock to Elect Jeannie Schwartz as the new Council President. Voting AYE: Porter, DeCock, and Piva. Abstained: Schwartz
Motioned by Schwartz, seconded by Porter to approve the Resignation of Mayor Terry Davis. Motion carried unanimously.
Pursuant to City Code §§
Motion by Porter, seconded by DeCock to adjourn the meeting at 5:23 P.M. Motion carried unanimously.
__________________________________
Jeannie Schwartz Mayor
ATTEST:
_________________________________________
James Bondegard City Administrator/Clerk
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, Brandon Reyman, Stevey Prachett, Vicente & Kelli Rodarte, Shaun Friedrichsen, Samantha Pedraza, and Andrea Beierle.
Motion by DeCock, seconded by Porter to approve the consent agenda: agenda, minutes, claims, Treasurer’s Report. Motion carried unanimously.
Action Communications- FCC License renewal 400; Ameriprise Financial- Retirement
1,858.72; Bank of America- postage/supplies/subscriptions 2,899.60; Black Hills Energy-
Gas 245.86; Blue Cross Blue Shield- health insurance 9,912.75; Bytes- computer backup
180.44; Century Link- phone 88.56; Enviroservice- water testing 60.00; Garden County
News- publishing 174.94; Guardian Life Insurance- life insurance 90.13; Garden County
Treasurer- postcard notice 363.94; James Bondegard-mileage/reimbursement, 475.70.
Jerry Smith-Animal control 700; Miller & Associates sewer project engineering 10,850.
Miller & Associates GIS mapping project- 7,160; Municipal Supply-parts 30.22; NMC
parts/supplies 281.80; NPPD- electricity 2,302.42; Oshkosh Ace-supplies 208.64; Oshkosh
Library-deposit request 2,000; Oshkosh Superette supplies 59.35; Roundtree Law attorney
fees 60; Scott Smith- reimbursement/mileage 57.80; Taylor Waltman- reimbursement
20.00; Valley Tire- fuel and parts 1,691.49; Viaero cell phone- 131.06; Vistabeam- phone,
fax, 162.04; Waste Connections-junkyard/trash contract 12,312.91; Westco- fuel 606.10.
Wheatbelt- electricity 1,578.59; Ne Dept of Revenue- Sales tax 811.28; Neb Dept of Revenue
Income tax 750.09; IRS- Federal tax 5144.96; Northland First National- Pool Bond 6,325.
Northland First National-Pool Bond 45, 000.
GIS Mapping Project: Bondegard updated council on the drafted maps we have received.
Twin Cities Development and Creative District: Bondegard gave update on grants that have been submitted. Also, they will be celebrating 40 years of service on November 17th.
NEW BUSINESS:
The Sheriff’s report was reviewed. Piva requested a more detailed report.
The Animal Control Report was reviewed.
Motioned by Schwartz, seconded by Porter to approve Keno License for Reyman’s Roadhouse. Motion carried unanimously.
Motioned by DeCock, seconded by Porter to approve the building permit at 210 E Ave H. Motion carried unanimously.
Motioned by Schwartz, seconded by DeCock to approve the building permit for a shed at 514 Main Street. Motion carried unanimously.
Motioned by DeCock, seconded by Schwartz to approve the building permit for a shed at 402 W 5th. Motion carried unanimously.
Mayor Davis opened the Public Hearing at 5:15 P.M. for Class C Liquor License for OE Holdings LLC & Reyman’s Roadhouse LLC. The Public Hearing was closed at 5:23 P.M.
Motioned by Schwartz, seconded by Porter to approve OE Holding LLC Class C Liquor License. Motion carried unanimously.
Motioned by DeCock, seconded by Schwartz to approve Reyman’s Roadhouse LLC Class C Liquor License. Motion carried unanimously.
Motioned by DeCock, seconded by Porter to approve Resolution NO. 53-25 Year End Certification of City Street Superintendent. Motion carried unanimously.
Motioned by DeCock, seconded by Porter to approve the Final reading of Ordinance NO. 487. Motion carried unanimously.
CITY OF OSHKOSH
ORDINANCE NO. 487
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF OSHKOSH, GARDEN COUNTY, NEBRASKA, AMENDING § 73-17 LICENSE OR PERMIT REQUIRED, OF THE CITY CODE BOOK; TO PROVIDE THAT THE PROVISIONS OF THIS ORDINANCE SHALL BE MADE A PART OF THE CODE OF THE CITY OF OSHKOSH; AND PROVIDE WHEN THIS ORDINANCE SHALL BE IN FULL FORCE AND EFFECT.
BE IT ORDAINED BY THE MAYOR AND THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF OSHKOSH, NEBRASKA:
SECTION 1.
§ 73-17 License or Permit Required is hereby amended as follows:
Any person operating an all-terrain vehicle or utility-type vehicle as authorized in § 73.16(A) shall have proof upon their person of:
(A) A valid Class O operator's license or a farm permit as provided by Neb. RS 60-4,126;
(B) Liability insurance coverage for the all-terrain vehicle or utility-type vehicle while operating the vehicle on a street or highway. The person operating such vehicle shall provide proof of such insurance coverage to any peace officer requesting such proof within five days of such request; and
(C) Operator must be at least 19 years of age. (Prior Code, § 4-2.13)
(D) No person shall operate an all-terrain vehicle or utility-type vehicle on the streets of the city until the owner has provided proof of insurance to the City Office or city designee for the City of Oshkosh and obtained an insurance decal for the current year. The City of Oshkosh will issue a decal for the current year which shall be affixed to the all-terrain vehicle or utility-type vehicle in a conspicuous place. All insurance decals will expire on December 31 in the year of issuance and must be renewed on or before January 1 of each year. The city will charge a fee of $25 for the issuance of such insurance decal.
SECTION 2.
Any other ordinance or section passed and approved prior to passage, approval, and publication or posting of this ordinance and in conflict with its provisions is repealed.
SECTION 3.
This ordinance shall be in full force and effect from and after its passage, approval and publication according to law.
Passed, approved and adopted on this13th day of November, 2025.
Motioned by Schwartz, seconded by DeCock to approve Jaden Porter’s Resignation as Council President. Voting AYE: Schwartz, DeCock, and Piva. Abstained: Porter.
Motioned by Porter, seconded by DeCock to Elect Jeannie Schwartz as the new Council President. Voting AYE: Porter, DeCock, and Piva. Abstained: Schwartz
Motioned by Schwartz, seconded by Porter to approve the Resignation of Mayor Terry Davis. Motion carried unanimously.
Pursuant to City Code §§
Motion by Porter, seconded by DeCock to adjourn the meeting at 5:23 P.M. Motion carried unanimously.
__________________________________
Jeannie Schwartz Mayor
ATTEST:
_________________________________________
James Bondegard City Administrator/Clerk