City of Oshkosh-Minutes-February 2025
The City of Oshkosh Council met for regular session February 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: Mike Piva, Jaden Porter, Gary DeCock, and Jeannie Schwartz. Also attending: City Attorney Rory Roundtree, City Administrator James Bondegard, Deputy Clerk Kim Martin, Jordan Diedrich with Twin Cities Development, Bob & Jeremy Callahan, Karen Westerbur, Anita Cross, Martin Smith, Marshall Milanuk, April Toepfer Brittany Krauter, Wendy Krueger, Jerry Smith, Dave Dymak, Laurie Soper, Katie Hruby, Travis & Tina Sullivan, Jim Levick, Sue Piva, Richard & Dixie Huff, David & Kimmi Sauder, Marion & Kathy Peterson, and Sheriff, Randy Ross.
Motion by Porter, seconded by Piva, to approve the consent agenda: agenda, minutes, claims, Treasurer’s Report. Motion carried unanimously.
Salaries-22,143.66, IRS-4,588.82 Taxes, NE Dept. of Revenue 1,522.22-Taxes, 3 Schoes-
1,250.00-Grass Spreading, Ameriprise Financial-1,742.00-Retirement, Bank of America-854.26-
Postage, Supplies, Subscriptions, Black Hills-925.22-Heat, Blue Cross Blue Shield-9,939.30-
Insurance, Budge-It-Drain Service-410.00- Sewer Inspection, Bytes-175.24-Backup and Support,
Centurylink-93.85-Phone, Corine Mendoza-150.00-Deposit return, Eagle Auto-289-Parts, Enviro
Service-30.00, Garden County Chamber-100.00-Dues, Garden County News-93.50-Publishing,
HireRight-301.15-Subscription,James Bondegard-247.80-Mileage, 500-Street Incentive
Payment, Jerry Smith-700.00-Animal Control, Kim Martin-266.00-Mileage, LARM-529.79-
Payroll Audit, Moes Heating-500.00-Services, Mutual of Omaha-79.03-Life Insurance, NMC-
377.76-Parts, NPPD-2,889.26-Electricity, Oshkosh ACE-473.92-Supplies, Oshkosh Superette-
54.51-Supplies, Oshkosh Truck Shop-11,937.89-Repairs, Labor, Panhandle Clerk-40.00-Dues,
Panhandle Tech-85.00-Internet, Rauner Associates-4,670.06-Aduit Prep, S and E Roll offs-
1,475.84-Abatement Service, Scott Smith-132.00-Reimbursement, Stealth Underground Repairs
& Reimbursement, Taylor Waltman-20.00 Reimbursement, TextMyGov-1,500.00-Annual
Renewal, Valley Tire-706.88-Fuel, Viaero Wireless-94.13-Phones, Vistabeam-2,003.88- New
Phone System, Waste Connections-11,911.11-Trash Contract, Wheat Belt-1,631.92-Electricity.
OLD BUSINESS:
ARPA Funds: Updated on financials.
Broadband: Update on installs. Installs to begin in March.
NEW BUSINESS:
Jordan with Twin Cities Development presented a proposal for a possible partnership. Jordan discussed the many opportunities such as grant writing, career connections, job postings, and career listing,
Motion by Piva, seconded by DeCock, to approve the gold membership with Twin Cities Development. Motion carried unanimously.
Sheriff Ross discussed the sheriff’s report.
The Animal Control Report was reviewed.
Deputy Clerk Martin discussed with council about the upcoming Ace promotion and project and member distribution.
Motion by DeCock, seconded by Porter, to approve the recommendation from the Economic Development Committee to approve the loan to Garden County Hospital for a community pharmacy. Motion carried unanimously.
Motion by Porter, seconded by Piva, to approve Resolution No. 02-25 to Rescind Resolution No. 14-24. Motion carried unanimously. Full Resolution is on file at City Hall.
Motion by Piva, seconded by DeCock to approve the agreement with WCNDD for 2025 Nuisance abatement program. Motion carried unanimously.
Motion by Piva, seconded by Porter, to approve the renewal of the animal contract. Motion carried unanimously.
Motion by DeCock, seconded by Schwartz, to approve the quote for a new radar sign. Motion carried unanimously.
Motion by Porter seconded by Piva to go into closed session at 6:02 P.M. in order to protect the public interest and to prevent needless injury to the reputation of an individual. Motion carried unanimously.
No formal or informal action was taken in closed session.
Mayor Davis adjourned the closed session at 6:12 P.M.
Motion by Porter, seconded by Schwartz to adjourn the meeting at 6:13 P.M. Motion carried unanimously.
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Terry G. Davis Mayor
ATTEST:
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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: Mike Piva, Jaden Porter, Gary DeCock, and Jeannie Schwartz. Also attending: City Attorney Rory Roundtree, City Administrator James Bondegard, Deputy Clerk Kim Martin, Jordan Diedrich with Twin Cities Development, Bob & Jeremy Callahan, Karen Westerbur, Anita Cross, Martin Smith, Marshall Milanuk, April Toepfer Brittany Krauter, Wendy Krueger, Jerry Smith, Dave Dymak, Laurie Soper, Katie Hruby, Travis & Tina Sullivan, Jim Levick, Sue Piva, Richard & Dixie Huff, David & Kimmi Sauder, Marion & Kathy Peterson, and Sheriff, Randy Ross.
Motion by Porter, seconded by Piva, to approve the consent agenda: agenda, minutes, claims, Treasurer’s Report. Motion carried unanimously.
Salaries-22,143.66, IRS-4,588.82 Taxes, NE Dept. of Revenue 1,522.22-Taxes, 3 Schoes-
1,250.00-Grass Spreading, Ameriprise Financial-1,742.00-Retirement, Bank of America-854.26-
Postage, Supplies, Subscriptions, Black Hills-925.22-Heat, Blue Cross Blue Shield-9,939.30-
Insurance, Budge-It-Drain Service-410.00- Sewer Inspection, Bytes-175.24-Backup and Support,
Centurylink-93.85-Phone, Corine Mendoza-150.00-Deposit return, Eagle Auto-289-Parts, Enviro
Service-30.00, Garden County Chamber-100.00-Dues, Garden County News-93.50-Publishing,
HireRight-301.15-Subscription,James Bondegard-247.80-Mileage, 500-Street Incentive
Payment, Jerry Smith-700.00-Animal Control, Kim Martin-266.00-Mileage, LARM-529.79-
Payroll Audit, Moes Heating-500.00-Services, Mutual of Omaha-79.03-Life Insurance, NMC-
377.76-Parts, NPPD-2,889.26-Electricity, Oshkosh ACE-473.92-Supplies, Oshkosh Superette-
54.51-Supplies, Oshkosh Truck Shop-11,937.89-Repairs, Labor, Panhandle Clerk-40.00-Dues,
Panhandle Tech-85.00-Internet, Rauner Associates-4,670.06-Aduit Prep, S and E Roll offs-
1,475.84-Abatement Service, Scott Smith-132.00-Reimbursement, Stealth Underground Repairs
& Reimbursement, Taylor Waltman-20.00 Reimbursement, TextMyGov-1,500.00-Annual
Renewal, Valley Tire-706.88-Fuel, Viaero Wireless-94.13-Phones, Vistabeam-2,003.88- New
Phone System, Waste Connections-11,911.11-Trash Contract, Wheat Belt-1,631.92-Electricity.
OLD BUSINESS:
ARPA Funds: Updated on financials.
Broadband: Update on installs. Installs to begin in March.
NEW BUSINESS:
Jordan with Twin Cities Development presented a proposal for a possible partnership. Jordan discussed the many opportunities such as grant writing, career connections, job postings, and career listing,
Motion by Piva, seconded by DeCock, to approve the gold membership with Twin Cities Development. Motion carried unanimously.
Sheriff Ross discussed the sheriff’s report.
The Animal Control Report was reviewed.
Deputy Clerk Martin discussed with council about the upcoming Ace promotion and project and member distribution.
Motion by DeCock, seconded by Porter, to approve the recommendation from the Economic Development Committee to approve the loan to Garden County Hospital for a community pharmacy. Motion carried unanimously.
Motion by Porter, seconded by Piva, to approve Resolution No. 02-25 to Rescind Resolution No. 14-24. Motion carried unanimously. Full Resolution is on file at City Hall.
Motion by Piva, seconded by DeCock to approve the agreement with WCNDD for 2025 Nuisance abatement program. Motion carried unanimously.
Motion by Piva, seconded by Porter, to approve the renewal of the animal contract. Motion carried unanimously.
Motion by DeCock, seconded by Schwartz, to approve the quote for a new radar sign. Motion carried unanimously.
Motion by Porter seconded by Piva to go into closed session at 6:02 P.M. in order to protect the public interest and to prevent needless injury to the reputation of an individual. Motion carried unanimously.
No formal or informal action was taken in closed session.
Mayor Davis adjourned the closed session at 6:12 P.M.
Motion by Porter, seconded by Schwartz to adjourn the meeting at 6:13 P.M. Motion carried unanimously.
__________________________________
Terry G. Davis Mayor
ATTEST:
_________________________________________
James Bondegard City Administrator/Clerk