City of Oshkosh-Minutes-June 2025
The City of Oshkosh Council met for regular session June 12th , 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 Attorney Rory Roundtree, City Administrator James Bondegard, Deputy Clerk Kim Martin, Scott Smith, Tom Martin, Mike Noetzelmann, Emma Caster with WCNDD, Jay & Lisa Hitz, Andrea Beierle, Samantha Pedraza, Sally Anderson, Shaun Friedrichsen, Taylor Waltman, and Sheriff Randy Ross..
Motion by DeCock, seconded by Porter to approve the consent agenda: agenda, minutes, claims, Treasurer’s Report. Motion carried unanimously.
ATLAS AUTOMATION - SENSORS 2023.36; AMERIPRISE FINANCIAL - RETIREMENT 1711.00; BANK
OF AMERICA - CREDIT CARD/POSTAGE/SUPPLIES/SUBSCRIPTIONS 431.64; BORDER LEAGUE -
BASEBALL LEAGUE DUES 625.00; BYTES - COMPUTER BACKUP 176.28; BLACK HILLS ENERGY - GAS
238.91; BLUE CROSS BLUE SHIELD - HEALTH INSURANCE 9939.30; CENTURY LINK - POOL AND
LIBRARY PHONE 114.61; NORTHLAND BANK – POOL INTEREST 6875.00; CRISTAL CURTIS -
DEPOSIT RETURN 150.00; DEBI NUNES - REIMBURSEMENT 40.00; EAGLE AUTO - PARTS 151.48;
EMMA CHRISTANSEN - DEPOSIT RETURN 59.30; ENVIROSERVICE - WATER TESTING 30.00;
GARDEN COUNTY NEWS - PUBLISHING 60.59; GARDEN COUNTY TREASURER - POLICE CONTRACT
25102.28; HEARTLAND LUMBER - SUPPLIES 16.63; IRS – FEDERAL TAX 4697.95; JERRY SMITH -
ANIMAL CONTROL 700.00; KIM MARTIN - REIMBURSEMENT 936.84; LARM - BASEBALL
INSURANCE 234.22; LINEPECO - CONCESSION SUPPLIES 1069.65; MILLER AND ASSOCIATES -
SEWER PROJECT 4125.00; MUNICIPAL SUPPLY - REPAIRS, 869.53; MUTUAL OF OMAHA - LIFE
INSURANCE 79.03; NDEE - SEWER PAYMENT 30,174.39; NDEE - WELL PAYMENT 78587.34; NE
DEPT OF REVENUE - SALES TAX 784.38; NEB RURAL WATER ASSOC. - TRAINING 415.00;
NORTHWEST PIPE FITTINGS - PARTS AND REPAIRS 2258.05; NPPD - ELECTRICITY 2586.11; NEB
DEPT OF REVENUE - INCOME TAX 683.64; OGALLALA GOODAL YMCA - LIFE GUARD
CERTIFICATION/TRAINING 785.00; OSHKOSH ACE - SUPPLIES 838.90; OSHKOSH SUPERETTE -
SUPPLIES 182.66; OSHKOSH WATER TOWER - REIMBURSMENT 567.08; CONSTRUCTION - STREET
REPAIR 14500.00; RICKS TOWING - VEHICHLE ABATEMENT 204.25; ROUNDTREE LAW -
ATTORNEY FEES 622.80; SCOTT SMITH - REIMBURSEMENT 20.00; TAYLOR WALTMAN -
REIMBURSEMENT 20.00; US FOODS - CONCESSION SUPPLIES 869.33; VALLEY TIRE - FUEL 563.94;
VIAERO - CELL PHONE 131.50; VISTABEAM - PHONE, FAX, 160.92; WASTE CONNECTIONS -
JUNKYARD/TRASH CONTRACT 12388.88; WHEATBELT - ELECTRICITY 1838.28.
PUBLIC COMMENT:
Paula Bondegard, Tom Martin, Scott Smith, and Taylor Waltman addressed the council with concerns with possible changes to the health insurance.
OLD BUSINESS:
ARPA Funds: Updated on financials.
Twin Cities Development: Updated on projects and grants that they are working on.
NEW BUSINESS:
Emma Caster with WCNDD introduced herself to council members and gave a presentation on nuisance properties.
Motioned by Piva, seconded by DeCock to declare nuisance by Resolution. Motion carried unanimously. Full Resolutions are on file at City Hall.
Mike Noetzelmann addressed the council with concerns with zoning regulations and properties in the residential area where he lives.
Motioned by Schwartz, seconded by Porter to allow Friends of Antelope Valley Historic Church the use of the Ball Diamond on the 4th of July. Motion carried unanimously.
The Animal Control Report was reviewed.
Sheriff Randy Ross gave Sheriff’s Report.
The council discussed the possibility of removing dead trees in the city. No action taken.
Motion by Schwartz, seconded by Porter to approve free swimming at the pool July 4th.. Motion carried unanimously.
David Maggart answered questions and gave information on health insurance plans. He discussed how stipends would affect the employees and the drawbacks of stipends. Maggart explained how stipends are like a raise to the employees and would affect the tax burden. He also said that stipends cannot be given, specifically for health insurance.
A lengthy discussion was held on health insurance. Bondegard presented figures from the past few years, noting that even with the increase seen this year, the city is ultimately paying less than there were previous couple years. Schwartz was concerned with the time of this decision with open enrollment being closed soon. Mayor Davis agreed with Shwartz on the timing and opted to leave insurance as is and taking the time to research better options. Davis said that the city couldn’t afford to lose employees. Piva discussed the issue every year and discussed it from a taxpayer’s view. Piva contacted other entities on insurance options. Piva addressed public on the questions and comments.
Motioned by Schwartz, seconded by Porter to keep the current health insurance plan and continue to investigate options. Motion carried unanimously.
Motion by Schwartz, seconded by DeCock to adjourn the meeting at 6:31 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: Jaden Porter, Mike Piva, Gary DeCock, and Jeannie Schwartz. Also attending: City Attorney Rory Roundtree, City Administrator James Bondegard, Deputy Clerk Kim Martin, Scott Smith, Tom Martin, Mike Noetzelmann, Emma Caster with WCNDD, Jay & Lisa Hitz, Andrea Beierle, Samantha Pedraza, Sally Anderson, Shaun Friedrichsen, Taylor Waltman, and Sheriff Randy Ross..
Motion by DeCock, seconded by Porter to approve the consent agenda: agenda, minutes, claims, Treasurer’s Report. Motion carried unanimously.
ATLAS AUTOMATION - SENSORS 2023.36; AMERIPRISE FINANCIAL - RETIREMENT 1711.00; BANK
OF AMERICA - CREDIT CARD/POSTAGE/SUPPLIES/SUBSCRIPTIONS 431.64; BORDER LEAGUE -
BASEBALL LEAGUE DUES 625.00; BYTES - COMPUTER BACKUP 176.28; BLACK HILLS ENERGY - GAS
238.91; BLUE CROSS BLUE SHIELD - HEALTH INSURANCE 9939.30; CENTURY LINK - POOL AND
LIBRARY PHONE 114.61; NORTHLAND BANK – POOL INTEREST 6875.00; CRISTAL CURTIS -
DEPOSIT RETURN 150.00; DEBI NUNES - REIMBURSEMENT 40.00; EAGLE AUTO - PARTS 151.48;
EMMA CHRISTANSEN - DEPOSIT RETURN 59.30; ENVIROSERVICE - WATER TESTING 30.00;
GARDEN COUNTY NEWS - PUBLISHING 60.59; GARDEN COUNTY TREASURER - POLICE CONTRACT
25102.28; HEARTLAND LUMBER - SUPPLIES 16.63; IRS – FEDERAL TAX 4697.95; JERRY SMITH -
ANIMAL CONTROL 700.00; KIM MARTIN - REIMBURSEMENT 936.84; LARM - BASEBALL
INSURANCE 234.22; LINEPECO - CONCESSION SUPPLIES 1069.65; MILLER AND ASSOCIATES -
SEWER PROJECT 4125.00; MUNICIPAL SUPPLY - REPAIRS, 869.53; MUTUAL OF OMAHA - LIFE
INSURANCE 79.03; NDEE - SEWER PAYMENT 30,174.39; NDEE - WELL PAYMENT 78587.34; NE
DEPT OF REVENUE - SALES TAX 784.38; NEB RURAL WATER ASSOC. - TRAINING 415.00;
NORTHWEST PIPE FITTINGS - PARTS AND REPAIRS 2258.05; NPPD - ELECTRICITY 2586.11; NEB
DEPT OF REVENUE - INCOME TAX 683.64; OGALLALA GOODAL YMCA - LIFE GUARD
CERTIFICATION/TRAINING 785.00; OSHKOSH ACE - SUPPLIES 838.90; OSHKOSH SUPERETTE -
SUPPLIES 182.66; OSHKOSH WATER TOWER - REIMBURSMENT 567.08; CONSTRUCTION - STREET
REPAIR 14500.00; RICKS TOWING - VEHICHLE ABATEMENT 204.25; ROUNDTREE LAW -
ATTORNEY FEES 622.80; SCOTT SMITH - REIMBURSEMENT 20.00; TAYLOR WALTMAN -
REIMBURSEMENT 20.00; US FOODS - CONCESSION SUPPLIES 869.33; VALLEY TIRE - FUEL 563.94;
VIAERO - CELL PHONE 131.50; VISTABEAM - PHONE, FAX, 160.92; WASTE CONNECTIONS -
JUNKYARD/TRASH CONTRACT 12388.88; WHEATBELT - ELECTRICITY 1838.28.
PUBLIC COMMENT:
Paula Bondegard, Tom Martin, Scott Smith, and Taylor Waltman addressed the council with concerns with possible changes to the health insurance.
OLD BUSINESS:
ARPA Funds: Updated on financials.
Twin Cities Development: Updated on projects and grants that they are working on.
NEW BUSINESS:
Emma Caster with WCNDD introduced herself to council members and gave a presentation on nuisance properties.
Motioned by Piva, seconded by DeCock to declare nuisance by Resolution. Motion carried unanimously. Full Resolutions are on file at City Hall.
- Resolution No. 04-25, 405 W 2nd St.
- Resolution No. 05-25, 203 W Ave D.
- Resolution No. 06-25, 201 W Ave D.
- Resolution No. 07-25, 312 Main St..
- Resolution No. 08-25, 106 E Ave C.
- Resolution No. 09-25, 110 E Ave G.
- Resolution No. 10-25, E Ave C.
- Resolution No. 11-25, PID 350007241.
- Resolution No. 12-25, 209 E 1st St.
- Resolution No. 13-25, 107 E 1st St.
- Resolution No. 14-25, 200 E Ave A.
- Resolution No. 15-25, 221 Main St.
- Resolution No. 16-25, 108 E 1st St.
- Resolution No. 17-25, 110 E 1st St.
- Resolution No. 18-25, 107 W 1st St.
- Resolution No. 19-25, 207 W Ave B.
- Resolution No. 20-25, 206 W Ave C.
Mike Noetzelmann addressed the council with concerns with zoning regulations and properties in the residential area where he lives.
Motioned by Schwartz, seconded by Porter to allow Friends of Antelope Valley Historic Church the use of the Ball Diamond on the 4th of July. Motion carried unanimously.
The Animal Control Report was reviewed.
Sheriff Randy Ross gave Sheriff’s Report.
The council discussed the possibility of removing dead trees in the city. No action taken.
Motion by Schwartz, seconded by Porter to approve free swimming at the pool July 4th.. Motion carried unanimously.
David Maggart answered questions and gave information on health insurance plans. He discussed how stipends would affect the employees and the drawbacks of stipends. Maggart explained how stipends are like a raise to the employees and would affect the tax burden. He also said that stipends cannot be given, specifically for health insurance.
A lengthy discussion was held on health insurance. Bondegard presented figures from the past few years, noting that even with the increase seen this year, the city is ultimately paying less than there were previous couple years. Schwartz was concerned with the time of this decision with open enrollment being closed soon. Mayor Davis agreed with Shwartz on the timing and opted to leave insurance as is and taking the time to research better options. Davis said that the city couldn’t afford to lose employees. Piva discussed the issue every year and discussed it from a taxpayer’s view. Piva contacted other entities on insurance options. Piva addressed public on the questions and comments.
Motioned by Schwartz, seconded by Porter to keep the current health insurance plan and continue to investigate options. Motion carried unanimously.
Motion by Schwartz, seconded by DeCock to adjourn the meeting at 6:31 P.M. Motion carried unanimously.
__________________________________
Terry G. Davis Mayor
ATTEST:
_________________________________________
James Bondegard City Administrator/Clerk