Minutes-March 2026
The City of Oshkosh Council met for regular session March 12th, 2026, 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 Jeannie Schwartz called the meeting to order and read the Open Meetings Act, LV 898.
Present: Mayor Jeannie Schwartz, Council Members: Mike Piva, Gary DeCock, Matthew Krajewski, and Connie Peterson. Also attending: City Attorney Rory Roundtree, City Administrator James Bondegard, Deputy Clerk Kim Martin, Shaun Friedrichsen, David Welanko and Kyle Keller with PADD.
Motion by DeCock, seconded by Krajewski to approve the consent agenda: agenda, minutes, claims, Treasurer’s Report. Motion carried unanimously.
Salaries-25,230.49, IRS-4,642.62 Taxes, NE Dept. of Revenue 1,341.26-Taxes, Ameriprise Financial-1,792.80-Retirement, Bank of America-1,454.99-Postage, Supplies, Subscriptions, Dues, Black Hills-806.72-Heat, Blue Cross Blue Shield-9,912.75-Insurnce, Bytes-193.36-Backup and Support, Centurylink-108.45-Phone, Enviro Service-30.00, Garden County News-22.45-Publishing,
Garden Count Health Services -749.00- medical reimbursement, Garden County Treasurer – 25,844.35 – Police Contract, Good sports Inc – 300.00 – Admin Fess, Guardian Life Insurance – 90.13 – Life Insurance, James Bondegard-458.20-Mileage, Jerry Smit-800.00-Animal Control, Jordan’s Ag Repair-57.24-Parts, Michael Casados – 150.00 Water Deposit Refund, NMC – 581.66- Parts and Repairs, NPPD-3,102.19-Electricity, Oshkosh ACE-166.05-Supplies, Rec Supply – 1409.74 -Parts, Repairs for Pool, Roundtree Law-428.00-Attorney Fee’s, Samantha Pedraza- 57.72- Deposit refund, Scott Smith-20.00-Reimbursement, Sensaphone- 131.40 – Annual Subscription, Taylor Waltman-307.10- Mileage, Reimbursement, The JP Cooke Company- 133.75 -Pet Tags, US Bank-149.00-Equipment Dues, Valley Tire-363.40-Fuel, Viaero Wireless-131.98-Phones,Waste Connections-12,130.98 -Trash Contract, Wheat Belt-1,538.61-Electricity.
Update on Development Grants (Creative District/Recycling Grant/ Good Sports Donation): Bondegard gave updates on the Creative District awarded $100,00 grant and the Equipment Donation for the Softball/Baseball Program.
Health Insurance Update: No new updates given.
NEW BUSINESS:
The Sheriff’s report was not given.
The Animal Control Report was reviewed.
David Welanko with Panhandle Area Development District (PADD) discussed with council the Community Development Block Grants (CDBG) applications that will open July 1st. He discussed the opportunities with the program including the grant writing process and the participation needed from businesses on the Downtown Revitalization Grant and other grant opportunities like Infrastructure Grants. Welanko answered questions on how PADD can assist with administration of grants and other services.
Bondegard discussed with council that a planning and zoning meeting and a public hearing and notification of the hearing were needed to move forward with the adoption of the Blight Study. Bondegard is going to contact planning and committee members to schedule meeting,
Motioned by Piva, seconded by Peterson to appoint Matthew Krajewski as President of Council. Voting AYE: Piva, DeCock, Peterson. Abstain: Matthew Krajewski
Motioned by DeCock, seconded by Krajewski to approve the Surplus Sale of the IPS Baler. Motion carried unanimously.
Council discussed the current Food Truck and Occupation Taxes. No action taken.
Bondegard discussed with council the Request for Qualifications (RFQ)-Engineering / Consulting Firms (SRF Loan & OSG Grant for Sewer Project). Motion by Krajewski, seconded by DeCock to approve RFQ
Discussion of sewer main replacement in the alley between W 2nd St and W 3rd St, Ave A to Ave B. Motioned by Krajewski, seconded by DeCock to use cash reserves for the Sewer Main Replacement. Motion carried unanimously.
Motion by Krajewski, seconded by Peterson to adjourn the meeting at 6:21 P.M. Motion carried unanimously.
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Jeannie Schwartz 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 Jeannie Schwartz called the meeting to order and read the Open Meetings Act, LV 898.
Present: Mayor Jeannie Schwartz, Council Members: Mike Piva, Gary DeCock, Matthew Krajewski, and Connie Peterson. Also attending: City Attorney Rory Roundtree, City Administrator James Bondegard, Deputy Clerk Kim Martin, Shaun Friedrichsen, David Welanko and Kyle Keller with PADD.
Motion by DeCock, seconded by Krajewski to approve the consent agenda: agenda, minutes, claims, Treasurer’s Report. Motion carried unanimously.
Salaries-25,230.49, IRS-4,642.62 Taxes, NE Dept. of Revenue 1,341.26-Taxes, Ameriprise Financial-1,792.80-Retirement, Bank of America-1,454.99-Postage, Supplies, Subscriptions, Dues, Black Hills-806.72-Heat, Blue Cross Blue Shield-9,912.75-Insurnce, Bytes-193.36-Backup and Support, Centurylink-108.45-Phone, Enviro Service-30.00, Garden County News-22.45-Publishing,
Garden Count Health Services -749.00- medical reimbursement, Garden County Treasurer – 25,844.35 – Police Contract, Good sports Inc – 300.00 – Admin Fess, Guardian Life Insurance – 90.13 – Life Insurance, James Bondegard-458.20-Mileage, Jerry Smit-800.00-Animal Control, Jordan’s Ag Repair-57.24-Parts, Michael Casados – 150.00 Water Deposit Refund, NMC – 581.66- Parts and Repairs, NPPD-3,102.19-Electricity, Oshkosh ACE-166.05-Supplies, Rec Supply – 1409.74 -Parts, Repairs for Pool, Roundtree Law-428.00-Attorney Fee’s, Samantha Pedraza- 57.72- Deposit refund, Scott Smith-20.00-Reimbursement, Sensaphone- 131.40 – Annual Subscription, Taylor Waltman-307.10- Mileage, Reimbursement, The JP Cooke Company- 133.75 -Pet Tags, US Bank-149.00-Equipment Dues, Valley Tire-363.40-Fuel, Viaero Wireless-131.98-Phones,Waste Connections-12,130.98 -Trash Contract, Wheat Belt-1,538.61-Electricity.
Update on Development Grants (Creative District/Recycling Grant/ Good Sports Donation): Bondegard gave updates on the Creative District awarded $100,00 grant and the Equipment Donation for the Softball/Baseball Program.
Health Insurance Update: No new updates given.
NEW BUSINESS:
The Sheriff’s report was not given.
The Animal Control Report was reviewed.
David Welanko with Panhandle Area Development District (PADD) discussed with council the Community Development Block Grants (CDBG) applications that will open July 1st. He discussed the opportunities with the program including the grant writing process and the participation needed from businesses on the Downtown Revitalization Grant and other grant opportunities like Infrastructure Grants. Welanko answered questions on how PADD can assist with administration of grants and other services.
Bondegard discussed with council that a planning and zoning meeting and a public hearing and notification of the hearing were needed to move forward with the adoption of the Blight Study. Bondegard is going to contact planning and committee members to schedule meeting,
Motioned by Piva, seconded by Peterson to appoint Matthew Krajewski as President of Council. Voting AYE: Piva, DeCock, Peterson. Abstain: Matthew Krajewski
Motioned by DeCock, seconded by Krajewski to approve the Surplus Sale of the IPS Baler. Motion carried unanimously.
Council discussed the current Food Truck and Occupation Taxes. No action taken.
Bondegard discussed with council the Request for Qualifications (RFQ)-Engineering / Consulting Firms (SRF Loan & OSG Grant for Sewer Project). Motion by Krajewski, seconded by DeCock to approve RFQ
Discussion of sewer main replacement in the alley between W 2nd St and W 3rd St, Ave A to Ave B. Motioned by Krajewski, seconded by DeCock to use cash reserves for the Sewer Main Replacement. Motion carried unanimously.
Motion by Krajewski, seconded by Peterson to adjourn the meeting at 6:21 P.M. Motion carried unanimously.
__________________________________
Jeannie Schwartz Mayor
ATTEST:
_________________________________________
James Bondegard City Administrator/Clerk