Minutes-April 2026
The City of Oshkosh Council met for regular session April 9th, 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, Also attending: City Attorney Rory Roundtree, City Administrator James Bondegard, Deputy Clerk Kim Martin, Sheriff Randy Ross, David Schleve, Jeremy Callihan, Justin Stoltzer, Liz Kupper, Lewis Hyatt with Miller & Associates. Connie Peterson joined the meeting after roll call.
Motion by DeCock, seconded by Krajewski to approve the consent agenda: agenda, minutes, claims, Treasurer’s Report. Voting AYE: Piva, DeCock, Krajewski. Abstain: Peterson. Motion carried.
Salaries-19,443.75.38.66, IRS-4,931.54 Taxes, NE Dept. of Revenue-647.41-Taxes, Ameriprise
Financial-1,870.08-Retirement, Arnold Pool Co- 177.15-Supplies, Bank of America-1,370.23-
Postage, Supplies, Subscriptions, Dues, Big Springs Equipment-Parts-141.74, Bishop Business-2,108.75-Scanning Service, Black
Hills-666.98-Heat, Blue Cross Blue Shield-9,912.75-Insurance, Bytes-193.36-Backup and
Support, Centurylink-108.45-Phone, Comfort Inn-235.90-Conference, Guardian Life-90.13-
Insurance, James Bondegard-522.00-Mileage, Jerry Smith-800.00-Animal Control, Kurtzer’s-
68.46-Parts, LARM-474.95-Insurance, NPPD-2,998.14-Electricity, Nord Electric-35.87-Parts,
Northwest Pipe Fittings-631.31-Repairs, One Call Concepts-24.83-Call to Dig, Oshkosh ACE-
88.70-Supplies, Oshkosh Library-2,000-Books and supplies, Oshkosh Superette-31.95,
Roundtree Law-478.15-Attorney Fee’s, Scott Koeppen-150.00-Deposit return, Scott Smith-
20.00-Reimbursement, Spic N Span-5,570.50-Chemicals, supplies, Taylor Waltman-20.00-
Reimbursement, US Bank-163.90-Equipment Dues, Valley Tire-417.17-Fuel, Viaero Wireless-
131.71-Phones, Waste Connections-12,145.31-Trash Contract, Wheat Belt-1,777.91-Electricity.
Infrastructure Account-Meyer’s Construction-19,552.54-Water Main Repairs, Miller and
Associates-2,701.25-Sewer Project.
Health Insurance Update: Bondegard presented new rates for health insurance to the council.
Motioned by Peterson, seconded by Piva to table the insurance. Peterson requested to get quotes from other insurance agencies. Motion carried unanimously.
Bondegard discussed with council about the upcoming Public Hearing April 21, 2026, at 5:30 P.M. with the Planning and Zoning Committee for the Blight Study.
NEW BUSINESS:
Sheriff Randy Ross gave the Sheriff’s Report, also reported that the new deputy graduates on April 23rd and that they will be fully staffed.
The Animal Control Report was reviewed.
Motioned by Peterson, seconded by Krajewski to approve the SDL on July 4th, for the Oshkosh Water Tower.
Voting AYE: Krajewski, Peterson, DeCock. Abstain: Piva. Motion carried.
Davis Schleve presented to the council two plaques of line of duty deaths of former officers.
Motioned by Peterson, seconded by DeCock to approve chickens at 1012 West 1st Street. Motion carried unanimously.
Motioned by Krajewski, seconded by Peterson to approve the building permit at 116 W 3rd Street. Motion carried unanimously.
Bondegard presented to the council a Certificate of Recognition from Rocky Mountain Incident Team. They stated how appreciative they were with what the city supplied during the fire and that they were impressed at how quickly the community responded.
Motioned by Krajewski, seconded by DeCock to approve May 7th , 2026 for Community Clean-Up Day, with an alternate day May 14th, 2026. Motion carried unanimously.
Bondegard discussed with council the upcoming training at the auditorium on July 22nd .
Lewis Hyatt with Miller & Associates gave a presentation and answered questions about the Sewer System Engineering Report. He presented a map of priorities with the project and the steps that need to be taken.
Standard of Qualifications for Engineering Services for the Wastewater Collection Rehabilitation Project were submitted by two firms, Miller and Associates and M.C. Schaff and Associates. The council reviewed and scored both proposals. Motioned by Piva, seconded by Krajewski to select Miller and Associates as Engineer firm for project. Motion carried unanimously.
Motion by Krajewski, seconded by Piva to adjourn the meeting at 6:11 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, Also attending: City Attorney Rory Roundtree, City Administrator James Bondegard, Deputy Clerk Kim Martin, Sheriff Randy Ross, David Schleve, Jeremy Callihan, Justin Stoltzer, Liz Kupper, Lewis Hyatt with Miller & Associates. Connie Peterson joined the meeting after roll call.
Motion by DeCock, seconded by Krajewski to approve the consent agenda: agenda, minutes, claims, Treasurer’s Report. Voting AYE: Piva, DeCock, Krajewski. Abstain: Peterson. Motion carried.
Salaries-19,443.75.38.66, IRS-4,931.54 Taxes, NE Dept. of Revenue-647.41-Taxes, Ameriprise
Financial-1,870.08-Retirement, Arnold Pool Co- 177.15-Supplies, Bank of America-1,370.23-
Postage, Supplies, Subscriptions, Dues, Big Springs Equipment-Parts-141.74, Bishop Business-2,108.75-Scanning Service, Black
Hills-666.98-Heat, Blue Cross Blue Shield-9,912.75-Insurance, Bytes-193.36-Backup and
Support, Centurylink-108.45-Phone, Comfort Inn-235.90-Conference, Guardian Life-90.13-
Insurance, James Bondegard-522.00-Mileage, Jerry Smith-800.00-Animal Control, Kurtzer’s-
68.46-Parts, LARM-474.95-Insurance, NPPD-2,998.14-Electricity, Nord Electric-35.87-Parts,
Northwest Pipe Fittings-631.31-Repairs, One Call Concepts-24.83-Call to Dig, Oshkosh ACE-
88.70-Supplies, Oshkosh Library-2,000-Books and supplies, Oshkosh Superette-31.95,
Roundtree Law-478.15-Attorney Fee’s, Scott Koeppen-150.00-Deposit return, Scott Smith-
20.00-Reimbursement, Spic N Span-5,570.50-Chemicals, supplies, Taylor Waltman-20.00-
Reimbursement, US Bank-163.90-Equipment Dues, Valley Tire-417.17-Fuel, Viaero Wireless-
131.71-Phones, Waste Connections-12,145.31-Trash Contract, Wheat Belt-1,777.91-Electricity.
Infrastructure Account-Meyer’s Construction-19,552.54-Water Main Repairs, Miller and
Associates-2,701.25-Sewer Project.
Health Insurance Update: Bondegard presented new rates for health insurance to the council.
Motioned by Peterson, seconded by Piva to table the insurance. Peterson requested to get quotes from other insurance agencies. Motion carried unanimously.
Bondegard discussed with council about the upcoming Public Hearing April 21, 2026, at 5:30 P.M. with the Planning and Zoning Committee for the Blight Study.
NEW BUSINESS:
Sheriff Randy Ross gave the Sheriff’s Report, also reported that the new deputy graduates on April 23rd and that they will be fully staffed.
The Animal Control Report was reviewed.
Motioned by Peterson, seconded by Krajewski to approve the SDL on July 4th, for the Oshkosh Water Tower.
Voting AYE: Krajewski, Peterson, DeCock. Abstain: Piva. Motion carried.
Davis Schleve presented to the council two plaques of line of duty deaths of former officers.
Motioned by Peterson, seconded by DeCock to approve chickens at 1012 West 1st Street. Motion carried unanimously.
Motioned by Krajewski, seconded by Peterson to approve the building permit at 116 W 3rd Street. Motion carried unanimously.
Bondegard presented to the council a Certificate of Recognition from Rocky Mountain Incident Team. They stated how appreciative they were with what the city supplied during the fire and that they were impressed at how quickly the community responded.
Motioned by Krajewski, seconded by DeCock to approve May 7th , 2026 for Community Clean-Up Day, with an alternate day May 14th, 2026. Motion carried unanimously.
Bondegard discussed with council the upcoming training at the auditorium on July 22nd .
Lewis Hyatt with Miller & Associates gave a presentation and answered questions about the Sewer System Engineering Report. He presented a map of priorities with the project and the steps that need to be taken.
Standard of Qualifications for Engineering Services for the Wastewater Collection Rehabilitation Project were submitted by two firms, Miller and Associates and M.C. Schaff and Associates. The council reviewed and scored both proposals. Motioned by Piva, seconded by Krajewski to select Miller and Associates as Engineer firm for project. Motion carried unanimously.
Motion by Krajewski, seconded by Piva to adjourn the meeting at 6:11 P.M. Motion carried unanimously.
__________________________________
Jeannie Schwartz Mayor
ATTEST:
_________________________________________
James Bondegard City Administrator/Clerk