Minutes-7-2026
The City of Oshkosh Council met for Special Meeting session July 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, Connie Peterson. Also attending: City Attorney Rory Roundtree, City Administrator James Bondegard and Deputy Clerk Kim Martin, Deputy Jonathan Haefele, Tom Martin, and Joelle Balmer.
Motion by DeCock, seconded by Krajewski to approve the consent agenda: agenda, minutes, claims, Treasurer’s Report. .Motion carried unanimously.
Salaries-43,535.54, IRS-7387.35 Taxes, NE Dept. of Revenue-2070.08-Taxes, Aetna-9,444.84-Insurance,72.00 3D Lawn-Weed Spraying, Aetna- 9444.84- Insurance, Amanda Kahrs -1097.20- Softball Coach/Mileage, Ameriprise Financial-1,831.44-Retirement, , Bank of America-513.02-Postage, Supplies, Subscriptions, Black Hills-237.63-Heat, Bytes-209.41-Backup and Support, Centurylink-117.71-Phone, Enviro Service-30.00-Water Testing, Dylan Sullivan- 685.50-coaching/mileage, Garden Co News-301.19-Publishing, Guardian Life-90.13-Insurance, Heartland Lumber -41.14-Supplies, James Bondegard-523.89-Mileage and Meals, Jerry Smith-800.00-Animal Control, Jessica Elliot- 1097.20- Coaching/Mileage, Linepepco-406.60-Supplies, Michael Todd- 237.00- Parts for Sweeper, Mike Wesch- 1157.10-Coaching/Mileage, Miller and Assoc.-8111.25--Engineer cost, Municipal Supply -2674.65- Parts/Repairs, NPPD-3466.82-Electricity, Northwest Pipe Fitting- 3201.87-Parts, One Call Concepts- 31.82- Call To Digs, Oshkosh ACE-477.28-Supplies, Oshkosh Superette-220.26-Supplies/Concessions, Oshkosh Truck Shop- 880.75- repairs to 1974 Truck, Roundtree Law-342.35-Attorney Fee’s, Sargent Irrigation- 700.00-Maintenance on Well, Scott Smith-20.00-Reimbursement, Taylor Waltman-20.00- Reimbursement, Unitech – 1890.00- Auditorium Floor Refinishing, US Bank-149-Equipment Dues, US Foods- 494.92- Concession, Valley Tire-882.44-Fuel, Viaero Wireless-131.71-Phones, Waste Connections-12,192.72-Trash Contract, West Central Nebraska Development- 8300.00- Nuisance Abatement, Wheat Belt-2,108.85-Electricity. Creative District Grant Acct-C-Weed Management-1000.00- Weed Maintenance on Main St, Nebraska Print Express- Coloring Sheets.
OLD BUSINESS:
Bondegard discussed with council the upcoming free Board and Clerk Workshop training.
NEW BUSINESS:
Deputy Haefele gave the Sheriff’s Report.
The Animal Control Report was reviewed.
Motion by Krajewski, seconded by Peterson to Rescind by Resolution the following Properties. .Motion carried unanimously. Full Resolutions are on file at City Hall.
Motion by Peterson, seconded by Piva to abate the following Properties. Motion carried unanimously.
Bondegard discussed with council the process of weed mowing and how it is assessed to the property owners and answered any further questions. No action taken.
Joelle Balmer addressed the council with an idea for a day pass for Temporary/Special Event Food Vendor Permits. Her concern was that the current amount would hinder vendors from participating in events. No action taken.
Motion by Piva, seconded by Peterson to approve Resolution No. 17-26-2026/2027 LARM Renewal with a 3-year commitment. Motion carried unanimously. Full Resolution is on file at city hall.
The 2026/2027 Budget was discussed. No action taken.
Motion by Krajewski, seconded by DeCock to adjourn the meeting at 5:44 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, Connie Peterson. Also attending: City Attorney Rory Roundtree, City Administrator James Bondegard and Deputy Clerk Kim Martin, Deputy Jonathan Haefele, Tom Martin, and Joelle Balmer.
Motion by DeCock, seconded by Krajewski to approve the consent agenda: agenda, minutes, claims, Treasurer’s Report. .Motion carried unanimously.
Salaries-43,535.54, IRS-7387.35 Taxes, NE Dept. of Revenue-2070.08-Taxes, Aetna-9,444.84-Insurance,72.00 3D Lawn-Weed Spraying, Aetna- 9444.84- Insurance, Amanda Kahrs -1097.20- Softball Coach/Mileage, Ameriprise Financial-1,831.44-Retirement, , Bank of America-513.02-Postage, Supplies, Subscriptions, Black Hills-237.63-Heat, Bytes-209.41-Backup and Support, Centurylink-117.71-Phone, Enviro Service-30.00-Water Testing, Dylan Sullivan- 685.50-coaching/mileage, Garden Co News-301.19-Publishing, Guardian Life-90.13-Insurance, Heartland Lumber -41.14-Supplies, James Bondegard-523.89-Mileage and Meals, Jerry Smith-800.00-Animal Control, Jessica Elliot- 1097.20- Coaching/Mileage, Linepepco-406.60-Supplies, Michael Todd- 237.00- Parts for Sweeper, Mike Wesch- 1157.10-Coaching/Mileage, Miller and Assoc.-8111.25--Engineer cost, Municipal Supply -2674.65- Parts/Repairs, NPPD-3466.82-Electricity, Northwest Pipe Fitting- 3201.87-Parts, One Call Concepts- 31.82- Call To Digs, Oshkosh ACE-477.28-Supplies, Oshkosh Superette-220.26-Supplies/Concessions, Oshkosh Truck Shop- 880.75- repairs to 1974 Truck, Roundtree Law-342.35-Attorney Fee’s, Sargent Irrigation- 700.00-Maintenance on Well, Scott Smith-20.00-Reimbursement, Taylor Waltman-20.00- Reimbursement, Unitech – 1890.00- Auditorium Floor Refinishing, US Bank-149-Equipment Dues, US Foods- 494.92- Concession, Valley Tire-882.44-Fuel, Viaero Wireless-131.71-Phones, Waste Connections-12,192.72-Trash Contract, West Central Nebraska Development- 8300.00- Nuisance Abatement, Wheat Belt-2,108.85-Electricity. Creative District Grant Acct-C-Weed Management-1000.00- Weed Maintenance on Main St, Nebraska Print Express- Coloring Sheets.
OLD BUSINESS:
Bondegard discussed with council the upcoming free Board and Clerk Workshop training.
NEW BUSINESS:
Deputy Haefele gave the Sheriff’s Report.
The Animal Control Report was reviewed.
Motion by Krajewski, seconded by Peterson to Rescind by Resolution the following Properties. .Motion carried unanimously. Full Resolutions are on file at City Hall.
- Resolution No. 15-26 2026 OSH 19 204 W Ave G.
- Resolution No. 16-26 2026 OSH 20 211 W Ave F.
Motion by Peterson, seconded by Piva to abate the following Properties. Motion carried unanimously.
- 2026 OSH 1 211 W Ave I.
Bondegard discussed with council the process of weed mowing and how it is assessed to the property owners and answered any further questions. No action taken.
Joelle Balmer addressed the council with an idea for a day pass for Temporary/Special Event Food Vendor Permits. Her concern was that the current amount would hinder vendors from participating in events. No action taken.
Motion by Piva, seconded by Peterson to approve Resolution No. 17-26-2026/2027 LARM Renewal with a 3-year commitment. Motion carried unanimously. Full Resolution is on file at city hall.
The 2026/2027 Budget was discussed. No action taken.
Motion by Krajewski, seconded by DeCock to adjourn the meeting at 5:44 P.M. Motion carried unanimously.
__________________________________
Jeannie Schwartz Mayor
ATTEST:
_________________________________________
James Bondegard City Administrator/Clerk