Minutes-September 2026
The City of Oshkosh Council met for Budget Hearing September 10, 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 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 Petersen. Also attending: Administrator James Bondegard, Deputy Clerk Kim Martin, City Attorney Rory Roundtree, Sheriff Randy Ross, Trevor Schuessler with Rauner and Assoc., Tina Sullivan, Tom Martin, Mike Noetzelmann, Cynthis Gregg, & Sam Pennington with Garden County Health Services.
Mayor Schwartz opened the Budget Hearing at 5:00 p.m. Trevor Schuessler handed out summarized budget. Schuessler discussed the budget with council. Mayor Schwartz asked for public comment concerning the proposed budget. No person spoke in favor or against the proposed budget.
Mayor Schwartz closed the budget hearing at 5:25 p.m.
Mayor Schwartz opened the Levy hearing at 5:25 p.m.
Motioned by DeCock, seconded by Krajewski, to adopt the proposed budget for 2026-2027. Motion carried unanimously.
Motioned by Krajewski, seconded by DeCock, to set levies at a different amount than prior year tax request. Motion carried unanimously.
Motioned by Piva, seconded by Krajewski, to Approve Resolution 23-26. Motion carried unanimously.
RESOLUTION NO. 23-26
WHEREAS, Nebraska Revised Statute 77-1632 and 77-1633 provides that the Governing Body of the City of Oshkosh passes by a majority vote a resolution or ordinance setting the tax request; and
WHEREAS, a special public hearing was held as required by law to hear and consider comments concerning the property tax request;
NOW, THEREFORE, the Governing Body of the City of Oshkosh resolves that:
General Fund: $85,352.22
Bond Fund: $55,793.75
$141,145.97
Motioned by Krajewski, seconded by Piva, to adjourn the budget hearing at 5:28 p.m. Motion carried unanimously.
The City of Oshkosh Mayor and City Council met for regular session after the Budget Hearing at 5:28 p.m.
Motioned by DeCock, seconded by Krajewski, to approve the consent agenda, Treasurer’s Report, minutes & bills. Motion carried unanimously.
Salaries-29,791.67, IRS-45,311.22-Taxes, NE Dept. of Revenue 1,305.44-Taxes, Aetna -9,444.84-Health Insurance, Alter Metal-242.00- bailing wire, American Legal-595.00-Ordinance codification, Ameriprise Financial-1,831.44-Retirement, April Winters – 49.72-deposit, Bank of America-1,020.98-Postage, Supplies, Subscriptions, Black Hills-222.11-Heat, Bytes-209.41- Computer Backup and; Support, Centurylink-89.19 -Phone, Enviro Services-32.00
Water Testing, Floyds Truck Center- 96.57-filter for generator, Garden County News-327.44 -Publishing, Garden County Treasurer-25,844.35-Police Contract, Guardian Life Insurance- 90.13-life insurance, James Bondegard-230.40 -Mileage, Jerry Smith-800.00-Animal Control, LARM-56,044.00-Insurance, Nebraska Public Health Enviro Lab- 38.00 – water testing, NPPD-4,104.08-Electricity, Office Service- 248.00-supplies, Oshkosh ACE-146.64-Supplies, Oshkosh Superette – 34.62- supplies, Roundtree Law-529.95-Attorney Fees, Scott Smith-20.00-Reimbursement, Scott Smith – 1,200.00 -medical reimbursement, Spic & Span – 6,150.00- street tar/patch, Taylor Waltman – 20.00- reimbursement, US Bank -149.000- digital scanning service, Valley Tire-989.82-Fuel, Viaero Wireless-131.77-Phones, Vistabeam- 162.55-phone/fax, Waste Connections-12,388.59-Trash Contract, Wheat Belt-22,164.61-Electricity. Infrastructure account-Midland Contracting-19,781.78-Water Main repairs, Miller and Assoc.-12,230.00-Professional Services. Creative District Account-Icon Poly-1,800.00-Cow Sculptures
OLD BUSINESS:
Update on CDBG grant. Bondegard gave an update that the grant is almost ready to submit with the community’s letters of support.
NEW BUSINESS:
Sherriff Randy Ross presented Sheriff’s report.
Animal Control report was reviewed.
Motion by Piva, seconded by DeCock to Rescind by Resolution the following Properties. .Motion carried unanimously. Full Resolutions are on file at City Hall.
Sam Pennington with Garden County Health Services discussed with council that they have filed bankruptcy, which will help them to restructure with current vendors.
Sam Pennington discussed with council the Economic Development Committee request for information about funding for the pharmacy that was allocated February 2025. Pennington stated that the project is unlikely to happen. Roundtree suggested terminating the deal so that those funds could be used elsewhere.
No action taken.
Motion by DeCock, seconded by Krajewski to approve building permit at 402 East Ave H. Motion carried unanimously.
Motion by Krajewski, seconded by Piva to approve speed bumps in the alley Ave B and Hwy 26, Krajewski suggested 6 all together as to stagger them properly. Bondegard stated he will be applying for a safety grant to cover cost. Motion carried unanimously.
Motion by DeCock, seconded by Piva to proceed with Bondegard recommendation of two way stop sign at Ave B and west 3rd after a street study was conducted. Motion carried unanimously.
Motion by Krajewski, seconded by DeCock to adjourn the meeting at 6:04 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 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 Petersen. Also attending: Administrator James Bondegard, Deputy Clerk Kim Martin, City Attorney Rory Roundtree, Sheriff Randy Ross, Trevor Schuessler with Rauner and Assoc., Tina Sullivan, Tom Martin, Mike Noetzelmann, Cynthis Gregg, & Sam Pennington with Garden County Health Services.
Mayor Schwartz opened the Budget Hearing at 5:00 p.m. Trevor Schuessler handed out summarized budget. Schuessler discussed the budget with council. Mayor Schwartz asked for public comment concerning the proposed budget. No person spoke in favor or against the proposed budget.
Mayor Schwartz closed the budget hearing at 5:25 p.m.
Mayor Schwartz opened the Levy hearing at 5:25 p.m.
Motioned by DeCock, seconded by Krajewski, to adopt the proposed budget for 2026-2027. Motion carried unanimously.
Motioned by Krajewski, seconded by DeCock, to set levies at a different amount than prior year tax request. Motion carried unanimously.
Motioned by Piva, seconded by Krajewski, to Approve Resolution 23-26. Motion carried unanimously.
RESOLUTION NO. 23-26
WHEREAS, Nebraska Revised Statute 77-1632 and 77-1633 provides that the Governing Body of the City of Oshkosh passes by a majority vote a resolution or ordinance setting the tax request; and
WHEREAS, a special public hearing was held as required by law to hear and consider comments concerning the property tax request;
NOW, THEREFORE, the Governing Body of the City of Oshkosh resolves that:
- The 2026-2027 property tax request be set at:
General Fund: $85,352.22
Bond Fund: $55,793.75
$141,145.97
Motioned by Krajewski, seconded by Piva, to adjourn the budget hearing at 5:28 p.m. Motion carried unanimously.
The City of Oshkosh Mayor and City Council met for regular session after the Budget Hearing at 5:28 p.m.
Motioned by DeCock, seconded by Krajewski, to approve the consent agenda, Treasurer’s Report, minutes & bills. Motion carried unanimously.
Salaries-29,791.67, IRS-45,311.22-Taxes, NE Dept. of Revenue 1,305.44-Taxes, Aetna -9,444.84-Health Insurance, Alter Metal-242.00- bailing wire, American Legal-595.00-Ordinance codification, Ameriprise Financial-1,831.44-Retirement, April Winters – 49.72-deposit, Bank of America-1,020.98-Postage, Supplies, Subscriptions, Black Hills-222.11-Heat, Bytes-209.41- Computer Backup and; Support, Centurylink-89.19 -Phone, Enviro Services-32.00
Water Testing, Floyds Truck Center- 96.57-filter for generator, Garden County News-327.44 -Publishing, Garden County Treasurer-25,844.35-Police Contract, Guardian Life Insurance- 90.13-life insurance, James Bondegard-230.40 -Mileage, Jerry Smith-800.00-Animal Control, LARM-56,044.00-Insurance, Nebraska Public Health Enviro Lab- 38.00 – water testing, NPPD-4,104.08-Electricity, Office Service- 248.00-supplies, Oshkosh ACE-146.64-Supplies, Oshkosh Superette – 34.62- supplies, Roundtree Law-529.95-Attorney Fees, Scott Smith-20.00-Reimbursement, Scott Smith – 1,200.00 -medical reimbursement, Spic & Span – 6,150.00- street tar/patch, Taylor Waltman – 20.00- reimbursement, US Bank -149.000- digital scanning service, Valley Tire-989.82-Fuel, Viaero Wireless-131.77-Phones, Vistabeam- 162.55-phone/fax, Waste Connections-12,388.59-Trash Contract, Wheat Belt-22,164.61-Electricity. Infrastructure account-Midland Contracting-19,781.78-Water Main repairs, Miller and Assoc.-12,230.00-Professional Services. Creative District Account-Icon Poly-1,800.00-Cow Sculptures
OLD BUSINESS:
Update on CDBG grant. Bondegard gave an update that the grant is almost ready to submit with the community’s letters of support.
NEW BUSINESS:
Sherriff Randy Ross presented Sheriff’s report.
Animal Control report was reviewed.
Motion by Piva, seconded by DeCock to Rescind by Resolution the following Properties. .Motion carried unanimously. Full Resolutions are on file at City Hall.
- Resolution No. 24-26 2026 OSH 1 211 W Ave I.
- Resolution No. 25-26 2026 OSH 13 107 E Ave H.
- Resolution No. 26-26 2026 OSH 26 607 W Ave 1st.
Sam Pennington with Garden County Health Services discussed with council that they have filed bankruptcy, which will help them to restructure with current vendors.
Sam Pennington discussed with council the Economic Development Committee request for information about funding for the pharmacy that was allocated February 2025. Pennington stated that the project is unlikely to happen. Roundtree suggested terminating the deal so that those funds could be used elsewhere.
No action taken.
Motion by DeCock, seconded by Krajewski to approve building permit at 402 East Ave H. Motion carried unanimously.
Motion by Krajewski, seconded by Piva to approve speed bumps in the alley Ave B and Hwy 26, Krajewski suggested 6 all together as to stagger them properly. Bondegard stated he will be applying for a safety grant to cover cost. Motion carried unanimously.
Motion by DeCock, seconded by Piva to proceed with Bondegard recommendation of two way stop sign at Ave B and west 3rd after a street study was conducted. Motion carried unanimously.
Motion by Krajewski, seconded by DeCock to adjourn the meeting at 6:04 P.M. Motion carried unanimously.
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Jeannie Schwartz, Mayor
ATTEST:
_________________________________________
James Bondegard, City Administrator/Clerk