Village of Decatur Meeting Minutes

January 20, 2016 Leave a comment


Village Board of Decatur Regular Meeting
January 12th, 2016 4:30P.M.

The Board of the Village of Decatur met in regular session at 4:30 P.M. at the City Hall on January 12th, 2016. Visitors signing in Patty Plugge, Peggy Smith, Tim Slaughter, Chelsey Dunning, Justin Smith, Nico Hardeman, Jason Troutman, Robert Mayo, Not signing in Alta Wolf, Mark Jackson, Brantley Vavra

 

1)         Meeting Called to Order by Chairman Kellogg

 

Roll Call: Kellogg-y, Siecke-y, Tolby-y

 

2)        Agenda and minutes of the previous month’s meeting received:

 

Roll Call: Kellogg-y, Siecke-y, Tolby-y

 

3)        Approval and/or correction and suspended reading of the previous month minutes.

 

Roll Call: Kellogg-y, Siecke-y, Tolby-y

 

4)        EXCUSE BOARD MEMBERS NOT ATTENDING THE MEETING:

 

All present

5)        OATH OF OFFICE: Kellogg asked Cheryl Gatewood to come to the table.

Cheryl Gatewood read I, Cheryl Gatewood, do solemnly swear that I will support the constitution of the United States and the constitution of the State of Nebraska, against all enemies, foreign and domestic; that I will bear true faith and allegiance to the same; that I take this obligation freely, without any mental reservation or for purpose of evasion; and that I will faithfully and impartially perform the duties of the office of Board of Trustees according to law, and to the best of my ability. And I do further swear that I do not advocate, nor am I a member of any political party or organization that advocates the overthrow of the government of the United States or of this State by force or violence; and that during such time as I am in this position I will not advocate nor become a member of any political party or organization that advocates the overthrow of the government of the United States or of this State by force or violence, so help me God.

Subscribed and sworn by the above named Cheryl Gatewood before me this 12th day of January, 2016. Witness my hand and official seal.

Signed Cheryl Gatewood

Witnessed by Ann M. Chytka

Kellogg welcomed her to the Village Board of Decatur

 

6)         REPORTS OF OFFICERS, BOARDS AND OR COMMITTEES:

 

1)         Police: Monthly Report- Justin Smith came to the table. He stated that we are having speeding coming off the bridge. He has had a couple of suggestions about how to slow traffic down going across the bridge. One would be to have a cop car parked down by the road it will be manned some of the time and unmanned other times. Another option would be to have a speed sign to let people know what their speed is. Siecke asked if we could borrow the counties radar speed trailer. Smith will do some checking on that. Or we could purchase a standard Radar Enforced signs. The estimate for the solar radar speed sign is $3,595.00.

Officer Smith reported 4 new criminal cases, 11 warnings most from coming over the bridge, and 1 citation given since the 1st of the year.

Officer Smith also stated that he made a demand letter to Joseph Gatto Jr. for the return of $1,395.00 in equipment that belongs to Decatur.

Officer Smith said that we are continuing to deal with the stray dogs. He stated that there is a signup sheet at the village office to have the live dog trap in a residents yard if they are having problems with stray dogs.

5 houses have been deemed condemned by the health board.

2 grants have been worked since November. Click it or Ticket and a DUI grant.

Kellogg appreciates all the work that Officer Smith has done in the last couple months.

 

Gatewood made a motion to purchase 2 Radar Enforced signs 2nd by Tolby Roll-call- Kellogg-y, Siecke-y, Gatewood-y, Tolby-y.

 

2)         Lights: Monthly Report Kellogg reported one turned off and one turned back on.   no problems have been reported.
3)         Water & Sewer: Clerk presented the Laynes estimate for fixing the well. Kellogg    signed the proposal. Kellogg asked if the tests for water and sewer had been done.      Chytka stated water went out today and sewer will be sent tomorrow.
4)         Parks: Monthly Report- Tolby report no income from the park. The tree committee will be meeting to discuss placement of the tree’s from the Celebrate   trees grant. Kellogg stated once the weather gets nice we will be revisiting the         dock.

 

5)         Streets: Monthly Report -October’s city sales tax $3068.88.

Street repairs- Siecke wanted to thank the members of the community that                                    stepped up to help with the snow removal the last time.

 

6)        Recycling Report:

  1. A) Income received of $217.12 from October’s cardboard hauled. We have recycling that needs to be hauled to Tekamah.

 

7)        OLD BUSINESS

1) A)Knife River sent an email stating that they would like to do the patching on our                             streets next spring. Clerk reported that on the October 10th we had decided which                              roads would be patched. 10th St: Broadway- 4th Ave. going with 4: 330 square                            yards $13,438.40 and 7th St North of Bridge $7055.16. totaling $20493.56.

Gatewood asked if we had someone to write grants to help pay for the repairs.                             Kellogg said that we are still looking for grant writers.

 

2) David Malloy- Question about taps on main line- Not present

 

3) Patty Plugge- Economic Development Corporation- To explain the Demo Grant           available. Plugge reported that they have $75,000 to distribute. They are giving 2 grants   to each community. The grant cycle runs January-March 31st. They grant will match      50% of the demo cost.

 

4) Kay Kellogg- Relay for Life Clerk reported that they just want to make sure that the   lights at the all field and the port-a-potties will be available. Kellogg said that this was   ok’d last month. This will take place during River Front Days.

 

5) Tim Slaughter- Streets: Slaughter came to the table stated that the amount of taxes that are accumulated in that .4 miles. is $40,200. He said that people were getting stuck down         at the end of the circle and the street needs to be repaired.   Kellogg reported that we are    working on the streets. Siecke stated that we will be discussing the 1 and 6 year road           plan.

 

 

8)        NEW BUSINESS

 

1) Justin Smith- Speed sign for road coming off the bridge. Discussed up in police             report.

 

2) Liquor license for Fireman’s Ball Feb. 6th: Jason Troutman and Brantley Vavra came    to the table and asked for permission for Liquor License for the fireman’s ball. Gatewood        made a motion to let them have a liquor license for the Ball on February 6th. 2nd Siecke    roll call, Tolby-y, Kellogg-y, Gatewood-y, Siecke-y.

 

3) Rob Mayo Sanitation- Curbside recycling-Rob Mayo came to the table and would like             to know if we would be interested in curbside recycling. They would provide the     containers. The only thing that they would not take is Styrofoam. He said that this         would be free of charge until November when the contract is due to renew. Gatewood        and Kellogg discussed that we need community feed back to see if anyone would be             interested in the curbside service. It is possible for the people to have recycling as an        option on the utility bill. The charge will be between $1-$5. Kellogg tabled recycling   until next month.

 

4) Nico Hardeman- Nico came to the table he said that he wants to talk about the property           clean up. Nico asked about the property up by the church. Siecke asked if we could get a     status on the Stone property. Kellogg said that we can have volunteers go and clean it up             if they sign a waiver.

 

5) Peggy Smith- Discuss 1 & 6 year Road Plan- Peggy came to the table the board            discussed the 1 & 6 year plan. Peggy will add the street patch work that Knife River will        do to the list. We will hold the public hearing on February 11th at 4:30 for the 1 & 6       year plan.

 

6) Discuss hiring of a city crew worker- Siecke made a motion to put an ad for a full-        time maintenance worker who is 21 years of age, working towards water and sewer        certificate. Valid divers license, and high school diploma or equivalent. Competitive           wage. 2nd Gatewood

Roll call- Tolby-y, Kellogg-y, Siecke-y, Gatewood-y

 

9)         CORRESPONDENCE

Robert Richards resigned as of 1/11/2016. Siecke made a motion to accept Robert Richards resignation 2nd by Gatewood Roll call- Tolby-y, Kellogg-y, Siecke-y,    Gatewood-y.

A list will be available in the Clerk’s office for those interested in filling the vacant seat.     The cutoff date for the list will be January 27th.

 

Don Freese and Joyce McCullock have resigned from the planning commission.
 

10)       ANNOUNCEMENTS

The public meeting for the 1 & 6 year road plan will be held at 4:30 on Thursday   February 11th at 4:30 with regular board meeting to follow.

 

11)       APPROPRIATIONS AND CONSIDERATION OF THE CLAIMS:

 

1) Claims preapproved by Siecke & Tolby

 

2) Motion to Approve the Claims as Submitted

 

Siecke 2nd Tolby

 

Roll Call: Gatewood-y, Kellogg-y, Siecke-y, Tolby-y

 

12)       MOTION TO ADJOURN THE MEETING          

Gatewood 2nd Siecke

 

Adjournment Time:     6:22
______________________________

Loretta Kellogg Chairman

__________________________

Ann M Chytka Clerk

 

 

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Market Report

January 20, 2016 Leave a comment


Market corn +1 @ 3.69
Market beans -7 @ 8.66

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Golden Oaks Cancels Fundraiser

January 20, 2016 Leave a comment


Golden Oaks Senior Center in Oakland NE has cancelled a fundraiser to be held tomorrow, Thurs., Jan. 21st due to the possibility  of inclement weather. 

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Anderson Has Record Setting Game for Cougars

January 20, 2016 Leave a comment


By Clare Wiltse, Sports Contributor

The Northeast Cougars used a record setting performance by Alec Anderson to turn back (2-12) Pender last Friday, 70-35.  The 6’4″ senior overpowered the undersized Pendragons for 37 points.  This eclipses the Northeast record of 36 set by John Kroger against Pender back in 1996.

Coach Lahm’s boys pounded the paint for a 10-2 run to open the game.  Anderson had two scores along with a lay-in by Cole Christoffersen and a three point play by Montana Riecken.  Marcus Hegy slipped inside for two goals before Anderson  added six more points and Hunter Ferguson nailed a three.  LDNE had a 22-11 lead after the first eight minutes.

Coach Lahm subbed freely for the rest of the game. Cole Christoffersen was the top scorer in the second period with three baskets.   In the third period Anderson brought his total to 22 with five more makes and two charity toss conversions.

The starters were back on the court to start the fourth period.  Alec Anderson put in six points early in the quarter.  The coach subbed in reserves, but kept his star on the court as he neared the  record.  Two goals and a three point play brought him to within a point of tying the mark.  Anderson took a feed in the lane and a hard foul  stopped him from scoring. Alec fought back blood dripping from his nose to sink both shot before exiting the game.

For the night Anderson went 14 for 18 from the field (78%) and made 9 of 13 free shots.  He made it a double-double with 10 rebounds.  The senior was not the only double-double for the Cougars.  Classmate Marcus Hegy scored 11 points and grabbed 10 caroms.   Cole Christoffersen also finished with 10 points and eight rebounds.

The Cougars have a 9-2 record.  The will take on some salty opposition this week.  (8-7)
Cedar Bluffs and (8-5) Humphrey/Lindsay Holy Family visit Lyons this week.  Saturday, the Cougars journey to take on (11-4) Stanton.

LDNE 22 13 20 15 -70
Pender 11 6 10 8 -35

2pt 3pt FT Rb F TP
Riecken         1 0 1/1 3 1 3
O’Connor 1 0 0 1 0 2
Christiansen 1 0 0 6 1 2
Whitaker 0 0 0 1 0 0
Hegy 2 1 2/2 10 1 11
Ferguson 0 1 0 1 0 3
Ronnfeldt 1 0 0 1 0 2
Anderson 14 0 9/12 10 2 37
Hardeman 0 0 0 1 1 0
Christoffersen 5 0 0/1 8 1 10
LDNE 26/37 2/4 17/17 42 7 70
Pender 10/26 4/16 3/7 22 13 35

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Commission Seeks Information on Bald Eagle Found Shot

January 20, 2016 Leave a comment


The Nebraska Game and Parks Commission is seeking information related to the apparent shooting of a bald eagle in northeastern Nebraska.

A citizen found the dead eagle on Jan. 17 in Cedar County, approximately 3 miles southeast of Yankton, S.D. The eagle appeared to have been shot on the day it was found. Two rooster pheasants and two hen pheasants were found with the eagle. Rooster pheasants are in season through Jan. 31, but it is illegal to harvest hen pheasants.

Bald eagles are protected by the federal Bald and Golden Eagle Protection Act (BGEPA), which prohibits the take, possession, sale, purchase, barter, offer to sell, transport, export or import of any bald or golden eagle, alive or dead, including any part, nest, or egg, unless allowed by permit. “Take” includes pursue, shoot, shoot at, poison, wound, kill, capture, trap, collect, molest or disturb. Maximum penalties for violating BGEPA can be as high as a $250,000 fine and imprisonment for up to two years.

Anyone with information about this case is encouraged to contact Commission Conservation Officer Jeff Jones at 402-762-5022 or Nebraska Wildlife Crime Stoppers at 1-800-742-7627.  The caller can remain anonymous and may be eligible for a reward.

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Lady Cougars Come Up Short Against Pender

January 20, 2016 Leave a comment


By Clare Wiltse, Sports Contributor

Two of the best from the East Husker Conference squared off in Pender on January 15 and the game went down to the final seconds before the victor was decided.   Unfortunately for the Lady Cougars they came out on the short end of a 56-54 score.

After a very physical game with several questionable calls Coach Rex Haskell praised his girls.  “They did a very good job of playing through some tough situations and not letting it bother their play.”

Lyons-Decatur defense forced the Lady Pendragons to shoot from the outside on the game’s onset.  Pender made only one of seven and the Cougars  moved to a 6-2 lead with a basket from Abby Peterson, a three point play by Lexie Bacon, and free throw by Brianne Haskell.

Pender finally got inside and tied the score at 10.  The Cougar closed the period with a deuce by Bacon and trey by Wakeley for a 15-11 lead.

Northeast got three points to open the second quarter, but Pender came back nine unanswered and took a 20-18 lead.  Two free throws by Mariah Jessen tied the score and two more by Lexie Bacon put the Cougars on top.  Tessie Collins made it six free shots in a row.  Three conversions by the Lady Pendragons gave them the lead until Kelly Wakeley closed out the half with basket, 26-25.  A steal by Lexie Bacon gave Northeast a last second shot, but a no-call ended the half as she appeared to be fouled on a three point attempt.

Northeast got an eight point lead when Mariah Jessen had two conversions and Wakeley and Bacon connected from downtown.  A basket by Jessen made it 36-28.  LDNE would score six more points.  Pender would get eleven.

A big momentum change was made when the Cougars led 42-35.  A foul by Jessen put Pender’s Amber English   at the line for two shots.  She made the first and missed the second.  The ball was called out of bounds off of Peterson.  Pender followed with a trey for 42-39 score.

Pender ran off a eight straight points open the fourth quarter to take a 47-42 lead.  Mariah Jessen got the Cougars on the board with 4:33 left.  Following a Pender three point play Haskell made one of two and the Cougars were down by five.  Jessen took a couple of feeds from Haskell as Northeast closed to within three points, 52-49.   Pender made only one of six free shots while Lexie Bacon pulled the Cougars closer with two free shots.  Tailing 53-51 Bacon had a good look from behind the arc, but missed.

With 26.3 seconds left Pender went to the line with a 53-51 lead.  Kamryn Anderson made one and missed the second, but Cecilee Jacobson grabbed the rebound for a put back.  Brianne Haskell scored a trey just before the buzzer for a 56-54 final score.

Pender has a 9-6 record.  Northeast has a 9-3 mark  going into game against (9-6) Cedar
Bluffs, (9-6) Humphrey/Lindsay Holy Family, and (10-5) Stanton.
Pender was led by led by the coach’s daughter, Hallie Ballinger with 17 points, and Amber English with 14.  Northeast got a big game from Mariah Jessen who scored a career-high 15 points and had three blocked shots.  Lexie Bacon was close behind with 14.  Kelly Wakeley added 10 points.  Brianne Haskell scored ten points while nursing a sprained ankle which took her out of the Mead game in the second quarter.

North shot 40% to 35% to Pender.  They had a 34 to 32 advantage in  rebounding, but Pender made he most of 13 offensive boards.

LDNE 15 11 16 12 -54
Pender 11 14 14 17 -56

2pt 3pt FT Rb F TP
Simonsen 0 0 0 0 3 0
Wakeley 2 2 0 5 4 10
Haskell 2 1 3/6 2 4 10
Collins 0 0 2/2 1 3 2
Bacon 3 1 5/7 11 4 14
Jessen 5 0 5/6 4 4 15
Peterson 1 0 1/2 11 3 30
LDNE 16/23 4/12 16/23 34 21 54
Pender 18/42 2/15 14/31 32 15 56

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Fischer Statement on Obama’s Veto of WOTUS Repeal

January 20, 2016 Leave a comment


WASHINGTON – U.S. Senator Deb Fischer (R-Neb.), a member of the Senate Environment and Public Works Committee, released the following statement this morning regarding President Obama’s veto of legislation to repeal the WOTUS rule last night:

“The bill the president vetoed would have stopped a rule that threatens the economic security of countless Nebraska families. Nebraskans value clean water. They also work hard to preserve and protect this critical natural resource. While the courts explore the legality of this rule, I will continue the fight to protect Nebraskans from this unnecessary federal intervention.”

 

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New Arrival in 2015: Emersen Donald Andersen

January 19, 2016 Leave a comment


Emersen Donald Andersen born October 23rd 2015 at 5:44 am weighing 6lbs 15oz and 20inches long. Parents are Kaleb and Luryn Andersen of Oakland NE.

Grandparents are Kent and Brenda Andersen of Oakland NE and Marty and Jean Peterson of Lyons NE. Great Grandparents are Don and Patsy Andersen of Fremont NE, Ben and Linda Murray of Oakland NE, Larry and Kathleen Peterson of Elkhorn NE and Pete Schmidt of Oakland NE.

Emersen Donald Andersen

Emersen Donald Andersen

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Christensen Attends President Obama’s Historical Visit to Omaha

January 19, 2016 Leave a comment


“It was an honor joining members of the Farm Service Agency in welcoming President Obama to the greatest state in the country, Nebraska,” said Graham Christensen.

Graham, who graduated from Oakland-Craig and now resides in Omaha NE, was among hundreds in attendance when President Obama visited Omaha recently.

Graham had seen the President speak one other time in person, but not in Nebraska. “It makes one feel more proud when the President actually shows up in your home state,” Graham stated.

People from all walks of life listened to President Obama’s speech and many were lucky enough to shake his hand and have their picture taken with him. “There was such an amazing feeling in the room as fellow farmers, friends, family and Nebraskans from all over eagerly awaited the arrival of the President,” Graham said. “When President Obama finally arrived, the room became electric, after all, this is the President who stuck with the landowners in denying the KXL Pipeline.”

Other feats Graham attributes to President Obama’s tenure as President are: giving access for health insurance to millions of low-income people, leading policy to expedite the development of renewable energy to combat climate issues while bringing gas prices to a historic low, putting the clamp down on the scrupulous big banks which helped give others equal rights and completely turned around a tanking U.S. economy by stringing together one of the longest stretches of job growth in U.S. history.

“What made this event even more special was that I got to witness history with my parents, Fred and Sandi Christensen, as well as one of my best friends that I played football with in college,” Graham stated. “And also all of the landowners that stood up together against the giant multi-national oil pipeline company, TransCanada in order to protect the rights of every one of us rural folks.”

Working together, despite our party or background in order to better the country after Obama is no longer President was the them of the speech according to Graham. “He apologized for not doing better at eliminating the divisiveness in his Presidency, but stressed to us, as individuals, that we could all do our little part to move our country forward in a more diplomatic fashion,” Graham said. “In order to do this, we must get the party out of politics and focus on what is best for us as ‘one’ people.”

This was President Obama’s first trip to Omaha, and he made the most of it, visiting a teacher who emailed him concerns she has about the future of the country and stopping along the way to shake hands with those lined along the streets hoping for a glimpse of the Leader of the Free World.

“I am grateful for this historical opportunity and will look forward to working with all others that are also willing to throw their lives on the line to make their little communities, state and country better,” Graham stated.

A large crowd was on hand to see President Obama in Omaha recently. Photo Credit/Graham Christensen.

A large crowd was on hand to see President Obama in Omaha recently. Photo Credit/Graham Christensen.

Graham Christensen, center, with his parents Fred and Sandi, sharing a historical moment together, seeing President Obama. Photo courtesy of Graham Christensen.

Graham Christensen, center, with his parents Fred and Sandi, sharing a historical moment together, seeing President Obama. Photo courtesy of Graham Christensen.

President Obama arrives to the roar, and picture taking, of a very excited crowd. Photo Credit/Graham Christensen.

President Obama arrives to the roar, and picture taking, to give a speech to a very excited crowd. Photo Credit/Graham Christensen.

President Obama among a crowd of thrilled people. Photo Credit/Graham Christensen.

President Obama speaks to a large crowd in Omaha. Photo Credit/Graham Christensen.

 

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Oakland City Council December Meeting Minutes

January 19, 2016 Leave a comment


Minutes of City Council Meeting

City of Oakland, NE

Regular Meeting

 

A meeting of the Mayor and City Council of the City of Oakland, Nebraska was convened in open and public session at 5:30 p.m. on December 21, 2015 at the Oakland Auditorium. This was the regular monthly meeting. The meeting was called to order by Mayor Ted Beckner. On roll call, Council members Denise Gilliland, Matt Johnson, Greg Mockenhaupt, and Luke Blanc answered present.

Notice of the meeting was given in advance thereof by the posting of a notice, one of the designated methods for giving notice, as shown by the certification of posting attached to these minutes. Availability of the agenda was communicated in the advance notice and in the notice to the Mayor and City Council.

Mayor Beckner reminded all present of the location of the Open Meeting Laws poster in the back of the Rosen Room and stated that the council would be conducting business in accordance with said law.

The minutes of the November 16th, 2015 meeting were presented. D. Gilliland made a motion to approve the minutes as presented and L. Blanc seconded. All council members voted AYE.

The treasurer’s report for November 2015 were presented and questions answered. M. Johnson made a motion to accept the treasurer report and G. Mockenhaupt seconded. All council voted AYE.

Tim Adams and Dave Henke from JEO were present to discuss Change Order #1 and Final Application for the Water and Sewer project. M. Johnson made a motion to approve Change Order #1 for Group B. D. Gilliland seconded the motion. All council voted AYE.

  1. Johnson made a motion to pay Application No. 1 ,which included the Change order # 1 that was approved, for $123,850.000 .D. Gilliland seconded the motion. All council members voted AYE.
  2. Johnson made a motion move and pass Resolution 2015-18,ACCEPTANCE OF THE WORK IN SANITARY SEWER DISTRICT NO. 2015-1. D. Gilliland seconded the motion. All council motioned AYE.

Phil Lorenzen, representative from D. A Davidson, discussed authorization of Bonds for the Water and Sewer project.

  1. Gilliland introduced the following Ordinance entited: AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF OAKLAND, NEBRASKA, AUTHORIZING THE ISSUANCE OF GENERAL OBLIGATION VARIOUS PURPOSE BONDS, SERIES 2016, OF THE CITY OF OAKLAND, IN THE PRINCIPAL AMOUNT OF NOT-TO-EXCEED NINE HUNDRED FIFTY THOUSAND DOLLARS ($950,000) TO PAY A PORTION OF THE COST OF WATER SYSTEM IMPROVEMENTS CONSTITUTING MAINTENANCE, REPLACEMENT, EXTENSIONS, IMPROVEMENTS AND ENLARGEMENTS OF THE CITY’S EXISTING WATER SYSTEM; TO PAY A PORTION OF THE COST OF IMPROVE­MENTS IN SANITARY SEWER DISTRICT NO. 2015-1; PRESCRIBING THE FORM OF SAID BONDS; PROVIDING FOR THE LEVY OF TAXES TO PAY THE SAME AFTER THE APPLICATION OF OTHER FUNDS AVAILABLE THEREFOR; AUTHORIZING CERTAIN OTHER DOCUMENTS AND ACTIONS IN CONNECTION THEREWITH; PROVIDING FOR PUBLICATION OF THIS ORDINANCE IN PAMPHLET FORM; AND RELATED MATTERS and moved that the statutory rule requiring an ordinance to be fully and distinctly read on three different days be suspended. G. Mockenhaupt seconded the motion to suspend the rules and upon roll call vote, all council members voted AYE. Ordinance 698 was then read by title and G. Mockenhaupt moved for its final passage, which motion was seconded by M. Johnson. All voted AYE.

Kent Steinmeyer present the council with a new skid loader lease agreement. M. Johnson made a motion to approve the new skid loader lease. D. Gilliland seconded the motion.

Patty Plugge, with Burt County Economic Development, was present to describe the details for the new Demolition Project that will be available for the City.

Chief Poland gave the police report and answered any questions the council had.

Bryan Johnson gave the street department report and answered any question the council had.

No action was taken on accepting bids for 100 N Park.

  1. Gilliland made a motion to allow the City office to purchase a debit/credit card reader. G. Mockenhaupt seconded the motion. All council member voted AYE
  2. Mockenhaupt made a motion to add Colonial Life benefits to the City’s benefit package. L. Blanc seconded the motion. All council members voted AYE.

Mayor Beckner announced that it was time for the annual reorganization of the council and asked for nomination for the position of council president. G. Mockenhaupt nominated Denise Gilliland as council president. Mayor Beckner asked for a vote on the nomination of Denise Gilliland for council president. M. Johnson, G. Mockenhaupt, and L. Blanc voted AYE. D. Gilliland abstained.

  1. Johnson made a motion to fill the following boards, standing committees and appointed personnel:

Standing Committee Appointments: Building & Grounds – Luke Blanc,Parks & Recreation – Luke Blanc, Streets & Alleys – Denise Gilliland, Water & Sewer –Matt Johnson, Solid Waste & Recycling – Greg Mockenhaupt, Library – Greg Mockenhaupt

Other Appointments– Northeast Nebraska Solid Waste Coalition – Greg Mockenhaupt

Other Appointments that continue unless otherwise vacated:Clerk/Treasurer – Katie Onken, Municipal Attorney – the firm of Johnson & Mock,Police Chief – Terry Poland, Police Officer – William Findlay, Reserve officers: Jimmy Murphy & John Sparks, Engineer – JEO Consulting Group, Utility Superintendent – Dan Tanksley, Street Supervisor – Bryan Johnson,.Zoning Administrator – Katie Onken, Appoint Margaret Johnson to the Oakland Heights Nursing home board for a term commencing 1/1/2016 for four years.

  1. Johnson made a motion to appoint Julie A Ogden from JEO Consulting Group, Inc, as our Street Superintendent. G. Mockenhaupt seconded the motion. All council members voted AYE.
  2. Mockehaupt made a motiont to appoint Matt Munderholh from Johnson & Mock as the City Attorney. M. Johnson seconded the motion. All council members voted AYE.

Mayor Beckner announced that the Christmas Party will be held on January 30th,2016 at the Oakland Golf Club.

  1. Johnson made a motion to allow the Chamber of Commerce to use the auditorium at no charge on Janurary 16th, 2015. D. Gilliland seconded the motion with all council member voting AYE.
  2. Johnson introduced the following Ordinance 696 entited: AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF OAKLAND, NEBRASKA, TO AMEND CITY CODE SECTION 5-317, INCREASING THE FINE FOR PARKING VIOLATIONS; TO REPEAL

CONFLICTING ORDINANCES AND SECTIONS; TO PROVIDE AN EFFECTIVE DATE. and moved that the statutory rule requiring an ordinance to be fully and distinctly read on three different days be suspended. D. Gilliland seconded the motion to suspend the rules and upon roll call vote, all council members voted AYE.

  1. Gilliland introduced the following Ordiance 697 entitled :AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF OAKLAND, NEBRASKA, TO AMEND PORTIONS OF THE CITY’S EMPLOYEE HANDBOOK PERTAINING TO THE TREATMENT OF CERTAIN OVERTIME HOURS AND PAY FOR EMPLOYEES WHO DO SNOW REMOVAL FOR THE CITY; to repeal conflicting ordinances and sections; to provide an effective date. and moved that the statutory rule requiring an ordinance to be fully and distinctly read on three different days be suspended. G. Mockenhaupt seconded the motion to suspend the rules and upon roll call vote, all council members voted AYE.
  2. Mockenhaupt made a motion to allow Dan Tanksley to attend the League of Municipalities annual conference. M. Johnson seconded the motion, all council members voted AYE.

Mayor Beckner announced that the council was going into executive session in regards to personnel matters. M. Johnson made a motion to enter executive session at 7:30. G. Mockenhaupt seconded the motion. All member voted AYE.

  1. Johnson made a motion to come out of executive session at 7:58 p.m. G. Mockenhaupt seconded the motion. All council members voted AYE.

The bills and warrants were presented to the City Council as follows:

Paper: Oakland Hghts (dent.ins.city) 359.62,Anderson Hardware 377.55,ANDY’S QUIK STOP 427.25, Barco Municipal Products Inc. 209.56,BLACK HILLS ENERGY 238.13,BCBS 19,127.47,Bomgaars Supply Inc. 159.99,Braniff Service 80.00,Burt Co. Sheriff’s Office 30.00,CVA 978.51,Colonial Research 179.20 Data Tech. 3,473.19,DEARBORN 144.53,DHHS DPH 115.00,Egan Supply Company 404.78,Farmer’s Pride 361.94,First Bankcard 241.06,FREMONT ELECTIC INC 1,249.62,Gall’s Inc.222.69,Gene Steffy Chrysler 37,221.00,GRAFIX SHOPPE 1,035.00,HD Supply 2,031.90,Holmquist Lumber 505.26 Ingram Library Services 825.43,INSUREVEST FINANCIAL 500.00,JEO 175.00,Jerri Case 36.64,Johnson & Mock 1,425.00,JONES AUTOMOTIVE 2,937.21, K-C Parts & Repairs 90.80,Lindstrom Repair 100.00,MAXSUR 617.72,Mid Con Systems 645.96,Midwest Lab. 693.50Nebraska Public Health 283.00, Nelson’s Food Pride 98.86, Oakland Independent 79.96,ONE CALL 20.15,PB ELECTRONICS INC 1,505.00,Quality 42.79,R. J. K. Electric 319.50,Railroad Man.176.86,Sargent Drilling 450.00,USA Blue Book 290.83, Verizon Wireless 191.16,WatchGuard 4,820.00,NNSWC 4,132.38,NPPD 7,837.05 Electronic:EFTPS 4,168.05,FIRST NATIONAL BANK- HSA 250.00,Ameritas 927.44, EFTPS 4,057.65,Nebraska Dept.of Revenue 1,108.50,FIRST NATIONAL BANK- HAS 2,280.00,Ameritas 945.43

D. Gilliland made a motion to accept the warrants. M. Johnson seconded the motion and all the council voted AYE.

 

There being no further business to come before the council, the meeting adjourned at 8:00.

 

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Ted R. Beckner, Mayor

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Katie K Onken

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