Oakland City Council Meeting Agenda


 

 

 

REGULAR MEETING

CITY COUNCIL

CITY OF OAKLAND, NEBRASKA

 

MEETING NOTICE:

            NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN, that a regular meeting of the Mayor and City Council of the City of Oakland, Nebraska, will be held at 5:30 on Monday January 23rd, 2017 at the Municipal Building, 401 North Oakland Avenue in Oakland, Nebraska.

An agenda for such meeting, kept continuously current is available for public inspection at the office of the City Clerk. Except for items of an emergency nature, the agenda shall not be enlarged later than twenty-four hours before the scheduled commencement of the meeting.

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PRELIMINARY AGENDA

I.                        CALL TO ORDER

 

A.   Roll Call

B.   Establishment of a Quorum

C.   Reminder of Open Meeting Laws/Poster

D.   Pledge of Allegiance

E.    Approve January 16th, 2017 agenda

F.    Approval December 19th, 2016 meeting minutes

G.   Dec treasurer report

 

  1. PUBLIC HEARING
    1. 1 & 6 year plan
  1. SCHEDULED CITIZENS AND VISITORS TO ADDRESS THE COUNCIL

H.   Julie Ogden

I.     Russell Peterson- Emergency Management

 

  1. COMMITTEE AND DEPARTMENT REPORTS

J.     Police report

 

VI.                    OLD BUSINESS

K.   Move Emergency siren to 100 W Ninth

L.    Support letter for Firstar

VII.                  NEW BUSINESS

M. City Park/Street names/Campgrounds

N.   Resolution 2017-1- One and Six Year Plan for Street Improvement Program

O.   Resolution 2017-2. Appoint Danie Jacobs to the Northeast Nebraska Solid Waste Coalition.

P.    City Christmas Party February 4th, 2017

Q.   Appoint Denise Gilliland to the Planning Commission Board

 

VIII.                INFORMATION ITEM

 

  1. DISCUSSION

R.

 

S.    CLOSED SESSION

 

T.   APPROVAL OF OPERATIONS BILLS AND WARRANTS

Approval by motion

U.   ADJOURNMENT

Registered Agenda Speakers

                  The Mayor or Presiding Meeting Officer reserves the right to deny this request, or will call you to the center front podium when your agenda Item is ready to be heard. Presentations, if allowed, may be limited to five (5) minutes per person, with a limit of three (3) individuals speaking per topic position. Please come to the center front podium, and clearly state your name and address for the record and the agenda topic you wish to speak upon in a professional manner.

                  The Mayor and City Council reserve the right to enter into an executive session at any time during the meeting, in accordance with the Nebraska Open Meetings Act, even though the closed session may not be indicated on the agenda.

                  It is the intention of the Mayor and City Council to take up the items on the agenda in sequential order. However, the Mayor and City Council reserve the right to take up matters in a different order to accommodate the schedules of the city council members, persons having items on the agenda, and the public

 

 

Rowan Wiltse, 83, of Wakefield NE


Rowan Wiltse, 83, passed away Sunday, January 22, 2017 at Brookstone Assisted Living in Wayne, NE.

Funeral services are pending with Bressler-Munderloh-Smith Funeral Home in Wakefield.

Lorraine Hitz, 94, of Wakefield NE


Lorraine Hitz, 94, of Wakefield, NE, passed away Saturday, January 21, 2017 at Providence Medical Center in Wayne, NE.

Funeral services are pending with Bressler-Munderloh-Smith Funeral Home in Wakefield.

Dense Fog Advisory


MONONA-HARRISON-SHELBY-POTTAWATTAMIE-MILLS-MONTGOMERY-FREMONT-
PAGE-KNOX-CEDAR-THURSTON-ANTELOPE-PIERCE-WAYNE-BOONE-MADISON-
STANTON-CUMING-BURT-PLATTE-COLFAX-DODGE-WASHINGTON-BUTLER-
SAUNDERS-DOUGLAS-SARPY-SEWARD-LANCASTER-CASS-OTOE-SALINE-
JEFFERSON-GAGE-JOHNSON-NEMAHA-PAWNEE-RICHARDSON-
INCLUDING THE CITIES OF...ONAWA...MAPLETON...MISSOURI VALLEY...

WOODBINE...LOGAN...DUNLAP...HARLAN...COUNCIL BLUFFS...GLENWOOD...

RED OAK...SIDNEY...HAMBURG...TABOR...FARRAGUT...CLARINDA...

SHENANDOAH...CREIGHTON...BLOOMFIELD...CROFTON...WAUSA...

VERDIGRE...NIOBRARA...HARTINGTON...LAUREL...RANDOLPH...

COLERIDGE...PENDER...MACY...WALTHILL...WINNEBAGO...NELIGH...

ELGIN...PIERCE...PLAINVIEW...OSMOND...WAYNE...ALBION...

ST. EDWARD...NORFOLK...STANTON...WEST POINT...WISNER...TEKAMAH...

OAKLAND...LYONS...DECATUR...COLUMBUS...SCHUYLER...FREMONT...

BLAIR...DAVID CITY...WAHOO...ASHLAND...YUTAN...OMAHA...BELLEVUE...

PAPILLION...LA VISTA...SEWARD...MILFORD...LINCOLN...PLATTSMOUTH...

NEBRASKA CITY...CRETE...WILBER...FAIRBURY...BEATRICE...TECUMSEH...

STERLING...AUBURN...PAWNEE CITY...TABLE ROCK...FALLS CITY
339 PM CST THU JAN 19 2017

...DENSE FOG ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 8 PM THIS EVENING TO 9 AM
CST FRIDAY...

THE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE IN OMAHA/VALLEY HAS ISSUED A DENSE
FOG ADVISORY...WHICH IS IN EFFECT FROM 8 PM THIS EVENING TO 9 AM
CST FRIDAY. 

* VISIBILITY...DROPPING TO 1/4 TO 1/2 MILE. COULD BE NEAR ZERO IN
SOME SPOTS. 

* IMPACTS...DRIVERS ARE ENCOURAGED TO SLOW DOWN AND ALLOW EXTRA
TIME TO REACH DESTINATIONS.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A DENSE FOG ADVISORY MEANS VISIBILITIES WILL FREQUENTLY BE
REDUCED TO LESS THAN ONE QUARTER MILE. IF DRIVING, SLOW DOWN, USE
YOUR HEADLIGHTS, AND LEAVE PLENTY OF DISTANCE AHEAD OF YOU.

The Ice Storm of 2017


Much of Nebraska was spared from the ice storm forecasted for earlier this week. The temperature hovering around 32 degrees kept the worst of the ice at bay. Further south, in the Hastings and Kearney areas, wasn’t so lucky. There were several accidents and power outages reported.

Overall, we were blessed conditions weren’t worse. Those that didn’t have to be out stayed home, safe and warm.

I commend the city crews, the highway department and everyone else who treated the roads for those that had to drive in the icy conditions, especially keeping the streets safe for travel in case of emergencies.

There were many people who stayed at their jobs to ensure they would be at work the following day, such as nursing home and hospital employees.

I personally would like to thank everyone who goes above and beyond, ensuring the safety of all of us.

We are fortunate to have such wonderful people in our midst.

Today is a beautiful, sunny day. Enjoy it!

I took the pictures below of the trees in our neighborhood, glistening from the ice the storm provided.

The trees glow from the ice storm. All photo credit/Denise Gilliland, Editor and Chief, Kat Country Hub.

The trees glow from the ice storm. All photo credit/Denise Gilliland, Editor and Chief, Kat Country Hub.

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Elton Bray, 86, of Bancroft NE


Elton Bray, 86, of Bancroft, NE died on Tuesday, January 17, 2017 at his home in Bancroft.

Funeral services for Elton are currently pending with Munderloh – Smith Funeral Home of Bancroft.

Harold Hermelbracht, 74, of Pender NE


Harold Hermelbracht, age 74, of Pender, Nebraska passed away Monday, January 16, 2017, surrounded by his family at his home in Pender. Funeral services will be Friday, January 20, 2017 at 10 a.m. at St. Mark’s Lutheran Church in Pender; Pastor Beverly Rautenberg-Panko will be officiating. Burial will be at the St. Mark’s Lutheran Church Cemetery near Pender. Visitation will be Thursday, January 19, 2017 from 5 until 7 p.m. at St. Mark’s Lutheran Church. Memorials may be directed to the family for future designation. Arrangements are under the direction of Munderloh-Smith Funeral Home in Pender.

Harold was born September 28, 1942 in West Point, NE to Albert and Elfrieda (Predoehl) Hermelbracht. He was baptized September 28, 1942 in West Point, NE and confirmed at St. Paul’s Lutheran Church. Harold graduated from Bancroft High School in 1960.

On February 7, 1965, Harold married Judy Mayberry at St. Mark’s Lutheran Church. As a young man he played softball and was a 4-H member and leader in Cuming County. He was an avid bowler, Cornhusker and Dodgers fan. Harold served on the board of the Northeast Nebraska Feeders Association, the Farmers Union Coop and the Northeast Coop. He also served on the Pender Township Board.

Harold coached his family in showing dairy cattle in 4-H for over 18 years. He was also a farmer and dairy man for over 40 years, while also raising beef cattle, stock cattle, hogs, soybeans, corn, alfalfa, and hay. One of Harold’s joys was raising a team of Percheron draft horses. He loved to train and drive them, and showed them at the Cuming County Fair. A plaque is placed in his honor at the fairgrounds by his family. Harold was a dedicated father and grandfather. He loved his family.

He was survived by his wife, Judy; children, Kellie (Steve) Wageman of Pender, NE, Kandie (Armando) Ambriz of West Point, NE, Kerrie (Russ) Renter of Pender, NE, Kristie (Evan) Widders of Morgantown, WV, and Katie (Ben) Brehmer of Pender, NE; sisters, Myra Larsen and Florence (Giles) Hannan; brothers, Richard (Marlene) Hermelbracht; grandchildren, Jordan (Jake) Ernesti, Kevin Wageman, Kyle Wageman, Kody Wageman, Rebecca McKay, Levi McKay, Rochelle (Brandon) Kai, Andrew (Alix) Ambriz, Alex Ambriz, DeAndra (Rick) Dirksneider, Alexis Renter, Harold Jase Sorenson, Justice Sorenson, Ryan (Ashley) Johnson, McKayla (B.J.) Lund, Ellie Widders, Owen Widders, Max Widders, and Marshall Widders; and great grandchildren, Sutton Ernesti, Karter Kai, Ricki Kai, Mason Dirksneider, Liam Dirksneider, Breck Dirksneider, Landon Johnson, Peyton Johnson, and Liam Lund.

Harold was preceded in death by his parents; and son, Ronnie Hermelbracht; brothers, Lauren Hermelbracht and Myron Hermelbracht; and sister, Arlene Bird.

Harold Hermelbracht

Harold Hermelbracht

Lorna H. Olson, 101, of Oakland NE


Lorna H. Olson, 101 years, of Oakland, Nebraska, passed away Tuesday, January 17, 2017 at Oakland Heights Nursing Home in Oakland.

MEMORIAL SERVICE

Saturday, January 21st
11:00 AM
First Evangelical Lutheran Church.
Burial is in the Oakland Cemetery.
Lorna Olson

Lorna Olson

Howard Lee Goertz, 72, of Tekamah NE


Howard Lee Goertz was born on December 26, 1944 in Little Rock, Arkansas to Ernest and Leatrice (Mills) Goertz. He passed away Saturday, January 14, 2017, at the Crowell Memorial Home in Blair, Nebraska, at the age of 72 years.

Howard was a lifelong resident of Tekamah, Nebraska. He loved going to auctions and adding to his various collections of antiques.

He was preceded in death by his mother, Leatrice (Goertz) Teeters; step father, Jim Teeters; brother, Kenneth Goertz.

He is survived by his two sisters, Ruth Griffin of Okeechobee, FL, Mary Miller of Plattsmoth, NE; one brother, Ernest Goertz of Wentzville, MO.

VISITATION

Friday, January 20th

9:00 AM – 10:00 AM

Pelan Funeral Services Tekamah1103 J Street
Tekamah, NE 68061

FUNERAL SERVICE

Friday, January 20th
10:00 AM
Pelan Funeral Services Tekamah.
Burial is in the Tekamah Cemetery.
Memorials suggested to the family for future designation.
Howard Goertz

Howard Goertz

Tekamah-Herman Late Start


Tekamah-Herman School will start at 10:00 a.m. Tues., Jan. 17th. There will be no morning preschool.