Oakland City Council Meeting Agenda

July 18, 2016 Leave a comment


 

 

 

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 July 18th, 2016 at the Municipal Building, 401 North Oakland Avenue in Oakland, Nebraska for the regular monthly meeting.

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.   Approval June 20th, 2016 meeting minutes

E.    Treasurer’s Report

 

  1. SCHEDULED CITIZENS AND VISITORS TO ADDRESS THE COUNCIL

F.    Swedish Heritage Center- Asking to budget for Utilities

G.   Phil Lorenzen-D.A. Davidson & Company

H.   Tim Adams- Pay Estimate #5 & Change Order # 1

I.     Debbie Anderson- update on Byway of Arts

J.     Sue Beckner- Garden Club

 

  • COMMITTEE AND DEPARTMENT REPORTS

K.   Police Report

L.    Library Report

M. All departments

 

IV.                    OLD BUSINESS

 

V.                      NEW BUSINESS

N.   1.  Consider Refunding of Series 2011 General Obligation Refunding Bonds, Series 2011

     a.     Consideration of Resolution of call of 2011 GO Bonds

     b.    Passage and adoption of Bond Ordinance for issuance of General Obligation Refunding Bonds, Series 2011

O.   Consider Refunding of Series 2011 General Obligation Swimming Pool Refunding Bonds, Series 2011

     a.     Consideration of Resolution of call of 2011 GO Swimming Pool Bonds

     b.    Passage and adoption of Bond Ordinance for issuance of General Obligation Swimming Pool Refunding Bonds, Series 2011

P.    Oakland Chamber of Commerce- Consideration of support for the Party in the Park by donating to the firework display

Q.   Resolution 2016-9 Renewal Resolution for LARM insuarnce

 

VI.                    INFORMATION ITEM

 

 

  • DISCUSSION

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  • CLOSED SESSION

 

  1. APPROVAL OF OPERATIONS BILLS AND WARRANTS

Approval by motion

  1. 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

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Oakland City Council Meeting Minutes

April 14, 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 March 21st, 2016 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 treasurer’s report for March 2016 was presented and questions answered. M. Johnson made a motion to accept the treasurer report and D. Gilliland seconded. All council voted AYE.

Ric Ortmeier,the City’s Auditor, dicussed the City’s 2014/2015 audit.

Julie Ogden, Street superintendent with JEO Consulting group, reviewed the final plans for the Industial Street Improvement project 2015-1.

  1. Johnson made a motion to allow the Oakland Ministerial Association to use the Auditorium at no charge on April 12th, 2016. G. Mockenhaupt seconded. All council members voted AYE.
  2. Gilliland made a motion to allow the American Cancer Society’s Relay for Life to use the Auditorium at no charge on April 24, 2016. L. Blanc seconded the motion. All council members voted AYE.

Heartland of American Band requested the use of the Auditorium at no charge. D. Gilliland made a motion to approve the request. L. Blanc seconded. All council members voted AYE.

Gary Huse gave an update on any new information regarding condimned houses in Oakland.

Amber Poland and Lorie Johnson were present to discuss 207 E Fulton. Amber Poland presented the council with her plans on fixing up the house.

Kathy Sonnerfelt was on the agenda to speak about the building at 204 N Oakland but was absent.

Julie Johnson asked the council to consider letting the City Clerk approve Special Liquor license instead of having them go before the council for approval.

Brooke Peterson was present to ask the council for the use of the Auditorum for the Women’s Club salad supper at no charge. M. Johnson made a motion to allow the Women’s Club to use the Auditorium at no charge on April 3rd, 2016.G. Mockenhaupt seconded. All council members voted AYE.

Dan Tanksley III spoke to the council about the City’s sanitary sewer liners and water wells. He also requested permission to attend training on March 29th -31st. M.. Johnson made a motion to allow Dan Tanksley III to attend training on March 29th -31st. D. Gilliland seconded the motion. All council members voted AYE.

Chief Poland gave the monthy police report.M. Johnson made motion to allow Clerk Onken to draft a resolution for the sale of a City- Owned Motorcycle. D. Gilliland seconded. All council members voted AYE.

Council member, L. Blanc gave an update on the progress of the new park restrooms. Bids for the new restrooms will be accepted for the project until April 7th, 2016 at 9:00 a.m.

Bryan Johnson, Street department, spoke to the council about possibly putting a couple of culverts in. No action was taken.

Officer Findlay requested permission to attend Taser training. M. Johnson made a motion to approve Officer Findlay’s request to attend Taser Training. G. Mockenhaupt seconded the motion. All council members voted AYE.

  1. Gilliland introduced Ordiance 699, AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF OAKLAND, NEBRASKA, PROVIDING FOR THE OPERATION OF GOLF CAR VEHICLES WITHIN THE CITY; RESTRICTIONS THEREOF; DECLARING AN EFFECTIVE DATE OF THE MUNICIPAL CODE OF THE CITY OF OAKLAND, NEBRASKA. and made a motion to waive the three readings. L. Blanc seconded the motion. All council members voted AYE.
  2. Gilliland made a motion to pass Ordiance 699, AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF OAKLAND, NEBRASKA, PROVIDING FOR THE OPERATION OF GOLF CAR VEHICLES WITHIN THE CITY; RESTRICTIONS THEREOF; DECLARING AN EFFECTIVE DATE OF THE MUNICIPAL CODE OF THE CITY OF OAKLAND, NEBRASKA. L. Blanc seconded the motion. All council member voted AYE.
  3. Blanc made a motion to approve Resolution 2016-5, to take bids for the Park Restroom project. G. Mockenhaupt seconded the motion. All council members voted AYE.
  4. Johnson made a motion to approve Resolution 2016-6, WHEREAS, the OAKLAND PUBLIC TRANSPORTATION SYSTEM desires to apply for said funds to purchase 2 vehicles (wheelchair accessible minivan and a small bus with wheelchair lift) to provide public transportation in the Oakland, Nebraska area. D. Gilliland seconded the motion. All council members voted AYE.
  5. Johnson made a motion to approve Resolution 2016-7, to allow the City Clerk to approve or deny any routine Special Designated Liquor License. D. Gilliland seconded the motion. All council member voted AYE.

The bills and warrants were presented to the City Council as follows: Rodney H. Johnson 38.16,ACCO 652.10,ALAMAR UNIFORMS 75.00,ABB 371.42,ANDY’S QUIK STOP 255.64,AUTO VALUE PARTS STORES 22.43,Automatic Truck & Equipment 150.00, BLACK HILLS ENERGY 1,213.25,BCBS 23,437.24,Burt Co. Sheriff’s Office 30.00, CVA 722.35,CONSOLODATED MANAGEMENT CO 28.50,DEARBORN NATIONAL 151.83,Embroidery Connections 48.00,Farmer’s Pride 420.55,First Bankcard 217.23, Jeff Frahm 550.00,Ingram Library Services 763.90,Intnl.Institute of Muni.Clerks 500.00,Jack’s Uniform & Equipment 1,182.54,JEO Consulting Group 16,117.00,Jerri Case 45.10,Johnson & Mock 285.00,K-C Parts & Repairs 489.75, League of NE Municipalities 80.00,Lorensen Grain Co. 396.00, Midwest Service Sales 1,242.60,Ne.Dept.Health/Human Services 40.00,Nebraska Municipal Clerks Asso 25.00,Nebraska Public Health 61.00,NEBRASKA.GOV 85.84,Nebraska Public Power District 11,332.82 Oakland Heights 112.50,Oakland Independent 147.37,ONE CALL CONCEPTS INC 7.20,Petty Cash 378.02,Platte Valley Equipment Co.79.22,Quality Printing 32.90,REPCO MARKETING INC 43.00,ALAN SCHINCK 108.95,Seals & Service, Inc.158.00,Sioux Sales Co. 59.95,TASER TRAINING ACADEMY 225.00, USA Blue Book 476.03

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

There being no further business to come before the council, the meeting adjourned at 8:01 p.m.

 

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Ted R. Beckner, Mayor

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Katie K Onken

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Oakland City Council February Meeting Minutes

March 1, 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 February 15th, 2016 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 and Luke Blanc answered present. Greg Mockenhaupt was absent.

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 January 18th, 2016 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 February 2016 was presented and questions answered. M. Johnson made a motion to accept the treasurer report and L.Blanc seconded. All council voted AYE.

Mayor Beckner opened a public hearing for the City of Oakland’s 1 & 6 year plan at 5.34 p.m. Seeing that no citizens came forward with comments, Mayor Beckner closed the public hearing at 5:36 p.m.

Marcia Greve was present to speak with the council about property damage and snow removal issues unrealated to the City.

Chief Poland gave his monthly report and spoke to the council about new statue reguarding K-9 handler & K-9.

Library director, Rosa Schmidt, gave her quarterly report and answered any quesitons the council had.

Clerk Onken gave an update as to why the Park is zoned R-1 and what the proceess would be to change the re-zone it.

  1. Gilliland gave an update on the Industrial paving project.
  2. Johnson made a motion to reimbure the City $197,756.52 from the Go Bond. L. Blanc seconded the motion. All council present voted AYE.
  3. Johnson made a motion to pass Resolution 2016-1, Oakland’s 1 & 6 year plan. D. Gilliland seconded the motion. All council present voted AYE.
  4. Gilliland made a motion to pass Resolution 2016-2, Allowing Oakland Public Transpiration system to apply for said funds to provide public transportation. L.Blanc seconded the motion. All council present voted AYE.

            M . Johnson made a motion to pass Resolution 2016-3, , City of Oakland wishes to submit to the qualified electors of the City the question of whether the sales and use tax shall be modified from one percent (1%) to one and one-half percent (1.5%),D. Gilliland seconded the motion. All council present voted AYE.

L.Blanc made a motion to pass Resolution 2016-4, WHEREAS the Mayor and City Council of the City of Oakland, Nebraska (“City”) wish to install new public restrooms in the City’s park (the “Project”) and wish to advertise for bids for said Project. D. Gilliland seconded the motion. All council members present voted AYE.

  1. Johnson made a motion to allow Dan Tanksley to attend the NE Rural Water Association. D. Gilliland seconded the motion. All present voted AYE.
  2. Johnson made a motion to allow Chief Poland to attend Management training on 03/14-03/18. D. Gilliland seconded the motion. All present voted AYE.

Clerk Onken informed the council of the City’s membership with the Credit Bureau Services.

Advertisment for lifeguards will start March 1st, 2016.

  1. Johnson made a motion to enter executive session at 6:59 p.m. to discuss personal issues. Seconded by L. Blanc ,all members present voted AYE.

At 7:22 p.m., M. Johnson made a motion to exit executive session, seconded my D. Gilliland. All council present voted AYE.

 

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

AMERICAN BROADBAND CLEC $321.61,Anderson Hardware $8.88,ANDY’S QUIK STOP $468.82,ARDON’S REFRIGERATION $381.60,AUTO VALUE PARTS STORES $283.21,BIBLIONIX $1,500.00,BLACK HILLS ENERGY $1,127.33,BCBS $51,275.62,Braniff Service $88.95,Brehmer Mfg.Co.$ 174.72 Burt Co. Sheriff’s Office $30.00 CVA $799.17,CLINTON PETERSON $350.00,Corner Drug $33.67, Data Tech. $135.18,DEARBORN $273.37,Egbers $154.44,Engelhardt $80.00,Farmer’s Pride $1,401.48,First Bankcard $390.60,Holiday Inn $185.90,Ingram 506.25,INSUREVEST $500.00,JEO $12,600.00 ,Jerri Case $27.68,Johnson & Mock $510.00,K-C $144.60,KATIE ONKEN $47.92,Midwest Lab $668.00,Municipal Supply $146.53,Nebraska Public Health 30.00,NNSWC $1,265.28,ANDREW E CULLEN $100.00,NPPD $7,318.42,Oakland Heights $291.00,Oakland Independent                   $258.66, ONE CALL CONCEPTS $3.03,Petty Cash $206.36,Plaindealer $32.00,Quality Printing $162.71,Red Barn $50.00,RIC ORTMEIER $12,000.00, Seals & Service $262.00,T&H ELECTRIC, LLC $255.20,USA Blue Book 579.05 ,Verizon Wireless $191.61

 

 

     D. Gilliland made a motion to accept the warrents. L. Blanc seconded and all council voted AYE

There being no further business to come before the council, the meeting adjourned at 7:23 p.m.

 

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Ted R. Beckner, Mayor

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Katie K Onken

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