City of Oakland Council Proceedings December 15th, 2025 Regular Council Meeting NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN, that a regular meeting of the Mayor and City Council of the City of Oakland, Nebraska, will be held at 7:00 pm on Monday, December 15th, 2025 at the Municipal Building, 401 North Oakland Avenue in Oakland, Nebraska for the regular monthly meeting. A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF OAKLAND, NEBRASKA, DIRECTING THE SALE OF CERTAIN REAL PROPERTY OWNED BY THE CITY LOCATED AT THE WEST 90’ OF THE NORTH 1/2 OF LOT 9, BLOCK 6, CITY OF OAKLAND, NEBRASKA; THE EAST 42’ OF THE NORTH 1/2 OF LOT 9 AND THE SOUTH 1/2 OF LOT 9 AND NORTH 1/2 OF LOT 10, BLOCK 6, CITY OF OAKLAND, NEBRASKA; AND THE SOUTH 1/2 OF LOT 10 AND NORTH 1/2 OF LOT 11, BLOCK 6, CITY OF OAKLAND, NEBRASKA; PROVIDING THE MANNER, TERMS, AND CONDITIONS OF SUCH SALE. Any person desiring to submit a responsive bid, together with supporting documentation described in the below, shall do so, under seal, to the Office of the City Clerk, 401 N. Oakland Avenue, Oakland, Nebraska 68045, so it is received in the Clerk’s office no later than December 12th, 2025, at 4:00 p.m. Any bid received after such date and time shall not be considered. Any bid submitted in any other manner shall not be considered. Bids shall be opened and may be awarded at the regular meeting of the City Council on December 15th, 2025, at 7:00 p.m. At 7:01 pm nominations were discussed for Council President. At 7:01 pm Council Member Johansen made a motion to cease nominations. Motion was seconded by Council Member Denker-Rost. All present Voting: Aye (Johansen, Denker-Rost, Swenson)- 3, Nay - 0, Abstain - 1 (Anderson). . At 7:02 pm Motion was made to approve Council President Nathan Anderson as the 2025-2026 returning Council President. Motion was seconded by Council Member Denker-Rost. All present Voting: Aye (Johansen, Denker-Rost, Swenson)- 3, Nay - 0, Abstain - 1 (Anderson). At 7:04pm Council President Anderson made a motion to approve 2026 City Re-Appointees. Motion was seconded by Council Member Swenson. All present Voting: Aye (Swenson, Denker-Rost, Anderson and Johansen) - 4, Nay - 0. At 7:04pm Council Member Johansen made a motion to approve the following for City Council Committees Water/Sewer Departments: Council Member Jeremiah Johansen Street Department: Council President Nathan Anderson Solid Waste / Library Departments: Council Member Amy Denker- Rost General (Office) / Police Departments: Mayor Dan Jacobs Park / Rec / Auditorium Departments: Council Member Scott Swenson Motion was seconded by Council President Anderson. All present Voting: Aye (Johansen, Anderson, Denker-Rost, and Swenson) - 4, Nay - 0. At 7:06 pm Motion was made by Council President Anderson seconded by Council Member Denker- Rost that all items under the consent agenda be approved as presented. All present Voting: Aye (Johansen, Anderson, Denker-Rost, and Swenson) - 4, Nay - 0. NCSPC 402.47 2047 Black Diamond Electronics 13,662.00 1033 FASTWYRE BROADBAND 53.11 1589 BI-STATE MOTOR PARTS 3,296.75 2047 Black Diamond Electronics 324.00 1068 Burt Co. Sheriff's Office 36.00 1557 CENTRAL VALLEY AG 3,278.65 1349 CLASSIC CLEAN CARWASH 97.00 1651 COAST TO COAST 1,010.23 1540 DIGITAL ALLY 6,480.00 967 Farmer's Pride 178.12 1650 GOOSMANN LAW FIRM 931.00 1495 GREATAMERICA FINANCIAL SVCS 100.56 1572 HEARTLAND NATURAL GAS, LLC 98.65 1646 HOTSY EQUIPMENT CO 246.04 190 Ingram Library Services 1,183.10 202 J. P. Cooke Co. 92.00 39 JEO Consulting Group 7,800.00 55 Johnson & Mock 1,053.50 1357 LEE NORQUIST 600.00 59 Nelson's Food Pride 138.97 52366 ANDREW E CULLEN 1,214.00 22 Nebraska Public Power District 121.24 34 Oakland Independent 584.62 571 Olson Plmbg.& Heating 237.14 52370 ONE OFFICE SOLUTIONS 289.47 43 Petty Cash 200.00 1123 RIC ORTMEIER 23,804.00 788 Rosa Schmidt 505.83 1523 SCOTT'S HARDWARE .00 VOID: 1523 SCOTT'S HARDWARE 1,189.88 830 Seals & Service, Inc. 480.00 1025 Skywave Wireless, Inc. 170.00 1533 THE LINCOLN NATIONAL LIFE INS 153.72 2024 True Value Hardware 305.37 730 Verizon Wireless 1,427.33 218 West Point Implement 3,075.76 744 BLACK HILLS ENERGY 84.47 E-PAY 1132 EMPOWER RETIREMENT 1,734.22 E-PAY 744 BLACK HILLS ENERGY 77.37 E-PAY 1556 OIT, LLC 186.72 E-PAY 1170 FIRST NATIONAL BANK OMAHA 56.24 E-PAY 1170 FIRST NATIONAL BANK OMAHA 91.61 E-PAY 1170 FIRST NATIONAL BANK OMAHA 64.60 E- PAY 1170 FIRST NATIONAL BANK OMAHA 13.51 E-PAY 1170 FIRST NATIONAL BANK OMAHA 72.72 E-PAY 1170 FIRST NATIONAL BANK OMAHA 25.46 E-PAY 1170 FIRST NATIONAL BANK OMAHA 92.03 E-PAY 1170 FIRST NATIONAL BANK OMAHA 19.80 E-PAY 1170 FIRST NATIONAL BANK OMAHA 17.90 E-PAY 14 EFTPS 8,612.88 E-PAY 67 Nebraska Dept.of Revenue 2,494.25 E-PAY 703 FIRST NATIONAL BANK- HSA 2,320.00 E-PAY 1132 EMPOWER RETIREMENT 1,718.81 E-PAY 1647 FRATERNAL ORDER OF POLICE 52.00 E-PAY 1427 NDEE- PUBLIC WATER OPERATORS 11,422.85 1033 FASTWYRE BROADBAND 116.47 102 Bomgaars Supply Inc. 721.92 1557 CENTRAL VALLEY AG 172.22 1424 CERTIFIED TESTING SERVICES INC 968.00 7 Colonial Research Chemical Cor 226.99 1192 CORE & MAIN 1,155.85 1563 ERIKSEN CONSTRUCTIONS CO 660,664.20 967 Farmer's Pride 479.80 1538 FENIX USA 288.75 1554 GREG BRUMMOND 3,060.00 1572 HEARTLAND NATURAL GAS, LLC 31.10 39 JEO Consulting Group 12,919.50 1453 M&M SMITH TRUCKING 400.00 412 Midwest Laboratories 759.41 611 Nebraska Public Health 30.00 1226 NNSWC LANDFILL 1,293.37 34 Oakland Independent 480.00 887 ONE CALL CONCEPTS INC 18.39 43 Petty Cash 200.00 2014 Railroad Management Co.III,LLC 458.76 1190 SCHMADER LANDFILL LLC135.60 1523 SCOTT'S HARDWARE .00 VOID: 1523 SCOTT'S HARDWARE 438.06 1653 STEPHEN MILLS 89.51 1533 THE LINCOLN NATIONAL LIFE INS 54.31 730 Verizon Wireless 159.83 744 BLACK HILLS ENERGY 85.47 E-PAY 1. At 8:05pm Council Member Johansen made a motion to open the Public hearing regarding to opening of bid for : "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF OAKLAND, NEBRASKA, DIRECTING THE SALE OF CERTAIN REAL PROPERTY OWNED BY THE CITY LOCATED AT THE WEST 90’ OF THE NORTH 1/2 OF LOT 9, BLOCK 6, CITY OF OAKLAND, NEBRASKA; THE EAST 42’ OF THE NORTH 1/2 OF LOT 9 AND THE SOUTH 1/2 OF LOT 9 AND NORTH 1/2 OF LOT 10, BLOCK 6, CITY OF OAKLAND, NEBRASKA; AND THE SOUTH 1/2 OF LOT 10 AND NORTH 1/2 OF LOT 11, BLOCK 6, CITY OF OAKLAND, NEBRASKA; PROVIDING THE MANNER, TERMS, AND CONDITIONS OF SUCH SALE. " Motion was seconded by Council President Anderson. All present Voting: Aye (Swenson, Denker-Rost, Anderson and Johansen) - 4, Nay - 0. Mayor Jacobs opened the two (2) sealed bids that were handed in to the Clerk in the office. 1st opened sealed bid: *JJ's Gymnastics Academy: a youth focused gymnastics program - to build a permanent facility on the identified property, creating a long-term anchor for youth sports and community engagement in Burt County. *Programs & Services that will be offered: - Recreational Gymnastics - Competitive team programs & hosted meets - beginner boys & girls classes - Preschool & Early childhood movement classes - Inclusive gymnastics for youth with disabilities - Strength & Conditioning - Community events & open gyms * Bid amount: $15,000 * Anticipated to have installation, finishing & onboarding by 2029. 2nd opened sealed bid: *Logan Valley Investments LLC - a group comprised predominantly of Oakland investors specifically committed to establishment of a locally owned and controlled full-service community bank committed to responsible, timely, and community-focused development. A full- service community bank. *Bid amount: $50,000.00 * Anticipated date to begin Spring of 2026, with a 9–12-month completion date. 2. At 7:34pm Council Member Johansen made a motion to approve Water Project No. D311703 Group Eriksen Pay App # 11 in the amount of $660,664.20. Motion was seconded by Council President Anderson. All present Voting: Aye (Swenson, Denker-Rost, Anderson and Johansen) - 4, Nay - 0. 3. At 7:34pm Council Member Johansen made a motion to approve Eriksen Change Order No. 2 for Water Project No. D311703. Motion was seconded by Council Member Denker-Rost. All present Voting: Aye (Johansen, Anderson, Denker-Rost, and Swenson) - 4, Nay - 0. 4. At 8:12pm Council President Anderson made a motion to approve Clerk Eisenmenger to attend the Clerk Institute and Academy March 16th - 20th 2026. Motion was seconded by Council Member Denker-Rost. All present Voting: Aye (Swenson, Denker-Rost, Anderson and Johansen) - 4, Nay - 0. 5. At 8:02pm Council Member Johansen made a motion to approve Water Operator Supervisor Daniel Tanksley III to attend Water Conference March of 2026. Motion was seconded by Council Member Denker-Rost. All present Voting: Aye (Johansen, Anderson, Denker-Rost, and Swenson) - 4, Nay - 0. 6. At 8:17pm Council Member Johansen made a motion to waive the three readings for ORDINANCE 772: AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF OAKLAND, NEBRASKA, REVISING THE CITY’S EMPLOYEE HANDBOOK TO INCLUDE A PROVISION PERMITTING COMPENSATORY TIME EARNED TO BE PAID IN CERTAIN CIRCUMSTANCES PRIOR TO SEPARATION OF EMPLOYMENT, AT EMPLOYEE’S REQUEST; REPEALING ALL ORDINANCES, RESOLUTIONS, AND REGULATIONS AND ANY PARTS THEREOF IN CONFLICT HEREWITH; AND PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE. Motion was seconded by Council Member Swenson. All present Voting: Aye (Swenson, Denker-Rost, Anderson and Johansen) - 4, Nay - 0. At 8:17pm Council President Anderson made a motion to approve ORDINANCE 772: AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF OAKLAND, NEBRASKA, REVISING THE CITY’S EMPLOYEE HANDBOOK TO INCLUDE A PROVISION PERMITTING COMPENSATORY TIME EARNED TO BE PAID IN CERTAIN CIRCUMSTANCES PRIOR TO SEPARATION OF EMPLOYMENT, AT EMPLOYEE’S REQUEST; REPEALING ALL ORDINANCES, RESOLUTIONS, AND REGULATIONS AND ANY PARTS THEREOF IN CONFLICT HEREWITH; AND PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE. Motion was seconded by Council Member Denker-Rost. All present Voting: Aye (Johansen, Anderson, Denker-Rost, and Swenson) - 4, Nay - 0. 7. Adjourn at 8:18 P.M. A complete transcript of the council agenda/minutes is available at the City Clerk’s office and at www.ci.oakland.ne.us. ZNEZ BCI 12.25.25
