City of Oakland Council Proceedings DECEMBER 16TH, 2024 Regular Council Meeting On DECEMBER 16TH, 2024, the governing body met for a Regular Meeting of the Mayor and City Council of the City of Oakland, Nebraska, which was held at the Municipal Building, 401 North Oakland Avenue in Oakland, Nebraska. The public had been advised of the meeting by the publication of notice in Oakland Independent as well as three public places: City Auditorium, Post Office, and First NE Bank of Nebraska. Mayor Dan Jacobs started the meeting at 7:00 p.m. with Roll Call. Council President Nathan Anderson, Council Member Jeremiah Johansen, Council Member Amy Denker-Rost, and Council Member Scott Swenson were all in attendance. All present Voting: Aye (Anderson, Johansen, Swenson, Denker-Rost ) - 4, Nay - 0. In attendance were Clerk Kayla Eisenmenger. Employee: Chief Hetzler. Cure Hineline: Oakland Independent. At 7:01 pm nominations were discussed for Council President. At 7:02 pm Council Member Swenson 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 7:06 pm after a discussion between the Mayor and Council, Council President Anderson made a motion to approve the following: - Street Department: Council President Nathan Anderson - Water & Sewer Department: Council Member Jeremiah Johansen - Park & Rec / Auditorium Departments: Council Member Scott Swenson - Solid Waste / Library Department: Council Member Amy Denker-Rost - General / Police Department - Mayor Dan Jacobs Motion was seconded by Council Member Denker-Rost. All present Voting: Aye (Johansen, Anderson, Denker-Rost, Swenson)- 4, Nay - 0. At 7:07 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 (Swenson, Denker-Rost, Anderson, Johansen) - 4, Nay - 0. 1513 NCSPC 402.47 1033 FASTWYRE BROADBAND 261.12 872 ANDY'S QUIK STOP 489.73 1402 ARNOLD MOTOR SUPPLY 6.19 1179 BEED ENTERPRISES LLC 668.00 2047 Black Diamond Electronics 433.50 1225 BLUE 360 MEDIA 198.90 2019 Braniff Service 46.85 1068 Burt Co. Sheriff's Office 36.00 1445 BURT COUNTY 120.68 1248 BURT COUNTY REGISTER OF DEEDS 168.17 1557 CENTRAL VALLEY AG 900.50 1540 DIGITAL ALLY 6,480.00 507 Display Sales 628.00 967 Farmer's Pride 901.65 1495 GREATAMERICA FINANCIAL SVCS 92.81 939 Helena Agri-Enterprises, LLC 17.20 873 INSUREVEST FINANCIAL GRP 750.00 210 Intnl.Institute of Muni.Clerks 195.00 1275 JEFF RENNERFELDT 1,400.00 55 Johnson & Mock 1,969.00 1493 K&K FENCE 1,284.00 254 K-C Parts & Repairs 978.04 1206 KAYLA EISENMENGER 47.08 1584 MERZ INK 347.16 118 Midwest Service Sales 577.50 59 Nelson's Food Pride 129.69 22 Nebraska Public Power District 2,490.63 34 Oakland Independent 69.53 43 Petty Cash 200.00 1523 SCOTT'S HARDWARE .00 VOID: 1523 SCOTT'S HARDWARE 391.90 1533 THE LINCOLN NATIONAL LIFE INS 228.20 730 Verizon Wireless 1,225.61 1170 FIRST NATIONAL BANK OMAHA 328.07 190 Ingram Library Services 593.87 1426 M S ROOF REPAIRS 1,470.00 22 Nebraska Public Power District 105.04 1523 SCOTT'S HARDWARE 52.97 1025 Skywave Wireless, Inc. 105.00 14 EFTPS 6,266.30 E-PAY 1427 NDEE-PUBLIC WATER OPERATORS 56,317.00 28 ACCO 795.20 1033 FASTWYRE BROADBAND 105.12 2047 Black Diamond Electronics 148.00 1557 CENTRAL VALLEY AG 210.40 145 Dan Tanksley 150.00 1483 ELECTRIC PUMP 960.00 967 Farmer's Pride 744.83 1538 FENIX 254.10 39 JEO Consulting Group 17,070.00 611 Nebraska Public Health 45.00 22 Nebraska Public Power District 2,844.46 34 Oakland Independent 75.50 887 ONE CALL CONCEPTS INC 22.28 43 Petty Cash 200.00 2014 Railroad Management Co.III,LLC 417.05 1523 SCOTT'S HARDWARE 208.00 1533 THE LINCOLN NATIONAL LIFE INS 43.42 730 Verizon Wireless 205.10 744 BLACK HILLS ENERGY 47.09 E-PAY 1. At 7:09 pm Council Member Johansen made a motion to approve the annual renewal and new skid loader lease with park department with Steiny for 2025-2026 year. Motion was seconded by Council President Anderson. All present Voting: Aye (Johansen, Anderson, Denker-Rost and Swenson) - 4, Nay - 0. 2. Discussion of hiring certified officers and pay of certified officers. After discussions of Council and Mayor, Council Member Swenson made a motion to approve $26.50 for certified officers, then after 6-month probation period could get a pay rate of $27.00. Motion was seconded by Council Member Denker-Rost. All present Voting: Aye (Swenson, Denker-Rost, Anderson, Johansen) - 4, Nay - 0. 3. At 7:41 pm Councilmember Johansen made a motion to approve Water/Sewer Supervisor Daniel Tanksley III to attend a conference in March 2025 located in Kearney NE. Motion was seconded by Council President Anderson. All present Voting: Aye (Swenson, Denker-Rost, Anderson, Johansen) - 4, Nay - 0. 4. At 7:48 pm Council President Anderson made a motion to approve JEO 2025 City Engineer Appointment Request of Steven Parr. Motion was seconded by Councilmember Denker-Rost. All present Voting: Aye (Johansen, Anderson, Denker-Rost and Swenson) - 4, Nay - 0. 5. At 7:49 pm Councilmember Johansen made a motion to approve JEO 2025 Street Superintendent Appointment Request of Julie Ogden. Motion was seconded by Council President Anderson. . All present Voting: Aye (Swenson, Denker-Rost, Anderson, Johansen) - 4, Nay - 0. 6. At 7:49 pm Motion was made by Council President Anderson to approve Clerk Eisenmenger to attend Clerk School March 18th-21st 2025 in South Sioux City. Motion was seconded by Council Member Johansen. . All present Voting: Aye (Johansen, Anderson, Denker-Rost and Swenson) - 4, Nay - 0. 7. After much discussion, the Mayor and Council made a motion to table the review and approval of the removal / new redevelopment area of the Blight & Substandard Study. Formal agreement to come with approximately $5,500.00. Motion was made by Council President Anderson to table. Motion seconded by Council Member Johansen. All present Voting: Aye (Swenson, Denker-Rost, Anderson, Johansen) - 4, Nay - 0. 8. At 8:20 pm Councilmember Johansen made a motion to open a public hearing of first reading to discuss Ordinance 757 Master Fee Schedule "AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF OAKLAND, NEBRASKA, TO ESTABLISH A MASTER FEE SCHEDULE TO INCLUDE THE VARIOUS AND CERTAIN FEES CHARGED BY THE CITY FOR VARIOUS PERMITS, SERVICES, AND OTHER MATTERS; TO REPEAL CONFLICTING ORDINANCES AND SECTIONS; TO PROVIDE AN EFFECTIVE DATE. " Motion was seconded by Council President Anderson. . All present Voting: Aye (Johansen, Anderson, Denker-Rost and Swenson) - 4, Nay - 0. After discussion it was determined to make changes to the Ordinance regarding the solid waste department fees, discussing taking away all fees and raise the flat rate to $20.00. Motion was made to close the public hearing at 8:22 pm by Council Member Johansen. Motion was seconded by Council President Anderson. . All present Voting: Aye (Johansen, Anderson, Denker-Rost and Swenson) - 4, Nay - 0. 9. At 8:24 pm Council Member Jahnsen made a motion to approve Resolution 2024-18. Motion was seconded by Council President Anderson. . All present Voting: Aye (Johansen, Anderson, Denker-Rost and Swenson) - 4, Nay - 0. 10. Adjourn at 8:25 pm A complete transcript of the council agenda/minutes is available at the City Clerkâs office and at www.ci.oakland.ne.us. ZNEZ OI 01-09-25
