City of Oakland Council Proceedings OCTOBER 20TH, 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 7:00pm on Monday, October 20th, 2025, at the Municipal Building, 401 North Oakland Avenue in Oakland, Nebraska for the regular monthly meeting. Mayor Dan Jacobs started the meeting at 7:01 p.m. with Roll Call. Council President Nathan Anderson, Council Member Jeremiah Johansen, and Council Member Amy Denker-Rost were all in attendance. Excuse: Council Member Scott Swenson. All present Voting: Aye (Johansen, Anderson, Denker-Rost) - 3, Nay - 0. In attendance were Clerk Kayla Eisenmenger. Scheduled Citizens: Oakland Women's Club President: Tiffany Lechtenberg, Employees: Michael Pier, Michael Francis, JEO Consultant: Julie Ogden. At 7:02 pm Motion was made by Council President Anderson seconded by Council Denker-Rost that all items under the consent agenda be approved as presented. All present Voting: Aye (Denker-Rost, Anderson, Johansen) - 3, Nay - 0. 1. NCSPC 402.47 52173 10/13/2025 1599 MISSOURI STATE HIGHWAY PATROL 25,900.00 52174 10/20/2025 28 ACCO 230.13 52175 10/20/2025 1033 FASTWYRE BROADBAND 53.11 52176 10/20/2025 872 ANDY'S QUIK STOP 229.88 52177 10/20/2025 1589 BI-STATE MOTOR PARTS 382.27 52178 10/20/2025 272 Blanc's Body & Glass 117.28 52179 10/20/2025 2019 Braniff Service 956.00 52180 10/20/2025 1068 Burt Co. Sheriff's Office 36.00 52181 10/20/2025 1557 CENTRAL VALLEY AG 1,289.04 52182 10/20/2025 1349 CLASSIC CLEAN CARWASH 195.33 52183 10/20/2025 1316 DAVID FANNON 1,200.00 52184 10/20/2025 1013 Egbers Flighting & Supply LLC 34.64 52185 10/20/2025 967 Farmer's Pride 1,192.45 52186 10/20/2025 1170 FIRST NATIONAL BANK OMAHA 61.14 VOID: electronic payment 52187 10/20/2025 1495 GREATAMERICA FINANCIAL SVCS 388.82 52188 10/20/2025 1648 HIRCHERT-OLSEN AUTO SERVICE 484.92 52189 10/20/2025 1646 HOTSY EQUIPMENT CO 1,846.04 52190 10/20/2025 190 Ingram Library Services 305.29 52191 10/20/2025 210 Intnl.Institute of Muni. Clerks 195.00 52192 10/20/2025 1518 JAMES HETZLER 208.00 52193 10/20/2025 1275 JEFF RENNERFELDT 200.00 52194 10/20/2025 39 JEO Consulting Group 3,423.00 52195 10/20/2025 55 Johnson & Mock 41.00 52196 10/20/2025 937 League Assoc.of Risk Management. 1,699.50 52197 10/20/2025 587 League of NE Municipalities 4,081.00 52198 10/20/2025 734 Lorensen Lumber & Grain Co. 11,165.00 52199 10/20/2025 1311 NE DEPT OF REV-GAMING 171.00 52200 10/20/2025 59 Nelson's Food Pride 125.26 52201 10/20/2025 22 Nebraska Public Power District 3,156.85 52202 10/20/2025 34 Oakland Independent 321.77 52203 10/20/2025 1473 ONE OFFICE SOLUTIONS 672.77 52204 10/20/2025 43 Petty Cash 200.00 52205 10/20/2025 2061 Robertson Implement Co. 10,183.12 52206 10/20/2025 1523 SCOTT'S HARDWARE .00 VOID: 52207 10/20/2025 1523 SCOTT'S HARDWARE 959.37 52208 10/20/2025 1025 Skywave Wireless, Inc. 160.00 52209 10/20/2025 1053 Stan Houston Equip. Co., Inc. 3,507.20 52210 10/20/2025 1532 TEXTMYGOV 3,000.00 52211 10/20/2025 1533 THE LINCOLN NATIONAL LIFE INS 153.72 52212 10/20/2025 1607 THE SIGN DEPOT 1,369.82 52213 10/20/2025 1294 TOWNCLOUD, INC 1,080.00 52214 10/20/2025 730 Verizon Wireless 1,199.30 52215 10/21/2025 937 League Assoc.of Risk Management. 139,965.25 52239 10/24/2025 805 CREDIT BUREAU SERVICES, INC 871.42 52240 10/24/2025 990 Oakland Hghts (dent.ins.city) 569.28 52241 10/24/2025 1141 COLONIAL LIFE 557.18 52242 10/24/2025 1513 NCSPC 402.47 52243 10/24/2025 1576 GLOBE LIFE 93.40 2. At 7:28pm after all discussions it Council President Anderson made a motion to approve the speakers to be placed on the NPPD poles on Main Street with the understanding that OWC would be responsible for repairs, installation cost-fees, and all subscriptions. City will be responsible for the electric - NPPD fees. Motion was seconded by Council Member Denker-Rost. Nathan / Amy. All present Voting: Aye (Denker-Rost, Anderson, Johansen) - 3, Nay - 0. 3. At 7:14pm Council President Anderson made a motion to approve the Authorization of Bid for the Johnson Subdivision with JEO. Motion was seconded by Council Member Denker-Rost. All present Voting: Aye (Johansen, Anderson, Denker-Rost) - 3, Nay - 0. 4. After discussion, Council President Anderson made a motion to approve adding an additional amount to employee pay stubs to account for the monthly Medicare reimbursement, calculated using each employee’s previous year’s tax rate to determine the appropriate percentage. Council Member Johansen seconded the motion. All present Voting: Aye (Denker-Rost, Anderson, Johansen) - 3, Nay - 0. 5. At 7:55pm Council Member Johansen made a motion to approve Water Project No. D311703 Group C Maguire Iron Pay App # 5 in the amount of $127,575.43. Motion seconded by Council President Anderson. All present Voting: Aye (Johansen, Anderson, Denker-Rost) - 3, Nay - 0. 6. At 7:55pm Council Member Johansen made a motion to approve Water Project No. D311703 Group A &B Eriksen Pay App # 9 in the amount of $306,958.29. Motion was seconded by Council President Anderson. All present Voting: Aye (Johansen, Anderson, Denker-Rost) - 3, Nay - 0. 7. At 7:56pm Council President Anderson made a motion to approve MEMORANDUM OF AGREEMENT (HEREAFTER, “MOA”)AMONG THE UNITED STATES ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY REGION 7, THE NEBRASKA DEPARTMENT OF WATER, ENERGY, AND ENVIRONMENT, THE NEBRASKA STATE HISTORIC PRESERVATION OFFICE, AND THE CITY OF OAKLAND, NEBRASKA, REGARDING THE WATER TOWER DEMOLITION AND MITIGATION PLAN. Motion as seconded by Council Member Denker-Rost. All present Voting: Aye (Denker-Rost, Anderson, Johansen) - 3, Nay - 0. 8. At 7:59pm after discussion Council President Anderson made a motion to approve City Attorney to be Matt Munderloh. Motion was seconded by Council Denker-Rost. All present Voting: Aye (Johansen, Anderson, Denker-Rost) - 3, Nay - 0. 9. At 8:15pm Mayor Jacobs read the third reading of Ordinance 763 "AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF OAKLAND, NEBRASKA, AMENDING THE CITY’S ZONING ORDINANCE AND REGULATIONS TO PROHIBIT “CONEX” CONTAINERS WITHIN THE C1, C2, I1, R1, R2, and RL ZONING DISTRICTS WITHIN THE CORPORATE LIMITS OF THE CITY; PROVIDING ABATEMENT PROCEDURES AND FOR COSTS OF REMOVAL AND A PENALTY; REPEALING ALL ORDINANCES OR PARTS OF ORDINANCES IN CONFLICT HEREWITH; AND PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE." After discussion, the Council insisted to have somewhere within the Ordinance has "prohibited without prior approval from the Planning Commission and City Council with the proper building permit, building plans, and any other items requested. Clerk Eisenmenger to bring draft to next couple of meetings. 10. At 8:25pm Council President Anderson made a motion to approve Resolution 2025-7 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 Member Denker-Rost. All present Voting: Aye (Johansen, Anderson, Denker-Rost) - 3, Nay - 0. 11. At 8:28pm Council President made a motion close public hearing and go into closed session for the Janitor position and Water / Wastewater Operator position. Motion seconded by Council Member Denker-Rost. All present Voting: Aye (Johansen, Anderson, Denker-Rost) - 3, Nay - 0. At 8:35pm Council President Anderson made a motion to close closed session and go into public hearing for the Janitor position and Water / Wastewater Operator position. Motion was seconded by Council Member Denker- Rost. All present Voting: Aye (Denker-Rost, Anderson, Johansen) - 3, Nay - 0. At 8:36 p.m., Council Member Johansen made a motion to approve Stephen Mills as the new Water/Wastewater Operator employee at a rate of $21.00 per hour, with a $1.00 raise per certification earned. Motion was seconded by Council Member Denker-Rost. All present Voting: Aye (Denker-Rost, Anderson, Johansen) - 3, Nay - 0. At 8:36pm Council Member Johansen made a motion to approve Alexander Smith as the new Janitor at the rate of $15.50 per hour. Motion seconded by Council Member Denker-Rost. All present Voting: Aye (Denker-Rost, Anderson, Johansen) - 3, Nay - 0. 12. Adjourn at 8:36 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 BCI11/13/2025
