City of Oakland Council Proceedings September 18th, 2023 On September 18th, 2023, the governing body met around 6:45 pm at the City of Oakland, Nebraska, Municipal Building, 401 North Oakland Avenue in Oakland, Nebraska for the purpose of hearing support, opposition, criticism, suggestions, or observations of taxpayers relating to the proposed budget. The budget details are available at the office of the Clerk during regular business hours. the governing body will meet on the 18th day of September 2023, following the Open Public Budget Meeting at the City of Oakland, Nebraska, Municipal Building, 401 North Oakland Avenue in Oakland, Nebraska for the purpose of budget hearing, hearing support, opposition, criticism, suggestions or observations of taxpayers relating to the proposed budget. The budget details are available at the office of the Clerk during regular business hours 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 Jacobs started meeting at 6:45 p.m. with Roll Call. Council President Nathan Anderson, Council Member Jeremiah Johansen, Council Scot Swenson, and Council Member Amy Denker- Rost were all in attendance. All present Voting: Aye (Nathan, Jeremiah, Scott, Amy)- 4, Nay - 0. Also in attendance were Ortmeier's accountant, Alyson Pedro, and Clerk Kayla Eisenmenger. Motions were made, seconded, and carried for the following items of business: 1. At 6:46 pm Council President N. Anderson made a motion to open the public hearing for citizens to discuss the proposed 2023-2024 budget. With no citizens present in the audience, no comments were made. Motion was made to close the public hearing at 6:58 pm by Council Member Johansen. Motion seconded by Council Member Swenson. All present Voting: Aye (Nathan, Jeremiah, Scott, Amy)- 4, Nay – 0. 2. At 6:58 pm Council Member Johansen made a motion to open a Budget Hearing for Proposal Fiscal Year 2023-2024. Motion was seconded by Council President Anderson. All present Voting: Aye (Nathan, Jeremiah, Scott, Amy)- 4, Nay - 0. Council President Anderson made a motion to close the public budget hearing for the proposal for fiscal year 2023-2024. Motion was seconded by Council Member Amy Denker-Rost. All present Voting: Aye (Nathan, Jeremiah, Scott, Amy)- 4, Nay – 0. 3. Adjourned At 7:06 pm A complete transcript of the council agenda/minutes is available at the City Clerk’s office and at www.ci.oakland.ne.us. ZNEZ OI 10-05-23
