City of O'Neill Proceedings (8-14-2025)

A regular meeting of the Mayor and the City Council of O'Neill was held at the City Hall in said City on the 4th day of August, 2025 at 6:30 P.M.

Present: Mayor Scott Menish, Deputy City Clerk/Treasurer Janis Fuhrer, City Attorney Boyd Strope, Council President Quana Wheeler and Council members; Michelle Liewer, Chris Laursen, Tim Schneider, Paul Asche and Beth Walsh. Absent: City Clerk/Treasurer Sarah Sidak, Council member Tim Gleason and Kayla Burdick.

Notice of this meeting was given in advance thereof according to Section 84-1408 of the Revised Statutes of Nebraska. Notice of the meeting was given to the Mayor and all members of the Council and a copy of the acknowledgement of receipt of notice and the agenda is attached to the minutes. Availability of the agenda was communicated in the advance notice. All proceedings hereafter shown were taken while convened meeting was open to the attendance of the public.

The meeting was called to order by Mayor Scott Menish. The Pledge of Allegiance was recited. Mayor Menish informed the public of the location of the Open Meetings Act poster.

Moved by Schneider, second by Wheeler to waive the reading of the minutes of the July 7th meeting and approve them as if read. Roll call vote as follows: All Ayes. Motion carried.

Keith Carl with Hanna:Keelan introduced himself to the Council and explained what the process will be for updating the Comprehensive Plan, Zoning/Subdivision regulations review and Community Housing Study.

The Council tabled until the September 8th meeting the agenda item street/water projects – questions/concerns on 2nd Street, cemetery, water lines and snow removal. No discussion or action was taken.

Monica Huber discussed with the Council a variety of items that she would like them to consider. She would like a crosswalk installed at 2nd and Douglas. Monica would also like the Council to consider putting in bat houses around the town. Finally, she would like a dog park added to our community.

Council member Asche introduced Resolution 25-05, which is on file with the City Clerk.

RESOLUTION NO. 25-05  

OF THE 

CITY OF O'NEILL, 

NEBRASKA

BE IT RESOLVED BY THE MAYOR AND CITY COUNCIL OF O'NEILL, NEBRASKA:

WHEREAS, Nebraska State Statute 77-3443 requires the City Council of O'Neill to determine the levy allocation for all political subdivisions;

WHEREAS, the City Council of O'Neill is the levy authority of the O'Neill Airport Authority and is in receipt of the preliminary request for levy allocation by said Authority; 

NOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the City Council will approve a levy allocation (tax request) increase to the lesser of the actual valuation increase or $106,753.00 for fiscal year 2025-2026 for the O'Neill Airport Authority.  

PASSED AND APPROVED this 4TH day of August, 2025.

-ss- SCOTT MENISH, MAYOR

ATTEST:

(SEAL)

-ss- JANIS FUHRER, 

DEPUTY CITY CLERK/

TREASURER

Second by Wheeler to adopt Resolution 25-05. Roll call vote as follows: All Ayes. Motion carried.

Council member Schneider introduced Resolution 25-06, which is on file with the City Clerk.

RESOLUTION NO. 25-06

OF THE 

CITY OF O'NEILL

WHEREAS, the City Council of O'Neill, pursuant to the O'Neill Municipal Code, has the authority to control traffic and place and remove signs by resolution; and

WHEREAS, a request has been made to place no parking signs on the west and east sides of North Third Street, between Benton Street and the alley and;

WHEREAS, a study of the need for these no parking signs has been made for the City by the Police Chief, and it has been determined that it is needed.

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE MAYOR AND CITY COUNCIL OF O'NEILL, NEBRASKA;

Sec. 1. That no parking signs be placed on the west and east sides of North Third Street, between Benton Street and the alley.

Sec. 2. That proper City officials are hereby authorized to place the designated no parking signs to effect the changes set forth in this resolution.

PASSED AND APPROVED this 4th day of August, 2025.

-ss- SCOTT MENISH, MAYOR

ATTEST:

(SEAL)

-ss- JANIS FUHRER, CITY CLERK/TREASURER

Second by Asche to adopt Resolution 25-06. Roll call vote as follows: All Ayes. Motion carried.

Council member Schneider introduced Resolution 25-07, which is on file with the City Clerk.

RESOLUTION NO. 25-07

OF THE 

CITY OF O'NEILL

A RESOLUTION OF THE MAYOR AND CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF O'NEILL, NEBRASKA AUTHORIZING THE REFUNDING AND EARLY REDEMPTION OF THE CITY'S GENERAL OBLIGATION HIGHWAY ALLOCATION FUND PLEDGE BONDS, SERIES 2024

BE IT RESOLVED by the Mayor and City Council of the City of O'NEILL, Nebraska as follows:

Section 1. The City of O'Neill, Nebraska (the “City”) has previously issued its General Obligation Highway Allocation Fund Pledge Bonds, Series 2024, dated May 15, 2024, in the original aggregate principal amount of $815,000 (the “Series 2024 Bonds”), all of which are presently outstanding. The City authorized the issuance of the Series 2024 Bonds pursuant to an ordinance (the “Series 2024 Ordinance”) duly passed and adopted by the Mayor and City Council of the City (the “Council”) to (i) pay at maturity $800,000 principal amount of its General Obligation Highway Allocation Fund Pledge Bonds, Series 2023, dated January 18, 2023 (the “Series 2023 Bonds”), and (ii) pay the costs of issuing the Series 2024 Bonds. The City issued the Series 2023 Bonds to (i) finance on an interim basis the costs of constructing certain streets of the City and related improvements, and (ii) pay certain costs of issuing the 2024 Bonds.  

Section 2. As set forth in the Series 2024 Ordinance, the Series 2024 Bonds are subject to redemption at any time on or after January 15, 2025, as a whole or in part, at a redemption price equal to the principal amount of the Series 2024 Bonds called for redemption, plus accrued interest on such principal amount being redeemed to the date of redemption.

Section 3. Subject to the conditions set forth herein, the Council hereby authorizes the refunding and redemption of all or a portion of the following outstanding Series 2024 Bonds (the “Refunded Bonds”), and the payment of the principal of, the interest on, and/or the redemption price of such bonds through and including such date (the “Redemption Date”) as shall be determined by the Mayor or the City Clerk of the City (each, an “Authorized Officer”), all in accordance with redemption provisions set forth in the Series 2024 Ordinance, after which date interest on such bonds shall cease:

Principal Interest

Type — Maturity Date — Amount — Rate — CUSIP

Serial — November 15, 2025 — $815,000 — 4.35% — 682648 FP0

Section 4. On the Redemption Date, the principal of the Refunded Bonds, together with all accrued interest to but not including the Redemption Date, shall be paid upon presentation and surrender thereof at the office of the City Treasurer in O'Neill, Nebraska, as paying agent and registrar for the Refunded Bonds (the “Registrar”). 

Section 5. Upon the issuance and delivery of the Refunding Bonds (as defined below):

(a) Not later than 35 days prior to the Redemption Date (or such other date as may be acceptable to the Registrar), the Mayor, the Treasurer or the Clerk of the City, or each individually, are hereby directed to file a copy of this Resolution with the Registrar, in accordance with the Series 2024 Ordinance.; and

(b) Upon receipt of this Resolution, the Registrar is hereby directed to mail notice of the redemption of the Refunded Bonds to each registered owner thereof not less than 30 days prior to the Redemption Date (or such shorter period as may be acceptable to the then registered owners of the Refunded Bonds).

Section 6. This Resolution shall be in full force and take effect from and after its passage as provided by law. The refunding and redemption of the Refunded Bonds authorized by this Resolution are subject to the prior issuance by the City of its General Obligation Highway Allocation Fund Pledge Refunding Bonds, Series 2025B (the “Refunding Bonds”). This Resolution shall have no force and effect if the Refunding Bonds are not issued within one year of the date hereof.

EXECUTED AND DATED August 4, 2025. 

-ss- SCOTT MENISH, MAYOR

Attest:

-ss- JANIS FUHRER, DEPUTY CITY CLERK/TREASURER

Second by Wheeler to adopt Resolution 25-07. Roll call vote as follows: All Ayes. Motion carried.

Moved by Schneider, second by Liewer to approve PIP-LB840-203 for a new sign in the amount of $396.42, PIP-LB840-204 for demolition in the amount of $19,700.00, PIP-LB840-205 for a new sign in the amount of $450.00, PIP-LB840-206 for a new sign in the amount of $10,000.00. Roll call vote as follows: All Ayes. Motion carried.

Moved by Walsh, second by Wheeler to approve the Treasurer's Report. Roll call vote as follows: All Ayes. Motion carried.

Moved by Walsh, second by Liewer to approve the bill submitted at this meeting by O'Neill Lumber. Roll call vote as follows: Aye; Asche, Wheeler, Liewer, Laursen and Walsh. Nay: none. Abstain: Schneider. Absent: Gleason and Burdick. Motion carried.  

Moved by Walsh, second by Asche to approve the remaining bills. Roll call vote as follows: All Ayes. Motion carried.

ALL FUNDS

Payroll, salary 205,572.59

FED & FICA, tax 45,042.95

American Family, ins 2,360.28

Black Hills Energy, util 445.79

BlueCrossBlueShield, ins 57,983.39

Bomgaars, su 582.18

Colonial Life, ins 892.90

Guardian, ins 1,656.26

John Hancock, pension 8,615.32

NE Dept. of Revenue, tax 6,321.16

NPPD, util 18,706.83

NT&T, phone 957.37

Quadient Finance, postage 2,000.00

Quadient Leasing, ser 1,044.15

Unum, ins 254.89

Verizon, phone 858.83

Wex Bank, fuel 8,682.95 GENERAL FUND

A&J Tire, su 768.88

Allo, ser 12.00

Appeara, su 551.30

AT&T, phone 176.29

Big Red, pmt 16,000.00

Bosn Construction, ser 240.00

Carhart, su 12.56

Century Link, phone 65.18

Contingent Fund, su 749.58

Dearborn Life, ins 92.88

Brian Delimont, pmt 275.00

Egan Supply, su 260.00

Floor Maintenance, su 303.02

FluentIMS, fees 1,100.00

GreatAmerica Financial, pmt 218.25

Harte's Lawn, ser 951.30

Holt Co Independent, ad 258.41

Island Supply, su 9.60

KBRX, ad 15.00

LaQuinta, room 749.70

LB840 Fund, pmt 37,400.77

Doug Mulligan, ser 188.00

Neil's Pest Control, ser 100.00

NCDHD, fees 50.00

Odeys, su 125.90

Ogden's, su 59.56

O'Neill Lumber, su 214.15

Pinnacle Bank, su 285.18

Platte Valley, su 24.00

Ranchland Auto, su 19.35

Schaecher Electric, ser 80.00

Brenda Schmeichel, ser 750.00

Paul Schwindt, ser 185.00

Tax Commissioner, tax 677.04

Team Lab, su 102.72

Torpins, su 248.41

VSP, ins 117.85

Mike Walker, ser 100.00

Wettlaufer Landscape, su 621.89

Wm Krotter Co, su 219.00

POLICE FUND

AT&T, phone 38.08

C&S Repair, ser 88.00

Century Link, phone 80.19

Contingent Fund, su 33.30

Melissa Forker, ser 160.00

Denice Frausto, ser 10.00

GreatAmerica Financial, pmt 129.00

Heartland Fire, ser 103.87

Holt Co 4Paws, ser 300.00

NCDHD, fees 250.00

O'Neill Shopper, ad 114.28

Pinnacle Bank, su 690.78

Quill, su 109.96

Ranchland Auto, su 12.49

Reiser Ins, ins 305.00

Sobotka Carpentry, ser 6,000.00

Christina Sobotka, ser 63.00

Stick It Vinyl, ser 50.00

STREET FUND

Appeara, su 353.43

Blain Pumping, ser 360.00

Carhart, su 24.99

Cole Redi Mix, su 360.00

Diamond Vogel, su 127.50

Emme Sand & Gravel, su 2,738.93

Hendricks Small Motor, ser 131.50

Stan Houston, su 90.00

NE Harvestore, su 245.91

O'Neill Auto, su 20.37

Ranchland Auto, su 42.25

Stick It Vinyl, ser 29.20

Team Lab, su 205.44 SEWER FUND

Accounts Management, pmt 726.53

Big Red, su 55.65

Blain Pumping, ser 500.00

Colonial Research, su 2,695.20

FedEx, ser 40.27

Grainger, su 80.98

HACH, su 631.24

Holiday Inn, room 134.95

Luna Plumbing, ser 432.00

Midwest Lab, su 290.57

Doug Mulligan, ser 106.25

NEDEE, fees 150.00

Ogden's, su 19.99

One Call, ser 24.46

PIP Marketing, su 671.51

Tax Commissioner, tax 4,958.74

Torpin's, su 1.69

VSP, ins 39.45

WATER FUND

Badger Meter, su 112.63

Big Red, su 55.65

City Utility Deposit, re 1,680.00

FedEx, ser 159.46

Holiday Inn, room 134.95

Holt Co Independent, ad 14.40

Interstate Ind, ser 169.40

Doug Mulligan, ser 106.25

Municipal Supply, su 917.74

NE Child Support, pmt 141.24

NE Public Health, tests 336.00

Olsson, fees 181.20

One Call, ser 24.46

PIP Marketing, su 671.51

Tax Commissioner, tax 1,472.42

Torpin's, su 1.69

SOLID WASTE FUND

Accounts Management, pmt 400.00

Bartak Glass, ser 565.00

Butler Co. Landfill, fee 51,014.80

Holt County Independent, ad 24.00

Klute Truck, su 1,680.00

Linweld, su 47.05

NE Child Support, pmt 739.40

Niobrara Valley, util 849.42

PIP Marketing, su 671.50

Ranchland Auto, su 154.53

Paul Schwindt, ser 175.00

Siouxland Scale, su 555.90

LB840

KBRX, ad 22.50

COMMUNITY 

IMPROVEMENT

BOKF, pmt 37,895.00 TIM GLEASON, WARD IV

BETH WALSH, WARD IV

Moved by Schneider, second by Wheeler to adjourn. Roll call vote as follows: All Ayes. Motion carried.

The meeting was adjourned at 7:00 P.M.

SCOTT MENISH, MAYOR

ATTEST:

(SEAL)

JANIS FUHRER, 

DEPUTY CITY CLERK/

TREASURER

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