VILLAGE OF MURRAY, NEBRASKA

      February 9, 2010 

      The Murray, Nebraska Board of Trustees met in regular session on Tuesday. February 9, 2010 at 7:00 pm in the Murray Municipal Building.  Present:  Trustees: Bill Johnson, Stan Flak, Shelley Lesac; Absent: Debbie Newhouse George Blessing; Village Clerk, Eileen Murdoch; attending: guests.

      Notice of the meeting was given in advance thereof by posting in (3) three public places as shown by the certificate attached to these minutes.  Notice of the meeting was simultaneously given to the Chairperson and all members of the Board of Trustees.  Their acknowledgement of receipt of notice and agenda is attached to these minutes.  All proceedings thereafter were taken while the convened meeting was open to the attendance of the public.

      Chairperson Lesac called the meeting to order at 7:00 PM and informed the audience of the location of the open meetings act poster. 

      Motion by Johnson, seconded by Flak to approve the minutes of the January 12, 2010 regular meeting; ayes:  Johnson, Flak, Lesac; Absent:  Newhouse, Blessing, motion carried.

      Motion by Flak, seconded by Johnson to acknowledge receipt of the Treasurer's report ayes: Johnson, Flak, Lesac; Absent:  Newhouse, Blessing, motion carried.

      Motion by Johnson, seconded by Flak to approve claims as revised; ayes:  Johnson, Flak, Lesac; Absent:  Newhouse, Blessing, motion carried.

      Trustee Newhouse entered the meeting at 7:03

      Maintenance Report.  Park. Water.  Sewer.  Street. 

      Steve Harris approval of Building Permit/Variance for new trailer at 618 Main St.  Motion by Newhouse, seconded by Johnson to approve the building permit for the new trailer for Steve Harris; ayes:  Johnson, Newhouse, Flak, Lesac; Absent:  Blessing, motion carried.

      Richard Berner, update on trailer court nuisance.  Berner was not in the audience so Chairperson Lesac moved down the agenda.

      Motion by Johnson, seconded by Flak to open the hearing for the 1-6 year street plan; ayes:  Johnson, Newhouse, Flak, Lesac; Absent:  Blessing, motion carried.  Chairperson Lesac asked for comments or questions.

      Motion by Newhouse, seconded by Flak to close the hearing for the 1-6 year street plan; ayes: Johnson, Newhouse, Flak, Lesac; Absent:  Blessing, motion carried.

      Motion by Johnson, seconded by Flak to adopt Resolution 10-01 to Adopt the 1-6 year Street Plan; ayes:  Johnson, Newhouse, Flak, Lesac; Absent:  Blessing, motion carried.

      Review David Coulby Resume for spot on Planning Commission.  Motion by Johnson, seconded by Newhouse to accept John Brice's resignation from the Planning Commission; ayes:  Johnson, Newhouse, Flak, Lesac; Absent:  Blessing, motion carried.  Motion by Newhouse, seconded by Flak to appoint David Coulby to the Planning Commission; ayes:  Johnson, Newhouse, Flak, Lesac; Absent:  Blessing, motion carried. 

      Discuss Cass County Recycling program, location of trailer, decide possible ending of Waste Management recycle trailer.   

      Trustee Blessing entered the meeting at 7:12 PM.

      Adopt Resolution 10-2 Set Salaries and Other Benefits of Elected Officials.  Motion by Johnson, seconded by Newhouse to adopt Resolution 10-2; ayes:  Johnson, Newhouse, Blessing, Flak, Lesac, motion carried.

      Discuss possible bidding of park concessions, and/or charge park usage fees.  The Board agreed to table until March.  

      Chairperson Lesac moved back to item seven on the agenda, update on trailer court nuisance.  Attorney Morten updated the board; he talked to Berner on the 19^th of January.  Richard Berner entered the meeting at 7:35.  Chairperson Lesac informed Berner the Board was currently discussing the property.  There was some discussion by the Board on time frames for completion.  Trustee Newhouse said by our meeting in May you will have all these things taken care of, with the exception of having problems with the eviction you can just show us you're working on that.  Attorney Morten told Berner to call him if he was having problems with the eviction.  Trustee Flak asked Morten to put together a list in typed form for Berner, so he knows what needs to be addressed.  Morten continued saying they would give him as much help as they could, so we are looking at the first meeting in May, having all this accomplished.

      Motion by Newhouse, seconded by Flak to adjourn the meeting at 7:55 PM, ayes:  Johnson, Newhouse, Blessing, Flak, Lesac, motion carried. 

      I, the undersigned Village Clerk of the Village of Murray, Nebraska, hereby certify that the foregoing is a true and correct copy of proceedings had and done by the Chairperson and the Board of Trustees of the Village of Murray to the best of my knowledge; that the agenda was kept continually current and available for public inspection at the office of the Village Clerk; that the minutes were in written form and available for public inspection within (10) working days and prior to the next convened meeting of said body; the minutes are published in summary form, upon request a complete copy is available at the Village Office. 

Shelley Lesac, Chairperson

Eileen A. Murdoch, Village Clerk