Board Minutes - May 11, 2022
VILLAGE OF MURRAY, NEBRASKA
May 11, 2022
The Murray, Nebraska Board of Trustees met in regular session on Wednesday, May 11, 2022, at 7:00 pm in the Murray Municipal Building. Present: Trustees: Jeff Anderson, George Blessing, Stan Flak, Don Strong, Josh Kucera; Village Clerk Shelli Hayes, Maintenance Operator Jerome Speck, and guests.
Notice of the meeting was given in advance thereof by posting in (3) three public places on April 26, 2022, as shown by the certificate attached to these minutes. Notice of the meeting was simultaneously given to the Chairman 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.
Chairman Anderson called the meeting to order at 7:00 PM, and roll call was conducted. Anderson informed the audience of the location of the Open Meetings Act poster.
Approval of the Consent Agenda including:
Approval of April 19, 2022, regular meeting minutes
Acknowledgement of receipt of the Treasurer’s Report
Approval of Claims, wages, and payroll taxes (revised)
Acceptance of resignation of Shelley Lesac, Planning Commission
Motion by Kucera, seconded by Strong to approve the Consent Agenda; ayes: Blessing, Flak, Strong, Kucera, Anderson; motion carried.
Maintenance Report.
Planning Commission Report.
Motion by Blessing, seconded by Flak to approve building permit for Anton Yost, 100 E Main, for three (3) 4’ x 8’ signs on the building; ayes: Blessing, Flak, Strong, Kucera, Anderson; motion carried.
Motion by Blessing, seconded by Strong to approve building permit for Douglas Tobaben, 9117 2nd Ave, for a free-standing post frame building; ayes: Blessing, Flak, Strong, Kucera, Anderson; motion carried.
Motion by Kucera, seconded by Blessing to approve building permit for Kevin Voyles, Family First Reno, on behalf of Chris and Lisa Union, 120 E Main, for detached garage; ayes: Blessing, Kucera; nays: Flak, Strong, Anderson; motion failed. Chairman Anderson laid over the matter to next month’s meeting.
Motion by Strong, seconded by Flak to approve Special Designated License (SDL) for Murray Freedom Festival for Dance/Beer Garden Fundraiser, June 11, 2022, 2:00 pm to 10:30 pm; ayes: Flak, Strong, Kucera, Anderson; abstain: Blessing; motion carried.
Chairman Anderson opened a public hearing at 7:36 pm for the purpose of hearing support, opposition, criticism, suggestions, or observations of the public regarding Ordinance No. 667 AN ORDINANCE OF THE VILLAGE OF MURRAY, NEBRASKA, to Amend Article 8, Accessory Uses and Supplemental Regulations, Section 8.1, Accessory Building/Garages/Carports; To Enact Article 8, Accessory Uses and Supplemental Regulations, Section 8.11, Storage/Shipping Containers. Following public comment, Chairman Anderson closed the public hearing at 7:50 pm. Chairman Anderson laid over the matter until next month’s meeting.
Chairman Anderson introduced and read by title Ordinance No. 668 AN ORDINANCE ADOPTED BY THE VILLAGE OF MURRAY, CASS COUNTY NEBRASKA #668 Animal Regulations, Sections 58 and 99, Impounding; Notice, and Penalty for Violations of the Ordinance. Motion by Blessing, seconded by Strong to suspend the three required statutory readings of Ordinance #668; ayes: Blessing, Flak, Strong, Kucera, Anderson; motion carried. Motion by Strong, seconded by Kucera to adopt, post, and publish in pamphlet form Ordinance #668; ayes: Blessing, Flak, Strong, Kucera, Anderson; motion carried.
Motion by Blessing, seconded by Strong to approve Resolution 22-02, Purchase Authority; ayes: Blessing, Flak, Strong, Kucera, Anderson; motion carried.
Motion by Flak, seconded by Strong to approve Resolution 22-03, Bulk Water Rate; ayes: Flak, Strong, Kucera, Anderson; nays: Blessing; motion carried.
Motion by Blessing, seconded by Strong to approve bid from Immense Impact, LLC, for website set-up and subscription for $914.95 for the first year, with an anticipated annual subscription cost of $617.40; ayes: Blessing, Flak, Strong, Kucera, Anderson; motion carried.
Motion by Kucera, seconded by Blessing to approve bid from D.J. Gongol & Associates Inc. for a 3-hp standby booster pump including expansion joints and freight for $4,310.00; ayes: Blessing,Flak, Strong, Kucera, Anderson; motion carried.
Motion by Blessing, seconded by Kucera to adjourn the meeting at 8:12 pm; ayes: Blessing, Flak, Strong, Kucera, Anderson; 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 ofTrustees 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.
Jeff Anderson, Chairman
Shelli S. Hayes, Village Clerk
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Board Minutes - April 19, 2022
VILLAGE OF MURRAY, NEBRASKA
April 19, 2022
The Murray, Nebraska Board of Trustees met in regular session on Tuesday, April 19, 2022, at
7:00 pm in the Murray Municipal Building. Present: Trustees: Jeff Anderson, George Blessing, Stan
Flak, Don Strong, Josh Kucera; Village Clerk Shelli Hayes, Maintenance Operator Jerome Speck, and
guests.
Notice of the meeting was given in advance thereof by posting in (3) three public places on
April 12, 2022, as shown by the certificate attached to these minutes. Notice of the meeting was
simultaneously given to the Chairman 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.
Chairman Anderson called the meeting to order at 7:00 PM, and roll call was conducted.
Anderson informed the audience of the location of the Open Meetings Act poster.
Motion by Blessing, seconded by Flak to approve the Consent Agenda; ayes: Blessing, Flak,Strong, Kucera, Anderson; motion carried.
Maintenance Report.
Motion by Blessing, seconded by Strong to approve the placement of rock/gravel to improve parking area on right-of-way at 301 N Loughridge Ave; ayes: Blessing, Flak, Strong, Kucera,Anderson; motion carried.
Planning Commission Report.
Chairman Anderson laid over the matter of the building permit for Anton Yost, 100 E MainStreet, for three (3) 4’x8’ signs on the building, until next month’s meeting for further consideration.
Motion by Flak, seconded by Strong to approve the use of Young Park for Plattsmouth AmateurRadio Club Annual Field Day, June 25-26, 2022; ayes: Flak, Strong, Kucera, Anderson; abstain:Blessing; motion carried.
Motion by Strong, seconded by Blessing to approve Saturday, June 4, 2022, from 8:00 am to2:00 pm as Murray Clean-Up Day; ayes: Blessing, Flak, Strong, Kucera, Anderson; motion carried.
Motion by Flak, seconded by Kucera to approve the Special Designated License (SDL) for Murray Freedom Festival for Dance/Beer Garden Fundraiser, April 30, 2022, from 2:00 pm to 10:30pm; ayes: Blessing, Flak, Strong, Kucera, Anderson; motion carried.
Motion by Kucera, seconded by Strong to approve the filing of utility lien for $114.07 on the property at 104 N Latta Ave for unpaid utilities over 30 days per Ordinance # 50.05; ayes: Blessing,Flak, Strong, Kucera, Anderson; motion carried.
Motion by Flak, seconded by Strong to approve $35 monthly stipend for full-time employees utilizing their cell phone for village business; ayes: Blessing, Flak, Strong, Kucera, Anderson; motion carried.
Chairman Anderson laid over the matter of the bid from D.J. Gongol & Associates, Inc. for a booster pump and two expansion joints, until next month’s meeting to obtain a second bid.
Motion by Blessing, seconded by Kucera to approve the bid from Wessels Trucking for 3/4 inch rock/gravel at $25.50 per ton for village parking lot, 160’ x 96’, 106 N Park Ave; ayes: Blessing, Flak,Strong, Kucera, Anderson; motion carried.
Motion by Blessing, seconded by Flak to adjourn the meeting at 8:10 pm; ayes: Blessing, Flak,Strong, Kucera, Anderson; motion carried.
I, the undersigned Village Clerk of the Village of Murray, Nebraska, hereby certify that theforegoing is a true and correct copy of proceedings had and done by the Chairperson and the Board ofTrustees of the Village of Murray to the best of my knowledge; that the agenda was kept continuallycurrent and available for public inspection at the office of the Village Clerk; that the minutes were inwritten form and available for public inspection within (10) working days and prior to the nextconvened meeting of said body; the minutes are published in summary form, upon request a complete copy is available at the Village Office.
Board Minutes - March 8, 2021
VILLAGE OF MURRAY, NEBRASKA
March 8, 2022
The Murray, Nebraska Board of Trustees met in regular session on Tuesday, March 8, 2022, at 7:00 pm in the Murray Municipal Building. Present: Trustees: Jeff Anderson, George Blessing, Stan Flak, Don Strong, Josh Kucera; Village Clerk Shelli Hayes, Maintenance Operator Jerome Speck, Village Attorney Roger Johnson; and guests.
Notice of the meeting was given in advance thereof by posting in (3) three public places on February 22, 2022, as shown by the certificate attached to these minutes. Notice of the meeting was simultaneously given to the Chairman 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.
Chairman Anderson called the meeting to order at 7:00 PM, and roll call was conducted. Anderson informed the audience of the location of the Open Meetings Act poster.
Approval of the Consent Agenda including:
Approval of February 8, 2022, regular meeting minutes
Acknowledgement of receipt of the Treasurer’s Report
Approval of Claims, wages, and payroll taxes (revised)
Motion by Blessing, seconded by Strong to approve the Consent Agenda; ayes: Blessing, Flak, Strong, Kucera, Anderson; motion carried.
Maintenance Report.
Planning Commission Report.
Larry Burke, candidate for Cass County Sheriff, introduced himself and his candidacy platform.
Motion by Anderson, seconded by Strong to enter closed session for the protection of the public interest for the purposes of discussing current litigation entitled Jeremy Masid, an individual, and Professional Heating and Air Conditioning, Inc., a Nebraska Corporation v. Village of Murray, Case No. CI21-98; ayes: Blessing, Flak, Strong, Kucera, Anderson; motion carried.
Chairman Anderson then restated that the Board of Trustees would enter closed session at 7:45 pm for the protection of the public interest for the purposes of discussing current litigation entitled Jeremy Masid, an individual, and Professional Heating and Air Conditioning, Inc., a Nebraska Corporation v. Village of Murray, Case No. CI21-98.
Motion by Anderson, seconded by Blessing to reconvene in open session at 8:15 pm; ayes: Blessing, Flak, Strong, Kucera, Anderson; motion carried.
Motion by Strong, seconded by Kucera to adopt amended employee personnel handbook dated March 8, 2022; ayes: Strong, Kucera, Anderson; nays: Flak; abstain: Blessing; motion carried.
Motion by Flak, seconded by Strong to approve State of Nebraska Department of Transportation Agreement regarding Lighting Relocation, Project No. STP-1-7(107), Murray-US-34 and US-75, Control No. 22467A; ayes: Blessing, Flak, Strong, Kucera, Anderson; motion carried.
Motion by Blessing, seconded by Strong to approve State of Nebraska Department of Transportation Agreement regarding Engineering and Construction Services, Project No. STP-1-7(107), Murray-US-34 and US-75, Control No. 22467A; ayes: Blessing, Flak, Strong, Kucera, Anderson; motion carried.
Motion by Blessing, seconded by Flak to authorize village staff to work with JEO Consulting Group to complete the Security Grant Application for Water System & Sewer System GIS Mapping, and approve the bid for $14,500.00; specifically a $10,000.00 security grant plus $4,500.00 from Village Cash Funds utilizing remaining ARPA funds; ayes: Blessing, Flak, Strong, Kucera, Anderson;
motion carried.
Chairman Anderson laid over until next meeting Agenda Items #11 & #12, Ordinance #667, establishing amended speed limits on Highway 1, to seek additional information. Motion by Strong, seconded by Flak to adjourn the meeting at 9:03 pm; ayes: Blessing, Flak,
Strong, Kucera, Anderson; 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.
Jeff Anderson, Chairman
Shelli S. Hayes, Village Clerk
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Board Minutes - January 11, 2022
VILLAGE OF MURRAY, NEBRASKA
January 11, 2022
The Murray, Nebraska Board of Trustees met in regular session on Tuesday, January 11, 2022, at 7:00 pm in the Murray Municipal Building. Present: Trustees: Jeff Anderson, George Blessing, Stan Flak, Don Strong; Village Clerk Shelli Hayes, Maintenance Operator Jerome Speck, Village Attorney Roger Johnson; and guests.
Notice of the meeting was given in advance thereof by posting in (3) three public places on December 30, 2021, as shown by the certificate attached to these minutes. Notice of the meeting was simultaneously given to the Chairman 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.
Chairman Anderson called the meeting to order at 7:02 PM, and roll call was conducted. Anderson informed the audience of the location of the Open Meetings Act poster.
Approval of the Consent Agenda including:Approval of December 14, 2021, regular meeting minutes
Acknowledgement of receipt of the Treasurer’s ReportApproval of Claims, wages, and payroll taxes (revised)
Approval of additional $150.00 to GPM, Blair, NE, for additional part to repair manhole
Acknowledgement of water cost increase from Cass County Rural Water District from $3.30 to $3.50 per 1,000 gallons
Motion by Blessing, seconded by Flak to approve the Consent Agenda; ayes: Blessing, Flak, Strong, Anderson; motion carried.
Maintenance Report.
Motion by Flak, seconded by Blessing to approve adoption of Resolution 22-01, water rate increase from $4.30/1,000 gallons to $5.50/1,000 gallons; ayes: Blessing, Flak, Strong, Anderson; motion carried.
Motion by Strong, seconded by Flak to approve bid from Westrum Leak Detection for water leak detection survey, 1-year agreement for 2022, $1,200.00 using ARPA funds; ayes: Blessing, Flak, Strong, Anderson; motion carried.
Planning Commission Report.
Motion by Blessing, seconded by Flak to accept the resignation of Trustee Theresa Sallach; ayes: Blessing, Flak, Strong, Anderson; motion carried.
Motion by Blessing, seconded by Flak to declare a vacancy on the Board of Trustees and direct the Clerk to take appropriate action to comply with Ordinance 30.04 to provide public notice of vacancy; ayes: Blessing, Flak, Strong, Anderson; motion carried.
Motion by Blessing, seconded by Strong to reschedule May’s Trustee meeting to Wednesday, May 11, 2022, and November’s Trustee meeting to Wednesday, November 9, 2022, due to statewide election dates falling on regular Tuesday meeting dates; ayes: Blessing, Flak, Strong, Anderson; motion carried.
Motion by Blessing seconded by Flak to approve payment for Village Attorney to attend the 2022 League of Nebraska Municipalities Mid-Winter Conference, Febr 28-March 1, for 1/3 total costs for registration, travel, and lodging, not to exceed $250.00; ayes: Blessing, Flak, Strong, Anderson; motion carried.
Chairman Anderson laid over to next meeting the matter of considering use of ARPA funds for HOA Solutions technology for booster pump and water tower.
Motion by Blessing, seconded by Flak to adjourn the meeting at 7:26 pm; ayes: Blessing, Flak, Strong, Anderson; 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.