VILLAGE OF MURRAY, NEBRASKA

      April 13, 2010 

      The Murray, Nebraska Board of Trustees met in regular session on Tuesday, April 13, 2010 at 7:00 pm in the Murray Municipal Building.  Present:  Trustees: George Blessing, Bill Johnson, Stan Flak, Shelley Lesac; Absent:  Debbie Newhouse; 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 Blessing, seconded by Johnson to approve the minutes of the March 9, 2010 regular meeting; ayes:  Johnson, Blessing, Flak, Lesac; Absent:  Newhouse, motion carried.

      Motion by Johnson, seconded by Blessing to acknowledge receipt of the Treasurer's report and the minutes of the March 2, 2010 Planning Commission meeting, ayes: Johnson, Blessing, Flak, Lesac; Absent:  Newhouse, motion carried.

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

      Trustee Newhouse entered the meeting at 7:04 PM.

      Maintenance Report. 

      Sandra Allgeier, Young Cemetery Association Board; preservation of building.  Sandra introduced herself and gave a brief statement to inform the board and guests about the cemetery. Allgeier's purpose in coming to the meeting was to network and inform the Board and community of their financial situation and to spread the word that they need assistance with rebuilding the log house at the cemetery

      Review/discuss punch list items and Final Pay request #7 for $8,881.30; liquidated damages on project.  Accept project.  Motion by Flak, seconded by Johnson to approve the final payment subject to getting the lien waivers and proof of electrical inspection; ayes:  Johnson, Newhouse, Blessing, Flak, Lesac; motion carried.

      Review JEO plan for N. Davis and Main St. project; approve plan to proceed.  Motion by Newhouse, seconded by Flak to approve the engineering for the Davis and Main Street project; ayes:  Johnson, Newhouse, Blessing, Flak, Lesac, motion carried.

      Fred Qualls, 106 N. Park St., county inspection and possible citation.  Motion by Newhouse, seconded by Flak to declare 106 N. Park a nuisance; ayes:  Johnson, Newhouse, Blessing, Flak, Lesac; motion carried.

      Update on cabinets and fixtures for concession and restroom building. 

      Accept Ray Valek resignation from Murray Planning Commission.  Motion by Johnson, seconded by Newhouse to accept Valek's resignation; ayes:  Johnson, Newhouse, Blessing, Flak, Lesac; motion carried.

      Appoint Jeff Olson to Murray Planning Commission, recommendation by current members of commission.  Motion by Johnson, seconded by Newhouse to appoint Jeff Olson to the Murray Planning Commission; ayes:  Johnson, Newhouse, Blessing, Flak, Lesac; motion carried.

      Motion by Blessing, seconded by Johnson to approve lien for $170.87 for amounts owed; ayes:  Johnson, Newhouse, Blessing, Flak, Lesac; motion carried.

      Discuss Great American Clean-up; approve to do in conjunction with clean-up days.  Motion by Blessing, seconded by Flak to be part of the Great American Clean-up in conjunction with Murray clean-up days; ayes:  Johnson, Newhouse, Blessing, Flak, Lesac; motion carried.

      Motion by Blessing, seconded by Flak to enter Executive Session at 8:20 PM to address employee use of village owned equipment/vehicles; ayes:  Johnson, Newhouse, Blessing, Flak, Lesac; motion carried.

      Motion by Newhouse, seconded by Flak to exit Executive Session at 8:50 PM; ayes:  Johnson, Newhouse, Blessing, Flak, Lesac; motion carried.  

      Motion by Newhouse, seconded by Blessing to adjourn the meeting at 8:51 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 

VILLAGE OF MURRAY, NEBRASKA

      March 9, 2010 

      The Murray, Nebraska Board of Trustees met in regular session on Tuesday. March 9, 2010 at 7:00 pm in the Murray Municipal Building.  Present:  Trustees: Debbie Newhouse, George Blessing, Bill Johnson, Stan Flak, Shelley Lesac; 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 February 9, 2010 regular meeting; ayes:  Johnson, Newhouse, Blessing, Flak, Lesac; motion carried.

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

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

      Maintenance Report. 

      Motion by Johnson, seconded by Blessing to approve the 2008-2009 audit report; ayes:  Johnson, Newhouse, Blessing, Flak, Lesac; motion carried.

      Review/discuss punch list items and pay request #7 for $8,881.30 on concession/restroom project.  Chairperson Lesac said it was her opinion that we couldn't do anything and she would not recommend paying them until we can get in and see if everything works.  Lesac asked for any different recommendations, there were none.

      The Board discussed providing cabinets and paper dispensers/goods for restroom/concession stand.   

      The Board reviewed the revised portion of the personnel manual; will review entire policy and revisit. 

      Motion by Newhouse, seconded by Flak to enter executive session to discuss part-time personnel duties/position at 7:58 PM; ayes:  Johnson, Newhouse, Blessing, Flak, Lesac; motion carried.

      Motion by Blessing, seconded by Newhouse to exit executive session at 8:14 PM; ayes:  Johnson, Newhouse, Blessing, Flak, Lesac; motion carried. 

      Motion by Blessing, seconded by Newhouse to adjourn the meeting at 8:14 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 

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