VILLAGE OF MURRAY, NEBRASKA

      August 11, 2009 

      The Murray, Nebraska Board of Trustees met in regular session on Tuesday. August 11, 2009 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 Flak, seconded by Johnson to approve the minutes of the July 14, 2009 regular meeting; ayes:  Johnson, Flak, Lesac; Absent:  Newhouse, Blessing, motion carried.

      Motion by Johnson, seconded by Flak to acknowledge receipt of the Treasurer’s report and minutes from the July 7, 2009, Planning Commission meeting; 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 7:05 PM

      Maintenance Report.  Park. Water. Street. Street repairs are to be finished today.  Chairperson Lesac said she looked at the corner of Davis and Main St. and asked Konfrst if it was done, Konfrst said it was in progress. Sewer.  Trustee Johnson said they have a plug up at the English Rose and they are working on it, it seems to be a yearly thing. 

      Larry Hefling, complaint on the trailer court.  Trustee Blessing entered the meeting at 7:14 PM.  Motion by Flak, seconded by Newhouse to have Attorney Morten send a letter to the property owner of 811 Main St., regarding specific nuisance items; ayes:  Johnson, Newhouse, Blessing, Flak, Lesac, motion carried.  

      Southeast Soccer Club, use of Young Park ball field for soccer games. 

      Hilda Resso, 4^th of July Committee, use of Young Park for 2010 4^th of July Celebration.  Motion by Johnson, seconded by Blessing to approve use of Young Park for 2010 4^th of July Celebration; ayes:  Johnson, Newhouse, Blessing, Flak, Lesac, motion carried.

      Motion by Johnson, seconded by Newhouse to adjourn the meeting at 7:35 for 15 minutes to inspect Concession/Restroom project at Young Park; ayes:  Johnson, Newhouse, Blessing, Flak, Lesac, motion carried.

      Motion by Johnson, seconded by Newhouse to reconvene meeting at 8:07; ayes:  Johnson, Newhouse, Blessing, Flak, Lesac, motion carried.

      Discuss approve/review request for payment to Clairmont Construction for $15,109.06 for Concession/Restroom project.  Motion by Blessing, seconded by Flak to approve payment of $15,109.06 to Clairmont Construction; ayes:  Johnson, Newhouse, Blessing, Flak, Lesac, motion carried.

      Approve change order #2 for time extension of two weeks for concession/restroom project.  Motion by Johnson, seconded by Blessing to approve change order #2; ayes:  Johnson, Newhouse, Blessing, Flak, Lesac, motion carried.

      Discuss/approve change order #3 for $7,511.00 for concession/restroom project.  This item had already been discussed in the previous item.  Motion by Johnson, seconded by Blessing to reject Change Order #3 in the amount of $7,511.00 and consider alternatives; ayes:  Johnson, Newhouse, Blessing, Flak, Lesac, motion carried.

      Discuss possible concession rental fee or park fee. 

      Update on nuisance properties, if any. 

      Advertise for 2009-2010 snow removal bids.  Motion by Newhouse, seconded by Johnson to advertise for 2009-2010 snow removal bids; ayes:  Johnson, Newhouse, Blessing, Flak, Lesac, motion carried.

      Motion by Johnson, seconded by Newhouse to enter executive session to discuss contract/legal issues at 8:43 PM; ayes:  Johnson, Newhouse, Blessing, Flak, Lesac, motion carried.

      Motion by Newhouse, seconded by Flak to exit executive session at 8:53 PM; ayes:  Johnson, Newhouse, Blessing, Flak, Lesac, motion carried.

      Motion by Newhouse, seconded by Blessing to have Roto-rooter out to identify and camera a sewer line with problems; ayes:  Johnson, Newhouse, Blessing, Flak, Lesac, motion carried.

      Motion by Johnson, seconded by Newhouse to adjourn the meeting at 8:54 PM; ayes:   Newhouse, Blessing, Flak, Lesac; Absent: Johnson, 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 

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VILLAGE OF MURRAY, NEBRASKA

July 14, 2009

The Murray, Nebraska Board of Trustees met in regular session on Tuesday. July 14, 2009 at 7:00 pm in the Murray Municipal Building. Present: Trustees: Debbie Newhouse, Stan Flak, Shelley Lesac; Absent: Bill Johnson, 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 7:04 PM and informed the audience of the location of the open meetings act poster

Motion by Newhouse, seconded by Flak to approve the minutes of the June 10, 2009 regular meeting; ayes: Newhouse, Flak, Lesac; Absent: Johnson, Blessing, motion carried.

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

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

Maintenance Report.

Kyle Steckler, Conestoga girl's softball coach, use of Young Park for games. Trustee Newhouse said she didn't see a problem with this and thought it would be good to do. Chairperson Lesac agreed the rest of the Board concurred.

Trustee Blessing entered the meeting at 7:30 PM.

Recycle Commitment Letter for Cass County. Motion by Newhouse, seconded by Flak to agree to sign the commitment letter for the Cass County Recycling program; ayes: Newhouse, Blessing, Flak, Lesac; Absent: Johnson, motion carried.

Update on sewer infiltration issues. This was addressed under maintenance.

Chairperson Lesac introduced and read by title Ordinance #497 AN ORDINANCE AMENDING TITLE III, CHAPTER 34, SECTION 34.01, PARAGRAPHS (A), (B), (C) AND (D) OF THE CODE OF ORDINANCES OF THE VILLAGE OF MURRAY, NEBRASKA. Trustee Newhouse motioned, seconded by Trustee Flak to suspend the three required statutory readings of Ordinance #497; ayes: Newhouse, Blessing, Flak, Lesac; Absent: Johnson, motion carried. Motion by Newhouse, seconded by Flak to adopt, post and publish in pamphlet form Ordinance #497; ayes: Newhouse, Blessing, Flak, Lesac; Absent: Johnson, motion carried.

Chairperson Lesac introduced and read by title Ordinance #498 AN ORDINANCE AMENDING CHAPTER 130, SECTION 130.12 OF THE CODE OF ORDINANCES OF THE VILLAGE OF MURRAY, NEBRASKA; TO EXEMPT FROM APPLICABILITY OF THE SECTION VEHICLES BEARING VALID "INTRANSIT" STICKERS; TO PROVIDE FOR REPEAL OF CONFLICTING ORDINANCES OR SECTIONS; AND TO PROVIDE FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE. Trustee Newhouse motioned, seconded by Trustee Flak to suspend the three required statutory readings of Ordinance #498; ayes: Newhouse, Blessing, Flak, Lesac; Absent: Johnson, motion carried. Motion by Newhouse, seconded by Flak to adopt, post and publish in pamphlet form Ordinance #498; ayes: Newhouse, Blessing, Flak, Lesac; Absent: Johnson, motion carried.

Chairperson Lesac introduced and read by title Ordinance #499 AN ORDINANCE AMENDING TITLE III, CHAPTER 33, SECTION 33.14, PARAGRAPH (F) OF THE CODE OF ORDINANCES OF THE VILLAGE OF MURRAY, NEBRASKA; TO PROVIDE FOR THE MEANS OF NOTIFICATION OF THE TRUSTEE WHOSE REMOVAL IS SOUGHT; TO PROVIDE PROCEDURES AND TIME FRAMES FOR RECALL ELECTIONS; TO PROVIDE PROCEDURES FOR RECALL ELECTIONS; TO PROVIDE FOR THE REPEAL OF CONFLICTING ORDINANCES OR SECTIONS; AND TO PROVIDE FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE. Trustee Newhouse motioned, seconded by Trustee Flak to suspend the three required statutory readings of Ordinance #499; ayes: Newhouse, Blessing, Flak, Lesac; Absent: Johnson, motion carried. Motion by Newhouse, seconded by Flak to adopt, post and publish in pamphlet form Ordinance #499; ayes: Newhouse, Blessing, Flak, Lesac; Absent: Johnson, motion carried.

Chairperson Lesac introduced and read by title Ordinance #500 AN ORDINANCE AMENDING TITLE III, CHAPTER 35, SECTION 35.09, PARAGRAPH (C) OF THE CODE OF ORDINANCES OF THE VILLAGE OF MURRAY, NEBRASKA; TO PROVIDE THAT THE NAME OF THE PUBLIC DESIRING TO SPEAK ABOUT AGENDA ITEMS NOT BE REQUIRED TO BE PLACED ON SUCH AGENDA PRIOR TO SUCH MEETING; TO PROVIDE FOR THE REPEAL OF CONFLICTING ORDINANCES OR SECTIONS; AND TO PROVIDE FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE. Trustee Newhouse motioned, seconded by Trustee Flak to suspend the three required statutory readings of Ordinance #500; ayes: Newhouse, Blessing, Flak, Lesac; Absent: Johnson, motion carried. Motion by Newhouse, seconded by Flak to adopt, post and publish in pamphlet form Ordinance #500; ayes: Newhouse, Blessing, Flak, Lesac; Absent: Johnson, motion carried.

Approve and review request for payment to Clairmont Construction for $41,835.63 for the Concession/Restroom project. Motion by Newhouse, seconded by Flak to approve the payment of $41,835.63 to Clairmont Construction; ayes: Newhouse, Blessing, Flak, Lesac; Absent: Johnson, motion carried.

Discuss possible concession rental fee or park fee. Lesac said she thought we needed to research it more, and that we do need some kind of contract, and maybe some of these places we call may have a sample.

Update on Nuisance properties. Clerk Murdoch said she had no updates.

Motion by Newhouse, seconded by Flak to adjourn the meeting at 8:10 PM; ayes: Newhouse, Blessing, Flak, Lesac; Absent: Johnson, 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

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                                                               VILLAGE OF MURRAY, NEBRASKA

June 9, 2009

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 Johnson, seconded by Newhouse to approve the minutes of the May 12, 2009 regular meeting; ayes: Johnson, Newhouse, Blessing, Flak, Lesac, motion carried.

Motion by Flak, seconded by Johnson to acknowledge receipt of the Treasurer’s report and the minutes of the May 5, 2009 Planning Commission meeting; ayes: Johnson, Newhouse, Blessing, Flak, Lesac, motion carried.

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

Maintenance Report.

Update on sewer infiltration issues.

Request for sidewalk café, Fire House Grille, 104 E. Main St., recommendation to NE Liquor Commission. Motion by Johnson, seconded by Newhouse to approve the sidewalk café for the Fire House; ayes: Johnson, Newhouse, Blessing, Flak, Lesac, motion carried.

Review additional street repair bid. Motion by Newhouse, seconded by Blessing to drop those two repairs off the list and accept the bid from Asphalt Solutions; ayes: Johnson, Newhouse, Blessing, Flak, Lesac, motion carried.

Approve/Review request for payment to Clairmont Construction for $10,890.49 for Concession/Restroom project. Motion by Flak, seconded by Johnson to approve the payment of $10,890.49 to Clairmont Construction; ayes: Johnson, Newhouse, Blessing, Flak, Lesac, motion carried.

Discuss possible concession rental fee or park fee. Chairperson Lesac said let’s research it and come up with something.

LARM Participation Discount, adopt Resolution, if taken. Motion by Flak, seconded by Newhouse to extend our participation a year by resolution; ayes: Johnson, Newhouse, Blessing, Flak, Lesac, motion carried. Chairperson Lesac read Resolution 09-04; motion by Flak, seconded by Johnson to adopt Resolution 09-04; ayes: Johnson, Newhouse, Blessing, Flak, Lesac, motion carried.

Update on nuisance properties.

Update on new floodplain maps. Trustee Flak had reviewed the maps and said it did have a part that covered Murray and could see nothing to complain about or file a protest about.

Resolution 09-03, adopt Injury Prevention Manual. Motion by Newhouse, seconded by Blessing to adopt Resolution 09-03 the Injury Prevention Manual; ayes: Johnson, Newhouse, Blessing, Flak, Lesac, motion carried.

Safety Committee Meeting.

Motion by Blessing, seconded by Flak to adjourn the meeting at 8:25 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