Board Minutes - February 12, 2019
VILLAGE OF MURRAY, NEBRASKA
February 12, 2019
The Murray, Nebraska Board of Trustees met in regular session on Tuesday, February 12, 2019, at 7:00 pm in the Murray Municipal Building. Present: Trustees: Stan Flak, Brian Coffman, Jeff Anderson, Theresa Sallach, and George Blessing; Interim Village Clerk Shelli Hayes; 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 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 Flak called the meeting to order at 7:00 PM and informed the audience of the location of the open meetings act poster.
Approval and/or correction of the minutes of the January 8, 2019 regular meeting, and January 24, 2019 special meeting. Motion by Coffman, seconded by Anderson to approve the minutes of both the January meetings; ayes: Coffman, Anderson, Blessing, Sallach, Flak; motion carried.
Treasurers Report. Motion by Coffman, seconded by Blessing to acknowledge receipt of the Treasurer’s report; ayes: Coffman, Anderson, Blessing, Sallach, Flak; motion carried.
Claims approval. Motion by Blessing, seconded by Coffman to approve the claims as revised; ayes: Coffman, Anderson, Blessing, Sallach, Flak; motion carried.
Maintenance Report.
Nuisance update.
Motion by Blessing, seconded by Coffman to open hearing regarding 1-6 Year Street Plan, ayes: Coffman, Anderson, Blessing, Sallach, Flak; motion carried.
Discussion regarding progress of 1-6 Year Street Plan; Motion by Coffman, seconded by Anderson to adopt Resolution 19-01 1-6 Year Street Plan; ayes: Coffman, Anderson, Blessing, Sallach, Flak; motion carried.
Motion by Blessing, seconded by Coffman to close open hearing regarding 1-6 Year Street Plan, ayes: Coffman, Anderson, Blessing, Sallach, Flak; motion carried.
Motion by Blessing, seconded by Sallach to approve zoning (C-2) Highway Commercial for D & E’s Pizza, 9661 Renee Ave; ayes: Coffman, Anderson, Blessing, Sallach, Flak; motion carried.
Presentation by George Blessing Jr., Chairman of Murray Freedom Festival requesting use of the village for events on July 4, 2019. Motion by Coffman, seconded by Anderson to permit use of village streets, parks and facilities for the celebration; ayes: Coffman, Anderson, Sallach, Flak; abstain: Blessing; motion carried.
Discussion of Resolution 19-02 agreement with NDOT, Main Street, Detour Hwy 1. Due to expanded discussion and questions regarding the project specifics with attending NDOT Representative Drew Parks, the matter was tabled to obtain further information; so moved by Chairman Flak.
Motion by Sallach, seconded by Coffman to adopt Resolution 19-03 to prohibit the parking and stopping of vehicles on Loughridge Street within twenty-five (25) feet of its intersection with Campbell Street; ayes: Coffman, Anderson, Blessing, Sallach, Flak; motion carried.
Motion by Coffman, seconded by Anderson to adopt Resolution 19-04 to prohibit the parking and stopping of vehicles on both sides of East Campbell Street between Loughridge Street and its dead end to the east; ayes: Coffman, Anderson, Blessing, Sallach, Flak; motion carried.
Discussion of Resolution 19-05 regarding No Parking on an additional section on Loughridge and Campbell Streets, the matter was tabled for clarification on location and wording of the resolution; so moved by Chairman Flak.
Motion by Anderson, seconded by Coffman to send second certified letter regarding nuisance notice (92.27) to Scott Grasso, 109 N Loughridge Avenue, for hearing at March meeting; ayes: Coffman, Anderson, Blessing, Sallach, Flak; motion carried.
Motion by Blessing, seconded by Coffman to approve audit report for the 2017-2018 Fiscal Year by Dana F. Cole & Co., LLP; ayes: Coffman, Anderson, Blessing, Sallach, Flak; motion carried.
Motion by Anderson, seconded by Coffman to enter Executive Session at 8:30 PM to discuss personnel matters; ayes: Coffman, Anderson, Blessing, Sallach, Flak; motion carried.
Motion by Blessing, seconded by Coffman to exit executive session at 8:45 PM; ayes: Coffman, Anderson, Blessing, Sallach, Flak; motion carried.
Motion by Blessing, seconded by Coffman to change Murray payroll system pertaining to insurance from being based on a percentage of hours to being based on a flat $500 per month for both employees; ayes: Coffman, Anderson, Blessing, Sallach, Flak; motion carried.
Motion by Anderson, seconded by Coffman to appoint Shelli Hayes as Village Clerk based on the contract that has been provided to her effective February 9, 2019; ayes: Coffman, Anderson, Blessing, Sallach, Flak; motion carried.
Motion by Blessing, seconded by Anderson to adjourn the meeting at 8:50 PM; ayes: Coffman, Anderson, Blessing, Sallach, Flak; 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.
Stanley D. Flak, Chairman
Shelli S. Hayes, Village Clerk
Board Minutes - December 27, 2018
VILLAGE OF MURRAY, NEBRASKA
December 27, 2018
The Murray, Nebraska Board of Trustees met in special session on Monday, December 17, 2018, at 5:15 pm in the Murray Municipal Building. Present: Trustees: Stan Flak, Brian Coffman, Theresa Sallach, Jeff Anderson; Absent: George Blessing; Eileen A. 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 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 Flak called the meeting to order at 5:15 PM and informed the audience of the location of the open meetings act poster.
Motion by Anderson, seconded by Coffman to enter executive session at 5:15 PM; ayes: Coffman, Anderson, Blessing, Sallach, Flak, motion carried
Motion by Blessing, seconded by Coffman to exit executive session at 5:43 PM; ayes: Coffman, Anderson, Blessing, Sallach, Flak, motion carried.
Motion by Sallach, seconded by Blessing to accept Murdoch contract extension for 6 working days at $50.00 per hour; ayes: Anderson, Blessing, Sallach, Flak; Nays: Coffman, motion carried.
Motion by Coffman, seconded by Blessing to adjourn the meeting at 5:47 PM; ayes: Coffman, Anderson, Blessing, Sallach, Flak, 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.
Stanley D. Flak, Chairman
Eileen A. Murdoch, Village Clerk
Board Minutes - December 17, 2018
VILLAGE OF MURRAY, NEBRASKA
December 17, 2018
The Murray, Nebraska Board of Trustees met in special session on Monday, December 17, 2018, at 5:15 pm in the Murray Municipal Building. Present: Trustees: Stan Flak, Brian Coffman, Theresa Sallach, Jeff Anderson; Absent: George Blessing; 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 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 Flak called the meeting to order at 5:15 PM and informed the audience of the location of the open meetings act poster.
Discuss and review audit findings. Chairman Flak explained to the new board members that a concerned citizenMotion by Coffman, seconded by Blessing to enter executive session at 6:03 PM to discuss personnel matters; ayes: Coffman, Flak, Blessing, Miller, Gillott, motion carried.
Motion by Blessing, seconded by Coffman to exit executive session at 6:44 PM; ayes: Coffman, Flak, Blessing, Miller, Gillott, motion carried
Motion by Blessing, seconded by Coffman to adjourn the meeting at 6:44 PM; ayes: Coffman, Flak, Blessing, Miller, Gillott, 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.
Michael J. Gillott, Chairman
Eileen A. Murdoch, Village Clerk
Board Minutes - December 11, 2018
VILLAGE OF MURRAY, NEBRASKA
December 11, 2018
The Murray, Nebraska Board of Trustees met in regular session on Tuesday, December 11, 2018, at 7:00 pm in the Murray Municipal Building. Present: Trustees: Mike Gillott, Stan Flak, Alan Miller, Brian Coffman, 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 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 Gillott called the meeting to order at 7:00 PM and informed the audience of the location of the open meetings act poster.
Approval and/or correction of the minutes of the November 13, 2018 regular meeting. Motion by Blessing, seconded by Miller to approve the minutes of the November 13, 2018 regular meeting; ayes: Coffman, Flak, Blessing, Miller, Gillott; motion carried.
Treasurers Report. Motion by Coffman seconded by Blessing to acknowledge receipt of the Treasurer’s report; ayes: Coffman, Flak, Blessing, Miller, Gillott; motion carried.
Claims approval. Motion by Blessing, seconded by Coffman to approve the claims as revised; ayes: Coffman, Flak, Blessing, Miller, Gillott; motion carried.
Maintenance Report.
Jennifer Serkis, Cass County Economic Development Council; update.
Aaron Beauclair, JEO, sewer infiltration discussion/proposal.
Approve lien for $266.00 for mowing and for 105 W. Campbell Street. Motion by Blessing, seconded by Coffman to approve the lien for $266.00 for 105 W. Campbell Street; ayes: Coffman, Flak, Blessing, Gillott; Nays: Miller, motion carried.
Approve audit by Dana F. Cole Company LLP for 2017-18 fiscal year. Motion by Blessing, seconded by Flak to approve audit to be performed by Dana F. Cole Company, LLP; ayes: Coffman, Flak, Blessing, Miller, Gillott, motion carried.
The Oath of Office for Trustees Flak, Sallach and Anderson. Oath was read by Flak, Sallach and Anderson simultaneously. Pro- Tem Blessing then called the reorganization of the board to order at 7:25 PM. Blessing then moved to the first order of business and asked for nominations for Chairperson, Trustee Sallach nominated Stan Flak for Chairman; Brian Coffman nominated Brian Coffman;, Votes were taken by show of hands, Aye votes for Flak: Anderson, Blessing, Flak and Sallach; Aye votes for Coffman: Coffman; Flak is new Board Chairman. Pro-tem Blessing opened the nominations for Pro-Tem, Flak nominated Blessing; there were no other nominations. Aye votes for Blessing: Coffman, Anderson, Blessing, Sallach. Blessing is the new board Pro-tem.
Motion by Blessing, seconded by Sallach for the following appointments for 2019, Larry Morton, attorney; Eileen Murdoch, clerk/treasurer; JEO, Village Engineer; Street Superintendent – Steven Parr of JEO; Open - animal control officer; Brian Coffman, Street Commissioner; Jeff Anderson, Park Commissioner; George Blessing, Sewer Commissioner; Theresa Sallach, Water Commissioner; ayes: Coffman, Anderson, Blessing, Sallach, Flak, motion carried. There was discussion on the Board of Health and the Emergency Management Coordinator. Motion by Blessing, seconded by Anderson to appoint Board of Health: Cass Co. Sheriff, Stan Flak, Physician position open and Alan Miller, Emergency Management Coordinator/Contact; ayes: Coffman, Anderson, Blessing, Sallach, Flak, motion carried.
Motion by Blessing, seconded by Coffman to adjourn the meeting at 7:46PM; ayes: Coffman, Anderson, Blessing, Sallach, Flak, 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.
Michael J. Gillott, Chairman
Eileen A. Murdoch, Village Clerk