Board Minutes - March 13, 2018
VILLAGE OF MURRAY, NEBRASKA
March 13, 2018
The Murray, Nebraska Board of Trustees met in regular session on Tuesday, March 13, 2018, at 7:00 pm in the Murray Municipal Building. Present: Trustees: Mike Gillott, George Blessing, Brian Coffman, Stan Flak, Alan Miller; 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 February 13, 2018 regular meeting. Motion by Coffman, seconded by Blessing to approve the minutes of the February 13, 2018 regular meeting; ayes: Coffman, Flak, Blessing, Miller, Gillott; motion carried.
Motion by Flak seconded by Coffman to acknowledge receipt of the Treasurer’s report; ayes: Coffman, Flak, Blessing, Miller, Gillott; motion carried.
Claims approval. Motion by Blessing, seconded by Flak to approve the claims as revised; ayes: Coffman, Flak, Blessing, Miller, Gillott; motion carried.
Maintenance Report.
Murray Freedom Festival, approve use of Village properties for 4th of July celebration. Motion by Miller, seconded by Coffman to approve use of the Village for the 4th of July Celebration; ayes: Coffman, Flak, Miller, Gillott; Abstain: Blessing, motion carried.
Approve JEO contract for engineer services for east meter pit pump design. The discussion ended agreeing to a meeting with JEO regarding this.
Discuss alternative truck route for Ahrens Grain during Highway One construction. Adopt Resolution 18-02 LARM select voting representative and alternate. Motion by Coffman, seconded by Blessing to not act on the Resolution put forth by the League of Nebraska Municipalities; ayes: Coffman, Flak, Blessing, Miller, Gillott, motion carried.
Adopt Resolution 18-03 Fee Schedule. Revise for next meeting.
Review Tobacco – Free Parks Ordinance. Chairman Gillott introduced and read by title Ordinance #588 AN ORDINANCE RELATING TO THE PROHIBITING THE USE OF TOBACCO PRODUCTS IN ALL RECREATIONAL AREAS, PARKS AND PLAYGROUNDS. Motion by Blessing, seconded by Coffman to suspend the three required statutory readings of Ordinance #588; ayes: Coffman, Flak, Blessing, Gillott; nays: Miller, motion carried. Motion by Coffman, seconded by Flak to adopt, post and publish in pamphlet form Ordinance #588; ayes: Coffman, Flak, Blessing, Gillott; nays: Miller, motion carried.
Review computer upgrade proposal. Motion by Coffman, seconded by Flak to approve the bid to upgrade the computer; ayes: Coffman, Flak, Blessing, Miller, Gillott; motion carried.
Discuss destruction of unsafe building (Olson garage) on village property East Campbell Motion by Miller, seconded by Coffman to send notice on the building to give them the proper amount of time to take care of the building; ayes: Coffman, Flak, Blessing, Miller, Gillott, motion carried.
Ericka Olson, letter regarding sewer and water hookup Van Winkle.
Jody Hellbusch, approval of newer trailer move-in 409 N. Davis Ave. This item was tabled.
Motion by Coffman, seconded by Blessing to enter executive session at 8:33 PM; ayes: Coffman, Flak, Blessing, Miller, Gillott, motion carried.
Motion by Coffman, seconded by Blessing to exit executive session at 9:18 PM, ayes: Coffman, Flak, Blessing, Miller, Gillott, motion carried.
Motion by Blessing, seconded by Flak to adjourn the meeting at 9:19 PM; ayes: Coffman, Flak, Blessing, Miller, Gillott, motioned 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 - February 13, 2018
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VILLAGE OF MURRAY, NEBRASKA
February 13, 2018
The Murray, Nebraska Board of Trustees met in regular session on Tuesday, February 13, 2018, at 7:00 pm in the Murray Municipal Building. Present: Trustees: Mike Gillott, George Blessing, Brian Coffman, Stan Flak, Alan Miller; 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 January 9, 2018 regular meeting. Motion by Blessing, seconded by Coffman to approve the minutes of the January 9, 2018 regular meeting; ayes: Coffman, Flak, Blessing, Miller, Gillott; motion carried.
Motion by Flak seconded by Blessing to acknowledge receipt of the Treasurer’s report; ayes: Coffman, Flak, Blessing, Miller, Gillott; motion carried.
Claims approval. Motion by Coffman, seconded by Blessing to approve the claims as revised; ayes: Coffman, Flak, Blessing, Miller, Gillott; motion carried.
Maintenance Report.
Motion by Blessing seconded by Flak to go forward with the purchase of the merry-go-round; Ayes: Flak, Blessing, Gillott; Nays: Coffman, Miller, motion carried.
Motion by Blessing, seconded by Flak to purchase a new sewer pump from Dultmeir's at $7,046.90; ayes: Coffman, Flak, Blessing, Miller, Gillott; motion carried.
Hearing, 1-6 year Street Plan. Motion by Blessing, seconded by Miller to open the hearing for the one to six year street hearing at 7:49 PM; ayes: Coffman, Flak, Blessing, Miller, Gillott; motion carried. Motion by Blessing, seconded by Miller to close the hearing at 7:53 PM; ayes: Gillott, Coffman, Flak, Blessing, Miller, motion carried.
Motion by Coffman, seconded by Blessing to adopt Resolution 18-01, adopting the 1-6 year Street Plan; ayes: Coffman, Flak, Blessing, Miller, Gillott; motion carried.
Discuss Ericka Olson letter on mandatory hook-up.
Chairman Gillott introduced and read by title Ordinance #587 AN ORDINANCE ADOPTED BY THE VILLAGE OF MURRAY, CASS COUNTY, NEBRASKA to vacate the street that runs north and south known as East Railroad Avenue. Trustee Coffman motioned, seconded by Trustee Blessing to suspend the three required statutory readings of Ordinance #587; ayes: Coffman, Flak, Blessing, Miller, Gillott; motion carried. Motion by Blessing, seconded by Coffman to adopt, post and publish in pamphlet form Ordinance #587; ayes: Coffman, Flak, Blessing, Miller, Gillott; motion carried.
Approve Audit report for fiscal 2016-2017. Motion by Blessing, seconded by Coffman to approve the audit report for fiscal 16-17; ayes: Coffman, Flak, Blessing, Miller, Gillott; motion carried.
Discuss Murray Clean-up days; scheduling and notification. Motion by Coffman, seconded by Blessing to have clean-up days on May 5th, location to be announced, Coffman will organize and get prices; ayes: Coffman, Flak, Blessing, Miller, Gillott; motion carried.
Discuss joining Keep Cass County Beautiful. Motion by Coffman, seconded by Flak to join Keep Cass County Beautiful at the Platinum level; ayes: Coffman, Flak, Blessing; Nays: Miller, Gillott; motion carried.
Review Fee Schedule; revise, if necessary.
Update on Berner trailer court nuisance.
Review court case document filing; comments. Chairman Gillott asked the board if they wanted to go forward with it or not, and put it to a vote to proceed, there was a roll call vote on whether to proceed with the lawsuit: Nays: Blessing, Coffman, Miller; Ayes: Flak, Gillott; motion carried to not proceed with lawsuit.
Motion by Gillott seconded by Coffman to adjourn the meeting at 8:35 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 - January 9, 2018
VILLAGE OF MURRAY, NEBRASKA
January 9, 2018
The Murray, Nebraska Board of Trustees met in regular session on Tuesday, January 9, 2018, at 7:00 pm in the Murray Municipal Building. Present: Trustees: Mike Gillott, George Blessing, Brian Coffman, Stan Flak, Alan Miller; 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 December 12, 2017 regular meeting. Motion by Blessing, seconded by Flak to approve the minutes of the December 12, 2017 regular meeting; ayes: Coffman, Flak, Blessing, Miller, Gillott; motion carried.
Motion by Flak seconded by Coffman to acknowledge receipt of the Treasurer’s report; ayes: Coffman, Flak, Blessing, Miller, Gillott; motion carried.
Claims approval. Motion by Blessing, seconded by Flak to approve the claims as revised; ayes: Coffman, Flak, Blessing, Miller, Gillott; motion carried.
Maintenance Report.
Becky Smart, T.E.A.M. Coordinator, review resolution/ordinance for “Tobacco Free Zone” in parks; discuss and revise. Motion by Coffman seconded by Blessing to post Tobacco Free Zone signs in accordance with our resolution that we draft and at a later date, approve at both Tyson and Young Parks; ayes: Coffman, Flak, Blessing, Gillott; Nays: Miller, motion carried.
Eric and Ericka Olson review and discuss re-vacation of East Railroad Ave., also discuss vacating a portion of Village property along Ease Campbell Street. Motion by Coffman, seconded by Miller to vacate East Railroad Avenue; ayes: Coffman, Flak, Miller, Gillott; Nays: Blessing; motion carried.
Jodi Hellbusch, discuss replacing existing mobile home with new.
Approve $2500 retainer to attorney Van Schroeder for 109 N. Loughridge; Grasso/Ramsbottom suit. Motion by Coffman, seconded by Flak to pay the $2500 retainer; ayes: Coffman, Flak, Blessing, Miller, Gillott; motion carried.
Update nuisance Berner trailer court; certified notice returned.
Review Village fee schedule, discuss and possible update of resolution
Motion by Miller seconded by Flak to adjourn the meeting at 8:28 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 12, 2017
VILLAGE OF MURRAY, NEBRASKA
December 12, 2017
The Murray, Nebraska Board of Trustees met in regular session on Tuesday, December 12, 2017, at 7:00 pm in the Murray Municipal Building. Present: Trustees: Mike Gillott, Brian Coffman, Stan Flak, Alan Miller; 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 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 14, 2017 regular meeting. Motion by Flak, seconded by Coffman to approve the minutes of the November 14, regular meeting; ayes: Coffman, Flak, Miller, Gillott; Absent: Blessing, motion carried.
Motion by Coffman seconded by Flak to acknowledge receipt of the Treasurer’s report; ayes: Coffman, Flak, Miller, Gillott; Absent: Blessing, motion carried.
Trustee Blessing entered the meeting at 7:02 PM
Claims approval. Motion by Miller, seconded by Coffman to approve the claims as revised; ayes: Coffman, Flak, Blessing, Miller, Gillott; motion carried.
Maintenance Report.
John Trecek, Ameritas, discuss financing options for water main replacement project.
Becky Smart, T.E.A.M. Coordinator, discuss possible placement of “tobacco Free Zone” signs in Murray.
Eric and Ericka Olson, discuss re-vacate of East Railroad Avenue Street, and portion of Village property along East Campbell Street.
All American Recycling, Special Use Permit Renewal, 103 East McKelvie Road for salvage yard/recycle center. Motion by Miller, seconded by Blessing to approve the Special Use Permit to All American Recycling; ayes: Coffman, Flak, Blessing, Miller, Gillott, motion carried.
Discuss secured access and/or cameras for Town Hall.
Pro- Tem Coffman called the reorganization of the board to order at 8:10 PM. Pro-tem Coffman moved to the first order of business, he asked for nominations for the Chairperson. Trustee Blessing nominated Mike Gillott for Chairman, Trustee Flak seconded the nomination, there were no other nominations, Aye votes for Gillott: Flak, Blessing, Miller, Gillott; Nay vote: Coffman; Gillott is new Board Chairman. Pro-tem Coffman opened up for nominations for Pro-Tem, Coffman nominated George Blessing, Gillott seconded the nomination, there were no other nominations Aye votes for Blessing: Coffman, Flak, Blessing, Miller, Gillott; George Blessing is the new board Pro-tem.
Motion by Flak, seconded by Blessing for the following appointments for 2018, Larry Morton, attorney; Eileen Murdoch, clerk/treasurer; JEO, Village Engineer; Street Superintendent – Steven Parr of JEO; Open - animal control officer; ayes: Coffman, Flak, Blessing, Miller, Gillott; motion carried. Trustee Coffman said he would like to give up being the Water Commissioner and moved to nominate Mike Gillott as Water Commissioner and stated that it is authorized in Robert’s Rules for the Chairman to have multiple positions and that is his nomination. Trustee Coffman withdrew his nomination of Mike Gillott as water commissioner and nominated George Blessing, the nomination was seconded by Gillott. Motion by Coffman, seconded by Flak for the following commissioner appointments: Brian Coffman, Street Commissioner; Alan Miller, Sewer Commissioner; George Blessing, Water Commissioner, Stan Flak, Park Commissioner; ayes: Coffman, Flak, Blessing, Miller, Gillott; motion carried. Coffman then moved to nominate Alan Miller as the Murray Emergency Management Coordinator and the Board of Health to remain the same, the nomination was seconded by Trustee Blessing; ayes: Coffman, Flak, Blessing, Miller, Gillott; motion carried.
Motion by Coffman seconded by Blessing to adjourn the meeting at 8:17 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