Board Minutes - November 14, 2017
VILLAGE OF MURRAY, NEBRASKA
November 14, 2017
The Murray, Nebraska Board of Trustees met in regular session on Tuesday, November 14, 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 October 10, 2017 regular meeting. Motion by Coffman, seconded by Flak to approve the minutes of the October 10, regular meeting; ayes: Coffman, Flak, Miller, Gillott; Absent: Blessing, motion carried.
Motion by Flak seconded by Miller to acknowledge receipt of the Treasurer’s report; ayes: Coffman, Flak, Miller, Gillott; Absent: Blessing, motion carried.
Claims approval. Motion by Coffman, seconded by Flak to approve the claims as revised; ayes: Coffman, Flak, Miller, Gillott; Absent: Blessing, motion carried.
Trustee Blessing entered the meeting at 7:02 PM
Maintenance Report.
Chairman Gillott introduced and read by title Ordinance #586 AN ORDINANCE GRANTING BLACK HILLS/NEBRASKA GAS UTILITY COMPANY, LLC D/B/A BLACK HILLS ENERGY, A DELAWARE CORPORATION, ITS LESSEES, SUCCESSORS AND ASSIGNS, A NATURAL GAS FRANCHISE AND THE AUTHORITY TO CONSTRUCT, OPERATE, MAINTAIN, AND EXTEND A NATURAL GAS DISTRIBUTION PLANT AND SYSTEM, AND GRANTING THE RIGHT TO USE THE STREETS, ALLEYS, AND OTHER PUBLIC PLACES WITHIN THE PRESENT OR FUTURE COPORATE LIMITS OF THE VILLAGE OF MURRAY, NEBRASKA. Motion by Flak, seconded by Coffman to suspend the three required statutory readings of Ordinance #586; ayes: Coffman, Flak, Blessing, Miller, Gillott; motion carried.
Motion by Miller, seconded by Blessing to adopt, post and publish in pamphlet form Ordinance #586; ayes: Coffman, Flak, Blessing, Miller, Gillott; motion carried.
Adopt Resolution17-06 Declaration of Public Nuisance, 109 North Loughridge Ave. Motion by Coffman, seconded by Flak to adopt Resolution 17-06 Declaration of Public Nuisance for 109 North Loughridge Ave., ayes: Coffman, Flak, Blessing, Miller, Gillott; motion carried.
Hearing on the Replatting of Van Winkle Acres, (Whitney Van Winkle, Tom and Christina Tritsch) an Administrative Subdivision of Lots 3 and 4, Tritsch’s 1st Addition and Outlot “A” Fairview Acres, all located in the SW ¼ of Section 14, T11N, R12E, 6th P.M., in the Village of Murray, Cass County, Nebraska. Motion by Miller, seconded by Coffman to open the hearing at 7:11 P.M.; ayes: Coffman, Flak, Blessing, Miller, Gillott; motion carried.
Motion by Miller, seconded by Coffman to close the hearing at 7:13 PM; ayes: Coffman, Flak, Blessing, Miller, Gillott; motion carried.
Motion by Miller, seconded by Coffman to approve the Replat of Van Winkle Acres as stated on the print; ayes: Coffman, Flak, Blessing, Miller, Gillott; motion carried.
Hearing on the Administrative Subdivision the Replat of Lots 5, 6 & 7, How’s 2nd Addition, an administrative subdivision, which includes all of Lot 5, all of Lot 6 and all of Lot 7, How’s 2nd Addition, located in the SE ¼ of the SE 1/4 of Section 15-T11N-R13E of the 6th P.M., in the Village of Murray, Cass County, Nebraska. Motion by Coffman, seconded by Miller to open the hearing on the Administrative Subdivision for John Strange and William and Joyce Johnson at 7:14 P.M.; ayes: Coffman, Flak, Blessing, Miller, Gillott, motion carried.
Motion by Miller seconded by Coffman to close the hearing at 7:18 PM; ayes: Coffman, Flak, Blessing, Miller, Gillott; motion carried. Motion by Miller, seconded by Flak to approve the replat between John Strange and William and Joyce Johnson; ayes: Coffman, Flak, Blessing, Miller, Gillott; motion carried. The document was brought up to the board and signed.
Hearing on the re-platting of Replat of Tax Lot 29 and Tax Lot 30 (Pam and Brian Caba and Kelly and Andrew Jashinske), and Administrative Subdivision being all of Tax Lott 22 and all of Sublot 1 of Tax Lot 23 located in the East ½ of the West ½ of the Northeast ¼ of Section 24, Township 11 North Range 13 East of the 6th Principal Meridian as surveyed and recorded in Cass County, Nebraska. Motion by Flak, seconded by Coffman to open the hearing at 7:20 PM; ayes: Coffman, Flak, Blessing, Miller, Gillott; motion carried.
Motion by Miller, seconded by Flak to close the hearing at 7:22 P.M.; ayes: Coffman, Flak, Blessing, Miller, Gillott, motion carried.
Motion by Blessing, seconded by Coffman to approve Replat of Tax Lot 29 and Tax Lot 30; ayes: Coffman, Flak, Blessing, Miller, Gillott; motion carried.
Craig Ramsbottom, 109 N. Loughridge discuss penalty/nuisance declaration.
Update, if any on trailer court nuisance, Berner, 811 Main Street. Motion by Coffman seconded by Flak to send a letter to the last registered owner and post it on the trailer; ayes: Coffman, Flak, Blessing, Miller, Gillott, motion carried.
Approve increased liability limits with LARM. Motion by Miller, seconded by Coffman to approve the increased liability limits previously discussed; ayes: Coffman, Flak, Blessing, Miller, Gillott; motion carried.
Discuss possible placement of Tobacco free zones signs at Tyson Park. Motion by Blessing seconded by Coffman to adjourn the meeting at 7:51 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 - October 10, 2017
VILLAGE OF MURRAY, NEBRASKA
October 10, 2017
The Murray, Nebraska Board of Trustees met in regular session on Tuesday, October 10, 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.
Trustee Blessing entered the meeting at 7:02 PM
Trustee Coffman said he wanted to note page 2 two thirds the way down, a comment he wanted clarification on what exactly was said, he didn’t think he said remove the sign, other than that, Motion by Coffman, seconded by Miller to approve the minutes as clarified, of the September 12, regular meeting and the September 28, special meeting; ayes: Gillott, Coffman, Flak, Blessing, Miller, motion carried.
Motion by Flak seconded by Blessing to acknowledge receipt of the Treasurer’s report; ayes: Gillott, Coffman, Flak, Blessing, Miller; motion carried.
Claims approval. Motion by Miller, Trustee Blessing interjected and discussion ensued. The clerk reminded there was a motion on the floor to pay the claims as revised; seconded by Coffman; ayes: Coffman, Flak, Blessing (with the exception of the two we discussed, 17556 and 17553), Miller; Nays: Gillott, motion carried.
Maintenance Report.
Steven Parr, JEO, review 1-6 year street plan.
Review, discuss, and approve JEO Agreement on Main Street Water line project. Motion by Flak, Trustee Coffman interjected asking how the project was going to be paid for, Clerk Murdoch said we would have to borrow the money, we would need to talk to Ameritas about bonding for the project; seconded by Blessing to approve the contract with JEO to replace the water line in Main Street (Highway One); ayes: Gillott, Coffman, Flak, Blessing, Miller, motion carried.
Review/Approve proposed street repairs on specified locations High and Young Streets. Motion by Coffman, seconded by Flak to approve the one year plan as we talked to Mr. Parr about, ¾ of East High street around the corner and East Young complete road between north Park and Latta and no sealer at this time, ayes: Gillott, Coffman, Flak, Blessing, Miller, motion carried.
Review/Approve proposal for LED lights and fixtures for Town Hall.
Nuisance hearing follow-up 109 N. Loughridge Ave., Grasso, Ramsbottom. Motion by Coffman, seconded by Miller to open the hearing at 8:04 PM; ayes: Gillott, Coffman, Flak, Blessing, Miller, motion carried.
Motion by Blessing, seconded by Miller to close the hearing at 8:13 PM. Motion by Coffman, seconded by Flak to abate the vehicles and equipment on the property that is considered a nuisance and we can abate in any means we find legal; ayes: Gillott, Coffman, Flak, Blessing, Miller, motion carried.
Whitney Van Winkle, building permit building on East Campbell Street. Motion by Flak, seconded by Miller to approve the building permit for Whitney Van Winkle for a building for his property on East Campbell Street; ayes: Gillott, Coffman, Flak, Blessing, Miller, motion carried.
Black Hills Energy review/renew Franchise Agreement.
Resolution 17-07 increase water rates, adopt Resolution 17-07. Motion by Blessing, seconded by Flak to adopt Resolution #17-07 to increase the water rates; ayes: Gillott, Coffman, Flak, Blessing, Miller, motion carried.
Ericka Olson discuss doing flash or zip drive for code and zoning books. Motion by Coffman, seconded by Flak to approve posting the Village Code book of Ordinances on-line and he will help organize that and put it in digital form so it can be put on the website; ayes: Gillott, Coffman, Flak, Blessing, Miller, motion carried.
Overturn burn site camera purchase; pay $400 restock fee. Motion by Miller, seconded by Blessing to overturn the burn site camera purchase, pay $400 restock fee; ayes: Gillott, Coffman, flak, Blessing, Miller, motion carried.
Update on trailer court nuisance
Transfer $18,952.84 from general fund and $8,952.59 from Capital Improvement fund to Park fund to zero out. Motion by Miller, seconded by Coffman to transfer $18,952.84 from general fund and $8,952.59 from Capital Improvement fund to Park fund to zero out; ayes: Gillott, Coffman, Flak, Blessing, Miller, motion carried.
New Business.
Motion by Miller, seconded by Coffman to enter executive session at 9:20 PM to discuss employee evaluations and salary increases; ayes: Gillott, Coffman, Flak, Blessing, Miller, motion carried. Motion by Blessing, seconded by Miller to exit executive session at 9:49 PM; ayes: Gillott, Coffman, Flak, Blessing, Miller, motion carried.
Motion by Coffman, seconded by Blessing to approve an increase to $18.00 an hour for Eric Matson, effective October 1, 2017 and a 2% raised for Eileen Murdoch also effective October 1, 2017; ayes: Gillott, Coffman, Flak, Blessing, Miller, motion carried.
Motion by Coffman seconded by Blessing to adjourn the meeting at 9:55 PM; ayes: Gillott, Coffman, Flak, Blessing, Miller; 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 - September 12, 2017
VILLAGE OF MURRAY, NEBRASKA
September 12, 2017
The Murray, Nebraska Board of Trustees met in regular session on Tuesday, September 12, 2017, at 7:00 pm in the Murray Municipal Building. Present: Trustees: Mike Gillott, Brian Coffman, Stan Flak, 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.
Motion by Coffman, seconded by Flak to approve the minutes of the August 8, 2017 regular meeting, ayes: Gillott, Coffman, Flak, Blessing, Miller, motion carried.
Motion by Flak seconded by Coffman to acknowledge receipt of the Treasurer’s report; ayes: Gillott, Coffman, Flak, Blessing, Miller; motion carried.
Claims approval. There was a question of a missing claim to Justin’s Auto Repair, Clerk Murdoch said it should be on there, she will revise it.
Motion by Coffman, seconded by Flak to approve claims as revised with Justin’s Auto included; ayes: Gillott, Coffman, Flak, Blessing, Miller; motion carried.
Maintenance Report.
Motion by Blessing, seconded by Flak to open the Budget Hearing at 7:29 PM; ayes: Gillott, Coffman, Flak, Blessing, Miller; motion carried. Motion by Coffman, seconded by Blessing to close the budget hearing at 7:45 PM; ayes: Gillott, Coffman, Flak, Blessing, Miller; motion carried
Chairman Gillott introduced and read by title Ordinance #585 AN ORDINANCE ADOPTED BY THE VILLAGE OF MURRAY, CASS COUNTY, NEBRASKA TO ADOPT THE BUDGET STATEMENT TO BE TERMED THE ANNUAL APPROPRIATION BILL; TO APPROPRIATE SUMS FOR NECESSARY EXPENSES AND LIABILITIES; TO PROVIDE FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
Motion by Blessing, seconded by Flak to suspend the three required statutory readings of Ordinance #585; ayes: Gillott, Coffman, Flak, Blessing, Miller; motion carried. Motion by Blessing, seconded by Flak to adopt, post and publish in pamphlet form Ordinance #585; ayes: Gillott, Coffman, Flak, Blessing, Miller; motion carried.
Motion by Blessing, seconded by Flak to open the levy hearing at 7:46 PM; ayes: Gillott, Coffman, Flak, Blessing, Miller; motion carried. Motion by Coffman, seconded by Blesing to close the levy hearing at 7:48 PM; ayes: Gillott, Coffman, Flak, Blessing, Miller; motion carried.
Motion by Flak, seconded by Coffman to approve the 1% restricted fund increase; ayes: Gillott, Coffman, Flak, Blessing, Miller; motion carried.
Motion by Coffman seconded by Flak to adopt Resolution #17-05 Set the Property Tax Levy; ayes: Gillott, Coffman, Flak, Blessing, Miller; motion carried.
Motion by Blessing, seconded by Coffman to open the nuisance hearing for 109 N. Loughridge; at 7:52 PM, ayes: Gillott, Coffman, Flak, Blessing, Miller; motion carried. Motion by Flak, seconded by Blessing to close the hearing at 8:12 PM, ayes: Gillott, Coffman, Flak, Blessing, Miller; motion carried. Motion by Blessing, seconded by Coffman to allow until the October meeting to get the property cleaned up; ayes: Gillott, Coffman, Flak, Blessing; nays: Miller; motion carried.
Michael Bland, 10383 12th Street, building permit. Motion by Miller, seconded by Coffman to approve the building permit for Bland; ayes: Gillott, Coffman, Flak, Blessing, Miller; motion carried.
Motion by Coffman, seconded by Flak to approve SENDD membership and fees; ayes: Gillott, Coffman, Flak, Blessing, Miller; motion carried.
Motion by Blessing seconded by Flak to approve automatic payment agreement with Cornerstone Bank; ayes: Gillott, Coffman, Flak, Blessing, Miller; motion carried.
New Business
Motion by Blessing, seconded by Miller to run an add twice a week in the Cassgram for the Main Street Association; Ayes: Gillott, Coffman, Blessing, Miller; Nays: Flak, motion carried
Motion by Blessing seconded by Coffman to adjourn the meeting at 8:26 PM; ayes: Gillott, Coffman, Flak, Blessing, Miller; 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 - August 8, 2017
VILLAGE OF MURRAY, NEBRASKA
August 8, 2017
The Murray, Nebraska Board of Trustees met in regular session on Tuesday, August 8, 2017, at 7:00 pm in the Murray Municipal Building. Present: Trustees: Mike Gillott, Brian Coffman, Stan Flak, 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.
Motion by Blessing, seconded by Flak to approve the minutes of the July 11, 2017 regular meeting, ayes: Gillott, Coffman, Flak, Blessing, Miller, motion carried.
Motion by Flak seconded by Coffman to acknowledge receipt of the Treasurer’s report; ayes: Gillott, Coffman, Flak, Blessing, Miller; motion carried.
Claims approval.
Motion by Miller, seconded by Flak to approve claims; ayes: Gillott, Coffman, Flak, Blessing, Miller; motion carried.
Maintenance Report.
Ericka Olson, discuss/appeal zoning of Tritsch’s 1st, Lots, 3 and 4.
Jennifer Serkiz, Cass County Economic Council, introduction and update of EDC.
Tracy Juranek, LARM, discuss renewal; select option, if approved.
Motion by Miller, seconded by Blessing to adopt Resolution 17-04, LARM Renewal Resolution for three years; ayes: Gillott, Coffman, Flak, Blessing, Miller, motion carried.
Update on trailer court nuisance, Berner 811 Main Street.
Update on nuisance, 109 N. Loughridge Avenue, failure to abate, hearing for abatement at September meeting.
Motion by Miller, seconded by Blessing to declare 109 N. Loughridge a nuisance and have a hearing at the September meeting to abate the nuisance; ayes: Gillott, Coffman, Flak, Blessing, Miller, motion carried.
Readdress and discuss camera system at burn site.
Motion by Blessing, seconded by Miller, to adjourn the meeting at 8:58 PM; ayes: Gillott, Coffman, Flak, Blessing, Miller, 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