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VILLAGE OF MURRAY, NEBRASKA
September 8, 2015

 

The Murray, Nebraska Board of Trustees met in regular session on Tuesday, September 8, 2015, at 7:00 pm in the Murray Municipal Building. Present: Trustees: Bill Johnson, George Blessing, Stan Flak, Mike Gillott; Absent: Debbie Newhouse; 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 Johnson 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 August 11, 2015, regular meeting; ayes: Johnson, Blessing, Gillott, Flak; Absent: Newhouse, motion carried.

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

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

Maintenance Report.

Motion by Blessing, seconded by Gillott to open the 2015-2016 Budget Hearing at 7:11 PM; ayes: Johnson, Blessing, Gillott, Flak; Absent: Newhouse, motion carried. Motion by Flak, seconded by Blessing to close the budget hearing at 7:26 PM; ayes: Johnson, Blessing, Gillott, Flak; Absent: Newhouse, motion carried.

Chairman Johnson introduced and read by title Ordinance #557 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 Flak, seconded by Blessing to suspend the three required statutory readings of Ordinance #557; ayes: Johnson, Blessing, Gillott, Flak; Absent: Newhouse, motion carried. Motion by Gillott, seconded by Blessing to adopt, post and publish in pamphlet form Ordinance #557; ayes: Johnson, Blessing, Gillott, Flak; Absent: Newhouse, motion carried.

Motion by Blessing, seconded by Gillott to open the levy hearing at 7:27 PM, ayes: Johnson, Blessing, Gillott, Flak; Absent: Newhouse, motion carried. Motion by Blessing, seconded by Gillott to close the levy hearing at 7:28 PM; ayes: Johnson, Blessing, Gillott, Flak; Absent: Newhouse, motion carried. Motion by Blessing, seconded by Gillott to approve the 1% restricted fund increase allowed by state law; ayes: Johnson, Blessing, Gillott, Flak; Absent: Newhouse, motion carried. Motion by Blessing seconded by Gillott to adopt Resolution 15-04 Setting the Levy, ayes: Johnson, Blessing, Gillott, Flak; Absent: Newhouse, motion carried. Motion by Blessing, seconded by Flak to earmark funds for a future storage/maintenance building; ayes: Johnson, Blessing, Gillott, Flak; absent: Newhouse, motion carried.

Dan Hill, building permit for house, Lot 6 Lindean Estates. Motion by Flak, seconded by Blessing to approve the building permit for Dan Hill, ayes: Johnson, Blessing, Gillott, Flak; Absent: Newhouse, motion carried.

Approve annual membership in SENDD. Motion by Blessing, seconded by Gillott to approve annual membership in SENDD, dues of $394, housing dues $139; ayes: Johnson, Blessing, Gillott, Flak; Absent: Newhouse, motion carried.

Approve lien, Berner Real Estate, 403 N. Davis Ave. for $117.45. Motion by Blessing, seconded by Gillott to approve the lien on 403 N. Davis for $117.45; ayes: Johnson, Blessing, Gillott, Flak; Absent: Newhouse, motion carried.

Motion by Blessing, seconded by Flak to adjourn the meeting at 7:52 PM; ayes: Johnson, Blessing, Gillott, Flak: Absent: Newhouse, 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.

William A. Johnson, Chairman
Eileen A. Murdoch, Village Clerk

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VILLAGE OF MURRAY, NEBRASKA

August 11, 2015

The Murray, Nebraska Board of Trustees met in regular session on Tuesday, August 11, 2015, at 7:00 pm in the Murray Municipal Building. Present: Trustees: Bill Johnson, Stan Flak, Mike Gillott; 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 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 Johnson called the meeting to order at 7:00 PM and informed the audience of the location of the open meetings act poster.

Motion by Flak, seconded by Gillott to approve the minutes of the July 14, 2015, regular meeting; ayes: Johnson, Gillott, Flak; Absent: Newhouse, Blessing, motion carried.

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

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

Trustee Blessing entered the meeting at 7:04 PM.

Maintenance Report.

Jake Vasa, JEO Consulting, review bids on Latta St. drainage project. Motion by Blessing, seconded by Gillott to award the bid for the Latta Street project to Kerns Excavating; ayes: Johnson, Blessing, Gillott, Flak; Absent: Newhouse, motion carried

Henry Vest, maintenance issues.

LARM Renewal, discuss options. Motion by Blessing, seconded by Flak to renew the LARM agreement and adopt resolution 15-03 for 3 years; ayes: Johnson, Blessing, Gillott, Flak; Absent: Newhouse, motion carried.

Lower Platte South Multi-jurisdictional Hazard Mitigation Plan; adopt Resolution 15-04. Motion by Blessing seconded by Flak to adopt Resolution 15-04 the Hazard Mitigation Plan; ayes: Johnson, Blessing, Gillott, Flak; Absent: Newhouse, motion carried.

Motion by Blessing seconded by Gillott to adjourn the meeting at 7:37 PM; ayes: Johnson, Blessing, Gillott, Flak: Absent: Newhouse, 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.

William A. Johnson, Chairman
Eileen A. Murdoch, Village Clerk

 

VILLAGE OF MURRAY, NEBRASKA
July 14, 2015
The Murray, Nebraska Board of Trustees met in regular session on Tuesday, July 14, 2015, at 7:00 pm in the Murray Municipal Building.  Present:  Trustees: Bill Johnson, Debbie Newhouse, George Blessing, Stan Flak, Mike Gillott; 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 Johnson called the meeting to order at 7:00 PM and informed the audience of the location of the open meetings act poster.
 
 Motion by Newhouse, seconded by Blessing to approve the minutes of the June 9, 2015, regular meeting; ayes: Johnson, Newhouse, Blessing, Gillott, Flak;  motion carried. 
 
Motion by Flak, seconded by Newhouse to acknowledge receipt of the Treasurer’s report; ayes: Johnson, Newhouse, Blessing, Gillott, Flak; motion carried. 
 
Motion by Newhouse, seconded by Flak to approve claims as revised; ayes:  Johnson, Newhouse, Blessing, Gillott, Flak; motion carried. 

Maintenance Report.  Review park sign proposals. Motion  by Flak, seconded by Newhouse to approve the purchase of the sign with the “M’s” for the park from David Belitz for $1,900; ayes:  Johnson, Newhouse, Blessing, Gillott, Flak, motion carried. 
 
Jake Vasa, JEO Consulting, review plans, cost estimate for Latta Street drainage project.  Motion by Newhouse, seconded by Flak to approve the plans and the bidding for the Latta Street project; ayes: Johnson, Newhouse, Blessing, Gillott, Flak, motion carried. 
 
Justin Hornberger, Spiral Communications, review and approve Franchise Agreement.  Motion by Blessing seconded by Newhouse to adopt Resolution 15-02 Spiral Communications Agreement; ayes:  Johnson, Newhouse, Blessing, Gillott, Flak; motion carried. 
 
Richard Berner, discuss clean-up plans at 403 N. Davis Ave. and remains of trailers at 811 E. Main St.
 
McKinsey Mulroy, Tobacco Free Cass County, discuss possible tobacco free policies. 
 
Brian Coffman, discuss maintenance oversight. 
 
Motion by Newhouse, seconded by Flak to enter executive session at 8:21 PM to discuss employee review and/or compensation; ayes:  Johnson, Newhouse, Blessing, Gillott, Flak, motion carried. 
 
Motion by Blessing, seconded by Newhouse to exit executive session at 9:01 PM; ayes:  Johnson, Newhouse, Blessing, Gillott, Flak; motion carried. 
 
Motion by Blessing, seconded by Newhouse to approve pay raise for clerk/treasurer effective October 1 to $17.50/hour; a 2% increase in the insurance stipend; an additional week of paid vacation, and one additional paid holiday, December 24; ayes: Johnson, Newhouse, Blessing, Gillott, Flak; motion carried. 
 
Motion by Blessing seconded by Newhouse to adjourn the meeting at 9:04 PM; ayes: Johnson, Newhouse, Blessing, Gillott, 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.   
 
 
William A. Johnson, Chairman
Eileen A. Murdoch, Village Clerk

 

VILLAGE OF MURRAY, NEBRASKA
 
June 9, 2015


  The Murray, Nebraska Board of Trustees met in regular session on Tuesday, June 9, 2015, at 7:00 pm in the Murray Municipal Building. Present: Trustees: Bill Johnson, Debbie Newhouse, Stan Flak, Mike Gillott, Absent: 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 Johnson called the meeting to order at 7:00 PM and informed the audience of the location of the open meetings act poster.

Motion by Newhouse, seconded by Gillott to approve the minutes of the May 12, 2015, regular meeting; ayes: Johnson, Newhouse, Gillott, Flak; Absent: Blessing, motion carried.

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

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

Trustee Blessing entered the meeting at 7:04 PM.

Maintenance Report.

Hearing for Special Use Permit, 104 E. McKelvie Road. Motion by Blessing, seconded by Newhouse to open the hearing for the special use permit for a concrete recycling plant at 104 E. McKelvie Road, Murray, NE; ayes: Johnson, Newhouse, Blessing, Gillott, Flak, motion carried. Motion by Blessing seconded by Gillott to close the hearing at 7:39 PM. Motion by Flak seconded by Newhouse to approve the Special Use Permit for the concrete recycling at 104 E. McKelvie Road; ayes: Johnson, Newhouse, Blessing, Gillott, Flak, motion carried.

Review Franchise Agreement, Spiral Communications, comments.

Update on nuisance trailer houses on High Street and Davis Ave.; Berner.

Transfer $63,671.79 from Capital Improvement Fund into Park Fund for park equipment. Motion by Blessing, seconded by Flak to transfer $63,671.79 from the Capital Improvement Fund into the Park Fund; ayes: Johnson, Newhouse, Blessing, Gillott, Flak; motion carried.

Motion by Blessing seconded by Newhouse to adjourn the meeting at 7:59 PM; ayes: Johnson, Newhouse, Blessing, Gillott, 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.

William A. Johnson, Chairman
Eileen A. Murdoch, Village Clerk