VILLAGE OF MURRAY, NEBRASKA
March 9, 2021

The Murray, Nebraska Board of Trustees met in regular session on Tuesday, March 9, 2021, at 7:00 pm in the Murray Municipal Building. Present: Trustees: Stan Flak, Jeff Anderson, George Blessing, Don Strong; Village Clerk: Shelli Hayes, Maintenance Operator Jerome Speck; and guests. Absent: Trustee Theresa Sallach.

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 February 9, 2021 regular meeting. Motion by Blessing, seconded by Anderson to approve the minutes of the February meeting; ayes: Anderson, Blessing, Strong, Flak; motion carried.

Treasurers Report. Motion by Blessing, seconded by Anderson to acknowledge receipt of the Treasurer’s report; ayes: Anderson, Blessing, Strong, Flak; motion carried.

Claims approval. Motion by Blessing, seconded by Strong to approve the claims as revised; ayes: Anderson, Blessing, Strong, Flak; motion carried.

Emergency Management Report.

Maintenance Report.

Motion by Flak, seconded by Blessing to approve the bid from Ty The Fence Guy to repair the fence at Young Park ($1,210.17) and the backstop at Tyson Park ($972.82), with two separate invoices; ayes: Anderson, Blessing, Strong, Flak; motion carried.
Planning Commission Report.

Motion by Flak, seconded by Anderson to approve a building permit for Heath Marrinan, 8019 12th Street, for a pre-engineered metal building; ayes: Anderson, Blessing, Strong, Flak; motion carried.

Motion by Flak, seconded by Blessing to approve a revision to the non-conforming agreement for Carrie Dohlman at 713 E Main, to include five (5) cows and five (5) calves; ayes: Anderson, Blessing, Strong, Flak; motion carried.

Motion by Anderson, seconded by Strong to approve use of village property for the Murray Freedom Festival, July 4, 2021; ayes: Anderson, Strong, Flak; abstain: Blessing; motion carried.

Motion by Flak, seconded by Blessing to approve the bid from American Legal Publishing to update Murray Code of Ordinances for $2,988.00 minus 10% for 8 copies instead of 15; ayes: Anderson, Blessing, Strong, Flak; motion carried.

Motion by Blessing, seconded by Strong to approve Resolution # 21-02, Stanton/Campbell Street Easement, 509 E Campbell; ayes: Flak; nays: Anderson, Blessing, Strong; motion failed.

Public Comments.

Motion by Blessing, seconded by Anderson to exit executive session at 8:37 pm; ayes:
Anderson, Blessing, Strong, Flak; motion carried.Motion by Flak, seconded by Blessing to adjourn the meeting at 8:39 pm; ayes: Anderson,
Blessing, Strong, 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

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VILLAGE OF MURRAY, NEBRASKA
February 9, 2021

The Murray, Nebraska Board of Trustees met in regular session on Tuesday, February 9, 2021, at 7:00 pm in the Murray Municipal Building. Present: Trustees: Stan Flak, Jeff Anderson, Theresa Sallach, Don Strong; Village Clerk: Shelli Hayes, Maintenance Operator Jerome Speck; and guests. Absent: Trustee George Blessing.

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

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Approval and/or correction of the minutes of the January 12, 2021 regular meeting. Motion by Anderson, seconded by Sallach to approve the minutes of the January meeting; ayes: Anderson, Sallach, Strong, Flak; motion carried.

Treasurers Report. Motion by Strong, seconded by Anderson to acknowledge receipt of the Treasurer’s report; ayes: Anderson, Sallach, Strong, Flak; motion carried.

Claims approval. Motion by Sallach, seconded by Strong to approve the claims as revised; ayes: Anderson, Sallach, Strong, Flak; motion carried.

Emergency Management Report.

Maintenance Report.

Planning Commission Report.

Motion by Sallach, seconded by Flak to write off old, uncollectible, delinquent utility charges totaling $731.00; ayes: Anderson, Sallach, Strong, Flak; motion carried.

Carrie Dohlman spoke requesting a revision to the non-conforming agreement for her property at 713 E Main; the matter was tabled until next month’s meeting to allow input from neighbors.

Discussion regarding vacant buildings.

Motion by Sallach, seconded by Flak to approve Resolution #21-01 to increase sewer rates by 7%; ayes: Sallach, Flak; nays: Anderson, Strong; motion failed.

Motion by Flak, seconded by Sallach to approve Resolution #21-01 to increase sewer rates by 6%; ayes: Anderson, Sallach, Strong, Flak; motion carried.

Discussion of Barry Road.

Chairman Flak introduced and read by title Ordinance #625 through #641 AN ORDINANCE ADOPTED BY THE VILLAGE OF MURRAY, CASS COUNTY, NEBRASKA
#625 – Village Clerk (31.04)
#626 – Village Treasurer (31.05)
#627 – Planning Commission (32.01)
#628 – Special Elections (33.07)
#629 – Recall Procedure (33.14)
#630 – Motor Vehicle Fee (34.12)
#631 – Debt Collection; Authority to Contract with Collection Agency (34.14)
#632 – Proposed Budget Statement; Hearing; Adoption; Certification of Tax Amount (34.33)
#633 – Open to Public; Notice; Agenda (35.02)
#634 – Licensee Requirements (110.23)
#635 – Licenses; Village Power and Duties (110.24)
#636 – Licensed Premises; Inspections (110.25)
#637 – License to Sell; Issuance (112.05)
#638 – Rights of Licensee (112.08)
#639 – Use of Tobacco by Persons Under the Age of 21 (112.15)
#640 – Sale of Tobacco to Persons Under the Age of 21 (112.16)
#641 – Misrepresentation by Person Under the Age of 21 to Obtain Tobacco (112.17)

Motion by Anderson, seconded by Sallach to suspend the three required statutory readings of
Ordinances #625 through #641; ayes: Anderson, Sallach, Strong, Flak; motion carried. Motion by
Anderson, seconded by Strong to adopt, post and publish in pamphlet form Ordinances #625
through #641; ayes: Anderson, Sallach, Strong, Flak; motion carried.

Chairman Flak introduced and read by title Ordinance #642 AN ORDINANCE
ADOPTED BY THE VILLAGE OF MURRAY, CASS COUNTY, NEBRASKA
#642 – Exit Polls; Poll Watchers (33.16)

Motion by Anderson, seconded by Sallach to suspend the three required statutory readings of
Ordinances #642; ayes: Anderson, Sallach, Strong, Flak; motion carried. Motion by Anderson,
seconded by Strong to adopt, post and publish in pamphlet form Ordinances #642; ayes: Anderson,
Sallach, Strong, Flak; motion carried.

Public Comments.

Motion by Sallach, seconded by Strong to enter executive session at 7:55 pm; ayes:
Anderson, Sallach, Strong, Flak; motion carried.

Motion by Sallach, seconded by Anderson to exit executive session at 8:17 pm; ayes:
Anderson, Sallach, Strong, Flak; motion carried.

Motion by Anderson, seconded by Strong to adjourn the meeting at 8:18 pm; ayes:
Anderson, Sallach, Strong, 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

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VILLAGE OF MURRAY, NEBRASKA
January 12, 2021

The Murray, Nebraska Board of Trustees met in regular session on Tuesday, January 12, 2021, at 7:00 pm in the Murray Municipal Building. Present: Trustees: Stan Flak, Jeff Anderson, Theresa Sallach, George Blessing, Don Strong; Village Clerk: Shelli Hayes, Maintenance Operator Jerome Speck; Village Attorney Larry Morten; and 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 December 8, 2020 regular meeting. Motion by Strong, seconded by Anderson to approve the minutes of the December meeting; ayes: Anderson, Blessing, Sallach, Strong, Flak; motion carried.

Treasurer’s Report. Motion by Blessing, seconded by Strong to acknowledge receipt of the Treasurer’s report; ayes: Anderson, Blessing, Sallach, Strong, Flak; motion carried.

Claims approval. Motion by Anderson, seconded by Sallach to approve the claims as revised; ayes: Anderson, Blessing, Sallach, Strong, Flak; motion carried.

Emergency Management Report.

Maintenance Report.

Planning Commission Report.

Mel Mislivec spoke requesting reduction in property lien on 401 Mary Jane Lane. Motion by Sallach, seconded by Flak to forgive any accrued interest on lien for 401 Mary Jane Lane; ayes: Sallach, Strong, Flak; nays: Anderson, Blessing; motion carried.

Discussion regarding the matter of nuisance at 406 E Campbell; nuisance has been satisfied.

Discussion regarding the disposition of Barry Road.

The matter of model ordinances for compliance with legislative changes was tabled to allow time for further review by Village Attorney and Clerk.

Public Comments.

Motion by Strong, seconded by Anderson to enter executive session at 8:10 pm; ayes: Anderson, Blessing, Sallach, Strong, Flak; motion carried.

Motion by Blessing, seconded by Anderson to exit executive session at 8:59 pm; ayes: Anderson, Blessing, Sallach, Strong, Flak; motion carried.

Motion by Blessing, seconded by Sallach to adjourn the meeting at 9:00 pm; ayes: Anderson, Blessing, Sallach, Strong, 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

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