Board Minutes - September 8, 2020
VILLAGE OF MURRAY, NEBRASKA
September 8, 2020
The Murray, Nebraska Board of Trustees met in regular session on Tuesday, September 8, 2020, 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; 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 August 11, 2020 regular meeting. Motion by Blessing, seconded by Anderson to approve the minutes of the August meeting; ayes: Anderson, Blessing, Sallach, Strong, Flak; motion carried.
Treasurers Report. Motion by Anderson, seconded by Sallach to acknowledge receipt of the Treasurer’s report; ayes: Anderson, Blessing, Sallach, Strong, Flak; motion carried.
Claims approval. Motion by Strong, seconded by Blessing to approve the claims as revised; ayes: Anderson, Blessing, Sallach, Strong, Flak; motion carried.
Emergency Management Report. Motion by Flak, seconded by Blessing to approve bid from BVPS (Blue Valley Public Safety) for $1,754.00 to inspect and repair the emergency alert siren; ayes: Anderson, Blessing, Sallach, Strong, Flak; motion carried.
Maintenance Report.
Motion by Sallach, seconded by Blessing to approve bid from Core & Main for $4,490.01 to upgrade water meter read equipment; ayes: Anderson, Blessing, Sallach, Strong, Flak; motion carried.
Motion by Flak, seconded by Blessing to approve bid from Johnson Service Company to clean, vacuum, and CCTV sewer main for $14,500 per year for 3 years with a cap of $2,500 per year for repairs; ayes: Blessing, Sallach, Strong, Flak; nays: Anderson; motion carried.
Budget Hearing 2020-2021. Motion by Sallach, seconded by Blessing to open the budget hearing at 7:30 pm; ayes: Anderson, Blessing, Sallach, Strong, Flak; motion carried.
Motion by Flak, seconded by Strong to close the budget hearing at 7:37 pm; ayes: Anderson, Blessing, Sallach, Strong, Flak; motion carried.
Chairman Flak introduced and read by title Ordinance #624 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 Anderson to suspend the three required statutory readings of Ordinance #624; ayes: Anderson, Blessing, Sallach, Strong, Flak; motion carried.
Motion by Blessing, seconded by Anderson to adopt, post, and publish in pamphlet form Ordinance #624; ayes: Anderson, Blessing, Sallach, Strong, Flak; motion carried.
Motion by Anderson, seconded by Blessing to open the levy hearing at 7:38 pm; ayes: Anderson, Blessing, Sallach, Strong, Flak; motion carried. Motion by Flak, seconded by Blessing to close the levy hearing at 7:40 pm; ayes: Anderson, Blessing, Sallach, Strong, Flak; motion carried.
Motion by Anderson, seconded by Sallach to approve the 1% restricted fund increase; ayes: Anderson, Blessing, Sallach, Strong, Flak; motion carried.
Motion by Blessing, seconded by Anderson to adopt Resolution #20-07 Set the Property Tax Levy; ayes: Anderson, Blessing, Sallach, Strong, Flak; motion carried.
Hearing, 1 & 6 Year Road and Street Plan. Motion by Strong, seconded by Anderson to open the hearing for the 2020-2021 One & Six Year Road and Street Plan at 7:42 pm; ayes: Anderson, Blessing, Sallach, Strong, Flak; motion carried.
Motion by Sallach, seconded by Strong to close the hearing at 7:44 pm; ayes: Anderson, Blessing, Sallach, Strong, Flak; motion carried.
Motion by Strong, seconded by Sallach to adopt Resolution #20-04, adopting the 1 & 6 Year Road and Street Plan; ayes: Anderson, Blessing, Sallach, Strong, Flak; motion carried.
Motion by Blessing, seconded by Strong to adopt Resolution #20-05, Municipal Annual Certification of Program Compliance To Nebraska Board Of Public Roads Classifications and Standards 2020; ayes: Anderson, Blessing, Sallach, Strong, Flak; motion carried.
Planning Commission Report.
Motion by Sallach, seconded by Blessing to approve a building permit for a tube extension for Don Strong, 216 E Campbell; ayes: Anderson, Blessing, Sallach, Strong, Flak; motion carried.
Motion by Blessing, seconded by Strong to approve a building permit for a fence for Gale Stanton, 509 E Campbell; ayes: Anderson, Blessing, Sallach, Strong, Flak; motion carried.
The matter of a building permit for Todd and Barb Lewien, 300 N Denise, was tabled for further review.
Motion by Sallach, seconded by Strong to Adopt Resolution #20-06, No Parking on Either Side of Street on Loughridge Avenue between Highway 1 (Main Street) and East Campbell Street; ayes: Anderson, Sallach, Strong; nays: Blessing, Flak; motion carried.
Public comments.
Motion by Blessing, seconded by Anderson to enter executive session regarding personnel at 8:15 pm; ayes: Anderson, Blessing, Sallach, Strong, Flak; motion carried.
Motion by Blessing, seconded by Sallach to exit executive session at 8:44 pm; ayes: Anderson, Blessing, Sallach, Strong, Flak; motion carried.
Motion by Blessing, seconded by Anderson to adjourn the meeting at 8:45 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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Board Minutes - August 11, 2020
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VILLAGE OF MURRAY, NEBRASKA
August 11, 2020
The Murray, Nebraska Board of Trustees met in regular session on Tuesday, August 11, 2020, at 7:00 pm in the Murray Municipal Building. Present: Trustees: Stan Flak, Jeff Anderson, Theresa Sallach, George Blessing; Village Clerk: Shelli Hayes, Maintenance Operator Jerome Speck; and guests; absent: Don Strong.
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 July 14, 2020 regular meeting. Motion by Anderson, seconded by Flak to approve the minutes of the July meeting; ayes: Anderson, Sallach, Flak; motion carried.
Treasurers Report. Motion by Anderson, seconded by Sallach to acknowledge receipt of the Treasurer’s report; ayes: Anderson, Sallach, Flak; motion carried.
Claims approval. Motion by Anderson, seconded by Sallach to approve the claims as revised; ayes: Anderson, Sallach, Flak; motion carried.
Trustee Blessing arrived at the meeting at 7:01 pm.
Emergency Management Report
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Planning Commission Report. Due to term expiration, a vacancy needed to be filled on the Planning Commission. Motion by Flak, seconded by Blessing to appoint Josh Guenthner to serve on the Planning Commission; ayes: Anderson, Blessing, Sallach, Flak; motion carried.
Motion by Flak, seconded by Sallach to appoint Shelley Lesac as an alternate on the Planning Commission; ayes: Anderson, Blessing, Sallach, Flak; motion carried.
Motion by Flak, seconded by Anderson to approve a request for two lighted signs on the building at 526 E Campbell, Professional Heating & Air; ayes: Anderson, Blessing, Sallach, Flak; motion carried.
Maintenance Report.
Motion by Flak, seconded by Anderson to approve a bid from KO Roofing for gutter replacement and leaf guards for the Municipal Building in the amount of $1,200.00; ayes: Anderson, Blessing, Sallach, Flak; motion carried.
Motion by Flak, seconded by Blessing to approve the building permit for a fence at 109 N Loughridge; ayes: Anderson, Blessing, Sallach, Flak; motion carried.
Jay Conaway spoke requesting to know setback requirements from the street and alley for adding a garage to his property.
Motion by Flak, seconded by Blessing to allow the use of Young Park by Ethan Williams and Lori Contreras for a music event to be held in August, specific date to be determined; ayes:
Anderson, Blessing, Sallach, Flak; motion carried.
Public comments.
Motion by Flak, seconded by Sallach to enter executive session regarding personnel at 8:15 pm; ayes: Anderson, Blessing, Sallach, Flak; motion carried.
Motion by Blessing, seconded by Anderson to exit executive session at 8:34 pm; ayes: Anderson, Blessing, Sallach, Flak; motion carried.
Motion by Blessing, seconded by Sallach to approve pay increases for personnel for the 2020-2021 fiscal year; ayes: Anderson, Blessing, Sallach, Flak; motion carried.
Motion by Sallach, seconded by Blessing to adjourn the meeting at 8:35 pm; ayes: 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
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Board Minutes - July 14, 2020
VILLAGE OF MURRAY, NEBRASKA
July 14, 2020
The Murray, Nebraska Board of Trustees met in regular session on Tuesday, July 14, 2020, 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; 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 June 9, 2020 regular meeting. Motion by Anderson, seconded by Blessing to approve the minutes of the June meeting; ayes: Anderson, Blessing, Sallach, Strong, Flak; motion carried.
Treasurers 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 Blessing, seconded by Strong to approve the claims as revised; ayes: Anderson, Blessing, Sallach, Strong, Flak; motion carried.
Emergency Management Report.
Maintenance Report.
Motion by Blessing, seconded by Sallach to approve the bid from Kerns Excavating Co. in the amount of $13,275.00 for repair work on East Campbell and Railroad Avenue to replace the hydrant and two valves; ayes: Blessing, Sallach, Strong, Flak; nays, Anderson; motion carried.
Mike Jensen, Cass County Zoning Administrator spoke regarding the Interlocal Agreement between the Village of Murray and Cass County regarding zoning and building permits.
Planning Commission Report.
Motion by Flak, seconded by Blessing to clarify that the property located at 406 E Campbell is zoned as C-2 commercial; ayes: Anderson, Blessing, Sallach, Strong, Flak; motion carried.
Motion by Blessing, seconded by Anderson to approve Resolution 20-03 to extend the annual agreement with LARM (League Association of Risk Management) for 2020-2021; ayes: Anderson, Blessing, Sallach, Strong, Flak; motion carried.
Motion by Blessing, seconded by Strong to approve the building permit for a driveway for Jeremiah Dasovic, 208 N Park Avenue; ayes: Anderson, Blessing, Sallach, Strong, Flak; motion carried.
Motion by Flak, seconded by Sallach to approve the amendment to correct the dates on the contract with Premier Waste Solutions; ayes: Anderson, Blessing, Sallach, Strong, Flak; motion carried.
Motion by Blessing, seconded by Sallach to accept the bid from Kerns
Excavating Co. for $15,250.00 to demolish the structure and clear the property at 106 N Park Avenue; ayes: Anderson, Blessing, Sallach, Strong, Flak; motion carried.
Chairman Flak reported that regarding 106 N Park Avenue, bids were accepted for disposition of personal property, the high bid awarded to Dennis Griencewic in the amount of $295.00.
Motion by Flak, seconded by Anderson, to add a section regarding holidays and holiday pay to the Murray Personnel Manual; ayes: Anderson, Blessing, Sallach, Strong, Flak; motion carried.
Public comments.
Motion by Blessing, seconded by Anderson to enter executive session regarding personnel at 8:30 pm; ayes: Anderson, Blessing, Sallach, Strong, Flak; motion carried.
Motion by Blessing, seconded by Sallach to exit executive session at 9:22 pm; ayes: Anderson, Blessing, Sallach, Strong, Flak; motion carried.
Motion by Sallach, seconded by Blessing to adjourn the meeting at 9:23 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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Board Minutes - June 9, 2020
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VILLAGE OF MURRAY, NEBRASKA
June 9, 2020
The Murray, Nebraska Board of Trustees met in regular session on Tuesday, June 9, 2020, 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; 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 May 13, 2020 regular meeting. Motion by Anderson, seconded by Sallach to approve the minutes of the May meeting; ayes: Anderson, Blessing, Sallach, Strong, Flak; motion carried.
Treasurers Report. Motion by Anderson, 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 Strong to approve the claims as revised; ayes: Anderson, Blessing, Sallach, Strong, Flak; motion carried.
Chairman Flak stated there is no report for Emergency Management from Alan Miller.
Chairman Flak presented Resolution 20-02 to adopt the Lower Platte NRD Hazard Mitigation Plan. Motion by Strong, seconded by Sallach to adopt Resolution 20-02; ayes: Anderson, Blessing, Sallach, Strong, Flak; motion carried.
Planning Commission Report.
Maintenance Report.
Motion by Sallach, seconded by Strong to approve the bid for street repair from Omaha Paving Company for $19,030.00; ayes: Anderson, Blessing, Sallach, Strong, Flak; motion carried.
Motion by Flak, seconded by Sallach to approve the bid for a Boss 8’ V-plow from Ty’s Outdoor Power & Service for $7,455.98; ayes: Anderson, Blessing, Sallach, Strong, Flak; motion carried.
Motion by Flak, seconded by Strong to approve entering into a one-year lease agreement for use of a storage building owned by Loren Haveman with a payment of $1,200.00 in advance; ayes: Anderson, Blessing, Sallach, Strong, Flak; motion carried.
Larry Stanton spoke about his request for the Village to vacate 12 feet of Barry Road.
Discussion regarding the need to update regulations for existing properties regarding building, construction, and improvement, and the need for a uniform directive regarding what circumstances building permits are required.
Discussion regarding clarification of commercial zoning classification for 406 E Campbell; the matter was tabled for further discussion.
Motion by Flak, seconded by Blessing to approve Ken Polzin to insert drainage tubes to fill in his ditches and culverts at 301 N Taylor as long as the county approves the project; ayes: Anderson, Blessing, Sallach, Strong, Flak; motion carried.
Ericka Olson spoke regarding the previously denied building permit for Curt and Connie Atwell.
Public Comments.
Motion by Strong, seconded by Anderson to enter executive session regarding personnel at 8:35 pm; ayes: Anderson, Blessing, Sallach, Strong, Flak; motion carried.
Motion by Blessing, seconded by Sallach to exit executive session at 9:34 pm; ayes: Anderson, Blessing, Sallach, Strong, Flak; motion carried.
Motion by Flak, seconded by Sallach to adjourn the meeting at 9:35 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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