Board Minutes - May 13, 2020
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VILLAGE OF MURRAY, NEBRASKA
May 13, 2020
The Murray, Nebraska Board of Trustees met in regular session on Wednesday, May 13, 2020, at 7:00 pm in the Murray Municipal Building, in addition to a virtual platform due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Present: Trustees: Stan Flak, Jeff Anderson, Don Strong; Village Clerk: Shelli Hayes, Maintenance Operator Jerome Speck. Present via Zoom virtual platform: Trustees Theresa Sallach, George Blessing; 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 via Zoom virtual platform.
Chairman Flak called the meeting to order at 7:00 PM and informed the audience of the location of the open meetings act poster and the web address of the Zoom virtual meeting. Flak also advised attendees of best practices for virtual meetings.
Approval and/or correction of the minutes of the April 14, 2020 regular meeting. Motion by Anderson, seconded by Strong to approve the minutes of the April meeting; ayes: Anderson, Blessing, Sallach, Strong, Flak; motion carried.
Treasurers Report. Motion by Blessing, seconded by Anderson 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.
Planning Commission Report.
Motion by Chairman Flak, seconded by Blessing to approve the building permit for a fence for Harold Earith, 619 E Campbell; ayes: Anderson, Blessing, Sallach, Strong, Flak; motion carried.
Maintenance Report.
Motion by Strong, seconded by Anderson to rent a building from Loren Haveman located on Railroad Avenue north of the burn pile to be used as a storage building for $100.00 per month and with an agreement to keep the area around the building mowed; ayes: Anderson, Blessing, Sallach, Strong, Flak; motion carried.
Motion by Strong, seconded by Anderson to approve three bids from Omaha Paving; one for $19,500.00, one for $14,260.00, and one for $27,800.00, totaling $61,560.00; ayes: Anderson, Blessing, Sallach, Strong, Flak; motion carried.
Motion by Chairman Flak that the village vacate a 50’ x 150’ extension of West Read Street and split the property 50/50 between the property owners. Motion died for lack of a second.
Motion by Chairman Flak that the village vacate the property, a 50’ x 150’ extension of West Read Street, as a street but retain it as property. Motion died for lack of a second.
Motion by Anderson, seconded by Blessing to leave the property, a 50’ x 150’ extension
of West Read Street, as it is; ayes: Anderson, Blessing, Sallach, Strong; nays: Flak; motion
carried.
Motion by Anderson, seconded by Strong to deny the building permit for a garage at its
present proposed location for Curtis and Connie Atwell; ayes: Anderson, Blessing, Sallach,
Strong, Flak; motion carried.
Motion by Chairman Flak, seconded by Anderson to proceed with obtaining alarm
notification technology for the booster pump from HOA Solutions for $2,450.00; ayes: Anderson,
Blessing, Sallach, Strong, Flak; motion carried.
Motion by Strong, seconded by Anderson to purchase a 2020 Chevrolet 2500 4x4 pickup
from Greg Young Chevrolet as bid for $30,713.00; ayes: Anderson, Blessing, Sallach, Strong,
Flak; motion carried.
Motion by Anderson, seconded by Strong to approve Resolution 20-01 to allow the village
to sell any excess personal property or equipment from the property at 106 N Park Avenue; ayes:
Anderson, Blessing, Sallach, Strong, Flak; motion carried.
Motion by Anderson, seconded by Strong to table the matter of the revision of Ordinance
#53.02 COLLECTION AND DISPOSAL (Ordinance 624); ayes: Anderson, Blessing, Sallach,
Strong, Flak; motion carried.
Public Comments.
Motion by Strong, seconded by Anderson to enter executive session at 8:15 pm; ayes:
Anderson, Blessing, Sallach, Strong, Flak; motion carried.
Motion by Anderson, seconded by Sallach to exit executive session at 8:56 pm; ayes:
Anderson, Blessing, Sallach, Strong, Flak; motion carried.
Motion by Anderson, seconded by Blessing to adjourn the meeting at 8:57 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 - April 14, 2020
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VILLAGE OF MURRAY, NEBRASKA
April 14, 2020
The Murray, Nebraska Board of Trustees met in regular session on Tuesday, April 14, 2020, at 7:00 pm in the Murray Municipal Building, in addition to a virtual platform due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Present: Trustees: Stan Flak, Jeff Anderson, Don Strong; Village Clerk: Shelli Hayes. Present via Zoom virtual platform: Trustees Theresa Sallach, George Blessing; 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 via Zoom virtual platform.
Chairman Flak called the meeting to order at 7:00 PM and informed the audience of the location of the open meetings act poster and the web address of the Zoom virtual meeting. Flakalso advised attendees of best practices for virtual meetings.
Approval and/or correction of the minutes of the March 10, 2020 regular meeting; Motion by Anderson, seconded by Strong to approve the minutes of the March meeting; ayes: Anderson, Blessing, Sallach, Strong, Flak; motion carried.
Treasurer's Report. Motion by Blessing, seconded by Anderson to acknowledge receipt of the Treasurer’s report; ayes: Anderson, Blessing, Sallach, Strong, Flak; motion carried.
Claims approval. Motion by Sallach, seconded by Blessing to approve the claims as revised; ayes: Anderson, Blessing, Sallach, Strong, Flak; motion carried.
Planning Commission Report. Planning Commission Chairman Ericka Olson advised the committee met on April 8, 2020, at 6:00 pm. Olson stated three building permits were on the agenda; a home addition for Keith Felthousen, 106 N How, which was approved; a fence for Alexandra and Andrew Watson, 206 N Latta, which was approved; and a garage for Curtis and Connie Atwell at 501 W Read Street, which was denied due to location in proximity to village right-of-way as a corner lot. Chairman Olson stated the Planning Commission recommends that Mr. Atwell request that the board vacate that portion of the dead-end street which is currently an empty lot. Olson stated the next meeting of the Planning Commission will be in the month of May one week prior to the Board of Trustees meeting, but the exact date has not been chosen.
Motion by Blessing, seconded by Strong to approve the building permit for a house addition at 106 N How for Keith Felthousen; ayes: Anderson, Blessing, Sallach, Strong, Flak; motion carried.
Motion by Sallach, seconded by Blessing to approve the building permit for a fence at 206 N Latta for Alexandra and Andrew Watson; ayes: Anderson, Blessing, Sallach, Strong, Flak; motion carried.
Motion by Anderson to deny the building permit for a garage at 501 W Read Street for Curtis and Connie Atwell. Motion was subsequently withdrawn by Anderson for lack of a second. Motion by Flak, seconded by Anderson to table the matter until next month’s meeting for further consideration; ayes: Anderson, Blessing, Sallach, Strong, Flak; motion carried. Maintenance Report.
Motion by Blessing, seconded by Flak to approve the use of Young Park for the Plattsmouth Amateur Radio Club for their annual Field Day on June 27 & 28, 2020; ayes: Anderson, Blessing, Sallach, Strong, Flak; motion carried.
Motion by Anderson, seconded by Sallach to proceed with the nuisance process regarding a commercial pole sign located at 101 E Main that is in disrepair and in violation of Ordinance 130.03, 92.20 (A) & (F) after the 90-day removal request letter date of May 10, 2020; ayes: Anderson, Blessing, Sallach, Strong, Flak; motion carried.
Motion by Anderson, seconded by Strong to approve the purchase of a sander unit for the village pickup; ayes: Anderson, Blessing, Sallach, Strong, Flak; motion carried.
Motion by Blessing, seconded by Strong for a wage increase of $0.63 per hour for the Clerk/Treasurer position; ayes: Anderson, Blessing, Sallach, Strong, Flak; motion carried.
Public Comments.
Motion by Blessing, seconded by Anderson to adjourn the meeting at 7:53 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 - March 10, 2020
VILLAGE OF MURRAY, NEBRASKA
March 10, 2020
The Murray, Nebraska Board of Trustees met in regular session on Tuesday, March 10, 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; 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 February 11, 2020 regular meeting; Motion by Anderson, seconded by Strong to approve the minutes of the February meeting; ayes: Anderson, Blessing, Sallach, Strong, Flak; motion carried.
Treasurer's Report. Motion by Blessing, seconded by Anderson 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.
Planning Commission Report. The Planning Commission Chairman Olson advised the committee met at 6:00 pm prior to the Trustee meeting but had nothing to report.Maintenance Report.
Motion by Anderson, seconded by Sallach to schedule the annual Murray Clean-Up Day for Saturday, May 30, 2020, from 8:00 am to 2:00 pm; ayes: Anderson, Blessing, Sallach, Strong, Flak; motion carried.
Motion by Sallach, seconded by Anderson to accept the bid from KO Roofing & Storm Repair and Jamco Abatement Service Inc. for $3,580.00 for asbestos removal on the structure located at 106 N Park; ayes: Anderson, Blessing, Sallach, Strong, Flak; motion carried.
Discussion about current water tower contract. Sallach stated payment on the contract is required for two more years, since payment was deferred two years at the onset of the contract. Sallach recommended continuing with the contract until 2023 which will include the next water tower renovation. She said at this time, no action is needed, as the contract will continue if no cancellation is requested.Public Comments.
Motion by Blessing, seconded by Anderson to enter executive session at 7:33 pm: ayes: Anderson, Blessing, Sallach, Strong, Flak; motion carried.
Motion by Blessing, seconded by Sallach to exit executive session at 8:00 pm: ayes: Anderson, Blessing, Sallach, Strong, Flak; motion carried.Motion by Strong, seconded by Anderson to advertise for bids to purchase a new maintenance pickup truck: ayes: Anderson, Blessing, Sallach, Strong, Flak; motion carried.
Motion by Blessing, seconded by Anderson to adjourn the meeting at 8:01 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
Board Minutes - February 11, 2020
VILLAGE OF MURRAY, NEBRASKA
February 11, 2020
The Murray, Nebraska Board of Trustees met in regular session on Tuesday, February 11, 2020, at 7:00 pm in the Murray Municipal Building. Present: Trustees: Stan Flak, Jeff Anderson, Theresa Sallach, Don Strong; Village Clerk: Shelli Hayes; 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 January 14, 2020 regular meeting; Motion by Sallach, seconded by Anderson to approve the minutes of the January meeting; ayes: Anderson, Sallach, Strong, Flak; motion carried.
Treasurer's Report. Motion by Anderson, seconded by Strong 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.
Trustee Blessing arrived at the meeting at 7:04 pm.
Motion by Strong, seconded by Sallach to transfer $9,994.58 from Hi-Fi account to General Fund to pay sewer overage to Beaver Lake; ayes: Blessing, Sallach Strong, Flak; nays: Anderson; motion carried.
Planning Commission Report. The Planning Commission Chairman Olson advised the committee met at 6:00 pm prior to the Trustee meeting but had nothing to report.
Maintenance Report.
Motion by Anderson, seconded by Sallach to approve a bid received from Mike Litke’s Tree Service for $450.00 to trim the walnut tree over the maintenance shop; ayes: Anderson, Blessing, Sallach, Strong, Flak; motion carried.
Discussion regarding the asbestos removal bid from Bob’s Construction to remove asbestos from the property owned by the village at 106 N Park; the matter was tabled until a second bid could be obtained for comparison.
Motion by Blessing, seconded by Sallach to approve the audit report by Dana F. Cole & Co. LLP for fiscal year 2018-2019; ayes: Anderson, Blessing, Sallach, Strong, Flak; motion carried.
Discussion regarding water tower contract; tabled for further discussion, as no decision needs to be made at this time.
Public Comments.
Motion by Blessing, seconded by Anderson to enter executive session at 7:52 pm: ayes: Anderson, Blessing, Sallach, Strong, Flak; motion carried.
Motion by Anderson, seconded by Strong to exit executive session at 8:28 pm: ayes: Anderson, Blessing, Sallach, Strong, Flak; motion carried.
Motion by Flak, seconded by Anderson to move the regularly scheduled May 12, 2020, meeting to May 13, 2020, due to Election Day falling on May 12; ayes: Anderson, Blessing, Sallach, Strong, Flak; motion carried.
Motion by Blessing, seconded by Sallach to adjourn the meeting at 8:30 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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