VILLAGE OF MURRAY, NEBRASKA
December 14, 2021

The Murray, Nebraska Board of Trustees met in regular session on Tuesday, December 14, 2021, at 7:00 pm in the Murray Municipal Building. Present: Trustees: Stan Flak, Jeff Anderson, George Blessing, Theresa Sallach, Don Strong; Village Clerk Shelli Hayes, Maintenance Operator Jerome Speck, Village Attorney Roger Johnson; and guests.
Notice of the meeting was given in advance thereof by posting in (3) three public places on November 29, 2021, 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.

Approval of the Consent Agenda including:Approval of November 9, 2021, regular meeting minutes

Acknowledgement of receipt of the Treasurer’s Report.

Approval of Claims, wages, and payroll taxes (revised). Motion by Blessing, seconded by Anderson to approve the Consent Agenda; ayes: Anderson, Blessing, Sallach, Strong, Flak; motion carried.Chairman Flak introduced and read by title Ordinance #647 AN ORDINANCE ADOPTED BY THE VILLAGE OF MURRAY, CASS COUNTY, NEBRASKA, to provide for various liabilities and duties of animal owners; to provide for a penalty directly related to violations of the ordinance; to repeal all ordinances in conflict; to provide for publication in pamphlet form; and to provide an effective date.Motion by Blessing, seconded by Anderson to suspend the requirements to read on three separate days and adopt Ordinance No. 647; ayes: Anderson, Blessing, Sallach, Strong, Flak; motion carried.

Chairman Flak introduced and read by title Ordinance #648 AN ORDINANCE ADOPTED BY THE VILLAGE OF MURRAY, CASS COUNTY, NEBRASKA, to amend Title 150, Sections 150.90 through 150.95 of the Village of Murray, Nebraska Code of Ordinances by deleting the same in its entirety and substituting the following as the same relates to vacant buildings; for registration fees; and for penalties for violations of the ordinance; to repeal all ordinances in conflict; to provide for publication in pamphlet form; and to provide an effective date. Motion by Anderson, seconded by Strong to suspend the requirements to read on three separate days and adopt Ordinance No. 648; ayes: Anderson, Blessing, Sallach, Strong, Flak; motion carried.

Maintenance Report. C

hairman Flak announced the reorganization of the board, beginning with nominations and election of Chairperson. Chairman Flak nominated Trustee Jeff Anderson to serve as Chairperson for 2022. Trustee Blessing nominated Trustee Stan Flak to service as Chairperson for 2022. A ballot vote was conducted; three votes for Trustee Anderson and two votes for Trustee Flak. Trustee Jeff Anderson elected as Chairperson for 2022.

Chairman Anderson conducted the appointment of officers for 2022 and nominated the following: Village Attorney, Roger Johnson; Clerk/Treasurer, Shelli Hayes; Village Engineer, JEO Consulting Group; Street Superintendent, JEO-Stephen A. Parr; Animal Control Officer, open position. Motion by Strong, seconded by Sallach to appoint those nominated as officers; ayes: Anderson, Blessing, Sallach, Strong, Flak; motion carried

Chairman Anderson conducted the appointment of commissioners of standing committees for 2022 as follows: Stan Flak, Water Commissioner; George Blessing, Sewer Commissioner; Don Strong, Street Commissioner; Theresa Sallach, Parks Commissioner; Alan Miller, Emergency Management Coordinator/Contract; open position for the Board of Health.

Planning Commission Report.

Motion by Strong, seconded by Blessing to approve building permit for SunPro Solar on behalf of John and Tracy Hensch, 508 W Young Street, for solar panels on roof; ayes: Anderson, Blessing, Sallach, Strong, Flak; motion carried.

Motion by Blessing, seconded by Sallach to approve building permit for Sarah and Tyler Johnson, 208 N Davis, for house remodel project; ayes: Anderson, Blessing, Sallach, Strong, Flak; motion carried.

Motion by Flak, seconded by Blessing to approve Resolution 21-11, Year-End Certification of City Street Superintendent; ayes: Anderson, Blessing, Sallach, Strong, Flak; motion carried.Motion by Flak, seconded by Blessing to approve bid from GPM, Blair, NE, for water flow meter for booster pump in the amount of $4,096.18, and to approve bid from HOA Solutions, for alarming equipment and technology for water tower in the amount of $7,210.00; both using remaining ARPA funds; ayes: Blessing, Sallach, Strong, Flak; nays: Anderson; motion carried.

Motion by Sallach, seconded by Strong to approve the village’s proposal regarding the Zito Media contract subject to the following additions as needed: a) the fee being based on all services; b) no exclusivity clause; c) the addition of the choice of forum clause; d) that the fee be 5% of all services but in no event less than $250 per year; and e) the duration of the contract be limited to five years; ayes: Anderson, Blessing, Sallach, Strong, Flak; motion carried.

Motion by Blessing, seconded by Sallach to adjourn the meeting at 7:45 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.

Jeff Anderson, Chairman
Shelli S. Hayes, Village Clerk

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VILLAGE OF MURRAY, NEBRASKA
November 9, 2021

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

Notice of the meeting was given in advance thereof by posting in (3) three public places on October 25, 2021, 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 roll call was conducted. Flak informed the audience of the location of the Open Meetings Act poster.

Approval of the Consent Agenda including:

Approval of October 12, 2021, regular meeting minutes

Acknowledgement of receipt of the Treasurer’s Report

Approval of Claims, wages, and payroll taxes (revised)

Approval to accept resignation of Josh Guenthner from Planning Commission

Approval of appointment of Zach Schroeder from alternate to permanent member of Planning Commission

Motion by Blessing, seconded by Strong to approve the Consent Agenda; ayes: Blessing, Strong, Flak; motion carried.Robert Sorensen, candidate for Cass County Sheriff, introduced himself and his candidacy platform.

Maintenance Report.

Motion by Blessing, seconded by Strong to approve bid from GPM, Blair, NE, for $1,920.00 for Manhole 15 Repair, Rieke Avenue, using ARPA funds for sewer infrastructure; ayes: Blessing, Strong, Flak; motion carried.

Motion by Strong, seconded by Blessing to approve bid from GPM, Blair, NE, for $4,096.18 for purchase and installation of water flow meter for booster pump station, using ARPA funds for water infrastructure; ayes: Strong; nays: Blessing, Flak; motion failed.

Bid from GPM, Blair, NE, for $20,432.51 for purchase and installation of sewer flow meter for lift station, using ARPA funds for sewer infrastructure; failed for lack of motion.

Planning Commission Report.

Motion by Strong, seconded by Blessing to approve building permit for Thomas Casey, 104 E McKelvie Rd, for 6’ chain link security fence; ayes: Blessing, Strong, Flak; motion carried.

Motion by Blessing, seconded by Strong to approve building permit for Dustin Kline, 8353 12th Street, for 8’ x 40’ shipping container; ayes: Blessing, Strong, Flak; motion carried.

Chairman Flak introduced and read by title Ordinance #647 AN ORDINANCE ADOPTED BY THE VILLAGE OF MURRAY, CASS COUNTY, NEBRASKA, to provide for various liabilities and duties of animal owners; to provide for a penalty directly related to violations of the ordinance; to repeal all ordinances in conflict; to provide for publication in pamphlet form; and to provide an effective date. Motion by Blessing, seconded by Strong to introduce on first reading by title only Ordinance No. 647; ayes: Blessing, Strong, Flak; motion carried.

Chairman Flak laid over item 12b.

Chairman Flak introduced and read by title Ordinance #648 AN ORDINANCE ADOPTED BY THE VILLAGE OF MURRAY, CASS COUNTY, NEBRASKA, to amend Title 150, Sections 150.90 through 150.95 of the Village of Murray, Nebraska Code of Ordinances by deleting the same in its entirety and substituting the following as the same relates to vacant buildings; for registration fees; and for penalties for violations of the ordinance; to repeal all ordinances in conflict; to provide for publication in pamphlet form; and to provide an effective date.

Motion by Blessing, seconded by Strong to introduce on first reading by title only Ordinance No. 648; ayes: Blessing, Strong, Flak; motion carried. Chairman Flak laid over item 13b.

Motion by Blessing, seconded by Strong to adjourn the meeting at 7:47 pm; ayes: 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.

VILLAGE OF MURRAY, NEBRASKA
October 12, 2021

The Murray, Nebraska Board of Trustees met in regular session on Tuesday, October 12, 2021, at 7:00 pm in the Murray Municipal Building. Present: Trustees: Stan Flak, Jeff Anderson, George Blessing, Theresa Sallach, Don Strong; Village Clerk Shelli Hayes, Maintenance Operator Jerome Speck, Village Attorney Roger Johnson; and guests.

Notice of the meeting was given in advance thereof by posting in (3) three public places on September 29, 2021, 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 roll call was conducted. Flak informed the audience of the location of the Open Meetings Act poster.

Approval of the Consent Agenda including:
Approval of September 14, 2021, regular meeting minutes
Approval of the September 14, 2021, 1 & 6 Year Road and Street Plan hearing minutes
Approval of the September 14, 2021, budget and tax request hearing minutes
Acknowledgement of receipt of the Treasurer’s Report
Approval of Claims, wages, and payroll taxes (revised)
Approval to transfer $27,459.17 from General Fund to Park Fund to zero out for fiscal year 2020-2021
Motion by Blessing, seconded by Anderson to approve the Consent Agenda; ayes: Anderson, Blessing, Sallach, Strong, Flak; motion carried.

Maintenance Report.

Planning Commission Report.

Motion by Anderson, seconded by Strong to approve use of N Park Avenue from Main Street to the alley by Murray Freedom Festival for the Murray Fall Ball on November 6, 2021, 7:00 to 11:00 pm, and use of the village-owned lot at 106 N Park for games/activities; ayes: Anderson, Blessing, Sallach, Strong, Flak; motion carried.

Motion by Flak, seconded by Anderson to approve assignment of the franchise agreement from Spiral Communications to Pinpoint Communications Inc.; ayes: Anderson, Blessing, Sallach, Strong, Flak; motion carried.

Motion by Sallach, seconded by Strong to approve the filing of a utility lien for $346.97 on the property at 400 Lyndon Lane for unpaid utilities per Ordinance # 50.05; ayes: Anderson, Blessing, Sallach, Strong, Flak; motion carried.

Motion by Anderson, seconded by Strong to approve the addition of “Article VII, Section 8, Vacation Time” to personnel manual; ayes: Anderson, Blessing, Sallach, Strong, Flak; motion
carried.

Motion by Blessing, seconded by Flak to remove any past reference or application of
“Discretionary Days” pertaining to employee paid time off in the personnel manual; ayes:
Anderson, Blessing, Sallach, Strong, Flak; motion carried.

Motion by Anderson, seconded by Strong to approve amendment to “Article VII, Section
7, Holiday Pay” in personnel manual; ayes:
Anderson, Blessing, Sallach, Strong, Flak; motion
carried.

Motion by Blessing, seconded by Strong to approve amendment to “Article VII, Section 6,
Overtime Time” in personnel manual; ayes: Anderson, Blessing, Sallach, Strong, Flak; motion
carried.

Motion by Sallach, seconded by Anderson to redirect plans for the proposed use of the
village-owned property at 106 N Park Avenue from community center to concrete community
parking lot with lighting and to seek bids for the project; ayes: Anderson, Blessing, Sallach, Strong,
Flak; motion carried.

Chairman Flak introduced and read by title Ordinance #646 AN ORDINANCE ADOPTED
BY THE VILLAGE OF MURRAY, CASS COUNTY, NEBRASKA, to establish wages and
benefits for village employees effective October 1, 2021; to repeal all ordinances in conflict; to
provide for publication in pamphlet form; and to provide an effective date.

Motion by Blessing, seconded by Anderson to suspend the three (3) required statutory
readings of Ordinance #646; ayes: Anderson, Blessing, Sallach, Strong, Flak; motion carried.

Motion by Blessing, seconded by Anderson to adopt, post, and publish in pamphlet form
Ordinance #646; ayes: Anderson, Blessing, Sallach, Strong, Flak; motion carried.

Motion by Sallach, seconded by Anderson to adjourn the meeting at 7:49 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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