Board Minutes - September 14, 2021
VILLAGE OF MURRAY, NEBRASKA
September 14, 2021
The Murray, Nebraska Board of Trustees met in regular session on Tuesday, September 14, 2021, at 7:13 pm in the Murray Municipal Building. Present: Trustees: Stan Flak, Jeff Anderson, Theresa Sallach, Don Strong; Village Clerk Shelli Hayes, Maintenance Operator Jerome Speck, Village Attorney Roger Johnson; and guests. Absent: Trustee George Blessing.
Notice of the meeting was given in advance thereof by posting in (3) three public places on August 31, 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 immediately following the budget and tax request hearing at 7:13 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 August 10, 2021, regular meeting minutes
Acknowledgement of receipt of the Treasurer’s Report
Approval of Claims, wages, and payroll taxes (revised)
Approval to add Trustee Jeff Anderson as a signatory on the General Fund Checking Account
Appointment of Zach Schroeder as an alternate member of the Planning Commission
Motion by Strong, seconded by Anderson to approve the Consent Agenda; ayes: Anderson, Sallach, Strong, Flak; motion carried.
Tom Shoemaker, President of Pinpoint Communications Inc. spoke to request approval of assignment of Franchise Agreement from Spiral Communications to Pinpoint Communications. Motion by Flak, seconded by Sallach to approve the contract assignment from Spiral to Pinpoint; ayes: Sallach, Flak; nays: Anderson, Strong; motion failed. The matter was tabled to next meeting to allow trustees to gather additional financial information from Pinpoint Communications.
Discussion regarding American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) funds and its allowable use.
Maintenance Report.
Monte Dakan, Johnson Service Company, spoke to present findings of recent camera work on sewers and to present bid estimates to make necessary repairs.
Motion by Sallach, seconded by Anderson to accept ARPA funds; ayes: Anderson, Sallach, Strong, Flak; motion carried.
Motion by Anderson, seconded by Strong to form a new municipal fund for ARPA funds; ayes: Anderson, Sallach, Strong, Flak; motion carried.
Motion by Anderson, seconded by strong to approve the appointment of Village Clerk as authorized representative for ARPA funds; ayes: Anderson, Sallach, Strong, Flak; motion carried.
Motion by Flak, seconded by Sallach to approve the bid from Johnson Service Company to make necessary repairs to the sewer as outlined in the bid in the amount of $17,455.75, and to approve payment using ARPA funds, as the project falls within the requirement of utilities infrastructure investment; ayes: Anderson, Sallach, Strong, Flak; motion carried.
Motion by Flak, seconded by Sallach to adopt Resolution 21-08; a resolution adopting the budget for fiscal year October 1, 2021, through September 30, 2022, which includes the base limitation percent increase of 2.5% and the additional discretionary limitation increase of 1%; ayes: Anderson, Sallach, Strong, Flak; motion carried.
Motion by Flak, seconded by Anderson to adopt Resolution 21-09; a resolution adopting the property tax request for fiscal year October 1, 2021, through September 30, 2022, at an amount different from the property tax request for the prior year; ayes: Anderson, Sallach, Strong, Flak; motion carried.
Chairman Flak introduced and read by title Ordinance # 645 AN ORDINANCE TO ADOPT THE BUDGET STATEMENT FOR THE VILLAGE OF MURRAY, CASS COUNTY, NEBRASKA FOR FISCAL YEAR OCTOBER 1, 2021, THROUGH SEPTEMBER 30, 2022, WHICH SHALL BE TERMED THE ANNUAL APPROPRIATION BILL; TO APPROPRIATE SUMS FOR NECESSARY EXPENSES AND LIABILITIES; TO PROVIDE AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
Motion by Strong, seconded by Sallach to suspend the three (3) required statutory readings of Ordinance # 645; ayes: Anderson, Sallach, Strong, Flak; motion carried.
Motion by Sallach, seconded by Anderson to adopt, post and publish Ordinance # 645; ayes: Anderson, Sallach, Strong, Flak; motion carried.
Planning Commission Report.
Motion by Anderson, seconded by Strong to approve the building permit for KO Roofing on behalf of Bill Pate, 107 E Young St, to cover basement stairs with structure and roof and enclose entryway; ayes: Anderson, Sallach, Strong, Flak; motion carried.
Motion by Flak, seconded by Strong to approve the building permit for Jeff and Amanda Anderson, 103 W Main St., for a fence; ayes: Sallach, Strong, Flak; abstain: Anderson; motion carried.
Motion by Anderson, seconded by Sallach to adopt Resolution 21-10; a resolution to implement No Parking for one block on N Davis Avenue from High Street north to the west Parking Lot Entrance at Conestoga Elementary School; ayes: Anderson, Sallach, Strong, Flak; motion carried.
The consideration of Ordinance 646 was tabled until the next meeting.
Motion by Anderson, seconded by Strong to approve a request by Rick and Chris Williams to install a drainage tube at 309 W Young St; ayes: Anderson, Sallach, Strong, Flak; motion carried.
Motion by Sallach, seconded by Anderson to adjourn the meeting at 8:50 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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Board Minutes - August 10, 2021
VILLAGE OF MURRAY, NEBRASKA
August 10, 2021
The Murray, Nebraska Board of Trustees met in regular session on Tuesday, August 10, 2021, at 7:00 pm in the Murray Municipal Building. Present: Trustees: Stan Flak, Jeff Anderson, Don Strong; Village Clerk Shelli Hayes, Maintenance Operator Jerome Speck, Village Attorney Roger Johnson; and no guests. Absent: Trustees George Blessing and Theresa Sallach.
Notice of the meeting was given in advance thereof by posting in (3) three public places on July 28, 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 July 13, 2021, regular meeting minutes
Acknowledgement of receipt of the Treasurer’s Report
Approval of Claims, wages, and payroll taxes (revised)
Re-Appointment of Linda Brouhard for a three (3)-year term on the Planning Commission
Motion by Strong, seconded by Anderson to approve the Consent Agenda; ayes: Anderson, Strong, Flak; motion carried.
Maintenance Report.
Planning Commission Report.
Motion by Anderson, seconded by Strong to approve the building permit for Amber Schroeder, 723 E Main, for a fence and deck; ayes: Anderson, Strong, Flak; motion carried.
Chairman Flak introduced and read by title Ordinance # 644 AN ORDINANCE ADOPTED BY THE VILLAGE OF MURRAY, CASS COUNTY, NEBRASKA amending Section 90.02 (C) of the Village of Murray Code of Ordinances to amend the closing time of the parks from midnight to 11:00 pm. Motion by Anderson, seconded by Strong to suspend the three (3) required statutory readings of Ordinance # 644; ayes: Anderson, Strong, Flak; motion carried.
Motion by Anderson, seconded by Strong to adopt, post and publish Ordinance # 644; ayes: Anderson, Strong, Flak; motion carried.
Motion by Strong, seconded by Anderson to allow the Murray Freedom Festival to block off N Park Avenue from Main to the alley for a street dance on September 4, 2021, from 4:00 pm to 11:00 pm; ayes: Anderson, Strong, Flak; motion carried.
2021-2022 Budget Workshop:
Motion by Anderson, seconded by Strong to adjourn the meeting at 7:44 pm; ayes: Anderson, 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 - July 13, 2021
VILLAGE OF MURRAY, NEBRASKA
July 13, 2021
The Murray, Nebraska Board of Trustees met in regular session on Tuesday, July 13, 2021, at 7:00 pm in the Murray Municipal Building. Present: Trustees: Stan Flak, Jeff Anderson, George Blessing, Theresa Sallach; Village Clerk Shelli Hayes, Maintenance Operator Jerome Speck, Village Attorney Roger Johnson; and guests. Absent: Trustee Don Strong.
Notice of the meeting was given in advance thereof by posting in (3) three public places on June 30, 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 informed the audience of the location of the Open Meetings Act poster.
Approval of the Consent Agenda including: Approval of June 8, 2021, regular meeting minutes
Acknowledgement of receipt of the Treasurer’s Report Approval of Claims, wages, and payroll taxes
Appointment of Shelley Lesac from alternate to regular member of Planning Commission to replace resigning Gale Stanton
Motion by Blessing, seconded by Anderson to approve the Consent Agenda; ayes: Anderson, Blessing, Sallach, Flak; motion carried.
Maintenance Report.
Motion by Anderson, seconded by Sallach to approve Resolution 21-05 to increase the sale price of Tyson Park Memorial Wall 12” x 12” Pavers from $150 to $200; ayes: Anderson, Blessing, Sallach, Flak; motion carried.
Motion by Blessing, seconded by Anderson to allow the use of Young Park by Ron Dawson for a birthday party with a live band on August 6, 2021, until 11:00 pm; ayes: Anderson, Blessing, Sallach, Flak; motion carried.
Planning Commission Report.
Motion by Anderson, seconded by Sallach to approve building permit to Jay and Janelle Sorensen for a residence and outbuilding on Parcel # 130394978, 24-11-13 PT SE 1/4 SW 1/4 E of TL19 RD (18.80); ayes: Anderson, Blessing, Sallach, Flak; motion carried.
Motion by Blessing, seconded by Anderson to approve building permit to Omaha Neon Sign Company on behalf of Casey’s General Store for installation of four (4) new signs, 109 Rock Bluff Road; ayes: Anderson, Blessing, Sallach, Flak; motion carried.
Motion by Anderson, seconded by Sallach to approve building permit to Jeff Dalton on behalf of Casey’s General Store for interior remodel and rear cooler/freezer box addition, 109 Rock Bluff Road; ayes: Anderson, Blessing, Sallach, Flak; motion carried.
Motion by Anderson, seconded by Blessing to approve building permit to Mark, Corey and Rachael Cundall for fenced outdoor storage, 9510 Renee Avenue; ayes: Anderson, Blessing, Sallach, Flak; motion carried.
No action taken in the absence of the building permit applicant Casey Harris for a carport, 409 N Davis.
Chairman Flak opened the hearing for public comment at 7:16 pm for the Liquor License Application for JR’s Bar & Grill LLC, 105 N Park Avenue. There being no discussion in favor or opposition, Chairman Flak closed the hearing at 7:18 pm. Chairman Flak presented Resolution 21-03, Recommendation of Liquor License for JR’s Bar & Grill; Motion by Blessing, seconded by Sallach to approve Resolution 21-03; ayes: Anderson, Blessing, Sallach, Flak; motion carried.
Chairman Flak introduced and read by title Ordinance #643 AN ORDINANCE ADOPTED BY THE VILLAGE OF MURRAY, CASS COUNTY, NEBRASKA, amending Section 110.53 of the Village of Murray Code of Ordinances to allow sale and dispensing alcoholic liquor and beer on all days of the week including Sunday. Motion by Anderson, seconded by Blessing to suspend the three (3) required statutory readings of Ordinance #643; ayes: Anderson, Blessing, Sallach, Flak; motion carried.
Motion by Anderson, seconded by Sallach to adopt, post, and publish in pamphlet form Ordinance #643; ayes: Anderson, Blessing, Sallach, Flak; motion carried.
Motion by Sallach, seconded by Anderson to approve Resolution 21-04 to extend the annual agreement with LARM (League Association of Risk Management) for 2021-22, 3-year 5% discount option; ayes: Anderson, Blessing, Sallach, Flak; motion carried.
Motion by Blessing, seconded by Sallach to increase insurance coverage for the water tower from $901,500 to $951,500; ayes: Anderson, Blessing, Sallach, Flak; motion carried.
Motion by Blessing, seconded by Anderson to add insurance coverage for $3,360.00 for the fencing near tennis courts at Young Park; ayes: Anderson, Blessing, Sallach, Flak; motion carried.
Motion by Anderson, seconded by Sallach to increase insurance coverage for the contents of Town Hall from $9,000 to $20,000; ayes: Anderson, Blessing, Sallach, Flak; motion carried.
No discussion held regarding request for agenda item for zoning change to 105 E Main in absence of requestor Jodi Jefferson.
Motion by Blessing, seconded by Anderson to schedule separate budget hearings for the 2021-22 budget: September 9, 2021, at 7:00 pm for the budget hearing, and September 14, 2021, at 7:00 pm for the budget and levy approval; ayes: Anderson, Blessing, Sallach, Flak; motion carried.
Chairman Flak opened the hearing for public comment at 7:28 pm for the purchase of Parcel # 130037087, strip of land on east side of Town Hall parking lot from Cornerstone Bank for $7,500.00. Notice of hearing was given in advance thereof by posting in (3) three public places on July 7, 2021, as shown by the certificate attached to these minutes. There being no discussion in favor or opposition, Chairman Flak closed the hearing at 7:29 pm. Motion by Anderson, seconded by Sallach to purchase Parcel # 130037087 from Cornerstone Bank for the amount of $7,500.00; ayes: Anderson, Blessing, Sallach, Flak; motion carried.
Motion by Flak, seconded by Anderson to request the Village Attorney to proceed with action that has been started by the village regarding vacant buildings; ayes: Anderson, Blessing, Murray Board of Trustees Minutes – Sallach, Flak; motion carried.
Kick-off Meeting for Murray Community Center, Planning Project and Initial Planning & Design Meeting with Adam Bellamy, JEO Consulting Group, and members of the community.
Motion by Blessing, seconded by Anderson to adjourn the meeting at 8:40 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 - May 11, 2021
VILLAGE OF MURRAY, NEBRASKA
May 11, 2021
The Murray, Nebraska Board of Trustees met in regular session on Tuesday, May 11, 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; and guests.
Notice of the meeting was given in advance thereof by posting in (3) three public places on April 26, 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 informed the audience of the location of the Open Meetings Act poster.
Approval and/or correction of the minutes of the April 13, 2021 regular meeting. Motion by Blessing, seconded by Anderson 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 Blessing, 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.
Motion by Flak, seconded by Strong to increase the part-time maintenance operator hourly wage to $18.50 per hour; ayes: Anderson, Blessing, Sallach, Strong, Flak; motion carried.
Motion by Blessing, seconded by Sallach to approve the bid from Cunningham Recreation for $1,960.00 for shredded rubber for Tyson Park; ayes: Anderson, Blessing, Sallach, Strong, Flak; motion carried.
Motion by Anderson, seconded by Blessing to approve Resolution 21-02 Meeting Rules of Decorum; ayes: Anderson, Blessing, Sallach, Strong, Flak; motion carried.
Motion by Flak, seconded by Sallach to enter executive session regarding personnel matters at 7:26 pm; ayes: Anderson, Blessing, Sallach, Strong, Flak; motion carried.
Motion by Blessing, seconded by Anderson to exit executive session at 7:42 pm; ayes: Anderson, Blessing, Sallach, Strong, Flak; motion carried.
Motion by Blessing, seconded by Anderson to adjourn the meeting at 7:43 pm; ayes: Anderson, Sallach, 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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