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BOARD MEETING MINUTES
VILLAGE OF MURDOCK
APRIL 6, 2026

The Village of Murdock Board of Trustees met on Monday May 4, 2026, at 6 p.m. at the Village Hall. Roll call as follows; Lee Towle, Tom Miner, Justin Holub, Nate Osthus, and clerk were present. Hannah Petersen was absent.

The minutes from the previous April regular meeting were presented. Motion was made by Holub and seconded by Osthus to approve the April meeting minutes, and the motion carried unanimously by RCV.

The following checks were approved for payment: Windstream/Kinetic ph/int-573.86; OPPD elect. 718.49; Cass Co. RWD#2 685,000 gals-4110. St of NE PHE Lab water test-15.00; Ashland Gazette/Column Software, PBC publishing – 206.98 Apr Mtg Minutes; Faubion mileage/reg.wat.-211.77; R.Stroy payroll Apr.-1549.86 (Elect. payment); Ashland Disposal Service garbage-3377.32; Black Hills Energy-gas service-195.53; Zito Media-Internet-61.00; NE Dept. of Revenue sales & use tax Mar & Apr – 112.08 & 160.69 (Elect. payment); Constellation gas utility service-572.32; R.Stroy-Village of Murdock-2nd Line/Service; 49.23 (Elect. payment); Stock Seed Farm-grass seed; 251.25; NE Rural Water Association – dues – 200; Outdoor Recreation Products – Playground parts; 84.90

The following discussions/updates were held concerning old business.

Burton Asphalt has filed a motion with the court to move the action from Small Claims Court to a Court Trial. A trial date has been set for July 10th. More information to come.
The Auto-Debit / Auto-Pay incentive ended May 4th, 2026. However, anyone at any time can sign up for this service. Please contact the Village Clerk if you would like the form.

Towle discussed the Lagoons and how JEO is moving forward with their plan for the Village. JEO has submitted its proposal to the State of Nebraska, and they are just waiting for a response. As of this meeting no more information has been provided. This subject will be tabled until a later date.
The north shoulder of Waverly Road has been filled in with soil, graded and grass seed has been planted. This project has now been completed.

Cass County Rural Water #2 advised in a letter that effective June 2026 the village will have added a new monthly base rate to the current billing each month. The rate is $319.50.

There “Fire Barn” fee that is listed on the water utility card will now be called “Fire Prot” for Fire Protection. Current stock of utility cards will be consumed and then corrected cards will be ordered.
Individuals serving as Treasurer in the state of Nebraska are required to complete continuing education hours annually. Training is scheduled for May 27th.

Continuing education hours are needed to fulfill the 811 One Call Concepts training by the Village clerk. This is currently being sought, to fulfill this request.

New Business:
The Lower Platte South Natural Resources District notified the Village that in order to become eligible for future project grant funding that may be available, the Village would need to approve a Hazard Mitigation Plan resolution. This resolution will make the town eligible with no further action needed by the Village. Osthus made a motion to approve the resolution for the Hazard Mitigation Plan. Holub second. Osthus & Holub approved. Towle abstained.

Matt Griffin, resident of the Village of Murdock, requested a building permit. He submitted the form along with the plans. Permit was approved.

A “Public Comment Guide” was introduced. This Guide will be available at all Village board meetings for your review.

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Cass County Rural Water #2 advised, in a letter, that effective June 2026 the village will have a new monthly base rate included in the current billing each month. The rate is $319.50.

Mowen Owen lawn service advised the Village that he will be increasing his rates for each time he mows the Village properties. Towle made a motion to increase the rate to $150 per time. Osthus seconded the motion.

TextMyGov was the next subject of discussion. The Village of Elmwood just recently adopted this software as a tool to keep the public informed of important issues that arise within their Village. The Village of Murdock is seeking more information and are proceeding with getting a quote.

A notification was received from the Department of Water, Energy, and Environment to the Village of Murdock, regarding our wastewater lagoons. The Department has determined the facility has met the requests of the LNC. The Department is not requesting further corrective action at this time.

April Treasurer’s Report was reviewed, and May Disbursements were signed.

There being no further business, the motion was made by Holub and second by Osthus that the meeting close and the next regular meeting has been rescheduled to Tuesday June 2nd, 2026, at 7:00 p.m. at the Murdock Village Hall, Motion carried unanimously by all members.

Rosetta A. Stroy Clerk/Treasurer Thomas D. Miner Chairman

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