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VILLAGE OF MURDOCK
July 5, 2023
The Village Board of Trustees met in regular session on Wednesday, July 5, 2023 at 7:00 p.m. at the Village Hall. Roll call as follows; Jake Wilson, Dave Nuss, Michelle Chesnut, Lee Towle, and Clerk were present. Brittney Cooklin was absent. Additional residents also were in attendance.
The minutes from the previous June meetings were read and then on a motion made by Wilson and second by Chesnut, were approved by a roll call vote both voting “aye”.
The following bills were approved by the Board members for payment: Constellation Energy gas serv.-166.52; OPPD elect.-774.09; St of NE PHE Lab wat test-15.00; Ramada by Wyndham fire sch.-929.70; Todd Valley Plumbing& Heating sewer main-2208.85; Travelers RMDwork comp fire-2689.00; Wahoo-Waverly,Ashland Newspapers publish.-85.59; Cass Co. RWD#2 1,662,000 gals.-8642.40; J.Barnes payroll-1187.42; Ashland Disposal garb. Serv.-2864.97; J.Faubion wat. Oper.-179.90; St of NE Dept. of Revenue 941N -90.72; U.S. Treasury 941-836.01; D&H Construction concrete work-2,550.00; One Call Concepts dig hotline-32.30; Constellation Energy gas serv.-26.87; C.Wilson mow.-160.00; St of NE sls tx(automatic withdrawal)-135.25; Office Depot supplies(automatic withdrawal)-154.08; Black Hills Energy gas serv.(automatic withdrawal)-89.59; Windstream ph/int(automatic withdrawal)-363.18.
Lee Towle accepted the appointment to the Village Board and was sworn in to fill Kristy McHugh’s vacancy with the term ending December 2024. Brittney Cooklin was unable to attend the meeting due to a prior commitment but has accepted the appointment to fill the vacancy for John Stroy with term ending December 2024. Both vacancies were voted on during the June 27, 2023 special meeting called by Chairman Dave Nuss.
Will Cox attended the meeting to further discuss his Scout project to build picnic tables at the playground. Chesnut made a motion to approve the building and for him to keep receipts so the Village can help fund the project after initial project fundraising by Cox has been completed. Wilson seconded the motion and it passed unanimously.
Rick Penner from Viking Industrial Painting attended the meeting to update the Board on the interior and exterior water tower inspection he performed on June 27, 2023. Penner gave the Board options for repainting the interior/exterior, recommendations for sanitary and safety/security repairs and scheduled maintenance and inspection schedules for the future if the tower were to be put on a maintenance schedule with VIP. The Board will remain in contact with Penner as there were additional options requested for spot painting the graffiti with additional compliance repairs needed with a long term payment option. Penner will look into the options and itemize projects for the Board to review.
Dana Buresh attended the meeting requesting approval of a building permit to add an addition onto her house. Chesnut motioned to approve the request and Wilson seconded with all members in favor of the request.
Nuss reported that Scott Hrabik, Street Superintendent from JEO will be meeting by phone to discuss the Second Street Improvement project plan and design to be finalized for bid letting after changes are made if any.
The yearly Backflow tests from the Co-op and School that are to be kept on file will be completed in July and August per Chairman, Nuss.
There, being no further business, a motion was made by Wilson and second by Chesnut that the meeting close and the next regular meeting will reconvene on Tuesday, August 1, 2023 at 7:00 p.m. at the Murdock Village Hall and it carried unanimously by RCV.
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VILLAGE OF MURDOCK
SPECIAL MEETING MINUTES
JUNE 27, 2023
Village of Murdock Chairman, Dave Nuss called a special meeting on June 27, 2023 at 8:00pm at the Village Hall to fill the vacancies of the Village Board. Dave Nuss, Kristi McHugh, Michelle, Chesnut, Jake Wilson, John Story and Clerk were present.
The first position to be replaced is Kristi McHugh’s vacancy and the second is to fill John Stroy’s position as he turned in his letter of resignation June 13, 2023 due to focusing on other obligations that he is involved with. Three residents attended the regular June meeting to express interest in filling McHugh’s position and due the larger number of requests, it was decided that two positions will be voted on during this meeting.
Nuss read the three names : Brittney Cooklin, Mike Hanson, and Lee Towle. Board members cast their votes with all members voting in favor of each Brittney Cooklin(4-0) and Lee Towle (4-0) to be offered the positions during the July 5, 2023 regular meeting and then if accepted, both will begin during the August meeting and finish out the terms of McHugh and Stroy ending in December 2024.
There, being no further business, Wilson motioned to close the meeting, Chesnut second and the next meeting will be the regular July 5, 2023 meeting that is to be held at the Village Hall at 7:00p.m. with all members voting in favor of.
Murdock 4th of July
It is pretty amazing how the population of Murdock grows during the 4th of July parade. Family, friends, and alumni return to their hometown so their kids can experience and make the same memories. My daughter was no exception. I thoroughly enjoyed watching my grandkids catching parade candy.
In a way it's a chance to have a reunion with classmates too.
Elmwood Pie Ride
Slick Fiction, The Lucas Stock band played last Thursday at the Elmwood Pie Ride in the park.
Hundreds of people enjoyed pie, weather and really good music.
July 20: Kuzi Taki, pie served by Methodist Church at the park
Aug 3: The Dustin West Band, doing a Gordon Lightfoot tribute, pie served by Christian Church at the church
Aug 17: Josh Hoyer and Soul Colossal, pie served by the Community Center at the center.
Summer Kids Sunday School takes a little bit different direction. Each week includes a craft that relates to one of the readings. Last Sunday Ms Stephanie taught now Jesus carries the weight of our worries in a yoke.
When your worries are heavy. Give them to Jesus who will carry them. Brian, a previous student was recruited to help with this lesson. I think the weight program in school helped him hold up both buckets of bricks. He was a trooper.
The kids then to their classrooms and made their own yokes and used marshmallows instead.
Sunday Morning Coffee & Breakfast 9:00 am
9:15 am - Sunday School for children and adults
10:30 am Divine Service
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Vacation Bible School
July 10- 14 2023
6 - 8 pm
Elmwood Christian Church 311 N 5th Street
Pre K (potty trained) - 6th Grade
$10 per child or $15 per family
Come explore Babylon, where Daniel showed great courage in captivity! ROAR!
The Elmwood Public Library will be running its Summer Reading Program during the month of July. This year's theme is "All Together Now," which focuses on unity and teamwork! Each Thursday kids (ages 4-11) can meet with library staff and volunteers for a one-hour session that includes stories, crafts, games, snacks, and videos! Space is limited. We encourage you to fill out the following registration sheet, or pick up one from the library. Return it by June 28.
Younger children (ages 4-6) will meet 10-11am on Thursday mornings.
Older kids (ages 7-11) will meet at 1pm Thursday afternoons.
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July 15 ~ The Down Home Band.
July 29 ~ Rayne Mcgill and Kathy Fleming
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