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Murdock Community Newsletter - October 21. 2026

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Village of Murdock October Meeting Minutes

BOARD MEETING MINUTES
VILLAGE OF MURDOCK
OCTOBER 6, 2026

The Village of Murdock Board of Trustees met on Tuesday October 6, 2026, at 7 p.m. at the Village Hall. Roll
call as follows; Tom Miner, Lee Towle, Justin Holub, Nate Osthus, Hannah Petersen and clerk were present.
The minutes from the previous September regular meeting were presented. Motion was made by Osthus and
seconded by Holub to approve the September meeting minutes, and the motion carried unanimously by RCV.
The following checks were approved for payment: Windstream/Kinetic ph/int-600; Black Hills Energy-gas
service-121.59; Cass Co. RWD#2 731,000 gals-3427; St of NE PHE Lab water test-15.00; Ashland
Gazette/Column Software, PBC publishing–163.70 – ’26-’27 1&6 Yr Street Plan mtg minutes, Sept mtg minutes;
Faubion mileage/reg.wat.-273.54; R.Stroy September payroll.-1549.86 (Elect. payment); Ashland Disposal
Service garbage-3467.32; Zito Media-Internet-61.00; R.Stroy-Village of Murdock-2 nd Line/Service-49.23 (Elect.
Payment); Mowen Owen-August mowing; 300; NE Dept of Revenue – Sept. Sales Tax 127.47; OPPD – Electric-
714.85; Amazon-printer, town hall mailbox; One Call Concepts-23.31 – 811 fees; Omaha World Herald – 103.49
– Budge Hearing ad; Agri-Builders – 3500 – trucking and grading;
The following discussions/updates were held concerning old business.
Update was given with regards to Burton Asphalt. Council has suggested that we turn all information, from the
judgement against Burton Asphalt, LLC, over to a collection agency. They are better equipped to handle this type
of situation and possible collection of such. More information to come as it arises.
Updates to the “Commercial Cross-Connection Survey Form” that was mailed out to residents at the end of June.
State guidelines require the Village of Murdock to have a mandatory 60% response to be compliant. As of the
September 8, 2026 meeting, the village still requires an additional “17” forms to be submitted back. These can be
filled out and mailed to VOM, PO Box 308, Murdock, NE 68407, or dropped off at the Village box at Corn
Growers State Bank. To help homeowners fill out the form, Board Members, Hannah Petersen and Justin Holub
will be coming around town, door to door, to have these filled out in person if needed. Please remember that your
compliance is based on your continued use of the water utility.
As of the date of this meeting, the income surveys are ready to be mailed to residents. These will be mailed on
October 7 th , 2026. The Board has requested that these be returned, via the self-addressed stamped envelope
provided, by November 2 nd . Please be aware that these surveys are confidential and will help determine our
acceptance for potential grants to benefit the community. The Board appreciates your participation in the survey.
The Village grant application that is being applied for, to include both the water & sewer subsurface mapping, and
the upgrade to our water tower control system, has been submitted as of this meeting.
New Business:
Jacob Lauby, Murdock resident, attended the meeting and voiced his concerns regarding parking at the South end
of the alley by the Methodist Church.
Discussion was held regarding the erection of the Snow Fences around town, after harvest is completed on these
properties. Sunday, November 8 th is the Primary date at 1pm. Contingency date, due to weather, will be
November 15 th at 1pm. Any interested persons who would like to assist, please meet at the Town Hall at 1pm.

Tom Miner advised that the Village Park has been moved, sprayed for weeds, and that the alleyway behind the
park has been repaired. The alleyway had several large potholes and needed attention. He also mentioned that the
East side of the Town Hall has also recently been sprayed for weeds.
September Treasurer’s Report was reviewed, and October Disbursements were signed.
There being no further business, the motion was made by Holub and second by Petersen that the meeting close.
The next meeting is scheduled to Tuesday November 3, 2026, at 7:00 p.m. at the Murdock Village Hall, Motion
carried unanimously by RCV.

Rosetta A. Stroy, Clerk/Treasurer

Thomas D. Miner, Chairman

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The Trinity Youth group meets after church every 2nd Sunday of the month.

Come for our breakfast at 9:00am , stay for Bible Study in the fellowship hall, then church and youth fellowship.

9:15 am - Sunday School for children and adults

10:30 am Sunday Divine Service

To listen to last week's Sermon Visit Pastor PodCast

Sermons are streamed on various podcasts including Spotify

Contact Pastor Kuhlman via text, email, or phone call 402-867-4048

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Summer Blood Drives

CRITICAL NEED FOR BLOOD DONORS!
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PLATELET SHORTAGE!
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Friday, October 23, 2026

Conestoga High School
8404 42nd St
Murray, NE 68409
9 AM -2 PM

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Tuesday, October 27, 2026

Louisville High School
202 West 3rd Street
Louisville, NE 68037
10 AM - 4 PM

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Wednesday, November 11, 2026

Weeping Water High School
204 W O Street
Weeping Water, NE 68463
NOON - 6 PM

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Tuesday, December 1, 2026

Avoca Town Hall
623 House St
Avoca, NE 68307
11AM - 5PM

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Wednesday, December 2, 2026

Plattsmouth High School
1916 E Hwy 34
Plattsmouth, NE 68048
8 AM - 2 PM

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Monday, December 7, 2026

VFW Post 2543 Plattsmouth
510 1st Avenue
Plattsmouth, NE 68048
11:30 AM - 5:30 PM

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Tuesday, December 29, 2026

Louisville Civic Center
423 Elm St
Louisville, NE 68037
9 AM - 3 PM

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Second Sunday of each month – Electric Jam Session (1:00 – 4:00 PM)
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