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Murdock Community Newsletter - November 11, 2026

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BOARD MEETING MINUTES
VILLAGE OF MURDOCK
NOVEMBER 3, 2026

The Village of Murdock Board of Trustees met on Tuesday November 3, 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 October regular meeting were presented. Motion was made by Osthus and seconded by Holub to approve the October 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-123.33; Cass Co. RWD#2 614,000 gals- 3684; St of NE PHE Lab water tests-500; Ashland Gazette/Column Software, PBC publishing–86.56 – Oct mtg minutes; Faubion mileage/reg.wat. - 211.77; R.Stroy October payroll.-1549.86 (Elect. payment); Ashland Disposal Service garbage- 3372.32; Zito Media-Internet-61.00; R.Stroy-Village of Murdock-2nd Line/Service-49.23 (Elect. Payment); Mowen Owen-October mowing; 300; NE Dept of Revenue – Oct Sales Tax 120.98; OPPD – Electric-705.69; Cornhusker Press – utility cards – 1053.10; Young & White – Burton & Water Operator – 1725.75; E-M Public Schools – donated funds from MMG Liquor License renewal – 320.07; Amazon – replacement printer, ink, colored paper – 408.48; Dana F. Cole & Co. LLP – Accounting services ’26-’27 Budget – 2000; Corn Growers State Bank – copies – 1; U.S.P.S. – Income Survey stamps, 2 Cert Mail letters – 257.92; NE Dept of Revenue – 3rd Qtr Ne Income Tax Withholding – 171.42; US Treasury – 3rd Qtr Fed Employer’s Tax Return – 1638;

The following discussions/updates were held concerning old business.

Update was given with regards to Burton Asphalt. The final Judgement from the Court has been updated to include the Attorney Fees. The total owed to the Village of Murdock is $19,222 with interest at 6.441 from October 3., until paid. The Village’s Council will investigate collection attorney’s or collection agencies to see what our options are. Council will subsequently give Burton notice for a Debtor’s Exam, to see if he has any assets to satisfy the judgement. More information to come as it arises.

As of November 3rd, the Village has received 63 returned Income Survey’s. The Village Board of Trustees would like to thank everyone for their participation. They greatly appreciate your time an effort. These will help determine our acceptance for potential grants to benefit the community.

New Business:

JEO, Scott Hrabik, PE, was approved as the Village of Murdock’s Street Superintendent for 2027. They Provide the (One-Six Year Plan) & (Lane Mile Report). Motion by Petersen and second by Osthus. Motion carried unanimously by RCV.

NDOT requires the Village to file a Year-End Certification of City Street Superintendent for 2026. The following resolution was passed. Motion to adopt by Towle, a second by Holub. Motion carried unanimously by RCV.

RESOLUTION

SIGNING OF THE YEAR-END CERTIFICATION OF CITY STREET SUPERINTENDENT

2026

Resolution No. 11032026

Whereas: State of Nebraska Statutes, sections 39-2302, and 39-2511 through 39-2515 details the requirements that must be met in order for a municipality to qualify for an annual Incentive Payment; and

Whereas: The State of Nebraska Department of Transportation (NDOT) requires that each incorporated municipality must annually certify (by December 31st Of each year) the appointment(s) of the City Street Superintendent(s) to the NDOT using the Year-End Certification of City Street Superintendent form; and

Whereas: The NDOT requires that each certification shall also include a copy of the documentation of the city street superintendents appointment, i.e., meeting minutes: showing the appointment of the City Street Superintendent by their name as it appears on their License (if applicable), their License Number (if applicable). and Class of License (if applicable), and type of appointment, i.e., employed, contract (consultant, or interlocal agreement with another incorporated municipality and/or county), and the beginning date of the appointment and

Whereas: The NDOT also requires that such Year-End Certification Of City Street Superintendent form shall be signed by the Mayor or Village Board Chairperson and shall include a copy a resolution Of the governing body authorizing the signing of the Year-End Certification Of City Street Superintendent form by the Mayor or Village Board Chairperson.

Be it resolved that the Village Board Chairperson of Murdock, NE is hereby authorized to sign the attached Year-End Certification of City Street Superintendent completed form(s).

Adopted this 3rd day of November, 2026 at Murdock, Nebraska.

October Treasurer’s Report was reviewed, and November Disbursements were signed.

There being no further business, the motion was made by Petersen and second by Holub that the meeting close. The next meeting is scheduled to Tuesday December 1, 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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