Murdock Nebraska News - April 16, 2025

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VILLAGE OF MURDOCK
APRIL 1, 2025

The Village of Murdock Board of Trustees met on Tuesday, April 1, 2025, at 7:00 p.m. at the Village Hall. This meeting was Roll call as follows; Jake Wilson, Dave Nuss, Lee Towle, Michelle Chesnutt, Rosetta Stroy and clerk were all present.

The minutes from the previous March meeting were read. Motion made byTowle and seconded by Wilson to approve the minutes and the motion carried unanimously by RCV.

The following checks were approved for payment: Windstream ph/int-487.74; OPPD elect.-1123.37; Black Hills Energy gas serv.-240.37; Constellation Energy gas serv.-1445.94; Ashland Disposal Service garb.-2864.97; Cass Co. RWD#2 566,000gals-2943.20; Cass Co. RWD#2 read met.-411.00; St of NE PHE Lab wat tst-15.00; J. Faubion wat oper/post-182.70; J. Barnes payroll-1086.62 Column Software PBC publish-229.32; St. of NE Dept. of Revenue 941N form-90.72; United States Treasury 941 form-1138.41; Mowen Owen Lawn & Garden, LLC prep/seed P.O.-606.25.

The following discussions were held concerning the old business; Stroy is looking into Grants that may be available; Waste Water Lagoons, new lid installed, dirt will be hauled for holes and trees need cut; No additional info on Community Cleanup(Murdock Community Association), off road vehicles, and Second Street project has been published. Letters sent out concerning upcoming street work awareness. Will need updated on exact begin time for customer parking on the business section of Nebraska Street. Grass seed planted at the Post Office.

Members of the Murdock Rural Fire Board attended to review thoughts/ideas from the Village Board for the agreement that will be drawn up between the two entities concerning the fire barn/fire protection. This will be a mutual contract that both Boards will be in favor of. The Rural Fire Board will be compiling a rough draft copy to begin the process.

A Resolution was read to establish emergency snow removal regulations and designate emergency snow routes within Murdock pertaining to Code S5-507. After discussion and no further changes, Chesnut motioned to approve Resolution #04012025 and to waive the last reading. Towle second the motion and it passed unanimously by RCV all voting in favor of. RESOLUTION #04012025 reads as follows;

A RESOLUTION TO SET EMERGENCY SNOW REMOVAL REGULATIONS AND SNOW ROUTES WITHIN THE CORPORATE LIMITS OF THE VILLAGE OF MURDOCK CODE S5-507

BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CHAIRPERSON AND BOARD OF TRUSTEES OF THE VILLAGE OF MURDOCK, CASS COUNTY, NEBRASKA: EMERGENCY SNOW REMOVAL AND SNOW ROUTES, PARKING: SNOW REMOVAL AND MAINTENANCE. THE CORPORATE LIMITS OF THE VILLAGE OF MURDOCK.

WHEREAS, the Chairperson and Board of Trustees of the Village of Murdock, Cass County, Nebraska, do desire to enact regulations for Emergency Snow Removal & Snow Routes in the Village of Murdock, Cass County, Nebraska.

Section 1. Snow Emergency Declaration

A snow emergency is defined as a special condition of a snowfall or ice event requiring residents to move their vehicles off the streets to accommodate efficient emergency snow/ice removal.

A snow emergency declaration allows for the towing of vehicles from the streets during a snow emergency. A snow emergency is normally declared after a measurable snowfall of two (2) inches or more; however, any amount of snow combined with ice, rain, and/or wind can also require a snow emergency to be declared.

A snow emergency may be declared in advance of an anticipated storm, to start at a specific time; or a snow emergency may be declared anytime during or after a storm. A snow emergency will normally not last more than 72 hours past the end of the last snowfall.

That a snow emergency has been declared will be communicated to the public through mass media outlets as deemed appropriate.

Section 2. Driveways and Snow Removal from Private Property

The Village snowplow or it’s designees will not clear private driveways. The snow placed in driveways &/or in the properties Right of Way, by the Village snowplow or it’s designees is a natural result of clearing the streets and is the responsibility of the property owner to remove.
Snow from a private driveway, private sidewalk, business parking lot, may not be placed on Village streets.

The Village snowplow or it’s designees will remove or push snow from private property or businesses only to allow emergency vehicles access to the private property for ambulance, fire, or sheriff calls.

The Village snowplow or it’s designees may place snow along the Right of Way of residential & business properties as deemed necessary to accommodate efficient emergency snow/ice removal.

Section 3. Vehicle Towing During Declared Snow Emergencies

Vehicles parked on the streets during a declared snow emergency are subject to tow without notice to the owners and at the owner’s expense. In addition, if a vehicle is left on a public street or alley in such a fashion as to hinder snow removal, that vehicle may be towed at the expense of the owner of the vehicle, provided that an attempt was made to contact the to have the vehicle moved; and that either the owner could not be located or, if the owner was contacted, that the owner of the vehicle failed to move the vehicle within fifteen (15) minutes after being contacted.

Section 4. Violation of Vehicle Parking During Snow Emergencies

A violation of this resolution shall be punishable by a fine of fifty dollars ($50.00) per incident.

Section 5. Emergency Snow Routes
Snow Emergency routes are those streets, designated below, that are to be kept clear throughout storms for police, fire, and other emergency vehicles.

On each street designated as a snow Emergency Route, there shall be posted a special blue and white sign with the wording: EMERGENCY SNOW ROUTE

The following streets within the corporate limits of the Village of Murdock are considered Emergency Snow Routes: Wyoming Street- Waverly Rd. to State Highway Spur 13A; Nebraska Street-Waverly Rd to Railroad St.; Atlantic Street-Waverly Road to Second St.; Railroad St.-Second St to Fifth St.

PASSED AND APPROVED THIS FIRST DAY OF APRIL, 2025 Signed by Chairman D. Nuss & Clerk/Treasurer J. Barnes

Towle informed the Board that Donna Wilson is willing to put up the informative history signs at residences and business during the Fourth of July Celebration as this year will be 135 yrs of incorporation. Chesnut motioned to allow the signs be put in the right of way of the property owners with out listing the current owner’s names and to reimburse Donna for the supplies needed to construct the signs. Stroy second this motion and all members voted in favor.

Justin Craig attended the meeting concerning the culvert across his drive being silted in and almost completely blocked and could result in extreme drainage issue if large amounts of heavy rain occurs. The tube ends have also been crushed over the years and needs reopened if possible. Some excavation of the ditches on both sides of the culvert will need to be done for proper drainage. James Burton will be contacted to see if he has equipment that will clean the tube and do the excavating while he is in Murdock fixing the Streets.

Sam Houston attended the meeting requesting rock be delivered in the alley to have a clean access drive to his newly erected shed. Other property owners along the same alley are not in favor of rock being laid in the alley. After much deliberation, Towle motioned to table the decision and investigate other options/ideas to make the best decision for all interests. Wilson second and passed unanimously all voting in favor of the motion.

Mike Eggert attended the meeting requesting a building permit to remodel the existing house and adding foyer and removing old garage and building a new one. Stroy motioned to approve the request Chesnut second and all members voted in favor of by RCV. The building permit fees were paid after approval.

A letter from the State Auditor and County Attorney was read stating there were no continuing educational hours approved for the Clerk/Treasurer during the past year.

Board members will possibly meet April 26 to install signs needing replaced.

Stroy will look into pricing new tables for the Village Hall meeting use.

Executive Session was called, and the audience was dismissed.

There, being no further business, motion was made by Towle and second by Wilson that the meeting close and the next regular meeting will reconvene on Tuesday, May 6, 2025 at 7:00 p.m. at the Murdock Village Hall and it carried unanimously by RCV.

Jacqueline A. Barnes
Clerk/Treasurer

Dave Nuss
Chairman

Maundy Thursday services 7 pm APRIL 17 at Murdock Methodist Church

Good Friday services 7 pm APRIL 18 at Elmwood Methodist Church.

Easter Divine Service 8:00 am & 10:30 am

Easter Breakfast and Easter Egg Hunt 9:00 am 

Elmwood-Murdock Knights Youth Girls Basketball
Camp registration is now open.
Open to girls going into grades 3-7 (fall of 2025) no matter what skill level.
June 2-4 from 1:30 pm - 3:30 am. Cost $45 w/ camp t-shirt.
Teaching fundamental skills, drills, and games.
Registration form can be downloaded at
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Our Town by Thornton Wilder

Production Dates: May 2, 3, 4, 8, 9, 10, 11

Show Times: 7:00 PM Thursdays, Fridays, and Saturdays, 2:00 PM Sundays

Shows start at 7 PM on Thursdays, Fridays, and Saturdays, and 2 PM on Sundays. The concession stand will open one hour before the show starts, and the house will be open for seating at this time

Tickets: $25 lofte.org

Manley, Neb. - The Lofte Community Theatre will open Our Town May 2nd, 2025. The show will run through May 11th with performances Thursday through Sunday, with Sunday performances at 2 PM. Tickets are on sale now and can be purchased by calling the Lofte Box Office, by phone at 402-234-2553, or by visiting www.lofte.org.

Synopsis: Described as the greatest American play ever written, this Pulitzer-prize winning drama of life in the small village of Grover's Corners has become an American classic and is Thornton Wilder's most renowned play. The story follows the simple daily lives of the Webb and Gibbs families as their children fall in love, marry, and eventually- in one of the most famous scenes in American theatre- die. Our Town is a play that shares the idea that we live life without really appreciating what it has to offer.

We suggest PG-13

Directed By: Kevin Colbert

About The Lofte Community Theatre: The Lofte Community Theatre is located in Manley Nebraska, approximately 25 minutes south of Omaha. The theatre, a new post-and-beam style performing arts facility can seat approximately 330 patrons for each performance. Actors and audience members enjoy a beautiful climate-controlled venue year-round with concessions offered.

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