VILLAGE OF UNION
MEETING MINUTES
MARCH 9, 2022
Chairman Seyler called the monthly meeting for March to order at 7:00 pm at the Union Office at 500 Main St. The Open Meeting Laws were displayed for public reference. On roll call: Seyler – Aye, Vidlak – Aye, Crook – Aye and Ruby-Absent, Hill – Absent.
Minutes of the February Board Meeting were reviewed. Vidlak motioned to approve February Meeting Minutes. 2nd by Crook. By Roll, Trustee votes are as follows: Seyler – Aye, Vidlak – Aye, Crook – Aye, Ruby – Absent, Hill - Absent. Motion Approved.
Claims and Accounts were presented. Vidlak motioned to approve March Claims and Accounts. 2nd by Crook. By Roll, Trustee votes are as follows: Seyler – Aye, Vidlak – Aye, Crook – Aye, Ruby – Absent, Hill - Absent. Motion Approved.
MARCH 2022
CLAIMS AND ACCOUNTS
WATER PUMP $ 491.99 (EFT) WATER FUND
FIREBARN (TOWN BLDG) $ 81.61 (EFT) FIRE FUND
TOWER (WATER) $ 123.73 (EFT) WATER FUND
AREA LIGHT RENTAL $ 11.44 (EFT) GENERAL FUND
STREETLIGHTS $ 424.45 (EFT) STREET FUND
LIFT STATION $ 134.74 (EFT) SEWER FUND
BALLFIELD $ 78.95 (EFT) PARK FUND
MAINTENANCE SHOP $ 31.58 (EFT) GENERAL FUND
CABOOSE $ 31.58 (EFT) GENERAL FUND
WINDSTREAM OFFICE $ 80.41 (EFT) GENERAL FUND
RESERVES TRANSFER $ 183.00 MARCH MONTHLY TRANSFER (EFT) SEWER FUND
JOHNSONS GAS $ 515.83 GAS TRUCKS (C) GENERAL FUND
NE DEPT OF REVENUE $ 206.62 SALES TAXES (EFT) GENERAL FUND
MELISSA HANSEN $ 1487.65 FEB PAY (C) WATER, SEWER, STREET & GENERAL FUNDS
MICHAEL CONTRERAS $ 1665.29 FEB PAY (C) WATER, SEWER, GENERAL, PARK & STREET FUNDS
STEVE HEYEN $ 1438.81 FEB PAY (C) WATER, SEWER, GENERAL, & PARK FUNDS
NPHEL $ 382.00 COND, ALK, CALCIUM, NITRATE, COLIFORM TESTS WATER FUND
TSC $ 53.43 MAINTENANCE SUPPLIES (EFT) GENERAL FUND
MENARDS $ 451.90 TOOL BOX, MAINTENANCE SUPPLIES (EFT) GENERAL FUND
INTUIT $ 805.99 ANNUAL DESKTOP AND PAYROLL RENEWAL (EFT) GENERAL FUND
US TREASURY $ 1123.22 MONTHLY DEPOSIT MARCH WITHHOLDING (EFT) GENERAL FUND
CASS COUNTY SHERIFF $ 36.45 DOCUMENT SERVICE GENERAL FUND
MEESKE HARDWARE $ 95.96 KEROSENE (C) GENERAL FUND
ONE CALL $ 3.46 DIGGERS HOTLINE GENERAL FUND
LINCOLN JOURNAL STAR $ 34.84 FEB MINUTES PUBLISHING (C) GENERAL FUND
STAPLES $ 147.05 OFFICE SUPPLIES (EFT) GENERAL FUND
USPS $ 80.00 POSTCARD STAMPS WATER & SEWER FUND
O’REILLYS $ 149.34 MISC VEHICLE SUPPLIES F550 (EFT) STREET FUND
$ 10,351.32 MARCH CLAIMS AND ACCOUNTS
$ 134,993.46 GENERAL FUND BALANCE AS OF MAR 8, 2021
$ 11,649.07 PENDING DEPOSITS
$ 35,152.72 SEWER RESERVE ACCOUNT
$ 21,509.59 ARPA FUND ACCOUNT
+ 183.00 SEWER RESERVE TRANSFER $ 193,136.52 IN VILLAGE ACCOUNTS AFTER CLAIMS & ACCOUNTS PAID
CORRESPONDENCE- The clerk received email from NEMA to add information to grant application for a new emergency siren system. APA sent an email notifying the village that they have accepted our audit waiver and give comment on a couple of paychecks that didn’t have the chairman’s signature. The clerk explained they must have stuck to the other checks that were signed.
CLERK REPORT – The clerk will finish
Village Maintenance Report - Steve Heyen reported the water pumps pumped 2,211,000 gallons for a total of 379 hours. The lift station pumped 1,020,000 gallons of wastewater. Heyen reported the well house siding is rotting in spots and needs to be repaired. Will provide the Board with an estimate of the costs to replace the wood siding with metal.
Fire Report- Brett Wagner was present to brief the Board on improvements planned for the Fire building. The propane heaters have been replaced at the Fire Board’s expense. The estimate for restoring the flag pole is about $1,200. There is a possibility to replace the pole with something updated instead. The firehouse is scheduled to be painted this Spring. The color chosen is gray. The Fire Board has decided to repair the roof with a 20-year coating. The village will share the cost in the roof repair when added to the budget and if approved, can be paid out in October.
Union United Inc. Report: NTR
Old Business:
The Board discussed the feedback on the nuisance cats. One cat has been trapped and neutered. The owner for the other unaltered male was found and they will have him neutered soon. Residents have noticed the change.
Bescheinen’s dog was relocated to the country, but when he came into town his dog escaped his pickup and attacked and injured Hall’s dog again. Dave Chipman was present to map out the next steps if the Board is willing to take them, but let the Board know we are unable to intercede for the Halls and their recoupment of the latest veterinarian expense they have incurred.
Vidlak motioned to adjourn at 7:20pm. 2nd by Crook. By roll, Trustees votes are as follows: Seyler – Aye, Vidlak – Aye, Crook – Aye, Ruby – Absent, Hill - Absent. Motion Approved
The next regular meeting is scheduled for April 13, 2022, at the Union Fire Hall. The Meeting Notice and Agenda will be posted for the public at the Village Office, the Union Junktion, and the Union Post Office by April 8th.
Charles J. Seyler II
Chairman
These minutes have been prepared by the village clerk and are certified to be true and accurate