VILLAGE OF UNION
MEETING MINUTES
OCTOBER 10, 2018

Chairman Hardbarger called the monthly meeting for October to order at 7:00pm at the Union Fire Hall. The Open Meeting Laws were displayed for public reference. On roll call: Hardbarger – Aye, Boardman – Aye, Vidlak – Aye, Seyler – Aye and Ruby - Absent.

Minutes of the September Regular Board Meeting were reviewed. Seyler motioned to approve September 12th Meeting Minutes. 2nd by Boardman. By Roll, Trustee votes are as follows: Hardbarger – Aye, Boardman – Aye, Vidlak – Aye, Seyler – Aye and Ruby - Absent. Motion approved.

Claims and Accounts were presented. Vidlak motioned to approve October Claims and Accounts. 2nd by Seyler. By Roll, Trustee votes are as follows: Hardbarger – Aye, Boardman – Aye, Vidlak – Aye, Seyler – Aye and Ruby - Absent. Motion approved.

Ruby arrived at 7:04pm.

OCTOBER 2018 CLAIMS AND ACCOUNTS

NPPD FIREBARN* $ 130.32
WATER PUMP $ 515.11
TOWER (WATER) $ 171.67
AREA LIGHT RENTAL $ 13.04
STREETLIGHTS $ 556.66
SEWER PUMP $ 103.68
BALLFIELD $ 91.54
MAINTENANCE SHOP $ 59.21
CABOOSE $ 34.21
WINDSTREAM OFFICE $ 71.34
MELISSA HANSEN $ 971.79 SEP PAY
JOHNSONS $ 404.47 GAS/TANKS/STEVE TRUCK
USDA $ 21209.00 YEARLY SEWER LOAN PAYMENT
LINCOLN JOURNAL STAR $ 63.12 BUDGET HEARING NOTICE PUBLISHING
STEVE HEYEN $ 1760.66 SEP PAY
STEVE C HEYEN $ 400.79 SEP TEMP PAY
B&S TRUCKING $ 1550.00 ROCK AND SPREAD WORK
NPHEL $ 411.00 COLIFORM, NITRATE, COPPER, LEAD TESTS
ONE CALL CONCEPT $ 39.24 3RD QUARTER DIGGERS HOTLINE
MURRAY BLDG & SUPPLY $ 14.86 GRINDING WHEEL AND SEALANT
$ 28,571.71 OCTOBER CLAIMS AND ACCOUNTS
$ 138,769.07 FUND BALANCES ON OCT 9, 2018
$ 1673.56 Deposits PENDING
$ 25,679.18 SEWER RESERVE ACCOUNT
$ 137,550.10 TOTAL IN VILLAGE ACCOUNTS AFTER CLAIMS & ACCOUNTS PAID
CORRESPONDENCE- NTR
CLERK REPORT – Talked to Emergency management about high power bill for emergency equipment located on the water tower. I was told that control equipment requires cooling and that may be why a lot of electricity is being used there.
Village Maintenance Report: Steve Heyen reported 1,599,000 gallons of water pumped. Pumps operated for approximately 450 hours. Lift station processed 2,834,000 gallons waste running for 206 hours. Increase may be due to water tower being drained to the sewer for maintenance. New door for concessions stand was ordered after break-in. The bid was $1600.00 through Omaha Door Co. Well house roof is in need of replacement. Chairman said to purchase corrugated tin and replace it. Heyen will be taking out rotting tree behind bank in the park. The Electric garage door was installed in maintenance shop.
Fire Report- NTR
Union United Inc. Report: Caboose restoration project is progressing. Boy Scouts will be installing lighting and landscaping with rock donated by Weeping Water Company. Painting is postponed until Spring when temperatures are above 40 degrees. Union United received a $5000 Keep America Beautiful grant sponsored by Lowe’s. They will use this money to purchase trash and recycle containers for the ball park and to landscape and install benches in the gazebo. Volunteers participated in grape harvest last weekend.

Vidlak motioned to pass Audit Waiver Resolution for FY2017/2018. 2nd by Seyler. By Roll, Trustee votes are as follows: Hardbarger – Aye, Boardman – Abstained, Vidlak – Aye, Seyler – Aye and Ruby- Aye. Motion approved.

Seyler motioned to adjourn at 7:15 pm. 2nd by Boardman. By Roll, Trustee votes are as follows: Hardbarger – Aye, Boardman – Aye, Vidlak – Aye, Seyler – Aye and Ruby- Aye. Motion approved.

The next regular meeting is scheduled for November 14, 2018, 7 pm 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.




Dwain Hardbarger, Jr.
Chairman

These minutes have been prepared by the village clerk and are certified to be true and accurate

VILLAGE OF UNION
MEETING MINUTES
NOVEMBER 14th, 2018

Chairman Hardbarger called the monthly meeting for November to order at 7:01pm at the Union Fire Hall. The Open Meeting Laws were displayed for public reference. On roll call: Hardbarger – Aye, Boardman – Aye, Vidlak – Aye, Seyler – Aye and Ruby - Aye.

Minutes of the October Regular Board Meeting were reviewed. Seyler motioned to approve October 10th Meeting Minutes. 2nd by Boardman. By Roll, Trustee votes are as follows: Hardbarger – Aye, Boardman – Aye, Vidlak – Aye, Seyler – Aye and Ruby - Aye. Motion approved.

Claims and Accounts were presented. Seyler motioned to approve November Claims and Accounts. 2nd by Boardman. By Roll, Trustee votes are as follows: Hardbarger – Aye, Boardman – Aye, Vidlak – Aye, Seyler – Aye and Ruby - Aye. Motion approved.


NOVEMBER 2018 CLAIMS AND ACCOUNTS

NPPD FIREBARN* $ 108.72
WATER PUMP $ 452.45
TOWER (WATER) $ 150.52
AREA LIGHT RENTAL $ 13.04
STREETLIGHTS $ 556.66
SEWER PUMP $ 107.35
BALLFIELD $ 85.26
MAINTENANCE SHOP $ 34.21
CABOOSE $ 34.21
WINDSTREAM OFFICE $ 70.31
MELISSA HANSEN $ 971.78 OCT PAY
JOHNSONS $ 410.44 OIL/GAS/TANKS/STEVE TRUCK
CARRAWAY COMP $ 500.00 YEARLY SUPPORT CONTRACT
SORENSEN’S TREE & SHR $ 137.50 FERTILIZE PARK TREES
STEVE HEYEN $ 1663.14 OCT PAY
STEVE C HEYEN $ 229.03 OCT TEMP PAY
UTILITY SERVICE, CO $ 2329.47 4TH QUARTER WATER TOWER MAINTENANCE
NPHEL $ 15.00 COLIFORM
TRI-STATE CONTRACTORS $ 15,000.00 STREET PREP AND REPAIR-LARUE ST
$ 22,868.46 NOVEMBER CLAIMS AND ACCOUNTS
$ 119,135.43 FUND BALANCES ON NOV 13, 2018
$ 2023.17 Deposits PENDING
$ 25,679.18 SEWER RESERVE ACCOUNT
$ 123,969.32 TOTAL IN VILLAGE ACCOUNTS AFTER CLAIMS & ACCOUNTS PAID
CORRESPONDENCE- The clerk was contact by AT&T Cingular inquiring about tower maintenance contract and engineers for them to contact for upgrading antenna in first quarter of 2019.
CLERK REPORT – Audit Waiver information has been compiled and sent to the accountant. Clerk is working on end of year reports.
Village Maintenance Report: Steve Heyen reported 1,620,000 gallons of water pumped. Pumps operated for approximately 454 hours. Lift station processed 1,752,000 gallons of wastewater. Heyen would like for the village to hire a Sewer Maintenance company for lift station clean out and troubleshooting wastewater infiltration. Heyen reported that the concessions door still hasn’t been replaced. He repaired the Montana tractor and water hydrant on Union Drive and replaced the roof on the well house. The well house will need new siding soon.
Fire Report- 1 mutual aid to Plattmouth, 1 auto wreck, 1 false alarm. Joseph Brown has been appointed as a new volunteer fireman and is included in these minutes for insurance purposes.
Union United Inc. Report: Caboose restoration project is progressing. Welding of rusted areas is complete. Boy Scouts cleaned up the area, added landscape timbers and rock. Trash and recycling bins have been ordered for the park. Benches have been built and installed at the gazebo. Landscaping still needs to be done around the gazebo, but weather has been a problem.

Tim Hinze was present to discuss water bill problems and leak issues. The leak at his residence was ongoing because the plumber took a long time to respond to fix a broken pipe in his house. The chairman told Mr. Hinze the village would work on finding a payment plan he could afford each month.

Seyler motioned to adjourn at 7:23 pm. 2nd by Vidlak. By Roll, Trustee votes are as follows: Hardbarger – Aye, Boardman – Aye, Vidlak – Aye, Seyler – Aye and Ruby- Aye. Motion approved.

The next regular meeting is scheduled for December 12, 2018, 7 pm 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.




Dwain Hardbarger, Jr.
Chairman

These minutes have been prepared by the village clerk and are certified to be true and accurate


VILLAGE OF UNION
MEETING MINUTES
DECEMBER 12, 2018

Chairman called the monthly meeting for December to order at 7:00pm at the Union Fire Hall. The Open Meeting Laws were displayed for public reference. On roll call: Hardbarger – Aye, Eaton – Aye, Vidlak – Aye, Seyler – Aye and Ruby - Aye.

Minutes of the November Regular Board Meeting were reviewed. Seyler motioned to approve November 14th Meeting Minutes. 2nd by Eaton. By Roll, Trustee votes are as follows: Hardbarger – Aye, Eaton – Aye, Vidlak – Aye, Seyler – Aye and Ruby - Aye. Motion approved.

Claims and Accounts were presented. Vidlak motioned to approve December Claims and Accounts. 2nd by Seyler. By Roll, Trustee votes are as follows: Hardbarger – Aye, Eaton – Aye, Vidlak – Aye, Seyler – Aye and Ruby - Aye. Motion approved.

DECEMBER 2018 CLAIMS AND ACCOUNTS

NPPD FIREBARN* $ 92.82
WATER PUMP $ 397.40
TOWER (WATER) $ 125.17
AREA LIGHT RENTAL $ 13.04
STREETLIGHTS $ 556.66
SEWER PUMP $ 114.42
BALLFIELD $ 85.26
MAINTENANCE SHOP $ 34.21
CABOOSE $ 34.21
WINDSTREAM OFFICE $ 70.32
MELISSA HANSEN $ 919.88 NOV PAY
JOHNSONS $ 504.13 GAS/SAW/STEVE TRUCK/OIL/83.18 F-550
STEVE C. HEYEN $ 429.43 NOV PAY
STEVE HEYEN $ 1834.57 NOV PAY
MEESKES HARDWARE $ 25.75 HYDRANT PARTS
OMAHA DOOR & WIND $ 1675.00 REPLACE DOOR AT CONCESSIONS
DWAIN HARDBARGER $ 550.00 CHAIRMAN COMP
PAUL VIDLAK $ 300.00 TRUSTEE COMP
C. J. SEYLER $ 275.00 TRUSTEE COMP
HEATHER EATON $ 300.00 TRUSTEE COMP
JEFF RUBY $ 200.00 TRUSTEE COMP
$ 8,537.37 DECEMBER CLAIMS AND ACCOUNTS
$ 114,708.64 FUND BALANCES DECEMBER 11, 2018
$ 1255.62 Deposits PENDING
$ 25,685.79 SEWER RESERVE ACCOUNT
$ 133,112.68 TOTAL IN VILLAGE ACCOUNTS AFTER CLAIMS & ACCOUNTS PAID
CORRESPONDENCE- The Village received the Certification of Election from the Cass County Election Commissioner certifying that Paul Vidlak received 31 votes and Cass Crook received 37 votes electing them to the Union Board of Trustees.
CLERK REPORT – The clerk compiled the information for Street Expenditures, Income and budget for Street Superintendent to file his report with NDOR. Street Superintendent certification paperwork completed and filed for FY2017/18. Banner permit for NDOR completed and approved.
Village Maintenance Report: Steve Heyen reported the well pumps ran for 430 hours, pumping 1,534,000 gallons of water. Lift station ran for approximately 128 hours, pumping 1,536,000 gallons of wastewater. Heyen reported skimming sod off the corner in Birch Court while plowing in front of Poirier’s house. Mrs. Poirier complained that her yard was damaged. Chairman stated that it was owned by the Village because it was in the Village right of way and instructed Heyen to seed it in the Spring. Heyen spread 11 bags of salt this past weather event and thinks he would need at least 20 to do the job properly. Chairman authorized Heyen to buy salt in bulk and store it in the maintenance facility.
Fire Report- The department responded to 1 mutual aid call at a house fire in Plattsmouth, 1 automobile wreck and a training burn in the Nehawka/Dunbar area.
Union United Inc. Report: NTR

NEW BUSINESS:

Paul Vidlak and Cass Crook were administered the Oath of Office of the Union Village Board of Trustees.

Jeff Ruby nominated Charles J. Seyler II as Chairman of the Board. 2nd by Cass Crook. . By Roll, Trustee votes are as follows: Seyler – Aye, Eaton – Aye, Vidlak – Aye, Seyler – Aye and Ruby – Aye, Crook - Aye. Motion approved.

Chairman Hardbarger stepped down and was thanked for his 8 years of faithful, productive service to the Village of Union.

Chairman Seyler presided:

Monte Dakan for Johnson Service Company presented their sewer maintenance plan for the Village. Their maintenance plan includes lift station cleaning and system jetting, repair and documentation of the state of the system using cameras and video. The Board agreed that a maintenance plan is necessary to detect water leaks and areas where groundwater is getting into the sewer system. This process can be done over years based the amount of money budgeted per year. The board determined that the lift station needs to be cleaned on a yearly basis. Vidlak motioned to have Johnson Service Co. put the Village on the wait list for lift station cleaning for the upcoming year and for the clerk to analyze sewer income and expenses to determine how much can be spent each year on investigation and documentation. 2nd by Ruby. By Roll, Trustee votes are as follows: Seyler – Aye, Vidlak – Aye, Eaton – Aye, Ruby- Aye and Crook – Aye. Motion approved.

Chairman Seyler appointed Melissa Hansen as Clerk/Treasurer for the village with salary set at $12.00 per hour, Steve Heyen as village maintenance and Steve C. Heyen as part-time maintenance with maintenance pay set at $16.00 per hour, Ric Ortmeier, CPA as village accountant, Olsson Associates as village engineering firm and Street Superintendent, C.J. Seyler, Jeff Ruby and Dave Chipman to Health Board, Dale Hansen, 1st year of 1year appointment to the Planning Commission, Donna Ruby and Debbie Vidlak, 1st year of 3 year appointment to the Planning Commission, Shawn Hoy, Dave Kendall 2nd year of 2 year appointment to the Planning Commission and Rush Chipman Law appointed as Village Legal Counsel.

Vidlak motioned to approve yearly performance bonuses as follows: $275 for Melissa Hansen, $275 for Steve Heyen, $125 for Steve C. Heyen. 2nd by Eaton. By Roll, Trustee votes are as follows: Seyler – Aye, Vidlak – Aye, Eaton – Aye, Ruby- Aye and Crook – Aye. Motion approved.

Ruby motioned to adjourn at 7:52 pm. 2nd by Eaton. By Roll, Trustee votes are as follows: Seyler – Aye, Vidlak – Aye, Eaton – Aye, Ruby- Aye and Crook – Aye. Motion approved. .

The next regular meeting is scheduled for January 9, 2019, 7 pm 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.



Charles J. Seyler II
Chairman



These minutes have been prepared by the village clerk and are certified to be true and accurate



VILLAGE OF UNION
MEETING MINUTES
JANUARY 9, 2019

Chairman called the monthly meeting for January to order at 7:00pm at the ALA Hall. The Open Meeting Laws were displayed for public reference. On roll call: Seyler – Aye, Vidlak – Aye, Eaton – Absent, Ruby – Aye and Crook- Aye.

Minutes of the December Regular Board Meeting were reviewed. Vidlak motioned to approve December 12th Meeting Minutes. 2nd by Ruby. By Roll, Trustee votes are as follows: Seyler – Aye, Vidlak – Aye, Eaton – Absent, Ruby – Aye and Crook- Aye.

Claims and Accounts were presented. Ruby motioned to approve January Claims and Accounts. 2nd by Vidlak. By Roll, Trustee votes are as follows: Seyler – Aye, Vidlak – Aye, Eaton – Absent, Ruby – Aye and Crook- Aye.

JANUARY 2019 CLAIMS AND ACCOUNTS

NPPD FIREBARN* $ 99.56
WATER PUMP $ 445.21
TOWER (WATER) $ 119.67
AREA LIGHT RENTAL $ 13.04
STREETLIGHTS $ 556.66
SEWER PUMP $ 128.82
BALLFIELD $ 85.26
MAINTENANCE SHOP $ 34.21
CABOOSE $ 34.21
WINDSTREAM OFFICE $ 72.25
MELISSA HANSEN $ 1016.83 DEC PAY
JOHNSONS $ 405.61 GAS STEVE TRUCK/MONTANA
STEVE HEYEN $ 1534.67 DEC PAY
MEESKES HARDWARE $ 79.98 CLAMP KIT
CASS COUNTY ELECTION $ 100.00 2018 GENERAL ELECTION FEE
N.P.H.E.L $ 212.00 NITRATE/RADIUM/COLIFORM TESTING
$ 4,937.98 JANUARY CLAIMS AND ACCOUNTS
$ 111,847.62 FUND BALANCES JANUARY 8, 2019
$ 345.91 Deposits PENDING
$ 29,927.90 SEWER RESERVE ACCOUNT
$ 137,183.45 TOTAL IN VILLAGE ACCOUNTS AFTER CLAIMS & ACCOUNTS PAID
CORRESPONDENCE- The Village received a letter of complaint from the Post Office staff about the trash can on the corner of S. 2nd and Main St. being full and sharing that residents are bringing their fast food and household trash into the post office and leaving it in the recycle can placed for junk mail. Post office staff has removed the can from inside the facility. Heyen stated that he empties the trash regularly but people fill it with household trash and he can’t keep up with it. Chairman Seyler instructed Heyen to remove the trash can permanently.
CLERK REPORT – The clerk reported that dog nuisance letter and pet ordinance has been sent as requested by the chairman. USDA reports are finished and sent to the USDA contact. Worker’s Comp audits for the Village and Volunteer Fire Department are almost finished. 1099s, W-2s and year end payroll reports will be finished by the required dates.
Village Maintenance Report: Steve Heyen reported the well pumps ran for 471 hours, pumping 1,642,000 gallons of water. Lift station ran for approximately 104 hours, pumping 1,240,000 gallons of wastewater. Heyen reported that the Maple trees in the park on A St. are rotting and large branches are falling in the park and alley and that there are also trees in the well house area that need to be taken out. Seyler instructed Heyen to remove them as time permits.
Fire Report- NTR
Union United Inc. Report: NTR

NEW BUSINESS:

Ruby motioned to approve the 5 year sewer maintenance contract with Johnson Service Company. 2nd by Vidlak. By Roll, Trustee votes are as follows: Seyler – Aye, Vidlak – Aye, Eaton – Absent, Ruby – Aye and Crook- Aye.

Ruby motioned to adjourn at 7:25 pm. 2nd by Vidlak. By Roll, Trustee votes are as follows: Seyler – Aye, Vidlak – Aye, Eaton – Absent, Ruby – Aye and Crook- Aye.

The next regular meeting is scheduled for February 13, 2019 at 7 pm 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.



Charles J. Seyler II
Chairman



These minutes have been prepared by the village clerk and are certified to be true and accurate

VILLAGE OF UNION
MEETING MINUTES
MARCH 13, 2019

Chairman Seyler called the monthly meeting for March to order at 7:00pm at the Union Fire Hall. The Open Meeting Laws were displayed for public reference. On roll call: Seyler – Aye, Vidlak – Aye, Eaton – Aye, Ruby – Absent and Crook- Aye.

Minutes of the February Regular Board Meeting were reviewed. Eaton motioned to approve February 13th Meeting Minutes. 2nd by Vidlak. By Roll, Trustee votes are as follows: Seyler – Aye, Vidlak – Aye, Eaton – Aye, Ruby – Absent and Crook- Aye.

Claims and Accounts were presented. Vidlak motioned to approve March Claims and Accounts. 2nd by Eaton. By Roll, Trustee votes are as follows: Seyler – Aye, Vidlak – Aye, Eaton – Aye, Ruby – Absent and Crook- Aye.

MARCH 2019 CLAIMS AND ACCOUNTS

WATER PUMP $ 498.77
FIREBARN (TOWN BLDG) $ 105.58
TOWER (WATER) $ 127.49
AREA LIGHT RENTAL $ 13.04
STREETLIGHTS $ 556.66
LIFT STATION $ 160.08
BALLFIELD $ 85.26
MAINTENACE SHOP $ 34.21
CABOOSE $ 34.21
WINDSTREAM OFFICE $ 72.12
JOHNSONS $ 350.60 GAS STEVE’S TRUCK/285.08/F-550 AND MONTANA/65.52
MIDWEST FARMERS COOP $ 466.11 PROPANE TOP OFF/659 GALLONS
MELISSA HANSEN $ 1066.83 FEB PAY
STEVE HEYEN $ 1933.63 FEB PAY
STEVE C HEYEN $ 251.20 FEB TEMP PAY
WILLIE BESCHEINEN $ 770.00 SNOW REMOVAL 2-15 THRU 2/20
B&S TRUCKING $ 1125.00 SNOW REMOVAL 2-15 THRU 2/20
DAKOTA PUMP $ 259.87 ALTERNATOR PUMP LIFT STA AND OVERNIGHT SHIP
NPHEL $ 15.00 WATER TESTS COLIFORM

$ 7,598.50 MARCH CLAIMS AND ACCOUNTS
$ 123,949.08 FUND BALANCES AS OF MARCH 12, 2019
$ 1519.31 PENDING DEPOSITS
$ 29,927.90 SEWER RESERVE ACCOUNT
$ 147,797.79 TOTAL IN VILLAGE ACCOUNTS AFTER CLAIMS & ACCOUNTS PAID
CORRESPONDENCE- The Village received a thank you letter from Keep Cass County Beautiful for our support and notice of a Hazard Mitigation Plan Update Meeting with the Lower Platte South Natural Resources District.
CLERK REPORT – The clerk reported that she wouldn’t be able to attend the Hazard Mitigation Meeting due to her trip home but she has contacted LPSNRD and will meet with the engineering company one on one.
Village Maintenance Report: Steve Heyen reported the well pumps ran for 427hours, pumping 1,512,000 gallons of water. Lift station ran for approximately 91 hours, pumping 1,092,000 gallons of wastewater. Heyen reported the relay and alternator pump failed and was replaced on the Lift Station. Heyen also voiced his concern that he is unable to access the sewer lagoons because of the snow.
Fire Report- Chief Kennedy reported that the department was called out for 2 car crashes and 1 EMS Standby. He informed the board that Cass County changed the frequency of their radios to 800mhz without making sure everyone was compatible. The Department was able to get a donation for compatible radios from Sarpy County who just upgraded their equipment.
Union United Inc. Report: NTR

Ruby arrived at 7:06pm.

NEW BUSINESS: Vidlak motioned to table NPPD agenda item until next meeting because NPPD representative was unable to make it due to weather conditions in Western Nebraska. 2nd by Crook. By Roll, Trustee votes are as follows: Seyler – Aye, Vidlak – Aye, Eaton – Aye, Ruby – Aye and Crook- Aye.

Vidlak motioned to adjourn at 7:34 pm. 2nd by Crook. By Roll, Trustee votes are as follows: Seyler – Aye, Vidlak – Aye, Eaton – Aye, Ruby – Aye and Crook- Aye.

The next regular meeting is scheduled for April 10, 2019 at 7 pm 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.



Charles J. Seyler II
Chairman

VILLAGE OF UNION
SPECIAL MEETING MINUTES
April 30, 2019

The Union Village Board met in special session on April 30, 2019 to approve the purchase of Union property Lynn Addition Block 10 Lots 1-14 On Roll Call: Seyler – Aye, Vidlak – Aye, Eaton – Aye, Ruby – Aye, Crook – Aye.

The meeting was called to order at 7:00pm at the Union Fire Hall. The Open Meeting Laws were displayed for public reference.

The property up for sale is in the 100 year Floodway and can’t be improved. The Village has documented this land in their 2017 Comprehensive Plan as land to be acquired and added to the park area as Open Space.

Eaton asked that an agenda item be added to the May regular meeting to discuss the Village’s future plans for this land.

Ruby motioned to approve the purchase of Union, Lynn Addition Block 10, Lots 1-14 for $11,500 plus closing costs and to authorize the Chairman to complete necessary legal documents on the Board’s behalf. 2nd by Vidlak. By Roll, Trustees votes are as follows: Seyler-Aye, Vidlak – Aye, Eaton – Aye, Ruby – Aye, Crook – Nay. Motion approved.


Vidlak motioned to adjourn at 7:06pm. 2nd by Ruby. By Roll, Trustees votes are as follows: Seyler-Aye, Vidlak – Aye, Eaton – Aye, Ruby – Aye, Crook – Nay. Motion approved.

The next regular meeting is scheduled for May 8, 2019, 7pm at the Union Fire Hall. The Meeting Notice and Agenda will be posted for the public at the Village Office, the Junktion, and the Union Post Office.


Charles J Seyler, II
Chairman


These minutes have been prepared by the village clerk and are certified to be true and accurate



These minutes have been prepared by the village clerk and are certified to be true and accurate


VILLAGE OF UNION
MEETING MINUTES
MAY 8, 2019

Chairman Seyler called the monthly meeting for May to order at 7:01pm at the Union Fire Hall. The Open Meeting Laws were displayed for public reference. On roll call: Seyler – Aye, Vidlak – Aye, Eaton – Absent, Ruby – Aye and Crook- Aye.

Minutes of the April Regular Board Meeting were reviewed. Vidlak motioned to approve April 10th Meeting Minutes. 2nd by Crook. By Roll, Trustee votes are as follows: Seyler – Aye, Vidlak – Aye, Eaton – Absent, Ruby – Aye and Crook- Aye.

Minutes of the April Special Board Meeting were reviewed. Vidlak motioned to approve April 30th Meeting Minutes with a change of Crook’s vote to “Aye” for adjournment. . 2nd by Crook. By Roll, Trustee votes are as follows: Seyler – Aye, Vidlak – Aye, Eaton – Absent, Ruby – Aye and Crook- Aye.

Claims and Accounts were presented. Vidlak motioned to approve May Claims and Accounts. 2nd by Ruby. By Roll, Trustee votes are as follows: Seyler – Aye, Vidlak – Aye, Eaton – Absent, Ruby – Aye and Crook- Aye.

MAY 2019 CLAIMS AND ACCOUNTS

WATER PUMP $ 408.22
FIREBARN (TOWN BLDG) $ 94.67
TOWER (WATER) $ 125.08
AREA LIGHT RENTAL $ 13.04
STREETLIGHTS $ 556.66
LIFT STATION $ 153.91
BALLFIELD $ 85.26
MAINTENANCE SHOP $ 34.21
CABOOSE $ 34.21
WINDSTREAM OFFICE $ 71.77
JOHNSONS $ 313.15 GAS STEVE’S TRUCK & MOWER
MEESKE’S ACE HARDWARE $ 37.01 TOILET REPAIR CONCESSIONS & KEYS
MELISSA HANSEN $ 1066.83 APR PAY
ONE CALL CONCEPTS $ .77 QUARTER 1 DIGGER’S HOTLINE
UTILITY SVC, CO. $ 2329.47 WATER TOWER MAINTENANCE PAYMENT
STEVE HEYEN $ 1491.89 APR PAY
NPHEL $ 1078.00 WATER TESTS EPA/COLIFORM/LEAD/COPPER/ALK/CA
$ 7,894.15 MAY CLAIMS AND ACCOUNTS
$ 136,769.12 FUND BALANCES AS OF MAY 7, 2019
$ 2,904.07 PENDING DEPOSITS
$ 29,942.33 SEWER RESERVE ACCOUNT
$ 161,724.37 TOTAL IN VILLAGE ACCOUNTS AFTER CLAIMS & ACCOUNTS PAID
CORRESPONDENCE- NTR
CLERK REPORT – Clerk had phone meeting with JEO to participate in the 5 year update of the Cass County Mitigation Plan. Clerk reported that one of the mitigation actions determined in the original plan for storm drainage was no longer needed. Erosion control in Floodplain item has been satisfied with tree plantings in the park and assuring structures in floodplain are not permanent structures that restrict the flow of water. A third mitigation action that was identified 5 years ago was the necessity of a generator for the lift station and should now be in the planning process. Clerk will be attending another planning session for the update sometime in July and will add the need for an updated emergency siren system. Cost of mitigation actions in this plan are subsidized by FEMA for communities that participate in the plan updates.
Village Maintenance Report: Steve Heyen reported the well pumps ran for 376 hours, pumping 1,644,000 gallons of water. Lift station ran for approximately 200 hours processing 2,208,000 gallons of wastewater. Heyen sprayed lagoons and ballfield areas for weed control. Heyen reported that dandelions are becoming an issue this year in the village but when he sprayed to eliminate them a few years ago residents complained that trees near the sprayed areas were affected. Board suggested that he try to find a liquid weed and feed product that will just affect dandelions.
Fire Report- NTR
Union United- Caboose painting is finished. The contractor was unable to finish decals that were located on rivets because he didn’t have the tool necessary. Clean Up is scheduled for Memorial Day weekend. Residents are reminded that there will be no tire recycling this year.
NEW BUSINESS:

The Health Board, consisting of Chairman Seyler and Cass Crook, did a walk though of the village as a result of multiple complaints of nuisance properties. The inspection bought attention to yard waste piling up in residents’ yards. Ruby requested that a temporary burn pile be set up behind the ball park until June 1st for residents to bring their yard waste so yards can be cleaned up prior to nuisance actions being taken.

The Health Board will meet again to compile a list of properties and the nuisance violations on each of them so a letter can be sent out with the ordinance as reference. Each property owner will be asked to take care of the violations by a certain date and apprised of the consequences for non-compliance.

Seyler appointed Donna Ruby as the 3rd member of the Health Board.

The Board discussed possible future uses of the newly acquired lots in the park. They discussed using the barn as facility to rent for events, however, the concrete floor will have to be replaced and the building completely cleaned because livestock and fowl were housed in it. The Board would rather use it as a future site for new playground equipment. The fence will be taken down, except for the west side along the rail road tracks, to make it easier to mow and maintain.

Vidlak motioned to adjourn at 7:48pm. 2nd by Crook. By Roll, Trustee votes are as follows: Seyler – Aye, Vidlak – Aye, Eaton – Absent, Ruby – Aye and Crook- Aye.

The next regular meeting is scheduled for June 12, 2019 at 7 pm 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.



Charles J. Seyler II
Chairman



These minutes have been prepared by the village clerk and are certified to be true and accurate

VILLAGE OF UNION
MEETING MINUTES
JUNE 12, 2019

Chairman Seyler called the monthly meeting for June to order at 7:00pm at the Union Fire Hall. The Open Meeting Laws were displayed for public reference. On roll call: Seyler – Aye, Vidlak – Aye, Eaton – Aye, Ruby – Aye and Crook- Aye.

Minutes of the May Regular Board Meeting were reviewed. Ruby motioned to approve May 8th Meeting Minutes. 2nd by Crook. By Roll, Trustee votes are as follows: Seyler – Aye, Vidlak – Aye, Eaton – Aye, Ruby – Aye and Crook- Aye.

Claims and Accounts were presented. Vidlak motioned to approve May Claims and Accounts. 2nd by Eaton. By Roll, Trustee votes are as follows: Seyler – Aye, Vidlak – Aye, Eaton – Aye, Ruby – Aye and Crook- Aye.

JUNE 2019 CLAIMS AND ACCOUNTS

WATER PUMP $ 433.66
FIREBARN (TOWN BLDG) $ 93.84
TOWER (WATER) $ 137.56
AREA LIGHT RENTAL $ 13.04
STREETLIGHTS $ 556.66
LIFT STATION $ 126.78
BALLFIELD $ 85.26
MAINTENANCE SHOP $ 34.21
CABOOSE $ 34.21
WINDSTREAM OFFICE $ 71.75
JOHNSONS $ 487.09 GAS STEVE TRUCK/375.22/MOWER/79.35/MONTANA/32.52
DAKOTA PUMP $ 604.02 NEW VACUUM PUMP FOR LIFT STATION
SORENSENS TREE & SHRUB $ 137.50 PESTICIDE TREES IN PARK
MELISSA HANSEN $ 90.48 MILEAGE THRY MAY 31
MELISSA HANSEN $ 1068.68 MAY PAY
JEFF RUBY $ 5000.00 PREP WORK AND SUPPLIES FIREHOUSE DRIVE
ALEXUS HANSEN $ 495.78 MAY PAY
STEVE HEYEN $ 1491.89 MAY PAY
STEVE C HEYEN $ 147.76 MAY PAY
$ 11,627.79 JUNE CLAIMS AND ACCOUNTS
$ 144,171.20 FUND BALANCES AS OF JUNE 11, 2019
$ 5,007.31 PENDING DEPOSITS
$ 29,942.33 SEWER RESERVE ACCOUNT
$ 167,493.05 TOTAL IN VILLAGE ACCOUNTS AFTER CLAIMS & ACCOUNTS PAID
$ 2,904.07 PENDING DEPOSITS
$ 29,942.33 SEWER RESERVE ACCOUNT
$ 161,724.37 TOTAL IN VILLAGE ACCOUNTS AFTER CLAIMS & ACCOUNTS PAID
CORRESPONDENCE- The clerk received Miss Cass County Nomination form.
CLERK REPORT – Village Laptop and thumb drive were backed-up and laptop upgraded to Windows 10 due to Windows 7 no longer supported by Microsoft. AT&T upgrade paperwork and Utility Service construction review completed. Upgrade to be accomplished sometime late July/early August.
Village Maintenance Report: Steve Heyen reported the well pumps ran for 424 hours, pumping 1,712,000 gallons of water. Lift station ran for approximately 600 hours processing 6,984,000 gallons of wastewater. Johnson Co. will be out early July to clean out lift station. Heyen inspected manholes near lagoons to see why lift station is processing so much waste water. B St. flow is heavy and the manhole near the Tellez home at 1 St. is heavy and possibly the area where sewer lines are being infiltrated by groundwater. Heyen will be working on mowing sewer lagoons and newly acquired park property. Board gave him permission to bale it and use it for his livestock. Trees in park are down and mostly cleaned up.
Fire Report- Rural Board and Volunteer Fire Department are willing to help fund new asphalt at Fire Station.
Union United- Village Clean-up was held Memorial Weekend. The community filled three 30 yard dumpsters with trash, one trailer with appliances and metal recycling, and one pick up with electronics recycling. The Annual Union Golf Tournament is scheduled for August 17, 2019. The Brianna grape harvest will be mid-August. The group is looking into grants for playground equipment and restoration of the inside of caboose.
NEW BUSINESS:

Ruby motioned to approve prepaid contract from Midwest Farmer’s Coop for 1500 gallons of propane. 2nd by Crook. By Roll, Trustee votes are as follows: Seyler – Aye, Vidlak – Aye, Eaton – Aye, Ruby – Aye and Crook- Aye.

Ruby motioned to approve Seyler party on July 3rd with fireworks and alcohol at the pavilion. 2nd Crook. By Roll, Trustee votes are as follows: Seyler – Abstained, Vidlak – Aye, Eaton – Aye, Ruby – Aye and Crook- Aye.

Ruby motioned to send letter to the Kowalski’s about their livestock and dogs. 2nd by Eaton. By Roll, Trustee votes are as follows: Seyler – Aye, Vidlak – Aye, Eaton – Aye, Ruby – Aye and Crook- Aye.

The village received a complaint from a family that rented the pavilion for a picnic. The bathrooms were dirty and the trash cans were overflowing with trash. Chairman Seyler proposed a pavilion rental policy where the clerk would collect a $50 deposit plus $25 rental fee in advance of the reservation. The deposit will be returned if the facilities are cleaned by the next day. Crook motioned to established rental policy. 2nd by Ruby. By Roll, Trustee votes are as follows: Seyler – Aye, Vidlak – Aye, Eaton – Aye, Ruby – Aye and Crook- Aye.

Crook motioned to approve the 5 year update of the local emergency operation plans for the County. 2nd by Ruby. By Roll, Trustee votes are as follows: Seyler – Aye, Vidlak – Aye, Eaton – Aye, Ruby – Aye and Crook- Aye.

Seyler appointed Laura Hill as the 3rd member of the Health Board in place of Donna Ruby.

The Health Board has taken pictures of nuisances in the community. The Board will convene soon with their new member and get information on addresses and owners in order to prepare compliance letters.

Vidlak motioned to accept Tri-State Contractors bid of $18,000 for asphalt work on Fire House Lot with cost share from Union Rural Fire Board and the Volunteer Fire Department. 2nd by Eaton. By Roll, Trustee votes are as follows: Seyler – Aye, Vidlak – Aye, Eaton – Aye, Ruby – Aye and Crook- Aye.

Ruby motioned to adjourn at 7:51pm. 2nd by Eaton. By Roll, Trustee votes are as follows: Seyler – Aye, Vidlak – Aye, Eaton – Aye, Ruby – Aye and Crook- Aye.

The next regular meeting is scheduled for July 10, 2019 at 7 pm 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.



Charles J. Seyler II
Chairman



These minutes have been prepared by the village clerk and are certified to be true and accurate

VILLAGE OF UNION
MEETING MINUTES
JULY 10, 2019

Chairman Seyler called the monthly meeting to order for June to order at 7:01pm at the Union Fire Hall. The Open Meeting Laws were displayed for public reference. On roll call: Seyler – Aye, Vidlak – Aye, Eaton – Aye, Ruby – Absent and Crook- Aye.

Minutes of the June Regular Board Meeting were reviewed. Eaton motioned to approve June 12th Meeting Minutes. 2nd by Vidlak. By Roll, Trustee votes are as follows: Seyler – Aye, Vidlak – Aye, Eaton – Aye, Ruby – Absent and Crook- Aye.

Claims and Accounts were presented. Vidlak motioned to approve June Claims and Accounts. 2nd by Eaton. By Roll, Trustee votes are as follows: Seyler – Aye, Vidlak – Aye, Eaton – Aye, Ruby – Absent and Crook- Aye.

JULY 2019 CLAIMS AND ACCOUNTS

WATER PUMP $ 466.76
FIREBARN (TOWN BLDG) $ 107.75
TOWER (WATER) $ 157.26
AREA LIGHT RENTAL $ 13.04
STREETLIGHTS $ 556.66
LIFT STATION $ 195.28
BALLFIELD $ 85.26
MAINTENANCE SHOP $ 34.21
CABOOSE $ 34.21
WINDSTREAM OFFICE $ 71.64
JOHNSONS $ 404.02 GAS STEVE TRUCK//MOWER/F-550/WINCH
TRI-STATE PUMPING $ 812.50 PUMP OUT LIFT STATIONS
NPHEL $ 411.00 COPPER/LEAD/COLIFORM TESTS
MELISSA HANSEN $ 1061.68 JUN PAY
TRI-STATE CONTRACTORS $ 18850.00 PREP AND ASPHALT FIRE HOUSE LOT
ALEXUS HANSEN $ 495.78 JUN PAY
STEVE HEYEN $ 1641.62 JUN PAY
STEVE C HEYEN $ 118.20 JUN PAY
CNA SURETY $ 100.00 CLERK BOND
CONCRETE INDUSTRIES $ 3877.50 CONCRETE FOR FIRE HOUSE LOT
UTILITY SERVICE CO $ 2342.47 QUARTERLY TOWER MAINTENANCE CONTRACT
PAPILLION SANITATION $ 596.25 VILLAGE CLEAN-UP
$ 32,320.09 JULY CLAIMS AND ACCOUNTS
$ 154,226.28 FUND BALANCES AS OF JULY 9, 2019
$ 716.34 PENDING DEPOSITS
$ 29,957.26 SEWER RESERVE ACCOUNT
$ 152,579.79 TOTAL IN VILLAGE ACCOUNTS AFTER CLAIMS & ACCOUNTS PAID
CORRESPONDENCE- NTR
CLERK REPORT – Clerk addressed nuisance issues that could be handled in the office. She made appointment for dog license renewals and rabies certification documentation. Part time administration help has been scanning old meeting minutes and creating digital copies to be put on pen drive for redundancy purposes. Clerk would like to purchase a fire proof/flood proof safe to store the village computer back-ups and other important documents.
Village Maintenance Report: Steve Heyen reported the well pumps ran for 498 hours, pumping 1,831,000 gallons of water. Lift station ran for approximately 400 hours processing 4,248,000 gallons of wastewater. Lagoons are filling at a rapid rate. Johnson Co. has been dealing with flooding in Kearney and have been working their way back. They are currently working in Eagle so should be here in a month.
Alleys need to be rocked. Chairman approved B&S trucking to do the work.
Fire Report- No calls to report. Chief Kennedy unofficially reported that Rural Board will help fund the fire house driveway project.
Union United- NTR
Vidlak motioned to table new business until next month. 2nd by Crook. . By Roll, Trustee votes are as follows: Seyler – Aye, Vidlak – Aye, Eaton – Aye, Ruby – Absent and Crook- Aye.

Vidlak motioned to adjourn at 7:27pm. 2nd by Eaton. . By Roll, Trustee votes are as follows: Seyler – Aye, Vidlak – Aye, Eaton – Aye, Ruby – Absent and Crook- Aye.

The next regular meeting is scheduled for August 14, 2019 at 7 pm 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.


Charles J. Seyler II
Chairman



These minutes have been prepared by the village clerk and are certified to be true and accurate

VILLAGE OF UNION
SPECIAL MEETING MINUTES
AUGUST 28, 2019

Chairman Seyler called the special meeting to order on August 28th at 7:00pm at the Union Fire Hall. The Open Meeting Laws were displayed for public reference. On roll call: Seyler – Aye, Vidlak – Aye, Eaton – Aye, Ruby – Absent and Crook- Aye.

Three members of the Health Board were in attendance to present and discuss the report of their findings at 218 C Street.

Vidlak motioned to pass Resolution 19-1, A resolution to adopt the findings of the Village of Union Health Board. 2nd by Eaton. By Roll, Trustee votes are as follows: Seyler – Aye, Vidlak – Aye, Eaton – Aye, Ruby – Absent and Crook- Aye.

Vidlak motioned to adjourn at 7:10pm. 2nd by Crook. By Roll, Trustee votes are as follows: Seyler – Aye, Vidlak – Aye, Eaton – Aye, Ruby – Absent and Crook- Aye.



Charles J. Seyler II
Chairman



These minutes have been prepared by the village clerk and are certified to be true and accurate


VILLAGE OF UNION
MEETING MINUTES
SEPTEMBER 11, 2019

Chairman Seyler called the monthly meeting for September to order at 7:01pm at the Union Fire Hall. The Open Meeting Laws were displayed for public reference. On roll call: Seyler – Aye, Boardman – Aye, Vidlak – Aye, Crook – Aye and Ruby - Absent.

Vidlak motioned to open the Annual Budget Hearing at 7:01pm at the Union Fire Hall. 2nd by Eaton. By Roll, Trustee votes are as follows: Seyler – Aye, Boardman – Aye, Vidlak – Aye, Crook – Aye and Ruby - Absent. Motioned approved.

Vidlak motioned to close Annual Budget Hearing at 7:21pm. 2nd by Crook. By Roll, Trustee votes are as follows: Seyler – Aye, Boardman – Aye, Vidlak – Aye, Crook – Aye and Ruby - Absent. Motion approved.

Crook motioned to open hearing for the final tax request at 7:21pm. 2nd by Eaton. By Roll, Trustee votes are as follows: Seyler – Aye, Boardman – Aye, Vidlak – Aye, Crook – Aye and Ruby - Absent. Motion approved.

Vidlak motioned to close final tax request hearing at 7:22pm. 2nd by Eaton. By Roll, Trustee votes are as follows: Seyler – Aye, Boardman – Aye, Vidlak – Aye, Crook – Aye and Ruby - Absent. Motion approved.

Vidlak motioned to pass allowable growth increase of 1% for a total of 3.5%. 2nd by Crook. By Roll, Trustee votes are as follows: Seyler – Aye, Boardman – Aye, Vidlak – Aye, Crook – Aye and Ruby - Absent. Motion approved.

Vidlak motioned to adopt 2019/2020 budget as discussed and prepared. 2nd by Crook. By Roll, Trustee votes are as follows: Seyler – Aye, Boardman – Aye, Vidlak – Aye, Crook – Aye and Ruby - Absent. Motion approved.

Vidlak motioned to adopt the Final Tax Levy Resolution setting the 2019/20 property tax rate at 0.50000, in the amount of $43,373.10. 2nd by Eaton. By Roll, Trustee votes are as follows: Seyler – Aye, Boardman – Aye, Vidlak – Aye, Crook – Aye and Ruby - Absent. Motion approved.

Minutes of the August Regular Board Meeting and August Special meeting were reviewed. Eaton motioned to approve August 7th Meeting Minutes. 2nd by Crook. By Roll, Trustee votes are as follows: Seyler – Aye, Boardman – Aye, Vidlak – Aye, Crook – Aye and Ruby - Absent. Motion approved.

Vidlak motioned to approve August 28th Special Meeting minutes. 2nd by Eaton. By Roll, Trustees votes are as follows: Seyler – Aye, Boardman – Aye, Vidlak – Aye, Crook – Aye and Ruby - Absent. Motion approved.

Claims and Accounts were presented. Vidlak motioned to approve September Claims and Accounts. 2nd by Eaton. By Roll, Trustee votes are as follows: Seyler – Aye, Boardman – Aye, Vidlak – Aye, Crook – Aye and Ruby - Absent.
Motion approved.

SEPTEMBER 2019 CLAIMS AND ACCOUNTS

WATER PUMP $ 528.22
FIREBARN (TOWN BLDG) $ 128.67
TOWER (WATER) $ 178.47
AREA LIGHT RENTAL $ 13.04
STREETLIGHTS $ 556.66
LIFT STATION $ 129.00
BALLFIELD $ 85.26
MAINTENANCE SHOP $ 34.21
CABOOSE $ 34.21
WINDSTREAM OFFICE $ 73.09
JOHNSONS $ 426.42 GAS STEVE TRUCK//MOWER/MONTANA
NPHEL $ 15.00 COLIFORM
MELISSA HANSEN $ 1061.68 AUG PAY
ALEXUS HANSEN $ 495.78 AUG PAY
STEVE HEYEN $ 1876.45 AUG PAY
STEVE C HEYEN $ 236.42 AUG PAY
MIDWEST FARMERS $ 150.91 SUMMER FILL/TOP OFF
LINCOLN JOURNAL STAR $ 5.90 SALARIES PUBLICATION
LEAGUE OF NE MUNICIPAL $ 731.00 DUES/334.00/UTILITIES SECTION DUES/397.00
SORENSEN’S TREE & SHRUB $ 147.50 APP TWO OF INSECTICIDE
USDA YEARLY LOAN $ 21209.00 YEARLY USDA SEWER LOAN PAYMENT

$ 28,107.90 SEPTEMBER CLAIMS AND ACCOUNTS
$ 143,570.18 FUND BALANCES AS OF SEPTEMBER 10, 2019
$ 0 PENDING DEPOSITS
$ 29,957.26 SEWER RESERVE ACCOUNT
$ 145,419.54 TOTAL IN VILLAGE ACCOUNTS AFTER CLAIMS & ACCOUNTS PAID
CORRESPONDENCE- State Auditor of Accounts office sent a draft of a letter for clerk/treasure response with procedure change suggestions to comply with the new Statute passed governing audit waivers. Response to this letter is due September 17th. Clerk gave a copy to Village Attorney for review.
CLERK REPORT – The clerk worked with Ric Ortmeier’s office to provide him with the information required to complete the budget documents for the State and County.
Village Maintenance Report: Steve Heyen reported that the well pumps operated for 512 hours pumping 1,949,000 gallons of water. Lift station processed 2,664,000 gallons of wastewater, running for approximately 200 hours. Johnson Co. was in the village, per contract, to clean lift station and document a portion of sewer lines with a camera. A sewer line problem was discovered in the manhole by the Tellez property. Johnson Co. estimates the repair cost to be about $5000.00. Heyen believes this problem is the cause of groundwater entering the sewer system increasing the hours that lift station has to pump.
Heyen is meeting with Johnson Co. in the morning to go over video footage of the sewer lines documented.
Tim Thares will be in the village to do the Sanitary Survey this fall as required by the State.
Ruby arrived at 7:39pm.
Fire Report- The Department responded to 1 vehicle accident involving a deer.
Union United Inc. Report: Annual Golf Tournament was a success raising over $2,000 for community improvement. Volunteers picked approximately 9,000 lbs. of Brianna grapes last month to fundraise. The Chambourcin harvest will be early Oct. and will be much smaller. The group also received a $1000 donation to assist with their TNR program. The Board discussed the group looking into matching grant funding to update the playground equipment for the new park area.

NEW BUSINESS:

Jennifter Serkiz, Cass County Economic Development Executive Director, provided and update on the Council’s latest efforts and accomplishments. The Council serves 15 communities is Cass County and has worked on implementing their two-year strategic plan to grow the people, places and businesses in Cass County through investment, creating jobs and projects. Legislation has passed to approve the membership of Cass County in the MAPA economic development organization.

Ruby motioned to adjourn 8:06 pm. 2nd by Crook. By Roll, Trustee votes are as follows: Seyler – Aye, Boardman – Aye, Vidlak – Aye, Crook – Aye and Ruby - Aye. Motion approved.

The next regular meeting is scheduled for October 9, 2019, 7 pm 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.



Charles J. Seyler II
Chairman

These minutes have been prepared by the village clerk and are certified to be true and accurate