VILLAGE OF UNION
MEETING MINUTES
AUGUST 10, 2022
The chairman called the monthly meeting for August 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, Ruby-Aye, Hill – Aye.
Minutes of the July Board Meeting were reviewed. Ruby motioned to approve July Meeting Minutes. 2nd by Crook. By Roll, Trustee votes are as follows: Seyler – Aye, Vidlak – Aye, Crook – Aye, Ruby – Aye, Hill - Aye. Motion Approved.
Claims and Accounts were presented. Crook motioned to approve August Claims and Accounts. 2nd by Ruby. By Roll, Trustee votes are as follows: Seyler – Aye, Vidlak – Aye, Crook – Aye, Ruby – Aye, Hill - Aye. Motion Approved.
AUGUST 2022
CLAIMS AND ACCOUNTS
NPPD:
WATER PUMP $ 228.80 (EFT) WATER FUND
FIREBARN (TOWN BLDG) $ 118.27 (EFT) FIRE FUND
TOWER (WATER) $ 171.82 (EFT) WATER FUND
AREA LIGHT RENTAL $ 11.44 (EFT) GENERAL FUND
STREETLIGHTS $ 424.45 (EFT) STREET FUND
LIFT STATION $ 84.79 (EFT) SEWER FUND
BALLFIELD $ 78.95 (EFT) PARK FUND
MAINTENANCE SHOP $ 39.27 (EFT) GENERAL FUND
CABOOSE $ 31.58 (EFT) GENERAL FUND
WINDSTREAM OFFICE $ 81.82 (EFT) GENERAL FUND
RESERVES TRANSFER $ 183.00 AUG MONTHLY TRANSFER (EFT) SEWER FUND
HRS COMMERCIAL $ 146.12 MENARD’S PURCHASE FOR SUPPLIES GENERAL
JOHNSONS GAS $ 618.85 GAS TRUCK/399.60, MOWERS/195.34, MONTANA/23.91 (C) GENERAL, SEWER & PARK FUNDS
NE DEPT OF REVENUE $ 162.48 SALES TAXES (EFT) GENERAL FUND
NPHEL $ 286.00 ARSENIC/COLIFORM/VOCs TESTING (C) WATER FUND
MELISSA HANSEN $ 1487.65 JULY PAY (C) WATER, SEWER, GEN FUNDS
MICHAEL CONTRERAS $ 1787.75 JULY PAY (C) WATER, SEWER, GENERAL, PARK & STREET FUNDS
STEVE HEYEN $ 1618.31 JULY PAY (C) WATER, SEWER, GENERAL, STREET & PARK FUNDS
TSC $ 284.52 WEED CHEMICALS, MOWER PARTS/20.27 SEWER & GENERAL FUND
SORENSEN’S TREE & $ 175.00 PARK TREES TREATMENT ROUND 2 (C) PARK FUND
UTILITY SERV CO $ 2585.71 TOWER MAINTENANCE CONTRACT PAYMENT Q3 (C) WATER FUND
USPS $ 72.00 POST CARD STAMPS WATER & SEWER FUND
PAPILLION SANITATION $ 305.30 RECYLING (EFT) GENERAL FUND
INTUIT $ 6.00 PAYROLL FEE (EFT) GENERAL FUND
US TREASURY $ 1196.12 MONTHLY DEPOSIT FOR WITHHOLDING (EFT) GENERAL FUND
LINCOLN JOURNAL STAR $ 75.76 JULY MINUTES AND SALARIES PUBLISHING (C) GENERAL FUND
$ 12,261.57 AUGUST CLAIMS AND ACCOUNTS
$ 196,181.45 GENERAL FUND BALANCE AS OF AUGUST 10, 2021
$ 2,969.01 PENDING DEPOSITS
$ 36,076.45 SEWER RESERVE ACCOUNT
$ 21,504.86 ARPA FUND ACCOUNT
+ 183.00 SEWER RESERVE TRANSFER FOR AUGUST $ 244,653.01 IN VILLAGE ACOUNTS AFTER CLAIMS & ACCOUNTS PAID
CORRESPONDENCE- The clerk received a reverse osmosis needs survey. $2.8 million in ARPA funds have been set aside by NDEE to fund reverse osmosis systems in villages and 2nd class cities. Olsson is researching an estimate on what a system for our village will cost. Rural Development sent a flyer for Housing specialist meetings happening at the Plattsmouth library, the second Thursday of each month, to assist residents who may need loans for housing and housing improvements.
CLERK REPORT – Nate O’Keefe briefed the clerk, Heyen, Contreras, Seyler and Hill on the Water System Evaluation findings on August 9, 2022. Olsson has determined that all mains need to be replaced and upgraded to 6”. All hydrants need to be upgraded and possibly the pressure reducing valves. Supply lines from the main to the curb stops are included. The project is estimated at $1.7 million. Union ARPA funds can be used for the design and administration of bids in this process. Olsson found that the Infrastructure Bill that was passed recently can provide SRF funding over the next four year for loans at 2% interest, with 30% to 100% forgiveness, to improve drinking water infrastructure. Nate is working on the application for Union.
Village Maintenance Report – Heyen reported 1,305,000 gallons of water pumped, up from last month. A 6” water main break in the schoolhouse lot was located and repaired. The Loveless property is still leaking large amounts of water and waiting on contractors to show up for the repair. Heyen reported the old John Deere mower needs to be replaced. Seyler permitted Heyen to dispose of it how he sees fit. The elm tree in the park area on the Harrah property is dead and posing a danger. The board will try to contact the Harrahs for permission to remove it.
Fire Report- NTR
Union United Inc. Report: Annual golf tournament is scheduled for August 27th.
New Business:
The Board discussed replies from nuisance abatement requests and will see how the projects go for now.
The Board discussed the need for a replacement mower for the old John Deere. Vidlak motioned to authorize $5000 to purchase a new mower. 2nd by Hill. By roll, Trustees votes are as follows: Seyler – Aye, Vidlak – Aye, Crook – Aye, Ruby – Aye, Hill - Aye. Motion Approved.
Michael McIntire was present to ask the Board if they would be willing to sell him the village-owned lot, on the South corner of Main Street and Larue Street, to park vehicles that are waiting to be repaired or picked up. The Board said they would be willing to sell as long as the lot is maintained and does not become an eyesore. Seyler tasked the clerk to research a reasonable price for the lot.
Mileage reimbursement for the maintenance personal vehicles has become an issue. The Board decided that we need to purchase a new village truck so that maintenance does not have to put all the wear and tear on their personal vehicles. The clerk will assign Heyen’s truck, until the purchase of the new truck, and the village’s F550, as fleet vehicles for the purpose of receiving credit with Cenex.
The clerk discussed the needs of the Village, and the need to spend Street funds in the upcoming fiscal year. The Board asked the clerk to budget for new street number signs and $40,000 for a skid loader to assist with snow removal and other street maintenance. $20,000 will be budgeted from the General Fund to purchase a new village truck. The clerk briefed that the village needs to add $2000 for the increase of water tower maintenance contract, and $1500 for the increase in the cost of insurance premiums, to the 2022/2023 budget. Another $5000 will be set aside from the General Fund for playground equipment for Todd Park. $15,000 in non-utility Enterprise funds will be marked for the purchase and installation of the playground equipment cost. Fundraising and grant funding will also be needed to support the playground project. There is also a $2700 grant match set aside for the installation of emergency sirens. Approximately $42,000 in ARPA funds will be budgeted for the new water system design activities and for the administration of bids for the water project.
Crook motioned to adjourn at 8:08 pm. 2nd by Hill. By roll, Trustees votes are as follows: Seyler – Aye, Vidlak – Aye, Crook – Aye, Ruby – Aye, Hill - Aye. Motion Approved.
The next regular meeting is scheduled for September 14, 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 September 9, 2022.
Charles J. Seyler II
Chairman
These minutes have been prepared by the village clerk and are certified to be true and accurate