The chairman called the monthly meeting for November to order at 7:00 pm at the Union Office/Fire Hall at 500 Main St. The Open Meeting Laws were displayed for public reference.  On roll call:  Seyler – Aye, Feek – Absent, Fritschle – Aye, Ruby-Aye, Hill – Aye.

Minutes of the October Board Meeting and Hearing were reviewed. Ruby motioned to approve October 11, 2023 meeting minutes. 2nd by Fritschle.   By Roll, Trustee votes as follows: Seyler – Aye, Feek – Absent, Fritschle – Aye, Ruby-Aye, Hill – Aye. Motion approved.

Claims and Accounts were presented. Ruby motioned to approve November Claims and Accounts.   2nd by Hill. 

By Roll, Trustee votes as follows: Seyler – Aye, Feek – Absent, Fritschle – Aye, Ruby-Aye, Hill – Aye. Motion approved. 


               
 

Sales Tax Payment

11/06/2023

EFT

NE DEPARTMENT OF REVENUE SALES

Sales Tax

-185.08

 

Check

11/08/2023

EFT

INTUIT QBOOKS

PAYROLL FEES

-66.00

 

Bill Pmt -Check

11/08/2023

1524

UTILITY SERVICE CO INC.

QUARTERLY TOWER MAINTENANCE  PAYMENT

-2,973.57

 

Bill Pmt -Check

11/08/2023

1525

Sorensen's

FALL APPLICATION OF TREE FERTILIZATION

-225.00

 

Bill Pmt -Check

11/08/2023

1526

LARM

UTILITY TRACTOR LIABILITY INSURANCE ADDED

-222.12

 

Bill Pmt -Check

11/08/2023

1527

NE PUBLIC HEALTH ENVIRONMENTAL LAB

WATER TESTS

-626.00

 

Bill Pmt -Check

11/08/2023

1528

NEBRASKA MUNICIPAL CLERKS' ASSOCIATION

CLERK DUES FOR 2024

-50.00

 

Bill Pmt -Check

11/08/2023

1529

OLSSON

STREET SUPER SERVICES

-225.99

 

Bill Pmt -Check

11/08/2023

1530

CENEX FLEET FUELING

FUEL FOR RAM1500 AND MOWERS

-234.39

 

Bill Pmt -Check

11/08/2023

EFT

CAPITAL ONE COMMERCIAL-MENARDS

SUPPLIES FOR MAINTENANCE

-48.16

 

Bill Pmt -Check

11/08/2023

EFT

NPPD

Electricity

-1,199.75

 

Bill Pmt -Check

11/08/2023

EFT

WINDSTREAM

UTILITIES - PHONE

-106.77

 

Bill Pmt -Check

11/08/2023

EFT

PAPILLION SANITATION

RECYCLE CONTAINER FEES

-340.02

 

Check

11/08/2023

1521

CUNNINGHAM RECREATION

PLAYGROUND EQUIPMENT PURCHASE

-46,709.29

 

Paycheck

11/11/2023

1522

Melissa Hansen

OCTOBER PAY

-1,645.81

 

Paycheck

11/11/2023

1523

Steven Heyen

OCTOBER PAY

-2,041.68

 

Liability Check

11/13/2023

E-pay

UNITED STATES TREASURY

47-0540397 QB Tracking # -185451002

-965.90

               

Checking/Savings

           
 

1001 · Operating Account

 

91,079.17

     
 

1002 · ARPA Checking

 

43,098.24

     
 

1370 · Sewer Reserve

 

38,872.87

     

Total Checking/Savings

 

173,050.28

     

Accounts Receivable

           
 

1200 · Accounts Receivable

 

6,538.29

     

Total Accounts Receivable

 

6,538.29

     

Other Current Assets

           
 

1300 · Undeposited Funds

 

80.00

     

Total Other Current Assets

 

80.00

     
       

179,668.57

     
       

179,668.57

     


CORRESPONDENCE - The clerk received an email informing her that ARPA funds need to be contracted with the FY23-24 budget and spent by 2026. She will work on organizing contracts to utilize ARPA funds for next meeting.

CLERK REPORT – The new billing and accounting software has been activated and running on the new laptop.  Clerk has been training with Clerkbooks staff. Sensus software has not been migrated to new laptop.  Clerk needs to look into upgrading the equipment and software since Core and Main ended support of the equipment and software 5 years ago. 

Village Maintenance Report – Heyen reported 1,561,000 gallons of water metered and pumps ran for 269 hours, 90,000 was pushed through the lagoons to maintain levels. The lift station processed 628,000 gallons of waste water.  The new utility tractor is working out nicely.  It will require a block heater when temperatures go below 32 degrees F. Heyen doesn’t have the tools he needs to repair the F550 manifold.  Michael will get it into his shop when he can.

Fire/Rescue Report- New squad will be delivered next month.

Union United Inc. Report: The “go fund me” fundraiser has ended with donations over $14,000 towards the new playground project. 

New Business: 

Ruby motioned to pass Resolution 24-03, Signing of the Year-End Certification of Street Superintendent. 2nd by Hill.  By Roll, Trustee votes as follows: Seyler – Aye, Feek – Absent, Fritschle – Aye, Ruby-Aye, Hill – Aye. Motion approved.

Ruby motioned to pass Resolution 24-04, Waiver of 10 Acre Agricultural Lot Size Requirement.  2nd by Fritschle. By Roll, Trustee votes as follows: Seyler – Aye, Feek – Absent, Fritschle – Aye, Ruby-Aye, Hill – Aye. Motion approved.

Ruby motioned to execute licensing agreement with Michael’s Garage for the lot across from his shop.  2nd by Fritschle.

By Roll, Trustee votes as follows: Seyler – Aye, Feek – Absent, Fritschle – Aye, Ruby-Aye, Hill – Aye. Motion approved.

Ruby motioned to appoint Melissa Hansen, by letter, as the Administrator of the Village’s SAM.gov account.  2nd by Fritschle. By Roll, Trustee votes as follows: Seyler – Aye, Feek – Absent, Fritschle – Aye, Ruby-Aye, Hill – Aye. Motion approved.

Ruby motioned to amend water evaluation study with Olsson, to include treatments systems, well re-location and county hook-up options as requested by WWAC to qualify for funding approval of future utility projects. By Roll, Trustee votes as follows: Seyler – Aye, Feek – Absent, Fritschle – Aye, Ruby-Aye, Hill – Aye. Motion approved.

Hill motioned to adjourn at 7:35pm.  2nd by Ruby.  By Roll, Trustee votes as follows: Seyler – Aye, Feek – Absent, Fritschle – Aye, Ruby-Aye, Hill – Aye. Motion approved.

The next regular meeting is scheduled for December 13, 2023 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 December 8, 2023.


Charles J. Seyler II

Chairman                             

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