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