VILLAGE OF UNION
MEETING MINUTES
JUNE 12, 2024

The Clerk called the monthly meeting for June to order at 7:02 pm at the Union Office/Fire Hall at 500 Main St. The Open Meeting Laws were displayed for public reference.  On roll call:  Seyler – Absent, Feek – Aye, Fritschle – Aye, Ruby-Absent, Hill – Aye.

Feek motioned to appoint Trustee Hill as Chair in the absence of Chairman Seyler.  2nd by Fritschle. By Roll, Trustee votes as follows: Seyler – Absent, Feek – Aye, Fritschle – Aye, Ruby-Absent, Hill – Aye. Motion approved.

Minutes of the May Board Meeting minutes were reviewed. May minutes included the addition of US Treasury deposit, originally left off the approved claims.  Feek motioned to approve  May 8, 2024 Claims addition as well as the minutes as a whole. 2nd by Fritschle.  By Roll, Trustee votes as follows: Seyler – Absent, Feek – Aye, Fritschle – Aye, Ruby-Absent, Hill – Aye. Motion approved.

Claims and Accounts were presented. Feek motioned to approve June Claims and Accounts   By Roll, Trustee votes as follows: Seyler – Absent, Feek – Aye, Fritschle – Aye, Ruby-Absent, Hill – Aye. Motion approved.
JUNE CLAIMS AND ACCOUNTS

CAPITAL ONE COMMERCIAL-MENARDS	POTHOLE PATCH	74.95
INTUIT QBOOKS	PAYROLL FEES	18.00
Melissa Hansen	MAY PAY	1,642.85
NE DEPARTMENT OF REVENUE SALES	Sales Tax	162.72
NE PUBLIC HEALTH ENVIRONMENTAL LAB	WATER TESTS	31.00
NPPD	UITLITIES-ELECTRICITY	1,203.56
PAPILLION SANITATION	RECYCLE	341.26
SORENSEN'S TREE AND SHRUB CARE	TREE FERTILIZATION	225.00
STEVE HEYEN	REIMBURSE FOR SUMMER HELP	240.00
Steven Heyen	MAY PAY	2,530.44
TOBY J HEYEN	MAY PAY	684.90
UNITED STATES TREASURY	47-0540397 QB Tracking # 431055306	1,286.24
WILBUR-ELLIS	HERBICIDES	475.43
WINDSTREAM	UTILITIES-PHONE	105.51
		9,021.86

			ASSETS AND EQUITY as of:	May 31, 24
ASSETS			
	Current Assets	
		Checking/Savings	
			1001 · Operating Account	132,143.33
			1002 · ARPA Checking	43,026.29
			1370 · Sewer Reserve	39,817.02
		Total Checking/Savings	214,986.64
		Accounts Receivable	
			1200 · Accounts Receivable	15,309.85
		Total Accounts Receivable	15,309.85
	Total Current Assets	230,296.49
TOTAL ASSETS		230,296.49
LIABILITIES & EQUITY	
	Liabilities		838.16
	Equity			
		3000 · Fund Balances	
			3100 · General Funds	
				3101 · Operating	-26,255.92
				3105 · Enterprise Lease	85,867.87
				3140 · Park	-17,851.33
				3150 · Fire	21,216.86
				3170 · American Rescue Plan	43,206.17
			Total 3100 · General Funds	106,183.65
			3300 · Special Revenue Funds	
				3310 · Streets	57,843.10
			Total 3300 · Special Revenue Funds	57,843.10
			3700 · Enterprise and Utility Funds	
				3710 · Water	8,624.13
				3720 · Sewer	16,990.43
				3721 · Sewer Reserve	39,817.02
			Total 3700 · Enterprise and Utility Funds	65,431.58
		Total 3000 · Fund Balances	229,458.33
	Total Equity		229,458.33
TOTAL LIABILITIES & EQUITY	230,296.49

CORRESPONDENCE – The clerk received emails from FEMA and NRD for action.  Cass County is conducting a new Flood Insurance Study (FIS) which will be the document that is included in a new Flood Plain Ordinance that FEMA is requiring for our community. The NRD is conducting a hazard mitigation study and Union is required to fill out detailed surveys relating to the hazards our community has experience and is vulnerable to.
CLERK REPORT – The new meter reading equipment is up and running properly after scheduling another appointment with Core and Main.  
Village Maintenance Report – Heyen reported 1,546,000 gallons of water metered and pumps ran for 268 hours. The lift station processed 996,000 gallons.  Heyen also reported that he has been having issues with the brush pile. People have been dropping off banned items and logs that are too big to burn in a timely manner. Heyen suggested putting a gate and/or installing cameras. Heyen requested new tires for the RAM 1500.  Trustee Hill authorized Heyen to get them replaced.
Fire/Rescue Report- NTR
Union United Inc. Report: NTR

Old Business: A major residential leak has been fixed.  The Village will bill the owner for the service after the invoice is received.  The clerk will make a credit adjustment to the account for sewer charges since the leak was not in the house using the sewer system.  The owner will have a few weeks to come up with a way to pay down their utility bill to under $500.  The clerk received a check to bring another account in compliance and the third account has not made the required payment as of yet.

New Business: 

The clerk mistakenly omitted item on batting cages from the April minutes.  The amended April Minutes were reviewed.  Fritschle motioned to approve April amended minutes.  2nd by Feek. By Roll, Trustee votes as follows: Seyler – Absent, Feek – Aye, Fritschle – Aye, Ruby-Absent, Hill – Aye. Motion approved.

Feek motioned to execute the prepaid propane contract with Frontier Coop for the 2024/25 season in the amount of 2,140 gallons at $1.55, minus last year’s credit, and to authorize a payment of $2354.51.  2nd by Fritschle. By Roll, Trustee votes as follows: Seyler – Absent, Feek – Aye, Fritschle – Aye, Ruby-Absent, Hill – Aye. Motion approved.

Fritschle motioned to approve the building permit application for an enclosed porch.  2nd by Feek.  By Roll, Trustee votes as follows: Seyler – Absent, Feek – Aye, Fritschle – Aye, Ruby-Absent, Hill – Aye. Motion approved.

The clerk requested increased per diem for her attendance at the Municipal Accounting Conference in Lincoln. The reduced rate room block was not available when she returned from vacation.  Feek motioned to authorize $401 in lodging expenses, $23.50 in parking and up to $50 a day for food.  2nd by Fritschle. By Roll, Trustee votes as follows: Seyler – Absent, Feek – Aye, Fritschle – Aye, Ruby-Absent, Hill – Aye. Motion approved.

Feek motioned to adjourn at 7:55 pm.  2nd by Fritschle.  By Roll, Trustee votes as follows: Seyler – Absent, Feek – Aye, Fritschle – Aye, Ruby-Absent, Hill – Aye. Motion approved.

The next regular meeting is scheduled for July 10, 2024 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 July 8, 2024.



Charles J. Seyler II

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