VILLAGE OF UNION
MEETING MINUTES
FEBRUARY 12, 2025

The clerk called the monthly meeting for February to order at 7:14 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 – Absent, Ruby-Aye, Hill – Aye.

Minutes of the January Board Meeting were reviewed. Hill motioned to approve January 8, 2024, meeting minutes. 2nd by Ruby.   By Roll, Trustee votes as follows: Seyler – Aye, Feek – Absent, Fritschle – Absent, Ruby-Aye, Hill – Aye.
Motion approved.

Claims and Accounts were presented. Hill motioned to approve February Claims and Accounts.   2nd by Ruby. 
By Roll, Trustee votes as follows: Seyler – Aye, Feek – Absent, Fritschle – Absent, Ruby-Aye, Hill – Aye.
Motion approved.
FEBRUARY CLAIMS AND ACCOUNTS

	Transfer from Sewer Operating to Sewer Reserve	183.00
ACE HARDWARE	SUPPLIES FOR ROCK ST REPAIR	578.88
CAPITAL ONE COMMERCIAL-MENARDS	COLD WEATHER GEAR AND SUPPLIES	220.09
CENEX FLEET FUELING	FUEL	340.30
DAKOTA PUMP, INC	LIFT STATION PARTS	225.77
LEAGUE OF NEBRASKA MUNICIPALITIES	UTILITIES CONFERENCE FEE	425.00
Melissa Hansen	JAN PAY	1,702.42
Melissa Hansen	Reimburse mileage and postage	80.05
NE DEPARTMENT OF REVENUE SALES	Sales Tax	185.18
NE PUBLIC HEALTH ENVIRONMENTAL LAB	WATER TEST	15.00
NPPD	ELECTRIC UTILITIES	1,525.70
STEVE HEYEN	Training Travel Expenses	186.65
Steven Heyen	JAN PAY	2,813.39
TOBY J HEYEN	JAN PAY	1,312.24
UNITED STATES TREASURY	47-0540397 QB Tracking # -2095651878	1,513.90
UTILITY SERVICE CO INC.	WATER TOWER MAINTENANCE CONTRACT	2,973.57
WINDSTREAM	PHONE	105.74
		14,386.88


				Jan 31, 25
ASSETS			
	Current Assets	
		Checking/Savings	
			1001 · Operating Account	166,578.09
			1370 · Sewer Reserve	41,326.98
		Total Checking/Savings	207,905.07
		Accounts Receivable	
			1200 · Accounts Receivable	7,014.42
		Total Accounts Receivable	7,014.42
	Total Current Assets	214,919.49
TOTAL ASSETS		214,919.49
LIABILITIES & EQUITY	
	Liabilities		82.98
	Equity			
		3000 · Fund Balances	
			3100 · General Funds	
				3101 · Operating	-18,470.57
				3105 · Enterprise Lease	38,213.16
				3140 · Park	14,114.03
				3150 · Fire	37,801.86
			Total 3100 · General Funds	71,658.48
			3300 · Special Revenue Funds	
				3310 · Streets	76,865.34
			Total 3300 · Special Revenue Funds	76,865.34
			3700 · Enterprise and Utility Funds	
				3710 · Water	15,931.75
				3720 · Sewer	9,419.96
				3721 · Sewer Reserve	40,945.48
			Total 3700 · Enterprise and Utility Funds	66,297.19
		Total 3000 · Fund Balances	214,821.01
		Net Income	15.50
	Total Equity		214,836.51
TOTAL LIABILITIES & EQUITY	214,919.49

CORRESPONDENCE – The clerk received confirmation of acceptance of 2023/24 Audit Waiver and FEMA audit.
CLERK REPORT – Heyen was overpaid in 2024.  Overpayment has been received back from Heyen and appropriate corrections have been made with the State and Federal Agencies. All yearly and quarterly activities have been completed.
Village Maintenance Report – Heyen reported that the well pumps processed 2,400,000 gallons of water with pumps running for 350 hours.  A large leak was repaired at the end of January and 170,000 gallons were pumped into the lagoons.  The lift station processed 1,332,000 gallons of waste water.
Fire/Rescue Report: NTR
ALA Report: NTR

Union United Inc. Report: NTR.

Old Business:  Hill motioned to table the Health Board findings and nuisance actions until next month.  The weather isn’t conducive for outside work and Health Board members have been ill.  2nd by Ruby. By Roll, Trustee votes as follows: Seyler – Aye, Feek – Absent, Fritschle – Absent, Ruby-Aye, Hill – Aye. Motion approved.


New Business: Ruby motioned to approved the village’s support for Keep Cass County Beautiful at the platinum level of $250 for 2025 2nd by Hill.  By Roll, Trustee votes as follows: Seyler – Aye, Feek – Absent, Fritschle – Absent, Ruby-Aye, Hill – Aye. Motion approved.

Hill motioned to approve building permits for Cooper Specialty Food’s lean-tos to the East of their main building and directly North of the new pole barn.  2nd by Ruby. By Roll, Trustee votes as follows: Seyler – Aye, Feek – Absent, Fritschle – Absent, Ruby-Aye, Hill – Aye. Motion approved.

Hill motioned to adjourn at 7:19pm.  2nd by Ruby. By Roll, Trustee votes as follows: Seyler – Aye, Feek – Absent, Fritschle – Absent, Ruby-Aye, Hill – Aye. Motion approved.



Charles J. Seyler II

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