VILLAGE OF UNION
MEETING MINUTES
MARCH 12, 2025

The clerk called the monthly meeting for March 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 – Aye, Fritschle – Aye, Ruby-Aye, Hill – Aye.

Minutes of the February Board Meeting were reviewed. Hill motioned to approve February 12, 2025, meeting minutes. 2nd by Feek.   By Roll, Trustee votes as follows: Seyler – Aye, Feek – Aye, Fritschle – Aye, Ruby-Aye, Hill – Aye.
Motion approved.

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

MARCH 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
KEEP CASS COUNTY BEAUTIFUL	KCCB Sponsorship	250.00
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
		14,636.88
ASSETS
			
	Current Assets		
		Checking/Savings	
			1001 · Operating Account	171,190.25
			1370 · Sewer Reserve	41,509.98
		Total Checking/Savings	212,700.23
		Accounts Receivable	
			1200 · Accounts Receivable	6,094.69
		Total Accounts Receivable	6,094.69
	Total Current Assets	218,794.92
TOTAL ASSETS			218,794.92
LIABILITIES & EQUITY	
	Liabilities			
		Current Liabilities	
			Other Current Liabilities	
				2300 · Accrued Payroll Taxes	
					2360 · State Withholding	463.68
				Total 2300 · Accrued Payroll Taxes	463.68
				2400 · Sales Tax Payable	-124.21
			Total Other Current Liabilities	339.47
		Total Current Liabilities	339.47
	Total Liabilities		339.47
	Equity				
		3000 · Fund Balances	
			3100 · General Funds	
				3101 · Operating	-18,817.24
				3105 · Enterprise Lease	42,258.38
				3140 · Park	14,035.08
				3150 · Fire	37,801.86
			Total 3100 · General Funds	75,278.08
			3300 · Special Revenue Funds	
				3310 · Streets	79,496.12
			Total 3300 · Special Revenue Funds	79,496.12
			3700 · Enterprise and Utility Funds	
				3710 · Water	12,208.35
				3720 · Sewer	10,380.92
				3721 · Sewer Reserve	41,128.48
			Total 3700 · Enterprise and Utility Funds	63,717.75
		Total 3000 · Fund Balances	218,491.95
		Net Income		-36.50
	Total Equity			218,455.45
TOTAL LIABILITIES & EQUITY FEB 28, 2025	218,794.92

CORRESPONDENCE – The clerk received packet from NDOT with information about highway projects planned for the year in Cass County.
CLERK REPORT – Clean Up is scheduled for April 12 and 13. Special Meeting for Ambulance contract discussion is scheduled for March 20th in Nehawka at 7:00pm.
Village Maintenance Report – Heyen reported that the well pumps processed 849,000 gallons of water with pumps running for 323 hours.  The lift station processed 1,800,000 gallons of waste water.
Fire/Rescue Report: NTR
ALA Report: Village maintenance replaced leaking faucet in the ALA kitchen. Larry Hathaway was present and reported that liability insurance for the hall has been paid for and the propane has been filled, paid for by gracious donors.  A Chili Cook Off fundraiser has been scheduled for March 22 and he will be speaking with the bar owners next door to make sure the sidewalk is clear for safe passage to the Auxiliary Hall.

Union United Inc. Report: Village Clean-Up scheduled for April 12 and 13 with electronics and metal recycling available.  Highway Clean-Up scheduled for the morning of the 12th.  Volunteers are needed for all activities.  Hansen suggested that Union United meeting be held after Board Meeting once a quarter.

New Business: Chairman Seyler appointed new health board members Molly Ziegelbein and Amy Seyler in place of Jeff Ruby and Laura Hill, eliminating the possibility of a Board quorum.

Ruby motioned to adjourn at 7:27pm.  2nd by Hill. By Roll, Trustee votes as follows: Seyler – Aye, Feek – Aye, Fritschle – Aye, Ruby-Aye, Hill – Aye. Motion approved.

The next regular meeting is scheduled for April 9, 2025 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 April 4, 2025.


Charles J. Seyler II

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