VILLAGE OF UNION
MEETING MINUTES
APRIL 9, 2025

The clerk called the monthly meeting for April 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 – Absent, Ruby-Aye, Hill – Aye.

Minutes of the March Board Meetings were reviewed. Hill motioned to approve March 12, 2025 and March 20, 2025 monthly and special meeting minutes. 2nd by Feek.   By Roll, Trustee votes as follows: Seyler – Aye, Feek – Aye, Fritschle – Absent, Ruby-Aye, Hill – Aye. Motion approved.

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

APRIL CLAIMS AND ACCOUNTS

	Transfer from Sewer Operating to Sewer Reserve	183.00
ACE HARDWARE	SUPPLIES FOR WATER LINE REPAIRS	626.65
B & S TRUCKING, LLC	WATER LINE REPAIR- ROCK ST	775.00
B & S TRUCKING, LLC	207 BIRCH WATER LINE REPAIR	440.00
CAPITAL ONE COMMERCIAL-MENARDS	ICE MELT AND SUPPLIES	530.24
CENEX FLEET FUELING	FUEL	268.46
INTUIT QBOOKS	QUICK BOOK RENEWALS	1,549.99
INTUIT QBOOKS	****INCREASE IN ENHANCED PAYROLL NOT ON CLAIMS	191.01
INTUIT QBOOKS	PAYROLL FEES	42.00
Melissa Hansen	FEB PAY	1,702.41
NE DEPARTMENT OF REVENUE SALES	Sales Tax	187.21
NE PUBLIC HEALTH ENVIRONMENTAL LAB	WATER TESTS	31.00
NPPD	ELECTRICITY	1,484.89
NPPD	ELECTRIC FOR MAINT SHOP (ADDITIONAL CLAIM)	35.13
NPPD	LIFT STATION ELECTRICITY CORRECTION	5.00
O'REILLY AUTO PARTS	TRUCK BATTERY	219.95
PAPILLION SANITATION	RECYCLE	356.97
Steven Heyen	FEB PAY	2,388.65
TOBY J HEYEN	FEB PAY	955.37
UNITED STATES TREASURY	47-0540397 QB Tracking # -1653275878	1,287.60
WINDSTREAM	PHONE SERVICE	111.03
		13,371.56
ASSETS
		
	Current Assets	
		Checking/Savings	
			1001 · Operating Account	176,063.27
			1370 · Sewer Reserve	41,708.32
		Total Checking/Savings	217,771.59
		Accounts Receivable	
			1200 · Accounts Receivable	7,805.73
		Total Accounts Receivable	7,805.73
		Other Current Assets	
			1300 · Undeposited Funds	60.73
		Total Other Current Assets	60.73
	Total Current Assets	225,638.05
TOTAL ASSETS		225,638.05
LIABILITIES & EQUITY	
	Liabilities		
		Current Liabilities	559.34
	Total Liabilities	559.34
	Equity			
		3000 · Fund Balances	
			3100 · General Funds	
				3101 · Operating	-18,955.84
				3105 · Enterprise Lease	54,292.49
				3140 · Park	13,680.17
				3150 · Fire	29,801.86
			Total 3100 · General Funds	78,818.68
			3300 · Special Revenue Funds	
				3310 · Streets	80,318.45
			Total 3300 · Special Revenue Funds	80,318.45
			3700 · Enterprise and Utility Funds	
				3710 · Water	11,771.75
				3720 · Sewer	12,827.51
				3721 · Sewer Reserve	41,326.82
			Total 3700 · Enterprise and Utility Funds	65,926.08
		Total 3000 · Fund Balances	225,063.21
		Net Income	15.50
	Total Equity		225,078.71
TOTAL LIABILITIES & EQUITY	225,638.05

CORRESPONDENCE – The clerk received an invitation to attend a workshop hosted by CCNED for remediation of dilapidated structures on community Main Streets.  She also received the annual water quality report and an expiry notice of warranty on the village laptop.
CLERK REPORT – Quarterly forms have been filed and payment setup completed. Cost for ordering checks online will be between $90 and $115 for 500 checks as opposed to $350 through the Bank.  Liens have been prepared for filing with the County Assessor.
Village Maintenance Report – Heyen reported that the well pumps processed 1,489,000 gallons of water with pumps running for 260 hours, 271,000 gallons pumped to the lagoons.  The lift station processed 1,020,000 gallons of waste water.
Heyen is waiting for weather to improve to receive a burn permit for the brush pile.  People are still putting things in this pile that aren’t permitted, like wood chips and treated lumber.  Cameras have been installed at the pavilion.  Weeds have been sprayed and the outfield is being mowed on schedule.  Summer hires requested and approved for two helpers.
Fire/Rescue Report: NTR
ALA Report: NTR

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.  

Old Business: Chairman Seyler had the Clerk prepare nuisance resolutions for the two properties that were sent letters in November.  These resolutions will be served by the Sheriff’s Office along with a letter with specific instructions for the property owners to follow.

Ruby motioned to adopt Resolution 25-05: Adoption of the Union Health Board Findings.  2nd by Hill.  By Roll, Trustee votes as follows: Seyler – Aye, Feek – Aye, Fritschle – Absent, Ruby-Aye, Hill – Aye. Motion approved.

Ruby motioned to adopt Resolution 25-06: Adoption of the Union Health Board Findings.  2nd by Hill.  By Roll, Trustee votes as follows: Seyler – Aye, Feek – Aye, Fritschle – Absent, Ruby-Aye, Hill – Aye. Motion approved.

Ruby motioned to table New Business until we receive the Interlocal Agreement to discuss.  2nd by Feek.  By Roll, Trustee votes as follows: Seyler – Aye, Feek – Aye, Fritschle – Absent, Ruby-Aye, Hill – Aye. Motion approved.

Ruby motioned to adjourn at 7:25pm.  2nd by Hill. By Roll, Trustee votes as follows: Seyler – Aye, Feek – Aye, Fritschle – Absent, Ruby-Aye, Hill – Aye. Motion approved.

The next regular meeting is scheduled for May 14, 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 May 9, 2025.


Charles J. Seyler II

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