VILLAGE OF UNION MEETING MINUTES AUGUST 13, 2025 The chairman called the monthly meeting for August to order at 7:04 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-Absent, Hill – Aye. Minutes of the July Board Meetings were reviewed. Feek motioned to approve July 9, 2025 minutes. 2nd by Hill. By Roll, Trustee votes as follows: Seyler – Aye, Feek – Aye, Fritschle – Aye, Ruby-Absent, Hill – Aye. Motion approved. Claims and Accounts were presented. Hill motioned to approve August Claims and Accounts. 2nd by Feek. By Roll, Trustee votes as follows: Seyler – Aye, Feek – Aye, Fritschle – Aye, Ruby-Absent, Hill – Aye. Motion approved. AUGUST CLAIMS AND ACCOUNTS Transfer from Sewer Operating to Sewer Reserve 183.00 CENEX FLEET FUELING FUEL FOR EQUIPMENT AND VEHICLES 254.51 COLUMN SOFTWARE SALARIES PUBLISHING 10.18 INTUIT QBOOKS PAYROLL FEES 21.00 LEAGUE OF NEBRASKA MUNICIPALITIES LEAGUE DUES 543.00 LEAGUE OF NEBRASKA MUNICIPALITIES DUES FOR UTILITIES SECTION 414.00 Melissa Hansen JULY PAY 1,752.42 NE DEPARTMENT OF REVENUE SALES Sales Tax 180.38 NE PUBLIC HEALTH ENVIRONMENTAL LAB WATER TESTS 361.00 NPPD QuickBooks generated zero amount transaction for bill payment stub NPPD ELECTRICITY 1,546.07 SORENSEN'S TREE AND SHRUB CARE PESTICIDE TREATMENT FOR PARK TREES 275.00 STEVE HEYEN PARK MAINTENANCE CONTRACT 420.00 Steven Heyen JULY PAY 2,380.45 TOBY J HEYEN PAYOUT OF VACATION PAY 424.70 TRACTOR SUPPLY CO HERBICIDES FOR PARK AND LAGOONS 104.98 UNITED STATES TREASURY 47-0540397 QB Tracking # -400184470 1,144.06 USPS STAMPS FOR BILLING 122.00 UTILITY SERVICE CO INC. WATER TOWER SERVICE CONTRACT 2,973.57 WINDSTREAM PHONE SERVICE 110.78 13,221.10 Jul 31, 25 ASSETS Current Assets Checking/Savings 1001 · Operating Account 215,380.64 1370 · Sewer Reserve 42,456.03 Total Checking/Savings 257,836.67 Accounts Receivable 1200 · Accounts Receivable 7,563.37 Total Accounts Receivable 7,563.37 Total Current Assets 265,400.04 TOTAL ASSETS 265,400.04 LIABILITIES & EQUITY Liabilities 50.40 Equity 3000 · Fund Balances 3100 · General Funds 3101 · Operating -2,344.20 3105 · Enterprise Lease 66,723.41 3140 · Park 4,090.72 3150 · Fire 29,801.86 Total 3100 · General Funds 98,271.79 3300 · Special Revenue Funds 3310 · Streets 90,840.23 Total 3300 · Special Revenue Funds 90,840.23 3700 · Enterprise and Utility Funds 3710 · Water 12,721.78 3720 · Sewer 21,425.81 3721 · Sewer Reserve 42,090.03 Total 3700 · Enterprise and Utility Funds 76,237.62 Total 3000 · Fund Balances 265,349.64 Total Equity 265,349.64 TOTAL LIABILITIES & EQUITY 265,400.04 CORRESPONDENCE – The clerk received complaints about overgrown weeds affecting line of site to Main St. and rats on residential property. CLERK REPORT – Clerk completed a 105-question in-depth survey for SENDD and MAPA on Cass County Utilities conditions with Heyen’s help. Copper values were high at last testing for 5 out 10 residences. Clerk will complete NDEE paperwork and stay in compliance with State Standards. Clerk is currently working on completing the budget with the accountant. Village Maintenance Report – Heyen reported that the well pumps processed 2,085,000 gallons of water with pumps running for 361 hours, 390,000 gallons pumped to the lagoons. The lift station processed 1,428,000 gallons of waste water. Fire/Rescue Report: Brett Wagner was present to report Fire School Training was completed and asked for Union’s yearly budgeted support. Check will be issued at next meeting. Union United Inc. Report: An email has been sent to past supporters of the Annual Golf Tournament with the details of this year’s tournament. New Business: Hill motioned to accept the terms of Ric Ortmeier, CPA budget engagement document for the Chairman to sign. 2nd by Feek. By Roll, Trustee votes as follows: Seyler – Aye, Feek – Aye, Fritschle – Aye, Ruby-Absent, Hill – Aye. Motion approved. Insurance costs are rising. The Village’s insurance cost will be about $20,000, and increase of about $4,000 for FY 25/26. Hill motioned to pass Resolution 25-07: LARM Renewal Resolution. 2nd by Feek. By Roll, Trustee votes as follows: Seyler – Aye, Feek – Aye, Fritschle – Aye, Ruby-Absent, Hill – Aye. Motion approved. Feek motioned to adopt Resolution 25-08: The Signing of the Municipal Annual Certification of Program Compliance 2025. 2nd by Hill. By Roll, Trustee votes as follows: Seyler – Aye, Feek – Aye, Fritschle – Aye, Ruby-Absent, Hill – Aye. Motion approved. The Board discussed projects and equipment to budget for the next fiscal year. Heyen projects about $20,000 in street repairs. The street project on Larue around the pavilion to C Street was discussed. Hill said she could get a couple of bids from our usual street contractor for the budget estimates in a week or so. Heyen also requested a new cutting edge for the plow and Chairman Seyler said the concession stand will also need a new roof. Heyen estimates about $1,000 for a metal roof. The General Operating budget will stay at $85,000, the Public Safety at $7,000, Street Operations at $20,000, Culture and Rec at $15,000 Wastewater Operations at $20,000 and Water Operations at $55,000. The Wastewater Debt Service is $21,209.00. Street Capital Improvements will be determined once quotes come in. Hill motioned to adjourn at 7:54pm. 2nd by Feek. By Roll, Trustee votes as follows: Seyler – Aye, Feek – Aye, Fritschle – Absent, Ruby-Absent, Hill – Aye. Motion approved. The next regular meeting is scheduled for September 10, 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 September 5, 2025. Charles J. Seyler II Chairman These minutes have been prepared by the village clerk and are certified to be true and accurate