VILLAGE OF UNION
MEETING MINUTES
OCTOBER 8, 2025

The Chairman called the meeting 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 – Absent, Fritschle – Aye, Ruby-Absent, Hill – Aye.

Fritschle motioned to open One- and Six-Year Street Hearing at 7:00pm.  2nd by Hill. By Roll, Trustee votes as follows, Seyler – Aye, Feek – Absent, Fritschle – Aye, Ruby-Absent, Hill – Aye. Motion approved.

The Clerk discussed the One-and-Six-Year Street plan for routine yearly maintenance and established the one-year project of paving Larue St. to the North, up and around Concessions and Pavilion around to B Street to be accomplished in 2025/26.

Feek arrived at 7:01pm.

Future projects were discussed.  To start within the budgeted street funds, lettered Streets were proposed year by year starting with A, then B and C.  Hill motioned to close the hearing at 7:04pm.  2nd by Feek. By Roll, Trustee votes as follows, Seyler – Aye, Feek – Aye, Fritschle – Aye, Ruby-Absent, Hill – Absent. Motion approved.

Minutes of the September Board Meeting and Hearing Minutes were reviewed. Feek motioned to approve September 10, 2025 Meeting, Budget Hearing and 2025 Final Tax Request Hearing 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 October Claims and Accounts. 2nd by Fritschle. By Roll, Trustee votes as follows, Seyler – Aye, Feek – Aye, Fritschle – Aye, Ruby-Absent, Hill – Aye. Motion approved.

OCTOBER CLAIMS AND ACCOUNTS

ALL AMERICAN RECYCLING	IRON FOR RETAINING WALL REPAIR	420.00
CAPITAL ONE COMMERCIAL-MENARDS	MAINTENANCE SUPPLIES	166.18
CENEX FLEET FUELING	FUEL FOR VEHICLES	191.83
CLERKBOOKS, INC.	BILLING AND CLOSING SOFTWARE RENEWAL	200.00
COLUMN SOFTWARE	ONE AND SIX YEAR HEARING NOTICE PUBLICATION	20.92
DWEE	WASTEWATER LICENSE RENEWAL	150.00
INTUIT QBOOKS	PAYROLL FEES	14.00
Melissa Hansen	SEPTEMBER PAY	1,752.42
NE DEPARTMENT OF REVENUE	000567515	586.84
NE DEPARTMENT OF REVENUE SALES	Sales Tax	180.81
NE PUBLIC HEALTH ENVIRONMENTAL LAB	WATER TEST	15.00
NPPD	ELECTRICITY	1,324.49
ONE CALL CONCEPTS	DIGGERS HOTLINE FEES	4.49
ORTMEIER CPA P.C.	25/26 BUDGET PREPARATION	2,100.00
Steven Heyen	SEPTEMBER PAY	2,518.81
TSC	RAT TRAPS	288.74
UNITED STATES TREASURY	47-0540397 QB Tracking # 560323334	1,117.84
WINDSTREAM	PHONE SERVICE	112.14
		11,164.51



				Sep 30, 25
ASSETS			
	Current Assets	
		Checking/Savings	
			1001 · Operating Account	192,069.50
			1370 · Sewer Reserve	43,020.97
		Total Checking/Savings	235,090.47
		Accounts Receivable	
			1200 · Accounts Receivable	8,448.05
		Total Accounts Receivable	8,448.05
	Total Current Assets	243,538.52
TOTAL ASSETS		243,538.52
LIABILITIES & EQUITY	
	Liabilities		451.21
	Equity			
		3000 · Fund Balances	
			3100 · General Funds	
				3101 · Operating	-17,083.30
				3105 · Enterprise Lease	74,862.75
				3140 · Park	719.54
				3150 · Fire	29,801.86
			Total 3100 · General Funds	88,300.85
			3300 · Special Revenue Funds	
				3310 · Streets	96,650.73
			Total 3300 · Special Revenue Funds	96,650.73
			3700 · Enterprise and Utility Funds	
				3710 · Water	11,252.60
				3720 · Sewer	4,228.16
				3721 · Sewer Reserve	42,654.97
			Total 3700 · Enterprise and Utility Funds	58,135.73
		Total 3000 · Fund Balances	243,087.31
	Total Equity		243,087.31
TOTAL LIABILITIES & EQUITY	243,538.52



CORRESPONDENCE – NTR 
CLERK REPORT – Budget and required documents were filed with the State Auditor and County Clerk.  The sewer budget was filed with the USDA. Security cameras have been activated at the Park Pavilion and surrounding areas.  Clerk will be on vacation for the next two weeks.
Village Maintenance Report – Heyen reported 1,071,000 gallons of water metered and pumps ran for 185 hours. The lift station processed 1,068,000 gallons.  Framing of the retaining wall between village lot and Post Office is almost complete.  
Fire/Rescue – NTR.
Union United Inc. Report: The 16th Annual Union United Golf Tournament was held September 28th and raised approximately $2,800.

New Business:  
 
Hill motioned to adopt the One- and Six-Year Street Plan by Resolution 26-01.  2nd by Feek.  By Roll, Trustee votes as follows, Seyler – Aye, Feek – Aye, Fritschle – Aye, Ruby-Absent, Hill – Aye. Motion approved.

Hill motioned to pass Resolution 26-02: Audit Waiver Resolution. By Roll, Trustee votes as follows, Seyler – Aye, Feek – Aye, Fritschle – Aye, Ruby-Absent, Hill – Aye. Motion approved.

Fritschle motioned to table nuisance items until the November 12th meeting.  2nd by Feek. By Roll, Trustee votes as follows, Seyler – Aye, Feek – Aye, Fritschle – Aye, Ruby-Absent, Hill – Aye. Motion approved.

Hill motioned to adjourn at 7:14 pm.  2nd by Feek. By Roll, Trustee votes as follows, Seyler – Aye, Feek – Aye, Fritschle – Aye, Ruby-Absent, Hill – Aye. Motion approved.

The next regular meeting is scheduled for November 12, 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 November 7, 2025.

Charles J. Seyler II

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