VILLAGE OF UNION
MEETING MINUTES
FEBRUARY 11, 2026

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 – Aye, Fritschle – Aye, Ruby-Aye, Hill – Absent.

Minutes of the January Board meeting were reviewed. Feek motioned to approve January 14, 2026 Meeting minutes.  2nd by Ruby.  By Roll, Trustee votes as follows, Seyler – Aye, Feek – Aye, Fritschle – Aye, Ruby-Aye, Hill – Absent. Motion approved.

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

FEBRUARY CLAIMS AND ACCOUNTS

	Transfer from Sewer Operating to Sewer Reserve	183.00
CAPITAL ONE COMMERCIAL-MENARDS	MAINTENANCE TOOLS AND SUPPLIES	130.75
CENEX FLEET FUELING	FUEL	214.55
DAKOTA PUMP, INC	LIFT STATION REPAIR SUPPLIES	640.27
INTUIT QBOOKS	PAYROLL FEES	21.00
KEEP CASS COUNTY BEAUTIFUL	2026 MEMBERSHIP	250.00
MEESKE HARDWARE	SUPPLIES FOR PUMP	34.97
Melissa Hansen	JANUARY PAY	1,827.69
Michael A Contreras	JANUARY PAY	1,902.42
NDWEE	LAGOON TRAINING AND CERTIFICATION FEES	290.00
NE DEPARTMENT OF REVENUE SALES	Sales Tax	180.29
NE PUBLIC HEALTH ENVIRONMENTAL LAB	WATER TESTS	66.00
NPPD	ELECTRICITY	1,366.96
ODEYS INC.	INFIELD CONDITIONER	2,792.01
ORTMEIER CPA P.C.	AUDIT WAIVER PREPARATION AND FILING	2,000.00
Steven Heyen	JANUARY PAY	2,038.21
TRACTOR SUPPLY CO	UTILITY HEATER	36.97
UNITED STATES TREASURY	47-0540397 QB Tracking # 1462173742	1,385.30
USPS	POST CARD STAMPS	122.00
WINDSTREAM	PHONE	126.25
		15,608.64


				Jan 31, 26
ASSETS			
	Current Assets	
		Checking/Savings	
			1001 · Operating Account	151,241.33
			1370 · Sewer Reserve	43,203.97
		Total Checking/Savings	194,445.30
		Accounts Receivable	
			1200 · Accounts Receivable	9,234.91
		Total Accounts Receivable	9,234.91
	Total Current Assets	203,680.21
TOTAL ASSETS		203,680.21
LIABILITIES & EQUITY	
	Liabilities		159.76
	Equity			
		3000 · Fund Balances	
			3100 · General Funds	
				3101 · Operating	7,150.02
				3105 · Enterprise Lease	38,690.76
				3140 · Park	15,655.39
				3150 · Fire	29,801.86
			Total 3100 · General Funds	91,298.03
			3300 · Special Revenue Funds	
				3310 · Streets	61,465.34
			Total 3300 · Special Revenue Funds	61,465.34
			3700 · Enterprise and Utility Funds	
				3710 · Water	2,328.62
				3720 · Sewer	32,301.68
				3721 · Sewer Reserve	42,639.03
			Total 3700 · Enterprise and Utility Funds	77,269.33
		Total 3000 · Fund Balances	230,032.70
		zzzzzzz · Retained Earnings	-26,512.25
	Total Equity		203,520.45
TOTAL LIABILITIES & EQUITY	203,680.21

CORRESPONDENCE – The Clerk received a DWEE Self Audit to be completed and emailed back before our Sanitary Survey this year.  LARM dropped off Safety Training materials and signature sheet for the Board and employees to review.
CLERK REPORT – The clerk reported that she met with Shane Huxoll with Olsson to discuss all aspects of our water issues.  He admitted that there is a lack of funding for us, but he will follow up with NDWEE on our situation and check on our Non-Compliance for Copper Exceedance reporting.  The clerk sent links to all Olsson Study documents to show that OCCT systems were addressed as required by Copper Exceedance schedule.
Village Maintenance Report – Heyen reported that the well house pumped 1,080,000 gallons for 187 hours.  852,000 gallons of wastewater went through the lift station.  Lift Station repairs have been made and system is up and running normally.
Fire/Rescue – NTR
Union United Inc. Report: Business Meeting to Follow
New Business:

Ruby motioned to support KCCB by Platinum Membership in the amount of $250.00.  2nd by Fritschle. By Roll, Trustee votes as follows, Seyler – Aye, Feek – Aye, Fritschle – Aye, Ruby-Aye, Hill –Absent. Motion approved.

None of the Conestoga Coaches were able to make it this month.  The Board discussed one of the bids and that we could contribute a small amount for the outfield fence installation estimated at $14,000.  The first base line fence is estimated at $4,500.00 and the 3rd base line at $4,000.00.  The clerk mentioned that Cass County Economic Development asked her for project ideas.  An incoming business positioned between Murray and Union wanted to know how they could help the communities. Other business in town that may want to support the ball field project could be Cooper Specialty Foods, Union Pacific Rail Road and Union United, Inc.

The Village has agreed to purchase field conditioner to improve the infield and will be picked up this week. Heyen mentioned the Concessions Stand roof replacement and will get a bid. The rest room wall situation was discussed. Heyen said that he could re-route the water lines to come down through the ceiling mitigating the leaking issues we have been having in the walls which was requiring them to be ripped out almost yearly.

Ruby motioned to adjourn at 7:28 pm.  2nd by Feek. By Roll, Trustee votes as follows, Seyler – Aye, Feek – Aye, Fritschle – Aye, Ruby-Aye, Hill – Absent. Motion approved.

The next regular meeting is scheduled for March 11, 2026 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 March 6, 2026.



Charles J. Seyler II

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