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