VILLAGE OF UNION
MEETING MINUTES
APRIL 8, 2026

The Chairman called the meeting to order at 7:02 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 – Absent.

Minutes of the March Board meeting were reviewed. Feek motioned to approve March 11, 2026 Meeting minutes.  2nd by Fritschle.  By Roll, Trustee votes as follows, Seyler – Aye, Feek – Aye, Fritschle – Aye, Ruby-Absent, Hill – Absent. Motion approved.

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

APRIL CLAIMS AND ACCOUNTS

	Transfer from Sewer Operating to Sewer Reserve	183.00
CAPITAL ONE COMMERCIAL-MENARDS	PLANTER MATERIALS AND CONCESSION STAND RE-ROOFING MATERIALS	3,451.12
CENEX FLEET FUELING	FUEL	204.63
CORE & MAIN	CURB STOP CLEANING AUGER	91.59
GRAINGER	VALVE FOR WELL HOUSE	8.42
INTUIT QBOOKS	PAYROLL FEES	21.00
INTUIT QBOOKS	QUICKBOOKS DESKTOP AND ENHANCED PAYROLL RENEWAL	1,954.00
MEESKE HARDWARE	CONCESSION STAND MAINTENANCE	88.14
Melissa Hansen	MARCH PAY	1,827.69
Michael A Contreras	MARCH PAY	1,992.92
NE DEPARTMENT OF REVENUE	000567515	727.45
NE DEPARTMENT OF REVENUE SALES	Sales Tax	177.61
NE PUBLIC HEALTH ENVIRONMENTAL LAB	WATER TESTS	239.00
NPPD	ELECTRICTY	1,443.19
O'REILLY AUTO PARTS	VEHICLE MAINTENANCE SUPPLIES	158.30
OFFICE DEPOT	PRINTER AND OFFICE SUPPLIES	867.95
ONE CALL CONCEPTS	DIGGERS HOTLINE FEES	0.82
STEVE HEYEN	REIMBURSEMENT FOR COPPER CAP	2.13
Steven Heyen	MARCH PAY	2,028.71
TRACTOR SUPPLY CO	MAINTENANCE SUPPLIES	55.26
U.S. POST OFFICE	STAMPS	122.00
UNITED STATES TREASURY	47-0540397 QB Tracking # -882222554	1,413.28
UTILITY SERVICE CO INC.	TOWER CONTRACT PAYMENT	3,300.66
WINDSTREAM	PHONE	125.19
		20,484.06
ASSETS
		
	Current Assets	
		Checking/Savings	
			1001 · Operating Account	162,342.35
			1370 · Sewer Reserve	43,602.47
		Total Checking/Savings	205,944.82
		Accounts Receivable	
			1200 · Accounts Receivable	9,224.80
		Total Accounts Receivable	9,224.80
	Total Current Assets	215,169.62
TOTAL ASSETS		215,169.62
LIABILITIES & EQUITY	
	Liabilities		587.67
	Equity			
		3000 · Fund Balances	
			3100 · General Funds	
				3101 · Operating	4,176.85
				3105 · Enterprise Lease	46,635.49
				3140 · Park	11,389.56
				3150 · Fire	29,801.86
			Total 3100 · General Funds	92,003.76
			3300 · Special Revenue Funds	
				3310 · Streets	65,834.69
			Total 3300 · Special Revenue Funds	65,834.69
			3700 · Enterprise and Utility Funds	
				3710 · Water	5,231.89
				3720 · Sewer	33,899.33
				3721 · Sewer Reserve	43,037.53
			Total 3700 · Enterprise and Utility Funds	82,168.75
		Total 3000 · Fund Balances	240,007.20
		zzzzzzz · Retained Earnings	-25,425.25
	Total Equity		214,581.95
TOTAL LIABILITIES & EQUITY	215,169.62


CORRESPONDENCE – The Clerk received a FOIA request from a company called Sunlight Access for all purchases by vendor Jan 2022 through the present.
CLERK REPORT – The clerk reported that she provided OPPD the input requested about the new transmission lines study for 18th Street area, provided the information to Sunlight Access on FOIA request and finished the Quarterly reporting for the Federal and State agencies.  The clerk also asked for a secondary message board site possibility since she’s been having a difficult time getting the proper documents from the USPS management company that owns the post office.
Village Maintenance Report – Heyen reported that the well house pumped 1,434,000 gallons for 264 hours.  1,392,000 gallons of wastewater went through the lift station.  Heyen reported that he received permission from the apartments owner to reroute the water supply to the Legion Auxiliary through the basement located under the apartments. Heyen also reported that the water line reroute and plumbing project at the concession stand restrooms is nearly complete.
Fire/Rescue – NTR
Union United Inc. Report: Business Meeting to Follow
New Business:

Nolan was present along with another Cougar Baseball Board member to discuss the progress and needs for the ball field improvement project.  Light replacement bulbs were purchased by the Village and NPPD will assist with the replacement when the field is dry, hopefully prior to the April 30th season start.

Nolan said that repairs were done to the mower used to drag the field with the cost being $386.93. The Board agreed to pay for the chipped rock to go under the stands and around the dugouts. Cougar Baseball can have it delivered and spread.  They will need help moving the stands out of the way.  Heyen will use the town tractor.

Nolan expressed that he would like to start on the batting cage installation so it will be operational for next season.  Fundraising will defray the overall cost. He would like to get one tunnel and net ordered this year and the footings in place.  The project will need about 25 yards of concrete along with rebar and will cost approximately $4,000. The Village agreed to insure the equipment.

The clerk explained that the Village didn’t have the funds to replace the outfield fencing this year, but that the Board can budget $14,000 for the upcoming year. Nolan said that with the Board’s permission, he would like to install the sponsor signs on the outside of the pavilion until the new fence is installed.

Feek motioned to adjourn at 7:51 pm.  2nd by Fritschle. By Roll, Trustee votes as follows, Seyler – Aye, Feek – Aye, Fritschle – Aye, Ruby-Absent, Hill – Absent. Motion approved.

The next regular meeting is scheduled for May 13, 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 May 8, 2026.



Charles J. Seyler II

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