VILLAGE OF UNION
MEETING MINUTES
JANUARY 12, 2022
Chairman Seyler called the monthly meeting for January to order at 7:00 pm at the Union Office at 500 Main St. The Open Meeting Laws were displayed for public reference. On roll call: Seyler – Aye, Vidlak – Aye, Crook – Aye and Ruby-Aye, Hill – Aye.
Minutes of the December Board Meeting were reviewed. Ruby motioned to approve December Meeting Minutes. 2nd by Crook. By Roll, Trustee votes are as follows: Seyler – Aye, Vidlak – Aye, Crook – Aye, Ruby – Absent, Hill - Aye. Motion Approved.
Claims and Accounts were presented. Crook motioned to approve January Claims and Accounts. 2nd by Ruby. By Roll, Trustee votes are as follows: Seyler – Aye, Vidlak – Aye, Crook – Aye, Ruby – Aye, Hill - Aye. Motion Approved.
JANUARY 2022
CLAIMS AND ACCOUNTS
WATER PUMP $ 400.97 (EFT) WATER FUND
FIREBARN (TOWN BLDG) $ 77.21 (EFT) FIRE FUND
TOWER (WATER) $ 121.93 (EFT) WATER FUND
AREA LIGHT RENTAL $ 11.44 (EFT) GENERAL FUND
STREETLIGHTS $ 424.45 (EFT) STREET FUND
LIFT STATION $ 87.44 (EFT) SEWER FUND
BALLFIELD $ 78.95 (EFT) PARK FUND
MAINTENANCE SHOP $ 31.58 (EFT) GENERAL FUND
CABOOSE $ 31.58 (EFT) GENERAL FUND
CHRISTMAS LIGHTS $ 63.16 (EFT) STREET FUND
WINDSTREAM OFFICE $ 80.94 (EFT) GENERAL FUND
RESERVES TRANSFER $ 183.00 JANUARY MONTHLY TRANSFER (EFT) SEWER FUND
PAPILLION SANITATION $ 316.30 RECYCLING (EFT) GENERAL FUND
JOHNSONS GAS $ 426.20 GAS TRUCKS, MONTANA, F550 (C) GENERAL, SEWER & STREET FUNDS
NE DEPT OF REVENUE $ 213.64 SALES TAXES (EFT) GENERAL FUND
NPHEL $ 46.00 COLIFORM/NITRATE TESTING (C) WATER FUND
MELISSA HANSEN $ 1447.78 DEC PAY (C) WATER, SEWER, GEN FUNDS
MICHAEL CONTRERAS $ 1684.58 DEC PAY (C) WATER, SEWER, GENERAL, PARK & STREET FUNDS
STEVE HEYEN $ 1574.05 DEC PAY (C) WATER, SEWER, GENERAL & PARK FUNDS
TSC $ 56.32 DRILL PUMP, MISC SUPPLIES (EFT) GENERAL FUND
MENARDS $ 374.08 WATER SYSTEM SUPPLIES (EFT) WATER FUND
STEVE HEYEN $ 16.74 REIMBURSE FOR MISC SUPPLIES (C) GENERAL FUND
INTUIT $ 6.00 JAN PAYROLL FEE (EFT) GENERAL FUND
NEHAWKA VFD $ 820.42 UNION’S SHARE OF FIRE SCHOOL EXPENSES (C) FIRE FUND
US TREASURY $ 1139.26 MONTHLY DEPOSIT JANUARY WITHHOLDING (EFT) GENERAL FUND
NE DEPT OF REVENUE $ 549.37 QUARTERLY WITHHOLDING (EFT) GENERAL FUND
MEESKE HARDWARE $ 31.48 THERMOSTAT (C) GENERAL FUND
CARRAWAY COMP $ 500.00 SUPPORT CONTRACT FOR BILLING SOFTWARE (C) WATER & SEWER FUNDS
LINCOLN JOURNAL STAR $ 85.36 NOV/DEC MINUTES PUBLISHING (C) GENERAL FUND
OLSSON $ 131.22 LANE MILE REPORTS (C) STREET FUNDS
B & S TRUCKING $ 470.00 WATER LINE DIG (C) WATER FUND
SEACA $ 10.00 YEARLY LOCAL CLERK ASSOC DUES (C) GENERAL FUND
UTILITY SERVICE CO $ 2585.71 QUARTERLY WATER TOWER MAINTENANCE (C) WATER FUND
$ 14,077.16 JANUARY CLAIMS AND ACCOUNTS
$ 137,256.05 GENERAL FUND BALANCE AS OF JAN 11, 2021
$ 4,412.19 PENDING DEPOSITS
$ 34,786.72 SEWER RESERVE ACCOUNT
$ 21,507.86 ARPA FUND ACCOUNT
+ 183.00 SEWER RESERVE TRANSFER FOR DEC $ 184,068.66 IN VILLAGE ACCOUNTS AFTER CLAIMS & ACCOUNTS PAID
CORRESPONDENCE- NTR
CLERK REPORT – The clerk reported that she completed the Quarterly reporting for payroll, except the wage report for NE Workforce. She is having trouble finding out how to get new credentials for the new reporting portal. The drinking water needs survey is ready for cost estimates and will be filed by the 15th. The workers comp audit is completed and sent to LARM. The Audit waiver has been filed. The clerk is waiting on the approval. The clerk is also working on an insurance claim for the mural in Unity Park that was damaged in the December 15th storm.
Village Maintenance Report - Steve Heyen reported the water pumps pumped 2,367,000 gallons for a total of 395 hours. The lift station pumped 1,236,000 gallons of wastewater.
Maintenance took the hydrant on C Street out of commission because it was leaking. They will install a new one in the Spring.
Utility Service Co. came out to look at the discoloration on the water tower. They said the paint is fine, it is just mold and mildew building up. They will contact the clerk with an estimate to power wash it.
Heyen reported that the chainsaw the village owns is not reparable. Chairman Seyler authorized $500 for the purchase of a new one. He also authorized the purchase of tools, like socket sets, to build up the necessary tools for the maintenance shop without having to use the personal tools of maintenance personnel.
Fire Report- NTR
Union United Inc. Report: NTR
OLD BUSINESS: The Board discussed Willie Bescheinen’s compliance with the Board directed actions from the December meeting, in order to prevent a ban on his dog in the Village. The Board received the report, that he didn’t reimburse the Halls the amount of the veterinarian bill for the care of the dog his dog attacked, as ordered, nor has he complied with keeping his dog restrained and on his property. The new incidents of his dog running at large were reported to Cass County Sheriff’s office and the Village Clerk. The Board came to the conclusion that they have given Mr. Bescheinen a fair chance to keep his dog, but he has not taken the responsibility to do what needs to be done, in order to do so.
Vidlak motioned to adopt resolution 22-1: Declaring the dog “Potentially Dangerous” and banning it from the Village. 2nd by Ruby. By Roll, Trustee votes are as follows: Seyler – Aye, Vidlak – Aye, Crook – Aye, Ruby – Aye. Hill - Aye. Motion Approved.
Vidlak motioned to adjourn at 7:34pm. 2nd by Hill. By Roll, Trustee votes are as follows: Seyler – Aye, Vidlak – Aye, Crook – Aye, Ruby – Aye. Hill - Aye. Motion Approved.
The next regular meeting is scheduled for February 9, 2022, 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 February 4th.
Charles J. Seyler II
Chairman
These minutes have been prepared by the village clerk and are certified to be true and accurate