VILLAGE OF UNION
MEETING MINUTES
MAY 14, 2025

The clerk called the monthly meeting for May 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 – Absent, Ruby-Absent, Hill – Aye.

Minutes of the April Board Meetings were reviewed. Feek motioned to approve April 9, 2025. 2nd by Hill.   By Roll, Trustee votes as follows: Seyler – Aye, Feek – Aye, Fritschle – Absent, Ruby-Absent, Hill – Aye. Motion approved.

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

MAY CLAIMS AND ACCOUNTS

	Transfer from Sewer Operating to Sewer Reserve	183.00
ACCELERATED GRAPHX	BRUSH PILE SIGN	110.00
AMERICAN RECYLING & SANITATION, INC.	CLEAN-UP WEEKEND DUMPSTERS	828.02
CAPITAL ONE COMMERCIAL-MENARDS	MAINTENANCE SUPPLIES	103.38
CENEX FLEET FUELING	FUEL	237.50
DELL SM BUSINESS	SUPPORT CONTRACT	219.00
GRAINGER	WELL HOUSE MAINTENANCE SUPPLIES	90.45
Melissa Hansen	APR PAY	1,702.41
MELISSA HANSEN (v)	Mileage Jan - Apr 25	71.75
NE DEPARTMENT OF REVENUE SALES	Sales Tax	194.62
NE PUBLIC HEALTH ENVIRONMENTAL LAB	WATER TESTS	30.00
NPPD	ELECTRIC	1,367.18
PAPILLION SANITATION	RECYCLE	328.13
Steven Heyen	APR PAY	2,290.27
TOBY J HEYEN	APR PAY	1,172.93
TSC	MAINTENANCE SUPPLIES	90.88
UNITED STATES TREASURY	47-0540397 QB Tracking # 1664097630	1,301.02
WINDSTREAM	PHONE SERVICE	110.88
		10,431.42

				Apr 30, 25
ASSETS			
	Current Assets	
		Checking/Savings	
			1001 · Operating Account	180,859.18
			1370 · Sewer Reserve	41,891.32
		Total Checking/Savings	222,750.50
		Accounts Receivable	
			1200 · Accounts Receivable	6,819.42
		Total Accounts Receivable	6,819.42
		Other Current Assets	
			1300 · Undeposited Funds	542.83
		Total Other Current Assets	542.83
	Total Current Assets	230,112.75
TOTAL ASSETS		230,112.75
LIABILITIES & EQUITY	
	Liabilities		
		Current Liabilities	109.44
	Total Liabilities	109.44
	Equity			
		3000 · Fund Balances	
			3100 · General Funds	
				3101 · Operating	-14,303.90
				3105 · Enterprise Lease	57,884.86
				3140 · Park	7,850.53
				3150 · Fire	29,801.86
			Total 3100 · General Funds	81,233.35
			3300 · Special Revenue Funds	
				3310 · Streets	82,120.94
			Total 3300 · Special Revenue Funds	82,120.94
			3700 · Enterprise and Utility Funds	
				3710 · Water	10,268.43
				3720 · Sewer	14,831.22
				3721 · Sewer Reserve	41,509.82
			Total 3700 · Enterprise and Utility Funds	66,609.47
		Total 3000 · Fund Balances	229,963.76
		Net Income	39.55
	Total Equity		230,003.31
TOTAL LIABILITIES & EQUITY	230,112.75
	

CORRESPONDENCE – The clerk received a request from the Voting Commissioner to inspect the Village Offices for future elections site.  Accounting and Finance Conference is being help June 19 & 20.
CLERK REPORT – Sign for brush pile and office door is being worked up at Accelerated Graphyx.  ARPA reporting complete.  Liens filed, nuisance property owners served and laptop support has been renewed.
Village Maintenance Report – Heyen reported that the well pumps processed 1,493,000 gallons of water with pumps running for 218 hours, 612,000 gallons pumped to the lagoons.  The lift station processed 920,000 gallons of waste water.
Fence behind maintenance shop installed.  Wall between Post Office parking lot and Village lot is bowing and needs to be braced.
Fire/Rescue Report: NTR
ALA Report: NTR

Union United Inc. Report: Highway planters need to be filled.  Hansen will shop for flowers and get them potted.

Old Business:  Nuisances were abated within the 15 days allotted.

New Business: Interlocal agreement was discussed.  Chairman Seyler shared that he was blindsided by the idea that the new squad we outfitted was going to be sold for a fraction of the grant cost.  He feels that we were sold on the idea of a second ambulance designated to assist Union and Lake WaConda.  All trustees present shared that they are now having second thoughts on supporting Nehawka Rescue efforts.

Hill motioned to table decision on Interlocal Agreement between the Village of Union and Nehawka until next meeting or until a new discussion with Nehawka can completed.  2nd by Feek.  By Roll, Trustee votes as follows: Seyler – Aye, Feek – Aye, Fritschle – Absent, Ruby-Absent, Hill – Aye. Motion approved.

Hill motioned to adjourn at 7:32pm.  2nd by Hill. By Roll, Trustee votes as follows: Seyler – Aye, Feek – Aye, Fritschle – Absent, Ruby-Absent, Hill – Aye. Motion approved.

The next regular meeting is scheduled for June 11, 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 June 6, 2025.


Charles J. Seyler II

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