VILLAGE OF UNION
MEETING MINUTES
DECEMBER 10, 2025

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 – Aye.

Minutes of the November Board meeting were reviewed. Feek motioned to approve November 12, 2025 Meeting.  2nd by Ruby.  By Roll, Trustee votes as follows, Seyler – Aye, Feek – Aye, Fritschle – Aye, Ruby-Aye, Hill – Aye. Motion approved.

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

DECEMBER CLAIMS AND ACCOUNTS

	Transfer from Sewer Operating to Sewer Reserve November payment	183.00
CAPITAL ONE COMMERCIAL-MENARDS	MAINTENANCE SUPPLIES	139.95
CASS COUNTY ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT COUNCIL	ANNUAL INVESTMENT	400.00
CENEX FLEET FUELING	FUEL	130.43
Charles J Seyler	CHAIRMAN SALARY	1,108.20
INTUIT QBOOKS	PAYROLL FEES	14.00
JEFF RUBY (v)	TRUSTEE SALARY	599.00
KAREN FRITSCHLE (v)	TRUSTEE SALARY	599.00
LAURA HILL	TRUSTEE SALARY	599.00
MADELINE FEEK	TRUSTEE SALARY	599.00
MEESKE HARDWARE	MAINTENANCE SUPPLIES - WATER SYSTEM	768.38
Melissa Hansen	NOVEMBER PAY	2,341.26
Michael A Contreras	NOVEMBER PAY	614.13
NE DEPARTMENT OF REVENUE SALES	Sales Tax	197.99
NE PUBLIC HEALTH ENVIRONMENTAL LAB	WATER TESTS	46.00
NPPD	ELECTRICITY	1,209.09
O'REILLY AUTO PARTS	MAINTENANCE SUPPLIES	424.32
Steven Heyen	NOVEMBER PAY	2,814.97
TRACTOR SUPPLY CO	ROCK SALT, WINTERIZATION SUPPLIES	435.46
UNITED STATES TREASURY	47-0540397 QB Tracking # -34894766	1,687.84
USPS	STAMPS	200.00
WINDSTREAM	PHONE	111.25
		15,222.27
ASSETS
		
	Current Assets	
		Checking/Savings	
			1001 · Operating Account	156,513.81
			1370 · Sewer Reserve	43,020.97
		Total Checking/Savings	199,534.78
		Accounts Receivable	
			1200 · Accounts Receivable	10,297.92
		Total Accounts Receivable	10,297.92
	Total Current Assets	209,832.70
TOTAL ASSETS		209,832.70
LIABILITIES & EQUITY	
	Liabilities		
		Current Liabilities	280.58
	Total Liabilities	280.58
	Equity			
		3000 · Fund Balances	
			3100 · General Funds	
				3101 · Operating	-13,687.45
				3105 · Enterprise Lease	76,504.96
				3140 · Park	1,031.85
				3150 · Fire	29,801.86
			Total 3100 · General Funds	93,651.22
			3300 · Special Revenue Funds	
				3310 · Streets	59,905.47
			Total 3300 · Special Revenue Funds	59,905.47
			3700 · Enterprise and Utility Funds	
				3710 · Water	11,464.13
				3720 · Sewer	28,587.52
				3721 · Sewer Reserve	42,456.03
			Total 3700 · Enterprise and Utility Funds	82,507.68
		Total 3000 · Fund Balances	236,064.37
		zzzzzzz · Retained Earnings	-26,512.25
	Total Equity		209,552.12
TOTAL LIABILITIES & EQUITY -Nov 30, 2025	209,832.70


CORRESPONDENCE – NTR 
CLERK REPORT – The clerk reported that she has been corresponding with residents that have contacted her about the water system outage and have been keeping them updated. The clerk has been sending documents to the accountant as requested for the Audit Waiver for 2024/25. Olsson is assisting in the preparation of the 2027 Needs Survey, due Dec 31, 2025, for the water system. Continuing Education Units for the clerk/treasurer position are due to the NE Auditor by Dec. 31.
Village Maintenance Report – Heyen and Contreras were working on water main leak repair. 
Fire/Rescue – NTR.
Union United Inc. Report: Hansen asked if there was anything on the market suitable and insulated for Union’s food pantry that anybody knew of.  Union United members agreed that if there is something out there to handle canned foods, etc. during the freezing months, that Hansen could purchase and set it up.

New Business: 
 
Chairman Seyler appointed Melissa Hansen as Village Clerk/Treasurer setting her wages at $22.00 per hour for calendar year 2026.  Chairman Seyler appointed Steve Heyen as Village Maintenance setting his wage at $21.30 and Michael Contreras as Assistant Maintenance with a wage of $ 19.00 per hour, until licensed, for calendar year 2026.  

Seyler appointed Ric Ortmeier as Village Accountant, Olsson as the Engineering Firm. Brian Freidrichsen, S-1704, class A engineer, on contract at Olsson for Street Superintendent, The Lincoln Journal Star as legal publisher.  The Health Board members Molly Ziegelbein, Amy Seyler and Maddie Feek were appointed. Shawn Hoy was appointed for a one-year appointment to the Planning Commission, Dave Kendall and Donna Ruby, 1st year of a two-year appointment, Dale Hansen and Allan Feek 2nd year of a three-year appointment.  Village Attorney position is still vacant.  

Ruby motioned to approve performance bonuses in the amount of $750.00 for Steve Heyen and Melissa Hansen.  2nd by Fritschle.  By Roll, Trustee votes as follows, Seyler – Aye, Feek – Aye, Fritschle – Aye, Ruby-Aye, Hill – Aye. Motion approved.

Hill motioned to adjourn at 7:17 pm.  2nd by Fritschle. By Roll, Trustee votes as follows, Seyler – Aye, Feek – Aye, Fritschle – Aye, Ruby-Aye, Hill – Aye. Motion approved.

The next regular meeting is scheduled for January 14, 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 January 9, 2026.



Charles J. Seyler II

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