VILLAGE OF UNION
MEETING MINUTES
JUNE 10, 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 – Absent, Ruby-Absent, Hill – Aye.

Minutes of the May Board meeting were reviewed. Hill motioned to approve May 13, 2026 Meeting minutes.  2nd by Feek.  By Roll, Trustee votes as follows, Seyler – Aye, Feek – Aye, Fritschle – Absent, Ruby-Absent, Hill – Aye. Motion approved.

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

JUNE CLAIMS AND ACCOUNTS

	Transfer from Sewer Operating to Sewer Reserve	183.00
CAPITAL ONE COMMERCIAL-MENARDS	MAINTENANCE SUPPLIES	79.57
CENEX FLEET FUELING	FUEL	654.79
INTUIT QBOOKS	PAYROLL FEES	21.00
LEAGUE OF NEBRASKA MUNICIPALITIES	MUNICIPAL ACCOUNTING CONFERENCE	410.00
MEESKE HARDWARE	COUPLING	17.99
Melissa Hansen	MAY PAY	1,827.69
Michael A Contreras	MAY PAY	1,991.90
MUNICIPAL SUPPLY CO	PARTS FOR WATER MAIN REPAIR ON A ST	1,052.96
NE DEPARTMENT OF REVENUE SALES	Sales Tax	173.61
NE PUBLIC HEALTH ENVIRONMENTAL LAB	COPPER/LEAD/COLIFORM  TESTING	364.90
NEWEGG	WIFI ROUTER FOR PARKS	73.84
NEWEGG	BATTERY FOR METER READING COMPUTER	99.25
NPPD	ELECTRICITY	1,312.76
O'REILLY AUTO PARTS	BELT AND REPLACEMENT SUPPLIES	56.74
STEVE HEYEN	SUMMER HELP CONTRACT	462.00
Steven Heyen	MAY PAY	2,524.29
UNITED STATES TREASURY	47-0540397 QB Tracking # 341852118	1,649.48
Village of Union	REIMBURSE FROM PAYROLL OF $315.00	
WINDSTREAM	PHONE	126.92
		13,082.69

ASSETS
		
	Current Assets	
		Checking/Savings	
			1001 · Operating Account	177,614.74
			1370 · Sewer Reserve	44,151.47
		Total Checking/Savings	221,766.21
		Accounts Receivable	
			1200 · Accounts Receivable	9,889.02
		Total Accounts Receivable	9,889.02
	Total Current Assets	231,655.23
TOTAL ASSETS		231,655.23
LIABILITIES & EQUITY	
	Liabilities		296.36
	Equity			
		3000 · Fund Balances	
			3100 · General Funds	
				3101 · Operating	24,281.89
				3105 · Enterprise Lease	49,330.12
				3140 · Park	4,087.43
				3150 · Fire	29,801.86
			Total 3100 · General Funds	107,501.30
			3300 · Special Revenue Funds	
				3310 · Streets	65,198.44
			Total 3300 · Special Revenue Funds	65,198.44
			3700 · Enterprise and Utility Funds	
				3710 · Water	2,288.42
				3720 · Sewer	38,392.43
				3721 · Sewer Reserve	43,403.53
			Total 3700 · Enterprise and Utility Funds	84,084.38
		Total 3000 · Fund Balances	256,784.12
		zzzzzzz · Retained Earnings	-25,425.25
	Total Equity		231,358.87
TOTAL LIABILITIES & EQUITY	231,655.23

CORRESPONDENCE – The Clerk received a inquiry about our interest in ClerkBooks Full Accounting Software quote and will add the quote to the next agenda for discussion and decision.
CLERK REPORT – The clerk reported that the meter reader battery exploded after meters were read earlier this month leaving her unable to retrieve readings of the device.  A new battery was ordered but will take 9 to 15 business days to get it to Union.  She billed everyone for the minimum water charge and left a notice in the Post Office letting residents know that usage will include May when billed in July for June.
Village Maintenance Report – Heyen reported that the well house pumped 1,296,000 gallons for 224 hours.  972,000 gallons of wastewater went through the lift station.  Heyen reported 163,000 gallons of water pumped through lift station when tower was drained for maintenance. Heyen and the crew have been trimming trees and mowing the parks.
Fire/Rescue – NTR
Union United Inc. Report: CJ set up movie equipment and tested it for the upcoming Movie Under the Stars event at the pavilion.  Seyler said that the movie could start about 9:10 pm when the sun is low enough.
New Business:

Hill motioned to approve up to table propane contract decision until one is received.  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 7:06 pm.  2nd by Feek. 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 July 8, 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 July 6, 2026.



Charles J. Seyler II

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