Town Board Meeting — Minutes

TOWN OF PLEASANT V ALLEY March 9th, 2026 TOWN BOARD MEETING CALL THE MEETING TO ORDER Chairman Doug Nelson called a Town Board Meeting of the Town of Pleasant Valley to order on Monday, March 9th, 2026, in the Pleasant Valley Town Hall in Cleghorn at 7:00 p.m. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE Chairman Doug Nelson called for the Pledge of Allegiance to honor our flag. INTRODUCTION OF TOWN OFFICIALS The board members present were Chairman Doug Nelson, Supervisor Scot Iverson (virtual), and Supervisor Megan Bechel. The staff members present were Jen Meyer, Clerk/Treasurer, Kelsey Ebert, Deputy Clerk/Treasurer, and Highway Foreman Wyatt Wathke. CONFIRMATION OF PROPER POSTING Clerk/Treasurer Jen Meyer confirmed that the meeting was posted properly, more than 48 hours ahead of its scheduled time, on the Town's webpage and the Town Hall posting board, as required by state statute. PUBLIC HEARING- SCHWEGEL REZONE- APPLICATION NUMBER RZN-0006-26 William Schwegel, the owner of a 44.53-acre parcel at W495 County Road HH, applied to Eau Claire County to rezone 5 acres in the northwest corner to A-2. The remaining 39.5 acres will stay AP. The hearing opened at 7:01 pm for public discussion. No public comments were made about Schwegel’s intentions; two citizens attended. Chairman Nelson closed the public hearing at 7:08 pm. SHCWEGEL REZONE RECOMMENDATION APPLICATION NUMBER RZN-0006-26 With no further discussion, Motion (Iverson/Bechel) to approve recommending the application for the Schwegel rezone. Chairman Nelson announced that the ayes carried 3-0, and the motion was carried. PUBLIC HEARING- FRANSON REZONE- APPLICATION NUMBER RZN-0005-26 The Fransons explained their intention to give 42.2 acres of their 45-acre parcel to their son, while they keep the remaining 2.8 acres to downsize and build a smaller home. The 2.8-acre parcel would be ACR, while the 42.2-acre parcel would remain AP. Eric Knauf of American Land Surveying spoke on their behalf to explain their intentions to the board. It was also noted that the land is not ideal farmland. The hearing opened at 7:10 pm for public discussion. No public comments were made about Franson’s intentions; two citizens attended. Chairman Nelson closed the public hearing at 7:12 pm. FRANSON REZONE RECOMMENDATION APPLICATION NUMBER RZN-0005-26 With no further discussion, Motion (Iverson/Bechel) to approve recommending the application for the Franson rezone. Chairman Nelson announced that the ayes carried 3-0, and the motion was carried. EAU CLAIRE COUNTY RECYCLING PROGRAM- REGAN WATTS Regan Watts and Rod Eslinger are representing Eau Claire County’s recycling program. They explained the changes to the program that will take effect in 2027. The most significant changes will be the billing model for residential recycling charges. Recycling charges will be shown on tax bills as opposed to the hauler’s bill to the resident. PROCEDURES Motion (Iverson/Bechel) to dispense with the reading of and approve the February 9th, 2026, Town Board meeting minutes. Chairman Nelson announced that the ayes carried 3-0, and the motion was carried. March 9th, 2026, con’t 2 Motion (Iverson/Bechel) to approve the treasurer's report for February 2026 as presented and printed. Chairman Nelson announced the ayes carried 3-0, and the motion was carried. LETTERS & REPORTS TOWN CHAIRMAN - Doug shared that the Board attended the WTA meeting together on Saturday, March 7th, at Florian Gardens. - The EMS contract with the City of Eau Claire is approved for 2027 with a 0.50 increase per capita. TOWN SUPERVISORS - Megan- None - Scot- None TOWN HIGHWAY SUPERVISOR - The Town’s road weight bans are in effect. - The merry-go-round has been brought to Osseo Plastics for powder coating and painting. - Wyatt and Jeff have completed brushing efforts on Lowes Creek Road and are continuing in other parts of the Town. TOWN CLERK/TREASURER -Jen shared that the painter for the community center is no longer completing the project due to illness. Two other bids were received, and Accent Paints will be completing the project. -Charter Communications has increased TV service bills. Jen asked if the Fire Department or the Shop office needs TV service? It was discussed and decided that both services will be canceled. -The Generator project received a donation from the L.E. Phillips Family Foundation for $10,000. -The individual who was going to be mowing the park and shop grass this summer is no longer interested. The job is now open again and has been posted for application in multiple locations. A decision and hire will need to be completed by next month. -The playground surfacing is not compliant with state regulations. The current surface is too shallow and hard-packed, exposing dirt underneath. State regulations are 9”-12” of pea gravel under and around equipment. The issue was discussed, and it was decided that one load of pea gravel will be brought in and spread; it will then be decided if more is necessary to comply. - Jen inquired about when road bids should be sent out. Wyatt will compile numbers, and bids will be put together by the end of the month. - Fire number samples will be arriving soon. The Board and TFD will discuss options at that time. - Jen also shared about upcoming educational opportunities and inquired about who would be interested. PARK/HISTORICAL COMMITTEE/LIONS CLUB/TFD UPDATES -No representation present. CITIZEN INPUT - None COMPLAINTS -None OLD BUSINESS -None March 9th, 2026, con’t 3 NEW BUSINESS DISTRIBUTE EMPLOYEE MANUAL DRAFT Jen distributed the updated draft of the Employee Manual for review. The Board will review the draft, review proposed changes, and pass the updated Employee Manual next month. 2025/2026 Budget Review Jen shared the current budget. The board agreed that the budget remains on track. REVIEW/APPROVE ORDERS The bills/orders for March 2026 were presented by the clerk and approved for payment by the town board. ADJOURNMENT Chairman Nelson announced the meeting was adjourned at 8:25 pm. Respectfully submitted, Posted at town hall 4-9-2026 Jen Meyer, Clerk / Treasurer Placed on Website 4-9-2026