Town Board Meeting — Minutes

TOWN OF PLEASANT V ALLEY January 12, 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, January 12, 2026, in the Pleasant Valley Town Hall in Cleghorn at 7:00 p.m. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE Chairman Doug Nelson called to honor our flag with the Pledge of Allegiance. INTRODUCTION OF TOWN OFFICIALS The board members present were Chairman Doug Nelson, Supervisor Scot Iverson, 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. PRELIMINARY ZONING DISCUSSION- JAKE SETZER Jake Setzer, the owner of two parcels on County Road I, a 15-acre and a 25-acre parcel, zoned AP. These two parcels were split out of an original 40-acre plot. He intends to redraw the lot lines of the 40 acres into two 20-acre plots and rezone them from AP to A3. An existing house at S12819 County Road I sits on a 15-acre parcel that currently has tenants. He intends to build a personal home on the southern newly created 20, and the existing house will remain on the northern newly created 20. The board reviewed his intentions and would support the rezone. He was then given instructions on the next steps in the rezoning process. PRELIMINARY ZONING DISCUSSION- BILL SCHWAGEL Bill Schwagel, the owner of W441 County Road HH and the adjacent property at W495 County Road HH, would like to sell off a 5-acre portion of his property. The latter property, consisting of 44.5 acres, currently has a house in the northeast corner, occupied by tenants. He intends to divide off and sell a 5- acre parcel to a friend in the northwest corner of that 44.5-acre parcel. The 44.5-acre plot is currently zoned AP. The new portion of that property would be rezoned into A2. The board reviewed his intentions and would support the rezone of 5 acres. He was then given instructions on the next steps in the rezoning process. REGULAR SUNDAY MEETING DISCUSSION- CALEB ZIEGLER Caleb Ziegler addressed the board about starting a church and his need for a Sunday meeting space in Pleasant V alley. The board explained that the Town Hall serves as a community center, should remain available to residents, and cannot be affiliated with a church. They discussed alternative locations with him and stated the church could occasionally rent the space on Sundays if it is not already reserved. PROCEDURES Motion (Iverson/Bechel) to dispense with the reading of and approve the December 8, 2025, Town Board meeting minutes. Chairman Nelson announced that the ayes carried 3-0, and the motion was carried. Motion (Bechel/Iverson) to approve the treasurer's report for December 2025 as presented and printed. Chairman Nelson announced the ayes carried 3-0, and the motion was carried. January 12, 2026, con’t 2 LETTERS & REPORTS TOWN CHAIRMAN -Doug has not had any recent calls on snow plowing or ice removal in the town. -He shared that he will be working on the playground equipment soon. TOWN SUPERVISORS - Megan shared that she attended the CITRIC meeting for road projects. She shared Pleasant Valley’s application for the S Lowes Creek project, and it ranked #1 across the entire board. - Scot shared a concern about aging fire number signs in the town. He suggested replacing aging signs with new, ultra-reflective, double-sided signs. TOWN HIGHWAY SUPERVISOR -Wyatt explained the current salt shortage and how it affects the town. He is hoping salt will become available soon and is mixing in more sand to stretch it further. - Wyatt and Jeff continue the ice scraping efforts throughout the town while the weather cooperates. TOWN CLERK/TREASURER -The WTA Spring District Meeting will be on March 7th in Eau Claire. Jen will register whoever is attending. - Jen shared a quote to power wash the exterior of the community center, the park pavilion and floor, and both shop buildings. The quote was $1,700, and the board authorized proceeding with that project because the amount fits within the 2026 budget. PARK/HISTORICAL COMMITTEE/LIONS CLUB/TFD UPDATES -None CITIZEN INPUT -Citizen Paul Nelson in attendance, shared that he will continue to remove the box elders and stumps for free on the south side of the park ballfield. He will do all the work as a donation to the town. COMPLAINTS -None OLD BUSINESS -None NEW BUSINESS Budget Amendment Resolution #25-16-16 A resolution amending the 2025 budget with a net increase of $12,005 was presented to the Board. Motion (Iverson/Bechel) to approve budget amendment No. 25-16-16 Chairman Nelson announced the ayes carried 3-0, and the motion was carried. Budget Amendment Resolution #25-16-01 A resolution amending the 2026 budget with a net increase of $20,253 was presented to the Board. These are the remaining funds from 2025. Motion (Iverson/Bechel) to approve budget amendment No. 25-16-01 Chairman Nelson announced the ayes carried 3-0, and the motion was carried. January 12, 2026, con’t 3 2025 Park Committee – Resolution No. 26-16-02 A resolution appointing the 2026 Park Committee was presented. Frank Neibauer, Danielle Wathke, Renee Schroeder, Lorraine Henning, Jan Daus, and Dan Wurtz will serve on the committee. Motion (Nelson/Iverson) to approve Resolution No. 26-16-02 – 2026 Park Committee Chairman Nelson announced the ayes carry 3-0 and the motion is carried. 2025 Historical Committee – Resolution No. 26-16-03 A resolution appointing the 2026 Historical Committee was presented. Jan Daus, Jayne Fleming, Kate Sideri, Wayne Myren, Darlene Pederson, and Sharon Hazen will serve on the committee. Motion (Iverson/Bechel) to approve Resolution 26-16-03 – 2026 Historical Committee. Chairman Nelson announced the ayes carry 3-0 and the motion is carried. Generator Fundraising Committee Discussion The board would like a committee established to continue raising funds for the generator. An ordinance has been created to provide guidelines for the committee. Board members brainstormed potential members for this committee, and a committee will be appointed in February. Employee Handbook/Schedule Discussion Jen explained the need to hold a workshop to update the Town of Pleasant Valley Employee Handbook. The board agreed that the handbook needs to be updated. The board scheduled a workshop for Thursday, February 5th, at 6:30 pm. Summer Mowing Jen presented the names of interested town residents who are interested in mowing the park and cemetery. She will reach out to interested parties to confirm their interest in the work. 2025 Budget Review The budget as of January 12, 2026, was presented and reviewed. REVIEW/APPROVE ORDERS The bills/orders for January 2026 were presented by the clerk and approved for payment by the town board. ADJOURNMENT Chairman Nelson announced the meeting was adjourned at 8:30 pm. Respectfully submitted, Posted at town hall 2-5-2026 Jen Meyer, Clerk / Treasurer Placed on Website 2-5-2026