Town Board Meeting — Minutes

TOWN OF PLEASANT V ALLEY December 8, 2025 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, December 8, 2025, 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, 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 – KUNFERMAN REZONE – RZN 0018-25 Applicant Scott Kunferman explained his intention to give his son a portion of his land to build a home on. The agricultural acreage will remain approximately the same. The application is requesting rezoning +/- 8.9 acres from AP to A2. The property accesses Highway 93 and will have a shared driveway. Three residents were in attendance. No residents spoke in favor of or against the application. Motion (Nelson/Bechel) to close the public hearing. Chairman Nelson announced the ayes carried 3-0, and the motion was carried. KUNFERMAN REZONE RECOMMENDATION – RZN 0018-25 The Town board previously reviewed the application and had no further questions for the applicant. The request aligns with the Town of Pleasant Valley's Comprehensive Plan. Motion (Iverson/Bechel) to recommend approval of said application to Eau Claire County Planning and Development. Chairman Nelson announced the ayes carried 3-0, and the motion was carried. PROCEDURES Motion (Iverson/Bechel) to dispense with the reading of and approve the November 10, 2025, Town Board meeting minutes and the November 17, 2025, Budget Public Hearing, Special Electors Meeting, and Town Board Meeting. Chairman Nelson announced that the ayes carried 3-0, and the motion was carried. Motion (Bechel/Iverson) to approve the treasurer's report for November 2025 as presented and printed. Chairman Nelson announced the ayes carried 3-0, and the motion was carried. LETTERS & REPORTS Town Chairman -Doug has had a conversation with Mike Koles, WTA Director, regarding the wind/solar issues in the area. -One plowing complaint was received. Jen explained soft shoulders and rights-of-way to the resident. December 8, 2025, con’t 2 Town Supervisors -None Town Highway Supervisor -Two of the plow trucks have broken down at inopportune times. Both have been repaired. Town Clerk/Treasurer -The WTA Spring District Meeting will be on March 7th in Eau Claire. Jen will sign up whoever is attending. Park/Historical Committee/Lions Club/TFD updates -Frank will contact the Lions regarding the timing and amount of the upcoming Harvest Fest donation. -Frank will stay on the park committee. They will have a year-end meeting within a few weeks. -Frank is looking into concrete estimates for the apron around the pavilion. -Jan Daus shared the historical committee has another perspective member. Jan will confirm. CITIZEN INPUT -None COMPLAINTS -None OLD BUSINESS -None NEW BUSINESS 2025 Audit Agreement No. 25-19-05 An agreement has been received from Bauman and Associates for the 2025 audit. The terms are the same as in prior years. Fee is $11,550. Motion (Iverson/Bechel) to approve Agreement No. 25-19-05 Chairman Nelson announced the ayes carried 3-0, and the motion was carried. 2026 Outlay Projects The building improvement outlay projects for 2026 were reviewed. All estimates align with the 2026 budget. Projects include new drains in the shop, painting in the community center, new shrubs outside the community center, and power washing the community center. Motion (Nelson/Iverson) to approve moving forward with the outlay projects for 2026. Chairman Nelson announced the ayes carried 3-0, and the motion was carried. Generator Fundraising Committee – Ordinance No. 25-15-03 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. Committee members will be appointed by resolution after the first of the year. Motion (Nelson/Bechel) to approve Ordinance No. 25-15-03 Chairman Nelson announced the ayes carried 3-0, and the motion was carried. December 8, 2025, con’t 3 Appoint 2026-2027 Election Inspectors – Resolution No. 25-16-14 Lists have been received from both political parties appointing election inspectors. Other non-affiliated inspectors are appointed to bring the total required for the election process to the required number. The complete list of appointees is in the signed resolution. Motion (Iverson/Bechel) to approve Resolution No. 25-16-14 Chairman Nelson announced the ayes carried 3-0, and the motion was carried. 2025 Budget Review The budget as of December 8, 2025, was presented and reviewed. REVIEW/APPROVE ORDERS The bills /orders for December 2025 and the alternative claims paid report were presented by the clerk and approved by the town board for payment. CLOSED SESSION Motion (Nelson/Iverson) to convene in closed session under WI Statutes S.19.85 (c) (Employee wage and benefits 2026) at 7:50 pm and will reconvene at approximately 9 pm. The chair announced that the ayes carried 3-0, and the motion was adopted. OPEN SESSION Motion (Iverson/Bechel) to reconvene into open session at 9:40 pm. The chair announced that the ayes carried 3-0, and the motion was adopted. Motion (Nelson/Iverson) to approve wage increases for 2026 as discussed. The chair announced that the ayes carried 3-0, and the motion was adopted. ADJOURNMENT Chairman Nelson announced the meeting was adjourned at 9:45 pm. Respectfully submitted, Posted at town hall 1-8-2026 Jen Meyer, Clerk / Treasurer Placed on Website 1-8-2026