Town Board Meeting — Minutes

TOWN OF PLEASANT V ALLEY June 9, 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, June 9, 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 webpage and the Town Hall posting board, as required by state statute. PROCEDURES Motion (Iverson/Bechel) to dispense with the reading of and approve the May 12, 2025, Town board meeting minutes and Board of Review 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 May 2025 as presented and printed. Jen indicated that one number did not carry through to the final total and that it will be corrected. Chairman Nelson announced the ayes carried 3-0, and the motion was carried. LETTERS & REPORTS Town Supervisors -Balsam Rd prep work is looking good. -The County has been following through with animal counts at the property on Cedar Rd. Town Highway Supervisor -Balsam Road is scheduled to be pulverized on June 11th. -The new truck should be ready by August 2026. -Wyatt shared the increased traffic counts on Hickory Road since the Hwy 93 construction began. The numbers have increased dramatically. Town Clerk/Treasurer -The county is following up on reported construction at the group home on Redwood Drive without a permit Park/Historical Committee/Lions Club/TFD updates -Dugouts are scheduled to be constructed after Harvest Fest. Fencing estimates are being obtained. -Breakfast on the Farm was a success. PVFF cooked breakfast at the event. CITIZEN INPUT Tom Klatt, the new owner of the Cleghorn Keg, introduced himself and shared the plans for improvements and a food menu with the establishment. COMPLAINTS OLD BUSINESS -none June 9, 2025 con’t 2 NEW BUSINESS Hwy 93 Construction Updates Doug and Jen shared conversations they have had with Jon Johnson (EC Hwy Commissioner), Sen. Jeff Smith, and Smith’s representatives. The concerns are that the detour on Hwy 93 is not appropriately posted and that the town roads are receiving excessive truck traffic, resulting in unnecessary wear and tear to town assets. The highway will be closed until mid to late July. Emergency Management Plan – Eau Claire County The Emergency Management Department of Eau Claire County has updated the Town of Pleasant Valley plan to include current board members and updated equipment lists. Motion (Nelson/Iverson) to approve the updated plan. Chairman Nelson announced that the ayes carry 3-0 and that the motion has been adopted. Alcohol Beverage Licenses 2025-26 Motion (Bechel/Iverson) to approve the following licenses: Renewal of the Combination “Class B” alcohol beverage licenses for the license year July 1, 2025, to June 30, 2026, to: Tommy Klatt, Partner, Cleghorn Keg LLC dba Cleghorn Keg, and John T. Norby, Partner, Hickory Hills L.L.P., and Renewal of a Class “B” (fermented beverages) alcohol beverage license application to: Frank Neibauer, Agent, Cleghorn Lions Club, Cleghorn Park & Town Hall/Fire Station premises, with said license fee being waived for the license year July 1, 2025, to June 30, 2026. Chairman Nelson announced that the ayes carry 2-0 and that the motion has been adopted. Granting Operator Licenses 2025-26 Motion (Iverson/Bechel) to approve the applications for an “Operator’s” (Bartender) licenses per list presented, numbers PV25/26-01 to PV25/26-42 for the period ending June 30, 2025. Chairman Nelson announced that the ayes carry 3-0 and that the motion has been adopted. Garbage Hauler Licenses 2025-26 Motion (Iverson/Bechel) to approve the refuse licenses to GFL Solid Waste Midwest, Earthbound Environmental, Harter’s Expert Disposal, ES Sanitation, and Waste Management for the license year of July 1, 2025, to June 30, 2026, upon receipt of all required documents per ordinance. Chairman Nelson announced that the ayes carry 3-0 and that the motion has been adopted. 5-yr Road Plan After the 2025 road review, a 5-year road maintenance plan has been established, dependent upon funding, seasonal conditions, and unexpected needs elsewhere. The document was reviewed and is beneficial for road grant applications. 2025 Budget Review The budget as of June 9, 2025, was presented and reviewed. REVIEW/APPROVE ORDERS The bills /orders for June 2025 and the alternative of claims paid report were presented by the clerk and approved by the town board for payment. ADJOURNMENT Chairman Nelson announced the meeting was adjourned at 7:40 pm. Respectfully submitted, Posted at town hall 7-10-2025 Jen Meyer, Clerk / Treasurer Placed on Website7-10-2025