Town Board Meeting — Minutes

TOWN OF PLEASANT V ALLEY May 12, 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, May 12, 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. PRELIMINARY REZONE DISCUSSION Barton Guo and prospective land buyer Larry Becker shared the arising issues with the previously rezoned 40-acre parcel from AP to A3. Due to the wetlands, the configuration of the two 20-acre parcels does not allow for enough road frontage. A3 requires 330 ft of road frontage. They are unable to obtain any road frontage on Cty HH, and Cty W has a significant amount of mapped wetland, not allowing for driveway access to the northern 20 without access being provided further south. They have spoken with Planning and Development regarding their options. They have also met with Travis Holt from DNR to work on delineating a portion of the mapped wetland, as an onsite visit revealed dry land in the mapped area. Mr. Guo and Mr. Becker propose that the Town rezone the southern 20 acres of the newly created A3 land to A2. The Town is not supportive of this change in zoning. The town supports delineating the wetland, a shared driveway, or an easement. PROCEDURES Motion (Iverson/Bechel) to dispense with the reading of and approve the April 14 and 21, 2025, Town board meeting minutes. Chairman Nelson announced that the ayes carried 3-0, and the motion was carried. Motion (Iverson/Bechel) to approve the treasurer's report for April 2025 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 signatures at the bank have been updated. -Doug was recently elected the vice chair of TFD and the Eau Claire WTA unit. -The Fire Danger sign near the fire department will be refurbished this winter. Town Supervisors -none May 12, 2025 con’t 2 Town Highway Supervisor -Sweeping is finished -Rudy Road is having the stumps removed and a culvert replaced -The additional space in the park will be seeded soon -There is no start date for Balsam Rd at this time -Excel Energy will be lowering the gas lines near the Cedar/Balsam intersection Town Clerk/Treasurer -The Keg has been sold to David Burg and Tommy Klatt -A cleaning person has been found for the Town facilities and will start on June 1 -A bill supporting the Regional Ambulance Service is being circulated. Eau Claire Fire Department Chief Jaggar and Deputy Chief Schultz testified before the Senate and Assembly to support these bills. Park/Historical Committee/Lions Club/TFD updates -Frank has an estimate for playground equipment from one distributor. The project would cost $110,000 - $120,000 if we were to do it today. It is not pertinent that this is completed soon, but it does need to be part of our long-term plan. There are other equipment suppliers and opportunities for grants. -Concrete bids for the dugouts have been received. A bid request for the fencing will go out in early June. -Additional red lime needs to be ordered for the ball field. CITIZEN INPUT Kim Nimmo, of Balsam Road, expressed concerns regarding the field access driveway connecting to Balsam Road being too close to the intersection with Lowes Creek Road. There are other existing access points to said field. The Town will eliminate this access point as part of road construction. A letter will be sent to the property owners informing them of the change. COMPLAINTS OLD BUSINESS NEW BUSINESS Dugout Concrete Bid A request for bids for the concrete dugouts was published a few weeks ago. Corey’s Concrete submitted the only bid. Motion (Bechel/Iverson) to approve awarding the bid to Corey’s Concrete for $21,901. Frank and Wyatt will work with the contractors. Work will not begin until after Harvest Fest. Chairman Nelson announced the ayes carried 3-0, and the motion was carried. 2025 Budget Review The budget as of May 12, 2025, was presented and reviewed. REVIEW/APPROVE ORDERS The bills /orders for May 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 8:10 pm. Respectfully submitted, Posted at town hall 6-5-2025 Jen Meyer, Clerk / Treasurer Placed on Website 6-5-2025