Town Board Meeting — Minutes

TOWN OF PLEASANT V ALLEY November 11, 2024 TOWN BOARD MEETING CALL THE MEETING TO ORDER Chairman Dan Hanson called a Town Board Meeting of the Town of Pleasant Valley to order on Monday, November 11, 2024, in the Pleasant Valley Town Hall in Cleghorn at 7:00 p.m. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE Chairman Hanson called for the honoring of our flag with the Pledge of Allegiance. On this Veteran’s Day, we remember and honor those who have served our country. INTRODUCTION OF TOWN OFFICIALS Board members present: Chairman Dan Hanson, Supervisor Doug Nelson and Supervisor Scot Iverson. Staff members present: Jen Meyer, Clerk/Treasurer and Hwy Foreman, Wyatt Wathke. CONFIRMATION OF PROPER POSTING Clerk/Treasurer Jen Meyer confirmed the meeting was properly posted more than 48 hours ahead of the meeting time on the Town webpage and the Town Hall posting board as required per state statute. PROCEDURES Motion (Iverson/Nelson) to dispense with the reading of October 14 and 21, 2024, Town board meeting minutes and approve as emailed and printed. Chairman Hanson announced the ayes carry 3-0 and the motion is carried. Motion (Nelson/Iverson) to approve the Treasurers report for the month of October 2024 as presented and printed. Chairman Hanson announced the ayes carry 3-0 and the motion is carried. LETTERS & REPORTS Town Chairman - Dan thanked Jen and all the Election Inspectors for a successful Election Day. -The EMS Committee continues to meet to formulate a plan for county-wide ambulance service. Town Supervisors -Brunswick is considering reconstructing Cedar Road. The Town should consider reconstructing the section from the Brunswick town line east to Cty F. Town Highway Supervisor -With the nice weather, mowing continues. -The chip sealed roads will get swept within a week or so. Town Clerk/Treasurer -Jen shared election results from the Town of Pleasant Valley -Jen shared TCC will be installing fiber in the stretch of Cty I that was missed in the grant process. Park/Historical Committee/Lions Club/TFD updates -Frank Neibauer shared TFD is willing to host Euchre in efforts to raise money for the generator. He will be discussing this with Lions Club. -John Norby shared Van Orden’s office will be meeting with us to discuss a federal grant opportunity. CITIZEN INPUT COMPLAINTS OLD BUSINESS November 11, 2024, 2024 con’t 2 NEW BUSINESS Ordinance No. 24-15-05 ATV/UTV Routes and Regulations After the County approved their ordinance regarding ATV/UTV usage on most county highways, it was requested that the Towns attempt to have a similar ordinance. The existing ATV/UTV ordinance was updated to reflect the county code. Motion (Iverson/Nelson) to approve Ordinance No. 24-15-05 ATV/UTV Routes and Regulations Chairman Hanson announced the ayes carry 3-0 and the motion is adopted. Resolution No. 24-16-13 – Updated Fee Schedule With the increase in dog license fees approved in October, the Fee Schedule needs to be updated to reflect the increases. Motion (Hanson/Nelson) to approved Resolution 24-16-13 Updated Fee Schedule. Chairman Hanson announced the ayes carry 3-0 and the motion is adopted. County Recycling Special Charge – Resolution No. 24-16-14 Eau Claire County annually places a special charge on property tax bills to cover county-wide recycling. Motion (Nelson/Iverson) to approve Resolution No. 24-16-14 Recycling Special Charges to be placed on the 2024 tax bill at the rate of $17.00 for properties in Category 1 and properties in Category 2 are exempt. Private haulers will collect an additional fee per year from town residents who request curbside service. Chairman announced the ayes carry 3-0 and the motion carries. Treasurers Bond, Substitute For – Resolution No 24-16-15 Motion (Nelson/Iverson) to approve Resolution No 24-16-15 Treasurers Bond, Substitute for, The Town of Pleasant Valley does obligate itself to pay to the Eau Claire County Treasurer the amount of taxes apportioned to it for the 2024 tax roll, should the treasurer fail to do so. Chairman announced the ayes carry 3-0 and the motion carries. Resolution No. 24-16-16 – Authorizing Joint Fire Department to Exceed Levy Limit Township Fire Department has received confirmation from the DOR that they are considered a joint fire department for purposes of levy limits. Joint fire departments can exceed their budget by CPI +2% and add that difference to each participating towns levy limit outside of their allowable levy. All towns that are part of a joint fire department must approve said resolution. Motion (Iverson/Nelson) to approve Resolution No. 24-16-16. Chairman announced the ayes carry 3-0 and the motion carries. 2024 Budget Review The budget as of November 11, 2024, was presented and reviewed. Review/Approve Orders The bills /orders for the month of October 2024 and the alternative of claims paid report were presented by the clerk and approved by the town board for payment. ADJOURNMENT Motion (Hanson/Nelson) to move this meeting is adjourned at 7:50pm. Chairman Hanson announced the ayes carry 3-0 and the motion is adopted. Respectfully submitted, Posted at town hall 12-5-2024 Jen Meyer, Clerk / Treasurer Placed on Website 12-5-2024