Town Board Meeting — Minutes

TOWN OF PLEASANT V ALLEY September 9, 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, September 9, 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. 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. WARREN PETRYK- WI 93RD ASSEMBLY DISTRICT Warren Petryk presented an award to Dan Green, recognizing his many years of service to the Town. DESSY JOHNSON – FARMLAND PRESERV ATION Dessy Johnson, representing a group working to change the County AP zoning to dis-allow solar and wind farms spoke to the board. She shared her reasons why the group wants the county zoning code changed. Any AP/Farmland Preservation zoning changes must be approved by DATCAP. The Board asked questions. The board did not express support nor opposition to her presentation. PROCEDURES Motion (Nelson/Iverson) to dispense with the reading of the August 12, 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 August 2024 as presented and printed. Chairman Hanson announced the ayes carry 3-0 and the motion is carried. LETTERS & REPORTS Town Chairman -Dan requested Warren Petryk’s office put some pressure on the DOR to clarify Township Fire Departments status as a joint fire department. Town Supervisors -Scot shared the TFD breakfast sold 600 servings. -Doug updated the board on the recent zoning changes in the Town of Washington near the Pleasant Valley border. Zoning was changed to R1L which has lower density than city lots. If approved, there will be community septic systems. -Doug shared a resident’s concern for the speed limits on Cty HHI in Cleghorn. Jen will ask for the speed awareness signs to be placed by the county in the area. September 9, 2024, 2024 con’t 2 Town Highway Supervisor -Redwood Dr has been paved. Shouldering will occur soon. -Scott Construction will be chip sealing next week. -Wyatt is getting estimates for a new plow truck. -The toilets in the community center need to be repaired or replaced. Town Clerk/Treasurer Jen shared the Letter of Credit for Mertinke Landing has been lowered to 125% of the amount necessary to complete the 2nd lift of pavement and shouldering. Park/Historical Committee -Jan Daus shared the museum had many compliments during Harvest Fest. They received donations and a couple additional volunteers. CITIZEN INPUT COMPLAINTS OLD BUSINESS NEW BUSINESS Approve TCC Broadband ARPA Payment TCC has finished their portion of the broadband expansion in the southern part of the Town. An invoice for $103,400 was submitted. The County will reimburse the Town $51,700 as part of the match agreement. Motion (Hanson/Nelson) to approve payment to the TCC for $103,400. Chairman Hanson announced the ayes carry 3-0 and the motion is adopted. Set Dates for the Budget Process Budget Workshop – October 21st at 6:30pm Public Hearing/Special Electors Meeting – November12th at 7pm Motion (Iverson/Nelson) to set the budget dates as listed. Chairman Hanson announced the ayes carry 3-0 and the motion is adopted. Budget Amendment – Resolution No. 24-16-11 A resolution amending the 2024 budget was presented. Motion (Hanson/Nelson) to approve Resolution No. 24-16-11, amending the 2024 budget. Chairman Hanson announced the ayes carry 3-0 and the motion is adopted. 2024 Budget Review The budget as of September 9, 2024, was presented and reviewed. ADJOURNMENT Motion (Hanson/Nelson) to move this meeting is adjourned at 8:15pm. Chairman Hanson announced the ayes carry 3-0 and the motion is adopted. Respectfully submitted, Posted at town hall 10-9-2024 Jen Meyer, Clerk / Treasurer Placed on Website 10-9-2024