Town Board Meeting — Minutes

1 TOWN OF PLEASANT VALLEY March 13, 2023 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, March 13, 2023, in the Pleasant Valley Town Hall in Cleghorn at 7:00 p.m. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE Chairman Hanson called for the honoring of the flag with the Pledge of Allegiance. INTRODUCTION OF TOWN OFFICIALS Board members present: Chairman Dan Hanson, Supervisor Dan Green, and Supervisor Doug Nelson. Staff members present: Jen Meyer, Clerk/Treasurer and Hwy Foreman, Wyatt Wathke. PUBLIC HEARING AND RESOLUTION NO. 23-16-07 – VACATION OF A PORTION OF TOLLEFSON RD Owners of property at the end of Tollefson Rd have requested approximately 300ft of the end of Tollefson Rd be vacated so that they can build an outbuilding on what is the existing road. They own property on both sides of the road. All procedures have been followed per state statute. Dan Hanson announced the public hearing was open. No attendees spoke in favor or opposition of the request. Motion(Green/Nelson) to close the public hearing. Chairman announced the ayes carry 3-0 and the motion is carried. Motion(Nelson/Green) to approve Resolution No. 26-16-07 – Vacation of a Public Highway – Tollefson Rd Chairman announced the ayes carry 3-0 and the motion is carried. PUBLIC HEARING AND ORDINANCE NO. 23-15-01 – 2023-2043 COMPREHENSIVE PLAN Matt Michels, Eau Claire County Planning and Development, explained to the meeting attendees the process involved over the last year to update the Town of Pleasant Valley Comprehensive plan. Numerous meetings were held with the Plan Commission. The final draft has been prepared, an open house was conducted, and proper notices have been posted and published. Dan Hanson announced the public hearing was open. 9 residents were in attendance. A few questions were asked regarding the plan. Motion(Green/Nelson) to close the public hearing. Chairman announced the ayes carry 3-0 and the motion is carried. Motion(Nelson/Green) to approve Ordinance No 23-15-01 – Adopting Comprehensive Plan 2023-2043. Chairman announced the ayes carry 3-0 and the motion is carried. PROCEDURES Motion (Green/Nelson) to dispense with the reading of the February 13 and 15, 2023, Town Board Meeting minutes. Chairman announced the ayes carry 3-0 and the motion is carried. Motion (Nelson/Green) to approve the Treasurers report for the month of February 2023 as presented and printed. Chairman announced the ayes carry 3-0 and the motion is carried. LETTERS & REPORTS Town Chairman -There is ongoing discussion with Altoona and Mayo Ambulance services regarding providing service for Towns. -Dan attended the WTA Spring District meeting. Major topics were shared revenue, levy limits and annexations. March 13, 2023 meeting minutes con’t 2 Town Supervisors -none Town Highway Supervisor -Plowing and brushing have been the major projects this past month. - Seasonal weight limits of 10 tons have been posted. Town Clerk/Treasurer -Jen shared data regarding highway department spending over the past 6 years. -Citations have been sent by P & D to two properties that are violating county zoning code. - Doug will attend BOR training. Park Committee/Lions Club/TFD -Frank shared the park committee has met recently and reviewed the goals for the year. -Lions and TFD will be hosting a community breakfast on April CITIZEN INPUT -Betty Becker had a few questions regarding sewer charges, plowing, road work plans and lights on 93. -Mark Anderson inquired about blacktop on Hemlock. The board indicated there are no plans to blacktop Hemlock Rd. The Juniper Ridge developer has also been provided this information. -Kim Nimmo inquired about ATV/UTV routes. If the County opens more roads, the Town will consider opening more roads. COMPLAINTS -A few complaints have been received regarding plowing. Soft shoulders and spring melt are the issues. OLD BUSINESS NEW BUSINESS 2023 Budget Review The budget as of March 13, 2023 was presented and reviewed. REVIEW/APPROVE ORDERS The bills /orders for the month of February 2023 and the alternative of claims paid report were presented by the clerk and approved by the town board for payment. ADJOURNMENT Motion (Green/Nelson) to move this meeting is adjourned. Chairman announced the ayes carry 3-0 and the motion is adopted. Adjourned at 8:15pm Respectfully submitted, Posted at town hall 4-6-2023 Jen Meyer, Clerk / Treasurer Placed on Website 4-6-2023