Town Board Meeting — Minutes

APPROVED MINUTES TOWN OF SEYMOUR BOARD MEETING Vol. 38 Page 27 A meeting of the Seymour Town Board was held on Tuesday, October 21, 2025. Notice was posted at the Seymour Town Hall, Township Fire Dept. Station 1- and at www.townofseymour.org under “Agendas”. Board members present were Chair John Ailie, Supervisor Kerry Parker, and Supervisor Ken Schick. Also, present were Road Supervisor John Oxley, Clerk/Treasurer Jean Eisold, Deputy Clerk Sarah Smith, and 2 Town residents. Chair John Ailie called the meeting to order at 7:00 p.m. and Pledge of Allegiance was recited. MINUTES APPROVAL: Motion from Supervisor Parker to approve the 09/08/2025 board meeting minutes. Motion seconded by Supervisor Schick. Motion carried GENERAL COMMENTS FROM THE PUBLIC: None FINANCIAL REPORT: The Board reviewed the current Income Statement and Balance Sheet (reports attached). ROADS & BUILDINGS SUPERVISOR REPORT: See attached report provided by John Oxley. BUILDING INSPECTOR REPORT: Building inspector Hankel was not present. Clerk Eisold reported on his behalf that permits continue to be obtained for reroofing and residing projects. DISCUSSION AND ACTION ITEMS A. HUNTING PERMITS- The Board reviewed the hunting permit request for M. Wold. It was determined that no town permit is required, as the property is located within the newly designated modified restricted zone. The Board noted that if the property owner plans to allow gun hunting on the property, they should review applicable state regulations due to the property’s proximity to a state highway. B. OPERATOR LICENSE- Supervisor Schick motioned to approve initial Operators License for D. Reynolds. Motion seconded by Supervisor Parker. Motion carried. C. PICNICE LICENSE APPLICATION- Supervisor Schick motioned to approve Picnic License for Eau Claire Ski Striders (Chippewa Valley Nordic Ski Team) upon proof of one member completing Wisconsin Responsible Server course. Motion seconded by Supervisor Parker. Motion carried. D. REZONE-CHRIS/JOE ELSNER- C. Elsner read a prepared statement explaining reasons for their request to split the parcel. Chair Ailie reported that he spoke with Matt at Eau Claire County, who noted that rezones related to family use for building purposes are generally viewed more favorably. The parcel is currently zoned AP and the proposal would change one parcel to A-3 and the other to A-2. J. Elsner confirmed the current parcel is not enrolled in Managed Forest Crop nor agricultural production programs. Supervisor Parker questioned whether this would constitute spot zoning. Chair Ailie made a motion to inform Eau Claire County Zoning that the Town is in favor of the rezone request. Supervisor Schick seconded the motion. Motion carried (2 Aye/1 Nay). E. FOLLOW-UP OF TOWN’S PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING- AUGUST 27,2025 BY KEN SCHICK- It remains unclear whether Eau Claire County Planning and Development has changed, or is in the process of changing, the terminology from “Agricultural” to “Agricultural Related.” Supervisor Schick requested a copy of the previous zoning definitions, as well as a copy of the proposed Comprehensive Plan zoning definitions. F. HERITAGE ESTATES SUBDIVISON/LEGACY DRIVE- The Board reviewed resolution to adopt Legacy Drive as a town road. Supervisor Schick made a motion to approve the resolution to adopt Legacy Drive. Supervisor Parker seconded the motion. Motion carried. G. RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING MUNCIPALITY TO EXCEED LEVY LIMIT FOR THE JOINT FIRE DEPARTMENT- The Board reviewed resolution Authorizing a Signatory Municipality to Exceed the Levy Limit for the Joint Fire Department. Supervisor Parker made a motion to approve the resolution. Chair Ailie seconded the motion. Motion carried. H. BUDGET SCHEDULE- Will hold special Town meeting of electors to approve 2025 town levy and Public Hearing on town’s proposed 2026 budget on November 10 at 6:30 p.m. I. EAU CLAIRE COUNTY TRI ENTITLEMENT FOR 2026-27 LRIP PROGRAM- The Town is in the queue to submit TRI Entitlement projects for the 2026–2027 program cycle. Supervisor Parker completed the LRIP application form for funds to be used on Burnell Drive. Chair Ailie will review and sign the application before submitting it to M. Servi before November 15. J. EMERGENCY PLAN- The Board reviewed the current Emergency Plan on file for the Town and determined the information is outdated. Supervisor Parker will review and determine updates needed. CLOSED SESSION: Supervisor Parker made a motion to enter closed session to review 2026 Town employee salaries. Supervisor Schick seconded the motion. Motion carried. The closed session was called to order at 8:45 p.m. At 9:06 p.m., Supervisor Schick made a motion to adjourn the closed session. Supervisor Parker seconded the motion. Motion carried. . BOARD MEMBERS COMMUNICATIONS A. The next Budget Hearing will be on November 10, 2025, at 6:30 p.m. B. The next Board Meeting will be on November 10, 2025, at 7:00 p.m. SIGN CHECKS AND FORMS: A/P checks were signed. The Board approved cash disbursements and payroll for September 9, 2025, through October 21, 2025. ADJOURNMENT: Supervisor Schick motioned to adjourn meeting. The motion was seconded by Supervisor Parker. Motion carried. Meeting adjourned at 9:15 p.m. Respectfully submitted by: Sarah Smith, Deputy Clerk