Meeting Minutes

1 Board Meeting August 17, 2026 The meeting was called to order by Chair Jennifer Meyer. Flag Salute Adopt Agenda: Supervisor Mona Mathews made a motion to adopt agenda with the ability to change the agenda sequence to accommodate those that must leave. Supervisor Paul Travis seconded the motion. All voted yes, motion carried. Attendance: Chair Jennifer Meyer, Supervisor Megan Bischel, Supervisor Jeff Whyte, Supervisor Paul Travis, and Supervisor Mona Mathews all in attendance. Approve Minutes: July 14th meeting minutes: Supervisor Mona Mathews made a motion to approve with changes. Supervisor Megan Bischel seconded the motion. All voted yes, motion carried. Plan Commission: - Chair Nate Peleschek; Monthly meeting update: Working on Resolution to reclass 3443 Crescent Ave. First step is to Re-Class future land use. Brayden and Grace Warwick were at the meeting to answer any questions the Town Board may have. They have purchased old Country Jam Grounds and turning that into U-Pick Flowers and Berries Farm. Looking at having some small events, nothing big. Maybe 1,000 to 1,500 attendees. Only issues residents had were traffic and noise related. Capacity will be limited to what they have for parking. Sheriff’s Dept. will work with traffic flow for any events they have and they will close at 10pm. Working on many different ideas for future plans. Resolution 2026-01 Comp Plan Amendment. Supervisor Mona Mathews made a motion to approve Amendment for Resolution 2026-01 Supervisor Jeff Whyte seconded the motion. All voted yes, motion carried. Park Commission: - Chair Barb Kleist was in attendance for monthly meeting update. Barb Kleist mentioned that Park Commission is working on Forest Management Plan at the Conservancy, this is to address the Buck Thorn and to work with conservation services. Will probably have to do the same at Sherman Creek Park. 2 All signage is in place at Sherman Creek Park and the dedication Is Friday, August 21st at 1pm. Also planning fall event at the Conservancy on October 24th. Sherman Creek Park has had some issues with motorized vehicles entering the park on the North end. Signs stating “No Motorized Vehicles Allowed” are being put up. Fire Station #3: - Monthly report / Battalion Chief Eddie Yates was not in attendance. and did not send any updates. Open House will be September 13, 2026 from 11am to 3pm. Music Events: - Update; String Cheese Incident, went over really well, no issues just some bee stings. Traffic was redirected due to N Town Hall Rd being paved. No issues. September 12th will be event at old Country Jam grounds, Qued up, this event will have food trucks and hard goods. Roads: - Union Pacific Railroad Crossing closure at Vollendorf Rd. / contract update: still issues with contract. - Skyline Dr. storm water run-off collaboration with EC County HWY, City of EC and The Town of Union. Meeting with Eau Claire County, Eau Claire City, and Town of Union will be August 20th. - Silvermine Dr. future road improvements & property 2037 illegal parking in right of way: Replaced a bad section already and looking ahead with Eau Claire County for road repair next year. Enclosed trailer and Suburban are parked on road, need to get out of road right away. - Tree trimming on roads / Gary Titel: Working with Gary to get these taken care of. - Truax Lane LRIP submittal / Mark Servi: This has been submitted to WisDot, let Chair know when check is received. - Action; Transportation Resolution 2026-02: WI Towns Assoc meeting on July 30th, WI Towns Assoc. Attorney was at meeting and mentioned that the Town of Union needs to pass a resolution for Sustainable Transportation. Supervisor Paul Travis made a motion to approve Resolution 2026-02 Chair Jennifer Meyer seconded the motion. All voted yes, motion carried. - Any other road business: Ditches need mowing, will start again. Road Sign for Vesta Ct. is laying down. 3 Public Comment The purpose of public comment is to provide members of the public with an opportunity to present information to the Board. It is not intended for interactive debate. There will be no response or comment from the Town of Union Board Supervisors. Wis Stat §19.84(2) Ron Sather questioned the Town Board on the Land purchase by Eau Claire City. Not much new to report about land purchase. Ann Heywood mentioned that last year Town was going to put reflectors on Silvermine. Chair Jennifer Meyer will work on that. MPO: MPO meeting is 08.19.2026, will go over SSA land purchase in Town of Union. Utility Applications: - None Review and Approve: - Monthly expenditures: Clerk Beverly Christopherson handed out the Payables report. Report shows check for Chris Turner; this replaces the one that is lost and Racom Check is for the radio’s the Fire Station purchased. Supervisor Mona Mathews made a motion to approve as presented to the Board. Supervisor Paul Travis seconded the motion. All voted yes, motion carried. Treasurer’s Report: - Treasurer John McLaughlin; monthly financials report handed out. - John McLaughlin mentioned second payment for Real Estate taxes done. Licenses: - Operators Licenses as reported. Supervisor Paul Travis made a motion to approve. Supervisor Mona Mathews seconded. All voted yes, motion carries. Town Properties: Transfer Station: a) Refuse hauler continued discussion: Town Board has decided to stay with Waste Management for the Towns Transfer Station pickup. They will provide 8 - 8yd. dumpsters. Will evaluate what is necessary Over time. Will be serviced once a week, along with the one large roll off for demolition materials. Waste Management will have a contract stating a 12-month rate lock. Their will be an 8% rate cap on years 2 & 3. 4 Chair Jennifer Meyer made a motion to approve Waste Management. Supervisor Mona Mathews seconded the motion. All voted yes, motion carried. b) Fee Schedule update and approval. Chair Jennifer Meyer will update fee schedule and distribute to transfer station and clerk to be published. c) Survey discussion and Haas quote: Chair Jennifer Meyer and Supervisor Paul Travis met with Haas Transport to look at and go over transfer station layout. Town will have Base Course put on parking lot and driveway. Will make a ditch on the north side for drainage. Hold off on trench to the south. On the wooded line a trench will be dug to collect water and flow out. Will have to have some trees removed. Town Hall: a) any issues: Looking at getting Facebook account. Election in August went very smooth and New Chief Inspector did a great job. Chair Jennifer Meyer is working on a newsletter. Fire Station: b) Address marker maintenance: Need diggers hot line to mark. c) Fire station surveillance cameras: Supervisor Jeff Whyte asked if cameras are needed, when was the last time something happened. Per Paul Travis soda machines outside were vandalized a few years back. Currently no reason for cameras. Card Reader on back door, Supervisor Paul Travis mentioned it would be nice to have for checks and balances on who is entering the building. Scheduled Town Meetings/Events: - Wednesday September 2, 2026 / Park Commission / 9:30am / Union Town Hall - Thursday, September 3, 2026 / Plan Commission / 6:30pm / Union Town Hall - Tuesday, September 8, 2026 / Town Board Meeting / 6:30pm / Union Town Hall - Sunday, September 13, 2026 / Union Firefighters Open House / 11-3 / 5333 W. Cameron St. Adjourn This Board meeting was adjourned at 8:44 pm. Chair Jennifer Meyer made a motion to adjourn, and Supervisor Mona Mathews seconded the motion.