Meeting Minutes

1 Board Meeting July 14, 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 move around for those that have to leave early. Supervisor Jeff Whyte 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: June 9th meeting minutes: Supervisor Mona Mathews made a motion to approve with changes. Supervisor Jeff Whyte seconded the motion. All voted yes, motion carried. August Board Meeting: Approve/Monday, August 17, 2026. Town of Union Board Meeting date Change; due to the Tuesday, August 11, 2026 Primary Election. Plan Commission: - Chair Nate Peleschek; Monthly meeting update: Warwick’s bought Country Jam Grounds, having lots of discussion on what they will be doing with the grounds. They are planning on having smaller music festivals. Sent letters to residents to Amend the Future Land use map. Eau Claire County has the conditional use contract. CSM for 911 Miller Rd. – Todd and Sara Anger purchased 17.82 acres – no concerns. Eau Claire City Land purchase. Only Eau Claire city residents were able to speak At the meeting, Town of Union residents were not able to speak. Not zoned Commercial due to wetlands. Eau Claire City did approve the purchase of land on 07.14.2026. Residents at the meeting with their concerns: Mike Pritchard mentioned he has walked the property when he was young. He said this property is wetlands. Should get DNR and Army Corp. of Engineers Involved in this sale as all water flows to Elk Creek. Dennis Vanden Bloomen has land to the South of EE, West of Elk Creek. He wanted to Put a pond in and was not allowed. Will have to have extension of sewer and utilities. This is a Class 1 Trout Stream that naturally reproduces stock. Asked if any study was done of migratory birds. Land is for wildlife management. 2 Tony Bischel felt the City Attorney swayed City Council members with his opinions. Cliff Volendorf mentioned that in the early 80’s NSP wanted to put a power plant in there, after soil tests were done, they no longer wanted the land. Sarah Peleschak mentioned that Town can Amend Resolution for preserving Wet lands. Park Commission: - Chair Barb Kleist; monthly meeting update was in attendance. Barb Kleist mentioned that Park Commission is moving ahead with signage at Sherman Creek Park. Dedication of the memorial will be before school starts. Elections of officers did stay the same. Landmark is helping Park Commission find options to control the Buck Thorn, one possibility is to bring in goats. Park Commission did reach out to a company that helped Irvine Park with their Buck Thorn. Park Commission is applying for grants to help with costs. Fire Station #3: - Monthly report / Battalion Chief Eddie Yates was not in attendance. and did send some notes to Chair Jennifer Meyer. Township Fire responded to vehicle fires, 4-wheeler accident, Roll over at Exit 59, and I-94 crash detection. Open House will be September 13, 2026 from 11am to 3pm. Music Events: - Update; Blue OX / Pines Music Park. Blue Ox festival went over really well, no issues just a couple EMS calls. Tony Bischel mentioned they will be looking at traffic control again. Roads: - June 24th, 2026, CTH T Public Hearing update: Chair Jennifer Meyer and Supervisor Mona Mathews did attend. It was noted that Town of Wheaton has had turnover on their Board and at this time they do not want to pay their percentage. - Vollendorf Railroad crossing closure update /as of 6-10-26; still revising the agreement - Road projects: Star Ridge; 2 patches, Rosewood; overlay, Silvermine; patching. These should all be separate bills. - County Line Rd. East to Jeffers (City of EC) pre-con meeting update; tentative state date 7- 20-26. Re-construct County Line to East to Jeffers Rd., working on Round About. - Margaret Lane/potholes on the business shared access path / update – Margaret Lane is a Town Rd. - Any other road business – Nothing. 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) MPO: Chair Jennifer Meyer is going to attend SSA Tac meeting. Utility Applications: - West WI Telcom; 40’ of Fiber Optic extension to small cell site on Old Mill Plaza Rd - Excel Energy; 5010 Kane Rd / Gas main retirement, transfer-renew services to existing main - Spectrum; 1411 Silvermine Dr. / replace 750’ of failing cable along Silvermine to Crescent Ave. Review and Approve: - Monthly expenditures: Clerk Beverly Christopherson handed out the Payables report. Chair Jennifer Meyer made a motion to approve as presented to the Board. Supervisor Mona Mathews seconded the motion. All voted yes, motion carried. Treasurer’s Report: - Treasurer John McLaughlin; monthly financials report handed out. - John McLaughlin mentioned just working on weekly deposits. Licenses: - Operators Licenses as reported. Supervisor Paul Travis made a motion to approve. Supervisor Mona Mathews seconded. All voted yes, motion carries. - Liquor Licenses as reported to Board. Supervisor Paul Travis made a motion to approve. Supervisor Megan Bischel seconded. All voted yes, motion carried. 4 Town Properties: - Transfer Station: any issues / refuse hauler continued discussion / Fee Schedule update and approval - Town Hall: new Flag, Shred Away paper recycling contract; any other issues: Nothing new - Fire Station; any issues / address marker maintenance. Need to work on this. Scheduled Town Meetings/Events: - Wednesday, August 5, 2026 / Park Commission / 9:30am / Union Town Hall - Thursday, August 6, 2026 / Plan Commission / 6:30pm / Union Town Hall - Tuesday, August 11, 2026 / Primary Election / 7:00am to 8:00pm / Union Town Hall - Friday & Saturday, August 14 & 15, 2026/ The String Cheese Incident / Pines Music Park, Crescent Ave. - Monday, August 17, 2026 / Town Board Meeting / 6:30pm / Union Town Hall Adjourn This Board meeting was adjourned at 8:52 pm. Chair Jennifer Meyer made a motion to adjourn, and Supervisor Mona Mathews seconded the motion.