Meeting Minutes

1 Board Meeting May 12, 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 Megan Bischel 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: April 14th meeting minutes: Supervisor Mona Mathews made a motion to approve. Supervisor Paul Travis seconded the motion. All voted yes, motion carried. Comp Plan: - CSM, (Certified Survey Map) for 1438 Pleasant Hill Rd., Land Division CSM concept status: They want to split this into three lots. Lot 1 has septic on it and well is on Lot 2. Each lot has its own driveway. Planning Commission has approved the CSM. Supervisor Paul Travis made a motion to approve CSM as approved by Comp Plan. Supervisor Mona Mathews seconded the motion. All voted yes, motion carries. - Any other discussion for meetings attended: Ground Water Advisory was held and Nate and Sarah Peleschak from Comp Plan attended this meeting. Went over January 2027 model. Also went over Data Centers Report. Next meeting will be July 16, 2026. Park Commission: - Monthly meeting update: Barb Kleist was not in attendance. Chair Jennifer Meyer mentioned that a garlic pulling event was held. Will be working on the Lumberman’s trail steps. - Bit & Spur Club will host a Mounted Orienteering competition at the Town of Union Conservancy. Clinic Saturday, May 16, 2026 1-5pm/Competition Sunday, May 17, 2026 will start at 9:00am. Fire Station #3: - Monthly report / Battalion Chief Eddie Yates was in attendance. Fire Department did have car crashes, burning complaint and will be fined, and building fire. 2 Open House will be September 13th. Extraction training went really well. - Joe Alf reported that Grant for radio’s was awarded to Town of Union. Roads: - Truax Lane mill and overlay project update Town of Union would like this to be completed before Blue Ox Music Festival this is between Nuss and Culvers. - Vollendorf Railroad crossing closure update: Chair Jennifer Meyer and Supervisor Mona Mathews worked to get the extra $15K additional funds. Contract was sent and Is not signed yet. Extra $15K additional funds that were requested by Jennifer Meyer and Mona Mathews were rejected. - Eau Claire County Highway Sweeping / 5-11-26 - 2026 Chip Seal roads / Fahrner Asphalt update - Bluebird Lane road repair / Brent Wachsmuth Excavating quote: Quote from Brent Wachsmuth is $16,020.00. Chip Seal and some road repairs quote is $22,000.00. Chair Jennifer Meyer will also have Eau Claire County quote. - Any other road business: County Highway T meeting will be in June and Chair Jennifer Meyer will get dates. 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) Residents on Murphy Lane came to the Town Board to let them know they have built a house and would like to build a detached 30x32 garage. This is a Post Frame and No Electrical. Board advised them to start with Eau Claire County. MPO: - Nate Peleshak attended the meeting, SSA was voted down in MPO. - SSA will have a smaller section of the Town of Union by the highway. BOR: Chair Jennifer Meyer made a motion to Open BOR meeting and adjourn till June 15th. Open book will be by phone on Monday June 8th. Supervisor Mona Mathews made a motion to Adjourn BOR till June 15th. Chair Jennifer Meyer seconded the motion. All voted yes, motion carried. Utility Applications: Mary Lane Spectrum. Kane Rd. and 10th County Line gas. Review and Approve: - Monthly expenditures: Clerk Beverly Christopherson handed out the Payables report. Need to fix Robert Mathews pay to show raise in pay given. Need to pay Tristan for hours mowing at the Fire Station. 3 Need to pay Leland’s for plowing. Chair Jennifer Meyer made a motion to approve as presented to the Board with the above checks needed. Supervisor Mona Mathews seconded the motion. All voted yes, motion carried. Treasurer’s Report: - Treasurer John McLaughlin; monthly financials report handed out. - John McLaughlin went over report handed out. Licenses: - Operators Licenses as reported. Supervisor Paul Travis made a motion to approve. Chair Jennifer Meyer seconded. All voted yes, motion carries. Town Properties: - Transfer Station: any issues. Refuse hauler review discussion. Supervisor Jeff Whyte met with Hater’s to talk about getting 8 yd. containers. Also asked about containers with flip tops for green and black bags, not sure how many will be needed to start. - Town Hall: any issues – who keeps Menards rebates. Being the Town pays the invoices, then the Town should get the rebates. - Fire Station: any issues – address marker maintenance. Dave Kleist will take care of. Scheduled Town Meetings/Events: - Tuesday, May 26, 2026, Board of Review / 4:00 pm / Union Town Hall - Wednesday, June 3, 2026 / Park Commission / 9:30am / Union Town Hall - Thursday, June 4, 2026 / Plan Commission / 6:30pm / Union Town Hall - Tuesday, June 9, 2026 / Town Board Meeting / 6:30pm / Union Town Hall Adjourn This Board meeting was adjourned at 8:13 pm. Chair Jennifer Meyer made a motion to adjourn, and Supervisor Mona Mathews seconded the motion.