Meeting Minutes

1 Board Meeting March 10, 2026 The meeting was called to order by Supervisor Mona Mathews 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. Chair Jennifer Meyer seconded the motion. All voted yes, motion carried. Attendance: Chair Jennifer Meyer, Supervisor Megan Bischel, Supervisor Jeff Whyte, Supervisor Mona Mathews and Supervisor Paul Travis were all in attendance. Approve Minutes: January 13th meeting minutes: Supervisor Mona Mathews made a motion to approve. Supervisor Paul Travis seconded the motion. All voted yes, motion carried. Comp Plan: - Re-zone for Gordon Bruss: Split zoning C2 & RH, rezone to A2. Sarah Peleschak from Comp Plan said they had no issues with the rezoning. Supervisor Paul Travis made a motion to approve the rezoning. Supervisor Mona Mathews seconded the motion. All voted yes, motion carries. Visit Eau Claire: - Dana Crosson was in attendance. Dana went over report sent to board. Supervisor Mona Mathews asked Dana if the Board could get some sort of measurement for campaigns. Park Commission: - Monthly meeting update: Barb Kleist was in attendance. Barb Kleist mentioned that they met with Visit Eau Claire about destination dollars. Park Commission did survey Conservancy along SE side to put access to Chippewa River. Moving forward with trails. Fire Station #3: - Monthly report / Battalion Chief Eddie Yates was not in attendance. Chair Jennifer Meyer mentioned they had fires, car accidents, and a grass fire. Town of Union contracts with Eau Claire for Ambulance. Town of Union received a letter from the City of Eau Claire that they will not terminate the Ambulance Service, current terms on the contract remain in effect. 2 Roads: - Updates on County brushing/excavator trimming: all lettered roads done. - Seasonal Weight Restrictions / March 4, 2026 - 2026 Chip Seal roads: Chair Jennifer Meyer has a list and needs to do road tour. - Chair Jennifer Meyer has information for Truax Lane bid. - Any other road business - None 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) Alvin Kohlhepp asked the Town Board how his land is zoned. At present he has 3 driveways and was told two of the driveways are too close. Wants information on how to keep all 3. Board said to ask Eau Claire County for a variance. MPO: - Updates are done. Eau Claire County Recycling: - Regan Watts from Eau Claire County was in attendance to go over recycling charges. Rod Eslinger from Eau Claire County was also in attendance. Recycling charges to Residents on their taxes will change for 2027. Once this is all decided, town will get information to pass on to residents. Utility Applications: One for Old Mill Plaza. Review and Approve: - Monthly expenditures: Clerk Beverly Christopherson handed out the Payables report. Supervisor Megan Bischel 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 reported that February settlement has been paid From Eau Claire County. CT Forms are online and he is working on. John McLaughlin would like to look up what other Treasurers are paid. 3 Licenses: - Westgate Sportsman’s Picnic license for Outdoor show. Supervisor Paul Travis made a motion to approve. Chair Jennifer Meyer seconded. All voted yes, motion carries. Town Properties: - Transfer Station: any issues. Need to survey plot lines. Will look at a building for transfer station bags and snow blower. - Town Hall: any issues – No answer on cell phone. - Fire Station – Furnace has issues, need to get Hovland’s out to look at. Shed in the back has a broken handle. Dishwasher is broke, Paul Travis will look at Menard’s and get new one. Chair Jennifer Meyer made a motion to purchase new dishwasher for Fire Station, cost not to exceed $500. Supervisor Mona Mathews seconded the motion. All voted yes, motion carries. Scheduled Town Meetings/Events: - Wednesday, April 1, 2026 / Park Commission / 9:30am / Union Town Hall - Thursday, April 2, 2026 / Plan Commission / 6:30pm / Union Town Hall - Tuesday, April 7, 2026 / Spring Election / 7:00am-8:00pm / Union Town Hall - Tuesday, April 14, 2026 / Town Board Meeting / 6:30pm / Union Town Hall Adjourn This Board meeting was adjourned at 8:36 pm. Supervisor Mona Mathews made a motion to adjourn, and Supervisor Megan Bischel seconded the motion.