Meeting Minutes

1 Board Meeting January 13, 2026 The meeting was called to order by Chair Jennifer Meyer. Flag Salute Adopt Agenda: Supervisor Paul Travis made a motion to adopt agenda. Supervisor Mona Mathews 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: November 11th meeting minutes: Chair Jennifer Meyer made a motion to approve. Supervisor Mona Mathews seconded the motion. All voted yes, motion carried. Comp Plan: - Comp Plan met on 01.08.2026 and discussed Music in the Pines CUP, (Conditional Use Permit). Mark Bischel was in attendance. This CUP is for Music in the Pines to have another Music Festival in August. This event will have 2 separate stages and 6 bands. Move in camping day will be August 14th. This event will be the same as Blue Ox. This will be an annual event in August. Town of Union Comp Plan did Approve this CUP. Supervisor Mona Mathews made a motion to approve CUP for Music in the Pines. Supervisor Paul Travis seconded the motion. Chair Jennifer Meyer and Supervisor Jeff Whyte all voted yes. CUP for Music in the Pines Festival in August was approved. Supervisor Megan Bischel abstained from voting. Park Commission: - Monthly meeting update: Barb Kleist was not in attendance. Chair Jennifer Meyer reported nothing new to report. Park Commission is going over Town of Union Recreation Plan. Fire Station #3: - Monthly report / Battalion Chief Eddie Yates was in attendance. Battalion Chief Eddie Yates said that EMS has 1,225 runs compared to 1,107 in 2024. Fire Department has 432 runs compared to 380 in 2024. Fire runs in December 2025 were for crashes, accident at Haas Plant, and a fire that was burning in an approved pit. 2 Christmas party will be Saturday, January17th. Roads: - Lots of plowing and salting in December. Town residents have called regarding issues with Cameron and Kane roads being so icy. 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 Mark and Barbara Abely wanted to talk to the Board. Mark has been the Chief Inspector for Elections since 2006. He wanted to let the Town know that he will not be in Town in November and not able to work the election. He would like the Town to look at getting another Chief Inspector for elections so that they can help when he is gone. Dana from Visit Eau Claire handed out monthly report and papers regarding grants available. Chair Jennifer Meyer mentioned that going forward Dean Kallenbach will be attending all Visit Eau Claire meetings. Metropolitan Planning Organization: - Next meeting is 01.14.2026 for TAC Utility Applications: None Review and Approve: - Monthly expenditures: Clerk Beverly Christopherson handed out the Payables report. Supervisor Mona Mathews made a motion to approve as presented to the Board. Supervisor Megan Bischel seconded the motion. All voted yes, motion carried. Treasurer’s Report: - Treasurer John McLaughlin; monthly financials report handed out. - John McLaughlin reported that tax collection is about 50% less collected at this time than last year. Dog Licenses so far is 66. Licenses: - Operator’s Licenses Supervisor Paul Travis approved all operators’ licenses that were Ok for approval. Supervisor Megan Bischel seconded the motion. All operator’s licenses approved - Operators’ licenses for Silvermine event were handed in for approval, 3 They have not been paid for at this time. Supervisor Mona Mathews approved the Operator’s licenses but not to give them licenses till paid. Chair Jennifer Meyer seconded the motion. All voted yes, motion carried. Town Properties: - Transfer Station was closed on Saturday, January 10th due to icy conditions Transfer Station attendant would like a snow blower to clear snow away from buildings and recycling bins. Supervisor Jeff Whyte will get a quote from Harter’s Waste removal for drop off bins at Transfer Station. - Town Board would like to have a cell phone at the Town Hall to be used when phone is not working. Clerk will look into. - Conservancy parking lot light repair update, everything has been fixed. Scheduled Town Meetings/Events: - Wednesday, February 4, 2026 / Park Commission / 9:30am / Union Town Hall - Thursday, February 5, 2026 / Plan Commission / 6:30pm / Union Town Hall - Tuesday, February 10, 2026 / Town Board Meeting / 6:30pm / Union Town Hall Adjourn This Board meeting was adjourned at 8:10 pm. Supervisor Mona Mathews made a motion to adjourn, and Chair Jennifer Meyer seconded the motion.