Meeting Minutes

1 Annual Meeting April 15, 2025 The meeting was called to order by Town Chair Jennifer Meyer, at 6:00 pm at the Town of Union town hall. People in attendance were: Supervisors – Jeff Whyte, Mona Mathews, Megan Bischel, and Clerk – Beverly Christopherson, and see attached list of visitors. Supervisor Paul Travis not in attendance. Agenda Presentation: Chair Jennifer Meyer went over Agenda items and procedures. Introduction of Town Officials – Chair Jennifer Meyer ran unopposed and won her election. Chair Jennifer Meyer has been on the board since 2017, she really enjoys working with everyone in the Town. Supervisor Megan Bischel won her election, this will be her second term. Supervisor Megan Bischel is looking forward to working with Town residents again. Supervisor Jeff Whyte also won his election. Supervisor Jeff Whyte said he enjoys working with the Town residents and the Fire Dept. Carl Piecuch also ran for Supervisor at this election. Supervisor Paul Travis not in attendance, he is out fighting a fire. Supervisor Mona Mathews really enjoys being on the Board and working with the Town. 2024 Minutes – Town Clerk Beverly Christopherson gave minutes to the Town Board for the 2024 meeting. Meeting was April 19, 2024. Resident Joe Alf made a motion to approve minutes as presented to the Town. Resident Dave Kleist seconded the motion. All voted yes, motion carries. 2024 Financial Report – Town Clerk handed out Towns Financial Report. Resident Dave Kleist made a motion to approve financial report as handed out. Resident Joe Alf seconded the motion. All voted yes, motion carries. 2024 Fire Department Report – No Fire Department report at this time. Battalion Chief Eddie Yates not in attendance. Chair Jennifer Meyer mentioned that Town of Brunswick will be getting a new Engine cost is around $515K. Town of Union Fire Department has had lots of people apply and the department feels it is strong. EMS calls are up, over 1,100 calls and it has never been over 1,000 before. Ambulance is with City of Eau Claire and contract will remain in place. 2024 Comprehensive Plan Commission Report – Chair Jennifer Meyer mentioned that they have a 7-person board. Applications received were for Vollendorf Lane and this was a public hearing, 5 – CSM’s (Certified Survey Map), 3 – CUP’s (Conditional Use Permit): Shed on Cameron St., Music in the Pines in August, and Culvers. Planning Commission is continuing to work with SSA – Sewer Service Area. 2024 Park Commission- Barb Kleist was in attendance and gave a report on what the Park Commission did in 2024. Park Commission is a 7-person Board, Barb Kleist is the President, Fred Belay is Vice President and Kathy Alf is the Treasurer. Others on the Board are Dave Kallenbach, Jennifer Meyer, Tony Bischel, and Tom Roach. Sherman Park had a new grill put in and unfortunately, it was stolen. One of the people that stole the grill did feel bad and paid the Town back. Park Commission did not put a new grill back in. Park Commission did have two garlic mustard pulling events. Sherman Park will be having some new signage put in the park, this is a memorial for a student that spent a lot of time in the park and his family wanted a memorial done for him; it will be the Bain memorial. Sherman Creek school and 2 staff will be working on the signage. Pleasant Hill Go Getters do the Spring and Fall clean up at Sherman Creek Park, also had a tree service clean up trees in the park. Park Commission is going over Park Ordinances. Pavilions in the Parks are not reserved; they are first come first served. Park Commission is working on an application for businesses to reserve the pavilion in the Conservancy for events, if a business wants to use the pavilion, Park Commission wants to make sure they have insurance. Park Commission is looking at putting in a new bathroom facility at the Conservancy, would like it to be permanent. Destination Dollars will be used to pay for it. Bit and Spur Club will be having a 100-year Celebration in fall of 2025. The erosion issue at Sherman Park will be fixed, Hass Construction will be coming to look at the issue and give a quote, will look at getting other quotes. There is a new Rural Partners Network. This is an 8 – County network, counties involved are: Buffalo, Chippewa, Eau Claire, Dunn, Clark, Jackson, Pepin, and Trempealeau. This is a network to create a data base to help connect outdoor recreation in these counties. Chair Barb Kleist did attend these meetings and said they have a lot going on. Park Commission meeting every month on the 1 st Wednesday if anyone wants to attend. County Supervisors – Not in attendance Any and All Business from the Floor – Resident Ann Heywood wanted to mention that her road, Silvermine has safety issues. She would like to see the reflectors replaced. Chair Jennifer Meyer will speak with Eau Claire County in regards to replacing. Motion to Approve 2025 Annual Meeting: A. Third Tuesday is April 21, 2026, 6:00pm. Resident Barb Kleist made a motion to approve April 21, 2026 as Annual Meeting date. Resident Ann Heywood seconded the motion. All voted yes, motion carries. Resident Joe Alf made a motion to adjourn the Annual Meeting. Resident Ann Heywood seconded the motion. Unanimously approved. Adjourn 6:55 pm