Meeting Minutes

1 Board Meeting July 9, 2024 The meeting was called to order by Chair Jennifer Meyer. Flag Salute Attendance: Chair Jennifer Meyer, Supervisor Mona Mathews, Supervisor Jeff Whyte, Supervisor Paul Travis and Supervisor Megan Bischel all in attendance. Adopt Agenda: Supervisor Mona Mathews made a motion to adopt agenda. . Supervisor Paul Travis seconded. Chair Jennifer Meyer asked to be able to move those that must leave on the agenda. All voted yes, motion carried. Approve Minutes: June 11 th meeting minutes: A. Supervisor Mona Mathews made a motion to approve June 11, 2024 Town Board meeting minutes. Chair Jennifer Meyer seconded the motion. All voted yes, motion carried. Visit Eau Claire: A. Dana Crosson from Visit Eau Claire was not in attendance. Report was sent electronically. Comp Plan: A. Rezone Horlacher property at 4606 N. Townhall Rd/ from RH to C3: Supervisor Mona Mathews made a motion to approve the rezone from RD to C3 at 4606 N. Townhall Rd. Supervisor Jeff Whyte seconded the motion. All voted yes, motion carried. B. Conditional Use Permit (CUP) Gundlach / RH zone/ pasture 2 horses on 3.5 acres. Planning Commission did not have any issues with this CUP but would like it Stipulated that only 2 horses are allowed. Chair Jennifer Meyer made a motion to approve CUP with stipulation only 2 horses. Supervisor Jeff Whyte seconded it. All voted yes, motion carried. C. Certified Survey Map (CSM) Doane / land swap between contiguous property owners D. Any other updates Park Commission: A. July 3rd meeting update: Barb Kleist was present to give the update. Park Commission is working on the memorial in Sherman Creek Park. Will have signage in Sherman Creek Park for the schools. Visit Eau Claire has a trail survey in the Conservancy for those that use the trails to fill out. Did have some trees down on trails in the park and need to be cleaned up. Jennifer Meyer is up for another 7-year term with the Park Commission. Needs to be approved by Town Board. Supervisor Mona Mathews made a motion to approve Jennifer Meyer for a 7-year term with Park Commission. Supervisor Jeff Whyte seconded the motion. All voted yes, motion carried. 2 . Fire Station #3: A. Battalion Chief Eddy Yates was in attendance. He mentioned the station had some calls for vehicle crashes and traffic control. B. 2024 – 2025 Station Snow Plowing: Getting bids for plowing. C. Blue Ox event update: Pull tabs were sold at the event. D. TFD Update: New gear rack needed also water drone up and running. New Assistant Chief Darryl Christy. Roads: A. County Line Road/Cedar Corporation; property owner temporary easement Meetings on Wednesday, July 17, 2024 at 6:30pm – 7:30pm and Thursday, July 18, 2024 From 9:00am till 10:00am: Haas Sons has been awarded the road project. Town is moving forward with land purchase. B. CTH T/Intersection Control Evaluation (ICE) Report : Chair Jennifer Meyer did send all Board members report to look at, report shows how all three intersections will be controlled. Roundabouts have been recommended. C. Birchwood Dr. Large truck turnaround update: Turnaround needs to be put in. Haas sons has put in a bid of $1,954.00 to get completed. D. Spray patch roads: West Folsom needs small section filled with crushed blacktop. Supervisor Jeff Whyte will look at roads that need spray patching. E. Limbing trimming over roads update: Bulk of trimming is done, just need to finish on Sunset Dr. F. Any other road business: None Metropolitan Planning Organization: A. July 22, 2024, Water Quality Mgmt. Tech Advisory Committee meeting B. August 14, 2024, Technical Advisory Committee (TAC) meeting 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 Town of Union Board Supervisors. Wis Stat.§19.84(2) James Rolbiecki is running for Representative to the Assembly District 93 stopped in to introduce himself to the Town. Utility Applications: A. None . Review/Approval Bills: A. Monthly Payables: Report was distributed by Clerk. Chair Jennifer Meyer made a motion to approve payables as presented to the Board and pay the Charter bill for Fire Station Internet once it comes in. Seconded by Supervisor Paul Travis. All voted yes, motion carried. 3 Treasurer Report – A. Treasurer John Mclaughlin’s report was distributed to the Board. Treasurer John Mclaughlin mentioned that he has 2 adjustments to make on the report. He must move Destination Dollars and Restitution from Park theft. Licenses: A. Operators: Supervisor Paul Travis made a motion to approve operators licenses as presented to the Town Board. Supervisor Mona Mathews seconded the motion. All voted yes, motion carried. B. Both Salvage Yard Permit Applications have been submitted. . Town Properties: A. Street Light Inventory update/Paul Travis: Supervisor Paul Travis did contact Xcel Energy to see where some of the ones listed on inventory list are located. Need more information from Excel Energy. B. Insurance proposal from Mower Insurance out of Chippewa: Stay with Rural Insurance. C. Crushed red granite for Town Hall: Supervisor Jeff Whyte will get some for Town Hall. D. August Town Board meeting changed to Wednesday; August 14 th, 2024 due to election. E. Any other Town Property issues: None Scheduled Town Meetings/Events: • Wednesday, August 7, 2024, Park Commission / 9:30am / Union Town Hall • Thursday, August 8, 2024, Comp Plan / 6:30pm / Union Town Hall • Wednesday, August 14, 2024, Town of Union Board Meeting / Union Town Hall Adjourn This Board meeting was adjourned at 8:09pm. Chair Jennifer Meyer made a motion to adjourn, and Supervisor Paul Travis seconded the motion.