Town Board Meeting — Minutes

TOWN OF WHEATON REGULAR BOARD MEETING MINUTES Tuesday, August 18, 2026 The meeting has been properly noticed per Wisconsin Statute 19.84 2) The meeting was called to order at 7:00pm with the Pledge of Allegiance being recited and a moment of silence being observed. 3) Roll call was taken and the following members were present: Mr. Deutscher, Ms. Miller, Mr. Books, Mr. Gutsch, Ms. Rudd, Mr. Postell, and Mr. Harmon. 4) A motion was made by Rudd/Harmon to approve the agenda. Motion carried on a unanimous voice vote. 5) Mr. Deutscher presented the clerk’s report and check register. A motion was made by Books/Harmon to approve the July 14, 2026 meeting minutes. The motion carried on unanimous voice vote. 6) Special Board Action: A) Mike McGinley would serve on the Plan Commission until a replacement is found to complete the term previously held by Thomas Piercy. A motion was made by Harmon/Books to appoint Mike McGinley to the Plan Commission position previously held by Thomas Piercy until a replacement can be found. The motion carried on a unanimous voice vote. 7) Public comments: None 8) Committee Reports: A) Ms. Miller presented the treasurer’s report. B) The fire chief’s report was not available due to an emergency response call at the time of the meeting. C) Ms. Rudd provided an update on the water testing process. D) The town budget and the members on the Town Board, Plan Commission, and Parks Commission were updated on the website. The 2025 DNR water report was added to the website. E) A tourism report from Visit Eau Claire was not available. F) Mr. Harmon presented an update on the County T expansion project. G) An update was not available on the Chippewa-Eau Claire MPO and TAC. 9) Old Business A) The town chair presented an update on the status of the fire department constitution and bylaws. B) The town chair presented an update on the 2026 road projects. C) The town chair presented an update on the status of the reimbursement on the 2024/2025 road projects. 10) New Business A) A motion was made by Harmon/Rudd to contract 4,500 gallons of propane with Chippewa Valley Energy at a cost of $1.519 per gallon. The motion carried on a unanimous voice vote. B) The board decided that two board members will meet with the City of Chippewa Falls to discuss the EMS contract. C) The board discussed funding opportunities for developing a water district in the town. The board will revisit this topic as more information is made available. D) The town chair presented an update on the temporary moratorium on data center development passed by Chippewa County. E) The board will set the dates and times for planning, public hearing, and ratification of the 2027 budget at the September board meeting. F) The board will go into closed session pursuant to WI statute 19.85(1)(c) at the September board meeting. G) No announcements were made regarding the closed session as the board did not go into closed session. 11) Future Agenda Items: 2027 budget dates, fire department constitution & bylaws, town board areas of focus, and the fire chief review in closed session. 12) The next meeting date was set for Tuesday, September 8, 2026 at 7pm. 13) A motion by Books/Harmon was made to adjourn. Motion carried by a unanimous voice vote at 7:45pm. Submitted by Scott Deutscher Scott Deutscher Town Clerk