Historic Preservation Commission — Minutes

City of Neillsville Historic Preservation Commission Regular Meeting Wednesday, February 18, 2026 at 6:00 pm. City Hall – 106 W Division St, Neillsville WI MINUTES 1. Meeting Called to Order by Chair Natalie Erpenbach at 6:01 pm. 2. On Roll Call: Ashley Bryan, Dan Clough, Natalie Erpenbach, Jeff Kluckhohn, Barb Miller and Dawn Voss [arrived 6:08 pm]. Not present Nikki Keller. Quorum deemed present. 3. A Motion to approve the agenda was made by Kluckhohn and seconded by Miller. Voice vote, all aye, motion carried. 4. A Motion to approve December 17, 2025, HPC Meeting minutes were made by Clough and seconded by Kluckhohn. Voice vote, all aye, motion carried. [Note, there was no January 2026 meeting.] 5. Citizen appearances – None 6. Applications: There were no Applications (COA, COD or Grant) to consider. No action taken. 7. Old Business: a. Erpenbach noted that the 2 historic markers ordered in December 2025 have been received and picked up by Kluckhohn. Markers to be installed when weather permits. Property owners will be informed before installation begins. b. Erpenbach gave a brief update of the status of the 1897 Clark County Jail Museum property. She met with the full Clark County Board of Supervisors on December 30th to discuss the status of the 1897 Clark County Jail Building. No action taken. Erpenbach noted there is still interest in the Museum property. She is forwarding correspondence she receives to property owners – Clark County via Chair, Tom Wilcox. c. Discussion the QR Codes and the HPC website / self-guided cemetery tours. Erpenbach had talked to and seen a demo from STQRY.com. The website was presented at the meeting and discussion held. This App solution is very promising and cost is reasonable. Bryan will assist Erpenbach with Website biography content. 8. New Business: a. Erpenbach will contact State Historic Preservation office and check with Jason Tish to make sure the Annual report to the National Park Service for the HPC is current. b. Discussion held on application for City of Neillsville Room Tax Grant. Motion by Clough and seconded by Bryan to apply for the Room Tax grant funding for STQRY.com annual costs of $2000, HPC website costs of $350 and purchase of 2 bronze historic Markers for $1500. Total requested $3850. Voice vote, all aye, motion carried. c. Erpenbach will forward list of historic properties and those without historic markers to Kluckhohn for visual verification. d. Current balance of HPC funds noted as same as end of 2025. Amounts to be verified with City Clerk Treasurer at next meeting. e. Expense reimbursement of $245.35 to Erpenbach presented for website renewal costs paid. Motion by Kluckhohn and seconded by Voss to approve payment. Voice vote, all aye, motion carried. f. No other New business was discussed 9. A motion was made by Kluckhohn and seconded by Clough to adjourn at 6:50 pm. Voice vote, all aye, motion carried. Next meeting of HPC is scheduled for March 17, 2026, at 6 pm. _____________________________ Natalie K Erpenbach, Commission Chair