September 8, 2025

1 TOWN OF PORT EDWARDS PUBLIC HEARING FOR CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT MEETING MINUTES Date: September 8, 2025 Call to Order: Plan/Zone Commission Chair, Dan Matthews, called the public hearing to order at 5:41 p.m. Meeting Certification: This meeting has been properly posted (on the Town Hall door and bulletin board) as well as published on our website to notify the public of date, place, time, and agenda. Attendance: Zone/Plan Commission Members, Dan Matthews, Cary Smith, and Pat Martinson, Clerk Tracey Draper, Chairman Randy Moody, Supervisors Tim Schmidt and Trevor Jensen, Treasurer Kathy Reese. There were also 7 people present from the public. Agenda: Approve the agenda Present on JVM Automotive who has applied for a conditional use permit Public input Act on the conditional use permit application Adjourn Motion was made by Smith and seconded by Martinson to approve the agenda. Motion carried. Presentation: Jeff Van Meter, who owns JVM Automotive, was present for the public hearing. Chair Matthews gave a summary of the business. Van Meter offered input. It is an automobile repair shop located at 4108 Lynn Hill Road. The automobile shop will provide services to customers mainly by appointment. The discussions previously had with Van Meter and Nekoosa Fire Chief Hartje were mentioned. The business will have an annual fire inspection completed by the Nekoosa Fire Department. There will be a limit of 10 vehicles on the property that are not self-owned. Vehicles will be moved in and out of the shop area in a timely manner. Van Meter may choose to expand the business in the future, and this can be addressed when desired. Fencing may need to be considered in the future. Matthews noted that the Conditional Use permit would be reviewed annually to assure that guidelines are being followed. The floor was opened for questions and/or comments. Question was raised regarding certification/qualifications. This is not a requirement of this business; however, Van Meter holds a number of automotive-related certifications. Question was raised as to the conditions set for this business, especially in the matter of oil disposal. The Town Board will set the conditions. There were no additional comments or questions. Action: Smith made a motion to recommend the JVM Automotive conditional use permit to the Town Board at the Monthly meeting following these Public Hearings, with the suggestions discussed. Martinson seconded the motion, and the motion carried. Adjourn: Being no other business to conduct, Smith made a motion to adjourn the meeting at 5:48 p.m. and Martinson seconded. All were in favor and the motion carried. Respectfully submitted, 2 Tracey Draper, Clerk