Meeting Minutes

1 Annual Meeting April 18, 2023 The meeting was called to order by Jennifer Meyer, Chair, at 6:30 pm at the Town of Union town hall. People in attendance were: Supervisors – Jeff Whyte, Mona Mathews, Paul Travis, Clerk – Beverly Christopherson, and see attached list of visitors. New Supervisor Megan Bischel was 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. Supervisor Jeff Whyte ran unopposed and won his election. Supervisor Megan Bischel was a write in candidate and won the election for second Supervisor. 2022 Minutes – Town Clerk Beverly Christopherson gave minutes to the Town Board for the 2022 meeting. Meeting was April 19, 2022. Supervisor Mona Mathews made a motion to approve minutes as presented to the Town. Supervisor Paul Travis seconded the motion. All voted yes, motion carries. 2022 Financial Report – Town Clerk handed out Towns Financial Report. Dave Kleist made a motion to approve financial report as handed out. Barb Kleist seconded the motion. All voted yes, motion carries. 2022 Fire Department Report – Battalion Chief Dave Kleist was present at the meeting to give report. Annual report was handed out to Board members and residents. Dave Kleist mentioned that the Tower has brought in income of $95,000.00. Comprehensive Plan Commission Report – Chair Jennifer Meyer mentioned that it has been quiet. Comp Plan Commission has been Jennifer Meyer and Ruth Burr. They have had 2 residents interested in being part of the Comprehensive Plan Commission. In 2022 they had 2 – CSM’s (Certified Survey Map), 5 – CUP (Conditional Use Permit), 1 – CSM (Certified Survey Map) Concept, and 1 – Rezone. Park Commission- Barb Kleist gave a report on what the Park Commission did in 2022. Pavilion in the Conservancy is completed but has some structural issues. Park Commission is working on getting a report on what needs to be done. Cameras and Wi-Fi are able to be accessed remotely. One theft was reported and person convicted and have received restitution. Park Commission held a Sesquicentennial celebration in the Conservancy. The outdoor recreation plan has been amended to include looking into cost for ball fields. Constables Report – Constable Russ Johnson was present at the meeting and handed out his report. This past year more people were posting on social media sites about lost pets. Town had only one cat issue. Constable position was not on the April ballot. If the Town of Union abolishes the Constable position the Eau Claire County Humane Association will take over Constable issues. Russ Johnson made a motion to abolish the constable position. Dave Kleist seconded the motion. All voted yes, motion carries County Supervisors – None present at meeting. 2 Motion to establish and hourly wage of an elected officer serving as a Town Employee: Barb Kleist made a motion to approve paying $15/hr. to elected officers serving as a Town Employee. Russ Johnson seconded the motion. All voted yes, motion carries. Motion to approve elected officers as independent contractors for the Town of Union: Dave Kleist made a motion to approve elected officers as independent contractors for the Town of Union. Russ Johnson seconded the motion. All voted yes, motion carries. Motion to Re-Establish appointed Treasurer: Barb Kleist made a motion to Re-Establish appointed Treasurer John McLaughlin. Russ Johnson seconded the motion. All voted yes, motion carries. Any and All Business from the Floor – Town Ordinances will need to be updated to remove the Constable and Building Inspector positions. Chair Jennifer Meyer is working with Attorney John Hibbard. Motion to Approve 2024 Annual Meeting: A. Third Tuesday is April 16 2024, 6:30pm. Barb Kleist made a motion to approve April 16, 2024 as Annual Meeting date. Russ Johnson seconded the motion. All voted yes, motion carries. Chair Jennifer Meyer made a motion to adjourn the Annual Meeting. Supervisor Mona Mathews seconded the motion. Unanimously approved. Adjourn 8:01 pm