Minutes of the Aug. 11, 2025 Town of Eau Galle Board Meeting
* Minutes are unofficial until approved by the Town Board *
The regular monthly meeting was called to order by Town Board Chairman Lund at 7:00 PM at the town hall.
Chairman Lund indicated that the notice of the meeting was posted as required by statutes and noted no additional items were added since the August Agenda was posted at the Town Hall and on the official Town website.
The Town Board members present were Ryan Anez, Amy Shafer, Stephanie Supri, and Jim Lund.
The agenda was approved as presented on a motion by Amy Shafer second by Ryan Anez, motion carried.
The minutes of the July 14, 2025 Town Board Meeting were approved on a motion by Ryan Anez second by Amy Shafer, motion carried.
Treasurer’s report, and bills were reviewed and approved on a motion by Amy Shafer second by Ryan Anez, motion carried.
Building and driveway permits were reviewed.
Clerk reviewed correspondence and emails.
Motion by Amy Shafer second by Ryan Anez to approve loan from Pillar Bank for $175,000 with a current fixed interest rate and two yearly payments, motion carried.
On July 25, 2025 an insurance adjuster with Rural Mutual Insurance came to the town hall to evaluate the June 19, 2025 storm damage. He stated he would be in contact with the town when the claim has been completed.
Supervisor Anez and town resident/contractor Bruce Erickson briefly talked about the different types of materials that could be used to update the hall’s roof, siding and windows. Supervisor Anez will gather more information.
Town Board discussed tree removal from town roads. Clerk drew up a postcard that could potentially be sent to landowners stating that there would be a tree removal fee if landowners did not get the tree out of the right-of-way within 14 days. Clerk will draft an updated postcard to be sent to landowners with correct and legal wording.
Deputy Clerk Peavey reviewed and provided updates to the preliminary 2026 budget.
Road Work:
- Chairman Lund will contact the county to begin brush cutting on certain roads with a budgeted amount that will require the county to stop once that amount has been reached.
- Seal coating has been completed. Fogging is next.
- Bridge repairs will be completed soon.
- Culverts to be done before the year is done to prepare for next year’s project on 30th Ave.
- WTA announced at the meeting that LRIP will require a 3 year road plan.
Chairman’s Report:
- 3 dogs were turned over to Chairman Lund with one being surrendered to the Humane Society.
- Fall clean up to be in October.
- Recommended to review and possibly update the insurance deductible.
Public Comment/Open Forum:
St. Croix County passed an ordinance requiring the Amish to use manure catching devices on their buggies, non cleated shoes and non steel wheels 6 months out of the year. Resident expressed this is something the Town should also look into.
Date of Next Meeting:
The next regular monthly Board Meeting will be held on Monday, September 8, 2025 at 7pm at the Town Hall.
Adjourn:
Motion to Adjourn at 8:30 PM by Ryan Anez second by Amy Shafer, motion carried.
Stephanie Supri
Town Clerk/Treasurer
Approved: 9/8/2025