Minutes of the Dec. 11, 2023 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 December Agenda was posted at the Town Hall and on the official Town website.
The Town Board members present were Kevin Larson, Amy Shafer, Stephanie Supri, and Jim Lund.
The agenda was approved as presented on a motion by Amy Shafer second by Kevin Larson, motion carried.
Minutes of the November 13, 2023 Budget Hearing were approved on a motion by Kevin Larson with one correction second by Amy Shafer, motion carried.
Minutes of the November 13, 2023 Town Board Meeting were approved on a motion by Amy Shafer with two corrections second by Kevin Larson, motion carried.
Treasurer’s report, and bills were reviewed. Motion by Kevin Larson to approve the bills as presented second by Amy Shafer, motion carried.
Building and driveway permits were reviewed.
Clerk reviewed correspondence and emails.
Motion by Amy Shafer to approve the Master Services Agreement from Clifton Larson Allen and signatures of Chairman Lund and Clerk Supri to not exceed expenses of $8,500.00 second by Kevin Larson, motion carried.
Surveyor Joe Granberg presented a rezoning request in Section 26 for Steve Lynum to go to R1 from R2 and Jason Lynum to go from R2 to R1. Motion by Amy Shafer to approve rezoning on both properties with signature by Chairman Lund second by Kevin Larson, motion carried.
Supervisor Amy Shafer presented facts, findings and concerns in regards to the possible energy storage in the Town of Eau Galle with feedback from other board members and community members. Amy will be in contact with the county and St. Croix Electric to see what the towns next steps should be when in conversation with the storage company as well as land owners. This topic of discussion was tabled for the January meeting.
Town Board reviewed possible changes to the Non-Residential Building Permit Ordinance 21-03. Chairman Lund will contact All Croix to get more information.
Road Work:
- 20th Avenue culverts-1 is in and the other two are ordered.
- The county is out of hot mix and will continue patching roads next spring.
- Road ratings have been completed.
- Town Road sign inspections have been completed with many damaged signs that are bent and/or the reflection has worn off. The county is putting together a bid to fix or replace signs.
- The LRIP application has been filed and the town will be made aware of acceptance in January.
- ARIP information will become available in January. Chairman Lund recommends the board look into what roads in the town that could use that money.
- Weight limit signs on 50th were taken down as the 94 bridge is complete.
- No plowing has been done yet this month. Slight salting has happened.
Chairman’s Report:
Tax bills have been mailed by the county to town residents.
An accident involving an Amish buggy/horse and two vehicles happened on Friday, December 8th. Chairman Lund has been in conversation with the Amish to see what their religion will allow to have more markings on their buggies and horses.
Public Comment/Open Forum:
None.
Date of Next Meeting:
The next regular monthly Board Meeting will be held on Monday, January 8, 2024 at 7PM.
Adjourn:
Motion to Adjourn at 8:12PM by Amy Shafer second by Kevin Larson, motion carried.
Stephanie Supri
Town Clerk/Treasurer
Approved: 1/8/2024