Minutes of the Jan. 8, 2024 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 January 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 December 11, 2023 Town Board Meeting were approved on a motion by Kevin Larson second by Amy Shafer, motion carried.
Treasurer’s report, and bills were reviewed. Motion by Amy Shafer to approve the bills as presented second by Kevin Larson, motion carried.
Building and driveway permits were reviewed.
Clerk reviewed correspondence and emails.
Motion by Kevin Larson to approve the 2 Lot CSM in Section 4 for Widiker second by Amy Shafer, motion carried.
Town Board review and discussion of possible battery storage in the Town of Eau Galle. Town Board will wait to hear from St. Croix County in regards to what direction the town shall proceed.
Town Board review and discussion of the Non-Residential Building Permit Ordinance 21-03. A Supplemental to Accessory Building Permit form was presented. Board tabled discussion to the February meeting.
Motion by Amy Shafer to approve the carry over to $120,000 and update the transportation expense to $455,661.00 second by Kevin Larson, motion carried.
Motion by Amy Shafer to approve the 2024-2025 Election Inspectors, Connie North, Cheryl Hovde, Lyla Larson, Nicole Olson, Diane Johnson, Terri Smith and Julianne Anderson second by Kevin Larson, motion carried.
Road Work:
- LRIP grant approved to be a little more than $25,000.00.
- Road sign inventory was completed and an estimate of $6,500 to replace and install signs was approved on a motion by Kevin Larson, seconded by Amy Shafer, motion carried.
- Bridge inspection was completed and an estimate of $4,000.00 was approved on a motion by Amy Shafer, seconded by Kevin Larson, motion carried.
- Chairman Lund indicated that he will be reaching out to the ATV club to fix and bring the signs up to code by June 1, 2024.
Chairman’s Report:
Board of Review Training has been set for Monday, March 18, 2024. Supervisor Shafer will receive more information.
The Audit Agreement with Clifton Larson Allen has been signed.
Public Comment/Open Forum:
Kevin Larson asked if residents could rent the town hall tables and chairs. Supervisor Shafer and Chairman Lund indicated they would not like to see the town’s tables and chairs leave the town hall.
Date of Next Meeting:
The next regular monthly Board Meeting will be held on Monday, February 12, 2024 at 7PM.
Adjourn:
Motion to Adjourn at 7:43PM by Kevin Larson second by Amy Shafer, motion carried.
Stephanie Supri
Town Clerk/Treasurer
Approved: 2/12/2024