Minutes of the Sept. 8, 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 September 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 August 11, 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 with the addition of 1 check for PAWs on a motion by Amy Shafer second by Ryan Anez, motion carried.
Building and driveway permits were reviewed.
Town Board signed all documents necessary from Pillar Bank for the $175,000 loan with a 4.84% interest rate with two yearly payments.
Clerk reviewed correspondence and emails.
Town Board reviewed the Conditional Use Permit for Andy Borntreger in Section 2. Motion by Amy Shafer second by Ryan Anez to approve the CUP with the conditions of:
- Operation hours of 7am-6pm Monday thru Saturday,
- Must obey road weight limits,
- Off road pick up and delivery,
- Must contain sawdust on property.
Motion carried.
Town Board reviewed the 2 lot CSM for Andy Borntreger in Section 2. Motion by Amy Shafer to approve 2 lot CSM on the condition of meeting a perc test, driveway width and distance between driveways second by Ryan Anez, motion carried.
Town Board reviewed the Conditional Use Permit for Freeman Miller in Section 22. Motion by Amy Shafer to approve the CUP with the conditions of:
- Off road pick up and delivery,
- Must obey road weight limits,
- Public parking off town roads,
- Signage 35’ from centerline of road.
Update from Rural Mutual Insurance insurance claim. Supervisor Anez will be the contact for roof, siding, windows and door. Clerk will place class 2 notice in Baldwin Bulletin for bids from contractors.
Motion by Amy Shafer to charge interest at a rate of 1.5%/per month on unpaid bills with the effective date of 10/01/2025 second by Ryan Anez, motion carried.
Deputy Clerk Peavey reviewed and provided updates to the preliminary 2026 budget.
Road Work:
- 2026 Road project of 30th Ave needs three culvert replacements. 2 at 24” to be replaced yet this fall by the county and 1 at 48” to be replaced next spring.
- Ditches and brushing has been called in and County will complete them when they have time.
- Gravel to be graded before winter.
- Sealcoating completed.
Motion by Amy Shafer to approve the purchase of postcards with the correct and legal wording for tree removal from town roads and postage second by Ryan Anez, motion carried.
Chairman’s Report:
- Fall Clean Up is scheduled for Saturday, October 4, 2025 9am-noon.
Public Comment/Open Forum:
None.
Date of Next Meeting:
The next regular monthly Board Meeting will be held on Tuesday, October 7, 2025 at 7pm at the Town Hall.
Adjourn:
Motion to Adjourn at 8:22 PM by Ryan Anez second by Amy Shafer, motion carried.
Stephanie Supri
Town Clerk/Treasurer
Approved: 10/7/2025