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ALL meetings of the town board are open to the public. Proper notice has been posted in accordance with Wisconsin Statutes so the citizenry may be aware of the time, place, and agenda of their meetings.

Attendance by members of the Plan Commission at town board meetings may inadvertently make a quorum of the Plan Commission, but no action by the commission will take place at the meeting.



TOWN OF UNION

SPECIAL TOWN BOARD MEETING

MAY 24, 2022

MINUTES 

Chairman Gary Schoen called the meeting to order at 7:00 p.m. The meeting notice and agenda was posted. Those in attendance were Walter Strebe, Gary Schoen, Marcy Wentworth, Sharon Olsen, Landon Klosiewski for American Asphalt, Tyler Heiman for North East Asphalt, and Brad D. from Legacy Concrete Coating. Schoen gave the open meeting statement.

Motion by Strebe, second by Wentworth, to approve the agenda as presented. Motion carried.

Schoen opened the sealed envelope that contained the bid for White Clover Road from North East Asphalt which was dropped off in person to the clerk at 2:21 p.m. on May 23, 2022. The bid was $242,320 and it contained everything listed in the notice that was published in the Waupaca County Post. Schoen asked Heiman when he thought the work for the project would be completed. Heiman said it would be done by October 1^st.

Schoen opened the second sealed bid envelope which was dropped off in person to the clerk at 4:15 p.m. on May 23, 2022, from American Asphalt. The bid was for $230,411. Schoen asked Klosiewski when he thought the project would be done. He said it would be completed before it gets cold and depending on the town.

The representatives for the two companies reviewed each other’s bids. There was a lot of discussion between the board and the two representatives concerning the difference in tonnage for the four inches of gravel for across the road and shoulders. It was determined that is where the difference occurred between the price of the two bids. Motion by Wentworth, second by Strebe, to accept the bid from North East Asphalt to complete the White Clover Road project for $242,320. Motion carried.

Wentworth arranged for Brad from Legacy Concrete Coating to give a presentation on their flooring. It contains epoxy and is not hard and brittle like concrete. He had measured and figured the project would be for 1,654 square feet of flooring in the big meeting room, kitchen area, and hallway. It did not include anything for the small meeting room or office. His quote was $11,950. The warranty for residential is lifetime and five years for commercial. Brad said he was sure he could get the lifetime warranty for the town hall as commercial is like driving heavy tow motors on, using heavy equipment, etc. and we do not have heavy traffic or daily usage at the town hall. Schoen said if they could not give us the lifetime warranty, he was not interested in installing their product. The samples of the flooring colors were reviewed. Motion by Wentworth, second by Strebe, to have the Pebble Beach color installed should the board decide to proceed with Legacy Concrete Coating. Motion carried. The conversation regarding the flooring will continue at the June 6^th board meeting.

Motion by Wentworth/Strebe, to adjourn the meeting. Motion carried. Meeting adjourned at 8:20 p.m.

These and all meeting minutes are subject to board approval.

Respectively submitted,

Sharon Olsen, Clerk

Posted: June 1, 2022

Attendance by members of the Plan Commission may inadvertently make a quorum of the Plan Commission, no action by the commission will take place at this meeting.

TOWN OF UNION

TOWN BOARD MEETING  

Notice is hereby given a Town Board Meeting for the Town of Union in the County of Waupaca, State of Wisconsin, for the transaction of business as is by law required or permitted to be transacted at such meeting, will be held at the Union Town Hall in said town on Monday, June 6, 2022, at 7 PM or immediately following a short Board of Review meeting which will adjourn and reconvene on Wednesday, August 17^th. The BOR meeting will immediately follow a Plan Commission meeting that begins at 6:30 PM on June 6, 2022.  

AGENDA

1.)    Call meeting to order. Roll call.

2.)    Open Meeting statement.

This meeting and all other meetings of this board are open to the public. Proper notice has been posted in accordance with Wisconsin Statutes so the citizenry may be aware of the time, place, and agenda of this meeting.

3.)    Review and approve agenda.

4.)    Approve minutes from May 2^nd meeting and May 24^th special meeting.

5.)    Approve treasurer’s report.

6.)    Approve prior month’s disbursements.

7.)    Discuss and possible action on the following:

            a. Levezow Zoning Map Amendment application, Conditional Use Permits, Certified Survey Maps,

                or any permits that need action

            b. Town hall keys

            c. Town hall restoration from water          damage

            d. SLFRF/ARPA funds

e. White Clover Road project, Cedar Dam Road project, any other 2022 road projects

f. Pledge of Allegiance

            g. Liquor, beer, cigarette, and operator licenses        

            h. Open Book and Board of Review

            i. Thank you cards

8.)     Reminders and/or discussion on the following:

            a. Land Use Permits

            b. Ball Park project

9.)    Fire and Ambulance update

10.)  Public comments/communications

11.)  Review and payment of bills.

12.)  Adjourn.  

Sharon Olsen, Town Clerk  

Posted:  June 4, 2022 

Town of Union Minutes

Town Board Meeting

June 6, 2022

Chairman Gary Schoen called the meeting to order at 6:52 p.m. as our meeting followed a short Board of Review meeting which started immediately after a Plan Commission meeting that began at 6:30. Present were Walter Strebe, Gary Schoen, Marcy Wentworth, Sandy Werth, Sharon Olsen, and guests and residents per the sign-in sheet. Schoen read the open meeting statement. The notice and agenda of the meeting were posted. 

Agenda: Motion by Wentworth/Strebe to approve the agenda as presented. Motion carried. 

Board Meeting Minutes: Motion by Strebe/Wentworth to approve the minutes of the May 2^nd town board meeting as written. Motion carried. Motion by Wentworth/Strebe to approve the minutes of the May 24th special meeting as written. Motion carried. 

Disbursements: Schoen requested Olsen review the May expenditures report as Werth had not arrived yet for the meeting. Olsen reviewed checks #7198 through #7211, paid May 2, 2022. Strebe asked if the issues with GFL were resolved. Olsen reported it was finally corrected last month until we received the invoice to be paid in June. Olsen has been in contact with the Northport office. Motion by Strebe/Wentworth to approve the expenditures as presented. Motion carried. 

Treasurer’s Report: Werth gave her report. Fourteen people registered their dogs. There are still five delinquent dog licenses. We received the initial payment of $11,625.78 from Rural Insurance for water damage. Werth reported the deposits for the liquor, beer, cigarette, and operator licenses. There were two town hall rentals. Motion by Wentworth/Strebe to accept the treasurer’s report as presented. Motion carried. 

Levezow Zoning Map Amendment Petition: The Plan Commission met at 6:30 p.m., prior to the board meeting. Brian, Kevin, and Michael Levezow attended the PC meeting, as well as the board meeting, to answer any questions. The board received the Town Recommendation Form from the PC recommending approval. Discussion followed. Motion by Strebe/Wentworth to approve changing the zoning district from Private Recreation & Forestry (PVRF) to Agriculture Retention (AR). Motion carried. Olsen will scan and email the completed form to Jason Snyder at Waupaca County Planning and Zoning. No other permits needed action. 

Town Hall Keys: The issue regarding the found key was resolved. A discussion followed. Olsen said we could have a lock installed where we would each have our own code to unlock the door, along with several other codes that would be issued to people renting the town hall. When the codes were used up new codes would need to be entered. No action was taken.

Restoration from Water Damage: Olsen shared the information she obtained regarding estimates from D. Mitchell Interiors, Clintonville, and Stange’s from Waupaca for carpeting the small meeting room and office. She also shared the estimates for the great room with kitchen and hallway areas included. Estimates were received for CVT floor tiles as well as Luxury Vinyl flooring. The estimate from Legacy Concrete Flooring was reviewed again. A discussion followed. Schoen said he would like to get another estimate from another epoxy/concrete flooring company. Questions were raised as to whether Macco or Dalton flooring were contacted. Motion by Wentworth/Strebe to table this until next month’s meeting. Motion carried. 

The decision was made before to check in to painting the town hall as it would be a perfect time while the flooring is removed. Olsen shared information she obtained. Discussion followed. Tabled until next month. 

American Rescue Plan Funds/SLFRF: Olsen reported the second payment will be received in June. 

Roads: Schoen reported two new cross culverts have been installed on White Clover Road, with two to go. Hopefully, the project will be done in June, otherwise it will be done in August – September. The Cedar Dam Road project is done as far as we are going for now. Schoen said Sand Lane needs more gravel, the sod removed from the shoulders, and the road crowned. 

Pledge of Allegiance:  Decision was made to table it until next month. 

Alcohol, Beer, Cigarette and Operator Licenses: The Class B alcohol and beer, beer only, cigarette, and operator licenses applications for 2022-2023 were received by Olsen and given to the board for their review and approval. There were three new operator/bartender applications. Nathan Lawson purchased Triple O and submitted the necessary paperwork for an original (new) application, including a copy of his seller’s permit. Background checks were completed and reviewed along with the applications. All other operator/bartender applications were renewal applications. After review and discussion, a motion was made by Wentworth/Strebe to approve the new applications for Triple O and the renewal of Class B liquor and beer licenses for all the other four establishments - Still Phil’s, Boondocks, Symco Store LLC (Union Still and Grill), and Ferg’s Bavarian Village; beer only for Union Thresherman’s Club; and renewal of cigarette licenses for Still Phil’s, Boondocks and Symco Store, as well as all 49 operator applications that were received. (Union Thresherman’s Club owes $25 for one operator license yet as it was received after the others.) Motion carried. 

The following operator licenses were approved: BOONDOCKS- Kjersti Aasen, Gabrielle Euhardy, Jordan Forseth, Randa Greshamer, Aspen Hendricks,  Kara Kietzmann, Lisa Madden, Maria A Martinez (new), Tammie McGlin, Judy Roland, Cindy Roman, Ann Schneider, Brianna Schuelke, and Rachael Walker (new); FERG’S BAVARIAN VILLAGE – Shirley Ferg; STILL PHIL’S – Karmin Heimbruch, and Ryan Roehl; SYMCO STORE- Brittany Bouchette, Brittney Hogan, Madison Kent, Destiny Krueger, Jamie Krueger, and Alexis Wepner; TRIPLE-O SUPPERCLUB AND BAR- Nathan Lawson (new), Michelle McAuly, Barbara Schultz, and Ansley Staats; and UNION THRESHERMANS CLUB- Barry Bartz, Sandra Bartz, Mark Craig, Angel Drozd, James Drozd, Jacob Elsner, Randal Elsner, Shelia Fisher, Nicole Gruentzel, William Johnson, Ronald Knuth, Jeanette Kosmerchock, Eugenia Kranzusch, Brian Lettau, Sheri Lettau, John Riesenberg, Justin Riesenberg, Curt Samson, Ashley Schneiderwent, Carrie Schuelke, Paul Timm, and Kevin Wege. 

Open Book and Board of Review: To be in compliance, we held a short BOR meeting prior to our board meeting. The meeting was called to order and adjourned to reconvene on Wednesday, August 17, from 6 to 8:00 p.m. at the town hall. Open Book will be held on August 10^th, from 10 until noon at the town hall. 

Thank You Cards: Thank you cards were signed for Marilyn Herman who donated the treated lumber for the bleachers at the ball park, along with yellow caution tape, and to the American Legion, Stanley-Handrich Post 226, for painting our flag pole and replacing the rope. 

Permits: A shoreland permit was received from the county for an addition on to the detached garage for Robert and Susan Crane. We received three land use permits: Dennnis and Sandra Bonikowske to rebuild their garage; Kathleen Jirikowic for a single-family dwelling with attached garage, covered porch and deck; and Scott and Julie Young for a single-family dwelling with attached garage, covered porch, and walk-out patio. 

Prior to the meeting, Olsen received an email with a Zoning Map Amendment application from the county for Lee and Jennifer Werth. The Plan Commission Committee will have to meet regarding this before the board can make a recommendation to the county. This will be on next month’s agenda as Olsen needs to mail letters to neighboring property owners and the Werth’s need to obtain a certified survey map of the property. 

Ball Park Project: Schoen reported the bleachers are done except the back board. 

Fire and Ambulance Update: Schoen reported everything is going well. 

Public Comments/Communications:  Marilyn Herman had one cemetery deed to be signed. She also shared the Rural Health Initiative of Waupaca, Shawano, and Outagamie counties are combining their American Rescue Plan dollars to offer free tetanus, pneumonia, and shingles shots to rural residents. The closest cities where they will have sites to offer the shots is Fremont, Belle Plaine, and Black Creek. For more information or to schedule an appointment contact Nancy at 715-526-8183. Shots will be offered thru the rest of the year or until the funds are depleted. 

Russ Wohlrabe from the American Legion, Stanley-Handrich Post 226, attended the meeting. He said they would like to install a solar light to shine on the flag. Buss Electric of Appleton would install the light for free. There would not be any cost to the town. They would also like to change out the flag every Memorial Day and Veterans Day. The board could not take any action as the item was not on the agenda. Schoen said we put it on the agenda for June. 

There is a black dog loose in the town. It has been roaming so long that it is afraid of humans. A group on Facebook is looking for a large animal trap so they can catch it. They have been putting food out for it. They ask that you do not feed it as they want it to come to their baits. If you know of anyone who is missing a large black dog for quite some time, contact one of the board members. 

There were 24 incidents reported in May by the Sheriff’s Department. 

Review and payment of bills: Bills for June were reviewed, approved, and paid. 

Next Meeting:  Due to the first Monday in July being a holiday, a motion was made by Wentworth/Strebe to hold next month’s meeting on Wednesday, July 6, 2022, at 7:00 p.m. or immediately following the Plan Commission meeting that begins at 6:30. Motion carried. 

Motion by Wentworth/Strebe to adjourn. Motion carried. The meeting adjourned at 9:20 p.m. 

These and all meeting minutes are subject to board approval. 

Respectfully Submitted, Sharon Olsen, Clerk

Posted: June 8, 2022

Town of Union

Short Board of Review

Minutes

June 6, 2022  

The first meeting of the Board of Review was called to order by Chairman Gary Schoen on June 6, 2022, at 6:45 p.m., immediately following a plan commission meeting. It was for the purpose of calling the Board of Review into session during the 45-day period beginning on the 4^th Monday of April, pursuant to Wis. Stat. §70.47(1). Those in attendance were Gary Schoen, Walter Strebe, Marcy Wentworth, and Sharon Olsen.  

Due to the fact the assessor was not available for us to hold it within the required time frame and the assessment roll was not completed at this time, the Board of Review was adjourned to Wednesday, August 17, 2022, when it will reconvene at 6:00 p.m. until 8:00 p.m. It will reconvene at the Union Town Hall located at E6592 State Road 22, Bear Creek.  

Open Book will be held Wednesday, August 10, 2022, from 10:00 a.m. until noon at said town hall.  

Motion by Walter Strebe, second by Marcy Wentworth, to adjourn and reconvene on August 17, 2022, at 6:00 p.m. Motion carried. Board of Review adjourned at 6:50 p.m.  

Respectfully Submitted,

Sharon Olsen, Clerk

Attendance by members of the Plan Commission may inadvertently make a quorum of the Plan Commission, no action by the commission will take place at this meeting.

TOWN OF UNION

TOWN BOARD MEETING 

Notice is hereby given a Town Board Meeting for the Town of Union in the County of Waupaca, State of Wisconsin, for the transaction of business as is by law required or permitted to be transacted at such meeting, will be held at the Union Town Hall in said town on Wednesday, July 6, 2022, at 7 PM or immediately following a Plan Commission meeting that begins at 6:30 PM. 

AGENDA

1.)    Call meeting to order. Roll call.

2.)    Open Meeting statement: This meeting and all other meetings of this board are open to the public. Proper notice has been posted in accordance with Wisconsin Statutes so the citizenry may be aware of the time, place, and agenda of this meeting. 

3.)    Review and approve agenda.

4.)    Approve minutes from June 6^th meeting.

5.)    Approve treasurer’s report.

6.)    Approve prior month’s disbursements.

7.)    Discuss and possible action on the following:

            a. Lee and Jennifer Werth Zoning Map Amendment application and Certified Survey Map, and any permits or CSM that need action 

            b. Veterans offer to install Solar light for flag pole, Pledge of Allegiance

            c. Town hall restoration from water damage, flooring, painting, desk, etc.

            d. SLFRF/ARPA funds, short term loan for road projects?

e. LRIP Ferg Road, White Clover Road project, Cedar Dam Road project, any other road projects

f. Time sheets

g. Closing Riske Road for Thresheree and Car Show

h. Warren Werth non-compliance of conditions of his Conditional Use Permit, Cty Zoning Meeting 7/12

8.)     Reminders and/or discussion on the following:

            a. Land Use Permits

9.)    Fire and Ambulance update

10.)  Public comments/communications

11.)  Review and payment of bills.

12.)  Adjourn. 

Sharon Olsen, Town Clerk 

Posted:  July 4, 2022



Town of Union Minutes

Town Board Meeting

July 6, 2022 

Chairman Gary Schoen called the meeting to order at 6:42 p.m. as our meeting started immediately following a Plan Commission meeting that began at 6:30. Present were Gary Schoen, Marcy Wentworth, Walter Strebe, Sandy Werth, Sharon Olsen, and residents per the sign-in sheet. Schoen read the open meeting statement. The notice and agenda of the meeting were posted. 

Agenda: Motion by Wentworth/Strebe to approve the agenda as presented. Motion carried. 

Board Meeting Minutes: Schoen asked Olsen to give a review of the minutes. Motion by Strebe/Wentworth to approve the minutes of the June 6th town board meeting as written. Motion carried. 

Treasurer’s Report: Werth gave her report. We received the second payment from the American Rescue Funds in the amount of $41,972.09. Motion by Strebe/Wentworth/Strebe to accept the treasurer’s report as presented. Motion carried. 

Disbursements: Olsen reviewed the June expenses. Checks #7212 through #7232 were paid June 6^th, with the largest check written in the amount of $60,200.39 for roads. Motion by Wentworth/Strebe to approve the expenditures as presented. Motion carried. 

Lee and Jennifer Werth (Parcel # 19-26-31-2) Zoning Map Amendment Petition within Farmland Preservation: The Plan Commission met at 6:30 p.m., prior to the board meeting. Lee Werth attended the PC meeting, as well as the board meeting, to answer any questions. The board received the Town Recommendation Form from the PC recommending approval to change the current zoning district from Agriculture Retention (AR) to Rural Residential – Overlay (RR-O). Mr. Werth stated the purpose of doing so is because they plan to build a house in the future on the split property. Motion by Strebe/Wentworth to approve changing the zoning district from Agriculture Retention (AR) to Rural Residential – Overlay (RR-O). Motion carried. Mr. Werth also had the original certified survey map which was done by Hoffman Land Surveying LLC of Tigerton. Schoen had signed the document. Olsen asked Werth if he was going to give the paperwork to Waupaca County Planning and Zoning or if she should. He stated he was going to give it to the surveyor and the surveyor would give it to them. No other permits needed action. 

Warren Werth Non-compliance of Conditional Use Permit: This was item 7h on the agenda but was moved up to 7b. Werth stated he thought he had someone lined up to come install the fence, but they never showed. He said fencing companies want to sell you the fencing, too, not just come and install used fencing. He purchased some used 14’ fence posts. You must use 14’ posts to have a 10’ high fence above ground. He stated they are hard to come by. He said he has a lot of excuses for not getting the fence done. He has been working at cleaning up around his other place as well as this site. He said he can show us all the work he has done. He purchased some gates for the fencing and the gates cost about $5,000. Werth stated he would like to only install the chain-link fence but not the privacy fence for the 400’ that faces St Mark Lutheran Church. He said no one can see his property from the church property. Strebe asked what if someone were to buy the property from the church and decide to build there. If someone were to build there in the future, Werth said he could always add the privacy fence. Schoen stated the conditions listed the fencing was to be installed on the north and west side property lines by July 1. Schoen also said he would like to work with Werth and recommend to the county to grant an extension to have the fencing installed and privacy screen completed by October 1, 2022. He asked Werth if he thought it would be doable to which Werth replied it would be. He said they had worked for a couple of hours that day and got a lot installed already. Werth stated he appreciated the town working with him and recommending an extension. Motion by Wentworth/Strebe to recommend to the county that Werth be granted a one-time extension to October 1^st to give him more time to install the fencing and privacy screening. Motion carried. Schoen said he will attend the County Board meeting on July 12^th. He asked for a letter or for the minutes to be completed so he can take them along. Olsen stated the minutes will be completed. 

Veterans: Russ Wohlrabe from the American Legion, Stanley-Handrich Post 226, did not attend the meeting to discuss the solar light for the flag pole. Item was tabled. 

Restoration from Water Damage: Olsen had created a spreadsheet listing the comparisons of the bids received for the town hall restoration project. The board had all received it prior to the meeting. After discussion, a motion by Wentworth/Strebe to accept the bid from Garage Experts to do the main room, with kitchen area and hallway, for the price of $11,474. Motion carried. Schoen will contact them to get us scheduled on their calendar and to see if someone can come to our August 1^st meeting so a color can be selected. Motion by Strebe/Wentworth to have Classic Wood Works do the painting of the inside of the town hall for $4,000. Schoen said there is no rush and can wait for the paint to go on sale. Motion carried. Motion by Wentworth/Strebe to have D Mitchell Interiors of Clintonville install 26 oz nylon Mohawk Scholarship II carpet in the small meeting room and office for the bid of $1,414.17 minus the amount figured for the removal and disposal of the damaged carpet as it was already done by Certified Professional Services of Appleton. Motion carried. The color will be decided at the August 1^st meeting. Motion carried. 

American Rescue Plan Funds/SLFRF, Short Term Loan: Olsen reported the second payment was received in June. The town has not received a bill yet for the White Clover Road project, so we do not have to worry about a short-term loan yet. 

Roads: Schoen reported the crew forgot to install driveway aprons on White Clover Road. They did come back to install them but two remain yet to be completed. Schoen said he received a call from Greg Flohr from the county highway department and he informed Gary they estimated the gravel a couple loads short for the Cedar Dam Road project. Flohr wanted to know if we wanted to do it now, but Schoen said we can do that when we pave it. Schoen said Bridge Road between Symco and Hillside needs to be shouldered. He said Kutchenriter Road also needs to be looked at, but Bridge really needs it badly. 

LRIP Ferg Road, White Clover Road, and Cedar Dam Road Projects: Schoen said we may wait with Ferg Road as the sunset date for that project is June 30, 2027. White Clover and Cedar Dam were discussed earlier. 

Timesheets: Strebe requested the hours on the tractor get wrote down on the mower’s time sheet before the mowing season starts. That will help calculate the diesel. The question was raised if Zoom meetings should be billed by the hour or the per diem rate. Olsen stated it was her understanding that if was a regular scheduled meeting, i.e., County Unit meeting of the Wisconsin Towns Association, fire board, etc. it would be billed at the per diem for meetings. If it was a training via Zoom, etc. it would be billed      per hour. After discussion it was agreed that is how it should be billed. 

Closing of Riske Road: Motion by Wentworth/Strebe to close Riske Road from July 29 – July 31 for the Thresheree and from August 11 – August 13^th for the Symco Car Weekender Show. Motion carried. 

Permits: Land use permits were received from the county for: Tyler and Alyssa Ambacher on Swamp Road for a solar system; Leroy Bartel on Stoney Ridge Road for a manure storage pit, free-stall barn, parlor, pad and roof for generator and to expand the feed pad; for Laura and Andrew Kaminski on Ferg Road to move one of the storage sheds and construct a deck onto the cabin; for Roger Schuelke on East River Road for an accessory structure of a shed with a lean-to prior to principal; and Todd and Amanda Welch on Symco Road to remove two accessory structures and construct a new detached garage, patio and sidewalk. 

Fire and Ambulance Update: Schoen reported the tanker truck will be taken to shows and the fire department will get a discount for that. He reported the day of the horrific wind was chaotic with fires, wind damage, etc. He also reported they are getting new members. 

Public Comments/Communications:  A resident commented she didn’t’ think the ditches were getting cut deep enough into the ditch. Schoen replied they usually cut in deeper in the fall. Schoen reported he received a letter from the county that a resident on Cedar Lake near the boat landing built too close. They must remove the portion of the garage that is in the set-back or pay an $800 after-the-fact fee to apply for a variance. 

The black dog that was loose in the town was caught in Symco across from the ball field. Schoen was called to find out what they should do with it. The town does not have a contract with the Humane Society, so it was up to them on what they wanted to do with it. A resident stated it costs $125 to surrender a dog to the humane shelter. 

Olsen shared notices regarding Tax Law Land from the Department of Natural Resources for David Heideman, Ryan Everson, and Dennis Weeks. She also shared the notice that was included in the phone bills from Solarus regarding the FCC’s Affordable Connectivity Program that helps connect families and households struggling to afford Internet Service and was wondering how/if that will affect services using the broadband towers. 

Olsen shared information regarding voting the ballot for the August 9^th Partisan Primary Office election. She wanted to remind everyone that you may vote in only ONE party’s primary. If you choose a party, votes cast in that party will be counted. Votes cast in any other party will not be counted. If you DO NOT choose a party, and you vote in more than one party, NO votes will be counted. You MUST vote for individual candidates within one party. 

There were 24 incidents listed on the report for June received by the Sheriff’s Department. 

Review and payment of bills: Bills for July were reviewed, approved, and paid. 

Next Meeting:  Next month’s meeting will be held on August 1^st at 7:00 p.m. Motion by Strebe/Wentworth to adjourn. Motion carried. The meeting adjourned at 9:30 p.m. 

These and all meeting minutes are subject to board approval. 

Respectfully Submitted, Sharon Olsen, Clerk

Posted: July 11, 2022 

TOWN OF UNION

SPECIAL BOARD MEETING 

Notice is hereby given there will be a meeting with Jay Greve, Sales Lead with Garage Experts of Fox Valley, at 11:00 a.m. on Thursday, July 14, 2022, at the town hall located at E6592 State Road 22, Bear Creek WI 54922, in the Town of Union, Waupaca County, State of Wisconsin. The purpose of the meeting is to select the color of the epoxy floor to be installed by Garage Experts in the main room of the town hall, which includes the kitchen area and hallway, sign the contract, and pay ½ of the bid invoice so the project can be scheduled on their calendar. They will not schedule the job without picking out the color, signing the contract, and paying half down. 

Because we will be choosing the color for the flooring and have the samples for review, we will also be picking out the color of paint for the interior painting of the town hall. 

Attendance at the meeting is optional. It is possible the town board, clerk, and treasurer will attend the meeting. The meeting is open to the public. 

If you have any questions, please contact Chairman Gary Schoen at 920-596-2492. 

Sharon Olsen, Town Clerk

Posted: July 11, 2022  

Attendance by members of the Plan Commission may inadvertently make a quorum of the Plan Commission, no action by the commission will take place at this meeting.

TOWN OF UNION

SPECIAL BOARD MEETING 

Notice is hereby given there will be a special meeting of the town board and clerk at 9:00 a.m. on Wednesday, July 27, 2022, at the town hall located at E6592 State Road 22, Bear Creek WI 54922, in the Town of Union, Waupaca County, State of Wisconsin. The purpose of the meeting is to discuss and approve a short-term loan for work completed on White Clover Road for which we were awarded TRID monies. The town must pay for the project and submit proof of payment before we receive the award money.  

The meeting is open to the public. 

If you have any questions, please contact Chairman Gary Schoen at 920-596-2492 or Clerk Sharon Olsen at 920-596-3614 or 920-450-1546. 

Sharon Olsen, Town Clerk

Posted: July 25, 2022

Attendance by members of the Plan Commission may inadvertently make a quorum of the Plan Commission, no action by the commission will take place at this meeting.  

TOWN OF UNION

SPECIAL TOWN BOARD MEETING  

Notice is hereby given a Special Town Board Meeting for the Town of Union in the County of Waupaca, State of Wisconsin, for the transaction of business as is by law required or permitted to be transacted at such meeting, will be held at the Union Town Hall in said town on Wednesday, July 27, 2022, at 9 AM.  

AGENDA

1.)    Call meeting to order. Roll call.

2.)    Open Meeting statement.

3.)    Review and approve notice.

4.)    Discuss and action needed on obtaining a short-term loan as we need to pay for White Clover Road project as work has been completed.

5.)   May be discussion on other issues but no action taken

6.)    Adjourn.  

Sharon Olsen, Town Clerk  

Notice posted July 25, 2022  

TOWN OF UNION

SPECIAL TOWN BOARD MEETING

JULY 27, 2022

MINUTES  

Chairman Gary Schoen called the meeting to order at 9:08 a.m. The meeting notice was posted. Those in attendance were Walter Strebe, Gary Schoen, Marcy Wentworth, and Sharon Olsen.

The purpose of the meeting was to discuss and possibly approve obtaining a short-term loan. Work was completed on White Clover Road for which we were awarded T-RID monies. Northeast Asphalt did the road work, and their invoice is $242,320. We need to pay the invoice in full before we can receive the T-RID monies of $116,499.13.

Olsen informed the board she first contacted First State Bank as that is where we have our checking and American Rescue Plan savings account. She had not heard back from them so contacted Premier Community Bank. She had a return call that same day and he was very supportive and helpful. We discussed the possibility of obtaining a short-term loan for $175,000 - $200,000. Olsen told the board we would not be penalized for paying off the loan early. The proposal from Premier Community Bank was emailed to Olsen previously and she forwarded it on to the board for their review. She did receive an email from First State Bank but was unable to open their attachment. She did forward that email to the board members.

Olsen shared the numbers she pulled together, such as current checking account balance, expected revenues and approximate dates of those revenues till the end of the year, the projected expenses till the end of the year, the invoice amount from Northeast Asphalt, etc. Olsen questioned the board as to any anticipated road expenses. Schoen stated there were not any major projects planned and the culvert/bridge on Church Street is on the agenda for our August meeting. He said we could consider doing the Ferg Road project this fall for which we were awarded Local Roads Improvement Program (state funds) of $24,375 of the estimated costs of $53,050.

Olsen informed the board we will need to provide the minutes of the July 27^th special board meeting approving obtaining the loan and the August 1^st board minutes of approving the minutes of the July 27^th meeting to the bank.

After a thorough discussion, Wentworth made a motion to obtain a short-term loan for $200,000 at 2.9% interest rate from Premier Community Bank, second by Strebe. Schoen asked for any further comments or for any objections, hearing none motion carried.

There were short discussions on the animals at large that caused injury to animals owned by others, the extra charges on Green For Life Environmental invoices for fuel surcharge and for waste management tonnage, the conversation Olsen had with the county treasurer regarding the county charging a fee for collecting real estate taxes for us, the interior painting of the town hall, resolving a field driveway issue on White Clover Road, and Wentworth’s finding of a small stone that popped out of the new blacktop on Symco Road. She said she will spray white paint around it so they can find it to repair. No action was taken on any of these issues.

Motion by Strebe, second by Wentworth, to adjourn the meeting. Motion carried. The meeting adjourned at 10:20 AM.

These and all meeting minutes are subject to board approval.

Respectively submitted,

Sharon Olsen, Clerk

Posted July 27, 2022

Attendance by members of the Plan Commission may inadvertently make a quorum of the Plan Commission, no action by the commission will take place at this meeting.

TOWN OF UNION

TOWN BOARD MEETING 

Notice is hereby given a Town Board Meeting for the Town of Union in the County of Waupaca, State of Wisconsin, for the transaction of business as is by law required or permitted to be transacted at such meeting, will be held at the Union Town Hall in said town on Monday, August 1, 2022.  

AGENDA

1.)    Call meeting to order. Roll call.

2.)    Open Meeting statement.

            This meeting and all other meetings of this board are open to the public. Proper notice has been posted in accordance with Wisconsin Statutes so the citizenry may be aware of the time, place, and agenda of this meeting.  

3.)    Review and approve agenda.

4.)    Approve minutes from July 6^th meeting and July 27^th Special Board Meeting.

5.)    Approve treasurer’s report.

6.)    Approve prior month’s disbursements.

7.)    Discuss and possible action on the following:

            a. Veterans offer to install Solar light for flag pole, Pledge of Allegiance

            b. Short-term loan from Premier Community Bank

            c. Town hall restoration from water damage project, damaged maps, and wall maps

            d. Town hall rentals and agreement

            e. SLFRF/ARPA funds

        f. Any Conditional Use, Certified Survey Map, Permits & Applications that may need action.

            g. Road projects, failing culvert/bridge on Ahrens property on Church Street

            h. Waste management and recycling 

             i. Schedule September meeting due to Labor Day holiday  

8.)     Reminders and/or discussion on the following:

            a. Land Use Permits

9.)    Fire and Ambulance update

10.)  Public comments/communications

11.)  Review and payment of bills.

12.)  Adjourn.  

Sharon Olsen, Town Clerk  

Posted:  July ­­27, 2022

Town of Union Minutes

Town Board Meeting

August 1, 2022 

Chairman Gary Schoen called the meeting to order at 7:00 p.m. Present were Gary Schoen, Walter Strebe, Sandy Werth, Marcy Wentworth, and Sharon Olsen. There were no residents or guests in attendance. Schoen read the open meeting statement. The notice and agenda of the meeting were posted. 

Agenda: Motion by Wentworth, second by Strebe, to approve the agenda as presented. Motion carried.  

July 6^th and July 27^th Board Meeting Minutes: The minutes of both meetings were emailed to the board for their review prior to the meeting. Both minutes have been posted on the town’s website as well as the town hall outdoor display case and the entry way at Still Phil’s. Motion by Strebe, second by Wentworth, to approve the minutes of the July 6^th town board meeting and the minutes of the special town board meeting on July 27^th as written. Schoen asked for any further discussion or if there were any questions, hearing none, motion carried.  

Treasurer’s Report: Werth gave her report. We received the General Transportation funds, 2% fire dues, and the first payment of the shared revenue, as well as several other small payments. The American Legion paid for their town hall rental for the year. Motion by Strebe, second by Wentworth, to accept the treasurer’s report as presented. Motion carried.  

Disbursements: Olsen reviewed the July expenses. Checks #7233 through #7249 were paid, with the largest check written in the amount of $7,308.25 to Manawa Rural Ambulance for the 3^rd quarter assessment. We paid Garage Experts $5,737.00 for ½ down for the flooring project. Motion by Strebe, second by Wentworth, to approve the expenditures as presented. Schoen asked for any questions, hearing none, motion carried.  

Veterans: No one from American Legion attended the meeting. Item was tabled.  

Short-term Loan: The July 27^th special meeting was held to discuss and approve obtaining a short-term loan. Schoen asked who the board wanted to sign for the loan. He said he thought two people should sign. Discussion followed. Motion by Strebe, second by Wentworth, to have the clerk, Sharon Olsen, sign for the loan with Premier Community Bank. Motion carried. The loan is for $200,000 at 2.9% interest for one year. There is no penalty for paying it off early. Olsen will let Premier Community Bank know.  

Wall Maps and Damaged Maps: The decision was made to table this item until our September meeting. Olsen will check in to cork strips or something else for displaying wall maps in the meeting room instead of using push pins. We will decide next month on which maps need to be replaced from the water damage.  

Town Hall Rentals and Agreements: The interior of the town hall was recently painted. There were several spots on the wall where sticky dots, tape, etc. remained. Some areas had visible damage that needed to be repaired. The decision was made to add a statement to the hall rental agreement that renters should not apply tape, use push pins, etc. on the wall. They can use the ceiling grid clips and “S” hooks and place them where they want to hang things. Olsen said she left the clips and “S” hooks in the cabinet to the left of the refrigerator. When they are done with their event, they can remove them and place them back in the cabinet for the next rental. Olsen suggested if the board wanted to put up a bulletin board so the renters can display something on there, we could put one up between the two windows on the north wall.  

A town resident asked to rent some folding chairs and tables. Discussion was had regarding whether there should be a form for them to sign noting how many, etc. Olsen will draft a form for board approval next month.  

SLFRF/ARPA funds: The board discussed a couple of possible road projects next year that would work for using our funds. We will continue to consider options.  

Conditional Use, Certified Survey Maps, etc.: None were received that needed action; however, Schoen gave an update on Warren Werth’s Conditional Use Permit. The county agreed to extend the date for the fencing to be installed by October 1^st rather than July 1^st.  Posts can be seen that have been erected but there isn’t any fencing installed yet. A review of his CUP will be done by the county after October 1^st to evaluate the fence.  

Roads, Failing Culvert: Warren Werth had reported at a previous meeting that the culvert by Ahren’s driveway may be causing damage underneath Church Street. Schoen had the county look at it. He said the culvert would be $500 for a 15” x 40’ culvert; however, the county estimated it would cost $4,000 to dig out the old culvert and install the new one. He reported it would start at the south end of their driveway and swing to the east, as they want to avoid putting it in to the hole in the concrete as it is now. After discussion it was decided Schoen would get another bid. The existing culvert under Church Street is in good shape.  

Schoen reported there is a wash out about 1 ½ feet deep on the east side of Highway 110, located north of the Highway 22/110 and 161 intersections. The county is not able to do anything about it without the state’s directive as it is a state highway.  

Waste Management and Recycling:  Olsen had forwarded an email to the board that she received from Taylor Sorenson, Waupaca County Recycling Coordinator. It included a list of what other towns are paying for their services and dates of when their contract expires. Green for Life Environmental has been charging us a fuel surcharge as well as weekly overage costs per ton for waste taken to Outagamie County Landfill. For the month of May alone, the tonnage charge totaled $808.74 and the fuel surcharge for recycling and waste was $356.16. These costs were not included in our budget figures for the year. Schoen said we should ask for someone from GFL to come to a meeting and inform us of what their plans are. The expiration date of our contract was December 31, 2021 but was extended until December 31, 2022. Schoen said he will stop in and talk with them.  

September meeting: Due to the Labor Day holiday, we will meet on Thursday, September 8^th at 7:00.  

Permits: Land use permits were received from the county for: Christopher and Sheila Fisher for an accessory structure and patio; Mary and Randy Olson for a detached garage, deck, and sidewalk; Glen and Nancy Lundt for a dwelling addition, living room, attached garage, accessory structure and relocate two existing sheds; and Roger Schuelke, for a carport and lean-to wood shelter. 

Fire and Ambulance Update: Schoen reported they had to borrow money for the new tanker truck. They were obtaining the loan from Premier Community Bank as they had much better terms than First State. He said things are going good for the fire department but are challenging for the ambulance department due to fuel costs and manpower. Also, because they are limited to charging a certain amount for Medicare patients.  

Public Comments/Communications:  Schoen said the Wisconsin Towns Association County Unit meeting will be August 18^th at the County Highway Shop, County Road A, Waupaca. He plans on attending. He reminded everyone Garage Experts will be installing the floor on August 30^th and 31^st.  

Olsen reminded everyone the public test of the voting equipment will be held on Tuesday, August 2^nd at 10:00 and the Partisan Primary Election is August 9^th. Open Book is August 10^th from 10 – noon and Board of Review is August 17^th from 6 – 8:00 PM. Schoen reminded Werth to have the doors unlocked for OB and BOR.  

Olsen shared the Notice of Public Hearing for Lee and Jennifer Werth will be held on Tuesday, August 9^th, starting at 10:00 AM at the courthouse in Room 1068. The County Planning and Zoning Committee granted the petition for Zoning Map Amendment for Michael and Sandra Levezow. Olsen shared a copy of Ordinance 22-1 from Little Wolf to change the land use designation of a parcel on Heinke Road. A letter was received from the Wisconsin Historical Society in response to Olsen’s letter to them regarding destroying of some old records.  

Review and payment of bills: Bills for August were reviewed, approved, and paid.  

Next Meeting:  Next month’s meeting will be held on Thursday, September 8^th, at 7:00 p.m. Motion by Strebe, second by Wentworth, to adjourn. Motion carried. The meeting adjourned at 8:35 p.m.  

These and all meeting minutes are subject to board approval.  

Respectfully Submitted, Sharon Olsen, Clerk 

Posted: August 2, 2022 

NOTICE

TOWN OF UNION

SPECIAL BOARD MEETING 

Notice is hereby given there will be a meeting with Jay Greve, Sales Lead with Garage Experts of Fox Valley, at 11:00 a.m. on Thursday, July 14, 2022, at the town hall located at E6592 State Road 22, Bear Creek WI 54922, in the Town of Union, Waupaca County, State of Wisconsin. The purpose of the meeting is to select the color of the epoxy floor to be installed by Garage Experts in the main room of the town hall, which includes the kitchen area and hallway, sign the contract, and pay ½ of the bid invoice so the project can be scheduled on their calendar. They will not schedule the job without picking out the color, signing the contract, and paying half down. 

Because we will be choosing the color for the flooring and have the samples for review, we will also be picking out the color of paint for the interior painting of the town hall.  

Attendance at the meeting is optional. It is possible the town board, clerk, and treasurer will attend the meeting. The meeting is open to the public. 

If you have any questions, please contact Chairman Gary Schoen at 920-596-2492. 

Sharon Olsen, Town Clerk

Posted: 07/11/2022



TOWN OF UNION

SPECIAL TOWN BOARD MEETING

JULY 14, 2022

MINUTES  

Chairman Gary Schoen called the meeting to order at 11:00 a.m. The meeting notice was posted. Those in attendance were Gary Schoen, Marcy Wentworth, Sharon Olsen, and Jay Greve from Garage Experts.

The purpose of the meeting was to choose colors for the flooring to be installed by Garage Experts, carpeting to be installed by D Mitchell of Clintonville, and paint for painting the interior walls of the town hall. Schoen had contacted Garage Experts to place our project on their calendar. They could not schedule a date without choosing a color and receiving ½ down payment for the project, thus we needed to hold a special meeting.

Motion by Wentworth, second by Schoen, agreed on by Olsen, for the following: The color chosen for the epoxy flooring to be installed by Garage Experts was Creek Bed. It’s a mixture of neutral colors. The color of Aladdin Scholarship II 26 oz carpeting chosen to be installed in the small meeting room and office is Stainless Steel (#964) (dark gray, dark brown tone, and black). The color chosen to paint all the interior walls is Accessible Beige (#SW 7036) by Sherwin Williams. Motion carried

Check # 7249 was written to Garage Experts in the amount of $5,737.00 for ½ down of the total amount due. The remaining half will be paid in full after inspection of the floor and when we are able to sign the check.

Motion by Wentworth, second by Schoen, to adjourn. Motion carried. The meeting adjourned at 12:05 p.m.

These and all meeting minutes are subject to board approval.

Respectively submitted,

Sharon Olsen, Clerk

Posted: 08/22/22



Town of Union

Board of Review

August 17, 2022 

Open Book was held on August 10, 2022, from 10:00 a.m. to 12:00 noon. Per Assessor Kathy Bazile of M & K Assessments, LLC she did not have anyone contact her to schedule an appointment. Clerk Olsen reported no one contacted her either regarding Open Book or BOR, other than two individuals who received notices from Bazile and had questions. 

The first meeting of the 2022 Board of Review was held June 6th. It reconvened August 17^th at 6:00 p.m. 

Motion by Strebe, second by Wentworth, to nominate Schoen as chair to preside over the Board of Review.  Motion carried.  Motion by Olsen, second by Wentworth, to nominate Strebe as vice chair. Motion carried. The reconvened meeting of the BOR was called to order at 6:00 p.m. by Chair Gary Schoen. Those present were Gary Schoen, Walter Strebe, Marcella Wentworth, Sharon Olsen, and Kathy Bazile of M and K Assessments, LLC. Recording of the meeting was started by Bazile. 

Schoen opened BOR by providing the information for the standard questions regarding posting of the notices, training of the members of the BOR – which Wentworth completed online on March 28^th, and Schoen and Olsen completed in-person training on April 29, 2022, by Wisconsin Towns Association. 

Assessor Bazile had adjustments to two parcels listed on the assessment roll since it had been printed.

The assessment roll was signed and dated by Bazile and Olsen. Olsen will deliver it to the courthouse. 

The BOR met from 6:00 to 8:00 p.m. for the required two hours. No one else came to the BOR. We had no objections. Schoen asked for a motion to adjourn as there were no participants. 

Motion by Wentworth, second by Strebe, to adjourn. Motion carried. BOR adjourned at 8:00 p.m. 

Even though there was a quorum of town board members, no action was taken on other town matters. 

Respectfully Submitted, 

Sharon Olsen, Town Clerk

Posted: 08/22/22

 

TOWN OF UNION

TOWN BOARD MEETING 

Notice is hereby given the September Town Board Meeting for the Town of Union in the County of Waupaca, State of Wisconsin, for the transaction of business as is by law required or permitted to be transacted at such meeting, will be held at the Union Town Hall in said town on Thursday, September 8, 2022, at 7 PM.

AGENDA

1.)    Call meeting to order. Roll call.

2.)    Open Meeting statement.

3.)    Review and approve agenda

4.)    Approve minutes from July 14^th special meeting and  August 1^st meeting.

5.)    Approve treasurer’s report.

6.)    Approve prior month’s disbursements.

7.)    Discuss and possible action on the following:

          a. GFL General Manager Tim Mueller                

          b. Which roads to post weight limits on for spring thaw

          c. Water damage project

                    1. Garage Experts                  flooring

                    2. D Mitchell’s carpeting

                    3. Base boards for all new flooring- what color rubber base and any oak base?

                   4. Maps that need to be reprinted (tabled from August meeting)

          d. Electrical drop for E5699 Missall Lane, Marion

          e. Operator licenses

          f. Any Conditional Use and Certified Survey Map Permits & Applications

8.)     Reminders and/or discussion on the following:

          a. Update on White Clover Road project reimbursement

          b. Land Use permits

9.)     Roads Update

10.)   Fire and Ambulance update

11.)   Public comments/communications

12.)   Review and payment of bills.

13.)   Adjourn. 

Sharon Olsen, Town Clerk 

Attendance by members of the Plan Commission may inadvertently make a quorum of the Plan Commission, no action by the commission will take place at this meeting.  

Posted:  September 6, 2022



Town of Union Minutes

Town Board Meeting

September 8, 2022  

Chairman Gary Schoen called the meeting to order at 7:00 p.m. Present were Gary Schoen, Walter Strebe, Sandy Werth, Marcy Wentworth, Tim Mueller – General Manager of Green for Life Environmental, and Jason Bartlett - Manager of GFL New London office, and residents per sign in sheet. Schoen read the open meeting statement. The notice and agenda of the meeting were posted. 

Agenda: Motion by Wentworth, second by Strebe, to approve the agenda as presented. Motion carried. 

July 14^th Special Meeting and August 1^s Board Meeting Minutes: Motion by Strebe, second by Wentworth, to approve the minutes of both meetings. Motion carried. 

Treasurer’s Report: Motion by Strebe, second by Wentworth, to accept report as presented. Motion carried. 

Disbursements: Motion by Strebe, second by Wentworth to approve the August expenditures as presented with checks #7250 through #7268 paid. The largest check written was for $242,320.00 to North East Asphalt for the White Clover Road project. Motion carried. 

GFL: Tim Mueller and Jason Bartlett attended the meeting. Schoen had asked for someone from the company to attend our meeting to discuss issues that have been taking place. Schoen questioned the extra charge for tonnage on our bill. Tim said it was in the contract, but he couldn’t find it. Schoen also couldn’t. Mueller said he would double check where that came from and take it out if it was not in the contract and credit would be given. Rebates for recycling are given when they get them. When roads are shared with other towns, pick-up should be on the same day. Schoen said we want a new contract to review before January and we will be checking with other providers. GFL reported residents will start using carts, one for trash and one for recycling per household. They are 95-96 gallons each. Billing will be every 60 days. If we sign a contract for longer than one year the rate will be less. If there are any problems with pick-up, we are to call Bartlett at the New London office. 

Which Roads to Post Weight Limits: Motion by Wentworth, second by Strebe, to review the plat book and determine which roads do not need signs. Schoen will order how many signs will be needed for posting the weight signs. Motion carried. 

Water Damage Project: 1) Garage Experts of the Fox Valley finished the epoxy flooring in the main room. Olsen had contacted a representative to complain and have someone come inspect the finished product. The floor doesn’t seem to be even and appears to have streaks in the finish. The rep took more pictures and said he will talk with the owners. 2) D Mitchell Interiors installed the carpeting in the office and small meeting room. The walls were scratched when installing the carpeting. 3) Samples of the rubber base board were reviewed. Werth and Wentworth thought the two colors were too dark and want a lighter color. The board decided to install oak base board in the board room and office, of the same color of the woodwork. 4)  Wall maps were reviewed, and some will need to be updated and reprinted. The hall insurance will pay for that. 

Service Drop: Frontier wants to install a service line on Missall Lane. The consent form was signed by Schoen giving approval for accessing the road right-of-way. 

Operator Licenses: Motion by Strebe, second by Wentworth to approve operator licenses for Amy Jorgenson (Triple O) and Felicia Guyette (Boondocks). Motion carried. 

Conditional Use, Certified Survey Maps, etc.: None were received that needed action. 

White Clover Road Update: Wentworth reported the reimbursement for the project may take a while. Gravel was put in by Pamperin’s. There is no problem with it. 

Permits: Land use permits were received from the county for: Scott and Brianna Nemmetz for a storage shed; Union Threshermans Inc for Verizon Wireless to add a six-foot dish to the existing cell tower; Gary and Denise Widder for a dwelling and additional projects; James and Beverly Brown for a deck addition to dwelling; Valley Farms/Joel Riesenberg for an accessory structure; and Todd and Bonnie Olsen for dwelling addition. 

Roads Update: None to report. 

Fire and Ambulance Update: The new fire truck is done and will be delivered soon. 

Public Comments/Communications:  Marilyn Herman received mail for the town hall. It was a bill for the White Clover Road project. Schoen will give it to Olsen. 

Herman reported the annual meeting for the Union Cemetery Association will be held on Thursday, September 29, 2022, at 7:00 p.m. at the Union Town Hall. They will be meeting to hear public comment, approve minutes and annual report, and hold election of officers. 

Wentworth will be attending the county recycling meeting.

Review and payment of bills: Bills for September were reviewed, approved, and paid. 

Next Meeting:  Next month’s meeting will be held on Monday, October 3^rd, at 7:00 p.m. The meeting adjourned at 9:16 p.m. 

Treasurer Sandy Werth took the minutes for this meeting in the absence of Olsen. Olsen typed these minutes from Werth’s notes. (Thank you, Sandy) These and all meeting minutes are subject to board approval. 

Respectfully Submitted,  

Sharon Olsen, Clerk

Posted: 9-15-22

TOWN OF UNION

SPECIAL BOARD MEETING 

Notice is hereby given there will be a meeting with Ryan, co-owner of Garage Experts of Fox Valley, at 10:00 a.m. on Monday, September 26, 2022, at the Union Town Hall located at E6592 State Road 22, Bear Creek WI 54922, in the Town of Union, Waupaca County, State of Wisconsin. The purpose of the meeting is to talk about issues with the floor and have an inspection of the floor by a Garage Experts representative to determine what the options are for an improved result of the final floor finish, in the main room of the town hall, which includes the kitchen area and hallway. 

The meeting is open to the public. 

If you have any questions, please contact Chairman Gary Schoen at 920-596-2492. 

Sharon Olsen, Town Clerk

Posted: September 22, 2022

TOWN OF UNION

SPECIAL BOARD MEETING

MINUTES 

Chairman Gary Schoen, Supervisor II Marcy Wentworth, and Clerk Sharon Olsen met with Ryan Bednarowkski, co-owner of Garage Experts at the Union Town Hall on Monday, September 26, 2022, at 10:00 a.m. 

The purpose of the meeting was to have Mr. Bednarowski inspect the finished floor that Garage Experts of the Fox Valley had installed on August 30^th. We asked for him to meet with us as we were not happy with the final result, as the finish was not consistent and there were a few little pot marks or indentations on the floor, as well as splatter on a door and door frame, kitchen cabinet, wall, etc. 

After inspecting the floor Mr. Bednarowski said he would consult with the other co-owner to discuss what they could do. Schoen said we would settle for nothing less than to have another layer of finish applied. Mr. Bednarowski said the top layer is the most expensive so he thinks they should go over the top of existing floor with the base coat, flakes, and top layer. He thought to end the new coat at the beginning of the hallway but then said the hallway isn’t that big of an area so they would redo that as well He said it would have to be done when they have time as they’re busy now. He mentioned doing it in November. We told him we would like to have it completed the end of October so we could air out the town hall before the election on November 8^th. He said he would get back to Gary with their decision and arranged date. 

The meeting notice was posted in three places and was open to the public. 

Sharon Olsen, Town Clerk

Posted: October 1, 2022 

TOWN OF UNION

TOWN BOARD MEETING  

Notice is hereby given the September Town Board Meeting for the Town of Union in the County of Waupaca, State of Wisconsin, for the transaction of business as is by law required or permitted to be transacted at such meeting, will be held at the Union Town Hall in said town on Monday, October 3, 2022, at 7 PM.

AGENDA

1.)    Call meeting to order. Roll call.

2.)    Open Meeting statement.

3.)    Review and approve agenda

4.)    Approve minutes from September special meeting and town board meeting.

5.)    Approve treasurer’s report.

6.)    Approve prior month’s disbursements.

7.)    Discuss and possible action on the following:

          a. Waste Management - Garbage and Recycling Services

          b. Ordinance and/or resolution                  

          c. Water damage project

1. Garage Experts                       flooring

                    2. D Mitchell’s carpeting

                    3. Base boards for all                              new flooring

                   4. Maps damaged from                           water

          d. Change in starting time of meetings for winter schedule

          e. Change date for November meeting due to Election on November 8th

          f. Discuss budget, budget considerations, approve date for Budget Hearing and

              Elector’s Special Town Meeting of the Electors, and November town board meeting

          g. Broadband Towers and allotted free service

          h. Any new Conditional Use and Certified Survey Map Permits & Applications, Warren Werth CUP

i. Hourly pay

j. Roads

k.Premier Bank loan payment

8.)     Reminders and/or discussion on the following:

          a. November 8^th Election

          b. Land Use permits

9.)     Fire and Ambulance update

10.)   Public comments/communications

11.)   Review and payment of bills.

12.)   Adjourn. 

Sharon Olsen, Town Clerk

Posted: October 1, 2022

Attendance by members of the Plan Commission may inadvertently make a quorum of the Plan Commission, no action by the commission will take place at this meeting. 

Town of Union Minutes

Town Board Meeting

October 3, 2022 

Chairman Gary Schoen called the meeting to order at 7:00 p.m. Present were Gary Schoen, Marcy Wentworth, Walter Strebe, Sandy Werth, Sharon Olsen, special guests Tim Mueller – General Manager of Green for Life Environmental, and Jason Bartlett - Manager of GFL New London office, and residents per sign in sheet. Schoen read the open meeting statement. The notice and agenda of the meeting were posted. 

Agenda: Motion by Wentworth, second by Strebe, to approve the agenda as presented. Motion carried. 

September Board Meeting and September 26^th Special Meeting Minutes: Motion by Strebe, second by Wentworth, to approve the minutes of both meetings. Motion carried. 

Treasurer’s Report: Werth reported we received $116,499.13 from the state for the White Clover Road project. Motion by Wentworth, second by Strebe, to accept report as presented. Motion carried. 

Disbursements: Motion by Strebe, second by Wentworth to approve the September expenditures as presented with checks #7269 through #7286 paid. The largest check written was for $8,810.17 to Green for Life Environmental for garbage services. Motion carried. 

GFL: Tim Mueller shared a proposal for recycling and garbage pick-up. They had rates listed for a seven-year and ten-year term of service. Each year of the contract will have an annual increase of 3% or Consumer Price Index, whichever is greater. There was discussion regarding seasonal dwellings. They suggested letting the seasonal people either opt in or opt out when first starting new contract. Once routes are established for pick-up, they would remain the same for consistency. In some instances, the cart may have to be placed across the road for pick-up. It may also be necessary to place the cart at a 45-degree angle if there is not enough room on the shoulder of the road for the cart. The garbage carts have a black lid, and the recycling carts have a green lid. The cart is also labeled what they are for. There wouldn’t be an additional charge for tonnage like there is now. 

Due to the increase in costs for services, as well as additional charges for fuel costs, there was discussion on having residents pay for the entire costs of the recycling and garbage services, or residents paying half and the town paying half, putting the charge on the real estate tax bill, etc. No decision was made regarding charges. Most towns do pass on the charges to their residents. 

Schoen asked if they have a sample letter for mailing to residents. They said GFL will send sample letters to Schoen in a couple of weeks. They would like to know whether we will be using them as the provider for town services as soon as possible. If they are the selected provider, they would like to get the carts delivered to the households in mid-December for January services. 

Olsen shared the proposal she received from Harter’s regarding services. Their price is higher due to being further away from the town. They also have an annual increase and it’s based on the Consumer Price Index. 

Resolution 2022-01: Motion by Wentworth, second by Strebe, to approve Resolution 2022-01 amending the budget and to transfer $2,700 from the fund balance to the Public Safety account to cover increases in costs of services for fire and ambulance services. Motion carried. 

Water Damage Project: 1) Garage Experts of the Fox Valley contacted Schoen and said they will totally redo the floor. They will grind the current finished floor and reapply the entire process. They will try to redo the floor one week before the election on November 8^th. Schoen will be in contact with them in a week or two. 

2) D Mitchell Interiors installed the carpeting in the office and small meeting room. The walls were scratched when installing the carpeting. Schoen suggested sending them an invoice for the repair work. 3) Samples of the rubber base board were discussed. Motion by Wentworth, second by Strebe, to install the light tan base board in the big meeting room, kitchen area and hallway. Motion carried. This will not be done until Garage Experts are done with reinstalling the epoxy flooring. 4)  Olsen took the damaged wall maps to the courthouse and met with Jason. He reviewed the maps and had emailed Olsen a spreadsheet with the costs listed per map to reprint them. Olsen forwarded the spreadsheet when she received it for their review. Motion by Strebe, second by Wentworth, to have the maps updated and reprinted as listed on the spreadsheet for $154.00. Motion carried. 

Change in Meeting Time: After a brief discussion, it was decided to return to the starting time of 6:00 p.m. for the winter schedule for town board meetings. 

Change November Meeting Date: Due to the November 8^th election, Olsen requested to reschedule the November town board meeting. After discussion, motion by Wentworth, second by Strebe, to hold the November meeting on the 14^th. Budget Hearing and Special Town Meeting of the Electors: The budget hearing and special town meeting of the electors will be held on November 14^th, beginning at 6:00 p.m. The town board meeting will immediately follow. Motion carried. 

Broadband Towers and Allotted Free Service: Schoen reported we are allowed two free services because we have two broadband towers in the town. The question was raised as to what level of service we will receive. Discussion followed. One will be placed at the town hall, but a decision was not made on the second. Olsen will check with Ryan Brown at the county. It was suggested to put the information in the newsletter that will be included with the real estate property bills.  Item was tabled until next month. 

Conditional Use, Certified Survey Maps, etc. There weren’t any new CUP’s or CSM’s received from the county. A resident stated the fencing was up on the north side of the Warren Werth property and the west side facing the road. Schoen said he will look at it soon. 

Hourly Pay: Olsen questioned the time listed on a board member’s time sheets. The minimum time listed was an hour. Olsen wanted to make sure we were all on the same page. If you only work ½ hour, you only charge for ½ hour. There is not a one-hour minimum. 

Roads: Schoen reported we had to replace a culvert on Ferg Road that collapsed. The county filled it with lime screenings and patched over it with blacktop. Schoen said he installed road signs. We are still missing the sign at Much and Nollenberg Roads. Schoen thinks this is another one that got lost in the process. He will check. Bridge inspections were done. The county will be sealing cracks by the bridges. 

Schoen reviewed the plat book to determine how many seasonal weight-limit signs we would need. He said we would need thirty-three signs. It would cost $2,400 for posts and signs. If the county were to install them, it would cost an additional$2,700. The posts could be installed this fall and the signs could be installed in the spring. The sheriff said if it is not posted at both ends of the road, they cannot enforce it. If the road is a class B road, the load must be under 60% of its capacity load. 

There is a plugged culvert under Church Street. Benhamadi said he will clean it out as it is his property that is being affected. 

Schoen stated he will complete the WISLR report to the state in the next couple of weeks. 

The county will be patching potholes around the town this fall yet. 

Premier Bank Loan Payment: Olsen asked if we should make a payment on our loan now that we have received reimbursement for the White Clover Road project. She said we will still be getting the General Transportation installment payment in October and our shared revenue payment in November. She did not want to have a large balance in the checking account at the end of the year, making it look like we had more available money to us than we truly do. Motion by Wentworth, second by Strebe, to pay off $125,000. Motion carried. 

November 8^th Election: Olsen stated she has five workers for the election. She asked if she should get a couple more workers as it is anticipated to be a well-attended election. The board felt five would be sufficient. 

Permits: Two land use permits were received from the county: One for Mahlon Beechy for an addition to the barn and one for Michael and Michelle Strebe for building a grain bin. 

Fire and Ambulance Update: The new fire truck should arrive this week. They will put the old truck on a surplus auction. They have some interested individuals in the firemen’s cadet program. The cadets will be able to fill trucks with water, etc. but won’t be able to assist with the actual fire. Hopefully, they will be interested in serving when they are eligible. Insurance will pay for the cadets. There is a list of what they can and can not do. 

There are some changes made in the ambulance services. Only one EMT is required in the ambulance. The driver can be a first responder. There are only three from Manawa. The others are from Clintonville and the valley. Schoen said they plan to increase the pay for the workers. To have funds to do this they will be increasing the charge about $10 per town resident for ambulance services. Schoen said they are currently only receiving $6.00 an hour. He said they could earn more working at McDonalds. Schoen reported the EMT’s and the City of Manawa are dropping their .GOV email account. 

Cemetery Report: Marilyn Herman, secretary of the Cemetery Association, stated they had their annual meeting on September 29^th. They will not be raising their fees unless the burial company has an increase. They sold eighteen lots and had six burials. They are required to set aside a percentage of their monies in an account in case they dissolve the association, and the town must take over. They have $36,356.68 in that account. 

Public Comments/Communications: Herman thanked Wentworth for assisting her with the chickens someone dropped off by her farm. They said you could tell they were old layers. 

Strebe suggested we look at Jossie Road, north of Stoney Ridge Road. It needs repair. 

The Waupaca County Sheriff’s report for September listed 30 incidents. They ranged from animal problems to traffic stops. 

Schoen reported he called to have the propane tank filled at the town hall. He said it’s $1.69/gallon and will cost about $1200 to fill. 

Review and payment of bills: Bills for October were reviewed, approved, and paid. 

Next Meeting:  Next month’s meeting will be held on Monday, November 14, immediately following the Budget Hearing and Special Meeting of the Electors that begins at 6:00 p.m. 

Adjourn: Motion by Strebe, second by Wentworth to adjourn. Motion carried. Meeting adjourned at 9:22 p.m. 

Respectfully Submitted, 

Sharon Olsen, Clerk

These and all meeting minutes are subject to board approval.

Attendance by members of the Plan Commission may inadvertently make a quorum of the Plan Commission, no action by the commission took place at this meeting.

Posted: October 12, 2022



TOWN OF UNION

SPECIAL TOWN BOARD MEETING

OCTOBER 18, 2022

MINUTES  

Chairman Gary Schoen called the meeting to order at 10:06 a.m. The meeting notice was posted. Those in attendance were Gary Schoen, Walter Strebe, Marcy Wentworth, Sharon Olsen, Ralph and Durand from Waupaca Online, and residents per sign-in sheet.

The purpose of the meeting was to have the free broadband service installed at the town hall for having a tower erected in the town and there was going to be more than two board members present. Schoen had informed Olsen some residents had questions and he asked if they should come to the meeting. Olsen said our meetings are open to the public and anyone was welcome to come.

Ralph introduced himself as the network engineer for Waupaca Online. He said the county had installed two towers in our town, one at the ballpark and one at the old town dump site on Highway 22, east of the town hall. He said the one at the ballpark does not come in with all the trees. Durand could only see three residences from the top of the tower when he climbed it. He said Waupaca Online fulfilled their part of the project. They are still looking for places, such as silos, higher locations, to install repeaters. He said the Town of Caledonia is using ARPA funds to put up sixty-foot towers in six locations throughout their town to reach more residents and provide better service. Ralph said frequencies can not go through water. The pine trees in our area hold moisture even during the winter. The tower located at the county Transfer and Processing Facility is in a perfect location. A resident asked what they are going to do to remedy the ball park tower so it works. Someone asked if they could remove the tower. Ralph said we should contact Ryan Brown. He said the county used Midway for engineering and consultations. Ralph said the county did not do the sites Waupaca Online recommended for tower installation. A resident asked if they could put something on the tower coming in to Symco. Ralph said they could, but they would be charged a fee for doing so. He said the church in Symco would be a good place. Or if they could install on a high silo in the area. After discussion, Olsen said she would contact Pastor Smiles at St Mark and Schoen will check with John and Mary Riesenberg about using their silo.

Ralph said they have about 460 customers in their network. 90% have 10 Mbps or less. He gave a summary of the different tiers of service they offer. There is a $95 connection fee. He said 10% of the customers have the gold package, but only one customer uses it. If you are out of the city area, then you are in the extended area. The Bronze package is $50/month, Silver is $65/month, and Gold is $85/month. There is also an Essential plan for low income. For a one-member household, the income limit is $41,650, for two it is $47,600, up to eight it is $78,000. To be sure these numbers are accurate and current and to get answers to any questions you may have, please call Waupaca Online. As part of the grant to fund these towers, they must serve 51% of low-income households. There is a form to complete for income eligibility. The completed forms are given to the county, and they take over from there.

Ralph works Monday through Wednesday. His number is 715-942-9919. Durand is there almost every day. There is a 15-day trial period to try the service for free. Rain and snow do not bother it. A dense fog might. They have never had anyone request to uninstall it within the 15 days. If they receive a call from an interested customer, it will only take about a week for the install. If you want to upgrade from Bronze to Silver or Gold, you would only need to call them and they would take care of the upgrade from their office.

Motion by Strebe, second by Wentworth, to adjourn. Meeting adjourned at 11:25 a.m. These and all meeting minutes are subject to board approval.

Respectively submitted,

Sharon Olsen, Clerk

Posted: October 25, 2022

Attendance by members of the Plan Commission and Town Board may inadvertently make a quorum of each, but no action by the commission or board will take place at this hearing or meeting.

 TOWN OF UNION

PUBLIC BUDGET HEARING AND

SPECIAL TOWN MEETING OF THE ELECTORS  

Notice is hereby given that a Public Budget Hearing for the Town of Union in the County of Waupaca, State of Wisconsin, for the transaction of business as is by law required or permitted to be transacted at such meeting, will be held at the Union Town Hall in said town on Monday, November 14, 2022, at 6:00 p.m. The Special Town Meeting of the Electors will begin immediately after the budget meeting. 

AGENDA

1.)    Call hearing to order.

2.)    Reading and Approval of Minutes from 2021 hearing

3.)    Proposed Budget

4.)    Discuss the overall budget

5.)    Adjourn the budget hearing

6.)    Call special town meeting to order

7.)    Input from public

8.)    Adopt the Town Tax Levy to be paid in 2023 pursuant to Sec. 60.10 (1)(a) of Wisconsin Statutes

9.)    Adjourn 

Sharon Olsen, Town Clerk 

Posted:  November 12, 2022

Attendance by members of the Plan Commission may inadvertently make a quorum of the Plan Commission, no action by the commission will take place at this meeting.

TOWN OF UNION

TOWN BOARD MEETING  

Notice is hereby given a Town Board Meeting for the Town of Union in the County of Waupaca, State of Wisconsin, for the transaction of business as is by law required or permitted to be transacted at such meeting, will be held at the Union Town Hall in said town on Monday, November 14, 2022, beginning immediately after the Special Town Electors’ Meeting which begins immediately after the budget hearing that will begin at 6:00 p.m.

AGENDA

1.)    Call meeting to order.

2.)    Open Meeting statement.

3.)    Review and approve agenda.

4.)    Approve minutes from October 3^rd board and October 18^th special meetings.

5.)    Approve treasurer’s report.

6.)    Approve prior month’s disbursements. 

7.)    Discuss and action if needed on the following:

a. Approve budget and do resolution to transfer money from general fund balance

b. Waste Management (garbage and recycling services) current contract expires 12/31/22

c. Road Report, Projects, funding

d. Fire and Ambulance service, any updates from meeting

          e. Broadband Towers

          f. Cleaning of town hall, purchase new door mats

          g. Symco Store, LLC license and operator licenses

          h. Resolution and/or Ordinance, if any

i. Conditional Use Permits, if any

j.  Certified Survey Map, if any

k. Newsletter to include with real estate tax bills

l. Sign cemetery deed

m. Sign Command Central Hardware Maintenance Agreement, Nov 8^th election

8.)    Reminder, review and/or discussion on the following:         

          a. Thank people for mowing/cleaning ditches and maintaining their property

b. Land Use Permits

          c. WTA Quarterly County Unit meeting Thursday, November 10^th   

9.)    Public comments/communications

10.)  Review and payment of bills.

11.)  Adjourn. 

Sharon Olsen, Town Clerk

Posted:   November 12, 2022 

Town of Union

Public Budget Hearing

November 14, 2022 

Chairman Gary Schoen called the public budget hearing to order at 6:00 p.m. Those present were Gary Schoen, Walter Strebe, Sandy Werth, Marcy Wentworth, and Sharon Olsen. No residents attended the hearing. Schoen gave the open meeting statement. Olsen posted the notice of the public budget hearing and budget at the town hall, three establishments in Symco, as well as the town’s website. 

Clerk Olsen read the minutes of the November 1, 2021, public budget hearing and asked if there were any questions. There were none. Motion by Wentworth, second by Strebe, to approve the minutes. Olsen then reviewed and explained the figures for the actual 2021 budget, the 2022 proposed budget and the estimated 2022 budget with ten months actual and two months estimated, and the proposed 2023 budget as presented. Copies were available. Olsen explained the budget line-by-line with the break-down of totals. She included the second payment received from the American Rescue Plan and was subtracted in the expenditures as it was transferred to a savings account. She also included the $200,000 short-term loan from Premier, as well as the $125,000 payment paid towards it. Olsen asked if anyone had any questions, wanted to view the printed budget, or have anything else they wanted to discuss. There was no response. Chairman Schoen asked for public comments or any questions three times, hearing none, motion by Marcy Wentworth, second by Walter Strebe, to adjourn the hearing. The public hearing closed at 6:24 p.m. We continued with the Special Town Meeting of the Electors.

Special Town Meeting

Of the Electors of the Town of Union

November 14, 2022 

Chairman Gary Schoen called the Special Town Meeting of the Electors to order at 6:25 p.m. Those present were Gary Schoen, Marcy Wentworth, Walter Strebe, Sandy Werth, and Sharon Olsen. No residents attended the Special Town Meeting of the Electors. Schoen gave the open meeting statement. The meeting notice and agenda were posted. Schoen informed the electors the purpose of the meeting was to adopt the 2022 tax levy to be paid in 2023. Clerk Olsen read the minutes of the November 1, 2021, Special Town Meeting of the Electors. Schoen asked if anyone had any questions. There were none. Motion by Marcy Wentworth, second by Walter Strebe, to accept the minutes as read. Motion carried. Olsen stated the tax levy for 2022 payable 2023 is $255,625. Schoen asked if anyone had any questions, hearing none he asked for a motion to adopt the tax levy. Motion by Walter Strebe, second by Marcy Wentworth, to adopt the tax levy as presented. Chairman Schoen asked for all those in favor, there being five yes, and then asked for those opposed, hearing none, motion carried. Schoen asked if there were any questions. No questions were asked. 

No other business was transacted. Motion by Walter Strebe, second by Marcy Wentworth, to adjourn the Special Elector’s Meeting. Motion carried. Meeting adjourned at 6:28 p.m. 

These and all meeting minutes are subject to approval. 

Respectfully Submitted,

Sharon Olsen, Town Clerk

Posted Online: 11/21/22



Town of Union Minutes

Town Board Meeting

November 14, 2022 

Chairman Gary Schoen called the meeting to order at 6:28 p.m., following the Public Budget Hearing which began at 6:00 p.m., that was followed by the Special Meeting of the Electors. Present were Walter Strebe, Marcy Wentworth, Gary Schoen, Sandy Werth, Sharon Olsen, two representatives from Green for Life Environmental, and one resident per the sign-in sheet. Schoen gave the open meeting statement. The notice and agenda of the meeting were posted. 

Agenda: Motion by Wentworth, second by Strebe, to approve the agenda as presented. Motion carried. 

Minutes: Olsen reviewed the minutes of the October 3^rd regular town board meeting and the October 18^th special town board meeting. She asked if there were any questions, hearing none, motion by Wentworth, second by Strebe, to approve both minutes as presented. Motion carried. 

Treasurer’s Report: Werth gave her report for October. Schoen asked for questions. There were none. Motion by Strebe, second by Wentworth, to approve the report as presented. Motion carried. 

Disbursements: The October expenses were reviewed by Olsen, with checks #7305 through #7329 being paid. Olsen asked if there were any questions. Hearing none, motion by Wentworth, second by Strebe, to approve the disbursements as presented. Motion carried. 

Approve Proposed Budget with Tax Levy and Adopt Resolutions: Olsen said the budget was explained at the previous budget hearing and the tax levy was adopted at the Special Town Meeting of the Electors, with five Ayes and zero Nays. Olsen explained we needed to transfer $3,750 from the general fund balance to Public Works (waste disposal) as Green for Life Environmental has been charging extra for tonnage than what was originally budgeted. 

We also need to transfer $25,000 from the fund balance to the General Government account; $120,000 to Public Works (roads); and $1,000 to Zoning, Parks, and WTA account.  She prepared resolutions to change the 2022 budget.  Olsen asked if there were any questions. Hearing none, motion by Strebe, second by Wentworth, to approve the proposed budget as presented with the tax levy of $255,625, and to adopt the resolutions transferring the money. Motion carried with three ayes. The resolutions were signed. 

Waste Management: Olsen spoke with other town board members and clerks regarding their handling of waste management, providers, etc. and had shared the gathered info with the board. She has had the item on previous months’ agendas. Two GFL representatives were in attendance again and answered questions from the board. In the past the costs have been paid by the town levy; however, the costs have increased dramatically, and something needs to change or there wouldn’t be any money to spend on roads. GFL had prepared a proposal and after a lengthy discussion, motion by Wentworth, second by Strebe, to go with the contract starting January 1, 2023, by GFL as the provider, choosing Option 2, which was for ten years. Services will remain the same, garbage will be picked up weekly on Thursday (unless a holiday) and recycling will be picked up the third Thursday of the month (unless a holiday). GFL will provide one tote for garbage and one tote for recycling. Everything must fit inside the totes with the lid closed. Motion carried. The board will review the stops (residents and/or seasonal) required for pick-up to obtain an initial number for GFL, as they would like to deliver the totes in November, to avoid any problems in December with the holiday season. 

Road Report, Projects, and Funding: Schoen reported the last thing that broke on our tractor for mowing ditches is “unfixable.” He said the county has been cutting the brush and ditches now and he has received comments on the good job they are doing. They did asphalt paving on Jossie Road and wedge paving on Ferg Road and West River Road on Pethke hill. Schoen reported a culvert failed on Ferg Road and needs to be replaced. That will cost about $3,000. The county crew was also patching potholes. Schoen raised the question as to whether we should use ARPA money to purchase a new mower for our tractor. He said if you have a contract with the county, you get a special rate for salt and sand. 

Fire and Ambulance: Schoen reported the new truck has arrived. The old truck will be listed for sale on an online auction. 

Broadband Towers: Waupaca Online installed a transmitter on top of the silo at John and Mary Riesenberg’s residence. They will also be installing one at St Mark Lutheran Church in Symco. This is being done to reach out further to residents that would like to have broadband services. The router has been installed at the town hall. We now have free wi-fi services. Go in to your settings and select Union. 

Cleaning of Town Hall: Andrea Wentworth does not have time to clean the town hall. After discussion, it was determined we would reach out to some people to see if they’re interested. Marcy Wentworth suggested that whoever cleans the hall should double check the windows and doors to make sure they are locked. Marcy suggested purchasing new door mats for the hall. She has purchased mats from LL Bean in the past and they are sturdy and can be hosed off as they are recycled plastic. Motion by Strebe, second by Wentworth, to purchase a 3’ x 5’ camel colored Water-hog mat. Motion carried. 

Symco Store LLC Licenses: Motion by Strebe, second by Wentworth, to approve two operator licenses -Emily Hady and Nicole O’Brien, and to approve a provisional license. Motion carried. 

Ordinance: Olsen had prepared the Provisional Retail License ordinance, motion by Wentworth, second by Strebe to adopt, motion carried; an ordinance for Zoning Map Amendment for Parcel # 19-16-12-1 on State Highway 110 from the Private Recreation and Forestry District to Agriculture Retention on approximately 38 acres, motion by Strebe, second by Wentworth to adopt, motion carried; and one for Parcel # 19-26-31-2 on East River Road for a Zoning Map Amendment from Agriculture Retention District to Rural Residential-Overlay on approximately two acres, motion by Wentworth, second by Strebe, to adopt, motion carried. Public hearings were held. The county granted the two Zoning Map Amendments after receiving the paperwork with recommendations of approval from the town. 

Schoen said he attended the county zoning meeting. Warren Werth wants to run his business later at night than listed on the conditions set forth by the town’s planning commission and town board. Werth said the cost of the fencing as part of the conditions was too costly. Schoen said the county Planning and Zoning Committee was talking of allowing Werth to install a 50’ length of privacy screen five feet tall and approximately one and a half feel above the ground onto a section of fence on the northern side of Parcel # 19-34-71-77 prior to their December meeting, at which time another Review of Approval will be conducted. Schoen said he met with the neighbor to the north of the parcel. 

Newsletter to Include with Tax Bills: Olsen has been working on the newsletter insert that will be mailed with the real estate tax bills. She asked for any input or suggestions. She allowed room to include information about the costs of waste management that was rendered being paid by the town and then included as a special charge on tax bills next year (not to be included on the tax bills being mailed soon). Property owners can start using the totes once they are delivered. They do not have to wait for the start of the new contract on January 1, 2023. 

Cemetery Deed: Marilyn Herman had one cemetery deed that required signatures. 

Command Central – November 8^th General Election: The Hardware Maintenance Agreement with Command Central was signed. Olsen reported there were 377 voters, 29 were absentee, and 27 Election Day registrations. She wants to remind people they should have their photo ID ready and state their full name and full address to the poll workers, without them having to ask for it from every voter.  

Conditional Use Permit and Certified Survey Map:  There were none. 

Thank you: A special thank you to those people who mow and clean their ditches and maintain their properties. It is very much appreciated! 

Land Use Permits: Olsen received the following permits from the county which she previously shared with the board: a modification of building roof for Parcel # 19-34-71-155; an addition to a machine shop for Parcel # 19-19-33-3; and a single-family dwelling with two decks and one landing, accessory structure, and fire pit, for Parcel # 19-34-21-6. 

Quarterly WTA County Unit Meeting: The quarterly meeting was held Thursday, November 10^th, at the County Highway Department Shop, Waupaca. They will begin meeting at the town halls again with the next meeting. The Town of Scandinavia will host the next meeting. 

Public Comments/Communications: There will be a special meeting on November 17^th at 1:00 p.m. to move the furniture out of the big meeting room so Garage Experts can redo the flooring on the 21^st and 22^nd. 

Olsen received an email from M & K Assessments, the monthly cost for 2023 for services is $2,120.85. 

Olsen asked Schoen to assist her with the paper survey from Wisconsin Towns Association and then she will do the survey online. She answered what questions she could. 

Olsen had three special assessment requests in the past month. One was for a different Town of Union. 

Olsen received notice from the Clintonville Public Schools there will be two offices on the school board on the April 2023 election ballot. 

Olsen shared a Managed Forest Law – Withdrawal Order she received for one acre of Parcel # 19-04-34-1 for the purpose of construction or small land sale. 

Bills: Bills for November were reviewed, approved, and paid. 

Motion by Strebe, second by Wentworth, to adjourn. Motion carried. Meeting adjourned at 10:02 p.m. 

These and all meeting minutes are subject to board approval. 

Respectively Submitted,

Sharon Olsen, Clerk

Posted Online: 11/21/22

Attendance by members of the Plan Commission may inadvertently make a quorum of the Plan Commission, no action by the commission will take place at this meeting.



TOWN OF UNION

TOWN BOARD MEETING 

Notice is hereby given a Town Board Meeting for the Town of Union in the County of Waupaca, State of Wisconsin, for the transaction of business as is by law required or permitted to be transacted at such meeting, will be held at the Union Town Hall in said town on Monday, December 5, 2022, at 6 PM.

AGENDA

1.)    Call meeting to order. Roll call.

2.)    Open Meeting statement.

3.)    Review and approve agenda.

4.)    Approve minutes from last meeting.

5.)    Approve treasurer’s report.

6.)    Approve prior month’s disbursements.

7.)    Discuss and possible action needed on the following:

          a. Public hearing regarding GFL garbage and recycling, ordinance

          b. Set date for Settlement meeting (2021 was December 28^th at 2:00 p.m.)

          c. Set date for January Caucus and discuss candidate registration information

          d. Symco Store LLC license

e. Privacy fence, conditions, for Parcels 19-34-71-76 and 77, Warren Werth

f. Conditional Use Permits, Certified Survey Maps, etc. that may need to be addressed

g. Town hall, renting tables and chairs

h. Fire and ambulance

i. Sign Memo of Understanding for WisVote Services for 2023 and 2024

8.)     Reminder, review and/or discussion on the following

          a. Land Use Permits

          b. Roads, projects

9.)   Public comments/communications

10.)   Review and payment of bills.

11.)   Adjourn. 

Sharon Olsen, Town Clerk 

Posted:   December 4, 2022 

Posted:  December 7, 2022



Town of Union Minutes

Town Board Meeting

December 5, 2022  

Chairman Gary Schoen called the meeting to order at 6:00 p.m. and read the open meeting statement. Those in attendance were Gary Schoen, Walter Strebe, Sandy Werth, Marcy Wentworth, Sharon Olsen, and residents per sign in sheet. Notice of meeting and agenda were posted. 

Agenda:  Motion by Strebe, second by Schoen, to approve the agenda as presented. Motion carried. 

Board Meeting Minutes: Schoen asked Olsen to give a review of the minutes. Motion by Strebe, second by Wentworth, to approve the November minutes as written. Motion carried. 

Treasurer’s Report: Werth reviewed her report. Motion by Wentworth, second by Strebe, to approve the report as presented. Motion carried. 

Disbursements:  Olsen explained the November expenses. Checks #7305 through #7329 were paid. Motion by Strebe, second by Wentworth, to approve the disbursements as presented. Motion carried. 

GFL Garbage and Recycling: Olsen asked the board if they wanted to schedule a public hearing regarding the changes in GFL Garbage and Recycling. No response. Questions were raised by residents in attendance and a discussion followed. The board and clerk answered questions that were raised. The process was also explained in the newsletter that was included with the real estate tax bills. There will be snags that will need to be worked out with the new totes. 

Settlement: Motion by Wentworth, second by Strebe, to hold the settlement meeting on Wednesday, December 28, at 2:00 p.m. at the town hall. 

Caucus: After discussion, motion by Strebe, second by Wentworth, to hold the Town Caucus on Tuesday, January 10, 2023, at 7:00 p.m. at the Union Town Hall. Olsen shared if any current incumbent is not going to be a candidate in the April Spring Election, they will need to complete form EL-163 – Notice of Noncandidacy. They will need to submit the form to Olsen by December 23^rd.  If there are more than two nominated candidates for a contest, a ballot clerk will need to be appointed at the Caucus. 

Symco Store LLC: License will be issued, and Olsen will deliver it. 

Privacy Fencing, Conditions, for Parcels 19-34-71-76 and 77 (Warren Werth’s property): Schoen had attended a County Planning and Zoning meeting on November 1^st and the town received the Notice of Decision – Review of Conditional Use Permit (CP-033-2021) from the county on November 12th. They had decided to allow the applicant to install a 50-foot length of privacy screening approximately five feet tall and approximately 1 ½ feet above ground on to a section of the fence on the north side of the parcel prior to the December 13^th meeting of the Planning and Zoning Committee. After discussion, the board requested Olsen write a letter to them informing them the town board fully supports the 10’ high privacy fence on the north and west sides of the property. The property owner to the east suggested and said they would be satisfied if Werth planted two offset rows of evergreen trees on the east side of his property instead of the privacy fencing slats/screen. 

The board also requested the south side fencing be determined at a later date as they wanted to leave the door open for any chance of a new property owner wanting a privacy fence and it could be addressed at that time. Schoen said he will attend the meeting on December 13^th. 

Permits: We did not receive any conditional use permits, certified survey maps, etc. that needed action. 

Town Hall, Renting Tables and Chairs: The board had previously agreed to rent out the tables and folding chairs from the hall for offsite use for a fee. We aren’t sure what happened or when, but there were several deep scratches on some table tops. After discussion, motion by Wentworth, second by Strebe, to not rent out the tables and folding chairs any more for offsite. Motion carried. Wentworth ordered the new floor mat. She also ordered the auto shut-off lines.

Katrina Artz will begin cleaning the town hall. Pay is $12/hour. 

Fire and Ambulance:  Schoen reported they used the new fire truck for a house fire on County Road N. He said he saw the old fire truck listed online at Wisconsin Surplus. The last price he saw was $7,000. They hope to get around $20,000.  The Town of Dupont increased the charge for Ambulance and Fire Protection for four residents on Quarterline Road by $150, $75 per residence, as they will put this fee on all their tax assessments to help cover the increased costs for services. 

Memo of Understanding for WisVote Services for 2023 and 2024: Schoen signed the MOU and Olsen will mail it back to the county clerk. 

Land Use Permit: Olsen received three permits from the county. They were forwarded to the board when she received them. They were for parcel number 19-26-44 to relocate an existing shed and add a lean-to; parcel number 19-14-34 for additions to barns, holding area, milk house transfer, manure transfer, freestyle barn, robot barn, and manure storage pit   and parcel number 19-10-71-15 for a single-family dwelling with attached garage, two egress windows wells, covered porch, accessory structures, shed, driveway/apron, A/C, patio, and sidewalk. 

Roads: Schoen reported the ditch cutting was done by the county highway department. Wentworth received an email from Dupont asking what we do for permits for excessive weight on our roads. Schoen will get the form to them. Wentworth reported the “sink holes” and ruts left on the ditch on Symco Road have not been taken care of. She said there were several Solarus trucks and guys got out and looked at it. They told her they would have Michel’s come out and fix it. But it hasn’t been fixed yet. Schoen will contact Solarus. 

Wentworth stated she will watch the BIL video on December 6^th. 

Public Comments/Communications: Schoen reported he received a couple of letters from county zoning. One was for a resident on Missal Lane informing her she will need to move one of the recreational vehicles as only one is allowed. The second letter was to a couple of guys on Swamp Road regarding storage of vehicles. There are more vehicles than allowed sitting around the property. 

Schoen reported on the November report received from the county sheriff’s department. There were 38 incidents. 

Olsen reported the County Board of Supervisors passed the repeal of Chapter 13 regarding dance hall permits, peddler permits, and large gatherings. She had forwarded the email to the board when she received it. 

Olsen shared an email she received from Taylor Sorenson, County Recycling Coordinator, that they will use the 2022 final number of 780 from the Department of Administration for number of residents in Union for the recycling invoice. 

Olsen reported the paperwork for the real estate tax bills was submitted to the county, along with the newsletter insert, and bills should have been received. 

Bills: Bills for December were approved and paid. 

Next Town Board Meeting: The next regularly scheduled town board meeting will be Monday, January 2, 2023, at 6:00 p.m.; however, the Settlement meeting will be held on December 28^th at 2:00 p.m. 

Motion by Strebe, second by Wentworth, to adjourn. Motion carried. Meeting adjourned at 8:57 p.m. 

These and all meeting minutes are subject to board approval. 

Respectfully Submitted,

Sharon Olsen, Town Clerk

 

TOWN OF UNION

TOWN BOARD MEETING

Settlement 

Notice is hereby given that a Town Board Meeting for the Town of Union in the County of Waupaca, State of Wisconsin, for the transaction of business as is by law required or permitted to be transacted at such meeting, will be held at the Union Town Hall in said town on Wednesday, December 28, 2022, beginning at 2 PM. 

AGENDA 

1.)    Call meeting to order.

2.)    Open meeting statement.

3.)    Review and approve agenda.

4.)    Discussion and action on short-term loan

5.)    Review and approve payment of final bills for 2022.

6.)    Conduct audit of expenditures and receipts for 2022.

7.)    Discussion and/or action may take place regarding town hall project, Warren Werth Conditional Use Permit, caucus, election and GFL

8.)    Adjourn 

Sharon Olsen, Town Clerk,

Posted: December 21, 2022 

Attendance by members of the Plan Commission may inadvertently make a quorum of the Plan Commission, no action by the commission will take place at this meeting.

TOWN OF UNION

TOWN BOARD MEETING 

Notice is hereby given a Town Board Meeting for the Town of Union in the County of Waupaca, State of Wisconsin, for the transaction of business as is by law required or permitted to be transacted at such meeting, will be held at the Union Town Hall in said town on Monday, January 2, 2023, at 6 PM. 

AGENDA

1.)    Call meeting to order. Roll call.

2.)    Open Meeting statement.

3.)    Review and approve agenda.

4.)    Approve minutes from last meeting.

5.)    Approve treasurer’s report.

6.)    Approve prior month’s disbursements.

7.)    Discuss and possible action needed on the following:

          a. 2023 WTA District Meeting registration

          b. Public Informational Meeting on Proposed Revisions to County Zoning and Shoreland Protection Ordinances at courthouse on January 19th at 9:00

          c. Werth CUP, any other permits needing action

          d. Sign cemetery deed

          e. GFL

          f. Road update and projects

          g. Caucus

          h. Premier Community Bank

8.)     Reminder, review and/or discussion on the following:

          a. Land Use Permits, etc that do not need action

9.)     Fire and Ambulance update, if any

10.)   Public comments/communications

11.)   Review and payment of bills.

12.)   Adjourn. 

Sharon Olsen, Town Clerk 

Posted:   December 31, 2022 



Town of Union Minutes

Town Board Meeting

January 2, 2023 

Chairman Gary Schoen called the meeting to order at 6:00 p.m. and read the open meeting statement. Those in attendance were Gary Schoen, Walter Strebe, Marcy Wentworth, Sharon Olsen, and residents per sign in sheet. Absent was Sandy Werth. Notice of meeting and agenda were posted. 

Agenda:  Motion by Strebe, second by Schoen, to approve the agenda as presented. Motion carried.  

Board Meeting Minutes: Olsen gave a review of the December 5th minutes. Motion by Strebe, second by Wentworth, to approve the minutes with the amendment of correcting the year for the next meeting from 2022 to 2023. Motion carried. 

Treasurer’s Report: Werth provided her report to Olsen to present. There were five town hall rentals and seven dog licenses issued with one being for multiple dogs. The ARPA savings account is $83,957.75. Motion by Wentworth, second by Strebe, to approve the report as presented. Motion carried. 

Disbursements:  Olsen explained the December 5th expenditures. Checks #7330 through #7349 were paid. Motion by Wentworth, second by Strebe, to approve the disbursements as presented. Motion carried. Olsen then explained the expenses from the December 28^th Settlement meeting, with checks #7350 through 7361 being paid. Schoen asked for any questions, hearing none motion by Strebe, second by Wentworth, to approved as presented. Motion carried. 

WTA District Meeting: After discussion and review of the agenda, no one will be attending the meeting. 

Proposed Revisions to the County Zoning, Shoreland Protection and Floodplain Ordinances: There will be an informational meeting on Thursday, January 19, 2023, at 9:00 a.m. at the courthouse. They will review each proposed revision and give towns the opportunity to ask questions and share their initial input. Schoen said he thought the largest revision was to include private roads as town roads. Union’s private roads are Trinity, Ridgeview, and Humming Bird Lane. Schoen has been pursuing that for a long time. Schoen said he will be attending the meeting. 

Permits: The only active Conditional Use Permit is CP-033-2021. Schoen reviewed the county’s decision made at their December 13, 2022, meeting regarding the privacy fencing. It is Warren Werth’s responsibility to obtain a signed agreement with the neighbor to the north, Mark A Schuelke, regarding the requirements agreed upon by both parties. Werth is to then provide the town’s plan commission and the town board a copy. 

Cemetery Deed: Marilyn Herman had one cemetery deed that needed to be signed. She also provided everyone with a copy of the current year’s rates for cemetery services. There were not any increases because the company that provides the work opening and closing graves, etc. did not increase their fees. 

GFL Garbage and Recycling: Schoen said he will stop at GFL in Northport and provide them with the latest corrections to the list. He will take his damaged tote and, if there is room in his truck bed, the extra totes reported on Symco Road and a Symco resident’s damaged tote as well.  If he has room, he will also bring back totes for the trailer at the ballpark. The town may have to increase the rent to absorb the additional charges from GFL, an item for February. 

Roads: Schoen reported the ditch mowing done by the county highway department cost $9,160.35. That is for approximately 100 hours. They will be filling pot holes that were not completed in the fall. A discussion was held regarding the town’s broken mower. Worn out parts are not available. Strebe reported the town’s tractor is in sound condition. There is nothing wrong with it. Olsen said the board should research whether there is a mower available that will work on our tractor. Strebe said another problem is finding someone that knows the roads to drive the tractor and has the time to mow when weather permits. Strebe cut our ditches for years. Schoen said he asked Helvetia and St Lawrence if they would be interested in mowing our ditches, as they mow their own, and both said no. A couple of retired county workers’ names were mentioned as possible contacts to see if there was interest. 

Caucus: The town’s caucus will be held on Tuesday, January 10, 2023, at 7:00 p.m. at the Union Town Hall. Anyone interested in having their name as a candidate for any position for the April Spring Election should attend or let someone on the board know they would like to be nominated. If there are more than two names for any position it will be necessary to continue to vote until the list is down to two names. 

Premier Community Bank: Olsen shared the information received from Premier regarding switching our checking account to their bank for the board to consider. She reported she paid all bills received prior to our meeting and we will be receiving our first payment of General Transportation Aids in the amount of $33,026.72 on the 4^th and should get the January installment of real estate taxes mid-January. She asked if she should pay the remaining balance on the short-term loan. Motion by Wentworth, second by Strebe, to pay off the loan balance after we receive the transportation funds. Motion carried.  Olsen said she would contact Premier Community Bank for the final balance and make the payment. 

Fire and Ambulance:  Schoen reported the old tanker truck sold for around $21,000. A joint fire department in southwestern Wisconsin purchased it. They are also interested in the brush truck which will be put up for sale in the future. Schoen said they are getting more interested people. He reported there was an accident at Highway 110 and Cedar Dam Road on New Year’s Eve. 

Land Use Permit: None were received. 

Public Comments/Communications: Schoen reported he contacted Garage Experts to schedule a time for someone to come out and inspect the floor. He spoke with Ryan, one of the owners. Schoen explained the problem and Ryan said he will use a wide pad on a long handle and use 120 grit sandpaper to hone the rough edges. He said they do it all the time. Olsen asked if he was aware that it involves most of the floor. Ryan scheduled January 12^th at 9:00 to meet. Schoen said he would be there and asked Wentworth and Olsen to attend. 

Olsen read the letter she received from the county treasurer regarding the tax collection agreement. The county will be charging for collection of the 2023 tax bills. There will be a base charge of $250 per municipality and an additional $.50 per parcel. In 2022 we had 1,037 parcels (1,023 real estate and 14 personal property). Based on those figures the charge would be $768.50. 

Olsen shared she received a check from the Manawa School District in the amount of $1,781.01 for the work of three residents for the STEP program. The check was mailed to the county treasurer to be applied to the property taxes of the three. 

Olsen said she received the 2023 municipal tipping fees and holiday hours from the County Solid Waste and Recycling Department. She posted it on the bulletin board along with the 2023 Processing and Transfer Facility brochure. 

Bills: Bills for January were approved and paid. 

Next Town Board Meeting: The next scheduled town board meeting will be Monday, February 6, 2023, at 6:00 p.m. 

Motion by Strebe, second by Wentworth, to adjourn. Motion carried. Meeting adjourned at 7:40 p.m. 

These and all meeting minutes are subject to board approval. 

Respectfully Submitted, Sharon Olsen, Town Clerk 

 

Town of Union Caucus Minutes

Tuesday, January 10, 2023 

The caucus was called to order by Town Board Chairman Gary Schoen at 7:00 p.m. Schoen read the caucus notice that was posted in the display case, as well as at Still Phil’s, Boondock’s, and Symco Store, LLC. The Notice of Spring Election was posted in The Marion Advertiser. There were 27 residents that signed in for attending the caucus. Motion by Marcy Wentworth, second by Walter Strebe, to nominate Schoen as chairman to conduct the caucus, as he will not be on the ballot in the April election. All attendees agreed. Motion carried. Schoen asked if everyone wanted to orally nominate or use paper. It was agreed to orally nominate. 

Ballot clerks would be appointed if there was a need to canvass votes in case there were more than two individuals nominated for an office. 

Chairman: Chair Schoen asked for nominations from the floor for the chairman position. Walter Strebe nominated Joel Henschel, second by Laurie Henschel. Marilyn Herman nominated Marcy Wentworth, to which Wentworth declined the nomination. Warren Werth nominated Chris Fisher, to which Fisher declined the nomination. Tom Hannigan nominated Sharon Olsen, to which Olsen declined the nomination. She stated she felt she wouldn’t be able to carry out some of the duties, such as operating a chain saw to remove downed trees in the road in the middle of the night. Chair Schoen asked, “Are there any more nominations?” three times and hearing none all three times. Wentworth made a motion to close the nominations for chairman, second by Kelly Ramstack. Motion carried. Schoen announced nominations were closed and Joel Henschel was the nominee. Schoen asked Henschel if he accepted the nomination to which he responded yes. 

Supervisor 1: Chair Schoen asked for nominations from the floor for the Supervisor 1 position. Sandra Werth nominated Marcy Wentworth, second by Marilyn Herman. Questions were raised as to what the difference was between Supervisor I and II, such as difference in pay. Olsen stated the duties and pay for both Supervisor I and II positions were the same. The reason there is a number with the position is due to election procedures. Chair Schoen asked, “Are there any more nominations?” three times hearing none all three times. DeAnna Hannigen made the motion to close nominations for Supervisor I, second by Bradley Millikin. Motion carried. Schoen announced nominations were closed and Marcy Wentworth was the nominee. He asked if she accepted the nomination to which she replied yes. 

Supervisor 2: Chair Schoen asked for nominations from the floor for the Supervisor 2 position. Deanna Hannigen nominated Bradley Millikin, to which Millikin declined. Sheila Fisher nominated Chris Fisher, second by Noah Artz.  Chair Schoen asked three times, “Are there any more nominations?” hearing none all three times. Motion by Kelly Norton, second by Sheila Fisher, to close nominations for Supervisor II. Motion carried. Schoen announced nominations were closed and Chris Fisher was the nominee. He asked Fisher if he accepted the nomination to which he replied yes. 

Clerk: Chair Schoen asked for nominations from the floor for the Clerk position. Willie Riske nominated Kelly Norton, second by Artz.  Chair Schoen asked, “Are there any more nominations?” three times hearing none all three times. Abdul Benhamadi made the motion to close nominations, second by Sheila Fisher. Motion carried. Schoen announced nominations were closed and Kelly Norton was the nominee. He asked if she accepted the nomination to which she replied yes. 

Treasurer: Chair Schoen asked for nominations from the floor for the Treasurer position. Marcy Wentworth nominated Sandra Werth. Sharon Olsen nominated Pat Kutchenriter, to which Kutchenriter declined the nomination.  Chair Schoen asked, “Are there any more nominations?” three times hearing none all three times. Motion by Kelly Norton, second by Noah Artz, to close the nominations. Motion carried. Schoen announced nominations were closed and Sandra Werth was the nominee. 

There were not more than two nominations for all the positions, so a ballot vote was not necessary. 

Clerk Olsen had the necessary papers for the nominees to complete. They could either stay and complete them or take them home to complete and return to Olsen in five days, Monday, January 16^th, by 5:00 p.m. 

Motion by Marcy Wentworth, second by Bradley Millikin, to adjourn the caucus. Schoen adjourned the caucus at 7:18 p.m. Immediately following the caucus, Schoen held a short question and answer session if anyone had any questions, i.e., GFL. Discussion followed. No action was taken. 

After the caucus, nomination papers were completed and returned by the nominated candidates. 

Respectfully Submitted, 

Sharon Olsen, Clerk 

Posted: January 13, 2023

 Town Of Union

Plan Commission Meeting 

Notice is hereby given that a Planning Commission Meeting for the Town of Union in the County of Waupaca, State of Wisconsin, for the transaction of business as is by law required or permitted to be transacted at such meeting, will be held at the Union Town Hall located at E6592 State Road 22, Bear Creek, on Monday July 12, 2021, at 6:00 p.m. 

Agenda  

1.) Call Meeting to order.  

2.) Open meeting statement.  

This meeting and all other meetings of this committee are open to the public. Proper notice has been posted in accordance with Wisconsin Statutes so the citizenry may be aware of the time, place, and agenda of this meeting.  

3.) Review and approve agenda.  

4.) Review and approve minutes from previous meeting.  

5.) Public comments/communications.  

6.) Discuss and possible recommendation of Zone Map Amendment and a Conditional Use Permit (CUP) Application for owner Warren Werth. The current zoning district is Rural Residential (RR) for N7580 Church St (parcel 19 34 71 76) and Rural Commercial Neighborhood (RC-N) for N7584 Church Street (parcel 19 34 71 77). The Zoning Map Amendment Application is proposing to change current zoning districts to Rural Commercial- General. Mr. Werth is proposing to operate a restoration shop, machine shop, tire shop, welding shop, and repair shop. He would like to operate a tow yard; however, there is not enough space for the required setbacks and requirements.  

7.) Adjourn

TOWN OF UNION

Plan Commission Minutes 7/12/21

 Members Present: Geri Henschel, Steve Bauer, Mike Janke, Walter Strebe, and Marcy Wentworth. Other persons per the sign in sheet.

Chair, Henschel called the meeting to order at 6:00 pm, and read the open meeting statement. and the notice of meeting and agenda were posted.

Motion by Wentworth and second by Bauer to approve the agenda. Motion passed.

The minutes from the meeting were read by all members of the committee prior to the meeting. Motion to approve the minutes was made by Baur and seconded by Streebe. Motion passed.

Discussion of Zone Map Amendment and a Conditional Use Permit (CUP) Application for owner Warren Werth. The current zoning district is Rural Residential (RR) for N7580 Church St (parcel 19 34 71 76) and Rural Commercial Neighborhood (RC-N) for N7584 Church Street (parcel 19 34 71 77). The Zoning Map Amendment Application is proposing to change current zoning districts to Rural Commercial- General.  Werth is proposing to operate a restoration shop, machine shop, tire shop, welding shop, and repair shop. He would like to operate a tow yard; however, there is not enough space for the required setbacks and requirements. The discussion centered on keeping the place looking nice and not being an eyesore. Jason Snyder from the Waupaca County Zoning said the CUP would not allow long term storage of parts cars or salvage vehicles, except the allowed two cars per parcel. Werth said he would like to fix and/or sell cars. He will put a shed up toward back of property for the sandblasting. Conditions discussed were: Most work to occur behind shed, to the East, and limit the number of vehicles parked out front. Consensus was to table discussion and a request for Werth to make a site plan showing where vehicles would be parked and include the purposed sand blast building location. Until we get a site plan.

Motion to table meeting by Janke, second by Bauer. Motion Passed.

Motion to adjourn meeting by Wentworth, Seconded by Janke. Motion passed and meeting was adjourned at 7:06 PM. 



Town Of Union

Plan Commission Meeting  

Notice is hereby given that a Planning Commission Meeting for the Town of Union in the County of Waupaca, State of Wisconsin, for the transaction of business as is by law required or permitted to be transacted at such meeting, will be held at the Union Town Hall located at E6592 State Road 22, Bear Creek, on Monday August 2, 2021, at 6:00 p.m. The meeting will be preceded by a site inspection at N7484-N7580 Church Street at 5:45 p.m.  

Agenda  

1.) Call Meeting to order.  

2.) Open meeting statement.  

This meeting and all other meetings of this committee are open to the public. Proper notice has been posted in accordance with Wisconsin Statutes so the citizenry may be aware of the time, place, and agenda of this meeting.  

3.) Review and approve agenda.  

4.) Review and approve minutes from previous meeting.  

5)Public comments/communications.  

6.) This is the second meeting being held on the proposed changes. During the prior meeting the plan commission asked Werth to provide a site plan and wanted to have a property tour.

Discuss and possible recommendation of Zone Map Amendment and a Conditional Use Permit (CUP) Application for owner Warren Werth. The current zoning district is Rural Residential (RR) for N7580 Church St (parcel 19 34 71 76) and Rural Commercial Neighborhood (RC-N) for N7584 Church Street (parcel 19 34 71 77). The Zoning Map Amendment Application is proposing to change current zoning districts to Rural Commercial- General. Mr. Werth is proposing to operate a restoration shop, machine shop, tire shop, welding shop, and repair shop. He would like to operate a tow yard; however, there is not enough space for the required setbacks and requirements.  

7.) Adjourn 

TOWN OF UNION

Plan Commission Minutes 8/2/21

 Members Present: Geri Henschel, Steve Bauer, Mike Janke, Walter Strebe, and Marcy Wentworth. Other persons per the sign in sheet.

Chair, Henschel called the meeting to order at 6:36 pm, and read the open

meeting statement. and the notice of meeting and agenda were posted.

Motion by Bauer and second by Strebe to approve the agenda. Motion passed.

The minutes from the meeting were read by all members of the committee prior to the meeting. Motion to approve the minutes was made by Baur and seconded by Janke. Motion passed.

Werth brought a letter from Mark and Darlene Schulke in support of his proposal. The Schulke’s requested that Werth installs a 10 foot high privacy fence.

There was much discussion. Next door neighbor Ahrens voiced support of Werth’s  proposal and another neighbor, Herman read her letter outlining the reasons the proposal was unsuitable for the location.

The Plan Commission discussed the matter and decided upon the following conditions.

1)    A 10-foot-high privacy fence to be constructed prior to any work being done. Front of fence to be 30 feet from road.

2)    No work to be done on Sunday mornings and church holidays.

3)    Hours of operation to be 7am to 7 pm.

4)    No junk or salvage in front of fence.

5)    Paving or gravel must be where cars are parked for sale.

6)    27 parking spots maximum behind fence.

7)    Cars for sale- 25 maximum- behind fence.

8)    All grass in front of fence must be kept mowed.

9)    No more than two inoperable vehicles on premises.

10)Review annually.

11)Hazardous materials and chemicals must be disposed of properly. 

The Bauer motioned to approve the Zone Map amendment, RR &  RC-N to RC. Second by Janke. Motion passed. 

Motion to adjourn by Bauer, second by Strebe, Motion passed.

 

Town Of Union

Plan Commission Meeting 

Notice is hereby given that a Planning Commission Meeting for the Town of Union in the County of Waupaca, State of Wisconsin, for the transaction of business as is by law required or permitted to be transacted at such meeting, will be held at the Union Town Hall located at E6592 State Road 22, Bear Creek, on Monday August 30, 2021, at 6:00 p.m. 

Agenda  

1.) Call Meeting to order.  

2.) Open meeting statement.  

This meeting and all other meetings of this committee are open to the public. Proper notice has been posted in accordance with Wisconsin Statutes so the citizenry may be aware of the time, place, and agenda of this meeting.  

3.) Review and approve agenda.  

4.) Review and approve minutes from previous meeting.  

5)Public comments/communications.  

6) Discuss and possible recommendation of Comprehensive Plan Amendment for the Mervin and Edna Borntrager property located at E6226 County Rd OO.  The amendment to the Comprehensive Plan is proposed to remove the property from the Farmland Preservation Overlay.  The owner wants to operate a “cabinet shop” from the property as a one man shop (no employees).  Chapter 34 Waupaca County Zoning Ordinance identifies this a “Minor Home Occupation”.  This use is permitted in the Agriculture Enterprise but when found within the Farmland Preservation Overlay cannot include any new structures.  The owner has already obtained a land use permit to construct a new shop on the property, for them to utilize it as a cabinet shop the property needs to be removed from the Farmland Preservation Overlay.  

7.) Adjourn  

TOWN OF UNION

Plan Commission Minutes 8/30/21

Members Present: Geri Henschel, Steve Bauer, Mike Janke, Walter Strebe, and Marcy Wentworth. Other persons per the sign in sheet.

Chair, Henschel called the meeting to order at 6:00 pm, and read the open

meeting statement.  The notice of meeting and agenda were posted. 

Motion by Bauer and second by Strebe to approve the agenda. Motion passed. 

The minutes from the meeting were read by all members of the committee prior to the meeting. Motion to approve the minutes was made by Baur and seconded by Strebe. Motion passed.

The Bontragers explained what their plans were for the greenhouse and the new cabinet shop. Discussion followed. The Farmland Preservation Overlay does not allow new construction.

Motion was made by Bauer and seconded by Janke for the Comprehensive Plan Amendment to remove the property from Farmland Preservation Overlay. The motion passed.

Motion to adjourn by Bauer, second by Strebe, Motion passed.

Meeting was adjourned at 6:28

Written By: Marcy Wentworth

Posted: 6-1-22

Town of Union

Plan Commission Meeting

Notice is hereby given that a Planning Commission Meeting for the Town of Union in the County of Waupaca, State of Wisconsin, for the transaction of business as is by law required or permitted to be transacted at such meeting, will be held at the Union Town Hall located at E6592 State Road 22, Bear Creek on Monday, June 6, 2022 at 6:30 pm.

AGENDA 

1.) Call meeting to order. 

2.) Open meeting statement.

This meeting and all other meetings of this committee are open to the public. Proper notice has been posted in accordance with Wisconsin Statutes so the citizenry may be aware of the time, place and agenda of this meeting. 

3.) Review and approve agenda. 

4.) Review and approve minutes from previous meetings. 

5.) Discuss and possible recommendation of zone map amendment for parcel 19-16-12-1 owned by Michael and Sandra Levezow. The amendment proposed is to change from Private Recreation and Forestry (PVRF) District to Agricultural Retention (AR) District. This is to allow for a boundary line adjustment with the neighboring property to the north, also under their ownership, and currently zoned as AR.

 6.) Public comments/communications 

7.) Adjourn  

Posted: 5/18/22

Town of Union

Plan Commission Meeting

Notice is hereby given that a Planning Commission Meeting for the Town of Union in the County of Waupaca, State of Wisconsin, for the transaction of business as is by law required or permitted to be transacted at such meeting, will be held at the Union Town Hall located at E6592 State Road 22, Bear Creek on Wednesday, July 6, 2022 at 6:30 pm.

AGENDA 

1.) Call meeting to order. 

2.) Open meeting statement.

This meeting and all other meetings of this committee are open to the public. Proper notice has been posted in accordance with Wisconsin Statutes so the citizenry may be aware of the time, place and agenda of this meeting. 

3.) Review and approve agenda. 

4.) Review and approve minutes from previous meetings. 

5.) Discuss and possible recommendation of zone map amendment for parcel 19-26-31-2 Owned by Lee & Jenifer Werth and located at N7848 E River Rd. The property is located in the farmland preservation program. Lot splits in farmland preservation are controlled by the number of development rights with each development right constituting two acres of land that can be split off. In this case they will need to transfer one development right from the adjacent parcel (19-26-34-3) to be used for this split to occur. The portion of the parcel to be split must also have the zoning of the property amended to the Rural Residential Overlay (RR-O) district to account for the development right being utilized and the property removed from the applicable program area.

 6.) Public comments/communications 

7.) Adjourn

Posted: July 4, 2022  

TOWN OF UNION

Plan Commission Minutes 6/6/22

Members Present: Geri Henschel, Steve Bauer, Mike Janke, Walter Strebe, and Marcy Wentworth. Other persons per the sign in sheet.

Chair, Henschel called the meeting to order at 6:30 pm, and read the open meeting statement.  The notice of meeting and agenda were posted.

Henschel asked for an amendment to the agenda. Set the next meeting date.

Motion by Strebe and second by Bauer to approve the agenda as amended. Motion passed. 

The minutes from the 8/30/22 meeting was read by all members of the committee prior to the meeting. Motion to approve the minutes was made by Bauer and seconded by Strebe. Motion passed. 

The zone map amendment for the Levezow’s was discussed. They explained what they were doing with their property- farming.

The zoning for parcel 19-16-12-1 needs to be changed from Private Recreation & Forestry (PVRF) to Agricultural Retention (AR) to allow for a boundary line adjustment with the neighboring property to the north.

Motion was made by Bauer and seconded by Janke for the Zone Map Amendment to change parcel 19-16-12-1 from PVRF to AR. The motion passed.

Motion to adjourn by Bauer, second by Strebe. Motion passed.

Meeting was adjourned at 6:40

Submitted by: Marcy Wentworth on July 6, 2022

Posted: July 11, 2022

 

Town Of Union

Plan Commission Minutes 7/6/22

Members Present: Geri Henschel, Steve Bauer, Mike Janke, Walter Strebe, and Marcy Wentworth. Other persons per the sign in sheet.

Chair, Henschel called the meeting to order at 6:00 pm, and read the open

meeting statement.  The notice of the meeting and agenda were posted. Motion by Baur, second by Strebe to approve agenda, motion passed.

Minutes from the 6/6/22 plan Commission meeting were reviewed.  Request to change the date on the minutes from 8/30/22 to 6/6/22. Motion by Strebe, second by Bauer to approve the amended minutes, motion passed.

Discussion on the zone map amendment for parcel 19-26-31-2 Owned by Lee & Jenifer Werth and located at N7848 E River Rd. The property is located in the farmland preservation program. Lot splits in farmland preservation are controlled by the number of development rights with each development right constituting two acres of land that can be split off. In this case they will need to transfer one development right from the adjacent parcel (19-26-34-3) to be used for this split to occur. The portion of the parcel to be split must also have the zoning of the property amended to the Rural Residential Overlay (RR-O) district to account for the development right being utilized and the property removed from the applicable program area.

Motion to approve the transfer of one development right from parcel 19-26-34-3 to parcel 19-26-31-2 by Bauer, second by Strebe. Motion passed.

Motion to approve the zone map amendment from AR to Rural Residential Overlay (RRO) for parcel 19-26-31-2 by Bauer, second by Janke. Motion passed.

Motion to adjourn meeting by Strebe, second by Bauer. Motion passed. Meeting Adjourned at 6:36 pm.

Posted: January 4, 2023