Town Comprehensive Plan

Residents can now view or download a copy of the updated Town of Eau Galle Comprehensive Plan

New Office Hours

Note: Effective immediately, the Town of Eau Galle Clerk/Treasurer has new office hours:

  • Tuesdays 10 AM-12 PM or by appointment

If you need to contact Clerk/Treasurer Nicole Olson, her information can be found on the Town Board page.

Notice to all town residents

Citizens are reminded that signs are not allowed in the Town of Eau Galle right of way, normally 33ft from the centerline of the road. This includes real estate signs, advertisements and any other signs. All signs that are in the Town right of way will be removed by the Town and the owner of the sign will be charged for the expense involved.

-- Eau Galle Town Board

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Minutes: 2021 Annual Meeting

Minutes of the April 20, 2021 Town of Eau Galle Annual Meeting

*Minutes are unofficial until approved at the next Town meeting*

The annual meeting of the Town of Eau Galle was called to order by Town Board Chairman Lund at 7:06 PM at the town hall.

The minutes of the 2020 annual meeting were read and approved on a motion by Larry Larson, second by Tim Stave, motion carried 8-0.

Clerk Nicole Olson reviewed the annual report and answered questions. Motion by Tim Stave, second by Kevin Larson to approve the annual report as presented, motion carried 8-0.

Motion by Amy Shafer, second by Larry Larson to designate the Baldwin Bulletin as the official newspaper, motion carried 8-0.

Motion by Tim Stave, second by Amy Shafer to designate the First Bank of Baldwin as official depository of funds, motion carried 8-0.

Motion by Tim Stave, second by Bill Peavey to allow the Town Board to set the tax levy, motion carried 8-0.

Motion by Bill Peavey, second by Tim Stave to authorize the Town Board to spend more than $5,000.00 per mile on roads, motion carried 8-0.

Motion by Tim Stave, second by Larry Larson to authorize the Town Board to borrow up to $150,000.00 for 2 years to construct and maintain town roads, motion carried 8-0.

Discussion was held concerning the review of the draft town plan. Chairman Lund advised it closely follows the county but is more restrictive in some areas. He further advised that an electronic copy of the draft town plan can be found on the town’s website or a paper copy is available at the town hall. No action taken.

Open Discussion on Town Issues:

  • Larry Larson advised vehicles are traveling fast on his road

Chairman’s Report:

  • Noted that a lot of new home construction is occurring in the town.
  • 2020 Road Construction completed
    • 1 mile of 50th Avenue (between 250th and County RD B) was reconstructed.
    • $30,000.00 in flood damage to our roads, $18,000.00 was refunded from the state of Wisconsin.
  • 2021 Planned Road Construction
    • 1 mile of 10th Avenue (between County Rd B and 250th) will be reconstructed for an estimated $195,000.00 (bid from the county).
    • 6 miles of sealcoating is also planned to maintain newly reconstructed roads.
    • Ditches will be mowed this year instead of sprayed.
  • Finalizing the new town plan will lead to reviewing and updating all town ordinances as needed in order to enforce the plan.
  • Ongoing issue within the town is garbage in the ditches. Looking for ways to resolve this issue.
  • Spring Clean-up Day is scheduled for May 1, 2021 from 9 AM-12 PM at Murtha.
  • Big thank you to Bill Peavey for all his work for the town over the last 40 plus years. It is greatly appreciated.

Old Business:

  • Kevin Larson noted that spraying the ditches was killing too many trees/grass and leaving bare spots so town board decided to mow this year instead.

New Business:

  • None

Motion to Adjourn at 7:28 PM by Tim Stave, second by Larry Larson, motion carried 8-0.

Nicole Olson
Clerk/Treasurer
Approved: 04-19-2022

June 1st, 2022 | Category: Annual Meeting, Meeting Minutes, Town Board

Minutes: 2022 Annual Meeting

Minutes of the April 19, 2022 Town of Eau Galle Annual Meeting

*Minutes are unofficial until approved at the next Town meeting*

 The annual meeting of the Town of Eau Galle was called to order by Town Board Chairman Lund at 7:00 PM at the town hall.

The minutes of the 2021 annual meeting were read and approved on a motion by Tim Stave, second by Dane Rasmussen, motion carried 7-0.

Deputy Clerk William Peavey reviewed the annual report and answered questions. Motion by Dane Rasmussen, second by Tim Stave to approve the annual report as presented, motion carried 7-0.

Discussion occurred regarding designating an official town newspaper. Town electors recommended the Town Board not designate an official newspaper. No action taken.

Discussion occurred regarding designating an official depository of funds. Town electors deferred to Town board and did not have an opinion regarding the official depository. No action taken.

Motion by Bill Peavey, second by Dane Rasmussen to allow the Town Board to set the tax levy, motion carried 7-0.

Discussion was held concerning election worker hourly wage. Town electors held an advisory only motion. Motion by Tim Stave second by Amy Shafer to set the Election Worker pay at $20.00 an hour. Motion Carried 7-0.

Discussion occurred regarding establishing an hourly wage of an elected official serving as a town employee. Motion by Tim Stave, Second by Bill Peavey to set the hourly rate for an elected official serving as a town employee at a rate of $20.00/hour. Motion Carried 7-0.

Discussion occurred regarding salary of town board and clerk/treasurer for the 2023 election term. Salaries last set at the Town meeting in April 2016. Current annual salaries:

  • Town Chairman: $4500
  • Supervisor: $2500
  • Clerk/Treasurer: $14,800

Motion by Dane Rasmussen second by Bill Peavey to increase the town board and clerk/treasurer annual salary by 10% beginning in the next election term (April 2023). Motion carried 7-0.

Open Discussion on Town Issues:

  • The question was raised what can a town resident do when they observe overweight vehicles traveling on town roads. Chairman to speak with the Sheriff’s Office regarding this issue.

Chairman’s Report:

  • New town plan was approved in 2021.
  • Town Ordinances updated since inception of new town plan
    • Driveway and Highway Access Ordinance 2021-02
    • Non-residential building permit Ordinance 2022-03
    • Building Code Ordinance for Residential and Commercial 2022-04
    • Land Division Ordinance 2022-01
    • Currently working on implements of husbandry (IOH) Ordinance
  • 2021 Road Construction completed
    • 1 mile of 10th Avenue east of County RD B was reconstructed.
    • 7 miles of road were seal-coated
    • Town Borrowed $150,000 for a two-year term loan to pay for road construction costs.
  • 2022 Planned Road Construction
    • 1 mile of 20th Avenue east of US HWY 63 will be reconstructed
    • 4 ¼ miles of gravel roads will be improved
  • Some of the funds obtained from the American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) will be used towards maintaining town roads.
  • Cemetery improvements are scheduled for this year.
  • Inflation is a concern and Town board will be working on ways to best spend town funds during this time.
  • Spring Clean-up Day is scheduled for May 7, 2022 from 9 AM-12 PM at Murtha.
  • Next Annual Meeting will be the 3rd Tuesday in April 2023.

Old Business:

  • None

New Business:

  • None

Motion to Adjourn at 7:43 PM by Dane Rasmussen, second by Tim Stave, motion carried 7-0.

Nicole Olson
Clerk/Treasurer

May 26th, 2022 | Category: Annual Meeting, Meeting Minutes, Town Board

Public Notice: 2022 Annual Meeting

Notice is hereby given that the Annual Town Meeting of Electors of the Town of Eau Galle, St. Croix County, County, Wisconsin will be held in the Town at the Eau Galle Town Hall at 285 County Road BB, Baldwin, WI on Tuesday, the 19th of April, 2022, at 7:00 p.m.

ANNUAL TOWN MEETING AGENDA

  1. Call to order
  2. Verification of proper public notice
  3. Agenda presentation
  4. Approval of minutes from April 20, 2021 Annual Town Meeting
  5. 2021 Annual Report
  6. Designation of official newspaper
  7. Designation of official depository of funds
  8. Motion to allow Town Board to set tax levy
  9. Authorize town board to spend more than $5,000 per mile on roads
  10. Authorize salary of Town Board Chairman, Supervisors and Clerk/Treasurer for next election term
    1. Establish hourly wage of elected officer serving as town employee
  11. Open Discussion on any Town issues
  12. Chairman’s Report
  13. Old business
  14. Any new business that may properly come before the annual meeting
  15. Adjourn

Discussion and action may occur on any of the above agenda items.

Meeting notice posted this 13th day of April 2022, on the town’s website at www.townofeaugalle.org and at: Eau Galle Town Hall, 285 County Road BB

Nicole Olson
Eau Galle Town Clerk/Treasurer

April 18th, 2022 | Category: Annual Meeting, Town Board

Public Notice: 2021 Annual Meeting

Notice: Residents Town of Eau Galle

Notice is hereby given that the Annual Meeting of the Town of Eau Galle St. Croix County will be held Tuesday, April 20, 2021 at 7:00 P.M. at the Town Hall.

Agenda:

  1. Approve 2020 Annual Meeting Minutes
  2. Review Annual Report
  3. Designation of Official Newspaper
  4. Designation of official depository of funds
  5. Motion to allow Town Board to set tax levy
  6. Authorize Town Board to spend more than $5,000 per mile on roads
  7. Authorize the Town Bard to borrow up to $150,000 for 2 years to construct and maintain Town Roads
  8. Review draft Town Plan
  9. Open Discussion on any Town issues
  10. Chairman’s report
  11. Old business
  12. Any new business that may properly come before the annual meeting

Dated March 17, 2021

William Peavey, Clerk/Treasure

March 17th, 2021 | Category: Annual Meeting, Town Board
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