Town of Shields

Dodge County, Wisconsin

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Town Board                March 11^th 2024

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Minutes

Attendance: Chairman Neale Jones, Supervisor Peter McFarland, Supervisor Kyle Wollitz, Clerk-Treasurer Susan Johnson, Ben Gulden, Julie Klusken, Aaron Jones, and Jill Jones. 

The Board meeting was called to order at 7:00pm by Chairman Neale Jones, the Pledge of Allegiance was recited.

1. The Minutes were reviewed by the Town Board, on a motion by Supervisor McFarland to accept the minutes as reviewed, seconded by Supervisor Wollitz. Motion Carried.

• The Treasurer’s Report was read by the Clerk-Treasurer Johnson, on a motion by Supervisor Wollitz to accept the report as read and seconded by Supervisor McFarland. Motion Carried.

• The monthly bills were read by Clerk-Treasurer Johnson; Supervisor McFarland made a motion to pay monthly bills and Supervisor Wollitz seconded. Motion Carried.

• Correspondence- None to report.

• Reports.
  • The Watertown Rural Fire Reports are as follows: The Watertown Fire Department for April 2023 was no Fire call, 2-EMS calls, no MVA & no HAZCON. The Waterloo Fire Department reports were not ready at meeting times.
  • Rural Mutual Insurance mailed notice that changes will be made soon and will update with a future mailing on changes to come. 

• Old Business-
  • Contract changes at transfer site in  April.  Coordinated transfer of bins and date is being coordinated with new company GFL for drop off of new dumpers and the pick up of old dumpster with Waste Management.  This is being worked on for no gap in dumpers. 

• New Business.
  • Appointed new Clerk-Treasurer Julie Klusken.  Julie took the Oath of Office for an appointment of a 3 year term per State Statue. 
  • Charter Permit to construct & Maintain or repair Utilities, Hwy 26.  Jill Jones made a motion to veto Hwy 26 permit, seconded by Supervisor Wollitz, motion carried. 
  • Charter Permit to Construct and Maintain or Report Utilities, Hubbleton Rd discussed.  Motion made by Supervisor McFarland to accept and seconded by Jill Jones.  Motion carried. 
  • Charter Permit to Construct and Maintain or Repair Utilities, Garden Rd was discussed.  Motion made by Supervisor Wollitz and seconded by Aaron Jones.  Motion carried.
  • Charter Permit to Construct and Maintain or Repair Utilities, Englehardt Rd was discussed.  Supervisor McFarland made a motion to approve and seconded by Jill Jones.  Motion was carried. 
  • Talked with Ben Gulden- Dodge County Sherrif Office Deputy liaison for township.  Deputy Gulden discussed contacting him for any concerns, issues, or information for the township policing.  He can be reached at 920-386-4103.  He does work 5pm-5am and please call main line or 911 for emergency needs. 

• Miscellaneous
  • April 2nd 2024 Spring Election & Presidential Preference Election.   Polls to open at 7am and Close at 8pm.
  • Town of Shields spring Clean Up, April 20^th, 2024- trash bags and treats at the transfer site offered. 
  • Annual Town of Shields meeting, April 22^nd 2024. 

• Public Comment
  • Steve Faltersack- Town of Emmet chair is looking to add another full time employee and wondered if Town of Shields would have use of snow removal and roadside mowing. 
  • Transfer site is to be used for only residential garbage/ recycling only.  No construction materials or unauthorized materials.  Residents will be billed a charge for violation of this. 

1. Next month’s board meeting date; April 8^th 2024 at 7 pm at the Emmet Town Hall.
2. Supervisor Wollitz called for the meeting to be adjourned at 7:48pm and Jill Jones seconded. Motion Carried Meeting Adjourned.  

              Respectfully Submitted by Clerk-Treasurer Susan Johnson and incoming Clerk-Treasurer Julie Klusken

LOCATION AND HOURS OF POLLING PLACE

The Spring Election will be held on Tuesday, April 2, 2024 in the Town of Shields, Dodge County the following polling place locations will be used for the wards indicated:

                           Location                                                                              Wards

Town of Emmet, W6777 Second St. Rd.                                            Ward 1

ALL POLLING PLACES WILL OPEN AT 7:00 A.M. AND WILL CLOSE AT 8:00 P.M.

If you have any questions concerning your polling place, contact the municipal clerk.

                                                    Susan Johnson

                                              N1662 Wood Road

                                                   920-261-7154

All polling places are accessible to elderly and disabled voters.

Public Test

Town of Emmet & Town of Shields

Public Test will be.

          March 24, 2023 @ 12:30 pm

W6777 Second Street Road, Watertown

Kathy Wegner, Town of Emmet Clerk

Susan Johnson, Town of Shields Clerk

Town of Shields

Dodge County, Wisconsin

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Planning Commission Board             March 28^th 2024

_____________________Posted: March 21^st 2024__________________

The Town of Shields and Plan Commission

Will meet on

March 28th, 2024 at 7 pm

At the Emmet Town Hall

W6777 Second Street

Watertown, WI

Agenda

1. Attendance
2. Pledge of Allegiance
3. Minutes

• New Business

4. DCLR & PD sent notice of a Conditional Use Permit for the construction of a 2-acre nonfarm single family residential lot, located at N564 Hubbleton Road.

4. DCLR & PD sent notice Julianne Yuds and/or Robert Kanz are applying for a Minor Land Division Letter of Intent for the creation of an approximately 2-acre non-farm single family residence. Located at N564 Hubbleton Road.

• Adjourn

Town of Shields
Dodge County, Wisconsin

Town Board March 11, 2024
_____________________________________Posted: March 7, 2024

Agenda

Call to Order & Pledge of Allegiance

1. Minutes
2. Treasurers Report
3. Pay Monthly Bills
4. Correspondence.
   a.
5. Reports
   a. Watertown & Waterloo Fire Dept. monthly reports.
   b. Rural Mutual Update in Insurance.
   c.
6. Old Business
   a. Waste Management is due to switch out dumpsters in April.
   b.
7. New Business
   a. Appoint New Clerk-Treasurer, Julie Klusken.
   b. Charter Permit to Construct & Maintain or Repair Utilities, Hwy 26.
   c. Charter Permit to Construct and Maintain or Repair Utilities, Hubbleton Rd.
   d. Charter Permit to Construct and Maintain or Repair Utilities, Garden Rd.
   e. Charter Permit to Construct and Maintain or Repair Utilities, Englehardt Rd.
   f.
8. Miscellaneous
   a. April 2, 2024 Spring Election & Presidential Preference Election.
   Polls OPEN at 7am and CLOSE at 8pm.
   b. TO-Shields Spring Clean Up, April 20, 2024
   c. Annual Meeting, April 22, 2024
   d.
9. Public Comment
   a.
10. Next month’s meeting date April 8, 2024, 7 pm at the Emmet Town Hall.
11. Adjourn

Town of Shields
Dodge County, Wisconsin

Town Board February 12, 2024

Minutes

Attendance: Chairman Neale Jones, Supervisor Peter McFarland, Supervisor Kyle Wollitz, Clerk-Treasurer Susan Johnson.
The Board meeting was called to order at 7:05pm by Chairman Neale Jones, the Pledge of Allegiance was recited.

1. The Minutes were reviewed by the Town Board, on a motion by Chairman Jones to accept the minutes as reviewed, seconded by Supervisor Wollitz. Motion Carried.
2. The Treasurer’s Report was read by the Clerk-Treasurer Johnson, on a motion by Peter McFarlan to accept the report as read and seconded by Supervisor Wollitz Motion Carried.
3. The monthly bills were read by Clerk-Treasurer Johnson; Supervisor Wollitz made a motion to pay monthly bills and Supervisor McFarland seconded. Motion Carried.
4. Correspondence-None to report.
5. Reports.
   a. The Watertown Rural Fire Department and Waterloo Fire Department reports were not ready at meeting times.
   b. On February 2, 2024 Supervisor McFarland attended the WTA 2024 District Meeting in Juneau. Much discussion took place on the Small Bridge/Culvert Program, the DOT is gathering information throughout the state. Other topics were Agricultural Road Improvement Program, Shared Revenue Update and Supervisor McFarland took the Board of Review (BOR) Certification Training for this year.
6. Old Business-None to report.
7. New Business-None to report.
8. Miscellaneous.
   a. The Town of Shields is doing a Revaluation to come up to full value with the State law requirements (Section 70.32 of the WI Statutes). Open Book will be held on Monday, September 9, 2024 at 9am-Noon & 1pm-4:30pm. Board of Review will be held on Monday, October 21, 2024 from 5-7pm. Notices will be mailed out 2-3 weeks ahead of the above dates.
9. Public Comment-None to report.
10. Next month’s board meeting date; March 11, 2024 at 7 pm at the Emmet Town Hall.
11. Supervisor Wollitz called for the meeting to be adjourned at 7:36pm and Supervisor McFarland seconded. Motion Carried Meeting Adjourned.
    Respectfully Submitted by Clerk-Treasurer Susan Johnson
12. Town of Shields Board will go into Closed Executive Session to discuss the Clerk-Treasurer position and applications.

Town of Shields
Dodge County, Wisconsin

Town Board February 12, 2024
_____________________________________Posted: February 8, 2024

Agenda

Call to Order & Pledge of Allegiance

1. Minutes
2. Treasurers Report
3. Pay Monthly Bills
4. Correspondence.
   a.
   b.
5. Reports
   a. Watertown & Waterloo Fire Dept. monthly reports.
   b. 2024 WTA District Meeting
   c.
6. Old Business
   a.
7. New Business
   a.
   b.
8. Miscellaneous
   a. Open Book and Board of Review dates
   b.
9. Public Comment
   a.
10. Next month’s meeting date March 11, 2024, 7 pm at the Emmet Town Hall.
11. Adjourn
12. Town of Shields Board will go into closed executive session to discuss Clerk-Treasurer applications.