Board Meeting                                   January 9, 2017                                  7pm

 Minutes

Attendance: Chairman Neale Jones, Supervisor Bob Long, Supervisor Ron Johnson, Clerk Susan Johnson, Assessor P. Joseph Plasil and Advanced Disposal Representative Jason Johnson.

1. The Board meeting was called to order at 7:03pm by Chairman Neale Jones, the Pledge of Allegiance was recited.
2. The Minutes were reviewed by the Town Board, on a motion by Supervisor Long to accept the minutes as read, seconded by Supervisor Johnson. Motion Carried.

3. The Treasurers Report was read by Supervisor Johnson, on a motion by Supervisor Johnson to accept the report as read, and seconded by Supervisor Long. Motion Carried.

4. The monthly bills were read by Chairman Jones, Supervisor Long made a motion to pay monthly bills and Supervisor Johnson seconded. Motion Carried.

5. Correspondences;
   1. UW Extension sent a flyer on upcoming classes for Town Board members to attend January-May 2017. If any board member is interested please contact the clerk. Noted by the board.
   2. The Town Officers, Dodge County Unit, WTA meeting will be held Wednesday, January 18, 2017 at 7:30pm and the Dodge County Administration Building. Noted by the board.

6. Reports;
   1. The Watertown Fire Department report for October 2016; 1 Fire run, 1 EMS run. For November 2016; 1 EMS, 1 HAZCON. The Waterloo Fire Department had no runs to the Town of Shields.

7. Old Business;
   1. The Board is still waiting to hear what Dodge County’s ATV/UTV decision will be.

8. New Business;
   1. Jason Johnson representative from Advanced Disposal was invited to the Board Meeting. As a provider to other communities he explained how the service works as a roadside subscriber or roadside services for the entire Town. He left us with the financials to figure out which would service the town efficiently and affordably. At this time there is no change to the community. The board will take some time to digest all and discuss at a future meeting.

9. Miscellaneous;
   1. The Spring Primary Election will be held on February 21, 2017 at the Emmet Town Hall. Polls will be open from 7am to 8pm.

10. Public Comment-none to report.
11. Next month’s meeting date; February 13, 2017 at 7 pm at the Emmet Town Hall.

Supervisor Johnson called for the meeting to be adjourned at 7:59 pm and Supervisor Long seconded. Motion Carried Meeting Adjourned.

Submitted by Clerk

Susan Johnson

Board Meeting           January 9, 2017          7pm     Emmet Town Hall

Posted:    January 4, 2017

Agenda

1. Call to Order & Pledge of Allegiance
2. Minutes
3. Treasurers Report
4. Pay Monthly Bills
5. Correspondences;
   1. UW Extension Meetings January – May 2017
   2. WTA Town Officers Meeting
6. Reports
   1. Waterloo & Watertown Rural Fire Dept. monthly reports.
7. Old Business
   1. ATV/UTV Ordinance
8. New Business
   1. Jason Johnson from Advanced Disposal
9. Miscellaneous
10. Public Comment
12. Next month’s meeting date February 13, 2017, 7 pm at the Emmet Town Hall.

Board Meeting                                   December 12, 2016                            7pm

 Minutes

Attendance: Chairman Neale Jones, Supervisor Bob Long, Supervisor Ron Johnson, Treasurer Sue Nampel, Assessor P. Joseph Plasil.

1. The Board meeting was called to order at 7:25pm by Chairman Neale Jones, the Pledge of Allegiance was recited.
2. The Minutes were reviewed by the Town Board, on a motion by Supervisor Johnson to accept the minutes as read, seconded by Supervisor Long. Motion Carried.

3. The Treasurers Report was read by the Town Treasurer, on a motion by Supervisor Long to accept the report as read, and seconded by Supervisor Johnson. Motion Carried.

4. The monthly bills were read by Chairman Jones, Supervisor Long made a motion to pay monthly bills and Supervisor Johnson seconded. Motion Carried.

5. Correspondences;
   1. DCLR & PD sent notice for an approved shed permit for Louis and Sherry Stupp at W8742 Middle Road. Noted by the board.

6. Reports;
   1. Waterloo Fire Department sent there November 2016 Fire report. No runs were to the Town of Shields. Noted by the board.

7. Old Business;
   1. No new business on the ATV/UTV Ordinance.

8. New Business;
   1. Advanced Disposal Guest Jason Johnson rescheduled for the January Board Meeting.
9. Miscellaneous-None to report.

10. Public Comment-None to Report.

11. Next month’s meeting date; January 9, 2017 at 7 pm at the Emmet Town Hall. Supervisor Long called for the meeting to be adjourned at 7:47pm and Chairman Jones seconded. Motion Carried Meeting Adjourned.

Submitted by Clerk

Susan Johnson

Board Meeting           December 12, 2016    7pm     Emmet Town Hall

Posted:    December 7, 2016

Agenda

1. Call to Order & Pledge of Allegiance
2. Minutes
3. Treasurers Report
4. Pay Monthly Bills
5. Correspondences;
   1. DCLR & PD sent notice for an approved shed permit for Louis & Sherry Strupp, W8742 Middle Road.
6. Reports
   1. Waterloo & Watertown Rural Fire Dept. monthly reports.
7. Old Business
   1. ATV/UTV Ordinance
8. New Business
   1. Advanced Disposal Guest Jason Johnson
9. Miscellaneous
10. Public Comment
12. Next month’s meeting date January 9, 2017, 7 pm at the Emmet Town Hall.

Board Meeting                                   November 14, 2016                            7pm

 Minutes

Attendance: Chairman Neale Jones, Supervisor Bob Long, Treasurer Sue Nampel, Clerk Susan Johnson, Assessor P. Joseph Plasil.

1. The Board meeting was called to order at 7:00pm by Chairman Neale Jones, the Pledge of Allegiance was recited.
2. The Minutes were reviewed by the Town Board, on a motion by Supervisor Long to accept the minutes as read, seconded by Chairman Jones. Motion Carried.

3. The Treasurers Report was read by the Town Treasurer, on a motion by Supervisor Long to accept the report as read, and seconded by Chairman Jones. Motion Carried.

4. The monthly bills were read by Clerk Johnson, Supervisor Long made a motion to pay monthly bills and Chairman Jones seconded. Motion Carried.

5. Correspondences;
   1. The Wisconsin Department of Administration sent the Final Estimate as of January 1, 2016 population for the 2016 Year for the Town of Shields as 566. Noted by the board.

6. Reports;
   1. The Watertown Rural Fire Department were available at meeting time. Chairman Jones read the report from Watertown with July being 1-Fire Call, 1-EMS call, August being 2-EMS calls, 1-MVA call and September being no calls to the Town of Shields.
   2. Waterloo Fire reports were available at meeting time with August, September and October no calls to the Town of Shields.
   3. Chairman Jones gave a report of a conference call that he had with WTA Director Mike Koles and members of the Watertown Rural Fire Department earlier today. Mr. Koles is researching and studying a pending legislative Bill for Fire Districts. A Committee has been formed which includes the Watertown Fire Chief on the Committee. Koles is not sure it’s a good idea to have Fire Districts.

7. Old Business;
8. The Board is still waiting to hear what Dodge County’s ATV/UTV decision will be. There is also a concern about the crossing of State and County Roads.

8. New Business;
9. The Clerk presented the first bids from Waste Management and Advanced Disposal to the Board. The clerk will email the bids to the board for review for the next meeting. Jason Johnson from Advanced Disposal will come and speak to the board at the December meeting.

9. Miscellaneous;
   1. Chairman Jones reported the shouldering of the roads was done by the county. And most of the Maintenance Agreement from 2015-2016.
   2. Clerk Johnson reported the November 8, 2016 Election went well the town had a great turnout and all went smoothly.
10. Public Comment-none to report.
11. Next month’s meeting date; December 12, 2016 at 7 pm at the Emmet Town Hall.

Chairman Jones called for the meeting to be adjourned at 7:45pm and Supervisor Long seconded. Motion Carried Meeting Adjourned.

Submitted by Clerk

Susan Johnson

Board Meeting           November 14, 2016    7pm     Emmet Town Hall

Posted:    November 9, 2016

Agenda

1. Call to Order & Pledge of Allegiance
2. Minutes
3. Treasurers Report
4. Pay Monthly Bills
5. Correspondences;
   566. Wisconsin Department of Administration; Final Population 2016 is 566.
6. Reports
   1. Waterloo & Watertown Rural Fire Dept. monthly reports.
   2. Mike Koles telephone conference today report.
7. Old Business
   1. ATV/UTV Ordinance
8. New Business
   1. Waste Management Pick Up
   2. Advanced Disposal Pick up
9. Miscellaneous
10. Public Comment
11. Next month’s meeting date December 12, 2016, 7 pm at the Emmet Town Hall.

Board Meeting                                   October 10, 2016                               7pm

 Minutes

Attendance: Chairman Neale Jones, Supervisor Bob Long, Supervisor Ron Johnson, Treasurer Sue Nampel, Clerk Susan Johnson, Assessor P. Joseph Plasil.

1. The Board meeting was called to order at 7:02pm by Chairman Neale Jones, the Pledge of Allegiance was recited.
2. The Minutes were reviewed by the Town Board, on a motion by Supervisor Johnson to accept the minutes as read, seconded by Chairman Jones. Motion Carried.

3. The Treasurers Report was read by the Town Treasurer, on a motion by Supervisor Johnson to accept the report as read, and seconded by Chairman Jones. Motion Carried.

4. The monthly bills were read by Clerk Johnson, Supervisor Johnson made a motion to pay monthly bills and Chairman Jones seconded. Motion Carried.

5. Correspondences;
   1. The Town Officers, Dodge County Unit of Wisconsin Towns Association on October 19, 2016 at 7:30pm.

6. Reports;
   1. The Waterloo and Watertown Rural Fire Department Reports were not available at meeting time.
   2. Dodge County Sheriff’s Department sent the 2017, 911 Joint Powers Agreement, which was signed and returned by the clerk.
   3. UW Extension State wide Teleconference Series for October 2016 thru July 2017 was sent to the clerk. Noted by the board.
   4. Chairman Jones attended the 9/29 Turnout for Transportation on September 29, 2016 at 7pm. Jones stated to the group that the TO Shields is getting along but use more funding for roads that carry heavy equipment on them. There is always room for improvement but our roads are doing okay by comparisons.

7. Old Business;
   1. ATV/UTV Ordinance has been tabled.
   2. DCPD &PD Committee will hold a Public Hearing on the Shoreland Protection Ordinance Amendment on Monday, November 7, 2016 at 7pm at the Administration Building in Juneau. Noted by the board.

8. New Business;
   1. Waste Management quotes/information along with Advance Disposal quotes/information is still being collected.

9. Miscellaneous;
   1. The General Election will be held on November 8, 2016 at the Emmet Town Hall. Polls will be open from 7am to 8pm.
   2. October 13, 2016 will be the Budget Prep Meeting held at the clerks home at 7pm.
   3. The Public Hearing on the 2017 Budget will be held following the montly board meeting on November 14, 2016 .

10. Public Comment-none to report.

11. Next month’s meeting date; November 14, 2016 at 7 pm at the Emmet Town Hall.

Supervisor Johnson called for the meeting to be adjourned at 7:48pm and Supervisor Long seconded. Motion Carried Meeting Adjourned.

Submitted by Clerk

Susan Johnson

Board Meeting           October 10, 2016        7pm     Emmet Town Hall

Posted:    October 6, 2016

Agenda

1. Call to Order & Pledge of Allegiance
2. Minutes
3. Treasurers Report
4. Pay Monthly Bills
5. Correspondences;
6. Reports
   1. Waterloo & Watertown Rural Fire Dept. monthly reports.
   2. 911 Joint Powers Agreement
   3. UW Extension Statewide Teleconference Series 2016-2017
7. Old Business
   1. ATV/UTV Ordinance
8. New Business
   1. Waste Management Information
   2. Advance Disposal Information
9. Miscellaneous
   2016. General Election, November 8, 2016. Polls Open at 7am and Close at 8pm. Vote at the Emmet Town Hall.
   2017. October 13, 2016 Budget Prep Meeting at Clerk’s home, 7pm.
   2018. Budget Public Hearing, November 14, 2016 following monthly Board Meeting.
10. Public Comment
11. Next month’s meeting date November 14, 2016, 7 pm at the Emmet Town Hall.

Board Meeting                                   September 12, 2016                           7pm

 Minutes

Attendance: Chairman Neale Jones, Supervisor Bob Long, Supervisor Ron Johnson, Treasurer Sue Nampel, Clerk Susan Johnson, Assessor P. Joseph Plasil.

1. The Board meeting was called to order at 7:00pm by Chairman Neale Jones, the Pledge of Allegiance was recited.
2. The Minutes were reviewed by the Town Board, on a motion by Supervisor Johnson to accept the minutes as read, seconded by Supervisor Long. Motion Carried.

3. The Treasurers Report was read by the Town Treasurer, on a motion by Supervisor Long to accept the report as read, and seconded by Supervisor Johnson. Motion Carried.

4. The monthly bills were read by Chairman Jones, Supervisor Johnson made a motion to pay monthly bills and Supervisor Long seconded. Motion Carried.

5. Correspondences;
   1. Wisconsin Department of Administration Demographic Service Center sent the preliminary estimate as of January 1, 2016 population for the Town of Shields at 566. This represents a 2.17% change since 2010. Noted by the board.
   2. The Local Government Center at UW Extension sent notice of nine Town and Village Workshops around Wisconsin for September 2016. Noted by the board.
   3. Dominion Voting sent information of the new voting equipment which we will be obtaining in 2017. “Imagecast Evolution Optical Scan Tabulator & Ballot Marking Device.” All of Dodge County will be receiving the same machine. Noted by the board.

6. Reports;
   1. No Fire Department reports were available at meeting time.
   2. The Wisconsin Towns Association Executive Director Mike Kohes sent information for the upcoming September 29^th meeting for the “9/29 Turnout for Transportation”. The meetings are focusing of the broken infrastructure of funding for public safety.
   3. The 2016 Bridge Inspection report was set. One maintenance item on the report was the Approach was in need of wedging. Chairman Jones has reviewed and contacted Dodge County WI Highway Commission to fix.

7. Old Business;
8. Dodge County Highway Commission sent a Letter concerning the ATV-UTV informing the Board that a private group has applied for several ATAV_UTV routes on Dodge County Highways within our town. The Highway Commission has decided to postpone any action on these requests at this time.
9. Clerk Susan Johnson is working on bids for Curbside Pick-up in the Township and will present the information when bids are in. This does not mean the township will be going with curbside pick-up. The Board is exploring the option.
10. New Business;
    1. Dodge County Human Society sent the Annual 2017 Stray Animal Contract. After discussion on the contract options. Supervisor Long made a motion to accept the option of “A lump sum of $875. Covers up to 5 domestic stray animals. Animals in excess of 5 will be charged $200/animal over 5” and Supervisor Johnson seconded. Motion Carried. All in Favor.

8. Miscellaneous;
9. The General Election will be held on November 8, 2016. Polls Open at 7am and close at 8pm. Town of Shields residents vote at the Emmet Town Hall.
10. Public Comment;
11. None to report.
12. Next month’s meeting date; November 7, 2016 at 7 pm at the Emmet Town Hall.

Supervisor Long called for the meeting to be adjourned at 7:56pm and Supervisor Johnson seconded. Motion Carried Meeting Adjourned.

Submitted by Clerk

Susan Johnson