NOTICE OF PUBLIC BUDGET HEARING FOR

TOWN OF SHIELDS, DODGE COUNTY

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that on Monday, November 23, 2020 held at 7pm, at the Emmet Town Hall, W6777 Second Street Road, Watertown, WI will hold PUBLIC HEARING on the PROPOSED 2021 BUDGET of the Town of Shields in Dodge County will be held. The proposed budget is available for inspection at the town clerk’s office by appointment.

NOTICE OF SPECIAL TOWN MEETING OF THE ELECTORS OF

THE TOWN OF SHIELDS, DODGE COUNTY

Notice is hereby given that on Monday, November 23, 2020 immediately following completion of the Public Hearing on the proposed 2021 Budget which begins at 7pm, at the Emmet Town Hall, W6777 Second Street Road, Watertown, WI a Special Town Meeting of the electors called pursuant to Section 60.12(1) (c) of the Wisconsin Statutes by the town board of the following proposed will be held;

1. To approve the total of the 2021 highway expenditures pursuant to Section 81.01(3) of the Wisconsin Statutes.
2. To adopt 2020 tax levy to be paid in 2021 pursuant to the Section 60.10(1) (a) of Wisconsin Statutes.

Dated this 27th day of October 2020

By Clerk Susan Johnson 920-261-7154

PROPOSED BUDGET 2021

                                                                        2020                                   2021               

                                                                   Budget         Proposed Budget  % change

REVENUES:                                                    

TAXES (Levy)                                                   $161,215           $165,698         +2.8    

InterGov. Revenues                                        $89,070               $92,007           +3.3

License & Permits                                           $2,750               $2,725             -0.9                 

Public Charges                                                $1,340                $1,375             +2.6                  

TOTAL REVENUE                                             $254,375          $261,805         +2.9    

EXPENDITURES:

General Government                                      $60,050            $41,970           -30.1   

Public Safety                                                   $63,050              $50,620           -19.7   

Public Works                                                   $17,925              $17,270           -3.6     

Highway Maintenance                                    $109,500           $143,545       +31.1  

Health & Human Services                               $3,400             $3,400               0      

Capital Outlay                                                 $0                                            $5,000                0                  

TOTAL EXPENDITURES                                    $254,375        $261,805         +2.9    

POSTED; October 27, 2020

Board Meeting                                   October 12, 2020                                7pm

Minutes

Attendance: Chairman Neale Jones, Supervisor, Supervisor Ron Johnson, Treasurer Sue Nampel, Clerk Susan Johnson, Assessor P. Joseph Plasil, Peter McFarland was available by phone.

 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 Chairman Jones to accept the minutes as read, seconded by Supervisor Johnson. 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-None to report.

6. Reports-None to report

7. Old Business-None to report.

8. New Business.

a.  Dodge County Humane Society sent the 2021 Stray Animal contract. Discussion took place. Supervisor Johnson made a motion to accept the 2021 Stray Animal Contract and to pay a lump sum of $1,100, which covers up to five domestic stray animals. Animals more than five will be charged $225 per animal, and Chairman Jones accepted. Motion Carried. All were in favor.

b. Dodge County Highway Commission sent the 2020-2021 Maintenance Agreement, after discussion Supervisor Johnson made a motion to accept the agreement that begins November 1, 2020, the retainer fee paid upfront will be $750 per mile times 28.65 miles in the township equals $21,487.50.This covers snow removal, ice removal, roadside mowing, shoulder maintenance, sign installation, road patching, brush cutting and more, Chairman Jones seconded. Motion Carried. All were in favor.

9. Miscellaneous.

a. The Budget Prep Meeting will be held on October 20, 2020, 7pm at the clerks’ home.

b. In-Person Voting begins October 20, 2020. If you would like to vote in the clerks’ drive up service. Please call 920-261-7154 to set up an appointment.

c. November 3, 2020 is the Presidential Election Poles open at 7am and close at 8pm.

10. Public Comment-None to report.

11. Next month’s meeting date; November 9, 2020 at 7 pm at the Emmet Town Hall.

Supervisor Johnson called for the meeting to be adjourned at 7:13pm and Chairman Jones seconded. Motion Carried Meeting Adjourned. Respectfully Clerk Susan Johnson

Board Meeting            November 9, 2020      7pm     Emmet Town Hall

Posted:   November 5, 2020     

Agenda

1. Call to Order & Pledge of Allegiance
2. Minutes
3. Treasurers Report
4. Pay Monthly Bills
5. Correspondences.
   1.  
6. Reports
   1. Watertown & Waterloo Fire Dept. monthly reports.
   1.  
7. Old Business
   1.  
8. New Business
   1. DCLR & PD sent notice of Conditional Use Permit.
   1. Resolution to Adopt Levy Exceeding Limit
   1.  
9. Miscellaneous
   1.  
10. Public Comment
    1. Special Meeting of the Electors “Budget Hearing”

 Monday, November 23, 2020 at the Emmet Town Hall, 7pm.

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• Next month’s meeting date December 14, 2020, 7 pm at the Emmet Town Hall.