Town of Shields
Dodge County, Wisconsin
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Town Board May 12th 2025
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Minutes
Attendance: Chairman Neale Jones, Supervisor Peter McFarland, Supervisor Robb Borchardt, Miranda Clover, Brandon Clover, Melody Hoffmann, and Clerk-Treasurer Julie Klusken.
The Board meeting was called to order at 6:59pm by Chairman Jones, the Pledge of Allegiance was recited.
- The Minutes were reviewed by the Town Board, on a motion by Supervisor McFarland to accept the minutes as reviewed, seconded by Supervisor Borchardt. Motion Carried.
- The Treasurer’s Report was read by the Clerk-Treasurer Klusken, on a motion by Supervisor McFarland to accept the report as read and seconded by Supervisor Borchardt. All in favor, Motion Carried.
- The monthly bills were read by Clerk-Treasurer Klusken; Supervisor McFarland made a motion to pay monthly bills and Supervisor Borchard seconded. Motion Carried.
- Dodge County Land Resources and Parks Dept. asked that we update them with ANY road project, not just projects that would destroy the road surface with milling or grinding or for new road construction for the year 2025. Please provide notification even if you have NO work planned is requested. Point of contact is Karen Boyd or Richard Leistekow at Dodge County.
- Dodge County Land Resources and Parks Dept sent notice of Approved Land Use Permit for 3 new barns at N302 Cty Rd. K Watertown WI.
- Dodge County Land Resources and Parks Dept. Sent notice of an extension for another year to an Approved Land Use Permit for asphalt feed storage, waste storage, and waste abandonment at N302 Cty Rd K Watertown WI.
- Dodge County Land Resources and Parks Department sent a notice of Public Hearing to take place on Monday June 9th 2025 at 7:05 or shortly thereafter in relation to amendments to Dodge County Year Comprehensive Plan – Future Land Use Map and Farmland Preservation Plat Map for location in the towns of Emmet and Hubbard. For questions, please contact Dodge County Land Resources at 920-386-3711 for more information
- Fire Reports:
Waterloo Fire Dept reports had 0 call for Town of Shields for April.
Watertown Fire Report was not ready by meet date.
9. Old Business-Updates given from Chairman Jones, Supervisor Borchardt, and Clerk/Treasurer who attended Dodge County Unit meeting on April 16th 2025.
10. New Business.
A. Dodge County Land Resources and Parks Dept. sent a Minor Land Division Letter of Intent form for Charles Kolsch agent for Allen and Shirly Sell at 8303 County Rd. Q to create a 2-acre non-farm single family residence. Planning Commission met on April 24th 2025 and made a motion to approve the request. After discussion and review of information Supervisor McFarland made a motion to approve request for Minor Land Division and Supervisor Borchardt seconded motion. Motion carried, all in favor.
B. Discussion of the roads that are need of repair for the 2025 year. The board noted that the road review took place on April 25th and they have roads that will need some minor repair. At the June 9th meeting they will discuss the sealed bids. The board reviewed newspaper advertisement that will run 2 times in Watertown Daily Times paper at required.
11. Miscellaneous
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- The Board of Review will be done on May 20th 2025 from 5pm-7pm at Emmet Town Hall. If you would like to discuss your taxes, please reach out to Clerk Klusken or Spencer Frame (assessor from Catalis) to schedule an appointment.
12. Public Comment
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- Melody Hoffmann asked what steps need to be taken to look at repairs to the RR crossing on Hwy Q. It was recommended to call the number posted at the RR crossing to discuss with the RR company the issues with the crossing.
13. Next month’s board meeting date; Monday June 9th at 7pm at the Emmet Town Hall.
14. Supervisor Borchardt motioned for the meeting to adjourn at 7:34PM and Chairman Jones seconded. Motioned carried. Meeting Adjourned.
Respectfully Submitted by Clerk-Treasurer Julie Klusken