Board Meeting January 11, 2021 7pm Emmet Town Hall
Posted: January 6, 2021
Agenda
a.
TOWN OF SHIELDS
CAUCUS NOTICE FOR SPRING ELECTION
NOTIE IS HEREBY GIVEN that a Town Caucus for the purpose of nominating candidates to appear on the spring election ballot for the below listed offices is scheduled for January 18, 2021 at 7pm at the Emmet Town Hall located at W6777 Second Street Road, Watertown, WI 53098.
NOTICE IS HERBEY GIVEN that an election to be held in the Town of Shields, on Tuesday, April 6, 2021 the following offices are to be elected to succeed the present incumbents listed. All terms are for two years beginning on Tuesday April 20, 2021.
Office Incumbent
Chairman Neale R Jones
Supervisor Ronald Johnson
Supervisor Peter McFarland
Posted in the Town of Shields on January 6, 2021
Susan Johnson
Town of Shields Clerk
Board Meeting December 14, 2020 7pm
Minutes
Attendance: Chairman Neale Jones, Supervisor Peter McFarland, 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 McFarland 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 Chairman Jones to accept the report as read and seconded by Supervisor McFarland. Motion Carried.
4. The monthly bills were read by Clerk Johnson; Supervisor Johnson made a motion to pay monthly bills and Supervisor McFarland seconded. Motion Carried.
5. Correspondences.
a. DCLR & PD sent an approved Land Use Permit for Ed Wolff for a sixteen by forty- foot pool. Noted by the board.
b. DCLR & PD sent an approved Land Use Permit for Jay Blasé for a new seventy-two by forty-two-foot detached garage. Noted by the board.
c. DCLR & PD sent a Notice of Action/Filing of Decision. The Town Board has put together a letter for Thomas Behling that will be on file with the Dodge County Register of Deeds Office. The letter notes the specifics of the road that will need to be put in by the seller at the time of any sale of the property with the current Zoning Limitations at that time.
d. Rural Mutual Insurance Co. sent notice of a reauthorization of the Terrorism Risk Insurance Act of 2019. This act was signed into law on December 20, 2019 and extends the federal Terrorism Risk Insurance Program until December 31, 2027. Noted by the board.
6. Reports.
a. No Fire reports were available at meeting time.
7. Old Business-No old business to report.
8. New Business.
a. County Emergency Management sent notice of a resolution they are recommending for adoption. It is the Mitigation Plan. The update serves as a roadmap that outlines potential cost-effective hazard mitigation activities for future grant funding. The plan highlights the rusks and vulnerabilities that DC faces from natural disasters and highlights mitigation strategies, that may reduce future losses. Supervisor Johnson made a motion to accept the 2020-03 Resolution of the Dodge County Emergency Management Mitigation Plan and Supervisor Peter McFarland seconded. Motion carried. All were in favor.
b. DCLR & PD sent notice for a Minor Land Division-Letter of Intent Form for John and Irene Miller. The current property is thirty-one-acres, the Millers are requesting to split of one and a half acres for the house and shed, leaving the remaining twenty-nine- and one-half acres as active working farmland. The Plan Commission met on December 10, 2020 at the Emmet Town hall and after a short discussion decided to recommend to the Town Board the Minor Land Division. Supervisor Peter McFarland made a motion to accept the Letter of Intent Notification from DCLR & PD activity number 2020-1195 and Supervisor Johnson seconded. Motion Carried. All were in favor.
c. The 2021 Caucus for the Town of Shields will be held on January 18, 2021 at 7pm at the Emmet Town Hall.
d. The Town of Shields has been noticing an increase in dumping at the Transfer Site by non-residents. To detour this issue the Town Board has decided to put in electricity at the site, this way we will be able to install motion lights, a web camera and heat to the building for the site works. On a motion by Supervisor Johnson to move forward with this above plan, the process will be beginning as soon as possible and seconded by Supervisor Peter McFarland. Motion Carried. All were in favor.
9. Miscellaneous.
a. Wishing every on a very Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year!
10. Public Comment-None
11. Next month’s meeting date; January 11, 2021 at 7 pm at the Emmet Town Hall.
Supervisor Johnson called for the meeting to be adjourned at 8:25pm and Chairman Jones seconded. Motion Carried Meeting Adjourned.
Respectfully Clerk Susan Johnson
Board Meeting December 14, 2020 7pm Emmet Town Hall
Posted: December 9, 2020
Agenda
a.
Board Meeting November 9, 2020 7pm
Minutes
Attendance: Chairman Neale Jones, Supervisor Peter McFarland, 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 McFarland. 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 Supervisor McFarland. Motion Carried.
4. The monthly bills were read by Clerk Johnson; Supervisor McFarland made a motion to pay monthly bills and Supervisor Johnson seconded. Motion Carried.
5. Correspondences.
a. Scott Construction corresponded with Chairman Jones about the road work that was done on Long & Walton Road. The white stone will be done over next year with the brown ash stone that was requested. Scott had made a mistake when putting down the white stone. Noted by the board.
6. Reports.
a. The Watertown Fire Report for September was 1-EMS Run and 1-MVA Run to the township. The Waterloo Fire report was not available at meeting time.
7. Old Business-None to report.
8. New Business.
a. DCLR & PD sent notice of a Conditional Use Permit for Thomas Behling. The board reviewed the Conditional Use Permit and looking back at past records this looks like it was already taken care of at another meeting. Clerk Johnson will call Dodge County to see if this was done or not. If a Plan Commission meeting is needed it will be done before the thanksgiving holiday.
b. The Budget prep meeting was held on October 20, 2020 at 7pm. After putting together, the 2021 Budget it looked like in the past year we had over budgeted by the allowable amount. Which caused the projected general fund to be lowered in 2021 to cover this amount. The Town of Shields Board will be calling a Special Meeting of the Electors in the Township to exceed the proposed 2021 Budget. The meeting will be held
on November 23, 2020 at 7pm at the Emmet Town Hall. Tonight, at the monthly board meeting the Town Board put in place the notice of this meeting.
9. Miscellaneous-None to report.
10. Public Comment-
a. Budget Hearing will be held on Monday, November 23, 2020 at 7pm at the Emmet Town Hall. All are welcome to attend.
11. Next month’s meeting date; December 14, 2020 at 7 pm at the Emmet Town Hall.
Supervisor Johnson called for the meeting to be adjourned at 8:35pm and Chairman Jones seconded. Motion Carried Meeting Adjourned.
Respectfully Clerk Susan Johnson
NOTICE OF SPRING ELECTION
Town of Shields, Dodge County
April 6, 2021
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that at an election to be held in the Town of Shields, on Tuesday, April 6, 2021, the following offices are to be elected to succeed the present incumbents listed. All terms are for two years beginning on Tuesday, April 16, 2021, except for Town Assessor, whose term will begin on June 1, 2021.
Office Incumbent
Town Board Chairperson Neale R. Jones
Town Board Supervisor* Ron Johnson
Town Board Supervisor* Peter McFarland
Town Assessor P. Joseph Plasil
NOTICE IS FURTHER GIVEN that a town caucus for the purpose of nominating candidates to appear on the spring election ballot for the above listed offices will be scheduled between December 1st, 2020 and January 1st, 2021. The caucus will be held on a date not sooner than January 2nd and January 21st. Notice of the scheduled date of the caucus will be given at least five days before the caucus.
Acceptable Photo ID will be required to vote at this election. If you do not have a photo ID you may obtain a free ID for voting from the Division of Motor Vehicles.
Done in the Town of Town of Shields,
on November 24, 2020
_____Susan Johnson____
(Signature of Town Clerk)
*If supervisor seats are numbered, indicate the number of each position.
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;
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
Monday, November 23, 2020 at the Emmet Town Hall, 7pm.
We, the City of Watertown, formally request the following legal notice to be published:
PUBLIC TEST COUNTING EQUIPMENT
CITY OF WATERTOWN, VILLAGE OF JOHNSON CREEK, VILLAGE OF CLYMAN,
TOWN OF LEBANON, TOWN OF IXONIA, TOWN OF FARMINGTON, TOWN OF WATERTOWN, TOWN OF MILFORD, TOWN OF ASHIPPUN, TOWN OF CLYMAN, TOWN OF EMMET AND TOWN OF SHIELDS
Public Tests are open to the general public. As per State Statutes, 5.84, notice is hereby given that the Public Test of the Voting Equipment to be used at the General Election on Tuesday, November 3, 2020, will be conducted as follows:
City of Watertown Town of Lebanon
City Hall Town Hall
106 Jones Street, Watertown N1738 County Road R, Lebanon
8:30 am, Wed., October 28, 2020 6:45 pm Thursday, October 29, 2020
Elissa Friedl, City Clerk/Treasurer Deborah Behl, Town Clerk
Village of Johnson Creek Town of Ixonia
Johnson Creek Community Center Town Hall
417 Union Street, Johnson Creek W1195 Marietta Avenue, Ixonia
10:00 am, Wednesday, October 28, 2020 1:00 pm, Wednesday, October 28, 2020
Sam Bell, Village Clerk/Treasurer Nancy J. Zastrow, Town Clerk/Treasurer
Town of Farmington Town of Watertown
Town Hall Town Hall
N6468 S. Farmington Road, Watertown N8302 High Road, Watertown
6:00 pm, Tuesday, October 27, 2020 5:00 pm, Wednesday, October 28, 2020
Tami Latsch, Town Clerk James Wendt, Town Clerk
Town of Milford Town of Ashippun
Town Hall Town Hall
W6335 CTH A & Q, Johnson Creek W1266 County Road O, Oconomowoc
4:00 pm, Friday, October 30, 2020 5:30 pm, Wednesday, October 28, 2020
Trisha Miller, Town Clerk Michelle Liesener, Town Clerk/Treasurer
Village of Clyman Town of Clyman
Village Hall Town Hall
713 Morgan Street, Clyman 735 Main Street, Clyman
10:00 am, Wednesday, October 28, 2020 10:30 am, Saturday, October 27, 2020
Connie Kreitzman, Village Clerk/Treasurer Sandra Thoma, Clerk
Town of Emmet and Town of Shields
Emmet Town Hall
W6777 Second Street Road, Watertown
9:00 am, Tuesday, October 27, 2020
Deb Carlson, T. of Emmet Clerk; Sue Johnson, T. of Shields Clerk PUBLISH: Thursday, October 22nd