Town of Shields
Dodge County, Wisconsin
Town Board October 2, 2023
Minutes
Attendance: Chairman Neale Jones, Supervisor Peter McFarland, Supervisor Kyle Wollitz, Clerk-Treasurer Susan Johnson, P. Joseph Plasil, Adam Wendt.
The Board meeting was called to order at 7:01pm by Chairman Neale 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 read, seconded by Supervisor Wollitz. Motion Carried.
- The Treasurer’s Report was read by the Clerk-Treasurer Johnson, on a motion by Supervisor McFarland to accept the report as read and seconded by Supervisor Wollitz. Motion Carried.
- The monthly bills were read by Clerk-Treasurer Johnson; Supervisor Wollitz made a motion to pay monthly bills and Supervisor McFarland seconded. Motion Carried.
- Correspondence.
a. The Wisconsin Towns Association sent notice of the October 18, 2023; Dodge County Unit Meeting will be held at 7:30pm at the Dodge County Administration Building in Junea. All board members are welcome to attend. Noted by the board. - Reports.
a. The Watertown Rural Fire Reports were not available at the meeting time. The Waterloo Fire Department report for September was no Fire, EMS, MVA and no HAZCON. Noted by the board.
b. The Plan Commission Minutes were read by Clerk Johnson. After reading the minutes the board moved the agenda item 7. b up to be discussed. DCLR & PD sent notice of an application for the Conditional Use Permit for Adam and Lori Wendt at N1323 Wood Rd. After a brief discussion, Supervisor McFarland made a motion to approve the Conditional Use Permit Application for Adam and Lori Wendt to Create/Expand a Business out of their home at N1323 Wood Road, Watertown, WI, and Supervisor Wollitz seconded. Motion carried all were in favor.
c. DCLR & PD sent application for Adam & Lori Wendt at N1323 Wood Rd. After a brief discussion, Supervisor Wollitz made a motion to approve the Rezoning Petition for Adam and Lori Wendt to change the 4.1 acres from Agriculture 1 to Agriculture 2 for the purpose of operating a business out of their residence, Supervisor McFarland seconded, motion carried all were in favor. - Old Business.
a. A new Transfer Site Agreement has been signed. The new hauler for the Town of Shields Transfer Site will be GFL (Green for Life Environmental). The new service will begin sometime in April 2024. Please bear with us during this time of change when dumpsters are removed and replaced. This will save the Township about $150 a month in service costs. - New Business.
a. The yearly 911 Joint Powers Agreement for 2024 was signed by Chairman Jones.
b. Chairman Jones appointed P. Joseph Plasil to the Plan Commission as the alternate. - Miscellaneous-None to report
a. The 2024 Public Budget Hearing of the Electors will be held on November 13, 2024 following the monthly board meeting at approximately 7:30pm. - Public Comment-None to report
- Next month’s board meeting date; November 13, 2023 at 7 pm at the Emmet Town Hall.
- Supervisor Wollitz called for the meeting to be adjourned at 7:37pm and Supervisor McFarland seconded. Motion Carried Meeting Adjourned.
Respectfully Submitted by Clerk-Treasurer Susan Johnson