Board Meeting November 12, 2018 7pm
Minutes
Attendance: Chairman Neale Jones, Supervisor Peter McFarland, Supervisor Ron Johnson, Treasurer Sue Nampel, Clerk Susan Johnson, Assessor P. Joseph Plasil, Josh & Sandee Macht.
- The Board meeting was called to order at 7:01pm by Chairman Neale Jones, the Pledge of Allegiance was recited.
1a. Chairman Neale Jones made the appointment of Peter McFarland to Supervisor filling the position of Supervisor Bob Long who has retired in October. Peter McFarland accepted the appointment and took the Official Oath, then signed along with Chairman Jones on this day November 12, 2018.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. Clerk will make corrections to minutes.
- The monthly bills were read by Clerk Johnson, Supervisor Johnson made a motion to pay monthly bills and Supervisor McFarland, seconded. Motion Carried.
- Correspondences;
- The Demographic Service Center sent the final estimate of population for the Town of Shields in 2018 is 561. Noted by the board.
- DCLR & PD sent an approved Land Use Permit for James Goehl to add on a three season room to their residence. Noted by the board.
- DCLR & PD sent a notice that a Variance Application has been applied for by Ken Hemker. The TOS Plan Commission met on October 25, 2018 and recommended the approval to the town board. Supervisor Johnson made a motion to recommend the approval of the Variance and Supervisor McFarland seconded. Motion Carried.
- Reports;
- The Watertown Rural Fire Department runs to the TOS for August and September 2018 were none in all areas of Fire, EMS, MVA and HAZCON. The Waterloo Fire Department for the month of October was also none in all areas.
- The Town Officers, Dodge County Unit, WTA meeting was attended by Peter McFarland. Dodge County Emergency Management Deputy Director Joseph Meagher was the speaker. Meagher updated the members of the county wide hazard mitigation plan. McFarland brought forms for the clerk to fill out and send in.
- Old Business;
- Chairman Jones noted that Supervisor Bob Long has been a member of the TOS Board for 18 years as well as a member of the TOS Plan Commission Board for a number of years, and has retired from the Town of Shields in October. We wish Bob and his family well. A farewell dinner was held October 23, 2018.
- New Business;
- Waste Management sent the new 2019-2021 Agreement. Clerk Johnson has also acquired another quote from Badgerland Disposal. Both quotes are similar a difference $18. We have been happy with WM, so we do not incur pick up and reset charges the, Clerk will call WM and see if they can meet the price, if so we will sign the contract and send it in as it is due December 1, 2018. The Board agreed.
- Dodge County Humane Society sent the 2019 Stray Animal Contract. Nothing has changed from last year. On a motion from Supervisor Johnson to approve the Stray Animal Contract and Supervisor McFarland seconded. Motion Carried all were in favor.
- A resolution to exceed the Town of Shields 2019 Levy. After much discussion Supervisor Johnson made a motion to exceed the 2019 Levy by $9,390 which would make the total Levy $158,570 in 2019 and seconded by Chairman Jones. Motion Carried all were in favor.
- Miscellaneous;
- Clerk Johnson handed out the Payroll sheet to the town board please return to the clerk by December 4, 2018.
- Public Comment;
- If anyone is interested in helping out there would be a paid position available. Please contact the clerk if you would be interested.
- Next month’s meeting date; December 10, 2018 at 7 pm at the Emmet Town Hall.
Chairman Jones called for the meeting to be adjourned at 8:32pm and Supervisor Johnson seconded. Motion Carried Meeting Adjourned.
Submitted by Clerk
Susan Johnson