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Budget Hearing & Special Meeting November 13, 2017

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November 13, 2017               8:03 pm

 Budget Hearing & Special Town Meeting Town of Shields

Minutes

Attendance:  Chairman Neale Jones, Supervisor Bob Long, Treasurer Sue Nampel, Clerk Susan Johnson, Sandee Macht, Josh Macht, Ed T Kileen.

The Budget Hearing was called to order at 8:03 pm by Chairman Neale Jones. Discussion took place on the budget preparation. Chairman Jones read the proposed budget and  discussion took place. Ed Kileen made a motion to accept the2018 Budget as discussed, seconded by Supervisor Johnson. Motion carried. (7) In Favor.

  1. The Special Town Meeting of Electors, Chairman Jones asked for a motion to adopt the 2018 tax levy of $147,173 which is a +1.6% increase from last year. Supervisor Long made a motion to accept the Town of Shields Levy, seconded by Ed Kileen. Motion Carried. (7) In Favor.

Chairman Jones made a motion to adjourn the Budget Hearing & Special Town Meeting at 8:26pm, Supervisor Johnson seconded. Motion Carried. Meeting Adjourned.

Submitted by Clerk

Susan Johnson

November 13, 2017 Minutes

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Board Meeting                                   November 13, 2017                           7pm

 Minutes

Attendance: Chairman Neale Jones, Supervisor Bob Long, Supervisor Ron Johnson, Treasurer Sue Nampel, Clerk Susan Johnson, Sandee Macht, Josh Macht, Ed T Kileen.

  1. The Board meeting was called to order at 7:01pm by Chairman Neale Jones, the Pledge of Allegiance was recited.
  2. The Minutes were read by Supervisor Johnson, on a motion by Supervisor Long to accept the minutes as read, seconded by Supervisor Johnson. 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 Long. Motion Carried.
  4. The monthly bills were read by Chairman Jones, Supervisor Long made a motion to pay monthly bills and Supervisor Johnson seconded. Motion Carried.
  5. Correspondences;
  6. The Division of Intergovernmental Relations sent notice of the final estimate of the January 1, 2017 Population for the Town of Shields at 563. Noted by the board.
  1. A Public Hearing will be held on November 21, 2017, to gather public input on a proposed amendment to the “City of Watertown Comprehensive Plan.” The Comprehensive Plan sets the policy for the growth, development, and preservation of the city.
  2. Rural Mutual sent information for policyholders of a new and innovative service for our workers’ compensation policyholders. Noted by the board.
  3. Dodge County Highway Commission sent notice of the required bridge inspection for 2018 in the Town of Shields. The Clerk will write a letter to confirm that they again will do the Towns bridge inspection. Supervisor Long made a motion to go with DC Highway Commission to coordinate the 2018 Bridge Inspection for the Town of Shields, seconded by Supervisor Johnson. Motion Carried all in favor.
  1. Reports;
  2. Waterloo Fire Department sent the September and October 2017 Activity Report, no runs were reported to the Town of Shields. The Watertown Rural Fire Department reported; August 2017 with 1 EMS, September 2017 with 1 EMS and October 2017 2 EMS and 1 MVA. Noted by the board.
  3. DC Highway Commission sent notice of a meeting on October 20, 2017 at the traing room of the Highway Department Vehicle Storage Building to discuss the 2018-2019 Local Road Improvement Program. Noted by the board.
  4. Amendments were made to the Dodge County Future Land Use Map and the Dodge County Farmland Preservation Plan Map on October 17, 2017. To view the changes you can go to: http://www.co.dodge.wi.gov/government/departments-e-m/land-resorces-and-parks.
  5. Old Business-None to report.
  6. New Business;
  7. The Dodge County Humane Society 2018 Animal Contract was sent, after reviewing by the board. Supervisor Johnson made a motion to go with the contract which is a lump sum of $1,100 and covers up to 5 domestic stray animals. Animals in excess of 5 will be charged $250/animal, and Supervisor Long seconded. Motion Carried all were in favor.
  8. DCLR & PD sent notice for Gerald & Jaqueline Tracy on N2082 County Road K. A request to rezone approximately 40-acres of land from the A-1 Prime Agricultural Zoning District to the A-2 General Agricultural Zoning District and has submitted an application for a Conditional Use Permit under the Land Use Code to allow the establishment of a Pet Crematorium on this site. The Plan Commission will meet on November 30, 2017 at 7pm to discuss and make a recommendation to the Town Board on December 8, 2017.
  9. Miscellaneous-none to report.
  10. Public Comment-none to report.
  11. Next month’s meeting date; December 8, 2017 at 4 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

Plan Commission Agenda

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Town Of Shields

Dodge County, Wisconsin

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Planning Commission            Board             November 30, 2017

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The Town of Shields and Plan Commission

Will meet on November 30, 2017

7 pm

At Clerks Home

N1662 Wood Road

Posted November 21, 2017

Agenda

  1. Attendance
  2. Old Business
  3. New Business
    1. DCLR & PD Rezoning Permit for Gerald Tracy
    2. DCLR & PD Conditional Use Permit Application
  1. Miscellaneous
    1. Board Meeting date December 8, 2017 @ 4pm at the Emmet Town Hall. This is a change from the original date of December 11, 2017.
  1. Public Comment
  2. Adjourn

 

November 13, 2017 Agenda

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Board Meeting           November 13, 2017    7pm     Emmet Town Hall

Posted:    November 8, 2017

Agenda

  1. Call to Order & Pledge of Allegiance
  2. Minutes
  3. Treasurers Report
  4. Pay Monthly Bills
  5. Correspondences;
    1. Final Estimate of 2017 Population for TOS; 563
    2. City of Watertown Public Hearing on Amendment to Comprehensive Plan: November 21, 2017 @ 7pm Municipal Building in Watertown.
    3. Rural Mutual Insurance Company
    4. DC Highway Commission-Bridge Inspection.
  6. Reports
    1. Waterloo & Watertown Rural Fire Dept. monthly reports.
    2. 2018-2019 Local Road Improvement Program Meeting.
    3. DCLR & PD Amended – Dodge County Comprehensive Plan
  7. Old Business
  8. New Business
    1. Dodge County Humane Society 2018 Stray Animal Contract.
    2. DCLR & PD Conditional Use & Rezoning Permit for Gerald & Jaqueline Tracy.
  9. Miscellaneous;
  10. Public Comment;
  11. Next month’s meeting date Friday, December 8, 2017, 4 pm at the Emmet Town Hall.

Special Town Meeting of the Electors of the Town of Shields

November 13, 2017@ 8  pm or following the monthly Board Meeting

Call to Order

  1. Attendance
  2. Reading of the Proposed Budget
  3. Motions to accept/changes
  4. Motion to close

Notice of Judicial and County Supervisor Election April 3, 2018

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NOTICE OF JUDICIAL AND COUNTY SUPERVISOR ELECTION

APRIL 3, 2018

 STATE OF WISCONSIN} County of Dodge}

SPRING ELECTION

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that at an election to be held in the several towns, villages, cities, wards, and election districts of Dodge County, Wisconsin, on Tuesday, April 3, 2018, the following officers are to be elected:

JUDICIAL OFFICERS

ONE JUSTICE OF THE SUPREME COURT, for the term of ten years, to succeed the present incumbent listed, whose term of office will expire on July 31, 2018:

Mike Gableman

            ONE COURT OF APPEALS JUDGE, for the term of six years, to succeed the present incumbent listed, whose term of office will expire on July 31, 2018:

                                          District IV                                     Joanne F. Kloppenburg

                                                              COUNTY SUPERVISORS

            A COUNTY SUPERVISOR for each county supervisory district, for a term of two years, to succeed the present incumbent listed, whose term will expire on April 16, 2018:

            District No. 1        Edwin W. Benter              District No. 18      Jeffrey Caine

            District No. 2        Russell Kottke                  District No. 19      Allen Behl

            District No. 3        Mary J. Bobholz               District No. 20      Jeff Berres

            District No. 4        Ed Nelson                         District No. 21      Cathy Houchin

            District No. 5        Janice K. Bobholz            District No. 22      Mark Roesch

            District No. 6        Joseph M. Marsik             District No. 23      David Frohling

            District No. 7        Richard C. Bennett           District No. 24      Dennis R.Schmidt

            District No. 8        Richard L. Greshay          District No. 25      Jeffry Duchac

            District No. 9        Stephanie Justmann          District No. 26      Thomas Nickel

            District No. 10      Thomas J. Schaefer          District No. 27      Kira Sheahan-Malloy

            District No. 11      David Guckenberger        District No. 28      Donna L. Maly

            District No. 12      Richard W. Fink               District No. 29      Daniel Hilbert

            District No. 13      William T. Muche            District No. 30      MaryAnn Miller

            District No. 14      Jeremiah Bartsch              District No. 31      Glenn W. Stousland

            District No. 15      Harold J. Johnson             District No. 32      Lisa Derr

            District No. 16      Larry Schraufnagel           District No. 33      Rebecca Glewen

            District No. 17      Larry M. Bischoff

Information concerning county supervisory district boundaries may be obtained from Karen J. Gibson, Dodge County Clerk, 127 E. Oak Street, Juneau, Wisconsin or by phone at (920) 386-3605.

NOTICE IS FURTHER GIVEN, that the first day to circulate nomination papers is Friday, December 1, 2017, and the final day for filing nomination papers is 5:00 p.m. on Tuesday, January 2, 2018.  Judicial Office candidates file with the Wisconsin Elections Commission.

NOTICE IS FURTHER GIVEN, that if a primary is necessary, the primary will be held on Tuesday, February 20, 2018.

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 County of Dodge, this 6th day of November, 2017.

Karen J. Gibson, Dodge County Clerk

127 E. Oak Street Juneau, WI  53039  (920) 386-3605

Notice of Public Budget Hearing

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NOTICE OF PUBLIC BUDGET HEARING FOR

TOWN OF SHIELDS, DODGE COUNTY

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that on Monday, November 13, 2017 at 8p.m. or following the monthly Board Meeting held at 7pm, at the Emmet Town Hall, W6777 Second Street Road, Watertown, WI will hold PUBLIC HEARING on the PROPOSED 2018 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 13, 2017 immediately following completion of the Public Hearing on the proposed 2017 Budget which begins at 8pm, 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 total of the 2018 highway expenditures pursuant to Section 81.01(3) of the Wisconsin Statutes.
  2. To adopt the 2017 tax levy to be paid in 2018 pursuant to the Section 60.10(1) (a) of Wisconsin Statutes.

Dated this 26th day of October, 2017

By Clerk Susan Johnson 920-261-7154

PROPOSED BUDGET 2018

 

                                                                         2017                         2018

Budget       Proposed Budget      %change

REVENUES:                                                    

TAXES (Levy)                                               $144,919                $147,173          +1.6

InterGov. Revenues                                      $83,726                  $92,811            +10.9

License & Permits                                         $2,750                    $2750                 0          Public Charges                                             $290                       $89                     +207    TOTAL REVENUE                                        $231,685                $243,624            +5.1    

 

EXPENDITURES:

General Government                                  $55,539                    $57,995            +4.8

Public Safety                                              $37,808                     $45,329            +19.9

Public Works                                              $18,138                     $19,900            +9.7

Highway Maintenance                               $114,000                   $118,000            +3.5

Health & Human Services                         $2,400                        $2,400                0

Capital Outlay                                            $4,000                        $0           -100

TOTAL EXPENDITURES                          $231,685                    $243,624            +5.1  

POSTED; OCTOBER 26, 2017

October 9, 2017 Minutes

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Board Meeting                       October 9, 2017                     7pm

 Minutes

Attendance: Chairman Neale Jones, Supervisor Ron Johnson, Treasurer Sue Nampel, Clerk Susan Johnson, Assessor P. Joseph Plasil.

  1. The Board meeting was called to order at 7:04pm 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 Chairman Jones. 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 Chairman Jones. Motion Carried.
  4. The monthly bills were read by Chairman Jones, Supervisor Jones made a motion to pay monthly bills and Chairman Jones seconded. Motion Carried.
  5. Correspondences;
  6. Dodge County Unit of WI WTA Association Meeting will be held on October 18, 2017, 7:30pm at the Administration Building in Juneau. Noted by the board.
  7. ATC/American Transmission Company sent a flyer of their services offered. Noted by the board.
  8. Chairman Jones noted that he has had a few comments on the mowing this year, how nice it was done. Noted by the board.
  9. Reports;
  10. Waterloo Fire Department sent the August/September Activity Report, no runs were reported to the Town of Shields.
  11. Old Business-none to report.
  12. New Business;
  13. Dodge County sent its “ Annual Joint Powers Agreement County 911 System”. Chairman Jones and Clerk Johnson signed the agreement for 2018.
  1. Miscellaneous;
  2. The Budget Prep meeting will be held on Tuesday, October 24, 2017 at 7pm at the Clerks home.
  3. The Public Hearing on the 2018 Budget and Approve the Levy of the Town of Shields will be held following the monthly Board Meeting on Monday, November 13, 2017.
  4. The December Monthly Board Meeting has been changed to Friday December 8, 2017 at 4pm at the Emmet Town Hall.
  5. Public Comment;
  6. The Posting Board for the Town of Shields which is now on the Precise Auto Building will be moved to Andy’s Excavating Building on N1063 Cty Hwy Q.
  7. Next month’s meeting date; November 13, 2017 at 7 pm at the Emmet Town Hall.

Chairman Jones called for the meeting to be adjourned at 8:01pm and Supervisor Johnson seconded. Motion Carried Meeting Adjourned.

Submitted by Clerk

Susan Johnson

October 9, 2017 Agenda

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Board Meeting October 9, 2017 7pm Emmet Town Hall

Posted: October 4, 2017
Agenda
1. Call to Order & Pledge of Allegiance
2. Minutes
3. Treasurers Report
4. Pay Monthly Bills
5. Correspondences;
a.
6. Reports
a. Waterloo & Watertown Rural Fire Dept. monthly reports.
b.
7. Old Business
a.
8. New Business
a. 911 Joint Powers Agreement
b.
9. Miscellaneous
a. The Public Hearing on the 2018 Budget and Approve the Levy of the Town of Shields will be held on November 13, 2017 following the monthly board meeting.
b.
10. Public Comment
a. Moving Posting Board from Kleinsteibers/Precise Auto
b.
11. Next month’s meeting date November 13, 2017, 7 pm at the Emmet Town Hall.

September 11, 2017 Minutes

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Board Meeting September 11, 2017 7pm

Minutes
Attendance: Chairman Neale Jones, Supervisor Bob Long, 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 Long. Motion Carried.

3. The Treasurers Report was read by the Town Treasurer, on a motion by Supervisor Long to accept the report as read, and 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 Supervisor Long seconded. Motion Carried.

5. Correspondences;
a. Notice of a Public Hearing was sent, scheduled for Monday, October 2, 2017 at 7:05pm at the Dodge County Administration Building. Two amendments are being proposed to Map 8-2, Future Land use Map of the Dodge County Comprehensive Plan.
Noted by the board.
b. DCLR & PC sent notice of an approved Land Use Permit for Daryl & Tiffany Peirick for a new home on N568 Barry Road. Noted by the board.

6. Reports;
a. The Watertown Fire Department Responses to the Town for July were 1 EMS calls. Noted by the board. The Waterloo Fire report was not available at meeting time.

7. Old Business;
a. The Dodge County Highway Commission sent the Annual Maintenance Agreement for the TOS, the retainer fee for 2017-2018 will be $750.00 per mile x 28.65 miles = $21487.50. Supervisor Long made a motion to accept the 2017-2018 Annual Maintenance Agreement from DCHC and Supervisor Johnson seconded. Motion carried all were in favor. The board discussed what might we do if the DCHC would ever not be willing to plow the township roads, at this time no resolution to the discussion.

8. New Business;
a. DCLR & PD sent notification of a Public Hearing to be held on October 2, 2017 for Michael Henneberry, on rezoning approximately 171 acres of land from the A-2 General Agricultural Zoning District to the A-1 Prime Agricultural Zoning District under the Land Use Code, in order to allow the owners to be eligible to participate in the Farmland Preservation program. The Plan Commission met on August 24, 2017 for discussion and made a motion to make an approval recommendation to the Town Board. After a short discussion, Supervisor Johnson made a motion to Approve Michael Henneberry’s rezoning request and Chairman Jones seconded. Motion Approved. All were in Favor.
b. The WTA 70th Annual Convention will be held in Stevens Point on October 8-10.
Joe Plasil will be attending on behalf of the Board.

9. Miscellaneous;
a. The Budget Meeting for the Town Board is scheduled for October 24, 2017 at 7pm at the clerks home.

10. Public Comment-
a. None to report.

11. Next month’s meeting date; October 9, 2017 at 8:03pm 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