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April 4, 2017 Spring Election Polling Location

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Location of Polling Place and Hours

Vote at the Emmet Town Hall for the Spring Election to be held on

April 4, 2017 for the Town of Shields & the Town of Emmet the following polling place location will be used for the wards indicated:

                       Location                                       Wards

Town of Emmet                                        Ward 1 & 2

W6777 Second Street, Watertown, WI

Town of Shields                                        Ward 1

               W6777 Second Street, Watertown, WI

ALL POLLING PLACES WILL OPEN AT 7:00 A.M. AND WILL CLOSE AT 8:00 P.M.

If you have any questions concerning your polling place, contact the municipal clerk.

                   Town of Emmet                                       Town of Shields

                  Deb Carlson                                             Susan Johnson

                  W6777 Second Street                              N1662 Wood Road

                  Watertown, WI 53098                               Watertown, WI 53098

                  (920) 253-0769                                         (920) 261-7154

                  All polling places are accessible to elderly and disabled voters.

Absentee Voting for Spring Election April 4, 2017

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NOTICE VOTING BY ABSENTEE BALLOT

Spring Election April 4, 2017

Any qualified elector who is unable or unwilling to appear at the polling place on Election Day may request to vote an absentee ballot.  A qualified elector is any U.S. citizen, who will be 18 years of age or older on Election Day, and who has resided in the ward or municipality where he or she wishes to vote at least 27 consecutive days before the election.  The elector must also be registered in order to receive an absentee ballot.  Proof of identification must be provided before an absentee ballot may be issued.

YOU MUST MAKE A REQUEST FOR AN ABSENTEE BALLOT IN WRITING. 

Contact your Municipal Clerk and request that an application for an absentee ballot be sent to you for the primary or general election or both.  You may also request an absentee ballot by letter.  Your written request must list your voting address within the municipality where you wish to vote, the address where the absentee ballot should be sent, if different, and your signature.  You may make application for an absentee ballot by mail or in person.

Making application to receive an absentee ballot by mail:

The deadline for making application to receive an absentee ballot by mail is:

5pm on the fifth day before the election, March 31, 2017.

Note:  Special absentee voting application provisions apply to electors who are indefinitely confined to home or a care facility, in the military, hospitalized, or serving as a sequestered juror.  If this applies to you, contact the municipal clerk regarding deadlines for requesting and submitting an absentee ballot.

Voting an absentee ballot in person:

You may also request and vote an absentee ballot in the clerk’s office or other specified location during the days and hours specified for casting an absentee ballot in person.

Town of Shields

Clerk Susan Johnson

N1662 Wood Rd.

Watertown, WI  53098

920-261-7154

6:30pm to 8:30pm, M-F, or by appt only

The first day to vote an absentee ballot in the Clerk’s office is:

Monday, March 20, 2017

The last day to vote an absentee ballot in the Clerk’s or Special Deputy’s office is:

Monday, April 3, 2017

No in-person absentee voting may occur on a weekend or legal holiday.

The Municipal Clerk will deliver voted ballots returned on or before Election Day to the proper polling place or counting location before the polls close on Tuesday, April 4, 2017.  Any ballots received after the polls close will be counted by the Board of Canvassers if postmarked by Election Day and received no later than 4:00pm on the Friday following the election.

March 13, 2017 Agenda

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Board Meeting           March 13, 2017          7pm     Emmet Town Hall

Posted:    March 10, 2017

Agenda

  1. Call to Order & Pledge of Allegiance
  2. Minutes
  3. Treasurers Report
  4. Pay Monthly Bills
  5. Correspondences;
  6. Reports
    1. Waterloo & Watertown Rural Fire Dept. monthly reports.
    2. Waste Management/Transfer Site, Comparison Costs
  7. Old Business
    1. ATV/UTV Ordinance
  8. New Business
    1. Road Side Clean Up April 22, 2017
    2. Annual Meeting April 25, 2017
  9. Miscellaneous
    1. April 4, 2017 Spring Election-Polls Open at 7am-8pm.
  10. Public Comment

Next month’s meeting date April 10, 2017, 7 pm at the Emmet Town Hall

February 13, 2017 Minutes

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Board Meeting                                   February 13, 2017                              7pm

 Minutes

Attendance: Chairman Neale Jones, Supervisor Bob Long, Treasurer Sue Nampel, Clerk Susan Johnson.

  1. The Board meeting was called to order at 7:15pm by Chairman Neale Jones, the Pledge of Allegiance was recited.
  2. The Minutes were reviewed by the Town Board, on a motion by Supervisor Long 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 Long to accept the report as read, and seconded by Chairman Jones. Motion Carried.
  4. The monthly bills were read by Clerk Johnson, Supervisor Long made a motion to pay monthly bills and Chairman Jones seconded. Motion Carried.
  1. The Watertown December 2016 Fire Report was 1 Fire Run, 1 EMS Run and 1 HAZCON Run. In total for 2016 the TOS had 4 Fire Runs, 11 EMS Runs, 1 MVA and 4 HAZCON Runs. The January 2017 Fire Report was 2 EMS runs to the TOS. Noted by the board.
  2. Reports;
  3. The Town Officers, Dodge County Unit WTA meeting was Held on January 18, 2017 at the Administration Building in Juneau. Chairman Jones reported that Guest Speaker Ken Jaworski spoke on Promoting Local Development, and looking at different ways and opportunities for Towns to develop if they wish. WTA Directors invited everyone to attend “Capital Day” on March 15, 2017 in Madison. Sheriff Dale Schmidtt, Dodge County reported that seven municipalities now have Ordinances on ATV/UTV.
  4. Old Business;
  5. ATV/UTV Ordinance has been tabled until further notice.
  6. New Business;
  7. The yearly Waterloo Fire Bill comes to a cost of $1883.00 for 2017.
  8. Miscellaneous;
  9. The Spring Primary will be held on February 21, 2017. Polls open at 7am and close at 8pm. Voting takes place at the Emmet Town Hall.
  10. Public Comment-None to report.
  11. Next month’s meeting date; March 13, 2017 at 7 pm at the Emmet Town Hall.

Supervisor Long called for the meeting to be adjourned at 7:56pm and Chairman Jones seconded. Motion Carried Meeting Adjourned.

Submitted by Clerk

Susan Johnson

February 13, 2017 Agenda

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Board Meeting           February 13, 2017      7pm     Emmet Town Hall

Posted:    February 8, 2017

Agenda

  1. Call to Order & Pledge of Allegiance
  2. Minutes
  3. Treasurers Report
  4. Pay Monthly Bills
  5. Correspondences;
  6. Reports
    1. Waterloo & Watertown Rural Fire Dept. monthly reports.
    2. Town Officer, Dodge County Unit Meeting-WTA
  7. Old Business
    1. ATV/UTV Ordinance
  8. New Business
    1. Waterloo Fire Company Bill
  9. Miscellaneous
  10. Public Comment

Next month’s meeting date March 13, 2017, 7 pm at the Emmet Town Hall.

January 9, 2017 Minutes

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Board Meeting                                   January 9, 2017                                  7pm

 Minutes

Attendance: Chairman Neale Jones, Supervisor Bob Long, Supervisor Ron Johnson, Clerk Susan Johnson, Assessor P. Joseph Plasil and Advanced Disposal Representative Jason Johnson.

  1. The Board meeting was called to order at 7:03pm by Chairman Neale Jones, the Pledge of Allegiance was recited.
  2. The Minutes were reviewed by the Town Board, on a motion by Supervisor Long to accept the minutes as read, seconded by Supervisor Johnson. Motion Carried.
  1. The Treasurers Report was read by Supervisor Johnson, on a motion by Supervisor Johnson to accept the report as read, and seconded by Supervisor Long. Motion Carried.
  1. The monthly bills were read by Chairman Jones, Supervisor Long made a motion to pay monthly bills and Supervisor Johnson seconded. Motion Carried.
  1. Correspondences;
    1. UW Extension sent a flyer on upcoming classes for Town Board members to attend January-May 2017. If any board member is interested please contact the clerk. Noted by the board.
    2. The Town Officers, Dodge County Unit, WTA meeting will be held Wednesday, January 18, 2017 at 7:30pm and the Dodge County Administration Building. Noted by the board.
  1. Reports;
    1. The Watertown Fire Department report for October 2016; 1 Fire run, 1 EMS run. For November 2016; 1 EMS, 1 HAZCON. The Waterloo Fire Department had no runs to the Town of Shields.
  1. Old Business;
    1. The Board is still waiting to hear what Dodge County’s ATV/UTV decision will be.
  1. New Business;
    1. Jason Johnson representative from Advanced Disposal was invited to the Board Meeting. As a provider to other communities he explained how the service works as a roadside subscriber or roadside services for the entire Town. He left us with the financials to figure out which would service the town efficiently and affordably. At this time there is no change to the community. The board will take some time to digest all and discuss at a future meeting.
  1. Miscellaneous;
    1. The Spring Primary Election will be held on February 21, 2017 at the Emmet Town Hall. Polls will be open from 7am to 8pm.
  1. Public Comment-none to report.
  2. Next month’s meeting date; February 13, 2017 at 7 pm at the Emmet Town Hall.

Supervisor Johnson called for the meeting to be adjourned at 7:59 pm and Supervisor Long seconded. Motion Carried Meeting Adjourned.

Submitted by Clerk Susan Johnson

Spring Primary Public Test

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Public Test

The Town of Shields and the Town of Emmet will conduct the Public Testing of the Voting Equipment on Tuesday, February 14, 2017 at 2pm, the Emmet Town Hall W6777 Second Street, Watertown, WI 53098

Susan Johnson, Clerk Town of Shields

Deb Carlson, Clerk Town of Emmet

February 21, 2016 Voting by Absentee

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NOTICE VOTING BY ABSENTEE BALLOT

Spring Primary February 21, 2017

Any qualified elector who is unable or unwilling to appear at the polling place on Election Day may request to vote an absentee ballot.  A qualified elector is any U.S. citizen, who will be 18 years of age or older on Election Day, and who has resided in the ward or municipality where he or she wishes to vote at least 27 consecutive days before the election.  The elector must also be registered in order to receive an absentee ballot.  Proof of identification must be provided before an absentee ballot may be issued.

YOU MUST MAKE A REQUEST FOR AN ABSENTEE BALLOT IN WRITING. 

Contact your Municipal Clerk and request that an application for an absentee ballot be sent to you for the primary or general election or both.  You may also request an absentee ballot by letter.  Your written request must list your voting address within the municipality where you wish to vote, the address where the absentee ballot should be sent, if different, and your signature.  You may make application for an absentee ballot by mail or in person.

Making application to receive an absentee ballot by mail:

The deadline for making application to receive an absentee ballot by mail is:

5pm on the fifth day before the election, February 16, 2017.

Note:  Special absentee voting application provisions apply to electors who are indefinitely confined to home or a care facility, in the military, hospitalized, or serving as a sequestered juror.  If this applies to you, contact the municipal clerk regarding deadlines for requesting and submitting an absentee ballot.

Voting an absentee ballot in person:

You may also request and vote an absentee ballot in the clerk’s office or other specified location during the days and hours specified for casting an absentee ballot in person.

 

Town of Shields

Clerk Susan Johnson

N1662 Wood Rd.

Watertown, WI  53098

920-261-7154

6:30pm to 8:30pm, M-F, or by appt only

 

The first day to vote an absentee ballot in the Clerk’s office is:

Monday, February 6, 2017

The last day to vote an absentee ballot in the Clerk’s or Special Deputy’s office is:

Monday, February 20, 2017

No in-person absentee voting may occur on a weekend or legal holiday.

The Municipal Clerk will deliver voted ballots returned on or before Election Day to the proper polling place or counting location before the polls close on Tuesday, February 21, 2017.  Any ballots received after the polls close will be counted by the Board of Canvassers if postmarked by Election Day and received no later than 4:00pm on the Friday following the election.