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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.

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

January 9, 2016 Agenda

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Board Meeting           January 9, 2017          7pm     Emmet Town Hall

Posted:    January 4, 2017

Agenda

  1. Call to Order & Pledge of Allegiance
  2. Minutes
  3. Treasurers Report
  4. Pay Monthly Bills
  5. Correspondences;
    1. UW Extension Meetings January – May 2017
    2. WTA Town Officers Meeting
  6. Reports
    1. Waterloo & Watertown Rural Fire Dept. monthly reports.
  7. Old Business
    1. ATV/UTV Ordinance
  8. New Business
    1. Jason Johnson from Advanced Disposal
  9. Miscellaneous
  10. Public Comment
  12. Next month’s meeting date February 13, 2017, 7 pm at the Emmet Town Hall.

December 12, 2016

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Board Meeting                                   December 12, 2016                            7pm

 Minutes

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

  1. The Board meeting was called to order at 7:25pm 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.
  1. 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.
  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. DCLR & PD sent notice for an approved shed permit for Louis and Sherry Stupp at W8742 Middle Road. Noted by the board.
  1. Reports;
    1. Waterloo Fire Department sent there November 2016 Fire report. No runs were to the Town of Shields. Noted by the board.
  1. Old Business;
    1. No new business on the ATV/UTV Ordinance.
  1. New Business;
    1. Advanced Disposal Guest Jason Johnson rescheduled for the January Board Meeting.
  2. Miscellaneous-None to report.
  1. Public Comment-None to Report.
  1. Next month’s meeting date; January 9, 2017 at 7 pm at the Emmet Town Hall. Supervisor Long called for the meeting to be adjourned at 7:47pm and Chairman Jones seconded. Motion Carried Meeting Adjourned.

Submitted by Clerk

Susan Johnson

 

December 12, 2016 Agenda

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Board Meeting           December 12, 2016    7pm     Emmet Town Hall

Posted:    December 7, 2016

Agenda

  1. Call to Order & Pledge of Allegiance
  2. Minutes
  3. Treasurers Report
  4. Pay Monthly Bills
  5. Correspondences;
    1. DCLR & PD sent notice for an approved shed permit for Louis & Sherry Strupp, W8742 Middle Road.
  6. Reports
    1. Waterloo & Watertown Rural Fire Dept. monthly reports.
  7. Old Business
    1. ATV/UTV Ordinance
  8. New Business
    1. Advanced Disposal Guest Jason Johnson
  9. Miscellaneous
  10. Public Comment
  12. Next month’s meeting date January 9, 2017, 7 pm at the Emmet Town Hall.

November 14, 2016 Minutes

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Board Meeting                                   November 14, 2016                            7pm

 Minutes

Attendance: Chairman Neale Jones, Supervisor Bob Long, 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 Long to accept the minutes as read, seconded by Chairman Jones. Motion Carried.
  1. 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.
  1. The monthly bills were read by Clerk Johnson, Supervisor Long made a motion to pay monthly bills and Chairman Jones seconded. Motion Carried.
  1. Correspondences;
    1. The Wisconsin Department of Administration sent the Final Estimate as of January 1, 2016 population for the 2016 Year for the Town of Shields as 566. Noted by the board.
  1. Reports;
    1. The Watertown Rural Fire Department were available at meeting time. Chairman Jones read the report from Watertown with July being 1-Fire Call, 1-EMS call, August being 2-EMS calls, 1-MVA call and September being no calls to the Town of Shields.
    2. Waterloo Fire reports were available at meeting time with August, September and October no calls to the Town of Shields.
    3. Chairman Jones gave a report of a conference call that he had with WTA Director Mike Koles and members of the Watertown Rural Fire Department earlier today. Mr. Koles is researching and studying a pending legislative Bill for Fire Districts. A Committee has been formed which includes the Watertown Fire Chief on the Committee. Koles is not sure it’s a good idea to have Fire Districts.
  1. Old Business;
  2. The Board is still waiting to hear what Dodge County’s ATV/UTV decision will be. There is also a concern about the crossing of State and County Roads.
  1. New Business;
  2. The Clerk presented the first bids from Waste Management and Advanced Disposal to the Board. The clerk will email the bids to the board for review for the next meeting. Jason Johnson from Advanced Disposal will come and speak to the board at the December meeting.
  1. Miscellaneous;
    1. Chairman Jones reported the shouldering of the roads was done by the county. And most of the Maintenance Agreement from 2015-2016.
    2. Clerk Johnson reported the November 8, 2016 Election went well the town had a great turnout and all went smoothly.
  2. Public Comment-none to report.
  3. Next month’s meeting date; December 12, 2016 at 7 pm at the Emmet Town Hall.

Chairman Jones called for the meeting to be adjourned at 7:45pm and Supervisor Long seconded. Motion Carried Meeting Adjourned.

 

Submitted by Clerk

Susan Johnson