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March 14, 2016 Minutes

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Board Meeting                                   March 14, 2016                                  7pm

Minutes

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

The Board meeting was called to order at 7:09pm by Chairman Neale Jones, the Pledge of Allegiance was recited.The Minutes were reviewed by the Town Board, a motion by Chairman Jones to accept the minutes as read, seconded by Ron Johnson. Motion Carried.The Treasurers Report was read by the Town Clerk, on a motion by Supervisor Long to accept the report as read, and seconded by Supervisor Johnson. Motion Carried.The monthly bills were read by Clerk Johnson, Supervisor Johnson made a motion to pay monthly bills and Supervisor Long seconded. Motion Carried.

  1. Correspondences;
  2. Paradigm Liaison Services is hosting a local pipeline and gas distribution companies meeting on April 12, 2016 @ 5:30pm, at the Beaver Dam Country Club. Emergency Information will be discussed, representatives will be available for discussion. Noted by the board.
  3. Karen Gibson, Dodge County Clerk sent a Timber Cutting Notice/Permit, for Bob Murtens & Hanson & Leja Lumber Company. Noted by the board.
  4. UW-Extension sent notice of a Letter Describing Nondiscrimination Policies for businesses. Noted by the board.
  5. Reports;
  6. Watertown Rural Fire Department fire totals for 2015 were presented by Chairman Jones. 2015 Totals for Shields were Fire-4, EMS-15, MVA-3. January 2016 totals were Fire-0, EMS-1, MVA-0, Hazcon-1. (Hazardous Conditions including Hazmat, Chemical Spills, Gas Leaks, etc.).
  7. The Plan Commission Minutes from the February 25, 2016 meeting were presented and noted by the board. (See Attached)
  8. The 10th Annual Road Side Clean Up will be held on Saturday, April 23, 2016. Father Good has the sign-up sheet at the transfer site for available roads. This is the time of year the Town of Shields Residents take care of their town by cleaning up the ditches from winter. Garbage bags will be available for clean up the weekend before see Fr. Good. Treats will be served at 11 am the morning of April 23, 2016 for residents.
  9. Old Business-none to report.
  10. New Business;
  11. A Public Hearing will be held on April 26, 2016 for the purpose of the 10 year update of the 2030 Comprehensive Plan. The updates are available for review at the clerk’s office, call for an appointment.
  12. The Town Board after discussion decided to update a Board of Review Ordinance. Supervisor Johnson made a motion to put in place the “Ordinance to Establish Procedures and Criteria for Allowing Alternative Forms of Sworn Testimony at Board of Review (BOR) Hearings”, and Supervisor Long seconded. Motion Carried unanimously.
  13. Chairman Jones will meet with Crack Filling Services on Tuesday, March 15, 2016 to look at the roads in the township that might need maintenance.
  14. The Chairman and Supervisors will meet on March 18, 2016 at 2pm to review the Town roads for this years work.
  15. Miscellaneous;
  16. The Spring Presidential Preference Election is April 5, 2016. Polls open at 7am and close at 8pm.
  17. Open Book for the Town of Shields will be held on Wednesday, May 4, 2016 from 2-4pm. Board of Review will be held on Monday, May 16, 2016 from 6-8pm, both meetings will be held at the Emmet Town Hall.
  18. Public Comment-none to report.
  19. Next month’s meeting date; April 11, 2016 at 7 pm at the Emmet Town Hall.

Supervisor Long called for the meeting to be adjourned at 8:06pm and Supervisor Johnson seconded. Motion Carried Meeting Adjourned.

Submitted by Clerk, Susan Johnson

Plan Commission February 25, 2016 Minutes

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Town Of Shields

Dodge County, Wisconsin

Planning Commission                                    February 25, 2016

    Minutes

Attendance: Chairperson Frances Milburn, Tony Peirick, Peter McFarland, Shannon O’Gorman, Harold Peckham, Jeanine Mason, Craig Kleinsteiber, Sandee & Josh Macht, Clerk Susan Johnson. Absent: Bob Long.

  1. The February Planning Commission was called to order by Chairperson Frances Milburn at 7:01pm @ the Clerk’s home. Introductions were made. The minutes were read by the clerk. Corrections were made to the minutes and Tony made a motion to accept the minutes, Shannon seconded. Motion Carried.
  1. A review of the 10-year update of the Town of Shields 2030 Comprehensive Plan was explained by Milburn. She then focused on the specific steps taken in the past year: The Commission met numerous times to go over the Plan. After consulting Nate Olson of Dodge County Land Resources & Parks Dept, and the Board’s monetary concern, the Plan Commission decided not to update the first part of the book-Inventory, Trends, Tables and Figures because of the time/pay involved.
  1. Four changes were proposed to the second part of the Shields Comprehension Plan as follows:
  • Section 5-7 Agricultural, natural, and Cultural Resources Policies and Recommendations. Under Policies & Recommendations #6 would read The Town of Shields along with the northwestern part of Town of Emmet pursued and were granted an AEA (Agricultural Enterprise Area) by DATCP in 2012. Residents are encouraged to participate in Farm Preservation through zoning and AEA designation. Shannon made a motion to accept the update and Jeanine seconded. Motion Carried unanimously.
  • The next update is Section 8-4 under Intent and Description would read. “This category represents those areas where agricultural type uses such as dairy and crop farming are the anticipated predominant land use in the area. A limited amount of non-farm, residential development exists and will continue to be allowed. Shields will follow the same density ration for non-farm land uses as Dodge County-1 non-farm acre to 20 remaining farm acres…. “
  • The next proposed change was Under Policies & Recommendations in Section 8-4; and would read The proposed density of non-farm development will be 1 non-farm acre to 20 remaining farm acres. To calculate this ration, the total amount of contiguous land owned (Base Farm Tract) is divided by 21, which results in the amount of available non-farm acreage. The landowner also needs to meet Shields minimum lot size requirement.
  •  The final proposed change was in Section 8-6 Land Use Policies and Recommendations. Under Policies & Recommendations, #13 would read Restrict creation of new non-farm lots, following Dodge County density ration of 1 non-farm acre to 20 remaining farm acres. Harold made a motion to accept all three changes and Shannon seconded. Motion Carried unanimously.

5 a. The next step in the adoption of the changes is Resolution No. 2016-02 “Recommendations of the Town of Shields Planning Committee to adopt the Town of Shields Comprehensive Plan” (see attached). Shannon made a motion to sign and send Resolution No. 2016-02 to the Town Board on March 14, 2016 Board Meeting, Harold seconded. Motion was carried. Voting Aye: 6, Nay: 0. Document was signed by Chairperson Milburn.

The third step in the adoption of the changes is the Public Hearing which will be held on April 26, 2016 the                                                               Emmet Town Hall, W6777 Second Street Road, Watertown, WI, 53098. The last part will be an adoption of an                         Ordinance by the Town Board accepting the changes to the 2030 Comprehensive Plan which will take place                       after the Public Hearing. This will complete the 10-year update.

  1.   The Plan Commission Board started in 2004 with an appointment of seven residents (5 regulars and 2 alternates) for a three year term. The terms have been renewed. Mission Statement is as reads; “This Commission is dedicated to careful consideration of proposals for land division and/or development such as new construction in Shields Township the residents of this township have indicated that maintaining the rural atmosphere and protecting the environment are top priorities. Their vision is the next 20 years is limited growth.”

All of the members have been a part of the board since the beginning. The Town Board has been in discussion about the Plan Commission Board and will be finalized at the April 26, 2016 meeting. Jeanine Mason would also like to add into the History section of the Plan Commission Book the addition of the Town Board Officials from 1911 to current date, along with a Plan Commission Board Section.

The Town of Shields Annual Meeting will be held at the Emmet Town Hall on April 26, 2016 at 7pm and the Public Hearing for the 2030 Comprehensive Plan meeting will follow shortly after.

No Public Comment.

The meeting was called to adjourn at 7:50pm by Harold Peckham and Shannon O’Gorman seconded. Motion Carried. Meeting Adjourned.

All Plan Commission Meetings are held the 4th Thursday of each month and are based on as needed by the committee.

Submitted by: Clerk Susan Johnson

Annual Meeting/Notice of Public Hearing Comprehensive Plan

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NOTICE OF 2016 ANNUAL MEEETING

TOWN OF SHIELDS

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN, that the Annual Meeting of the Town of Shields

 will be held at the Emmet Town Hall on Tuesday, April 26, 2016.

W6777 Second Street, Watertown, WI.

At 7:00PM,

Susan Johnson-Clerk

Posted March 25, 2016

Notice of Public Hearing

Town of Shields Comprehensive Plan

PLEASE TAKE NOTICE THAT the Town of Shields Town Board will hold a public hearing on the proposed Town of Shields Comprehensive Plan.  The public hearing will be held on 26th, day of April, 2016 at 7:30 p.m. and/or at the Emmet Town Hall, W6777 Second Street Road, Watertown, WI 53098.

The Town of Shields Comprehensive Plan is a policy document that will be used by the Town Board and Planning Committee as a guide for making decisions regarding land use and development in the community.  The plan contains background information and goals, objectives, policies and recommendations addressing each of the following nine (9) plan elements required by Wisconsin’s Comprehensive Planning legislation:

  1. Issues and Opportunities;
  2. Housing;
  3. Transportation;
  4. Utilities and Community Facilities;
  5. Agricultural, Natural and Cultural Resources;
  6. Economic Development;
  7. Intergovernmental Cooperation;
  8. Land Use; and
  9. Implementation

A “recommended draft” of the Town of Shields Comprehensive Plan is available for review at the Shields Town Hall and Dodge County Land Resources and Parks Department Office.  Residents are encouraged to review the plan and submit oral and/or written comments at the public hearing.

For additional information regarding the proposed Town of Shields Comprehensive Plan or to obtain copies of the Plan, contact Town Clerk Susan Johnson, 920-261-7154 or clerk.townofshields@yahoo.com.

March 14, 2016 Agenda

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Board Meeting           March 14, 2016          7pm     Emmet Town Hall

Posted:    March 9, 2016

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. Plan Commission Minutes
    3. The 11th Annual Road Side Clean Up will be held on Saturday, April 23, 2016.
  7. Old Business
  8. New Business
    1. Public Hearing Comprehensive Plan Updates, April 26, 2016, 7pm at the Emmet Town Hall.
    2. BOR Ordinances Updates
  9. Miscellaneous
    1. Spring Presidential Preference Election, April 5, 2016 Polls Open at 7am and Close at 8pm.
    2.  Public Comment
  1. Next month’s meeting date April 11, 2016, 7 pm at the Emmet Town Hall.

February 8, 2016 Minutes

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Board Meeting                                   February 8, 2016                                7pm

                                                                   Minutes

Attendance: Chairman Neale Jones, Supervisor Bob Long, Supervisor Ron Johnson, Treasurer Sue Nampel, Clerk Susan Johnson, Chair for Plan Commission Frances Milburn.

The Board meeting was called to order at 7:12pm by Chairman Neale Jones, the Pledge of Allegiance was recited.

  1. 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.
  2. 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.
  3. The monthly bills were read by Clerk Johnson, Supervisor Johnson made a motion to pay monthly bills and Supervisor Long seconded. Motion Carried.
  4. Correspondences-none to report.
  5. Reports;
  6. The Waterloo Fire Department sent the December 2015 report for the Town of Shields, no runs to report.
  7. The November 12, 2015 Plan Commission minutes were given to the board. (See attached minutes.) ???
  8. Old Business;
  9. The ATV/UTV Ordinance will stay on the agenda until Dodge County conveys a decision on their end for more discussion at our town level.
  10. New Business;
  11. Plan Commission Chair Frances Milburn reported on the 2030 Comprehensive Plan update. The Plan needs to be updated every ten years. All recommended updates have been made and will be passed on to the board for approval. A Public Hearing will be held on April 26, 2016 at 7pm at the Emmet Town Hall, to pass an Ordinance for the updates. Frances and the Plan Commission Board were thanked by Chairman Jones and the rest of the Board for the efforts put forward this past year. The Plan Commission will also meet on February 25, 2016, 7pm at the Clerk’s home.
  12. Chairman Jones, Supervisors Long and Johnson along with Clerk Johnson will attend the March 4, 2016 WTA District Meeting in Juneau from 9 to 3pm. Board of Review training will also be offered so the board can be recertified.
  13. Miscellaneous;
  14. The Annual Meeting for the Town of Shields will be held on April 26, 2016, 7pm at the Emmet Town Hall. This meeting will also serve as a public informational meeting to fill the required procedure for updating our Comprehensive Plan Ordinance for the Town of Shields. The public is invited to attend.
  15. Public Comment-none to report.
  16. Next month’s meeting date; March 14, 2016 at 7 pm at the Emmet Town Hall.

Supervisor Long called for the meeting to be adjourned at 8:35pm and Supervisor Johnson seconded. Motion Carried Meeting Adjourned.

Submitted by Clerk

Susan Johnson

Type E Notice April 5, 2016 Election

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NOTICE VOTING BY ABSENTEE BALLOT

APRIL 5, 2016

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 28 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, 2016.

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 Road, Watertown, WI 53098 920-261-7154, 5:15pm to 7pm, M-F, and by appointment only.

*Except Thursday, March 31, & Friday, Apr. 1, 2016 – open until 5:00pm.

**PLEASE NOTE:  ALL OFFICES WILL BE CLOSED ON GOOD FRIDAY, March 25, 2016, and no absentee voting will take    place on that day.

The first day to vote an absentee ballot in the clerk’s office is: Monday, March 21, 2016.

The last day to vote an absentee ballot in the clerk’s office is: Friday, April 1, 2016.

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 5, 2016.  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.

Cynthia Rupprecht    City of Watertown Clerk

Dated at Watertown, Wisconsin, this 29th day of Feb., 2016.

BLOCK AD — PUBLISH: Tuesday, March 8, 2016.

February 8, 2016 Minutes

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Board Meeting                                   February 8, 2016                                7pm

                                                   Minutes

Attendance: Chairman Neale Jones, Supervisor Bob Long, Supervisor Ron Johnson, Treasurer Sue Nampel, Clerk Susan Johnson, Chair for Plan Commission Frances Milburn.

  1. The Board meeting was called to order at 7:12pm 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-none to report.
  6. Reports;
  7. The Waterloo Fire Department sent the December 2015 report for the Town of Shields, no runs to report.
  8. The November 12, 2015 Plan Commission were given to the board. (See attached minutes.)
  9. Old Business;
  10. The ATV/UTV Ordinance will stay on the agenda until Dodge County conveys a decision on their end for more discussion at our town level.
  11. New Business;
  12. Plan Commission Chair Frances Milburn reported on the 2030 Comprehensive Plan update. The Plan needs to be updated every ten years. All recommended updates have been made and will be passed on to the board for approval. A Public Hearing will be held on April 26, 2016 at 7pm at the Emmet Town Hall, to pass an Ordinance for the updates. Frances and the Plan Commission Board were thanked by Chairman Jones and the rest of the Board for the efforts put forward this past year. The Plan Commission will also meet on February 25, 2016, 7pm at the Clerk’s home.
  13. Chairman Jones, Supervisors Long and Johnson along with Clerk Johnson will attend the March 4, 2016 WTA District Meeting in Juneau from 9 to 3pm. Board of Review training will also be offered so the board can be recertified.
  14. Miscellaneous;
  15. The Annual Meeting for the Town of Shields will be held on April 26, 2016, 7pm at the Emmet Town Hall. Followed by the update Ordinance for the Comprehensive Plan for the Town of Shields. The public is invited to attend.
  16. Public Comment-none to report.
  17. Next month’s meeting date; March 14, 2016 at 7 pm at the Emmet Town Hall.

Supervisor Long called for the meeting to be adjourned at 8:35pm and Supervisor Johnson seconded. Motion Carried Meeting Adjourned.

Submitted by Clerk

Susan Johnson

February 16, 2016 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 Thursday February 11, 2016 at 9:00am, the Emmet Town Hall W6777 Second Street, Watertown, WI 53098

Sue Johnson, Clerk Town of Shields

Deb Carlson, Clerk Town of Emmet

February 8, 2016 Agenda

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Board Meeting           February 8, 2016        7pm     Emmet Town Hall

Posted:    February 3, 2016

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. Plan Commission Minutes.
  7. Old Business
    1. ATV/UTV Ordinance
  8. New Business
    1. Plan Commission Public Hearing date
    2. 2016 WTA District Mtg, Board of Review Training
  9. Miscellaneous
  10. Public Comment

Next month’s meeting date March 14, 2016, 7 pm at the Emmet Town Hall

January 12, 2016 Minutes

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Board Meeting                                   January 12, 2016                                7pm

                                                       Minutes

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

  1. The Board meeting was called to order at 7:08pm 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 Clerk Johnson, Supervisor Johnson made a motion to pay monthly bills and Chairman Jones seconded. Motion Carried.
  5. Correspondences;
    1. DCLR & PD sent notice the Town of Portland’s Comprehensive Plan was updated on December 17, 2015. Noted by the board.
    2. DCLR &PD sent an approved Land Use Permit for Lawrence Kroll for a deck and shed. Noted by the board.
    3. A meeting will be held on January 20, 2016 at 7:30pm at the Dodge County Admin Building for Town Officers. Noted by the board.
  1. Reports;
    1. The Watertown Rural Fire Department totals for 2015 are as follows; 4-Fire Runs, 15-EMS calls and 3-MVA. The Waterloo Fire Department sent the October and November reports for 2015; no calls to the Town of Shields.
    2. The Town of Shields Comprehensive Plan will be finalized at the Annual Meeting. The public should look for meeting dates on the Posting Boards and in the Newspaper.
  1. Old Business-None to report.
  2. New Business;
    1. Jeff Berres spoke briefly on the ATV/UTV Ordinance. There has been no movement on the Ordinance however it should be on the Counties agenda soon.
  3. Miscellaneous-None to report.
  4. Public Comment-None to report.
  5. Next month’s meeting date; February 8, 2016 at 7 pm at the Emmet Town Hall.

Chairman Jones called for the meeting to be adjourned at 8:12pm and Supervisor Johnson seconded. Motion Carried Meeting Adjourned.

Submitted by Clerk

Susan Johnson