Board Meeting                                   September 10, 2018                           7pm

 Minutes

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

5. The Board meeting was called to order at 7:00pm by Chairman Neale Jones, the Pledge of Allegiance was recited.
6. 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.
7. The Treasurers Report was read by the Town Treasurer, on a motion by Supervisor Johnson to except the report as read, and seconded by Supervisor Long. Motion Carried.
8. The monthly bills were read by Chairman Jones, Supervisor Long made a motion to pay monthly bills and Supervisor Johnson seconded. Motion Carried.
9. Correspondences;
10. Advanced Disposal sent an email about quoting our recycling needs. Julie Gross would be the contact. The clerk will contact her for a bid.
11. The State of WI Department of Administration sent an email that the State has Contracts which are available to Local Governments for things such as; Janitorial Supplies, Light Duty Trucks, Hazardous Waste Services, Prescription Safety Glasses, Electrical & Plumbing Supplies, etc.
12. Reports;
13. The Waterloo Fire Reports for the month of August 2018. There were no runs to the township. Watertown Fire Report was not available at meeting time.
14. The Bridge Inspection Report for 2018 was done on April 26, 2018. The Cold Spring Creek Bridge is due for a brush cutting, and sealing of joints. New chip seal was noted on roadway. All else was up to standards.
15. Old Business;
16. Supervisor Johnson presented a graph to the Board that he put together through the collective response to ATV/UTV proposals. Supervisor Johnson made a motion to discontinue any further work or discussion on the ATV/UTV Ordinance, Supervisor Long seconded. Motion Carried. All were in favor. After the motion Supervisor Long commented that the Ordinance can be rescinded if the Ordinance became a problem. Chairman Jones commented that he had spoken with Randy Soldner that the townships north and south of the Town of Shields are approving ATV Ordinances. Supervisor Johnson made a comment that 1-as a duty to my job the results are clear, that more people do not want the ATV/UTV’s on the town roads, 2-there is no compelling benefit to the town, 3- I do not care what the other townships are doing, we should do what is right for the Town of Shields.
17. New Business-None to report.
18. Miscellaneous;
19. Joe Plasil and Tony Peirick will attend the WTA Convention in October 14-16, 2018 in Steven’s Point.
20. Public Comment-None.
21. Next month’s meeting date; October 8, 2018 at 7 pm at the Emmet Town Hall.
22. Chairman Jones called for the meeting to be adjourned at 7:40pm and Supervisor Long seconded. Motion Carried Meeting Adjourned.

Submitted by Clerk

Susan Johnson

Board Meeting           September 10, 2018   7pm     Emmet Town Hall

Posted:    September 5, 2018

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.
7. Old Business
   1. ATV/UTV Ordinance and Discussion
8. New Business
9. Miscellaneous
10. Public Comment
11. Next month’s meeting date October 8, 2018, 7 pm at the Emmet Town Hall.

Board Meeting           August 13, 2018         7pm     Emmet Town Hall

Posted:    August 8, 2018

Agenda

1. Call to Order & Pledge of Allegiance
2. Minutes
3. Treasurers Report
4. Pay Monthly Bills
5. Correspondences;
   1. 2018 Fall Town & Village Workshop

Reports

6. 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. DCLR & PD, Minor Land Division, Dennis Stilling-Lectric Farms
   2. Transportation Resolution
9. Miscellaneous
   1. Fall Primary, August 14, 2018. Polls open at 7am-8pm.
10. Public Comment
11. Next month’s meeting date September 10, 2018, 7 pm at the Emmet Town Hall.

Board Meeting                                   July 9, 2018                            7pm

 Minutes

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

The Board meeting was called to order at 7:05pm by Chairman Neale Jones, the Pledge of Allegiance was recited.

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.

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.

The monthly bills were read by Chairman Jones, Supervisor Johnson made a motion to pay monthly bills and Chairman Jones seconded. Motion Carried.

1. Correspondences;
2. Dodge County Highway Commission sent the 2018-2019 Winter Maintenance Agreement for a cost of $21,487.50. Supervisor Johnson made a motion to accept the 2018-2019 Municipal Maintenance Agreement and Chairman Jones seconded. Motion Carried. Discussion took place on the balance of the 2017-2018 MMA which is $8626.29 which will be used up before October 31, 2018 expires.
3. Chairman Jones also reported that Tanker #2 had new tires put on this month.
4. Reports;
5. The June Rural Fire Department reports that there was 1 MVA (Motor Vehicle Accident in the Town of Shields. No report was available at meeting time from the Waterloo Fire Department.
6. Discussion to place about having Andy Fincutter do some tree trimming and culvert repair in the Township. Noted by the board.
7. Dodge County-State of Wisconsin Office of Emergency Management sent the Update- April thru June 2018. Noted by the board.
8. The WTA, Town Officers Meeting for Dodge County will be attended by Chairman Jones, Supervisor Long & Johnson.
9. Old Business;
10. ATV/UTV Ordinance remains on the agenda.
11. New Business;
12. DC Highway 2018-2019 Winter Maintenance Agreement was discussed above.
13. Miscellaneous;
14. There will be a Fall Partisan Primary on August 14, 2018. Polls will open at 7am and close at 8pm. You may register at the polls on Election Day bring a current drivers and a proof of address. Absentee voters can call the Clerk at 920-261-7154 to vote ahead of the Election.
15. The Clerk will purchases 4 used Voting Booths for the Town of Shields at a total cost of $200.
16. Public Comment-
17. None to report.
18. Next month’s meeting date; August 13, 2018, at 7pm at the Emmet Town Hall.

Supervisor Johnson called for the meeting to be adjourned at 8:03pm and Chairman Jones seconded. Motion Carried Meeting Adjourned.

Submitted by Clerk

Susan Johnson

Board Meeting                                   June 18, 2018                         7pm

 Minutes

Attendance: Chairman Neale Jones, Supervisor Bob Long,  Treasurer Sue Nampel, Clerk Susan Johnson, Bob Bruha-Scott Construction, Chris Blue & John Taylor-Fahrner Asphalt.

11. The Board meeting was called to order at 7:02pm by Chairman Neale Jones, the Pledge of Allegiance was recited.
12. 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.
13. The Treasurers Report was read by the Town Treasurer, on a motion by Chairman Jones to accept the report as read, and seconded by Supervisor Long. Motion Carried.
14. The monthly bills were read by Clerk Johnson, Chairman Jones made a motion to pay monthly bills and Supervisor Long seconded. Motion Carried.
15. Correspondences-None to report.
16. Reports;
17. The Watertown Rural Fire Department report was presented by Chairman Jones, the TOS had 2 EMS runs for the month of May. The Waterloo Fire Department report was presented by the clerk, there were no runs to the township.
18. Old Business;
19. ATV/UTV no new discussion.
20. New Business;
21. The Township received three (3) Bids this year for the annual road work project. The companies bidding were Fahrner Asphalt Sealers, Scott Construction, Inc. and Slurry Surfacing Specialists Stuck & Irwin Paving, Inc. After reading each of the road bids, discussion back and forth took place. Supervisor Long made a motion to accept the Scott Construction, Inc. bid of SINGLE SEAL OVER HARD SURFACE WITH QUARTZ CHIPS TO GARDEN ROAD (CTH QQ TO END) – $16,130.00 AND ASPHALT WEDGING – $85.OO (300 TON MINIMUM) and Chairman Jones seconded the motion. Motion Carried. All were in favor.
22. The Town of Shields has received application for the 2018-2019 Liquor Licenses. Supervisor Long made a motion to accept the applications from the Watertown Chapter Izaak Walton League and Casey’s Saloon for renewal and Chairman Jones seconded. Motion Carried. All were in favor.
23. Miscellaneous- None to report.
24. Public Comment-None to report.
25. Next month’s meeting date; July 9, 2018 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

Board Meeting                                   May 14, 2018                          7pm

 Minutes

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

11. The Board meeting was called to order at 7:04pm by Chairman Neale Jones, the Pledge of Allegiance was recited.
12. 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.
13. 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.
14. The monthly bills were read by Chairman Jones, Supervisor Johnson made a motion to pay monthly bills and Supervisor Long seconded. Motion Carried.
15. Correspondences;
16. Dodge County State of WI, sent the yearly Emergency Management for Chairman Jones to sigh to keep us enrolled in the program. Noted by the board.
17. The WTA sent notice of their new provider for town websites and how to contact them if needed for a fee. Noted by the board.
18. The Department of Safety and Professional Services sent a letter letting us know that we have no serious injuries to the township for the year 2017. Noted by the board.
19. Waste Management emailed the clerk of the NEW implementation of CLEAN RECYCLING it comes from when non-recyclable items (contamination) ends up in the recycling dumpsters, they have the potential to turn the entire load into trash, resulting in contamination and additional processing and disposal costs. Under these new terms the Township may be assessed contamination charges of up to $69 per yard. We are asking if you have any questions contact any board member or ask Fr. Anthony at the Transfer Site. Thank you.
20. Reports;
21. Waterloo Fire Department sent the April Activity Report, no runs were reported to the Town of Shields. The Watertown Rural Fire Department sent notice of the calls for March; 1 EMS, 1 HAZCON and for April; 1 Fire calls were reported. Noted by the board.
22. Old Business;
23. The ATV/UTV Ordinance has been tabled a bit more information needs to be gathered before a final decision is made.
24. New Business;
25. Bruce and Stacy Bratz had approached the TOS Planning Commission on April 26, 2018 for their recommendation to the Town Board. The new home would be built on 5 acres at W8081 Wood Road. Sandee Match made a motion to recommend in favor to the town board in favor of the Minor Land Division, Harold Peckham seconded. On a motion by Harold Peckham to recommend to the town board in favor of the Conditional Use Permit and Sandee Match seconded. Motions carried, all were in favor. Tonight the Town Board had a discussion with Bruce Bratz and Dennis Stilling on the applications. After much discussion Supervisor Johnson made a motion to accept both the Minor Land Division and the Conditional Use Permit to DCLR &PD and Supervisor Long seconded. Motion Carried all were in favor.
26. Salaries and Election Workers pay was brought up at the Annual Meeting. Discussion too place and the increases were discussed per board member. It was good to have public input, this year when the Budget Hearing is held the salaries and election pay will again be discussed and voted on at that time.
27. Miscellaneous;
28. The clerk will publish the road bids ad in the newspaper soon, to be opened at the July 9, 2018 Town Board Meeting.
29. The Town of Emmet will again be doing our 1^st cutting.
30. Public Comment;
31. Flooding on First Street was discussed when there is heavy down pours it flood the neighbor’s yard from the over flowing ditch. Noted by the board.
32. Next month’s meeting date CHANGE will be June 18, 2018, at 7 pm at the Emmet Town Hall.

Supervisor Johnson called for the meeting to be adjourned at 8:39pm and Supervisor Long seconded. Motion Carried Meeting Adjourned.

Submitted by Clerk, Susan Johnson