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

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

Location of Polling Place and Hours

At the Emmet Town Hall the Spring Primary Election to be held on February 16, 2016 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.

Board Meeting           TUESDAY, January 12, 2016   7pm     Emmet Town Hall

Posted:    January 6, 2016

Agenda

1. Call to Order & Pledge of Allegiance
2. Minutes
3. Treasurers Report
4. Pay Monthly Bills
5. Correspondences;
   1. Town of Portland Comprehensive Plan
   2. DCLR & PD Land Use Permit- Lawrence Kroll Deck & Shed
6. Reports
   1. Waterloo & Watertown Rural Fire Dept. monthly reports.
7. Old Business
8. New Business
   1. Jeff Berres speaks on ATV/UTV Ordinance
9. Miscellaneous
10. Public Comment
12. Next month’s meeting date February 8, 2016, 7 pm at the Emmet Town Hall.

Board Meeting                                   December 14, 2015                            7pm

                                                     Minutes

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

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 Long to accept the minutes as reviewed, 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 Clerk Johnson, Supervisor Johnson made a motion to pay monthly bills and Supervisor Long seconded. Motion Carried.
5. Correspondences;
   1. UW Extension sent notice of the Wis Line Teleconference Series for Winter/Spring 2016. Noted by the board.
   2. Nate Olson Senior Planner from DCLR&PD sent a letter to remind the Town Board and Plan Commission Members that he is a resource that can be used for subjects to re-evaluating plan commission responsibilities, research new/changing laws, review of county/town land use regulations, review of state programs affecting towns, methods to increase intergovernmental cooperation, etc. Noted by the board.
6. Reports;
   1. Waterloo & Watertown Rural Fire reports were not ready at meeting time.
7. Old Business;
   1. The Town of Shields Board is still waiting to hear Dodge County’s recommendation for the ATV/UTV Ordinance.
8. New Business;
   1. The Watertown Fire Department sent notice of the 2016 Contract for Fire & EMS for coverage to the township, the cost for 2016 will be $32,082.58. After discussion Supervisor Johnson made a motion to accept the contract for 2016 at $32,082.58 and Supervisor Long seconded. Motion Carried. All in Favor.
9. Miscellaneous;
   1. Each odd year of an Election cycle the Town Board appoints Election Inspectors for the 2016-2017 Election cycle. This cycle the Town Board appoints; Chief Inspectors-Rosemarie Ulmer, Irene Miller, Frances Milburn, Betty May & Susan Kileen. Election Inspectors-Sue Nampel, Carol Burner & Mary McFarland. Please contact the clerk if you are interested in working extra help is always a need.
10. Public Comment-none to report.

10. Next month’s meeting date; TUESDAY, January 12, 2016 at 7 pm at the Emmet Town Hall.

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

Submitted by Clerk-Susan Johnson

Board Meeting           December 8, 2015      7pm     Emmet Town Hall

Posted:    December 11, 2015

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
8. New Business
9. Miscellaneous
   1. Appoint Election Workers
10. Public Comment
12. Next month’s meeting date January 11, 2016, 7 pm at the Emmet Town Hall.

Board Meeting                                   November 9, 2015                              7pm

                                                     Minutes

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

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 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 Supervisor Johnson, Supervisor Johnson made a motion to pay monthly bills and Supervisor Long seconded. Motion Carried.
5. Correspondences;
6. The Wisconsin Department of Administration sent the Final Population Estimate for the Town of Shields, Dodge County WI. Population is 563. Noted by the Board.
7. The Wisconsin Department of Administration sent notice of the approval of a Cooperative Plan between the City of Watertown and The Town of Emmet. Noted by the Board.
8. The Dodge County Highway Commission sent an Information Packet for the 2016-2017 program as projected, the Election of committee for town and municipal programs, the size and number of projects for the Local Road Improvement Program. Noted by the Board.
9. Reports;
10. The Watertown Rural Fire Department report was given by Chairman Jones. In September the TO Shields had one (1) EMS call and in October the TO Shields had two (2) EMS calls. Waterloo fire report was not available at meeting time.
11. Old Business;
12. The ATV/UTV Ordinance is still awaiting a review from Dodge County.
13. New Business;
14. The Joint Powers Agreement County 911 Emergency System was sent, Per Wisconsin Attorney General’s Office a 911 Joint Powers Agreement needs to be executed and filed on a yearly basis to comply with Sec. 256.35(9), Wisconsin statutes.
15. The Plan Commission will meet on November 12, 2015 at Chairperson Frances Milburn’s home at 7pm.
16. Miscellaneous;
17. The 2016 Budget Hearing will begin following tonight’s monthly Board Meeting.
18. Public Comment-
19. Assessor Joe Plasil reported that the Assessors Classes he attended in Stevens Point were very informative and educational and is open to all board members. The assessor programs are continually being updated yearly so the class was well worth attending and that he plans to attend again.
20. Next month’s meeting date; October 14, 2015 at 7 pm at the Emmet Town Hall.

Chairman Jones called for the meeting to be adjourned at 7:35pm and Supervisor Johnson seconded. Motion Carried Meeting Adjourned.

Submitted by Clerk, Susan Johnson