Town of Little Wolf
E6325 County Road N
Manawa,, WI 54949
ph: 920-596-2080
We Wish you a Merry Christmas and a Happy, Healthy 2021!
TOWN OF LITTLE WOLF FALL/WINTER NEWSLETTER- 2020
Hello from your Town Board!
We hope you are all doing well, considering the curveballs this year of 2020 has pitched. Who would have ever imagined we’d see the types of events 2020 has delivered! One thing we can ensure, the Town Board is committed to keeping the Town safe and maintained in a way that respects our residents and is responsible with your tax dollars. Read on to get updates. Lastly, we would like to wish you all a Blessed Christmas and hope the New Year brings us all Health and Happiness!
The Town Board is considering the purchase of a generator, to keep the Town Hall powered in the event of a storm that causes outage for days, like we’ve seen in the past. This is a topic we will discuss at the Town Budget Public Hearing, which is at 6 pm on November 12th, as it will cost more than a little. Please let the Town Board know whether or not you support this purchase.
Town Assessed Values: The new assessment values have been calculated by the Department of Revenue. The Towns’ aggregate ratio is below 90%. This is not a real serious issue; however, it is a good indicator that our assessed values on property in the Town need to be looked at and updated. This is why you will be receiving a letter from Kathy Bazile, our Town Assessor. The letter will include a survey that you should fill out and send back to her. By sending the survey back, you may be able to forego an inspection of the interior of your home. With the covid pandemic, the Assessor would prefer to do an outside assessment and not have to come inside. To make this possible, you must send back that survey! Please read the letter from Bazile when it arrives and send back the survey. This will make it possible to bring the values back in line without having to enter your property. The Town Board encourages you to cooperate with the Assessor.
Tax Collection reminders:
NEW for 2020: Due to the pandemic, the Treasurer will not be collecting in person this year. ALL tax payments should be mailed to: Rhonda Wilz, N5784 Shop St, Manawa, WI 54949. This info is on your tax bill as well. All payments must be postmarked on or before January 31, 2021 to be considered a timely payment. . Envelopes must be postmarked by Dec 31, to receive credit in 2020. INCLUDE a Self Addressed Stamped Envelope if you want to receive a RECEIPT
ALL DOGS MUST BE LICENSED. This is the Law in the State of Wisconsin.
TAGS COST $5 FOR SPAYED/NEUTERED , $10 FOR OTHERS & $35 FOR KENNEL
******PROOF OF RABIES VACCINATION IS REQUIRED****** SASE required for tags and receipt.
Tax Bills: This year, the Town may see an increase in bill amount, for the Manawa School District Referendum that was passed. On your bill you will find the amounts that make up the total bill, under the different taxing entities. We collect the taxes, then the Town pays the State, the County, the School District, Fox Valley Tech, and the remainder is the Towns’ share. The amount the Town charges/keeps is only legally allowed to increase by the amount of new development. Please look your bill over when you get it. If you have any questions, please call a town board member.
Town Hall Rental: The Town Hall is available for meetings, family parties, etc. The cost is $50 for the rental, plus a $50 deposit. The deposit is returned after the day of rent, and once the hall is found to be clean and in order after your party leaves. To check for availability call the Town Clerk. Now that the County has discontinued the Meals on Wheels in the Town Hall, we have more availability. Renting the Town Hall is economical, and helps offset the cost of heating the building, thus making your tax dollars go farther. We encourage you to think about renting the Town Hall for your events.
Items of Interest: this may be a repeat, but it is still true. We have handled many complaints regarding traffic violations. Please understand the Town does care about these issues, but your first call should be to the enforcement agency. That would be Waupaca County Sheriff’s Department. If it’s an emergency, call 911. The non-emergency number for the Sheriff’s Department is 715-258-4466.
In an effort to make all traffic and roads safer, the Town is working on enforcement of the state statute that gives the Town authority to keep the Right of Way clear. We are trying to make it the same across the whole town, as it should be. Any planting of trees, shrubs or hedges within 10 (ten) feet of the right of way, need to be approved by the Board. Please contact a Board member if you have any questions about this.
**If your Fire Number sign is damaged, please let a Town Board member know, so it can be replaced.**
Winter Snow Removal: Before we get any snow events, we would like to remind all residents of the state law, prohibiting us from pushing our snow across the road. This is an unsafe practice, and causes many expensive problems for the snow plowing workers that are out keeping the roads clear. Please remind anyone that you hire to plow out your driveway, too. If they leave snow on the road to freeze down, you, the homeowner, could be held liable for their actions while in your employ. An average snow fall, (anything over 2 inches, approximately), costs the town between 5 and 6 thousand dollars to have the whole town plowed and sand/salt. It is also illegal to use your personal or business truck or tractor to plow the town roads. If this is something you think you’d like to do, to ‘help out’, please refrain from doing this. It is against the law and extremely unsafe. Also, please don’t approach the snow plow vehicles or their drivers, as this could get you hurt, if they are looking at an object and don’t see you. They are doing their job, and you should leave them to that. If you have a complaint, you should be contacting a town official.
2021 Election Schedule: February and April elections are the 2021 elections as of right now. If there are any recalls or special elections, you will surely see it on TV or the news. The Clerk will publish notice of any special elections as well.
If you have moved or changed your name, you will need to register to Vote. Getting registered in advance of the first Election saves the Voter a lot of time on Election Day. If you would like to Register, please contact the Town Clerk, by calling 596-2143, or email a request to : litlwolf@wolfnet.net
Any Absentee requests for the calendar year of 2020 will expire on December 31, 2020. If you would like to continue to receive Absentee ballots after January 1, 2021, you may go to myVote.gov after January 1 and apply there, or contact the Town Clerk. The Clerk will be happy to assist you.
LAND USE PERMITS
The Waupaca County Zoning Department issues Land Use Permits. Please contact them If you are planning on doing any building. The rule of thumb is if it’s new or changing the outside dimensions of the structure, it requires a permit. Their number is 715-258-6255.
Agenda's and Minutes
Town of Little Wolf
Meeting Proceedings
Thursday, January 14, 2021
Little Wolf Town Hall
Chairman Moede called the regular monthly meeting to Order at 7:00 pm. Roll call showed Moede, R. Beyer, Bonikowske, Wilz and Beyer present. There were 2 public present.
Bonikowske/ Beyer to approve the Agenda. Motion Carried 3-0.
Moede/Bonikowske to approve the December, 2020 minutes, with a change to the recorded checks retained by Wilz. Motion Carried 3-0.
Treasurer Wilz gave the fund balances. Tax collections were at 49% without collecting in person. Sup. Beyer reported concern from Todd Niemuth regarding the lack of a ‘stamped receipt’ with in person collection suspended. Residents may call the Treasurer to have a receipt sent to them via email or postal service. Or, they can go to the County website and search Tax Information to print off a receipt. The Treasurer and Clerk both reconciled to the bank statement. Bonikowske/Beyer to approve the report. Motion Carried 3-0.
Constable Report: No calls or complaints to report.
Business:
Sue and Leo Johnson were present to ask why the Town had right of way markers placed along their property on Yohr Rd. R. Beyer explained the markers should have been placed along Spring Creek Rd, not Yohr. Johnson was under the impression that the Town ordered the large oak trees in her yard to be cut down. The Town denied this was ever discussed. Beyer will follow up with the county Highway department, and get matters straightened out.
The Assessor has asked to meet with the Town Board. A meeting will be scheduled.
Next Fire Board meeting is on Tuesday, January 19, 2021 at 6 pm. The Fire Board meeting is open to the Public.
Roads- Rod Beyer spoke about culvert repair on Garrity Rd; no word yet from MCC, Beyer will check back with them.
Caucus for nominating candidates for the April, 2021 ballot was held on Tuesday, with the following being nominated: Chair: Alan Moede- Supervisor #1: Rodney Beyer - Supervisor #2: Joel Bonikowske – Treasurer: Rhonda J. Wilz, and Clerk: Jackie Beyer. There were 9 residents present, along with the current board members.
The 2020 Final Budget Amendments were as follows: Amendment # 20-BA-12 - $ 212.13 from Comprehensive Planning to Contingency, and $ 600.00 from Recreation to Contingency, and $1,100 from Landfill to Contingency, and $ 5,468.91 from Fire and Ambulance to Contingency, and $ 50,667.24 from Highways to Contingency, and $ 52,742.59 from General Government fund to the Contingency Fund. This leaves a Balance of $117,300.41 in the Contingency Fund.
Amendment # 20-BA-13 - $117,300.41 is hereby transferred from the Contingency account into the Cash Carryover account.
Correspondence was reviewed.
Bills and checks were presented for payment. Checks numbering 3285 -3317 were presented for payables. Beyer/Bonikowske to approve payment of bills with checks 3285 -3317.
Bonikowske/ Beyer to adjourn. Meeting was adjourned at 8:45 pm.
These minutes are subject to board approval.
Respectfully submitted,
Jackie Beyer, Clerk
The Town Caucus, for the purpose of Nominating candidates for the Town Board positions, will be held on Tuesday, January 12, 2021 at 7 pm at the Little Wolf Town Hall.
TOWN OF LITTLE WOLF
MEETING AGENDA
Thursday, January 14, 2021
Little Wolf Town Hall
7:00 pm
Open Meeting – THIS MEETING IS OPEN TO THE PUBLIC. IT HAS BEEN POSTED AND THE PRESS HAS BEEN NOTIFIED.
Pledge of Allegiance
Roll Call of Officials – Moede, Bonikowske, Beyer, Wilz, Beyer
Approval of Agenda-
Clerk’s Report – Approval of December, 2020 Minutes
Treasurer’s Report- Approval
Constable’s Report – Approval
Visitor Input –
Business:
Correspondence
Payment of Bills –
Adjournment
Town of Little Wolf
Meeting Proceedings
Thursday, December 10, 2020
Little Wolf Town Hall
Chairman Moede called the regular monthly meeting to Order at 7:00 pm. Roll call showed Moede, R. Beyer, Bonikowske, Wilz and Beyer present. There were 5 public present.
Bonikowske/ Beyer to approve the Agenda. Motion Carried 3-0.
Bonikowske/Beyer to approve the November, 2020 minutes. Motion Carried 3-0.
Treasurer Wilz gave the fund balances. The Treasurer and Clerk both reconciled to the bank statement. Moede/Bonikowske to approve the report. Motion Carried 3-0.
Constable Report: No calls or complaints to report.
Business:
Julia Juergens and family members present to explain and answer questions regarding a CSM they are looking to have approved. There were two changes to be made to the CSM. The Board will not sign until the revised copy is received, and Mrs. Juergens has signed and notarized as the owner. Moede/Bonikowske to approve the CSM with the revisions made. Carried 3-0.
The Planning Commission met prior to the Board meeting, and recommended approval of a Zone Map Amendment from Micky Pagel. Moede/Bonikowske to approve the requested Zone Map Amendment. Carried 3-0.
The stray animal contract with Wolf River Veterinary Clinic was reviewed. The cost of euthanizing a stray has gone up. The Town has not been billed for that service in recent years. Bonikowske/Beyer to approve the renewal of the 1 yr service from Wolf River Vet Clinic. Carried 3-0.
A draft letter from the Town Attorney was reviewed. It is to be sent to the Assessor. It is listing the Towns expectations of the service provided, along with other concerns. There were a couple of additions the board wanted to see. The Clerk will follow up with the Attorney.
Land Use Permit- one received for a new heifer barn at the Henschel farm.
UDC report- one UDC inspection sheet for a new home.
Next Fire Board meeting is on Tuesday, December 15, 2020 at 6 pm. The Fire Board meeting is open to the Public.
Building Maintenance: the Community room has gotten a new look. Rod and Jackie Beyer, Don and Deb Schuelke and Tim Hungerford were the painting crew. It looks great! It’s all ready for renting out for your get together!
Roads- Rod Beyer listed the maintenance tasks completed. There is not much going on, just waiting on the winter weather.
Bonikowske/Beyer to adopt the 2021 Budget as the operating budget for 2021. Carried by all.
Caucus for nominating candidates for the April 2021 ballot will be held on Tuesday, January 12, 2021 at the Little Wolf Town Hall beginning at 7:00 pm.
Correspondence was reviewed.
Bills and checks were presented for payment. Checks numbering 3258 through 3287 were presented for payables. Moede/Bonikowske to approve payment of bills with checks 3258 through 3287. Carried by all. Checks numbered 3259 through 3287 were held by Treasurer Wilz to use for Escrow refunds.
Bonikowske/ Beyer to adjourn. Carried. Meeting was adjourned at 8:45 pm.
These minutes are subject to board approval.
Respectfully submitted,
Jackie Beyer, Clerk
TOWN OF LITTLE WOLF
MEETING AGENDA
Thursday, December 10, 2020
Little Wolf Town Hall
7:00 pm
Open Meeting – THIS MEETING IS OPEN TO THE PUBLIC. IT HAS BEEN POSTED AND THE PRESS HAS BEEN NOTIFIED.
Pledge of Allegiance
Roll Call of Officials – Moede, Bonikowske, Beyer, Wilz, Beyer
Approval of Agenda-
Clerk’s Report – Approval of November, 2020 Minutes
Treasurer’s Report- Approval
Constable’s Report – Approval
Visitor Input –
Business:
Correspondence
Payment of Bills –
Adjournment
Notice of Planning Commission Meeting
Thursday, December 10, 2020
6:15 pm
Little Wolf Town Hall
The Planning Commission will hold a meeting on Thursday, December 10, 2020 at 6:15 pm at the Little Wolf Town Hall.
The item for consideration is a recommendation to the Town Board, for a requested change to the Zoning Map, allowing for parcels owned by Micky Pagel, located at E7052 and E7054 Nicolai Rd, Manawa, to go from Ag Enterprise zoning to AWT- Ag and Woodland Transition. Parcel numbers are: 33-13-24-6 and 33-13-24-7.
The Agenda is as follows:
Call to Order
Confirm Quorum with Roll Call
Review the Zone Map Amendment request
Review Comments- Public Comment
Motion/Action on the request- Recommendation to the Town Board
Develop Town Recommendation form language
New Business
Adjourn
Town of Little Wolf
Special Meeting Minutes
Friday, November 13, 2020
5:00 pm
Little Wolf Town Hall
The Special Meeting was called to Order by Rod Beyer at 5 pm. Open meeting statement was read.
Members present: R. Beyer, J. Bonikowske and J. Beyer.
No Public present.
Beyer/Bonikowske to approve the Agenda. Carried.
Bonikowske/Beyer to approve the Budget Amendment, 20-BA-10, to move $1,289.68 from the General Government account into the Recycling account to cover expenses. Motion Carried by all.
Bonikowske/Beyer to adjourn. Meeting adjourned at 5:02 pm.
Respectfully Submitted,
Jackie Beyer
Town of Little Wolf
Meeting Proceedings
Thursday, November 12, 2020
Little Wolf Town Hall
Chairman Moede called the regular monthly meeting to Order at 7:00 pm. Roll call showed Moede, R. Beyer, Bonikowske, Wilz and Beyer present. There were 0 residents present.
Bonikowske/ Beyer to approve the Agenda. Motion Carried 3-0.
Moede/Beyer to approve the October, 2020 minutes. Motion Carried 3-0.
Treasurer Wilz gave the fund balances. The Treasurer and Clerk both reconciled to the bank statement. Bonikowske/Beyer to approve the report. Motion Carried 3-0.
Constable Report: No report from any Board member.
Business:
The Board discussed an email from the Town Attorney, regarding the assessor contract and moving forward. Moede/Beyer to authorize the attorney to draft a letter to the assessor asking for remediation of the assessment level and to clarify the assessment roll by the August 2021 Board of Review. Carried by all.
Land Use permits were reviewed, with four permits received. There were four UDC Inspection reports received, bringing the total for the year to date to 11.
Next Fire Board meeting is on Tuesday, November 17th at 6 pm. The Fire Board meeting is open to the Public.
Building Maintenance: Updating and freshening up in the Community Room was discussed. A painting of the room was determined a good idea. With the County not using for ‘Meals’ anymore, it would be good to make it more appealing to encourage renting it out.
Roads- Ditch mowing got completed, as did the patching on Swan Road. Now it’s just a matter of winter maintenance.
2020 Fall Newsletter: The newsletter is complete. It can be viewed at the three posting places, as well as on the town website, at www.townoflittlewolf.com
Correspondence was reviewed.
Bills and checks were presented for payment. Checks numbering 3233 through 3256 were presented for payables. Moede/Bonikowske to approve payment of bills with checks 3233 through 3256. Carried by all.
Bonikowske/ Beyer to adjourn. Carried. Meeting was adjourned at 8:23 pm.
These minutes are subject to board approval.
Respectfully submitted,
Jackie Beyer, Clerk
Budget Public Hearing
November 12, 2020
6:00 pm
Chairman Moede called the 2021 Budget Public Hearing to Order at 6:00 pm.
Board members present were: Moede, R. Beyer, J. Bonikowske, R. Wilz and J. Beyer.
There were no residents present.
Budget numbers were discussed, and the levy numbers were discussed as well.
After no more discussion, the Public Hearing was adjourned at 6:45 pm.
Special Electors Meeting
November 12, 2020
6:50 pm
Chairman Moede called the Special Elector meeting to Order at 6:50 pm.
It was explained who can make motions and vote at this type of meeting.
The total value of the Real Estate and Improvements for the Town are $103,834,600.
The Levy for the tax bills will be $24.2257397 per every $1000 of assessed value on each property.
J.Beyer moved to approve the Levy for the 2020 taxes, payable 2021, at $251,547 as listed on the Final Statement of Assessment, Wilz seconded the motion. Motion approved by all.
Motion to adjourn from Moede/Bonikowske. Meeting was adjourned at 6:57pm.
Respectfully Submitted,
Jackie Beyer, Town Clerk
TOWN OF LITTLE WOLF
MEETING AGENDA
Friday, November 13 2020
Little Wolf Town Hall
5:00 pm
Open Meeting – THIS MEETING IS OPEN TO THE PUBLIC. IT HAS BEEN POSTED AND THE PRESS HAS BEEN NOTIFIED.
Pledge of Allegiance
Roll Call of Officials – Moede, Bonikowske, Beyer, Wilz, Beyer
Approval of Agenda-
Approve a Budget Amendment, to the Recycling account from the General Government account, to cover the assessment for the Manawa Area Recycling Center.
Public Comment
Adjourn
TOWN OF LITTLE WOLF
MEETING AGENDA
Thursday, November 12, 2020
Little Wolf Town Hall
7:00 pm
Open Meeting – THIS MEETING IS OPEN TO THE PUBLIC. IT HAS BEEN POSTED AND THE PRESS HAS BEEN NOTIFIED.
Pledge of Allegiance
Roll Call of Officials – Moede, Bonikowske, Beyer, Wilz, Beyer
Approval of Agenda-
Clerk’s Report – Approval of October, 2020 Minutes
Treasurer’s Report- Approval
Constable’s Report – Approval
Visitor Input –
Business:
Correspondence
Payment of Bills –
Adjournment
NOTICE OF SPECIAL MEETING
TOWN OF LITTLE WOLF
Tuesday, October 27, 2020
7:30 PM
LITTLE WOLF TOWN HALL
The Town Board Chairman has called a Special Meeting of the Board, to take place on Tuesday, October 27, 2020, at 7:30 pm at the Little Wolf Town Hall. This meeting is Open to the Public. The Agenda is as follows:
Call to Order
Open Meeting Statement: this meeting is Open to the Public and the press has been notified, so the citizens may be made aware of the time and place and purpose of the meeting.
Roll Call
Approve Vicki Bartelt as an Election Official for November 3, 2020
Discussion regarding the Assessment Aggregate Ratio and its effect on the tax bill
Discuss/Action on Revaluation of the Town/Assessor Duties
Public Comment
Adjourn
Notice of Public Test
The Public Test of the Electronic Voting
Equipment will be conducted on Saturday,
October 24, 2020 at 1:30 pm at the Little
Wolf Town Hall, for the November 3rd, 2020
General Election. Test is open to the Public, and
Safety precautions for the Covid-19 virus will be
Strictly followed.
Jackie Beyer, Clerk
Town of Little Wolf
Notice to Residents of the Town of Little Wolf, Waupaca County:
The Town Board will hold the Budget Public Hearing on Thursday, November 12, 2020 at 6:00 pm to take comments on the proposed Budget for 2021. This hearing will be held at the Little Wolf Town Hall at E6325 County Rd N, Manawa , WI.
TOWN OF LITTLE WOLF
2021 PROPOSED BUDGET
2020
REVENUES 10 MO Actual 2020 2021
2 MO EST BUDGET Budget
General Property Taxes 249,375 250,447 251,547
State Shared Revenue 53,432 52,961 53,394
Transportation Aids 112,331 123,569 123,569 State Insurance Refund 4894 5,205 4,894
Pers. Property Aids 798 798 798
License and Permit 755 2,000 2000
Rent 1000 1,500 1000
Other Revenue 4500 5,000 2,000
T.R.I.P. Money 0 0 0
Cash Carryover 00 (est)30,000 (est)78,862
TOTAL REVENUES $ 438,323 $479,146.36 $518,064
EXPENDITURES
Local Government 113,700 160,000 160,000
Highways 133,000 186,000 206,000
Fire/ Ambulance 99,200 104,600 104,600
Recreation 200 1,000 2,000
Landfill 0 1,100 1,100
Recycling 5652 4,361 6000
Manawa Dam 7,309 7,309 7,309
Comprehensive Planning 400 500 500
Contingency Fund 78,862 51,045.36 30,555
TOTAL EXPENDITURES $ 438,323 $479,146.36 $518,064
Notice to Residents of the Town of Little Wolf, Waupaca County
Notice is hereby given that a Special Electors Meeting of the Town of LittleWolf, will be held at the Little Wolf Town Hall, at E6325 County Rd N, Manawa, WI on Thursday, November 12, 2020. This Special Meeting of the Electors will take place immediately following the Budget Public Hearing, which starts at 6:00pm. The purpose of this Special Electors meeting is to approve the 2021 Budget and Levy.
Town of Little Wolf
Meeting Proceedings
Thursday, October 8, 2020
Little Wolf Town Hall
Chairman Moede called the regular monthly meeting to Order at 7:00 pm. Roll call showed Moede, R. Beyer, Bonikowske, Wilz and Beyer present. There was 1 resident present.
Bonikowske/ Beyer to approve the Agenda. Motion Carried.
Moede/Bonikowske to approve the September, 2020 minutes. Motion Carried.
Treasurer Wilz gave the fund balances. The Treasurer and Clerk both reconciled to the bank statement. Moede/Beyer to approve the report. Motion Carried. Wilz also spoke about the Recycling meeting she attended. There will be some changes to the attendant, and the hours of operation. The Bag Tag price will go up to $3 per bag. Next years assessment will be increased to $1.25 per person in the town.
Constable Report: Bonikowske had a complaint about vehicles using Swamp Rd. Moede received a complaint about gravel on Cemetery Rd, and the road width of same. Moede/Bonikowske to approve the Constable’s report. Carried by all.
Visitors: Tania Wadzinski spoke to the Board about concerns regarding the easements purchased by the county for the County N project. She also stated the fire numbers have not been put back up yet. There is no stop sign coming out of the county Boat Landing and there is still a dead deer lying in the park at the boat landing.
Business:
Due to the pandemic, there was the need to recruit Election Officials. These new workers need to be Board approved. The new officials are: Jacob Elsner- Chief Inspector; Melinda Moede; Denise Buschke and Tammy Arndt. Bonikowske/Byer to approve the list of Election Officials, with Moede abstaining. The Clerk reported on the ever changing dates for the ballots to be due back, stating to be sure your ballot is back in time, that voters should mail back to the Clerk as soon as possible. The November 3rd election will take place at the Little Wolf Town Hall, in the Community Room, and polls will be open from 7 am till 8 pm. You may also drop your voted ballot off at the polling place on November 3rd. Anyone having a question or concern is encouraged to contact the Clerk.
Land Use permits were reviewed, with four permits received. One CSM was received for review/approval, from Mary Thoma. Moede/Beyer to approve Thoma CSM. Carried by all.
Next Fire Board meeting is on Tuesday, October 20th at 6 pm. The Fire Board meeting is open to the Public.
Building Maintenance: Toilets have been installed in both restrooms. The landscaping around the buildings was discussed. Next spring will be the time to do any updating.
Roads- Beyer reported Swan Road will be patched/paved on the spots that were gravel. Ditch mowing will be finished as weather permits. The paving on County Road N will be done soon, according to Casey Beyersdorf, Waupaca County Highway Superintendent. Priority roads for snow plowing were discussed. They remain the same: Garrity, Beech St, Butternut Rd, North Water Drive and County Yard Road.
2021 Budget Public Hearing will take place prior to the November regular meeting. This proposed budget and hearing notice will be published in the County Post.
2020 Fall Newsletter: items to be included were discussed. Wilz asked the Board to approve the tax collections for this December/January be done by mail, due to the Covid pandemic. The Board approved of this change. The information will be on all of the Tax bills sent out, as well as put in the newsletter.
Correspondence was reviewed.
Bills and checks were presented for payment. Checks numbering 3197 and 3216 through 3232 (3198 through 3215 were voided due to a printing error) were presented for payables. Moede/Bonikowske to approve payment of bills with checks 3197 and 3216 through 3232. Carried by all.
Bonikowske/ Beyer to adjourn. Carried. Meeting was adjourned at 8:34 pm.
These minutes are subject to board approval.
Respectfully submitted,
Jackie Beyer, Clerk
TOWN OF LITTLE WOLF
MEETING AGENDA
Thursday, October 8, 2020
Little Wolf Town Hall
7:00 pm
Open Meeting – THIS MEETING IS OPEN TO THE PUBLIC. IT HAS BEEN POSTED AND THE PRESS HAS BEEN NOTIFIED.
Pledge of Allegiance
Roll Call of Officials – Moede, Bonikowske, Beyer, Wilz, Beyer
Approval of Agenda-
Clerk’s Report – Approval of September, 2020 Minutes
Treasurer’s Report- Approval
Constable’s Report – Approval
Visitor Input –
Business:
Correspondence
Payment of Bills –
Adjournment
Meeting Proceedings
Thursday, September 10, 2020
Little Wolf Town Hall
Chairman Moede called the regular monthly meeting to Order at 7:00 pm. Roll call showed Moede, R. Beyer, Bonikowske, Wilz and Beyer present. There were 4 residents present.
Bonikowske/ Beyer to approve the Agenda. Motion Carried.
Bonikowske/Beyer to approve the August, 2020 minutes. Motion Carried.
Treasurer Wilz gave the fund balances. The Treasurer and Clerk both reconciled to the bank statement. Beyer/Moede to approve the report. Motion Carried.
Constable Report: None.
Visitors: Barb and Richard Van Handel were present to express their dissatisfaction with the work done in front of their house on County Rd N, citing misrepresentation by the County, the engineers. They are unable to do anything with their house due to the loss of so much land. They asked how this will affect their property values. Tania Wadzinski added that the County now shows ownership of all of the right of way on the survey maps, and they only purchased easements. She mentioned the disparity between how much different parcels got compared, stating there seemed to be no reasoning to the differences.
Business:
Joe Starr was present to speak to the Board about contributing to the Splash Pad at the Manawa Veterans Memorial Park. He felt the surrounding towns should get together and pitch in on the cost of the water for the new Splash Pad. The Town did not refuse, and would like to see what the actual cost of one season would be, to have a cost basis to make a decision.
Land Use permits were reviewed, with two permits received. There were two UDC permits for review.
Bonikowske reported on the last Fire Board meeting. The Ambulance Director asked the Board to consider dropping one ambulance to save costs. The Fire Chief will be presenting numbers for a new brush truck. Next Fire Board meeting is on Tuesday, September 15th at 6 pm. The Fire Board meeting is open to the Public.
Building Maintenance: Toilets will be installed in early October.
Roads- Beyer reported on Swamp Road being finished. Swan Road will be patched/paved on the spots that were gravel. Ditch mowing will be done as weather permits. Culvert on Blake Creek has been paved. There will be no Fall Road Inspection, to save costs, and due to the anticipated low road budget next year. The Highway Department contract for services was discussed. A 5 year contract was chosen; Motion Moede/Bonikowske to approve a 5 year service contract for $1,100 per mile per contracted year. Carried by all.
2021 Budget Public Hearing will take place prior to the November regular meeting. This proposed budget and hearing notice will be published in the County Post.
2020 Fall Newsletter: to be presented at the October meeting for approval.
Correspondence was reviewed.
Bills and checks were presented for payment. Checks numbering 3181-3196 were presented for payables. Moede/Bonikowske to approve payment of bills with checks 3181-3196. Carried by all.
Bonikowske/ Beyer to adjourn. Carried. Meeting was adjourned at 8:40 pm.
These minutes are subject to board approval.
Respectfully submitted,
Jackie Beyer, Clerk
MEETING AGENDA
Thursday, September 10, 2020
Little Wolf Town Hall
7:00 pm
Open Meeting – THIS MEETING IS OPEN TO THE PUBLIC. IT HAS BEEN POSTED AND THE PRESS HAS BEEN NOTIFIED.
Pledge of Allegiance
Roll Call of Officials – Moede, Bonikowske, Beyer, Wilz, Beyer
Approval of Agenda-
Clerk’s Report – Approval of August, 2020 Minutes
Treasurer’s Report- Approval
Constable’s Report – Approval
Visitor Input –
Business:
Correspondence
Payment of Bills –
Adjournment
Town of Little Wolf
Board of Review
Thursday, August 20, 2020 6pm to 8pm
Board of Review Proceedings
Town Chair Moede called the Board of Review to Order. Present were: Moede, Bonikowske and J. Beyer. Assessor Kathy Bazile was present. R. Beyer was excused.
The time is now 6:00 pm and the Little Wolf 2020 Board of Review is now called to Order
Today is Thursday, August 20, 2020.
The Clerk will confirm the publication of the Board of Review Notice.
There are no objectors with appointments.
The Open Book was held on Thursday, August 13, 2020 from 10 am until 12:00 pm
There were no objectioners during that time.
The Assessment Roll has been turned over to the Clerk.
The Clerk has been certified for the Board of Review, affidavit has been filed with the State.
Nomination for Chair of Board of Review- Bonikowske/Beyer to nominate Al Moede for Chair. Carried.
Vice Chair of Board of Review- Beyer/Moede to nominate Joel Bonikowske as Vice Chair for the Board of Review. Carried.
Clerk of Board of Review- Moede/Bonikowske to nominate Jackie Beyer as Clerk of Board of Review. Carried.
We will now meet for the required two hours.
This has been the 2020 Board of Review for the Town of Little Wolf. Today is August 20, 2020, and the time is now 8:00 pm. We have met for the required two hours, and there have been no objectioners.
Beyer/Bonikowske to Adjourn the Board of Review. Carried.
Town of Little Wolf
Meeting Proceedings
Thursday, August 13, 2020
Little Wolf Town Hall
Chairman Moede called the regular monthly meeting to Order at 7:00 pm. Roll call showed Moede, Wilz and Beyer present. R.Beyer and Bonikowske present via telephone. There were 2 residents present.
Bonikowske/ Beyer to approve the Agenda. Motion Carried.
Bonikowske/Moede to approve the July, 2020 minutes. Motion Carried.
Treasurer Wilz gave the fund balances. The Treasurer and Clerk both reconciled to the bank statement. Bonikowske/Moede to approve the report. Motion Carried.
Constable Report: Moede reported on one complaint of a dog at large. Also a complaint from resident on Cemetery Rd regarding road width. Beyer/ Bonikowske to approve the Constables Report. Carried.
Visitors: no comments.
Business:
Comprehensive Planning- The Planning Commission met prior to the Board meeting to discuss and consider an application from Melinda Neuroth for a CUP to allow for a dog grooming business out of the home. The Planning Commission recommended the Board approve the request, placing no conditions on the use. Board discussed this application, absent comment from Chair. Bonikowske/Beyer to approve the CUP at the Town level and send to the County Planning and Zoning for approval. Carried 2-0 with Moede abstaining.
Land Use permits were reviewed, with three permits received. There were three UDC permit from the new Inspector.
R. Beyer reported on one new fire number requested for the proposed new home on Heinke Rd.
Next Fire Board meeting is on Tuesday, August 18th at 6 pm. The Fire Board meeting is open to the Public.
Building Maintenance: The new stools for the two restrooms were discussed as to price. The estimate from Lorge Plumbing the only one received. The Board will use the local vendor, with the switch being done at Lorge’s earliest convenience. The generator proposal was discussed again, with Bonikowske stating he didn’t know if it was really needed. The Board would like input from the residents, as to whether this purchase should be made, at a cost of $6,750. Please email any comments to: litlwolf@wolfnet.net as to whether you think it is a good idea to ensure the ability to keep power on at the town hall in the event of an outage, especially for Election Day’s, and in the case of a disaster where the town hall may be needed as a warming/cooling shelter for residents in need. R. Beyer stated he ordered the fill of the propane tanks, pricing has stayed steady.
Roads- Beyer reported on the Swamp Road turn around being quoted at $10,500 to complete. Moede/Bonikowske to approve the work is scheduled. Carried. Paving on Hillside road has been done. The diversion on the field south of the town hall building will be staked and completed soon. The water damage on Mouse Creek Rd was fixed and there will be no bill sent to the Town of Lebanon. The Board determined it was thought to be due to the heavy rains. The Town of Lebanon will begin the ditching on their portion of Mouse Creek around September 17, and R. Beyer is in contact with their representatives. The complaint regarding a tree down in the Little Wolf River from the Towns’ ROW at that location will not be touched. Moede determined it is no more hazardous than the rocks in the river are when the water is this low.
2020 Fall Newsletter: to be presented at the October meeting for approval. J. Beyer will put it together. If anyone has questions or concerns they’d like to see discussed in the newsletter, please send them to the Clerk. The Newsletter will be ready for handout/pick up at the November 3rd General Election, and on the town website.
Reminder: The Board of Review will take place on August 20, 2020 from 6 pm till 8 pm.
Correspondence was reviewed.
Bills and checks were presented for payment. Checks numbering 3155-3180 were presented for payables. Moede/Bonikowske to approve payment of bills with checks 3155-3180. Carried by all.
Bonikowske/ Beyer to adjourn. Carried. Meeting was adjourned at 8:40 pm.
These minutes are subject to board approval.
Respectfully submitted,
Jackie Beyer, Clerk
TOWN OF LITTLE WOLF
MEETING AGENDA
Thursday, August 13, 2020
Little Wolf Town Hall
7:00 pm
Open Meeting – THIS MEETING IS OPEN TO THE PUBLIC. IT HAS BEEN POSTED AND THE PRESS HAS BEEN NOTIFIED.
Pledge of Allegiance
Roll Call of Officials – Moede, Bonikowske, Beyer, Wilz, Beyer
Approval of Agenda-
Clerk’s Report – Approval of July, 2020 Minutes
Treasurer’s Report- Approval
Constable’s Report – Approval
Visitor Input –
Business:
Correspondence
Payment of Bills –
Adjournment
TOWN OF LITTLE WOLF
TOWN OFFICERS – 2017-2019
TOWN CHAIRMAN- ALAN MOEDE
SUPERVISOR 1 – ROD BEYER
SUPERVISOR 2 - JOEL BONIKOWSKE
CLERK – JACKIE BEYER
TREASURER –RHONDA WILZ
Copyright 2009 townoflittlewolf. All rights reserved.
Town of Little Wolf
E6325 County Road N
Manawa,, WI 54949
ph: 920-596-2080