Town of Little Wolf
E6325 County Road N
Manawa,, WI 54949
ph: 920-596-2080
TOWN OF LITTLE WOLF
MEETING AGENDA
Thursday, April 11, 2019
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 March 2019 Minutes
Treasurer’s Report- Approval
Constable’s Report – Approval
Visitor Input –
Business:
-possible reschedule
Reminder- Annual Meeting is on Tuesday, April 16, 2019 at 7:00 pm
Correspondence
Payment of Bills –
Adjournment
Town of Little Wolf
Meeting Proceedings
Thursday, March 14, 2019
Little Wolf Town Hall
The regular monthly meeting was called to Order at 7 pm by Chair Moede. Open meeting statement was read. The Pledge of Allegiance was recited. Board members present were Moede, R. Beyer, Bonikowske, Wilz and J. Beyer. There were three residents and two visitors.
Bonikowske/Beyer to approve the Agenda. Carried 3-0.
Moede/Beyer to approve the February Minutes as printed. Carried 3-0.
Wilz gave her report on fund balances and the dog licenses. All but one of the residents that received letters regarding unlicensed dogs have since licensed their animals. The Clerk and the Treasurer have reconciled the accounts. Moede/Bonikowske to approve the Treasurers report. Carried 3-0.
Constables Report- Moede visited a resident on Spring Creek Rd with two dogs reported at large. Moede gave a warning to the resident, stating that the next complaint will bring a citation for each dog, at $174 per citation. There have been no complaints since the visit. Beyer/Bonikowske to approve the Constables Report. Carried 3-0.
Visitors: Randy Elsner, Paul Timm and Dan Casey were present to ask the Board to consider opening Little Wolf roads to ATV-UTV use. Moede stated the Town has been paying attention to the adjacent towns and what they are doing with the ordinances. This is the first formal request the town has received. Clerk was asked to get the ordinances from the Towns of Union, Lebanon and other adjacent towns that it has been passed. This will be an April agenda item. The board will decide then whether to schedule a public information meeting and go forward with a public hearing for the adoption of any potential ordinance. Sheriff Tim Wilz was present and encouraged the Town to take their time and create an ordinance they can live with. He also reminded those present that the Town can adopt the ordinance and decide to remove any roads or the whole ordinance, at any time that may be causing problems.
Sheriff Wilz was present to discuss the MOU the Town had with the past sheriff, and it is now void. The Clerk had an updated copy on the computer, which was emailed to the Sheriff during the meeting. Wilz read the document and felt it was sufficient, and would sign it and send the signed copy to the Town.
Business: the appeal to the State Appellate Court, regarding the Board of Adjustment decision on the Thiel pit operations by American Asphalt, was decided in February. It was not in the Towns favor. The Board discussed the option of appealing this decision to the Supreme Court. The cost of such an action was given by the Town Attorney to be between 6 and 9 thousand dollars, for the filing and the research time needed. The Chair and Supervisors felt it was a gamble for a high price, considering the charge would be incurred, with no guarantee the Supreme Court would take the case up for consideration. The Clerk stated the road issues have settled down with the Class B put on North Water Drive, and the cost is hard to justify even though it is right. The majority of complaints were from traffic issues and that seems to have been resolved at this time. The time to launch an appeal would be by March 15th. The Board agreed to let the time limit pass with no action.
The discussion regarding a total revaluation in the Town was coupled with a consideration for starting to require Building Permits by the Town, for inside work on homes, etc. The reasoning was that we are required to get a Land Use permit from the County for any work that changes the outside dimensions of any building, but many value adding renovations are being missed by not tracking them with permits for any work done inside houses. Paul Timm commented it seemed unfair that a person that wants to keep his house looking nice get penalized. The last time the Town had a total revaluation was approximately 25 years ago. There have been a lot of improvements done since then, with no capture of the improved values for tax purposes. The Town and the Assessor are discussing doing a total revaluation in 2020. The timing of it is important for many reasons. The Clerk was asked to keep in contact with the assessor and ask her to attend the April meeting.
Land Use Permits: there was one cutting permit and one after the fact permit for a shed, a deck and patio.
One UDC inspection report for a total renovation on a house in the town.
Road Report: Weight Limits will be put on the Town Roads, effective Wednesday, March 20th. The rain and snow melt have caused a multitude of shoulder and culvert issues. The Town Hall was found to be flooded in the Board room when the Beyer’s arrived this evening. Bonikowske took the task of getting someone in to suck up all the water on the board room floor. (He was able to get this taken care of on Friday.) The Spring Road Inspection was scheduled for Saturday, April 20, 2019 at 7 am.
The Town Annual meeting will take place on Tuesday, April 16, 2019, at 7 pm at the Town Hall.
Reminder that Election day is Tuesday April 2, 2019. Polls are open from 7 am till 8 pm at the Town Hall.
Correspondence was reviewed.
Checks and bill list were reviewed. Moede/Bonikowske to approve the checks numbering 2787 through 2809. Carried 3-0. Checks 2810-2814 were issued for Election Day expenses. These will be on the list for next month.
Bonikowske/Moede to adjourn. Meeting was adjourned at 8:15pm.
These Minutes are subject to Board approval.
Respectfully Submitted, Jackie Beyer, Clerk
Invitation to the Residents
of the Town of Little Wolf
Please come to the Town Hall on
Saturday March 9th, 2019 between
11:30 am and 2:00 pm, to see the
new Voting Machine and to try it
out before the April 2nd election.
Jackie Beyer, Town Clerk
TOWN OF LITTLE WOLF
MEETING AGENDA
Thursday, March 14, 2019
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 February 2019 Minutes
Treasurer’s Report- Approval
Constable’s Report – Approval
Visitor Input –
Business:
Come see the new ICE Voting Machine
Correspondence
Payment of Bills –
Adjournment
Town of Little Wolf
Meeting Proceedings
Thursday, February 14, 2019
Little Wolf Town Hall
Chairman Moede called the monthly meeting to Order at 7:00 pm. The Open Meeting Statement was read and the Pledge of Allegiance recited.
Roll Call showed all Board members present. There were 3 residents present.
Bonikowske/Beyer to approve the Agenda as presented. Carried 3-0.
Moede/Bonikowske to approve the January meeting Minutes as printed. Carried 3-0.
Treasurer gave the tax collection statistics and the fund balances. The settlement checks to the County and Schools were on the list of checks this evening. Moede/ Bonikowske to approve the Treasurer’s Report. Carried 3-0. The Treasurer reconciled to the Bank Statement. The Clerk was unable to due to problems with the Clerk’s laptop this week.
Visitor Input- Tania Wadzinski spoke about the meeting at the Courthouse regarding the Senior Meals. She feels the Committee on Aging has already made up their mind to discontinue the service.
The Waupaca County Emergency Management sent out a survey for the Board to fill out. It asked what the board felt were the emergencies of greatest concern. The chair and Clerk will fill out after the meeting.
Comprehensive Planning- The Planning Commission met prior to the Board meeting to consider two requests. The Conditional Use Permit request for John Steiger was discussed. The Commission recommended Board approval. Moede/Beyer to approve the CUP for Steiger. Carried 3-0. The other issue the Plan Commission considered was a Zoning Map Amendment for a newly created parcel on Steve Fahsers land. It is necessary to change it from Farmland Preservation to Rural Residential to allow for the construction of a new home. Commission recommended approval for this request. Moede/Bonikowske to approve the Zoning Map Amendment for the Fahser parcel. Carried 3-0. The Zoning revision/amendments that were received via email from Waupaca County Zoning will need to be reviewed by board members to compose any comments for the Public Hearing.
There were no Land Use Permits. There was one CSM to review for Steve Fahser. The newly create parcel is for the new home, discussed and approved by the Planning Commission and the Board. Moede/Beyer to approve the CSM for Fahser. Carried 3-0.
Fire and Ambulance- Fire Board meets on Tuesday, February 19 at 6 pm. The Board will finalize the updated Municipality Agreement and maps. The Board will also consider approval of the Ambulance Department By-Laws.
Roads- Winter maintenance as needed. The County Highway Department contacted Supervisor Beyer about people plowing snow across the roads and causing problems. Beyer told the County to call the Sheriff’s Department to enforce the state law that prohibits this action. The Board supported that option, as it is a recurring issue and the warnings have gone out several years running. Tania Wadzinski commented on the meeting held by the County Highway Department regarding the reconstruction of County Rd N. She wondered how they were going to accomplish all of the work proposed in the time line they proposed.
Discussion regarding budget and funds took place. No amendments were necessary, and the way the Treasurer is handling the monies was considered appropriate to get the most interest and have the money available if needed quickly. With the heavy snows and plowing expenses so far in 2019, it may mean less repairs/maintenance will be possible.
Clerk Beyer stated the new voting machine will be delivered on the 18th. Clerk plans on having the Election Officials train on the machine and would like to hold an open house for town residents to come in and get a look at the machine and run some test ballots to acquaint themselves with the machine before the April 2nd Election.
Correspondence was reviewed.
Bills and checks were reviewed. Moede/Bonikowske to approve the payment of bills with checks numbering 2736 and 2758 thru 2786. Carried 3-0.
Bonikowske/ Moede to Adjourn. Meeting adjourned at 8:14 pm.
These Minutes are subject to Board approval.
Respectfully Submitted,
Jackie Beyer, Clerk
TOWN OF LITTLE WOLF
MEETING AGENDA
Thursday, February 14, 2019
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 January 2019 Minutes
Treasurer’s Report- Approval
Constable’s Report – Approval
Visitor Input –
PUBLIC HEARING- take comments on Amendment to the Zoning Map- to allow for a 2 acre parcel change from Farmland Preservation to Rural Residential
Business:
Correspondence
Payment of Bills –
Adjournment
The Town Caucus was called to Order at 6:00 pm on Friday, January 11, 2019.
Cindy Squires was appointed as Caucus Chairperson by unanimous vote. There were 5 board members and 8 residents present.
The unanimous nominations for open Board positions at the April 2nd election were as follows:
Town Chair: Alan Moede
Supervisor #1: Rodney Beyer
Supervisor #2: Joel Bonikowske
Town Clerk: Jackie Beyer
Town Treasurer: Rhonda Wilz
Caucus was adjourned at 6:12pm.
Respectfully Submitted,
Jackie Beyer, Town Clerk
Town of Little Wolf
Meeting Proceedings
Thursday, January 10, 2019
Little Wolf Town Hall
Chairman Moede called the regular monthly board meeting to Order at 7:00 pm. Open Meeting statement was read; Pledge of Allegiance was recited. Board members present were; Moede, Beyer, Bonikowske, Wilz and Beyer. There were two residents present.
Moved by Bonikowske/Beyer to approve the Agenda. Carried.
Moved by Moede/Bonikowske to approve the December, 2018 minutes. Carried.
Wilz gave the fund balances and stated tax collections to date are at 46 %, which is slightly down from last year at this time. Moede/Beyer to approve the Treasurer’s Report. Carried.
Visitors; Russell Wohlrabe was present to ask how to go about getting a Sanitary permit for a new septic. He was advised to see the people at County Zoning. Duane Abrahamson stated he appreciated the good job of the winter road maintenance.
The voting machine upgrade to the Image Cast Electronic machine (ICE machine) was reviewed. The cost will be close to 9,000 dollars, replacing the equipment we currently use. The labor savings at the end of a long election day and the ease of use for every voter was discussed. Moede/Beyer to approve the expenditure to purchase the new machine. Motion Carried 3-0. The new machine will be in use for the April election.
Comprehensive Planning: Clerk shared the info that was received from the County Zoning Department. They are proposing amendments to the Zoning Ordinance and asking for Town official input. Rod Beyer may attend the meeting on January 17, depending on how much feedback the board feels necessary. The revisions from that meeting will be sent out to the Towns for further review.
Land Use Permits: two house permits and one driveway permit reviewed.
Fire and Ambulance Board meets on Tuesday, January 15 at 6 pm at the Manawa City Hall. The board will be reviewing the Municipal Agreements for approval.
Building use and maintenance: Beyer brought up the rising cost of the rugs in the community center, suggesting the Town purchase their own and save the 100 plus dollars per month. The Board agreed with a vote of 3-0.
Roads: The public hearing for the speed limit reductions took place on Tuesday, January 8. There were no town residents in attendance. Moede/Beyer to adopt Ordinance 19-A to lower the speed limit on Leighton Avenue to 25 mph and the speed limit on North Water Drive to 35 mph from Hwy 22/110 proceeding to 300 Ft west of Cemetery Road. Motion Carried. Speed limits to take effect after publication on Thursday, January 17, 2019. The Sheriff’s Department will be contacted and sent a copy of the Ordinance.
The Budget Amendments were as follows: BA-19-03
That the 2018 Budget is hereby amended, to reflect the transfer of : $29,674.14 from General Government, $1,100 from Landfill, $6,772.64 from Fire/Ambulance and $5,731.74 from Roads, $800.00 from Recreation, $4,256.32 from Recycling, and $356.03 from Comprehensive Planning, all moved into the Contingency Fund, thereby leaving the Contingency Fund with a final balance of $ 48,690.87.
And: BA-19-4
A resolution changing the 2018 budget of the Town of Little Wolf, Wisconsin, Adopted by a two-thirds majority vote of the entire membership of the TOWN BOARD. BE IT RESOLVED by the TOWN BOARD of the Town of Little Wolf as follows: That the sum of $ 48,690.87 is hereby transferred from the Contingency account to the Cash Carryover for the year 2018.
Moede/Bonikowske to approve the Budget Amendments. Carried 3-0.
The Caucus will be held on Friday, January 11, 2019 at 6:00 pm at the Little Wolf Town Hall.
Correspondence was reviewed.
Bills and checks were presented for payment. Checks numbering 2732 thru 2757 were approved by motion from Moede/Beyer. Carried 3-0. February agenda will have discussion regarding placing carryover funds in a designated road account.
Bonikowske/ Moede to adjourn. Carried. Meeting was adjourned at 8:10 pm.
These minutes are subject to Board approval.
Respectfully submitted,
Jackie Beyer, Clerk
TOWN OF LITTLE WOLF
MEETING AGENDA
Thursday, January 10, 2019
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, 2018 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 13, 2018
Little Wolf Town Hall
Chairman Moede called the regular meeting to Order at 7 pm, with the Open Meeting Statement. The Pledge of Allegiance was recited. Board members present were Moede, R. Beyer, Bonikowske, Wilz and J. Beyer. There were three residents present.
Bonikowske to approve the Agenda. Carried 3-0.
Treasurer gave the fund balances. The Clerk and Treasurer reconciled to the Bank statements.
Constable’s Report- Beyer picked up one TV and took to the PTF. The animals on Fuhs Rd that were causing concern for their welfare have been moved from the site. Moede/Bonikowske to approve the Constable’s Report. Carried 3-0.
Visitor Input: Jenny Bessette was present to ask why the property taxes went up and the assessment ration was so low. She went on to say that the bills were higher by a few hundred dollars, and that was going to make it hard for some to pay their taxes. She asked if it was an ‘assessor issue’, or where the differences could be attributed to. The clerk explained she had talked to the County Treasurers office and had gotten many of the same questions/comments there. The clerk also called the Assessor for the Town, and Kathy had explained the 2017 sales were over 12.5 percent of the homes in the Town. The sales were for at or above the assessed value. This is where the state comes in; the values and sales are part of a formula used to compute the market values. The clerk is continuing to look into the issue. (Clerks note: on Friday Dec. 14, Beyer spoke with David Gibson from the Dept. of Revenue. He stated the information on sales and values from the Town Assessor were accurate. When there are many home sales in one year, as we saw in 2017 in Little Wolf, it causes many ripples. One being the market value averages rose, as people were paying higher prices for homes. Gibson will be sending the clerk the information regarding the sales in 2017 and other information to explain the lower ratio seen on the tax bills.)
Kevin Hass was present to ask if the trees on Pine Crest were going to be cut back. Supervisor Beyer stated he had already cut the trees in the turnaround at the south end of the road. Hass asked about the branches hitting the truck when they plowed snow. The board asked Hass to saw them off when he is out there, as it requires the height from the truck to get the right ones removed. Hass also stated the patch put on Swan road has a large raise in it, and he has to pick up the plow so he doesn’t tear it out. Beyer will take care of having that addressed.
Business:
A letter, via email, to the Board from the DHHS regarding rental fees for the Meals on Wheels was shared and discussed. The board would consider a smaller rent if the meals go to less days per week, as well as continuing to host the program if the congregate dining model changes its days per week. The board would consider sharing costs, but will make that decision when the County has some solid plans and some cost estimates for consideration. Motion by Moede, second Beyer to continue to charge rent for the monthly use of the building. Carried 3-0. The Clerk was instructed to send the decisions to the County.
Moede/Beyer to renew the contract with Wolf River Vet Clinic at New London for the boarding and, if necessary, disposal of dogs taken to the Clinic. Carried 3-0.
Voting Equipment: The Clerk shared a quote from Command Central to upgrade the voting equipment to the ICE machine (Image cast electronic scanner). This would use the traditional paper ballot method of marking your ballot, and has the capability of reading the ballot when it is entered into the scanner. This would make it much quicker during a high turnout election by allowing more people to be voting at the same time, and the machine takes only seconds to collect and automatically keep a running tally of all votes cast. The benefit is realized at the end of the day. When the machine is told to ‘close the polls’, it automatically prints out the totals of all votes for all races. This would eliminate the need for the poll workers to hand count ballots other than the write in votes. On a large election, like we saw this past November, it would save multiple hours for each poll worker. The machines we currently use have been in use for over 15 years. One was purchased new prior to 1997, and the second machine was purchased ‘used’ 3 years ago. The Clerk stated we have a carryover of funds to take into 2019, and could easily cover the cost of the new machine, minus the trade in allowed for the two current machines. The quoted cost of the new machine is $9090, which includes all programming, set up, delivery and one training session for the Election Officials. The yearly maintenance fee will be 93 dollars more than the current $540 paid yearly. The Clerk stated this new machine should not be considered a security risk, as it is all tested for accuracy before each election, and it is not accessible remotely. The board was receptive to the upgrade, and at the Clerk’s suggestion, asked it to be a January agenda item.
Permits: one cutting permit was received for Joel Bartel.
Fire and Ambulance meets on Tuesday December 12, at 6 pm at Manawa City Hall. The agenda includes the Municipal Agreement updates and approval.
The town hall key placement was discussed. Beyer has moved, and the key will be getting moved to the new address. Renters will be made aware of the location when they rent the hall. If anyone wishes to rent the town hall, they can still call the Clerk at 920-596-2143.
Roads: the culvert inventory will be done when the Spring Road Inspection is conducted. Leighton Avenue resident has requested the speed limit be reduced to 25mph. Moede received DOT approval for this change, pending the public hearing and ordinance adoption. The Clerk will publish a notice of public hearing for the Ordinance, tentatively set for January 8th, 2019 at 7:00 pm at the Little Wolf Town Hall.
April 2, 2019 is Election Day. The Town Board positions are all on the ballot. The Caucus for the nomination to Town Board positions will be held on Friday, January 11, 2019 at 6:00pm.
No budget amendments were necessary. The Board felt there was no need for an extra meeting to pay any late arriving bills and determine the carryover for the final budget numbers.
Correspondence was reviewed.
Payment of bills with checks numbering 2713 through 2731 was reviewed. Moede/Bonikowske to approve the payment of bills. Carried 3-0.
Moede/Beyer to adjourn. Carried 3-0. 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 13, 2018
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, 2018 Minutes
Treasurer’s Report- Approval
Constable’s Report – Approval
Visitor Input –
Business:
Correspondence
Payment of Bills – Approval- Approve additional checks for Escrow Refunds
Adjourn
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Town of Little Wolf
Town Board Proceedings
Thursday, November 15, 2018
Little Wolf Town Hall
Chairman Moede called the regular monthly meeting to Order at 7:00 pm. The open meeting statement was read and the Pledge of Allegiance was recited.
Roll call: Moede, Beyer, Bonikowske, Beyer and Wilz all present. There were two residents present and one visitor.
Moede/Bonikowske to approve the Agenda. Carried 3-0.
Moede/Beyer to approve the October meeting minutes as shown on website. Carried 3-0.
Wilz gave the fund balances and reported on the MARC meeting. Moede/Bonikowske to approve, carried 3-0.
Constables Report- Moede had one call on a horse welfare check. Beyer had one call on cattle with insufficient housing and water with the cold temperatures. Moede will follow up on both. Moede/Beyer to approve the Constable’s Report. Carried 3-0.
Visitors: Dennis Craig, for Rural Mutual Insurance was present to do an Insurance coverage checkup. There were areas of coverage that could be looked at to improve economy; deductibles and some of the coverages on equipment and portable equipment will be looked at for possible cost savings.
Business:
Clerk brought the letter from the County regarding the rent from the Senior Center program. The County DHHS is asking all sites to forgive the monthly rent in order to cut costs. The expenses to the Town were discussed. Moede/Bonikowske to table a decision until December, in order to get more information on the future plans for the site. Carried 3-0.
After the prior evening’s meetings to approve the Town levy for 2018 taxes, the voters approved the levy amount of $248,577. Moede/Beyer to approve the Levy of $248,577 for the tax year 2018, payable 2019. Carried 3-0.
The house on Garrity Road has been removed, along with the other outbuildings. The Board expressed their appreciation to the owner for the removal and clean up. Swan Road has been patched, and the only thing left is for the pit owner to dig some sort of channel for the water to run away from the road bed.
There was one Land Use permit for a garden shed and deck at a permanent camp site at Cedar Springs. Also two UDC permits for house additions, one on Westwood Dr and the other on Fuhs Rd.
The Fire and Ambulance Board meets on Tuesday, November 27, one week later than normal due to the Holiday. The board will approve the departments’ budgets at this meeting.
Building Use was discussed; the 4-H groups meeting at the Town Hall continue to be a cleanup problem. Many solutions were discussed. The Board decided to set a consequence for leaving the room untidy; Because the groups are allowed to use the building rent free, a $25 fee will be charged and if it is not paid, the group that is charged will not be allowed to use the building until it is paid. The Clerk will send a letter out to the groups and include the County 4-H program leader as a recipient. Bonikowske/Moede to send the letter and approve the $25 penalty fee. Also asked the Clerk to set up a sign in sheet for the key, and who is the responsible leader for each meeting.
Roads- A quote for the plowing of Pin Oak Road and the Town Hall parking lot was received from Scott Jaeger. His price will be $75 for the Hall parking lot, at 1 inch of snow or more. The cost for Pin Oak Road will be $100 for one inch of snow or more. Sand/salt charge will be $30 per $100 lbs. used and charged at labor and material. In keeping with the Board decision to use town residents equally, Moede/Beyer to hire Jaeger for the 2018-2019 snow season. Carried 3-0.
Moede reported getting calls from a resident on Leighton Avenue regarding high speeds. She asked if the road can get a 25 mph sign on it. Moede is working with the DOT on having that road legally a 25 mph speed limit. If the DOT approves it, the sign will be put up.
Correspondence was reviewed.
Checks and Bills were reviewed for payment. Moede/Bonikowske to pay bills with Checks numbering 2688 through 2711. Carried 3-0.
Moede/Bonikowske to adjourn. Carried 3-0. Meeting was adjourned at 8:28pm.
Respectfully Submitted,
Jackie Beyer, Clerk
Town of Little Wolf
Meeting Proceedings
Wednesday, November 14, 2018
Little Wolf Town Hall
The Public Hearing for the 2019 Budget came to Order at 7:00 pm at the Little Wolf Town Hall. The five board members were present, and 58 others. The Chairman thanked everyone for attending. There were many questions from the residents and tax payers that attended. Many questioned the amount that was given for the levy. It was explained that the amount of $392.44 per $100K of value was the total proposed levy, not that much in addition to the prior year.
Many residents asked about a wheel tax and what it would bring in for income. The Clerk was asked to get those numbers for the December meeting.
Many residents spoke against raising the taxes.
The Public Hearing was closed at 7:54pm.
The Special Meeting of the Electors was called to Order at 7:55pm. The vote for the proposed increase was explained; a yes vote means raise the levy and a no vote means leave the same. Of the voters present, those voting yes to an increase in the tax levy were 10. Those voting no were 45.
The vote for the levy of $248,577 was called: yes - 54 with Geraldine Prellwitz voting No.
Meeting was adjourned at 8:15pm. The Chairman thanked everyone for attending.
Respectfully Submitted,
Jackie Beyer, Clerk
INFORMATION FOR THE TAX PAYERS OF
THE TOWN OF LITTLE WOLF
Dear Tax Payer/Resident:
Over the last several years it has become increasingly difficult to maintain the Town roads at the level of tax dollars we are allowed to levy. This has prompted discussions at the Board meetings centered on ways to raise money to be able to keep the roads in good shape.
The State does not, at this time, intend to send any extra tax money to the Towns, to help Towns sustain their roads.
Currently, it costs approximately $150,000 to reclaim (or grind) and repave just one mile of road. There are 47.02 miles of road in the Town of Little Wolf. To get all of these roads repaired, without any major rebuilds, and without any major engineering or reconstruction of the road bed, it would take 47 years to accomplish.
The Town Board had a couple of options to raise more money. One was to put a Wheel Tax on vehicles. Another was to resolve to raise the tax levy. The Board chose the second.
This will cost the taxpayer approximately $392.30 for each $100,000 of property value, on your tax bill.
You, the Voter, now have a say in this matter. Below you will see the Public Notice of the Budget meetings that are scheduled. These meetings are open to all residents, and you have a say at these meetings as a Resident and Voter.
The Town Board encourages you to attend.
Notice to Residents of the Town of Little Wolf, Waupaca County:
The Town Board will hold the Budget Public Hearing on Wednesday, November 14, 2018 at 7:00 pm to take comments on the proposed Budget for 2019. This hearing will be held at the Little Wolf Town Hall at E6325 County Rd N, Manawa , WI.
TOWN OF LITTLE WOLF
2019 PROPOSED BUDGET
2018
REVENUES 8 MO Actual 2018 2019 %
4 MO EST BUDGET Budget Change
General Property Taxes 248,253 248,253 248,577 0.01
Proposed Increase in Levy XXX XXX 150,140.51 100.0
State Shared Revenue 53,331 52,998 53,432 0.01
Transportation Aids 112,331 112,331 112,331
State Insurance Refund 4519 4,519 4,519
License and Permit 1200 2,000 2,000 -20.0
Rent 2700 3,000 3,000
Other Revenue 8,900 5,000 8,000 +160.0
T.R.I.P. Money 0 0 0
Cash Carryover 00 20,000 1,000.46 -95.0
TOTAL REVENUES $ 428,475 $ 448,101 $578,999.97 +129.2
EXPENDITURES
Local Government 145,000 145,401 145,000 -0.28
Highways 160,000 161,000 161,000 0.0
Proposed Levy Increase- For Roads Only 150,140.51 +100.0
Fire/ Ambulance 98,175 104,600 104,600
Recreation 600 1,000 1,000
Landfill 0 1,100 1,100
Recycling 3,500 7,200 3,500 -50.0
Manawa Dam 7,309 7,300 7,309.46
Comprehensive Planning 160 500 500
Contingency Fund 0 20,000 4,850 -75.8
TOTAL EXPENDITURES $ 414,744 $ 448,101 $578,999.97 +129.2
Projected Year End balance in funds:
Roads Savings Account: $9,900
Money Market Account: 110,000
$ 119,900 (est)
Results from the Fall 2018 Road Inspection
| Date , 2018 | Fall 10-7-2018 Inspection |
| Road Name | |
| Baldwin Rd. | OK |
| Bear Lake Rd. | OK |
| Beech St. | OK |
| Bernice Dr. | OK |
| Blake Creek | OK |
| Bridge Rd. | County to do Crackseal |
| Bucholz Rd. | Grade North end- add gravel? |
| Butternut | Reclaim & Pave in 2019 |
| Cedar Springs | OK- branches cut- get quotes |
| Cemetary Rd. | South- take out Y intersect.- reconstruct |
| Colleen Court | OK- |
| County Yard Rd. | Pot hole - otherwise OK |
| Depot St/Rd | OK |
| Doud Rd. | OK |
| Road Name | |
| DR Drive | OK |
| Little Creek Rd- W | Pot hole - |
| E. Little Creek Rd. | Ditch by Mark Beyer so water goes off road |
| Eder Drive | Crackfill in 2019? |
| Esther Drive | OK |
| Flater Rd. | OK |
| Fuhs Rd. | OK |
| Garrity Rd. | Add final layer 2 inch blacktop- future |
| Green Valley | W- discontinue past curve? |
| Heinke Rd. | OK |
| Hillside Rd. | OK |
| Homestead Rd. | OK |
| Knopp Rd. East | OK |
| Knopp Rd. West | OK |
| Kreise Rd. | OK |
| Leighton Ave. | OK |
| Road Name | |
| Mabel Lane | Trim branches in turnaround |
| Mc Cabe Rd. | OK |
| Mickeljohn Rd. | OK |
| Miller Lane | OK |
| Mountain Lake Rd | OK |
| Mouse Creek | OK |
| Murray Rd. | May need grading- Pave in 2019? |
| Nicolai Rd. | Reclaim and Pave |
| North Railroad | Reclaim and Pave in future |
| North Water Drive | Pave/reclaim from Baldwin to West end |
| Oak Rd. | Grind and pave at North intersect 22 |
| Patri Rd. | OK |
| Pin Oak Rd. | Cracking on south end |
| Pine Crest | OK |
| Pine Lane | OK |
| : | |
| Road Name | |
| Pond St. | OK |
| Prellwitz Rd. | OK |
| Progress Rd. | OK |
| Rapidview | OK |
| River St. E. | OK |
| River St. W. | Pot hole , tree on Corner at B |
| Riverview Drive | OK |
| Schultz Rd. | Dumpster in ROW- lawn clippings dumped in ditch |
| Shop St. | OK |
| Spring Creek Rd. | S- start process w/County to reconstruct |
| Sturm Lake Rd. | OK |
| Summit Lane | OK |
| Swamp Rd. | OK |
| Swan Rd. | future reconstruct |
| Road Name | |
| Westwood Drive | OK |
| White Clover Rd. | crackseal |
| Wolf Rd. | Ok - ditch by Wegner farm |
| Yohr Rd. | OK |
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
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Town of Little Wolf
E6325 County Road N
Manawa,, WI 54949
ph: 920-596-2080