Town of Little Wolf
E6325 County Road N
Manawa,, WI 54949
ph: 920-596-2080
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)
Notice to Residents of the Town of Little Wolf, Waupaca County
Notice is hereby given that a Special Electors Meeting of the Town of Little Wolf, will be held at the Little Wolf Town Hall, at E6325 County Rd N, Manawa, WI on Wednesday, November 14, 2018. This Special Meeting of the Electors will take place immediately following the Budget Public Hearing, which starts at 7:00pm. The Special Voter’s meeting is for the following purposes:
2. To approve the 2018 total town tax levy to be collected in 2019 pursuant to
s.60.10(1)(a) of Wis. State Statutes.
**NOTE DIFFERENT DATE**
TOWN OF LITTLE WOLF
MEETING AGENDA
Thursday, November 15, 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 October, 2018 Minutes
Treasurer’s Report- Approval
Constable’s Report – Approval
Visitor Input – David Loken, Rural Mutual Insurance
Business:
Correspondence
Payment of Bills – Approval
Adjournment
Town of Little Wolf
Meeting Proceedings
Thursday, October 11, 2018
Little Wolf Town Hall
Chairman Moede called the regular monthly meeting to Order at 7:00 pm. The Open Meeting statement was read; the Pledge of Allegiance was recited. Officials present: Moede, R. Beyer, Bonikowske, J. Beyer. Wilz was excused to attend the Recycling meeting for the Town. There were four residents and four visitors present.
Bonikowske/Beyer to approve agenda. Carried 3-0.
Moede/Beyer to approve the September Minutes as printed. Carried 3-0.
Treasurer’s report was given. Bonikowske/Moede to approve the Treasurer’s Report. Carried 3-0. The matter of the unlicensed dogs in the Beck subdivision was discussed; two of the three residents receiving letters did contact the Treasurer and license their dogs, becoming compliant with the State Law. One resident has made no contact with the Treasurer, so the Chair will follow up with Constable Action.
No Constable items to report.
Visitor Input: Ben Huber, who was to appear to speak to the board about his Garrity Rd property and the demolition of the house structure, did not show.
Melanie Oppor, Helene Pohl and Carmen O’Brien were present to speak about the upcoming School District Referendum. They shared a pamphlet and answered questions. One thing we were not aware of on the referendum is that the levy to the property tax payers will not change. The past practice of levying for upgrades/maintenance, for $800,000 per year will roll into paying off the borrowing for the proposed changes/upgrades. This will have a zero effect on our tax bills. There will be more opportunities to hear about the proposals, and the School District website has all of the information.
The Planning Commission met prior to the Town Board meeting. The Conditional Use Permit (CUP) request to allow for a placement of a mobile home with less than the required width of 22 ft. was discussed. The Planning Commission recommended approval to the Town Board. Chairman stated he wondered why the 22 ft. width is not allowed, but you can get a CUP to make it allowed, then why have the width be on the zoning ordinance? He expressed doubts that the upkeep would be done; with many trailer houses in the town looking abandoned and falling apart. Beyer stated that should be added to the Town Recommendation form, as a Condition. With that condition listed, Bonikowske/Beyer moved to approve the CUP. Carried 3-0.
The Fall Road Inspection was reviewed, and the Clerk will be putting the document on the town website. The Road culvert inventory was discussed. The November Towns Association meeting will have speakers from Waupaca County Emergency Management, and they will be asked about the criteria the survey should follow. This survey will be a November town board agenda item. The road budget and its implications for the 2018 taxes, payable 2019 was discussed. The budget, as it stands right now, allows for approximately $167,000 for Road works. This includes: snow plowing (costing 6,000 per snow event to clean up the town roads); Crackfilling, costing about $40,000 per year; Ditch mowing, costing about 20,000 per year; and any other work that may be necessary. As you can see, it doesn’t leave a lot of money to repave or reconstruct roads. The Town has 47.02 miles of road. Currently one mile of road costs approximately $150,000 per mile to grind and repave. This is not counting culvert or shouldering or fixing any underlying issues beneath the blacktop. There are currently 4 roads in the town that need this type of work done. This budget allows for, at best, one third of a mile of road per year to be properly maintained. This prompted the Board to have a very frank discussion regarding the level of taxation in order to keep a better pace with the needs for repairs. Not one board member likes to pay higher taxes, yet sees no other way to attain the funds. Current state law only allows for the levy to be raised if we have new development. While we do have new houses being built, it is not at a pace needed to cover the amount necessary to do the work. Moved by Bonikowske/Beyer to approve a Resolution to raise the tax levy by $150,000, for the sole use of road improvement. Carried 3-0. The Clerk will draft the resolution and make the necessary posting and publications to allow for the Special Voter’s Meeting. This meeting will take place on November 14, 2018 at 7:00 pm, to be followed by the Budget Public Hearing. After the Public Hearing is adjourned, there will immediately follow a Special Elector’s Meeting to approve the Town Levy. These meetings are open to the Public and the Board would encourage the residents to attend and give input. The Clerk was asked to send a letter out to the residents explaining the increase in levy for roads. The letter will also be posted on the Town website. A call from a constituent prompted a discussion regarding snow plowing on Little Creek Rd. The caller stated he was told the Town will be plowing Little Creek Rd to the East of County O, all the way to County Rd N, which is past the town line and into Lebanon. The Town Board had not been apprised of any such plans, and had not been included in any such conversations with either the Town of Lebanon or Waupaca County Highway Department. Supervisor Beyer will look into the matter and report back.
The November Town Board meeting will be held on Thursday, November 15, 2018 at 7:00 pm at the Little Wolf Town Hall.
Bills and Checks were presented and reviewed. Moved by Moede/Bonikowske to approve payment of bills with checks numbering 2668 through 2687. Carried 3-0.
Moved by Moede/Bonikowske to adjourn. Meeting adjourned at 9:20 pm.
These minutes are subject to board approval.
Respectfully Submitted,
Jackie Beyer, Town Clerk
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
MEETING AGENDA
Thursday, October 11, 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 September, 2018 Minutes
Treasurer’s Report- Approval
Constable’s Report – Approval
Visitor Input – Ben Huber, regarding Garrity Rd property
School District of Manawa- presentation on Referendum issue
Business:
Correspondence
Payment of Bills – Approval
Adjournment
Notice of Planning Commission Meeting
Thursday, October 11, 2018
6:00 pm
Little Wolf Town Hall
The Planning Commission will hold a meeting on Thursday, October 11, 2018 at 6:00 pm at the Little Wolf Town Hall.
The purpose of the meeting is to consider a request for a Conditional Use Permit for Parcel 13 36 41 2, also known as N5009 Depot Road, New London. The request is to allow for a dwelling less than the minimum 22 ft in width.
The Agenda is as follows:
Call to Order
Confirm Quorum with Roll Call
Review the CUP application
Recommendation to the Town Board
New Business
Adjourn
Notice of Fall Road Inspection
Town of Little Wolf
Saturday, October 6, 2018
7:00 am
The Town Board of the Town of Little Wolf will be doing the Fall Road Inspection on Saturday, October 6, 2018, beginning at the Town Hall at 7:00 am.
This meeting will be Open to the Public. The Board will travel the roads in the Town of Little Wolf, determining where and what, if any, maintenance will be necessary, to the Town roads.
Posted on Tuesday, October 2, 2018
Jackie Beyer, Clerk
Notice of Meeting
Town of Little Wolf
Wednesday, October 3, 2018
This is notice of the Fall Town Official Meeting being held on Wednesday, October 3, 2018, at 6:30 pm, at the Larrabee Shop, in Clintonville, WI. This meeting is being put on by the Waupaca County Highway Department.
There may be a quorum of the Town Board attending this meeting; however, no decisions will be made.
Posted on Tuesday, October 2, 2018
Jackie Beyer, Clerk
Town of Little Wolf
Meeting Proceedings
Thursday, September 13, 2018
Little Wolf Town Hall
Chairman Moede called the regular monthly meeting to Order at 7:00pm. The Open Meeting statement was read and the Pledge of Allegiance recited.
Board members present were: Moede, Beyer, Bonikowske, Wilz and Beyer. There were five residents present.
Bonikowske/Beyer to approve the Agenda. Carried 3-0.
Moede/Beyer to approve the minutes of the August meeting. Moede asked to have an addition: In the public comment section, when Duane Abrahamson stated he had seen ‘a white van at the Cty B ‘drop off zone’, full of kayaks, and parked’, Moede had stated he has been waiting for a definition from Ryan Brown at Zoning, for the term “Parking Lot”, and he has not received an answer for over a year. The minutes were approved as printed.
Wilz gave the Treasurer’s report, stating the total cash on hand was $193,407.32. The Clerk and Treasurer did reconcile the accounts. The subject of dog licenses came up, as the Clerk had received a complaint from a resident, that there were numerous dogs at large in the Beck subdivision. The resident’s daughter was knocked down by one, and suffered injuries. The resident gave a list of addresses, and when the Clerk did not find 4 of the 5 addresses on the dog license list, she asked the treasurer to send a letter to the four addresses, asking them to get their dogs licensed. Wilz did send the letters out. One resident did have their dog licensed, but was sent a letter about dogs at large. Moede/Bonikowske to approve Treasurer’s Report. Carried 3-0.
Constable Report- Beyer stated he had one dog at large, on meeting day, at a Knopp road residence. The dog was very friendly, so resident said it could stay there, and they would post on Facebook to find the owner. Moede/Beyer to approve Constable’s report. Carried 3-0.
Visitors: Kevin Hass was present to ask why the road and ditch work haven’t been done on Swan Road. He felt enough time has passed since Hass was told to fix it. Beyer stated he has been working with the county on getting it done, but the heavy rains have put everything behind schedule. Beyer will continue to work toward a resolution to the problems. Hass stated he thought the town should just get it fixed.
Business: The Taggart litigation was decided by Judge Nielson, in favor of Taggart. The Board expressed disbelief that the judge would take hearsay as credible evidence that the road was a public road. The Towns Attorney sent a letter that the Clerk read aloud, stating he felt there was cause for an appeal of the decision. After much discussion, Moede/Beyer to appeal the decision. Roll Call Vote- all ayes, no nays. The clerk will inform the attorney of the decision.
The Clerk stated the Attorney felt it was time to send the Huber’s a letter to initiate the razing of the buildings on the Garrity Road property. The Clerk asked the Board to approve such a step, and informed them of the process moving forward. Orders to raze would mean the Town is to have the structures torn down after 30 days pass with no contact from the property owners. The expenses would be placed on the parcels tax bill as a special assessment. Moede/ Bonikowske to proceed with letter. Carried 3-0.
Land Use permits were reviewed. A CSM for a property on County Rd B, for a parcel split, was reviewed. There were no questions; Moede/Bonikowske to approve the CSM for the Schultz split. Carried 3-0.
There was one UDC report for a new home, on Doud Road.
Fire Numbers- Beyer received a request from a resident for a Fire Number for an upstairs rental. Clerk stated the County needs to issue the new number, and then they email that info to the Clerk so the correct number and sign can be ordered. Beyer will let the resident know he needs to contact the County.
Ordinances: the ATV/UTV Ordinance that the County recently passed was discussed. The Board has had many comments from residents, both in favor and against adopting for Town Roads. The Board does not feel as though they have enough legal info on the subject to adopt at this time.
Building Use and Maintenance; the Meals on Wheels and its future were discussed. The Town was never made aware by anyone at the County that this was potentially going to be discontinued. Lowell Prellwitz stated that he and Geraldine attended the meeting they held, and it was very apparent the County Board Supervisors had their mind made up before any comments were taken. Clerk Beyer was frustrated that they made it sound as though the program wasn’t serving anyone in the Manawa area, which is not true. The message that our Town Hall facility was subpar was apparent, even though the equipment used was property of the County. The huge deficit they are showing seems as though it is not a site problem, but a management problem by the ones running the program county wide. When problems were reported to the Clerk, with the Town Hall, they were always addressed as soon as practicable. There will be a meeting in Manawa at the City Hall on Tuesday, September 18th, from 6- 7:3- pm. All interested residents are encouraged to attend. There will be another meeting of the County authorities on the matter, on October 1st. Again, attendance is encouraged.
Roads: Beyer stated the County is behind o a lot of their projects due to the weather. The culvert on North Rail Road will have to wait till the water level drops. The crack sealing on Bridge Rd is still to be done. The Fall road inspection will take place on Saturday, October 6th at 7:00 am. The date of Saturday, October 13th will be the secondary date, in case of board member scheduling conflicts.
The upcoming budget for 2019 and the levy were discussed. The board is considering raising the levy by a possible $100,000 to allow for more road work each year. With 47 miles of road in the town , and only around 150,000 dollars a year to do work, there will be no way to stay on top of maintenance. The higher levy requires a resolution of the Board, followed by a Special Voters meeting of the Town electors, in order to approve this higher levy. The Resolution will be on the agenda for the October 11th town board meeting, and if it passes, the Special Voters meeting will be scheduled that same night. This raise in levy of $100,000 will equate to less than $100 of tax on every 100,000 dollars of value on property. Or $70.03 per resident per year. With the state doing nothing to help the towns in the road money department, there is little other choice than to go this route. The Board encourages residents to attend the town meetings and give input on the subject.
Correspondence was reviewed.
Bills and checks were presented for payment. Moede/Bonikowske to approve the payment of bills with checks numbering 2648 through 2667. Carried 3-0.
There being no other business, the meeting was adjourned at 9:00 pm.
These minutes are subject to Board approval.
Respectfully submitted,
Jackie Beyer, Town Clerk
TOWN OF LITTLE WOLF
MEETING AGENDA
Thursday, September 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 August, 2018 Minutes
Treasurer’s Report- Approval
Constable’s Report – Approval
Visitor Input –
Business:
Correspondence
Payment of Bills – Approval
Adjournment
Town of Little Wolf
Meeting Proceedings
Thursday, August 9, 2018
Little Wolf Town Hall
Town Chairman Moede called the Regular Monthly meeting of the Town Board to Order at 7:00 pm, with the open meeting statement. The Pledge of Allegiance was recited. Roll call showed Moede, R. Beyer, Wilz and J. Beyer present. There were 5 residents and one visitor present.
Motion by Beyer, second Moede to approve the Agenda. Carried 2-0.
Moede announced the receipt of letter of Resignation from Supervisor Prellwitz. He also spoke of the interest from Joel Bonikowske to fill the previously- vacant position, and his interest to join the board now. Mr. Bonikowske was present this meeting, and willing to fill this new vacancy. Moede/Beyer to appoint Joel Bonikowske to the position of Supervisor #2, to finish the term, which ends in April, 2019. Motion Carried 3-0 (Clerk votes in this instance). The Clerk swore Bonikowske in, and he took his place at the Board table. Moede also stated he appointed Bonikowske as a Fire Board Alternate. Moede thanked Lowell Prellwitz for his decades of service to the Town. He served for many years as the Deputy Building administrator, issuing Building permits in the Town, and then as Town board Supervisor. His time and talents were greatly appreciated.
Motion by Moede/Beyer, to approve the July board meeting minutes as printed. Carried 3-0.
Treasurer’s Report was reviewed, with upcoming income the Treasurer was expecting. The Clerk and Treasurer reconciled the accounts. Moede/Beyer to approve the Treasurer’s report. Carried 3-0.
Constable- Moede had a fell tree to cut down after the last Board meeting, same evening. Beyer had an anonymous letter of complaint about unregistered dogs. Tried to contact owners, to no avail. He turned the address over to the Treasurer, to contact and get the dogs licensed. Beyer also stated he had a call to pick up a bunch of aluminum framed windows on a dead end road. He took care of the cleanup. Moede/ Beyer to approve the Constable’s Report. Carried 3-0.
Visitor Input: John Ashby was pleased with the reduction in traffic on North Water Drive. However, he is not pleased with the firing of guns and explosion type noises after 10 pm in his near vicinity. The chair told him he should be reporting those noises to the Sheriff’s Department. Duane Abrahamson reported the heavy fumes of asphalt on August 1st, 3rd and 8th. Also reported seeing a white bus with kayaks stopped at the ‘driveway’ on County BB, by the Little Wolf River.
Business: Update on Litigation, etc. Clerk reported no updates on litigious matters and a recent communication with the attorney regarding having the house on Garrity Road torn down by the owners. The attorney will be getting back to Beyer soon.
Comp Planning: Beyer stated the Planning Commission will need to schedule a meeting, and Beyer will be contacting the members to get a date calendared.
Resolution 2018-ERP-12: Beyer spoke about the Emergency Response Plan for the Town, and read the Resolution. Motion Moede/Beyer to adopt the Resolution as printed. Carried 3-0.
Land Use Permits were read aloud. It is a busy permit season.
UDC Inspection Reports: Beyer stated the UDC Inspector had submitted a check and report, for a new house start in the Town.
Building Use: Supervisor Beyer stated he was unable to replace a receptacle in the Community Room, as it still did not solve the problem of no current to that spot. He had Master Electric come in, and a wire issue was found, ‘upstream’ from the replaced receptacle. Mac fixed the issue. Beyer also had Mac order a new ceiling fan for the Ladies Rest Room, and Mac will install that when it comes in. Fuel tanks have been filled.
Roads: Beyer stated there was a culvert on North Rail Road that has rusted out, and needs to be replaced. He submitted the quotes to the Board for review. The plastic culvert will be installed, as it is a spot that has water sitting for a majority of the year, and that’s why the one in place now rusted out. This is a large culvert, and cost sharing by the County has been offered. Beyer also signed up for a cost share on the culvert that was placed on Butternut Rd last fall. That check to the Town should be for approximately $5,000. Swan road repair quotes were reviewed and discussed. Supervisor Beyer will meet with Hass, and discuss the options available to him for the work to repair the right of way and the blacktop. The work will be getting done as soon as the Highway Department can schedule it. Beyer received a call from Fahrner, saying they may be starting the crack filling in the Town, the week of August 13th. All residents are asked to be considerate of the workers on the road, and drive safely. Beyer also met with a rep from MCC, and inspected the roads to the Klegin pit and to the Lind pit.
Reminder of the upcoming Towns Association meeting, Clerk Beyer stated she has Gene Goode coming to that meeting to explain the details and process of Towns that are considering allowing ATV/UTV’s on the Town Roads. Moede stated he has had some feedback on issue from residents. This meeting of the Towns Association is on Thursday, August 16th.
The Clerk reminds residents of the August Partisan Primary on Tuesday, August 14th. The Polls will be open from 7am till 8 pm.
Correspondence was reviewed. Bills and Checks were presented for approval. Moede/Beyer to pay checks numbering 2627 through 2647. Carried 3-0.
Bonikowske/Beyer to adjourn. Carried 3-0. Meeting adjourned at 8:25 pm.
These Minutes are subject to board approval.
Respectfully Submitted, Jackie Beyer, Clerk
TOWN OF LITTLE WOLF
MEETING AGENDA
Thursday, August 9, 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, Prellwitz, Beyer, Wilz, Beyer
Approval of Agenda-
Filling Vacancy on Board, due to Supervisor Prellwitz resignation
Clerk’s Report – Approval of July, 2018 Minutes
Treasurer’s Report- Approval
Constable’s Report – Approval
Visitor Input –
Business:
Correspondence
Payment of Bills – Approval
Adjournment
Town of Little Wolf
Meeting Proceedings
Thursday, July 12, 2018
Little Wolf Town Hall
Chairman Moede called the regular monthly meeting to Order at 7:00 pm, with the Open Meeting Statement. The Pledge of Allegiance was recited. Board Members present were: Moede, Beyer, Prellwitz, Wilz and Beyer. There were 5 residents present.
Moede/ Beyer to approve the Agenda. Carried 3-0.
Moede/ Prellwitz to approve the June Minutes. Carried 3-0.
Treasurer Wilz gave the fund balances, reporting that the Clerk and the Treasurer reconciled to the bank statements. Wilz reported total cash on hand as of July 2nd being $172,522.28. Moede/Beyer to approve the Treasurer’s Report. Carried 3-0.
Constable report- Moede had one call about a cat. Moede/Beyer to approve the Constable’s Report. Carried. 3-0.
Public Comment: Duane Abrahamson stated he has been pleased with the traffic flow from the Thiel pit, and only had one day of heavy asphalt.
Business:
Update on Pending Litigation and Open Items- Hass asked about the ditch adjacent to his property. Beyer stated he is working with Jim Hass, and was out and spoke to Hass. Jim Hass was doing some improvements, but it wasn’t up to the Board’s standards. Beyer continues to work with Jim Hass on the issue. Clerk Beyer raised the subject of the decrepit house on Garrity, and that nothing has been done on it, after a resident spoke to her about it. The Board asked Beyer to speak to the Town’s UDC inspector about options moving forward.
The Board discussed the Transportation Resolution that the Town’s Association sent to all Towns. Simply put, it urges the Governor to come up with a plan to make the maintenance of Town roads sustainable; either by raising the amount the municipalities get from the State Budget, or by allowing Towns to more easily raise their levies to be able to maintain their roads.
There were three Land Use Permits received from Waupaca County Zoning.
Supervisor Beyer reported that all of the new Fire Number signs have been installed.
The next Fire Board meeting is on Tuesday, July 19, 2018 at the Manawa Municipal Building and starts at 7:00 pm. It is open to the public.
Ordinances: The Clerk received a copy of the new Waupaca County Ordinance, allowing for ATV/UTV traffic on County roads. Each Town is in charge of whether or not their Town roads will allow this use. It requires an Ordinance at the Town level. At this time, the Town of Little Wolf is not working on any such Ordinance.
Building Use: The septic pumping is set for next week, to satisfy the 3 year requirement. The Clerk asked if the Board would like to consider having a water treatment device installed, as the cost of monthly delivery, etc., is due to go up. Supervisor Beyer will meet with Lorge Plumbing and have a quote prepared. The propane tanks were filled this week. The Clerk was asked to contact Chris Roehl to have the high grass around the propane tanks mowed down.
Roads: the quotes for Crack-filling were reviewed. They were from Fahrner, Waupaca County and Crack Filling Services. After much discussion, Motion Moede/Beyer to hire Fahrner to do Storm Lake Rd, Garrity Rd,(East of O), Progress Road, and Garrity Rd(West of O), for a total of $19,944, and hire Waupaca County to do Bridge Road, depending upon their price, at Supervisor Beyer’s discretion. Carried 3-0.
Reminder that Board of Review will take place on Saturday, July 14, 2018 from 9am till 11am.
Correspondence: Letter from a resident, stating her concerns about the uncontrolled intersections in their subdivision. One of the Stop signs, the only Stop sign in the subdivision, was knocked down over the winter and still has not been replaced. She also asked for ‘Slow Children’ signs to be put up, to allow for the children that are walking, biking and playing on the roads. Letter also cited an instance where a child rolled down their driveway on a tricycle, and was nearly hit by a car. The letter also stated that the subdivision was supposed to have sidewalks in it. The Board considered the letter and discussed the different issues mentioned. Regarding the uncontrolled intersection; Sup. Beyer did replace the Stop sign. The Board initially felt it wasn’t necessary to replace, as it was the only controlled intersection in the subdivision. Since it was established, Beyer replaced it. Regarding the children playing, biking, etc., the Board is not in charge of parenting, and what happens on private property is not a Board issue. If drivers are not heeding pedestrians, it is up to the pedestrians to call the Sheriff’s department and make a complaint. The same if vehicles are speeding, or going too fast for conditions. This is true for any town road. As for the sidewalks, the Board would be happy to consider a petition from the residents of the subdivision to have sidewalks installed. The residents would be asked to bear the cost of installation, proportionate to the footage of their property. The prints of the subdivision show no sidewalks being proposed or approved, so it is not a responsibility of the Town at this time.
The bills and checks were presented for payment. Moede/Beyer to approve the payment of the bills with checks numbering 2603 through 2626. Motion carried 3-0.
With no other business, motion Prellwitz/Moede to adjourn. Meeting was adjourned at 8:45pm.
These minutes are subject to Board approval.
Respectfully Submitted, Jackie Beyer, Clerk
TOWN OF LITTLE WOLF
MEETING AGENDA
Thursday, July12, 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, Prellwitz, Beyer, Wilz, Beyer
Approval of Agenda-
Clerk’s Report – Approval of June, 2018 Minutes
Treasurer’s Report- Approval
Constable’s Report – Approval
Visitor Input –
Public Comment
Business:
Correspondence
Payment of Bills – Approval
Adjournment
Town of Little Wolf
Meeting Proceedings
Thursday, June 14, 2018
Little Wolf Town Hall
Chairman Moede called the regular monthly meeting to Order at 7:02 p.m. The open meeting statement was read. The Pledge of Allegiance was recited. Elected Officials present were: Moede, Beyer, Prellwitz and Beyer. Wilz was excused. There was seven residents and one visitor present.
Moede/Prellwitz to approve the Agenda as posted. Carried 3-0.
Moede/Beyer to approve the Minutes of the May meeting. Carried 3-0.
Beyer gave the Treasurer’s report and fund balances. The Clerk stated that she and the Treasurer had reconciled to the Bank statements. Moede/Beyer to approve the Treasurer’s Report. Carried 3-0.
There was nothing to report for the Constable duties.
Visitors- Tim Wilz was present to speak about his run for the office of Waupaca County Sheriff. He cited his many years of experience in law enforcement. He also spoke about his plans to make the schools safer, by being proactive instead of reactive to the issue of protecting our kids. Wilz also spoke about wanting to do better with the budget for the Sheriff’s Department, and ways to save money. He spent some time answering questions and listening to resident concerns.
Ron Rieckmann was present to ask the Town if they would blacktop the driveway on his new culverts, as the heavy rains have been washing them out. The Chairman stated the Town does not blacktop personal property. The Board will look at the situation and help figure out the best resolution.
Kevin Hass asked what and when the right of way adjacent to his property was going to be taken care of. Supervisor Beyer stated he had met with Jim Hass and they agreed it would be completed by July 1st.
Clerk Beyer stated she will be in contact with the Ziebells regarding the yearly fireworks display from a Town road, for the Rodeo. The state statutes do say that Towns should issue fireworks permits, which is opposite of the towns policy for the last several years. Beyer stated the town is exempt from liability for any damages caused by fireworks. It is, however advised that common sense by used when issuing permits.
The Liquor License list was reviewed. There were no objections from the Board. Moede/Beyer to approve the Liquor Licenses for the 2018-2019 year, and the Temporary License requests. Carried 3-0.
No updates on any pending litigations.
Land Use permits were reviewed.
One UDC Inspection report was reviewed, for a house on Mountain Lake Rd.
The next Fire Board meeting will be held on Tuesday, June 19, 2018 at 7:00 pm at Manawa City Hall.
Supervisor Beyer stated he only received one quote for the crackfilling for the year. Board asked Beyer to continue getting quotes, and it will be a July agenda item. The ditch mowing has been requested to be done by Waupaca County, hopefully before the Manawa Rodeo. The Board discussed the options available to raise the amount of money for road improvements. The Board was not in favor of a wheel tax. Moede/Beyer to have the Clerk move forward with raising the tax levy by a proposed $100,000 next year. This equates to a raise in property tax of $100 for a property valued at $100,000. The numbers will be more exact after the Board of Review is completed, and the total value of the Towns properties is confirmed.
Correspondence was reviewed.
The checks and bills were presented for payment. Moede/Beyer to authorize the payment of the bills using checks numbering 2585 thru 2602 as presented. Carried 3-0.
The next meeting of the Town Board will be on Thursday, July 12th, 2018 at 7:00 pm.
Prellwitz/Moede to adjourn. Carried 3-0. Meeting adjourned at 8:30 pm.
These Minutes are subject to Board approval.
Respectfully Submitted,
Jackie Beyer, Clerk
TOWN OF LITTLE WOLF
MEETING AGENDA
Thursday, June 14, 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, Prellwitz, Beyer, Wilz, Beyer
Approval of Agenda-
Clerk’s Report – Approval of May, 2018 Minutes
Treasurer’s Report- Approval
Constable’s Report – Approval
Visitor Input – Tim Wilz, Candidate for WC Sheriff Pete/Annette Ziebell- fireworks for Rodeo
Public Comment
Business:
Correspondence
Payment of Bills – Approval
Adjournment
Town of Little Wolf
Town Board Proceedings
Thursday, May 3, 2018
Little Wolf Town Hall
The regular monthly meeting of the Town of Little Wolf Town Board was called to Order at 7:00 pm by Chairman Moede. Other Officers present were: R. Beyer, R. Wilz and J. Beyer. Prellwitz was Absent.
Beyer/ Moede to approve the Agenda. Carried.
Moede/ Beyer to approve the April 2018 Minutes. Carried.
Treasurer Wilz stated the Clerk and Treasurer had reconciled the accounts. The total cash on hand as of May 1, 2018 was $185,338.03. Moede/Beyer to approve the Treasurer’s Report. Carried.
Constable’s Report- Beyer reported he had a call that a pot- bellied pig had gotten loose and was at the neighbors’ house on Wolf Road. He assisted the sheriff’s deputy in returning it to its home. Owner was warned. Moede/Beyer to approve the Constable’s report. Carried.
Visitor Input- Kevin Hass asked about the culvert on Oak Road not running through; Moede will check it out. (Moede went on Friday and dug it out on the plugged end).
Clerk Beyer updated on the current litigations; nothing to report on the Appeal of the Board of Adjustment decision. The case regarding Swamp Road status/landowner issue, will have final briefs to the Judge on May 4th. We should have an update next month.
Spring Weight limits have been lifted by the Town and the County. Signs will be taken down. Class B sign on North Water Drive will be replacing the seasonal weight limit sign. The sheriff’s department will be enforcing and the Town will be prosecuting any citations. The County Yard Road ‘No thru Truck Route’ will be handled in the same manner. The Town may deem necessary to have extra patrol on County Yard Road. This is typically a $50 per hour charge from the Sheriff’s Department. Signage has been purchased and put up, giving trucks notification of the status. The town will continue to monitor and work to improve the situation.
Comp Planning- the Planning Commission members, at present, are: Jackie Beyer, Rhonda Wilz, Lowell Prellwitz, Tammy Arndt, Ken Groholski, Susan Vater-Olsen, and Ken Theine. Motion by Moede/Beyer to appoint all of the members to their respective terms. Carried.
There was a Certified Survey signature sheet sent, with no map, for the board to review. The Chair will follow up with the landowner, and view the map before any approval or signature is given.
Fire/Ambulance Report- the last meeting noted the approval of the Commission bylaw changes. Most notable was the strong suggestion that the municipalities send elected officials as their representatives. In absence of that, the municipal boards should send an elected official twice a year. The boards should also be receiving a copy of the minutes, if they are sending a citizen board member. The next meeting will be held on Tuesday, May 15, 2018 at 6 pm. This meeting is Open to the Public, and is held at Manawa City Hall.
Roads: the MOU ( memo of understanding) with the Sheriff’s Department, as they require now, to enforce town ordinances governing roads, has been received by Capt. Rasmussen. The Town Board did the Spring Road Inspection on Sunday, April 29th, and found the roads to be, for the most part , in satisfactory shape. There will be some pot hole patching done, soon. There are some failed culverts, the Clerk will be sending out letters to the landowners. Supervisor Beyer will take the listed crack seal and flex patching and get estimates for that work. That will be agenda item when those estimates are received. The Right of Way on Swan Road was reviewed. The Board will be contacting the landowner on how that will be rectified this year. The Board discussed the possible ways to raise the money to do more road work each year. The wheel tax method was not favored. Raising the tax levy was discussed. At last year’s total assessed values for the Town, a $100,000 increase in the levy would cost a property with a value of 100 thousand dollars, approximately 100 additional dollars on their property tax bill. This seemed to be the favored plan. The Clerk was tasked with getting the paperwork in order to proceed with this option. The board encourages anyone with input on this subject, to attend a town board meeting.
The June Board meeting will be held on Thursday, June 14, 2018 at 7:00 pm.
Moede/Beyer to adopt Budget Amendment Resolution # 18-BA-1, to move $9.46 from Planning Commission fund to the Dam repair fund. Motion Carried 2-0.
Board of Review: The state statutes have changed as to how the meetings will be held. There must be, according to the changes, at least 7 days between the Open Book and the Board of Review. The Board of Review must be held within 45 days of the 4th Tuesday of April. If the tax roll is not ready in that time, the Town must schedule the 1st meeting in that time frame, and move to ‘Adjourn to a later date’. The Board will meet on Saturday, June 2, 2018 at 10:00 am at the Little Wolf Town Hall, to Adjourn the Board of Review to a later date. When the date of the Board of Review is scheduled, the notice will be published in the Town’s official newspaper, the Waupaca County Post.
Correspondence was reviewed.
Bills and checks were presented for payment. The check for the Little Creek Cemetery was ordered held back, until the required financial reports were given to the Clerk, and found to be in order. Motion by Moede, second Beyer, to approve Checks 2566 through 2584, holding number 2582 until proper reports are received. Motion carried 2-0.
With no other business to conduct, motion by Beyer/Moede to adjourn. Meeting was adjourned at 8:25 pm.
These Minutes are subject to Board Approval.
Respectfully Submitted, Jackie Beyer, Clerk
TOWN OF LITTLE WOLF
MEETING AGENDA
Thursday, May 3, 2018
Please note different date!!
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, Prellwitz, Beyer, Wilz, Beyer
Approval of Agenda-
Clerk’s Report – Approval of April, 2018 Minutes
Treasurer’s Report- Approval
Constable’s Report – Approval
Visitor Input –
Public Comment
Business:
Correspondence
Payment of Bills – Approval
Adjournment
Meeting Notice
The Town of Little Wolf will be conducting it’s Spring Road Inspection on Sunday, April 29, 2018 at 7:00 am. This is a regular meeting, and is Open to the Public. The starting point will be the Little Wolf Town Hall. If anyone has any issues/concerns, they may call a Town Board member. A quorum of the Board will be present, and discussion and decisions regarding road maintenance may be made.
Jackie Beyer, Clerk
Town of Little Wolf
Annual Meeting Proceedings
Tuesday, April 17, 2018
Little Wolf Town Hall
The Annual Voter’s meeting was called to Order at 7pm by Chairman Moede. The Open Meeting Statement was read. The Pledge of Allegiance was recited.
Voter’s present were; Moede, R. Beyer, L.Prellwitz, R. Wilz, J. Beyer, Gerry Prellwitz and Melinda Neuroth.
The Chairman read the meeting protocol for those present.
The Clerk gave the list of reports in the packet: 2017 Budget; Treasurer’s final report for 2017; Profit and Loss statement for 2017; List of transactions; and Transaction Detail by Account. The Clerk answered questions as the reports were reviewed.
The Planning Commission members will be reviewed at the May Board meeting.
Fire and Ambulance representatives: Moede, Jackie Beyer and Rod Beyer(alternate). The Chairman stated he may be unavailable on the meeting night, due to his new job. Moede stated he felt maybe we should add Lowell Prellwitz as the 2nd alternate, in the event Moede or R. Beyer were unable to attend.
Town Newspaper : J. Beyer /L. Prellwitz to keep the designated paper as the County Post. Carried 7-0.
Website: Website was discussed. Moede/L. Prellwitz to continue with website as is. Carried 7-0.
Computers: both laptops were reported working well.
Monthly meeting: the date of the monthly meeting will be changed to the 2nd Thursday of the month. Beyer/Wilz to approve the changing of the meeting date. Carried 7-0.
Buildings Use and Maintenance: J. Beyer/G. Prellwitz to do a yearly maintenance check on the furnace and to approve the replacement of the refrigerator in the Senior Center. Carried 7-0.
Roads: Moede/ J. Beyer to request bids for Pin Oak Road and the town hall parking lot for next snow season. Carried 7-0.
Moede stated he felt the Town needs to check with the neighboring towns, regarding agreements on maintaining and plowing shared roads. Roads mentioned are: Royalton; Baldwin Rd, Heinke Rd and Bear Lake Road. In Union; Blake Creek Rd, Hillside Rd (west of O), and where Bridge Road meets. St. Lawrence; Kriese Rd. Lebanon; Bleier Rd. Letters to the Boards, with maps, will be sent out to start the dialogue. Clerk stated she will have the information at the May meeting that will have the process to increase the tax levy, for a determined amount, to be used only for roads.
Salaries: All were agreeable to leaving as is.
No Public Comment.
Next Annual Meeting will be held on the third Tuesday of April, which is on April 16, 2019 at 7:00 pm at the Little Wolf Town Hall.
Motion to adjourn by J.Beyer/Moede. Carried 7-0. Meeting adjourned at 8:25pm.
Respectfully Submitted ,
Jackie Beyer, Town Clerk
These Minutes are subject to approval at the next Annual Meeting.
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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