Town of Little Wolf
E6325 County Road N
Manawa,, WI 54949
ph: 920-596-2080
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.
ANNUAL MEETING
TOWN OF LITTLE WOLF
Tuesday, April 17, 2018
7:00 pm
Little Wolf Town Hall
Agenda:
Open Meeting with the Pledge of Allegiance
Open Meeting Statement-THIS MEETING IS OPEN TO THE PUBLIC, AND THE PRESS HAS BEEN NOTIFIED.
Roll call of Elected Officials
Approval of April 18, 2017 Annual Meeting Minutes
Chairman will inform Residents of Meeting Protocol
Annual Report will be Reviewed and Discussed
All monthly Agenda Items will be open for discussion:
Salaries for Elected Officials and Pollworkers
Any other Town Business
Public Comment
Schedule 2018 Annual meeting (in 2019)
Adjourn
Town Chairman- Alan Moede
Town Clerk- Jackie Beyer
P.O. Box 8
Manawa, WI 54949
Spring Weight Limits have been put in force by the Town of Little Wolf. Effective March 5, 2018. Roads are posted.
Town of Little Wolf
Meeting Proceedings
Thursday, April 12, 2018
7:00 pm, Little Wolf Town Hall
The regular monthly meeting of the Town Board was called to Order at 7:00 pm by Supervisor Beyer. The Open Meeting Statement was read. The Pledge of Allegiance was recited.
Elected officials present: R. Beyer, Prellwitz, Wilz and J. Beyer. Chairman Moede was absent. Others present: Gerry Prellwitz, Duane Abrahamson, Denise Buschke, Bruce Scheller, Melanie Oppor, David and Sally Thiel.
Prellwitz/Beyer to approve Agenda. Carried 2-0.
Prellwitz/Beyer to approve the March Minutes. Carried 2-0.
Prellwitz/Beyer to approve the Treasurer’s report. Carried 2-0.
No Constable Report.
Visitors: Melanie Oppor, Administrator, School District of Manawa, was present to speak about what’s happening at the School District. After holding community stakeholder meetings, and having a Site Analysis and Feasibility Study done, the district is proposing a list of improvements. They are asking for the residents input on these proposals. There will be a survey sent out to all district residents. There will also be an online survey, for those that would prefer to respond electronically. These responses are very important, as they will be considered when the district decides how to proceed. This decision will directly affect the amount of property tax we will all see on our bills. It is very important people participate in these surveys. With the school student numbers trending down by a 5 year projected 30%; this will have a large impact. Oppor stated the class size is now around 60; 5 years from now it will be around 40. Attendance at their Special Public Board of Education meeting is highly encouraged. It will take place on Tuesday, April 17, 2018, from 5:30 till 7:30 pm, at MES. Please share this info with your friends and neighbors, and encourage them to attend! The Board thanked Dr. Oppor for her visit.
There was no public comment.
Pending Litigation: Beyer stated the status of the two pending litigations the Town is involved in. The Taggart suit was to be in court this week, but no update was received from the town attorney. This is regarding the Town’s decision to stop spending money on maintenance on Swamp Road, at a point determined by survey, to be the end of the Town road. Taggart is maintaining it is a town road, not a private easement; therefore the Town should continue to maintain it. The other litigation in progress is the Town’s appeal to the State Appeals Court, of the Board of Adjustment decision that the use of the pit on the south end of the Town is a legal use. The State Court of Appeals has all of the arguments at this time. There has been no notification as to when the case will be reviewed.
The Spring weight limits are still in force. The Spring Road Inspection is scheduled for Saturday, April 14, 2018, but the weather forecast leaves that date in doubt. If it is snowing, it will be postponed. If that happens, the new date of inspection will be posted.
Land Use permits were reviewed. One for an accessory garden shed; one for a chicken coop. There were no CSM’s for approval. There were no UDC Inspection reports received.
Fire numbers are still waiting for installation. As soon as the posts can be pulled and put back in, they will be finished.
The next Fire Board meeting will be held on Tuesday, April 24th, at 6:00 pm at Manawa City Hall. This is one week later due to the City and Towns holding their Annual meetings on the third Tuesday.
Roads: The discussion of how to do more road improvements was held. Beyer stated she had been looking into the process required to add to the tax levy, so that it wouldn’t affect the state aids the town presently receives. She will have the step by step process at the May meeting.
The May Town Board meeting will be held on Thursday, May 3, at 7:00 pm.
The Annual Voters Meeting will be held on Tuesday, April 17, 2018 at 7:00 pm at the Little Wolf Town Hall. All residents that are eligible to vote in the Town of Little Wolf are allowed to make motions and vote at this meeting. You are encouraged to attend!
Correspondence was reviewed.
Payment of bills was done with a motion from Beyer, second Prellwitz. Checks numbering 2542 through 2564 were approved for payment. Carried 2-0.
Beyer/Prellwitz to adjourn. Carried 2-0. Meeting was adjourned at 8:14pm.
Respectfully submitted, Jackie Beyer, Clerk
These Minutes are subject to Board approval.
Notice of Meeting:
Town of Little Wolf
Saturday, April 14, 2018
7:00 am
The Town of Little Wolf will hold a meeting on Saturday, April 14, 2018, to conduct the annual Spring Road Inspection. The Inspection will begin at 7:00 am, at the Little Wolf Town Hall. The Town Board shall proceed to travel the Town Roads, and determine the condition of the roads, and any necessary maintenance to be done. This meeting is Open to the Public.
Jackie Beyer, Clerk
TOWN OF LITTLE WOLF
MEETING AGENDA
Thursday, April 12, 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 March, 2018 Minutes
Treasurer’s Report- Approval
Constable’s Report – Approval
Visitor Input – Dr. Oppor, Administrator, Manawa School District
Public Comment
Business:
Correspondence
Payment of Bills – Approval
Adjournment
Town of Little Wolf
Meeting Proceedings
Thursday, March 8, 2018
Little Wolf Town Hall
The regular meeting of the Town of Little Wolf Board was called to Order by Chairman Moede at 7:02 pm. The Open Meeting Statement was read; the Pledge of Allegiance was recited. Roll call showed R. Beyer, Prellwitz, Wilz and J. Beyer present. There was one resident and two non-residents present.
The agenda was approved.
The minutes of the February 8, 2018 meeting were approved, with the addition of “State Statutes prohibit plowing of snow across roads, by residents. The Town can fine any persons committing this act, with a $25.00 citation.” This was added to the visitor input on the subject, from Kevin Hass. Moede/Beyer to approve the Minutes with that addition. Carried 3-0.
Treasurer Wilz gave the monthly fund balances and reported the Treasurer and Clerk had reconciled the accounts. Moede/Prellwitz to approve the Treasurer’s Report. Carried 3-0.
There were no Visitor’s, and no Public Comment.
Spring Weight Limits- the Roads Supervisor put the Spring Weight Limits on the Town Roads, effective Monday, March 5. The signs were put up on Monday. Special Permits are required, with Supervisor Rod Beyer being the contact person. The Town would prefer to keep permits to a minimum, to protect the roads. Emergency situations will be considered ‘good cause’. All permits will be issued at the discretion of the Roads Supervisor. The Town may limie weight of loads, at the discretion of Sup. Beyer.The Spring Road Inspection was scheduled for Saturday, April 14, 2018. Starting at the town hall at 7:00 am. Supervisor Beyer will schedule meetings with the pit operators after the road inspection. The Board will set up a time during the Road Inspection to meet with Jim Hass on Swan Road, to discuss the Right of Way restoration.
County Yard Road was discussed. After several meetings for public input and a Public Hearing on the matter, the Board felt the best way to maintain public safety was to use a No thru Truck Traffic designation. Moede/Beyer to adopt Resolution 3-2018 to make all of County Yard Road, from County Road B to State Hwy 22/110 a no Thru Truck Traffic. Carried 3-0. Effective as of this meeting. Signage will be placed when it arrives. This will also be a matter of agreement with the Sheriff’s Department, and they will be enforcing and citing.
Comprehensive Planning- Clerk Beyer stated the Planning Commission appointments will be on the April agenda. These are done by the Chair. There is an opening for one member. Beyer stated the Commission needs to meet in April, to hold committee elections.
There were two Land Use Permits issued by the county. There was one UDC Inspection report submitted, for a home addition.
Fire and Ambulance Board meets on Tuesday, March 20, 2018 at 6 pm. Moede discussed the fact that the Fire Board is currently revising the Board by laws, and part of the revision will include the requirement of member municipalities sending representatives that are elected officials. In light of that revision, Moede asked Clerk Beyer if she would be a representative on the Fire Board. Beyer agreed. Prellwitz stated he no longer cared to be the Town’s Alternate, and Rod Beyer agreed to take that spot.
Building Use and Maintenance- Beyer received an estimate of charges from Chris Roehl for the Lawn Care for the Town Hall for 2018. The Board was happy with his work last year, and asked the Clerk to set him up for this year. Beyer stated the April 3, 2018 election will be held in the Community side of the town hall. Beyer is working with the County on trading rooms for that days Meals on Wheels.
Roads- Brush cutting has been completed. The budget for road work this year is not very big; the Garrity road project last year ate up most of the savings the town had. Beyer stated there are a couple of ways to increase the budget ; one way is to implement a wheel tax on passenger vehicles in the town. Another way is to levy for a set amount, which increases property taxes. The Wheel tax was not a popular choice with the Board; Clerk was asked to research raisin the levy, and an amount of $100,000 dollars per year was suggested. Clerk will bring information back to the Board in April.
The April Town Board meeting will be held on Thursday, April 12, at 7:00 pm.
The Annual Meeting will be held on the traditional 3rd Tuesday , April 17, 2018 at 7:00 pm.
Correspondence was reviewed. Clerk Beyer stated she had received Open Record Requests from the Taggart’s attorney, and one from the attorney for American Asphalt. Clerk Beyer, Moede and Supervisor Beyer all worked on assembling the requested materials on the prior weekend. All of the papers were taken to the Town Attorney by Clerk Beyer.
Bills were reviewed; Checks numbering 2521 thru 2541 were issued for payment. Prellwitz/ Moede to pay bills. Carried 3-0.
Moede/Beyer to adjourn. Carried 3-0. Meeting was adjourned at 8:15 pm.
These Minutes are subject to Board approval.
Respectfully submitted,
Jackie Beyer, Clerk
TOWN OF LITTLE WOLF
MEETING AGENDA
Thursday, March 8, 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 February, 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, February 8, 2018
Little Wolf Town Hall
Chairman Moede called the meeting to Order with the Open Meeting Statement. The Pledge of Allegiance was recited. Roll Call showed all Board members present: Moede, Beyer, Prellwitz, Beyer and Wilz. There were two residents, one non-resident and one visitor present.
Ryan Brown, County Zoning Director, was present for the Planning Commission meeting, which took place prior to the Board meeting. Chairman Moede asked him for an update on the Rekoske property on County N. Brown stated there had been 37 tons of profitable garbage removed last fall, and it seems nothing has been done since. The County sent a letter to him notifying the owner he is in violation of the abatement agreement. The County will continue to pursue the cleanup. Brown left the meeting.
Moede/ Prellwitz to approve the Agenda. Motion carried.
Prellwitz/Beyer moved to approve the Minutes of the January meeting as printed. Carried.
Treasurer gave her report. Tax collections have finished. The collection rate for the first payment and some whole payments was 97%. Only 42 parcels remain delinquent. Wilz also gave the Chair and Supervisor Beyer a copy of the dog tags that were issued to date. Moede/Prellwitz moved to approve the Treasurer’s Report. Carried.
Constable: Moede reported he had no calls for the month. Beyer reported he had two dogs at large. He will follow up with the owner to get them registered, after being given the updated report from Wilz. Moede/Prellwitz moved to approve the Constable’s Report. Motion Carried.
Visitor input: Kevin Hass reported there are a lot of residents pushing snow across the road; this will be a big problem if we get late season heavy snow. The piles will be frozen, and the plows will not be able to move them. This will make it hard to get any big piles moved off the road edge. The Board asks residents to push the snow into their yards and pile it there.
Business:
Class B on North Water Drive: Moede stated there has been a Public Hearing on the matter, which was not required. The reason is for the safety of the residents living on that road, and to preserve the road bed. Moede stated the Town has tried to get an agreement with American Asphalt, to no avail. The County Highway Department has an agreement with the asphalt company, but neither have jurisdiction on the Town’s road, so it is not considered valid by the Town. State law says any repairs or work to Town roads is not allowed without the knowledge and agreement of the Town. The asphalt company has made repairs in the past without any communication to the Town. The Town of Royalton has an agreement with the asphalt company, to allow traffic to come out of the pit driveway, which is in the Town of Royalton, and use the Royalton road to get out to 22/110, south of Bear Lake. This means Little Wolf is not eliminating ingress or egress with the Class B status. Moede stated he feels the only way to ensure the safety of the residents, and the preservation of the road, is to make North Water Drive a Class B road, citing State Statute 349.15. Beyer/ Moede moved to enact the Class B designation on North Water Drive, from Hwy 22/110 going west to the Town line. Roll call vote recorded 3 ayes, 0 nays. This will take effect as soon as the signage has been placed.
County Yard Road: The Public Hearing for the limitation of truck traffic on County Yard Road will take place on Thursday, February 22, 2018 from 7 pm till 8 pm, or until all have had a chance to speak. This will be a March agenda item.
Final Budget Amendments for 2017 were: That the 2017 Budget is hereby amended, to reflect the transfer of: $141.25 from Fire/Ambulance into the Landfill Account, and: $10.32 from Roads $794.25 from Recreation, $1,012.96 from Fire/Ambulance, $4,200.66 from Recycling, and $926.12 from Comprehensive Planning, all moved into the Contingency Fund, thereby leaving the Contingency Fund with a final balance of $ 6,944.31. Then, the sum of $ 6,944.31 is hereby transferred from the Contingency account to the Cash Carryover for the year 2017. Moved by Beyer/Moede to approve the Budget Amendments for 2017. Motion Carried.
The Town was invited by the Wisconsin Towns Association, to join the Towns Advocacy Council. There are multiple benefits, and the cost for our town will be $356.00 annually. This money goes toward funding lobbyists at Madison and beyond, to lobby for legislation that helps Towns retain their governing rights. Moved by Moede/Beyer to join the TAC. Motion Carried.
Comp Planning: the Planning Commission met prior to the Board meeting, in conjunction with County LWCD and Ryan Brown, and residents. The Resolution AE-01-2018 was recommended for adoption by the Planning Commission, by unanimous vote. Motion by Moede/ Beyer to adopt the resolution. Motion Carried. The resolution can be found on the town website.
Land Use permits and cutting permits were reviewed.
There was a CSM presented for approval, but the Board had a few questions. Supervisor Beyer was tasked with getting the answers from the Surveyor. If the CSM was found to be in order after that, the Board approved the signing by the Chair.
Fire and Ambulance meets again on Tuesday, February 20, 2018 at 6:00 pm at Manawa City Hall.
Building Use: the contract with DHHS for rental for the Senior Meals was discussed. Prellwitz felt we should not be renewing it. He stated we don’t make any money on having them there. The other Board members felt it is a good community use of the building. Moede/Beyer moved to approve. Carried, with Prellwitz abstaining, and not signing the Contract.
Roads: Tree trimming and cleaning of brush in the right of way is going on. Beyer had a call from a land owner, asking why they trimmed so far into their property. Beyer stated he went over and talked to the land owner, and felt he was satisfied with the conversation. The land owner appreciated the prompt response by the Board.
A resolution for the future sale of culverts/gravel/sand was discussed. This resolution set up the protocol to follow for the future. It involves an estimate, and a signature by the requestor, with a 30 day time frame to pay, and how delinquent bills will be handled. Moede/Prellwitz moved to adopt Resolution 2-2018. Motion carried unanimously. The resolution can be found on the Town website, after the minutes.
The March monthly Board meeting will take place on Thursday, March 8, 2018 at 7:00 pm.
Correspondence was reviewed.
Bills and checks were presented for payment. Checks numbering 2494 through 2520 were approved by a motion from Moede, second Beyer.
Meeting was adjourned at 8:45 pm.
These minutes are subject to board approval.
Respectfully Submitted,
Jackie Beyer, Clerk.
Town of Little Wolf
Waupaca County
Resolution 2-2018
0Resolution for the sale of culverts and gravel/sand to residents
WHEREAS, the Town of Little Wolf has the authority to purchase culverts for residents, and
Whereas the Town of Little Wolf may bill the materials to the resident, for the cost incurred,
The Board of the Town of Little Wolf, does so Resolve, by a majority vote at a properly posted
Meeting, That,
Any culverts and/or gravel /sand requested by a resident, be done so in the following manner:
Upon request, the Board shall give a written estimate of cost to the Resident, and obtain
The Residents signature on the estimate, signifying agreement to pay the amount estimated, within
Thirty (30) days of taking delivery. Any payments after 30 days shall be billed with interest, at a rate of
1 ½% per annum. Any delinquent balance not paid by November 1st, will be put on the tax rolls as a
Special Assessment.
This Resolution was adopted at the Town Board meeting held onThursday, February 8, 2018
Ayes 3 Nays 0
RESOLUTION NO. AE – 01 - 2018
AGRICULTURAL ENTERPRISE AREA
Subject: Provide support for the creation of an Agricultural Enterprise Area within the Town of Little Wolf.
WHEREAS, the Department of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection is accepting petitions for the designation of Agricultural Enterprise Areas throughout the State of Wisconsin as part of the Working Lands Initiative; and
WHEREAS, agriculture is an important component of Town of Little Wolf’s economy, landscape and rural character; and
WHEREAS, the Town of Little Wolf has adopted exclusive agricultural zoning and has consistently supported the agricultural industry; and
WHEREAS, the Town of Little Wolf Comprehensive Plan adopted April, 2007 identifies the protection and preservation of agricultural land as a goal of the Plan; and
WHEREAS, the Town of Little Wolf asserts that the establishment of an Agricultural Enterprise Area (AEA) will further protect and enhance the local agricultural economy; and
WHEREAS, the Town of Little Wolf has determined, based on petitioner support and meetings where the Agricultural Enterprise Areas were discussed, that there is a public support for the AEA; and
WHEREAS, agriculture is an important land use in the Town and worthy of preservation and support;
NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Town of Little Wolf Board of Supervisors does hereby support the establishment of an Agricultural Enterprise Area within the Town of Little Wolf.
Approved this 8th day of February, 2
Passed this 8th day of February, 2018.
Signed by the Clerk
Planning Commission Meeting Notice
Town of Little Wolf
Thursday, February 8, 2018
6:00 pm
Little Wolf Town Hall
Notice is hereby given that the Town of Little Wolf Planning Commission will meet on Thursday, February 8, 2018 at 6:00 pm at the Little Wolf Town Hall. This meeting is being called to Discuss and recommend to the Town Board, the Resolution from Waupaca County Zoning. This Resolution is in support of Ag Enterprise zoning Districts, which the Town already has in place. This Meeting is Open to the Public, and any recommendation will be given to the Town Board at the monthly Town Board meeting, which follows, at 7:00 pm. The agenda follows.
Call to Order
Roll call, confirmation of quorum
Presentation by Brian Haase, Waupaca County Conservationist, and Ryan Brown, Waupaca County Zoning Director
Public Comment
Action on Proposed Resolution: Recommendation to the Board
Schedule next meeting, if necessary
Adjourn
TOWN OF LITTLE WOLF
MEETING AGENDA
Thursday, February 8, 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 January, 2018 Minutes
Treasurer’s Report- Approval
Constable’s Report – Approval
Visitor Input – Dr. Melanie Oppor, Administrator, School District of Manawa,
Public Comment
Business:
Correspondence
Payment of Bills – Approval
Adjournment
PUBLIC NOTICE
CLOSED SESSION MEETING
TOWN OF LITTLE WOLF
MONDAY, JANUARY 29, 2018
7:00 PM
LITTLE WOLF TOWN HALL
The Town Board, of the Town of Little Wolf, has called a Special Meeting, to be held at the Little Wolf Town Hall, at E6325 County Hwy N, Manawa, WI, on MONDAY, JANUARY 29, 2018 at 7:00 pm. The purpose of this Special Meeting is to go into Closed Session to confer with our Attorney. The State Statute allowing the Closed session is cited below.
19.85 Exemptions. (1) Any meeting of a governmental body, upon motion duly made and carried, may be convened in closed session under one or more of the exemptions provided in this section. The motion shall be carried by a majority vote in such manner that the vote of each member is ascertained and recorded in the minutes. No motion to convene in closed session may be adopted unless the chief presiding officer announces to those present at the meeting at which such motion is made, the nature of the business to be considered at such closed session, and the specific exemption or exemptions under this subsection by which such closed session is claimed to be authorized. Such announcement shall become part of the record of the meeting. No business may be taken up at any closed session except that which relates to matters contained in the chief presiding officer's announcement of the closed session. A closed session may be held for any of the following purposes:
(g) Conferring with legal counsel for the governmental body who is rendering oral or written advice concerning strategy to be adopted by the body with respect to litigation in which it is or is likely to become involved.
The Agenda is as follows:
Call to Order at 7:00 pm
Motion to go into Closed Session.
Reconvene into Open Session
Action, if any, from Closed Session
Adjourn
Town of Little Wolf
Meeting Proceedings
Thursday, January 11, 2018
Little Wolf Town Hall
The regular monthly meeting of the Town Board was called to Order by Chairman Moede at 7:03pm, and the Open Meeting Statement was read. The Pledge of Allegiance was recited. Roll call showed Moede, Prellwitz, Wilz and Beyer present. There was six residents and four others present.
Moede/Prellwitz moved to approve the Agenda. Carried 2-0.
Prellwitz/Moede moved to approve the December 2017 Minutes. Carried 2-0.
Treasurer gave the fund balances. She also reported the ending cash on hand was $1,064,810.97. This amount reflected a tax collection percentage of 44.47, of the total parcels, which is 1329. The Clerk and the Treasurer did reconcile the accounts. Moved by Moede/Prellwitz to approve the Treasurer’s report. Carried 2-0.
Constable’s Report- Moede reported on one dog at large on North Water Drive. One dog taken to WRVC, owner claimed the next day. Picked up tires and tv’s that were dumped on Mouse Creek Road, and that cost the Town 58.00 dollars to take to the recycle center. Also stated he made an animal welfare check on Wolf Road, found the horses to be ok. Moved by Prellwitz/Moede to approve. Carried.
Visitors- John Smith, Mayor of Manawa, was present to speak about his campaign for County Board Supervisor, replacing Gary Barrington, who stepped down in December. Smith stated he is hoping to change the way this district is being represented. He hopes to be a better voice for the voters. He also stated he felt the County Board representative should attend the local meetings of the people they represent. This Election is on April 3, 2018.
There was no Public Comment.
Business- The appointment of a replacement Board member, to fill the vacancy left by the resignation of Supervisor Elsner brought the question of any interested parties. Rod Beyer was present to stand up. The Chairman stated the supervisor #1 position is the spot that is the Roads Supervisor, and would require the person to handle the snow removal and other road issues. Beyer stated he has lived in the Town for 25 years, and recently retired from the Dairy portion of his farm. This gives him some time to help out. He stated he knows a great many of the residents and hopes to pick up some of the slack in the Town duties. Motion by Moede to appoint Beyer to finish the term of the vacant position. Prellwitz asked if this was a conflict of interest, because of the fact that Beyer is married to the Clerk. Clerk Beyer stated it is not a statutory conflict, and the Clerk does not have voting powers, except in this one case, when there is a vacancy on the Board. Prellwitz seconded the motion to appoint Rod Beyer. Motion Carried with a 2-0 vote, with Clerk Beyer abstaining from the vote. Rod Beyer was sworn in, and took his place at the table to participate in the meeting.
Open Items- there were no updates on the open items, and the Clerk was asked to check with the County regarding further action on the County N junk situation, and with the Town Attorney regarding the Huber property. The Swan road right of way issue will be reassessed in the Spring.
Moede/Beyer moved to table the class B status on North Water Drive until February, to give the new supervisor time to get up to speed on the issue. Carried 3-0.
The Clerk asked the Board approval for the appointment of a Deputy Clerk, mostly for Election assistance, possibly for other duties. Roxanne Abraham expressed interest in the position. The duties would be on Election Day, for the most part, and Beyer stated Abraham is a veteran at the Town on election duties. There will be some specific training, but Abraham is willing to get that done. Beyer stated the upcoming election cycle will be busy, and the help is needed. Motion Moede/Prellwitz to approve Roxanne Abraham as Deputy Clerk. Carried 3-0. Beyer added that she did confirm with the State Election Commission that Abraham is appointed, not elected, so the residency requisite is not an issue.
Permits were reviewed- Moede issued one driveway permit. He questioned what the exact ordinance wording is, and the required distance from the lot line. If the distances are different than what our permit is, the Clerk was asked to get new permits printed.
Fire and Ambulance- December meeting was uneventful, with not much for business. Next meeting is on Tuesday, January 16th, at 6pm. The discussion will be about the Ambulance request for a refurbished ambulance. The Fire Board member issue was tabled until the February meeting, until the issue of the board member requirements could be cleared up.
The contract for the DHHS rental of the building for the Senior Meals on Wheels came up. It is due for renewal. Beyer stated there have been a few issues with the building use, and she has been in contact with the County about them. The contract will be an agenda item for February.
Road Maintenance- Moede signed the work order for the brush cutting, with the 60/40 discount being offered again this year. There is some brush cutting on the Fall Road Inspection, so the Town will be taking advantage of the cost savings. Supervisor Beyer will be doing a run through the town roads, to see what the Fall Inspection shows for suggested work, to get up to speed with the projects suggested.
February Town Board meeting will be held on Thursday, February 8, 2018 at 7:00 pm.
Correspondence was reviewed: Letter from the Towns Association, asking the town to join the Towns Advocacy Council, will be on February agenda.
Bills and checks were reviewed. Moved by Moede/Beyer to approve the Checks, numbering 2461 through 2485. Carried 3-0.
Moved by Prellwitz/Moede to adjourn. Carried 3-0. Meeting adjourned at 8:17 pm.
These minutes are subject to Board approval.
Respectfully submitted, Jackie Beyer, Clerk
TOWN OF LITTLE WOLF
MEETING AGENDA
Thursday, January 11, 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
Approval of Agenda-
Clerk’s Report – Approval of December, 2017 Minutes
Treasurer’s Report- Approval
Constable’s Report – Approval
Visitor Input - John Smith, Candidate for County Board Supervisor
Public Comment
Business:
Update on Open Items- Junk yard on County N, Huber property, Swan Road
Correspondence
Payment of Bills – Approval
Adjournment
Town of Little Wolf
Meeting Proceedings
Little Wolf Town Hall
Tuesday, December 7, 2017
Chairman Moede called the regular monthly meeting to order at 7:02pm. The Open Meeting Statement was read. The Pledge of Allegiance was recited.
Board members present were: Moede, Elsner, Prellwitz, Beyer and Wilz. There were five residents present, and three non-residents.
Motion from Elsner, second Prellwitz, to approve the Agenda as presented. Motion Carried.
Minutes of the November, 2017 meeting was approved.
Wilz gave the Treasurer’s report. Fund balances, as reconciled with the Clerk, were given. Total cash on hand as of 12-3-17 was $108,605.02. Moede, Prellwitz moved to approve. Motion Carried.
Constable Moede reported no calls since last meeting.
Visitor Input: Geraldine Prellwitz wanted to confirm enough of the new tables were ordered, to accommodate the Election needs. After discussing, it was determined the four that were on order were sufficient.
Open Items: calls to the County regarding the Rekoske property on N, and the Garrity Road issue were left with no return response as of yet. The Swan Road right of way will be put out for bids closer to spring, and the owner will be given the amounts to repair to the Board’s approval.
Moede stated he is looking into the Class B designation on North Water Drive, and has a couple of considerations yet to be clarified. Moede stated he would like to ensure the safety of the residents, and not get sued for trying. Last winter brought a large dipping in the road, and he’d also like to confirm that the County’s road agreement will cover the repairs. Motion Moede, second Elsner to table until a later date. Motion carried.
Moede brought up the formation of a resident group, to keep the boat landing at Fahser’s Bridge clean. The thought is that the people helping clean it will also help to keep police patrol in the area when they see people there, making the mess. Moede had a few people willing to help out, and one more to ask. If anyone in the town would like to be part of it, they are encouraged to contact the Chairman.
List of Election workers was provided by the Clerk. It included: Hilda Glocke, CI; Barb Niemuth, CI; Barbara Vaughan; Geraldine Prellwitz; Roxanne Abraham; Carol Glocke; Ahnna Groholski. These ladies are all properly trained for the 2018-2019 election cycle. Moede/Elsner moved to approve. Carried.
Beyer stated she has gotten a resident to help as Deputy Clerk for Elections. Barb Niemuth has agreed to get the municipal clerk training to be able to stand in for Beyer on Election Day. The Board needs to approve the selection, in order for her to be legally paid. Elsner/Moede moved to approve. Carried.
CSM- Beyer received one in the mail on meeting day. It looked like it was cleaning up a mistake on a lot description. Moved by Elsner/Prellwitz to authorize the Chair to sign, once the original is received, contingent upon no changes to the copy that was mailed to review. Motion Carried.
Fire-Ambulance: Elsner read the report given by the Fire Chief at the last meeting, citing the pumps on the trucks had been tested. Also one new member on the department. The Board by-laws were being updated, with the first reading at the December meeting. 82 calls to date for Fire department. Ambulance department had 271 ambulance runs year to date. Next meeting is on Tuesday, December 19th, at 6:00 pm.
Ordinances: Moede is working with the attorney to get an ordinance in place to limit heavy trucks on County Yard Road.
Building Use: Beyer had a complaint from the Senior Center about mice. Discussed with the county rep the doors need to be kept closed. Also had the exterminator come and put more traps down.
Roads: Elsner reported on two failed culverts: one on Butternut road, which will get 50/50 funding from the County. The other is on Flater road. Both are being replaced.
Budget Amendments were necessary to cover the expenses. Resolutions 17-BA-4 and 17-BA-5 were read.
17-BA-4 was to move $2,000.00 from the Recycling Account to the General Government fund. 17-BA-5 was to move $9,000.00 from the Roads Savings to the Roads fund. Moved by Elsner/ Moede to approve the budget amendments. Motion Carried unanimously.
Motion from Moede/Prellwitz to Adopt the 2018 Budget as the Working Budget. Motion Carried.
Property tax collection has begun, so the escrow refunds will start. In order to expedite the refunds, Beyer asked the Board to approve the payment of the refunds as the Treasurer does the payments. Motion from Moede/Prellwitz to approve. Carried.
January town board meeting will be held on Thursday, January 11, 2018 at 7:00 pm.
Correspondence was reviewed. Moede stated he received a resignation from Supervisor Elsner, effective December 15, 2017. Discussion regarding filling the vacancy. It will be done by appointment, as statute dictates. A special meeting may be called by the Chairman, if he deems necessary, to make the appointment. Or, it may be done at the January meeting.
Bills were reviewed, and checks to pay same. Motion from Moede, second Elsner to pay bills with checks numbering 2431 through 2445. Motion Carried.
Motion from Moede/ second Elsner to adjourn. Meeting adjourned at 8:15 pm.
These minutes are subject to Board approval.
Respectfully submitted, Jackie Beyer, Clerk
TOWN OF LITTLE WOLF
MEETING AGENDA
Thursday, December 7, 2017
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, Elsner, Prellwitz, Beyer, Wilz
Approval of Agenda-
Clerk’s Report – Approval of November, 2017 Minutes
Treasurer’s Report- Approval
Constable’s Report – Approval
Visitor Input/ Public Comment-
Visitors
Business:
Update on Open Items- Junk yard on County N, Huber property, Swan Road
Correspondence
Payment of Bills – Approval
Adjournment
HAPPY THANKSGIVING!!
Town of Little Wolf
Meeting Proceedings
Wednesday, November 15, 2017
Little Wolf Town Hall
The November monthly meeting was called to Order at 7:00 pm by Chairman Moede. The Open Meeting Statement was read.
Roll Call showed all Elected Officials present. There were eight residents and three visitors present.
Agenda was approved. Minutes from the October meeting were approved. The Treasurer gave the fund balances, reporting cash on hand balance, as of 11-9-17, of $72,611.38. The Clerk and the Treasurer reconciled to the statements. Wilz reported attending the training at the County, for the new tax collection program. Wilz chose to use the same pet licensing program as last year. The Board approved the Treasurer’s report with motion from Moede/Prellwitz.
Moede reported on Constable Duties: welfare check on Wolf Road, animals have since been removed. Dogs on North Rail Road; and one dog at large on North Water Drive, which owner has resolved. Call from Pond Street, regarding excess feral cats, which Moede told the resident to stop feeding the strays. Motion from Elsner, second Prellwitz to approve Constable’s Report. Report approved.
Visitors: No one appeared for Pete/Annette Ziebell. They were requesting the Town’s input on having fireworks on the trail, same as for the Rodeo. This would be for the Manawa event on Bridge St. Board felt that if they followed the same protocol as used for the Rodeo, the Board has no problems with it.
Chris and Ron Rieckmann were present to discuss the charges they got for gravel, used on their driveways that were installed on Garrity Road. They stated Elsner had been out to see them, had informed them they would be charged for the culverts and endwalls and bands, but nothing was mentioned about gravel. Sue Suehs had the same questions, as did Jessie Thoma. The Board and residents came to a compromise; all agreed to pay half the cost of the gravel used. The Clerk will adjust the bills and resend to the residents. In future, the Chair would like all materials billed out prior to the work being done, so all are on the same page for costs.
Kevin Hass was present to ask about the Swan Road right of way being repaired, and why it isn’t done yet. Elsner had been asked to have the County do it at the October meeting. He stated it is now too late in the year.
Open Items: The progress on clean up on County Road N has stopped. Beyer was asked to check with the Zoning Committee to see what is being done. Huber property: a letter from Zoning was sent to the Town, a copy of what was sent to the owner. It stated the use of the ‘chicken coop’ for a domicile was expressly forbidden. The owner was to contact Zoning within ten days.
Service Agreement with Waupaca County Highway- this is basically for planning purposes for the Highway Department. They want the Town to commit to at least $1000 per road mile of maintenance, for each of the next three years. Motion to approve the commitment from Moede, second Prellwitz. Elsner abstained. Carried.
The Fall Newsletter was discussed. Beyer gave a few options of how to send. The consensus was to put a single sheet in with the tax bills. This would include the contact info for the Town website, email, etc. It would also include where to find the newsletter in whole. Also, copies will be made and will be available at the Town Hall on collection days. Anyone can request one by email, or view on the website.
The County Yard Road discontinuance was discussed. Moede felt we should work with the Sheriff’s Department and Sturm Foods to try to resolve the semi traffic. Don Knudson stated the speed limit should be lowered. He also asked why the City doesn’t enforce its Stop sign at Industrial Drive and County Yard Road. Beyer was asked to find out if the video traffic count could be done yet this year, by East Central. Beyer also will check with the DOT for possible lowering of the speed limit to 25mph. Beyer will have the town attorney complete the MOU with the Sheriff’s Department and arrange for overtime presence by Department Deputy’s. This will be revisited by the Board, to see if the situation has improved. The Board did feel a formal Resolution regarding truck traffic was necessary. In order to maintain safety, due to the narrow condition of the road. Motion by Elsner, second Moede, to Resolve to impose a No Thru Truck Route on County Yard Road, from Hwy B to Hwy 22/100. Proper signage will be posted. Elsner stated he will be giving his resignation in December.
There was one UDC Inspection charge and payment for a new home. There was one CSM for review, for a property on County O. The Board had no problem with it, save for the fact that it was a preliminary CSM. Board will sign once the final CSM is received, contingent upon the County Zoning approving it.
Fire Board meets on Tuesday, November 21, at 6 pm at the Manawa Municipal Building.
Building Use and Maintenance: The Clerk requested the approval to purchase some new tables for the Board room. With four elections in 2018, there will be a lot of use necessary. The present tables are getting in pretty bad shape. Motion Elsner, second Moede to approve the purchase of 4 new tables, and the old ones go to the garbage. Motion Carried.
Roads: the fall Road Inspection was completed. The list of roads with work to be completed over the winter was presented. The Clerk will put the report on the website. Discussion of priority roads, for winter snow removal. The following roads will be done first, due to the high traffic, and being main routes into the City for school, work, etc.: Garrity, Nicolai, Butternut, County Yard, North Water Drive, Progress Rd, Summit and White Clover Road. The snow removal for the Town Hall parking lot and Pin Oak Road was discussed, with Quality Concrete getting the work, by a motion from Moede, second from Elsner. Motion Carried.
There was one budget Amendment necessary. Motion from Moede, second Elsner to approve Budget Amendment 17-BA-3, to move $10,000 from Fire and Ambulance to the General Government account. Motion Carried.
The next monthly meeting of this board will be on Thursday, December 7, 2017 at 7:00 pm.
Correspondence was reviewed.
Bills were reviewed, with checks to pay. Motion from Elsner, second Moede to pay checks numbering 2411 through 2430. Motion Carried.
Motion from Elsner to adjourn, second from Moede. Meeting was adjourned at 9:35 pm.
These minutes are subject to Board approval.
Respectfully Submitted, Jackie Beyer, Clerk
TOWN OF LITTLE WOLF
MEETING AGENDA
Wednesday, November 15, 2017
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, Elsner, Prellwitz, Beyer, Wilz
Approval of Agenda-
Clerk’s Report – Approval of October, 2017 Minutes
Treasurer’s Report- Approval
Constable’s Report – Approval
Visitor Input/ Public Comment-
Visitors-
Pete/or Annette Ziebell, fireworks for Manawa event
Ron Rieckmann, discuss culverts and charges
Business:
Update on Open Items- Junk yard on County N, Huber property, Swan Road
Correspondence
Payment of Bills – Approval
Adjournment
PUBLIC NOTICE
THE TOWN OF LITTLE WOLF
Notice hereby given to the Residents of the Town of
Little Wolf, Waupaca County, of a Public Hearing. The Town Board
Will take public comment on the two following subjects, in this order:
1) Discontinuance of Highway on County Yard Road, approximately .25 mile, West of County B, and
2) The designation of a Class B Highway in the Town, on
North Water Drive. The Town Board will take Public comment from interested parties on Wednesday,November 8, 2017 beginning at 6:00 pm at the Little Wolf Town Hall, until
All wishing to speak have had an opportunity, or 8:00 pm, whichever comes first. After the first Public Hearing is adjourned, the Board will take PublicComment on the second matter, until all have had an opportunity to speak, or 9:00 pm. Any questions may be directed to the Town Clerk, at 920-596-2143.
Jackie Beyer, Clerk
NOTICE OF BUDGET PUBLIC HEARING
FOR THE TOWN OF LITTLE WOLF- WAUPACA COUNTY
Notice is hereby given that on Wednesday, November 15, 2017 at 6:00 pm at the Little Wolf Town Hall, the Public Hearing on the proposed 2018 Budget of the Town of Little Wolf, will be held. The proposed Budget, in detail, is available for inspection upon appointment with the Clerk. The following is the summary of the proposed 2018 Budget.
TOWN OF LITTLE WOLF
2018 PROPOSED BUDGET SUMMARY
REVENUES 2017 2018 %
Adopted Proposed Change
Gen.Prop Tax $245,494 248,253 0.01
Shared Rev. 52,960 52,998 .001
Transp Aids 103,538 112,331 +8.49
State Ins Refund 4,277 4,519 +5.65
License/Permits 2,500 2,000 -20.0
Rents 3,000 3,000
Other Revenue 2,500 5,000 100.0
Cash Carryover 20,000 81,000*a
Total $$ 434,269 $$ 509,101
EXPENSES
Local Gov't 120,000 145,401 +21.0
Highways 192,269 161,000 -16.2
Fire/Amb 104,600 104,600
Recreation 1,000 1,000
Landfill 1,100 1,100
Recycling 7,000 7,200 +2.86
Manawa Dam 7,300 7,300
Comp Plan 1,000 500 -50.0
Contingency 0 81,000*a
Total $ 434,269 $ 509,101
Projected Year End balance in:
Road Savings Account: $19,000
Money Market Account: 62,000
Total: $ 81,000*a
Highway miles in the Town= 47.02
Est. Population in 2018 = 1,424
NOTICE OF SPECIAL TOWN MEETING OF THE ELECTORS OF THE
TOWN OF LITTLE WOLF-WAUPACA COUNTY
Notice is hereby given that on Wednesday, November 15, 2017 immediately following the completion of the Public Hearing on the proposed 2018 budget, which begins at 6:00 pm at the Little Wolf Town Hall, the special meeting of the Electors, called pursuant to Sec 60.12(1)(c) of Wis State Statutes, by the Town Board, for the following purpose will be held:
Dated this 25th day of October, 2017.
By: Jackie Beyer, Town Clerk
Town of Little Wolf, Waupaca County
Notice of Meeting
The Town Board, of the Town of Little Wolf, will be holding its
Fall Road Inspection on Saturday, October 28, 2017. The
meeting will start at the Little Wolf Town Hall, at 7:00 am,
and will End when all roads have been inspected. The
Board will be traveling in one vehicle and road decisions
may be made, regarding maintenance and future projects.
Posted on Monday, October 23, 2017
Jackie Beyer, Clerk
Town of Little Wolf
Meeting Minutes
Tuesday, October 10, 2017
Little Wolf Town Hall
The regular monthly meeting of the Town board was called to Order at 7:00 pm by Chairman Moede. Board members present were: Moede, Elsner, Prellwitz, Wilz and Beyer. There were six residents and 3 visitors present.
Meeting Agenda was approved.
Minutes of the September meeting were approved.
Treasurer Wilz reported on the fund balances, with cash on hand balance of $110,656.69, as of October 2nd. The Treasurer and the Clerk reconciled the accounts. Wilz stated she will be attending the training for the new tax collection program next week at the Courthouse. The board approved the Treasurer’s report.
Constable: Moede reported a cat complaint from Pond Street, will make a visit back this weekend. Reported a request for a welfare check for animals on Wolf Road; will check in again. Had a tree limb down o County Yard Road, had it removed. Constable’s report was approved.
Visitors: Carol Mauser asked the Board why they couldn’t try other options for safety on County Yard Road instead of dead ending it. She felt the town could put more signs up, have more law enforcement, and spend the money to make the road wide enough and safer. Kelly Ramstack was present to ask the board to not close down the boat ramp at Fahser’s Bridge, citing its value as an access to the river.
Update on Open Issues: The junk issue on County N seems to be getting cleaned up lately, though no communications have been received from the County on it. No update on the Huber property. The Swan Road pavement repair needs to be done soon, and the work on the right of way has not been completed yet. The Board will give the owner a deadline to complete as he agreed to, or it will have to be done by the Town, and billed to him.
The Boat Landing at Fahser’s Bridge was discussed. Different options were discussed. The Clerk sent out some info requests, but had not gotten responses yet. The board tabled the discussion till the questions could be answered, in order to make the best decision.
No new info on the County Yard Road discontinuance. Beyer told the Board the letters had been served to the abutting landowners, and reminded them of the Public Hearing on the matter, to be held on November 8, 2017 at 6:00 pm at the Little Wolf Town Hall.
Land Use permits were reviewed, with one new house, a milking parlor, a shed, and a pool and deck being permitted.
Fire and Ambulance: The Board approved the 2018 Budgets for the two Departments. The amounts for each department, by person, and by property values, will be on the website as soon as the budgets are approved by the Fire Board. This is an agenda item for the October 17 Fire Board meeting.
Building Use and Maintenance: Beyer reported the last exit light to be converted to LED has been done. The propane was filled last month. All should be set for the winter.
Roads/Maintenance: White Clover Road has been surveyed and marked by the county surveyor. The landowner on one parcel is questioning the right of way markings. Much discussion about the issue. The Clerk will check with the Town attorney and the Towns Association, to see what the proper way to handle the issue would be. The Fall road inspection will be done on Saturday, October 28, 2017, starting at the Town Hall at 7:00 am. This will be a posted meeting.
The Contract with Wolf River Vet Clinic is up for renewal. The price to the town went up 10 dollars per day for boarding. The Constable was satisfied with the work done there, so it was renewed, with a note on the contract to state the Town does not acknowledge cats.
The budget Public Hearing will take place on Wednesday, November 15th, starting at 6:30 pm, with the regular monthly meeting to follow at 7:00 pm. This meeting notice will be published in the paper.
Correspondence was reviewed.
The checks were reviewed, numbering 2390 through 2410. Board approved the payment of bills, with the listed checks.
The meeting was adjourned at 8:30pm.
These Minutes are subject to board approval.
Respectfully submitted,
Jackie Beyer, Clerk
TOWN OF LITTLE WOLF
MEETING AGENDA
Tuesday, October 10, 2017
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, Elsner, Prellwitz, Beyer, Wilz
Approval of Agenda-
Clerk’s Report – Approval of September, 2017 Minutes
Treasurer’s Report- Approval
Constable’s Report – Approval
Visitor Input/ Public Comment-
Visitors-
Business:
Update on Open Items- Junk yard on County N, Huber property, Swan Road
Correspondence
Payment of Bills – Approval
Adjourn
Town of Little Wolf
Notice of Meeting
The Town Board members of the Town of Little Wolf, have been invited to the Annual fall meeting held at either the Waupaca shop or the Larrabee shop, by the Waupaca County Highway Department. These meetings are taking place on Tuesday, October 3, 2017, and Wednesday, October 4, 2017, respectively. There may be a quorum of Board members attending on either evening. There will be no motions or decisions made.
Sincerely,
Jackie Beyer, Clerk
Town of Little Wolf
Town of Little Wolf
Meeting Proceedings
Thursday, September 28, 2017
Little Wolf Town Hall
Chairman Moede called the meeting to Order at 7:00 pm. A quorum was confirmed, with Moede, Elsner, Prellwitz attending. The Resolution to propose to Discontinue a portion of County Yard Road was given to those in attendance. The reason for the Discontinuance was given by the board: For public safety. A copy of the resolution will be put on the town website. A copy of the map will be posted in front of the town hall, and will be available by request to the Town Clerk. A letter will be served to the affected land owners, with the map and legal description included.
Meeting was adjourned at 7:18 pm.
Respectfully Submitted,
Jackie Beyer, Town Clerk
Resolution for Discontinue Portion of County Yard Road
STATE OF WISCONSIN Resolution # 2017-DR-10
Town of Little Wolf
Waupaca County
The Town Board of the Town of Little Wolf, Waupaca County, Wisconsin, by this resolution, adopted by a majority of the town board on a roll call vote with a quorum present and voting, and proper notice having been given, resolves and declares as follows:
The Public way described below is vacated and discontinued under s 66.1003(4), Wis. Stats. It is in the public interest that the public way described below is vacated and discontinued under s. 66.1003(4), Wis. Stats. The public way to be discontinued is described as follows:
Legal Description for proposed discontinued road
Of part of Southeast of the Southwest 1/4 of Section 22 and part of the Northeast 1/4 of the Northwest 1/4 of Section 27 all being located in Township 23 North, Range 13 East, Town of Little Wolf, Waupaca County, Wisconsin described as follows:
Commencing at the South 1/4 corner of said Section 22; Thence South 89°04'14" West along the South line of the Southwest 1/4 of Section 22, 33.07 feet to the West right-of-way line of County Road "B" and the point of beginning; Thence South 00°53'35" West along said West right-of-way line of County Road "B", 33.02 feet to the South right-of-way line of County Yard Road; Thence South 89°04'14" West along said South right-of-way line, 1287.00 feet to the West line of the Northeast 1/4 of the Northwest 1/4 of said Section 27; Thence North 01°02'32" East along said West line, 33.02 feet to said South line of the Southwest 1/4 of Section 22; Thence North 00°34'49" East along the West line of the Southeast 1/4 of the Southwest 1/4 of Section 22, 33.01 feet to the North right-of-way line of County Yard Road; Thence North 89°04'14" East along said North right-of-way line, 1286.96 feet to said West right-of-way line of County Road "B"; Thence South 00°42'15" West along said West right-of-way line of County Road "B", 33.01 feet to the South line of the Southwest 1/4 of Section 22 and the point of beginning.
The discontinuance of the above-described public way will not result in a landlocked property and no owner of property abutting the discontinued public way will be damaged by the discontinuance. The discontinued public way will be vacated and the land awarded to the following owner or owners of real estate abutting the discontinued way: Behnke Farms and/or Zemple, (survey determined).
The Town Clerk shall properly post or publish this resolution as required under s. 60.80, Wis. Stats.
Notice of Special Meeting
Town of Little Wolf
Thursday, September 28, 2017
7:00 PM
Little Wolf Town Hall
The Town of Little Wolf Town Board has called a Special Meeting, to take place on Thursday, September 28, 2017 at 7:00 PM at the Little Wolf Town Hall. The purpose of the Special Meeting is to consider and introduce a Resolution to Discontinue a portion of County Yard Road. This is a required step in the process, according to State Statute 66.1003(4).
The Agenda :
Call to Order
Roll Call/ Confirm Quorum
Review Resolution
Act on/Introduce Resolution to Discontinue a portion of County Yard Road
Public Comment
Adjourn
PUBLIC NOTICE
THE TOWN OF LITTLE WOLF
Notice hereby given to the Residents of the Town of Little Wolf, Waupaca County, of a Public Hearing. The Town Board Will take public comment on the two following subjects, in this order:
1) Discontinuance of Highway on County Yard Road, approximately .25 mile West of County B, and
2) The designation of a Class B Highway in the Town, on North Water Drive.
The Town Board will take Public comment from interested parties on Wednesday, November 8, 2017 beginning at 6:00 pm at the Little Wolf Town Hall, until all wishing to speak have had an opportunity, or 8:00 pm, whichever comes first. After the first Public Hearing is adjourned, the Board will take Public Comment on the second matter, until all have had an opportunity to speak, or 9:00 pm. Any questions may be directed to the Town Clerk, at 920-596-2143.
Jackie Beyer, Clerk
TOWN OF LITTLE WOLF
TOWN OFFICERS – 2017-2019
TOWN CHAIRMAN- ALAN MOEDE
SUPERVISOR 1 – ROD BEYER
SUPERVISOR 2 - LOWELL PRELLWITZ
CLERK – JACKIE BEYER
TREASURER –RHONDA WILZ
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