Date: 1/13/2014
Time: 6:30PM
Location: 1116 Mills St, Black Earth, WI
The main agenda item is:
Discussion and possible action for replacement of the Town Clerk.
Date: 1/13/2014
Time: 6:30PM
Location: 1116 Mills St, Black Earth, WI
The main agenda item is:
Discussion and possible action for replacement of the Town Clerk.
Date: 1/7/2014
Time: 6:30PM
Location: 1116 Mills St, Black Earth, WI
First installment of your property tax bill or full payment (optional) is due on or before 5 working days after January 31, 2014. For residents who want to pay their bills before the end of this year (2013), please note that all payments must be received (not postmarked) by December 31, 2013.
Checks are payable to the Town of Black Earth. Tax bill and dog license payments need to be kept separate (two checks). The following address will be used for mailing and in person collection:
Town of Black Earth
Brenda Kahl, Treasurer
5446 County Road F
Black Earth, WI 53515
There will be a mailbox provided near my front door if you wish to drop off your tax bill(s).
Residents who need a receipt should be sure to bring the entire bill, as the top portion will be marked “Paid” and returned as your receipt. If mailing your payment, mail the entire bill and include a self-addressed stamped envelope so the top receipt can be mailed back to you.
Taxes will be collected at my home on the following dates:
Dog license fees are $10 per neutered male or spayed female, $15 per un-neutered male or un-spayed female, and $50 per multiple (kennel) dog license. An additional $5 delinquent fee will be charge if the license is not paid prior to April 1st. Licenses are for the calendar year. When applying for a dog license you will need to furnish the following or a license will not be issued:
If you have any questions about your assessment contact the Town’s assessor, Gardiner Appraisal Services, at 608-838-3993.
The Town of Black Earth shares a transfer site, which residents may take their recyclables and garbage to. A one year permit runs from January 1 – December 31. Those who wish to purchase a permit for the first time should call the Town of Mazomanie at 795-2920.
Visit the Town’s website at www.town.blackearth.wi.us
9/3/2013 Meeting Minutes
Black Earth Town Board Meeting at 1116 Mill St, Black Earth, WI
Ken Olson, Chairman called the meeting to Order at 6:30 on 9/3/2013
Proof of Posting / Yes
Members Present/ Tom Schlick, Ken Olson, Don Ripp, Brenda Kahl, Joann Bennett
Public Present /Don Austin and Peter Weil
Motion to approve agenda Don /Tom /All Aye
Motion to approve Minutes from 8/16/13 Don /Ken
Motion to approve Financial Report;
Public Comment /None
Old Business
New Business
Planning Commission Report / Nothing to report
Fire Department Report /We have a meeting on Thursday
District 1 EMS Report /Next meeting will be a week from Thursday
Patrolman Report / There are some washed out areas that need fixing, Allen will get a quote for the next meeting. There was discussion on cutting the hillsides along the roadways next spring and renting equipment along with some of the other Towns in the area.
The next meeting is scheduled for Date; Oct 1, 2013 Time; 6:30
Motion to Adjourn at Time 8:10PM/ Don /Tom/ All Aye
Future Agenda Items/ Date to Rate roads, Apply for TRIPP Funds and increasing the budget for road repairs.
Joann Bennett, Clerk
10/29/2013 Meeting Minutes for Budget Work Meeting
Black Earth Town Board Meeting at 1116 Mill St, Black Earth, WI
Ken Olson, Chairman called the meeting to Order at 6:30 on 10/29/13
Proof of Posting / Yes
Members Present/ Tom Schlick, Ken Olson, Don Ripp, Brenda Kahl, Joann Bennett
Public Present /Peter Weil
Motion to approve agenda /Don /Tom /All Aye
Public Comments /None
New Business
Motion to Adjourn at 7:00 PM Tom/ Don/All Aye
Joann Bennett, Clerk
10/1/2013 Meeting Minutes
Black Earth Town Board Meeting at 1116 Mill St, Black Earth, WI
Ken Olson, Chairman called the meeting to Order at 6:30 on 10/1/13
Proof of Posting / Yes
Members Present/ Tom Schlick, Ken Olson, Brenda Kahl, Joann Bennett, Don Ripp Absent
Public Present/Kevin Kahl /Kendall Kahl, Mark Elworthy, Jeff Fancsali, Kevin Statz, and Peter Weil
Motion to approve agenda Tom /Ken /All Aye
Motion to approve Minutes from 9/3 Tom /Ken /All Aye
Amount in Money Market Account $60,099.68 and in checking $22,666.14 Tom / Ken /All Aye September checks written #9677-# 9699 Tom /Ken / All Aye
Public Comments/Presentation of new entrance for High School by Jeff Fancsali and Mark Elworthy /They asked if the Town would consider widening Olson Rd in the future and there were questions and discussion
Old Business/ Discussion and possible action on E-mail policy /Tom made some changes and Ken made a motion to Table it until the November Meeting / second by Tom / All Aye
New Business
Planning Commission Report / Brenda is continuing to work on the Spread sheet and has put in over 100 hours. She will need some help with some pieces of property.
Fire Department Report /No report
District 1 EMS Report /Tom handed out the EMS Balance Sheet dated August 31, 2013 and discussed the purchase of a new (used) stretcher that is motorized.
Patrolman Report /Allen put up a Stop Sign and Road sign at Fosshage Rd, Tom told him to take down the road sigh that was spelled wrong and causing confusion with the one resident on the road that didn’t want to change all their records and legal papers. Allen removed the sign. He will need to get the hinges on the Mack fixed and buy some gravel to fix the shoulders along Reeve, Mahocker, and Fesenfeld Roads at a cost of $300.00 to $400.00. To get his name on the truck will be about $20.00. The garage loft is cleaned out and the old records can be moved over there at any time. Allen will create a list with tools that he needs for 2014 budget.
Brenda asked about our policy for cutting trees and Tom said we should have one.
The next meeting is scheduled for Date; 11/5/2013 Time; 6:30
Motion to Adjourn at Time 7:41 Tom/ Ken/All Aye
Future Agenda Items/ Talk about Olson Road with Mark Elworthy and Jeff Fancsali /Discussion and Possible action on Land Splits / Fire Department Budget and Contract / Sertzel trees on Mahocker Rd /Set time and date for Budget Meeting / Discussion and possible action on appointment of a Vise Chairman for the Planning Commission
Joann Bennett, Clerk
11/19/2013 Meeting Minutes
Black Earth Town Board Meeting at 1116 Mill St, Black Earth, WI
Ken Olson, Chairman called the meeting to Order at 6:30 on 11/19/2013
Proof of Posting / Yes
Members Present/ Tom Schlick, Ken Olson, Don Ripp, Brenda Kahl, Joann Bennett, Peter Weil and Steve Parrell
Public Present /Paul Wilichowski, Judy and Dan Peterson, Barb Parrell
Motion to approve agenda Tom /Don /All Aye
New Business
The next meeting is scheduled for Date; 12/3/2013 Time; 6:30
Motion to Adjourn at 7:33PM Tom/ Don/All Aye
Future Agenda Items /Put on December meeting agenda to discuss this with more information from Brenda and Peter
Joann Bennett, Clerk
11/12/2013 Budget Hearing Meeting
Black Earth Town Board Meeting at 1116 Mill St, Black Earth, WI
Ken Olson, Chairman called the meeting to Order at 6:30 on 11/12/13
Proof of Posting / Yes
Members Present/ Tom Schlick, Ken Olson, Don Ripp, Brenda Kahl, Joann Bennett
Public Present/ Barb Parrell
The purposed of the special meeting, per state statutes Section 82.03(2)(a) is to set the highway expenditures for 2014 and to adopt the proposed 2013 levy collectible in 2014 pursuant to Section 60.10(1)(a) of Wisconsin Statutes.
Tom motioned to approved highway expenditures at $43,000.00 /Don / All Aye
Tom motioned to approve 2014 Budget of $240,980.00 and 2013 Levy at the same as 2012 /Don /All Aye
Meeting was adjourned at 6:40 PM motion by Tom / Ken / All Aye
Joann Bennett, Clerk
11/18/2013 Meeting Minutes
Black Earth Town Board Meeting at 1116 Mill St, Black Earth, WI
Ken Olson, Chairman called the meeting to Order at 6:55 on 1/18/2013
Proof of Posting / Yes
Members Present/ Tom Schlick, Ken Olson, Don Ripp, Joann Bennett
Public Present / Jean & Mike Mitchell, Peter Weil
Motion to approve agenda /Don /Tom /All Aye
New Business
The next meeting is scheduled for Date; 11/19/2013 Time; 6:30
Motion to adjourn at 7:00 PM /Tom/ Ken/All Aye
Joann Bennett, Clerk
11/5/2013 Meeting Minutes
Black Earth Town Board Meeting at 1116 Mill St, Black Earth, WI
Ken Olson, Chairman called the meeting to Order at 6:30 on
Proof of Posting / Yes
Members Present/ Tom Schlick, Ken Olson, Don Ripp, Brenda Kahl, Joann Bennett
Public Present /Jeff Fancsals and Mark Elworthy
Motion to approve agenda Don /Tom /All Aye
Motion to approve Minutes from 10/1/13 & 10/29/13 Tom /Ken /All Aye
Amounts in Money Market Account $ 51,618.75 and in checking $ 19,177.80 Ken/ Tom/All Aye
October checks written #9700-# 9717 tom/Don/All Aye
Public Comments /Discussion on widening Olsen Road for a second exist and if that was a safe suggestion, Mark brought maps and answered questions, they will get back to us when plan are further along and approved by the DOT
Old Business /E-mail policy/ Discussion and approval of policy/Tom /Ken /Don Abstained
New Business
Planning Commission Report /Peter and Tom met at site with Mitchell’s and took pictures /Next Meeting on 11/18/13 for their driveway permit
Fire Department Report /Nothing to report
District 1 EMS Report /Meeting next Thursday
Patrolman Report /Doors and track will need to be replaced on shed, working on breaking up old salt, discussion about renting a bobcat, discussion on old signs that need to be recycled
The next meeting is scheduled for Date; 12/3/2013 at 6:30
Motion to Adjourn at 8:50 Don/Tom/All Aye
Future Agenda Items /Planning Commission Vise Chairman, List of Elector Inspectors for 2014 /Letter to go out with tax bills
Joann Bennett, Clerk