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Town Board Meeting on March 6 (note new date)

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Note: due to the expected snowstorm, this meeting has been postponed until Wednesday, March 6.

The Town of Black Earth’s regular board meeting will be held on Wednesday, March 6, 2013 at 6:30pm at 1116 Mills Street.

Barb Parrell, Clerk
Posted February 26, 2013

March 5 Agenda

  1. Call to order.
  2. Proof of Posting.
  3. Roll Call.
  4. Approval of Agenda.
  5. Approval of the January minutes.
  6. Public Comments

  7. FINANCE

    1. Discussion/Approval of Finance Report.  We have $1954.66 in our checking account.  The money market has $174,246.16 as of February 25, 2013.
    2. Discussion/Approval of electronic payments and checks  9481 – 9502.

  8. OLD BUSINESS

    1. Discussion and possible action for cold storage facility addition on existing building  Bid information was send out, posted and published February 21, 2013.
    2. Discussion and possible action on a resolution for vacating a small portion of John Wilkinson Road, (William Hanson area) to be in compliance with the County. We tabled in February.
    3. Discussion and possible action about the bridge repair report.

  9. NEW BUSINESS

    1. REPORTS
    2. Planning Commission Report.
    3. Fire Department Report.
    4. District 1 EMS Report.
    5. Patrolman Report.
    6. Adjourned

  10. FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS

    1. Move meeting from April 2 because of the election to April 9, 2013.  Extra discussion items will be cold storage bids and appointing Planning Commission members.
    2. April 16, 2013 Annual Meeting

Plan Commission Will Meet on February 18

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The Planning Commission will on Monday February 18, 2013 at 6:30 p.m., at 1116 Mills Street, Black Earth.

Download Planning Commission Agenda for 2/18/13

AGENDA:

  1. Call to order.
  2. Proof of posting
  3. Roll Call
  4. Approval of agenda

OLD BUSINESS

NEW BUSINESS

  1. Discussion and possible action for doing an ordinance for amusement and recreation events.
  2. Discussion and action to amended the Town of Black Earth land use plan to correct wording of existing parcels in existence before 1983.

FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS

Notice: Spring Primary Election on February 19

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Notice is hereby given for a Spring Primary Election to be held on Tuesday, February 19, 2013

Official Feb. 19 Election Notice (PDF)

Items on the ballot are

  1. Supreme Court Justice

The polls will be open from 7:00 a.m. until 8:00 p.m.

The election will take place at 1210 Mills Street, Black Earth.

Anyone needing an application for an absentee ballot should contact me at 767-2447.

Barb Parrell, Clerk

Posted January 18, 2013
Published February 6, 2013

Town Board Meeting will be held on February 5

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Town of Black Earth Board Meeting

The Town of Black Earth’s regular board meeting will be held on Tuesday, February, 5 2013
This meeting will be held at 1116 Mills Street.
Barb Parrell, Clerk
Posted January 28, 2013

Feb. 5 Agenda (PDF)

  1. Call to order.
  2. Proof of Posting.
  3. Roll Call.
  4. Approval of Agenda.
  5. Approval of the January minutes.
  6. Public Comments

  7. FINANCE

    1. Discussion/Approval of Finance Report.  We have $5311.88 in the checking account. The money market has $223,139.77 as of January 31, 2013.
    2. Discussion/Approval of electronic payments and checks 9455-9480.

  8. OLD BUSINESS

    1. Discussion and possible action for cold storage facility addition on existing building. We tabled in January.

  9. NEW BUSINESS

    1. Discussion and possible action on a resolution for vacating a small portion of John Wilkinson Road, (William Hanson area) to be in compliance with the County. We tabled in January.
    2. Discussion and action on having the State Bank of Cross Plains and the Peoples Community Bank as official banks. We tabled in January.
    3. Discussion and possible action about the bridge repair report.
    4. Discussion and possible action on appointing to a committee for the Good Neighbor Committee.
    5. REPORTS
    6. Planning Commission Report.
    7. Fire Department Report.
    8. District 1 EMS Report.
    9. Patrolman Report.
    1. Adjourned.

Results of the Town Caucus

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Complete caucus minutes

Caucus was called to order by Ken Olson.

Present were Ken Olson, Don Ripp, Tom Schlick, Brenda Kahl, Barb Parrell, Don Austin, Gerald Kerl, Peter Weil, Tom and Joann Bennett, Kenyon Kahl, Brian Nelson, Bruce Johnson, John Halverson, Bill Pulvermacher.

Town Chairman – Ken Olson was nominated by Don Austin, seconded Tom Schlick, approved on a unanimous ballot. Ken Olson abstained

Town Supervisor 1 – Tom Schlick was nominated by Don Ripp, seconded by Peter Weil and approved on a unanimous ballot. Tom Schlick abstained.

Town Supervisor 2 – Don Ripp was nominated by Don Austin seconded by Tom Schlick and approved on a unanimous ballot. Don Ripp abstained.

Town Treasurer – Brenda Kahl was nominated by Barb Parrell, seconded by Kenyon Kahl and approved on a unanimous ballot. Brenda abstained

Town Clerk – Barb Parrell is retiring. Joann Bennett was nominated by Barb Parrell, seconded by Tom Schlick approved on a unanimous ballot. Joann abstained.

The Caucus was closed on a motion by Tom and seconded by Don Ripp.

Town Board Meeting on January 8

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Town of Black Earth Board Meeting

Tuesday January 8, 2013, 6:30 following the Planning Commission Meeting

The Town of Black Earth’s regular board meeting will be held on Tuesday, January 8, 2013
This meeting will be held at 1116 Mills Street.
Barb Parrell, Clerk
Posted January 2, 2013

Agenda (PDF)

  1. Call to order.
  2. Proof of Posting.
  3. Roll Call.
  4. Approval of Agenda.
  5. Approval of the December minutes.
  6. Public Comments
    FINANCE
  7. Discussion/Approval of Finance Report.  We have $2430.25 checking account.  The money market has $611,046.68 as of December 31, 2012.
  8. Discussion/Approval of electronic payments and checks 9428-9454.
    OLD BUSINESS
  9. Discussion and possible action for cold storage facility addition on existing building
    NEW BUSINESS
  10. Discussion and possible action on a resolution for vacating a small portion of John Wilkinson Road, (William Hanson area) to be in compliance with the County.
  11. Discussion and action on having the State Bank of Cross Plains as official bank.
  12. Discussion and action on appointing the following persons as election inspectors.  Mary Ellen Parrell, Jan White, Lynne Weil, Judy Nelson, Shirley Williams, Arlene Turk, Karalee Turk, Bev Ripp, Kim Hughes and Joann Bennett, Terese Batz, Sharon Esser, Richard Scott.
  13. REPORTS
  14. Planning Commission Report.
  15. Fire Department Report.
  16. District 1 EMS Report.
  17. Patrolman Report.
    FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS
  18. Adjourned.

Planning Commission will meet on January 8

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Notice is hereby given for a Planning Commission meeting on Tuesday, January 8 , 2013 at 6:30 p.m. This meeting will be held at 1116 Mills Street, Black Earth.

Agenda: Discussion and possible action on vacating a small section of John Wilkinson Road in front of William Hanson’s property, (formally Jerry Reeve). We need to vacate and rededicate a small portion because the curve was changed slightly when the road was upgraded.

Official Notice (PDF)

Town Caucus scheduled for January 8

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Legal Notice TOWN OF BLACK EARTH (PDF)

TOWN CAUCUS 

January 8, 2013, 6:15 p.m.

Notice is hereby given for the election of Town Officers on April 2, 2013.

Town Chairman – for a two year term -incumbent Ken Olson

Town Supervisor 1 – for a two year term – incumbent Tom Schlick

Town Supervisor 2 – for a two year term – incumbent Don Ripp

Town Treasurer – for a two year term -incumbent Brenda Kahl

Town Clerk – for a two year term -incumbent Barb Parrell

A CAUCUS will be held on Tuesday January 8, 2013 at 6:15 p.m. The purpose of the caucus is to nominate persons for the ballot. This meeting will be held at 1116 Mills Street, Black Earth, WI 53515

Barb Parrell Clerk Posted December 17, 2012 Published December 26, 2012 and January 2, 2013

Tax Notice, December 2012

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Town of Black Earth Tax Notice, December 2012

First installment of your property tax bill or full payment (optional) is due on or before 5 working days after January 31, 2013.  For residents who want to pay their bills before the end of this year (2012), please note that all payments must be received (not postmarked) by December 31, 2012.

Payments

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).

Receipts

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.

Collection Hours

Taxes will be collected at my home on the following dates, or by appointment:
Saturday, December 29, from 9 a.m. to noon
Thursday, January 31, from 5:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m.

Dog License

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:

  • A completed application form (Dog License Application Form)
  • Proof of rabies vaccination form from the vet
  • Payment in full payable to the Town of Black Earth
  • A self-addressed stamped envelope

Assessment Questions

If you have any questions about your assessment contact the Town’s assessor, Gardiner Appraisal Services, at 608-838-3993.

Transfer Site

The Town of Black Earth shares a transfer site with 2 other townships.  The township residents may take their recyclables and garbage to the site.  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.

  • Ken Olson, Chairman, 767-2333
  • Tom Schlick, Supervisor, 795-2722
  • Don Ripp, Supervisor, 767-3668
  • Barb Parell, Clerk, 767-2447
  • Brenda Kahl, Treasurer, 767-28227