Forest County Unit Meeting
April 27th, 2023 | 6:00 pm - 8:30 pm
Event Location: Town of Blackwell
| 3696 Flanner Ln
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Wabeno, Wisconsin 54566 Get Directions »
6:00 pm Refreshments / 6:30 pm Meeting
County unit meeting participation is encouraged for all town officials. The meetings empower you to network with other town officials, engage with legislators, learn from speakers, hear updates from WTA Directors, and improve your ability to serve your constituents. The Forest County Unit leaders look forward to your participation.
Agenda
All items listed above may or may not be acted upon.
An email reminder will be sent 3-5 business days prior to this meeting. We use the email address submitted annually by your town. If you are NOT receiving emails from WTA, please contact our office at 715-526-3157 with your email address.
The meeting will be held in-person. If you are or have recently felt ill or have a fever or have been in contact with someone that is ill, please do not attend.
Senators and Representatives:
Please advise Jane Micolichek, Forest County Unit Secretary, at 715-784-1361 as to whether you will be able to attend. Thank you!
NOTE: This meeting will happen shortly after the election of Town Officials, so PLEASE INVITE ALL NEW TOWN OFFICIALS TO THE MEETING. Getting new officials started off on the right foot with training in their new position will make that person more effective in their new role. New officials may meet the District Directors and obtain the additional resources the WTA can provide as they learn the local government responsibilities and processes.
County unit meeting participation is encouraged for all town officials. The meetings empower you to network with other town officials, engage with legislators, learn from speakers, hear updates from WTA Directors, and improve your ability to serve your constituents. The Forest County Unit leaders look forward to your participation.
Agenda
- Call the Meeting to Order at 6:30 pm – Pledge of Allegiance
- Approve the Agenda – At the Chair’s Discretion
- Approve the Minutes from the Previous Meeting(s): October 20, 2022
- Acknowledge Receipt of the Treasurer’s Report
- Election of Forest County Unit Officers
- Speaker: Chris Shafer & Mary Belland – Executive Director, Forest County Chamber, Economic Development Partnership & Tourism (Mary – Associate Director) - Topics: Broadband Update, Economic Development, Tourism & RPN
- Speaker: Steve Watson – Forest County Digital Navigator - Topic: Objectives, Goals & Ideas – How he can help your community
- Town Gravel Roads/Grading Issues, ATV/UTV Use – Open discussion with Forest Service and DNR Personnel on funding resources, assistance, and options
- Possible Appearance Marilyn Bhend or Kevin Koth – Directors of Wisconsin Towns Association
- Possible Appearance Senators/ Legislators
- Discuss Future Agenda Items
- Set Next Meeting Date – Site: Nashville / Date: October?
- Adjourn
All items listed above may or may not be acted upon.
An email reminder will be sent 3-5 business days prior to this meeting. We use the email address submitted annually by your town. If you are NOT receiving emails from WTA, please contact our office at 715-526-3157 with your email address.
The meeting will be held in-person. If you are or have recently felt ill or have a fever or have been in contact with someone that is ill, please do not attend.
Senators and Representatives:
Please advise Jane Micolichek, Forest County Unit Secretary, at 715-784-1361 as to whether you will be able to attend. Thank you!
NOTE: This meeting will happen shortly after the election of Town Officials, so PLEASE INVITE ALL NEW TOWN OFFICIALS TO THE MEETING. Getting new officials started off on the right foot with training in their new position will make that person more effective in their new role. New officials may meet the District Directors and obtain the additional resources the WTA can provide as they learn the local government responsibilities and processes.