Jackson County Unit Meeting
October 17th, 2024 | 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm
Event Location: Department of Health & Human Services Building (DHHS)
| 421 County Rd R
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Black River Falls, Wisconsin 54615 Get Directions »
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 Jackson County Unit leaders look forward to your participation.
The Wisconsin Towns Association is a nonpartisan association that provides legislative advocacy as part of its mission. We focus on town issues and support strategies that are good for towns and oppose actions that are bad for towns regardless of who comes up with them. We kindly ask that speakers and participants focus their comments and questions strictly on challenges and opportunities affecting town government. Dialogue on matters of national or international importance that do not impact the function of town government is encouraged to occur before or after the unit meeting. Critical analysis of proposals, legislative or otherwise, and how they impact towns is encouraged; however, disparaging comments unrelated to proposals impacting towns are discouraged.
Agenda
Your County Unit Officers invite all Town Board Officials to attend our quarterly meetings of the “Jackson County Towns Association.” These meetings are intended for Clerks and Treasurers, Chairs and Supervisors, Planning Commissions, and any other Town Appointed Committee Members. Unit Meetings provide for a wide variety of educational topics and the opportunity for you to address your County, State and Federal Legislators.
2025 Unit Meeting Schedule
Meetings are held at the Jackson County DHHS Building, 421 County Rd R, Black River Falls, 7:00-9:00 pm
Meetings Held in 2024
There are only four 2-hour (7-9 pm) meetings each year. We think you will find them informative, interesting, and educational. Your attendance and participation are always appreciated.
Thank you,
Steve Dickinsen, Unit Chair (Town of Garfield) 715-597-3360
Dan Smrekar, Unit Vice Chair (Town of Millston) 715-299-5350
Phil Hazard, Unit Secretary (Town of Cleveland) 715-334-5104
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.
Senators and Representatives:
Please advise Phil Hazard, Jackson County Unit Secretary, at 715-334-5104 as to whether you will be able to attend. Thank you!
The Wisconsin Towns Association is a nonpartisan association that provides legislative advocacy as part of its mission. We focus on town issues and support strategies that are good for towns and oppose actions that are bad for towns regardless of who comes up with them. We kindly ask that speakers and participants focus their comments and questions strictly on challenges and opportunities affecting town government. Dialogue on matters of national or international importance that do not impact the function of town government is encouraged to occur before or after the unit meeting. Critical analysis of proposals, legislative or otherwise, and how they impact towns is encouraged; however, disparaging comments unrelated to proposals impacting towns are discouraged.
Agenda
- Call Meeting to Order & Pledge of Allegiance
- Please Sign the Attendance Form
- Minutes Read from Our Last Unit Meeting
- Legislative Reports (Invited)
- US Senate: Senator Tammy Baldwin, Senator Ron Johnson
- US Congress: Derrick Van Orden – 3rd Dist., Rep. Tom Tiffany – 7th Dist.
- State Senate: Jesse James – Dist.23, Sen. Patrick Testin – Dist.24, Sen. Jeff Smith – Dist.31
- State Assembly: Donna Rozar – Dist.69, Rep. Nancy VanderMeer – Dist.70, Rep. Treig Pronschinske – Dist.92
- County Department Reports (Invited)
- County Board of Supervisors
- Proposed 2025 Budget
- Jay Borek, Highway Commissioner
- Projects to Complete this Fall
- Salt-Sand Costs
- Road, Culvert & Bridge Projects Planned for 2025
- Duane Waldera, County Sheriff
- County Board of Supervisors
- Trout Unlimited Bridge and Culvert Project Update for Jackson County
- Sara Strassman, Driftless Area Program Manager
- Culvert & Bridge Size, Condition, Flood Hazard Potential, Fish Passability, Water Quality and Invasive Species Report
- Support for Elk Damaged Properties
- Scott Goetzka, Chairman – Town of Knapp
- Town of Knapp Resolution 1-2024, (Copies were emailed to all Towns on 9/11/24)
- News and Information from the Wisconsin Towns Association
- WTA State Directors – Jack Herricks and Steve Dickinsen
- Town Official Reports
- What is happening in your Town? An update of your Towns recent activities
- Adjournment 9:00 pm
- Next Unit Meeting Date: Thursday, January 16, 2025
- Scott Goetzka, Chairman – Town of Knapp
- Sara Strassman, Driftless Area Program Manager
Your County Unit Officers invite all Town Board Officials to attend our quarterly meetings of the “Jackson County Towns Association.” These meetings are intended for Clerks and Treasurers, Chairs and Supervisors, Planning Commissions, and any other Town Appointed Committee Members. Unit Meetings provide for a wide variety of educational topics and the opportunity for you to address your County, State and Federal Legislators.
2025 Unit Meeting Schedule
Meetings are held at the Jackson County DHHS Building, 421 County Rd R, Black River Falls, 7:00-9:00 pm
- Thursday, January 16, 2025
- Thursday, April 17, 2025
- Thursday, July 17, 2025
- Thursday, October 16, 2025
Meetings Held in 2024
- Thursday, January 18, 2024 (Meeting Canceled)
- Thursday, April 18, 2024 –J.C. Broadband, TRIP, 6-20 Culverts, Personal Property Tax Exemption Issues, Jail Project
- Thursday, July 18, 2024 – Livestock Ordinances, Jail Funding, Contracting for Roadwork, Road & Culvert Projects, Town DOR Reporting
- Thursday, October 17, 2024 – Trout Unlimited Bridge and Culvert Projects, Elk Damage Issues on Private Lands
There are only four 2-hour (7-9 pm) meetings each year. We think you will find them informative, interesting, and educational. Your attendance and participation are always appreciated.
Thank you,
Steve Dickinsen, Unit Chair (Town of Garfield) 715-597-3360
Dan Smrekar, Unit Vice Chair (Town of Millston) 715-299-5350
Phil Hazard, Unit Secretary (Town of Cleveland) 715-334-5104
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.
Senators and Representatives:
Please advise Phil Hazard, Jackson County Unit Secretary, at 715-334-5104 as to whether you will be able to attend. Thank you!