2008 Convention Update

2008 WTA Convention
Announcement Update

Following is the announcement of the 2008 WTA Convention with tentative program. Since the original announcement we have added some additional workshops to highlight that will be presented at this year’s conference.

Monday, October 6, 2008 11:00 a.m. and 1:00 p.m. (for one hour sessions repeated):
Racine Intergovernmental Agreement

In 2002, the City of Racine, the Towns of Mount Pleasant and Caledonia and the Village of Sturtevant signed one of the most comprehensive intermunicipal agreements in Wisconsin and established one of the largest property tax revenue sharing programs in the U.S. Find out how these municipalities reached agreement on many difficult issues and how the agreement has paved the way for economic development and continued cooperation. Presented by Christy Cramer, Senior Economic Consultant with Municipal Economics & Planning, a division of Ruekert/Mielke.

Monday, October 6, 2008 2:15 p.m. and 3:30 p.m. (for one hour sessions repeated):
Storm Water Utility District Formation

The recent flooding in Wisconsin has prompted everyone to take a harder look at how storm water is managed and what steps need to be taken in the future to help alleviate floodwaters destructive effects. The formation of a storm water utility is one method for funding future infrastructure improvements. Is a storm water utility right for your town? This workshop will examine both the financial and technical aspect of utility formation. Case studies will serve to illustrate practical considerations. Presented by Jon Cameron, Economic Consultant with Municipal Economics & Planning, a division of Ruekert/Mielke, and Sean Sullivan, P.E., Project Engineer with Ruekert/Mielke.

Tuesday, October 7, 2008 2:15 p.m. and 3:30 p.m. (for one hour sessions repeated):
Cluster Wastewater Systems—Opportunities and Challenges

Cluster wastewater systems provide wastewater solutions for small unsewered communities, planned new developments, environmentally sensitive lakeshore properties, recreational facilities, and rural commercial applications. Towns can play a crucial role through ownership and/or management of these systems. Such a leadership role can ensure the systems are operated as designed to maximize treatment efficiency. Moreover, Town involvement can guide land use, address environmental concerns, protect property values, maintain or increase tax rolls, build equity and bond ratings, and potentially provide a source of income. While solving rural wastewater issues can be a challenge, it can also provide opportunities. Presented by Rick Apfel, CPSS, Manager, Wastewater Engineering, Ayres Associates.

Tuesday, October 7, 2008 3:30 p.m.
Wis. Energy Independent Communities

Hear what towns and villages can do to become energy independent! The Office of Energy Independence will provide information on tools and resources for communities to achieve this goal. Hear about this new partnership of state and local governments.

What should your town or village expect from your assessor?

Hear what you should expect from your assessor in services, performance, and record keeping! Presented by two experienced assessors on behalf of WAAO.

Presented by Russ Schwandt, Green Bay City Assessor and Shannon Krause, City of West Bend City Assessor.

See the completeTentative Agenda and Registration Form