Jackson County Unit Meeting
February 21st, 2022 | 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm
Event Location: Department of Health and Human Services Building (DHHS)
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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.
Agenda
Your County Unit Officers invite all Town Board Members to attend the quarterly meetings of the “Jackson County Towns Association”. These meetings are intended for our Town Board Officials, Planning Commissions, and any other Town Appointed Committee Members. WTA Unit Meetings provide for a wide variety of educational topics and the opportunity for you to address your County, State and Federal Leaders.
2021 Meeting Dates/Topics
2022 Meeting Dates/Meeting to be Held at the Jackson County DHHS Building
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.
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!
Agenda
- Call Meeting to Order/Pledge of Allegiance/Introductions – Steve
- Attendance and Minutes Read from last Unit Meeting – Phil
- “Building & Maintaining Town Roads”; Presentation by Jack Dittmar – Scott Construction
(Items to be discussed; Drainage & Base Preparation, Determining Size & Shape of Culverts, Types of Chips and Sealants, Hot Mix Asphalt & Cold Mix Asphalt, Crack Fill Products, Bid Specifications). - County Department Updates (Invited)
- Ray Ransom, Chairman – County Board of Supervisors
- Jay Borek, Highway Commissioner
- Duane Waldera, County Sheriff
- Jason Gazdecki, Zoning Administrator
- Federal Legislators (Invited); US Senators Johnson & Baldwin, US Representative Kind
- State Legislators (Invited); Sen. Kathy Bernier, Sen. Patrick Testin, Sen. Jeff Smith, Rep. Jesse James, Rep. Nancy VanderMeer, Rep. Treig Pronschinske
- Wisconsin Towns Association News and Information – Jack Herricks and Steve Dickinsen, WTA District 2 State Directors
- Town Board Member “Round Table Discussion – Report from each Town
- Adjournment 9:00 pm
Your County Unit Officers invite all Town Board Members to attend the quarterly meetings of the “Jackson County Towns Association”. These meetings are intended for our Town Board Officials, Planning Commissions, and any other Town Appointed Committee Members. WTA Unit Meetings provide for a wide variety of educational topics and the opportunity for you to address your County, State and Federal Leaders.
2021 Meeting Dates/Topics
- Two ZOOM meetings were held in coordination with WTA Staff due to COVID restrictions. Various topics covered.
- Thursday, August 12, 2021 – “American Rescue Plan Act”
- Monday, November 15, 2021 – “Jackson County Broadband Project”
2022 Meeting Dates/Meeting to be Held at the Jackson County DHHS Building
- Monday, February 21, 2022 – “Building Better Town Roads”
- Monday, May 16, 2022 – TBA
- Monday, August 15, 2022 – TBA
- Monday, November 22, 2022 – TBA
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.
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!