Forest County Unit Meeting

October 20th, 2022 | 6:00 pm - 8:30 pm
Event Location: Laona Town Hall | 5233 Beech St | Laona, Wisconsin 54541 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 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): March 31, 2022
  • Acknowledge Receipt of the Treasurer’s Report
  • Speaker: Mary Belland – Associate Director, Forest County Chamber - Topic:  Introduction & RPN Grant (Rural Partnership Network) Feasibility & Goals
  • Speaker: Chris Stark – Digital Equity Outreach Specialist – UW Madison Div. of Extension - Topic:  Digital Navigator Grant/Forest County Received from Google
  • Speaker: Curt Haga – Chairman, Forest County Tourism Commission - Topic:  Room Tax Ordinance/Tourism – Benefits for Town
  • Speaker: Chris Shafer – Executive Director, Forest County Chamber, Economic Development Partnership & Tourism - Topic:  Introduction & Chamber/Economic Development – Broadband Update
  • 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: Blackwell / Date:  February or March?
  • 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 715-649-3680 as to whether you will be able to attend.  Thank you!