Jackson County Unit Meeting
December 1st, 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 Town Clerks and Treasurers, Town Chairs and Supervisors, 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 Legislators.
Meeting Dates for 2023
(Unit Meetings are held at the Jackson County DHHS in Black River Falls and run from 7:00-9:00 pm)
Meetings Held in 2022
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!
Agenda
- Call Meeting to Order/Pledge of Allegiance/Introductions
- Minutes Read from last Unit Meeting/Attendance
- Legislative Reports (Invited)
- 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
- County Department Reports (Invited)
- Representatives, County Board of Supervisors
- Jay Borek, Highway Commissioner
- Duane Waldera, County Sheriff
- Jonathan Hemp, Zoning Administrator
- Presentation from Jonathan Hemp, Jackson County Zoning Administrator
- Introduction of self, staff assignments, task and goals of the department, ordinances that apply to zoned and un-zoned Towns
- Countywide Comprehensive Planning Update
- News and Information from the Wisconsin Towns Association;
WTA State Directors – Jack Herricks and Steve Dickinsen - Jackson County Town Official Reports
- What is happening in your Towns? What would you like to hear about at our next Unit Meeting?
- Adjournment 9:00 pm (Next Unit Meeting Date: Thursday, March 16, 2023)
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 Town Clerks and Treasurers, Town Chairs and Supervisors, 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 Legislators.
Meeting Dates for 2023
(Unit Meetings are held at the Jackson County DHHS in Black River Falls and run from 7:00-9:00 pm)
- Thursday, March 16, 2023 – TBA
- Thursday, June 1, 2023 – TBA
- Thursday, September 7, 2023 – TBA
- Thursday, December 7, 2023 – TBA
Meetings Held in 2022
- Monday, February 21, 2022 – “Building Better Town Roads”
- Monday, May 16, 2022 – “Building Better Town Roads” (continued)
- Monday, August 15, 2022 – Legislative Candidates, Town Issues/Concerns
- Thursday, December 1, 2022 – Jonathan Hemp, Zoning Administrator
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!