Western Marathon County Towns & Villages Unit Meeting

April 27th, 2023 | 6:30 pm - 9:00 pm
Event Location: Town of Bern | 242419 County Rd M | Athens, Wisconsin 54411 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 Western Marathon County Unit leaders look forward to your participation.

Agenda
  • Meeting Called to Order by President Keith Langenhahn
  • Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag
  • Introduction of Host Municipality: Town of Bern
  • Reading of Last Meeting Minutes and Roll Call by Gerald Fitzgerald
  • Introduction of Newly Elected Town Officials
  • Election of Officers
  • Set Dues for 2023-2025 Term
  • Topics:
    • Town Road Right of Way – Dave Decker, Marathon County Surveyor
    • Update on Marathon County Highway and Bridge Projects – Jim Griesbach, Marathon County Highway Commissioner
    • Groundwater Plan Update – Marathon County Conservation, Planning, and Zoning
  • Wisconsin Towns Association Director’s Report by Marilyn Bhend and/or Kevin Koth
  • Public Officials Introduction/Comments/Reports - Federal, State, County
  • Announcements
  • Next Meeting: July 27, 2023 – Joint East/West Meeting
  • Adjourn

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 Keith Langenhahn, Western Towns and Villages Association President, at 715-218-1929 as to whether you will be able to attend.  Thank you!

NOTEThis meeting will happen shortly after the election of Town Officials, so PLEASE INVITE ALL NEW TOWN OFFICIALS TO THE MEETING.  Getting new officials started off on the right foot with training in their new position will make that person more effective in their new role.  New officials may meet the District Directors and obtain the additional resources the WTA can provide as they learn the local government responsibilities and processes.