Portage County Unit Meeting

May 22nd, 2023 | 6:30 am - 9:00 pm
Event Location: Jensen Community Center | 487 N Main St | Amherst, Wisconsin 54406 Get Directions »

6:30 pm Lunch / 7:00 pm Meeting

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 Portage County Unit leaders look forward to your participation.
 
Agenda
  • Call to Order
  • Pledge of Allegiance
  • Roll Call
  • Minutes from last meeting
  • Financial Report
  • Election of County Unit Officers
  • Legislator Reports
  • Presentations:
    • Chris Mrdutt, Portage County Zoning Coordinator: Updating the County’s Private Onsite Wastewater Treatment System (POWTS) Ordinance
    • Kristen Johnson, Portage County Planner: Updating the County’s Comprehensive Plan
    • Cindy Piotrowski, ADRC Director: “Pop Up” meal sites in towns and ADRC program updates
    • Amanda Haffele, Portage County Solid Waste Director: Electronics Recycling event and Solid Waste updates
  • WTA Director’s Report
  • Old Business
  • New Business
  • 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 Annette Stashek, Portage County Unit Secretary, at 715-457-2170 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.