Jackson County Unit Meeting
December 7th, 2023 | 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
**NOTE: LRIP applications due 11/15/23 to:
Gary Kennedy, LRIP Facilitator
1355 N 16th Street
Manitowoc, WI 54220
([email protected])
The County Town Road Improvement Committee (CTRIC) will be meeting on November 27, 2023, 9:00 AM at the Jackson County Highway Department, to score your LRIP applications.
Your County Unit Officers invite all Town Board Officials to attend our quarterly meetings of the “Jackson County Towns Association.” These meetings are intended for Clerks and Treasurers, Chairs and Supervisors, Planning Commissions, and any other Town Appointed Committee Members. Unit Meetings provide for a wide variety of educational topics and the opportunity for you to address your County, State and Federal Legislators.
2024 Unit Meeting Schedule
(Unit Meetings are held at the Jackson County DHHS in Black River Falls and run from 7:00-9:00 pm)
2023 Unit Meetings
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
- Please Sign Attendance/Roll Call Form
- Minutes Read from Our Last Unit Meeting
- Legislative Reports (Invited)
- WI Senator Tammy Baldwin, WI Senator Ron Johnson
- Congressman Derrick Van Orden - WI 3rd, Congressman Tom Tiffany - WI 7th Dist.
- County Department Reports (Invited)
- County Board of Supervisors
- Jay Borek, Highway Commissioner
- Duane Waldera, County Sheriff
- Shoreland and Floodplain Zoning Ordinances
- Jonathan Hemp, Jackson County Zoning Administrator
- Emergency Management Updates
- Jack Wortman, Jackson County Emergency Management Coordinator
- News and Information from the Wisconsin Towns Association
- WTA State Directors – Jack Herricks and Steve Dickinsen
- Town Official Reports
- What is happening in your Town? (A short update of your Towns recent activities)
- State Senate; Sen. Jesse James - Dist.23, Sen. Patrick Testin - Dist.24, Sen. Jeff Smith - Dist.31
- State Assembly; Rep. Donna Rozar - Dist.69, Rep. Nancy VanderMeer - Dist.70, Rep. Treig Pronschinske - Dist.92
- Adjournment 9:00 pm – Next Unit Meeting Date: Thursday, January 18, 2024
**NOTE: LRIP applications due 11/15/23 to:
Gary Kennedy, LRIP Facilitator
1355 N 16th Street
Manitowoc, WI 54220
([email protected])
The County Town Road Improvement Committee (CTRIC) will be meeting on November 27, 2023, 9:00 AM at the Jackson County Highway Department, to score your LRIP applications.
Your County Unit Officers invite all Town Board Officials to attend our quarterly meetings of the “Jackson County Towns Association.” These meetings are intended for Clerks and Treasurers, Chairs and Supervisors, Planning Commissions, and any other Town Appointed Committee Members. Unit Meetings provide for a wide variety of educational topics and the opportunity for you to address your County, State and Federal Legislators.
2024 Unit Meeting Schedule
(Unit Meetings are held at the Jackson County DHHS in Black River Falls and run from 7:00-9:00 pm)
- Thursday, January 18, 2024
- Thursday, April 18, 2024
- Thursday, July 18, 2024
- Thursday, October 17, 2024
2023 Unit Meetings
- Thursday, March 16, 2023 – Recycling & Legislative Priorities
- Thursday, June 1, 2023 – Bridge & Culvert Replacement, State Budget
- Thursday, September 7, 2023 – TRIP Committee Election, Invasive Species
- Thursday, December 7, 2023 – Floodplain and Shoreland Zoning Ordinances & Emergency Management Services
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!