Vilas County Unit Meeting
May 20th, 2025 | 4:00 pm - 6:30 pm
Event Location: Town of Arbor Vitae Community Room
| 10675 Big Arbor Vitae Dr
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Arbor Vitae, Wisconsin 54568 Get Directions »
4:00 pm Appetizers / 4:30 pm Meeting
Please Note: The WTA Vilas County Unit does not have any funds at this time. The appetizers provided will be a potluck. If you are willing to bring your favorite appetizer to share, we would all appreciate that. Please let Sean know what you would like to bring if you decide to bring something. So far, we have cheese and crackers and veggies with dip, water will also be provided. Call/text: 715-891-1316 or [email protected].
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. We look forward to your participation.
The Wisconsin Towns Association is a nonpartisan association that provides legislative advocacy as part of its mission. We focus on town issues and support strategies that are good for towns and oppose actions that are bad for towns regardless of who comes up with them. We kindly ask that speakers and participants focus their comments and questions strictly on challenges and opportunities affecting town government. Dialogue on matters of national or international importance that do not impact the function of town government is encouraged to occur before or after the unit meeting. Critical analysis of proposals, legislative or otherwise, and how they impact towns is encouraged; however, disparaging comments unrelated to proposals impacting towns are discouraged.
Agenda
An email reminder will be sent 3-5 business days prior to this meeting. 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 Sean Lewis, Unit Chair, 715-891-1316 or [email protected], as to whether you will be able to attend. Thank you!
NOTE: This 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.
Please Note: The WTA Vilas County Unit does not have any funds at this time. The appetizers provided will be a potluck. If you are willing to bring your favorite appetizer to share, we would all appreciate that. Please let Sean know what you would like to bring if you decide to bring something. So far, we have cheese and crackers and veggies with dip, water will also be provided. Call/text: 715-891-1316 or [email protected].
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. We look forward to your participation.
The Wisconsin Towns Association is a nonpartisan association that provides legislative advocacy as part of its mission. We focus on town issues and support strategies that are good for towns and oppose actions that are bad for towns regardless of who comes up with them. We kindly ask that speakers and participants focus their comments and questions strictly on challenges and opportunities affecting town government. Dialogue on matters of national or international importance that do not impact the function of town government is encouraged to occur before or after the unit meeting. Critical analysis of proposals, legislative or otherwise, and how they impact towns is encouraged; however, disparaging comments unrelated to proposals impacting towns are discouraged.
Agenda
- Call to Order
- Pledge of Allegiance
- Introduction of Vilas County Unit Chair, Vice Chair, and Secretary
- Legislator Reports
- EMS/Ambulance Service: The Towns in Vilas County have taken different approaches to fulfill the need for emergency services provided to residents. Hear from four Towns about what is working for them, solutions to challenges they have faced, and ideas for continued emergency services into the future. (Presentation followed by questions/discussion)
Kevin Rasmussen – Town of Plum Lake EMS Service Director, Town Board Supervisor 1
Nathan Gebhardt – Town of St. Germain EMS Service Director
Sig Baake – Town of Land O’ Lakes EMS Service Director
Mike Van Meter – Town of Arbor Vitae Fire Chief
- WTA Director’s Report
- Old Business
- New Business
- Next meeting date and location – see enclosed sheet with ideas for possible dates and locations
- Adjourn
An email reminder will be sent 3-5 business days prior to this meeting. 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 Sean Lewis, Unit Chair, 715-891-1316 or [email protected], as to whether you will be able to attend. Thank you!
NOTE: This 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.