Monroe County Unit Meeting
August 20th, 2026 | 6:00 pm - 9:00 pm
Event Location: Rivers End
| 314 Main St
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Ontario, Wisconsin 54651 Get Directions »
6:00 pm Social Time / 6:30 pm Dinner / 7:00 pm Meeting / Cost is $22 payable to Monroe County Unit of WTA (please pay at the door)
Please RSVP to Deb Ferries at 608-823-7400 and leave a message (no text), or email Deb at [email protected] (please RSVP by August 12th – thank you!)
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 Monroe County Unit leaders 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
Agenda subject to change.
An email reminder will be sent a week prior to this meeting. We use email addresses submitted annually by your town. Please contact WTA at 715-526-3157 if you are not receiving emails from us.
Senators and Representatives:
Please advise Sandy Wood, Monroe County Unit Secretary, at [email protected], 608-378-4196 (landline) or 608-343-0031 (cell) as to whether you will be able to attend. Thank you!
Please RSVP to Deb Ferries at 608-823-7400 and leave a message (no text), or email Deb at [email protected] (please RSVP by August 12th – thank you!)
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 Monroe County Unit leaders 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
- Roll Call
- Minutes from last meeting (see back of letter)
- Treasurer’s Report
- Legislator Reports
- Presentations:
- David Heser, Monroe County Director of Solid Waste Management – Update on county landfill and any new programs
- Aaron Andre, Fire Prevention Coordinator District 2 – Department of Safety & Professional Services will answer fire district questions and give a detailed presentation regarding the 2% refund from the state. He will explain where the funding comes from and all of the requirements of the program.
- David Ohnstad, Monroe County Highway Commissioner – Department update
- Cedric Schnitzler, Monroe County Board Chair – County Board update
- WTA Director’s Report
- Old Business
- New Business
- Future meeting dates:
- November 19, 2026 – Hosted by the Town of Scott
- February 18, 2027 – Hosted by the Town of Tomah
- May 20, 2027 – Hosted by the Town of Wellington
- Adjourn
Agenda subject to change.
An email reminder will be sent a week prior to this meeting. We use email addresses submitted annually by your town. Please contact WTA at 715-526-3157 if you are not receiving emails from us.
Senators and Representatives:
Please advise Sandy Wood, Monroe County Unit Secretary, at [email protected], 608-378-4196 (landline) or 608-343-0031 (cell) as to whether you will be able to attend. Thank you!