Vilas County Unit Meeting
September 19th, 2026 | 9:00 am - 12:00 pm
Event Location: Presque Isle Community Center
| 8306 School Loop Rd
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Presque Isle, Wisconsin 54557 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. 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
Four Towns in Vilas County are considering shared services with the use of the Innovation Grant. Manitowish Waters, Winchester, Presque Isle, and Boulder Junction are the recipients of an innovation grant and for the past year have been assessing what is needed, what are the possibilities, and working together collaboratively to meet their needs. One of the options being explored is a shared Town Manager position. Wisconsin Towns Association has also been working with this group and has invited them to present on this topic at the WTA 2026 Convention in October.
Agenda subject to change
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 Tracy Schilling, Unit Secretary, 715-617-2042, as to whether you will be able to attend. Thank you!
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
- Introductions
- Approve Minutes from April 18, 2026, Meeting
- Legislator Reports
- WTA Director’s Report
- Old Business
- New Business
- 2027 Unit Meeting Schedule
- Topic Discussion: Innovation Grant
John Hanson – Town Board Chair, Manitowish Waters
Nicholas Newton – Town Board Chair, Winchester
Al Eschenbauch – Town Board Chair, Presque Isle
Dennis Reuss – Town Board Chair, Boulder Junction
Four Towns in Vilas County are considering shared services with the use of the Innovation Grant. Manitowish Waters, Winchester, Presque Isle, and Boulder Junction are the recipients of an innovation grant and for the past year have been assessing what is needed, what are the possibilities, and working together collaboratively to meet their needs. One of the options being explored is a shared Town Manager position. Wisconsin Towns Association has also been working with this group and has invited them to present on this topic at the WTA 2026 Convention in October.
- Next Meeting Date and Location – Saturday, November 14, 2026 – Phelps Community Center, 4495 Town Hall Road, Phelps, WI 54554
- Adjourn
Agenda subject to change
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 Tracy Schilling, Unit Secretary, 715-617-2042, as to whether you will be able to attend. Thank you!