The Town Board of Bear Creek will meet Thursday evening October 20,2011 at 8:00 P.M. at the Bear Creek Town Hall to start the budget for 2012.
Express your needs and concerns for the coming year.
By Clerk of Bear Creek Mrs. Lawrence ( Eileen ) Eberle
Wednesday, October 19, 2011
Minutes to Town Board Meeting October 6,2011
MINUTES October 6, 2011 TOWN OF BEAR CREEK REGULAR MEETING
The Township of Bear Creek held its regular monthly meeting Thursday October
6th, 2011 at the Bear Creek Town Hall with the meeting called to order at 8:00 P.M. by
Chairman Marty McCluskey.
Present included : Harold Emerson and Jeff Scallon, Supervisors; Sheila Tafs,
Treasurer; Tim McCluskey, Patrolman; Peter Crook, Daniel Crook, and Eileen Eberle,
Clerk.
Minutes to the last meeting were read by the Clerk. Motion to approve as read was
made by Harold Emerson , 2nd, and carried.
Treasurer’s report was given by the treasurer.Motion to approve as presented by
Jeff Scallon , 2nd, and carried.
Road work being done was discussed. .
The recycling grant application for 2012 was completed by the clerk before October
1,2011.
The board was paid at this meeting.
The rest of the fire bills are due in November. The rate for 2012 is .053%
Quarterly reports are due at this time.
The November town board meeting was set for Thursday November 3, 2011 due
to Jeff being in Iowa on Tuesday. .
The budget was to be started and sheets were distributed to the board but a
special meeting was called for Thursday October 20th at 8:00 P.M. for putting
together the budget proposals for the 2012 Budget.
.
.The Board will meet at 8:00 P.M. on November 3rd for the Budget Proposal Meeting,
followed by the Budget Hearing Meeting, followed by the Budget Adoption Meeting.
Then the regular monthly meeting will be held.
2nd half of insurance is due in November.
The State Shared Revenue came .
Shelly Scallon was paid for the care of the Ward Cemetery.
.
There will be a Clerk’s and Treasurer’s meeting in Dodgeville on October 27th and
both the Clerk and Treasurer will attend. this year..
Pete and Dan Crook were present concerning a survey map and projects on their
property. Materials were forwarded to Ted Greenheck of the Planning Commission of the
Town..
A notice came of Mary Nachreiner needing to do some work on her septic system in
Bear Creek.
A motion was made by Harold Emerson for the Township to start paying the
Patrolman’s Family Insurance as of January 1, 2012. This to be paid in 2 six month
installments of January and July . The motion was 2nd and carried.
New plat books were obtained for the board.
The Weston School District wants representatives at their October 31st meeting.
Marty may go.
Veronica Schmidt notified her concerns of Garvey Road to the board.
Mary Kohlman was issued a bar tenders license on a motion by Harold Emerson and
approved by the board.
A directory is being completed and will include Bear Creek.
Notice was given that Barry Walsh has put up a shed on his property without going
through the proper channels for construction in Sauk County and the Township .
Bills were paid as presented and approved by the board.
Motion was made at 9:05 P.M. by Jeff Scallon to adjourn the meeting, 2nd and
carried. Chairman McCluskey adjourned the meeting.
Recorded this 6th day of October , 2011 by Clerk of Bear Creek Township
Mrs. Lawrence (Eileen)Eberle
The Township of Bear Creek held its regular monthly meeting Thursday October
6th, 2011 at the Bear Creek Town Hall with the meeting called to order at 8:00 P.M. by
Chairman Marty McCluskey.
Present included : Harold Emerson and Jeff Scallon, Supervisors; Sheila Tafs,
Treasurer; Tim McCluskey, Patrolman; Peter Crook, Daniel Crook, and Eileen Eberle,
Clerk.
Minutes to the last meeting were read by the Clerk. Motion to approve as read was
made by Harold Emerson , 2nd, and carried.
Treasurer’s report was given by the treasurer.Motion to approve as presented by
Jeff Scallon , 2nd, and carried.
Road work being done was discussed. .
The recycling grant application for 2012 was completed by the clerk before October
1,2011.
The board was paid at this meeting.
The rest of the fire bills are due in November. The rate for 2012 is .053%
Quarterly reports are due at this time.
The November town board meeting was set for Thursday November 3, 2011 due
to Jeff being in Iowa on Tuesday. .
The budget was to be started and sheets were distributed to the board but a
special meeting was called for Thursday October 20th at 8:00 P.M. for putting
together the budget proposals for the 2012 Budget.
.
.The Board will meet at 8:00 P.M. on November 3rd for the Budget Proposal Meeting,
followed by the Budget Hearing Meeting, followed by the Budget Adoption Meeting.
Then the regular monthly meeting will be held.
2nd half of insurance is due in November.
The State Shared Revenue came .
Shelly Scallon was paid for the care of the Ward Cemetery.
.
There will be a Clerk’s and Treasurer’s meeting in Dodgeville on October 27th and
both the Clerk and Treasurer will attend. this year..
Pete and Dan Crook were present concerning a survey map and projects on their
property. Materials were forwarded to Ted Greenheck of the Planning Commission of the
Town..
A notice came of Mary Nachreiner needing to do some work on her septic system in
Bear Creek.
A motion was made by Harold Emerson for the Township to start paying the
Patrolman’s Family Insurance as of January 1, 2012. This to be paid in 2 six month
installments of January and July . The motion was 2nd and carried.
New plat books were obtained for the board.
The Weston School District wants representatives at their October 31st meeting.
Marty may go.
Veronica Schmidt notified her concerns of Garvey Road to the board.
Mary Kohlman was issued a bar tenders license on a motion by Harold Emerson and
approved by the board.
A directory is being completed and will include Bear Creek.
Notice was given that Barry Walsh has put up a shed on his property without going
through the proper channels for construction in Sauk County and the Township .
Bills were paid as presented and approved by the board.
Motion was made at 9:05 P.M. by Jeff Scallon to adjourn the meeting, 2nd and
carried. Chairman McCluskey adjourned the meeting.
Recorded this 6th day of October , 2011 by Clerk of Bear Creek Township
Mrs. Lawrence (Eileen)Eberle
Friday, September 2, 2011
New Town Resolutions
New resolutions were passed at the September meeting of the Bear Creek Town Board .
These include: 1. A motion was made and passed that signs be posted in the Town Buildings stating it is unlawful to carry weapons into these buildings. ( New state mandate)
2. A resolution was passed on the grievance procedure to be used with employees in the Township. A motion was made and passed and the greiveance proceedure goes into effect on October 1,2011.
3. The new law went into effect concerning the employees paying more of their retirement and this started with the current paychecks for the patrolman and the clerk.
4. The township approved a five year contract with Town and Country Sanitation and the rate starting January 1,2012 will be $11.50 per year per household for both the recycling and the curbside garbage pick-up. (Up from current $10.47)
By Clerk of Bear Creek Mrs. Lawrence ( Eileen) Eberle
October 2011 Town Board Meetings of Bear Creek
To the residents and landowners in Bear Creek Township:
The Regular monthly meeting of the Town of Bear Creek will be held Thursday October 6,2011 at 8:00 P.M. at the Bear Creek Town Hall.
The 2012 Budget meeting to start the budget will be held Thursday October 20,2011 at 8:00 P.M. at the Bear Creek Town Hall.
By Clerk : Mrs. Lawrence ( Eileen ) Eberle
Approved August Agenda Town of Bear Creek Board
The Township of Bear Creek held its regular monthly meeting Thursday August 4,
2011 at the Bear Creek Town Hall with the meeting called to order at 8:00 P.M. by
Chairman Marty McCluskey.
Present included : Harold Emerson and Jeff Scallon, Supervisors; Sheila Tafs,
Treasurer; Tim McCluskey, Patrolman; Kevin Roessler, Pat Anderson and Eileen Eberle,
Clerk.
Minutes to the last meeting were read by the Clerk. Motion to approve as read was
made by Harold Emerson , 2nd, and carried.
Treasurer’s report was given by the treasurer.Motion to approve as presented by Jeff
Scallon , 2nd, and carried.
Road work being done was discussed. Bids were opened on the asphalt work to be
done on Bear Valley Road. Gasser had the low bid and was offered the contract for this.
Scott had the low bid on the sealcoating of Dane Hill Road and got this bid.
Kevin Roessler was present concerning a certified survey map of land he
purchased from Tim Drea and Pat McCluskey. Was approved by the board.
The State School Credit was received and credited to our account at Sauk County..
The Insurance Audit was completed and sent..
Final values for assessment in Bear Creek is $ 56,941,500.00 for 2011.
Consumer’s Co-op sent contract on the amount of billings of propane for the winter
season. Marty has the contract. Was signed and returned. Signed contract back in
township. Copies for the board.
The September meeting was set for September 1, 2011 on Thursday evening.
The recycling Grant for 2011 needs to be completed and sent in. It is in the computer
State Shared Revenue is to come this month.
New tax rules take place in August for the governor’s payment schedule.
The chairman is putting together the figures for the bridge program .
Lawrence Schlueter transferred his managed forest land to Jason Schlueter.
Bills were paid as presented and approved by the board.
Motion was made at 9:10 P.M. by Sheila Tafs to adjourn the meeting, 2nd and
carried. Chairman McCluskey adjourned the meeting.
Recorded this 4th day of August, 2011 by Clerk of Bear Creek Township
Mrs. Lawrence (Eileen)Eberle
Saturday, August 27, 2011
Agenda for Septenber 1,2011 with addendums
AGENDA FOR REGULAR MONTHLY MEETING OF BEAR CREEK
Thursday September 1 ,2011
Call meeting to order
Roll Call
Minutes to last meeting
Treasurer’s report
______1. Roads being done in the township for 2011. Discussion.
______2 . The signs for no carry need to be posted and a motion by the town to
have this ruled in the Town Hall.
______3. The new pay for retirement laws go into affect this month and the wages
of the patrolman and clerk need to be adjusted for these new rules..
______4..The budget needs to be started in October for 2012.
______5. The State Road report comes at this time and needs to be completed for funds
for roads..
______6.St. Patrick’s Catholic Church sent a request for a permit for their
fall festival This needs to be approved by the board . Was issued for September
18th. Cost of $5.00. Check here and given to Treasurer.
______7. The Recycling Grant papers for 2011 are on the computer. They need to be
run off and filled out and sent to the state and district by October 1, 2011. Clerk
to complete these and send to perspective departments..
______8. The current population for the township is 598. This is up almost 100 people
from the 2 000 census report..Sheet run for board
______9. The Rural Mutual Insurance Audit was completed and sent. The claim
bill is being handled by the insurance company.
______10.Charles Kohlman requested an operator’s license at a cost of $5.00 and
paid the $15.03 for publishing the Drea License for this year. Checks given
to treasurer. .
______11There is a Clean Sweep in Sauk County on October 1,2011. Posted on the
web site and copies here at the Town Hall for the board and others..
______12. .The dog list is to be completed for the year and sent to the county by the
treasurer.
______13.The equalized values comes for 2011 and the Clerk will run copies for the
board.
______14. Sauk County Plat Books are available at the county and check to be sent to
get these for our township...
______15..Harold and Eileen attended the Sauk County Town’s Association meeting in
August in Plain and Harold to report on this..
_____16..The grievance procedure process is here and a motion needs to be made to
put this in place in Bear Creek. It is in the Wisconsin Town’s Association
magazine and on the state web page.
______17.There is a fermentation program in the Reedsburg area during October.
Literature here for the board. This is a donation from Smithsonian in
Washington,D.C.
______18. The October meeting needs to be set.
._____19. Bills to be paid as presented and approved.
______20. Any other business to come before the board.
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Bills to pay: Tim McCluskey (3) Eileen Eberle Magnan Assessment
Town and Country Sanitation US Cellular Frontier Phone Alliant Electric
Retirement People’s Community Bank (Fed. With, FICA,Med.)
Wisconsin Department of Revenue Sauk County Treasurer Plain True Value
Frontier FS River Valley Publishing Dish High Speed Internet Ridge Top LLC
Spring Green Auto Any other bills approved by the board
Addendum: _________ Town and Country Sanitation wants to be on the agenda for
their contract with the township.
_________ The patrolman wants to discuss personal family insurance with
the township.
Sunday, August 21, 2011
Agenda for September Regular Meeting of Bear Creek Town Board
AGENDA FOR REGULAR MONTHLY MEETING OF BEAR CREEK
Thursday September 1 ,2011
Call meeting to order
Roll Call
Minutes to last meeting
Treasurer’s report
______1. Roads being done in the township for 2011. Discussion.
______2 . The signs for no carry need to be posted and a motion by the town to
have this ruled in the Town Hall.
______3. The new pay for retirement laws go into affect this month and the wages
of the patrolman and clerk need to be adjusted for these new rules..
______4..The budget needs to be started in October for 2012.
______5. The State Road report comes at this time and needs to be completed for funds
for roads..
______6.St. Patrick’s Catholic Church sent a request for a permit for their
fall festival This needs to be approved by the board . Was issued for September
18th. Cost of $5.00. Check here and given to Treasurer.
______7. The Recycling Grant papers for 2011 are on the computer. They need to be
run off and filled out and sent to the state and district by October 1, 2011. Clerk
to complete these and send to perspective departments..
______8. The current population for the township is 598. This is up almost 100 people
from the 2 000 census report..Sheet run for board
______9. The Rural Mutual Insurance Audit was completed and sent. The claim
bill is being handled by the insurance company.
______10.Charles Kohlman requested an operator’s license at a cost of $5.00 and
paid the $15.03 for publishing the Drea License for this year. Checks given
to treasurer. .
______11There is a Clean Sweep in Sauk County on October 1,2011. Posted on the
web site and copies here at the Town Hall for the board and others..
______12. .The dog list is to be completed for the year and sent to the county by the
treasurer.
______13.The equalized values comes for 2011 and the Clerk will run copies for the
board.
______14. Sauk County Plat Books are available at the county and check to be sent to
get these for our township...
______15..Harold and Eileen attended the Sauk County Town’s Association meeting in
August in Plain and Harold to report on this..
_____16..The grievance procedure process is here and a motion needs to be made to
put this in place in Bear Creek. It is in the Wisconsin Town’s Association
magazine and on the state web page.
______17.There is a fermentation program in the Reedsburg area during October.
Literature here for the board. This is a donation from Smithsonian in
Washington,D.C.
______18. The October meeting needs to be set.
._____19. Bills to be paid as presented and approved.
______20. Any other business to come before the board.
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Bills to pay: Tim McCluskey (3) Eileen Eberle Magnan Assessment
Town and Country Sanitation US Cellular Frontier Phone Alliant Electric
Retirement People’s Community Bank (Fed. With, FICA,Med.)
Wisconsin Department of Revenue Sauk County Treasurer Plain True Value
Frontier FS River Valley Publishing Dish High Speed Internet Ridge Top LLC
Spring Green Auto
Any other bills approved by the board
September 1,2011 meeting of Town Board
The regular monthly meeting of the Town Board of Bear Creek for September will be held Thursday September 1,2011 at the Bear Creek Town Hall at 8:00 P.M. The date was changed to accomodate the board members and so that all could be in attendance.
Included on the agenda will be the resolution of the grievance procedure in the township, the posting of signs regarding the new carry law, the rules regarding retirement payable by the patrolman and the clerk with the new governor's rules, and any other business pertinent to this meeting.
By the Clerk of Bear Creek
Mrs. Lawrence (Eileen) Eberle
August 2011
Included on the agenda will be the resolution of the grievance procedure in the township, the posting of signs regarding the new carry law, the rules regarding retirement payable by the patrolman and the clerk with the new governor's rules, and any other business pertinent to this meeting.
By the Clerk of Bear Creek
Mrs. Lawrence (Eileen) Eberle
August 2011
Unapproved minutes to August meeting of Town Board
The Township of Bear Creek held its regular monthly meeting Thursday August 4,
2011 at the Bear Creek Town Hall with the meeting called to order at 8:00 P.M. by
Chairman Marty McCluskey.
Present included : Harold Emerson and Jeff Scallon, Supervisors; Sheila Tafs,
Treasurer; Tim McCluskey, Patrolman; Kevin Roessler, Pat Anderson and Eileen Eberle,
Clerk.
Minutes to the last meeting were read by the Clerk. Motion to approve as read was
made by Harold Emerson , 2nd, and carried.
Treasurer’s report was given by the treasurer.Motion to approve as presented by Jeff
Scallon , 2nd, and carried.
Road work being done was discussed. Bids were opened on the asphalt work to be
done on Bear Valley Road. Gasser had the low bid and was offered the contract for this.
Scott had the low bid on the sealcoating of Dane Hill Road and got this bid.
Kevin Roessler was present concerning a certified survey map of land he
purchased from Tim Drea and Pat McCluskey. Was approved by the board.
The State School Credit was received and credited to our account at Sauk County..
The Insurance Audit was completed and sent..
Final values for assessment in Bear Creek is $ 56,941,500.00 for 2011.
Consumer’s Co-op sent contract on the amount of billings of propane for the winter
season. Marty has the contract. Was signed and returned. Signed contract back in
township. Copies for the board.
The September meeting was set for September 1, 2011 on Thursday evening.
The recycling Grant for 2011 needs to be completed and sent in. It is in the computer
State Shared Revenue is to come this month.
New tax rules take place in August for the governor’s payment schedule.
The chairman is putting together the figures for the bridge program .
Lawrence Schlueter transferred his managed forest land to Jason Schlueter.
Bills were paid as presented and approved by the board.
Motion was made at 9:10 P.M. by Sheila Tafs to adjourn the meeting, 2nd and
carried. Chairman McCluskey adjourned the meeting.
Recorded this 4th day of August, 2011 by Clerk of Bear Creek Township
Mrs. Lawrence (Eileen)Eberle
Friday, August 12, 2011
Approved July Minutes to Bear Creek Town Board
MINUTES JULY 2011 TOWN OF BEAR CREEK REGULAR MEETING
The Township of Bear Creek held its regular monthly meeting Thursday July 7th,
2011 at the Bear Creek Town Hall with the meeting called to order at 8:00 P.M. by
Chairman Marty McCluskey.
Present included : Harold Emerson , Supervisor; Sheila Tafs,
Treasurer; Tim McCluskey, Patrolman; Dan Fargen , and Eileen Eberle, Clerk.
Minutes to the last meeting were read by the Clerk. Motion to approve as read was
made by Harold Emerson , 2nd, and carried.
Treasurer’s report was given by the treasurer.Motion to approve as presented by
Harold Emerson , 2nd, and carried.
Road work being done was discussed..Culverts being put in and roadsides being
mowed. .
The Quarterly Reports are due at this time and to be completed in July by the
Clerk..
The Town Board was paid at the July meeting.
The Assessor and the Clerk have work on the town records at the county office
from the Board of Review . When finished these will then be forwarded to the state.
The Federal Insurance Audit has been completed for the IRS . .
Drea’s Bar licenses were issued to Pat McCliskey and paid for the year 2011. 2
operator’s licenses. No cigarette license .
The State Fire Dues are coming in July. These are now used for equipment . 90% to
be paid to Plain and 10% to be paid to Town of Washington.
Consumer’s Co-op sent contract on the amount of billings of propane for the winter
season. Marty had the contract. Harold made the motion to approve the contract , 2nd
and carried.The contract is in the amount of 2000 gallons. $3,698.00.
The August meeting was set for August 2, 2011
Dan Fargen was present to report on the trail ride of June 4th. Was a success. 25 mile
ride. 85% to 90% off road. Wants September ride.
Board of Review was held on Thursday June 9,2011 from 6:00 P.M. to 8:00 P.M.
or adjournment. There were no concerns.
. The Directories for the county were obtained and distributed.
Chairman to publish the letting of the road bids for 2011.
2nd half of the real estate taxes are due as of July 31,2011.
Bills were paid as presented and approved by the board.
Motion was made at 9:13 P.M. by Sheila Tafs to adjourn the meeting, 2nd and
carried. Chairman McCluskey adjourned the meeting.
Recorded this 7th day of July, 2011 by Clerk of Bear Creek Township
Mrs. Lawrence (Eileen)Eberle
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