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November 1, 2009 FALL AND WINTER 2009 TOWN OF WHEATON NEWSLETTER
WHEATON TOWN NEWS
Fall/WINTER 2009
AROUND THE TOWN
Planning a Family Reunion, Holiday Party, or a gathering that your home is too small to accommodate? The rental of the Wheaton Town Hall may be rented by anyone. The hall rental cost is $50.00 + a refundable $50.00 deposit. You are responsible for the cleanup after the event. To schedule the rental of the Town Hall, please call Elmer & Mary Eckwright at 715-874-5397.
TOWN BOARD MEETINGS – The Wheaton town board holds its regular monthly meeting on the 2nd Tuesday of the month at 7:00 pm, unless otherwise posted. Notices are posted at the Wheaton fire station, town hall and various businesses in the Town of Wheaton.
A Word from Your Town Chairman –
After over two years of work, the Town of Wheaton Comprehensive plan is ready for public approval. The Compre-hensive Plan may be viewed on our website at www.townofwheaton.com . If you do not have internet, you can view a paper copy at the town hall by appointment. Please call Mark Christenson at 874-6612 to view the plan. The Comprehensive Plan is over 180 pages; therefore paper copies will be very limited. A public hearing will be held on November 12th at 7:00 p.m. at the Wheaton Town Hall to adopt the Town of Wheaton Comprehensive Plan. Please put this date on your calendar and plan to attend. Everyone is welcomed! I would like to thank the Wheaton Parks and Planning Commission for all of their hard work in putting the Wheaton Comprehensive Plan together.
The town website address is: www.townofwheaton.com. You are able to view the agenda of monthly meetings, monthly meeting minutes, phone numbers and addresses for Town Board Members, calendar of events, Town ordinances, notices of coming events, forms & permits, plus other links for you to check out. Please take time to look at the website. Ruth Fagerland is the person to contact if you have information that should be included on the web page. If you have knowledge of our Towns past history as to how Wheaton came to be, important facts regarding past history, etc, Ruth would be happy to include this on the website. Ruth’s e-mail address is: RFagerland7373@charter.net.
DON’T FORGET TO PAY YOUR FIRST 1/2 OF TAXES BY JANUARY 31, 2010 TO THE WHEATON TOWN TREASURER!
Volunteers Wanted:
Do you like adventure? Would you like to serve your community? Consider joining the Town of Wheaton volunteer fire department. The firemen that serve our township could use your help. Contact any firefighter for more information or attend one of their monthly meetings. They meet on the second Monday of the month at 8:00 p.m. at the fire station.
Fire Numbers/Fire permits – Please make sure that your fire number is visible from both directions. Cut brush and tall grass away from the fire number. Do not pile snow where it may block the visibility of the fire number. The Town of Wheaton does not issue fire permits, but you are asked to call 723-5488 to let the fire department know that you are having a controlled fire.
UNLAWFUL TO PUSH SNOW ONTO PUBLIC HIGHWAYS & TOWN ROADS
The Chippewa County Highway Department & the Town of Wheaton would again like to remind everyone that it is not only dangerous but unlawful to plow or push snow onto or across a public highway or town road. Section 346.94(5), Wisconsin statutes prohibits this action.
Snow left in ridges or piles on the highway or road, creates a hazard for vehicles. Snow piled on the shoulders may also create problems for equipment during normal plowing operations and increases the possibility of snow drifting across the highway or road in these areas. We encourage your cooperation for the safety of all who travel the roads and highways in the Town of Wheaton and Chippewa County.
Note: the Town of Wheaton is not in the driveway snow plowing business!
The town road crew wants to remind you that your recycling & garbage bins need to be placed at least eight feet off the road-way. By not placing garbage receptacle off the roadway you are causing a hazard for other motorists.
THE WHEATON BALL PROGRAM – The Wheaton Ball Program welcomes children ages four and older to participate in their ball program. Children must be at least four years old as of April 30th. Registration should be in February or March.
Contact persons are:
Allan Kufahl
E10041 331st Ave
Eau Claire WI 54703
Or Bud Beckwith at 874-5051.
BUILDING PERMITS – The Town of Wheaton is a zoned township which means that a building permit is required for any structures, such as new homes, additions to homes, barns, sheds, garages, decks, metal/canvas covered canopies, portable buildings, and move on buildings such as garages & sheds. There are also setback requirements not only from your property boundary lines, but also from other buildings, septic systems, & wells. Do not start any construction projects without the proper permits as after the fact fees will also be charged. If you have ANY questions or doubts, call the Chippewa County Zoning Office at 715-726-7940.
DRIVEWAY PERMITS – Driveway permits for new home construction can be obtained from Chippewa County Zoning. Field driveway permits can be obtained from the Town of Wheaton at no cost to you. Please contact one of the town board members for a permit and a copy of the ordinance specifying culverts and locations.
STARTING A NEW BUSINESS
We always welcome new businesses in the Town of Wheaton. If you are planning on starting a home-based business adventure, please contact the Planning Commission, the Town Board, & Chippewa County Zoning office to get the correct permits and variances that you need.
CEMETERIES -The Town of
Wheaton maintains two cemeteries.
If you are in need of information about the cemeteries or need to purchase cemetery plots call Helene Anderson at 874-5207.
The town dog catcher is Brian Manthey His phone number is 874-5838.
RECYCLING CENTER
Hours are:
Mondays: 1:00 pm to 6:00 pm
Wednesdays: 2:30 pm to 6:30 pm
Saturdays: 8:00 am to 3:00 pm.
Acceptable Material:
• Household garbage in the blue bags
• #1 & #2 plastics
• Cardboard, paper, & magazines
• Metal (copper, aluminum, steel & iron)
• Glass bottles
• Demolition material & furniture (nominal fee)
• Appliances (nominal fee)
• Tires (nominal fee)
• No hazardous materials
• Fluorescent Light bulbs are not accepted. Gordy’s True Value Hardware in Chippewa Falls accepts fluorescent bulbs for a nominal fee.
Before unloading, please ask attendant what & where each item is to be dropped off.
Watch for Household Hazardous Waste Clean Sweep in the spring at the Northern Wisconsin State Fairgrounds.
What to do with waste oil?
Blodgett’s Service and Repair located at 5850 50th Street will now accept used engine oil. Please do not contaminate oil with paints, chemicals or anti freeze. Containers of 5 gallons or smaller are preferred. Oil can be dropped off during regular business hours 8:00a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Monday thru Friday. If you have questions please call 715-874-5950.
TOWN BOARD MEMBERS
Paul Krumenauer, Chair 874-6805
Bud Beckwith, Supervisor 874-5051
Ken Custer, Supervisor 874-6591
Alan Solberg, Supervisor 874-5798
Robert Sworski, Supervisor 723-5457
Mark Christenson, Clerk 874-6612
Ruth Fagerland, Treasurer 861-3933
Allen Balsiger, Assessor 382-4730
ELECTION NOTICE
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that at an election to be held in the Town of Wheaton, Chippewa County on Tuesday, April 6, 2010, the following officers are to be elected:
A SUPERVISOR, for the term of two years to succeed Wayne (Bud) Beckwith whose term will expire on the 13th day of April, 2010.
A SUPERVISOR, for the term of two years to succeed Robert Sworski whose term will expire on the 13th day of April, 2010.
NOTICE IS FURTHER GIVEN, that the first day to circulate nomination papers is December 1, 2009, and the final day for filing nomination papers is on Tuesday, January 5, 2010. Nomination papers must be received by the Town Clerk no later than 5:00 p.m.
NOTICE IS FURTHER GIVEN, that the spring primary will be held on Tuesday, February 16, 2010.
Dog License Information
When licensing your dog(s), please send proof of rabies vaccination for each dog being licensed along with payment. The proof is the certificate from your Veterinarian. This proof indicates the date of current rabies vaccination; next due date of vaccination; name of dog; color of dog; and sex of dog.
This proof will be returned to you along with your dog(s) tags.
Please send check and proof of vaccination to:
Ruth Fagerland, Town of Wheaton Treasurer
2384 80th Street
Eau Claire, WI 54703
Make check payable to: Town of Wheaton Treasurer
Fee for Dog Licenses:
Spayed or neutered dogs: $5.00
Unspayed or unneutered: $10.00
Multiple (kennel) dog tags: $45.00 for 12 tags and $4.00 for each additional tag.
Late fee after April 1, 2010 will be $5.00 for each dog being licensed.
If you are a landowner and have tenant(s), please share this information with them.
ALL DOG OWNERS SHOULD BE AWARE OF THE WISCONSIN STATE STATUTES REGARDING THE RESPONSIBILITIES OF DOG OWNERSHIP.
(1.) Dogs more then 5 months of age shall be licensed by April 1 of each year, or a late fee of $5.00 shall be imposed.
(2.) Proof of rabies vaccination is required before a license will be issued.
(3.) Dogs are not allowed to run at large. The dog must be kept on the owner’s premises or under control of the owner or some other person
(4.) Dogs running at large are subject to impoundment.
(5.) If the owner permits a dog to run at large, the owner shall forfeit not less than $25, nor more than $100 for the offense and not less than $50 nor more than $200 for subsequent offenses.
REAL ESTATE TAXES
Information regarding paying Real Estate taxes for the Town of Wheaton.
FIRST PAYMENT OR FULL PAYMENT:
The first payment or full payment for Real Estate taxes must be paid on or before January 31, 2010. A January 31, 2010 postmark will be accepted for payment.
Please make checks payable to: TOWN OF WHEATON TREASURER
Address is 2384 80th Street, Eau Claire, WI 54703
It is very much appreciated if a stamped self- addressed envelope is included with payment.
SECOND PAYMENT:
If there is a second payment, it must be paid on or before JULY 31, 2010.
Please make check for the SECOND PAYMENT payable to: CHIPPEWA COUNTY TREASURER.
Mail second payment to: Chippewa County Treasurer, 711 N. Bridge Street,
Chippewa Falls, WI 54729-1876
Please call Ruth Fagerland, 717.861.3933 if you have any questions.
United States Census 2010
There are several Employment Opportunities with the 2010 Census.
Some of the available positions are:
1. Census Takers
2. Crew Leaders
3. Crew Leader Assistants
4. Recruiting Assistants
5. Census Clerks
More information, including a practice test, is available at: WWW.2010censusjobs.gov
or call the toll-free jobs line: 1-866-861-2010
Archive:
June 22, 2010 Wheaton Board Meeting
June 8, 2010 Town of Wheaton Board Meeting
April 13, 2010 Annual and Regular Town Hall Meeting Tuesday, April 13, 2010
April 8, 2010 CORRECT DOG LICENSE FEES INFORMATION
March 21, 2010 Accepting Bids for replacement of Town Hall roof
March 15, 2010 Town of Wheaton Road Ban
March 9, 2010 AGENDA for Wheaton Monthly Town Hall Meeting
March 5, 2010 TOWN OF WHEATON VOTING BY ABSENTEE BALLOT
March 2, 2010 Next meeting of the Plan Commission March 2, 2010
February 9, 2010 Town of Wheaton Monthly Meeting AND SPECIAL MEETING