The Rusk County Comprehensive Planning Commitee will be meeting on Friday July 11 at 11:00 am at the Law Enforecement Center of the Rusk County Courthouse. Expected topics include:
Review Draft of Survey Questions
Review Public Participation Plan
Review Elements for: Land Information & Zoning
A new brochure explaining the Pier (Dock) Regulations in Wisconsin has been produced by the Wisconsin Realtors® Association. It is a web brochure only but can be printed out. The brochure can be found at this link location.
http://www.news.wra.org/story.asp?a=927
Politically Speaking....
What's Happening in Northwest Wisconsin
Thursday, July 10, 2008
Monday, July 7, 2008
After months of consideration, the Barron County Economic Development Committee has decided to list Industrial property located in the County with a Realtor®. This will allow the Industrial property in the county to be viewed world wide on the Realtors® Association of Northwestern Wisconsin MLS site. The Realtor® who will be the listing Broker is Jim Coil from Coil's Realty in Cumberland.
Just another reminder, the Sawyer County Zoning Committee will be holding a Public Hearing on Friday July 18 on the proposed Wilderness Lakes Development Classification as a portion of their Shoreland Ordinance. The Public Hearing is scheduled for 1:00 pm at the Courthouse.
Just another reminder, the Sawyer County Zoning Committee will be holding a Public Hearing on Friday July 18 on the proposed Wilderness Lakes Development Classification as a portion of their Shoreland Ordinance. The Public Hearing is scheduled for 1:00 pm at the Courthouse.
Tuesday, July 1, 2008
Washburn County has a new Campground Ordinance! Yes, after five years of meetings, and cancelled meetings, a new Campground Ordinance has been passed by the County Board. Whew! This new ordinance regulates the size of new and expanded campgrounds with special emphasis on the number of camping units allowed in the Shoreland District. Final passage was achieved by removing a controversial dock regulation which had been inserted at the last minute without the knowledge of the entire ad hoc committee which had worked on this issue.
Burnett County Zoning officials have been in discussion with local surveyors attempting to negotiate a new Subdivision Ordinance. The Surveyors, with Realtor® Association backup, have been objecting to the proposed new ordinance.
Burnett County Comprehensive Planning Committee has stopped spinning their wheels and is now starting down the road of real planning. Public Participation, and how to get it, is the first step.
Barron County Comprehensive Planning Committee hasn't started to spin their wheels. The Zoning Committee will soon be forwarding names of individuals to serve on the committee to the County Board for approval.
Burnett County Zoning officials have been in discussion with local surveyors attempting to negotiate a new Subdivision Ordinance. The Surveyors, with Realtor® Association backup, have been objecting to the proposed new ordinance.
Burnett County Comprehensive Planning Committee has stopped spinning their wheels and is now starting down the road of real planning. Public Participation, and how to get it, is the first step.
Barron County Comprehensive Planning Committee hasn't started to spin their wheels. The Zoning Committee will soon be forwarding names of individuals to serve on the committee to the County Board for approval.
Wednesday, June 25, 2008
Wisconsin Way
Last night a meeting of Wisconsin Way was held in Eau Claire.
(From their website)
The Wisconsin Way is a unique partnership of statewide organizations with the goal of finding a new and better way to fund public services. Our members come from different backgrounds, but we all want the same thing—lower property taxes without lowering our quality of life.
The statewide effort is led by the Wisconsin Counties Association (WCA); the Wisconsin Education Association Council (WEAC); the Wisconsin REALTORS® Association (WRA); the Wisconsin Transportation Builders Association; and Wood Communications Group (WCG). These partners have joined together in an unprecedented statewide effort dedicated to achieving significant and permanent reductions in the amount of property taxes Wisconsin property owners pay each year, while at the same time protecting the services that make Wisconsin a special place to live. This is a goal that needs to be reached, and can be reached.
Since the initial round of meetings held around the state last fall, the sponsoring organizations have been busy organizing the thoughts of citizens who attended their public forums. Round two is intended to narrow the scope of the project and attempt to determine which changes in tax policy the public may stomach.
Time was spent brainstorming ideas on tax policy and economic develop issues. A wide variety of ideas were tossed out. Every idea is still on the table.
The biggest problem was the lack of time for the participants to think about what was being proposed as possible solutions. (An example of this would be consideration of a "Human TIF". Don't ask me, I still don't understand how it would work!)
Idea after idea after idea were fired in rapid succession. There weren't any handouts to take home to study. Their website does not have a listing of ideas offered. This morning I can probably remember only 1/10 of what was discussed.
I truly hope the meeting met the expectations of the sponsors, because as a citizen participant I was very disappointed. A classic "information overload".
Round three in Eau Claire is scheduled for September 11 when the sponsors are expected to unveil their proposals for changing the tax structure and other public policy issues.
(From their website)
The Wisconsin Way is a unique partnership of statewide organizations with the goal of finding a new and better way to fund public services. Our members come from different backgrounds, but we all want the same thing—lower property taxes without lowering our quality of life.
The statewide effort is led by the Wisconsin Counties Association (WCA); the Wisconsin Education Association Council (WEAC); the Wisconsin REALTORS® Association (WRA); the Wisconsin Transportation Builders Association; and Wood Communications Group (WCG). These partners have joined together in an unprecedented statewide effort dedicated to achieving significant and permanent reductions in the amount of property taxes Wisconsin property owners pay each year, while at the same time protecting the services that make Wisconsin a special place to live. This is a goal that needs to be reached, and can be reached.
Since the initial round of meetings held around the state last fall, the sponsoring organizations have been busy organizing the thoughts of citizens who attended their public forums. Round two is intended to narrow the scope of the project and attempt to determine which changes in tax policy the public may stomach.
Time was spent brainstorming ideas on tax policy and economic develop issues. A wide variety of ideas were tossed out. Every idea is still on the table.
The biggest problem was the lack of time for the participants to think about what was being proposed as possible solutions. (An example of this would be consideration of a "Human TIF". Don't ask me, I still don't understand how it would work!)
Idea after idea after idea were fired in rapid succession. There weren't any handouts to take home to study. Their website does not have a listing of ideas offered. This morning I can probably remember only 1/10 of what was discussed.
I truly hope the meeting met the expectations of the sponsors, because as a citizen participant I was very disappointed. A classic "information overload".
Round three in Eau Claire is scheduled for September 11 when the sponsors are expected to unveil their proposals for changing the tax structure and other public policy issues.
Monday, June 23, 2008
The Sawyer County Zoning Committee meeting that was to be held on Friday June 20 is now scheduled for Friday July 11. The meeting had to be cancelled at the last minute due to a lack of a quorum. This just shouldn't happen. Published Public Hearings were to be held. Citizens arranged their schedules to be there. Committee members didn't?
A petition signed by nearly 500 citizens has been filed with Barron County asking that County Administrator Duane Hebert be placed on administrative leave. The petition further asks for the position of County Administrator to be abolished. While the petition is only advisory in nature, Chairman Jess Miller has stated the issue will be "properly addressed".
According to a news release from Barron County...
Barron County has announced the pending development of a new land records website. Once established, the website will allow anyone to search land records and maps from the official Barron County website at www.co.barron.wi.us. The site is expected to be an asset to Barron County landowners and businesses.
Owners may request that their names be removed from this website. If you desire to have your name removed, send a written request to the Land Information Office, 330 E. La Salle Ave., room 2401, Barron, Wis., 54812. Include your name and the parcel number of your parcel(s). Parcel numbers can be found on your tax bills.
A petition signed by nearly 500 citizens has been filed with Barron County asking that County Administrator Duane Hebert be placed on administrative leave. The petition further asks for the position of County Administrator to be abolished. While the petition is only advisory in nature, Chairman Jess Miller has stated the issue will be "properly addressed".
According to a news release from Barron County...
Barron County has announced the pending development of a new land records website. Once established, the website will allow anyone to search land records and maps from the official Barron County website at www.co.barron.wi.us. The site is expected to be an asset to Barron County landowners and businesses.
Owners may request that their names be removed from this website. If you desire to have your name removed, send a written request to the Land Information Office, 330 E. La Salle Ave., room 2401, Barron, Wis., 54812. Include your name and the parcel number of your parcel(s). Parcel numbers can be found on your tax bills.
Tuesday, June 17, 2008
A Public Hearing Notice has been posted for the Sawyer County Wilderness Lakes Shoreland Ordinance.
PUBLIC NOTICE is hereby given to all persons that a PUBLIC HEARING will be held on Friday, July 18, 2008 at 1:00 PM in the Sawyer County Courthouse, 10610 Main, Hayward, Wisconsin before the Sawyer County Zoning Committee.
PUBLIC NOTICE is hereby given to all persons that a PUBLIC HEARING will be held on Friday, July 18, 2008 at 1:00 PM in the Sawyer County Courthouse, 10610 Main, Hayward, Wisconsin before the Sawyer County Zoning Committee.
Thursday, June 12, 2008
According to the Washburn County Register...
The Shell Lake City Council may see youth representatives joining them after discussion at a meeting Monday, June 9, in city hall.
During new businesss, Mayor Donna Barnes-Haesemeyer brought up the idea that night. The Washburn County Board of Supervisors has had two high school youth representatives, plus a few alternates, take part in its Tuesday-night meetings for many years. The youth can comment at the meetings and vote, though theirs aren’t officially counted as part of a motion.
Naturally, not all are in agreement this is a good idea.
Alderperson Terry Leckel said he had concerns with this idea, namely that it could slow down the process even more, and wondered where the students would even sit, as the council table is full. Barnes-Haesemeyer then pointed out another table on the side of the chambers.
Alderperson David Rock said his daughter was a youth representative on the county board and enjoyed it, and he found it to be a good opportunity for young people. He said the youth even get paid a per diem, like the supervisors do.“I think it’s an excellent program for the youth to be involved in the decision making,” Rock said.
Alderperson Jeri Bitney said that the student council president gives a presentation at monthly Shell Lake School Board meetings.Alderperson
Jane Pederson said she agreed with Leckel, that having youth representatives on the council might slow the process down and take up more time during meetings. She feared it wouldn’t necessarily be valuable for the council, and said students have other opportunities, like student government, to participate.
Hmmm ... it might not be necessarily valuable to hear student's opinions?
With school funding a continuing problem the Ladysmith News reports...
School Boards from three districts in Rusk County met jointly and voted to retain a consulting firm to do a comprehensive consolidation feasibility study.
No nays were heard when 18 board members from Bruce, Ladysmith-Hawkins, and Weyerhaeuser school districts cast a voice vote approving a motion that authorizes proceeding with the analysis. Administrators from the three districts are to get together and pick a consulting firm to do the study.
The motion also calls for the three districts to apply to the state Department of Public Instruction for grant money to help fund the study. Cost of a comprehensive study would be in the neighborhood of 30 to 40 thousand dollars and a grant, if received would cover about 10 thousand dollars. Cost of the consultant would be shared equally by the districts.
The Shell Lake City Council may see youth representatives joining them after discussion at a meeting Monday, June 9, in city hall.
During new businesss, Mayor Donna Barnes-Haesemeyer brought up the idea that night. The Washburn County Board of Supervisors has had two high school youth representatives, plus a few alternates, take part in its Tuesday-night meetings for many years. The youth can comment at the meetings and vote, though theirs aren’t officially counted as part of a motion.
Naturally, not all are in agreement this is a good idea.
Alderperson Terry Leckel said he had concerns with this idea, namely that it could slow down the process even more, and wondered where the students would even sit, as the council table is full. Barnes-Haesemeyer then pointed out another table on the side of the chambers.
Alderperson David Rock said his daughter was a youth representative on the county board and enjoyed it, and he found it to be a good opportunity for young people. He said the youth even get paid a per diem, like the supervisors do.“I think it’s an excellent program for the youth to be involved in the decision making,” Rock said.
Alderperson Jeri Bitney said that the student council president gives a presentation at monthly Shell Lake School Board meetings.Alderperson
Jane Pederson said she agreed with Leckel, that having youth representatives on the council might slow the process down and take up more time during meetings. She feared it wouldn’t necessarily be valuable for the council, and said students have other opportunities, like student government, to participate.
Hmmm ... it might not be necessarily valuable to hear student's opinions?
With school funding a continuing problem the Ladysmith News reports...
School Boards from three districts in Rusk County met jointly and voted to retain a consulting firm to do a comprehensive consolidation feasibility study.
No nays were heard when 18 board members from Bruce, Ladysmith-Hawkins, and Weyerhaeuser school districts cast a voice vote approving a motion that authorizes proceeding with the analysis. Administrators from the three districts are to get together and pick a consulting firm to do the study.
The motion also calls for the three districts to apply to the state Department of Public Instruction for grant money to help fund the study. Cost of a comprehensive study would be in the neighborhood of 30 to 40 thousand dollars and a grant, if received would cover about 10 thousand dollars. Cost of the consultant would be shared equally by the districts.
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