NOTICES

 NOTICE
Next Town Board Meeting: Thursday, July 10, 2025 @ 7:00 pm @ Town Hall

BOARD MEETING MINUTES

TOWN OF DAIRYLAND TOWN BOARD MEETING MINUTES
Held on Tuesday, June 10, 2025, @ 7 PM at the Town Hall
 
Members’ present:  Chairman, Fran Reinhardt; Supervisor, Ray Sandstrom; Supervisor, Michael Schaaf; Treasurer, Richard Gustafson; and Clerk, Tammy Baer Visitors present: Billy Fish, Anne Sandstrom, Dawn Snow, and Matt Holter
The meeting was called to order at 7:00 pm by the Chairman and the Pledge of Allegiance was recited.
The County Report was read by the clerk as County Supervisor; Dennis Cummings couldn’t attend the meeting due to scheduling conflict. The Douglas Cty. Hwy. Board of Adjustment meeting scheduled for June 25th has been cancelled.  Health and Human Services met on May 8th and the Director, Anna Carlson, was seeking $150,000.00 opioid settlement money to help support Hope Haven operations. Hope Haven is a peer respite, peer run wellness & recovery services for mental health and substance abuse. There were strong unanimous votes from the Health & Human Service Committee and the Administration Committee to approve the request. County Board Meeting held on May 15th Approved the Tourist Orientated Directional Signs Ordinance #5.07, WI DOT had a presentation on the Blatnik Bridge project the estimated cost is $1.8 billion, Construction is slated to start fall of 2026 with full closure of the bridge in 2027 (project to run 4-5 years) Dairyland hosted the Wisconsin Towns Association Unit meeting on May 20th, the turnout was lower than hoped but the meeting held some good discussion. Next county board meeting will be on June 19th, 2025, at 6:00 pm at the courthouse. The minutes of the previous meeting were read by the clerk. A motion to approve the minutes of the previous meeting was made by Mike S., seconded by Ray S.
 The Treasurers’ report was given by Rick G. We have at the end of May $172,086.68 of which $7,971.91 in checking, and $164,104.77 in Money market accounts. A motion to approve the treasurers’ report was made by Ray S., seconded by Mike S.
 Accounts payable/bills were given to the board to review and approve.  A motion to approve the paying of the bills was made by Mike S., seconded by Ray S.
 The correspondence was read by the clerk.  We received a letter from Northwoods Technical College about the vacancy of Chris Fitzgerald who has retired, and the Appointment Committee will meet on Thursday, July 24, 2025, at 10:00 am to begin the appointment process to fill his position. Douglas County Planning & Zoning Committee meeting will be held on Wednesday, June 11, 2025, at 9:00am at the courthouse.
 Permits: there were no permits received
 The discussion of the wages for the Fire Chief was to clarify that the $240.00 increase (to be paid every 2 months, 6 times a year for 8 hours of work) would be in addition to his regular monthly wage of $225.00 plus milage for just chief meetings. The Chief will turn in a time sheet to show his 8 hours. A contract will be drafted and signed by the board and Fire chief.
 Road update: Not much going on other than grading the roads in the sand country.  Also, the town has been working on Rocky Brook Trail. The town needs to order new signs and signposts as stock is low. There was Discussion about getting culverts ordered, Matt will get a list together for the board. The CAT needs some work done on it, checking to see if it is still under warranty. 

• FEMA: We have heard back from FEMA and the payment they want to pay us is less than what was submitted, it was advised that we push back to see if we can get what was submitted.  Matt is taking care of it. There was talk about needing to get more gravel crushed soon.   

Fire Dept. update: A bill for the fire department was submitted to the board for review, it was decided by the board that the Fire Dept. needed to pay this bill for turnout gear.  There is not much new, they have responded to some fire calls and mutual-aid fire calls.Citizens’ concerns/comments: The contract for the Assessor for 2026-2028 was presented to the board for review, this includes the cost for a full revaluation besides the yearly assessor fee for 3 years.  The board decided to table this until next month to get more information. There was discussion as to whether to change the date of next month’s meeting as one of the supervisors had a conflict, the dates of July 10, or July 21 were discussed. It was decided by the board to change the date to Thursday, July 10, 2025.
A motion to adjourn the meeting at 8:34 pm was made by Mike S., seconded by Ray S.Respectfully submitted by Tammy Baer, Clerk
Posted 6/13/2025

​TOWN OF DAIRYLAND TOWN BOARD MEETING MINUTES
Held on Monday, May 12, 2025, 7 PM AT TOWN HALL

1. Members present: Chairman, Fran Reinhardt; Supervisor, Ray Sandstrom; Supervisor, Michael Schaaf; and Clerk, Tammy Baer
2. Visitors present: Cty. Supervisor, Dennis Cummings; and Anne Sandstrom
3. The meeting was called to order at 7:00 pm by the Chairman and the Pledge of Allegiance was recited.
4. The County Report was given by Dennis Cummings. On May 5th the county lifted the county trunk Hwy. weight restrictions. Sam Pomush, a long time District 1 Cty. Board member passed away. He served on 9 board committees and served his community tirelessly. He will be remembered and missed. State news: A Proposal to provide for townships to appoint clerks vs. by election.  The annual loggers meeting was held in April, there was a great turnout, presentations and exchanges between partners.  The Nemadji River Bridge will be replaced this summer on Hwy. 4. There is a grassroots initiated movement to explore health resources for seniors and everyone via peer support of all available and potential resources.  The goal is to explore, identify and to advocate for health services and living assistance in the rural areas that are underserved or receiving no service. Next Cty. Board Meeting is May 15th at 6:00 pm at the courthouse.
5. The minutes of the previous meeting were read by the clerk.  A motion to approve the minutes of the previous meeting was made by Mike S., seconded by Ray S.
6. Treasurer’s report there was none as Treasurer was at a fire call. He will email the board his report.
7. Accounts payable/bills were presented to the board for review and approval.  A motion to approve the paying of the bills was made by Ray S., seconded by Mike S. ,
8. Correspondence was given to the board by the clerk. We received the notice for the County Planning & Zoning meeting to be held on May 6th, at 9:00 am at the Courthouse. A bill for Brightspeed for a bill dated 2023, to pay for a cut line, the board refuses to pay it as it wasn’t our fault that the marking was incorrect, and they feel it is the responsibility of the company that did the marking. 
9. Bids for mowing service this year were received.  The Town only received one from Larry Kern, the board reviewed the bid and it didn’t go up from last year in cost.  A motion to accept the bid for mowing from Larry Kern was made by Mike S., seconded by Ray S.
10. Permits received: S& C Freer administrative building permit was approved by the board, as last month the board made a motion to approve the county permit. I Longren camper permit was reviewed and a motion to approve the camper permit for I Longren was made by Mike S., seconded by Ray S. 

   The 3 items on the agenda were tabled until next month’s meeting as those who give the reports were at a fire call and unable to attend the meeting.
   11.  Discussion of Wage for Fire Chief: Tabled until next month’s meeting
   12.  Road update: Tabled until next month’s meeting 

• ​FEMA

   13.  Fire Dept. update: Tabled until next month’s meeting
   14.  Citizens’ concerns/comments: There were none.
   15.  A motion to adjourn the meeting at 7:45 pm was made by Ray S.,                  seconded by Mike S. 
    Respectfully submitted by Tammy Baer, Clerk
    Posted on 5/8/2025

Town of Dairyland Annual Meeting Minutes
Held on Tuesday, April 15, 2025, @ 7:00 pm
At the Dairyland Town Hall
 
There were 10 electors present at the Annual Meeting.
The Annual Meeting was called to order at 7:00 pm by the Chairman, Fran Reinhardt, and the Pledge of Allegiance was recited.
 
The procedures for the Annual Meeting were given by the Chairman and the Clerk.  For voting it was decided by the electors to use a show of hand method.
 
Minutes of the Annual Meeting for 2024 were given by the clerk, Tammy Baer.  A motion to accept the 2024 Annual meeting minutes was made by Michael Schaaf, seconded by Ray Sandstrom. Voting: Aye-10, No-0, motion carried.
 
The Auditors report from Northwoods Accounting was read by Supervisor, Michael Schaaf.  Melissa Sunderland found that the financial records for the Town to be in order and that they match the bank statements.
 
The Treasurer’s report was given by Rick Gustafson, funds on hand as of 1/01/2024 were $221,647.17, with receipts of $869,939.12, and checks of $935,292.84. The funds on hand as of 12/31/2024 were $156,293.45. The Town’s indebtedness is in the amount of $658,327.79. The dump truck loan was paid off in January 2025.
There was a question asked about FEMA payments by Mike Schaaf and how it works, does it take this long on big projects vs small projects.  Matt Holter answered that yes it takes longer to receive the funds for big projects.  If they find something and it needs correcting or more documentation that takes additional time to do.
A motion to approve the treasurer’s report was made by Mike Schaaf, seconded by Matt Holter. Vote: Aye-9, No-0, motion carried.
 
Open Discussion: Mike Schaaf asked about the road grant for Old 35. Matt Holter said we have two grants to do the work on Old 35, without the Local Road Improvement Program (LRIP) grants doing blacktopping would be near impossible without the extra grant money.
 
A motion to adjourn the Annual Meeting was made at 8:34 pm by Richard Gustafson, seconded by Matt Holter. Vote: Aye-10, No-0 motion carried.
 
Respectfully submitted by Tammy Baer, Clerk
Posted on 4/19/2025

TOWN OF DAIRYLAND TOWN BOARD MEETING MINUTES
Held on Monday, April 14, 2025, 7:00 PM AT TOWN HALL

1. Members present: Chairman, Fran Reinhardt; Supervisor, Michael Schaaf; Supervisor, Ray Sandstrom; Treasurer, Richard Gustafson; and Clerk, Tammy Baer
2. Visitors present: County Supervisor, Dennis Cummings; Dawn Snow, Billy Fish, Anne Sandstrom, and Matt Holter
3. The meeting was called to order by the Chairman and the Pledge of Allegiance was recited.
4. The County Report was given by Dennis Cummings.  The businesses that are being affected by having signs on County Land and having to remove the signs, the County is examining alternatives solutions. The Rural Housing Authority County loan limits were raised from $7,500.00 to $10,000.00, and the Federal loan limits were raised from $5,625 to $7,500.00. These loan programs include down payment assistance, CDBG loans (roofing, siding, heating, electrical, insulation, foundation, windows, & doors, sewers and water laterals, handicapped accessibility, well and septic). Next Couty Board Meeting will be April 17, 2025, at 6:00 pm at the courthouse in Superior.
5. The minutes of the previous meeting were given by the clerk. A motion to approve the minutes of the previous meeting was made by Mike S., seconded by Ray S.
6. The Treasurer’s report was given by Rick G.  The ending balance for March was $151,744.89 with $4,767.78 in checking, and $146,977.09 in the Money Market.  The town received road aid payment in the amount of $55,746.26, giving an ending balance of $207,491.15. A motion to approve the treasurer’s report was made by Ray S., seconded by Mike S.
7. The Accounts payable/bills were presented to the board for review and approval.  A motion to pay the bills was made by Mike S., seconded by Ray S.
8. The correspondence that was received was given by the clerk.  Industrial Safety Inc. is having the annual fire extinguisher service day on Tuesday, April 29, 2025, at the Dairyland Fire Hall. Douglas County Zoning & Planning meeting toe be held on Wednesday, April 23, 2025, @ 10:00 am at the Superior courthouse.  Wednesday, April 17, 2025, the County Board of Supervisors Meeting is at 6:00 pm at the courthouse in Superior. We received the annual dues for the WTA and TAC with the request for information about officers for the town.
9. Bids for the 2025 Mowing season will be opened on Monday, May 12, 2025, Town Board Meeting. The clerk will get the ad put into the paper for the acceptance of bids. Those interested should mail their bids to the Town of Dairyland 15208 S. State Rd. 35, Dairyland, WI 54830.  The bids should be for 3 groups/occurrence. Should be labeled: “Attention: Groundskeeping”.
10. Permits: S & C Freer- accessory Building permit with lean-to. A motion to approve the building permit for S & C Freer was made by Ray S., seconded by Mike S.

• Dairyland Fire Dept – Picnic license. A motion to approve the permit for the Temporary liquor license and waive the fee for the Dairyland Fire Department was made by Ray S., seconded by Mike S. 
  
•  DOVR -picnic license. A motion to approve the permit for the Temporary        liquor license and waive the fee for the Dairyland Outdoors Veterans              Retreat was made by Mike S., seconded by Ray S.

   11.   Road update: Not much is new.  The glass replacement will be done on                   some equipment soon. The Town sold the old dump truck with plow. 

• FEMA: no news on the project payment.

   12.  Fire Dept. update: the Fire department can sign-up for the Fire Wise                        Program and receive some money for doing the program.  They would                    come and give a presentation if the board wants.  The board agreed to hear            the presentation; the Chief will contact them to set that up.

   13.  Citizens’ concerns/comments: East Central Energy internet program,                      everyone should go online and put in their addresses.  This helps them to              know who is interested in the internet program.  New fire signs: Who do                you contact to get a new sign.  The County Zoning Office in Superior is
         who you contact to order a new sign.
    14.  A motion to adjourn the meeting at 7:59 pm was made by Mike S.,                           seconded by Ray S.
 
           Respectfully submitted by Tammy Baer, Clerk
           Posted on 4/17/2025.
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Town of Dairyland Special Board Meeting Minutes held on Monday, April 7, 2025, at 6:00 pm at the Dairyland Town Hall, to take the official Oath of Office as required by State law and discuss an offer on the old dump truck.
Members present: Chairman, Fran Reinhardt, Supervisor, Michael Schaaf, Supervisor, Ray Sandstrom, Treasurer, Richard Gustafson, and Clerk, Tammy Baer.
The meeting was called to order at 6:00 pm and the official oath of office was administered by the clerk for the 2025-2027 terms.

The board then discussed the offer for the old dump truck with plow, in the amount of $10,000.00. A motion to accept the offer of $10,000.00 for the old dump truck with plow was made by Ray S., seconded by Mike S.  Matt Holter will notify the buyer.
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A motion to adjourn the meeting at 6:25 pm was made by Mike S., seconded by Ray S.
Respectfully submitted by Tammy Baer, Clerk
Posted on 4/09/2025.

NOTICE FOR TOWN OF DAIRYLAND
MONTHLY TOWN BOARD MEETING MINUTES
Held on Monday, March 10, 2025, @7 PM
 At the DAIRYLAND TOWN HALL

1. Members present: Chairman, Fran Reinhardt; Supervisor, Michael Schaaf; Supervisor, Ray Sandstrom; Treasurer, Richard Gustafson; & Clerk, Tammy Baer
2. Visitors present: Cty. Supervisor, Dennis Cummings, Trent Sprague, Anne Sandstrom, Dawn Snow, Billy Fish, and Dana Olsen
3. The chairman called the meeting to order at 7:00pm and the Pledge of Allegiance was recited.
4.  The County report was given by Dennis Cummings. The Criminal Justice Committee met on Feb. 6th and a warrant resolution day will be scheduled in the spring. On Feb. 20 the County board met for a special meeting to address the BEAD grant endorsements. They chose to give 7 points each to Connect Superior and Mosaic Technologies. Mark Liebaert reported on Superior Day at the capital, there was no immediate action on Wake boats but felt the state is in recognition that action needs to be taken. Angel Maloney was appointed to the Local emergency planning committee to replace Mitch Wilkinson. Emergency Fire warden List: John Harris (Douglas Cty. Forestry Dept.), Raquel Stockey (Four Corners Store), Dan Flaherty (Solon Springs Merchantile), and Katrina Copeland (Stop-A-Sec). The Land Development committee met to schedule the Head of the Lakes Fair, for July 29- August 2nd, 2025. Next County Board meeting is March 20, 2025, at 6:00 pm at the courthouse. The County Clerk, Kaci Lundgren expressed her appreciation for the work the clerks, workers and volunteers do during elections.
5.  The minutes of the previous meeting were given by the clerk.  A motion to approve the previous meeting minutes was made by Mike S., and seconded by Ray S.
6.  The treasurer’s report was given by Rick G.  We have at the end of February on hand $175,865.38 with $11,942.00 in checking, and $163,913.38 in Money market.  A motion to accept the treasurers’ report was made by Ray S., seconded by Mike S.
7. Accounts payable/bills were presented to the board for review and approval.  A motion to approve the paying of the bills was made by Mike S. and seconded by Ray S.
8. Correspondence was presented to the board by the clerk. We received a letter from the County Hwy. Dept. about centerline striping prices for 2025, Lulich Implement is having their customer appreciation event on March 17-22, 2025,County Planning and Zoning meeting is Wednesday, March 12, 2025, at 9:00 am at the courthouse, 2025 Douglas County Spring Forestry gathering is scheduled for April 15, 2025 at Solon Springs Community Center from 10:00am – 1:00pm registrations needs to be submitted by Tuesday, April 8th, received an email from the assessor, Kayne Brenner about dates for Open Book and Board of Review.  Open book would be Wednesday, May 7th from 10:00 am – noon, and the Board of Review would be Wednesday, May 14 from 5:00pm – 7:00 pm at the Dairyland Town hall. The Board approved the dates.
9. Recycling information for tires was presented to the board. We received 2 quotes: one from Liberty Tire, and CORE Advantage.  After reviewing the quotes, the board determined that Liberty Tire would be the better company price wise to go with. A motion to accept the Liberty Tire Contract for tire removal was made by Ray S., seconded by Mike S.
10. Permits – camper permits received for B. Knutson, and R. Luoma. A motion to approve the camper permits on Swedish Hwy. and Westman Rd. was made by Mike S., seconded by Ray S.

   11.  The paperwork for the Dairyland Fire Dept – Picnic license was not received so was tabled until next month.

   12.  Road update: Matt has been steaming culverts and is just about done.

•    FEMA no news on projects that were submitted.

   13.  Resolution 031025-1 NBC Loan. “Consideration and approval of Amended      Resolution 031025-1, to wit: the borrowing of $368,433.67 from the National Bank of Commerce, with variable interest, 3 quarterly installments of interest only, and a final payment of principal and interest due on February 14, 2026.”     The resolution 031025-1 amended wording was read by the clerk. A motion to  adopt Resolution 031025-1 with the amended wording from Resolution 020625-1 was made by Michael S., seconded by Ray S.  A voice vote of the Board was taken Michael Schaaf- Aye, Ray Sandstrom- Aye, and Francis Reinhardt- Aye. There were no No votes.
   14.  Fire Dept. update: Since the beginning of the year the fire department have had 14 calls this year.  The Chief, Billy Fish, asked about establishing a Fire Association with the Town of Blaine. He wants to know whether to pursue this or not.  It would be set up so what each town has contributed, if disbanded each town would end up with the same.  It was suggested by the board to set up a committee to go over the legalities, time frame, numbers, and come up with something to present to the towns. They wait until after elections to set up a committee to meet.

• Fire Dept. Auxiliary: Dana Olsen from the fire department came to present the idea of starting a fire department auxiliary.  At the last fire dept. open house there were some people that asked about helping out.  The auxiliary would help with fund raising, raffles, open houses, and providing food and water in emergencies.  Most auxiliaries are umbrellaed under the fire department by-laws.  The Auxiliary would need to come up with their own by-laws/procedures.  Having an auxiliary would allow them to use the Fire Dept. name and tax id number for organizing events. There are 5-6 people who have expressed interest in helping so far. There would be no extra liability for the auxiliary.  The Town board gave their approval to continue forming an auxiliary.

   15.  Citizens’ concerns/comments: there were none.
   16.  A motion to adjourn the meeting at 8:30 pm was made by Mike S., seconded by Ray S.

Respectfully submitted by Tammy Baer, Clerk
Posted on 3/12/2025

NOTICE FOR TOWN OF DAIRYLAND
MONTHLY TOWN BOARD MEETING MINUTES HELD ON
THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 6, 2025, 7 PM AT TOWN HALL
 

1. Members present: Chairman, Fran Reinhardt; Supervisor, Michael Schaaf; Supervisor, Ray Sandstrom; Treasurer, Rick Gustafson; and Clerk, Tammy Baer
2. Visitors present: Trent Sprague, Anne Sandstrom, Cty. Supervisor Dennis Cummings, and Matt Holter
3. The meeting was called to order at 7:00 pm by the chairman and the Pledge of Allegiance was recited.
4. The County Report was given by Cty. Supervisor Dennis Cummings.  The Chapter 980 Ad-Hoc Committee- there is nothing to report.  The County Board approved the Campground fee changes of WiFi: First 30 minutes- Free, Unlimited per day- $3.00, Unlimited per week- $10.00, and Parking per night- $5.00.  Jon Harris from Douglas Cty. Forestry is planning on doing a comprehensive presentation for all townships in the spring.  Dave Sletten was appointed as Interim Administrator until a new administrator can be found.  Superior Days will be Feb. 10- 13 in Madison and Dennis will be attending.  One of the things on the agenda is Wakeboarding.  The County at the Jan. 18th, 2024, meeting recommended that the state pass regulations regarding wakeboarding, it will be interesting to see what the state does.  Next County board meeting will be March 20, 2025, at 6:00 pm at the courthouse.
5. The Minutes of the previous meeting was given by the clerk.  A motion to approve the minutes of the previous meeting was made by Mike S., seconded by Ray S.
6. The Treasurer’s report was given by Rick G., we have $316,988.07 on hand at the end of January with $27,975.49 in Checking and $289,012.58 in Money Market.  Keep in mind that part of that money will go to tax payments to the County, Webster School District, and Northwoods Technical College. A motion to approve the treasurer’s report was made by Ray S., seconded by Mike S.
7. Accounts payable/bills were presented to the board for approval and review.  A motion to approve the paying of the bills was made by Mike S., seconded by Ray S.
8. Correspondence was presented to the board by the clerk. A letter from Northwest Regional Planning Commission asking us to complete a survey for broadband planning.  Mosaic Technologies and Brightspeed sent emails asking for support letters for their Broadband grant applications.  The board decided not to send any other letters.
9. NBC Loan Resolution 020625-1 was read by the clerk. “Consideration and approval of Resolution 020625-1, to wit: the borrowing of $368,433.67 from the National Bank of Commerce, with 5.00% interest, 3 quarterly installments of interest only, and a final payment of principal and interest due on February 14, 2026.”  A motion to pass Resolution 020625-1 and for it to be adopted by the board as read was made by Michael S., seconded by Ray S.  A voice vote was taken by the board Michael Schaaf- Aye, Ray Sandstrom- Aye, Fran Reinhardt- Aye, there were not any No’s. Resolution passed. A copy of the resolution will be attached to the minutes.
   
10. Recycling there was discussion about recycling the piles of tires and TVs. The Chairman has sent for some information from Liberty Tire Recycle, it would cost us $275.00/ton for tires.  He will have more information by the next meeting.  He talked to After Life Electronics about the TVs and it would be $100.00/ load and .25 cents/lbs if the tv is intact, .30 cents/lbs if not intact.  It was suggested that he contact CORE in Billings Park in Superior as they recycle stuff as well.  It was also suggested that the board may need to post openings for dump attendants to help at the dump, it will be discussed next month.
11. Permits – there were none received.
12. Road update: Residents have been plowed out, now just need to plow the roads with cabins on them, it was discussed whether to do so before snowstorm or wait and do it all at once.  It was decided to wait and plow all roads after the next snowstorm on Saturday.  Matt has been thawing out culverts as he finds them. He needs to fix the fuel DEF sensor on the truck.
    
13. Fire Dept. update there was no report as Chief was able to be at the meeting.
14. Citizens’ concerns/comments: there were none.
15. A motion to adjourn the meeting at 8:30 pm was made by Mike S., seconded by Ray S.

Respectfully submitted by Tammy Baer, Clerk
Posted on 2/08/2025

TOWN OF DAIRYLAND CAUCAUS MEETING MINUTES
HELD ON TUESDAY, JANUARY 21, 2025, AT 6:00 PM AT
THE DAIRYLAND TOWN HALL
 
The Chairman, Fran Reinhardt called the meeting to order at 6:00 pm and the Pledge of Allegiance was recited.  The chairman went over the procedures for the Caucus.
 
Because the chairman is running again for the office of chairman, an officiant needs to be appointed to run the caucus.  Nominations for the officiant were opened.  The nomination for Dawn Snow was made by Eric Malley, seconded by Rick Gustafson. Any other nominations were called for but there were none, so nominations closed, and Dawn Snow has been appointed Caucus officiant.
 
Nomination for two tellers for the Caucus was opened.  The nomination of Gwen Schaaf and Bernie Gustafson was made by Rick Gustafson, seconded by Matt Holter.  Any other nominations were called for but, there were none so nominations for tellers was closed and Gwen Schaaf and Bernie Gustafson were selected as tellers for the Caucus.
 
The officiant of Dawn Snow took over running the meeting.  The clerk read the caucus rules.
The officiant then called for the nominations of Chairman.  The nomination of Trent Sprague was made by Rick Peterson, seconded by Eric Malley. 
The nomination of Fran Reinhardt was made by Matt Holter, seconded by Gwen Schaaf.  Any other nominations were called for but, there were none so nominations closed.
 
The officiant then called for the nomination of Supervisors.  The nomination of Michael Schaaf was made by Rick Gustafson, seconded by Bernie Gustafson.   The nomination of Ray Sandstrom was made by Michael Schaaf, seconded by Matt Holter.  Any other nominations were called for but, there were none so nominations closed.
 
The officiant then called for the nomination of Clerk.  The nomination of Tammy Baer was made by
Gwen Schaaf, seconded by Matt Holter.   Any other nominations were called for but, there were none so nominations closed.
 
The officiant then called for the nomination of Treasurer.  The nomination of Richard Gustafson was made by Eric Malley, seconded by Matt Holter.  Any other nominations were called for but, there were none so nominations closed.
A motion to adjourn the Caucus meeting was made by Rick Gustafson, seconded by Matt Holter.
 
The clerk conducted the drawing on 1/22/2025 for the name placement on the Spring Election Ballot.
The names for Chairman will be
Francis Reinhardt
Trent Sprague
 
The names for Supervisor will be
Michael Schaaf
Ray Sandstrom
 
The name for Clerk
Tammy Baer
 
The name for Treasurer
Richard Gustafson
 
Respectfully Submitted by Tammy Baer, Clerk.  Posted on 1/22/2025.

TOWN OF DAIRYLAND TOWN BOARD MEETING MINUTES Held on MONDAY, JANUARY 13, 2025, @ 7 PM AT TOWN HALL 

1. Members present: Chairman, Fran Reinhardt; Supervisor, Michael Schaaf; Supervisor, Ray
   
2. Sandstrom; Treasurer, Richard Gustafson; and Clerk, Tammy Baer
3. Visitors present: Dawn Snow, Linsey Ellis, Anne Sandstrom, Cty. Supervisor, Dennis Cummings; Matt Holter, and Billy Fish.
4. The meeting was called to order at 7:00 pm by the Chairman and the Pledge of Allegiance was recited.
5. County Report was given by Dennis Cummings. The Chapter 980 Ad-Hoc Committee met on Dec. 13th, to discuss the sexual offender housing issue in Gordon. They discussed the options of 2 properties, the 1st option was approved, the 2nd was placed on hold.  The forestry department met on Dec. 30th and discussed the following proposed changes in campground fees: WiFi: first 30 minutes free, unlimited per day $3.00, unlimited per week $10.00. Parking per night is $5.00. These changes will go to the County Board for approval on Jan. 16th. The sign placement issue on county land was discussed and the Cranberry Lake Resort sign was denied placement.  The County will be reviewing all signs on county land for removal.  Review of land project and planning for 2021-2035 was discussed. The Board of Adjustments was rescheduled for Feb. 26th. Administration Committee is planning for the transition of Anne Doucette retiring. Temporary Administrator will be Dave Sletten, and he will train under Ann. Superior Days in Madison will be Feb.10-13, 2025. Next County Board Meeting will be Jan. 16,2025, at 6:00 pm at the courthouse.
6. Minutes of the previous meeting were given by the clerk.  A motion to approve the previous meeting minutes was made by Mike S., seconded by Ray S.
7. The treasurer’s report was given by Rick G., at the end of December we have a balance of $156,293.45 with $1,946.56 in Checking and $144,346.89 in Money Market.  We received the transportation road aid in the amount of $55, 746.26 which gives us an ending balance of $212,039.71 on hand. A motion to approve the treasurers’ report was made by Ray S., seconded by Mike S.
8. Accounts payable/bills were presented to the board for review and approval.  A motion to approve the paying of the bills was made by Mike S., seconded by Ray S.
9. Correspondence was presented to the board.  Superior Days donation letter was received, we have given in the past $100.00. A motion to donate $100.00 for Superior Days was made by Mike S., seconded by Ray S.  A letter from East Central Energy requesting towns to send a letter in support of the broadband grant was received.  The board requested the clerk to send a support letter on behalf of the town. The 2025 APHIS-Beaver Contract was received in the amount of $3,900.00 for beaver control.  A motion to approve the beaver contract with APHIS in the amount of $3,900.00 was made by Mike S., seconded by Ray S.  The clerk received a letter from Sprinter for the yearly contract for the election security for the clerk’s computer that is required in the amount of $695.00.  A motion to approve the security contacts in the amount of $695.00 was made by Mike S., seconded by Ray S. The clerk received an email from Parris Jones the attorney for the Nation Bank of Commerce loan asking for the Town board to meet to make a resolution for the bank loan the town has applied for, the date of Thursday, January 16, 2025 at 6:00 pm was decided upon.
10. Permits that were received from the County for: K&R Squires -cell tower upgrade; A. Swan- accessory building/shed and a new address assignment.  A motion to approve all permits received was made by Mike S., seconded by Ray S.
11. Road update: Moose Rd. is done for the year, more to do in the spring.  Plowing of residential roads and roads with logging activity has been done. We received an offer on the old dump truck, in the amount of $5000.00.  It was discussed that we could do better with putting an ad on a surplus site, Do-bid.com, Hansen, websites to see if we would get a better offer.
12. Fire Dept. update: there were 35 calls last year, 21- Dairyland, 9- Blaine, and 5- mutual aid.  Dairyland /Blaine calls consisted of 14 medical, 4 fires, and 12 accidents. Fires- 3 Dairyland, 1- Blaine, and 5 mutual aid calls.  The First Responder Grant through Douglas County paperwork is ready to be signed.  The Fire Department has obtained a grant writer to help with the grant for fire equipment.  The donation letters sent with the taxes has helped raise $3000.00 for the fire department so far this year.  There is continued talk about starting a Fire Association which would benefit the Town of Dairyland and the Town of Blaine. There would first need to be a referendum presented to both townships to support or deny starting a Fire Association.  The Chief asked the board if he should pursue getting a referendum for this fall get it on a ballot.  The board was in favor.
13. Dawn Snow brought the answers to the question about starting a Fire Department Auxillary. The board decided to table the discussion until the person could come and present her answers herself.
14. Citizen’s concerns/comments: Mike S. asked the board if we could move the February town board meeting to a different day. The date of February 6, 2025, at 7:00 pm was decided as the next town board meeting.
15. A motion to adjourn the meeting at 9:25 pm was made by Mike S., seconded by Ray S.

Respectfully submitted by Tammy Baer, Clerk
Posted 01/15/2025.

Town of Dairyland Special Board Meeting Minutes
Held on Monday, December 30, 2024, @ 6:00 pm @ the Town Hall
For the discussion on loan debt for the Radigan Dam project.
 
Members present: Chairman, Fran Reinhardt; Supervisor, Michael Schaaf; Supervisor, Ray Sandstrom; Treasurer, Richard Gustafson; Clerk, Tammy Baer; and Lead Road Worker, Matt Holter
 
The meeting was called to order by the Chairman, at 6:00pm.  There was discussion about the loan debt on the Radigan Dam loan. Rick contacted Superior Choice Credit Union about obtaining a loan to pay off the Board of Commissioners of Public Lands loan, they denied us. Rick then contacted National Bank of Commerce about obtaining a loan in the amount of up to $375,000.00, but they need a resolution from the Town board authorizing the loan. There was discussion about extending the payments from 6-months to a year to make sure we receive the FEMA payment.
A motion to authorize the Town to obtain a loan in the amount of up to $375,000.00 from the National Bank of Commerce was made by Ray Sandstrom and seconded by Michael Schaaf.  Motion passed.
A motion to adjourn the meeting at 6:20 pm was made by Michael Schaaf and seconded by Ray Sandstrom.
Respectfully submitted by Tammy Baer, Clerk

NOTICE FOR TOWN OF DAIRYLAND
MONTHLY TOWN BOARD MEETING MINUTES
HELD ON MONDAY, DECEMBER 9, 2024, @ 7 PM AT TOWN HALL
AGENDA

1. Members present: Chairman, Fran Reinhardt; Supervisor, Ray Sandstrom; Supervisor, Michael Schaaf; Treasurer, Richard Gustafson; and Clerk, Tammy Baer
2. Visitors present: Linsey Ellis, County Supervisor Dennis Cummings, Anne Sandstrom, Matt Holter, Dawn Snow, and Leah Crist with Douglas County ADRC
3. The meeting was called to order at 7:00 pm by the Chairman and the Pledge of Allegiance was recited.
4. County Report was given by Dennis Cummings. The 2025 Budget for Douglas County departments was reviewed individually, and all departments’ budgets were passed. The budget is available on the County website. Anne Doucette, Cty. Administrator is retiring. Douglas County received the Distinguished Budget Presentation Award from the Government Finance Officers Association. At the Forestry, Parks and Recreation meeting there was discussion on the placement of a sign on County land off of highway T for Cranberry Resort. There was discussion at the Nov. 21st board meeting about the Head of the Lakes Fairgrounds, and the contract between Northwest Regional Planning Commission and Douglas County about the landfill.  Mary Lou Bergman was appointed to the Rural Housing Authority. Next Board meeting is Dec. 19th.
5. Presentation about the ADRC of Douglas County by Leah Crist. Leah is the Dementia Care Specialist, and she does trainings for the community and for first responders about dealing with people with dementia.  All the events she does are free of charge. She also gave us ADRC resource guides for Douglas County for 2024.
6. Minutes of previous meeting were presented to the board by the clerk.  A motion to approve the minutes of the previous meeting was made by Mike S. and seconded by Ray S.
7. The Treasurer’s report was given by Rick G.  We have at the end of November a balance of $134,184.81 with $6,341.58 in Checking and $122,843.23 in Money market.  A motion to accept the treasurer’s report was made by Ray S. seconded by Mike S.
8. Accounts payable/bills were presented to the board for review and approval.  A motion to approve the Accts. payable/bills was made by Mike S., seconded by Ray S.
9. The correspondence was presented to the board by the clerk. The town received a letter from East Central Energy asking for a letter of support to help them strengthen their application for the Broadband grant. We received a letter from Douglas County asking for a donation for Superior Days to be held on Feb. 10-13, 2025. This is where they go to meet with state legislators and decision-makers to promote and address issues that matter most to our county. We also received an email about the Douglas Cty. Planning & Zoning Meeting to be held on Dec. 11, 2024, at 9:00 am at the Courthouse.  Also, that the Douglas Cty. Board of Adjustments meeting for Dec. 18th has been cancelled and rescheduled for Jan. 15, 2025. The clerk brought up the Northern Pest management contract for 2025 and that the cost had increased by $0.44/month for the year in the amount of $1751.00. A motion to approve the contract with Northern Pest Management for $1751.00 was made by Ray S., seconded by Mike S.
10. Permits – There were none received from the County. A request to use the Town hall on Dec. 22nd was presented to the board.
11. There was discussion as to when the Caucus date should be in January. The date of the Caucus to nominate Town board officers will be held on January 21, 2025, at 6:00 pm at the Dairyland Town Hall.
12. There was discussion on whether the clerk can purchase a new computer as hers is making funny noises. A motion to approve the purchase of new computer for the clerk was made by Ray S., seconded by Mike S.
13. The land on Stateline Rd. issue was discussed again as Fran Reinhardt had obtained new information.  He had obtained copies of the deeds for the land that the Town owns.  They are easement deeds. To straighten this issue out the Town would have to have the deeds voided by a lawyer so the land would be converted back to the owner of the surrounding area.  He asked the Clerk to check at the courthouse if the handwritten deeds had been recorded at the courthouse first.
14. Road update:  Still working on Moose Road and grading of roads is being done when weather permits.  Matt is pricing the cost of a tarp for the dump truck, and he will be ordering cutting edges for the plow.
15.  Fire Dept. update: The Fire Department would like to start an auxiliary, and they want to know what the town board needs from them like (change the by-laws, etc.). It was brought up for them to provide a list to the town of who is interested or instead just form a committee for what the auxiliary would do such as fundraising, etc.  Dawn asked about the checks to go with the retirement payments the clerk replied to get the paperwork to her or to Rick G.
16.  Citizen’s concerns/comments there were none.
17. A motion to adjourn the meeting at 8:43 pm was made by Mike S., seconded by Ray S.

Respectfully submitted by Tammy Baer, Clerk
Posted on 12/11/2024.

NOTICE FOR THE TOWN OF DAIRYLAND
BUDGET MEETING MINUTES
held at the Dairyland Town Hall
On Tuesday, November 19, 2024, at 6:00 pm
 
PUBLIC HEARING
Members of the board present: Chairman, Fran Reinhardt; Supervisors, Michael Schaaf and Ray Sandstrom; Treasurer, Richard Gustafson; and Clerk, Tammy Baer
Public citizens present: Anne Sandstrom, and Bernie Gustafson.
The meeting was called to order at 6:00 pm by the Chairman and the Pledge of Allegiance was recited.
The Chairman presented the 2025 proposed town budget and 2025 tax levy for review in the amount of $426,100.00 with a tax levy in the amount of $34,834.00 with $12,000.00 going for Fire Protection and $22,834.00 into the General Fund.  The Chairman asked if there were any question or comments.  There were none.
The next thing on the agenda was the discussion/determination of Administrative/Elected Officials salaries, they had not been raised since 2020.  A motion was made by Rick Gustafson to raise the Chairman’s salary from $325/month to $375/month, and the Supervisors’ salaries from $275/month to $325/ month, seconded by Anne Sandstrom. A motion to raise the Clerk’s salary from $725/month to $833.33/month was made by Bernie Gustafson, seconded by Anne Sandstrom.  A motion to raise the Treasurer’s salary from $550/month to $650/ month was made by Ray Sandstrom and seconded by Anne Sandstrom.  A vote was taken by voice vote, Aye- 7, No-0.

SPECIAL TOWN MEETING
The following items will require a vote by the town residents: Approve and adopt the 2024 property tax levy to be paid in 2025 per §60.10 (1) (a). The Special Town Meeting was called to order at 6:15pm to which the town residents approve and adopt the 2024 Tax Levy to be paid in 2025. A motion was made to approve and adopt the tax levy in the amount of $34,834.00 of which $12,000.00 will go for Fire protection and $22,834.00 into the General Fund, was made by Ray Sandstrom, seconded by Mike Schaaf. 
A motion to adjourn the Special Town meeting at 6:20pm was made by Mike Schaaf, seconded by Ray Sandstrom.
 
SPECIAL BOARD MEETING
The Special Board meeting was called to order at 6:27pm by the Chairman to adopt and approve the 2025 budget in the amount of $426,100.00. It was asked if there was any needed discussion on the 2025 budget. There was none needed
A motion to approve and adopt the 2025 budget was made by Mike Schaaf, seconded by Ray Sandstrom.
A motion to adjourn the Special Board Meeting was made at 6:30pm by Ray Sandstrom, seconded by Mike Schaaf.
Fran Reinhardt, Chairman
Respectfully submitted by Tammy Baer, Clerk
Posted on 11/20/2024.
​

​Town of Dairyland Budget Planning Meeting
Held on Monday, November 18, 2024, at 6:00 pm
At the Dairyland Town Hall for the purpose of
finishing the budget planning for 2025
 
Members present: Chairman, Fran Reinhardt; Supervisor, Ray Sandstrom; Supervisor, Michael Schaaf; Treasurer, Richard Gustafson, Clerk Tammy Baer, and Lead roadworker, Matt Holter
 
The meeting was called to order at 6:00 pm by the Chairman.
Discussion of the budget for 2025 and the missing amounts that were not available at the last meeting were presented and put into the budget.  The Board will propose a budget of $426,100.00 with a tax levy of $34,834.00 of which $12,000.00 will go for Fire protection and $22,834.00 will go into the General fund. 
 
A motion was made to propose a budget of $426,100.00, with a tax levy of $34,834.00 of which $12,000.00 will go Fire Protection and $22,834.00 will go into the General Fund was made by Mike S., seconded by Ray S.
A motion to adjourn the meeting at 6:30 pm was made by Mike S., seconded by Ray S.
 
 
Respectfully submitted by Tammy Baer, Clerk
Posted on 11/19/2024.
 

NOTICES

NOTICE FOR TOWN OF DAIRYLAND
MONTHLY TOWN BOARD MEETING
Tuesday, June 10, 2025, 7 PM AT TOWN HALL
AGENDA
 

1. Members’ present
2. Visitors present
3. Call to order
4. Pledge of Allegiance
5. County Report
6. Minutes of previous meeting
7. Treasurer’s report
8. Accounts payable/bills
9. Correspondence
10. Permits –permits received
11. Discuss wages for Fire Chief
12. Road update

• FEMA

  13.  Fire Dept. update
  14.  Citizens’ concerns/comments   15.  Adjournment

NOTICE FOR THE TOWN OF DAIRYLAND THE TOWN BOARD MEMBERS WILL BE ATTENDING THE
WISCONSIN TOWNS ASSOCIATION MEETING FOR THE DOUGLAS COUNTY UNIT TO BE HELD ON
TUESDAY, MAY 20, 2025, AT 7:00 PM AT THE DAIRYLAND TOWN HALL.

​NOTICE FOR TOWN OF DAIRYLAND
MONTHLY TOWN BOARD MEETING
Monday, May 12, 2025, 7 PM AT TOWN HALL
AGENDA
 

1. Members present
2. Visitors present
3. Call to order
4. Pledge of Allegiance
5. County Report
6. Minutes of previous meeting
7. Treasurer’s report
8. Accounts payable/bills
9. Correspondence
10. Bids for Mowing
11. Permits –permits received
12. Discussion of Wage for Fire Chief
13. Road update

• FEMA

   14.  Fire Dept. update
   15.  Citizens’ concerns/comments
   16.  Adjournment

NOTICE FOR THE TOWN OF DAIRYLAND A SPECIAL
BOARD MEETING WILL BE HELD ON TUESDAY, APRIL 29, 2025,
@ 6:00 PM @ THE DAIRYLAND TOWN HALL
FOR THE PURPOSE OF BOARD OF REVIEW TRAINING AS REQUIRED BY STATE
LAW.
 
TAMMY BAER, CLERK
POSTED ON 4/29/2025 @ 9:00 AM

Amended Notice for Town of Dairyland
The Town Board members will meet on Monday, April 7, 2025, at 6:00 pm at the Dairyland Town Hall,
to take the official Oath of Office as required by State law and discuss offer on old Dump truck.

Notice for the Town of Dairyland Annual Meeting Agenda
Tuesday, April 15, 2025 @ Town Hall @ 7 pm
 

1. Members Present:
2. Call to Order
3. Pledge of Allegiance
4. Procedures for meeting
5. 2024 Annual Meeting Minutes
6. Auditor’s Report
7. Treasurer’s Report
8. Open Discussion
9. Adjournment

NOTICE FOR TOWN OF DAIRYLAND
MONTHLY TOWN BOARD MEETING
Monday, March 10, 2025, 7 PM AT TOWN HALL
AMENDED AGENDA

1. Members present
2. Visitors present
3. Call to order
4. Pledge of Allegiance
5. County Report
6. Minutes of previous meeting
7. Treasurer’s report
8. Accounts payable/bills
9. Correspondence
10. Resolution 031025-1 NBC Loan.
11. Recycling
12. Permits – camper permits received

• Dairyland Fire Dept – Picnic license

   13.  Road update

• FEMA

   14.  Fire Dept. update

• Fire Dept. Auxiliary

   15.  Citizens’ concerns/comments
   16.  Adjournment

NOTICE FOR TOWN OF DAIRYLAND
MONTHLY TOWN BOARD MEETING
Monday, March 10, 2025, 7 PM AT TOWN HALL
AMENDED AGENDA

1. Members present
2. Visitors present
3. Call to order
4. Pledge of Allegiance
5. County Report
6. Minutes of previous meeting
7. Treasurer’s report
8. Accounts payable/bills
9. Correspondence
10. Resolution 031025-1 NBC Loan.
11. Recycling
12. Permits – camper permits received

• Dairyland Fire Dept – Picnic license

   13.  Road update

• FEMA

   14.  Fire Dept. update

• Fire Dept. Auxiliary

   15.  Citizens’ concerns/comments
   16.  Adjournment

NOTICE FOR TOWN OF DAIRYLAND
MONTHLY TOWN BOARD MEETING
THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 6, 2025, 7 PM AT TOWN HALL
AGENDA

Members present
Visitors present
Call to order
Pledge of Allegiance
County Report
Minutes of previous meeting
Treasurer’s report
Accounts payable/bills
Correspondence
NBC Loan resolution

• “Consideration and approval of Resolution 020625-1, to wit: the borrowing of $368,433.67 from the National Bank of Commerce, with 5.00% interest, 3 quarterly installments of interest only, and a final payment of principal and interest due on February 14, 2026.”  

Recycling
Permits –
Road update
FEMA
Fire Dept. update
Citizen’s concerns/comments
Adjournment

NOTICE FOR TOWN OF DAIRYLAND
MONTHLY TOWN BOARD MEETING
MONDAY, JANUARY 13, 2025, @ 7 PM AT TOWN HALL
AGENDA
 

1. Members present
2. Visitors present
3. Call to order
4. Pledge of Allegiance
5. County Report
6. Minutes of previous meeting
7. Treasurer’s report
8. Accounts payable/bills
9. Correspondences
10. Permits –
11. Road update

• FEMA

 12. Fire Dept. update
 13. Citizen’s concerns/comments
 14. Adjournment

Notice for the Town of Dairyland
A Special Board Meeting will be held on
Monday, December 30, 2024
at the Dairyland Town Hall @ 6:00 pm
for the purpose of discussing a loan to pay off debt.
 
Posted by Tammy Baer, Clerk
​

​Notice for the Town of Dairyland
Some of the members of the Town Board will be attending the Celebration of Life Service for Glen Hughes to be held on
Saturday, December 28, 2024
at the Northland Community Center @ 1:00 pm
 
Posted by Tammy Baer, Clerk
 

NOTICE FOR TOWN OF DAIRYLAND
MONTHLY TOWN BOARD MEETING
MONDAY, DECEMBER 9, 2024, @ 7 PM AT TOWN HALL
AGENDA

1. Members present
2. Visitors present
3. Call to order
4. Pledge of Allegiance
5. County Report
6. Presentation from ADRC Douglas County by Leah Crist
7. Minutes of previous meeting
8. Treasurer’s report
9. Accounts payable/bills
10. Correspondences

   11.  Permits –

• Town Rental Usage

   12.  Set Caucus date in January
   13.  Discuss new computer for clerk
   14.  Land on Stateline Rd.
   15.  Northern Pest management
   16.  Road update

• FEMA

   17.  Fire Dept. update
   18.  Citizen’s concerns/comments
   19.  Adjournment

NOTICE TOWN OF DAIRYLAND
BUDGET PLANNING MEETING
TO BE HELD ON MONDAY, NOVEMBER 18, 2024,
AT 6:00 PM AT THE DAIRYLAND TOWN HALL FOR THE PURPOSE OF FINISHING THE BUDGET FOR 2025.
AGENDA
 
Budget planning meeting called to order
Discussion of the budget
Recommendation of the budget for 2025
Adjournment

NOTICE FOR THE TOWN OF DAIRYLAND
BUDGET MEETING & AGENDAS
To be held at the Dairyland Town Hall
On Tuesday, November 19, 2024, at 6:00 pm
PUBLIC HEARING

• Call to order
• Presentation of 2019 proposed town budget and levy
• Open to public questions and comments
• Discussion/determination of Administrative/Elected Officials salaries

SPECIAL TOWN MEETING

• The following items will require a vote by the town residents: Approve and adopt the 2024 property tax levy to be paid in 2025 per §60.10 (1) (a).

 
SPECIAL BOARD MEETING

• Discussion and approval of 2025 budget
• Adjournment

Fran Reinhardt, Chair
Tammy Baer, Clerk