Notice of Spring Election

Written by

TOWN OF HIGHLAND

Douglas County, Wisconsin

 

NOTICE OF SPRING ELECTION

TOWN OF HIGHLAND

APRIL 1, 2025

 

Notice is hereby given, that at an election to be held in the Town of Highland, on Tuesday, April 1, 2025, the following offices are to be elected to succeed the present incumbents listed.  All terms are for two years beginning on Tuesday, April 15, 2025.

 

Office                                               Incumbent

Chairperson                                     Charles S. Khalar

Supervisor                                       Samuel B. Jones

Supervisor                                       Mark Graves

Clerk                                                Nora Anne Moss

Treasurer                                         Rose Graves

Constable                                        Anna Graves

 

Notice is further given, that the first day to circulate nomination papers is December 1, 2024, and the final day for filing nomination papers is Tuesday, January 7, 2025.

 

Notice is further given, that if a primary is necessary, the primary will be held on Tuesday, February 18, 2025.

 

Acceptable Photo ID is required to vote at this election.  If you do not have a Photo ID, you may obtain a free ID for voting from the Division of Motor Vehicles.

 

Done in Town of Highland, this 22nd day of November 2024.

 

Nora Anne Moss

Town Clerk

Facilities & Road Maint Tech needed

Written by

NOTICE

 

The Town of Highland has an immediate opening for a Facilities & Road Maintenance Technician.  Duties include road maintenance, equipment operation and maintenance, snow removal, and facilities/grounds related duties assigned by the Town Board. Position description available upon request. Experience preferred and a CDL is required.  Must be able to lift 50 pounds and obtain a CDL Fed Med Card.  Starting wage is $21 per hour and up depending on qualifications and experience.  A benefit package is available Send resume or letter or interest to:

 

            Town of Highland

            PO Box 22

            Lake Nebagamon, WI  54849

Regular Town Board Meeting

Written by

NOTICE

Regular Town Board Meeting

 

The Regular Town Board Meeting will be held on Tuesday,

November 12, 2024 at 7:00 p.m. at the Highland Town Hall.  The Board will meet at 6:30 p.m. to review correspondence and disbursements. 

 

Nora Anne Moss

November 1, 2024

Notice of Public Test

Written by

PUBLIC NOTICE

PUBLIC TEST OF ELECTION TABULATION EQUIPMENT

FOR NOVEMBER 5, 2024 GENERAL ELECTION

Pursuant to Section 5.84 of the Wisconsin Statutes, notice is hereby given that a public test of the DS200 tabulation equipment and the ExpressVote ballot marking equipment to be used at the above election, will be held as follows:

 

Town of Highland

At the Highland Town Hall

Located at 9360 S County Rd S

 

On Thursday, October 31, 2024

At 1:00 p.m.

 

Nora Anne Moss

Town Clerk

October 28, 2024

Polling Hours & Location November 5, 2024

Written by

November 5, 2024

General Election

Town of Highland

Location and Hours of Polling Place

At the General Election to be held on Tuesday, November 5, 2024 in the Town of Highland, the following polling place location will be used:

 

Highland Town Hall

 9360 S County Road S

 

The Polling Place will open at 7:00 a.m. and will close at 8:00 p.m.

 

If you have any questions concerning this polling place, contact the town clerk:

 

Nora Anne Moss

PO Box 22

Lake Nebagamon, WI 54849

(218) 391-3754

 

This polling place is accessible to the elderly and disabled voters.

 

Acceptable Photo ID is required to vote at this election.  If you do not have a Photo ID, you may obtain a free ID for voting from the Division of Motor Vehicles.

 

Budget Hearing

Written by

TOWN OF HIGHLAND
NOTICE OF PUBLIC BUDGET HEARING
Notice is hereby given that on Tuesday, November 19, 2024 at 6:00 p.m. at the Highland Town Hall, a public hearing on the 2025 proposed town budget will be held. The proposed budget in detail is available from the town clerk upon request.              State Statute 65.90(3)
             
    Budget Budget   2024-2025  
    2024 2025   % Change  
REVENUES          
  Tax Revenue  $224,444.00  $226,030.00   0.71%  
  Intergovernmental Revenue  $426,651.00  $388,292.00   -8.99%  
  Licenses & Permits  $      375.00  $      375.00   0.00%  
  Public Charges for Services  $  12,250.00  $             –     -100.00%  
  Intergovernmental Charges  $  15,000.00  $  15,000.00   0.00%  
  Misc. Revenue  $    1,500.00  $    2,500.00   66.67%  
             
Total Revenues  $     680,220  $632,197.00   -7.06%  
             
EXPENSES          
  General Government  $120,700.00  $115,900.00   -3.98%  
  Public Safety  $  36,320.00  $  36,520.00   0.55%  
  Public Works  $503,575.00  $383,717.00   -23.80%  
  Health & Human Services  $    1,300.00  $      750.00   -42.31%  
  Plan Commission  $      500.00  $      500.00   0.00%  
  Capital Outlay  $             –    $  75,885.00      
  Debt Service  $  17,824.00  $  18,925.00   6.18%  
  Other Financing Uses  $             –    $             –        
Total Expenses  $     680,219  $632,197.00   -7.06%  
             
Town Levy  $184,444.00  $186,030.00   0.86%  
             
All Government & Proprietary Funds    Fund Balance January 1   Total Revenues  Total Expenditures  Fund Balance December 31   Property Tax Contribution 
General Fund    $     200,830  $     664,431  $     737,604  $   127,657  $    224,444
NOTICE OF SPECIAL MEETING OF THE ELECTORS
Notice is hereby given of a Special Town  Meeting of the Electors of the Town of Highland on Tuesday, November 19, 2024.  This Special Town Meeting will follow the completion of the Public Hearing on the proposed 2025 Town Budget, which begins at 6:00 p.m., at the Highland Town Hall.  This Special Town Meeting of the electors is called pursuant to Sec. 60.12(1)(b) of Wis. Statutes by the Town Board for the following purpose:
             
To adopt the 2024 Town Tax Levy to be paid in 2025 in pursuant to Sec. 10(1)(a) of Wis. Statutes.
    $186,030        
NOTICE OF TOWN BOARD MEETING
Notice is hereby given that on Tuesday, November 19, 2024, immediately following the completion of the Special Town Meeting of the Electors, which shall follow the public hearing on the 2025 proposed budget, which begins at 6:00 p.m. at the Highland Town Hall, a Town Board Meeting will be held for the following purpose:
             
For the Town Board to discuss and adopt the 2025 Budget for the Town of Highland.
             
Dated this 21st day of October, 2024.          
Nora Anne Moss, Town Clerk          

Special Town Board Meeting

Written by

NOTICE

Special Town Board Meeting

 

There will be a Special Town Board Meeting on Tuesday, October 22, 2024 at 6:00 p.m. The board will be receiving and possibly accepting bids for the placement of gravel on Volker Road for the WI DNR Road Aids Project.  The board will also be discussing and possible adopting a resolution to submit an application to the Board of Commissioners of Public Lands for a loan of $132,490 for the purchase of a loader/backhoe.  This loan will be for a period of 10 years at a rate of 5.25%.  The board will be acting on a Borrowing Resolution to submit with the application.

 

Nora Anne Moss

October 18, 2024

Advertisement for Bids

Written by

Town of Highland

Advertisement for Bids

 

The Town of Highland is seeking sealed bids for the purchase and placement of ¾” gravel for approximately 1.25 miles on Volker Road. 

Bids will be accepted until Tuesday, October 22, 2024 at 6:00 p.m..  Bids will be publicly opened and read aloud at that time (at the Highland Town Hall – 9360 S County Road S).  Bids should be submitted to the Town Clerk, Town of Highland, PO Box 22, Lake Nebagamon, WI  54849.  Please write “Bid enclosed – Volker Road Gravel” on the envelope.

The project location is Volker Road from Rush Lake Road and proceeding north for approximately 1.25 miles. Project includes placing 6 inches of gravel, and necessary grading and shaping from Rush Lake Road north to Idle Road for a width of 22 feet.  Project needs to be completed by November 15, 2024.

 Call Charles Khalar at (715) 374-3437 with questions regarding this project. 

The successful bidder will be required to supply a certificate of insurance before starting the project.

The Town of Highland reserves the right to reject any or all bids, waive any irregularities in bidding, and to accept the bid deemed most advantageous to the Town. 

Nora Anne Moss, Clerk

October 8, 2024

Special Town Board Meeting

Written by

NOTICE

Special Town Board Meeting

 

There will be a Special Town Board Meeting on Thursday, October 10, 2024 at 6:00 to discuss the remaining 2024 Budget, end of year revenue/expenditures, and preparing the 2025 Budget.

 

Nora Anne Moss

October 4, 2024

Notice of Absentee Voting in the General Election

Written by

VOTING BY ABSENTEE BALLOT

NOVEMBER 5, 2024

GENERAL ELECTION

 

Any qualified elector who is unable or unwilling to appear at the polling place on Election Day may request to vote an absentee ballot. A qualified elector is any U.S. citizen, who will be 18 years of age or older on Election Day, who has resided in the ward or municipality where he or she wishes to vote for at least 28 consecutive days before the election. The elector must also be registered to vote in order to receive an absentee ballot. Proof of identification must be provided before an absentee ballot may be issued.

 

You must make a request for an absentee ballot in writing.

Contact your municipal clerk and request that an application for an absentee ballot be sent to you for the election.  You may also submit a written request in the form of a letter, or you may apply for an absentee ballot online at MyVote.wi.gov.  Your written request must list your voting address within the municipality where you wish to vote, the address where the absentee ballot should be sent, if different, and your signature. You may make application for an absentee ballot by mail, email, fax, in person or at MyVote.wi.gov.  The form is available on the town’s website.

 

Making application to receive an absentee ballot by mail.

 

The deadline for making application to receive an absentee ballot by mail is: Thursday, October 31, 2024.

 

Note: Special absentee voting application provisions apply to electors who are indefinitely confined to home or a care facility, in the military, hospitalized, or serving as a sequestered juror. If this applies to you, contact your municipal clerk regarding deadlines for requesting and submitting an absentee ballot.

 

The first date to vote an absentee ballot in the clerk’s office:      Tuesday, October 22, 2024.

 

The last day to vote an absentee ballot in the clerk’s office:         Friday, November 1, 2024.

 

No in-person absentee voting may occur on the day before the election.

The municipal clerk will deliver voted ballots returned on or before Election Day to the proper polling place or counting location before the polls close on November 5,  2024.  Any ballots received after the polls close will not be counted.

 

You may request and vote an absentee ballot in the clerk’s office, or other specified location, during the days and hours listed below for casting an absentee ballot in person.

Nora Anne Moss, Clerk

Town of Highland

7316 S County Rd S

Lake Nebagamon, WI  54849

(218) 391-3754

by appointment only