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
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
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
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
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
Job Posting
NOTICE
The Town of Highland has an immediate opening for a Facilities & Road Maintenance Technician. Duties to 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. Salary dependent on experience. (Apx. $21-$23 per hour, benefit package available). Open until filled. Send resume or letter or interest to:
Town of Highland
PO Box 22
Lake Nebagamon, WI 54849
Notice Dated 9/26/24
Nora Anne Moss
Clerk
Regular Town Board Meeting
NOTICE
Regular Town Board Meeting
The Regular Town Board Meeting will be held on Tuesday,
October 8, 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
October 1, 2024
Special Town Board Meeting
NOTICE
Special Town Board Meeting
There will be a Special Town Board Meeting on Tuesday, September 24, 2024 at 5:00 p.m. at the Highland Town Hall. The board will be discussing and possibly acting on requesting bids for placing gravel on Volker Road.
Nora Anne Moss
September 21, 2024
Protective Strips for Fire Number Signs
Protective strips for fire number signs are available at the JFK Transfer Station (no charge) upon request. These strips are for valid permit holders only and for signs that have not deteriorated.
Partisan Primary Polling Hours & Location
August 13, 2024
Partisan Primary
Town of Highland
Location and Hours of Polling Place
At the Partisan Primary to be held on Tuesday, August 13, 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.