Town of Garfield

The Regular Board Meeting for July

has been moved to Wednesday, July 12 at 7 p.m.

 

 

 

 

 

Here is this year's Recycling Calendar:

 

 

 

 

 

There will not be a planning committee meeting this month.

 

 

The Town Board meeting scheduled for Tuesday, December 13th will be postponed until December 20th at 7pm

There will NOT be a Planning Committee Meeting in November.

 

Garfield Town Board Meeting

for

Tuesday, November 8, 2022

has been postponed until

Wednesday, November 9, 2022**  

This meeing will immediately follow the Budget Meeting

6 p.m at the Garfield Town Hall

 

 

 

 

 

Open Book: Tuesday, April 19, 2022 from 9 -11 a.m

Board of Review: Monday, May 2, 2022 from 12 - 2 p.m

 

 

 

 

 

Garfield Town Board Meeting

for

Tuesday, February 8, 2022

has been postponed until

Wednesday, February 23, 2022 immediately following the public hearing for the Noise Ordinance.

 

 

 

 

Public Hearing on Noise Oridnace: February 23, 2022 at 7 p.m.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Greetings!  2021 property tax statement(s) along with the information on licensing your dog(s) have been mailed.  You are still responsible for the tax even if you do not receive the statement in the mail. 

RECEIPTS:  We will NOT automatically mail back you a receipt unless you provide us with a self-addressed, stamped envelope.  If we do not receive a self-addressed, stamped envelope, your cancelled check will be your receipt.

TAX ROLL:  We will NOT be mailing out a tax roll with your statement(s) due to costs.  The tax roll is the report that lists all of the names and property tax amounts for the Town of Garfield.  You can go the Polk County web site www.co.polk.wi.usand retrieve the information you need.

LOTTERY CREDIT:  Lottery Credits are given to Town of Garfield residents by the State.  To qualify to receive a Lottery Credit, one MUST BE a legal resident of Wisconsin and MUST NOT be receiving a Lottery Credit from another Town in Wisconsin or another state.  To receive the Lottery Credit this year, you must fill out, sign, and return the Lottery Credit form to the Treasurer by January 31.  If it is returned after January 31, you will get the Lottery Credit on the 2022 tax statement.  You can obtain a Lottery Credit form from the Treasurer, the County Treasurer or on-line at our website.  This does not cost you anything; you just have to fill out a form.  If you are already receiving a Lottery Credit you do NOT need to fill another one out.

If you have a different mailing address than the property address on the tax statement and are receiving a Lottery Credit, names will be given to County to verify.

Boat Launch Permits & Shelter Rental:  Boat launch permits for 2022 are available for $25.  There is a $5 daily boat launch fee for both the Lake Wapogasset Park and Sunrise Beach.  Shelter reservations are being accepted.  The large riverside shelter is $50 and the smaller lakeside shelter is $40.  Please call the Clerk for more information or visit our web site at www.townofgarfield.comand download the form(s).

DOG LICENSES:  When filling out the Dog License Application regarding the dog(s) rabies vaccinations please send a copy of the Rabies Certification from your veterinarian.  The Rabies Certification has the RABIES information I need.  This is your responsibility to produce information requested by the State of Wisconsin.  The bottom part of the yellow sheet needs to be signed and returned with rabies verification and the cost of the license fee (a $25 late fee applies if paid after April 1).

For any dog that is sold, given away, or has died since you have purchased your last dog license, you will need to fill out an Affidavit of Death or Disposal of Dog Certificate, per Wis. Stats. 174.  If you need one, you can call to request one, download one from our website, or stop in and pick one up at the Town Hall.

Please be aware that there are penalties pursuant to Wis. Stats. 174 in regards to:  dogs running at large and untagged dogs; damage caused by dog.  Pursuant to Wis. Stats. 174 fines range from $25-$100 first offense, $50-$200 subsequent offenses, and not more than $500 or imprisoned up to 60 days or both.  If you have any concerns, refer to Wis. Stats. 174.

 

PROPERTY OWNERis responsible to notify renters to have dogs licensed.

 

The Town of Garfield turns over any unlicensed dog(s) from year to year to Polk County District Attorneys Office.

 

PAYMENTS:  You will need to write out a separate check for each: 

 

            - Real estate taxes,

            - Personal property taxes

            - Dog license(s). 

 

These are three separate account funds and need to be kept separate.

 

There will be NO CASH REFUNDS when collecting taxes.  If there are any overpayments, that amount will be applied to the second half or a refund will be mailed if the payment was in full.  If paying with cash, please make sure you have the correct amount.  Cash will not be kept at the Town Hall.

 

Make checks payable to:  Town of Garfield-Treasurer (1^st installment only)

 

Full or 1^st Installments:  Mail your payments by January 31 to:     Town of Garfield Treasurer

                                                                                                            c/o JoAnn Erickson

                                                                                                            690 Minneapolis Street

                                                                                                            Amery, WI  54001

                                                                                                            (715) 268-2753 Home

                                                                                                            (715) 268-4857 Hall

 

Second Installments (July Payment):must be mailed to:               Polk County Treasurer

                                                                                                            c/o Amanda Nissen

                                                                                                            100 Polk County Plaza, Ste. 150

                                                                                                            Balsam Lake, WI  54810

                                                                                                            (715) 485-9254

 

TAXES WILL BE COLLECTED AT THE TOWN HALL ON:

                       

                                                                                        Friday, December 31                   10:00 - 1:00

Saturday, January 29                    9:00 – 1:00

 

As a reminder:  Contact free tax payments can always be dropped off in the locked mailbox across the street from the Town Hall.  690 Minneapolis Street, Amery WI 54001.  As always, receipts will be mailed if you provide a self-addressed, stamped envelope.               

 

Burning Ban in effect for the Town Of Garfield

beginning June 16 until further notice.

 

 

 

TOWN OF GARFIELD

 

NOTICE OF LIQUOR & BEER

LICENSE APPLICATIONS

 

 

Notice is hereby given that the following applications have been received for the ensuing year:

 

Combination Class “B” Liquor & Beer:

Mix Up Inc. (Miki Jo’s Mix Up), Agent Liz Sieben, 1301 105^th Avenue, Amery, WI 54001.

UW Wanderoos, Agents Jerry & Tammy Lyons, 1629 70^th Avenue, Amery, WI 54001.

B&T Foods, LLC (Waterside Bar & Grill), Agents Brian Stugelmayer and Theresa Curry, 1342 Lone Pine Lane, Amery, WI 54001.

 

Class “A” Beer:

Wanderoos Area Community Club (Wanderoos Ball Park), Agent Timothy Martinson, 1636 70^th Avenue, Amery, WI 54001.

 

The Garfield Town Board will take action on the applications at the regular meeting on June 8, 2021, at 7:00 p.m.

 

Sue Knutson, Clerk

 

Town of Garfield Annual Meeting:  Tuesday, April 20, 2021, at 7:00 pm  with the regular board meeting to follow.

(Note the date change for the regular board meeting)

 

 

***Planning Commission Meeting March  15, 2021, 7:00 PM at the Garfield Town Hall

 

Review existing ordinances and review updated zoning ordinance.

 

 

 E-mail Address: Clerk:[email protected]

RECEIPTS:  We will NOT automatically mail back you a receipt unless you provide us with a self-addressed, stamped envelope.  If we do not receive a self-addressed, stamped envelope, your cancelled check will be your receipt.

 

TAX ROLL:  We will NOT be mailing out a tax roll with your statement(s) due to costs.  The tax roll is the report that lists all of the names and property tax amounts for the Town of Garfield.  You can go the Polk County web site www.co.polk.wi.usand retrieve the information you need.

 

LOTTERY CREDIT:  Lottery Credits are given to Town of Garfield residents by the State.  To qualify to receive a Lottery Credit, one MUST BE a legal resident of Wisconsin and MUST NOT be receiving a Lottery Credit from another Town in Wisconsin or another state.  To receive the Lottery Credit this year, you must fill out, sign, and return the Lottery Credit form to the Treasurer by January 31.  If it is returned after January 31, you will get the Lottery Credit on the 2021 tax statement.  You can obtain a Lottery Credit form from the Treasurer, the County Treasurer or on-line at our website.  This does not cost you anything; you just have to fill out a form.  If you are already receiving a Lottery Credit you do NOT need to fill another one out.

 

If you have a different mailing address than the property address on the tax statement and are receiving a Lottery Credit, names will be given to County to verify.

 

Boat Launch Permits & Shelter Rental:  Boat launch permits for 2021 are available for $25.  There is a $5 daily boat launch fee for both the Lake Wapogasset Park and Sunrise Beach.  Shelter reservations are being accepted.  The large riverside shelter is $50 and the smaller lakeside shelter is $40.  Please call the Clerk for more information or visit our web site at www.townofgarfield.comand download the form(s).

 

 

DOG LICENSES:  When filling out the Dog License Application regarding the dog(s) rabies vaccinations please send a copy of the Rabies Certification from your veterinarian.  The Rabies Certification has the RABIES information I need.  This is your responsibility to produce information requested by the State of Wisconsin.  The bottom part of the yellow sheet needs to be signed and returned with rabies verification and the cost of the license fee (a $25 late fee applies if paid after April 1).

 

For any dog that is sold, given away, or has died since you have purchased your last dog license, you will need to fill out an Affidavit of Death or Disposal of Dog Certificate, per Wis. Stats. 174.  If you need one, you can call to request one, download one from our website, or stop in and pick one up at the Town Hall.

 

Please be aware that there are penalties pursuant to Wis. Stats. 174 in regards to:  dogs running at large and untagged dogs; damage caused by dog.  Pursuant to Wis. Stats. 174 fines range from $25-$100 first offense, $50-$200 subsequent offenses, and not more than $500 or imprisoned up to 60 days or both.  If you have any concerns, refer to Wis. Stats. 174.

 

PROPERTY OWNER is responsible to notify renters to have dogs licensed.

 

The Town of Garfield turns over any unlicensed dog(s) from year to year to Polk County District Attorneys Office.

 

PAYMENTS:  You will need to write out a separate check for each: 

 

            - Real estate taxes,

            - Personal property taxes

            - Dog license(s). 

 

These are three separate account funds and need to be kept separate.

 

There will be NO CASH REFUNDS when collecting taxes.  If there are any overpayments, that amount will be applied to the second half or a refund will be mailed if the payment was in full.  If paying with cash, please make sure you have the correct amount.  Cash will not be kept at the Town Hall.

 

Make checks payable to:  Town of Garfield-Treasurer (1^st installment only)

 

Full or 1^st Installments:  Mail your payments by January 31 to:     Town of Garfield Treasurer

                                                                                                            c/o JoAnn Erickson

                                                                                                            690 Minneapolis Street

                                                                                                            Amery, WI  54001

                                                                                                            (715) 268-2753 Home

                                                                                                            (715) 268-4857 Hall

 

Second Installments (July Payment):must be mailed to:      Polk County Treasurer

                                                                                                            c/o Amanda Nissen

                                                                                                            100 Polk County Plaza, Ste. 150

                                                                                                            Balsam Lake, WI  54810

                                                                                                            (715) 485-9254

TAXES WILL BE COLLECTED AT THE TOWN HALL ON:   Thursday, December 31             11:00 - 1:00

Saturday, January 30                    9:00 – 3:00

As a reminder:  Contact free tax payments can always be dropped off in the locked mailbox across the street from the Town Hall.  690 Minneapolis Street, Amery WI 54001.  As always, receipts will be mailed if you provide a self-addressed, stamped envelope.              

 

 

 

Election information:

Worried about voting in person?  Did you know you can drop your absentee ballot into the green LOCKED mailbox across the street from the Town Hall? You are also able to drop it off in person on election day.