TOWN OF GARFIELD MEETINGS
All meetings are at 7 p.m. at the Town Hall in Wanderoos unless otherwise noted.

Park Committee - 2nd Wednesday of the month (AS NEEDED)
Plan Commission - 2nd Thursday of the month
Town Board Meeting - 2nd Tuesday of the month

Meeting dates and Agendas are posted at:
Town Hall, Lake Wapogasset Park Entrance, Home Base Bar Entrance,Ulrich Farms Office and web site www.townofgarfield.com
Agendas are posted 24 hours prior to meeting.

 
Open Book and Board of Review

The date and time for the Open Book and Board of Review for 2011 are as follows:

2010 Property Tax Collection

The following is an excerpt from the cover sheet sent along with the 2010 Property Tax Statement - payable in 2011

"....I have listed below the days and hours that I will be at the Town Hall collecting taxes. If you do not prefer to stop in or you cannot make it on these dates, please feel free to mail your taxes to the address listed below. In order to process and credit the correct parcel, please return the bottom portion of your tax statement. This portion is perforated for your convenience. Please also write the bill number, located on the upper right hand corner of your statement, in the memo area of your check. This will ensure that your dollars will be credited towards the correct tax bill.

"Receipts: We will NOT automatically mail back your receipt unless you provide us with a self-addressed, stamped envelope. If we do not receive a self-addressed, stamped envelope, your cancelled check is 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 to the Polk County web site http://co.polk.wi.us and 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 2010-11 tax statement. You can obtain a Lottery Credit form from the Treasurer or the County Treasurer or you can download a Lottery and Gaming Credit Form at http://www.dor.state.wi.us/forms/lottery/index.html. This does not cost you anything, you just have to fill out the 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 from the property address on the tax statement and are receiving a Lottery Credit, names will be given to County to verify.

"Payments: You will need to write out a separate check for each
 
     Personal property taxes
     Real Estate taxes, and
     dog license(s).
 
These are three separate 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 (1st installment only)

Dog Licenses

Rabies vaccinations and dog licenses are required under the Wis. Stats. 174

Wis. Stat. 174.042 (4): If the owner of a dog negligently or otherwise permits the dog to run at large off premises or be untagged, the owner shall forfeit no less than $25.00 nor more than $100.00 for the first offense and not less than $50.00 nor more than $200.00 for subsequent offenses. Wis. Stats 95.21(2) requires that dogs be vaccinated for rabies by a veterinarian at no later then 5 months of age and revaccinated within one year after the initial vaccination and every 3 years thereafter.

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 dogs. Pursuant to Wis. Stats. 174 fines range from $25-$100 first offense; $50-$200 subsequent offenses, and not more than $500 or imprisonment up to 60 days or both. If you have any concerns, refer to Wis. Stats. 174.

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 the Treasurer to request one or stop in and pick one up at the Town Hall on the dates for Tax Collection or click here to download the form,.

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

Dog license(s) need to be done every year. A copy of the rabies certification, dog tag application and fee needs to be returned on or before January 31^st of each year. The dog tag application can be obtained from either the Town Clerk or Town Treasurer or downloaded here (requires Adobe Reader.)

The multiple license tag is $36.00 per kennel of 12 or less dogs, and additional $4.00 for each dog in excess of 112.

Please issue one check to the TOWN OF GARFIELD for all the tags.

Reminder:There is a $25.00 penalty for each unlicensed dog after April 1. The delinquent/unlicensed dog owner list will be turned over to the District Attorney for collection.

Season Boat Launch Permits Boat Launch permits for 2011 are available for $25. There is a $5 daily boat launch fee for both the Lake Wapogassett Park and Sunrise Beach.

To apply for a Season Boat Launch Permit download the Application Form. You may complete the form online and then print out the form or print out the blank form. Send the completed form along with the fee to Town Clerk, Town of Garfield, 690 Minneapolis St, Amery, WI 54001. Contact the Town Clerk at 715-268-4857 (Town Hall) or 715-268-4414 (home) or email garfieldhall@amerytel.net if you have questions.

Lake Wapogasset Park & Boating Facility Park Shelter Reservations are now being accepted for 2011. Click here for details on the shelters, reservation form and fees. You may click here to view the dates on which the shelters are reserved.

Swing Away Mailbox Available to Town Residents

This swing away mailbox is now available to residents for $67.50. If it is struck (for example, by a snow plow) the support swings away and can easily be returned to its normal position greatly reducing the possibility of the need to repair your mailbox during the winter weather.

Contact the Town Clerk for purchasing details.

If they wish for a small fee the Town can help install. If you are interested in this service, discuss it with the Clerk when you order your mailbox

The 2011 Caucus wase held on January 18, 2011 at 6:00 p.m. at the Town Hall in Wanderoos.

Nominated were:
Chairperson: Ed Gullickson
Supervisor - two positions:
                      : Donald Mork, George Stroebel
Clerk: Sue Knutson
Treasurer: Valerie Anderson

Minutes of the Caucus

Caucus are held during January of an Election year.