TOWN OF ANGELICA NEWSLETTER  ~  MARCH OF 2010

 

For General Information, Agendas and Minutes of Meetings go to the Town’s Website ~ www.townofangelica.com

 

 

OPEN BOOK AND BOARD OF REVIEW:   The town’s Assessor, Accurate Appraisal, will be holding Open Book at the town hall on Monday, July 12, 2010 from 3:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m.   Board of Review is scheduled for Thursday, July 29, 2010 from 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.

 

BUILDING CONSTRUCTION:   Permits are required for construction of homes, additions to buildings and other buildings in the Town of Angelica.  Detailed information was provided in the December 2009 Town Newsletter, is posted on the town’s website or can be obtained by contacting the town clerk.

 

BUILDING INSPECTION REQUIRED:  Ordinance No. 02-08-2010 Adoption of Wisconsin Uniform Dwelling Code was approved on February 8, 2010. This ordinance provides for inspection of one- and two-family dwellings built since June 1, 1980.  The scope of this ordinance also includes the construction and inspection of alterations and additions to one- and two-family dwellings built before June 1, 1980.  The town has created the position of Building Inspector, who shall administer and enforce this ordinance.

 

Also, if a person alters a building in excess of $10,000.00 in any twelve month period or builds or installs a new building, within the scope of this ordinance they shall first obtain a building permit for such work from the building inspector.  Any structural changes or major changes to mechanical systems that involve extensions shall require permits if over the foregoing thresholds.  Restoration or repair of an installation to its previous code-compliant condition as determined by the building inspector is exempted from permit requirements.  Residing, re-roofing, window replacement, finishing of interior surfaces and installation of cabinetry shall be exempted from permit requirements.  There are forfeitures of not less than $25.00 nor more than $1,000.00 for each day of noncompliance


The town board is presently in the process of contracting with a State Licensed Building Inspector to enforce this ordinance.  It is the homeowner or contractor’s responsibility to obtain a state UDC building permit in addition to the town building permit issued by the Town Clerk.

 

ZONE CHANGES ~ CONDITIONAL USE PERMITS ~ VARIANCE REQUESTS:  In all cases, contact the Shawano County Planning, Development and Zoning Department at 715-526-6766 as a  Preliminary Consultation  form has to be filled out before proceeding with any of these requests.

 

BURNING POLICY IN THE TOWN OF ANGELICA:  Individuals/private citizens may burn lawn and garden debris and small quantities of clean-untreated wood.  Clean paper waste that is not recyclable may also be burned.  Before burning, please obtain a copy of the Town of Angelica’s policy on open burning.  It is available on the town’s website or by contacting the Town Clerk.  In the case of large amounts to be burned, notify the Pulaski Tri-County Fire Department at 920-822-5392 and the Shawano County Sheriff at 715-526-3111 (non-emergency 24-hour phone number) to inform them of the planned burning.  When planning any burning, please keep in mind that the town has an ordinance whereby the property owner or resident will be billed the actual cost incurred by the town for fire protection and/or alarm responses and that passerbys with cell phones could call the fire department when they see smoke or fire.  It is important that the fire department and the Shawano County Sheriff  Department be made aware of any planned burning.

 

DEMOLITION OF BUILDINGS:  Under no circumstances is the burning of materials from demolition of buildings allowed.  Check with the DNR in regard to burying of stone/cement foundations to see if this is allowed in your circumstance.  Call:  DNR Waste & Materials at 920-662-5170.

 

BUSINESSES:  Please note that businesses may not do any open burning without a wood burning facility license that can be obtained from the DNR.

 

USE OF GARBAGE STICKERS:   Please be reminded that garbage stickers are not to be placed on lids of garbage cans or directly on the garbage can.  When using garbage cans, place a sticker on one of the garbage articles in the can that can be easily seen by the garbage pickup person.

 

WISCONSIN’S NEW E-WASTE LAW:  Effective January of 2010 the state has passed a law that is a “Product Stewardship” approach which requires manufacturers of certain consumer electronics to assume financial responsibility for the collection and recycling of used electronics.  The new law shifts the recycling burden from local units of government to retailers and manufacturers based upon the weight of consumer electronic devices sold in Wisconsin.  The new law:

 

DOG TAGS:   It is important that dog license tags be attached to your dog’s collar.  We have had a number of instances when the town’s Animal Control person has had to pick up a lost dog and it  had no identification on it.  If the dog tags or another form of identification are on the dog it can more easily be returned to its owner and in addition the dog tags confirm that the dog has had its required rabies shots.  The town’s animal control person is Herbert Rusch who can be reached at 715-758-8203.  Also as a reminder, a listing of people who have not obtained a dog license for their dog or dogs will be sent to the Shawano County District Attorney.  The deadline to obtain a license before being placed on this list is April 1, 2010.

 

SERVICES FOR THE AGED AND DISABLED:  The Shawano County Department of Social Services administers various programs in regard to Nutrition, Senior Services and Transportation for those people who are over 60 or are disabled.  For more information call: 715-526-4700 or Toll Free at 1-866-526-2130.

 

PAYMENT OF SECOND INSTALLMENT OF TAXES:  Please note that the second installment of taxes due July 31, 2010 are not to be paid to the Town Treasurer but are to be paid to the Shawano County Treasurer, Kay Schroeder, Shawano County Court House,  911 Main Street, Shawano  WI  54166.

 

KRAKOW PARK PAVILION:  The Town of Angelica Park in Krakow would be a perfect place to have a family reunion, graduation party or birthday party.  The pavilion building has a small kitchen area behind a serving counter with running water and electrical outlets.  For rental information contact either Grant Wery at 920-822-3619 or Steve Effert at 920-899-3644 of the Krakow Advancement Association.  Rental of the pavilion for town residents is $40.00 which includes the picnic tables located in the shelter area of the pavilion.

 

UPCOMING ELECTIONS IN 2010:             April 6, 2010 ~  SPRING ELECTION

                                                                       September 14, 2010 ~ PARTISAN PRIMARY

                                                                       November 2, 2010 ~ GENERAL ELECTION

 

Polls at the Town of Angelica Town Hall will be open from 7:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m.

 

UPCOMING MEETINGS;                     ANNUAL MEETING ~ Tuesday, April 13, 2010 at 7:30 p.m.

 

TOWN BOARD MEETINGS, 2nd Monday of each month at 6:30 p.m. at the Town of Angelica Town Hall

PLANNING COMMISSION MEETINGS , 1st Tuesday of the month at 7:00 p.m. at the Town of Angelica Town Hall

 

Your cooperation in all these matters is greatly appreciated.

 

Sincerely,

 

The Angelica Town Board