No Land Use Committee meeting in February 2021

No applications for hearing were received as of February 8, 2021, so the Land Use Committee meeting scheduled for February 22, 2021 has been cancelled.  The next meeting is scheduled for March 22, 2021, with applications due by March 8.


Clerk Position Open – Applications due by March 5, 2021

The Town of Montrose, Dane County (pop.1100) is seeking a clerk. This is a part-time position which requires experience with clerical work, computers, website, accounting/payroll, budgeting, and the ability to attend trainings. The successful applicant will be required to learn and be responsible for the duties of the Town Clerk under Wis. Stats. §§ 60.33, 60-34 and 66.0607 which includes, but is not limited to: issuing licenses and permits, record and post ordinances and resolutions, clerk of meetings, prepare and maintain official town records and accounts, manage payroll, receive and disburse town money, assist in preparation of town budget. Must communicate effectively with the public, vendors, other town employees and public officials. Residency preferred but not required. Town reserves the right to reject all applicants.  Send any questions regarding the job to: 

montrose@chorus.net
Mail a cover letter and resume with references to:
Town Board, Town of Montrose, 1341 Diane Ave, Belleville WI 53508

Or submit packet in person at: Town Hall, 1341 Diane Avenue, Belleville WI 53508.

All applications are due no later than March 5, 2021


Spring Primary voting – absentee by mail, absentee in person, and on election day

Mail in absentee voting has started.  As February 1, 2021, 43 absentee ballots had been requested and mailed.  The primary races are:  State Superintendent of Public Instruction; Belleville School Board; Oregon School Board.

In person absentee voting starts now.  The Town Hall will be open for voting starting today, February 2, 2021, and for each weekday from today through Friday, February 12, 2021.  If the clerk is in at other times, you are welcome to drop in and vote.  If the set times do not work for you, call or text 608-424-3848 to set up an individual time.

The hours for regular voting in this Spring Primary Election are 7 a.m. to 8 p.m. on Tuesday, February 16, 2021.  All absentee ballots must be returned by the end of regular voting to be counted.  Ballots can be mailed back, or put through the mail slot of the town hall office.

Check on myvote.wi.gov to see if your ballot has been received.


Public Test of Voting Equipment February 10, 2021, 1:30 p.m.

If you would like to see how the tabulator works, how votes are reported to Dane County, and play with the machine that marks ballots for you, come to the Public Test of  Voting Equipment at the Town Hall on Wednesday, February 10, 2021 at 1:30 p.m.  Allow about a half hour for the test.  We will be masked and socially distancing, but it is interesting.

Here’s the formal notice.

https://cdn.townweb.com/townofmontrose.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/01/February-10-2021-Public-Test-Notice.doc


Results of Nominating Caucus

At the Town Caucus held Saturday, January 16, 2020, the following slate of candidates was nominated:

Chair:  Roger Hodel

First Supervisor:  Randy Francois

Second Supervisor:  Dan Palmer

Constable:  Jack Everson

All candidates have accepted their nominations.  All candidates are the current incumbents.


Absentee voting in 2021

There are two elections coming up this year.  The first is on February 16th – we have primaries for the Superintendent of Public Instruction, and for the Belleville and Oregon School Boards.  If you wish to vote absentee, you need to apply for an absentee ballot; last year’s applications, except for indefinitely confined voters, do not carry over.  If you already have your ID on file, the process is very simple – just go to myvote.wi.gov and apply.  If your ID is not on file, the only complication is that you need to upload a copy of your Wisconsin ID or driver’s license.  

In person absentee voting will start on February 2, with the normal hours as at the 2020 elections – no appointment necessary if you can come in between 10 a.m. and noon, or between 2 p.m. and 4 p.m.  Otherwise, call, text or e-mail for an appointment.  608-424-3848; montrose@chorus.net


Anticipated Meeting and Election dates for 2021

This is the current schedule for town meetings and election activities this year.  Please always double check before attending – these dates may change.

https://cdn.townweb.com/townofmontrose.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/01/2021-ANTICIPATED-MEETING-DATES.docx