Notice of Voting Machine Testing

Written by

**REVISED – CHANGE OF DATE FROM WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 12 TO THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 13**

PUBLIC NOTICE
TESTING ELECTRONIC VOTING EQUIPMENT
For Election on February 18, 2025

STATE of WISCONSIN GRANT AND IOWA COUNTIES

According to Wis. Stats. 5.84{1) Testing Equipment, the electronic voting equipment must be tested 
at a public meeting. The Optical Scan electronic voting systems, which utilize automatic tabulating 
equipment, will be tested on Thursday February 13, 2025 at 6:00 PM located at:

VILLAGE OF MONTFORT

Montfort Fire Department

605 S Wall St

Montfort, WI 53569
(608)943-6817

The test is open to the public. The test shall be conducted by processing a pre-audited group of 
ballots so marked as to record a predetermined number of valid votes for each candidate and on each 
referendum
{when applicable). The test shall include for each office one or more ballots which have votes in 
excess of the number allowed by law in order to test the ability of the automatic tabulating 
equipment to reject such votes. An errorless count must be made before the Clerk can approve the 
equipment for use in the election.

Posted: February 11, 2025

Diana Klosterman, Village Clerk/Treasurer

Christmas Celebration & Pancake Breakfast

Written by

On December 14th, start the day with breakfast at the Montfort Fire & EMS Pancake Breakfast at the Montfort Fire & EMS Building from 7:00 am to 11:00 am. 

Then, come see Santa and Mrs. Claus at the Community Building from 11:00 am to 1:00 pm.  There will be a free lunch, lots of fun activities along with the Gift Store!  The Library will be having a cookie walk and will be giving away books.  The Library will be open from 9:00 am to 1:00 pm.

The Holiday Light Parade will be at 7:00 pm with Special Parade Guests along with a prize for the Best Float.  There will be food and beverage vendors, holiday games for the kids, and a hot chocolate and cookie stand at the fire station from 4:00 pm until 7:00 pm.

There will also be a contest with prizes for the most creative, beautifully decorated home and business.  The contest will run from December 1st to December 23rd.

  

CCR 2023

Written by

Consumer Confidence Report 2023

 

Water/ Sewer Due Date Misprint

Written by

Attention- The Water/Sewer bill has a Due Date misprint. It states due 4/9/24, the correct due date is 5/9/24 – Director of Public Works

Pool Help Wanted

Written by

VILLAGE OF MONTFORT EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY

 POOL MANAGER

The Village of Montfort is seeking a Pool Manager for the 2024 season.

The Pool Manager will be required to be First Aid, CPR and Lifeguard Certified.

The Pool Manager will be required to perform tasks such as administrative duties, public relations, safety procedures and all lifeguard requirements.

Applications are due by 12:00pm April 16, 2024 or until the position is filled

 

LIFEGUARD

The Village of Montfort is seeking full-time and part-time Lifeguards for the 2024 season.

Lifeguards will be required to be First Aid, CPR and Lifeguard Certified.

Applications are due by April 16, 2024 by noon

 

Applications are available at Lifeguard Application or in-person from 8 am to 4:30 pm at the Village Office 102 E Park St Montfort

No Parking West Main Street

Written by

ORDINANCE NO. 2024-01

 

 

ORDINANCE TO AMEND SECTIONS 3.04(3) OF THE MUNICIPAL CODE OF THE VILLAGE OF MONTFORT, GRANT AND IOWA COUNTIES, WISCONSIN, RELATING TO PARKING LIMITATIONS.

NOW, THEREFORE, THE VILLAGE BOARD OF THE VILLAGE OF MONTFORT, GRANT AND IOWA COUNTIES, WISCONSIN, DO ORDAIN AS FOLLOWS:

 

Section I: : Section 3.04(3) of the Municipal Code of the Village of Montfort shall be and hereby is amended to read as follows:

 

(d)       No person shall park any motor vehicle on the south side of West Main Street from the intersection of Rte 66 west to the intersection of West Street or on the north side from the west lot line of 306 West Main Street to West Street.

 

Section II: This ordinance shall take effect upon its passage and posting as required by law. Adopted and approved this 21th day of February, 2024.

 

 

Complete ordainance is on file at the clerk office.

New Events for Holiday Celebration

Written by

Come have lunch with Santa in the community building from 11-1 with lots of other activities.   While Mrs. Claus will be in the library reading to anyone who wants to join her.  Library will be open until 1 p.m.

Holiday Light Parade at 7:30 p.m. with food vendors at the fire station from 4:00 until 6:30.  More details to follow.

There will be a contest for the most creative, beautifully decorated home/business.  Prizes TBD.   Contest will run from December 1 to December 24th.

Past Due Utilities

Written by

Village of Montfort resident reminder:
Any delinquent balances on your utilities must be paid in full by November 1, 2023. Letters will be sent approximately October 16, 2023 to everyone who has delinquent utility charges as of October 1st. That amount must be paid in full by November 1, 2023. If they are not paid in full by then, a 10% penalty will be added on to the amount due. If that amount then is not paid in full by November 15, 2023, it will be transferred to the property owner’s property tax bill. Please plan accordingly. Thank you.

Fire Department and EMS Open House

Written by

Just 2 days until Montfort Fire and EMS host their open house on Wednesday, July 26 from 5-7 p.m..

What can you do for your community?  

Join the Montfort Fire Dept or EMS

It is a great way to meet new people while helping your community.

Bring your family to tour the fire trucks and department at 505 Wall Street while enjoying brats, burgers, hot dogs with a side and drink.

A reminder that the members of this elite department help save every resident $$$ on their home or rental insurance by giving of their time.  If you are unable to join their team, please consider donating to them so they can continue to be one of the best fire departments in Southwest Wisconsin.