Clean Up Day

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VILLAGE OF MONTFORT

 

 

 

CLEAN UP DAY WILL BE

 

 

 

SATURDAY, JUNE 8TH

 

 

 

8am-3pm

 

 

 1) What can NOT be placed in a dumpster?

  • Large/Major Household Appliances including Microwaves
  • Hazardous Materials and Chemicals
  • Tires
  • Batteries (including household)
  • Motor Oil
  • Ashes
  • Yard Waste
  • Televisions, Computers & Electronics, Copy Machines

2) How do I get rid of paint and paint cans?

  • Paint Must No Longer be in Paint Form
  • Leave Lids Off to Dry
  • Soak up with Sawdust or Kitty Litter
  • Once, Completely Dry it may be Place in Dumpster

3) Is Styrofoam Recyclable?

  • Styrofoam is NOT a Recyclable Item

You may also call our local Customer Service Representatives with any additional questions on how to get rid of items not allowed in dumpster at 608.375.5856 or toll free 800.626.1915.

Pool Help Wanted

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HELP WANTED

 

Village of Montfort~ Pool

 

The Village of Montfort will be accepting applications for the 2019 season.

 

Assistant Pool Manager– This position assists the Pool Manager in planning, coordinating, directing and supervising personnel and the daily activities of the Montfort Pool.  In absence of Pool Manager, acts as the pool manager.  Up to 40 hours per week.  Pay to be determined upon level of experience.

Requirements:  Applicant must be at least 18 years of age to apply.  Candidates should possess strong organizational skills, effective communication ability and knowledge of swimming pool etiquette and safety rules.  Must possess or have ability to attain Red Cross Lifeguard and WSI Certifications prior to pool opening. 

Lifeguards– Applicants must be 15 years old to apply and have Red Cross Lifeguard Certification prior to pool opening.  WSI Certification is a plus. 

 

 

Applications are available at the Village Office, 102 E Park St, Montfort or by email at [email protected].  608-943-6917

 

Deadline for applying is 3:30 p.m. April 1st.

Truck for Sale by Sealed Bid

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For Sale by Sealed Bid

Village of Montfort, Grant & Iowa Counties, Wisconsin

 The Village Board of the Village of Montfort will receive sealed bids

until 7 p.m. on Wednesday, March 27, 2019, for the following:

 1999 Chevy 3500 Dual Wheels

5.7L 4×4 Regular Cab, Auto Transmission

52,000 miles

Runs good, good tires.

Comes with 8’ dump box and plow.

Available for viewing at the Pluemer’s Garage,

405 E. Hwy 18, Montfort, WI  53569

 Please call 608-778-9799 for more information. Ask for Todd.

 Sealed bids clearly marked TRUCK BIDS must be received by 4 p.m. on March 27, 2019. Please remit to Village of Montfort, PO Box 157, Montfort, WI  53569 or drop off at the Village Office.  Bids will be opened on March 27, 2019 at the Village Board meeting.

 The Village has the right to reject any and all bids.

 

 

 

 

 

For Sale by Sealed Bid

 

Village of Montfort, Grant & Iowa Counties, Wisconsin

 

The Village Board of the Village of Montfort will receive sealed bids

until 7 p.m. on Wednesday, March 27, 2019, for the following:

 

1999 Chevy 3500 Dual Wheels

5.7L 4×4 Regular Cab, Auto Transmission

52,000 miles

Runs good, good tires.

Comes with 8’ dump box and plow.

 

Available for viewing at the Pluemer’s Garage,

405 E. Hwy 18, Montfort, WI  53569

 

Please call 608-778-9799 for more information. Ask for Todd.

 

Sealed bids clearly marked TRUCK BIDS must be received by 4 p.m. on March 27, 2019. Please remit to Village of Montfort, PO Box 157, Montfort, WI  53569 or drop off at the Village Office.  Bids will be opened on March 27, 2019 at the Village Board meeting.

 

The Village has the right to reject any and all bids.

 

 

Voting Equipment Public Test

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PUBLIC NOTICE

TESTING ELECTRONIC VOTING EQUIPMENT

FOR THE APRIL, 2019 SPRING GENERAL ELECTION

 

According to Wis. Stats. 5.84 (1) Testing Equipment, the electronic voting equipment must be tested at a public meeting.  The Edge II electronic voting system, which utilizes automatic tabulating equipment, will be tested on Monday March 25, 2019 at 10:00 a.m. in the meeting room of the Montfort Fire/Rescue Building.

 

This test is open to the public.

 

Shelly Kazda

Clerk-Treasurer

Village of Montfort

 

 

Posted at Community Building, Post Office and Village Website 3/05/19

Notice of Election Poll Hours and Location Type D Notice

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 LOCATION AND HOURS OF POLLING PLACE

 

 

At the Spring General Election to be held on April 2, 2019, in the Village of Montfort, the following polling place locations will be used for the wards indicated:

 

                           Location                                               Wards

 

            Montfort Fire Department                 Ward 1 & Ward 2

            605 S. Wall Street

 

 

THE POLLING PLACE WILL OPEN AT 7:00 A.M. AND WILL CLOSE AT 8:00 P.M.

 

If you have any questions concerning your polling place, contact the municipal clerk.

 

Shelly Kazda-Clerk

102 E. Park Street

608-943-6917

Monday-Thursday 8:00 A.M. to 4:30 P.M.

 

 

 

All polling places are accessible to elderly and disabled voters.

______________________________________________________

 

Notice of Meeting of the Local Board of Canvassers

 

At the close of voting on Election Day, pursuant to the provisions of Wis. Stat. § 19.84, the Election Inspectors at each polling place will convene as the Local Canvassing Board for the purpose of conducting the local canvass pursuant to Wis. Stat. § 7.51.  This meeting will be open to the public pursuant to Wis. Stat. §§ 19.81-89.

Type E Notice Spring Election Absentee Voting

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VOTING BY ABSENTEE BALLOT

Any qualified elector who is unable or unwilling to appear at the polling place on Election Day may request to vote an absentee ballot. A qualified elector is any U.S. citizen, who will be 18 years of age or older on Election Day, who has resided in the ward or municipality where he or she wishes to vote for at least 10 consecutive days before the election. The elector must also be registered in order to receive an absentee ballot. Proof of identification must be provided before an absentee ballot may be issued.

You must make a request for an absentee ballot in writing.

Contact your municipal clerk and request that an application for an absentee ballot be sent to you for the primary or election or both. You may also submit a written request in the form of a letter. Your written request must list your voting address within the municipality where you wish to vote, the address where the absentee ballot should be sent, if different, and your signature. You may make application for an absentee ballot by mail, email or in person.

Making application to receive an absentee ballot by mail

The deadline for making application to receive an absentee ballot by mail is:
4:30 pm on the fifth day before the election, Thursday, March 28, 2019.

Note: Special absentee voting application provisions apply to electors who are indefinitely confined to home or a care facility, in the military, hospitalized, or serving as a sequestered juror. If this applies to you, contact the municipal clerk regarding deadlines for requesting and submitting an absentee ballot.

Voting an absentee ballot in person

You may also request and vote an absentee ballot in the clerk’s office or other specified location during the days and hours specified for casting an absentee ballot in person.

 

Village of Montfort

Shelly Kazda-Clerk

102 E. Park St.

Montfort WI 53569

 

Office Hours

Mon-Thurs. 8:00 A.M. to 4:30 P.M.

943-6917

 

The first day to vote an absentee ballot in the clerk’s office is:
Monday, March 11, 2019

The last day to vote an absentee ballot in the clerk’s office:
Wednesday, March 27, 2019

No in-person absentee voting may occur on the day before the election.

The municipal clerk will deliver voted ballots returned on or before Election Day to the proper polling place before the polls close on Tuesday, April 2, 2019. Any ballots received after the polls close will not be counted.

CDBG Public Information Meeting & Public Hearing

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Public Notice

Public Information Meeting and Public Hearing for Improvements to North, Johnson and Wisconsin Streets in the Village of Montfort,

Grant County CDBG PF 18-21

 

Proposed Improvements

The Village of Montfort is proposing to reconstruct North Street from Fountain to Johnson; Wisconsin Street from North to Oak; and Johnson Street from North to Oak in the Village of Montfort.  The project will include reconstruction of the street, retaining walls, curb and gutter, storm sewer, sanitary sewer and water main.

 

Please Attend

All persons interested in the North Street, Wisconsin Street and Johnson Street reconstruction project are encouraged to attend a Public Information Meeting and the Public Hearing on Wednesday, March 27th, 2019.  The public is invited to attend and learn more about the CDBG program, to help identify additional community development needs, and to comment on the activities proposed as part of the CDBG project.  The informational meeting will be held from 4:30 PM to 6:30 PM at the Montfort Community Building (102 East Park Street, Montfort, WI), and will be conducted as an informal open house.  The Public Hearing will be held on Wednesday, March 27th, 2019, at 7:00 PM at the Montfort Community Building. 

 

Information Available

Jewell Associates Engineers, Inc.  staff members on behalf of the Village of Montfort will be on hand during the scheduled meetings to discuss the proposed improvements.  Project plans, location maps, and other exhibits will be on display to illustrate the work in detail.

 

Your Involvement

We want your thoughts about the pros and cons of this project.  If there are issues you would like to discuss, please attend the Public Information Meeting at a time that is convenient for you.  If you are not able to attend on Wednesday, March 27, 2019, call Mike Bisbach at Jewell Associates Engineers Inc., at (608)588-7484.

 

The meeting room is handicapped accessible.  Persons needing additional accommodations should contact Mike Bisbach at (608)588-7484.

 

Dated this 25th Day of February 2019

 

                                                                                                                                                           

                                                                        Shelly Kazda, Village Clerk

2019 SUMMER CONCESSION STAND

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THE VILLAGE OF MONTFORT IS LOOKING FOR A GROUP OR GROUPS THAT WOULD BE INTERESTED IN RUNNING THE CONCESSION STAND AT THE BALL PARK THIS SUMMER.  ANYONE INTERESTED SHOULD CONTACT THE VILLAGE OFFICE AT 608-943-6917.