Town of Taycheedah

Tax Bill Informational Insert

TOWN OF TAYCHEEDAH TAX COLLECTION NOTICE

Taxes are due January 31st, 2010

Property taxes are due January 31st, to the Taycheedah Town Treasurer.
Special assessments/special charges must be paid in full by January 31st. Tax payment by mail must be postmarked no later than January 31st. Please pay by check or money order. The Town is not able to accept debit or credit cards. No cash payments will be accepted. Refunds for escrow overpayments will be mailed after the monthly Town Board Meeting held the second Monday of each month.
The second installment is due July 31st to the Fond du Lac County Treasurer. The County Treasurer will send a receipt only if a self-addressed stamped envelope is included with the payment. All late payments must be made to the Fond du Lac County Treasurer.

PAYMENT BY MAIL IS PREFERRED
A receipt will be mailed to you.*
Make checks payable to: Town of Taycheedah
Mail to: Katherine Diederich, Treasurer
W3760 CTH WH, Malone, WI 53049

*Beginning with the 2010/11 tax season, receipts will be mailed only if a
self-addressed stamped envelope is included with the payment.

Tax collection will occur at the Taycheedah Town Hall,
W4295 Kiekhaefer Parkway, during the following hours:

2009 Wednesday December 30 4 pm to 9 pm
Thursday December 31 9 am to 3 pm
2010 Saturday January 30 8 am to 3 pm

Payments may be deposited into the Drop Box at the Town Hall at any time.

DOG LICENSES
All dogs must be licensed. A certificate of current vaccination must be presented when applying for a dog license. Mailed applications received without the certificate will be returned.
$8.00 Male or Female
$3.00 Neutered male or Spayed female
It is recommended that cats wear a collar and informational tag. Licenses and tags assist in the safe return of lost pets. Contact the Town Treasurer, Kathy Diederich, at (920) 923-9253.

FARMLAND PRESERVATION
Property owners are not required to obtain a yearly certificate if there has been no change in their property ownership during the year. However, if the property owner purchased or sold land during the year, a revised certificate must be issued. Contact the Town Clerk, Brenda Schneider at (920) 921-5224.

BULKY WASTE REMOVAL
The 2010 bulky waste removal schedule is as follows:
Typical garbage day is: Bulky waste pick-up will be:
Monday Mon., June 7th & Oct. 4th
Thursday Thur., June 10th & Oct. 7th
If you are uncertain about the acceptance of particular items, please call Waste Management at (920) 923-8826. (see reverse side for more information)
SNOW REMOVAL FROM PRIVATE DRIVES
ACROSS PUBLIC ROAD RIGHTS-OF-WAY and
DEBRIS/BURNING ON PUBLIC ROAD RIGHTS-OF-WAY
Please be aware that PUSHING SNOW OR OTHER MATERIALS or DEBRIS ONTO or ACROSS ANY ROAD is in violation of State law and Town ordinances. Performing these activities can lead to accidents resulting in property damage, bodily injury and even death. This activity is prohibited by Wis. Stats. 86.01, 86.07(2), 346.94(5), and 941.01 and Town of Taycheedah Code of Ordinances Sections 6-3-5 and 11-3-2(d).
Also, please be aware that the Town Code of Ordinances, Section 6-1-3 and Section 6-3-5, prohibit the deposit and/or burning of rubbish on highway rights-of-way. This includes glass, stones, weeds, brush, leaves, machinery, garbage or other waste.
The State Patrol, the County Sheriff’s Department and the Town Constable will be working with the County and Town Highway Departments to enforce this law.

WINTER ROAD SALTING POLICY
Please be advised that due to limited supplies of road salt during the past two seasons, in addition to substantial increases in the cost of road salt, the Town Highway Dept. plans to salt only intersections, hills and curves on a regular basis.
Please drive according to the conditions of the roadway.

STRUCTURES WITHIN PUBLIC ROAD RIGHTS-OF-WAY
Structures, such as, landscaping accessories, lighting, retaining walls, decorative pillars, stone/brick mailboxes, fences and vegetation are prohibited in the right-of-way.
Enforcement measures will be taken by the entity having jurisdiction.

MAILBOXES
Creative mailbox beautification has become increasingly popular. However, some creative mailboxes; especially brick/stone structures are a danger to public safety and are prohibited by State, County and Town regulations. The Wisconsin Department of Transportation recommends mailboxes be mounted on a wood post, no larger than 4x4 or 4” round; a steel post, no larger than 1.5” in diameter; or steel channel, no stronger than 2# per foot.
Enforcement measures will be taken by the entity having jurisdiction.

TWO-SIDED FIRE NUMBER SIGNS
The Town is nearing completion of the multi-year project of posting two-sided fire number signs at each address of record. The two-sided signs assist emergency response services in locating a specific address as quickly as possible during a time of need.
If your sign becomes bent; please straighten it. If it becomes damaged and needs to be replaced, please call Mike Sabel at (920) 921-5231.

OFF-STREET PARKING PROHIBITED
Off-street parking is prohibited during the winter months. Off-street parking creates safety issues for the traveling public and hinders snow removal work.
The Town wishes to further remind residents that extended off-street parking along streets or within the right-of-way is prohibited year-round.
Enforcement measures will be taken by the entity having jurisdiction.

DOG FECES on PRIVATE PROPERTY
Several complaints have been received regarding the failure of dog owners to remove solid fecal matter from private and public property. Town of Taycheedah Code of Ordinances, Section 7-1-6, requires the owner to remove feces; with the exception of a person who is visually or physically handicapped. The Town asks that pet owners be courteous of their neighbors.
Enforcement measures will be taken by the Town Constable.