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Town of Stinnett Election Notice

8/10/2026

 

Primary election to be held on 8/11/2026, in the town of Stinnett of, the following polling place location will be used for the ward indicated:
 
                           Location                                                                              Wards
Stinnett Town Hall 10361 County highway M                                              1
 
                                
Polling place will open at 7:00 A.M. and will close at 8:00 P.M. This polling place is accessible to elderly and voters with disabilities.
 
 
If you have any questions concerning your polling place, contact the municipal clerk.
 
                                                                 Jill Washkuhn
                                                       10361 County Highway M
                                                                  715-214-5051
 
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Notice of Meeting of the Local and Municipal Board of Canvassers (MBOC)
At the close of voting on Election Day, pursuant to the provisions of Wis. Stat. § 19.84, the Election Inspectors will convene as a joint meeting of the Local Board of Canvassers and the MBOC for the purpose of conducting the local and municipal canvasses pursuant to Wis. Stat. §§7.51 and 7.53(1). This meeting will be open to the public pursuant to Wis. Stat. §§ 19.81-89.
 
Notice of Meeting of MBOC to Process Rehabilitated Provisional Ballots
If provisional ballots have been issued and are subsequently cured by the voter before 4:00 p.m. on the Friday after the election, the MBOC must meet no later than the following Monday at 9:00 a.m. to process the cured provisional ballots.  This is a public meeting and requires applicable notice.
 
 
 

July 28th, 2026

7/28/2026

 
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July 25th, 2026

7/25/2026

 
NOTICE OF PUBLIC TEST
 
TOWN OF STINNETT –WASHBURN COUNTY
WI Statute (5.84)
A Public Test of the Electronic Voting Equipment will be held at the Stinnett Town Hall located at N10361 County Highway M in the Village of Stanberry on:
SATURDAY
August 8, 2026 at 10:00 a.m.
 
 /s/ Jill Washkuhn Clerk
 
POSTED ON July 25,  2026 AT THE STINNETT TOWN HALL, OUTBACK BAR, TRANUS LAKE RD, AND ON THE TOWN WEBSITE BY Jill Washkuhn, CLERK

July 25th, 2026

7/25/2026

 
​VOTING BY ABSENTEE BALLOT
 
Any qualified elector who is unable or unwilling to appear at the polling place on Election Day may submit a request to vote an absentee ballot to their municipal clerk.  A qualified elector is any U.S. citizen who:
  • will be 18 years of age or older on Election Day.
  • has resided in the ward or municipality where they wish to vote for at least 28 consecutive days before the election. 
 
The elector must also be registered to vote to receive an absentee ballot.  Proof of identification must be provided before an absentee ballot may be issued*. 
Making application to receive an absentee ballot by mail
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 make written application to your municipal clerk for an absentee ballot by mail, by fax, by email or at MyVote.wi.gov. Or you may apply in person at the clerk’s office during the In-Person Absentee Voting period listed below.
Your written request must include:
  1. your voting address within the municipality where you wish to vote
  2. the address where the absentee ballot should be sent, if different from the address above
  3. your signature 
  4. a copy of your photo identification*
The deadline for making application to receive an absentee ballot by mail is:
5:00 p.m. on the fifth day before the election, (insert actual date of deadline)**.
*Voters who are indefinitely confined due to age, illness, infirmity, or disability may not be required to provide photo ID. If this applies to you, contact the municipal clerk regarding deadlines for requesting and submitting an absentee ballot.
**Special absentee voting application provisions apply to electors who are indefinitely confined, 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.
 
Jill Washkuhn at 715-214-5051
Call to set up a time to meet
Will be at the town hall 8/8/26 at 10 am to noon
 
The first day to vote an absentee ballot in the clerk’s office is:
                                       7/28/26
 
The last day to vote an absentee ballot in the clerk's office is:
8/9/2026
 
(Note: This may be no later than the Sunday before the election.)
 
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 or counting location before the polls close on (insert date of primary or election).  Any ballots received after the polls close will not be counted.
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Town of Stinnett Clean-up Day

7/25/2026

 
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Saturday, August 15, 2026
8:00 am to Noon
Located at the end of Ball Park Rd- Stanberry Town Park
Rain or Shine- Town Residents or Property Owners ONLY
We will accept the following for disposal at NO CHARGE
Furniture Mattresses Appliances
Tires (limit 10) Televisions Radios
Computers/Monitors
The following WILL NOT be accepted:
Paint Aerosol Cans Glass
Garbage Clothing Demo Materials
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Volunteers Needed!!!
Call Bill Cochran, Town Chair for more information
(715)558-1775

June 2026 Board Meeting Minutes

7/14/2026

 
​Town of Stinnett
Regular Town Board Meeting Minutes
June 9, 2026 – 7:00 p.m. Stinnett Town Hall
1. Call to Order
The meeting was called to order at 7:00 p.m.
2. Verification of Legal Posting
Legal posting was completed on June 1, 2026 at the following locations:
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Stinnett Town Hall
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Outback Bar
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Tranus Lake Road
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Town of Stinnett Website
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Completed by the Clerk of Stinnett
3. Roll Call
Board Members Present:
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Bill Cochran
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Sandy Johnson
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Brian Takala
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Jed Keenan
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Jill Washkuhn
Community Members Present:
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Chris (Monarch)
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Linda Asp
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Pat Cameron
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Doug (Statewide)
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George Pierce
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Kason
Pledge of Allegiance was recited.
4. Review of Meeting Materials
Materials were reviewed.
5. Approval of Agenda
Motion by Jed Keenan to approve the agenda as presented; second by Brian Takala. Motion carried.
6. Treasurer’s Report
Treasurer Sandy Johnson presented the report.
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CD will mature in July and will be reviewed at the next meeting.
Motion to accept the Treasurer’s Report by Brian Takala; second by Jed Keenan. Motion carried.
7. Approval of May 12, 2026 Minutes
Motion to approve the minutes as presented by Brian Takala; second by Jed Keenan. Motion carried.
8. Public Input
No public input.
9. Reports
A. Highway Construction & Maintenance
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Preparation of quotes and bids underway
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Signs have been ordered
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Potholes will be repaired
B. Facilities Report
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Pavilion repairs underway (Tom Crowley)
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Cold patch repairs needed for hall parking lot
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Generator service will be scheduled
10. Specific Matters for Discussion and/or Action
a. Brickman Lake Road Project – Sealed Bids
Sealed bids were received from Statewide and Monarch Paving under LRIP project rules. Estimate threshold: bids >10% over estimate ($132,956) cannot be accepted. Monarch: 158,892.20 BID, item line 50 slope/option to slope around the lake (optional). Total without item (50)126,742.30. Statewide BID 133,667.50 Reviewed BIDs, and compare details of BIDs. Motion made to accept Statewide BID to complete the Brickman Lake Project by Brian Takala 2nd Jed Keenan. Some discussion after BID was accepted. Vote made to accept motion accept.
Bids were reviewed and compared.
Motion to accept Statewide’s bid by Brian Takala; second by Jed Keenan. Discussion followed. Motion carried.
b. 2026 Roadside Mowing Quotes
Quotes reviewed:
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Melton Ditch Mowing: $4,000.00
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Sleepy Hollow Mowing: $4,200.00
Motion to accept Melton Ditch Mowing (lowest quote), contingent on addressing prior issues, by Brian Takala; second by Jed Keenan. Motion carried.
c. Crack Sealing – Stanberry Road
Quotes reviewed:
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Fahrner Asphalt Sealers: $8,716.00
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Washburn County Highway Department: $7,676.64
Motion to accept Washburn County’s quote by Jed Keenan; second by Brian Takala. Motion carried.
d. Right-of-Way Utility Use Permit Policy
A fiber optic company (Complete Broadband Solutions) requested information on town policy.
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Bill Cochran drafted a policy to ensure accountability.
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Follow-up questions were sent to the company; no response received.
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Discussion held regarding whether Washburn County has a similar policy.
Motion to adopt the Town of Stinnett Right-of-Way Policy by Jed Keenan; second by Bill Cochran. Vote: All in favor except Brian Takala (opposed), citing need to confirm county policy. Plan established to inquire about Washburn County’s policy.
f. Use of Town Equipment Off Town Property
Discussion held regarding liability and potential damage.
Policy adopted: All Town of Stinnett equipment must remain on town property and may not be loaned out.
Motion by Bill Cochran; second by Brian Takala. Motion carried.
g. Town Clean-Up Day
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No new information; no volunteers yet.
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Volunteers: Linda Asp, Jed Keenan, and limited availability from Bill Cochran.
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Discussion on monitoring dumpsters after cleanup.
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George Pierce offered assistance.
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County cleanup scheduled for October.
h. Town Emergency Plan
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Item moved to next meeting.
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Bill Cochran will update the town’s emergency plan.
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Town previously had a plan; county currently does not.
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Need identified for a designated person able to open the town hall during emergencies.
i. Liquor License Approvals
Licenses approved for:
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Stanberry Rail
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Outback Bar and Pizza
George Pierce listed as operator for Outback Bar and Pizza.
Motion to approve by Brian Takala; second by Jed Keenan. Motion carried.
j. Operator License Approvals
Approved for:
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Lori Gerich
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Colleen Dressen
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Theodore Dziubinski
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Tracy Okonek
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George Pierce
Motion to approve by Brian Takala; second by Jed Keenan. Motion carried.
11. Correspondence
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Call from Tim Gorsuch regarding cleanup day (reported by Jed Keenan).
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Linda Asp reserved the town park for July 4.
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Email regarding dividing property on Tranus Lake reviewed by Brian Takala and forwarded to Bill Cochran.
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Calls received by Bill Cochran from residents asking about cleanup day.
12. Upcoming Meetings / Events
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Election Worker Training: July 20, 2:00–5:00 p.m., Washburn County Courthouse.
13. Payment of Vouchers
Vouchers, statements, and bills were reviewed.
14. Next Town Board Meeting
July 14, 2026 – 7:00 p.m. Stinnett Town Hall
15. Agenda Items for Next Meeting
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CD maturing at Shell Lake Bank
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Emergency plan update
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Town cleanup
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Review right-of-way use policy
16. Adjournment
Motion to adjourn by Jed Keenan; second by Brian Takala. Meeting adjourned at 8:44 p.m

July 2026 Town Board Meeting

7/13/2026

 
​STINNETT TOWN MEETING NOTICE
7/14/2026
7:00PM AT THE STINNETT TOWN HALL
Posted on 7/13/2026 at the Town Hall, Outback Bar, Tranus Lake RD, and the Website by Jill Washkuhn township clerk.
AGENDA
1. Verification of Legal Posting Notice/Start of Meeting
a. Roll Call
b. Call Meeting to Order
c. Pledge of Allegiance
2. Review of Meeting Material
3. Approval of Agenda
4. Review of Treasurer’s Report
5. Approval of Town Board Meeting Minutes
6. Public Input
7. Highway Construction and Maintenance Report
8. Facilities Report
9. Specific Matters for Discussion and/or Action by the Town Board:
Review/adopt Town of Stinnett Emergency Operations Plan
Follow up on Town Right of Way Utility Permit
Follow up on Town Clean-up Day
Reimbursement for election worker training.
Review and approval of Aason Pierce operator license for Outback Bar and Pizza
10. Correspondence- Letters and Phone Calls Received, Reservations for Town Hall or Town Park
11. Upcoming Meetings/Events
               7/20- Election Worker training
7/22- WTA Unit Meeting TAC hearing
8/11- Partisan Primary
12. Payment of Vouchers, Statements, and Bills
13. Next Town Board Meeting August 18, 7 pm
14. Agenda items for next Town Board Meeting-
15. Adjournment

May2026 Meeting Minutes

6/11/2026

 
 
TOWN OF STINNETT
Regular Town Board Meeting Minutes
May 12, 2026 – 7:00 p.m. Stinnett Town Hall
1. Call to Order
Chairman Bill Cochran called the meeting to order at 7:03 p.m.
Roll Call:
  • Chairman Bill Cochran
  • Supervisor Brian Takala (via telephone)
  • Supervisor Jed Keenan
  • Treasurer Sandy Johnson
  • Clerk Jill Washkuhn
  • Alex Butterfield
  • Linda Asp
  • George Pierce
A quorum was present.
2. Verification of Legal Posting
Clerk Washkuhn certified that the meeting notice was properly posted on May 11, 2026 at the following locations:
  • Stinnett Town Hall
  • Outback Bar
  • Tranus Lake Road
  • Town of Stinnett Website
3. Pledge of Allegiance
The Pledge of Allegiance was recited by all present.
4. Approval of Agenda
Motion by Supervisor Takala, second by Chair Cochran, to approve the agenda as presented. Motion carried unanimously.
5. Treasurer’s Report
Treasurer Johnson reported the following:
  • ATC payment received.
  • Money Market account and Certificate of Deposit have been opened.
  • It was brought up that the ATC monies should be listed as a separate line item under the Money Market Account. Treasurer will have this noted for next meeting
Motion by Supervisor Takala, second by Supervisor Keenan, to accept the Treasurer’s Report. Motion carried unanimously.
6. Approval of April 2026 Meeting Minutes
The April minutes were reviewed. Correction noted: Naomi Cochran should be added to the list of community members present.
Motion by Supervisor Takala, second by Supervisor Keenan, to approve the minutes with the noted correction. Motion carried unanimously.
7. Public Input
  • Pat Sprenger requested permission to borrow chairs and tables from the Town Hall for a graduation event.
  • Discussion was held regarding liability, potential damage, and historical practice. The Board reaffirmed the long-standing policy that Town Hall and Town Park property shall not be loaned out for private use.
  • George Pierce volunteered to personally loan tables and chairs to Mr. Springer and will coordinate directly with him.
8. Highway Construction and Maintenance Report
Chairman Cochran provided the following updates:
  • Annual road review was completed on May 2, 2026.
  • Tree trimming and sign replacements have been completed.
  • Chippanize Lake Road sign has been ordered.
  • Champanzie Road sign has been replaced; however, the signpost remains damaged.
  • Debris left in the ditch must be removed; Statewide will assist with pickup and storage.
  • Chairman Cochran reviewed the LRIP process and noted road repair needs, including Stanberry Road.
9. Facilities Report
  • Tom Crowley will begin repairs on the pavilion roof.
10. Specific Matters for Discussion and/or Action
A. Poll Worker Compensation
  • Washburn County election workers currently earn between $11 and $20 per hour.
  • Proposal to increase Town of Stinnett wages as follows:
    • Poll Inspectors: increase by $2.00/hr to $17.00/hr
    • Chief Inspectors: increase by $2.00/hr to $19.00/hr
  • New rates to take effect beginning with the August 2026 election.
Motion by Supervisor Takala, second by Supervisor Keenan, to approve the wage increases. Motion carried unanimously.
B. Town Clean-Up
  • Residents Ron Olson, Don Neuman, and Bob Krouch inquired about scheduling a town clean-up event.
  • Volunteers are required to monitor the site, assist with lifting, and sort materials.
  • A minimum of 3–4 volunteers is needed for the event to proceed.
  • Additional volunteers will continue to be sought.
C. “Children at Play” Sign – Lee Road
  • Alex Butterfield expressed safety concerns due to increased residential traffic and speeding.
  • Discussion held regarding the effectiveness of signage.
  • Motion by Chairman Cochran, second by Supervisor Keenan, to install a Children at Play sign at the entrance of Lee Road. Motion carried unanimously.
  • Chairman Cochran will order the sign.
D. Emergency Plan
  • Deferred to the next regular meeting.
E. Liquor License – Outback Bar & Pizza
  • Applications have been received by George Pierce and will be reviewed at the next meeting.
11. Correspondence
  • Calls received regarding a waiver request for Chippanize Road from Max Ericson of Ericson Logging.
  • Clerk Washkuhn will attend Clerk Training on May 18, 2026.
  • Open Book: May 18, 2026
  • Board of Review: May 26, 2026
12. Payment of Vouchers
All vouchers, statements, and bills were reviewed and approved for payment.
13. Next Regular Meeting
The next Town Board meeting will be held on June 9, 2026 at 7:00 p.m. at the Stinnett Town Hall.
14. Agenda Items for Next Meeting
  • Policy regarding loaning Town Hall/Town Park property
  • LRIP bid review
  • Town clean-up planning
  • Approval of liquor licenses
15. Adjournment
Motion by Supervisor Keenan, second by Supervisor Takala, to adjourn the meeting. Motion carried unanimously. The meeting adjourned at 7:58 p.m.
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Town board meeting notice June 2026

6/1/2026

 
​TOWN OF STINNETT
MEETING NOTICE
Regular Town Board Meeting June 9, 2026 – 7:00 p.m. Stinnett Town Hall
Posted on June 1, 2026 Locations:
  • Stinnett Town Hall
  • Outback Bar
  • Tranus Lake Road
  • Town of Stinnett Website
Posted by: Jill Washkuhn, Town Clerk
AGENDA
1. Verification of Legal Posting
A. Call to Order b. Roll Call c. Pledge of Allegiance
2. Review of Meeting Materials
3. Approval of Agenda
4. Review of Treasurer’s Report
5. Approval of Town Board Meeting Minutes May 12,2026
6. Public Input
(Individuals wishing to speak will be recognized by the Chair.)
7. Highway Construction and Maintenance Report
8. Facilities Report
9. Specific Matters for Discussion and/or Action
a- Open/review/accept sealed bids on Brickman Lake Rd Project
b- Review/accept quotes for 2026 roadside mowing
c- Review/accept quote for crack sealing of Stanberry Rd
d- Discuss/adopt policy for Right of Way Utility Use Permits
f- Discuss/adopt policy on the use of Town of Stinnett equipment off of Town property.
g- Update on Town Clean-up day 
h- Update on Town Emergency Plan
i- Approval of Liquor Licenses for Stanberry Rail -Outback Bar
j- Approval of Operators Licenses
 
10. Correspondence
Letters and phone calls received; reservations for Town Hall or Town Park.
11. Upcoming Meetings / Events
12. Payment of Vouchers, Statements, and Bills
13. Next Town Board Meeting
July 14, 2026 – 7:00 p.m. at the Stinnett Town Hall
14. Agenda Items for Next Meeting
15. Adjournment
 

Town Board Meeting 4/21/2026

5/26/2026

 
​Town Meeting Minutes
April 21,2026 7 pm
Stinnett Townhall.
1. Call Meeting to Order at 7:40 pm and roll Call completed those present are Bill Cochran, Sandy Johnson, Jed Keenan, Brian Takala via phone, Jill Washkuhn, town person present Linda Asp and Janet Takala and Naomi Cochran ,
2. Verification of Legal Posting agenda on 4/13/2026 at the Town Hall, Outback bar, Tranus Lake RD, and the Website by Jill Washkuhn township clerk.
 
 Pledge of Allegiance recited
3. Agenda reviewed motion made to accept as presented made by Brian Takala 2nd Jed Keenan
4’ Treasurer’s Report was reviewed by Sandy Johnson. A CD had matured earlier in the month and the funds were temporarily moved into the checking account. A check for $27,207.80 was issued to Frandsen Bank to open a new CD. CD rate options were reviewed, including a 5‑month term at 3.75% APR and a 10‑month term at 3.50% APR. A motion to accept the 10‑month CD at 3.50% APR was made by Jed Keenan and seconded by Brian Takala, with all in favor.
The Board discussed combining the Town savings account with ATC funds into one money market account at 0.75% APR. Pros and cons of combining the accounts were reviewed. A motion to combine the savings account into a money market account was made by Jed Keenan. During discussion, Brian Takala expressed concern about keeping ATC funds separate. The Board agreed to combine the accounts into a money market account while maintaining ATC funds as a separate line item. The motion to combine accounts was made by Jed Keenan and seconded by Brian Takala, with all in favor. A motion to accept the Treasurer’s Report was made by Jed Keenan and seconded by Bill Cochran.
 
5. The Board reviewed the minutes from the March meeting. A correction was noted under Item #7 to change “SOT” to “DOT.” A motion to accept the minutes with the correction was made by Brian Takala and seconded by Jed Keenan, with all in favor.
 
6.  Public Input, it was noted that historical photographs of Stinnett were arranged and displayed at the Town Hall by Linda Asp.
 
7. Highway Construction and Maintenance, the Board discussed scheduling the annual Road Review. The road ban will be lifted on Thursday, April 23, 2026. Boom mowing along town roads will be discussed later in the meeting. The LRIP process will need to begin for advertising bids.
 
8. Facilities Report, Bill Cochran stated that Tom Crowley plans to begin repairs on the pavilion roof in mid‑May. Park clean‑up was completed by Bill Cochran and Jill Washkuhn.
 
9. Under Specific Matters for Discussion and Action, the
A. Board revisited banking account options, with discussion already recorded under the Treasurer’s Report.
B. Board discussed issues with misdirected town mail and the need for a consistent mailing address. Options included a mailbox at the Town Hall or a PO Box. A motion to rent a PO Box at the Springbrook Post Office was made by Bill Cochran and seconded by Jed Keenan, with all in favor.
C. Board discussed the annual Town Clean Up Day. Volunteers are required to assist with lifting and to ensure items brought in are appropriate for disposal. The Town needs five volunteers to operate a Cleanup Day, but currently has none. Due to the lack of volunteers, the Town may need to defer participation to the County Cleanup Day in the fall. A motion to review the Cleanup Day again next month was made by Bill Cochran and seconded by Brian Takala, with all in favor.
D. Board discussed increasing compensation for poll workers. Current pay is $13 for election inspectors and $15 for chief inspectors. The Board discussed the need to recruit additional workers for future elections. Jill Washkuhn will research pay rates in other townships. The matter will be discussed further next month.
E. Spring Road Review was scheduled for Saturday, May 2nd at 9:00 a.m.
F. Board reviewed a request from the Wisconsin Towns Association for towns to adopt a state funding resolution to support continued funding for town roads. A motion to adopt the resolution was made by Bill Cochran and seconded by Jed Keenan, with all in favor.
G. Board reviewed the 2026 mowing quote for the Town Hall and Park. Sterling Services, which purchased the previous contractor, submitted a quote with no change in cost from last year. A motion to contract with Sterling Services was made by Jed Keenan and seconded by Bill Cochran, with all in favor.
H. Board reviewed the County’s quote for boom mowing on Tranus Lake Road, Tranus Lake Landing Road, Elliot Road, Sugarbush Road, Pike Road, Hayward Road, Little Hayward Road, and Rice Road. The quote covered 14 miles at a cost of $6,009.60 for labor and machinery. The Board agreed to add Brickman Lake Road to the mowing plan. A motion to approve the quote with the addition was made by Brian Takala and seconded by Jed Keenan, with all in favor.
I.  A resident requested consideration of a “Children at Play” sign on Lee Road. The Board discussed placing a sign on Lee Road or at the road’s end. WTA guidance indicates such signs may be distracting. A motion to discuss the matter again next month was made by Brian Takala and seconded by Jed Keenan, with all in favor.
J Board received an update on the Town Park pavilion roof repair, with Tom Crowley planning to begin work in May.
K. Board reviewed follow‑up information from the April 7 election. The County reported no corrections were needed for past elections. The Board commended the election workers for their work.
10.Correspondence included letters and phone calls received, Town Hall and Park reservations, and notice of the Town Association meeting scheduled for April 22, 2026, at the Washburn County Courthouse.
11. Payment of Vouchers, Statements, and Bills.
12. Next Town Board Meeting May 12 at 7 pm at townhall.
13. Agenda items for next Town Board Meeting Poll workers compensation, town clean up.  Children at Play sign on Lee Road and Emergency plan.
14. Motion made at adjourn meeting made by Brian Takala, 2nd by Jed Keenan, meeting adjourn at 9:03pm.
 
 

Board of Review 2026

5/11/2026

 
​Notice of Board of Review For the Town of Stinnett
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the Board of Review for the Town of Stinnett of Washburn County, Wisconsin shall hold its first meeting on the 26th day of May 2026, from 4:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. at the Stinnett Town Hall, N10361 County Hwy M, Village of Stanberry.
 
Please be advised of the following requirements to appear before the Board of Review and procedural requirements if appearing before the Board:
No person shall be allowed to appear before the Board of Review, to testify to the Board by telephone or to contest the amount of any assessment of real or personal property if the person has refused a reasonable written request by certified mail of the Assessor to view such property.
After the first meeting of the Board of Review and before the Board’s final adjournment, no person who is scheduled to appear before the Board of Review may contact, or provide information to a member of the Board about the person’s objection except at a session of the Board.
No person may appear before the Board of Review, testify to the Board by telephone or contest the amount of the assessment unless, at least 48 hours before the first meeting of the board or at least 48 hours before the objection is heard if the objection is allowed because the person has granted a waiver of the 48-hour notice of an intent to file a written objection by appearing before the Board during the first two hours of the meeting and showing good cause for failure to meet the 48-hour notice requirement and files a written objection, that the person provides to the clerk of the Board of Review notice as to whether the person will ask for removal of any Board members
 and, if so, which member will be removed and the person’s reasonable estimate of the length of time that the hearing will take.
When appearing before the Board of Review, the person shall specify, in writing, the person’s estimate of the value of the land and of the improvements that are the subject of the person’s objection and specify the information that the person used to arrive at that estimate.
No person may appear before the Board of Review, testify to the Board by telephone or object to a valuation; if that valuation was made by the Assessor or the Objector using the income method of valuation; unless the person supplies the Assessor all the information about income and expenses, as specified in the Assessor’s manual under Sec 73.03 (2a) of Wis. Statutes, that the Assessor requests.  The Town of Stinnett has an ordinance for the confidentiality of information about income and expenses that is provided to the Assessor under this paragraph which provides exceptions for persons using information in the discharge of duties imposed by law or the duties of their office or by order of a court. The information that is provided under this paragraph, unless a court determined that it is inaccurate, is not subject to the right of inspection and copying under Sec. 19.35 (1) of Wis. Statutes.
The Board shall hear upon oath, by telephone, all ill or disabled persons who present to the Board a letter from a physician, surgeon or osteopath that confirms their illness or disability.
                                                                               Notice is hereby given and submitted May 11, 2026
                                                                               Town of Stinnett of Washburn County, Wisconsin
                                                                               /s/ Jill Washkuhn
 
 

STINNETT TOWN MEETING NOTICE  May 12,2026

5/11/2026

 
STINNETT TOWN MEETING NOTICE
5/12/2026
7:00 PM AT THE STINNETT TOWN HALL
 
Posted on 5/11/2026 at the Town Hall, Outback bar, Tranus Lake RD, and the Website by Jill Washkuhn township clerk.
AGENDA
1. Call Meeting to Order and roll Call
2. Verification of Legal Posting Notice and Pledge of Allegiance
3. Approval of Agenda
4. Review of Treasurer’s Report
5. Review April’s meeting minutes.
6. Public Input
7. Highway Construction and Maintenance Report/signage
8. Facilities Report:
9. Specific Matters for Discussion and/or Action by the Town Board
A. Poll workers compensation
B Town clean up. 
C. Children at Play sign on Lee Road
 D. Emergency plan
 E. Liquor license for Outback Bar and Pizza
10. Correspondence- Letters and Phone Calls Received/ Reservations for Town Hall or Town Park/Upcoming Meetings/Events/Miscellaneous.
 
11. Payment of Vouchers, Statements, and Bills
12. Next Town Board Meeting June 9 at 7 pm at townhall.
13. Agenda items for next Town Board Meeting
14. Adjournment
 
 

Notice of Open Book 2026

5/2/2026

 
​NOTICE OF OPEN BOOK
Town of Stinnett – Washburn County
STATE OF WISCONSIN
 
PURSUANT TO SEC. 70.45 OF THE WISCONSIN STATUTES, THE 2025 ASSESSMENT ROLL FOR THE TOWN OF STINNETT WILL BE OPEN FOR EXAMINATION ON:
 
Monday, MAY 18, 2026 AT THE STINNETT
TOWN HALL FROM 10:00 AM to 12 noon.
 
MATERIAL ABOUT THE ASSESSMENT, HOW TO FILE AN OBJECTION, AND BOARD OF REVIEW PROCEDURES UNDER WISCONSIN LAW WILL BE AVAILABLE AT THAT TIME.
 
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN THIS   2TH     DAY OF     MAY,  2026.  
 
 
Posted May 2, 2065 at the Town Hall, Tranus Lake Rd, Outback bar, and on the town Website by Jill Washkuhn, Clerk.                           
                     
 
UP NORTH ASSESSMENTS, LLC
TODD R. ANDERSON, ASSESSOR 2
8406 SOUTHRIDGE DRIVE                (715) 845-2022 OFFICE
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March Town Meeting Minutes

5/1/2026

 
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2026 NW Hazardous Waste Collection

4/29/2026

 
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Road Review

4/27/2026

 
​NOTICE
TOWN OF STINNETT
ROAD REVIEW
Saturday May 2, 2026
 
THIS IS THE YEARLY INSPECTION OF THE
TOWN ROADS BY THE
TOWN CHAIR AND SUPERVISOR
 
BEGINNING AT THE TOWN HALL AT 9:00 A.M.
AND ENDING AT THE TOWN HALL AT ABOUT 11:30 A.M.
 
ANYONE WISHING TO JOIN THEM, PLEASE MEET AT THE TOWN HALL IN STANBERRY AT 8:45 A.M. AND YOU CAN FOLLOW ALONG IN YOUR CAR.
 
FOR MORE INFORMATION CALL
Bill Cochran at 715-558-1775
 
 POSTED ON April 27, 2026  AT THE TOWN HALL, TRANUS LAKE RD, AND ON THE TOWN WEBSITE, WWW.TOWNOFSTINNETT.COM  BY Jill Washkuhn Clerk
 
 
 

2026 ANNUAL TOWN MEETING

4/26/2026

 
Town of Stinnett
 
        
APRIL 21, 2025 AT 6:30 PM
STINNETT TOWN HALL
 
Pledge of allegiance recite
Elector Present: Sandy Johnson, Naomi Cochran, Mark Lea, Bill Cochran, Janet Takala, Linda Asp and Jed Keenan(joined late in meeting). 
 
Minutes for the April 2025 annual meeting noted: No motion was recorded regarding approval of driveway snow plowing for 2025-2026. noted by Naomi Cochrna. Motion to approve with notation was made by Linda Asp, 2nd by Naomi Cochran. Y6 N 0
 
Annual budget 2026 reviewed by Sandy Johnson reviewed revenues and expenditures.  Bill Cochran reviewed road repairs planned for 2026 on Brickman Lake Road using LRIP funds. Motion made to accept annual budget made by Mark Lea, 2nd by Linda Asp.  Y 6 N 0
 
Town clean up Bill Cochran discussed needing volunteers to assist with town clean up.  Sandy Johnson added the County will have a clean up day in October.  Topic discussed Nothing decided.
 
Town Picnic- discussed past picnics.  Bill Cochran asked if a committee would like to convene. Nothing decided.
 
Driveway snowplowing 2026-2027-the past winter had some back-to-back storms, plowing was not complete after each snow event as more was predicted leaving.  Mark Lea asked when if driveway could be plowed sooner, discussed to increase fee in the hopes driveways would be plowed when snow accumulation is 4 inches. Discussed cost to the town and the amount collected from town residents for driveway plowing.   Last year driveway plowing fee was increased $10.00 for the 2024-2025 season.  Motion made my Mark Lea to raise annual cost of snow plow 175.00 2nd by Naoni Cochran.   Amended motion to raise annual fee by $10.00 was made by Sandy Johnson 2nd Linda Asp. Electors Vote to accept amended motion to increase snow plow season fee by $10.00 Y 2.  Vote to accept initial motion to increase snowplowing fee by $25.00   Y 4. Motion passed to increase driveway snowplowing fee by $25.00 for the 2026-2027 season,
 
Motion made to adjourn annual town meeting Sandy Johnson 2nd Janet Takala.  Y 6.
Meeting adjourn at 7:33 pm.
 
Annual meeting notice posted on April 13th at Stinnett town hall, Outback Bar, Tranus Lake Road and website by Jill Washkuhn Clerk. 

April Town Meeting

4/13/2026

 
​STINNETT TOWN MEETING NOTICE
4/21/2026
7:00 PM AT THE STINNETT TOWN HALL
Following the annual meeting
Posted on 4/13/2026 at the Town Hall, Outback bar, Tranus Lake RD, and the Website by Jill Washkuhn township clerk.
AGENDA
1. Call Meeting to Order and roll Call
2. Verification of Legal Posting Notice and Pledge of Allegiance
3. Approval of Agenda
4. Review of Treasurer’s Report
5. Review March’s meeting minutes.
6. Public Input-Pictures of old Stinnett
7. Highway Construction and Maintenance Report/signage
8. Facilities Report:
9. Specific Matters for Discussion and/or Action by the Town Board
A- Evaluate Banking Account Option- Move money into a Money market Account?
B-Mailing Address for Town Hall-Maintain existing arrangement or go to mailbox at Town Hall or PO Box?
C-Town Clean Up Day- Evaluate cost and staffing requirements. Schedule or defer to the County?
D-Increase compensation for Poll Workers?
E-Schedule Spring Road Review
F- Discuss/Approve Transportation Funding Resolution
G-Discuss/Approve 2026 Mowing Quote for Town Hall and Park
H-Discuss/Approve Quote for Boom Mowing of Town Roads by County
I- Discuss request by resident for Children at Play sign on Lee Rd
J-Follow up on Town Park Pavillion roof repair
K- April 7 election follow up.
 
         
10. Correspondence- Letters and Phone Calls Received/ Reservations for Town Hall or Town Park/Upcoming Meetings/Events/Miscellaneous.
11. Payment of Vouchers, Statements, and Bills
12. Next Town Board Meeting May 12 at 7 pm at townhall.
13. Agenda items for next Town Board Meeting
14. Adjournment
 

Annual Meeting Notice

4/13/2026

 
​Town of Stinnett
 
2026 ANNUAL TOWN MEETING
APRIL 21, 2025 AT 6:30 PM
STINNETT TOWN HALL
AGENDA
 
MATTERS REQUIRING ACTION BY TOWN RESIDENTS
 
  • APPROVAL OF THE 2025 ANNUAL MEETING MINUTES
  • ANY AND ALL MATTERS PERTAINING TO THE POWERS ALLOWED TO ELECTORS PURSUANT TO SECTION 60.10 OF WISCONSIN STATUTES.
 
MATTERS FOR DISCUSSION
 
  • ANNUAL BUDGET REPORT
  • TOWN CLEAN UP- VOULTEERS NEEDED
  • TOWN PICNIC – VOULTEERS NEEDED
  • DRIVEWAY SNOWPLOWING 2026-2027 SEASON
  • ANNUAL MEETING DATE FOR APRIL 20,2027  
 
 
POSTED ON APRIL 13, 2026  AT THE TOWN HALL, OUTBACK BAR, TRANUS LAKE RD,  AND ON THE TOWN WEBSITE, www.townofstinnett.com   BY Jill Washkuhn CLERK.  

Spring Election 2026

4/6/2026

 
​Type B Notice
Spring Election
Page 1
Type B Notice for Spring Election | Rev 2021-06 | Wisconsin Elections Commission, P.O. Box 7984, Madison, WI 53707-7984 |
608-261-2028 | web: wec.wi.gov | email: [email protected]
Notice of Spring Election and
Sample Ballots
April 7, 2026
Office of the Town of Stinnett Clerk
To the voters of the Town of Stinnett
Notice is hereby given of a spring election to be held in Washburn County in the Town of Stinnett on 4/7/2026, at which the officers named below shall be nominated. The names of the candidates for each office, whose nominations have been certified to or filed in this office, are given under the title of the office, each in its proper column, together with the questions submitted to a vote, for a referendum, if any, in the sample ballot below.
Information to Voters
Upon entering the polling place and before being permitted to vote, a voter shall:
•
state their name and address
•
show an acceptable form of photo identification*
•
sign the poll book**
*If a voter does not have acceptable photo identification, the voter may obtain a free photo ID for voting from the Division of Motor Vehicles.
**If the voter is unable to sign the poll book due to disability, a poll worker may write the word “exempt.”
If a voter is not registered to vote, they may register to vote at the polling place serving their residence if the voter provides proof of residence.
Where ballots are distributed to voters, the initials of two inspectors must appear on the ballot.
Upon being permitted to vote, the voter shall enter a voting booth or go to a machine and cast their ballot. The vote should not be cast in any manner other than specified here. Sample ballots or other materials to assist the voter in marking their ballot may be taken into the booth and copied. The sample ballot shall not be shown to anyone so as to reveal how the ballot is marked.
A voter who is a parent or guardian may be accompanied by the voter's minor child or minor ward.
An election official may inform the voter of the proper manner for casting a vote but the official may not advise or indicate a particular voting choice.
Assistance for Voting
A voter may select an individual to assist in casting their vote if the voter declares to the
Type B Notice
Spring Election
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Type B Notice for Spring Election | Rev 2021-06 | Wisconsin Elections Commission, P.O. Box 7984, Madison, WI 53707-7984 |
608-261-2028 | web: wec.wi.gov | email: [email protected]
presiding official that they are unable to read, have difficulty reading, writing, or understanding English, or that due to disability are unable to cast their ballot. The selected individual rendering assistance may not be the voter's employer or an agent of that employer or an officer or agent of a labor organization which represents the voter.
Where Optical Scan Voting is Used
The voter shall fill in the oval next to the name of the candidate of their choice for each office for which they intend to vote. To vote for a person whose name does not appear on the ballot, the voter shall write in the name of the person of their choice in the space provided for a write-in vote and fill in the oval next to the write-in line.
When using an electronic ballot marking device ICE to mark an optical scan ballot, the voter uses the tactile pad to select the name of the candidate of his or her choice for each office for which he or she intends to vote. To vote for a person whose name does not appear on the ballot, the voter shall type in the name of the person of his or her choice in the space provided for a write-in vote.
After Voting the Ballot
After an official optical scan ballot is marked. The voter may insert the ballot in the voting device The voter shall leave the polling place promptly.
Spoiling Ballots
If a voter spoils a paper or optical scan ballot, they shall return it to an election official who shall issue another ballot in its place, but not more than three ballots shall be issued to any one voter. If the ballot has not been initialed by two inspectors or is defective in any other way, the voter shall return it to the election official who shall issue a proper ballot in its place.
Please see Ballott
Jill Washkuhn
(Insert name and title of Clerk making this notice)
Clerks publish the Type B Notice the Monday before an election. When voting is equipment used, the notice shall include all offices and questions to be voted on at the election. The cost of this notice shall be shared §10.06(3)(e).) Posted on the Stinnett Website, at Town Hall, Tranus Lake road and Outback bar.
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