Town of LaFayette, Walworth County, WI

Board of Review Meeting
2024-05-14 16:00 - 18:00 (America/Chicago)

Board of Review
2024-05-14 16:00 - 18:00
MAY 14, 2024, 4:00 – 6:00 P.M.
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the Board of Review shall hold its first full session on date and time stated above, at the Town Hall, corner of Potter and Cobb Roads (W4614 Potter Road, Elkhorn WI 53121). Please be advised of the following requirements to appear before the Board of Review and procedural requirements if appearing before the Board.

70.47(7)(aa), Wis. Stats. provides that the BOR may deny a hearing to a property owner who does not allow the assessor to complete an exterior view. However, the Wisconsin Supreme Court expressed due process concerns regarding a similarly worded statute in Milewski v. Town of Dover, 2017 WI 79, 377 Wis. 2d 38, 899 N.W.2d 303. It is DOR’s recommendation to allow a BOR hearing even if the property owner denied an interior Back to table of contents 7 2023 Guide for Board of Review Members or exterior view. The lack of access to view, and the credibility of evidence offered can be managed as an evidentiary issue at a BOR hearing, rather than denying access to the BOR.
After the first BOR meeting and before the BOR’s final adjournment, no person who is scheduled to appear before the BOR may contact, or provide information to, a member of the BOR about that person’s objection except at a BOR session
No person may appear before the BOR, testify to the BOR by phone or contest the amount of any assessment unless, at least 48 hours before the first meeting of the BOR or at least 48 hours before the objection is heard if the objection is allowed under sub. (3)(a), that person provides to the BOR clerk a notice as to whether the person will ask for removal under sub. (6m) 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 BOR, the person must specify in writing, the person’s estimate of the land value and improvements that the person is objecting and the person must specify the information used to arrive at that estimate
No person may appear before the BOR, testify to the BOR by phone or object to a valuation; if that valuation was made by the assessor or the objector using the income method; unless no later than seven days before the first meeting of the BOR the person supplies to the assessor all of the information about income and expenses, as specified in the Wisconsin Property Assessment Manual under sec. 73.03(2a), Wis. Stats., that the assessor requests. The municipality or county shall provide by ordinance for the confidentiality of information about income and expenses that is provided to the assessor under this paragraph and shall provide exceptions for persons using the information in the discharge of duties imposed by law or of the duties of their office or by order of a court. The information that is provided under this paragraph is not subject to the right of inspection and copying under sec. 19.35(1), Wis. Stats., unless a court determines before the first meeting of the BOR that the information is inaccurate.

Cairie L. Virrueta, Clerk-Treasurer

Board of Review
2024-05-14 16:00 - 18:00
BOARD OF REVIEWMAY 14, 2024, 4:00 – 6:00 P.M.
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the Board of Review shall hold its first full session on date and time stated above, at the Town Hall, corner of Potter and Cobb Roads (W4614 Potter Road, Elkhorn WI 53121). Please be advised of the following requirements to appear before the Board of Review and procedural requirements if appearing before the Board.

70.47(7)(aa), Wis. Stats. provides that the BOR may deny a hearing to a property owner who does not allow the assessor to complete an exterior view. However, the Wisconsin Supreme Court expressed due process concerns regarding a similarly worded statute in Milewski v. Town of Dover, 2017 WI 79, 377 Wis. 2d 38, 899 N.W.2d 303. It is DOR’s recommendation to allow a BOR hearing even if the property owner denied an interior Back to table of contents 7 2023 Guide for Board of Review Members or exterior view. The lack of access to view, and the credibility of evidence offered can be managed as an evidentiary issue at a BOR hearing, rather than denying access to the BOR.
After the first BOR meeting and before the BOR’s final adjournment, no person who is scheduled to appear before the BOR may contact, or provide information to, a member of the BOR about that person’s objection except at a BOR session
No person may appear before the BOR, testify to the BOR by phone or contest the amount of any assessment unless, at least 48 hours before the first meeting of the BOR or at least 48 hours before the objection is heard if the objection is allowed under sub. (3)(a), that person provides to the BOR clerk a notice as to whether the person will ask for removal under sub. (6m) 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 BOR, the person must specify in writing, the person’s estimate of the land value and improvements that the person is objecting and the person must specify the information used to arrive at that estimate
No person may appear before the BOR, testify to the BOR by phone or object to a valuation; if that valuation was made by the assessor or the objector using the income method; unless no later than seven days before the first meeting of the BOR the person supplies to the assessor all of the information about income and expenses, as specified in the Wisconsin Property Assessment Manual under sec. 73.03(2a), Wis. Stats., that the assessor requests. The municipality or county shall provide by ordinance for the confidentiality of information about income and expenses that is provided to the assessor under this paragraph and shall provide exceptions for persons using the information in the discharge of duties imposed by law or of the duties of their office or by order of a court. The information that is provided under this paragraph is not subject to the right of inspection and copying under sec. 19.35(1), Wis. Stats., unless a court determines before the first meeting of the BOR that the information is inaccurate.

Cairie L. Virrueta, Clerk-Treasurer262.723.4321 | clerk@lafayettewcwi.gov |5573 Bowers Rd, Elkhorn, WI 53121

This notice posted at least 15 days prior in accordance with Wis. Stats. Chapter 985.02(2) on the Town’s website, lafayettewcwi.gov and at Town Hall, W4614 Potter Road.
Date: February 22, 2024 Attest: Cairie L. Virrueta, Clerk Treasurer

Drug Take-Back Day-April 27
2024-04-27 09:00 - 16:00
Prescription Drug Take-Back Day

Open Book Session
2024-04-25 12:00 - 16:00
2024 ASSESSMENT ROLL OPEN BOOK SESSION

WEEKDAY
DATE
TIME

Thursday
April 25, 2024
12:00 – 4:00 p.m.

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN, pursuant to § 70.45, WI State Statutes, that the assessment roll for the year 2024 will be open for examination at the Town Hall, W4614 Potter Rd, on date and time stated above.
Additionally, the Town Assessor, John Pounder, will be available during that same time to answer questions related to the assessments in the Town.
Board of Review is scheduled for Wednesday, May 14, 2024 beginning at 4:00 pm for a period of at least two (2) hours at the LaFayette Town Hall.
For additional information, contact the Assessor, John Pounder, at 262-728-2256.
Cairie L. Virrueta, Clerk-Treasurer
This notice posted at least 15 days prior in accordance with Wis. Stats. Chapter 985.02(2) on the Town’s website, lafayettewcwi.gov and at Town Hall, W4614 Potter Road.
Date: February 22, 2024

Town Board-Special Meeting
2024-04-23 16:00, 2024-02-26 16:00, 2024-01-31 17:30, 2023-12-11 17:00

Annual Meeting
2024-04-17 18:00

Plan Commission
2024-04-03 19:00, 2024-02-07 19:00

Town Board-Special Meeting
2024-03-27 16:00
Meeting is at Municipal Garage

2024 Roads Bid Due & Opening
2024-03-26 12:00 - 13:00
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN, the Town Board is letting out bids for 2024 Asphalt Paving Program. For a list of complete specifications and bid forms, contact the Town Clerk-Treasurer or the Road Supervisor.ALL BIDS must be received sealed in the Clerk-Treasurer’s office at N5573 Bowers Rd (Elkhorn, WI) by Noon, Tuesday, March 26, 2024, bid opening to follow at same location. Bid may be awarded at a Special Meeting on March 27 at 4:00 p.m., at the LaFayette Town Hall (W4614 Potter Rd). The Town Board reserves the right to accept or reject all bids or parts thereof, waive any informalities in the bidding process and to accept the bid proposal or portion of a bid proposal deemed most advantageous to the Town.
Adam Brotz, Road Supervisor262.215.6205 or dpwsuper@lafayettewcwi.gov
Cairie L. Virrueta, Clerk-Treasurer262.723.4321 or clerk@lafayettewcwi.gov

Voting: Presidential Preference & Spring Election
2024-03-07 12:00 - 2024-04-02 20:00
The Presidential Preference and Spring Election will take place Tuesday, April 2nd from 7 a.m. to 8 p.m. at LaFayette Town Hall, located at W4614 Potter Road.
To request a mailed absentee ballot, go to myvote.wi.gov.
In-person absentee voting starts two weeks prior to the election or March 19th.
NOTE DAYS/TIMES AND LOCATIONS FOR EARLY VOTING:
*Walk-in voting will take place on March 19, 21 & 26 from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the Town Garage, located at N5573 Bowers Road.
*Walk-in voting will take place on Saturday, March 23rd from Noon until 3 p.m. at Town Hall, W4614 Potter Road.
Other times by appointment. No voting may take place the day before the election. Photo ID is required to vote.
Contact Town Clerk Cairie Virrueta for more information at 262.723.4321 or clerk@lafayettewcwi.gov.

Town Board Meeting
2024-02-21 18:00, 2024-01-17 18:00, 2023-10-18 18:00

Electors Special Meeting
2024-02-21 18:00
Monthly Town Board Meeting will immediately follow

Town Hall Construction Bids Due
2024-01-24 17:30
Bids for construction on a new Town Hall are due 5:30 p.m. on January 24, 2024, and will be followed by Bid Opening. A reminder:

Mailed bids should be sent to N5573 Bowers Road by January 24th.
All in-person delivered bids on January 24th: Deliver to W4614 Potter Road, current Town Hall, by 5:30 p.m. with opening to immediately follow at W4614 Potter Road.

Board Consideration and Possible Awarding: January 31, 2024, time TBD.

In-person Tax Payment Collection
2024-01-24 09:00 - 14:00
In-person tax bill payment will tax place at Town Hall, located at W4614 Potter Road. Please do not bring cash as we do not have a cash box. Check or cashier payment only. Please bring your tax bill with you. Just a reminder tax bills (1st payment or in full) are due January 31, 2024.

Town Hall Construction Pre-bid Meeting
2024-01-03 13:00

Town Board Meeting
2023-11-15 18:00
Monthly Town Board Meeting will follow the Public Hearing/Special Meeting for the 2024 Budget that begins at 6:00 p.m.

Plan Commission Meeting
2023-11-01 19:00, 2023-10-04 18:00

Town Board-Special Meeting
2023-10-19 16:30
Budget Workshop 2

Town Board-Special
2023-09-27 16:30, 2023-09-20 17:15

Town Board-Quorum Notice
2023-09-27 10:00

Town Board
2023-09-20 18:00
