Portage County Drainage District (PCDD)

Weekly Blast!: A lot of tree debris remains along the Town’s rights of way because of the ice storm we recently experienced. Our public works crew is starting to clear along our heaviest traveled roads. They hope to have the brush cleared throughout the Town in a couple weeks. Please be patient as they work to clear this extensive debris. Next fall, when it is permitted to trim oak again, the crew will do so alongside the chipper so the debris will not remain on the ground after brushing activities. The Town Board held its monthly meeting on Wednesday. Our Zoning Ordinance, recently considered by the Portage County Planning & Zoning Committee was approved with one minor revision. It will be considered by the County Board soon. Speaking of our sincere thanks are extended to Jim Yetter, outgoing County Board Supervisor in Wards 1&2 and congratulations to Greg Hakala who will replace him for the next two years. In Ward 3 Scott Soik prevailed over Amberle Schwartz by three votes. There will likely be a recount of that race. Clerk Stefanie Schlapa presented required revisions to the Town’s Recycling Ordinance which will be finalized by month’s end. We reviewed our current ATV/UTV Ordinance to consider new requirements for braking lights among other required changes. Two failing culverts in the Town deemed eligible for a new grant program are being considered by Supervisor Scott Provost for application. Mark your calendar for our Annual Meeting, April 21, 6pm. Have a pleasant weekend – the weather should at least be agreeable, Sharon.

For drainage district concerns or questions, folks are encouraged to reach out with complaints and/or questions to:

Chairperson

Paul Cieslewicz

7111 Sherman Road Bancroft 54921

Phone: (715) 498-6651

Secretary/Treasurer

Brion Hackbarth

7189 Moraine Lane Stevens Point 54482

Phone: (715) 496-9235

Member

John Bustimonte

208 Pine Bluff Road Stevens Point 54482

Phone: (313) 330-3721

Member

Justin Isherwood

6055 Isherwood Road Plover 54467

Phone: (715) 570-4033

Member

George Kraft

8640 Old Amish Road Amherst 54406

Phone: (715) 572-7568

DATCP Drainage Engineer

Barton Chapman

Phone: (608) 224-4608

Cell: (608) 216-6433

DNR

Jared Seidl

Phone: (920) 420-5960