Village Officials
Jamie North
Clerk-Treasurer
Amanda Bishop
Deputy Clerk-Treasurer
Clerk
The Clerk is responsible for all Administrative functions in the Village of Melrose. These include:
Municipal Licenses
Dog Licenses
Alcohol and Tobacco Licenses
Alcohol Operator’s License
Alcohol Retail License Application
Tobacco Retail License Application
Voter Registration and Elections
Voter Registration
Absentee Ballot Request
Village Caucus Administration
Board Nomination Paperwork
Park Reservations
Recreation Park and Tank Park Shelter Rental
Manages picnic table loan program
Schedules Use of the Village Hall
Executive Secretary at all Board Meetings
Publishes all Board Agendas, Meeting Minutes, and Notices
Treasurer
The Village Treasurer performs all Village financial functions. Duties include the following:
Operating Capital and Budget Preparations
Payroll
Management of Accounts payable and receivable
Investment of Village funds
Debt administration
Water/Sewer billing and collections
Property Tax billing and collections
Receipt of Swimming Pool Donations
Cal Smokiwicz
Chief of Police
Nicholas Gray
Sergeant
Tim Kunes
Fire Chief
Max Hart
First Responders - Service Director
Forrest Lefler
Superintendent Public Works
Gary North
Public Works
Tyler Dobbs
Public Works
Clark Anderson
Parks & Recreation Director
Bruce Hart
Village Attorney
Arndt, Buswell & Thorn
101 W Oak St,
Sparta, WI 54656
Aaron Holbach
Building Inspector
General Engineering Company (GEC)
P.O. Box 340
916 Silver Lake Drive
Portage, WI 53901
Assessor
Appraisal Services and Data Processing Sys, Inc
2025 Fairfax St.
Eau Claire, WI 54701
Dog Licenses
If you have a dog residing in your household, it must have a Village Dog License covering the current calendar year. Renewal reminders are sent out in December with property owner taxes, but it is ultimately the responsibility of the pet owner to purchase a license each year. Licenses may be purchased by mail or in person. To obtain a license, you must provide:
Completed dog license application
Full payment ($15.00 for spayed dogs, $20.00 for non-spayed dogs)
A paper copy of proof of a current rabies vaccination.
Dog licenses are not pro-rated for the calendar year.
Alcohol Licenses
Retail and Operator alcohol/tobacco licenses must be renewed on or before June 30th of each calendar year. Remember, the Village Board must approve all licenses so plan accordingly based on the Board Meeting schedule. To obtain additional information, contact the Clerk.
Building Permits
Building permit applications may be obtained from General Engineering Company. A diagram of the proposed construction must accompany all building permit applications. Aaron Holback 608-697-7774 The Village Clerk issues permits only for Siding, Driveways, Fencing, Decks and Roofing.
The permit fee is $60.00.
Annual Storage and Parking Fee
Annual application to store/park recreational vehicles, trailers and boats on village streets can be obtained from the Village Clerk.
The annual fee is $25.00.
Elections
All Federal, State-wide, and Municipal Elections are held at the Village Hall, 112 N. Washington Street in Melrose. Contact the Clerk for information regarding registration, nomination, and election dates.
Village Hall
The Village Hall is available to host meetings for Village civic groups. To reserve the Hall, contact the Clerk and provide date, time and proposed usage. The Clerk will arrange opening and closing instructions. As a reminder, Village Board Business will take precedence over all other meetings.
Park and Pool Reservations
The Pool reservation calendar is maintained by the pool. To reserve the pool please contact Clark Anderson Phone: (608) 396-3007 Pool Cell: (608) 865-8807
The Shelter reservation calendar is maintained by the Village Clerk. To reserve a shelter please contact the Village Clerk, fill out the form and provide payment to the Clerk.
Publication
For information regarding meeting agendas, meeting notices, meeting minutes you can check the following outlets: This website
Paper Copies of all notices are posted at the following locations:
Black River Country Bank
Melrose Post Office
Village Hall Front Window
Melrose Express
If you have a dog residing in your household, it must have a Village Dog License covering the current calendar year. Renewal reminders are sent out in December with property owner taxes, but it is ultimately the responsibility of the pet owner to purchase a license each year. Licenses may be purchased by mail or in person. To obtain a license, you must provide:
Dog licenses are not pro-rated for the calendar year.
Alcohol Licenses
Retail and Operator alcohol/tobacco licenses must be renewed on or before June 30th of each calendar year. Remember, the Village Board must approve all licenses so plan accordingly based on the Board Meeting schedule. To obtain additional information, contact the Clerk.
Building Permits
Building permit applications may be obtained from General Engineering Company. A diagram of the proposed construction must accompany all building permit applications. Aaron Holback 608-697-7774 The Village Clerk issues permits only for Siding, Driveways, Fencing, Decks and Roofing.
The permit fee is $60.00.
Annual Storage and Parking Fee
Annual application to store/park recreational vehicles, trailers and boats on village streets can be obtained from the Village Clerk.
The annual fee is $25.00.
Elections
All Federal, State-wide, and Municipal Elections are held at the Village Hall, 112 N. Washington Street in Melrose. Contact the Clerk for information regarding registration, nomination, and election dates.
Village Hall
The Village Hall is available to host meetings for Village civic groups. To reserve the Hall, contact the Clerk and provide date, time and proposed usage. The Clerk will arrange opening and closing instructions. As a reminder, Village Board Business will take precedence over all other meetings.
Park and Pool Reservations
The Pool reservation calendar is maintained by the pool. To reserve the pool please contact Clark Anderson Phone: (608) 396-3007 Pool Cell: (608) 865-8807
The Shelter reservation calendar is maintained by the Village Clerk. To reserve a shelter please contact the Village Clerk, fill out the form and provide payment to the Clerk.
Publication
For information regarding meeting agendas, meeting notices, meeting minutes you can check the following outlets:
Accounts Payable
The Treasurer pays bills weekly; however, the Village Board must approve all expenditures. To ensure prompt payment, be sure to send statements to the Village Treasurer the week prior to the monthly Village Board Meeting. The Board meets the first Wednesday of each month.
Water/Sewer Billing and Collections
Water/sewer bills are sent out on a monthly basis... generally during the first week of each month. Bills may be paid by check, money order, cash, ACH or online at paygov.us.
To make your payment please CLICK HERE and use the pay location code 37284.
The Village also has a convenient drop box that is emptied several times each day for those paying when the Treasurer is not in the office. Bills received after the stated due date are assessed an additional 3% monthly surcharge.
Property Tax Billing and Collections
Property tax bills are sent out annually in the month of December to Village residents and business owners. The Village Treasurer will collect all payments in full or first installment payments through the 31st of January each year. Beginning on February 1st, payments in full and/or second installment payments must be made directly to the Jackson County Treasurer.
Annual Audit
Village books are audited on an annual basis by:
Bauman Associates, Ltd.
PO Box 1225
Eau Claire, WI 54702-1225
The Treasurer pays bills weekly; however, the Village Board must approve all expenditures. To ensure prompt payment, be sure to send statements to the Village Treasurer the week prior to the monthly Village Board Meeting. The Board meets the first Wednesday of each month.
Water/Sewer Billing and Collections
Water/sewer bills are sent out on a monthly basis... generally during the first week of each month. Bills may be paid by check, money order, cash, ACH or online at paygov.us.
To make your payment please CLICK HERE and use the pay location code 37284.
The Village also has a convenient drop box that is emptied several times each day for those paying when the Treasurer is not in the office. Bills received after the stated due date are assessed an additional 3% monthly surcharge.
Property Tax Billing and Collections
Property tax bills are sent out annually in the month of December to Village residents and business owners. The Village Treasurer will collect all payments in full or first installment payments through the 31st of January each year. Beginning on February 1st, payments in full and/or second installment payments must be made directly to the Jackson County Treasurer.
Annual Audit
Village books are audited on an annual basis by:
Bauman Associates, Ltd.
PO Box 1225
Eau Claire, WI 54702-1225