VILLAGE HALL FIRE DEPARTMENT USE/RENTAL POLICY

POLICY: Community Center Use and Charges (Approved by the Village Board July 20, 2011)

The Village Board of Ferryville allows local area public use of the Ferryville Community Center. The use must be consistent with the intended purpose of the Community Center.

A Use Agreement must be completed and submitted by the User to the Village Clerk prior to any use of the Community Center. Approval is based on a first come basis.

The Community Center is a No Smoking facility. No sale of alcohol is permitted.

The Fire Department area may not be rented November 1 to March 1, unless weather conditions are above freezing, and the Fire Chief approves the use. (Fire equipment will freeze when parked outside in a non-use condition) Rental of the Fire Department area must end by 7PM.

User/Renter Categories and Rates Per Day

Group A. - No Charge - No Security Deposit
1. Village employees and Board Members
2. Fire Fighters and First Responders
3. Registered non-profit groups, Churches, Civic groups, youth and senior
citizen oriented service clubs, Never Grow Old Club, community quilting groups,
government users, and similar groups.

Group B. - Village Resident Rates: $30 Village Hall, $30 Fire Dept, $50 Security Deposit for Each
Non-Village Resident: $50 Village Hall, $60 Fire Dept, Village Hall $50 Security Deposit
Fire Dept $100 Security Deposit
1. Birthday parties, gift showers (baby & weddings), retirement parties, funeral
receptions/lunches, wedding receptions, anniversaries, graduations, family reunions,
holiday parties, award receptions, and similar activities.
2. "Private" fund-raising activities, home business (Avon, Tupperware, etc.) Sales less than
$500.

Group C. - $200 Village Hall, $200 Fire Dept, $200 Security Deposit for each
Commercial (Defined as Gross Sales of greater than $500)
1. Prior approval by the Village Board is required
2. Portable toilets may be required, depending on size of event and expected attendance.
3. Liability Insurance requirements, safety and hygiene requirements to be determined by the Village Board prior to approval.

Group D. - Negotiated User Fee (Annually Agreed with Village Board) No Security Deposit
1. Groups who contract to have routine weekly/monthly meetings (AA Group)

Persons wanting to use/rent the facilities must contact the Village Clerk-Treasurer for availability and to obtain the use/rental form. Please call 608-734-9406 or e-mail Ferryville-vc@mchsi.com You may also reach the clerk's cell phone @ 920-948-2245.

VILLAGE OF FERRYVILLE
NOTICE OF ADOPTION OF ORDINANCES
Please take notice that on February 15, 2012, the Village Board of Ferryville Amended the following ordinances:
Ordinance Number: Chapter 2.11
TITLE: PLAN COMMISSION
SUMMARY: Amends language to permit maximum of 7 members, minimum of 5 members to be appointed by Village President and approved by the Village Board.

Ordinance Number: Chapter 12.01
TITLE: LICENSES & PERMITS
SUMMARY: Amends language to permit a Class A Licensee to sell beer & alcohol at 6AM.

Availability: The new Ordinances are available and may be reviewed on www.ferryville.com or by contacting:

Larry Quamme
Village Clerk
PO Box 236
Ferryville, WI 54628
(608) 734-9406 cell # 920-948-2245
E-Mail: ferryville-vc@mchsi.com

Larry Quamme
Village Clerk Posted: Post Office
Dated: February 16, 2012 River Bank
Center Posting Board
Village Hall
www.ferryville.com

VILLAGE OF FERRYVILLE
2012 SPRING ELECTION

April 3, 2012

VOTING BY ABSENTEE BALLOT

Any qualified elector who is unable or unwilling to appear at the polling place on Election Day may request to vote an absentee ballot. A qualified elector is any U.S. citizen, who will be 18 years of age or older on Election Day, who has resided in the ward or municipality where he or she wishes to vote for at least 28 consecutive days before the election. The elector must also be registered in order to receive an absentee ballot. Effective in 2012, proof of identification must be provided before an absentee ballot may be issued, unless the elector is otherwise exempt from this requirement.

TO OBTAIN AN ABSENTEE BALLOT YOU MUST MAKE A REQUEST IN WRITING.

Contact your municipal clerk and request that an application for an absentee ballot be sent to you for the election. You may also request an absentee ballot by letter. Your written request must list your voting address within the municipality where you wish to vote, the address where the absentee ballot should be sent, if different, and your signature along with a copy of your identification.

Special absentee voting application provisions apply to electors who are indefinitely confined to home or a care facility, in the military, hospitalized, or serving as a sequestered juror. If this applies to you, contact the municipal clerk.

You can also personally go to the clerk's office or other specified location, complete a written application, and vote an absentee ballot during the hours specified for casting an absentee ballot.

LARRY QUAMME, VILLAGE CLERK
P.O. Box 236
Ferryville, Wi 54628
608-734-9406 or cell # 920-948-2245
E-Mail: Ferryville-vc@mchsi.com

THE DEADLINE FOR MAKING APPLICATION TO VOTE ABSENTEE BY MAIL IS 5:00 P.M. ON March 29, 2012

THE FIRST DAY TO VOTE AN ABSENTEE BALLOT IN THE CLERK'S OFFICE IS March 19, 2012. THE DEADLINE FOR VOTING AN ABSENTEE BALLOT IN THE CLERK'S OFFICE IS 5:00 P.M. ON THE FRIDAY BEFORE THE ELECTION, March 30, 2012.

THE MUNICIPAL CLERK WILL DELIVER VOTED BALLOTS RETURNED ON OR BEFORE ELECTION DAYTO TO THE PROPER POLLING PLACE OR COUNTING LOCATION BEFORE THE POLLS CLOSE ON April 3, 2012. ANY BALLOTS RECEIVED AFTER THE POLLS CLOSE WILL BE COUNTED BY THE BOARD OF CANVASSERS IF POSTMARKED BY ELECTION DAY AND RECEIVED NO LATER THAN 4:00 P.M. ON THE FRIDAY FOLLOWING THE ELECTION.



TYPE E NOTICE | Rev 2011-12 | Posted: 2/16/2012 River Bank
U.S. Post Office
Center Posting Board
Village Hall
www.ferryville.com

/s/ Larry Quamme
Village Clerk

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The next regular Village Board meeting is Wednesday March 21st, 2012 at 7:00 pm.

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Burn Permits

All open burning in the Village of Ferryville requires a Burn Permit. Annual burn permits are free and may be obtained on-line at dnr.wi.gov/wisburn or by calling 1-888-947-2876 or from a fire warden (Ferryville Cheese at 159 Main Street).