Welcome to the official website of the Town of Big Flats.
The Town of Big Flats wishes to preserve our most valuable resources of woods, water, wildlife, and family traditions in harmony with our rural lifestyle.
The unincorporated community of Big Flats is located near the geographic center of
Wisconsin in northern Adams County on Highway 13 between Wisconsin Rapids and Adams and Friendship. The population was 1,018 at the 2010 census. Big Flats has three trout streams including the Big Roche-a-Cri Creek, three major rock formations including Rabbit Rock Park, ATV routes, snowmobile routes, hunting and wildlife viewing opportunities.
SPRING FLOODING - 2019
ATTENTION - CHANGE IN RESIDENTS REPORTING FLOOD DAMAGE
Residents suffering damage from the recent flooding should report their damages by calling 2-1-1. Please disregard completing the Business and Residential Damage Assessment forms and
call 2-1-1. Thank you.
Jane M. Gervais, Director, Adams County Emergency Management
BOTTLED WATER PRESS RELEASE
Adams County Emergency Management
Jane M. Gervais, Director
400 Main Street PO Box 144 emmgmt@co.adams.wi.us
Friendship WI 53934-0144 Telephone 608-339-4248
FAX 608-339-4299
Date: September 9, 2019 Time: 8:30 a.m.
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
FOR MORE INFORMATION CONTACT:
Adams County Emergency Management
(608) 339-4248
(Friendship, WI)
PRESS RELEASE UPDATE
BOTTLED WATER AVAILABLE FOR RESIDENTS DUE TO FLOODING
See Adams County Government website for updated information:
http://www.co.adams.wi.gov/ (Emergency Management Notification)
Bottled water will be available at the following location for Adams County residents whose private wells have been impacted by flood water:
Big Flats Town Hall, 1104 County Road C (Town of Big Flats)
Monday, September 16, 2019 – 5:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m.
Wednesday, September 18, 2019 – 1:00 p.m. – 3:00 p.m.
Residents will be required to provide names and address at the time of pick-up.
WELL/WATER TEST KITS:
Public Health recommends that if you have a private well that has been submerged by flood water, do not drink the water. Wait until the waters recede and then sample the well for bacteria. Sample kits may be obtained from the Adams County Public Health Department located at 108 E. North Street, Friendship, WI. Telephone no. 608-339-4505. Please call ahead to schedule a time to pick up your water test kit to ensure availability. Until you know your water is not contaminated, drink bottled water.
Jane M. Gervais, Director
Adams County Emergency Management
The Town of Big Flats is Zoned. New construction or changes in land use require a Land Use Permit from the town before proceeding. Please see Ordinances and Forms and Applications for necessary information and paperwork for downloading.
Town Board Meetings are held on the second Tuesday of the month at 6 pm at
the Big Flats town hall.
Big Flats Town Officials
Board Chair: Todd Peterson (608-564-7142)
Supervisor I: Larry Beck (608-474-0369) Highway Dept. Driveways & Culverts
Supervisor II: Mark Reed (608-564-2601) Transfer Site
Town Clerk: Mary O'Neil (608-547-1864)
Treasurer: Sheila Smedbron (608-547-1723)
Fire Chief: Dick Meyers (608-474-0177
Zoning Administrator: Mike Clark (608-403-7714) bigflatswizoning@gmail.com
Assessor: Associated Appraisal, Inc. 1314 W. College Ave., Appleton, WI 54912 (920-749-1995, email: info@apraz.com )
Please direct all tax related questions to Sheila Smedbron, the Town Treasurer.
Special Assessment requests can be emailed to the town @ treastnbigflats@yahoo.com
Absentee Ballots are available from the Town Clerk. You can send an email request for a ballot to tnbigflats@yahoo.com.
Transfer Site Hours of Operation
Drop off garbage and recyclables open only to Big Flats property owners with a valid site pass. Summer: Saturday 9-4, Sunday 12-4, Wednesday 1-6, Winter (daylight savings time): Saturday 12-4, Sunday 12-4. Please bring your tax bill or receipt to the town treasurer to obtain or replace a pass. Replacement cost is $10.
Fire Number Sign Replacement
Fire signs are crucial for emergency personnel to locate them in the case of an emergency. If a resident wants to replace a faded fire sign, they need to obtain an address number application for replacement from the Real Property Lister at the Adams County court house. The house number application is also available on the Adams County website at "house number application". Replacement cost is $25 and will be added to the property tax bill as a special assessment.
Email Notice
If a resident would like an email notice of special town board meetings, please feel free to contact the town clerk at: tnbigflats@yahoo.com.
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