2025 Town of Washburn Purchasing Procedures* (1) The purchase of office-supply, maintenance and repair parts, with the anticipated cost under $500, may be made by the Town Clerk, the Town Treasurer and the Town Road Supervisor without pre-approval of the Town Chairperson or a Town Board Member. Prior to purchasing the purchaser must review the…

Town of Washburn Bayfield County, Wisconsin Hiring Policy To assure consistency and thoroughness in the hiring process going forward, the Town of Washburn hereby adopts the following Hiring Policy steps: Hiring Committee Members: The committee will include the Town Chair, the Town Supervisors, and a Road Crew Member. Advertise in one or two local paper…

Town of Washburn Bayfield County Wisconsin Fair Employment Policy WHEREAS, The Wisconsin State Legislature finds that the practice of unfair discrimination in employment against properly qualified individuals substantially and adversely affects the general welfare of the state and deprives those individuals of the earnings that are necessary to maintain a just and decent standard of…

TOWN OF WASHBURN BAYFIELD COUNTY   The Town of Washburn may declare a Winter Weather Emergency under the following conditions: 2 or more inches of snow Strong winds which cause drifting across roads Rain or sleet which cause ice buildup on roads Any or all of these conditions may cause a Winter Weather Emergency. The…

NOTICE TO ALL BAYFIELD COUNTY DOG OWNERS Pursuant to §174.052, Wisconsin Statutes, notice is hereby given to all owners of dogs in Bayfield County that rabies vaccinations and dog licenses are required. Vaccination by a veterinarian against rabies of all dogs is required (§95.21(2)) except as provided in §174.054, the owner of the dog shall…

The Town of Washburn (“Town”) hereby adopts this policy (“Policy”) governing selection of contractors for Town projects involving the construction, execution, repair, remodeling or improvement of any public work or building or for the furnishing of materials or supplies (“Public Contract”). Adoption of State Standards. Except as otherwise provided by this Policy, the Town shall…

SNOW PLOWING POLICY TOWN OF WASHBURN BAYFIELD COUNTY, WISCONSIN INTRODUCTION Keeping the roads safe during the winter months is a challenge in northern Wisconsin. The Town of Washburn is committed to keeping the roads in a condition that makes travel safe and possible. The purpose of this document is to set forth the Town’s snowplow…