City of Mequon Weekly Bulletin - June 15, 2018

Upcoming Meetings
Festivals Committee: June 18 – 6:00 P.M. (Agenda)
Park and Open Space Board: June 20 – 6:30 P.M. (Agenda)
Economic Development Board: June 26 – 7:30 A.M.

Fire Department Hires Interns
The next group of interns for the 2018/2019 school year started June 1. The Fire Department has hired a total of 6 interns. Half of the interns will be on the job until the end of 2018 and the other 3 interns will be serving until the end of May in 2019. The interns provide the City with the ability to staff ambulances on both sides of the city when needed and have one additional personnel available for fire calls 24/7. In return, the City pays a $500 monthly stipend to each intern and provides sponsorship for EMT-Basic as well as other State of Wisconsin fire certification classes.

Three Newly Promoted and Hired Employees on the Job in the Public Works Department
Over the last several months, the Public Works Department and the Human Resources Division have been hard at work to address a number of vacancies. After vetting 22 applicants for Fleet Superintendent, Todd Zeller was selected to fill the position. Todd has worked for the City as a Mechanic for about 32 years and comes to his new position with a wealth of knowledge. Additionally, Wayne Peters has formally assumed the role of Buildings Superintendent. Wayne was previously the City’s Buildings Foreman and had been fulfilling many of the Buildings Superintendent responsibilities for about two years while the position was vacant. With Wayne formally assuming the Buildings Superintendent role, the Buildings Foreman position has been eliminated.  Last, but not least, the City has hired a new Building Maintenance Worker to fill a vacancy created as a result of a voluntary resignation earlier this year. Amy Zollinski comes to the City from Washington County Youth Hockey Association where she worked as an Assistant Rink Manager and Amy also worked with the City for six summers as a seasonal employee for the Parks and Highway Divisions.

Financial Audit RFP
The current five-year contract with the City’s audit firm, Baker Tilly, expired with this week’s delivery of the FY2017 audit report. Finance staff plans to issue an RFP for audit services for fiscal years 2018-22 later this summer.

Human Resources Division Issues Newly Designed Employment Ads and Application
In preparation for the Chief of Police recruitment process, Human Resources redesigned the City’s job ad into a graphically pleasing format and issued a new fillable employment application. Please click here to view the new job ad format and click here to view the City’s new employment application.

Mequon Preservation Partners Field Day Events Scheduled for Next week
The Mequon Preservation Partners invite community members to explore and learn about Mequon's open spaces this spring at free field days.  Explore Highland Woods at 12701 N. Green Bay Road, just south of Highland Road, from 5:30 P.M. – 7:00 P.M. on Monday, June 18.  A second event will be held at Virmond Park at 10606 N. Lake Shore Drive, from 5:30 P.M. – 7:00 P.M. on Tuesday, June 19. Please visit the Mequon Preservation Partners Facebook page for more details.

Wisconsin Senior Olympics Clinic at Homestead High School Scheduled for July 15
On Sunday, July 15, 9:00 A.M. to 12:00 P.M., the Wisconsin Senior Olympics Track & Field Coordinators will be hosting a clinic at Homestead High School for individuals 45 and older. This clinic is perfect for those who are interested in improving their results, or, in learning how to compete in track and field and need a starting point. There is no charge for this clinic. Please click here to learn more about the clinic.

Ozaukee County Bar Association offering Free Power of Attorney Consultations
Attorneys from the Ozaukee County Bar Association will be available to meet individually with Ozaukee County residents to assist them in completing their Power of Attorney for Health Care.  Documents and assistance will be provided free of charge. Appointments are open to anyone age 55 and older, as well as to persons with a disability determination.  Appointments are available in October and are scheduled on the ½ hour. Residents are encouraged to reserve an appointment right away. By contacting Ozaukee County Human Services at 262-284-8200. Please see the attached flyer for additional detail.