City of Mequon Weekly Bulletin - March 8, 2019
Upcoming Meetings
Planning Commission: March 11 – 6:00 P.M. (Agenda)
Festivals Committee: March 11 – 6:00 P.M. (Agenda)
Architectural Board: March 11 – 6:30 P.M. (Agenda)
Public Safety Committee: March 12 – 5:30 P.M. (Agenda)
Public Welfare Committee: March 12 – 6:00 P.M. (Agenda)
Finance-Personnel Committee: March 12 – 6:30 P.M. (Agenda)
Public Works Committee: March 12 – 7:15 P.M. (Agenda)
Common Council: March 12 – 7:30 P.M. (Agenda)
Board of Police and Fire Commissioners: March 13 – 2:00 P.M.
Frank L. Weyenberg Library Board of Trustees: March 13 – 6:00 P.M. (Agenda)
Tree Board: March 13 – 6:00 P.M. (Agenda)
Mequon/Thiensville Town Center Gateway Committee: March 14 – 7:30 A.M. (Agenda)
Sewer Utility Commission Meeting: March 19 – 7:00 P.M.
Water Utility Commission: March 19 – 7:00 P.M.
Park and Open Space Board: March 20 – 6:30 P.M.
Fire Department’s Deputy Chief Process Moves Forward
With the assistance of three Fire Chiefs from nearby municipalities, the City held panel interviews for the Deputy Chief position on Tuesday, March 5. Chief Bialk and Assistant Administrator Schoenemann were there to facilitate the interviews in addition to 3 members of the Board of Police and Fire Commission (PFC) in attendance to observe during the day-long process. The results from the panel interview will be used to generate an eligibility list that will go before the PFC for approval at their next meeting. Chief Bialk will then select a candidate from the list to fill the position. It is anticipated that a Deputy Chief will be on the job by the beginning of next month assuming the candidate passes all pre-employment testing requirements.
City Successfully Completes $5 Million Sale of General Obligation Promissory Notes
Earlier this week the City closed on the sale of its 2019A General Obligation Promissory Notes. The $5 million sale included a reoffering premium of slightly more than $300,000 and a true interest cost of 2.2969%. The proceeds will be applied towards the reconstruction of Mequon local and arterial roads in addition to some City parking lots over the next three construction years. The notes will be paid down over ten years.
February Blood Drive Sees Success
The Mequon Community Blood Drive held at Mequon City Hall on February 22, resulted in 43 units of blood collected. Each unit can help up to three people, so potentially 129 patients will be helped. There were also four first time donors who attended! The next blood drive at city hall will take place from 7:00 A.M. to noon on July 12.
Be Ready to Spring Forward
Don’t forget to change your clocks ahead one hour on Sunday as Daylight Saving Time begins on Sunday, March 11, 2019.
