City of Mequon Weekly Bulletin - May 31, 2019

Upcoming Meetings
Board of Police and Fire Commissioners: June 4 – 8:00 A.M. (Agenda)
Bike and Pedestrian Way Commission: June 6 – 8:00 A.M. (Agenda)
Planning Commission: June 10 – 6:00 P.M.
Festivals Committee: June 10 – 6:00 P.M.
Architectural Board: June 10 – 6:30 P.M.
Public Welfare Committee: June 11 –6:15 P.M.
Public Safety Committee: June 11 – 6:30 P.M.
Finance-Personnel Committee: June 11 – 7:00 P.M.
Public Works Committee: June 11 – 7:00 P.M.
Public Works Committee: June 11 – 7:00 P.M.
Sewer Utility District Commission: June 11 – 7:30 P.M.
Common Council: June 11 – 7:30 P.M.

Community-Wide Survey Available Until June 14
Households should have received a copy of the City’s community-wide survey in their mailbox sent from the Strategic Research Institute (SRI). Households are also welcome to complete the survey digitally by clicking here to go to the City’s website.  If a household would like a second paper survey or have any questions, please contact Assistant City Administrator Justin Schoenemann at 262-236-2942 or jschoenemann@ci.mequon.wi.us. Paper surveys must be placed in the mail by June 14. On behalf of the City, thank you to residents for participating in the survey. The data collected will be used by the City for years to come.

Fire Department Launches New Recruitment Efforts
The Mequon Fire Department (MFD) is launching an interactive recruitment website designed to engage prospective new members.  The new website has advanced functionality to provide any prospective applicants with answers to many common questions about serving in various roles with the MFD in a proactive and engaging fashion.  Additionally, the website allows interested parties to schedule an in-person visit to the MFD with a few clicks as well as the ability to fill out and submit an application online.  All activity on the website is tracked via an integrated analytics package and will be used to measure the effectiveness of the website as a recruiting tool.  A social media campaign utilizing the current MFD Facebook and new Instagram and Twitter accounts will direct viewers of MFD posts to the new website.  Furthermore, a focused direct mail campaign will be launched in the near future. The recruiting website is currently in beta testing on the Fire Department page of the City of Mequon website. 

City Administrator Elected to GFOA Executive Board
Last week, City Administrator Will Jones was elected to serve a three-year term on the Government Finance Officers Association’s (GFOA) 18-member Executive Board during GFOA’s Annual Conference in Los Angeles. Currently, GFOA is comprised of more than 20,000 finance professionals in state, local and provincial government throughout the United States and Canada. Since 2014, Will has served as Vice-Chair and then Chair of GFOA’s Committee on Capital Planning & Economic Development, which meets twice yearly to develop best practices and other educational/advisory materials for use by GFOA members and units of government across North America.

Mequon-Thiensville Magazine Summer Issue Now Available
The latest issue of the Mequon-Thiensville Today magazine was mailed last week to all residents in the Village of Thiensville and the City of Mequon. Please click here to view the digital version of the magazine and learn about the great things taking place in both communities.

Fire Department Emergency Medical Services (EMS) Resuscitate Two Patients 
Good news regarding the care delivered by Mequon Fire Department EMS staff on May 10.  The 52-year-old male patient that was resuscitated will be released from the hospital by the end of the week and will return to Michigan to continue his recovery with family.  Deputy Chief Kurt Zellmann has visited with the gentleman many times during his stay in the hospital and has watched the recovery progress. The patient himself brags that he is back to 90% pre-incident functionality and will just need a little more time to get back to 100%.  The gentleman is extremely grateful to the Fire Department staff for the response that afternoon and saved his life. Additionally, the Fire Department responded to a cardiac arrest on the morning of May 24 where staff was called to assist an unresponsive 53-year-old male in his home.  Upon arrival, staff determined the patient was not breathing and had no pulse.  The Fire Department EMS staff were able to resuscitate the individual and transported him to the hospital for continued care. Two successful resuscitations like these instances speak highly of the Fire Department staff because  nationwide the survival rate for those suffering a cardiac arrest outside of a medical facility and treated by EMS is only 10.8% according to American Heart Association. 

Frank L. Weyenberg Library is now offering Adventure Passes
Adventure Passes to Milwaukee County educational and entertaining attractions are now available at the Frank L. Weyenberg Library. Each Adventure Pass offers admission for the entire family, and other discounts may apply. Adventure passes are good for 3 days and must be checked out by someone at least 18 years old. Adventure passes are available on a first come, first served basis during the library’s hours. For more information, visit the library’s website at www.flwlib.org or call 262-242-2593 ext. 310.

Treasures of Oz to Host One Day Eco-Tours on June 15
Treasures of Oz celebrates its 10^th year with another Eco-Tour filled with six treasures sites, all with an infusion of art. Full details about the event can be found by visiting the Eco-Tour website. This free event will take place on Saturday, June 15. All sites are open from 9:00 A.M. to 3:00 P.M. The celebration headquarters at Forest Beach Migratory Preserve will stay open until 4:30 P.M.

Ozaukee County Issues Board Meeting Minutes
Please click here to view the Ozaukee County Board’s meeting minutes from May 15.