City of Mequon Weekly Bulletin - November 1, 2019
Upcoming Meetings
Planning Commission – Policy Subcommittee: November 4 – 6:00 P.M. (Agenda)
Board of Police and Fire Commissioners: November 5 – 8:00 A.M. (Agenda)
Board of Appeals: November 7 – 6:00 P.M. (Agenda)
Planning Commission: November 11 – 6:00 P.M.
Festivals Committee: November 11 – 6:00 P.M.
Architectural Board: November 11 – 6:30 P.M.
Public Welfare Committee: November 12 – 6:00 P.M.
Public Safety Committee: November 12 – 6:00 P.M.
Finance-Personnel Committee: November 12 – 6:30 P.M.
Public Works Committee: November 12 – 6:30 P.M.
Sewer Utility Commission Meeting: November 12 – 7:30 P.M.
Common Council: November 12 – 7:30 P.M.
Joint Mequon-Thiensville Bike and Pedestrian Way Commission: November 14 – 8:00 A.M.
2019 Appliance and Electronics Recycling Event Results
The City of Mequon’s two Appliance, Electronic & Lawn Equipment Recycling Event were both a success. This year the recycling events drew 373 vehicles in July and 375 vehicles in October, which is down slightly from 462 in July and 406 in October last year. Even with fewer vehicles, the number of appliances recycled was the same at approximately 525 appliances. In addition to the appliances, the event recycled just over 35,000 lbs. (17.5 Tons) of electronics. The 3-hour events were organized by Refrigerant Depot and Legacy Recycling. The City’s 2020 recycling events are anticipated to be on July 25 and October 24 of next year.
Fire Stations Receive Security and Access Upgrades
In July of this year, the Common Council approved a resolution awarding the replacement of six doors at Fire Station 2 and awarded security access upgrades for both the Public Safety Building and Fire Station 2. The old doors at Fire Station 2 were in poor condition, had security concerns and created operational issues for the Fire Department. The door replacement project at Fire Station 2 and the security access upgrades at both locations are now complete.
Contracted Tree Removal Now Underway
City staff is currently directing a contract with Wallace Tree and Landscape to remove 253 Ash trees from two locations. The primary objective is to address trees that are both largest and difficult for the City’s staff to remove, while also taking into account the trees that present public safety concerns. The areas chosen for this year’s fall removal efforts are Parkview and River Forest/River Oak neighborhoods. Residents that will be impacted by the removals have been sent a postcard with both the contractor’s information and the City’s information. It is anticipated that the work will be completed by early December.
Police Department Provides Threat Assessments to Local Organizations
The Mequon Police Department provides Threat Assessments to businesses, religious organizations, schools, and areas where people gather within the City. The threat assessments are conducted by trained Police Department members who meet with management and staff. The threat assessment includes a review of policies and emergency operation plans. An exterior and interior assessment is conducted and information is provided on how to make a safer environment by providing a verbal and written Safety plan/assessment. Please call the Police Department’s non-emergency line at 262-242-3500 to learn more about this service for organizations within the City.
Monarch Memory Café
The Aging and Disability Resource Center (ADRC) of Ozaukee County, in cooperation with the libraries in the county, will host the Monarch Memory Café. A memory café is a social gathering for individuals living with memory loss, Alzheimer’s or dementia and their family members, friends and caregivers to gather to learn new things and enjoy time together. The sessions are held from 1:30 p.m. to 2:30 p.m. on the third Monday of each month. The location rotates among the libraries in Cedarburg, Mequon, Grafton, and Port Washington. The next meeting will take place Monday, November 18, at Niederkorn Public Library in Port Washington. For information, contact your local library or call ADRC at 262-239-8120. First time attendees must register.
Clocks Fall Back One Hour
At 2:00 A.M. on Sunday, November 3, when Daylight Saving Time ends, clocks move back one hour. While resetting clocks, it is also a great opportunity to check the batteries in smoke and carbon monoxide detectors.
