City of Mequon Weekly Bulletin - October 5, 2018

Upcoming Meetings

Planning Commission: October 8 - 6:00 P.M. (Agenda)
Architectural Board: October 8 - 6:30 P.M. (Agenda)
Public Safety Committee: October 9 - 5:30 P.M. (Agenda)
Public Welfare Committee: October 9 - 6:00 P.M. (Agenda)
Public Works Committee: October 9 - 6:45 P.M. (Agenda)
Finance-Personnel Committee: October 9 - 7:15 P.M. (Agenda)
Common Council: October 9 - 7:30 P.M. (Agenda)
Library Board of Trustees: October 10 - 6:00 P.M. (Agenda)
Appropriations Committee: October 17 - 6:00 P.M. (Agenda)

Mequon Fire Department Open House this Saturday, October 6
As mentioned in last week’s bulletin, the Fire Department will open its doors to the public for an exciting open house event from 9:00 A.M. - 12:00 P.M. on Saturday, October 6. All are invited to participate in fire prevention & awareness activities at the Public Safety Building, located at 11300 N. Buntrock Avenue. Please click here for more information.

Gathering on the Green, School District to Host Community Discussion October 9
Next week, the Mequon-Thiensville School District (MTSD) and Gathering on the Green will serve as co-hosts for the Greater Milwaukee Foundation's On The Table community conversations.  On The Table is a program intended to elevate civic conversation, foster new relationships and inspire action for the benefit of greater Milwaukee, and specifically, Mequon-Thiensville. This event is scheduled to take place on Tuesday, October 9, between 3:00 p.m. - 4:30 p.m. at The Watermark at Shully's, 146 Green Bay Road, in Thiensville. Tables will be available for any and all guests interested in individual and collective discussion about improving the quality of life throughout the community. There will be a variety of snacks provided along with beverages. Residents interested in attending can RSVP HERE. To learn more, visit: http://onthetablemke.org/about/.

Public Works Department Summer Hours End Next Week
The summer hours for the Department of Public Works will end next Friday, October 12. While “summer” ends for many of us before mid-October, the modified work hours allow Department staff to take advantage of extended daylight, lower heat indices, reduced traffic flow and increased efficiencies relative to larger scale projects. As operations turn to restoration, tree removal and winter snow removal, so comes the resumption of normal hours from 7:00 a.m. to 3:30 p.m., Monday through Friday.

State of Wisconsin Issues 2018 Great Lakes Chronicle
The City recently received the attached letter from Secretary Ellen Nowak of the Wisconsin Department of Administration, announcing the newest issue of the Wisconsin Great Lakes Chronicle. The 2018 edition is the 17^th issue published by the State. The Chronicle provides information on public policy, highlights projects to protect, preserve and restore water resources and coastal areas, and creates a historical record of events and perspectives. Please see Secretary Nowak’s attached letter for more information and click here to view the 2018 Wisconsin Great Lakes Chronicle.

Appliance & Electronics Recycling Collection Event Scheduled for Saturday, October 20
This year, the City is hosting a second opportunity for all area residents and businesses to dispose of unwanted items in a convenient and primarily free manner. The second collection event will be held on October 20 from 9:00 A.M. - 12:00 P.M. in the parking lot of the Public Works Building, at 10800 N. Industrial Drive. Please click here for additional details about the event, and a listing of acceptable materials that will be collected.

Community-Wide Trick-Or-Treat Scheduled for Sunday, October 28
This year Halloween falls on a Wednesday, and as a result, the City-wide Trick-or-Treat will be held from 4:00 P.M. - 7:00 P.M. on Sunday, October 28. This is in accordance with a resolution passed by the Common Council in 2009 establishing a customary time for Trick-or-Treating.