Mequon Weekly Bulletin - August 7, 2020
Upcoming Meetings
Architectural Board: August 10 - 6:30 P.M. (Agenda)
Public Safety Committee: August 12 - 5:45 P.M. (Agenda)
Public Welfare Committee: August 12 - 6:15 P.M. (Agenda)
Finance-Personnel Committee: August 12 - 7:00 P.M. (Agenda)
Sewer Utility District Commission: August 12 - 7:30 P.M. (Agenda)
Common Council: August 12 - 7:30 P.M. (Agenda)
Planning Commission Policy Subcommittee: August 17 - 6:00 P.M.
Future of Our Fire Department Committee: August 18 - 6:00 P.M.
Board of Review: August 19 - 8:00 A.M.
Library Board of Trustees: August 19 - 6:00 P.M.
Park & Open Space Board: August 19 - 6:30 P.M.
COVID-19 Update for the Week Ending Friday, August 7
The City of Mequon, in coordination with the Washington/Ozaukee Public Health Department and other state and federal agencies, continues to monitor the spread of COVID-19.
- As of this update, the State has 58,768 reported cases of COVID-19 and 990 associated deaths in Wisconsin. Of the cases in Wisconsin, 639 reported cases of COVID-19 and 18 related deaths are in Ozaukee County, based on information from the Washington Ozaukee Public Health Department (WOPHD).
- According to the WOPHD, Ozaukee and Washington Counties continue to remain at a highly active level for COVID-19 and both counties are still experiencing an increase in case trajectory. As such, WOPHD recommends businesses continue to limit capacity at this time.
- The WOPHD has established an email specific to Mask/COVID-19 complaints. An email can be sent to covidcomplaints@washozwi.gov where the WOPHD will document and follow-up as necessary.
- The Centers for Disease Control cautions against the use of face shields as substitutes for face masks, as it is not known if face shields provide any benefit as source control to protect others from the spray of respiratory particles.
Ash Tree Assessments Continue
In late August and early September, City crews will be identifying new trees for 2021 winter removal efforts. Trees will be marked with pink or green paint dots. The pink dots signify a tree marked for removal by City staff. The green dots signify a removal to be completed by a City subcontractor. While the dots indicate the City’s intent to remove the tree, the dot also identifies that the tree falls within the City’s right-of-way. The typical removal time frame is within the winter months (December through May); however, with ongoing Emerald Ash Borer (EAB) activity, it is likely that removal processes will be extended beyond that time frame.
Over the past year, the City has seen a significant escalation in Ash trees that are showing signs of the EAB disease. City staff and subcontracted crews will continue efforts to efficiently remove affected trees, as outlined in the City’s EAB Policy. This fall, the City will be identifying neighborhoods that have had all Ash trees under the City’s management removed. Maps identifying the areas where removal is complete will be made available on the City’s website. Letters will be sent to residents in those neighborhoods indicating that the remaining Ash trees have been inspected and the trees are outside of the City right-of-way, are on private property and are the responsibility of private homeowners.
For additional information on EAB, please see the Forestry Division’s webpage within the Public Works Section of the City’s website.
Common Council Condensed Minutes Available on Website
An important role in government is to stay in touch with its residents. One way the City has increased transparency is through the preparation of Condensed Minutes following Common Council meetings. Typically, the Council meets on the second Tuesday of each month, unless there is an election or holiday conflict, in which case it meets on Wednesday. All actions taken by the Council are recorded and posted to the City’s website the day after the meeting. If individuals are unable to attend or view a meeting, this is the quickest way to determine the actions taken and/or decisions made by the Council. Please visit the City’s website and click on the Agendas & Videos button at the bottom of the homepage to access the Common Council’s Condensed Minutes.
Sergeant Douglas Cook Retires from the Police Department
On Friday, July 31, Sergeant Douglas Cook retired from the Police Department. Sergeant Cook had been assigned to the midnight shift for the last year-and-a-half and served the Department for almost 10 years. Prior to becoming an officer in Mequon, Sergeant Cook served in Thiensville as a police officer. The Department would like to thank Sergeant Cook for his years of service and wishes him well in his future endeavors.
Great Lakes Water Level Dashboard Now Available
The Great Lakes Water Level Dashboard is a free, interactive website that portrays monthly water level information on all of the Great Lakes and is designed to support anyone interested in better understanding the long-term variations of water levels. The dashboard allows the user to view water levels, oscillation/pattern indices, percentages, hydrological input/output, speeds, temperatures, and flow rates all at different time scales. They can compare water level information across each of the Great Lakes or look specifically at one Lake at a time. Information is updated frequently so users can download the most up-to-date data portrayed on the website. To learn more about the Dashboard, visit the Southeastern Wisconsin Coastal Resilience website by clicking here.
Save the Date for the Drive-Thru Jewish Food Festival
The Peltz Center for Jewish Life will hold a Drive-Thru Jewish Food Festival on Sunday, August 30, and Monday, August 31, from Noon - 7:00 P.M. The event will take place at Rotary Park, 4100 Highland Road. Proceeds from the event will fund the community outreach programs. Click here for more information on the upcoming event.
