Mequon Weekly Bulletin - December 4, 2020

UPCOMING MEETINGS
Planning Commission Policy Subcommittee:  December 7 - 6:00 P.M. (Agenda)
Public Safety Committee: December 8 - 5:15 P.M. (Agenda)
Public Welfare Committee: December 8 - 5:45 P.M. (Agenda)
Finance-Personnel Committee: December 8 - 6:30 P.M. (Agenda)
Public Works Committee: December 8 - 6:45 P.M. (Agenda)
Sewer Utility District Commission: December 8 - 7:30 P.M. (Agenda)
Common Council: December 8 - 7:30 P.M. (Agenda)
Planning Commission: December 14 - 6:00 P.M.
Architectural Board: December 14 - 6:30 P.M.
Future of Our Fire Department Committee: December 15 - 6:00 P.M.
Frank L. Weyenberg Library Board of Trustees: December 16 - 6:00 P.M.
Park and Open Space Board: December 16 - 6:30 P.M.

COVID-19 Update for the Week Ending Friday, December 4
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 afternoon, the State has recorded 404,555 confirmed cases of COVID-19 and 3,625  associated deaths. Of the cases in Wisconsin, 5,034 confirmed cases of COVID-19 and 39 related deaths have been in Ozaukee County, based on information from the Washington/Ozaukee Public Health Department (WOPHD).

• Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) announced on Wednesday, December 2, that the 14-day quarantine length for close contacts can be shortened to 7 -10 days. As long as individuals do not have any symptoms, they can end their quarantine after 7 days with a negative test result in the last 48 hours of the 7 day period or 10 days without a test. CDC states that the “gold standard” quarantine length remains 14 days, as the incubation period for the COVID-19 virus is 2- 14 days. Close contacts should monitor for symptoms each day for the full 14 days, even if they end their quarantine on days 7 – 10. Attached is a press release and additional information further explaining the CDC’s recommendation from the WOPHD.

• On Thursday, December 3, Governor Tony Evers announced with the Wisconsin Economic Development Corporation that restaurants and other targeted small businesses affected by the COVID-19 pandemic will receive $45 million in assistance through a We’re All In For Restaurants, which will be managed through the Department of Revenue. The program will target businesses with annual revenues of more than $1 million and less than $7 million. Previous state grant programs have focused on businesses with annual revenues of less than $1 million.

Tax Payment Options
Tax payments may be made in person at Mequon City Hall, 11333 N. Cedarburg Road, Mequon from 8:30 A.M. to 4:00 P.M., Monday through Friday.  Please do not mail cash or use the City Hall drop box for cash payments.  In an effort to protect the public and employees, tax payments by mail, City Hall drop box or online payments are available.  Receipts will be mailed if a self-addressed stamped envelope is included, or your receipt may be retrieved online.  If you have any questions about making your tax payment, please call the Finance Department at (262) 236-2947.

Employees Recognized for Years of Service
Each year the City recognizes employees that have completed 10, 15, 20, 25, 35 and 45 years of service with the City. The following staff members will have reached their 10, 15, 20, and 30-year anniversary of continuous duty in 2020 and will receive an award distinguishing their years of service.

• 10 years: Quantavious Tucker (Fire Department), Marty Schoenknecht (Inspection Department)

• 15 years: Joel Miksch (Communication Center), Pam Szymanski (Finance Department)

• 20 years: Richard Haczynski (Department of Public Works), Bill Lagerman (Mequon Auxiliary), Pat Pryor (Police Department)

• 30 years: Steven Frydman (Mequon Auxiliary)

New Postage Rate to Take Effect in January
Postal rates will be changing on Sunday, January 24, 2021.  Metered mail, additional letter ounce, and domestic postcard fees are increasing, while fees for non-metered mail, and one-ounce international letters are remaining the same.  Below is a table reflecting the applicable rate changes: