Mequon Weekly Bulletin - January 28, 2022
U P C O M I N G M E E T I N G S
Board of Police & Fire Commissioners: February 1 – 8:00 A.M. (Agenda)
Public Welfare Committee: February 8 – 5:30 P.M.
Finance-Personnel Committee: February 8 – 5:45 P.M.
Committee of the Whole: February 8 – 6:30 P.M.
Common Council: February 8 – 7:30 P.M.
Joint M-T Bike & Pedestrian Way Commission: February 10 – 9:00 A.M.
Taxes Can be Paid at City Hall Through January 31
The City Finance Department is collecting real estate taxes through January 31, along with Port Washington State Bank. Any payments made after January 31 should be paid directly to the Ozaukee County Treasurer's Office. The County will also collect the second installment payment due on or before July 31. Personal property taxes for businesses are due in full to the City on or before January 31. Payments received after the due date will incur a 1.5% monthly late fee.
Highland Road Water Main Relocation Complete
Final connections at Highland Road were completed last Friday, January 21. The Water Utility contractor is finishing miscellaneous restoration and will demobilize by the end of this week. Ramps and erosion control will remain in place for other utility construction and DOT work.
City Now Hiring Full-Time Firefighter/Paramedic Positions
The Mequon Fire Department is accepting applications for their first class of Full-Time Firefighter/Paramedics. Three positions are available. These positions will support and work alongside volunteer and paid-on-call members. Detailed information is available by visiting this link.
Vaccine Clinics See Big Success
Midland Health was at City Hall again last week offering influenza, COVID, and booster shots to local residents. The City started hosting vaccine clinics back in March of 2021 and administered nearly 2,700 COVID first and second dose vaccines through mid-May. The City resumed clinics in mid-November when 5–11-year-olds became eligible for the Pfizer vaccine, when a large majority of adults became eligible for the booster, and at the time of year when people were seeking the flu vaccine. To date, Midland Health has administered nearly 4,500 vaccines at City Hall.
Helpful Hints to Prevent Sediment Pollution in Mequon
Sediment is loose sand, soil, or other types of debris that can be carried by runoff into a stream, river, or lake. Too much sediment makes water murkier, which harms wildlife and aquatic plants. It also affects the ability to use the water for recreational activities. Help Mequon prevent sediment pollution that may be occurring in the community by keeping one’s eye out for these Sediment Pollution Red Flags.
- Uncontained mud or dirt from a construction site.
- Exposed soil in residential yards
- Uncontained soil or mulch at home and garden centers
- Too much sand used for traction on sidewalk in the winter
- Eroding grassed ditches and culverts
There are other ways to identify and prevent sediment pollution in the community. Click here to learn more about sediment pollution, its sources, and how to prevent it.
Free COVID-19 Tests
Every home in the U.S. is eligible to order four free at-home COVID-19 tests. The tests are completely free. Orders will usually ship in 7 - 12 days. Order tests here.
Save the Date for Taste of Mequon 2022
The Festivals Committee is excited to announce that Taste of Mequon 2022 will take place on Saturday, September 10 from noon – 9:00 P.M in front of City Hall. Vendor applications are now available and local restaurants and artists are encouraged to apply. Applications and additional information can be found here.
