Mequon Weekly Bulletin - March 12, 2021

UPCOMING MEETINGS
Future of Our Fire Department Committee: March 16 - 6:00 P.M. (Agenda)
Library Board of Trustees: March 17 - 6:00 P.M. (Agenda)
Park & Open Space Board: March 17 - 6:30 P.M. (Agenda)
Board of Police & Fire Commissioners: March 18 - 8:00 A.M. (Agenda)
Planning Commission: March 22 - 6:00 P.M.
Economic Development Board: March 23 - 8:00 A.M.
Special Public Welfare Committee: March 23 - 6:00 P.M.

COVID-19 Update for the Week Ending Friday, March 12
The City of Mequon, in coordination with the Washington/Ozaukee Public Health Department (WOPHD) and other state and federal agencies, continues to monitor the spread of COVID-19.

  • As of this afternoon, the State has reported that 1,895,402 COVID-19 vaccines have been administered and 667,193 Wisconsin residents have completed the vaccination series.

  • The Department of Health Services (DHS) has launched a toll-free vaccine hotline. 1-844-684-1064, where residents can call for personal assistance with vaccine related questions.

  • DHS provide a state-wide map of vaccine providers to assist residents more easily find and connect with vaccine providers and provide a snapshot of where vaccine is being sent across the state.

  • The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has released guidelines intended to lessen restrictions for individuals who are fully vaccinated against COVID-19 to resume doing some activities that  had stopped because of the pandemic.

Please help to continue limiting the spread of COVID-19 in the community by, maintaining a safe social distance, avoiding large gatherings, following proper hygiene practices, and staying home when sick.

City Again Earns Recognition for Financial Reporting Excellence
This week the City received notice from the Government Finance Officers Association (GFOA) that the City’s Comprehensive Annual Financial Report for Fiscal Year 2019 has received the Association’s Certificate of Achievement. The Certificate is the highest form of recognition in the area of governmental accounting and financial reporting, and this is now the seventh consecutive year that the City has won the award.

Wisconsin Policy Forum Releases Fire & EMS Service Sharing Report
Following an eight-month study of potential service-sharing opportunities across nine (9) paid-on-call fire departments in Ozaukee County, the Wisconsin Policy Forum today released a report outlining the results of its independent analysis. The report, entitled, First Response: Addressing Fire & Emergency Medical Service Challenges in Ozaukee County, is a Phase I Feasibility Analysis on behalf of the ten separate jurisdictions that initiated the review. Participating communities included the Cities of Cedarburg, Mequon and Port Washington, the Towns of Belgium and Cedarburg, the Villages of Fredonia, Grafton, Saukville and Thiensville, and Waubeka. The report, which is available on both the Policy Forum’s website as well as the City’s website, provides potential options as a starting point for discussion amongst the participating entities. A condensed version of the report, or Report Brief, is also available for those who may not wish to read the full report. Over the next six weeks, Policy Forum staff will present their findings to each community’s respective governing body. From there, each municipality will determine if any of the options should be further discussed or analyzed. 

Remember to Lock Your Vehicle; Toyota Prius Models Also a Target
The Mequon Police Department would like to remind members of the public to please lock your vehicles while they are parked and not in use. The Police Department experiences frequent thefts because of unlocked vehicles, some of which have keys and garage door openers inside, resulting in garages being entered. These thefts typically occur during the overnight hours between midnight - 5:00 a.m. 

The Department would like to remind residents that crime in Mequon is primarily a case of opportunity. Please lock vehicles, do not leave keys or valuables in vehicles, and remove the garage door opener, if vehicles are left outside.

Additionally, a trend occurring in the Milwaukee metro area is removing and stealing the catalytic converters from Toyota Prius model vehicles. Please report any suspicious people or vehicles to the Police Department. If any resident immediately witnesses this behavior, call 911. If any community member has information to assist the Department, please call the non-emergency number at 262-242-3500.

Next Mequon Community Blood Drive Scheduled for May 14
The next Community Blood Drive is scheduled for Friday, May 14 at City Hall from 7:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. in the Council Chambers. To make an appointment click here or call 877-232-4376. In 2020, a total of 261 units of blood were collected at City Hall across four blood drives, making a difference in the lives of approximately 783 patients. So far this year after two such drives, 108 units of blood have been collected. 

Daylight Saving Time Begins March 14
Daylight Saving Time begins on Sunday, March 14 at 2:00 a.m. On Saturday night, set your clocks ahead one hour to “spring forward.” This is a great reminder to check the batteries in smoke detectors.

 

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