Mequon Weekly Bulletin - March 26, 2021

UPCOMING MEETINGS
Mequon-Thiensville Bike & Pedestrian Way Commission: April 1 - 9:00 A.M. (Agenda)
Board of Appeals: April 1 - 6:00 P.M. (Agenda)
Festivals Committee: April 8 - 6:30 P.M.
Board of Canvass: April 9 - 9:00 A.M.

COVID-19 Update for the Week Ending Friday, March 26
The City of Mequon, in coordination with the Washington/Ozaukee Public Health Department (WOPHD) and other state and federal agencies, continues to monitor the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic.

  • As of this afternoon, the State has reported that 2,516,716 COVID-19 vaccines have been administered and 948,765 Wisconsin residents have completed the vaccination series.

  • Currently about 32% of Ozaukee County residents have had their first vaccine dose and 17% of the residents in the County have received both doses of the vaccine.

  • The Washington Ozaukee Public Health Department has released a listed of local vaccination providers in and around the County.

  • The State of Wisconsin and Vault Medical Services have teamed up to offer an at home COVID-19 testing option for everyone who lives in Wisconsin, with or without symptoms, at no cost. This new service allows residents to collect saliva samples for testing at home.

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 Hall COVID-19 Vaccination Clinics to Start Next Week
Appointments for vaccination clinics being conducted by Midland Health at Mequon City Hall from March 31 - April 2 are now full. Midland Health’s online scheduler will re-open by Wednesday, March 31 for first vaccination appointments between April 7 - April 9. To schedule an appointment, please click here to view Midland Health’s online scheduler. Those with a vaccination appointment during March 31 - April 2 may schedule a second vaccination dose appointment through Midland Health’s online scheduler after April 9. For questions or help with scheduling an appointment, please call Midland Health at (262) 754-3130.

Due to limited supply, vaccines are available by appointment only to eligible individuals as determined by the State of Wisconsin Distribution Plan. A complete listing of populations currently eligible to receive the vaccine is posted on the Department of Health Services website. Vaccines will be provided at no cost, but insurance will be billed for a vaccination administration fee. Individuals should bring a copy of a photo ID and an insurance, Medicare or Medicaid card if applicable, and a completed Midland Health consent form. Individuals without insurance are also eligible for the shot. For individuals without access to a computer, all necessary forms will be available at City Hall.

The Pfizer vaccine that will be administered requires two doses over a three-week period. General information about the vaccine can be found on the Centers for Disease Control’s website.  For questions about the clinic, insurance, vaccine or help with the scheduler, please call Midland Health at (262) 754-3130.  For other questions, please contact Lina Prosser at the City of Mequon by telephone at (262) 236-2941 or email at lprosser@ci.mequon.wi.us.

State Budget Listening Sessions, Committee Hearings on Tap
As efforts continue on development of the State’s next biennial budget (July 1, 2021 - June 30, 2023), there are a number of opportunities for Mequon residents and businesses to testify in person or submit written testimony and make one’s voice heard. These include:

Badger Bounce Back Listening Sessions

Governor Evers has announced a series of live Badger Bounce Back Budget listening sessions. Individuals can participate or watch on the Governor’s YouTube channel. The remaining listening sessions are all at 6:00 pm and include:

  • Transportation and Infrastructure - March 30
  • What’s Best for Our Kids - April 8
  • Justice Reform and Marijuana Legalization - April 14
  • Climate Change and Environment - April 21

More information and registration instructions are available at this link: https://evers.wi.gov/Pages/BudgetListeningSessions.aspx

Joint Finance Committee Hearings

As in years past, the Joint Finance Committee will hold in-person budget hearings around the state. This year the committee will also offer a virtual hearing on April 28, from 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. The closest
in-person hearing this year is in Whitewater on Friday, April 9. More information, registration, and links to submit written testimony at both in-person and virtual hearings can be found here: https://legis.wisconsin.gov/topics/budgetcomments. Citizens can also contact individual members of the committee by clicking here. 

Sewer Lateral Prioritized Area Workplans Available
The City of Mequon has continued with the sewer lateral program to reduce inflow and infiltration into its sanitary sewer system. This work is critical to maintaining a reliable sanitary collection system and to avoid sanitary sewer overflows during wet weather events. Multiple efforts are ongoing following the 2019 Prioritization Report for Private Property Inflow and Infiltration Reduction. However, efforts to complete exams and Clear Water Compliance Inspections have been delayed due to COVID-19. For more information on the prioritized areas with Sewer Lateral Workplans, see the weblinks below:

Lakeshore Drive Lift Station “K” Area and in N. West Shoreland Drive
Outreach is planned this spring to complete warranty exams for work completed during Winter 2017-2018.  Quality assurance reports will be transmitted to property owners following the work, which is anticipated to occur this summer. 

Riverdale Park Lift Station “F” Area, Riverland Drive Lift Station “H” Area
Outreach is planned this spring following exams and Clear Water Compliance inspections that were completed in 2020.  Recommendations for sewer lateral repairs are anticipated to be transmitted to property owners this summer, following completion of an MMSD contractor pre-approval process in April.

Ranch Road Lift Station “E” Area
A Workplan and Funding Agreement for additional Investigative Exams and Clear Water Compliance inspections is planned this spring. Outreach and contract awards are planned later this summer.

For additional information regarding these planned efforts in 2021, please contact Kevin Driscoll, the City’s Deputy Director of Utilities, at (262) 236-2937 / kdriscoll@ci.mequon.wi.us.

Brush Site Opens Saturday April 3
The City of Mequon Brush Site located at 6000 W. Bonniwell Road will be open on Wednesdays from 7:30 a.m. - 7:00 p.m. and Saturdays from 8:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. starting on April 3 and remain open during the 2021 season until November 27.  During the months of September - November, the brush site will be open 8:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. Brush permits are available for purchase at City Hall in the Finance Department or through the City website under payments. For more information, please click here.

State of Community Recording Link Available
On Wednesday, March 24 the Mequon-Thiensville Chamber of Commerce held the Annual State of the Community event at River Club of Mequon. Mayor John Wirth delivered remarks on behalf of the City, and he was once again joined at the podium by Thiensville Village President Van Mobley, and Mequon-Thiensville School District Superintendent Matt Joynt. To view a recording of this mostly virtual event, please click here.

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