Mequon Weekly Bulletin - October 14
U P C O M I N G M E E T I N G S
Planning Commission: October 17 – 6:00 P.M. (Agenda)
Library Board of Trustees: October 19 – 6:00 P.M.
Festivals Committee: October 19 – 6:30 P.M. (Agenda)
Park & Open Space Board: October 19 – 6:30 P.M. (Agenda)
Economic Development Board: October 25 – 8:00 A.M.
Public Works Committee: October 26 – 4:30 P.M.
Southern Ozaukee Fire & EMS Board Meeting: October 26 – 5:30 P.M.
Municipal Water Utility Commission: October 27 – 6:30 P.M.
Sewer Utility District Commission: October 27 – 7:00 P.M.
Common Council Special Meeting: October 27 – 7:30 P.M.
Recap of October 11 Common Council Meeting
Preceding the Common Council Meeting on Tuesday, October 11, the Committee of the Whole selected a drainage option for the property located on North Courtland Drive to remedy a failed drainage pipe that has resulted in a sink hole. The Committee also considered various design elements for streetscape improvements in Town Center and provided direction concerning such.
The Mequon Common Council then met afterwards and were presented with an update of the I-43 Expansion Project from Ken Kiepczynski and Toni Keegan of the Wisconsin Department of Transportation. During the business portion of the meeting, the Council acted to:
- Approve a development agreement for The Enclave at Mequon Preserve South Phase III, a 12-lot subdivision at 7901 W. Preserve Parkway
- Approve the final plat for Phase II of The Woods at Highland Park, a 5 building 10-unit condominium development located on Green Bay Road
- Approve a Town Center business loan in the amount of $25,000 between Bank Five Nine and Mammoth Fitness for a fitness center at 6400 W. Mequon Road
- Disallow the claim of Kay-Xiong Yang dated September 26, 2022
A summary of all action taken by the Common Council is available via condensed meeting minutes, or the video broadcast. The Common Council’s next regular meeting is scheduled for 7:30 P.M. on Wednesday, November 9.
2022 Road Program In Review
Nearly $2.2M was spent on this year’s City Road Program. The total mileage completed was 5.87, with 3.39 miles of milled road and 2.48 miles of pulverized road. The City also completed approximately 16 miles of crack sealing and 20 miles of GSB-88 sealing. Work included curb and gutter replacement, as well as storm sewer repairs.
Areas that were included in this year’s work included: Bonniwell Road, Granville Road, Legacy Hills Drive, the Highland Ridge Subdivision, Cheverny Drive, Birch Creek Road, Mequon Business Park Phase 1, Miller Court, Vintage Estates Subdivision, the Library/Pool/Rennicke Field Parking Lot and various locations throughout the City for patching repairs. There are currently some small punch list items that the contractor is still working on, such as restoration and clean-up.
Ozaukee County Tax Notification System
Tax season is almost here. While tax bills will not be available until early December, residents can subscribe now to receive notifications regarding certain events pertaining to their property taxes. The Ozaukee County Text and Email Notification System service has the ability to send automated notifications when: 1) A tax bill is available, 2) A tax bill has been paid, 3) An installment payment is due; and 4) Taxes are delinquent. This is a complimentary service, although data and messaging rates may apply based on the agreement with one’s provider. Residents can subscribe to the program here and program instructions can be found at the following link.
Celebrate the 100th Anniversary of Fire Prevention Week
Fire Prevention Week is observed each year during the week of October 9 in commemoration of the Great Chicago Fire, which began on October 8, 1871. This year’s campaign, “Fire Won’t Wait. Plan Your Escape”, works to educate everyone about simple but important actions they can take to keep themselves and those around them safe from home fires. Today’s homes burn faster than ever and there may be as little as two minutes to safely escape in the event of a fire. Learn more here about how to develop a fire escape plan for everyone in the household.
Police Department Installs New AED at Public Safety Building
The WE Energies Foundation provides $50,000 in grant money per year to strengthen public safety through the Rewarding Responders Grant. The Mequon Police Department recently applied and received a $2,000 grant from WE Energies. The Department was able to purchase an automated external defibrillator (AED). The AED has been installed in the lobby of the Police Department for access to the public if needed in an emergency.
