Mequon Weekly Bulletin - October 21
U P C O M I N G M E E T I N G S
Economic Development Board: October 25 – 8:00 A.M. (Agenda)
Southern Ozaukee Fire & EMS Board Meeting: October 26 – 5:30 P.M. (Agenda)
Public Works Committee: October 26 – 6:30 P.M. (Agenda)
Municipal Water Utility Commission: October 27 – 6:30 P.M. (Agenda)
Sewer Utility District Commission: October 27 – 7:00 P.M. (Agenda)
Special Common Council Meeting: October 27 – 7:30 P.M. (Agenda)
Board of Police & Fire Commissioners: November 1 – 8:30 A.M.
Preview of Special Common Council Meeting on October 27
Starting at 6:30 P.M on Thursday, October 27, the Mequon Common Council, meeting as the City’s Municipal Water Utility Commission, will:
- Consider an exemption request from the Mequon Water Utility Connection Policy for the property located at 7625 W. Mequon Road;
- Consider an amendment to the Water Connection Policy related to the calculation for water connection fees;
- Consider a financial policy establishing reserve requirements;
- Consider a contract for the Mequon Municipal Water Utility Master Plan Update in an amount not-to-exceed $35,000;
- Consider the Fiscal Year 2023 Mequon Water Utility Budget;
- Consider the purchase of 250 replacement water meters in an amount not-to-exceed $68,000;
- Receive updates regarding the Village of River Hills request for water and water service valve failures at the Residences at Foxtown.
Thereafter, at 7:00 P.M., the Common Council will meet as the City’s Sewer Utility Commission to consider:
- Authorizing execution of sanitary service deferrals for properties located at 13120 North West Shoreland Drive and 8813 West Mequon Road;
- Selecting a replacement site for Lift Station E and discussing the preliminary cost estimate and a back-up pumping system option;
- Options for determining the Utility’s 2023 Mill Rate;
- Adopting the Fiscal Year 2023 Sanitary Sewer Utility Budget and establishing the 2023 Sanitary Sewer User Fee Schedule.
Starting at 7:30 P.M., the Common Council will hold a Special Meeting to consider a number of other items, including:
- Ordering a Special Election to fill the District 8 Aldermanic vacancy;
- Disallowing the claim of Nicholas J. DeStafanis dated September 6, 2022;
- Approving an agreement for the transfer of the public safety answering services from the City of Mequon to Ozaukee County beginning on January 1, 2023.
In-Person Absentee Voting Begins October 25
In-person absentee voting begins for Mequon residents on Tuesday, October 25 at City Hall. Voting hours are Monday through Friday 8:00 A.M. – 4:00 P.M. in the Council Chambers. Please enter the building through the doors facing Cedarburg Road. Voting runs through Friday, November 4, on which day in-person voting runs from 8:00 A.M. – 5:00 P.M. In addition, there is an opportunity for those not available during the weekday to vote at City Hall on Saturday, October 29, by appointment only. Contact the City Clerk for more details at (262) 236-2912.
Change in Open & Recreational Burning Ordinance
As temperatures get cooler and outdoor campfires are more likely to be enjoyed with family and friends, please keep in mind the recent change in the City’s Open and Recreational Burning Ordinance. All Fires must always be attended by a responsible party at least 16 years of age and a water source or other extinguishing agent must be readily available. Only natural materials may be burned and the use of accelerants are not allowed. Permits are no longer required to have a recreational fire. Recreational fires are defined as a small fire less than four feet in diameter, flames less than two feet in height, and in a noncombustible surround. Recreational fires must also be 25 feet from any structure or combustible material. Outdoor fireplaces or hearths may also be used if placed on and surrounded by non-combustible materials. All screens and covers must be in place and a 20-foot distance maintained from any structure or other combustible materials. Lastly, gas or propane style fire-features can be used ten feet from any structures or combustible materials.
Open burning is allowed in the City if the following conditions are met. First, a burn permit must be obtained from the City. They can be purchased online, at City Hall, or at the Public Safety Building. When burning, the area must be 75 feet from any structure, wooded areas, public thoroughfares, or other combustible materials. The fire must not exceed six feet in diameter and 4 feet in height, and daily permission is needed by calling the Mequon Fire Department Burn Line at (262) 242-8778.
DPW Alternate Work Hours End October 21
The alternate work hours or “summer” hours for the Department of Public Works ends today, Friday, October 21. While “summer” makes a brief appearance again this weekend with warmer temperatures, the modified work hours allowed the Department of Public Works to take advantage of extended daylight, lower heat indices, reduced traffic volumes and increased efficiency of larger scale projects. As operations turn to restoration, tree removal and winter snow removal, so comes the resumption of normal hours from 7:00 A.M. to 3:30 P.M., Monday through Friday.
Workforce Solutions for Businesses Seminar on 10/25
Join the Mequon-Thiensville Chamber of Commerce and the State of Wisconsin Department of Workforce Development (DWD) on Tuesday, October 25 at the MATC Mequon Campus Lecture Hall at 5555 Highland Road from 8:00 A.M. – 9:30 A.M. Attendees will learn about no-cost talent recruitment and retention programs, resources, and support available from local workforce development systems. This is a free event with limited space. Register here.
CALM Fall Field Trip Series at Virmond Park
On Tuesday, the Ozaukee County Planning and Parks Department and the Collaborative Action for Lake Michigan (CALM) Coastal Resilience network hosted a field trip at Virmond County Park in Mequon. Andrew Struck, Director of the Ozaukee County Planning and Parks Department, discussed the holistic planning approach being used to address impacts of groundwater, surface water, and lake water on the coastal bluffs, and the unique Lake Michigan public access staircase being built at the park.
Habitat Haunting at Mequon Nature Preserve on 10/29
Saturday, October 29 is the Third Annual Habitat Haunting from Noon – 2:00 P.M. at the Mequon Nature Preserve. Dress in costume and hike the trails of the Streich Family Wetland. Staff and volunteers will be stationed throughout the trail system with candy and other goodies. Run around afterwards on Marty’s Playspace and play some fun games. Leashed dogs are welcome at this free event.
Special Military Exhibit at American Legion Next Weekend
A private collection of a wide variety of military memorabilia covering the Civil War to the present will be on display at the American Legion, 6050 West Mequon Road, on Saturday, October 29 from 9:00 A.M. – 6:00 P.M. and Sunday, October 30 from 11:00 A.M. – 5:00 P.M. The collection is provided by Mr. Todd Boettcher, a member and officer of the Howard J. Schroeder American Legion post. This is a free family friendly event and a great educational experience for all.
Trick-or-Treat is Sunday, October 30
The City-wide Trick-or-Treat will be held from 4:00 P.M. - 7:00 P.M. next Sunday, October 30. Residents participating in Trick-or-Treat should turn on their porch lights to welcome trick-or-treaters.
