Mequon Weekly Bulletin - October 28

U P C O M I N G  M E E T I N G S

Public Welfare Committee: November 9 – 5:45 P.M.
Finance-Personnel Committee: November 9 – 6:45 P.M.
Committee of the Whole: November 9 – 7:00 P.M.
Sewer Utility District Commission: November 9 – 7:30 P.M.
Common Council: November 9 – 7:30 P.M.
Joint M-T Bike & Pedestrian Way Commission: November 10 – 9:00 A.M.
Joint Review Board: November 11 – 9:00 A.M.

Recap of Special Common Council Meeting on October 27
Preceding the Special Common Council Meeting on Thursday, October 27, the City’s Municipal Water Utility Commission adopted a Fund Balance Policy, approved a contract to update the Utility’s 5-Year Master Plan and passed the Fiscal Year 2023 Mequon Water Utility Budget.  Thereafter, the City’s Sewer Utility Commission adopted the Fiscal Year 2023 Sanitary Sewer Utility Budget and established the 2023 Sanitary Sewer User Fee Schedule.  The Common Council then met and ordered a Special Election for the District 8 Aldermanic vacancy and approved an agreement for the transfer of the public safety dispatching from the City of Mequon to Ozaukee County beginning on January 1, 2023.  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.   

Special Election to be Held for District 8
The Common Council has called a special election for residents in District 8 to choose an alderman.  The election will be held on January 10, 2023, and if a primary is needed, it will occur on December 13, 2022.  This vacancy occurred when the incumbent alderman, Andrew Nerbun, ran and was successful in his election as City of Mequon Mayor.   District 8 encompasses the southeast corner of Mequon, and you can find a map here.   The chosen candidate will complete the current three-year term, which ends in April 2024.

Nomination papers can be circulated beginning on October 28 and 20 - 40 nomination signatures are needed along with campaign finance reports. The deadline to file all necessary forms is November 15 at 5:00 P.M. in the City Clerk’s Office at City Hall.

In-Person Absentee Voting Continues Through November 4
In-person absentee voting began 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. 

City Recruiting for Building Inspectors & Fire Battalion Chief
The City of Mequon's team continues to grow. Apply by November 1 to join the City's Community Development Department as a Building Inspector, where one can help enforce compliance with the building codes and other related ordinances. Or, consider applying to be a Battalion Chief in the Mequon Fire Department by November 4 and help make the community a safer place to live, work, and play. Please visit the City's employment website to attain an application and learn more.

Jonathan Clark House Executive Director to Depart
Dana Hansen, who was appointed Executive Director of the Jonathan Clark House (JCH) in 2021, has accepted a new position in Milwaukee.  Additionally, JCH is seeking to fill three open board positions with 3-year terms beginning in January.  For further details, click here.

 Upcoming Event Reminders
The following events will be taking place this weekend as noted below.