Mequon Weekly Bulletin - September 3, 2021
U P C O M I N G M E E T I N G S
Board of Police & Fire Commissioners: September 7 – 8:00 A.M. (Agenda)
Joint M-T Bike & Pedestrian Way Commission: September 9 – 9:00 A.M.
Water Utility Commission: September 9 – 7:00 P.M. (Agenda)
Special Committee of the Whole Meeting: September 9 – 7:00 P.M.
Board of Review: September 10 – 8:00 A.M.
Architectural Board: September 13 – 6:00 P.M. (Agenda)
Planning Commission: September 13 – 6:00 P.M.
Public Safety Committee: September 14 – 5:00 P.M.
Public Welfare Committee: September 14 – 5:15 P.M.
Special Committee of the Whole Meeting: September 14 – 6:15 P.M.
Finance-Personnel Committee: September 14 – 6:00 P.M.
Public Works Committee: September 14 – 6:00 P.M.
Common Council: September 14 – 7:30 P.M.
Police Department Service Reminder – Public Fingerprinting
Fingerprinting is a service offered by the Mequon Police Department. Some common instances requiring this service are for adoption candidates, teachers, and medical licenses. This service is available on Tuesdays, Thursdays, and Saturdays between 8:00 A.M. and 10:00 A.M. and between 4:00 P.M. and 6:00 P.M. The fee for this service is $15.00. The Department will use a fingerprint card from its stock, or it will place your prints on a card you provide. If you have any questions about the service please call the Department’s non-emergency number, 262-242-3500, and the dispatcher will be able to answer them.
City Offices Closed on Labor Day
All non-emergency City offices will be closed on Monday, September 6, in observance of Labor Day. City offices will resume regular business hours on Tuesday, September 7.
How to Report Power Outages or Downed Power Lines
To report a power outage or check on the status of pending restoration, residents can use this link. Typically, We Energies will repair outages within 72 hours. Outages involving major equipment failure or underground cable faults may require repeat visits and more than 72 hours to repair. In such cases, they will notify you of the delay.
Additionally, overhead power lines can carry more than 500,000 volts. Touching one of the lines can provide a path for electricity to the ground and hurt or kill someone. Assume all power lines are energized and dangerous. Downed power lines can hurt or kill, even if they do not spark, hum or "dance." Stay away from anything touching the line, such as a tree, fence, vehicle, etc. Call 911 and We Energies (800-662-4797) to report it.
Household Hazardous Waste Drop-off Center
Residents can dispose of hazardous items, such as oil-based paints containing chemicals that can contaminate soil and water, in a responsible manner by taking them to Veolia ES Technical Solutions, LLC located in Port Washington (1275 Mineral Springs Drive) on Mondays from 8:00 A.M. – 5:00 P.M. For a full list of items accepted and any applicable fees, please see the attached list.
September is Library Card Sign-up Month
There’s nothing more empowering than a library card. Through access to technology, media resources and educational programs, libraries provide people of all ages the opportunity to pursue their dreams and passions. Since 1987, Library Card Sign-up Month has been held each September to mark the beginning of the school year. During the month, the American Library Association and libraries unite in a national effort to ensure every child signs up for their own library card.
Do you have friends who don't have library cards? Invite them to sign-up during September. Visit the Frank L. Weyenberg Library online or in-person to see what's new and take part in the celebration!
Plan to Attend Taste of Mequon on Saturday, September 11
Don’t miss the Taste of Mequon on September 11 from 12:00 P.M. – 9:00 P.M. in front of City Hall. Music will be playing all day long with the LO/ST Band from 12:00 P.M. – 2:00 P.M., Sawdust Symphony from 3:30 P.M. – 5:00 P.M., and Stray Voltage closing out the evening from 6:00 P.M. – 9:00 P.M. The children’s area will run from 12:00 P.M. – 6:00 P.M. and will feature an inflatable obstacle course and slide, an open-air bounce house, soccer darts, carnival games, a balloon artist and art area. There will be many delicious food and beverage options, so come hungry! Don’t forget to stop by the Mequon Community Foundation Tent to enter a raffle to win a ride on a Mequon Fire Truck to any Mequon school. A 9/11 Remembrance Ceremony will take place at the main stage at 5:30 P.M. Parking will be available at Homestead High School and a complimentary shuttle will be provided. Come out and join the fun with family, friends, and neighbors!
Monarch Tagging Event at Mequon Nature Preserve on 9/11
On Saturday, September 11 from 1:00 P.M. – 3:00 P.M., join Mequon Nature Preserve staff in catching, tagging, and releasing monarch butterflies as they prepare for their migration down to Mexico. RSVP to Amanda by September 10 if you are able to attend. If you can’t make the event, stop by the table in the Children’s Area at the Taste of Mequon and there will be monarch information sheets and a take home craft.
