Village of Saukville - News - Welcome Officer Matthew Caswell

The Village Board of the Village of Saukville established the following Flooding Response Policy on March 19, 2008:

“Preventative measures for avoiding or minimizing flood damages generally are limited to deployment of sand bags. Other than the generally recognized function of a municipality to take reasonable steps to promote public safety, health and welfare within its jurisdiction, there are no established policies/protocols regarding the protection of privately owned structures (e.g., homes, businesses, etc.) from flooding. Consequently, private property owners must bear primary responsibility for the protection of their property, and should not rely on the village to assume that obligation.”

In view of limited or over-extended resources in the event of a flood emergency, the Village has determined that the most effective use of village resources will be to protect public facilities, give the earliest notification possible to property owners, and to provide for sale available materials such as sand bags and sand, at cost, to property owners (subject to reimbursement).

The Village will:

Disseminate information received regarding potential flooding in the Village.
Provide sand bags (empty) and/or sand at replacement cost to Village residents. Sand Bags will be maintained at the Public Works Garage at 649 S. Main St. during normal working hours, and by the Police Department after work hours. A supply of sand will be maintained outside the Public Works Garage gate to fill the sand bags.
Provide information on sand bagging procedures.
Provide curb side pallet pick up and disposal services for used sandbags.
Provide protective services (sand bagging & pumping) for municipal buildings/facilities.

The Village will not:

Provide pumping services to private property.
Sand bag private property.
Fill sand bags to be used to protect private property.
Deliver sand or sand bags to be used on private property.

Owners of properties that are susceptible to flooding are encouraged to check with their insurance agent to determine if they have adequate flood coverage, and to take such other precautions and preparations as deemed appropriate.

If you have any questions please contact Dawn Wagner, Village Administrator, or Jack Morrison, Emergency Management Director at (262)284-9423.

Trash & Recycling Updates:

Veolia Services, our current trash/recycle service, provides a roll out trash and recycling cart to all residential households. Trash and recycling is collected on Thursdays (Fridays when a holiday occurs earlier in the work week - M-F) and must be placed curbside by 7:00 a.m. on pick-up day; however, recycling will be collected only every other week. Carts must face the street as indicated by the arrow on the cart, must be fully accessible, and must be placed side by side with a minimum of three (3) feet of space between carts and/or other obstacles. The recycling collection dates are posted on this website under the Navigation menu, 'Recycling Collection' link, and can also be found on the Village's Government Access Cable Channel 25. Information is also available at Village Hall and Oscar Grady Library.

If you should miss a trash/recycling pick-up day, you can take your trash and/or recycling to the Veolia drop-off site at 803 N. River Road, West Bend.

Effective September 2010, electronic devices cannot be disposed of in your household trash cart. These devices include, but are not limited to:

Computers, monitors, printers, and peripherals
Televisions and video screens
Fax machines and photocopiers
VCR and DVD players
Telephones with video displays

The nearest collection center for disposal of these items is:

Veolia ES Technical Solutions, LLC

1275 Mineral Springs Drive, Port Washington

Hours: Mondays - 8:00 a.m. to 5 p.m.

262-243-8998

There will be a fee charged for disposal.

All recyclable materials (paper, plastic, glass, metal) can be placed in the same recycle cart; there is no need to separate. Residents are urged not to place trash loosely in trash carts as this will lead to odor and pest problems as well as blowing materials when the carts are emptied. Any trash or recyclable materials placed curbside in any container other than the carts will not be collected.

Large item pick-up service has not changed. To dispose of large items, such as furniture, mattresses, and appliances, you still need to arrange for special pick-up by Veolia, or you can take items to the Veolia drop-off site at 803 N. River Road, West Bend. There is a fee for large item disposal. Contact Veolia directly (1-800-387-0949) for prices and information. Residents generating large amounts of refuse should also arrange for special pick-up in advance before placing trash curbside, or arrange for dumpster service.

Please note, due to changing financial circumstances and budgetary constraints, the Village Board has determined that it is necessary to charge a separate fee to one, two, and three-family residential properties for the cost of garbage and recycling collection. This charge is included as a separate line item on the tax bill. The charge is for your next year's garbage and recycling collection.

STORM WATER PERMIT

The Village of Saukville's 2010 Storm Water Permit Annual Report is on file at Village Hall and Oscar Grady Library for review and comment. Please direct any comments or questions on the report to:

Roy Wilhelm, Director of Public Works

639 E. Green Bay Ave.

Saukville, WI 53080

284-9423

rwilhelm@village.saukville.wi.us

YARD WASTE DISPOSAL (Compost)

How do you get rid of garden waste, leaves and lawn rakings from your yard clean-up? Wisconsin DNR strongly recommends that these materials NOT be placed in the street. Lawn clippings and yard waste must NOT be put in the street at any time. Place them in bags, buckets, or other suitable containers and bring them to the Village Compost Drop-off Site at the Public Works Garage, 649 E. Green Bay Ave.

April 16 - Nov. 12, 2011

Saturdays: 9:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.

Resident Identification Required

Leaf collection is not guaranteed. It will be done as time and weather permit October through November. We strongly suggest that you containerize your leaves and bring them to the compost site before the compost closing date for the year. If leaves are raked to the curb, please remember not to park vehicles on or near the leaves so the truck can reach them. Also, do not rake leaves into large/high piles. Long strips along the curb-line are easiest for the Vac-all truck to collect.

Tornado Warning Sirens

The tornado warning sirens are only sounded when a tornado warning is sent to us by the National Weather Service. The sirens are controlled by the Police Dispatcher or the Fire Department. They are also on a prevention maintenance program to ensure their condition. The monthly test is done on the first Friday of the month. The placement of the alarms is periodically checked to ensure that they can be heard in all parts of the Village. Any questions concerning this alert system may be directed to the Village Hall.

Dog and Cat Licenses

All Village of Saukville residents owning a cat or dog older than 6 months are required by Village Ordinance to purchase a license. Proof of current rabies vaccination is required for licensing. Village Ordinance limits each household to three (3) adult pets.

Dog License fees: Cat License fees:

$8.00 spayed or neutered $5.00 spayed or neutered

$10.00 not spayed or neutered $7.00 not spayed or neutered

Letters will go out to owners of unlicensed pets by June. Failure to license your pet(s)

could result in a fine.

Licenses purchased after March 31 will be assessed a late penalty of $5.00 for dog licensing and $3.00 for cat licensing.

DISPOSAL OF CONSTRUCTION MATERIALS

It is the responsibility of the contractor or homeowner to provide for the storage and disposal of construction materials. Waste materials must be stored in a manner to keep them from view, prevent the attraction of vermin and keep light materials from blowing in the wind. OPEN BURNING OF CONSTRUCTION WASTE IS PROHIBITED IN THE VILLAGE! The spring clean-up dumpster is not for the disposal of more than one cubic yard TOTAL for any construction project. Likewise, the curbside trash pick-up provided by Veolia Environmental Services is not for construction waste disposal other than small amounts. There are several disposal contractors in the area that can provide drop-off dumpster service and are the recommended avenue of construction waste disposal. Dumpsters are not allowed to be placed on the street. Materials may not be stored on the street.

FLU CLINICS

Flu, pneumonia and Td (tetanus/diphtheria) or Tdap (tetanus/diphtheria/pertussis) vaccines will be available in September and October at many Ozaukee Co. Public Health Dept. clinic sites. Costs for these vaccines are as follows: Flu $28, Pneumonia $40, & Td/Tdap $10. Medicare Part B will cover the cost of the flu and pneumonia vaccines. The health dept. cannot bill Advantage Plans.

For clinic locations, dates and times, please call the Flu Hotline at 268-7735 or 262-238-7735 (metro no.)

ENERGY ASSISTANCE

The Wisconsin Home Energy Program is available this winter to meet the high costs of home heating fuel for low-income households. Eligibility for the program is based on the household's gross monthly income in the three (3) months proceeding the month of application.

Applications for the Energy Assistance Program are available at the Ozaukee County Dept. of Human Services, Administration Center, 121 W. Main St., 4th Floor, Port Washington, WI 53074. Persons wishing to apply must call for an appointment at 262-284-8200 or 262-238-2800 (metro).

The Program begins October 1st and will run through May 15th.

All persons are urged to contact the Ozaukee County Dept. of Human Services at the above telephone numbers well in advance of any disconnection or refusal of fuel delivery. If the event of an actual emergency during non-office hours, please call the following numbers:

Ozaukee County Sheriff's Dept. @ 262-284-7172 or 262-377-7172 (metro)