2020 Spring Election & Presidential Preference - April 7, 2020

Polls will be open from 7:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. at the American Legion Hall, 601 W. Dekora St.
Election workers will be following required protocol to keep the election facility as clean and safe as possible including continually wiping down voting booths and election equipment throughout the day.  Hand sanitizer and tissue will be available.

Returning Absentee Ballots:

Anyone receiving an Absentee Ballot through the mail can return their completed ballot, in the sealed ballot envelope, to the secure Utility Drop Box outside the entrance to Village Hall, or mail via USPS.

Be sure to sign and date the envelope and include a witness signature and address. 

Ballots must be received at Village Hall by 4:00 p.m. on Monday, April 13, 2020.

COVID-19 - Important Information

Stay Home, Save Lives, Saukville

Keep yourself, your loved ones and your community safe. Stay at home in order to prevent the spread of COVID-19 and save the lives of those at high risk for contracting COVID-19.  We are all safer at home.  

Are you doing your part to keep our community safe by staying home?

Village of Saukville Response to COVID-19:

• Due to COVID-19, Village Hall is CLOSED to the public.  
• Village Hall will have limited staff available during the "Safer at Home" mandate.  
• All emails and voicemails will be returned when staff is available.   Services may be provided by appointment.
• All payments or correspondence can be sealed in an envelope and placed in the outside Utility Drop Box to the right of the front door at Village Hall.  No cash please. The box is checked daily.  Or Pay Online, or mail correspondence via US Postal Service.  See Payment Information and options for utility payments.
• We encourage on-line resources and call-in services.
• Call Village Hall at 262-284-9423 with any questions. 

Thank you for your cooperation.

For up-to-date information on the COVID-19 virus, visit the following Websites:
CDC  
Wisconsin Dept. of Health Services 
Washington Ozaukee County Public Health Dept.
World Health Organization 

Other Informational Links:
Safer at Home Order - Emergency Order #12
COVID-19 - Informational Video
COVID-19 - How to talk to kids
Caring for Yourself at Home
United Way Volunteer Opportunities
SBA Disaster Relief
Wisconsin Small Business Development Center

Water/Sewer Utility Bills

Utility bills were mailed out on April 2, 2020.  Please return your payments by mail, in the drop box outside Village Hall (no cash payments please), or Pay Online on the Village website.  When using the outside drop box, please be sure to put your payment and bill stub in a sealed envelope.
Consider using the FREE Automatic Deduction payment method - Auto Pay - and set up your account for automatic withdrawal from a selected bank account.  You will still receive the green postcard bill reflecting your usage and charges. Funds will then be automatically withdrawn from your account on the billing due date.  Completed forms can be mailed to Village Hall, put in outside Utility Drop Box, or emailed to mhartjes@village.saukville.wi.us.

Village Playgrounds Closed

• The use of playground equipment is strongly discouraged.  We do not wipe down or sanitize playground equipment, tables, or other surfaces at the parks.  Use at your own risk.
• The bathroom facilities at Grady Park are Closed.
• Please practice Social Distancing and avoid close contact with others.  The CDC recommends a minimum of 6 feet distance to help reduce the risk of spread between individuals.
• Do not congregate in groups of more than 10 people.

Village News & Services

2020 Yard Waste Disposal Schedule 

   - Opening dates suspended at this time

2020 Spring/Summer Village Newsletter

2020 Residential Recycle Collection Schedule

Annual Water Quality Report (2018)

Recycling/Disposal Center - Port Washington

Oscar Grady Library is CLOSED to the public until further notice.

COVID-19 - Letter to Patrons
Visit the Library website for online services and information.

Saukville Police Department - LOBBY CLOSED

The Police Dept. Lobby is CLOSED TO THE PUBLIC until further notice.
If you need to speak to an Officer or other personnel at the Police Dept. (during normal business hours, Monday-Friday 8:00 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.) please push the button on the south wall next to the telephone in the entryway.
During non-business hours, please use the telephone on the entryway south wall to be connected to the Ozaukee County Sheriff's Department who will dispatch an officer to respond and speak with you or they will call you.
If you are here to drop off a statement form and/or parking ticket, please put them in the payment drop box on the south wall.  This box is checked Monday-Friday.

• Salvage Vehicle Inspections at the Saukville Police Department have been Suspended.  Contact the Police Dept. at 262-284-0444 with questions.

Dept. of Public Works Facility is CLOSED to the Public and Vendors.

• Opening of the Compost Site and Clean-up Dumpster dates have been postponed at this time.  The DPW does not and will not be collecting yard waste curbside.  Property owners should containerize this debris and hold it until which time the Compost Site opens.
• Curbside Branch Chipping has been postponed.  Please do not place branches curbside at this time.  If you have already placed this debris curbside, please REMOVE it immediately and store it on your property until services resume.
• Visit the Village website for updated service information.

Advanced Disposal Trash & Recycle Collection 

Advanced Disposal does NOT collect any trash or recycling that is not placed in carts.  Loose or bagged items placed outside the cart will not be collected.
All bulky item pick-up is suspended until further notice.

Building Inspection Services Limited

The Building Inspection Department has limited inspections to only NEW 1 & 2 family new construction, commercial, industrial, and life safety inspections until further notice.  Permit applications are available on the Village website or in the vestibule at the Village of Grafton.  If you have questions regarding a current remodeling project or need to schedule an inspection, please contact the Building Inspection Office at 262-575-5305. 

Pet Licensing

All Village residents owning a dog or cat that is older than six months are required by Village Ordinance 61-8, to purchase a pet license.  At this time, 2020 licenses can only be purchased via US Postal Service or via the outside drop box at Village Hall.
Please provide a copy of your pet's current rabies vaccination certificate and the appropriate fee (checks only) to obtain a license and tag.  The license and tag will then be mailed to you.  
Fees - Dog License:  $8 Altered; $10 Non-altered  ($5 late fee)
Fees - Cat License:   $5 Altered;   $7 Non-altered  ($3 late fee)
Late penalties will be waived until further notice.

Pet Waste Reminder

With more people enjoying walks through the Village, dog owners are reminded to clean up waste that your dog may deposit on public ways.  Per Village Ordinance, it is unlawful for the pet owner to fail to remove pet excrement immediately after deposit on public ways.   Violators may be ticketed and fined.  Please help keep Village sidewalks and public areas clean and enjoyable for all.

Cross Connection Inspection Program

HydroCorp, the Village's Cross Connection Inspection Program manager, has suspended all on-site cross connection inspections at this time. Contact HydroCorp directly if you receive an inspection request letter to make an appointment for a future date.

Fire Suppression & Fire Alarm System Permits Now Required

Effective February 10, 2020, the Village of Saukville requires a completed permit application for all new, and alterations to existing Fire Suppression and Fire Alarm Systems.  See link for information and permit application form.
Fire Protection System Permit & Info.

Community Blood Drives

Saukville American Legion Post 470:

Monday, April 13, 2020 - 1:00 - 6:00 p.m.
Saukville Legion Hall, 601 W. Dekora St.
Reservations accepted Online or call 877-232-4376.
Walk-ins Welcome!  Appointments Honored!
Donate and receive a coupon for up to 4 Free outdoor water park passes to Mt. Olympus Water & Theme Park, while supplies last.

Saukville Legion Update:  Bingo scheduled for April 19^th has been Cancelled.

St. Matthew's Blood Drive:

Tuesday, April 14, 2020 - 1:00 - 6:00 p.m.
1525 N. Grant St., Port Washington
For Appointment call 1-800-773-2767 or visit www.redcrossblood.org and enter sponsor code "portwashington".
Questions, call St. Matthew's at 262-284-3360.

Food Pantries Need Your Help!

Community Rivers Program (CRP)

Coming Together For Clean Water

We all benefit from having clean and healthy rivers. That's why we're coming together as a community to plan, design, and build projects that will keep our stretch of the Milwaukee River beautiful and livable for generations to come.  For more info and upcoming events, visit us at:
http://www.riveredgenaturecenter.org/communityrivers 

Part-Time & Volunteer Opportunities

Part-time On-Call and Volunteer opportunities are available through the Village of Saukville Fire Dept. and Police Dept.  Please contact the respective department for complete info.

Fire Department
Part-time, paid, on-call positions are available for Fire-Fighters and EMTS.  Applications are available at Village Hall and on the Village website.  For more information, call the Fire Dept. at 262-284-5800 and leave a message.

Police Department
The Saukville Police Dept. is seeking dedicated, community minded individuals to become part of our volunteer Police Reserves team.  For more info, call the Police Dept. at 262-284-0444.